Kim PD's talk show in Tokyo

dear bae family,

As you may have heard, Kim PD is visiting Tokyo for promotion of TWSSG.
He had dinner at Gosireh with Mr. Joe Hisaishi on 25 February, and
yesterday(26 February) there was a talk show at a cinema in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

A kind bae sister, yunyon has shared the details of the show at our circle yesterday.
She has given me permission to share it with everyone.
It seems that show turned out to be praising of Yong Joon.
hope you enjoy it.


love
tomato99


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Original in Japanese: yunyon / BYJ’s family gathering
Japanese to English translation by tomato99
(captured photos added by tomato99)

good evening, everyone

I went to Wald9 and listened to Kim PD’s talk show today.^^

The talk show took place after TWSSG episode 12 was shown.
Stage was set up in front of the screen.
Kim PD walked down the aisle from back seat and showed up on stage!
He actually watched epi.12 with us.

First emcee introduced his profile and Kim PD greeted in Japanese,
“I am Kim Jong Hak.”

the show proceeded as emcee asked questions and Kim PD gave answers to them.
Here are list of things Kim PD said;


Today, as I was watching TWSSG on this big screen here,
I somewhat feel that there were some other ways of shooting.


Yong Joon-ssi is a person who always seeks to be perfect.
Even I, as director said okay to a scene, he always asks to shoot ‘one more time.’
If I were more handsome and good looking, I would rather take his place and do the acting.
Actually, in today’s episode 12, there was a scene where Damdeok and Suzini was drinking together.






We did re-shoot this scene one week before the airing because
YJ could not fully empathize with Damdeok the first time.


At later shootings YJ was injured badly, it was difficult for him to move at all,
he should have been treated right away or else it may have affected his future activities.
We were even talking about rewriting the script to continue shooting,
Yong Joon-ssi said he would finish the shooting himself even if this means killing himself.
All the staff were moved to hear this.


Yong Joon-ssi wishes to be a director, and he has experienced being a staff himself.
He understands about shooting staffs and he calls everyone by their names.


There were very difficult times during the shooting I almost felt like giving it all up,
but support from Japanese fans greatly encouraged us to continue shooting.


In Korea, TWSSG is loved by not only by Yong Joon-ssi’s fans but loved by so many people.
In Japan, drama starts in April at NHK’s regular channel,
I hope that TWSSG will be loved by many people as well as Yong Joon-ssi’s fans.


Yong Joon’s injury is recovering well, we will visit Japan together in near future!

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I have written down everything from my memory,
so forgive me if the story is not in order or some of the contents maybe wrong or missing.

Kim PD was bashfully waving hands at the last photo session for media
(fans were not allowed to take photos).
He was very cute.^^

He was wearing a light gray colored jacket,
I glanced at the back lining cloth and it was very gaudy!!

Oh, I am looking forward to seeing Yong Joon-ssi with Kim PD soon.

BOF International HP and YJ's message!!

BOF International Inc. has made an announcement on 25 February 2008 on launch of its business in Japan.
They will be in business for management of Korean actors activities in Japan, and also they aim to expand more Asian contents to activate Asian cultural exchanges.

Congratulations to BOF International, CEO Mr. Bae Seongwoong, and to everyone at BOF!!!
I wish and pray your business in Japan will be a great success!!

tomato99


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Comment from Bae Yong Joon:
Greetings dear family, this is Bae Yong Joon.
Congratulations on launching of BOF International.
From now on, I will be able to feel Japanese family more close to me, and it will encourage me to work more to show you good works.
I ask you for your warm support in the future.
Thank you
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BOF International, Inc.
Address: Preseez Building Shin-kan 3F, 1-25-9 Shirokane, Minato-ku, Tokyo
URL: http://www.bofinternational.com/

Happy Valentine's Day! ★

[trans]Yon-sama's Korean Lesson

This is excerpt from "Sora-tobu Naasu," a book which is written by Ms. Rumi Yamamoto,
a nurse working at International Clinic (Dr. Eugene AKSENOFF) in Tokyo.
The title of the book "Sora-tobu Naasu" is "Flying Nurse" in Japanese,
as Ms. YAMAMOTO also works as an escorting nurse and flies all over the world.



[note: I have followed the original in making translation, so there are some details which are not true.　
e.g. YJ landed at Haneda instead of Narita on his first visit to Japan in April 2004.

Photos posted here are captured from DVD"DRAMA BAE YONG JOON." ]

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original in Japanese: "Sora-tobu Naasu" ("Flying Nurse") by Rumi YAMAMOTO
translated to English: tomato99
photos captured from DVD "DRAMA BAE YONG JOON"

Yon-sama’s Korean Lesson

The story goes back when TV drama "Winter Love Song" was making a great hit in Japan,
when Yon-sama (Bae Yong Joon) was making his first visit to Japan.

Afternoon consultation time had just started after lunch break,
we received a phone call from one hotel.
"You rather have drip infusion? At eight o’clock tonight?"
Doctor is still holding the phone in his hand,
he gave a quick glance to me asking "will you be available tonight?"
He confirms my nod and finishes the phone by answering to the other end,
"I will be there with the nurse."

"They said it’s a famous Korean star."
I remembered watching TV this morning.
They were reporting a story that there were thousands of fans gathering at Narita Airport to get one look of the famous star.
The patient must be Yon-sama.
I had watched "Winter Love Song" on DVD, and BYJ was man in the spotlight,
anything he does receives a lot of publicity in the media.

After finishing the consultation at clinic,
I prepared the kit for drip infusion and left for hotel with the Doctor.
In front of the hotel, there were hundreds of women fans sitting and waiting for Yon-sama to come out.
At first floor cafeteria, we dined and waited for the time to come.
It was 15 minutes before the appointed time, manager of the hotel came to get us.
We walked down the classy carpet hall way,
Doctor talked to the manager as we got on the elevator.
"Hotel seems to be having hard time. There are so many people waiting outside."
"That’s true. The hotel is fully booked, fans must have made the reservation.
Thanks to everyone, we are having a busy time."

There is staff standing at the elevator and in front of the room.
We were taken into a large suite.
On right, there was a big table with 10 seat, staff from Korea were dining there.
Center of the room was filled with presents and flowers which were probably sent from fans, TV stations and publishers.
At left side, there was a large living room with big sofa and big screen TV.

We waited for a while, and then he appeared accompanied by a young Korean translator.
It is Yon-sama.
His hair looked great in Yon-sama style, BYJ was wearing fresh clean white shirt.
"Hajimemashite" (note: "nice to meet you." In Japanese)
Yon-sama greets us in Japanese.
We sat on a sofa near by.
After the greeting, Yon-sama spoke in Korean, and translator talked to us in Japanese.
"I am not sick, but I am too busy I do not have enough time to sleep everyday.
I am very tired, please give me drip infusion so that I could get some power back."





I checked temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Doctor listened to chest with a stethoscope and checked BYJ’s throat with a penlight.
There was no problem, so I started to get ready for the infusion.
I asked Yon-sama to pull up sleeves.
I noticed there were traces of internal bleeding from injection on both his arms.
BYJ is telling translator something in Korean.
"He is saying, please be careful not to leave any needle-scar."
"Let’s try it on the thick blood vessel at inner side of right elbow."
Listening to my description from the translator, BYJ seemed to be convinced with it.
But now, I am getting nervous about the whole situation.
If I fail and leave any scars on him, how am I going to apologize to the fans waiting outside the hotel.
With alcohol swab I sterilized his arm, checked flexibility of his vessel and needled him.
Red blood refluxed to the route, I could confirm that needle was in the blood vessel.
Drip infusion started safely.





Doctor talked to BYJ,
"I don’t watch TV so I really do not know the situation, but there are so many fans waiting for you outside the hotel.
You must be really busy."
"TV shooting is very hard.
Actually, I was hospitalized until three days before I came to Japan.
And, I was receiving drip infusion before I was hospitalized.
By the way, this is a secret to the media."

According to the translator, Yon-sama is very fond of Japan, and he appreciates Japanese fans.
Even though he is very busy, he has been studying Japanese,
he could write most of hiragana and katakana characters.
"That is wonderful. But please take good care of yourself,"
Translator must have translated what I have said,
BYJ answered to me in Japanese, "Daijobu-desu."
(note: "I am all right" in Japanese)




Then for a while, BYJ taught me some Korean phrases (including pronunciation) beginning with "I am all right."
I still cannot believe it, I am getting Yon-sama’s Korean lesson!!
What’s more, a private lesson!!!
How much will this cost me, if I were to be charged with a lesson fee?
I had pledged that I would never forget these phrases, but I really lack self-discipline and forgot it all now.
I should have written it down on a paper.

After finishing the treatment, we left the room leaving a message for BYJ,
"Please sleep well, eat well and get your power back."
I think it was already passed 10 o’clock when I left the hotel and got on a taxi.
There were still so many fans waiting for him in the cold.

I wonder how many years have passed since then.
I have not had a chance to meet Yon-sama after that.
When I hear any news of BYJ, whether it is news of his visit to Japan or news on new photo book,
I still recall that day when we made the house call.

There is more to the story, after returning home few days later,
Yon-sama was hospitalized after break down from excessive hard work.
I admire him for all the best he do for his work and for his Japanese fans.

I should do my best to share Rumi-chan’s Smile to patients of our clinic, just like Yon-sama does.

[trans]Joanne Studio opening at Jeju (Joon Bears)

news source: Brokore
6 February, 2008
Japanese to English: tomato99

Teddy bear artist Joanne Oh, who is familiar to us as designer for ”Joon Bear,” teddy bear modeling BYJ, is opening her studio “Joanne Studio” at Seogwipo City, Jeju-do in May this year.

Joanne studio took about two years to complete. Joanne's works which concept is environment-friendly naturalism, and her great hit Joon Bears will be displayed.
You will be able to see some of her latest works.

If you take your “injured” Joon Bear along with you, Joanne Oh will cure him for free (material cost will be charged).

You can also enjoy creating your own teddy bear and you can also enjoy taking photos too.

As to commemorate opening of the studio, Joon Bear photo contest is taking place at her official site.
Winners will be awarded with gorgeous gifts such as air tickets to Jeju or accommodation coupons.

visit site: http://www.joannestudio.co.kr/

photos from: http://club.brokore.com/joonbear2006

news from Tokyo : Closing of cafe-B

As a trendsetting of Asia Entertainment in Shibuya, Cafe-B had so many visitors since its opening.
However, it is going to be closed as the tenant contract ceases at end of February.

Our sales of food and drinks will end on Tuesday 12 February.

We send our deep appreciation to all your support for us.
Thank you very much.
We hope and look forward to serving you again someday, somewhere.

To show our appreciation to everyone, we would like to give a sale,
we will be offering you related goods at our special prices.

During the sales period, we will be changing our business hours,
so please be careful when you are visiting us.


feb. 1(fri) – 12 (tues) regular business hours
mon- fri 9:00 to 18:00
sat, sun, hol, 11:00 to 17:00

feb 13 (wed) closed

feb 14(thurs) – 29(fri) sales of related goods
mon-fri 10:00 -16:00
sat, sun, hol, 11:00 to 16:00


Though winter season is still bitter cold, we hope you can visit us.
We look forward to your visit.


All staff of cafe-B

[trans]BYJ Mgr’s Blog (24) Great Ethnic Movement

source: BYJ Mobile Official Site
http://mybyj-pr.jp/
BYJ Manager’s Blog



Great Ethnic Movement
2 February 2008
by: Manager Yang Geun Hwan
Japanese to English: tomato99


Greetings, dear family

It is very cold every day, I’m concerned that you are not catching cold.
Please take good care of yourself.

Recent-days, Bae Yong Joon is meeting his close friends, resting at home and concentrating on his treatment.
Thanks to everyone, his physical condition is getting much better, please feel relieved.

Korea will be having New Year’s holidays soon (lunar new year).
Indeed, many people go back home for the holidays, people even call it “Great Ethnic Movement.”

Myself and staff at office will temporary halt our busy daily work and plan to enjoy our new year holidays.
I will be visiting my relatives and will spend some time with everyone.

I will refresh myself and with good feelings I will send my greetings again after the new year.

[photo]calendar February 2008 ★

source: BYJ mobile site