Seoul Trip 2010 - Day 4

I thought since there's only the last day left... might as well get it over and done with it.. ^^

2010.05.07 - Day4 : Myeong Dong ⇒ Gimpo ⇒ Haneda

I think my last brekkie in Seoul was the best out of the 3 mornings I had…
Kimbab again but this was freshly made by an ahjuma.. Alright.. it ain’t exactly fresh since it was bought the night before…heh..
But I didn’t wanna make my way down in the morning so I had decided to get it before I headed back to the guesthouse the night before..
I was worried that I won’t be able to communicate but the ahjuma just passed me this menu with pictures of what they had and there’s english beside the Korean words.. ^^
So I decided to settle with plain old tuna kimbab.. lol..

Nicely wrapped in aluminum foil~ ^^

After brekkie, I took a while more to finish packing my luggage before lugging it down to the owner’s place…
I have no idea what I have bought since I only spent around 3 days but I almost died dragging my luggage down the steps… not to forget I’m staying at the rooftop.. Orz..
After leaving my luggage with him.. I made my way down to Myeon Dong for some last minute shopping…

Visited Basic House as I decided to get some clothes for my brother.. Come to think of it, I seldom bought him anything.. ^^ But I thought the staff was a little unfriendly.. >_< I couldn’t find the sizes that I wanted so I decided to ask the staff.. Me: “Do you have M size?” (in English)
Staff: *giving me this I don’t care look* “없어요..” (which means no…)
I was surprised that she answered me in Korean, since I had asked in English.. N does she assume that any customer understands that?
Anyway, after making my purchase (they gave mi a poster and a catalogue!^^), I continued my shopping at skincare shops (again!)
I thought it would be quick but I was wrong as I was held up listening to the staff introducing their products…

and lastly.. I got this 돼지토끼 (pigrabbit) keychain for my friend.. ^^

I seemed to have forgotten to take a pic so I stole tis from the net.. keke..

I remembered she was crazy over the drama and thought of getting it for her since she’s always kind enough to let me bunk in with her whenever I visit Japan.. ^^

After shopping, I was already lugging a few bags and with the hot weather… I was sooo tired. Had wanted to lunch at the place where I bought the kimbab the night before but I realized I don’t have much time left. So I decided to find a café and rest for a short while…
I remembered this café which one would never missed whenever shopping in Myeong Dong. So I decided to give it a try! ^^

I never really trust such gimmicks.. lol..

Along the way walking up to the cafe, pictures of the boss on the walls.. lol..

Iced Chocolate is a bliss in the hot weather~ ^^

Sat facing the entrance and the postbox caught my attention! ^^

I suppose there are lotsa Japanese fans? since Japanese explanation was written on the board.. ^^
It's for fans to write letters and every month he will choose 1 to reply!~

After resting for a shortwhile,
N off I head to Sejong Hotel..

Sejong Hotel spotted! ^^

I could noticed my luggage from afar and there was a man standing beside it.. Collected my luggage and I told him I’m heading to Gimpo and he was nice to inform me which bus I’m supposed to take. As there were also buses heading to Incheon, he had told me not to get mixed up.. ^^
So while waiting for the bus, I was checking out my mobile when suddenly 3 guys stopped and asked me in Japanese where they could find Faceshop. lol..
I was a bit caught by surprised but I remembered I had a Faceshop paperbag with me..and they were walking off happily when I told them where it is.. ^^
Soon the bus came and off I go to Gimpo…

Random snap while on the bus.. this should be still at Myeong Dong.. ^^

Oooh.. I didn't know he is the endorser for Nikon in Korea! ^^
I only know the one in Japan.. kekeke..

Another random snap while waiting for the limo bus to move off~

I had arrived quite early and the airpot seemed to be quite empty..

the check-in counters~

Not to forget the familiar escalators that we have seen in most fancams.. lol..

After checking in, I decided to have a late lunch at Lotteria. At least I’m familiar with their menu.. lol.. as there was one beside my school back in Japan which I always frequent last time.. ^^

Ebi Katsu Burger~ my fav ♥

N I realized there’s free wifi at the airport! ^^
When it’s time for boarding…

once again, the familiar depature hall entrance~ lol..

I decide to snap a few pics of the boys before walking in…

A display right at the side of the departure hall~

another one right beside the standees above~

They are everywhere!! At each gate, there’s a pic of them… lol..

while walking past one of the boarding gates...
pardon for the poor pic.. there were too many people around~ (^_^;)

yesh! finally my gate~ ^^

while waiting for the gate to open.. music bank? was showing..
I have no idea who was singing.. heh..

while queuing to board... another pic of the boys!

Goodbye Gimpo, Goodbye Seoul!~ T_T

I was so impressed with the immigration card packed this way!
Usually it's without the plastic holder~ ^^
my in-flight meal which is Japanese food again!!! >_<

So that very much sums up my 4 days 3 nights short Seoul trip.. ^^

ps: pardon mi... I confessed that I practically can't remember offhand what had happened since it was a year ago...no note was taken either...so it's kind of messy and random..as I just wrote what I could recall~ (^_^;)

Seoul Trip 2010
Seoul Trip 2010 - Day 1
Seoul Trip 2010 - Day 2
Seoul Trip 2010 - Day 3

Goodbye to my blue eyes~

For the longest time.. I have wanting to write this down but alas.. I only write when I have the mood.. and it’s not always that when I have the mood, my comp is not with me or even if it is… the situation just isn’t right to whip it out and type.

Anyway, back to the topic…
Yeah… goodbye to my blue eyes…
Not that I have blue eyes.. though I always wished to have it… hah
Which is why I have been wearing blue contacts for the past 10 over years..

But the main reason for wearing lenses and not glasses is because I hated it whenever my glasses gets fogged up...lol..
But I wore my lenses for long hours and I find that washing lenses is such a chore..
Which is why I only wash it before wearing and when after removing, I would only just chuck it into the case. *not a good example...* >_<

N we all know there is this wonderful (well.. actually not so wonderful..lol..) surgery called, Lasik to solve the problem.. So after contemplating and reading up all sorts of accounts for a few years...(yes..YEARS.. lol.. cuz I was afraid and unsure..) I decided to attend a forum talk by one the clinic that I'm interested to do at.

It was just the usual explanations on how the surgery is done with and the different types of methods that are available. A free evaluation check is given for those who have attended the forum talk. I thought that is no harm since I could have a check to see if I'm eligible for the surgery or not and I could still back out if I do not want to go ahead with it.

Anyway, to cut a long story short, after the 3 over hours of evaluation check, I had decided to proceed with the surgery the following day. Well.. in fact I would have probably done it on the same day if it wasn't that my check up was in the afternoon... lol..

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2011.03.14 KHJ Japan Site - Msg To Earthquake Victims

Source: KHJ JP site
Japanese Translation: miyo@lovekimhyunjoong.com

2011.03.14
To the Victims of the Earthquake at North-eastern Pacific Coastal Region

I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the victims of the earthquake at north-eastern pacific coastal region.

I am very worried when I came to know about the earthquake at north-eastern pacific coastal region and the damage situation at the regions that were hit by the earthquake that happened on 11th March.

I was looking forward to meet up with everyone at the event that was originally scheduled today but due to the disaster, our visit to Japan has been cancelled.

I understand that the victims of the disaster may be in a serious situation, please take good care of yourselves and I’m pray the day to come quickly where everyone be able to live peacefully.

I look forward to the day to meet up with everyone in good health again.


Kim Hyun Joong

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Original in Japanese

東北太平洋沿岸地震の被災者の方々へ
2011年03月13日

東北太平洋沿岸地震の被災者の方々へお見舞い申し上げます。

2011年3月11日に発生しました東北太平洋沿岸地震におきまして、震災にあわれた地域の被害状況を知り、大変心配しています。

本日開催予定となっていたイベントで皆様とお会いできることを楽しみにしておりましたが、今回の災害を鑑み、訪日を中止とさせていただきました。

被災された方々におかれましては大変な状況にあるかと存じますが、くれぐれもお体にはお気をつけて、一日も早く安心してすごせる日がきますことを心よりお祈りいたしております。

また元気な姿で皆様とお会いできる日を楽しみにしております。


キム・ヒョンジュン

These 2 days～

These 2 days was tiring.. but worthwhile.. ^^
As a Smap fan for so many years...
We all know how hard it is for the 5 of them to be together not to say travelling overseas together!
N especially.. coming all the way to Singapore!
It's like a dream coming true?

Been a fan for around 10yrs.. this is such a good.. (good is an understatement..) too good to be true news!!
When I got the news.. I was totally lost and panicking...
I wasn't able to think properly.. lol ..
Anyway, I was glad that I managed to see HIM in the end..

やっぱり生でいいね！ｗｗｗ

Alright.. this blog leans more to the kpop..
so... if it's more on smap...
ここへ行ってください⇒　loving Tokyo
今回のレポはそこで書くかな～
でも．．．基本的は英語で．．．ｗｗｗ
日本語も混ぜてると思う(^^ゞ
では．．．そこで．．．会いましょう～

2011.02.28 KHJ Mobile Site Blog #3

Source: KHJ Japan Official Mobile Site
Japanese Translation: miyo@lovekimhyunjoong.com

Kim Hyun Joong BLOG
Understanding the true self of Kim Hyun Joong Blog♪

To All Japanese Fans
2011/02/28   Hyun Joong

To all Japanese fans
This time, I will meet everyone with a cool image at the Playful Kiss event.^^
Please wait happily till we meet at the event in March.
I will also work hard for the preparation of the solo album.
Let's get excited towards May~
Fighting!!


ps: This is the translation from the Japanese translation written on the mobile site

2011.02.28 KHJ Mobile Site Staff Blog #13

Source: KHJ Japan Official Mobile Site
Japanese~English Translation: miyo@lovekimhyunjoong.com

STAFF BLOG
Staff secretly tells about at backstage!
True self of KHJ!

Hyun Joong's Obsession
2011/02/28   Keyeast SY

Hello~
This is Keyeast staff SY~＼(o＾▽＾o)／
While the sakuras in Izu have bloomed and my Japanese friend have sent me a picture of it making me envy, in Korea it has also become a little warmer.
But from the spring rain that rained continuously yesterday is a prove that spring is coming.
How is it over at where everyone is staying at?

Recently, Hyun Joong has been into working out and practising for his dance everyday.
I suppose everyone know the reason for it right?
After working out and practising for his dance everyday will get hungry and naturally will start to look for delicious food~!!
In Japan which most of you probably would have know about the Korean food, [Galbi] (갈비) and when winter comes one will want to eat [Mandu] (만두)
Putting these two together will become a food called, [Galbi Mandu].
Recently, Hyun Joong has been crazy about [Galbi Mandu] and have been eating it everyday~ ^^;;
(How I envy that he won’t even get fat even if he ate so much >_<)

Please at least try it once if you get to come to Korea~
Till then, see you again at the staff blog in March~


ps: In case you are wondering why the staff blog number jumps cuz there were other entries which did not really talk about Hyun Joong..
So it was not posted.. ^^
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For those who ain't familiar.. Galbi is marinated beef/pork short ribs and Mandu is dumplings.. ^^
Here's a random pic I found online.. lol...

KBOOM Vol.66 Feb Issue

Picture Credits: elley@daum blog

KBOOM Vol.66 Feb Issue

Japanese~English Translation: miyo@lovekimhyunjoong.com

Special Interview - Kim Hyun Joong
Looking from his outlook, he looks like an “urban style man” who is at a fancy café terrace drinking espresso and at the same time managing his schedule on his smart phone. But in actual fact, he is far from the image that we had imagined to be, he doesn’t enjoy using not just the smart phone but as well as the internet too. He is the “Analog man” who you meet once in a while at the soccer field asking “How are you doing?” more than sending mails via the mobile.

His “cool” talk about Korean drama 「Playful Kiss」
- From TV version to YouTube version, it’s quite a long time spent for one drama.
When one of the works such as albums and dramas etc has finished, I would think that another one more of my works has increased which in future I could show to my children and boast about it. This drama 「Playful Kiss」 is one of such works.

- For the filming of the YouTube version, was there any special experience that you had…
Comparing to the broadcast on TV, there isn’t really much restriction to the “exposure of brand names”. During the broadcast on TV, as there are restrictions in regards to the exposure of brand names, there were many times we almost laughed out as we were trying to hide the brand names. Needless to say we have to also take note of the restriction in the midst of the dialogues and scenes…. So for the YouTube special version, we are free from all these restrictions and as we were able to act freely, which is very good as more possibilities are widened.

- This piece of work is your first drama as the leading actor alone, do you feel attached, regrets about it?
For this work, I can feel how much responsibility there is alone as the leading actor.

- Unfortunately the viewership did not increase, in regards to this what do you think about it?
Frankly speaking, I wasn’t worried about it. If I were to worry about the viewer ratings, surely from the beginning I would have choose a blockbuster drama. I have no regrets at all as I acted the character that I wanted to act as and I have work hard for it.

- how was the reactions around?
The people around are more worried about the ratings than I do. So on the contrary I encouraged and said, "As I have expected that it would be low, later it will go up"… (laughs)

- In the drama, with heroine Jung So Min having a sweet love story, is the style of love of Baek Seung Jo the same as Hyun Joong??
Totally different. Because I do not want to love like he did (laughs). He looks slightly unfriendly but in fact he is caring type of guy. While I’m acting as him, there are times when I could not agree with his style of love. I feel that if you like, you should express it out.

- while acting, in fact do you feel that you want to fall in love too?
In fact I haven’t really thought about it. Actually, I don’t really have the time for it…. The first thing that I could think of is “I want to sleep even for a minute more!” (laughs). This is how tight the filming schedule was. How can I be so carefree and think of “I want to be in love!” (laughs)?

- Following after 「Boys Over Flowers」, this time the story is also revolves around the school, other than the original story is adapted from manga, is there any other similarity?
Overall the lines seemed unnatural…(laughs). Yoon Ji Hoo and Baek Seung Jo’s lines and the way I talk, the words I used are a big difference. Well it can’t be helped since it’s a campus story.

- Have you thought about your next work or character?
I would like to try acting in action dramas or pure love story drama. As I have already acted as a romantic, kind character, I would like to try acting a bad character.

Analog boy, a glance at Kim Hyun Joong’s daily life
- when you are not working, what do you do?
Definitely soccer! Even during the time filming 「Playful Kiss」, no matter how little time I have to sleep, I will definitely join in to play soccer. The members are made up from junior high school and high school students to elderly people. I’m always playing with my trainer and dancers.

- Heard that you have excellent reflexes. Which position are you at?
Position doesn’t really matters in normal soccer team in the region (laughs). When I don’t have the strength, I will be at the back, it depends on the condition I am on that day and if it’s good I will attack. The position changed in according to the condition of the body at that time.

- Though there are a lot of artistes who are hooked onto smart phones and twitter, Hyun Joong didn't join in?
I hardly play games or use the internet. Usually I will check my mails, look at my news articles, visiting my fan café and leaving message…, 30minutes would be enough. I also don’t use a smart phone as I have no interest in it.

- do you often keep in contact with TVXQ’s Jae Joong and Yoo Chun?
「Playful Kiss」 which I have acted in and Yoo Chun’s 「SungKyunKwan Scandal」 ended at the same time. Though it was decided to gather together but JYJ overseas activities had started so we could not carried out what we had promised…. I think when things have been settled, we would go have a drink together.

- It was said that you had a rival relationship with Yoo Chun. Even on the popularity polls, both of you were always fighting over the 1st and 2nd place….
Both of us have a lot in common, debuting from idol groups, started out our acting activities at around the same time. So we were being said as rivals. In such point of view, I think we are sort of rivals but in actual fact, we are really good friends.

Kim Hyun Joong’s roots, SS501
- music and acting, which do you greed for?
Which ever it is, it is hard to choose, to me both of them are important. Currently preparing the album to target it for May next year. There are a lot of things that I would like to try out next year. I would also like to have Asia Fan Meeting and World Fan Meeting.

- a lot of fans are worried about the future of SS501…
We have spent a few years being together almost everyday. We do not contact each other everyday like lovers do but we do tell about our status. As each members are in their new management company, we talk about things like each of our working life doing what kind of work.

- are you in good terms with the members?
There isn’t any reason to become bad. Recently I had been mailing Kyu Jong and Young Saeng. For this year’s Christmas, I planned to spend it with Young Saeng and a few other friends.

- when will we be able to see activities as SS501?
I will not be able to say when. It seems to look like it’s difficult to gather 5 of us to work but actually it’s simple. What is clear is that the 5 of us will gather together at any time for the fans. However I’m not making irresponsible comments for just wanting the fans to wait for us. I think that for now is the period for us to grow which is necessary for each of us. In due time, I want to hold a concert for all the fans.

- what kind of concert would it be?
It will not be a profit earning concert. For the sake of fans that have waited for us, I want to have a concert where tickets will be cheaper and all the profits will be donated. But of course, this will have to be approved by each of our management companies else it will not be possible…. I would want to do that.

- separated from the group and experienced having solo activities, surely you have realized the importance of the members?
During the time having activities as a group, the missing part of each can be filled up by other members but it is not possible when being alone. So I will have to work 5 times harder.

"Little Yong-sama" Kim Hyun Joong's Challenge
- since when the nickname “Little Yong-sama” was attached to the front of Hyun Joong’s name. Do you feel any pressure about it?
Whether or not, I must accept this challenge. Because Bae Yong Joon sunbae, I have became a little famous, I’m very thankful.

- you have participated in the event at Tokyo Dome on 14th December right.
As this event was held with a wonderful purpose, a lot of preparations were done. Especially on singing and also the stage performance….

- Among the overseas fans, is there any particular fans that left an impression?
I received letters written in Korean from a lot of overseas fans and a lot of them wrote very interesting things…(laughs). There is this particular Japanese fan. In the letter she wrote, “I love Hyun Joong more than my hubby.” Feeling a little troubled over it… (laughs)

- have you mentioned that you wanted to get married early…?
I thought of getting married when I’m 30yrs old but when I really think about it and realized that this plan is out of the way…. Being a star, is to enjoy having the spotlight on own self but I still feel the pressure…. So be it either in love or married, I probably will not let anyone know about it…