#24. Wherever You Will Go, Min Ho

Travel with Min Ho Photobook + English Translation

English Translation from kiddie@soompi.com:

Before reading, FYI, the blue one is what Min Ho wrote, the black one is of the writer.

Author note:
Now I am having my Travel with Min Ho in hands. This is what I translate from Japanese into Chinese I’m sure that everyone wants to have it, loves it so much. We all want to know what Min Ho writes in Travel with Min Ho, rite. Now Let’s have a look

Part 1,page 4.

Hi everyone, I am Lee Min Ho. This morning, the sky seems to be more bright and blue than normal. Having a deep breath to fill my chest with all of fresh and clean air, I come to my computer.
It has been one year, the time that I have gone to many different places, gave all my heart and my mind to my character, my acting. And now I’m back as a normal, simple Lee Min Ho

Until now, I can’t believe that I have experienced so many changes and all of you fans suport me this much.

I’m really happy. There is no word other than “ Happy” to express my feeling. After the drama Boys over Flowers, many new work has come to me. That time, I both worked and missed all of you. I went to 2 different cities. I really want to tell all of you about my work, my daily life with the most truthful words in paper, like this!
I at that time needed fresh air and strange streets. If I could send that fresh air to all of you, could show you a free Min Ho in the streets, you would both rest and take pictures happily to keep that moment forever.
I really want to send my dearest thank to all of you from the bottom of my heart.Thanks to all of you that I can have this great happiness.
I will try my best, exert all my strength to bring more happiness to all of you.

Part 2 In Sydney

Travelling often make people have fantastic dream.

As for Min Ho, this trip to Sydney has a very special meaning. One year ago, to be more exactly, last autumn, he was stressful to tremble when first acting in Boys Over Flower. The days continue with lacking of sleep, continuos appearance on TV and “ Star” is what people began to call him.

A 22 year old Lee Min Ho became a big Star in such a short time.
After finishing his busy schedule, Min Ho decided quickly that he wanted to go on travelling. Travelling this time is neccessary, It can pull you out of the busy work and daily life.

Between Lee Min Ho a star and a normal guy, there is a different atmosphere, It may be due to this environment, situation.

Part 3 11.30 a.m,23.05.2009

The tiredness doesn’t seem to disappear. Maybe because Min Ho just had a long flight, had to get up earlier than normal and saw his images in strange streets.

Min Ho is easy to fall asleep and he also wants to have a good sleep but he can’t. maybe he is thinking about his work.
Alright, Lets go out, where to go now??
Now he is in the centre of the city and few minutes later, He is heading to the car parking lot.

Part 4 Red box

A very big red letter box. His eyebeam stopped at the letter box.

The camera with me now is also a gift from fan. I have many fans. My fans are gradually telling me the reason of my existence.
I really want to share with you my photos as well as my feelings that exist naturally and suddenly because I want to express my gratitude to all of you.
If only this box could send to all of you my letter of thanks. And this box is really big

(he changed the topic so fast. Lollzzz. Im so touched by his sincere and at the same time laugh out loud cuz of his cuteness)

Min Ho speaks not very fast with his warm voice. So I can feel his straightforwardness and sincere.

Although I’m not quite good at literature, I hope that all of you can understand and feel love for U.

Part 5 23.05.2009 10pm

How to act naturally as if there were no cameras, no one beside is very difficult especially when we need to make it like the sudden moment.
But not with Min Ho, he is now deep in his own world silently with his eyes focus on the map.



25.05.2009 10.30pm

The interiew nearly ends. Min Ho is sweating.Using body language to express is much more effective than using words.

Part 6 Me and Mum


"I resemble my mum, from the face to the tall figure. And one more important thing , we are always optimistic to face up with all the problems”

Someone once asked Min Ho How he felt when becoming a star only after one night. Min Ho already knew from the beginning that appearing on TV means he can not walk in the streets and meet his friends freely like usual.

At this moment, he has no tiredness or insecure to face the coming future.

When Min Ho was small and got his parent’s permission to play football, when he was in highschool and decided to pursue his career as an actor, and even when he failed to get chance to participate in the film, he never loses his faith or be too attached to the far away dream.
This is because he always thinks and lives positively. His mum and his family is always beside him with their bright smile to support him, help him to live well.

Part 7 Good Morning

It has been quite a long time that Min Ho has a free, plesant morning like this. He enjoyed his lunch happily.


"The weather is really nice. I’m always looking forward for the morning like this. I can do whatever I like. Even if I don’t do anything, I can still feel so free and happy in such a nice morning like this”

He plays like a small child. He can playf reely like he wants. He has the tall figure, the body of a matured guy but his face is just like a 7 year old boy ( It’s so true haha)

"After being famous, the thing that I regret most is that I can not relaxtatively go to my favourite places like I used to”

It is not a matter now. In this different country, time seems to go slowly and you can do whatever U like.

Source:Minholic
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Etrans: kiddie@MVN

‘Minoz Japan First Event’ in Japan in November

Tickets were sold out within 1 hour in Japan for Lee Min Ho’s fans meeting session in November

This time he will be meeting his Japanese fans all by himself (without the company of F3 and Goo Hye Sun) for the first time in Japan.

Lee Min Ho will be holding his ‘Minoz Japan First Event’ in Japan in November. On the 25th this month, 2000 seats were sold out within 1 hour. This shows how popular Lee Min Ho is in Japan.

Lee Min Ho’s company said: “This fans meeting session is held to celebrate the establishment of the Lee Min Ho’s Japanese fans club which is a very meaningful event. Not only for Japan, Thailand, Taiwan and other Asian countries including South Korea fans were also asked to participate. We are still considering to hold 1 or 2 fans meeting sessions in Osaka.”

Starting from this fans meeting session, Lee Min Ho will officially be participate in the promotional activities all by himself. All along, Lee Min Ho has been taking part in the ‘Boys Before Flowers’ campaign with the rest of the actors.

With the establishment of Lee Min Ho’s Japanese fans club ‘Minoz Japan’ and his travel book ‘Travel with Minho’ listed in the Asian countries, Lee Min Ho started his Korean Wave promotional activities.

The theme of his travel book ‘Travel with Minho’ included places like Sydney, Australia and London, England. The travel book is already on sale in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Thailand.

credits: kiddie@soompi.com, meow13131313@youtube.com, Koreanclicks.com

Lee Min Ho’s Interview on WoW! Korea

English Translation by ml_87@soompi.com:

Lee Min Ho, 22 year-old Korean star, who made his debut in 2006 through a role in the drama “Secret Campus”. Then, he experienced such a hard long time in hospital because of a car accident. The hit drama "Boys Over Flowers" spreads Minho’s fame all over the continent and he is becoming a full potential Hallyu star.

We had an interview with this young guy this week.

【 About the role in BOF 】

Q: In the drama, there’s a scene when GJP throwing the cake into a girl’s face and spilling juice over another friend’s jacket. What’s your feeling then?

LMH: NG… We had to make those scenes several times. Such a harsh scene. I said laughingly: “ all right.” Since her face was full of cream, I thought she’s very cute.

Q: If you were a billionaire as GJP ?

LMH: There’re a lot of things that we could learn from a boy who’s in rich position like GJP, for example, he’s very responsible for what he does. It’s a lie if I say that I’m not a little jealous of him, right? Obviously, being a billionaire, I could do anything, like buying a big house, or anything I want. Although it’s vague, I enjoy living happily with my family and those I love. Such a life is good enough.

Q: If your best friend and you love the same girl?

LMH: It’s really a dilemma situation. Love is something that you cant arrange beforehand. If I know she’s his girlfriend from the beginning, I absolutely orient myself to not have those feelings. But, should it occur in reality, she’s the person who makes final decision.

Q: How about the friendship of F4 now?

LMH: Yeah, because we are busy with our own career, we often have unscheduled meets. At late nights, we drop at my appartment. We don’t like drinking so just playing games.

Q: Becoming a star thanks to the image of a “khotboda namja”, have your life and thinking changed yet?

LMH: Many people recognize me now, which makes me feel more responsible for whatever I do. I suppose it’s the biggest change. Also, thanks to this role, I receive higher appreciation and get more chance to consider various scripts. And I’m very glad of it.

【 About Lee Min Ho 】

Q: If you have 1 free month?

LMH: After the tight schedule, preparing for the next projects, simultaneously, I also want to complete my own plans. I’d love to travel the most. Venice, Italy. I have heard that Venice is sinking. Before it sinks, I'd like to go.

Q: How’s your 22 year-old?

LMH: I know that I don’t look like I’m 22 ( laugh). But I love meeting others, playing games like people at my age and also traveling with my family.

【About Japan 】

Q: Your impression about Japanese fans?

LMH: Feminine? I see that Japanese fans are a bit different from other countries’ fans. As you see, being a foreign visitor, I use my mother tongue; however, I still feel your closeness and love for me.

【 About next projects 】

Q: Is there any role that you will like to try out?

LMH: Mysterious character. I like horror films. Kind of character has various faces. Like the Korean drama called " Bittersweet Life". I wanna try a role who’s wise and manly.

Q: Your next role?

LMH: At the moment, I’m carefully considering the next work. I have studied quite a few scripts. I’d like to meet you in a great work soon.

【About the photobook】

LMH: The photobook, titled <“旅” Travel with MINHO>, would be released on Sept 30th. It captures my daily life: talking with travelers in the street, or cute kids, wandering dogs…. Each moment is snapped unnoticeably.

Q: Do you want to say something to Japanese fans?

LMH: I’m very happy to meet you on WoW! Korea. During this trip to Japan, I really appreciate your warm welcome. Again, i‘d like to express my gratefulness. Thank you. I’ll try even more and I would love to meet you again in a better image. Thanks for supporting me.

credit: ml_87@soompi.com + as labeled

Travel with Min Ho Photobook

(teaser)

English Translation by loveminho.com:

Last July 27th, one Japanese fan posted this information about his photo book on Dave (LMH's fancafe). According to her message, it's not an article but an advertisement for the photo album in the magazine .

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.



credits: meow13/ml_87@soompi, baidu, loveminho.com + as labelled, meow13131313@youtube.com

Travel with Min Ho Photobook: Simultaneously Released in Korea & Japan

Posted on the Korean Minoz board, 2009-08-19
English translated by loveminho.com

The first single photo book of Lee Mon Ho. Released simultaneously in Korea and Japan!

[旅, Travel With Minho]

The Korean version of "旅,Travel With Minho" will be exclusively available to the members of LMH's official fanclub, Minoz.



Of those who purchase the photo book, 20 will be selected by draw to receive an autographed polaroid photo of LMH and 10 will win an autographed Minoz T-shirt.



**Price: 37,000 won ($30)

**Payment date: August 19 - September 13, 2009

**Delivery date: End of September


** Contents of the photo book

An honest and peaceful travel sketch from 23-year-old LMH enjoying a break!

Keeping in mind all his supportive fans, he traveled as if writing a letter.

It contains LMH's honest looks with the background of beautiful scenes previously unreleased in his dramas or films, such as him standing on the corner of a London street at sunset, his bright smile illuminating the expansive beach, looking like a boy running across a wide meadow, and so on.

As LMH hopes that a natural smile forms on your lips when you turn the last page of the photo book, please check out his travel sketch.


(144 pages color including special pages/ 18 essays, 167 photo cuts / size : 295mm x 210mm/ same images as its Japanese version)

credit: loveminho.com