Brian Joo’s Video Answer to Questions from fans are up!!!!

Friday, July 18, 2008
Videos are up~!!
Current mood: inspired

Hey you guys,

The videos to the questions I chose and answered are finally up… I am so sorry for the delay… I’m not to good with the internet… hahaha…^^ So check’em out and keep the questions coming for next month…

Friday, July 18, 2008
Video Location

The Videos are in my “Videos” folder next to where it says pics in the very first picture of us…

Example:

Pics | Videos

…Also, you must be added as a friend to my MYSPACE in order to be able to view the clips

Links to the Videos:

Question from Cindi Ngo (London)

Question from Jannie Pommergranite (Toronto, Ontario)

Question from Jessica (North Carolina)

Question from Tavia (Los Angelos, California)

Question from Tan Zhao Ling (Melaka, Malaysia)

SS501 Hyun Joong in HYD, not yet final!

Contrary to reports last June 21, SS501 member Kim Hyun Joong’s participation in the Korean version of Hana Yori Dango is not yet final.

On the same day news broke, a DSP Entertainment official clarified the issue. “SS501 is busy on its album production and nothing has been decided yet (on Hyun Joong acting in the drama). It’s true that there was an offer for him to act in the Korean version of Hana Yori Dango and it’s still being examined if it’s possible for him to shoot the drama,” the official said.

The official added, “It’s priority that he shoots MBC’s ‘We’re Married.’ An album can’t be produced if he starts filming for the drama. If schedules don’t get fixed, it’s going to be impossible to shoot the drama.”

But rumors are circulating that album production will be postponed once Hyun Joong and other SS501 members, who have also received offers to act in dramas, push through with acting.

Source: Starnews

>>> I hope he’d really play the role of Hanazawa Rui on HYD… coz in my opinion he fits to play the character… ^^

Annyeong~ ^^,

I’m back again!!
I haven’t logged on my blog for a while…
I’ve been busy watching dramas and shows, which i have dowloaded…
Right now i’m hooked with Chae Rim’s latest drama, Powerful Opponents but too bad can’t watch episode 8 yet coz the AVR of my PC is having problems but my “sweet” brother is going to get me a new AVR, yay!! Kamsamnida oppa, hehe~
So what’s up with me this past few days other than watching dramas and stuffs…..
Aririang’s Pops in Seoul is going to celebrate their 1000th episode anniversary here in Manila @ Manila Film Center, which will be hosted by VJ Isak and Evan (former Click-b member).
I’m sooo…. excited becoz my kpop addict friends like me are planning A LOT!!
Irene and I will be leading our “PINOY FLY TO THE SKY GROUP” and our other friends will help and support us by joining our fansclub…
Honestly, it’s hard to decide on which fansclub i’ll go with but…
Shinhwa Philippines is inviting me to join them and wear an orange shirt on the event…
Then there’s the Big Bang Ph…. Suju Ph… and a lot more… so can’t i just wear a rainbow shirt for be to become a part of all the fansclub there, LOL! =P
But of course… i’ll still end up joining the FTTS group since me and Irene are the ones managing the fansclub…
So far we have 15 sure people who will be joining us… hope some more FTTS pinoy fans will join us in the event…

Another thing that makes me soooo…. HYPER this week is SHINHWA’s 9th Jib Repackage Album…
Yay!! They just released their 9th Jib last month and i was forced to get the Limited Special Edition since it’s limited with only 50,000 copies… and now here they are releasing the repackage edition, which is again limited to 20,000 copies only so i was forced to order AGAIN! hehe!
It’s really driving me crazy to support and buy Shinhwa stuffs coz they keep on releasing new stuffs almost every month…
I’m even planning on buying their new DVD called Shinhwa History 1998-2008… Arrrrggghh… It’s a bit expensive but i still want it becoz of it has 3DVDs with 1CD, plus it has eng subs…
I also want Minwoo’s latest DVD Concert, Andy’s DVD Concert as well as Sungie’s…
Then, a friend from ShinPhil told me a very good news the other night…
She told me that her friend is exchanging emails with one of Junjin & Minwoo’s booking agents and they’re asking if the two are popular here…
Then the next day she texted us ShinPhil sisters to keep visiting and posting at the forum becoz one of these days the booking agent will be visiting the forum to see if there are many fans…
because….
they’re planning on bringing Junjin & Minwoo here for a concert…
YAY!!! I HOPE IT WILL COME TRUE….
I was sooo…. happy after hearing the news becoz out of the 6 Shinhwa members it’s my favorite member Junjin who might have a concert here, yipeeee…. i’m really….really….really happy….
I’m also glad that the other member is Minwoo coz i love all of Minwoo’s album and songs… ^^
And bcoz of this news… I’m now motivated to find a job to earn money and save-up for the concert, hahahaha!!! =D

Dennis is on the new movie “sms from GOD”

Dennis O’neil jumps on the ‘SMS from God’ bandwagon with Diaperdog Pictures as creative co-producer.
Dennis, who studied Photography at the Savannah College of Art & Design will lend his creative side to this independent production with both visual concepts and the adaptation of the screenplay.
“ We are so looking forward to working w/ Dennis… we can’t wait to see where this project will go with his creative input and his refreshing insights. His sense of humor and genuine down-to-earthiness is going to make it so much fun to work with him.” - SY Smensgård.Dennis is also attached to take the lead in this romantic-comedy.The original Swedish screenplay is being adapted for a Korean/American production.Angela Mi Young Hur, author of ‘The Queens of K-Town’ adapts the Swedish screenplay ‘SMS from GOD’ for a K/A production. Quoted as ‘a strident, inventive new voice’ by the San Francisco Chronicle, Hur displays her lighter comedic side for this refreshing romantic-comedy. Jonas Smensgård, the original Swedish screenplay writer quotes: ‘I love what Angela has done with the script! Not only does she successfully adapt it to fit the K/A culture with style and grace, she has also brought new life and energy to the project while adding depth to both the characters and the storyline. She has brought a creative burst of energy to the project! I’m very honored to have her adapt my work and very happy to have her onboard.’

>>So glad that Dennis Oh, another favorite Korean actor of mine will finally be given a movie project… now i’m looking forward on his upcomming drama: East of Eden & this movie… ^^

Hyun Bin and Song Hae Hyo teams up

orean actress Song Hae Gyo will return to the small screen for the first time in four years after being confirmed as the female lead in KBS2TV drama, “The World That They Live In”. Hyun Bin will play her love interest.

Since “Full House” in 2004 with Rain, Song Hae Gyo has not appeared in any dramas but concentrated on making movies like “Blue Alert” and “Hwang-Jini”. The new drama will be directed by Pyo Min Soo and viewers are concerned whether he can replicate his rating success from “Full House”.

And just like SBS drama “On Air”, “The World That They Live In” will also show viewers how television dramas are produced. According to someone from the production team, it will be different from “On Air” which focused more on the lives of directors, cast, etc. “The World That They Live In” however concentrates more on how a drama is being made from start till the end.

Song Hae Gyo plays a female producer who has immense confidence and will play opposite Hyun Bin who is a television producer himself in the drama. The drama will show viewers the conflicts that goes into producing dramas and the tireless work that production staff has to go through. Talented Korean actress Bae Chong Ok has also been confirmed for the drama besides them.

The drama starts filming in June and will be shown in November.

>> Glad to know that Hyun Bin’s going to have another drama and his leading lady’s Song Hye Gyo… hope that this will be a good drama… ^^

So Ji-sub, Kang Ji-hwan, Charisma showdown in movie

So Ji-sub and Kang Ji-hwan were cast as lead roles for “Movie is Movie”.

So Ji-sub stars as Kang Pae, a gangster, and Kang Ji-hwan is Soo-Ta, a successful actor. Their respective roles allow them to show their charm and acting skills.

It is the story of Kang Pae, who lives each day streaked with violence, and Soo-Ta, who starts to dislike the star’s life, who star in the same movie. The unique plot of a gangster and a star who both star in a gangster action movie is already drawing attention.

Director Jang Hoon said, “We were thinking of the two actors while working on the scenario. I’m looking forward to filming, for they both have passion for acting”. It will start filming in mid-May.

Original Korean Article: SEGYE.com 2008.04.24 16:48
English Translation Credit: HanCinema

>>I’ll be looking forward to this movie since it stars one of my most favorite Korean actor, KANG JI HWAN sshi… and another favorite actor of mine… So Ji Sub… sooo excited. ^^

Ko Soo discharged from army

Actor Ko Soo was discharged from military on the 25th.

He has been serving in KangNam, and even received recognition for being an outstanding public interest service personnel.

That day, Ko Soo will be restarting his acting career through the play “Return of Mr. Eom”.

Ko Soo, who has been interested in theater for a long time, accepted the invitation from Jo Jae-hyeon to star in this play.

The play tells the inner feelings of society, has a deep message, and gives good laughs. Eom Hyo-seob, who played Seo Kyeong-jun in KBS “In-soon is Pretty”, has the lead role of ‘Mr. Eom’.

“Return of Mr. Eom” will be shown from May 23 to August 3 at Seoul Wonder Space Circle Theater (Sadari Art Center).

Original Korean article at spn.edaily.co.kr
English translation by www.hancinema.net

>>I’m sooo happy to know that one of my favorite Korean actor is already out of military… hope to see him in a drama soon… ^^

Kim Dong Wan - Vol. 2 The Secret; between Us

Yay!!! Wannie’s 2nd album is finally out…. sooo excited!! I’m downloading it now and then i’ll listen to it… heehee so happy!! SNSD, my favorite girl group has also released a new single entitled: Haptic Motion.. i’ll download it too after Wannie’s album… hope the song’s good.
Here’s some info about Wannie’s album together with the tracklist… ^^

No need to take out your handkerchief because Kim Dong Wan isn’t about to sign off yet. With time ticking down before his mandatory military service, Kim dishes out his sophomore solo act The Secret, doubling the pleasure for all his fans who have recently celebrated Shinhwa’s 10th anniversary. Keeping in tune with the recent electronica trend, The Secret’s titular track Bi mil (”Secret” - Track 2) rolls out some heavy edgy sounds along with a sexy narration by Tiffany of Girls’ Generation. Shinhwa leader Eric shows full support through his own musical contribution in Honey (Track 4) and gospel group Heritage bares their soul in Whe geur ae (Track 3), a cover of Kim Hyun Chul’s 1995 smash. Another song to watch out for is You Don’t Know Me, a duet with Jade Valerie of Sweetbox which is quickly gaining popularity in the music charts. Other noteworthy participants include Handkerchief’s composer Yoon Myung Seon who lathers on his silky smooth touches in Psy kiss (Track 7) and Kim Jae Seok of Wanted who demonstrates his composing skills in Ddeo na do dweh (Track 8).

TRACKLIST:

01 Namjayeh Sarang (Man’s Love)
02 Pimil (Narration by Tiffany of So Nyeo Shi Dae) (Secret)
03 Wae Kurae (feat. Heritage) (Why Is It Like This)
04 Honey (feat. Eric)
05 Saranghaneun Sarama (To The Person I Love)
06 Baramyeh Norae (Song of the Wind)
07 Psy Kiss
08 Ddeonado Dwae (Leaving is Fine)
09 Agnyeotalchul (Bad Girl Runs Away)
10 Choheul Saram (Good Person)
11 Icheoyagetda (Should Forget)
12 You Don’t Know Me (duet with Jade Valerie of Sweetbox)
13 Pimil (instrumental)
14 Wae Kurae (instrumental)

Jeong Joon-ho, “Marriage, Trying not to pass this year”

Actor Jeong Joon-ho said, “We’re meeting with good intentions”.

He revealed this on the 28th at the closing party for MBC “Last Scandal”.

He said, “I am at the age to get married. So if I do get married, I don’t want to hide it. But I was confused when an unexpected article came out. I don’t think it’s respectful to fans either”.

“It is true that I have good intentions, and I will try to see good results. To be honest, it’ll be hard if this year passes. So I’m trying hard to make it work”.

Jeong Woong-in, who also starred in “Last Scandal”, joked, “It was Sunday and Jeong Joon-ho was on the phone while filming. But it was a woman’s voice”. I heard, ‘Let’s eat together’. So I was suspicious. Jeong Joon-ho has to hurry and get married. We have to get rid of him”.

Original Korean Article: Newsva.co.kr 2008-04-28 21:02
English Translation Credit: HanCinema

New Dramas…

During the weekend Lee Dong Wook’s new drama started airing… it’s called: Bittersweet Life 달콤한 인생 (La Dolce Vita). I’m hesitating whether i should download and watch it now or wait till the drama finishes and just buy a copy… hrrmmm… still can’t decide. The story seems a bit complicated and hard to understand but the thing that caught my attention is that the story seems to have some mystery in it… and i love mystery so maybe i should download the first 2 episodes, watch it and then decide if i should continue downloading it or not… hehe! Another thing why i’m hesitating on this drama because i hate the actress being paired to Lee Dong Wook…it’s non other than Park Shi Yon…hehe i really don’t like her even though she and Eric Moom have already broken up. Anyway, Here’s the picture and a bit of information bout the drama…

Synopsis:
A love that is unfamiliar but sad.
Love is an empty space that can never be filled in

A changing world with changing people…
In this rapidly changing world, people are caught off guard by new events and have a hard time adapting to the times. Some types of taboo behavior are now acceptable and people even flaunt it. The confusion in social values has become an individual problem that people must grapple with by themselves.
One middle-aged couple faces a crisis as the foundation of their family crumbles.
When they reveal their true desires to each other, it takes on the form of a question to viewers on how important it is to reconnect with the values that are in disarray around us.

A melodramatic story and mystery…
A high-priced luxury apartment in the downtown area of Seoul. In this peaceful neighborhood, one young man committed suicide under uncertain circumstances.
Park Byeong-shik, a retired detective, discovers that the dead man is Lee Joon-soo, a fugitive he had been pursuing for years before he left the force. He picks up clues to solve the uncertain cause of his death.
The story begins with events that happened six months before the man died.
Did Lee Joon-soo really kill himself? His lover was Hong Da-ae.
And how was he linked to Yoon Hye-jin, a middle-aged housewife?
The drama traces events in the past and present to reveal the intricate web of story arcs.

More sophisticated and more luxurious…
The first episode was shot on location in Sapporo for three weeks to capture scenes of beautiful snow-capped mountains. The production quality of the show is very high as each scene was meticulously shot with great attention to small details and angle shots.
The drama contains the fun elements of a miniseries as well as highly charged moments. It will bring a fresh breath of air to viewers who are weary of the tried and true formula that they see over and over again.

Another new drama which i’m looking forward to watching is You Are My Destiny, which stars Yoonah from my favorite girl group SNSD and Lee Ji Hoon. I Don’t know the exact story of the drama yet but i really want to watch KBS new daily drama. Here’s some info bout the drama:
Synopsis:
Jang Sae Byuk is a a girl who tries to find a new meaning in life after she receives an eye cornea transplant from another girl of the same age. She becomes close with the family of the dead girl who gave her the transplant. The family slowly accepts her as part of the family.