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Thursday, May 20, 2010
[TRANS] 100519 Idol Group’s Survival Skills Evolve “We Even Compose And Write Lyrics”
Idol groups seem to be evolving every day. Some of them are honing their talents in the composition and lyrics fields. They are showing off their ‘musician’ sides by including their compositions in their albums.
The representative of these new composing idols is the group TVXQ. All the members of the group are capable of composing and writing lyrics.
They have released around 20 self-composed songs in Korea and Japan. It is said that they have around 100 unreleased songs that they composed and wrote lyrics for.
Xiah Junsu’s solo single
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A celebrity representative stated, “The idol group members’ active participation when it comes to composing and writing lyrics is connected to their futures. Their actions can be interpreted as an acceptance of the fact that their group activities will not last forever and a fight for survival and self-sufficiency in the future.”
[TRANS]100519 XIAH Junsu Interview from ORICON STYLE
Styled with the “wet look” (laughs), producing a very sexy music video
Q: With the recording and promotions for your single [XIAH], your solo activities have officially started. How does this feel?
JS: I’m nervous as there are a lot of things that I am trying for the first time, but I’m also very happy. I believe that this opportunity will give me a chance to show everyone a side of me that I have never shown before.
Q: The title track for this single is “Intoxication”, which is quite a cool dance song.
JS: It was selected from a couple of songs that I wrote for my solo debut, and I produced it as well. I wanted to give it a more R&B feel.
Q: What was the process of the song-writing and production like?
JS: First, I looked at the rhythm of the song, which is the most important for a dance tune. The rhythm must be one that makes you feel like dancing, even before adding the rest of the instruments. Then, I used this feeling to produce the song. The melody of the chorus came into my mind first, and using that as a focal point, I created the rest of the song, singing and writing at the same time.
Q: The lyrics for the song are quite mature!
JS: Yes, because we wanted to express a mature feeling through the song so there was a lot of focus on the breathing. In the PV, we also went for a wet hair look, completing the cool sexy image we wanted to produce, please look forward to it.
Wanting to show everyone XIAH’s music
Q: “Kanashimi no Yukue” (End of Sorrow) is a totally different song, a ballad.
JS: The instrumentation of this song contains only the piano and strings, and has no other instruments or harmony. I wanted everyone to be touched by the meaning of the lyrics of the song.
Q: The song’s lyrics are about the feelings when leaving the one you love, is there a part of the song that you especially feel for?
JS: “Shiawase wa Owaru yori Kawaru houga Bokuni wa samishii.”(Trans: Happiness to me, compared to ending, change is even lonelier.) If the reason for breaking is due to circumstances, then in this situation, as long as there is still love then there will still be hope. But if it is a change of heart, then you can only accept this, and that is truly the end.
Q: This kind of song lyric should have a lot of meaning and feeling in it, it should be rather difficult to understand and express this?
JS: It’s difficult…but since I’ve always been doing this, I guess I’m used to it. (Laughs)
Q: This song gets stronger towards the end, and this leaves a deep impression on people.
JS: Even though it may not express the actual storyline in the lyrics, but the song needs to create this kind of atmosphere. Via the song, we want to people feel the content of the drama, so we added some changes.
Q: “Kimi Ga Ireba ~Beautiful Love~ is also a very different kind of Ballad.
JS: “Kanashimi no Yukue” is ultimately a sad ballad, while “Kimi ga Ireba ~Beautiful Love~ is more tumultuous, and is a ballad that ends hopefully, so it presents a different kind of emotion.
Q: Lastly, please talk about what else you plan to challenge in the future?
JS: There are many things, but firstly I wish to show people a performance that truly belongs to “XIAH.” I will also work harder on song writing, so please look forward to it.
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Profile:
XIAH Junsu debuted in February 2004 as a member of Tohoshinki in Korea with the song “HUG”, and shot to fame and gained recognition from everyone, and continued activities as part of Tohoshinki. On 26th May 2010, under the name XIAH Junsu will start on his solo activities with his single “XIAH.” This single will contain “Kimi ga ireba ~Beautiful Love~”, the theme song of BeeTV’s drama “Beautiful Love ~Kimi ga ireba~” with “Intoxication” as the interlude song. “Kanashimi no Yukue” will be the theme song for another BeeTV drama “Love letter from 5 years later”
On 22nd May 2010, he will be performing at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium 1 for the “Girls Award 2010”
[TRANS] 100520 BigEast Email ~TOHOSHINKI THE LIVE ~ a-nation2006-2009
Hello all Bigeast!
We decided to broadcast video “TOHOSHINKI THE LIVE ~ a-nation2006-2009 ~”!! Please check the guide website below.
(PC) http://tohoshinki-thelive.com/
(Mobile) http://tohoshinki-thelive.com/m/
TVXQ will meet again on screen! Following the previous TVXQ released video on cinema big screen with powerful voice that caused a sensation “TOHOSHINKI THE LIIVE 2009″, we decided to release the second movie version entitled “TOHOSHINKI THE LIVE ~ a-nation2006-2009 ~”!
■ Running time: June 19, 2010 (Sat.)*
* Please note that screening period differs by theaters.
Only Shinjuku area will broadcast on 6 / 26 (Sat) and Sapporo on 06 / 20 (Sun)
■ Running Time
Total Running Time: 120 minutes (planned) 5.1ch digital screening
trans by: sharingyoochun.net
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* Please note that screening period differs by theaters.
Only Shinjuku area will broadcast on 6 / 26 (Sat) and Sapporo on 06 / 20 (Sun)
■ Running Time
Total Running Time: 120 minutes (planned) 5.1ch digital screening
trans by: sharingyoochun.net
shared by: DBSKnights
[TRANS] 100519 TV PIA MAGAZINE – Yunho: “I Am A Hardworking Person”
Yunho starred in the television drama [No Limit~ Heading To The Ground], and took up the challenge of portraying the character of Bong Gun, who is passionate yet constantly gets into trouble.
“Bong Gun is someone who is very innocent. Even when he faces an obstacle, and it is very tough, he will work very hard to overcome the obstacle, and in the process of it, mature at the same time. This is quite similar to my own life experience and that was why I wanted to try out for this character. I also met up with numerous obstacles and challenges before my debut, but I always believed that I would make it on stage one day, and this belief is very similar to that of Bong Gun’s.”
Through this drama, I had a deeper understanding of the differences between being a singer and being an actor.
“A singer has to be able to let the audience experience a range of emotions with about three minutes of music. However, in a drama, we have to work closely together with the crew, and from the first to the sixteenth episode, be able to act out the character in such a convincing way that it will allows the audience to see him grow and mature. As this is my first television drama, feeling anxious is inevitable, but I am glad I was able to act out the character of Bong Gun, who matured as the drama progressed. I feel that I have grown myself. Even though the filming has ended, Bong Gun still lives in my heart.”
The character is a soccer player, and so, in order to play out the character well, Yunho would play the sport as often as he can when he has the time.
“I would play soccer with the crew during break or resting times, and would practice stopping the ball amongst other skills. I enjoyed myself a lot as I like soccer myself. Also, as most of the moves are pretty special, we often had to re-take a couple of times before we succeeded. It was really tough, and I hope everyone will pay more attention to those parts. Bong Gun has a soccer player whom he looks up to, and as for me, I like Argentina’s Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo. Also, this year is the World Cup, and Asia is on a strong momentum; if Korea and Japan were to determine the victory, it would be great.”
Seeing a happy expression on his face as he talked about soccer really left a deep impression on us.
Furthermore, when asked if he will take on more challenging roles as an actor after this performance, he replied confidently, “I want to continue to act different roles like that of a villain; something that is not just limited to the image of “Uknow Yunho”. I hope for everyone to see me in different portrayals of different characters. My strength is that I would take up any challenge passionately, because I am a hardworking person. It doesn’t take talent alone to succeed. Michael Jackson was actually a very hardworking person too.” He also mentioned later that he really likes Michael Jackson.
source: TV PIA + baiduTVXQ
translation: kimuchi3005 @ OneTVXQ.com
credits: OneTVXQ.com { One World. One Red Ocean. One TVXQ! }
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[TRANS] 100520 NHK MJ Backstage Story
May 19 (Wed), 2010/05/20
Jaejoong came to cheer Junsu……
This Monday, XIAH junsu performed in MJ’s program, which was filmed in front of the live audience at NHK Hall.
It has been a long time since his last apprearance in Kouhaku.
He passionately sung his solo song with the dancers.
Thank you for all of you who came to support him at the hall.
For those who could not come, please look forward to the broadcast.
Oh, Jaejoong came to cheer on Junsu before the performance.
The two were having fun making believe that “The junior fellow Jaejoong is taking care of the senior Junsu”.
Jaejoong was playing the role of the assistant stylist, and he was dangling packing tape and vinyl tape from his waist. He was continuously playing around Junsu, handing him towels and drinks.
So, this is the photo after the performance.
Source: MUSIC JAPAN
Translation: smiley @ OneTVXQ.com
Credits: OneTVXQ.com { One World. One Red Ocean. One TVXQ! }
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Jaejoong came to cheer Junsu……
This Monday, XIAH junsu performed in MJ’s program, which was filmed in front of the live audience at NHK Hall.
It has been a long time since his last apprearance in Kouhaku.
He passionately sung his solo song with the dancers.
Thank you for all of you who came to support him at the hall.
For those who could not come, please look forward to the broadcast.
Oh, Jaejoong came to cheer on Junsu before the performance.
The two were having fun making believe that “The junior fellow Jaejoong is taking care of the senior Junsu”.
Jaejoong was playing the role of the assistant stylist, and he was dangling packing tape and vinyl tape from his waist. He was continuously playing around Junsu, handing him towels and drinks.
So, this is the photo after the performance.
Source: MUSIC JAPAN
Translation: smiley @ OneTVXQ.com
Credits: OneTVXQ.com { One World. One Red Ocean. One TVXQ! }
Feel free to repost, but please leave the full credits intact. Thanks!
[TRANS] 100518 Junsu's SMART Photo Shoot Report Vol. 1
We’re sorry for the wait, everyone! Here’s the report on Junsu’s photo shoot vol. 1.
We wrote previously on the blog on 20 April that Xiah Junsu will be coming to SMART!
Junsu caused an extremely strong response when he appeared in the February issue of SMART4.
Junsu himself was very satisfied with the photo shoot back then.
Currently, amidst his promotions for his solo CD, he has once again come to SMART!
And!
And!
And!
This time, he’s appearing as a special model for a series of world-class top brands!
Everyone must know that it is an ideal combination to have a top artiste modeling for a top luxurious brand, and only SMART is about to bring such special planning into reality!
In order to be able to realize this plan, we must really thank the readers who had bought the issue of SMART4, along with those have given support to both Junsu and SMART. Thank you for all your efforts and hard work!
In order to show our appreciation, we have enclosed a report on our photo shoot!
On a certain day in April, in Tokyo Art Studio, months of detailed negotiations are finally coming to reality.
Due to the combination of a superstar and a big brand, SMART’s photo shoot will be slightly different this time round, and a peculiar atmosphere is overflowing within the studio.
The photographer and costume stylist arrived at the studio half an hour before Junsu to do all the preparation works.
As for me, I was also all over the place, confirming the costumes with the costume stylist and discussing the process of the photo shoot. However, there was an unexplainable nervousness in my heart.
I met Junsu once through a photo shoot, but of course, that was already three months ago. I wonder if the busy Junsu will remember me from the previous SMART photo shoot…
Also, as he was busy with his recordings and the filming of his music video…
“How is his condition today?”
“Is it very tiring?”
Et cetera, et cetra...my mind was really filled with such questions and thoughts as I prepared for the photo shoot.
Unknowingly, it was time for Junsu to arrive.
Moreover, within the scheduled time, the door to the studio elevator opened and Junsu stepped out along with his manager!
The presence of a star is indeed different!
Even though we have met before, I can still feel the difference.
Just as I was about to go up to greet him, Junsu beat me to it, and with a radiant smile on his face, said, “Ah~ Mr. Igarashi, it has been a long time! Thank you so much for the previous photo shoot!”
He actually remembered meeting me from three months before… This is really not a joke, but I was so happy that tears starting to form in my eyes!
We began discussing the details in a happy atmosphere and we will disclose the details in the next blog post!
For all you know, we might even put up photos of the photo shoot!?
Source: SMART + baiduTVXQ
Translation: kimuchi3005 @ OneTVXQ.com
Credits: OneTVXQ.com { One World. One Red Ocean. One TVXQ! }
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Translation: kimuchi3005 @ OneTVXQ.com
Credits: OneTVXQ.com { One World. One Red Ocean. One TVXQ! }
Feel free to repost, but please leave the full credits intact. Thanks!
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