Friday, September 04, 2009
U-Know: Friendship of TVXQ remains unchanged!
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Popular group Dong Bang Shin Ki leader, UKnow YunHo stated that their friendship remains unchanged after being asked about the “disbanding” rumours.
On the 2nd of September, YunHo attended the press conference of his new MBC drama <
> at Seoul Grand Hyatt Hotel. During the press conference, YunHo said, “Members had given lots of encouragement and support for my first acting.” Then he continue saying that their friendship remains unchanged, “The youngest (ChangMin), ‘ wo~ hyung going to attend press conference? Hyung had become a real actor now’, JaeJoong also expressed, ‘ Fighting~ I will definitely watch (the drama)’. All the members also help me to go through my script and trial it with me.”
Cha Bong Gun (UKnow YunHo) is a talented striker in <>, but fails countless time due to his reckless character.
Source: ameblo.jp
Translation: sshutingg @ OneTVXQ.com
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From Heading To The Ground Press Conference Interview
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We already know the rumors that there were several TV appearances being offered to you. Among them, why did you choose “Heading To The Ground?”Those rumors about drama offerings were spread through media articles. Honestly, just when I read those articles, I was like, “Oh, I got offered for this drama?” (laughs). In fact, personal activity of each member has been already decided since last year after Tokyo Dome activities ended. I got work for “Heading To The Ground”. At that time I thought, “I got lack of skills in here, but I want to do it.”
At first, I was attracted to the drama title. Then I read the synopsis, it got to my heart. We have already taken enough honest scenes for the drama. Yet I’m still giving more efforts to show you the better appearance of me, even more.”
At the teasers that were released, there’s a kissing scene with Lee Yoon-ji. We’re curious about the shooting session of that scene.
It was a CPR, but somehow looks like kissing scene. Ooh, the viewers might get the wrong idea (laughs). Actually I was trembled almost all day even the day before the (kissing scene) shooting taken. In all my previous variety programs, I never had touched someone else lips, therefore I was thinking what would I do if I got trembled all the way. However, when we had that shooting, Yoon-ji is really friendly and comfortable, just like a friend of mine, so we could finish that scene quickly.
Being casted as a football player, are you originally interested in any kind of sports?I like playing football. But in the middle of shooting, it’s not really about defeat and being defeated. In this kind of football drama, the most important thing is to show the professional look of you as football player. When I watched the recording released today, I look good and I was satisfied (laughs).
The preparation time for absorbing the character is really short. At which part you have lack satisfaction in it?Especially at the scene in where I have no experience about. There was a scene when I was caught and handcuffed for being a non-legal residence, I’ve never been in such kind of situation so I left my imagination to lead me how am I supposed to react.
Cha Bong-gun is a cute role. He’s a nice kid, passionate, and explosive. Oh, and he’s not smart (laughs). That’s why in some parts in where I feel like experiencing it, I’m trying to express it naturally. Rather than try to act well, I’d like to be a very good soccer player as possible just like what I have impression about Cha Bong-gun in my mind, I want to show such kind of impression. Therefore the viewers can purely enjoy all the scenes.
When the drama starts to air, there must be a lot of criticisms appearing in media. Have you prepared for it?I think I should take it for granted. It’s similar when I first made my debut (as singer), I let people to grow their feelings on me. Criticisms and warm support, they actually seem to be the same good things. For the sake of “Heading To The Ground”, I have to worry anything at all.
If you would give yourself a score?I’m already expecting this question. When I was watching the teaser video back then, I was like “Ooo.. what’s that..” so maybe it’s around 50 points? (laughs). I could not reveal anything yet, and debating about my acting right now seems to be cocky. I hope all of you can look deeply in what I had been talking to you. I’m just trying to raise my score bit by bit from 0 points.
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Heading To The Ground Drama saves Money, thanks to U-Know
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The power of TVXQ has saved the staff of HTTG from shelling out 200 million Won to film the drama.
MBC’s new Wednesday-Thursday miniseries (Written by Kim Solji, Directed by Park Sungsoo) stars TVXQ’s leader Jung Yunho (U-Know Yunho) as the lead role. On August 31st, approximately 4000 fans flocked to the Seoul Sangam World Cup Stadium for the open filming of to cheer Jung Yunho on. Usually, extras are paid 50,000 to 60,000 Won per person ($40~$48) and to fill the stadium with extras would have cost the staff of the drama 200 million Won. However, they did not have to pay this amount of money thanks to TVXQ fans.
One representative of stated, “It is an absolute must to have a scene that shows soccer fans cheering in which revolves around soccer. Thanks to the fact that we casted Jung Yunho in this drama, we don’t have to worry about paying extras. Because the fans have diligently created various cheers for TVXQ during their concerts, they were complete pros when it came to cheering. We didn’t need to guide them at all.“
The filming for that day was a special event to commemorate the opening of ’s homepage. TVXQ fans came as early as 3 to 4 hours before filming started and waited. The aforementioned representative said, “It wasn’t only fans in their teens or 20s, we saw some fans in their 40s and 50s as well.This open filming allowed us to estimate how much anticipation and attention is being put on Jung Yunho’s debut drama ”
is the story about Cha Bong goon (Jung Yunho), a soccer player who has amazing shooting skills but does not know how to pass the ball, Kang Haebin (Ara), a rookie sports agent, and the romantic love and touching human story that develops between them
The first episode of airs on the 9th at 9:55 pm.
Source: [sportshankook+DNBN]
Translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net
Labels: Drama, Heading to the Ground, Korea, TV, U-Know
U-Know ‘Evisu’ Build Up Blocks Of Hope!
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Evisu and the brand’s model TVXQ’s U-Know Yunho will be running the Hope Block campaign. This campaign is about fighting the dark and gloomy atmosphere society has due to the recession and building up hope block by block.
This campaign has been receiving positive feedback from customers as the it fits well with U-Know Yunho’s image as a giving celebrity who donated scholarships to his high school and secretly went to an orphanage to help out. The Hope Block t-shirt he wore for the advertisement is very popular among couples and it has been released in three colors of black, white and pink for both men and women.
Source: [sportshankook+DNBN]
Translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net
Labels: Evisu, Promotion, U-Know
Thursday, September 03, 2009
U-know: Unable to sleep the night before “kissing scene”
9:27 PM
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
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‘Heading to the Ground’ Official Interview
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Jung Yunho| “TVXQ members sent a text message saying, ‘If you don’t do well, you’ll get in big trouble.’” The 21st century’s idol star is not just a star who only sings and dances on stage. Whether or not it be the fans’ wish, they have the tendency to want to do more which crosses the boundary between the stage and the rest of the world. During this period, there have been many cases where they succeed to have another career, such as being actors. TVXQ, who has the world’s largest fan club consisting of over 800,000 official members worldwide, is no exception. As a start, in 2006, they filmed the movie . As of now, Hero Jaejoong has already finished filming the tele-cinema and Max Changmin has been casted as the main in a drama <>. Finally on September 9th, the first episode of the MBC drama is set to air where TVXQ’s leader, U-know Yunho, will make his official debut as an actor. We were able to meet actor Jung Yunho at the press conference on September 2nd. We will release the official interview where most of the questions were centered around him, which proved the extent of his popularity.
What will happen to TVXQ?
Jung Yunho: Honestly speaking, I can’t say anything as of now, but more than anything, I wish that everything will be resolved well and rationally.
Honestly, isn’t it difficult for it to be solved successfully?
Jung Yunho: I don’t understand why people continue to think negatively. (laugh) In fact, there has been a lot of ugly rumors recently. So even if the problem can be solved well, there are times when I also think negatively because of the rumors. I hope no one would believe in those.
“TVXQ members support me a lot”
Did the members give any words of support or advice regarding your drama appearance?
Jung Yunho: When shooting a drama, many of the filming takes place all night long, so we often share stories through texting. “Yah, If you don’t do well, you’ll get in big trouble.” They send these types of messages. Also, since I would see all the members at home, they would ask, “Did you do well today? How was it?” When I answered by saying, “Since it was my first time I was very nervous, but I’m working really hard so watch over me with a positive view,” they would reply “Okay, we will.” These are some things, but they often support me by saying that they wish the drama will become a success.
Thoughts on filming your first drama?
Jung Yunho: I lived as a singer for five years, but it’s my first time acting. It’s new and fun. I feel as though I’m growing together with the drama. I also feel that working on one project with the director and writer itself is a life study.
It is known that there have been many dramas in which you had the choice to choose from. What would be a reason why you chose ?
Jung Yunho: I also found out from a news article about the rumored liaison for the drama. Truthfully, when I saw the article, I said, “Uh, I’m doing this drama?” (laugh) The members’ individual solo activities were matters determined last year to be after the Tokyo Dome concert. During vacation, I happened to see the script and I thought, “Even though I lack experience, I really want to do this.” I was at first attracted to the title, then when I read the synopsis, I really had the heart to do it. We’re filming right now and honestly there are a lot of parts where I’m insufficient. However, I’m putting a lot of effort to show a better performance, so I hope people will watch over me with a positive view .
“Because of the love for soccer, we do shoot-outs during filming”
In , Jung Yunho got out of his idol image by exposing his upper body as well as having a kiss scene.
What were your thoughts when meeting Director Park Sung Soo?
Jung Yunho: He was more of a neighbor hyung than a director. He gave the impression of an older cousin. We were similar in that we didn’t give up even after experiencing several life-threatening situations. I have several scars on my face and body. I received a lot of severe injuries during my lifetime. Also before debut when I came up to Seoul from Gwang-ju, while doing part-time jobs alone, there were times when I had to sleep outside. Since all the hard times went by, from now on, I hope there will only be good times.
The kiss scene between Lee Yoon Ji, who plays the character Yeoni, has been revealed; what are your thoughts about the scene?
Jung Yunho: The scene was of a mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, not a kiss scene. Oh, the viewers will misunderstand. (laugh) More than anything, honestly, the day before the shooting I was very nervous before going to sleep. There has never been a time when my lip touched someone else’s whether it be during drama or variety programs. I even thought about what would happen if I were to freeze. But when we started filming, Yoon Ji noona did it comfortably like a real friend so we were able to finish it quickly.
You appear as a soccer player in the drama, did you always have a lot of interest in sports?
Jung Yunho: I normally really like soccer. Since the director also likes soccer, we do shoot-outs even during filming, but we haven’t decided the result for the game yet. In the drama, I have to portray a character who’s a professional soccer player, not just a person who enjoys playing soccer, so I would often be worried on whether I would be able to do it. But when I saw the revealed clip today, I think I hit it better than I thought I would, so I’m satisfied. (laugh)
In the released video clips, there are a lot of scenes where you’re exposing the upper body. Do you plan on showing more masculine appearances in the drama?
Jung Yunho: First, I was pretty shocked myself, because even though I wasn’t ready, there were a few scenes where I had to take off my clothes. (laugh) If I had known, I would’ve shown a better performance.
“Cha Bong Goon is a highly motivated kid who believes in his instinct.”
It is known that you haven’t had a lot of time to prepare for your character. When do you feel that your own acting skills are insufficient?
Jung Yunho: I feel that way especially whenever we film scenes that I haven’t experienced before. There was a scene where I had to have handcuffs on, but I didn’t know what emotions I had to put on in this situation since I’ve never been caught while doing something bad. It’s also something that can’t be done with only imagination. In a way, the role of Cha Bong Goon can be seen as a cute kid, or as a charismatic kid, and a highly motivated kid who believes in his instinct. Ah, but he’s not smart. (laugh) So in some parts, I feel that he and I are similar, so I’m trying to express it as it is. Although it’s a lot less than my urge to do better in acting, but from within the limit, I want to show Cha Bong Goon’s will to do better in soccer, my will to do better in acting. But above that, I think it’s most important to deliver the heart that is able to enjoy.
As much as you’ve officially started acting, the words of people’s criticisms will also rise. Are you ready for this?
Jung Yunho: I think that these things are natural. It was also the same when we debuted, because there were people who criticized; I was able to grow and mature. And only in this moment I will be afflicted with the growing sickness, I believe all remarks are made out of interest and concern. Criticisms are always welcomed, and if you send a warm supporting message along with it, it’ll be great. Also if those criticisms are for the sake of then I’m not worried at all.
If you had to give a score to your own acting?
Jung Yunho: Today was the better one. When I saw the teaser clips, I thought, “Ugh, what am I going to do,” but when I saw today’s, I think I’d give it around 50 points. (laugh) It’s only the beginning, so I think it’s impudent to argue back and forth regarding my acting. Teachers and seniors said that acting becomes more profound and broad-minded as you do more of it. I’m going to raise my score up slowly and orderly starting from 0.
Source: dnbn
Translation: simdaheun @ OneTVXQ.com
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009
[TRANS] Manddang PD: “I don’t even know that Yunho is TVXQ”
2:58 PM
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.
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