Hanryu Fondue - Lee Min Ho, Goo Hye Sun, Kim Joon Interview in Japan

Summary from susamerica:

Not much new news in that clip above. GHS told the audience that she had a concert with Isao Sasaki the night before. To the question of what she had been doing since the end of BOF, GHS did not fully explain all her activities--only the concert and the directorial debut. She also mentions that she tries to sleep well and eat well and drink about 2 liters of water daily to help with her skin care.

Minho talked about doing his CF's and a some type of a photo book about himself. Joon talked about working hard with his T-max, a new entertainment program based on playing baseball with other entertainers and also a musical. He may actually do another drama in Korea or in Japan!!.

GHS can be so very hesitant in promoting herself---the lady mc was so very intersted in her activities! She has been so incredibly productive with the art exhibition, promotion of her short film, her novel, her cf's, her preparation for the new full-length movie and working on her Cafe Manolin.

Well, we are very proud of you, GHS!!!!



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Goo Hye Sun: Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Too!

I'm used to seeing assorted MinSun photos with Lee Min Ho always looking fondly at Goo Hye Sun. This particluar MinSun photo taken last April in their first BOF promo in Japan shows a rare moment with Goo Hye Sun sneaking a glance at the "clueless" Lee Min Ho. Love it!

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MinSun MV: It's Okay!

vid clips from MinSun's Academy Nights Interview

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MinSun Shippers' Analysis on "Academy Nights" Interview

Assorted Views from MinSun Shippers at Soompi:

sammi02: I just watched the Academy Nights interview on YT with Goo and LMH, I'm kind of disappointed there were no Minsun interactions at all

blooming: Hello sammi02, I agree with you. It seems like they are avoiding and not looking at each other. They look so cold.I feel very sad.I hope they are still friends and close off cam.

natali: I think we can't expect too much from BOF japan event interview..we all know japan interview is full of formality..at least,we can see minsun together.hyesun looks beautiful in pink and minho looks good in blue.perfect match

pink dress hahaha my mind fly too 1 set pink dress dog clothes when minho buy in harajuku

blooming of course they are close and good friend..it just a interview,just like japan trip last april..full of formality..not just because this interview so we lost our happy.keep FIGHTING FOREVER!!!

jujol: I just watched the Academy Night @ YT It's so dull and gloomy. I think both HS and MH were too tired from their tight schedule at Japan. It's so different from the previous interview at Namsan Tower/ Teddy Museum, where we can see they were so bubbly.

I just want to share MH's answers in the interviews.

[2:21]
Q: What is the similarity between the (GJP) role and yourself?

A: The personality is totally different. Myself, when I have a girlfriend, I like to have a "friendship-like" relationship where we can be very comfortable with each other.

[7:28]
Q:Which Japanese actor/actress you want to work with?

A: Kimura Takuya... I always watch his dramas/movies.

Remember, HS said that her favourite Japanese actor is Kimura Takuya? Btw, HS's answer was "To work with, I prefer actress. Like Inoue Mao (Makino Tsukushi), or Aoi Yu. In a drama/film about girls' story."

phanlinh_111: thank jujol for the trans!
When Min Ho was asked about the actor he wants to work with, before he answered, he looked at Hye Sun for a second, then she laughed, he said it's Kimura Takuya! Is there something strange here? keke...or maybe I read too much?

MinSun "Academy Nights" Interview in Japan

English Translation from susamerica@soompi.com:

Of course, I am only translating Korean that is spoken:

@1:52 (maybe question was the difficult parts about acting in BOF)

GHS: When my character was being picked on…
LMH: In contrast, my character often picked on and bothered others and they were stressful

@2:21 (perhaps, question is how similar/different from their BOF roles)

LMH: The personalities are basically different. But I like to relate like friends, so having small arguments back and forth does resemble me.
GHS: I am similar because she is energetic and eats well...it is not a round kick..but when I was attending school.... (somehow they cut the rest of her sentence!)

@3:05 (both roam the store to pick out their favorite movies?)

GHS: Romantic comedies…with Julia Roberts. More than Brigette Jones..Ahh, Pretty Woman, but…
LMH: I enjoyed Carribbean …In Japan they call it Sword
(I do not know what movies he is picking so these names are probably wrong.)

@3:29
GHS: Ahh....Slam Dunk. I like Slam Dunk. (I wonder if that is a basket ball movie??)
LMH: There are no Korean movies.

@3:47 Minho’s choices

LMH: When you have no energy, this is the movie to see. It will help you to get energized again so I would recommend it. Next one is Korean movie called Sweet Life. This is the kind of movie that I would love to challenge myself to play in the future. Next one is Close Zero. I enjoyed reading the comic book during high school and now it is out in a movie. I enjoyed reading Close Zero and SOS and now they are made into movies. My last choice is titled Sae kkee in Korean ? (I do not know what it means so I just sounded out the spelling.) It may have some stimulating parts, but it is a movie about a heartbreaking love story.
(He likes the manly movies and a sexy romantic movie.)

@5:59 GHS’s choices

GHS: I tend to like “Jung Juk In” movies (either movies tend to be quieter or more emotional—I would imagine she prefers movies that deal with emotions.) These movies that I have chosen are about human relationships. For example, Closer is about a real person’s story. Second one is Benjamin Button which tells a great story of a person from an unrealistic situation. The third one is Blue Warning (?) which is a lovely love story about human relationship.
(It seems like she enjoys movies that examines psychology of humans and human relationships more carefully.)

@7:34 (Question might be which Japanese actor/director would you like to work with?)

LMH: For me I saw many productions by Kimura Takao (sp??)
GHS: If I were to do a project, I would love to co-star with female actors such as Imao (? I think she is referring to the Japanese actress who played the lead on Hana Yori Dango??) and make stories about women.

(I really do hope she makes movies that really delve into stories of women, especially Asian women today, etc.)

@7:52 (perhaps the question is what do movies mean for you?)

LMH: Movies carry teachings, lessons about life…
GHS: For me also, movies can be meaningful in self-reflection.

(Now, I understand why the title of this show is called . Academy refers to the award for the best movies, right??)


credits: pinkfairy/susamerica@soompi.com + as labeled, byjj2luv@youtube.com, damay for the vid link

MinSun MV: Hate That I Love You

credits: petirte girl@soompi, vitriana@youtube.com

MinSun Interviews on TBS and MNET Japan

"열도 한류열풍 재점화"
"Feverish Korean Wave Reignites"

이민호·구혜선 日TV 출연 '꽃남' 촬영 뒷얘기 소개
The sequel that introduces Lee Minho and Goo Hyesun, who took part in BOF aired on 日TV(Japan TV)

12월 케이블 채널 방송 앞두고 홍보 인터뷰도 진행
It will be aired on the cable channel come december, interview also takes place

강은영기자
kiss@spotshankook.co.kr

배우 이민호와 구혜선이 하반기 일본 내 한류 재점화에 나선다.
Actor Lee Minho and Goo Hyesun partakes in the Korean wave in Japan during the second half of the year.

두 사람은 오는 24일 일본 TBS의 심야 오락 프로그램 <아카데미 나이트>에 등장해 드라마 <꽃보다 남자>의 촬영 비하인드 등을 밝힌다. 이들은 또한 오는 12월 케이블 채널 Mnet 재팬에서도 <꽃보다 남자> 방영이 결정되면서 이를 위한 홍보 인터뷰도 진행해 전파를 탈 예정이다.
The two of them will appear on Japan TBS's late night program "Academy Night" on the coming 24th (Sept) and reveal some behind the scenes stories. Also since "Boys Over Flowers" was aired on the cable channel Mnet Japan, an interview conducted with Lee Minho and Goo Hyesun will also be released on the same channel during December.

< 꽃보다 남자>의 한 관계자는 "두 사람은 지난 5일과 6일 일본 요코하마에서 진행된 프로모션 일정 동안 방송사 인터뷰를 소화했다. 두 사람이 주인공인 데다 드라마에 대한 반응도 좋아 각 방송사와 단독 인터뷰를 진행한 것"이라고 말했다.
A representative of "Boys Over Flowers" stated that the two main casts participated in the Japan Yokohama promotion during the 5th and 6th, and during their schedule in Japan, they met up with each of the broadcasting companies of the drama for interviews and also for individual interviews.

이민호와 구혜선의 모습이 담긴 영상은 TBS와 Mnet 재팬을 통해 예고편처럼 방영될 예정이다. 지난 4월 프로모션 이후 이번 인터뷰가 전파를 타면서 <꽃보다 남자>에 대한 기대치를 올려 놓았다.
The appearances of Lee Minho and Goo Hyesun will be shown as preview clips on both TBS and Mnet Japan. Since the popularity for BOF has been ignited to a greated degree since the last Japan promotion in April, expectations have also gotten higher.

이 민호와 구혜선은 청춘스타로서 일본 현지 팬들에게 좋은 인상을 심어주면서 러브콜이 끊이지 않고 있다. 이 관계자는 "이민호와 구혜선이 특별한 일본 활동을 하지 않았음에도 일본의 드라마나 영화 분야 관계자들로부터 호감을 얻고 있다. 두 사람이 이번 기회를 통해 본격적인 일본 진출도 꾀할 수 있을 것으로 보인다"고 설명했다.
The youthful images of Lee Minho and Goo Hyesun have left a good impression on the Japan fans, and interest in them has not ceased. Although Lee Minho and Goo Hyesun did not participate in any special activities in Japan, representatives in the field of dramas and movies have a good opinion of them. This seems to be a good opportunity for them if they want to seriously advance their career in Japan.

credits: webby@soompi.com, hankooki.com

Fan Note on Lee Min Ho @ Harajuku, Japan (09/08/09)

Below is a note from Japanese girl who saw Min Ho in Harajuku on 9/8
English translated by loveminho.com

I hung out with my friend in Harajuku
Oh~my god!! Can you believe that..???
I saw LMH of BOF GJP in person.
After that, I followed him for about 1.5 hours

When I saw him, he was in front of the shop, MARION CREPES !
I was eating crepes with my friend, and some people were also eating crepes beside us.
While eating, I found him. I asked my friend "Isn't he LMH?"
It seemed that MH heard what I was saying so he smiled at me and turned to the other place.
(seemed not to cause any troubles^^)

We followed and approached MH to have handshake with him.
MH's group came out of the convenience store" 7-Eleven "
The distance between MH and us was very close, only 20cm.
I had my hand out, and MH also had his hand out to have handshake with us but his manager said NO. (we were shocked)

Next, they entered a pet shop.
MH bought a SUIT OF PINK PET CLOTHES.
They walked around in Omotesanto

We still followed them around.
MH sometimes turned around, waved and smiled to us
When I said "MH oppa, you are so cool!!!"
MH showed his prince smile^^

Next, they walked to an alley
I hesitated to continue to follow them because the alley was a little gloomy.
But we decided to keep following
They entered a fashion shop.
He looked like buying nothing over there.

And they walked around for about 15 minutes more.

We bought a cup of coffee for MH, and MH's group entered a taco shop.
He was eating taco with the staff and his manager.
I gave the coffee to his manager, and he passed it to MH directly.

Though I want to tell you guys more about yesterday meeting,
I am sick so it is all for today.
Anyway, LMH is so coooool!!!!

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I'm curious about the suit of pink pet clothes that Lee Min Ho bought.
Is it for his pet (no account if he has one) or for someone else's pet as a gift or peace offering? :P

Hmm...like doramera@soompi, I'm also reminded of Goo Hye Sun's

fondness for her pet dogs.

I can almost picture some new pink clothes on GHS's cute dogs. :)

credits: loveminho.com, leeminho.kr, doramera@soompi.com

MinSun MV: Can't Help Falling In Love

MinSun Photos @ BOF Premium Event in Japan (09/06/09)

credits: petitegirl/pinkfairy@soompi.com, vitriana@youtube.com

Goo Hye Sun & F3 - Press Conference at BOF Premium Event in Japan (09/06/09)

(No English subs yet)

credits: natali@soompi.com, nataL2Tle@youtube.com

MinSun MV: Around the Alley

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MinSun Interaction (or Lack of) in BOF Premium Event In Japan In Focus

Screen Caps for this VIDEO

From choijiwoojodi@soompi.com:

Just my two cents..... i think F3 was teasing our Hyesun but i can feel that they'te really joking around the only rose among them and look at Hyesun while heading to the direction while minho was pointing where she should go, and then you can see even facing back Hyesun is smiling while staring to Minho.... and i don't know it seems that hyesun was on the verge of tapping Minho's shoulder... hihihihi

Actually i thought Hyesun was very tired basing from the pics that were posted but when i watch the clip i saw Hyesun full of energy and that really makes me smile it's been days since i saw the pics and the other vids and i must say that i'm not really happy with it but this clip gave me my smile back i was really contemplating what went wrong but seeing Hyesun behind this camera hyper and smiling erases all the sadness in myheart... the entrance clip of them and the last part i think tells it all that they were ok for me....

From pixie_eve@soompi.com:

ohhh don't be so bothered by a single vid MINSUN sisters. I think as more vids and photos come out, we would be having more and more speculations.. Like yesterday, we all thought it was Hyesun who looked angry and unhappy, then today a vid showed us as if Minho was the one pissed so, don't fret MinSun's we'll get to know more about their interaction in Japan as days pass. If it's any conslation, i think the tender look that Minho gave Hyesun here could pacify some of us a bit keke..

I think if they ever had a quarrel, it's a minor fallout, no big deal, coz we all know they extended a DAY in Japan!! They were supposed to be back on the 7th ryt? and MINSUN couldn't reason out that they extended their stay for another day because they had to be checked for A1H1 virus, coz if so, how come Kim Joon was able to go back to Korea on the 7th and MinSun not? hehe....

From flowerpot@soompi.com:

Here we go again... Just making conclusions from a couple of videos which the longest of cuts only last as long as 2 seconds...

Cmon... where's the sisterhood? Where's the faith in MinSun?

This was the same reaction that almost everyone had the first time they were in Japan only to find out that we were too hasty in our assumptions and that everything was a-ok between them...

Just put it this way... the first time the pictures came out of just Hyesun in Japan for this fanmeet, everyone was saying how she's so surly and not in the mood and yet judging from the same video we saw her usual bubbly and lively self offcamera... Not all of the reactions of the stars would be caught on camera... What we don't see or see might not have happened or may have happened but the thing is, we can never tell... Not from videos like these anyway...

The friendship of MinSun had been going on for a year now... they've been with each other for 3 or so months for almost 24/7... they've weathered scandals, accidents, deaths, instant popularity and i believe that they are not the kind of people who would just sacrifice their friendship all because of a silly fight...

So cheer up... it's better to look for positive things in the ship rather than the negative ones... not that i'm saying that there's no possibility that they may have indeed have a fight but what i'm saying is everyone is kinda like all gloom and doom right now just because of a video... let's just go with the flow and see what happens next...

We're so focused on Minho's serious face during the photoshoot but have you noticed how Hyesun felt light and how she almost tapped/nudged him?

Also, at the end of the video, did anyone also notice how Minho was looking at her interacting with a fan with a wide grin on his face?

Minho is soooo transparent... if it was a major fight or if they indeed had a falling out, i doubt if he would even look at her direction...

During the Japan fanmeet's Q&A:

Q (to GHS): If you are to have a relationship with one of the F4, which one would you choose?

At this question, she burst out laughing. She seems to be worried about the feelings of F4 and says in Japanese, "Wah kka Ri Ma Shen"=I do not know and then again says in Japanese, "Jen Boo Ski Des"=I like all of them. A very exemplary response. (I am not sure if GHS said this or the commentator) Each of the F4 must ve different in personality with his own strengths that it must be hard to pick among them. "I think they are all very good"~~her response was very clear-cut.

When it was said to her that, , she appeared half surprised and, at the same time, seemed happy with her smiling face

I therefore conclude that these might be the very same things which Minho heard and ticked him off... HAHAHAHA!

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According to a Korean newspaper, Hyesun also returned to Korea on the 8th same as Minho. Both links are from the same paper, Star News, but by two different reporters: Kim Soo Jin and Kim Hae Sung. Both LMH and GHS are planning to visit their doctors on the 9th, just to make sure but they do not exhibit any symptoms.

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More on Goo Hye Sun in BOF Premiere Event in Japan (09/06/09)

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Funny Fan Note on MinSun @ BOF Premium Event in Japan

(MinSun's identical facial expression..why so serious?)

From shaz@soompi.com:

参加昨天见面会的日饭后记）
An account from a Japanese fan

具惠善或金俊在回答问题时，敏浩一直作出好象抓虫子的动作 笑
When Hyesun or Joon were being asked some questions, Minho was seen to be doing a strange action.

As if he was catching worms in the air (laughs) <== not sure it's meant that Minho laughed or fan laughed 然后在采访结束后，主持人问敏浩在干吗时
After the interview, the host asked Minho what he was doing.

他回答说：因为惠善面前有灰尘在飞，所以我帮忙掸掉。
Minho answered that he was trying to get rid of dust particles flying in front of Hyesun.

（当然是用韩语说的。）
Of course all this was said in Korean

We're so starved for something from Japan i thought I should put it up. I presume Minho must have been on Hyesun's side when the interviewing went on.

Also the fan must have been too distracted by Minho's actions to remember who (HS or KJ) was being interviewed. haha...

Catching dust for her?!

A presumably harmless action but it puts me right at ease that everything is A-OK with them.

credits: shaz@soompi.com, blog.crooz.jp + as labeled

FanCam Vids on BOF Premium Event in Japan

credits: meow13131313/migi0607@youtube.com

Jun Pyo's Lion Mascot

Now the lion is Jun Pyo's mascot.

From minjee@soompi.com:

Wow! Baidu fans are very observant! I know they call Jundi/Minsun couple "HOSUN" isn't? I remember Hye Sun had a Guerilla Date interview after BOF ended and the host asks her to give a name for the two tiger/lions and she named them "Jan Di and JunPyo" even if both were male. Another coincidence?!? It just seems to connect all the time.

(no English subs yet)

credits: webby/minjee@soompi + as labeled, leeminhovn@youtube.com

See Related Post : Goo Hye Sun's Guerilla Date Interview

MinSun Sighting @ BOF Premium Event in Japan (09/06/09)

English Translation by susamerica@soompi.com:

source: jpnews.kr

The purpose of this press conference was to promote the BOF DVD and the F4 Photo Collection called SOFF or Story Of Flower Four. The conference was attended by, as seen in the pictures, LMH, GHS, KB and KJ. KHJ, as we know, was sick with a bad cold and resting in the hotel room. It has been about 5 months since the last time that they all got together for the promotion of BOF in April, 2009.

In terms of the DVD, LMH stated that DVD contained NG's and filming scenes to keep the fans interest. GHS stated that the DVD contained many pretty places in Korea as seen in the drama and which may entice the fans to come and visit Korea. KB and KJ talked about SOFFbooklets that would introduce the F4 in their more natural and normal styles instead of the grand, BOF drama, F4 styles. Both the DVD and the SOFF were on sale at the Fan Meeting for 4800yen.

After the press conference, the actors participated in the photo session and later at 7PM the BOF cast will attend the Premier Second Day Fan Meeting, joined by KHJ as well. One of the photos of LMH and GHS received much attention from the fans due to the similar color and style of dressing--their black suit and dress.

(I think, to balance things out, GHS wore white or slightly pinkish dress to match the similar color suit of KHJ at the Premier Second Day Fan Meeting??)

credits: susamerica/natali@soompi.com + as labeled