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

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

Goo JoonPyo in China, July 4th

Actor Lee Min Ho will pay a visit abroad to promote BOF after having an operation to remove a metal rod.LMH will attend the China promotion for the drama 'BOF' held in Guangzhou, China on July 4th. He had an operation to remove a metal rod on June 5th. Since he made a quick recovery, he can attend the International promotion with pleasure.

LMH's agency said " Now, LMH has no problem walking or moving. He is expected to attend the international promotion under reasonable conditions. It’s been decided that those attendances will be short and will be not too much to become a burden for him."

LMH will depart for Kuangchou from the Incheon international airport via flight number OZ369 at 8:50 a.m on July 4th. As soon as he arrives in Kuangchou, he will begin promotion, starting interviews with the press. LMH will disperse the aroma of BOF while he has the press conference with 35 local presses and an exclusive interview with TBC.



In the afternoon of July 4th, he will meet his local fans who have been waiting for him in the fanmeeting. LMH is expected to attend the pay fanmeeting held at Holiday inn City Center in Kuangchou for 1 hour and to reveal his healthy appearance to over 300 local fans.
His agency said "Most of all, his health is our priority, we are sorry to say that LMH will not show his skills such as singing or dancing this time. If he has a chance to visit again, he will show you his specialities."

In this promotion, one of the F4 members Kim Jun, the director Jeon Ki Sang, producer & president of Group 8 Song Byung Jun, will attend together.
Kim Hyun Joong and Kim Bum will not attend the promotion since KHJ is in Hong Kong with SS501 and KB is in Busan to film for the new SBS drama 'Dream'.
LMH will return to Korea at 5:00 p.m on July 5th




English translated by loveminho.com
Posted on Sporthankook, Reporter Lee Hyun Ah, 2009-07-03