[Trans] 120301 120301 JYJ’s Kim Junsu Reveals Family Photo, Simply Heartwarming Itself‏

Group JYJ’s Kim Junsu has attracted attention after having a family photo of himself revealed. Junsu’s twin brother Junho, tweeted ‘I watched ‘Elisabeth! Junsu was indeed amazing!’ and along with this comment uploaded a family photo. Junsu is currently enthusiastically performing as ‘Death’ in the musical ‘Elisabeth’, and as it can be seen by this photo, it seems that Junho has attended this musical along with the rest of the family.

In this photo, Junsu was seen with yellow hair (T/N:not actually yellow, they mean the blondness of it), wearing a black jacket and with rich smoky eyes make up, he has received a lot of attention. What was particularly eye catching was Kim Junsu’s twin that looked identical to him and the great appearance of his parents, these four people courted such a heartwarming appearance that is envied by people all around.

Internet users commented, ‘I envy Junsu’s mother for having two good looking sons like them.’ ‘Kim Junsu’s family photo is really great.’ ‘Elisabeth fighting!’, amongst others.

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[Trans] 120301 Kim Jaejoong, The Devilish Guy Who Attracted Male Fans‏

Recently there have been topics of male fans’ love for Kim Jaejoong with the appearance of acknowledgement photos of male fans from all over the world in discussion forums.

As the ratio of male fans for a male group has always been low as compared to female fans, Jaejoong would usually in particular show his concern towards male fans. At the special stage appearance on the 23rd for The Day showing, Jaejoong even asked a male fan where did he come from.

Netizens expressed, “Kim Jaejoong indeed is the one who can even capture male fans”, “Indeed Kim Jaejoong, everyone ranging from different gender and ages likes him too.”

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[Trans] Singles March 2012 Part 2 (end): Once In A Lifetime Moment – Kim Junsu‏

You lost weight recently, was it due to football playing? (You) seems to be pretty serious of the activity with FC MEN.

I will play football about once a week in winter and probably about thrice a week during summer and autumn.

Is there any professional footballer that is close to you?

I am pretty close with goalkeeper Jung Seung Yong and additionally, due to a Vietnam charity soccer match, I do get along well with players Park Ji Sung, Lee Chung Yong and Yoo Shang Chul. But they seems to be busy so we did not contact each other that often.

What is the charm of soccer?

Ahh, if I were to be reborn, I would like to be a footballer. If I am a professional footballer, it would not be a problem if I dates. It seems to be okay even if I scold someone? Even things like driving after drinking, one can still go on the next match. This is the difference from being an artiste. An artiste lives on his/her image while a footballer is based on the ability. It was acceptable for Liverpool player (Luis) Suarez to reject the handshake from Manchester United player (Patrice) Evra, as both were strong in abilities. However no matter how strong the ability of an artiste is, the minute one’s image is bad, he/she’s gone. I love to play football since I was young. My elder brother played baseball while I played football. Therefore if my family were to support both of us in sports field, it would be harsh (on my parents). My elder brother is more qualified than me therefore upon the choice when one of us have to give up, I said that I’ll be the one giving up.

But your twin brother Junho is also becoming the new Hallyu star in Japan now.

My brother played baseball very well, so much so that he is actually at the standard where professional clubs have approached him. However the irony is that my brother actually confessed that he doesn’t like to play baseball. At the crossroad thinking if he wants to have a professional baseball career, he felt that if he were to spend his life as a professional baseball player, no matter how successful or how huge the amount earned, he won’t be happy. At that time I was about to debut as TVXQ and I was pretty angry with it. My father who has been supporting my brother was working very hard too. But right now I felt satisfied, because from a younger brother’s point of view, he is now working hard to repay our trust.

When did you start to have such a husky voice?

I think it’s during the third year in middle school or first year of high school. Although I started singing since 5th grade, it was during my middle school that I went through puberty voice changing period. I was not able to sing for about 3 to 4 years as I simply can’t produce a voice, so I forced myself by shouting. After that period, my voice became husky too.

Do you like your own voice?

I did not take any particular notice of it at first, but singing is the only way for people to recognize me. At first, everyone who met me would say, “Has your voice turned hoarse? You must have trained a lot.” In fact, this became my pressure. When I first heard my voice at the radio station, I had a shock too, because it’s too husky. It’s almost unbearable, haha! Now, as I have been listening to it, I felt that it’s quite okay.

Your singing was often been brought up (in topics), and was greatly praised by Jun Soo Kyung and Park Sun Joo. Don’t you wish to face a new challenge with your singing? For example, appearance on programs like “I Am A Singer”.

I have somewhat heard of these, for example, if Xiah Junsu will appear on “I Am A Singer” etc. But it was due to the inability to appear on variety programs thus (I) could not participate.

Just in variety programs that you can’t participate?

It is possible to attend in current affairs, finance, culture, dramas and movies but only in variety that we are not able to participate.

This must be regrettable.

Actually I am not that ambitious with variety but still, there’s a major difference between not participating and unable to participate. At times I wish to appear on some good music programs as well, such as “Music Wave”, “Open Concert”, “Love Request”, “Sketchbook” etc. It actually hurts to be unable to stand on such stages as a singer.

The JYJ World Tour became a breakout to the restrictions and the reactions were rather enthusiastic. Whose idea was that?

Our company’s representative did these perfectly and this is also what the three of us have desired to accomplish.

How does it feel upon meeting overseas fans?

I was astonished at first. Although I was already shocked during the first US showcase but these countries where we have yet to visit before, like the fans from Canada, Spain and Germany, they are able to sing along with us, cheered and shouted our korean name as well. It felt so amazing and am very happy. Although at times I thought of giving everything up, when moments like these happened, I can feel the energy emitting out again.

You have ever thought of giving up.

Sometimes. Compared to the past, the current situation is slightly better. If were to say that in the past none of the 10 jobs are able to be done, then currently out of 10, we are able to do about 2 to 3 of it. In fact, underneath the surface, we have each listed 10 different jobs. It’s just that we only did what was supposed to be done and did not announce the rest. Because of such, there are fans who blamed the company for not helping us in some way but in reality, it isn’t so. I would like to take the opportunity to say that if we were to proceed with everything that we have planned, we would be even more hectic than the current schedules.

The most talked-about artiste on Twitter last year was JYJ.

Under such depressing circumstances, Twitter became our way of communication with fans and it helped a lot. Therefore, this is also the only media we had. Sometimes news articles does not contain the truth. Right now if there’s anything I want to say, I can only do it through Twitter anyway.

You have mentioned before that you dreamt of becoming a singer after seeing Kangta. From your point of view, as there are many trainees who are dreaming of becoming a singer, what’s your advice for them?

Not becoming an idol? In our country, the idol world is indeed…. haha

What happened? Was it the difficult part where you have to live as a celebrity?

Mm, how should I put it. I am the type who will be happily facing the challenges and will work hard to overcome the pressure from the challenges. It’s bound to have some losses and gains. Therefore all the artistes and idols must realized this point and not walk towards the extreme ends easily. At first I did not understand this too and only look at the loss and thus suffered.

Though there were many difficulties in between, but to think from a different point of view, you have actually accomplished what some might not able to achieve even after a lifetime of hard work. It is amazing for a 27 years old to receive such great reputation.

In the beginning, I would tend to think negatively and thus became pessimistic thinking, why did I want to become an artiste? I’m not able to date freely, and am not able to go Lotte World or Caribbean Bay. I really envied the non-celebrities. Not only me, the other idols faced the same issues too, because the restrictions for an idol are more stringent. Thinking of it now, I only thought of the loss and never understood what I had actually gained. When I was listening to my friends’ conversation, I realized those issues that were a norm to me, were in fact their problems. Ah ha, everyone is almost the same in the end! Therefore starting from now on, I will be grateful towards the things I have gained. I have to change my thinking basis. If I were to be reborn, I would definitely not be an artiste. I am sure about this. It doesn’t mean that I am hating my life now, it’s just that I wished to enjoy what I had lost.

Ah, looks like you really want to go to Lotte World?

Yes! I really like to… the land of dreams!

What was one thing that you are most thankful for?

Everyone’s recognition for me. They looked at me, applauded me and the love they gave. As it is only once in a lifetime and to be able to enjoy like this, I am indeed very grateful.

Was it due to the gratefulness that you developed the thought to build a school in Cambodia?

After leaving the (ex) company, I thought I would not be able to continue my singing career anymore. In fact, if I did not had that initial realization, I would not leave the company. The six sessions of concert at Japan Tokyo Dome were sold out and this could probably just be the highest position attained isn’t it? It is actually very complicating. We had actually worked so hard to climb up and yet we are going to break it all down. It is really scary and very frightening. But one point was sure: Aren’t we very happy like this? After the 13 years contract ended, we would be in our thirties and this is the age where a normal person would be independently living in this world. Will I be happy with my life then? Sleeping for 2 hours daily and spending other hours struggling, this is not acceptable. Of course I did worried for the staffs who have been taking care and working hard for us but no matter how I think about it, this is really not a life I live for myself. I ever thought of giving everything up. Though it has been tough, I can finally restart the activities again and restart as a singer, living a brand new life. Therefore I would want to share everything that I have, because I should share when I am able to.

For the things that you have lost, which is the most regrettable?

Because I’m an artiste, the restrictions were many and one of it is dating.

Recently there’s a lot (of artistes) who revealed their love relationship. Is it possible for you now?

Maybe. I am already 27 and if I said that I have never dated anyone before, isn’t it a joke? If I really haven’t been in a relationship, it must be weird too. It’s not as if I have a sickness. Fans said this to me, “It’s okay if you are in a relationship, but please let us know.” I can understand such mentality as it is a major difference between letting everyone know or not.

Is this an etiquette towards the fans?

Yes, but the three of us felt that we can’t be hiding everything obligingly as before. Dating doesn’t mean we are getting married. It’s not like it’s a bad thing, in fact isn’t it supposed to be a wonderful thing?

The next question must be a question you have not heard for ages. What is your ideal type?

A girl who I love. Rather than a girl who loves me, I think I might be more suitable to be with a girl I love. Actually girls should be with a guy who loves her, in that way they will be happier.

If were to say a specific type?

I have nothing specific for looks. But there’s something which is important. That is, I like girls who are respectful to elders and with proper etiquettes. Additionally I dislike girls who smokes. I am actually a very conservative person. And probably because I am not a smoker thus I would have such request. No matter how pretty or how popular that girl is, it’s unacceptable if she doesn’t fulfill these two prerequisites.

Don’t you want to be in a love relationship?

I do. (I) have to be in a love relationship in order to sing a song well. The singers in their 30s and 40s were able to meaningfully sang their song are not entirely due to their singing skills but because of the difference in sensibility. When Im Jae Bum sunbae sang “How come, us’, it really have the emotions of ‘How come… us’. In terms of techniques, many singers in their 20s are able to sing it well and hit those high notes. However the relay of the song’s sensibility and emotions are unable to be mimicked. This has to be trained through experiences and time.

That is to say when singing, the sensibility is more important than the technique used?

Techniques can be trained, therefore you just have to train hard. But how do you maintain the sensibility? It is not going to work simply by practicing. All songs comprises of different emotions and I think that to emote it the way with your own feelings is the best. It will be relayed to the listeners in this way. No matter how great your technique is or how outstanding your singing is, if there is no emotions to it, a single listen to it will reveal its flaws. Therefore even with just a small portion of it that would lead to goosebumps, one should thought of working hard to sing it. If there is a portion of the lyrics where you have not experienced before, recall a similar experience and think about it, then sing it out. If it’s a happy song, sing it smiling. If it’s a sad song, put on the saddest expression and sing it out. It has to be like this in order to relay your voice out.

The Kim Junsu in his 30s must be a sentimental person than anyone else.

I wish to become such a handsome uncle. I have no qualms against aging. It’s okay even if I have a big belly or wrinkles. I just want to become a charming and moral uncle, just like my father.

Is your father your role model?

I hope to be like how my father is treating my mother. My father really treats my mother well. I can also understand why. As my mother was a Miss Korea, my father courted her for five years but my mother hates how my father likes her, haha! Anyway, since we were young, whenever my dad is dishwashing or laundry washing, he would emphasized to us, “If you want to be liked by your wife, you have to at least things like dishwashing.” If I were to use an expression to describe my father, is that he is one without any male chauvinism. Whenever friends came to our house to play, he will joke around without any hesitation.

Looks like your family is surrounded in a warm environment.

That’s right! Very harmonious, even brother is a completely funny and mischievous person.

So have you really wash the laundry and dishes?

Of course. Of course I did and has been doing it very often since I was young.

Hmm, he is indeed a good youth who is growing up~

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[Trans] Singles March 2012 Part 1: Once In A Lifetime Moment – Kim Junsu‏

A day before the interview with him, I went to watch the musical ‘Elisabeth’. It is also the premiere stage of Kim Junsu who can be uniquely outstanding, be it as a member of JYJ or as a musical actor. For the role of such a mesmerizing character Death, he dyed his hair blonde and his appearance on stage swiftly took the audience’s breath away. Every of his appearance made others held on to his charismatic strong leadership, together with the deep voice that lingers. Every minute, every second, every single moment, Kim Junsu will be proving his own exploding ability. Today was different from that day, where I met the actual Kim Junsu, the freely yet passionate young adult. This is also his first solo magazine interview. From his straightfoward conversation, he has proven to us that he is a person naturally pulled along by his destiny and a man who is wiser and more intelligent than anyone else.

What is your feelings with regards to your premiere stage of ‘Elisabeth’ yesterday?

We are unfamiliar to European musicals, especially ‘Elisabeth’ where the lyrical element is stronger, thus experienced the slight burden. Though the storyline contains fantasy element and making people felt its extraordinariness, because of such, the anticipation for it has been gradually increasing and thus added on to the pressure. Right before the appearance on stage, I am basically filled up with anxiousness. However as compared to this, the ability to work together with the best actors made me more excited than ever.

So you must have felt the support from fans right? During the curtain call, the audience’s response was the best, as though it is a concert.

I somehow felt it during the curtain call moment but felt nothing at all during the performance. Seems that they have been cautious and during the applauding time, I seemingly saw their ‘Can I clap?’ looks. Actually they can just react naturally because watching a musical doesn’t necessarily have to be particular of any stringency rules.

This work is as such in its place of origin Europe too. Those who have watched this in its place of origin have been interested in the character Death as well.

In any voting in Austria for the most popular musical actor, the actor who acted as Death was known to be in the first place. Therefore every generation of Death will be the star of that country. Although I naturally felt that Mozart is the best character (as I had previously acted), to the point that I can’t understand why the most popular character in ‘Elisabeth’ is not the lead but Death, I knew about it later on that because he is not a human but a god. There are facets on him that cannot be found on human being. This in turn became his charm.

You must be very happy upon receiving the proposal for this character.

In fact, I was rather hesitated. Just the word ‘Death’ is enough to weigh one down. “Should it be a heavy feeling? Am I way too young to play such a character?” Putting aside the fact that this is the best musical and I do know that it is a good character but the first worry that came to me was the doubt if I am suitable for it. It is completely two different matters between ‘Wanting to do it’ and ‘Able to do it’. Then I had a sudden thought that “Actually everyone wasn’t clear about who has to portray such a character Death, ain’t it?” Death can be an old man, or may be a child. It can also be a sexy young man, or one with an outlook of an uncle. Aren’t all these possible? Ahh, if it is so, then I would like to show the presence of Death, depicted with ‘my own answer’. Thereafter I have a sudden rush to do it right away. I also felt that this is a good chance to further myself after ‘Mozart! and ‘Tears of Heaven’.

The character of Death can be so sexily portrayed. This is surprising.

Acting as the same character as (Ryu) Jung Han hyung and (Song) Chang Ui hyung, everyone has their own way of depicting the character. Due to such pressure and burden, I became more nervous due to the comparison with the hyungs. I worried about the way to counteract this pressure and thus I thought of showing the young yet sexy, with a tinge of evilness. It started with the god-like suaveness, then emitting the sexiness, just like the laziness of a cat. I hope to display all these details out for everyone to see.

The dance scene is very handsome, it’s just like a concert.

That kind of dance choreography is only exclusive to me and that scene was arranged right from the beginning and was originally a shorter version. But the director extended that scene for me.

The charm of Death lies in its multi-dimensional and the luring of Elisabeth towards the worst, luring and wavering her thoughts all out of love.

This is the factor where I faced problem yet find it interesting while portraying Death. The sexiness with that evilness yet a character that looks as though he’s emotionless. Why did I say so? Because Death is just like what can be depict as a word, it represents death. Everyone moves forwards death unknowingly, isn’t it.

Therefore the focus seems to be on the love portion right? What is exactly Death’s love for Elisabeth?

The thoughts of “Ah, this is really the one I loved,” surged when I held Elisabeth in my arms after she died. The director wants this emotion to be displayed with a drop of tear. The joy of finally having (her) but as she is already dead, it still remained as nought. (T/N: He still doesn’t have her in the end)  That drop of tear is to reflect the reversal and absurd meaning. When killing others, his expression is indifferent and calm. But when Elisabeth is dead, there is only anxiousness as he received a rather huge hit.

Honestly speaking, as the stage is pretty far, thus I can’t see the tear but the kiss scene is indeed strong.

(Compared to Song Chang Ui and Ryu Jung Han) I seems to be the most intense, haha! Actually it was not my initial intention to have such an intense kiss scene. It was not like this during the rehearsal too but when the actual performance started, I completely immersed in the storyline. The endearing, the longing for such a woman, she is finally in my arms, thus I felt it should be done like this. At the after-party, Ock Joo Hyun noona told me that I did very well. As this musical is about the life of Elisabeth, thus there isn’t as much scenes between Death and Elisabeth as anticipated. Therefore at the last scene, I have to correctly put it straight, showing that Death has indeed loved Elisabeth.

There is almost no lines at all, and can only show the emotions through songs. I heard that this troubled you for a while before the performance. How do you feel about it after trying it?

‘Mozart’ was a start for me, thus I felt insufficiently prepared but as the performances increased, there will be parts that need to be attentive to. It’s about the same right now. Once I stood on the stage, there will be issues that naturally produced which needs to be focused on. As I have never rehearsed my acting skills in front of the audience before the actual performances, there would definitely be some small actions that I didn’t took notice of. Though they were negligible actions I felt that those can helped to complete the meticulous details of the whole musical. Anyway there are 30 performances, till the tenth, I’m sure I will be able to find those that’s need to be focused. Haha.

What is the difference between concert and musical in terms of the sensation that brought upon?

In a concert, I will applaud myself, seeing myself as Kim Junsu. But in a musical, I would not applaud myself who is in that character. I will feel happy for living as another person for that 2-3 hours. After the serious portrayal and to be able disseminate the feelings to everyone in the audience, the acknowledgement for this point during the stage itself, I would feel nervous and excited. Though it does not meant which is better, this two are completely different. To be able to enjoy both aspects, I think that I am lucky.

Park Yoochun came yesterday too. Did he say anything?

I had a shock. He suddenly appeared after the first act is over and said “I have watched the first scene~” As I had previously told him not to come, therefore he didn’t informed me beforehand and came. (He turned and looked at his manager) Did he say anything? (Manager: “This is the character only Junsu is able to portray, (I) really feel proud (of him).) However he told me, “Seems that most girls will love it?”

Musical is after all a part of acting genre as well. Wouldn’t you like to try acting in drama? Because Park Yoochun and Kim Jaejoong have already acted in drama.

If there is a good piece of work, I would like to try but I felt that I am not perfect yet. Probably because I started with musical and therefore I would want to challenge within musical genre even more.

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[Trans] 120214 JYJ’s Twitter Update

@mjjeje what is the chocolate? Bless all the singles and hate the couples!

hrmm

@6002theMicky When will I be able to receive chocolates??^^…

@6002theMicky: @wowkimsohyun: Annyeo~ng. It’s Yoochun-oppa. I read the news and got to know you were on Twitter~^^

@wowkimsohyun: @6002theMicky: It hasn’t been long since I started using Twitter hehe. Filming must be so tiring♥ so please take care of your health! I’m shy so I can’t find the words..＾＾

@6002theMicky: @wowkimsohyun: hehehe I see~ you must be busy even while not filming, so take care of your health~

Fighting!!!

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[Trans] 120213 “Failure is also an experience… ‘Bitterness’ Also Has It’s Value” – Junsu’s Interview With The Daily Focus

(Kim Junsu has gained the attention of people for taking up challenges and achieving results. He is not complacent, and always does his best to progress.)

Kim Junsu Speaks To Reporters About ‘Challenge’

Someone once jokingly said, “When you realise that it’s late, then it must be really too late.” In this extremely competitive society, compared to “challenging”, learning to “give up” is more a facet of the life of the youths today. If there is no “challenge” there will be no result.

But the process before getting a satisfactory result is very important. Both ‘The 88 thousand won generation’ and ‘Jobless youths’ alike, would simply say they are not up to it before taking on the ‘challenge’. If this is their attitude, even if they managed to land a job in the company, they would be unable to adapt to society and would often feel lost and helpless. When he/she is not familiar with the work and has to rush through it, it will be tough even if he/she is trying to build relationships with colleagues in the company.

 

Newbie reporters Kim Jungwoo (29), An Soyeon (24) and Choi Joo Heung (24) take learn simple lessons from Kim Junsu, an ordinary youth turned top idol star, and a singer that continues to “challenge” himself as a musical actor, on ‘challenges’.

Pressure Towards Challenges

Kim Jungwoo: Challenges are called challenges because they are difficult and thus makes one fear them. Life is interesting because there are challenges. If situations are placed before you simply as they were, how uninteresting would that be? Junsu-ssi, it seems like you are like everyone else, always challenging new areas. All the musicals you appear in, be it “Mozart”, “Tears of Heaven” or “Elisabeth”, are all being performed for the first time locally. It must be very pressurising to (take on) a character without anyone to refer to.

Kim Junsu: To me, challenges are a double-edged sword. Actually, as an artist, there are not that many things you can choose from. If you do not want to be eliminated, then all you can do is to constantly change. Of course, there are times when it just cannot be done, but even if you fail, it is a valuable experience.

Dating And Marriage For An Artist

An Soyeon: People seem to start learning from here, things like marriage do not seem to be things that (just happen) naturally. I think that (even normal) things which have to be done in your life can also be considered challenges.

Choi Joo Heung: That’s right, aren’t they called the 3-stages of life? Dating, marriage, having children… This is an era where you have to work hard to fulfill the things like “When I am this age, I should have become this right?” which you would have imagined since you were younger.

Junsu: Perhaps it is because we are all aware of that, that artists including myself do not date carelessly, because we know that we would receive a lot of unwanted attention. You cannot walk around as you wish either. Once you know (about the risks), you begin to hesitate. In my case, because I was not aware (in the past), I used to just do things recklessly. On hindsight, I was acting blindly. But having a heart that does not fear has allowed me to move forward. My character of wanting to finish whatever I start has helped me a lot.

(Kim Junsu, who is a singer as well as a musical actor, in conversation with Focus News’ newbie reporters, Choi Joo Heung, An Soyeon and Kim Jungwoo (from the left).)

“You gain as much as you lose
I have developed a habit of always thinking,
What is it I have gained”

Sometimes Ordeals Are Necessary

Soyeon: I think it is better to regret after you have tried. If I think about it seriously, no matter what the challenge is, I do not have much to lose.

Joo Heung: In the past, I used to be the type that would think very hard (about things). I had the habit of always thinking about things specifically, like “What will I be like in a year’s time?”. However, while I was preparing for the reporter’s exam, everything was a blank and nothing seemed to appear in my mind. I was lost, but everything started from having no plans. Compared to a year ago, today I am more focused on achieving my goal starting with the smaller things, like what I need to accomplish tomorrow.

Junsu: It may also help to imagine the worst-case scenario. Sometimes you also need to experience difficulties, having to experience “bitterness” 10 times in order to experience “sweetness” is also worth it.

Jungwoo: It seems important to manage your mindset. For me, should I fail an exam or interview in the company, I always thing “Seems like I am not fated” or “Seems like I failed because there is a better place waiting for me”. Perhaps it is because of all this that the feelings of failure usually do not hit me as hard.

Joo Heung: Even if it is a company that you struggle very hard before getting in, it does not mean that it is the end of your challenges. It has been 2 months since I entered the company, whenever I receive crticism from the seniors about articles that I write, it is always hard for me. Junsu-ssi must experience many such instances as well, I am curious how you overcome them.

Junsu: Even if it is something which you cannot achieve immediately, as long as you have the heart of wanting to work hard at it, you will succeed. Work hard to find breaks through your struggles in order to succeed.

Soyeon: Have you ever had second thoughts about becoming an artist?

Junsu: I did during debut. Not being able to date freely, not being able to have your own life, it was hard. But as much as I had to give up all this, I also gained a lot, so while we were having activities, I grew into the habit of thinking about what I could gain.

Jungwoo: It seems very important to know how to be content with what you have. During my training, I had to leave home very early and only get back very late at night, but I have been able to find employment in a company that allows me to exercise my potential, and for this I am very thankful. At first I realised there were difficult obstacles holding me back, but the sense of accomplishment (after overcoming them) is also very big. Although there are times when it is hard, but as long as you control your own emotions, you will be able to control your heart.

Soyeon: When I was preparing to get a job last year, everyday was heartbreaking. After all, how lucky must you be in order to get a job even before you graduate. From now on, my first mission is to settle down as a reporter in Focus.

Joo Heung: Being able to do the job that I have always wanted to is amazing, which is why I feel kind of dreamy. Not many people are able to get the job which they have dreamed of since they were young. The difference between “very tiring” and “very tiring, but enjoyable” is very big. Firstly, for me, it is very important to find a job that suits you. The starting point should be what you like, then you work on it from there.

Soyeon: I want to live being a reporter for more than 20 years. I want to be a reporter that says only what is necessary, and listens more to what other people have to say.

Junsu: Recently, I have been very interested in producing. By looking at the agency system and naturally learning how musicals or singers are made.

“You are always strong enough to withstand the difficulties
Think of people less fortunate than you are
Find happiness in despair.”

Everything Depends On Your State Of Mind

Jungwoo: Finally, please give some useful advice to the younger generation like us, who have just stepped out into society.

Junsu: Everything depends on your own state of mind. Although Mozart became famous because he was a music genius, but his life was an unfortunate one. Even rich people may not be happy, isn’t it? Rather than being in despair over the way you are, be aware that there are others that have it harder than you. If you can find happiness from there, then you could achieve your dreams and overcome failure, isn’t it? It would be good if everyone could bear in mind that you are always strong enough to withstand the difficulties. Let’s work hard, everyone. Fighting!

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[Trans] 120206 Now, He Is Very Pleased To Welcome Challenges – Kim Jun Su‏

The meeting with Kim Junsu was done after his continuous interviews since the morning and only started upon sun sets. The continuous of interviews and practices, what is going to happen if he is exhausted? To this, I was worried but in the end he replied easefully with, “I am in my best status now!”

Currently 26 years old, he said so himself, “As compared to the age, I went through much more issues.” Once as a high schooler, he debuted in TVXQ in 2004, becoming the top idol group in Asia and also a star; The fight and lawsuit against his agency in 2009 initiated an alarming storm. After which, he debuted in musical field and can simply said that it stirred up a sensation. The 3000 seats in Sejong Cultural Centre were sold out in a flash and he was born as the top star in musical field.

‘Elisabeth’ is his 3rd musical and also another challenge. Unlike the previous works, this lead needs to direct the whole musical alone; It is also unlike the innocent, pure male leads that he had acted before. Thus, he, who embraces sincerity towards musical, is once again welcoming the brand new world.

Q: Seems that you lost a lot of weight.

I exercise a bit, and only ate one meal a day. The other meals are just chicken breast meat. In the beginning, I only had chicken breast meat for all three meals but some ulcers starts to grow in my mouth and I became listless. Though the motive of dieting is for reaching the ideal weight, one should take care of the body too. I am now nursing my own health.

Q: Was the reduction of weight for this musical’s role?

The outfit for the role of ‘Death’ is a bit revealing, thus I wish to slightly sculpt my body shape. Even not for this musical, I have been thinking if I should exercise since a year ago. This (musical) provides the opportunity for me to have a try at it.

Q: It is different from the image from before, it seems to be more masculine charming.

Due to the character this time, it seems a mandatory to have such an image.

Q: ‘Elizabeth’ is starting its run in a few days’ time, how are you feeling now for this 3rd musical work?

Before the start of ‘Mozart!’ and ‘Tears of Heaven’, rather than anticipation, it was more of worry. But this time round, it seems that I’m feeling more of the anticipation. Probably it’s the 3rd time and thus (everything) seems more familiar.

Additionally, it could be the better adaptability to the musical stage and facilities, thus felt more relaxed. In the previous works, it was upon the reaching of the actual stage that I starts to get in touch with the equipments. However for this work, the rotation stage etc were already being used in the rehearsal room and in fact the worry was reduced.

Q: Regarding which part of musical that you felt better adapted?

During ‘Mozart’, I was eager to memorize the lines and movement. Compared to then, I was more able to indulge in the enjoyment of it, I felt more well-prepared. Thus as a whole, the meticulous details that I have not thought of, it all felt that I am able to consider it well now.

Q: Seems that it is not only the facilities but also the emotions that were lesser of a burden now.

In the past when was being taught by others on what to do, I would feel blushingly embarrassed. Though it will not be the case when I’m on stage, but when I was practicing, I would feel embarrassed. For example in a scene where I am supposed to cry, with everyone staring, even though they did not see me as a singer, such watching would still made me felt burdened. Additionally, due to shyness, thus I wasn’t sure what to do, standing in front. Right now, I am able to do it unsurprisingly and care-freely well. Seeing such oneself, I would actually be surprised and thought that I indeed changed a lot! Looks like I am getting closer to be a musical actor. I frequently had such satisfying thoughts appearing.

Q: The role of ‘Death’ seems to be a lot different from Kim Junsu’s playful charm that everyone knows.

To everyone’s impression, it seems that my image has been optimistic and bright. Though it was not the intention, but it (the image) seems to have deepened in everyone. My appearance in fact has more than that side. It also have another side of it and I wish to display the look that was not shown before and displaying it through this work.

Q: Was ‘Kim Junsu’s musical concert’ of 2 years ago, a premonition that you would be acting in ‘Elisabeth’?

At that time, though composer Sylvester Levay said that I was suitable for the role of Death, it was not confirmed that I was being casted. It was during rehearsal practices that upon singing two musical pieces that I felt that it is comparable to the excellence of ‘Mozart!’, it is really splendid! It was just a thought then. Afterall it is not a project of the following year but the year after and it doesn’t felt near-dated. When he came to ask about my wishes this time, it was at the timing where I was not satisfied with role-playing a similar character and had wanted to try a newer challenge, thus I wanted to do this even more.

Q: Though this is a challenge, aren’t the two previous works challenges as well?

‘Tears of Heaven’ was a huge challenge as well. Though everyone might not know this, but on the day of performance, the lines and movement lines changed and after I was on stage, it changed again. However when acting in ‘Tears of Heaven’, it made me understood musical even more. It was not a character created meticulously and it was like a painting freely painted on a white piece of paper with no specific ways of doing it. Therefore I started to learn and slowly changed the lines into my own accent. It was a piece of work that gained me a lot of experiences.

Q: In this work, ‘Elisabeth’ is a factual character yet ‘Death’ is a imaginary character. It seems difficult right?

As the other characters are of factual, thus was able to capture the feel of the characters. However it is very difficult to capture the feel of ‘Death’. Therefore I thought in a reverse way, how does Elisabeth thought of Death? After thinking like this, I had a grasp of it.

Additionally, I asked Sun Young noona and Joo Hyun noona about their interpretations of my character during acting. Though everyone’s thinking are different, this also shows how the impression of Death’s presence varies. As there are no correct answer to this character, there seems to be a restriction upon acting. On the other side, I felt that I can kept in touch with a variety of looks. Compared to (memorizing) lines, I have to emphasize on displaying my body and facial expressions.

Q: The past works have become topics of discussion, were there a lot of musical proposals proposed?

From what I know, there were rather a lot.

Q: What criteria do you based on for your choice of musicals?

Recently I have watched a lot of musicals and possibly watched all of it. After watching, if there are any works that I had wanted to try or felt that the work is outstanding, however might not be suitable for me. I based on these to consider. However after watching it all, I felt that there are many good characters that I had wanted to act as. No matter in future be it a solo lead or not necessarily be in a huge theatre or even in a small theatre, I would like to give it a try.

Q: You have watched quite a number of musicals, which musical do you think is interesting?

‘Jekyll & Hyde’ (with Cho Seung Woo as lead). I have been hearing about it being very very famous but after I watched it, I finally know the reason behind it.
Though ‘Billy Elliot’ is not a character that I can act in, I find it very amazing. I have watched ‘Zorro’ twice and watched both Gun Hyung hyung’s and Seung Woo hyung’s.

Q: In 2010′s ‘Mozart!’, the appearance of Kim Junsu caused an uproar, we heard that before you decided to be casted, you was troubled for a period of time.

It was a very difficult period back then. It is possibly till now, my most troubled and totally lack of self-confidence period in my life. The emptiness of six months and to stand in front of the public , I felt scared. And I was the first in the three members to step forward with the activity. The uneasiness from being a singer and this stranger-alike work that I have never tried before, plus I ever heard of bad impression of musical towards artistes’ participation. These were my worries. I would walk around for the whole day thinking “Ah, do it!” and the next minute thinking, “Ah, not doing it!”

Q: In the end, you did it.

Because I really love music. Through ‘Mozart!’, I got in touch with musical for the very first time and get to know that there are such music around. It was a brand new feeling, it has a totally different charm from ballad and pop.

And the character of Mozart attracted me. Though his life looks magnificent, as he is a genius, on the contrary he had doubts with life. That look made me felt the same way. At that time, though TVXQ seems to be glamorous and charismatic, I had doubts towards myself as an artiste. Therefore I want to portray the levels of how I felt and the emotions in it.

Watching this song ‘Gold von den Sternen’, I thought about where I should advance in this world. The lyrics moved me too. During the performance as well, though I was not supposed to cry while singing that song, I often cried. Though Young Su noona sang very well, (laughs) she cried every performance too. Even though you didn’t want to go into that kind of mood, you probably end up sinking into that situation naturally.

Q: Moving forward towards the world bravely, it seems nothing regrettable after-all.

If I didn’t do it at that time, there won’t be me performing in musical now. Although it was a very tough decision back then, I felt that this was one of the best decision I’ve done in my life.

Q: Looks like it seems to be a place of difficulties too.

As everything was a first, and I was skeptical of meeting people. Thus the thought of standing in front of so many people and the way to present what was to be presented, it was rather difficult. Additionally, I was worried about the everybody’s evaluation towards artistes; Luckily, I seems to have good rapport with people and this is very great, and I get along well with the actors.

Q: What do you think of singing?

In the beginning, I was troubled with the opera way of singing and I have never sang like this before. Everyone were using the opera way of singing and it seems that I was singing the wrong way. During the practice, I would think that I have practiced in vain and worried a lot.

That time, the director told me, “There are Park Eun Tae, Im Tae Kyung, Park Gun Hyung and Kim Junsu in Mozart. The audience has their own preference of Mozart and not a uniformed and totally alike Mozart(s). Just relax and do it naturally!” These words gave me strength. Therefore though I felt difficult in the beginning, I gradually adapt to it . No matter when I was supposed to cry, I would cry. When I should be happy, I will be truly happy. Though it is not perfect, I relayed what I had wanted to relay, gaining self-confidence.

Q: You mentioned that you are very worried about the public views on artistes. In fact you felt a lot right?

A lot. But I thought, if they were to see my improvements in works, won’t they like me even more? The reason I’m saying this is that even if it happens to your own child, everyone will be thinking, as compared to level 1, level 2 will be better, compared to level 2, level 3 will be even better. Therefore if were to be given love since level 1 and to watch as one gradually grow, (others) should be liking it more and more, right. As there are people who watched me began as a musical actor while slowly accumulating my own abilities, thus I would certainly not disappoint them and will work hard.

Q: Due to the idol status and acting as the lead right from the start, the prejudiced looks weren’t just against Kim Junsu only.

Compared to the singer industry, the market for musical is much smaller. To enter (the musical market) as an artiste and immediately being the lead actor, even to say that “I am a musical actor” will still be prejudiced. I can totally understand such views and therefore I have to maintain the thoughts of working hard and to consider the factors where I have to do well. At least, I have to maintain the thinking of “I did it because I love musicals.” I have to keep in mind that as time passes by and I was able to present what I had wanted to others, it will be left in others’ impressions.

Q: (You) don’t wish to be seen as an idol.

It’s not to throw away the status of an idol singer but my dream is not to be seen as an idol when I am performing in musical.

Q: If were to choose a role model for musical?

It should be Cho Seung Woo hyung. Though currently I like a lot of musical actors and the actors in ‘Elisabeth’ were great as well, Seung Woo hyung was able to act in both musicals and movies, balancing both sides This is what I wish to be.

Q: We heard that JYJ is releasing new album this year.

The worldwide album was released the year before and it was a worldwide release. Currently there is a plan for the second album. Though the actual schedule is not out yet, it is probably going to appear around summer? Currently, I am writing lyrics and composing during my free time.

Q: Is there no plan for a solo album or concert?

Currently there is no plan for such. Of course we wanted to create an event where we can interact with fans but our criterion for choices are different from other singers. In fact the choices are limited but we wish to do our very best with every single thing that we can have.

Q: The restriction in broadcasting due to the contract issues resulted in the loss of chance of standing in front of the public as a singer.

It is indeed difficult to not being able to be on broadcasting programs, it is due to unable to do it, not because we don’t want to do it. Since we can’t do it, why not find other ways to fulfill it? This is a positive thinking. It’s just that as a Korean singer, yet not able to gain the recognition in my own country and not able to participate in activities. It is indeed saddening. (I) am especially apologetic to Korean fans. Though the current situation has turned better a bit, we cannot take a back seat and easily give up. That’s what the members thought so.

Q: As it is difficult, thus the relationship between the members seems to be getting closer?

Now we can understand each other just by looking each other in the eyes, because we only have each other to hold on to. Therefore we became closer and work hard in not hindering each other. The things that we are able to do, we will do it to our very best effort and not becoming each other’s obstacle. I think that having such thoughts will attain the best result.

We also compose for our own album and we even participate in the planning of concerts. Though it is very tough and at times felt exhausted, we felt great happiness while doing it. Because of such sentiments, it made the three of us more united.

No matter when, I felt grateful. It seems that no matter in the future whether we are married or had children or even when we became old grandfathers, we would still sit together in the old folks’ home, playing chess.

Q: What is difference between Xiah Junsu and Kim Junsu?

Nothing. It’s the same. It’s alright to call me Xiah Junsu, though that was my name in TVXQ but Xiah Junsu is still me. I have never dreamt of leaving the idol status.

In the other countries like Beyonce and N’ Sync, aren’t they idols as well? It just seems that only in our country that the views and image towards idols are restricted. I think that no matter be it an idol image or a singer image, it can be created. Though I ever thought of changing an image of an idol I have never though of removing the idol packaging.

Q: You are already in the late twenties, and gained many experiences in the past, was it helpful with your singing?

When singing, you really need to sing it sincerely. Though it is a simple and easily neglected factor, it’s not to be lightly handled. Though I experienced a lot more than others who are of the same age, I am still sentimental in my twenties. When in my thirties, I will gain that feel suitable for that age and when I’m in my forties, I would be able to sing naturally the songs of a sentimental forties.

Q: Your hopes for this year?

I hope for good results in both musical and album. Right now I am not attached to awards and (sales) figures. Though I am still very grateful for my award in musical, but it seems that I have yet to make the musical work received an award. I am a bit sorry for this. If only ‘Elisabeth’ can receive an award for its work, that would be good. (laughs) So, next year is roughly like this. My members and I will sincerely do everything to very best amongst the tough situation and truly enjoy the satisfaction received .

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[Trans] 120130 [Trans] Kim Junsu’s Exclusive Interview: It’s Really Crazy To Be Compared With Cho Seung Woo Hyung‏

[Musical Elisabeth's Lead Kim Junsu]

To compare me, who has only participated in three works, with the best senior…

Due to the pressure received for being an idol and overcame it in debut work, ‘Mozart’.

If were to reborn, I would not be an artiste.

During the later half of 2009, musical ‘Mozart’ production team’s EMK musical company had the last contractual discussion with TVXQ member Xiah Junsu. Xiah Junsu was the best as an idol singer but the experience for musical was naught. The performance fee that the company proposed was different from the request by Xiah Junsu’s representative. The 3000 seatings in Sejong Cultural Centre for the performance was considered to be a large hall. “The 3rd floor won’t be filled up anyway,” this was what the production company thought. The situation ended with Xiah Junsu’s representative’s , “Our Junsu can do it.”

“Our Junsu” made it. At the opening of ‘Mozart’ on January 2010, the crowd filled up the three floors of Sejong Cultural Centre. There were hundreds of Japanese middle-aged ladies who held the air ticket in one hand and the other hand holding onto to a binoculars, flying across the sea to see him. Xiah Junsu gained the title of ‘Running Guarantee’ (Performance fee received based on the tickets’s sales) with 30 million won fee. Last year, the online ticketing system crashed for his second work, ‘Tears of Heaven’ and the tickets were sold out within 5 minutes.

 

“Our Junsu” Xiah Junsu (Kim Junsu) will be the male lead Tod for ‘Elisabeth’ that is opening next February 9th. When we met on the 27th in a cafe at Seoul’s Jeong-dong, Jong-gu, his seemingly thin frame made others curious about the charm that made his noona fans lost their mind over this 25 year-old young adult. He reached 8 minutes later of scheduled time and lowered his head, saying ‘sorry’. His sincerity about punctuality during the practice sessions was complimented by many.

- Your ticket selling power was compared with ‘Musical Sage’ Cho Seung Woo. How do you feel about it?

“It’s really crazy. Please don’t do this. Isn’t Seung Woo hyung the best in musical industry? Although I am thankful, it’s best not to compare with me who is only just about to start my 3rd musical work. If the comparison was made after I acted in more than ten musicals, probably I wouldn’t be wanting to hide away (like now).”

- When you debuted in musical, nobody expected Xiah Junsu to be such successful. Personally, what is the reason behind your success?

“When I received the musical proposal, I did not sleep well for a week. Because this is my first step after independency (from the previous company SM Entertainment), thus I was very troubled. I did heard of discrimination against idols in musical industry too. However, other than me myself, nobody can protect me. Moreover there’s no existence of protective barrier at all. I am very clear about it.”

- The part where you worked hard due to your status as an idol?

“Being an idol is a double-sided blade. Although you are able to easily attained the lead and received the limelight but there’s the enormous hinder. Due to the performance in musical and overcame the obstacle and learnt about life. ‘In this world, having a dream will need to accept the woes as well’, whenever I am listening to the songs in Mozart, I would cry a lot inside me. As an artiste and to face the public judgement, the pressure is huge, and he (musical/Mozart) speak it out for me.”

- Other than the songs in musical, there were a lot of elements added in, which is your favourite?

“When I first stood on the musical stage, I crazily felt that it’s embarrassing. After I have done it, the joy that it brought me was totally different from a concert. In the two hours on stage, I am not idol Xiah Junsu but as someone else. I like this point a lot.”

In July 2009, after the successful injunction filed by him and two other TVXQ members towards SM Entertainment due to unfair contract length and income etc, they emerged as JYJ. However after that, as singers, JYJ are unable to appear on national broadcasting companies. In the one hour, he has been friendly answering everything, however he paused for a while towards such an inquiry.

“One can’t live (in the past). Have to keep holding on and rough it out. I had the thinking that I have to work even harder. To be able to do what we want, I think this is the happiest to us (JYJ).”

- Many teens dreamt to be the next Xiah Junsu?

“I would not be an artiste in my next life. (He repeated this thrice) Of course as of now, I have no regrets in my life. It is very happy to receive love and concern. But after I passed the audition when I was 15, I have never been in my relaxed mode the minute I went out the door. I have never been to Lotte World either. Sometimes I do felt that I’ve wasted it. It is very tough to be receiving provoking comments from others too. However I have to admit that it’s normal to have losses in life and to understand the surroundings and into thankfulness.”

With regards to new work ‘Elisabeth’, “Working with (Ryu) Jung Han hyung who also acted as Tod, (Song) Chang ui and Kim Sun Young noona and Ock Joo Hyun noona who acted as Elisabeth, is the biggest subject (to learn).” “Recently I am only listening to music from musicals. I would like to try choosing works for small-scaled musicals.”

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[Trans] 111114 Kim Junsu Wins Popularity Award At “Korea Musical Awards,” Feels That Award Is “Very Meaningful

JYJ’s Kim Junsu has won the popularity award two years in a row.

On 14 November, at the Olympic Hall in the Olympic Park, the 17^th Korea Musical Awards ceremony was held.

This ceremony was hosted by singer-actor Lee Hyun Woo as well as SBS announcer Yoo Hye Young, and was broadcast live on SBS starting at 5.13pm

This day, Kim Junsu and Yoon Gong Ju were awarded the Popularity awards. Both of them appeared together in the musical “Tears of Heaven.” This is Kim Junsu’s second consecutive year to be winning the popularity award.

Kim Junsu said, “Firstly, I want to say thank you for giving me such a precious award. I feel that the passion and strength that is put in by the actors and staff for the sake of the audiences, is the strength of a musical, and that is the greatest charm we want to show in every performance.”

Following which, he said, “After last year, I want to express my gratitude for being able to appear again, and to receive an award this year.”

Kim Junsu also said, “I’m not sure when it started, but despite having objective numerical evidence, we were unable to get a fair review, and to suffer from this was something that made me very sad. To be able to stand here today bears great meaning. To all the audiences  and fans who laughed with me, and cried with me through every single performance,  thank you,” ending his acceptance speech.

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[Trans] 111105 JYJ Member Kim Junsu Reveals That He Will Take A Good Break Before Starting Activities Next Year

JYJ will be closing their European tour with their last concert, held at Berlin’s Tempodrom on 6 November. Following that, Kim Junsu has decided that he plans to take a short holiday after the concert.

 

Kim Junsu appeared on YTN’s “Newswide” in a telephone interview on 5 November, and talked about his plans after the concert. “I think I will take a short break after this concert tour.”

 

He also said, “This may be a break, but I will also be preparing for next year in the meanwhile. I couldn’t write many songs while on the European tour, so I will continue writing during the holidays, and the other members will be continuing with their individual activities as well.” As for his own individual activities, Kim Junsu is currently preparing for the musical “Elisabeth” which will start in February next year.

 

When asked about how the JYJ members felt regarding their influence in Europe, Junsu laughed and said, “ This is a good chance for us to get a feel of a new culture, and to take the next step. Sometimes, I feel that if we were only (active) in Asia, that may not be a good thing. This concert tour is a good chance for us to grow and improve our skills.”

 

JYJ, who completed their solo concert in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi on 29 October, will be holding their next concert in Berlin’s Tempodrom on 6 November.

 

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