Friday, September 11, 2009

LMH in Haptic Amoled Festival at Caribbean Bay on 03 August 09

Originally, the sponsor of the Haptic Amoled Festival announced that LMH would hold a fan signing event at Caribbean Bay yesterday.(August 3rd)

Due to concerns about fairness for the participation, location and fans' safety in the fan signing, LMH's agency held discussions with the sponsoring company and newly announced a few days later that MH would be invited as a special guest to the festival.

LMH, who was invited as a guest, had a fun time with the participants in the festival from 3 to 4 pm.

LMH began by saying that it was his first time visiting Caribbean Bay, and then he asked three questions.

His first question was, "Do Caribbean Bay and Everland belong to the same company?" His second question was, "What is the maximum capacity of Caribbean Bay?" His final one was, "How much do tickets cost during low season?" (He seemed to be interested in the business.^^)

When the MC asked LMH to wink at the audience, MH winked and then blushed in embarrassment (innocent LMH).

Quiz Time

The MC asked LMH if he would mind giving autographs or hugs to the winners of the quiz. LMH whispered to the MC that he would hug them so hard it would crush their ribs (witty LMH).

The MC requested that the audience dance or do something peculiar while MH asked questions, and MH also said he likes it when people dance wildly so everyone did so. LMH pointed to some people with a hand-shaped stick and if they answered his question correctly, they became lucky girls.

Asking the first winner

MC: What would you like?
Winner: MH's autograph
LMH: (surprised) Really???
Winner: (mumbles to herself)
LMH (wittily): I heard... she can't hug me because the ladies in front are too scary (it appeared that the ladies looked at her jealously).

MH's closing greetings~

“So I will get going now after saying goodbye one more time and sending you a heart signal. I am truly delighted that I could spend this time here as a model of good advertisement at a good event in a good place with many good people; I hope that you enjoy the rest of your time here. Please give me lots of love and be always happy. Thank you."

He ran backstage after sending heart signal shyly.

Cr: loveminho.com

LMH, KHS and KB on SS501 Concert








SS501 had the concert ' ASIA TOUR CONCERT IN SEOUL’ at Olympic Gymnasium # 1 in Seoul at 7:00 on August 1st. This is the first since they debuted 4 years ago.

At the concert, the casts of 'BOF' which was ended with high popularity, Lee MinHo, Koo HyeSun and Kim Bum have shown up.



They visited it to cheer on KHJ who acted together in the drama. While three of them sat in one seat and friendly chatted one another, they looked very pleased to gather each other after a while.



Another member of F4, Kim Jun couldn't join it due to his musical performance 'The March of Youth' to begin at 8:00 p.m



English translated by loveminho.com
Posted on Newsen, Reporter Lee UhnHyuk, 2009-08-01

LMH & KHS Filming with Japanese Press

According to some fans' messages from DC gallery, LMH and Koo Hye Sun were filmed while getting an interview with the Japanese press(TBS?) at the Teddy Bear Museum in Mt. NamSan, Seoul this afternoon. http://jsnf.window.gabiauser.com/

LMH wore a white T-shirt under a blue checkered shirt, purple-gray skinny pants and yellow sneakers(today the shirt had also a wrong button style.^^) KHS wore a black dress, black leggings and high heels.

LMH & KHS walked around the museum and the press filmed following them. Some fans ran there to see LMH as soon as they got the information about it, but they couldn't take his photos since the Japanese press strongly restrained the fans from taking photos. What a pity!!

If the photos are uploaded, I will repost here. Also I will translate some afternotes for it tonight.

Regarding LMH's Trugen Catalog.

Once you see LMH's Trugen fall catalog, you are probably eager to get one.^^

Commonly we(Koreans) can easily get the fashion catalog at the stores whether we buy the products or not. For the Trugen this time, at first the company tried to provide the collection catalog to everyone who wants to get one. But too many Minho's fans inquired about getting them from the stores, and many fans already visited the stores and took them. So the Trugen company determined newly that they will provide the catalog to only those who will buy the Trugen products. Wow~ The response for his catalog seems really explosive.^^

English translated by loveminho.com

LMH's Photo Book

LMH, who leaped into stardom by Korean Version 'BOF', will release his first photo album this fall.

In this photo album filmed in London, Sydney and so on, various kinds of his attraction will catch your eyes, including his cool facial expression when tailoring his suit at a tailor shop, his pure smile when playing with kids and being out of worry, a breathtaking shot in a hotel room in Sydney, and so on.

Along with these beautiful photos, included are his written description of his feeling about suddenly becoming a star, what he felt at the visiting sites, and so on; these make valuable contents for you to enjoy his steps to the current status.

LMH who has become a top star in Korea at the young age of 22

You will fall into his new looks different from his confident look in 'BOF', which are presented as he is. LMH who continues to draw attention from various Asian nations as a Korean movie star with his widespread popularity. He will visit Japan again to show up in the Premier Event for BOF in September, and we are expecting his future activity. LMH's first photo album will be released this week.(?) The launching date, the price, and other more information can be found at his Japanese official website.


From a blog of someone who happened to see LMH's photo shoot for ETUDE.

I have been to Kring http://www.kring.co.kr/ in a long time. There was a filming for ETUDE, and I happened to see LMH, who acted as Gu Jun-pyo in "BOF." (LMH is not in this photo though. ^^)

What I feel when I see celebrities sometimes is 'they are another race with different DNAs from ours.' However, as for LMH, I didn't feel that way at all.
That was something very unexpected. To Gu Jun-pyo(!),....
Wow! I am feeling affinity for him, not a kind of different feeling.
This was totally unexpected. (His partner actress still gave me that different feeling.)

I thought what a celebrity to give such a feeling.
Then, it came to my mind that such a point can positively differentiate LMH from others.
Wouldn't such feeling of affinity among another race with different DNAs make a differentiation?
Probably, it can make a great advantage and attraction for his celebrity life.
Anyway, I wish him to become a wonderful guy taking advantage of his strength.

English translated by loveminho.com

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Gu Jun-Pyo make-not-up

Have you seen make-not-up Gu Jun-pyo?

I've posted some photos taken by me after a long time. The hero of photos is LMH who has created 'Gu Junpyo Syndrome' through the drama 'BOF'. LMH has made a sensation as Gu Junpyo of BOF. He gained popularity with hair perm in the BOF. However, LMH's hair looked ordinary in today's photos. It looked as natural as if he just woke up and washed his hair. Maybe, it's hard for many of LMH fans to see his hair style like it.

His fashion also looked very comfortable. It looked like he went to a convenient shop to buy a snack. A white short T-shirt, black short pants and sneakers....LMH who shows off a superior stature showed up a model pose even though he wore a ordinary clothing.

Let's see LMH's photos with no painted face, though there are a few pieces.

An alley in NonHyun-dong(district). Suddenly one extraordinary imported car stopped on the street with a engine sound and LMH without make-up got out of the front seat in the car.

After that, he walked to somewhere. Fortunately there were no passers-by on the street, so the anxious situation such as recognizing him or screaming with joy didn't happen.


Even I'd like to get his autograph by myself, but there is more important thing than the signature to the photographer. It's just spot shots .

Since the distance was up close, I shot only a few photos. But it was a lucky day I shot MH's appearance who looked sleepy.


Now LMH is controlling himself on air except CFs and photoshoots. His opinion is to choose the next work more carefully. He said he would let fans see more prepared appearance with exercise and foreign language study during vacation. I hope to see him through TV sooner or later.

Posted on Sportseoul, reporter Lee Seunghoon, 2009-08-09
English translated by loveminho.com

Saturday, August 22, 2009

BOF made Guangzhou Popular

Posted on JungAng Newspaper, reporter Kang HyeRan, 2009-07-06
English translated by loveminho.com

Guangzhou, China was in a flutter with young stars from Korea last weekend. Lee Min Ho and Kim Jun captivated Chinese women's heart before the drama started on 8th. Let's rush into the spot of 'New Korean Wave fever' restarted after 'Korean Wave' of 1990s, Go!

"Happy birthday to you~Happy birthday to dear Minho~Happy birthday to you "



Guangzhou night was filled with the faltering congratulatory song in poor Korean by Chinese fans. The hero LMH, who received a belated birthday party, returned by saying "謝謝(xiexie)" (thank you in Chinese). One Chinese fan was enchanted with them and saying 'It's Almost Paradise' like the OST of BOF. The big hit drama 'BOF' made the first step in China like this.

The event 'Welcome BOF on Chinese TV' held at Holiday Inn hotel in Guangzhou on July 4th. Though only F2(LMH & KJ) attended there due to an individual schedule, the atmosphere was really hot. BOF will be aired at first around Guangdong area through Xingkong, HongKong Star TV local channel, on July 8th

Numerous fans, who were eager to see F2, stood in the long lines at the airport from the morning. 'LMH' 'KJ' Shouting F2 names resounded to the entrance of the airport. After F2 passed through the separate passageway (VIP) for their safety, over 500 enthusiastic fans didn't leave there right away. One female fan who has been waiting for them from a few months ago, "I am so sad not to see them though I came here by air early in the morning from Chungking".

About 200 fans who won by internet draw attended the official fanmeeting. One Hong Kong fan confessed "I am here after buying the fanmeeting ticket from the event winner for HK$ 550.(about 90 thousands wons) " I am captivated by LMH after watching BOF through internet since it was aired in Korea." Fans enjoyed a jolly time with stars on the stage during games such as 'following F4 or Geum JanDi' On the outside of the event hall, fans were stamping until midnight not to attend the fanmeeting.

Star TV has had increasing the viewers' interest by airing Taiwanese and Japanese versions before airing Korean BOF. Taiwanese version made as the title 'Meteor Garden' in 2001 gained a great hit in Chinese areas. In the press conference before the fanmeeting, there were many questions comparing with Taiwanese BOF. As considering this interest, Kim Jun revealed "I've watched Taiwanese Version long time ago before my cast in BOF, from then I wished I would perform in BOF" So he received fans' cheers. LMH expressed his feeling for his first visit to China "I haven't imagined their interest in BOF is so hot though it's not aired yet.."

Commonly, Korean dramas were aired in China after gaining big hit in Taiwan and HongKong first. BOF is airing in Taiwan GTV while recording the best rating 28%. Yen So Chiang, the chief of GTV's Korean office, said " there was no hit drama so far since 'Daejanggum', 'Full House' were aired with the program rating 50%. BOF has attracted young viewers' interest newly .

The tight schedule continued until midnight with the press conference and two fanmeetings didn't progress smoothly. The scheduled event 'Looking like F4 Contest' cancelled and some events often delayed. Due to the number control by China authorities, comparing with thousands of fans in Japan or Taiwan, the event in China was much smaller. In spite of this situation, Korean staffs' attitude was easy. President of Group 8 Song ByungJun, 'BOF' product company, said "We think it is the first step in spite of Chinese own uneasy. And we are focusing our efforts on grasping the local culture." One staff from Kim Jun's agency also made clear, "We expect growth ability in Chinese market and plan to rise up his popular and to make closer the partnership."

They implicate their will that they hope to reignite the inactive Korean Wave for a few years in this time. It is the one thing for expecting New Korean Wave that 20~30 young ages, who are the targets, are positive to sightseeing and shopping. The person in charge of Seoul Sightseeing Marketing Ltd., Seoul Overseas Marketing Agent, suggested, "We are planning to add major shooting spots of BOF to the shuttle line of 'Seoul City Korean Wave Tour' in October."

Posted on JungAng Newspaper, reporter Kang HyeRan, 2009-07-06
English translated by loveminho.com

Friday, August 21, 2009

Trugen's Photo Shoot Interview

Trugen's Photo Shoot Interview on KBS TV Entertainment Relay Program on July 4th.

A perfect guy who has luxuryt looking and stature. Let's fall down to LMH's extraordinary charms.

LMH is on shooting earnestly with various poses and strong express from the eyes. His long legs especially look shining today. He looks stylish whatever to wear, but his photos seems to be more fantastic.




LMH: I like wearing suits very much. Although I usually wear casual clothing at ordinary times, but my favorite is to wear suits.

Q ; What is your best pose?
LMH: After standing on one side a little bit, to look like this at the side...

so cool~ The photo shoots are started again. Sometimes like a strong guy....Sometimes like a romantic prince....Sometimes like a naughty boy like this .....He is just 'LMH over flowers'

A cool guy LMH has captured Korean older sisters' heart at one time.

Q ; Wow~You are so cool today. How perfect the suit is fit like this?
LMH: Thank you

Q :How have you been doing?
LMH: After finishing BOF, I had filmed for several CFs...I had time to meet my overseas fans during fanmeetings abroad such as Japan, China,Taiwan and Thailand...

Q : You seem to dominate around Asia.
LMH: ( modesty) I don't dominate yet..but I would like to make a round-the-Asia-trip once

Q : Is there any episode in Taiwan?
LMH: When I went to Taiwan, my fans followed me almost all day long(24 hours) since it's hard for them to see me.... I don't know how they could know my next schedule.^^ They rent taxis as group and escorted me surrounding my car by the taxis. It was really amazed....

Q : You had a congratulatory thing, didn't you? ..June 22nd. .just your birthday.. I'm sorry to late....but Congratulations!!!
LMH: Thank you




Q : How did you spend time on your birthday?
LMH: I held a birthday party and my fanclub launching ceremony one day before the birthday.

That day, the standing lines of LMH's fans are as long as we coulndn't see the ends..Under fans' congratulations, the party was started and LMH reponded in singing a sweet song to his fans. His singing is on a professional level.

Hello~ I am a new singer, LMH.. (in the fanmeeting)

Q :Was there any suggestion to release your own album?
LMH: My agent said to me "Only perform well." (joking) ......I haven't thought to be a singer yet since the acting is beyond my ability yet..

LMH is rising into a blue ship in the CF field.

Q : Did you earn lots of money?
LMH: a little bit

Q : Who manages your expenses?
LMH: My mom.. Whenever I need some money, "mom, transfer some money to my bank account"

Q : Then you don't see your mom at home.(Don't you receive money directly from your mom?)
LMH: Now is 21th century.. using telephone banking(ATM) conveniently ...

Q : Do you often contact with F4?
LMH: Yes, we are still keeping in touch each other.....

Q : Which member has nasty habits when drunk ?
LMH: Kim Jun and me get sleep when drunk.. So does KHJ. But Kim Bum is fresh even though he drinks a lot. Maybe he is younger than us, so he has no problem^^..

Q : What is your drinking limit?
LMH: I am poor at drinking, the limit is only 4 cups of soju.(soju cups is very small) Drinking somak is more comfortable to me. ( Somak means soju mixed with beer) Becasue the smell of soju is so strong , I got drunk easily..

LMH: Hello, every viewers~ I'll make my effort preparing to deliver the better of me and next work and I'll do my best to meet you more often.










English translated by loveminho.com
The vod was taped by one fan. It was only part of the fanmeeting. They were playing "dressing up" game.




The hostess asked the translator to tell Kim Jun and Lee Min Ho that there're more clothes to choose from. Then, the hostess asked all the fans to encourage them by saying "fighting". The hostess said that LMH concentrated on choose the clothes. It seemed that Kim Jun and Lee Min Ho had no idea there's time limitation for the game so the hostess asked the translator to inform them since the time's almost up. The hostess said "Simple is beautiful", and "Both of them have great taste."




Q: Please tell us your originality inspiration.

Kim Jun: The originality inspiration is from the dressings of the characters in BOF.

Q: Has Jan-Di ever dressed up like a Play boy bunny?

Kim Jun : Jan-Di has never dressed up like a Play boy bunny in BOF...
But he would like to show the loveliness and romantic of the character's personality.




Q: LMH is really creative. Let's ask the male fan one question. Will you go out with your girlfriend if she's dressed up like that?

LMH answered the question instead : I love this kind of style. Since it's summer now, I love the feel of refreshing.

In the Xingkong interview in Guangzhou China



Q : Did you watch Taiwanese F4 and compare with them, learn or follow them?

Kim Jun: On preparing Boys over Flowers, I refered it since it was already aired in Taiwan. I wished I would act in the drama like this when I didn't know I would be casted the role and it was marvelous for me to come true.

Q : What is the difference between Taiwanese BOF and Korean?

LMH : I think it is international culture difference or Korean own characteristic, and the scenes to make suitable for Korean culture.

Lee Min Ho & Kim Jun in China - GZ Fanmeeting 2




Fan: I would like to ask Kim Jun about the original elements and style of his album.

Kim Jun: The album is a collection, and I will sing one of them. The style of the song would be like pop music or dancing music. It will be really dynamic.

Fan: Oppa, Where do you want to hold a concert if you have the opportunity?

LMH: The question is hard to answer. If I had the opportunity, I would like to hold the concerts in all the places in China. However, in general I would choose the place with lots of fans.


English translated by loveminho.com(Fengyi)
Summaries of 3 vods from China Fanmeeting