Will Update Continuously...
Will miss #SPY
Such a great drama...Not your typical family drama nor a familiar Spy story neither...
It stands in its own unique quality and interpretation.
The direction and cinematography were simply amazing.
The acting is highly commendable.
Kim Jaejoong as Kim SeonWu was full of awesome.
Hoping for #SPY sequel in 2017^^
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Tablo Shows Support as XIA Junsu’s First-Ever Solo Concert Guest
According to Junsu’s agency C-JeS Entertainment, “Junsu and Tablo shared the stage for the ‘2015 XIA 3rd Asia Tour Concert in Seoul,’ which was held at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium on March 8. Tablo, whose rap features on title track ‘Flower’ of Junsu’s third solo album, shared the stage with Junsu for a stellar collaboration that drew a loud applause.”
Immediately following the concert, Junsu thanked Tablo, “The poet of rap Tablo joined me on stage [tonight]. He is the first guest I’ve ever had at a solo concert, save for ballad and musical concerts. I felt this way when he featured on title track ‘Flower,’ but [Tablo] is truly the best rapper; I am so grateful for tonight’s performance.”
The concert, which was held from March 7 to 8 at Jamsil Indoor Stadium, drew 14,000 fans, and Junsu performed songs off brand new album “Flower” and previous solo albums, as well as a medley of OSTs that he’s participated in.
Meanwhile, Junsu made his solo comeback to much fanfare with a music video of epic proportions for title track “Flower.”
Junsu’s next stop will be on March 14 in Shanghai.
Soompi
JYJ CAFFEINE: XIA Junsu FLOWER concert~ Seoul http://jyjcaffeine.blogspot.com/2015/03/xia-junsu-flower-concert-seoul.html?spref=tw
JYJ′s Kim Junsu Wraps Up Seoul Concert with Epik High′s Tablo as Guest Performer
Epik High’s Tablo joined JYJ’s Kim Junsu for his Seoul concert.
C-JeS Entertainment revealed on March 9, “Kim Junsu and Tablo performed on stage together for the 2015 Xia 3rd Asia Tour Concert in Seoul ‘Flower’ concert, which took place on March 8 at Jamsil Gymnasium. Tablo, who featured in Kim Junsu’s third solo album title song Flower presented a fantastic collaboration stage with Kim Junsu.”
Having participated in writing the rap and featuring in the song, Tablo and Kim Junsu’s collaboration stage was incomparable to any other. Once the surprise guest Tablo showed up on stage, the fans started shouting ‘Tablo’ in unison.
After performing Flower, Kim Junsu said, “The ‘poet of rapping,’ Tablo graced the stage today. He is the first guest to perform at my solo concert, apart from the ballad & musical concerts. Like how I felt when he featured in the title song Flower, he is really the best rapper and I’m so grateful for his performance today." Tablo also responded by raising his thumb up for Junsu.
A staff member, who was at the concert shared, “Tablo not only participated in the album but he also performed as the special guest at the Seoul concert, proving their friendship. The performance of Flower featuring Kim Junsu’s voice and Tablo’s rapping brought the concert to its climax and the two artists’ fantastic collaboration performance embroidered the night in Jamsil.”
Meanwhile, Kim Junsu captivated 14,000 fans over two days on March 7 and 8. He performed the songs from his new album Flower and his old solo albums, on top of a medley of the drama OSTs. He also held the ‘Genie Time’ event, during which he fulfilled the fans’ wishes, dancing to a medley of his hit songs wearing a garland that the fans made.
Kim Junsu said, “Like I always say, I’m so grateful, and I think I exist thanks to the loving fans who are always by my side. I will stay an artist that you can all be proud of and sing for a long time. I will return after finishing the rest of the tour." He then performed the encore songs as wrapped up the Seoul concert.
Having completed the Seoul concert, Kim Junsu will continue the 2015 Xia 3rd Asia Tour Concert ‘Flower’ in Shanghai on March 14.
Photo credit: C-JeS Entertainment
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Much More High Quality Pictures, Fan Pics, and Fan Cams here: JYJ CAFFEINE: XIA Junsu FLOWER concert~ Seoul http://jyjcaffeine.blogspot.com/2015/03/xia-junsu-flower-concert-seoul.html?spref=tw
Much More High Quality Pictures, Fan Pics, and Fan Cams here: JYJ CAFFEINE: XIA Junsu FLOWER concert~ Seoul http://jyjcaffeine.blogspot.com/2015/03/xia-junsu-flower-concert-seoul.html?spref=tw
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Another SPY staff IG update...With Kim SeonWu/Kim Jaejoong
instagram.com/p/z_amepSUHc
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TRIANGLE MAKING FILM Special DVD
Via Jimmy Kim
Available March 20, 2015
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Xia Junsu’s “Flower” is More than Incredible
Via seoulbeats
Xia Junsu’s “Flower” is More than Incredible Written by Morgan On March 8, 2015
Xia Junsu recently dropped his third solo album, “Flower”, on March 3rd, with the title track MV of the same name dropping with it. After stunning the world with “Tarantallegra” and reinvigorating it with “Incredible”, we were promised a shocking transformation on Junsu’s part for his next release.
“Flower” is like nothing we have seen before in K-pop; it is an incredibly detailed piece of art, with every aspect being well thought out and relevant. Filled with deep emotions, jaw dropping aesthetics and a symbolic message, this release is more than “Incredible”.
The song is an intricately woven piece; it uses elements of hip-hop, musical theatricality, orchestral pieces and opera to create an emotional ride that is not easily forgotten. Junsu, himself, composed and wrote the track, so it is easy to see where these influences have come from with his background in musical theatre. The song starts off with a eerie melody that pierces the silence like a chiming clock. From that point on more layers are added to the song, creating an ebb and flow of emotions; From Tablo’s introduction, to the operatic vocals, to the flourishes of the string instruments, this song has the ability to create an emotional experience — even without lyrics.
It is so epic it feels like it belongs in some sort of Lord of the Rings battle. If I hadn’t already seen the MV, I would be expecting Gandalf to come in to save the day on an eagle. So obviously, someone needs to get a note to Junsu, the MV needs more eagles.
Junsu’s impressive vocals completely slay this song, bringing emotional depth and direction to it. The desperation and deep-rooted scars, which may not be visible, become apparent through his singing. Junsu’s part tells the story of someone who has been kicked down and is trying to get back up, reaching for something that he can hold onto. The prominent ‘Come take my hand’ lyric plays a role in creating that desperation.
Come take my hand
Till the end
So I can live for you again
Please take my hand
Tablo’s rap breathes life into a piece that seemed to be sunk in depression and desperation. He brings to the song his own experiences of rising above his struggles and coming out on the other side. The emotional depth that Tablo creates in his lyrics has always astounded, and “Flower” delivers the listener nothing less than that.
Look at me, I’ve died but I opened my eyes again, I killed it
The darkness swallowed me but now I’m swallowing you
The excitement for the collaboration was fully justified with the result being better than imagined. These two seem to fit perfectly together, with both artists having come out of dark periods in their lives; Tablo was caught up in a modern day witch hunt and Junsu left one of the biggest groups and companies of the K-pop industry to an unknown fate. They’re experiences as musicians and people really shine through in this song.
There should be a rule that one should never watch a Junsu MV with expectations or assumptions, because they are guaranteed to be blown away. I thought we learned our lesson with Tarantellegra. The first time watching this MV it was easy to get lost within the imagery, whether it be the setting, costuming, props or Junsu’s lips; Let’s face it, that is as close as most of use are going to see Junsu’s lips. A lot of detail was put in to create Junsu a world of his own for this MV.
However, as easy as it is to get lost within the imagery, it isn’t as easy to completely understand it first watch. Rather than being based on a clear dramatic plot line, this MV relies on the use of symbolism to get the message across. Watching this video is a bit like solving a mystery, as you have to piece together all the symbolism presented to create the story. For that reason, the video seems very open to the viewer’s own interpretation. You only have to glance at the YouTube comments to see that.
From the beginning of the MV, we are introduced to Junsu as a king living a life of supposed luxury. However, it quickly becomes apparent that there is something very wrong with the world around him; The severed gold head thrown at his feet, the melted-down head being served in a tea cup, and the grotesque fish each symbolize different things but all three declare that something isn’t right with the world. Junsu, as the king, has become desensitized to the wrongness — shown by his unfocused gaze — and doesn’t realize until it is too late. Soon enough, he is poisoned and dying as an ‘innocent’ young girl laughs menacingly on the sideline.
This signals that a change needs to be made. That lifestyle of royalty, the people involved and himself are all killing him. This could be a representation of fame and wealth in general, but most likely it is a representation of his never-ending fight with SM entertainment.
It is easy to draw comparisons between this MV and the ongoing battle JYJ has had with SM entertainment in the years after they left. The little girl could be a representation of SM Entertainment that seems innocent but really has bad intentions. Whether or not you believe that is your opinion, but you must admit it leads to good production material.
From the death of the king, we are introduced to three different types of Junsu; They are represented at the head of three dancing troops as a king, a peasant and a god. These three versions of Junsu, could be projections of what the possible outcomes of his struggle could be and who he will become because of it.
The king represents who he was, the god represents his dreams, the peasant represents his fears; One is stagnant, another loses everything and the other wins everything. The climax of the MV occurs when the video cuts between the three versions of Junsu dancing, as if he is warring between them. However, the last scene, where we see Junsu become a knight, is the pivitol conclusion to that entire MV and his struggle. Junsu is no longer a king, a peasant or a god, those titles mean nothing anymore, he’s a fighter.
This MV seems to not only reflect his struggle with the outside world but also his struggle with himself. Junsu is constantly reinventing himself, from his time as a DBSK member, a member of JYJ, a musical actor, to becoming a soloist. He draws inspiration from his own experiences to become, what I consider, a true artist. As he has grown as a person his music has too, presenting an authentic reflection of himself to the world.
“Flower” was everything, if not more, than what was promised. Sadly, this review would’ve turned out to be too long if all the symbolism in this MV was addressed. However, that fact is a testament to the amount of detail that went into the creation of this release. It’s practically top marks from me, but what would you give it? And what was your take on the story of the MV?
Rating: 4.95/ 5
(Images via C-JeS Entertainment)
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Update from Tablo's Twitter and Junsu's Response
take my 
@blobyblo come take my hand.
Proof Shot from Haru ;)
Tablo with HyeJung and Haru at Junsu's concert
instagram.com/p/z-E8i5tO2_/
Left: Jaejoong and Yoochun
Right: Flowery Junsu!
via vichellelicious
Other trans: Junsu Over Flower
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XIA Junsu FLOWER concert~ Seoul
Night 2
FLOWER
featuring Tablo
via lejxiah
Tablo's rap focused
via iroha 1215
More (Fancams and Pictures) here: JYJ CAFFEINE: XIA Junsu FLOWER concert~ Seoul http://jyjcaffeine.blogspot.com/2015/03/xia-junsu-flower-concert-seoul.html?spref=tw
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The Girl Who Can See Scents
Poster
Park Yuchun and Shin SeKyung
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Summary of Spy Director's Cut Contents and Special Gifts!^^
Spy Director's Cut Blu-ray&DVD
Via Sunwoo Kim
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Video: Junsu Tudou Interview
lovexiarin
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Complete Recap: JYJ CAFFEINE: SPY Episodes 15-16 Highlights http://jyjcaffeine.blogspot.com/2015/03/spy-episodes-15-16-highlights.html?spref=tw
[Spoilers] Spy (Finale)
OSEN via Naver: 'Spy' finale, Baek Jong Ok survives.. Kim Jae Joong and Go Sung Hee reunited after 1 year, 'Happy Ending'
1. [+1097, -28] I had fun watching a drama that made me really glued to the TV^^ Kim Jae Joong-sshi, serve well and come back safely~~^^
2. [+1073, -20] This drama was really amazing but the ratings were unfortunate. Probably because of how the timeslot
3. [+174, -6] I always waited for Friday to watch this. It's such a mystery why they didn't promote this a lot ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋI really enjoyed the last episodes
4. [+161, -4] It felt like I was watching a movie... Daebak
5. [+142, -4] A drama that was like a movie. Kudos to the cast and staff for all the hard work ~!!
6. [+141, -2] So relieved that it's a happy ending ㅠㅠServe well in the armyㅠㅠ
7. [+101, -1] Watch do I watch on friday now....I really enjoyed this drama
8. [+100, -2] They should've promoted it more. I came across this two days ago and it's already the finale
9. [+93, -1] Really maintained the quality until the very end. It's a joy to see Sunwoo every friday and it's so sad that I won't see him anymore ㅠㅠ Great work to the staff and cast! Kim Jae Joong, thankㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ you
10. [+87, -3] Excellent drama but it was in the wrong timeslot ㅠㅠ If it was aired on Mon-Tue or Wed-Thur, it would've had higher ratings
OSEN via Naver: 'Spy' finale, Kim Jae Joong leaves a masterpiece before his enlistment
1. [+61, -1] Actor Kim, thank you for taking the role of Sunwoo^^
2. [+60, -1] I really like that the actors are getting applauded for their acting and that the drama is being considered a masterpiece
3. [+52, 0] 'Spy' is really an amazing drama. I hope there's a season 2. It really got a lot of recognition even before it ended. If you concentrate on the drama, you just can't help but fall in love with it.. I hope it will be remembered for a long time^^
4. [+31, 0] Although a Kim Jae Joong fan here, it's really cool how I didn't see him as Kim Jae Joong the singer but just Sunwoo. Really impressed
5. [+29, 0] Kim Jae Joong was really perfect as Kim Sunwoo..
http://www.kkuljaem.blogspot.in/2015/03/spoilers-spy-finale.html
[HanCinema's Drama Review] "Spy - Drama" Episode 15
2015/03/06
But then, that conflict has been the main problem for the entirity of "Spy - Drama". Hye-rim, and later on Seon-woo, have consistently failed to realize that protecting their family and protecting the country are not, in fact, mutually exclusive goals. The only reason the situation has gotten this bad in the first place is because the good guys have been consistently incapable of getting their act together. So the dramatic tension here is whether they can win in the end, even given the colossal disadvantages.
As it turns out, though, Gi-cheol has a pretty big disadvantage too. To date he's only ever faced one serious threat in the course of this mission, and that was dispatched through the power of teamwork. The question subtly but unmistakably comes up here- why exactly are all the henchmen hanging out with Gi-cheol? Yes, obviously there's the promise of all the money. But if that's the actual goal, then why does Gi-cheol insist on putting so much effort into maintaining custody of Hye-rim?
Gi-cheol refuses to admit that his emotional attachment is a liability- just the same as with every other character in this drama. Except Seon-woo. The outcome of the armed confrontation would have been enough to sideline the younger spy, but by insisting on making it personal, Gi-cheol ends up putting everyone at risk. In the end it seems like Gi-cheol is poised to be hoist by his own petard- a fitting irony given that Hye-rim increasingly seems to be the only reason he went to all this trouble in the first place.
The simplicity of the action and the true, transparent nature of the character motivations here unveil "Spy - Drama" as being the core concept of an espionage thriller- all that minor detail nitpicking, all for the sake of one final outcome that could be undone at any minute by any possible mistake. It's an interesting enough reversal actually- Gi-cheol may be the best at this game, but he's outnumbered and increasingly running out of cards.
Review by William Schwartz
"Spy - Drama" is directed by Park Hyeon-seok, written by Han Sang-woon and Lee Kang and features Kim Jae-joong, Bae Jong-ok, Yoo Oh-seong, Ko Sung-hee, Jeong Won-joong and Kim Min-jae.
http://www.hancinema.net/hancinema-s-drama-review-spy--drama-episode-15-79387.html
[HanCinema's Drama Review] "Spy - Drama" Episode 16 Final
2015/03/06
The crescendo of the conflict is, like the previous episode, a fairly
easy to understand affair. The characters here fight to hold on to any
possible advantage they can find at any given moment. When the first
stage of Gi-cheol's plan goes wrong, it takes quite a bit of
quick-shooting and hot-headed negotiation before the scene finally ends
with one character taking a prop from a previous scene out of nowhere.
Unfortunately for Gi-cheol, keeping track of everything that's going on
at once is pretty hard.
It makes for a somewhat bittersweet climax. Good prevails, not so much because they actually know what they're doing, but because Gi-cheol finally makes a tactical mistake. Seon-woo is still largely unchanged as a character from the first episode. He's competent to be sure, but the younger spy chiefly prioritizes sentimentality. Without hesitation, Seon-woo plays the role of good guy here even as he knows every minute he wastes is another minute that his mother could be finished.
That's certainly one way to manage a character arc, albeit a strange one. No character growth- everyone is just thrust into the drama and left to try and claw their way out through the strength of their own grit. Don't expect any surprises too big from the epilogue- well, I guess I was kind of surprised about what ended up happening to Yoon-jin. Although maybe that was just a matter of her realizing that there's not really that much contradiction about being a spy and a good person after all.
It seems a little light, really, considering all the effort that's gone into "Spy - Drama". I have to confess that thinking back on the series, I have trouble remembering a lot of the finer plot points. But then any good spy thriller isn't really about the minutae- it's about being able to maintain a tense, exciting atmosphere on the strength of a script consistently well-written enough that we don't bother questioning the inconsistencies.
And there really aren't any inconsistencies in "Spy - Drama". That may not seem like huge praise, but this is a very easy thing to get wrong in a genre that necessitates the audience always keep guessing. Sometimes the drama was slow, sometimes it was melodramatic, and other times it actually did manage to feel like a more mainstream production. In any case, we definitely went out with a loud, satisfying bang here. So on that count, this was a ride well worth taking.
Review by William Schwartz
"Spy - Drama" is directed by Park Hyeon-seok, written by Han Sang-woon and Lee Kang and features Kim Jae-joong, Bae Jong-ok, Yoo Oh-seong, Ko Sung-hee, Jeong Won-joong and Kim Min-jae.
http://www.hancinema.net/hancinema-s-drama-review-spy--drama-episode-16-final-79388.html#.VPsu8jRfJ2s.twitter …
It makes for a somewhat bittersweet climax. Good prevails, not so much because they actually know what they're doing, but because Gi-cheol finally makes a tactical mistake. Seon-woo is still largely unchanged as a character from the first episode. He's competent to be sure, but the younger spy chiefly prioritizes sentimentality. Without hesitation, Seon-woo plays the role of good guy here even as he knows every minute he wastes is another minute that his mother could be finished.
That's certainly one way to manage a character arc, albeit a strange one. No character growth- everyone is just thrust into the drama and left to try and claw their way out through the strength of their own grit. Don't expect any surprises too big from the epilogue- well, I guess I was kind of surprised about what ended up happening to Yoon-jin. Although maybe that was just a matter of her realizing that there's not really that much contradiction about being a spy and a good person after all.
It seems a little light, really, considering all the effort that's gone into "Spy - Drama". I have to confess that thinking back on the series, I have trouble remembering a lot of the finer plot points. But then any good spy thriller isn't really about the minutae- it's about being able to maintain a tense, exciting atmosphere on the strength of a script consistently well-written enough that we don't bother questioning the inconsistencies.
And there really aren't any inconsistencies in "Spy - Drama". That may not seem like huge praise, but this is a very easy thing to get wrong in a genre that necessitates the audience always keep guessing. Sometimes the drama was slow, sometimes it was melodramatic, and other times it actually did manage to feel like a more mainstream production. In any case, we definitely went out with a loud, satisfying bang here. So on that count, this was a ride well worth taking.
Review by William Schwartz
"Spy - Drama" is directed by Park Hyeon-seok, written by Han Sang-woon and Lee Kang and features Kim Jae-joong, Bae Jong-ok, Yoo Oh-seong, Ko Sung-hee, Jeong Won-joong and Kim Min-jae.
http://www.hancinema.net/hancinema-s-drama-review-spy--drama-episode-16-final-79388.html#.VPsu8jRfJ2s.twitter …
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Video:
FLOWER making vid
CJESJYJ
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FLOWER con in Seoul
NIGHT 1
PRESS PICS
Incredible
Via video MDB
XSong
via withxiahcom
Some Translations from
OMOXIA~*
@Vichellelicious
Junsu: "You can like someone till this extent?" He also wanted Beyonce's towel when he went to her con so he can understand..
Junsu talked so much but didn't threw out his towel to fans.
JS: "But it really feels good to be 30 years old, it's a feeling of reborn. A real man starts from 30 years old!"
Junsu: "Junho used to play baseball, how did he manage to write such song!"
[FANCAM]
Much Much More Here: JYJ CAFFEINE: XIA Junsu FLOWER concert~ Seoul http://jyjcaffeine.blogspot.com/2015/03/xia-junsu-flower-concert-seoul.html?spref=tw
Press Conference Pics
Min
Originally, the title of this song was not 'FLOWER', actually it was 'TAKE MY HAND'.
-by JS at press conference http://me2.do/5UIKT5Nd
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Much more here: JYJ CAFFEINE: Park Yuchun FM Tour in China~LovingYU (Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai... http://jyjcaffeine.blogspot.com/2015/02/park-yuchun-fanmeeting-tour-in.html?spref=tw
Video
Q and A session at PYC Loving YU fm in Shanghai
with English subs
via Hyeri Haylee
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SPY Episodes 15 and 16 Recap
Will Update Continuously...
Clips
Spy Episode 15
DramaKBS
SPY Episode 16
DramaKBS
JYJ CAFFEINE: SPY Episodes 15-16 Highlights http://jyjcaffeine.blogspot.com/2015/03/spy-episodes-15-16-highlights.html?spref=tw
SPY Episodes 15 and 16 Recap
Clips, Pictures, and more...
Will Update Continuously here: JYJ CAFFEINE: SPY Episodes 15-16 Highlights http://jyjcaffeine.blogspot.com/2015/03/spy-episodes-15-16-highlights.html?spref=tw
Press Releases
http://reviewstar.heraldcorp.com/Article/ArticleView.php?WEB_GSNO=10243530 …
http://me2.do/GfEGX4ZK
http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2015030622483127785&type=1&outlink=1 …
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Soulmates LOVE
JYJ Official added 2 new photos.
오늘 스파이 막방 쫑파티!
채널 고정 하고 계시죠!
(Brother) Hyung you've worked hard.
Today's the Spy's last episode party.
Other Pics from the after-party (from SPY staff)
http://instagram.com/p/z4-KpEKj_g/
instagram.com/p/z4ukbsxRny/
http://instagram.com/p/z5eYYryTA1/
'스파이' 종방연에서..
Big SeonWu with Little SeonWu
hyunju555
jisony.5
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Jaejoong...SPY after-party...
Other SPY co-stars
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Jaejoong's sister Twitter update:
안나
입대결정나고 너무 바쁜 나머지 우리도 재중이 봤는데 많은 얘기 나누고 갔어요.가족보다 본인 심정을 아니까 더 마음이 무거웠어요.팬분들도 재중이 근황도 궁금해하고 보고싶어하는거 같아서 한장올립니다.
Met 재중 (real busy after enlistment decision) had long talk.My heart felt heavy coz I know how he must feel. Posting a photo for you fans who must be curious about how he is doing now..
translation by crystalmoon64
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Twitter Update from Kim SoHyun
at The Girl Who Sees Smells script reading...
김소현
'냄새를 보는 소녀' 대본리딩 했어요~ 기대 많이 해주세요:)
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‘Spy’ Kim Jae-joong, Bae Jong-ok, Yoo Oh-sung and Go sung-hee say goodbye to viewers
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‘Spy’ Kim Jae-joong, Bae Jong-ok, Yoo Oh-sung and Go sung-hee say goodbye to viewers
The cast of ‘Spy’ has sent a goodbye message for viewers and fans.
The cast of ‘Spy’: Kim Jae-joong, Bae Jong-ok, Yoo Oh-sung and Go sung-hee ended shooting their final scene on March 4. They have officially finished their 3-month-long journey.
The actors and actresses each took a photo by holding up a script of the final 16th episode, on which they have written a goodbye message in appreciation of the love and support from viewers.
Kim Jae-joong, who played the role of a smart, cool-headed agent, showed his farewell message for fans and viewers in a white shirt and knit sweater, looking gentle and handsome. Along with his message, ‘Thank you for watching and loving Spy’, he is held up the V sign with a big grin on his face.
One of the staffs said, “We wish the cast remember the last three months as an unforgettable time, as it has been for all the production crew. We would like to send our thanks to the all the cast of ‘Spy’ who have done their utmost with so much passion. Please stay tuned to the final two episodes of ‘Spy’.”
The 15th and 16th episodes of KBS 2TV’s Friday television series ‘Spy’ will air on March 6 from 9:30p.m to 11:10p.m(KST).
GET IT K
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SPY Final Episodes in mere hours.....
(Engsub available here)
Ep. 15 Text Preview: Sunwoo(Kim
Jaejoong) try to deal tactically with Joong-hyuk(Kim Min-jae) and
Gi-chul(Yu Oh-seong) at the same time. Sunwoo –who formulate a plan
himself to save the hard drive and Hye-rim(Bae Jong-ok) while wounded
from the outset– is driven into a crisis where he loses both of them
with there being unexpected variables…
Ep. 16 Text Preview: Kyu-yong(Lee
Dae-yeon) drives Sunwoo(Kim Jaejoong)’s family members into a ‘family
spy ring’ and tries to bring the case to an end. Having no one to fall
back on any more, Hye-rim(Bae Jong-ok) and Sunwoo begin their last fight
to save each other.
Source: KBS Spy
Video Credit: KBS 한국방송 (MyloveKBS)
Translated by: rilanna of JYJ3
Shared by: JYJ3
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Park Yoo Chun, Shin Se Kyung, Nam Goong Min and More Read Scripts Together for ′The Girl Who Sees Smells′
With all cast members confirmed and ready to go, SBS′ new drama, The Girl Who Sees Smells (formerly Sensory Couple) kicked off with a script reading.
The script reading took place early March with JYJ′s Park Yoo Chun, Shin Se Kyung, Nam Goong Min, Yoon Jin Seok, Kim So Hyun, comedian Jung Chan Woo, Kim Byung Wook, Lee Won Jong, Jo Hee Bong, Oh Cho Hee, Choi Jae Hwan, and more present, along with director Baek Soo Chan and writer Lee Hee Myung.
The script reading took place early March with JYJ′s Park Yoo Chun, Shin Se Kyung, Nam Goong Min, Yoon Jin Seok, Kim So Hyun, comedian Jung Chan Woo, Kim Byung Wook, Lee Won Jong, Jo Hee Bong, Oh Cho Hee, Choi Jae Hwan, and more present, along with director Baek Soo Chan and writer Lee Hee Myung.
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[OTHER TWITTER] 150306 SBS confirms first broadcast date and character profiles for ‘The Girl Who Sees Smell’
[TRANS]
《#TheGirlWhoSeesSmell》An insensible (T/N: lacks ability to smell, taste, sense, feel) man and a girl who sees smell are coming! #ParkYooChun #ShinSeKyung #NamGoongMin #YoonJinSeo First broadcast on April 1st (Wed) following《#HydeJekyllMe》
《#TheGirlWhoSeesSmell》An insensible (T/N: lacks ability to smell, taste, sense, feel) man and a girl who sees smell are coming! #ParkYooChun #ShinSeKyung #NamGoongMin #YoonJinSeo First broadcast on April 1st (Wed) following《#HydeJekyllMe》
Choi Moo Gak (Park Yoochun) / Policeman _
Oh Cho Rim (Shin Se Kyung) / The Girl Who Sees Smell _
Kwon Jae Hee (Nam Goong Min) / Handsome Chef _
Yeom Mi (Yoon Jin Seo) / Profiler
Source: @SBSNOW
Translated & Shared by: JYJ3
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Sensory Couple of "The Girl Who Can See Smell" script reading...starring Park Yuchun
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Kim Jaejoong signing the final script...little SeonWu (Go Urim) not letting go of JJ's hand...
With little
via crystalmoon64
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Junsu's mom Twitter update...
오사카 콘서트, 짱~!! 재밌었어요~ㅋ 오사카여~ 안녕~다음에 또, 올게~^^♡
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JYJ Official added 3 new photos.
Jaejoong's last night of Spy filming...
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Proof shots...last day of SPY filming
http://bit.ly/1G48oBP
Last scene with who played his mom, Bae Jongok
via crystalmoon64
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Video: Jaejoong/Spy cast Interview at end of filming SPY
via KBS News
Some translations by crystalmoon64
I will say bye (to you my fans) through my concerts, fanmeetings and other ways before(I go)...#김재중_스파이
Jo Dalhwan:#김재중 is younger but has such beautiful heart, just too beautiful... I learned so much from him. #스파이
via PrinceJJSome translations by crystalmoon64
I will say bye (to you my fans) through my concerts, fanmeetings and other ways before(I go)...
Jo Dalhwan:
You mean #김재중 ? He is such a fun person. An actor with very warm heart? I'm so glad I met him. #스파이 Bae Jongok
I am one person but there are many other characters inside of me that want to be expressed. #김재중
Great chemistry among actors: had similar thoughts, understood each other well so communication was easy @126days
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Bae Jongok's last filming snap shots with son
via crystalmoon64
Via
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Child actor Go Urim at last filming of
via crystalmoon64
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Video: FLOWER Dance Rehearsal...
Via CJESJYJ
[Video] JYJ′s Kim Junsu Heats Up Dance Studio with ′Flower′ Practice Video
2015.03.06 10:48
CJ E&M enewsWorld
Grace Danbi Hong
Still in want of a hand to hold, JYJ′s Kim Junsu unveiled the dance practice video for his latest song Flower.
![[Video] JYJ′s Kim Junsu Heats Up Dance Studio with ′Flower′ Practice Video](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sWLlM_vz27HgDyUAy8tplEflV9yEfgQBPNuagqQEQE4g6gDylksONSADty_icAEYuQYyvQhAtuvbNgL3LoFcbCu7vqukXFh9pQFtglrgiGgXHEDqXYNTo4o2d7byeRrG3ywfI=s0-d)
The dance video dropped on March 6, bringing fans into a studio room, where Kim Junsu and his backdancers put on a sincere and powerful practice for Flower, seemingly unfolding a scene from a musical.
Kim Junsu released his album on March 3 and began his tour around Asia.
Still in want of a hand to hold, JYJ′s Kim Junsu unveiled the dance practice video for his latest song Flower.
The dance video dropped on March 6, bringing fans into a studio room, where Kim Junsu and his backdancers put on a sincere and powerful practice for Flower, seemingly unfolding a scene from a musical.
Kim Junsu released his album on March 3 and began his tour around Asia.
mwave
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XIA Junsu's FLOWER concerts
Osaka Night 3
Fancams
Genie Time: Mirotic acapella
Out of Control
Much more here (and will keep updating) JYJ CAFFEINE: XIA Junsu~FLOWER~ in Japan http://jyjcaffeine.blogspot.com/2015/03/xia-junsuflower-in-japan.html?spref=tw
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JYJ Members to Carry Out Individual Activities for Time Being
Attention has been gathering on JYJ’s activities since Kim Jae Joong’s enlistment date has been confirmed.
On March 4, C-JeS Entertainment made an announcement on Kim Jae Joong enlisting in the army on March 31.
The agency rep revealed, “Kim Jae Joong feels responsible to fulfill his military duty as many people have been showing their interest and has been trying to enjoy his time left with his family and fans.”
Kim Jae Joong debuted in 2004 as a member of TVXQ and has been promoting as JYJ along with Park Yoo Chun and Kim Junsu since 2010.
JYJ halted group activities since it wrapped up the dome tour in Japan at the end of 2014. With Kim Jae Joong enlisting in the army, JYJ will not be promoting as a group for awhile.
Apart from Kim Jae Joong enlisting in the army, Kim Junsu made his comeback with the third solo album Flower while Park Yoo Chun is preparing to star in SBS’ new drama Sensory Couple.
Meanwhile, Kim Jae Joong will be meeting with his fans before he joins the army through 2015 Kim Jae Joong Concert in Seoul ‘The Beginning of the End’ taking place on March 28 and 29 at Korea University’s Hwajung Gymnasium.
Photo credit: C-JeS Entertainment
mwave
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JYJ LINE Update:
[JYJ Line] JJ interview at Spy's last day of filming will be broadcasted tomorrow on KBS morning news at 820 am.
via rubypurple_fan
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SPY bts pictures...
Bloody SeonWu...
osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110091313 …
HD pics via @19860126_COM
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XIA Junsu's FLOWER
Naver
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[OTHER TWITTER] 150304 Tablo thanks Junsu instead; =Bromance + [TWITTER] 150305 Junsu responds
[TRANS] Although you’re complimenting me, I thank you
[1theK’s translations] #Super_Collaboration | I think TABLO is one of the best rappers at “delivering” the message
[admin’s TRANS] #Special_Collaboration | For the part of the rapper who will deliver such a message like this, I thought Tablo-ssi was the only one [who could]
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[TRANS] I meant my compliment..No more no less
I’m stating only the truth…!!
I’m stating only the truth…!!
Source: @blobyblo + @1215thexiahtic
Translated by: rilanna of JYJ3 + 1theK
Shared by: JYJ3
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review: Spy Episode 13
Ya know, I thought Spy would be all about Mom being ultra badass and using all sorts of vintage espionage tactics to bring down the baddies. But in truth, Mom is really just Mom here, someone who is ready to sacrifice herself for her family. We can be thankful that her Sonny Boy is getting smarter though in the broad sense, I do kinda wish Spy is more intelligent and mysterious all around.
SW barges into WS’s office, with YJ in tow. He aims his gun at KC – though by now we should he doesn’t really shoot most of the time. But SW is caught yet again between a rock and hard place: killing KC wouldn’t secure Mom’s release though he will get the hard disc. KC compromises with a deal: if SW and WS can break the code within a day, he’ll set Mom free.
review: Spy Episode 13 http://wp.me/p3scju-3RJ via @wordpressdotcom
review: Spy Episode 14
Wouldn’t it be awesome of the entire Kim family was a dysfunctional unit of spies? That would certainly lift tired spirits up as everyone, with the exception of the hardworking Sun Woo, won’t be just getting carted from one “safe” place to another. As much as I genuinely enjoy the action scenes in Spy, I’m annoyed that we’ve been only chasing the damnable hard disc since Day One and nothing else.
WS hands the hard disc to YJ as NIS agents threaten to break down the door – he trusts her to pass it to SW. Hopefully, this would save the entire Kim family. On the other hand, SW is brokering a deal with JS – if he gives the disc to his chief, chief would ensure his family will remain safe and free of North Korean spy suspicion. That is, he expects JS to draft an official document stating NIS asked his parents to spy for them. EH? Whatever. JS sneers that he won’t be stamping his approval on any requests until SW produces the hard disc.
review: Spy Episode 14 http://wp.me/p3scju-3S8 via @wordpressdotcom
Complete Recap: JYJ CAFFEINE: SPY Episodes 13-14 Highlights http://jyjcaffeine.blogspot.com/2015/02/spy-episodes-13-14-highlights.html?spref=tw
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Jaejoong’s Solo Concert Tickets Were Sold Out in 5 Minutes
JYJ member Jaejoong shows his true popularity with an amazing record of ticket sales. For his upcoming solo concert on March 28 and 29, all of the tickets were sold out in 5 minutes.
C-Jes Entertainment started selling the tickets today, March 4 on 8PM at Inter Park Ticket Sites; and all the tickets got sold out in 5 minutes. According to sources, there were server traffic issues during ticket sales, yet the tickets were still sold out in the end. Still, fans doesn’t have to worry because another batch of tickets will be sold soon, 6 days from now – since the management already expected the rush.
Jaejoong’s upcoming solo concert, ‘2015 Kim Jaejoong Concert in Seoul “The Beginning of the End”‘ will be held at Hwajung Gymnasium of Korea University (KAIST) on March 28 and 29.
http://wp.me/p49Mfi-1mg via @KoreanUpdates
His last Solo Concert before enlistment sold out in 5 minute, despite last minute notice
His ticket power proven once again,
via crystalmoon64
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Via Pettie
Last day filming Spy >< RT @bornfreeURkiss2
안녕 김선우..ㅜ https://instagram.com/p/zzfglKpvaS/
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Sensory Couple...Script reading
150304 Dinner after script reading
via @fourc_pyc
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kkotphoto
instagram.com/p/zzgtWSEBrh/?modal=true …
#star#김재윤#김재윤포토#스튜디오#studioz#zstudio#studio#인물사진#프로필#profile#연예인#entertainer#celebrity#personal photo
#화보#배우#actor#korea#탑#top#믹키유천#明星#박유천#유천#jyj#
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[OTHER TWITTER] 150304 Child Actor Go Woo Lim tweets photos on ‘Spy’ set with uncle Jaejoong
JYJ3 Note: Child actor Go Woo Lim played the role of Jang Dongchul –aka younger Heo Youngdal– in ‘Triangle';
and is playing the younger version of Jaejoong’s ‘Spy’ role Kim Sunwoo
and is playing the younger version of Jaejoong’s ‘Spy’ role Kim Sunwoo
[TRANS] Good-looking uncle Jaejoong who’s warm-hearted and caring and whose face is handsome!
Up to the generous gift given by uncle Jaejoong’s fans~
A heart-warming day^^
Up to the generous gift given by uncle Jaejoong’s fans~
A heart-warming day^^
Source: @kgnuki
Translated by: rilanna of JYJ3
Shared by: JYJ3
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Kim Jaejoong To Join The Army on March 31
[by Park Seul Gi, translated by Woorim Ahn] Kim Jaejoong’s agency announced its statement about his military service.
On March 4, CJeS Entertainment said, “Kim Jaejoong will join the army on March 31” and officially admitted the news.
The agency continued, “He thinks he is responsible for the mass public’s attention about his military service. For the remaining time, he is trying to spend his time with his fans and family.”
Kim Jaejoong currently plays the role of Kim Sunwoo in drama ‘SPY’ and he will hold his fan meeting concert on March 28 and 29 at the Hwajung Gymnasium in Korea University, Seoul.
Meanwhile, Kim Jaejoong debuted as a member of TVXQ in 2004 and became a member of JYJ in 2010. (photo by bntnews DB)
bntnews
21 Months...Not long at all...Should be back December 2016!
We will be waiting for him...
Hope to be able to go to his JParty 2017!!!
C-JeS Confirms that JYJ′s Kim Jae Joong Will Be Enlisting in the Army on 3/31
Kim Jae Joong is going to the army.
On March 4, C-JeS Entertainment told Newsen, "JYJ′s Kim Jae Joong is confirmed to enlist in the army on March 31."
This rep added, "Kim Jae Joong′s final schedule before the army will be his fanmeeting concert on March 28 and 29."
Kim Jae Joong is currently acting in KBS′ drama, Spy about a spy who fights for his family, lover, and country.
His fanmeeting concert will be held at Korea University on March 28 and 29.
Photo Credit: C-JeS Entertainment
mwave
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Osaka Night 2
FanCams
XSong
Via XIARU 시아루
Out of Control
Some translations (from concert)
Junsu: "I don’t have phobia of height... I had dreams of flying when I was young..."
JS: "The curry was too yummy, I forget about dieting, kept eating. I then suddenly recalled that I’m still recording on-air."
Fan boy was then invited on stage and Junsu gave him a hug!!!
JS: “I stop speaking with “baby tone” in my 20s, if I do it again, fangirls will be alright, fanboys will feel disgusted..."
JS: "But uncles are very scary, all of you should go back earlier... Your mom and kids are waiting for you at home~"
JS: "But like I said yesterday, it’ll be very difficult for the person-in-charge of this hall...."
JS: "Don’t you
think it actually feels good to leave a little bit of regret? In the
past during JYJ concerts...I said before that my Japanese is only
"primary school" standard, thus please forgive me for my bad Japanese.
JS: "As it’s in Osaka, I worried that I’m unable to understand the language. Used to think that I’m having fun during shows"
JS: "But now I’ll do a lot of preparations and still be feeling very nervous."
Awwww~~ My feels~~ T___T
Much Here : JYJ CAFFEINE: XIA Junsu~FLOWER~ in Japan http://jyjcaffeine.blogspot.com/2015/03/xia-junsuflower-in-japan.html?spref=tw
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JYJ Vocalist Junsu Performs His Solo Single 'Flower' Live For The First Time In Osaka, Japan
By Diana S | March 04, 2015 11:58 AM EST
“This concert sold out quickly and he will be holding three concerts until March 5 and meet with a total of 30,000 fans.”
Junsu performed the track, “Flower,” that his latest single, album and tour are named after for the first time at the Osaka concert. Fans reportedly stood up and began chanting his name in unison during the song.
During Junsu's "genie time," where Junsu interacts with fans, the pop star revealed that he didn't want to sing ordinary songs.
“I thought…he is truly the king of songs," wrote fan Jjoppa in a post on the website DSBKNight after the show.
"The songs that Junsu makes are very special and nobody can do it in the same way.”
After the release of his third solo album on March 3, Junsu has topped several Korean music charts including Naver Music, Bugs, Daum Music, Cyworld Music. The album also ranked in the top 10 on Genie, Soribada, Mnet, Melon and Olleh Music.
http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/180513/20150304/jyj-junsu-osaka-concert-asia-tour-flower.htm …
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Video: Junsu SINA Interview
via JYJ SONG
Some translations:
Sina: (Your) China concert is on White Day, is there any preparation to surprise fans?
JS: Because it's a surprise, now I cant tell you but I am seriously in a preparation for that
P/S: what will be the surprise? >_<
Sina asked Junsu about his 'promised' 19+ concert to fans, he said that have to wait till all his fans turn over 19 LOL!!
Sina: Do you have plan to star in movies or TV show?
JS: no plans, if there's chance I will try but in the short term, there is no plan
Dedication(JYJ ONLY)
2015 New Model for 'Nine Half' (Eyewear) - Junsu (XIA) #JYJ
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Spy: Episode 13
Spy: Episode 14
Complete SPY Episodes 13-14 Highlights here: JYJ CAFFEINE: SPY Episodes 13-14 Highlights http://jyjcaffeine.blogspot.com/2015/02/spy-episodes-13-14-highlights.html?spref=tw
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SPY...Coming to a head this Friday...
TOPSTARNEWS (톱스타뉴스)
‘스파이’ 김재중-배종옥-유오성-고성희, ‘4人 4色’ 매력 물씬 풍기는 베스트 컷 공개 http://bit.ly/1AYN9S6
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XIA Junsu Interview
Video: #hashtag(해시태그): XIA(준수) _ Flower(꽃) [ENG/JPN/CHN SUB]
via 1theK (원더케이)
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To be a good action hero for a drama or film, you have to have the talent (obviously) and the look. A majority of idols may want to cross over into acting, but who among them has the handsome face, the tough attitude, and them chiseled abs and muscles, to make the perfect action hero?
Here are our guesses. Take a look!
Complete article here: Eye Candy: 10 male idols who make killer action heroes http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/03/eye-candy-10-male-idols-who-make-killer-action-heroes via @allkpop
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XIA - 'FLOWER'
Tracklist:
1. Reach
2. Butterfly (Reborn)
3. Flower
4. My Night
5. Out of Control
6. X Song
7. License to Love
8. Musical in Life
9. Love You More
10. F.I.P
11. Hello Hello
12. I Hate That Word
13. Love Breath
Junsu, better known as XIA of JYJ, has just dropped his third solo release. Already known for his singer-songwriter abilities, he had a hand in composing and writing most of the songs on the album. The buzz around the album indicates it encompasses a variety of styles from urban dance to hip hop to ballads.
The album starts off leisurely with "Reach," a rather standard ballad with, unfortunately, standard lyrics. The faux orchestra, high notes, extended vocal sustains, a format that hasn't changed much since the '70s. There was also some hints of the late balladeer Whitney Houston, which didn't endear the song to me any.
"Butterfly (Reborn)" runs in a similar vein to the first track. Junsu does knock it out of the park vocally on the first two tracks, twisting his voice to a vibrato and almost wrenching a tear out with the sincere pain in his voice. Even though it's not my thing at all, I can at least praise what he did right.
"Flower" is an art-house banger with bombastic drums. It starts out with suspense and minimalism, gradually acquiring momentum as it approaches epic with belted bridges and choruses. This is an awesome showcase for Junsu's voice, as powerful as I've ever heard it. There's even some vocal variation with choruses sung by deep-lunged males and females alike, adding to its epic feel and giving it an operatic groove. It's a seriously impressive piece, and I haven't ever heard its like in K-pop. Ever.
The disc slows down once more with "My Night." It's a minimalist piece, sung around a piano and acoustic guitar, not played at the same time. It kind of loses its way and picks up with the guitar, the piano feeling a bit lazy and meandering. The nice thing is Junsu's vocals are clearer here and not buried in overproduction.
"Out Of Control" has a funky groove, and it's almost got a start-stop melody reminiscent of f(x), even more because the vocals are sung in a pretty high pitch. Entirely driven by a high-pitched sinuous synth riff, the only bad part of it is Yang Dong Geun. I've groused about his delivery before, and he does the same thing here: he mumbles. Oh well, it's still better than what I've heard on 'Unpretty Rapstar.'
The next track, "X Song," is even funkier. It has a sweet pace that never lets up and the melody is fairly spare, which works in its favor and brings out the bass nicely. Dok2 keeps the song moving with his vocals interspersed here and there 'til his main part when his rap kills.
"License to Love" is a mid-tempo tune that combines Junsu's earnest vocals with a fairly good beat and enough variation, mixing it up where it could have gotten standard. A nice soft pop track with a snappy melody.
The oddball "Musical in Life" is patterned after show tunes with a jazzy feel that evokes Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. Junsu croons along to a mellow horn and sounds for all the world like a lounge singer. And I think that was the intent. It's one of the most successful retro attempts I've heard to date.
"Love You More" is a guitar-driven mid-tempo ballad. I like it as a chugging beat and his fervent, heartfelt vocals help the feel nicely. It's sweetly sung and one more example of a ballad done right.
"F.L.P." cranks up the beat. The title is presumably an acronym for the chorus "feels like paradise." It's a naughty little tune, and XIA morphs his voice to fit the bad boy attitude of this song. I love the extra vocals in here; the deep-voiced "heys" and "whoooaas" help this track pop. This song is sleek and tight, danceable and beat-laden.
"Hello Hello" has a smooth clarinet and is a soft jazz number. His capable croons are very well done here, and it's good enough to drop into a smooth jazz station and you wouldn't know the difference. A nice departure from K-Pop here.
"I Hate That Word" starts out well, but about halfway through, they drown his voice in gusty orchestral strings that threaten to overwhelm his vocals. He's got a decent enough voice where he doesn't need anything extra. "Hello Hello" got it right. As to the word he hates? I can guess at "breakup," since the rough translation gave me a fail in that area (I don't think "Alaska" is it).
Yeah, that's how I felt looking at the translation
"Love Breath" is a soothing ballad, a nice closer to the album. It's got sort of a lullaby feel to it, something sung to put you to sleep, and I'm hoping that was the intent. Junsu's expressive voice shines here.
This is a pretty nice piece of pop. And the press was right -- there are a variety of styles on this album, so many it's a bit difficult to pin down to any one genre. Don't be fooled by my sarcasm and nitpicking; it's a pretty solid album and a worthy addition to any Junsu fan's collection.
You can sum up the MV in one word: amazing. I've raved about the track, but I can't say enough good things about the video.
Apparently the director was not blind to the epic feel of the tune as we have a tyrannical ruler who lives in an opulent palace vs. the mutants who live outside in a blasted wasteland like animals. The ruler is dispatched when a cyborg head is melted down and he drinks the molten metal and consumed from within by fire.
The opulence of the costumes and the set design is better than I can describe it. XIA plays
many parts here, which I like. A simple change of hair and clothes (and
maybe a wig) is enough to convince one of multiple characters. The
palace sits alone on a dark mountain, the one piece of color in that
volcano-grey waste. It almost reminds one of Mount Olympus except for
the whole mutant-cyborg thing.
The dancing is well done too. The dancers are perfectly in sync, and the moves look sufficiently challenging. Whatever the people involved intended, it's a virtual feast for the eyes.
[Album and MV Review] XIA (Junsu) - 'Flower' http://www.allkpop.com/review/2015/03/album-and-mv-review-xia-junsu-flower via @allkpop
Ticket Announcement:
Performance Information
– Performance Name: 2015 KIM JAE JOONG CONCERT IN SEOUL [The Beginning of The End]
– Performance Dates: March 28(Sat) at 7pm & March 29(Sun) at 5pm
– Venue: Korea University’s Hwajung Gymnasium
– Ticket Prices:
VIP: 132,000 KRW
R: 110,000 KRW
S: 99,000 KRW
A: 77,000 KRW
JYJ member Junsu (XIA) ha returned with his third solo album “Flower” and has received much attention in both Korea and Japan
.
“XIA has released his third album after a one year and eight month hiatus,” revealed a statement from C-JeS Entertainment posted in an article by OSEN on Tuesday. “After its release, it ranked first on the online sites as well.”
This album features a style of music that Junsu has never shown before. Unlike his usual ballad style songs, he has incorporated a bit of urban pop dance, hip-hop and more upbeat sounds.
He also released his title song, “Flower” music video recently and revealed a charismatic and manly image.
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Eye Candy: 10 male idols who make killer action heroes
To be a good action hero for a drama or film, you have to have the talent (obviously) and the look. A majority of idols may want to cross over into acting, but who among them has the handsome face, the tough attitude, and them chiseled abs and muscles, to make the perfect action hero?
Here are our guesses. Take a look!
Jaejoong
Yoochun
Complete article here: Eye Candy: 10 male idols who make killer action heroes http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/03/eye-candy-10-male-idols-who-make-killer-action-heroes via @allkpop
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[Album and MV Review] XIA (Junsu) - 'Flower'
March 3, 2015 @ 4:19 pm XIA - 'FLOWER'Tracklist:
1. Reach
2. Butterfly (Reborn)
3. Flower
4. My Night
5. Out of Control
6. X Song
7. License to Love
8. Musical in Life
9. Love You More
10. F.I.P
11. Hello Hello
12. I Hate That Word
13. Love Breath
Junsu, better known as XIA of JYJ, has just dropped his third solo release. Already known for his singer-songwriter abilities, he had a hand in composing and writing most of the songs on the album. The buzz around the album indicates it encompasses a variety of styles from urban dance to hip hop to ballads.
The album starts off leisurely with "Reach," a rather standard ballad with, unfortunately, standard lyrics. The faux orchestra, high notes, extended vocal sustains, a format that hasn't changed much since the '70s. There was also some hints of the late balladeer Whitney Houston, which didn't endear the song to me any.
"Butterfly (Reborn)" runs in a similar vein to the first track. Junsu does knock it out of the park vocally on the first two tracks, twisting his voice to a vibrato and almost wrenching a tear out with the sincere pain in his voice. Even though it's not my thing at all, I can at least praise what he did right.
"Flower" is an art-house banger with bombastic drums. It starts out with suspense and minimalism, gradually acquiring momentum as it approaches epic with belted bridges and choruses. This is an awesome showcase for Junsu's voice, as powerful as I've ever heard it. There's even some vocal variation with choruses sung by deep-lunged males and females alike, adding to its epic feel and giving it an operatic groove. It's a seriously impressive piece, and I haven't ever heard its like in K-pop. Ever.
The disc slows down once more with "My Night." It's a minimalist piece, sung around a piano and acoustic guitar, not played at the same time. It kind of loses its way and picks up with the guitar, the piano feeling a bit lazy and meandering. The nice thing is Junsu's vocals are clearer here and not buried in overproduction.
"Out Of Control" has a funky groove, and it's almost got a start-stop melody reminiscent of f(x), even more because the vocals are sung in a pretty high pitch. Entirely driven by a high-pitched sinuous synth riff, the only bad part of it is Yang Dong Geun. I've groused about his delivery before, and he does the same thing here: he mumbles. Oh well, it's still better than what I've heard on 'Unpretty Rapstar.'
The next track, "X Song," is even funkier. It has a sweet pace that never lets up and the melody is fairly spare, which works in its favor and brings out the bass nicely. Dok2 keeps the song moving with his vocals interspersed here and there 'til his main part when his rap kills.
"License to Love" is a mid-tempo tune that combines Junsu's earnest vocals with a fairly good beat and enough variation, mixing it up where it could have gotten standard. A nice soft pop track with a snappy melody.
The oddball "Musical in Life" is patterned after show tunes with a jazzy feel that evokes Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. Junsu croons along to a mellow horn and sounds for all the world like a lounge singer. And I think that was the intent. It's one of the most successful retro attempts I've heard to date.
"Love You More" is a guitar-driven mid-tempo ballad. I like it as a chugging beat and his fervent, heartfelt vocals help the feel nicely. It's sweetly sung and one more example of a ballad done right.
"F.L.P." cranks up the beat. The title is presumably an acronym for the chorus "feels like paradise." It's a naughty little tune, and XIA morphs his voice to fit the bad boy attitude of this song. I love the extra vocals in here; the deep-voiced "heys" and "whoooaas" help this track pop. This song is sleek and tight, danceable and beat-laden.
"Hello Hello" has a smooth clarinet and is a soft jazz number. His capable croons are very well done here, and it's good enough to drop into a smooth jazz station and you wouldn't know the difference. A nice departure from K-Pop here.
"I Hate That Word" starts out well, but about halfway through, they drown his voice in gusty orchestral strings that threaten to overwhelm his vocals. He's got a decent enough voice where he doesn't need anything extra. "Hello Hello" got it right. As to the word he hates? I can guess at "breakup," since the rough translation gave me a fail in that area (I don't think "Alaska" is it).
Yeah, that's how I felt looking at the translation
"Love Breath" is a soothing ballad, a nice closer to the album. It's got sort of a lullaby feel to it, something sung to put you to sleep, and I'm hoping that was the intent. Junsu's expressive voice shines here.
This is a pretty nice piece of pop. And the press was right -- there are a variety of styles on this album, so many it's a bit difficult to pin down to any one genre. Don't be fooled by my sarcasm and nitpicking; it's a pretty solid album and a worthy addition to any Junsu fan's collection.
MV REVIEW
You can sum up the MV in one word: amazing. I've raved about the track, but I can't say enough good things about the video.
Apparently the director was not blind to the epic feel of the tune as we have a tyrannical ruler who lives in an opulent palace vs. the mutants who live outside in a blasted wasteland like animals. The ruler is dispatched when a cyborg head is melted down and he drinks the molten metal and consumed from within by fire.
The opulence of the costumes and the set design is better than I can describe it. XIA plays
many parts here, which I like. A simple change of hair and clothes (and
maybe a wig) is enough to convince one of multiple characters. The
palace sits alone on a dark mountain, the one piece of color in that
volcano-grey waste. It almost reminds one of Mount Olympus except for
the whole mutant-cyborg thing.The dancing is well done too. The dancers are perfectly in sync, and the moves look sufficiently challenging. Whatever the people involved intended, it's a virtual feast for the eyes.
[Album and MV Review] XIA (Junsu) - 'Flower' http://www.allkpop.com/review/2015/03/album-and-mv-review-xia-junsu-flower via @allkpop
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[INFO] 150303 Kim Jaejoong is set to appear on a Japanese TV Show “Fondue” this March 10th
Kim Jaejoong is set to appear on a Japanese Tokyo MX TV Show “Fondue”
Date: March 10th
Time: 9:30 AM JST
Date: March 10th
Time: 9:30 AM JST
Note: Tokyo MX (Tokyo
Metropolitan Television Broadcasting Corporation) is the only
commercial television station in Tokyo, Japan that exclusively serves
the city. It competes with Nippon Television, TV Asahi, NHK, Tokyo
Broadcasting System, TV Tokyo, and Fuji Television, all of which are
flagship stations of national networks.
Credit: @jj_51_mi, Fondue
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[INFO] 2015 KIM JAE JOONG CONCERT IN SEOUL [The Beginning of The End] Ticket Open Guide: Ticket Sales & Prices + Seating Plan
Ticket Announcement:
2015 KIM JAE JOONG CONCERT IN SEOUL [The Beginning of The End] Ticket Open guide
Ticket Open Date | March 4 (Wed), 2015 at 8 pm KST
2nd Ticket Open Date | March 6 (Fri), 2015 at 8 pm KST
Hello. This is Interpark ticket.
This is 2015 KIM JAE JOONG CONCERT IN SEOUL [The Beginning of The End] ticket open guide.
Performance Information
– Performance Name: 2015 KIM JAE JOONG CONCERT IN SEOUL [The Beginning of The End]
– Performance Dates: March 28(Sat) at 7pm & March 29(Sun) at 5pm
– Venue: Korea University’s Hwajung Gymnasium
– Ticket Prices:
VIP: 132,000 KRW
R: 110,000 KRW
S: 99,000 KRW
A: 77,000 KRW
Performance Introduction
Well-recognized as versatile, a global, universal entertainer, Kim Jaejoong
The 11 years where we followed together in watching, listening, saying, thinking, and feeling the same things with him.
There were meaningful and happy moments that never were not short.
There were meaningful and happy moments that never were not short.
And there remained precious days that we’ll have together in the future.
He’s trying to share the beginning of those precious days together with everyone.
He’s trying to share the beginning of those precious days together with everyone.
You can clearly enjoy singer Kim Jaejoong’s music; and
A special time to be able to hear mortal Kim Jaejoong’s honest story!
A special time to be able to hear mortal Kim Jaejoong’s honest story!
His music story that he sings with his sweet voice and on a stage packed with passion.
Also, the precious time that will become one of your memories and remain in your heart forever.
Also, the precious time that will become one of your memories and remain in your heart forever.
We invite you to that time.
Seating Plan
Translated by: rilanna of JYJ3
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JYJ's Junsu Makes 1st Appearance In 6 Years On Japanese Morning Variety Show 'Yoi Don!'
By Diana S | March 03, 2015 08:46 AM EST
.“XIA has released his third album after a one year and eight month hiatus,” revealed a statement from C-JeS Entertainment posted in an article by OSEN on Tuesday. “After its release, it ranked first on the online sites as well.”
This album features a style of music that Junsu has never shown before. Unlike his usual ballad style songs, he has incorporated a bit of urban pop dance, hip-hop and more upbeat sounds.
He also released his title song, “Flower” music video recently and revealed a charismatic and manly image.
“There were high hopes for this album as it was his first comeback in quite some time,” said OSEN
in an article posted on Tuesday. “This album is one that only Junsu
would be able to pull off as it revealed his true potential as an
artist.”
Before his Osaka performance, he made an appearance on Monday on "Yoi-Don!" a popular morning variety show in Japan.
He will hold his ‘2015 XIA 3rd Asia Tour Concert in Osaka ‘Flower’ on March 3 at the Osakajo Hall. KpopStarz
Before his Osaka performance, he made an appearance on Monday on "Yoi-Don!" a popular morning variety show in Japan.
He will hold his ‘2015 XIA 3rd Asia Tour Concert in Osaka ‘Flower’ on March 3 at the Osakajo Hall. KpopStarz
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Press Pics from XIA Junsu's FLOWER Osaka concert
XIA Junsu Asia Tour 2015
Osaka fancams...
X Song
Musical in Life
FLOWER
Out of Control
#XIAinOsaka Junsu: "Actually I don’t wish to talk about serious stuff... (paused for a while)... I love everyone."
#XIAinOsaka Junsu "I’m not good in expressing myself... Jaejoong is very good in expressing it using this method..."
#XIAinOsaka Junsu "Really very sorry to use such ambiguous way to express myself..."
via vichellelicious
Will Update more here: JYJ CAFFEINE: XIA Junsu~FLOWER~ in Japan http://jyjcaffeine.blogspot.com/2015/03/xia-junsuflower-in-japan.html?spref=tw
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Junsu promotional vids and pics...
http://www.mnet.com/special/7528
http://m.mnet.com/c/166889 #mnet via @mnet
■ XIA 솔로 정규 3집 [Flower] 자켓 메이킹 스토리
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Junsu at recording studio...
http://m.music.naver.com/promotion/specialContent.nhn?articleId=5609 …
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SPY bts stills...
http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=109&aid=0003008018 ...
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Junsu Twitter Update
김준수
Let's begin
[TWITTER] 150303 Tablo & Kim Junsu tweets lyrics to “꽃/Flower”
[TRANS]
The darkness swallowed me
But now I’m swallowing you
Piercing through the storm of snow
A deeply rooted flower blossoms
The darkness swallowed me
But now I’m swallowing you
Piercing through the storm of snow
A deeply rooted flower blossoms
Sources: @blobyblo + @1215thexiahtic
Translated by: pop!gasa
Shared by: JYJ3
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Park Yuchun Weibo Update
Yuchun’s Weibo – 朴有天_Official
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Junsu's greeting video for 'Bugs' Korea
XIAH Press
[VIDEO] 스타 플레이리스트: 벅스로 보내온 인사말
http://music.bugs.co.kr/specialView/playlist/2541 …
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XIA Junsu
New MV FLOWER
allkpop
Junsu has jaws dropping with a highly artistic MV for beautifully eerie track 'Flower' http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/03/junsu-has-jaws-dropping-with-a-highly-artistic-mv-for-beautifully-eerie-track-flower …
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Jaejoong Instagram Update
bornfreeonekiss2
아-윽
instagram.com/p/zuFGKrknqz/
Video
via furufuruold ふるふる
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Park Yoo-Chun ‘Sensory Couple’ “I am expecting the meeting with the writer of ‘Rooftop Prince”
2015/03/02(Mon) 20:46
Park Yoo-Chun showed expectation about ‘Sensory Couple’, his next work, at the fan meeting in Shanghai.
Park Yoo-Chun expressed his feeling about ‘Sensory Couple’ at ‘2015 Park Yoo-Chun fanmeeting tour Loving You IN China’ held at Shanghai Big Stage in China, on 1st. Park Yoo-Chun decided to appear at SBS new Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Sensory Couple’. ‘Sensory Couple’ is the new work of the writer Lee Hee-Myung, who worked with Park Yoo-Chun at ‘Rooftop Prince’.
Park Yoo-Chun said, “Lately I read the script, and the characters are interesting and the story is fun. I am expecting the meeting with Lee Hee-Myung writer, and I will take the shooting pleasantly.”
This day Park Yoo-Chun made fan service for Chinese fans at the fan meeting in Shanghai. By ‘Fairy Tale’ the Chinese song and ‘Ten Year’ by the artist in Hong Kong, he sent his heart to Chinese fans.
Meanwhile Park Yoo-Chun will meet viewers by ‘Sensory Couple’ which will be aired on April. [Photo=C-Jes Entertainment]
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