Shim Changmin, who will be making his acting debut through the new SBS Monday-Tuesday drama “Paradise Meadow”, made a joke and expressed that before his kiss scenes, he would be so nervous that he would be unable to eat.

Shim Changmin attended the press conference for “Paradise Meadow”, which took place at 2pm on the 18th. He said, “For half a year I was at Jeju Island for filming and personally, this is my first challenge in acting, so I worked hard and completed it happily.”

With regards to the kiss scene with his label mate Lee Yeonhee, who is also of the same age, Shim Changmin shared his feelings, “I was very nervous about the kissing scenes and from the morning of the day of filming onwards, I wouldn’t be able to eat. I would just keep waiting like that and constantly used mouthwash.”

At this point, Lee Yeonhee joked, “Then before that, you wouldn’t even eat meat?” She also said, “Although I said it’s a kissing scene, it was actually just a cute bobo* scene. I wasn’t burdened by it and it was interesting to film it. I was really happy to watch Changmin being so nervous.”


Choikang Changmin also filmed a kissing scene with Yoo Hana. He expressed, “I was really really nervous. Yoo Hana who I was meeting for the first time and Lee Yeonhee who I saw everyday; I can’t say which filming of the kissing scene was better. Actually, Lee Yeonhee and I are label mates and to me, she’s also a senior in acting as well as a friend, so I learnt a lot from her and she also gave me a lot of advice. Thanks to Yeonhee, my burden while filming was lessened by a lot.”

“Compared to Yeonhee, I’m not that familiar with Yoo Hana, and we didn’t have a lot of time to interact so the result was a little stiff.”

After which Lee Yeonhee smiled and said, “But from what I see, that’s not it at all. While filming with someone so familiar like me, he was very shy. Watching the two of them act when they’re with me, even the looks of jealousy were hilarious. When (he’s) acting with me, he’s very introvert, but when he’s filming with Hana-unnie**, his face was full of smiles. It was only through the monitor that I could see Mr Shim Changmin taking the lead.”

In this TV drama, Shim Changmin’s role is a third generation chaebol’s*** son, 21 year old Han Dong Joo who met 19 year old Da Ji and fell into a passionate love, then got married only to divorce 6 months later. It will air on the 24th.

*bobo = peck on the lips
**unnie = how a female addresses an older female as “older sister”
***chaebol = South Korean privately owned business conglomerates

Source: [Osen + NeverEnd]
Translation credits: mandasoh@tohosomnia.net
Shared by: tohosomnia.net

Labels: Drama, Max, Paradise Ranch, SBS, TV

The PD and cast members of SBS’s upcoming drama, “Paradise Ranch“, met with reporters at their press conference held on January 18th at the SBS building.

PD Kim Chul Kyu truthfully revealed, “I was quite worried about Changmin’s acting. Every night, I called him into my office and tutored him in acting. Even people who have acted for decades still find trouble with certain elements, and I figured since Changmin’s a rookie, there had to be something he lacked in.”

He continued, “Viewers will feel that his acting isn’t up to par in the beginning episodes of the drama. What’s fortunate is that his acting will quickly become a lot more natural. His role tends to joke around, and is sometimes even cranky, but there’s warmth inside his character. I think those characteristics fit well with Changmin.”

Changmin admitted, “Whenever I had a kiss scene, I wasn’t able to eat or sleep the night before. I think I gargled at least a dozen times. I still don’t know why I was so nervous.”

Actress Lee Yeon Hee, who had been listening to Changmin’s shy confession, commented, “I was a bit nervous because he treated Yoo Ha Na with more ease than me.”

When asked for his thoughts about the various judgments on his acting that will be made after the broadcast of the first episode, Changmin carefully replied, “There will definitely be some who will view my acting in a negative light. I’ll be taking those criticisms in order to learn from them, since I realize that I am still lacking in some aspects. As long as they’re constructive criticisms, I’m prepared to accept them.”

He continued, “However, I worked extremely hard these past six months, so I have no regrets. I’ll be monitoring the episodes every week, and I’m sure I’ll find parts I’d be upset with, but I definitely won’t be disappointed.”

Referring back to the kiss scene, Changmin confessed, “I was already stiff at the fact that I was acting, but the added kiss scene made me even more nervous.”

Lee Yeon Hee clarified, “It’s not so much a kiss scene as it is a light peck on the lips. We had fun filming without any pressure. I actually thought it was funny seeing Changmin so nervous.”

Changmin added, “Yeon Hee is my labelmate, as well as my acting senior. She helped by leading me in our kiss scenes, even though I’m the male (laughter).”

Lee Yeon Hee pouted, “I’m still disappointed about why Changmin would have more fun with Yoo Ha Na and even joke around with her, when he’s mostly silent around me.”

She continued, “Still, he did a great job despite it being his first time acting. It was surprising to see how fast he learned, as time went by. We worked extremely well together.”

Aside from Changmin and Lee Yeon Hee, “Paradise Ranch” also stars Ju Sang Wook and Yoo Ha Na in a story that uses the beautiful scenery of Jeju Island as a backdrop for love between four youths.

The drama began filming in December 2009, and wrapped up six months later in May of 2010. The drama will air in the time slot of “It’s Okay, Daddy’s Daughter,” starting January 24th.

Source: Newsen, Star News,TV Daily #1 and #2 via Nate
Photos: Sports Korea
Credits: Allkpop

Labels: Drama, Max, Paradise Ranch, SBS, TV

Born to an American father and a Korean mother, actor Ricky Kim will be participating in MBC’s new drama “Heading To The Ground”, which will be his first drama after he got married.

On 4th May, Ricky Kim became a newly wed with musical actress Ryu Seung Joo. He will be co-starring with TVXQ’s Yunho (U-know) in “Heading To The Ground” as the English player Maxim, in the Pro-soccer Team [FC IN YOU].

This is Ricky Kim’s first participation in dramas in 1 year and 4 months after he completed SBS’ “On Air” last year in May.

“Heading To The Ground” starts on the 9th.

Reporter: Kim Eun Goo
Source: [edaily + chosunonline]
Translation credits: mandasoh@tohosomnia.net

Labels: Drama, Heading to the Ground, Korea, Ricky Kim, TV

This is not directly related to Tohoshinki… but “Stand by U“, again, is becoming background song of this 3rd series of beeTV “Sweet Room” drama series, “TRIANGLE” (after 1st ep: “Sweet Room”, 2nd ep: “Birthday”).

and I must say, this episode actually suits Tohoshinki’s “Doushite Kimi” song more other than “Stand by U”. Let’s take a look on the storyline:


Highlights:
Takashi is silver accessories designer, Lisa is nurse, and Mamoru is a Cafe clerk.
These three persons are childhood friends.

Since the first time, Takashi and Mamoru are both in love with Lisa.
However, to respect two of her beloved friends’ feelings (as she doesn’t want the friendship to be broken), she has to holdback her own love.

Friendship that lasts among one another, a tender love triangle that has been sealed ever since.
However, a new development in their relationship will finally shift from a sudden event….

Source: http://pre.beetv.jp/pages/sweet_room + xiahyu-ri
Translation: sharingyoochun @ WordPress
Shared by: OneTVXQ.com

Labels: Drama, Japan, Stand by U, TV

Nippon Television (NTV) will broadcast an unlimited
CS extra edition of “Only Zoom Knows: TVXQ Special”.
An increased and un-screened films of TVXQ
which will not be broadcasted by the ground wave will be on air!

“Only Zoom Knows: TVXQ Special”

【A First Time Airdate】
10.03.09: (Saturday): 4:00PM to 5:00 PM

【A Re-airdate】
10.17.09: (Saturday): 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM.
10.22.09: (Thursday): 11:00 PM to 00:00 AM.

More Information:
HP http://www.nitteleplus.com/
(Available only in Japan.)

Source: NTV
Translated by: Junsulv@OneTVXQ.com
Shared by: OneTVXQ.com { One World. One Red Ocean. One TVXQ! }

Labels: Japan, NTV, TV

Programme Introduction

Since the first time [a-nation] was held in 2002, it has successfully drawn a crowd of at least 200,000 people every year. Over the past 7 years, it has hit a record of over 2,200,000 people. With one ticket, you can enjoy the exciting performances of many great artists. [a-nation] has gradually become an important aspect of the (Japanese) summer highlights. To talk about [a-nation]’s charm, it has to be the dream-like stage which consists of all the top artists. Depending on the different dates, there will be different artists performing, and this year’s stages were fantastic. Also, another draw of [a-nation] is that it is the only outdoor music festival that tours around the country. You can enjoy the best stages and most exciting performances presented to you by the best artists.

At the same time, you can get to know new artists through [a-nation], and get a chance to socialize with other fans who have the same interests. This year, it started with the first concert was held at Kumamoto Country Park on 1 August, Ehime on the 8th, Nagoya on the 15th, 2 days at Tokyo on the 22nd and 23rd, and ended with the final 2-days in Osaka on 29 and 30 August.

[a-nation '09] held 7 concerts in 5 cities around the country. WOWOW have an exclusive broadcast of the concerts that took place on the 22 (Sat) and 23 (Sun) August, at the Tokyo Ajinomoto Stadium. The artists that performed at Tokyo Ajinomoto Stadium were TRF, Every Little Thing, Ayumi Hamasaki, Do As Infinity, Koda Kumi, Tohoshinki, AAA, GIRL NEXT DOOR and more. After you’ve experienced the charm of the best outdoor music festival [a-nation '09], the summer of 2009 will never end!

source: [wowow.co.jp + withtvxq]
translation credits: mandasoh@tohosomnia.net

Labels: A-Nation, Japan, Shows, TV, WOWOW

SS501 members consist of Kim Hyun Joong, Heo Young Saeng, Kim Kyu Jong, Park Jung Min and Kim Hyung Jong. They arrived 31 Aug in Sabah’s Kota Kinabalu for some music video shootings.

SS501 made use of some spare time to have meet up with the medias (PressCon) and autograph signing session. This is the first time that SS501 has their event in Malaysia.

MC: It’s rumored that DBSK are disbanding. With the current rising popularity of SS501, there is a high chance of replacing DBSK to be the most popular group in Korea. As both groups (DBSK and SS501) belong to 2 different managing company, SS501 didn’t reply to this question.

(Yellow box says: Chances of replacing DBSK, SS501 avoid answering)

HJ: Being a artist, we are more concerned about our work. For those complicated problem, we don’t really understand. Because we just do our part in our singing and acting career. No matter what we belongs to 2 different companies, we don’t really know what’s the real situation. Being the Korean group, we hope this matter can be settled properly. We also hope everybody does not have a misconception in Korean group. Both groups (DBSK and SS501) are working very hard, hope everybody can give your supports.

Korean group SS501 arrived in Malaysia, more than 1000 fans came and support

MC: SS501 remain silence when 1 question is asking them that are they worried that there will be a chance of disbanding (there is a chinese saying “the longer you stay together, it will bound to break up”).

Female manager immediately stands up and says the question is really too complicated, hence SS501 don’t know how to answer. She told the media not ask the same question again.

credit:yyy148
Source: sinchew.com
Translation: Panda Brenda @ quainte501
Shared by: OneTVXQ.com

Labels: Korea, SS501, TV

Aired on 2009-09-06: Kasai TV
September 6, 2009: (Sunday) 12： 00-13： 24

Kansai Local TV: “Maruko Porori”

We sneaked into a-nation!

Ayumi Hamazaki / Kumi Koda / TVXQ…A top artist in a row!

We sneaked into popular outdoor event a-nation’09 mobilizing more than 200,000 every year!

The backstage of the appearance of a lot of super popular artists such as
Ayumi Hamazaki / Kumi Koda / TVXQ may be shown! ?

(T/N: Making it ambiguous. This is the kind of the way to attract more TV viewers in Japan.)

We show the secret private side of the artists which is not much revealed until now with these very popular divas!
The show will fully approach the surprising real face of the big game artists!

(T/N: Umm. They may not be able to find anything new we fans already know about them. What do you say?)

Reporter/entertainer：Kota Nakayama/Garigarikuson

(T/N: These rporters are comedians. Kansai is known to be a funky area in Japan.
Let us look forward to this program.^^ They should make us laugh a lot.
Hope our TVXQ part is very long. ^^)

More info HERE

ALWAYS KEEP THE FAITH!

Labels: A-Nation, Japan, Shows, TV

Date: 2009.09.06
Time: 12pm – 1.24pm

Kansai TV’s comedy programme “マルコポロリ!” (Marukoporori) will be broadcasting footage of the backstage in a-nation!
How will Ayumi Hamasaki, Koda Kumi, Tohoshinki and other super popular artists be like at the backstage!?
Surprising behaviors of these super popular idols are!? — To be revealed!

Source: [kansai tv + jj kb family]
Translation credits: mandasoh@tohosomnia.net

Labels: A-Nation, Japan, TV

According to report from Korean media, there will be a kissing scene of UKnow YunHo with ex-make believe wife of Super Junior KangIn from MBC variety show <>, Lee YoonJi.

MBC new drama <> which set to air on the 9th September, held its 1st press conference at Seoul Hyatt Hotel. Jung YunHo, Go Ara, Lee YoonJi, Lee SangSoon, etc attended.

During the conference, Lee YoonJi states, “My character is very similar to my role, therefore felt like I’m totally revealed. Thankful that I can take part in <>.

Jung YunHo continues, “Felt very nervous the night before (kissing scene). Of all my previous variety program, I never had touches someone else lips, therefore I was unable to sleep. But everything went smoothly after the guide/helps from YoonJi Unnie”.

Lee YoonJi responded, “ Because YunHo fans always surrounded the filming location, therefore I had to try my best to complete the kissing scene in speedily”. Lee YoonJi confess had brought much laughter to the audience.

<> is a romantic drama between a man, Cha Bong Gun (Jung YunHo) who trying to achieve what is thought to be impossible, fulfilling his dreams of being a great soccer player and a woman, Kang Hae Bin (Go Ara).

Source: China.IBTimes.com
Translation: sshutingg @ OneTVXQ.com
Credits: OneTVXQ.com { One World. One Red Ocean. One TVXQ! }

Labels: Drama, Heading to the Ground, Korea, TV, U-Know

First broadcast
Date: 3 October, Saturday
Time: 4-5pm

Re-broadcast
Date: 17 October, Saturday
Time: 2-3am

Date: 22 October, Thursday
Time: 11-12pm

※ You can watch through SKY NTV Plus! e2 / SKY Perfect! / CATV and more.

Contents for Unlimited CS Special Edition

Top Vocal Group Tohoshinki's Big Break!
「ズームイン!!ＳＵＰＥＲ」has been in close contact with them since their early days.
This programme will show unseen and rare footage of them, since their debut in Japan!
The videos are full of treasures!

In「Tohoshinki presents "Korea's No. 1 Gourmet Battle" to Hatori Anna!」the 5 members present and recommend Korean gourmet.
In the music programme, you'll be able to see their honest faces!

Source: [ntv.co.jp] Translation credits: mandasoh@tohosomnia.net

Labels: Shows, TV

The first impression of MBC new drama series “Heading To The Ground” PD Park Sung-soo towards the debut actor U-Know Yunho (real name Jung Yunho), “I didn’t even recognize that he’s TVXQ.”

August 2nd at Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hannam-dong, Seoul, the head PD of ‘Manddang’ PD Park Sung-soo attending the drama conference said, “Seriously, at our first meeting there wasn’t any impression of Asian star, idol singer within him at all. Thanks to Jung Yunho’s group, there’s awakening awareness towards the drama.”

“Already living in Seoul for 10 years of mature experiences, we talk a lot to each other and feel kinship between us. He’s a friend who knows the hardship and fun of life, I feel thankful to have a chance to produce drama with this kind of friend.”


As an idol and TVXQ member, no matter (staffs) trying to hide about the shooting scene, everything will come out to public in the end. At every shooting spots, there are always more than 100 fans gathering. Regarding this, PD Lee Dae-hee responded, “Yunho’s fans on the shooting sites are very nice and obedient to our rules. To the recording itself, they’re not threatening at all.”

Yunho ever mentioned to PD Park Sung-soo that once he was homeless in Seoul. “Going alone from Gwangju to Seoul, I believe he had been suffering a lot of troubles. Being homeless, and had a hard job as well.” he said. Then he explained about the character Cha Bon-gun “He (Bong-gun) also already passed close to death experiences several times in his life such as falling from 4th floor of a church, yet never once gave up, in this term, they seems to have a lot of alikeness.”

The PD continued about the plan of his drama, “I’d like to create a drama where audiences can make a new interpretation about popular sympathy towards one human being.”

“Heading To The Ground”, about a player named Cha Bong-gun who can’t help but quit his football after his club was closed down, but after he meets the passionate agent Kang Hae-bin (Go Ara), he starts to draws his football back.

20 episodes, “Heading To The Ground”’s ‘Night Special Issue’ pilot episode will broadcast on September 9th.

source: Economic Daily Star trans: sharingyoochun@wordpress Shared by : DBSKnights + sharingyoochun@wordpress

Labels: Drama, Heading to the Ground, Korea, TV, U-Know