The last picture was not me, but it was defiantly NOT SANDRA PARK either! On the other hand, this one is me meeting Your Hotness Lee MIN HOT in person! Unfortunately, the meeting didn’t last long, since he had to get on with selling more coffees for the day! ^^!

I have been in Seoul, South Korea for the last week of April and I gotta tell you, it was such an eye opening experience (KPOP-WISE THAT IS)! The truth of the matter is that, traveling there proved it to me that KPOP in general is DEAD in Korea! And with this realization almost all my questions got answered!
Questions like,
why isn’t there any paparazzi in Korea?
why all these celebrities are being shipped to other countries?
why their TV shows’ highest rating is maximum 30%? and etc..
Well, here is the frank answer for yall! it’s cause no one freaking cares about them! Well, except for some bored out of their mind Ajumma’s (a live example of which was the one in the place we stayed at, who would smile wide making wave moves with her body while watching them on TV and clapping *rolling eyes*) and middle-schoolers!?

Other than some posters in the representative shops these celebrities endorse (which by the way no one cares if its a Godzilla on the wall or it’s Kibum) there is absolutely no sign of these people elsewhere! Its to the point that their CF or MV is being shown on the wide ass TV screens in the subway or in the malls and people would have cared more if it was a cow or a donkey Aw-EEing its way away!

I didn’t see/hear anyone “absolutely” anyone listening to KPOP songs on their MP3 players (OH YEAH, I had my Sherlock Shen’s moments), I have visited CD stores, no one would even go toward the Korean CD shelves! I didn’t see a sign of any of these crazes these singers self-create and promote, for all those SNSD fans out there … all over Seoul I didn’t even see a single poster or sign of their existence AWWWWWWWWWW! Now, surprisingly I heard KARA “Honey” being played in Malls and people actually knew who they were, I heard lots of signs of Super Junior “Sorry, Sorry” (that is one time in a Taxi, one time in one clothing store, one time some groups of boys in the GyeongBokgung Palace started singing it upon seeing us passing them, and that was because those English words were the only ones they could probably come up with on top of their head) I also heard Davichi “My Man” when I was about to ride on the ‘French Revolution’ which was some sort of a roller coaster in the Lotte World! Other than these few incident over a span of 7-8 days, that WAS all of KPOP in Korea for you!

Speaking of Lotte World, while I was there “Yoonha” performed and no one freaking cared! She was so not wanted that ended up singing medley of her 2 songs and left quickly! (I have nothing against her i swear to God! After all she is the most talented of them out there anyways) But there were these 3 dudes before her though, that i had absolutely no idea who they were nor ever had heard any of their songs the performed! But once they were up there people started screaming and ran from every angles toward them. I assure you they were none of the KPOP folks we know! Unfortunately, right at that very moment I had purchased my hotdog and just found a right seat in a perfect spot ready to have a bite, so i didn’t bother to loose my seat to go closer to the stage to find out what the hype was about!

^ Glimpse of the stage in LOTTE WORLD (some dude was sining when i took the pic)

But once it was Yoonha’s turn i doubt if there was even 10 people down there watching her! Just then I was up there riding on different games, and since people around me didn’t even care if it was a live or dead person singing down there, didn’t motivate me tad bit to loose my spot to go see her up close! Nonetheless, to prove you my point I managed to catch couple minutes of her performance while i was about to hop into the train!

It was absolutely a shock to me to find out these KPOP so called “Celebrities” that we are so much into are not even wanted back in their own country! Makes you feel retarded, i swear!

But it explained Yoonha’s desperdado-cutesy-looking new image for her recent comeback (wearing her headband on her forehead? how else can she ask for attention) and counting numbers on her song? I bet even kindergarten kids are too mature for the song, which explains why she apparently has given up promoting it and started singing to other people’s song! Did she just sing “GEE” or I am hallucinating? Man, she so reminds me of Mandy More’s last efforts to stay in the business by singing to Rhianna’s “Umbrella”! Pfffff! I really hope things gets better for her though, specially since she was the only one of these kpoppers i actually ever heard her live, I don’t really want her to disappear anytime soon!

For those DBSK fans .. I have something to burn your bottoms!
I bought the fan Jaejoong wore around his neck <333333333
back in August 2008 in SMTOWN concert ^^... *faint*
Korea is the land of CUTENESS ~~~~~~~~~~
You could not make me stop buying shit LOL!

Conclusion that Korea is so much more than KPOP! And it's absolutely unfortunate that we don't get to see what this wonderful country really is about through KPOP and KDRAMAS! The truth is that what we are wasting our time with is really are not a good representation of the rich culture and breath-taking civilization!

As for pictures of mine …
I decided to put them on my cyworld ^^….
Cuz that way i could comment on them as well ..
And they would always be there (won’t get lost in the blog)
So head over there if you want to see them <3

http://us.cyworld.com/ShenYue

I’m sorry for my antis if i am not that ugly-lifeless-40 years old-obese-freak you have been always prayed me to look like! The only reason I didn’t feel comfortable to post pictures of my face is the fact some of you shallow-minded antis recently turned out to be the lowest of lows wishing me death and whatnot on the last post!

Comments like …“i hope you die on your trips. we dont want you back”

All of that just because of how I express my opinion about music and public images of some celebrity that neither of us actually know on MY OWN BLOG !? *shaking head*

Part 2

Thanks everyone for the love and support …
Our little debut LIVE show went fantastic on Feb 15th 3AM GMT!!
Here is the recorded version of our live show ……
that we recorded for those who missed the live program ^^…

we have so much work to do improving!
in order to get a hold of everything and have more shows!

Things to do meanwhile till we do the next program …

A. If you have any questions …

B. If you have any request for the songs …

C. want to join our production team,
we need Script writers, Djs etc …
apply for the audition at the forum

Here is the link:
http://shenyuepop.forumotion.com/korean-entertainment-news-f3/project-sypop-live-t3780.htm#44584

D. if you would want to have your ads on our show
we can put your commercials on our programs!

E. We can also pick a topic on each show and talk about it!
So if you have any suggestion for the topic let us know!

send your emails to admin@shenyuepop.com
we will see you soon!

-ShenYue!

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ShenYuePop! has stood out from the myriad blogs as a site that exhibits up-to-date news in a bold, often humourous critique. This is only possible through the hard work and passion of the writers on ShenYuePop! staff and other amateur bloggers who contribute to this site. Not to mention, other bloggers who graciously allow us to share their news and insight from their personal blogs on our site. And of course, the readers who post comments and interact with the ShenYuePop community make this site dynamic and all the more worthwhile to read and write for. Lastly, we can’t forget the founder and brainchild of this site, ShenYue, who have gone through sunshine and rain to keep this site running. She has sacraficed a lot overcome the language barrier and provide news in other Asian countries to foreigners. Thank you all for making ShenYuePop! your #1 source for Asian Entertainment.

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One of our readers Miza did an interview with Jini former member of K.I.S.S
She asked me to share the interview with you guys ^^///
For those of you might not be familiar with them ..
K.I.S.S is a disbanded Korean pop female trio.
they became popular in 2002 with their first single, “여자 이니까” (”Because I’m A Girl”)

K.I.S.S – Because i’m a girl (English Subtitle)

K.I.S.S is well known for their first single “Because i’m a girl” which was a huge hit abroad rather than in Korea. When they came out with their 1st album in 2001, actually they were outside the boundaries of the mainstream music marketplace which was already taken over by dance bands with clear cut features.

Although they disbanded under the circumstances the year after, as this video continued to spread through the internet, Jini (Kiss’s lead vocal) sang it in English esp for fans abroad.
Credit: doolee10@ youtube

K.I.S.S – Because i’m a girl ( English Version ) by Jini

Out of the three, Jini is the Korean-American member
and this interview was conducted with her in English!

Date: 23rd April 2008
1. Now that “KISS” has disbanded for many years now, but your hit song has always been with the fans for years. How do you feel about it?

- It’s awesome. I remember as soon as K.I.S.S. broke up, I wanted to kind of break away from my ex-group and make my own image. However, when I got a little bit more mature, I realized that my ex-group was the beginning of my music career. It’s something that I’m completely proud of and will always be a part of me.
It’s so cool how I still get emails from people in various parts of the World who have heard the song or watched the video for the first time. I still can’t believe it.
It makes me really proud, and I’m glad to be a part of it.

2. Can you share with us any memorable experience when you were still with KISS?

- There were many. Majority of them came from the recording process. Especially when I first recorded, since I couldn’t speak Korean too fluently. I remember writing all the lyrics in Konglish and messing up a lot of the words. Most of my fun came from the recording process and of course performing. =) Also it was funny during the time K.I.S.S. were together people would come up to me and say “Wow, you’re not as ugly as you are on TV”. LoL! They were so brutally honest it was kinda refreshing. (During K.I.S.S., they stuck me in the back left (right on tv screens), put the worst make-up possible on me. However, I don’t have a ‘video-face’… so television made me look even more horrid. So to hear people say they thought I wasn’t as ugly as I was on TV actually made my self-esteem go up higher.

3. What are your all-time favourite tracks from your old album?

- I love all of them now since I’m older and I appreciate everything and every song. However, when I first recorded it I was only 19 years old… and only liked to sing certain songs, so I only liked about 4 songs. “True Love”, “Because I’m A Girl”, “Without U”, and “Answer The Phone”.

4. You have been going to different places all over Asia so far, and even in the US, is/are there any particular place/country you still want/hope to visit?

- Too many to name. There’s so many different countries in the World, if I could… I’d go to all of them. =)

5. Name one International artist, and one Korean artist that you wish to have a duet with and tell us why?

- Oh goodness, just ONE each? I can’t do it. Hehe. =P I would LOVE to duet with Leonna Lewis, Robyn, Park HwaYoBi, Lena Park, As One, Ladytron, Trent Reznor… Bah. I could go on for days! Wishful thinking though. hehe.

6. If you were to act in a movie, what type of movie would you want to be in? (romantic comedy, romantic, horror, actions, etc)

- Ack. I have a horrible “video face”. I look horrid on video camera and television, so it’s completely out of the question… though I’ve always wanted to do acting as a side project in the future. I’d go for corny horror or a comedy. Preferably me playing a goofy comedic character. =P

7. Are there any plans for a comeback?

- In Korea? Depends. This sounds kinda crazy, but I keep having dreams about Korea and singing there. Literally. O_o I think it’s because I never released a solo album, and as a person who likes to attain goals: I think I keep dreaming the same dream due to unfinished business.
At this time, I’m planning on doing projects here in the States, and if it allows me to go back to Korea later on.. I’d love to go back and release an album or two.

8. Do you have any official website address or fanpages which you would like the fans to visit in order to follow your updates and your music?

- I have two music myspace pages (aside from my main myspace page), my website is continuously under construction! LoL. I was on a 3 year hiatus and now I’m getting back on the horse to making new material, so the goal is by next year to have plenty of music on both of my music myspace pages available for download and purchase. =) A lot of the songs will be experimental, but of course there will be plenty of Pop music and Ballads. =)

www. myspace. com/preciousjinimusic
www.jinimusic2

I have older music on both music myspace pages.

9.Any messages for your fans out there who will be reading this?

- I probably only have about 50 worldwide… hehe. But those 50 are the coolest in the World! Promise to stay tuned and know that more music is on it’s way. It’s been too long since I’ve been on hiatus, and the bug has hit me hard! I want to thank those of you out there who continue to support. I want to make you all proud! :::hugs::: (Okay, hopefully that wasn’t too corny! LoL).

JiNi* covering “Hurt” by Christina Aguilera

You can contact her through her youtube channal!
http://youtube.com/user/JiNiMusic

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Credits: Miza, Jini’s official myspace (www.myspace.com/preciousjinimusic)

ShenYue: Sorry for being too late for the report guys!
This was our first event in real life ShenYuePop was invited as a media partner!
And being our first time to attend a live event to collect our very own news first handed and fresh from the field has been very meaningful to us! The event was held in Malaysia and we were able to have total of 4 of the SYP staff, administration and Korean translator to capture the live actions on the field and the rest of the global team to take care of the usual administration jobs but times 1000 in load and difficulty! By far this is this is the only post we have ever worked on for this long and with so much coming at us. I would like to thanks all the SYP staffs and the administration partners for their dedication, patience and work ethic! Thank You.

Following is the report Rainbowhippo, SYP’s wonderful writer who attended the events with SYP’s forum moderator strawberrybj as the photographer has prepared for you. Enjoy!

Rainbowhippo: First of all, as proud members of ShenYuePop staff and on behalf of ShenYuePop’s entire administration team we would like to thank C.I. Entertainment for their invitation. BJ (Moderator in SYP forum) and I (SYP writer), were able to attend F.T. Island’s activities in Malaysia (Fan meet, House + Birthday party and Press Conference) as media representatives (free goodies, free pass, free foods, don’t you just love being the media?) as well as representatives of ShenYuePop. This was also a first time experience for us to attend such events. We had high expectations and hoped for these activities to be successful before the actual concert. And, here is our story and adventure where we got to taste a little bit of Korean Entertainment world industry.

First Day,
Press Conference
( Friday, 28th March 2008, Izzi Restaurant, Starhill )
The Program :
10.30am – Registration
11.00am – Arrival of VIPs
11.30am – Press Conference
12.30am – End // Refreshment

Everything was supposed to follow the program accordingly, but a lot of unexpected things had happened during that time. BJ and I arrived at 10.25am after meeting ShenYuePop’s admin, Chris. We were the second to arrive at the destination. They turned on F.T.Island’s songs few minutes later and it kept on playing on the speaker for more than 3 hours (I can still hear the songs in my head!). Then the air conditioner broke down and a banner fell down. Luckily, the management had the situation under control and apologizes to the media, although the air conditioner remained unfixed till the end. After two hours of waiting…F.T.Island finally arrived.

[F.T.Island] Press conference – short intro:

During that time, we were so ready to ask the questions that our forum had prepared but due to the time constraint, Only the emcee, Simon, from 98.8 FM was able to ask them general questions. Everything only lasted 20 minutes, including the photo shoots. It happened so quickly….We tried to go to the back area where F.T.Island was having refreshments but failed to do so because of the tight security. The event organizer said something about having pre-made special arrangements before we could enter the restricted area. Only pre-arranged media partners were allowed personal interviews with them.

Luckily with the help of ShenYuePop’s Admin and the approval of the F.T.Islands management we were able to bring our own Korean translator along and even thought F.T.Island had theirs too but their translator did not translate fully what they were saying, including the jokes they had! Here was the information that we managed to obtain during the press conference:

Hello! (annyoung haseyo)
Apa khabar~( how are you in Malay language )
Hello Malaysia, we are F.T Island!!
Thank you!

I think we need to check the sound system(host)
Ah Ah Ah, yes it works (telling the host that the mike works)

Jong hun- apa khabar I’m leader and guitarist
Jae jin- apa khabar bass jae jin
Min hwan- hello I’m drummer min hwan
Hong gi- hello F.T Island Honggi
Won bin- apa khabar I’m won bin

Question- what is your feeling of visiting Malaysia?
Hong Gi- Firstly, just like hot Malaysian weather, fans greeted us warmly so thank you a lot for that. And Malaysia is really clean and refreshing, so my condition is good. Thank you!

Won Bin- I think Malaysia is really clean and fans greeted us at airport warmly so I was really very happy. I like this country and would want to visit next time if I have a chance.

Min Hwan- Firstly, it was amazing to see many trees I didn’t get to see in Korea. I’m expecting to experience something more different and amazing here. I’m excited.

Jong Hun- We came to Malaysia for the first time and before I came here I used to think ‘I want to go to Malaysia one day’. When we came, a lot of people greeted us and treated us so kindly. I can’t wait for the concert.

Is there anything to expect for your concert?
Hong Gi- For this concert, we have prepared English and Malay comments and songs in between the concerts. We hope that this will help us get closer to the fans. We have also prepared what we haven’t been performing in Korea concert. So please wait for our concert, Thank you.

What places would you like to recommend us to visit in Korea?
Hong Gi- We will answer that one by one.
(bringing the mike to Won Bin) Please start first

Won Bin- Erm, in Korea there is a place called ‘Ap-gu jeong’ in Seoul and it is a fashion town.

Hong Gi- I would like to recommend ‘Shindang’ in Korea. In Shindang, there is this food called Teokbboki, I’m not sure if you guys have heard of it. You can taste the best Teokbboki at Shindang. Here I see someone who understands Korean is laughing and smiling now, it’s REALLY delicious.

Min Hwan- For me, it’s Kangwon-do in Korea. You can smell the best fresh air there.

Jae Jin- For me, I would like to recommend places like Hong De because there are many Indies bands there. It will be fun to hang around there.

Jong Hoon- I would recommend the street of Korean culture, Dongde mun. Please visit there and eat a lot of nice stuff and get nice things too.

The first impression of Malaysia?
Hong Gi- As I mentioned earlier, the first impression of Malaysia we had is similar as what we said in first question. It was really surprising that many people recognized us and even waited for us. I really want to thank that moment.

Won Bin- I want to thank the fans who had waited for us for so long. In the concert, we will really put a lot of effort, rather than just brining a good concert. We hope to be the one with fans during the concert.

Hong Gi- (pointing mike at won bin) Erm, Wonbin Kun (used in addressing person in formal way) is there anything you want to eat? Anything you want to do?

Won Bin- Na..Nasi..

Hong Gi- That’s mine

Won Bin- Nasi Le?

Hong Gi- That’s mine!

Won Bin- Nasi lemak? ( coconut rice – a famous malay cuisine – )

Hong Gi- Same here.

Jae Jin- ..Satay

Min Hwan- But that’s mine

Won Bin- We tried those together.

Hong Gi- We heard that many of our albums were sold in Malaysia. Thank you for the support and keep supporting us!

Won Bin- We will keep trying to present different and good music. Thank you.

Second Day,
Global Fan Meet / Birthday Party
( Saturday, 29th March 2008, Party House, Titiwangsa )
The Program :
9.00am – Registration
9.30am – Arrival of VIPs
10.00am – Global Fan Meet + Birthday Party
11.00am – End // Refreshment

After the long waiting experience yesterday, we decided to go a little later but I have no idea why we ended up early again. The place was kind of far from where BJ and I lived. We woke up at 6am, drove to the nearest station, and took a train to Titiwangsa. We arrived at around 10.20am. We thought we were late but to our surprise…we were the second one to arrived again! This event we learned was actually for the F.T.Island’s VIP fans. When we were at the main entrance, there were so many things made by F.T.Island fans on display, including shirts, posters, books, bookmarks, and many more.

When we arrived some fans were still arranging the stuff while others were in the party room. They were having lots of fun and games but the F.T.Island boys were nowhere in sight. The cakes, sparkling juice, the deco, and gifts were all in place. We waited there 30 minutes. Then a representative from C.I. Entertainment informed us that F.T.Island boys were unable to be present at the event and they apologized to everyone. We were not told the real reason behind their absence. BJ told me that some of the fans were really disappointed. Some of them even cried since they weren’t able to see their idols after all that much preparation and even paying for the fan package. We were really sorry for them as well and wondered what had happened to the F.T.Island boys. Without any delay, BJ and I moved to the next event on the same day.

Meet-the-Fans / Autograph Session
( Saturday, 29th March 2008, Cineleisure Damansara )
The Program :
12.30pm – Registration
1.00pm – Meet-the-fans
3.00pm – Autograph sessions
5.00pm – End

We took the train again and drove the car to Damansara. We arrived at Cineleisure Damansara at 12.10pm. We saw many excited fans inside the venue. What we saw at that time was just a stage with no chairs. We asked the C.I. staff to direct us as to where we should be positioned and where to set up our camera and video. We were shocked to be informed that F.T. Island just had their lunch and were on their way to Titiwangsa where the Birthday Party was held. The staffs even asked us why are we so early! It was already 12.20pm then and according to the schedule we had to be there at 12:30 for the media registration! We felt frustrated again , but could do nothing other than waiting for the boys.

We learned that F.T.Island were made to make up for to the VIP fans and headed back to the Birthday Party and that was despite them running short to make it to the rest of their schedule for the day. Since the boys were expected to arrive at the Autograph Session around 2.30pm we went for lunch at Sakae Sushi and shopped at the flea market nearby. When we came back, the chairs and other media representatives were there. The place was getting crowded. We showed our pass and managed to get the limited chair seats reserved specially for media representatives. I suppose the fans outside and in the queue must be so envious (probably even cursing) at us for being able to sit in the front and very close to the stage.

It was only at 4.30pm that F.T.Island arrived! and with short greetings the autograph session began. The fans were really crazy about them. BJ and I felt scared as we’re stuck in the middle. Many thanks to the management and security personnel for protecting us! The autograph session began with the VIP fans who could get the autographs of all 5 members. Other fans only able to get one and weren’t allow to choose their favourite member. The boys were so funny and happy even though they were really tired.

Before the event started, the management told us that Min Hwan has fallen sick, hence they were late and all that. However, in my opinion, based on my personal observations, Min Hwan looked cheerful and okay but not Won Bin. I think it’s Won Bin who was sick. Evidence? I saw him rubbing his eyes, coughing, plus…a personal staff standing beside him. He looked REEEAAALLLYYY tired. I pitied him…at times I managed to videocam him but he tried to avoid it when he saw me recording him.

Sorry Won Bin!! There were so many cute and scary memories there!

Oh well…at least Min Hwan showed his cute face specially to us. Awww…Hong Gi looked tired too…I didn’t see him smile a lot but Jae Jin and Jong Hun were so excited. BJ even saw a fan saying “ Oopa, Hwaiting!” to Jae Jin, and he replied “(네) Neh”. ^____^

This was the most excited part! I missed this one but BJ managed to see it. Seems like a fan requested to pinch Min Hwan’s cheek and she did!! Everyone was laughing at this one including the security guards. I guess “mini Rain” is too cute. The event ended about 1 hour and 15 minutes later.

[F.T.Island] Fan meeting – ending:

Most of the fans were quite sad because they already bought the album at the local booth and were unable to get their signatures. The album cost about…USD28.15 to be exact. Some girls even came to me and asked why the autograph session ended so quickly. I’m just the media, not the management, I answered “^^

Third Day
Concert
( Sunday, 30th March 2008, Sunway Lagoon Amphitheatre; ZAZU [wrap party] )
Program :
6.00pm – Registration
6.30pm – Gates open
7.30pm – Showtime
10.00pm – Wrap Party
12.00am – End

I was really excited about the concert as this was supposed to be my first time going to a live concert. BJ and I shared the same car to Sunway Lagoon. I was too busy thinking about the concert when suddenly I saw a sign on the main entranceread “THE F.T.ISLAND CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED” Let me Allow me to scream here…. Aaarrrrggghhhhhh!!!!!!!!

Everyone was disappointed once more again. The sadness and anger was everywhere obvious around us including the parents of the fans. They were looking for the authorities, and demanding an explanation for the cancellation of the concert and to express their dissatisfaction (since this was the 2nd day of malfunctioning of the management). I managed to hear the fans complaining to the Korean Press and saying that during the Birthday Party, F.T.Island only showed up for 15 minutes instead of the prearranged agreement and then headed for the next venue appointed schedule. They were telling them how they only wish to see F.T.Island on stage play live even if it’s just for one song. Among local fans there were also foreign fans from China, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Korea who had gathered in Malaysia simply for this one purpose! :/

We managed to contact the management. They told us that the directors were currently at the meeting to solve the problem and F.T. Island was already on their way back to Korea! We were not told the main reason for the cancellation of the concert. They informed us that a press release will get published at the same day and there might be a make up concert for the fans. We later received the promised explanation letter, saying apologize for the cancellation without any further explanation. This is actually out of what we expected. Let’s just hope they didn’t cancel the concert merely because of the hot weather temperature, cos you ought to be stronger than that if you’re a true professional. Despite the fact that these whole events have been super chaotic, but let us still hope that F.T. Island will return to Malaysia soon to make it up to their fans.

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To our lovely and valued ShenYuePop readers,

We’ve been very busy lately creating relationships with stars in the K-Pop industry. Our goal at ShenYuePop has always been to bring you the latest and greatest news, and what better way than to bring the news directly to you from major players in the industry?

Brian Joo is a very respectable and talented artist in the K-Pop industry, a legend if we may say so, and even with his grueling schedule, Brian found the time to provide us with an exclusive interview!

Well, without further ado, here’s our first exclusive celebrity interview (of many to come)!

Q1: It’s already the year 2008!! Do you have anything you want to do in this New Year?
A1: I wanna go into acting and hopefully into Hollywood to break into the US market… Just Like Yun Jin Park(from “LOST”) and James Kyson Lee(from “HEROES”)
(Lost and Heroes are two of his fav. tv shows!! Oops, he made a mistake in his answer…it’s Kim Yun Jin, not Park Yun Jin..hehe)

Q2: What are your New Year’s Resolutions, that’s if you have any?
A2: To get back into shape and build a healthier body… To be stronger emotionally because I am way too sensitive… and to spend more time with God and build-up my spiritual life…
(He likes to work out and is very religious. Brian…hope u finish reading that Bible of yours soon ^^)

Q3: We heard that Hwanhy’s coming out with a solo album. Is it true and can you give us any info at this time about it?! Even if it’s the slightest tidbits ^^
A3: Well, Hwany is going to be releasing a solo album but, since he’s busy with is drama “SaRangHae”, I don’t have an exact date when that will be released… sorry, for not being much help to you…
(yay!! Can’t wait for his album and drama ^^)

Q4: So you guys are having the “Ready to Launch” concert in Hawaii on February 9th. Why did you guys choose to have it in Hawaii instead of a place where there are more fans, like in LA?!
A4: Well, to be honest, Hawaii contacted us and wanted us to do a show there and I’ve never been there so I am looking forward to it… And it’s not that we’re not trying to do shows in other areas, but we just need time to talk to business people in those areas and we need to get sponsors… I hope you understand…
(fans, start booking your tickets and get ready to party!!)

Q5: Have you ever thought of crossing over to the US or just coming out with an English album?
A5: Plenty of times, but timing is always an issue… Cause we always end up doing other things to keep us from doing all the things we want to do… Hopefully, one day… I’ll get to live that dream of breaking out into the States
(Brian, never give up, hwaiting!!)

Q6: It’s almost your’s and Hwany’s birthday!! Is there anything special you guys want to receive or do?!
A6: I know this’ll sound like an obvious answer, but I really appreciate and love all the gifts our fans give us… even the little things… Although, I do know that I’m getting a few HUGE gifts this year, like a computer, monitor, speakers, and so on… I LOVE MY FANS~!
(Brian’s birthday is on the Jan. 10th and Hwany’s is on the 17th!! Now…I gotta find his address…haha…fans please don’t stalk him!!)

And Brian (if you’re reading this), THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time to reply back to us!! We really appreciated it!! I really can’t stop thanking you for this!! I love you!!
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Credits: Brian Joo @ Facebook (brianmgjoo@gmail.com), Tifa Cheung @ FTTS Group on Facebook (for pic)
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