This single includes songs from the cool R&B genre to songs which touched people’s hearts, reflecting the great and handsome charm of Xiah Junsu.
The singing becomes the soul in an album.
As a singer, Xiah Junsu has taken an important step from here.
Q: Xiah Junsu finally started as a solo artist. First of all, can you tell us how you’re feeling?
A: I feel very nervous and stressed out, but I’m also very happy. All in all, I’m having mixed feelings about it.
Q: Are you still feeling stressed?
A: Of course! Every time, I always think whether I’m capable of giving a good performance for everyone.
Q: So, what’s the theme of this solo project?
A: This single is entitled “XIAH,” the name which I use in Korea. As a singer, I hope that my music can reflect more of myself. I think “XIAH” can describe the theme for this solo.
Q: “XIAH” also shows a strong demonstration of Junsu’s personality. It’s a really good song.
A: What do you mean?
Q: (laughs) I think all the songs are nice.
A: Ah, that’s great! The CD is already on sale. Have you heard the songs yet?
Q: I heard the songs already so I’m recommending it to people around me.
A: You have to!
Q: I know. (laughs) “Intoxication” is produced by Junsu. In what kind of mood or situation were you in when you composed “Intoxication”?
A: Basically, “Intoxication” was produced while I was singing and dancing. I was thinking of the dance steps of the R&B genre at the same time, so I have to maintain a balance!
Q: So that means Junsu’s center of music is still R&B?
A: Yes. I already loved R&B while I was still staying in Seoul. Now, I’ve already performed many Jpop and intense dances, that’s why I would like to try R&B for my solo activity. Isn’t it great for everyone to see another style of Xiah Junsu’s performances?
Q: Yes, it is. What were your feelings during the recording?
A: Recording the important parts isn’t the same anymore. When recording as a group previously, we need to consider the synchronization. We need to harmonize with the members, not just finding the feel of our own parts.
When recording as a solo artiste, the climax of the song is decided by one person (myself). This is the most important thing. Whatever it is, it’s very difficulty. Music is very difficult.
Q: There are English and Japanese lyrics; are there meanings behind them?
A: I just want to let everyone have a taste of the different aspects of European music. I used English when I sang!
Q: The song totally reflects Junsu’s thinking!
A: Of course! I was given a lot of assistance, but luckily the production went on smoothly. I also learned a lot from it. It’s great.
Q: In “Intoxication,” the words ‘toxic’ and ‘addition’ jump at you. Did you have this kind of experience before?
A: I did not experience poisoning before. (laughs) But I’m into composing lately, which the staff often wants…
Q: Do they say “Please compose a melody” like this?
A: Yes, in a way. Of course, I’m eager to try too!
Q: Do you use a piano when composing songs?
A: A: Yes. But when it comes to composing songs in the dance genre, I use a Mac. I also use ‘Sound Module’ or metronome instruments too. There are times when I can finish composing a melody in five minutes!
Q: What’s that situation about?
A: For example, there’s always a “No matter how hardworking I am today, I still can’t finish it” kind of feeling, but I’ll still put in twelve hours of hard work into it until I feel that it’s time to sleep, or when I feel pain in my back. Even my butt hurts…
Q: Do you have times when you suddenly realize that it’s morning already?
A: A lot. Time flies. It feels like one hour is just one minute; it’s really an addiction. If I look in the mirror, my eyes are bloodshot. (laughs) I also forget to have meals.
Q: That’s really addiction!
A: Yes! (laugh) But I think it’s a positive kind of poison.
Q: “Intoxication” also has this ‘drunk’ feel to it. Junsu, do you drink soju or wine?
A: I don’t know how to drink, and I don’t feel like drinking either. I feel that soju and wine do not taste good, and it’s bad for the health too. I always see the staff and the other members feel very uncomfortable while working the next day after drinking the night before!
Q: Because of a hang-over!
A: I often think to myself, why do we drink in the first place if it’s very uncomfortable? (laughs) But I love the atmosphere when everyone gathers together for a drink! Though I seldom drink in celebration parties, I get drunk in the atmosphere. While drinking, my eyes get smaller. I’m like this.
Q: (laughs) The ballad song “Kanashimi no Yukue” is also included in the CD. It’s a great song. Junsu’s voice really blends well into it.
A: Thank you. There’s always a positive point in a dance song or a ballad song. There are different parts to take note of. We need to pay attention to the rhythm and to the beat when dancing, whereas we need to put in emotion when it comes to a ballad. For R&B, we need these two, so I really like it.
Q: “Kanashimi no Yukue” describes the fragile part of men. Does Junsu have any particular favorite parts in the lyrics?
A:Yes. I like this part: 幸せは 终わるより かわる方が ぼくにはさみしい (End of happiness, in return for my endless grief).
Q: Because of resonance?
A: Yes, but this is only my opinion. Different people have their own different perceptions. Often, there are many reasons that result to an “end.” For example, when someone passes away or someone goes to a far place – aren’t these things which we can’t do anything about?
Q: Yes!
A: But once there is a change of heart, the results will be different. I have to admit, this is rather sad. So ‘ending’ it would be much better.
Q: Ah… The meaning is deep.
A: Yes! The song has a very deep meaning.
Q: It’s very great to interpret the feelings of the song.
A: It’s great. This time around, I exerted a lot of effort for this song – not pretending, just wanting to sing out my true feelings. My voice will tremble in some parts, but this might as well deliver the true feelings to everyone.
Q: Instead of the right tone, you still preferred the strong mood for the song.
A: Yes! I hope to simplify the song as much as possible. That’s why I only used the piano and an orchestra, not putting any rhythm into the song.
Q: This single fully reflects Junsu’s personality as a singer which is very intimate. Is this effect that you want?
A: I’m glad that I’m able to present the results that I want to everyone. It makes me very happy. Of course, I’m also very thankful towards the staff.
Q: You’re very modest.
A: No, no, I’m only telling the truth. I feel very blessed. I hope to deliver Xiah Junsu’s music to everyone.
Q: You’re no longer telling jokes (oyaji gags)?
A: No, but I still make them when requested. (laughs) It’s just that my mindset is on singing onstage. Recently, I don’t have many chances to do that, so I’m looking forward to it. I wish to meet the fans too.
Q: We shall wait and see! Lastly, as a soloist, can you tell us your vision for the future?
A: I’ve already mentioned it. It does not relate to me personally or to the group. I just want to sing, sing a song that transcends the sands of time. I wish to be thought of as a singer who “seriously likes music.”
source: CD&DL で-た June 2010 Issue + XIAHKING + baiduTVXQ
translation: baojaesoul @ OneTVXQ.com
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
[TRANS] 100515 CD&DL で-た June 2010 Issue – Junsu
[TRANS] 100526 BAYLINE Go! Go!'s Blog
XIAH junsu's Entrance!Today 5/26, we invited XIAH junsu who is releasing his single "XIAH" as a solo artist today!
Today's theme is "The Moment That Gets You Intoxicated"
JunSu's talking you the moment that gets him intoxicated…
"I get intoxicated when I wet my hair and look at myself in the mirror…" ♪
Source: BAYLINE Go! Go!'s Blog
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[INFO] 100526 "XIAH" First Day's Sale
#2 - XIAH (Intoxication) - XIAH junsu - 118,510 copies
Source: Oricon
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[TRANS] 100526 Tohomobile Staff Blog
XIAH junsu who made an appearance on FM Yokohama "tre-sen"!
We're taking a picture of JunSu who loves the night view of Yokohama!-----
Practicing!
I think those who already checked the radio program already knew this, but "tre-sen" has a drawing corner ♪
JunSu-sensei* who was practicing his drawing skill before the real thing… please enjoy his beautiful drawings!!
Cat……!-----
Continuing…
Ninja……!?
-----He wants to draw a hippopotamus.
He failed at drawing the hippopotamus starting from the nose.-----
JunSu The Great Painter's revenge
No way, he failed again? (T_T)
A pelican-ish hippopotamus…….
-----
Congratulations…!
Hippopotamus completed!!!!!
JunSu The Great Painter's drawing is very daring, isn't it~☆-----
He wants to see you very much…!
Well then, guess what this is?
This seems to be "Tokyo Dome" ♪JunSu is really looking forward to seeing everyone!
But, Jun-chan was able to draw no more than 3 human beings!! (LOL)
-----
Perfect condition!!
XIAH junsu who's making an appearance on "tre-sen"!!
His promotion talk looks fruitful. Today he's also in best condition ☆-----
Correct ☆
This is the "Tap Dance" drawing by XIAH the great painter!
Since manager-san got it right, "Intoxication" would be on air again tomorrow ♪JunSu-sensei is man who can achieve things when he needs to!!
-----
Today is…
The release day for XIAH junsu's "XIAH"!!!
Today XIAH is also working on his promotion vigorously ☆
Right now, he's at bay fm ♪-----
Again and again…
XIAH who is full of thoughts looking from a skyscraper…!
I wonder what he's thinking of…!?-----
During radio appearance!
He's having a live appearance on bay fm "RADIO SURPRISE!!"
Moving forward on his release day, XIAH junsu giving a detailed explanation for his songs during his appearance!!-----
Cringing?
XIAH is cringing by the nonstop praises by DJ Kadowaki…!
Cringing XIAH… (LOL).-----
Done~♪
He is done for "RADIO SURPRISE!!", his first radio appearance!
XIAH was deeply impressed by Kadowaki-san's wonderful lead and her wonderful English!Thank you very much!!
-----
Looking up something…
During his break time until the next appearance, XIAH was looking up "What other mountains that can't be climbed beside Aoyama"…!
(T/N: refers to JunSu's famous oyaji gag, "Noborenai yama wa Aoyama" which means "The mountain that can't be climbed is Aoyama (a neighborhood in Tokyo)")
-----Puuuu…
Believing in the lie "You can see Pusan's port from here", XIAH came running like a fire "Whatttt~!!!"…!
-----Oh my?
A mermaid is sitting by the curtain……!?
-----Next is…
He's making an appearance on "BAYLINE GO! GO!"
-----Thank you very much!
He is done for "BAYLINE GO! GO!", his second radio appearance!
Bazooka Yamadera-san, Sekina Mari-san, thank you very much!
*Sensei means "Master"
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[INFO] 100517 Looking Pretty to See JUNSU/JEJUNG/YUCHUN! Promotional Activity
Outline for Applicants
Application Period
13th of May 2010 (Thursday) to 31st of May 2010 (Monday)
Gift Prizes
Prize A: JUNSU, JEJUNG, YUCHUN THANKSGIVING LIVE IN DOME
Entry pass: Total of 40 groups, 80 people (selected)
※Please note that you cannot choose the date of the performance that you want to attend
Tokyo Dome - 12th of June (Saturday) 20 groups, 40 people
13th of June (Sunday) 20 groups, 40 people
Prize B: JUNSU, JEJUNG, YUCHUN THANKSGIVING LIVE IN DOME
DHC original nail stickers (1000 selected people) The goods will be given after the selection has ended.
(Use special event number to order, automatic enrollment)
Goods
Two bottles of Medicinal Deep Cleansing Oil Gift Set [Candidate number: 24971]
Two sets of Speedy Weight Loss Shakes (a bag of biscuits and gifts) [Candidate number: 34633]
(Bags of biscuits and gifts will be given out while stocks last during the event)
Hyaluronic acid (Quantity of 30) [Candidate number: 34631]
New Slim (Quantity of 30) [Candidate number: 34632]
DHC Q10 Sunscreen SPF50+ (Gentle type) [Candidate number: 24970]
How to Become a Candidate
Just mail order or directly purchase one product out of the five from a DHC store to participate.
(One person can sign up for each item purchased.)
In the case that two items have been bought, the second one would automatically count as an additional application.
* During the application period, please use the special number to purchase items. If purchasing, you would automatically be signed up.
For any queries, please call 0120-333-906
From the 29th of April to the end of the year, there are no holidays! 9:00~20:00 (Sundays and holidays, 9:00~17:00)
Survey: Transfer of Information
Search, DHC×JUNSU/JEJUNG/YUCHUN THANKSGIVING LIVE IN DOME
[Let Us All Neatly and Prettily Go See JUNSU/JEJUNG/YOOCHUN! Publicity Office],
Telephone Number: 03-4335-9613 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00~18:00)
Other Matters:
DHC: Customer Service Centre
Telephone Number: 0120-575-391 (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 9:00~20:00)
Please confirm the details from the following websites:
DHC Main: http://www.dhc.co.jp
DHC Mobile Site: http://www.dhc.jp ◆ receiving 24 hours
Qualifications
Must be residing in Japan, purchasing one of the five designated items from DHC's outlet store
Finalists Announcement
After rigorous selection, the announcement will be published as follows:
Prize A: Selected by the 3rd of June (Saturday), we will use your phone number from the login at the time of purchase to contact you regarding the tickets.
Prize B: Prizes will be awarded after the announcement.
* If we are unable to give everyone a reply on whether they have been selected or not, we apologise.
Registration Rules
DHC goods purchased at a particular store or through another promotional activity will sometimes not go through with the application, so we ask for your understanding.
The selected person's rights are non-transferable and non-tradable.
If you applied where the necessary information are incomplete or false, your application will be invalid.
We will not answer questions regarding the selected applicants and the confirmation of the ballot results.
DHC Corporation members and officers cannot participate.
Source: DHC Japan + baiduTVXQ
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[INFO] 100526 Oricon Yearly Album Chart Top 50
3, 530,186, ﾌｧﾝｷｰﾓﾝｷｰﾍﾞｲﾋﾞｰｽﾞBEST, , FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
4, 526,492, ﾊｼﾞﾏﾘﾉｳﾀ, , いきものがかり
5, 441,152, 5years, , 木村ｶｴﾗ
6, 376,344, 爱すべき未来へ, , EXILE
7, 363,128, 神曲たち, , AKB48
8, 362,916, BEST~third universe~ & 8th AL “UNIVERSE”, , 幸田来未
9, 317,412, VOCALIST 4, , 徳永英明
10, 298,457, Rock’n’Roll Circus, , 浜崎あゆみ
11, 285,592, あの･･こんなんできましたｹﾄﾞ｡, , 游助
12, 265,589, ｻﾞ･ﾓﾝｽﾀｰ, , ﾚﾃﾞｨｰ･ｶﾞｶﾞ
13, 260,298, All the BEST! 1999-2009, , 岚
14, 213,476, ONE PIECE MEMORIAL BEST, , Various Artists
15, 201,706, BABY, , aiko
16, 193,712, ﾘｻｲﾀﾙ, , ﾋﾙｸﾗｲﾑ
17, 174,014, ｽﾎﾟｰﾂ, , 东京事変
18, 172,947, Every Best Single ~COMPLETE~, , Every Little Thing
19, 165,079, いままでのA面､B面ですと!?, , GReeeeN
20, 164,761, うれしくって抱きあうよ, , YUKI
21, 159,324, What’s flumpool!?, , flumpool
22, 149,051, Love Songs~また君に恋してる~, , 坂本冬美
23, 142,745, Olympos, , LANDS
24, 142,543, Whistle, , HY
25, 142,493, JUST BALLADE, , MISIA
26, 132,041, ﾏｲｹﾙ･ｼﾞｬｸｿﾝ THIS IS IT, , ﾏｲｹﾙ･ｼﾞｬｸｿﾝ
27, 128,392, 梦やぶれて, , ｽｰｻﾞﾝ･ﾎﾞｲﾙ
28, 126,354, ∠TRIGGER, , ﾎﾟﾙﾉｸﾞﾗﾌｨﾃｨ
29, 123,776, ayaka’s History 2006-2009, , 绚香
30, 116,871, QUADRINITY ~MEMBER’S BEST SELECTIONS~, , L’Arc~en~Ciel
31, 115,473, JUJU, , JUJU
32, 113,401, Journey, , 清水翔太
33, 112,118, LAST, , UVERworld
34, 111,703, ﾋﾞﾘｰｳﾞ, , ｵﾘｱﾝﾃｨ
35, 109,972, ｻﾞ･ﾘﾐｯｸｽ, , ﾚﾃﾞｨｰ･ｶﾞｶﾞ
36, 106,997, ｴﾚﾒﾝﾄ･ｵﾌﾞ･ﾌﾘｰﾀﾞﾑ, , ｱﾘｼｱ･ｷｰｽﾞ
37, 104,179, ｷﾝｸﾞ･ｵﾌﾞ･ﾎﾟｯﾌﾟ -ｼﾞｬﾊﾟﾝ･ｴﾃﾞｨｼｮﾝ, , ﾏｲｹﾙ･ｼﾞｬｸｿﾝ
38, 95,056, Noriyuki Makihara 20th Anniversary Best LIFE, , 槇原敬之
39, 91,138, NEXT FUTURE, , GIRL NEXT DOOR
40, 90,762, のだめｶﾝﾀｰﾋﾞﾚ 最终楽章 前编&后编, , のだめｶﾝﾀｰﾋﾞﾚ
41, 88,620, 花鸟风月, , ﾚﾐｵﾛﾒﾝ
42, 88,040, Noriyuki Makihara 20th Anniversary Best LOVE, , 槇原敬之
43, 86,368, ﾌｨｱﾚｽ, , ﾃｲﾗｰ･ｽｳｨﾌﾄ
44, 81,248, ﾃｺﾞﾏｽのあい, , ﾃｺﾞﾏｽ
45, 80,017, READY?, , V6
46, 70,663, Neo SOUND BEST, , UVERworld
47, 65,521, 坂本真绫 15周年记念ﾍﾞｽﾄｱﾙﾊﾞﾑ everywhere, , 坂本真绫
48, 64,808, ｿﾙｼﾞｬｰ･ｵﾌﾞ･ﾗｳﾞ, , ｼｬｰﾃﾞｰ
49, 63,930, わたしのかけらたち, , 植村花菜
50, 63,635, CHANGE MYSELF, , ICONIQ
Source: BaiduTVXQ
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[INFO] 100526 Oricon Yearly Singles Chart Top 50
2, 543,269, Monster, , 岚
3, 439,736, Love yourself ~君が嫌いな君が好き~, , KAT-TUN
4, 378,696, 桜の栞, , AKB48
5, 289,412, BREAK OUT!, , 东方神起
6, 264,930, はつ恋, , 福山雅治
7, 253,303, Going!, , KAT-TUN
8, 250,206, 瞳のｽｸﾘｰﾝ, , Hey!Say!JUMP
9, 231,925, さくらｶﾞｰﾙ, , NEWS
10, 222,963, 时ｦ止ﾒﾃ, , 东方神起
11, 217,867, また君に恋してる/ｱｼﾞｱの海贼, , 坂本冬美
12, 163,600, 三味线旅がらす, , 氷川きよし
13, 163,411, Onaraはずかしくないよ/ﾋﾟﾗﾒｷたいそう, , はんにゃ,ﾌﾙｰﾂﾎﾟﾝﾁ
14, 151,712, HAPPY, , BUMP OF CHICKEN
15, 144,068, 魔法の料理 ~君から君へ~, , BUMP OF CHICKEN
16, 136,508, GIFT~绿~(雪をください/One day in winter/Snow White)【完全生产限定盘】, , 関ｼﾞｬﾆ∞
17, 136,003, GIFT~白~(冬恋/君の歌をうたう)【完全生产限定盘】, , 関ｼﾞｬﾆ∞
18, 133,978, GIFT~赤~(I wish/ﾏｲﾅｽ100度の恋)【完全生产限定盘】, , 関ｼﾞｬﾆ∞
19, 120,510, ﾗｲｵﾝ, , 游助
20, 118,249, You were.../BALLAD, , 浜崎あゆみ
21, 117,232, 勇気100%, , NYC
22, 116,736, GO!GO!MANIAC, , 放课后ﾃｨｰﾀｲﾑ〔平沢唯･秋山澪･田井中律･琴吹紬･中野梓(CV:豊崎爱生､日笠阳子､佐藤聡美､寿美菜子､竹 达彩奈)〕
23, 113,723, GLORIA, , YUI
24, 109,456, BLESS, , L’Arc~en~Ciel
25, 104,596, Listen!!, , 放课后ﾃｨｰﾀｲﾑ〔平沢唯･秋山澪･田井中律･琴吹紬･中野梓(CV:豊崎爱生､日笠阳子､佐藤聡美､寿美菜子､竹 达彩奈)〕
26, 102,537, 不自然なｶﾞｰﾙ/ﾅﾁｭﾗﾙに恋して, , Perfume
27, 93,759, PHANTOM MINDS, , 水树奈々
28, 78,742, ありがとう, , いきものがかり
29, 76,056, 桜会(さくらえ)/ﾏｲﾗｲﾌ, , ゆず
30, 74,922, 戻れない明日, , aiko
31, 73,519, ﾊﾞｸﾁ･ﾀﾞﾝｻｰ, , DOES
32, 72,062, Silent Bible, , 水树奈々
33, 66,651, 向かいあわせ, , aiko
34, 65,968, Best Friend, , 西野ｶﾅ
35, 65,264, 松岛纪行, , 水森かおり
36, 62,301, ｿﾗﾆﾝ, , ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
37, 61,094, GOLD, , UVERworld
38, 60,101, FOREVER LOVE, , 清水翔太×加藤ﾐﾘﾔ
39, 56,788, LEVEL5-judgelight-, , fripSide
40, 56,469, 瞳の奥をのぞかせて, , ﾎﾟﾙﾉｸﾞﾗﾌｨﾃｨ
41, 56,246, ﾔﾝﾊﾞﾙｸｲﾅが飞んだ, , ｻｰﾀｰｱﾝﾀﾞｷﾞｰ
42, 55,761, sleep, , ｼﾄﾞ
43, 55,573, 逢いたい理由/Dream After Dream ~梦から醒めた梦~, , AAA
44, 54,740, 夫妇一生, , 北岛三郎
45, 50,273, 青空片想い, , SKE48
46, 49,688, おしろい花, , 五木ひろし
47, 49,454, 人生みちづれ, , 天童よしみ
48, 48,159, この爱を捧げて, , THE ALFEE
49, 46,936, 残像, , flumpool
50, 46,531, ﾉｽﾀﾙｼﾞｱ, , いきものがかり
Source: BaiduTVXQ
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[INFO] 100526 Oricon Half-day Quick Report
*2 *9,121 XIAH junsu
*3 *2,212 岚
*4 サーターアンダギー
*5 西野カナ
*6 ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
*7 氷川きよし
*8 Lia／多田葵
*9 スマイレージ
10 やくしまるえつこ
Source: BaiduXiahJunsu
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[TRANS] 100516 Behind-the-Scenes with Changmin on ELLE girl
Note: This article is already a few days old, but it's too cute not to be shared on O! :)
Did everybody notice that a page that has never been made available in print was published in this issue? Although we had wanted to do a feature story about a guy for very long, we didn't have any chance to do so. (The main reason is that the photoshoot will take a very long time...)
Do you desire that kind of feature page? Anyway, ELLE girl finally had this chance!
The youngest member of the super group that holds Asian females' hearts, TVXQ's Changmin is 22 years old, and is definitely included in the first generation (of males) of ELLE girl! This time, he came to Japan just for ELLE girl's shoot! Ever since this shoot was confirmed, questions from a lot of fans came rushing to our editors! This seems to be a great chance to let more people know about ELLE girl, and let us experience the feeling of high popularity. On the day of the release which is Wednesday, there are still a lot of people calling our editors, armed with many questions.
Hopefully this won't be misunderstood, but I, Miyacco, have known of Tohoshinki for a long time now. However, I'm not able to be part of their fanclub, but I could definitely feel their charm and popularity. BUT! I didn't think that he will be that handsome until I met him in person! (T/N: In case of any misunderstanding, she means that Changmin on TV is handsome; in real life, he's even MORE handsome) I was so shocked. The aura of being a celebrity is unavoidable, but... How should I put it... Firstly, his style is amazing. He bolts upright with his tall height, yet his face is so small! What his shirt covers is a beautiful body. (No weird meaning!) Even his silhouette is beautiful, like a model. The reason I have a great interest in him is not only for his great looks, but also his good manners and honest personality. As long as someone has a bit of communication with him, that person will definitely feel that he is an excellent person.
The interview went on for about an hour, and he replied to every question politely. At the end, when I was thinking that there was no time and was unable to continue asking questions, he said to me, "It's okay, just ask!!" After reading the ELLE girl blog, everybody noticed that Changmin was too skinny and showed concern for him. There were many messages related to this, so I asked him about the facts of this situation.
As he is currently working hard as a lead role in a drama, Changmin says that he is in the gym for twenty eight days in a month (which is almost everyday!), working out hoping to slim down his face. With rumours that he is a big eater, no matter if the food is sweet or spicy, he controls himself not to eat it, also changing his eating habits. Though sometimes, he breaks this practice and eats all the good food. (laughs) On the day of the photoshoot, we didn't know of his restricted intake of food and prepared many delicious dishes for him, and I mumbled, "If it's like this, then you can't eat......" He replied with assurance, "Ah, don't mind me, I will eat up all this food today." (Like a cute kitten)
Everyone, please be assured that the skinny figure with the charming looks is definitely not due to emotional issues!
Though Changmin is like this now, he didn't stop at just being the front cover of ELLE girl. In this issue, he provided us with two video messages. The first video message will be released on Wednesday, while the second video message has already been aired today! Although the second video message is similar to the contents in the magazine, we hope that everyone would enjoy Changmin's natural voice!
Source: ELLE girl Japan + baiduTVXQ
Translation: (L) @ OneTVXQ.com
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[INFO] AKB48 breaks their own record, XIAH Junsu 2nd place on day One
AKB48's previous single Sakura no Shiori sold 317,828 copies in its first week and became the highest-selling first week for a female single since Utada Hikaru's "COLORS" in 2003.
AKB48 has sold 354,403 copies of their latest single Ponytail to Chouchou in just one day. Ponytail to Chouchou also has become the highest first day sales of the 2010 oricon year so far passing the 232k Arashi sold with their single Troublemaker.
Other new entrees on the chart include Xiah Junsu's single which sold an impressive 118,510 copies. Doujin artist Lia took the third spot and Arashi's "Monster" is currently in fourth. Hello!projects newest group s/mileage rounds out the top 5.
Single
*1 354,403 AKB48
*2 118,510 XIAH junsu
*3 *15,621 Lia／多田葵
*4 嵐
*5 スマイレージ
*6 ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
*7 サーターアンダギー
*8 氷川きよし
*9 やくしまるえつこ
10 西野カナ
Album
*1 6,145 くるり
*2 5,618 安全地帯
*3 4,519 ブンブンサテライツ
*4 松田聖子
*5 放課後ティータイム
*6 GReeeeN
*7 IRIS：ORIGINAL SOUND TRACK PERFECT BOX
*8 ザ・ローリング・ストーンズ
*9 徳永英明
10 ジャック・ジョンソン
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Holy shit the gap! AKB48 on roll now, they even beat Arashi record. There are some exceptional promotion for AKB48 single though but let's just say they are definitely in the middle of their peak. And Junsu as solo still sold a lot.
[TRANS] 100521 Yunho from Magazine “The Television” Vol 20
I would like to challenge simple things in front of me, and would like to improve myself!
Yunho played the reading role for the first time for the drama “No Limit ~Heading To The Ground~” broadcasted in Korea last autumn. He passionately played the role of Cha Bong Gun, who was a soccer player famous throughout the world.
‘Bong Gun, who believes in himself and overcome barriers, was a crossover with the previous myself, who was practicing hard to achieve my dream “to sing and dance on stage”. Immediately after I read the scripts, I wanted to play the role. I think I was able to advance forward playing the role of Bung Gun. Days have passed after the filming was completed, but Bong Gun still lives in my heart. I would be delighted if the character of Bong Gun would remain in the hearts of those who have watched the drama.’
Under the pressure of his first reading role, Yunho recalls that he was supported by the costars, staffs, and moreover, the supports from the fans.
‘Fans prepared food for us at the location place, and participated as the audience in the soccer stadium. The staffs said “You have nice and good fans”, and I was very proud. The fans who believe in me resemble my own self.’
Showing his conscientious acting throughout the drama, we can feel the possibility of the actor Yunho. Which are you more interested in, singing or acting?
‘My friends asked me “Which will you go on with?” I think that both are the same when it comes to expressing yourself. Singers also act in the range of 3 minutes. So, I do not want to focus on only just one method, but I would like to make a new challenge in various fields.’
Yunho is famous not only in Japan and Korea but throughout Asia. But he is not content with his position, he says with sincerity, ‘I want to do my best more and more. I am feeling the true meanings of ”Gift, like genius, only means an infinite capacity for taking pains.” I would like to challenge simple things in front of me with passion, and would do my best to improve myself, so everyone, please support me!’
source: The Television Vol 20 & Heroko
translation: smiley @ OneTVXQ.com
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[TRANS] 100525 SungKyunKwan To Film At The Korean Folk Village
Saturday 2010-05-27
KBS SungKyunKwan Scandal
Time: 09:00~18:30
Location: Yangban House, and the roads around it etc.
The area around the filming location may be closed off due to the real-time recording taking place.
We ask for your understanding of the situation.
The schedule may change depending on the situation of the drama team.
source: [Korean Folk Village Website+Yuaerubi]
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[TRANS] 100525 500 Limited CDs with Junsu's Personalized Signature
XIAH Junsu added his personalized signature in the CD very secretively!
In order to express his gratitude to everyone, Xiah has secretly signed 500 copies of his solo album 'XIAH', which will be on sale on 26th May.
Those who are able to get the personalized CD will be really lucky! Please look forward to it!
Source: Poplez + XIAHKing + baiduTVXQ
Translation: kimuchi3005 @ OneTVXQ.com
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[TRANS] 100525 Rain, Kim Nam-gil, UKnow Yunho – “Stars Who Will Be As Successful If They Were National Athletes”
International star Rain has been chosen as the star “who would be as successful if he were a national athlete”.
In a poll held by music portal audio.com on “Stars Who Would Be As Outstanding If They Were National Athletes”, Rain won first place with 26% of the votes.
With his chocolate abs, Rain was the predecessor of stars with perfect bodies. Be it on stage or on screen, he is constantly displaying his perfectly-shaped muscles, and his motor skills definitely do not pale in comparison to a soccer player.
Kim Nam-gil, who played the character of Bidam in the television drama “Queen Seon Deok”, won second place with 20% of the votes.
UKnow Yunho, who starred as the talented soccer player, Cha Bong Gun in last year’s television drama “Heading To The Ground”, won third place with 18% of the votes. So Ji Sub (16%), Ok Taecyeon (13%) and Kim Seong-Su (5%) won fourth, fifth and sixth place respectively.
Source: Naver + baiduTVXQ
Translation: kimuchi3005 @ OneTVXQ.com
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[TRANS] 100526 Kim Junsu Entered The Japanese Solo Stage – Singing 2 songs Which Blew The Audience Away
According to South Korean media reports, a member of popular Korean group TVXQ, Kim Junsu performed for the first time on his own, and received the warm and enthusiastic support from the Japanese fans.
On the 26th of this month, he (Kim Junsu) will release his Japanese album “XIAH” and he also participated in the “Girls Award 2010” at Yoyogi Stadium in Tokyo, the first time performing on stage since debuting solo.
“Girls Award 2010” lasted for about 6 hours, and Kim Junsu’s performance was the finale singing his album’s title track “Intoxication” and “XIAHTIC”, which was included in TVXQ’s 29th single “BREAK OUT!” for the more than 12,000 fanatical fans who were present.
“Girls Award 2010” used “new fusion” as its theme, the fashion show and the concert combined together, and in addition to Kim Junsu, many other well-known models and singers also attended the event.
Source: Korea Sohu
Translation: tvxqhwaiting @ OneTVXQ.com
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[VIDEO] 100522 Heechul mentions Cassiopeia and TVXQ at Dream Concert
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[VIDEO] XIAH Junsu Intoxication PV - Official Avex YouTube
For some mysterious reason, it's not the complete music video.
I guess they thought the hotness at the end of the whole music video would burn our eyes out. (It nearly did mine!)
[TRANS] 100525 Yunho : “I Won’t Force Myself To Do Something I’m Not Willing To”
With opportunity, luck and confidence accompanying [me], I would like to challenge all sorts of things.”
DBSK’s leader, Yunho, challenged the role of the main lead in the youthful romantic comedy [No Limit~ Heading To The Ground~] for his acting debut. As an artiste, he states his reason behind challenging this work.
When I saw the script, my thinking was that even if it’s going to be very tough, I will still very much want to act out this character. I felt the main lead’s character was very similar to mine; no matter what obstacles he may face, he still believed in himself and would work hard to overcome the obstacles.
The character that he is portraying is Cha Bong Gun, a passionate soccer player, someone who would go all out to reach his goal.
Bong Gun, who was initially very rash and wild, later meets a lot of people, and with their support, he starts to change and in the process of it, mature. While I was portraying his character, I also felt that I had grown along with him. When the filming ended, even up still today, the character of Bong Gun is still alive within me.
He also spoke about how if there were to be anymore good productions from here on, he would continue the path of being an actor.
If I were to suddenly say “I like acting more!”, it would probably be a lie (laughs). But, I do feel a different type of attraction [to acting] as compared to music, so as an actor, I would want to improve myself further. My goal would be to be like Johnny Depp. To be able to act out different types of characters and possess different images, and be loved by everyone, be it a man or woman, young or old, is really no mean feat.
You seem to be interested in Japanese television dramas.
Aren’t those romance dramas that are emotionally-evoking very popular in Japan (laughs)? That’s why I want to try to act out a character that is very emotional. If I could work with Takako Matsu, that would be good. I have watched both “Love Generation” and “Hero”. I was really attracted to the parts where it was intellectual yet sexy at the same time.
Speaking of soccer, you seem to be anticipating the World Cup, which will start on 11 June.
I like it when everyone is passionately cheering while watching the match. I am definitely very passionate about it~ (laughs) I even went over to Germany four years ago to watch the match live. I like Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In Japan, I like Hidetoshi Nakata, who has already retired. I hope both the Japan and Korea teams will do their best.
As your fans, they would probably be watching out for your every move…
I am quite cautious, so I won’t force myself to do something that I’m not willing to. However, with opportunity, luck and confidence accompanying [me], I would like to challenge all sorts of things If I were to do anything next time, please look forward to it (laughs).
translation: kimuchi3005 @ OneTVXQ.com
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[TRANS] 100525 XIAH Junsu Shooting Report
In April, when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom,
there was a shooting for the cover of Xiah Junsu’s solo single in the studio in Tokyo.
It’s been a while since we met him, but he got sunburned and became more manly.When the shooting started, he strike the poses and we thought “he is a real charisma!”
He greatly shortened the schedule time of the shooting of the cover!
The concept, music production and clothes etc…everything was produced by Junsu!
He always does his best, but this time he especially put his effort!!!
He gave us some ideas with staffs during the shooting.
Please look forward for Junsu
Bigeast Staff
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[TRANS] 100525 Is Tohoshinki Japan’s Top Star?
In the beginning of May, the reporter who was on a two-month plus vacation did a research on Korean idols while vacationing in Japan. Even though there was only a week’s duration, the reporter still did his/her best to carry out interviews. Fortunately, there were two Korean idol groups who travelled in and out of Japan during that period. Hence, it was a good opportunity to interview Japan’s audio-visual workers and visit their studio at the same time. Also, the reporter got to hear about the interesting happenings that took place in the operations of special concerts in Japan. Most importantly, the reporter was able to see for him/herself how Korean idols are perceived when they fly in and out of Japan for promotional activities. Even though it had been a while since the vacation had ended, the impressions and memories were still etched deep within his/her mind. Perhaps a lot of fans would like to know where the Korean idols stand in Japan, and that is what we are going to report to everyone now.
Arashi? Tohoshinki?
One of the burning questions on every Korean fan’s mind is: what is THSK’s actual status in Japan and are they included in the league of “TOP Star”, just like how they are in Korea? In reference to this question, we consulted one of Japan’s musicians, and his answer was not what we had expected. He revealed a “why-do-you-ask-such-a-weird-question” expression before replying, “We have never compared Arashi and Tohoshinki. These two groups are Japan’s TOP Star, and they are incomparable because of the differences in their style.”
Japan’s entertainment market is definitely different from Korea’s. If the style or the market development is different, it will be unreasonable to compare or compete. Compared to Korea, where major entertainment companies would always compete against each other, most of Japan’s entertainment companies develop their own market by improving on and enriching their personal style and field [of expertise]. Similarly, when asked about Kara and 4Minute, who were recently introduced into Japan, the reply was that “both groups had their distinctive characteristics and thus were not perceived to be rivals”. They also expressed that they were unable to understand Korea’s concept of putting up idol groups against each other for competition and for comparative analysis. Thereafter, they confidently affirmed that THSK’s standing in Japan were that of TOP Star, similar to Arashi’s (the ranking is not important).
It is very easy to fully appreciate the popularity of THSK. Their albums are always the ones on display in Japan’s famous music and video stores, and it is very easy to spot THSK fans who are always there to look for their albums.
A Korean staff from the entertainment world, who often flies in and out of Japan, gave THSK a very high standard of evaluation, then added that if it was not for THSK, current Korean idol groups will never be able to officially enter the Japanese market as easily as they do now. Korea’s entertainment market and sector started developing slightly later, especially in the idol market targeted towards youths, who are extremely sensitive to the current trends. Therefore, for Korean idols to be able to reach such a high standard of evaluation as they do now, much of the contribution belongs to THSK and the huge impact that they have made.
Translation: kimuchi3005 @ OneTVXQ.com
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