JYJ‘s Kim Jaejoong uploaded a series of pictures of himself looking quite exhausted.
On May 23rd, the singer-actor shared the above photo and tweeted, “I was so tired that I’m aging and got dual double eyelids. I’m tired~ah!”
He took 9 pictures of himself in the various stages of yawning. It’s clear that the singer-actor is tired from his hectic schedule especially since he acquired the role of Kim Kyung Tak from the new MBCdrama, ‘Doctor Jin‘.
There’s no time for rest as shortly after posting the photos, Kim Jaejoong departed for Taipei, Taiwan to hold a fan meeting. After his arrival in Taiwan, he posted photos of himself enjoying the local cuisine including Dim Sum and a few extra photos which you can view below.
Bonus Fan cam of Jaejoong at his fanmeeting in Taiwan
22 May:
Jaejoong attached the above photo and wrote, “I wore a hanbok even then“.
In the photo, Jaejoong is wearing a red hanbok with a gold crown with his cheeks are adorably puffed as he is about to blow out the candles in front of him.
Followers who saw Jaejoong’s photo commented, “Jaejoong’s childhood photo is totally cute” and “Jaejoong was a king even when he was little, the hanbok looks good on him“.
Furthermore, Jaejoong’s childhood photo in his hanbok is reflective of the outfits he will be wearing inMBC‘s ‘Time Slip Dr. Jin‘ which airs it’s first episode on May 26th.
Source: Jaejoong’s Twitter - allkpop
23 Mar:
On March 23rd, Jaejoong wrote on his personal Twitter page, “I thought I was the strongest person, but I am embarrassed at my own pitiful self that’s continuously breaking down like this. I am sorry to all of the many people who have been giving me support.”
He continued, “During the time I was reflecting back on myself, I have thought about thousands of different things. They say it only hurts because I’m still young, but… I guess it might be a good thing to take some more time to hurt.”
Idol group JYJ has recently experienced a variety of different hardships all within a similar time frame. Before this tweet, the latest news update in regards to Kim Jaejoong had been that he suffering from exhaustion as he was mourning the death of the father of fellow member Yoochun.
Netizens replied to Jaejoong’s tweets saying, “I cheer for and support you” and “I wish to see you bright and happy again soon.”
In related news, Jaejoong will be playing a Chosun period military official named Kim Kyung Tak inMBC‘s new drama series, ‘Time Slip Dr. Jin‘.
Source: Jae Joong’s Twitter - allkpop
3 Mar:
Earlier today, Jaejoong tweeted, “Monitoring Junsu and Yoochun! My handsome brothers, my members. I saw Yoochun and Junsu today, but I’m not tired of them. They’re the best“. He also posted a picture of himself in a very casual setting while monitoring the members via his laptop.
Yoochun is currently filming ‘Rooftop Prince‘ and Junsu is performing in the musical ‘Elisabeth‘.
Their fans were happy to see their tight friendship and responded, “It’s nice to see how close they are.”
Meanwhile, fans will be able to see JYJ together during their South American tour stops in Chile and Peru.
Source+Picture: Star News via Nate - allkpop
13 Feb:
JYJ‘s Kim Jaejoong expressed that he was afraid of growing older.
The singer wrote via his Twitter page on February 13th, “Growing older makes me feel anxious. Time goes by so fast, and the number of days I can never get back continue to increase. I feel like I’m growing further apart from the person I was when I was younger. I don’t like the part of myself that continues to think like this. What I hate the most is that I’m afraid my heart will become distant as well.”
“I don’t really know what I’m talking about, but I feel so many different emotions today,” he continued. “I don’t want to simply continue to live life by just existing, I need to work hard.”
Fans grew concerned after reading his tweet and asked, “Something the matter?”, “Is everything okay“, and “Be strong.”
7 Feb:
JYJ member Jaejoong (26) wrapped up a successful fan meet in Turkey.
On February 6th, his agency C-JeS Entertainment stated that he completed his Turkish fan meet that was held at Ankara University in front of 600 local fans.
Jaejoong remarked, “This is my first time in Turkey, and I am so grateful that my fans are so welcoming. I feel right at home.”
“It’s true that I came to Turkey to meet with my fans, but because I was invited by the Korean Embassy in Ankara, I will do my best to further spread awareness of our Korean culture,” he said. “Next time, I would like to come with my JYJ members to hold a concert here.”
According to his agency, his local fans welcomed him with open arms, holding red balloons and singing along with JYJ songs.
They also revealed a video they put together just for him, and held a surprise birthday party for the singer who had a birthday last month, singing “Happy Birthday” in Korean.
In response to their efforts, Jaejoong sang “I’ll Protect You“, the soundtrack from his drama series ‘Protect the Boss‘.
Tickets for the fan meeting were sold at a first come, first served basis and tickets for all 600 seats sold out on the Korean Embassy in Ankara website within half an hour.
Jaejoong will also be attending a meeting with the young people of Turkey at the Ankara University along with Korean president Lee Myung Bak who is also in the local area.
He will also be attending a state banquet held at the presidential palace the same night.
On February 6th, JYJ’s Jaejoong was invited to dinner at the Presidential Palace in Turkey along with South Korea’s president Lee Myung Bak and the president’s wife.
Jaejoong toured Turkey with President Lee, held a cultural fan meeting, and attended a state banquet.
Turkey’s Korean Council said, “Turkey’s favorite Korean artist, JYJ’s Jaejoong, was invited and a fan meeting was held. We hope that the fan meeting has contributed to the spread of Hallyu and will help better bonds between Turkey and South Korea.”
President Lee Myung Bak held a special lecture at Ankara University, where he introduced Jaejoong himself. Jaejoong then shared his reflections on Korean culture, and in return, learned some Turkish phrases from the students.
After the lecture, Jaejoong attended a state dinner with Lee Myung Bak and Turkey’s president, along with other Turkish officials.
Jaejoong revealed his thoughts on his stay saying, “When I entered the banquet, I was greeted by the Turkish president and President Lee Myung Bak, who greeted me saying, ‘You came’. I was really nervous to be in such a position, but I eventually relaxed because everyone was so friendly and called me ‘JJ’, so I had a good time. Over these three days, many people told me how JYJ is really popular [here] — I hope to come back soon with the rest of my members to hold a concert.”
Jaejoong’s agency C-JeS Entertainment stated, “We have heard that JYJ and Jaejoong played a big role in popularizing Korean music and dramas in Turkey. Also, Jaejoong has met many important people at the banquet and they took a photo together to remember this special occasion. Jaejoong has completed his cultural mission.”
Jaejoong will now focus on preparations for JYJ’s concerts in Chile and Peru in March.
JYJ member Jaejoong received a special thank you from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Kim Sung Hwan.
Minister Kim wrote via his Twitter page on February 7th, “We had an opportunity for the Ankara University students to speak with Korean president Lee Myung Bak who is visiting Turkey, and JYJ’s Jaejoong who is currently serving as an honorary ambassador for Korea’s Nuclear Security Summit was with us for a brief while. Thank you so much.”
“Kim Jaejoong told us that he was in Turkey to participate in an autograph signing event,” he continued.
Ahead of this post, Minister Kim also wrote on February 3rd, “I would like to thank the three members of JYJ who have agreed to serve as honorary ambassadors for Korea’s Nuclear Security Summit.”
Jaejoong was invited by the Korean Embassy in Ankara to hold a fan meeting and greet for 600 fans at the Ankara University in Turkey. On February 6th, he was also invited to dinner at the Presidential Palace in Turkey along with South Korea’s president Lee Myung Bak and the president’s wife.
4 Feb:
As reported previously, Jaejoong will be holding an independent fan meeting event with his fans at Ankara University. Jaejoong departed for Turkey earlier in the day through Incheon International Airport, wearing a chic all-black ensemble with a luxurious pair of shades.
Many Turkish fans patiently waited for his arrival and upon seeing Jaejoong, the fans started chanting, “Jaejoong JYJ“. Jaejoong was quickly ushered to an awaiting vehicle by security.
Check out the fan cam footage below!
Source: allkpop
31 Jan:
JYJ member Kim Jaejoong apologized to his fans regarding JYJ’s documentary ‘The Day‘ being cancelled a few days before it’s premiere.
The singer wrote via his official Twitter page on the 31st, “Apologetically, I will lift my head and work hard.”
His tweet was in response to CGV announcing JYJ’s documentary ‘The Day’ being cancelled due to a breach of contract, which drew attention from fans all over the world.
JYJ’s representatives have previously stated that they would “file this injustice with a civil complaint to the Fair Trade Commission and the Grievance Committee” due to CGV insisting the contract had not been finalized. CGV stated their position saying, “We came across some problems while we were going through with the contract, but we never came to a joint decision that the movie would actually air.”
Netizens who read his tweet did not blame the singer and said, “Why are you sorry…“, “We are proud of JYJ!! Be strong“, and “No need for you to be sorry, oppa“.
In related news, JYJ’s agency CJeS is reportedly looking for alternative theater’s to air their documentary.
25 January:
Photos from Egypt and Japan were recently shared online along with the caption, “Jaejoong oppa’s birthday parties in Shinjuku [Tokyo] and Egypt“.
Though Jaejoong himself was unable to attend, it looks like his fans were still able to enjoy their time together by sharing slices of cake along with their common love for the idol.
Netizens commented, “Of course! This is natural for the international group JYJ” and “Jaejoong’s popularity truly extends beyond borders.”
Be sure to wish Jaejoong a happy birthday by sending him a message on his official Twitter!
28 December:
Recently, ‘Protect the Boss‘ Director Song Jung Hyun posted proof shots of the cast members at the year-end party on the website gallery. The pictures contained images of JYJ‘s Jaejoong along with actresses Choi Kang Hee, Ha Jae Sook and actor Ji Sung as they came together to share a drink and celebrate the year’s end in good company.
The public was particularly drawn to the picture where Jaejoong is seen puckering up his lips attempting to kiss Choi Kang Hee, as well as other pictures where he is drawing humorous expressions, causing laughter among those who stumbled across the pictures.
Netizens stated, “Jaejoong must have been upset that he lost Choi Kang Hee to Ji Sung in the drama”, “It’s good to see that they stayed close even after the drama ended”, and “Kim Jaejoong… your lips… don’t do it”
Source: Etoday via ParanMedia - allkpop
27 December:
It’s been revealed that JYJ‘s Jaejoong has donated $50,000 USD to his elementary and junior high schools.
To celebrate the year’s end, Jaejoong donated $20,000 to Gongju Elementary, as well as $30,000 to Gongju Junior High School. The elementary school will be using the donation to upgrade their PCs, library, and drinking fountains, while the junior high school will be using it for scholarships, funding their reading program, and supplying their special advanced placement classes. Both schools will also be supplementing their baseball and swim teams.
Jaejoong stated, “To repay all of the love I’ve received all year, I realized that I wanted to go back and help my juniors where I was born and grew up. It would’ve been great if I could’ve met my teachers and juniors but I didn’t have the opportunity to. Should the chance arise, I’d love to visit someday. I hope that my juniors will be able to study in a better school environment after their winter break.”
Jaejoong also sent out his autographs and handwritten letters along with the donation to share with his juniors.
The registrar chief of Gongju Junior High expressed, “We’re grateful that Kim Jaejoong still thinks of his juniors even after graduating from the school. His juniors could not contain their excitement upon hearing about his donation. We’re extremely proud that a student from our school has become an amazing Hallyu star now and still has time to give donations. Like how Jaejoong used his talents to bloom and success, we hope that our juniors will become a talent to our country. Thank you for providing us with something special over the break.”
20 December:
On December 20th, Jaejoong wrote, “I guess I’m not capable of staying healthy. Everyone, try to stay healthy.”
The singer/actor then attached a photo of himself in bed with an bandage on his eye, causing many to wonder about his accident. Fans commented, “How did this happen??” and “The bandage makes it look so serious. Be well!”
Stay tuned for updates on his condition.
Source + Image: Jaejoong’s Twitter - allkpop
11 December:
The event took place on Dcember 10th in the Shanghai International Gymnastic Center. All 4,000 tickets were sold out the second they were available, and the remaining 1,000 fans who couldn’t buy tickets still gathered outside the event center to cheer him on.
C-jes Entertainment stated, “The drama ‘Protect the Boss’ gained a lot of international popularity through Jae Joong’s appearance. Fans from different countries are asking him to visit as well.”
During the fan meeting event, Jaejoong revealed some interesting behind the scene stories from ‘Protect the Boss’ and sang his track from the drama OST. He also personally answered the questions fans had written and made phone calls to a few lucky fans. Jaejoong had stated, “I know there are a lot of fans in China cheering on for me. I truly felt sorry that I could not visit everyone sooner. I will work harder to become a better actor and singer in the future.”
In related news, Jaejoong has been working on JYJ’s next album while taking a break.
7 November:
JYJ‘s Jaejoong has been gaining attention for an appearance in an Italian magazine — but what’s really been getting fans talking is the comparison that’s been made between the Korean idol and English actor Robert Pattinson!
A photo of the magazine feature has been circulating on an online community as of late, featuring a photo of Jaejoong back in the Mirotic days, showcasing his solid abs.
While the usual word to describe a man as handsome in Italian is ‘bello’, underneath as the title was the word, ‘bellissimi’, emphasizing Jaejoong as a man of the best beauty.
Netizens replied with, “Italy knows Kim Jaejoong? That’s great“, “A face known in foreign countries“, “Why is Jaejoong’s photo really big“, and “Of course, Kim Jaejoong! He appeared in a French magazine, and now even an Italian one?“.
Who do you think has the best body, Robert Pattinson or Jaejoong? Throw your thoughts below!
13 October:
JYJ‘s Jaejoong has once again proven his star power, as his personal accessories drew in an astounding $1,311.00 USD for charity!
SBS held a charity auction from August 3rd to September 30th with goods belonging to the ‘Protect the Boss‘ cast members.
Jaejoong donated his necklace and bracelets and the bid began at around $172 USD. In a matter of eight days, the bid rose to over $900, and finally sold at $1,311.00 USD. Reportedly, it’s one of the highest-priced items ever sold at a charity auction, more than doubling Jo Hyun Jae‘s $620.00 USD T-shirt.
SBS will soon continue their charity auction by including belongings from the cast members from ‘Living Large‘, ‘The Musical‘, and ‘Deep-Rooted Tree‘.
11 October:
JYJ‘s Jaejoong alarmed fans when he announced that he would leave Twitter if hackers do not leave his account alone.
On October 11th, Jaejoong tweeted, “It seems my Twitter was hacked. I don’t know who you are, but if you keep this up, I have no choice but to delete my Twitter.” Jaejoong did not reveal exact details on the damage, or how his suspicions came about.
The JYJ star regularly posts updates about his life through Twitter, sharing pictures and short messages to his fans. Many felt closer to him through his quirky, yet warm posts, and immediately expressed anxiety over this sudden announcement.
Source: Newsen via Nate, Jaejoong’s Twitter - allkpop23 September:
Recently, online media outlets like Star News, BNT News, Hankyung, TV Report, and others came together for a suicide prevention campaign called “A Beautiful Korea Living Together”.
The campaign aims to fill Korean society with love and hope and has brought together the support of top stars to speak on the issue in hopes of bringing more attention to it. JYJ‘s Jaejoong recently sat down for an interview discussing his thoughts on suicide. Check it out below!
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Q. “Did you ever think about suicide?”
“I felt sad and upset for the people that had to leave this world in such a manner. Suicide is something that hurts so many people and I think that it just shouldn’t ever happen.”
Q. “You went through a lot of hardships yourself. What was the most painful for you, and how did you overcome it?”
“Every person feels loneliness and is met with a hardship that’s hard to endure. While living life, there are, of course, weights that you feel are only weighing down on you. It’s not a matter of how good or bad the environment you’re living in is, but rather a sort of misery that every person experiences while living life. IN that regards, I, too, have experienced much sadness and loneliness, and the way I overcame those feelings was to love the world I’m living in and think preciously of my work, my loving members, and my family. I also earn strength from my fans. I plan on thanking every day I live for in the future as well.”
Q. “How do you feel hearing about fellow celebrities committing suicide?”
“It was just shocking and an unbelievable reality. I was upset.”
Q. “Do you know any celebrities that are going through depression?”
“I don’t know. They say that depression isn’t something shown on the outside, as people that are depressed as usually bright on the outside and feel depressed when they’re alone. Instead of people that say outright, ‘I’m lonely’, I think it’s more important to care for those that are trying harder than normal to look positive. And as the oldest hyung, I think more than anything, I should be responsible for the psychological health of my members more so than other celebrities.”
Q. “If you were to ever have a fan that was thinking of suicide, what would you say?”
“I believe that our fans won’t think of suicide because I feel that if they listen to our songs, they’ll feel too happy and that their depression will disappear. In our recent album release, there are two songs titled ‘A Boy’s Letter’ and ‘You’re’. They’re both songs written for our fans so we hope that they’ll listen to them when they’re feeling depressed or lonely and hopefully feel consoled. We’re together inside of our music. Please also think of the precious people in your lives and be happy for even the smallest of things. With such a mindset, I’m sure that you’ll feel more affectionate towards your life. The beautiful sky, your mother’s delicious food, and your pet’s cute aegyo are all wonderful things in life.”
Q. “What do you think society needs to do in order to prevent suicide?”
“I think as we go on in our society, people feel more alone than ever. They begin to box themselves up and are afraid of other people coming in their zone. The world keeps making people depend on only themselves and promotes competition amongst one another, but people think that’s what success is so they follow it while losing their freedom and deepening their depression. I hope that we’ll change the atmosphere so that we can prevent such a society.”
Q. “Do you have anything to say to those that are suffering to the point of thinking about suicide?”
“Think of hope the minute you feel miserable with your life. Take up the habit of finding joy in the smallest of things in life. The misery you feel now will be a strong foundation for your future and you will become someone with an invaluable life. Also, hold the hand of the person next to you. Don’t think that you’re the only one living in this world. Don’t grow your sorrow on your own and ask for help from the person next to you.”
8 September:
Actress Kim Jung Eun took part in JYJ’s first Korean album title song, “In Heaven”.
“In Heaven” is a song written and composed by JYJ’s own Kim Jaejoong, where Kim Jung Eun featured on the track to narrate, “sa rang hae (I love you)”. Although a small part, Kim Jaejoong decided that the short line must contain the right emotion and told his management that it would be nice if an actress with a nice voice could do it. JYJ’s agency, C-JeS Entertainment, spoke on a phone call with10 Asia, “After we heard Jaejoong’s story, we were looking for an actress and actress Kim Jung Eun enthusiastically answered our call. All of JYJ’s members were happy and thankful.”
In addition, it was revealed that it was the decision of JYJ’s members to put Junsu in the music video for “In Heaven.” JYJ’s agency said, “Jaejoong stated that rather than himself being in the music video for the song he made, he preferred Yoochun or Junsu being in it. The decision was made under the agreement of all of the members that Junsu best fit the character of the synopsis.” Although Junsu does not have experience in acting in dramas, he has starred in musicals such as “Mozart” and“Tears of Heaven”, and has studied acting consistently. Junsu partnered up with actress Song Jihyo as a couple and it is reported that they received good feedback from the crew.
JYJ’s full music video for “In Heaven” will be revealed on September 15th.
Source: allkpop
4 August:
The singer-turned-actor is currently starring in SBS’s new drama, “Protect the Boss“, as a sharp and handsome department manager who is very well off.
He tweeted, “I said when I ended today that I would post a ‘funny expression’. I’m keeping my promise!”
Of course, many of his fans simply responded with “Cute!”
In further news, “Protect the Boss” has received stable ratings for its first 2 episodes, starting with 12.1% and rising to 13.4% for the 2nd episode. The show is a romantic comedy about a secretary named ‘Eun Sul‘ (Choi Kang Hee) who works for a corporate head named ‘Ji Hun‘ (Ji Sung).
25 July:
Recently, JYJ’s Jaejoong updated his Twitter with a post that is causing quite the commotion amongst fans of both JYJ and TVXQ.
He wrote,
“I don’t know if I should be saying this… I miss Yunho and Changmin… No matter what anyone says, they’re our members and I know them better than anyone else… People might say it’s pointless in saying this but… I want to see them again. It’s been a while.”
Jaejoong also tweeted the following:
Source: Twitter via allkpop“Junsu always wakes up before the members and gets his hair and make up done before the tired members. He has always been like that for the past eight years. It’s his sincerity that has allowed us to exist, and I hope to learn from him as a friend and co-worker.
There’s a lot to learn from him in a lifetime.”“Yoochun is always in the middle. He stands in the middle of the members and watches over everyone, which is why we never have any time to feel that we’re alone. He’s one of the most spirited members and he shares that spirit with us so that we feel comfort during difficult times.”
“I have to do better.. That’s what our Junsu and Yoochun make me think. They’re greedy, hoo hoot!”
22 July:
Jaejoong opened the interview by saying, “I feel that I have an image that’s specific to me, something that’s not normal for an idol. I consider myself a celebrity that people either like or dislike, two sides of the extreme. I hated changing who I was, and I was scared that people who liked me would hate me. For example, I have foreign fans who cosplay. To them, that’s a source of joy and a fun hobby, but the minute I change, all of that could be broken.”
But with continuous effort, he’s honed and improved his skills – he’s not only able to compose, but also direct and even act as well. Jaejoong continued, “I was scared to change, but I realized that even if I did it slowly, those who liked me would continue to like me, and I’m grateful for that.”
Recently, controversy arose over a song he composed while under TVXQ titled “Wasurenaide” when a Chinese artist remade it without Jaejoong’s permission.
Fans immediately opposed its release, leading the Chinese artist to state, “I know that there are a lot of memories associated with this song, and I, too, am a fan of Kim Jaejoong’s talent and works. I will reflect on my actions and resolve all matters with Kim Jaejoong.”
Soon afterwards, Jaejoong had written in Japanese on his Twitter, “‘Wasurenaide’ is not my song or anyone else’s. It’s a song that belongs to the five members of TVXQ. That’s why I don’t want to sing it by myself, or with the three members of JYJ.”
In his interview, he explained, “It’s something that occurs often in China, so I didn’t think of taking any particular action against it. I still hope that he won’t sing it, though. Whether or not it’s a song that I composed, it’s a song that belongs to the five members of TVXQ. Even I alone or with the three members of JYJ wouldn’t have dared to sing it.”
He continued, “I feel like it’s causing a wound to those memories that liked and still like TVXQ. The scent of that song conjures what fans believe to be the most beautiful time of TVXQ, and so to sing that song without permission is only wounding the fans.”
When carefully asked if he had no intentions of singing TVXQ’s songs in the future, he quietly nodded his head and replied, “If it’s possible to avoid it, yes…”
Moving onto the topic of conversing with his fans through Twitter, the reporter mentioned that he was direct in expressing himself, much to the point where it was easy for misinterpretations to arise.
Jaejoong didn’t seem to care, though. He explained, “I say what I need to say. I know that it may garner a negative response, but I don’t think it’s wrong. I’m not writing a personal opinion, but a feeling that I think is felt by others, by everyone…”
Commenting on his first Korean drama, he said, “I never had any greed for the leading role. I think it’s more important to consider how to breathe life into my character. For now, I want to be acknowledged for giving life to my supporting role. I really don’t have any intentions of getting greedy for a leading role.”
21 July:
Looking quite dapper in a full suit, Jaejoong is seated on and with a chair in between his legs, reminiscent of Son Dambi’s ‘Crazy‘ performances.
Netizens commented, “You’re more flexible than I expected, ” “What are you thinking about?” “You look so handsome even with such a funny pose,” and “Please show us Son Dambi’s ‘Crazy’ dance.”
Jaejoong will star in SBS ’s upcoming romantic comedy drama, ‘Protect the Boss‘ which will begin airing on August 3rd.
11 July:
JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong was bitten by an insect during his recent visit to Vietnam and because he didn’t receive early treatment, it left a scar on his right arm.
Because of this incident, it was announced that Kim Jaejoong had to be treated for a bacterial infection.
Last June, Kim Jaejoong was invited to a charity event for a soccer match, ‘Asian Dream Cup‘, held in Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam. During this event, it was found that he was bit by an insect on his right arm. Jaejoong initially disregarded the bite and didn’t receive any treatment.
Because of this oversight, the bite eventually spread to an infection. Jaejoong’s agency admitted, “He received the bite while waiting for the Vietnam performance. He was sweating a lot during the incident and the scar eventually got deeper because he kept vigorously scratching it“.
Jaejoong sought for help at a hospital when he returned to Korea. However, the infection was so severe that it spread extensively all over his right arm. An official stated, “When you have an inflammation, you have to stay away from alcohol but there was a dinner social gathering after the concert. It worsened the condition because we weren’t aware of how serious the infection was at the time“.
As of now, JaeJoong finished his treatment but a scar from the bite still remains. An associate of Jaejoong said, “There is a big scar in two places. And a small remnant of the infection still remains. The treatment for the scar isn’t finished and he will receive further treatment“.
Jaejoong is currently participating in the filming for SBS’s new miniseries, “Defend the Boss” (Screenplay by Kwon Ki Young, directed by Son Jung Hyun) as one of the leading roles.
27 June:
The trio recently wrapped up their two-month “JYJ World Tour Concert” in Kwangju on June 26th, and fans were surprised to see that Jaejoong had reverted back to his original all-black hairstyle for the tour’s final show.
Jaejoong is known for rocking different shades of blonde or brown, so the marked change was definitely a refreshing sight for his fans.
Meanwhile, JYJ’s last concert in Kwangju was applauded as a huge success, with approximately 7,000 fans in attendance.
21 June:
On June 20th, Jaejoong wrote, “Are you guys all well? I’m fighting off both the heat and a bacterial infection that grew on my arm. Everyone, be careful of the heat and stay clean! (Be careful of food).”
Netizens commented, “Are you ok? I’m worried.”, “Get well soon. Be careful!”, and “Fight it off and hope to see you well soon!”
17 June:
On June 16th, Jaejoong posted on his Twitter, “Tae Se, let’s meet up again!” and uploaded a picture.
In the picture, Kim Jae Joong is seen wearing sunglasses and sitting with Jong Tae Se on a sofa. Jong Tae Se has a sightly awkward smile as he has his arm around Jaejoong’s shoulders.
Behind these two men, JYJ’s Junsu can be spotted.
Netizens said, “They look somewhat awkward but close with each other.” “I see Kim Junsu behind them!”
In response to Jaejoong’s tweet, Jong Tae Se tweeted, “Looks like you arrived at the airport ;-) I’m grateful that we met. Let’s meet again in Japan:-)” and uploaded a picture with Jaejoong and Junsu.
The two people met through Park Ji Sung’s charity match, “Doosan Asian Dream Cup 2011″.
Source: JoongAng via Nate, Jung Dae Se’s Twitter via allkpop2 Juni:
On May 31st, he uploaded the sel-ca along with the tweet, “The weather is so nice.” Jaejoong is seen wearing a tank top, while giving the camera a sexy smirk.
Fans noted that his skin looked even brighter, thanks to the sunlight hitting him in all the right spots.
Netizens praised, “Because the weather is nice, you are even brighter” and “It’s been a long time. I’m glad to see you!”
Meanwhile, JYJ is currently touring across America, and will wrap up their North American leg on June 3rd in San Jose, California.
14 Mei:
After pulling off phenomenal shows for the “JYJ World Tour 2011“, Jaejoong was approached to become the stage director for rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon Jae’s first gala!
Many of Korea’s top experts in the music industry have come together for the “LG Whisen Rhythmic All Stars 2011“, which will be held on June 11th and 12th at Korea University.
As the gala’s director, Jaejoong will be overseeing the music choice, arrangement, stage effects, choreography, and even wardrobe selection.
Representatives commented, “We felt that Kim Jaejoong would be able to maximize the dynamics of a gymnastics gala show, which is why he will be joining the directing team. He is currently preparing many things to make sure that Son Yeon Jae will be able to do her best amidst other world renowned athletes.”
Singer Tei will also be performing a duet at the event. IB Sports commented, “In order to expand rhythmic gymnastics, we’ve brought in professionals from all different areas. We hope to create a fun and exciting atmosphere that’s akin to an idol concert, which will combine the thrill of sports and the luxury of performances like ballet.”
25 April:JYJ just finished the Taiwan leg of their 2011 world tour, and fans caught a funny moment on camera whenJaejoong’s hair literally stood straight up!
In the video below, you’ll see Jaejoong’s hair stand up (presumably due to static electricity). Although it seems like he’s aware of the problem, but he continued to perform and remained professional throughout the performance.
Check out the video for yourself!
Source: allkpop
14 April:
Through his Twitter, Jaejoong wrote, “We’re just too close to each other, it’s a problem!”
The accompanying photo shows Jaejoong giving fans a peek at the ‘brawl’ going on between Junsu andYoochun. In another related tweet, Jaejoong shared a photo of himself and Yoochun smiling brightly while writing, “So happy!”
Fans commented, “You guys are just too close, huh“, “Puhahaha, so funny”, “It’s lovely seeing you guys like this”, “Please don’t fight keke”, and “Yoochun in the back… I didn’t think that was Park Yoochun!”
Source: Reviewstar via allkpop
13 April:JYJ’s Jaejoong recently sat down with Hankooki for an lengthy interview, where he opened up to talk about a variety of personal matters such as dating, his Twitter account, and his music career.
Check it out below:
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Jaejoong had just finished another interview with a different newspaper company at a cafe in Seoul when he met with Hankooki, and at the time, he looked bright and happy as he had “drunk a few glasses of wine.”
While on their way to a pub in Samsong-dong for the interview, Jaejoong began to share his thoughts on the recent Japanese earthquake and radioactive problem as a way to ‘break the ice’ in the car. Surprised by his considerably profound opinions on the matter, the interviewer asked, “Do you read a lot of books?”, to which the singer answered, “Rather than books, I learn a lot from other people.”
After arriving at the pub, Jaejoong put down a total of six cellphones on the aluminum table, one of which include the phone he uses in Japan. He explained that each phone is for business-related use, and doesn’t own a particular phone just for family. Jaejoong also revealed that there was a time when he deleted over 1,000 contacts, saying, “As I kept plowing through my troubles with my own strength, I realized that I had become distant with a few people. I didn’t keep in contact out of my gloom, which is why I think I have a smaller number of people around me for support now… But with that being said, I still have my members and fans.”
Within Jaejoong’s words also contained a deeper level of complications and hardships. The biography on his personal Twitter reads ‘JYJ from 東方神起 always keep the faith‘, and on the interview day, Jaejoong tweeted ‘JYJ.‘. The singer explained, “The fact that TVXQ was my first is definite, and that will never change. There’s no other reason behind it. It’s the same as for my ‘JYJ.’; when I woke up in the morning, I felt that my whole life was about ‘JYJ’, which is why I changed it. The period, or full stop? Well, that really has no meaning behind it… haha.”
During his other interviews on the same day, Jaejoong openly confessed that he’s dated a total of four times. He also revealed a few complicated stories regarding his family, but emphasized that he wanted to focus on talking about ‘music’.
“I learned a lot after being given the role of executive director for a stage performance in Thailand. When I was given that role, I had a lot of worries. If it goes well, it’s thanks to the staff, if it turns out bad, it would’ve been my fault. I wanted to take full responsibility for everything. Before the concert began, I went early to carefully check everything from the arrangement to the stage timings. It was a relief that it finished well, but to be honest, it was thanks to the huge help of Junsu and Yoochun, haha.”
JYJ held their ‘World Tour 2011′ in Thailand last February and March at Bangkok’s Impact Arena for over 22,000 fans. With the help of other staff members, Jaejoong created of the lighting, traffic flow and outfits for the concert from scratch. He even used stop watches in order to directly check the perfect timing of how long they have backstage to get ready for their next stage.
“Since I am a singer, there are a lot of times when I think, ‘Ah, I wonder what it’d be like if we had something like this’. If I get to become the director more frequently, don’t you reckon I’ll soon be able to create an even more complete stage?”
Jaejoong also expressed, “The fans should’ve felt it too, but I think our music has changed very slightly. We never used to have a song like ‘Fallen Leaves’ before. It’s true that we were hesitant on whether we could pull off a song without a beat. We’re thinking of learning more about harmonics in order to keep pursuing change. After producing songs by ourselves, we felt the need to learn more about musical theory as our background.”
As time went on, the soju bottle began to empty, and Jaejoong’s words became more genuine than light-hearted. He began to express his inner thoughts on the situation with his former agency, colleagues, and the juniors who are changing, and talked about the wall that is slowly forming due to his sufferings and scars. Jaejoong consistently expressed that he wishes to participate in a variety of activities and promotions like the other members.
Jaejoong hoped that once the controversy with his former agency died down a bit, he would be able to meet his fans frequently via TV broadcast. However, his hopes have yet to be fulfilled. When asked if he was lonely, he laughed and answered, “Where and how can I meet with my fans? To be honest, most of my worries are based on just that. I believe that it’ll turn out ok. I’m planning to sing for the rest of my life, so it’s not like I can get tired of it, haha.”
11 April:
On Ayumi Hamasaki, he revealed, “It is true that I’m friends with her. We first met at Avex’s annual ‘A-Nation‘ concert and kept in contact since then. However, we are not of the relationship that people seem to think.”
A scandal first broke out between the two last October due to Hamasaki attending JYJ’s showcase despite her busy schedule. “At the time, Ayumi attended the showcase with another Japanese singer friend. It should be regarded as the upkeep of friendship between musicians. She also announced marriage plans in January.”
On actress/model Yamada Yu, he revealed, “She’s one of my closest friends, alongside Yamashita Tomohisa. We met at an after-party in LA and became friends. Like everyone already knows, she’s in a relationship with Oguri Shun.”
Jaejoong concluded, “I don’t have a girlfriend so I spend most of my time at home. It was an opportunity for me to learn Japanese and meet with other Japanese celebrities and develop friendships.”
5 April:
The visit was made by chance, as Jaejoong had noticed a yellow bracelet that his fans were wearing during his stay in Thailand. It was only then that he learned that the king was lying in a sickbed, and that the yellow bracelets symbolized national unity, and more recently, the recovery of the king’s health.
After learning of his visit, reporters was asked Jaejoong for further details after JYJ’s concert on April 3rd.Jaejoong explained, “I wanted to repay the love our fans had given us by paying our respects to someone they love and respect as well. Although I wasn’t able to meet him in person, I hope that he recovers his health as soon as possible.”
His thoughtful action has been spotlighted in Thailand, and the star is being praised for acting as a cultural envoy, and not just a visiting singer.
According to a Thai tourism representative, Jaejoong’s visit is being regarded as that of a ’state guest’. Even if one wishes to visit the king, permission must first be granted from the royal family; Jaejoong was cordially welcomed.
Accepting the invitation, Jaejoong found that he lacked a proper suit since he was in Thailand for a concert. After learning of his predicament, the royal family went as far as to clear out one floor of an entire shopping mall so that he could shop in peace. On April 2nd, the royal family personally attended JYJ’s concert and expressed their gratitude for his visit.
Cautiously, Jaejoong stated, “I did what I had to do.”
Source: Sports Hankooki via allkpop
On April 2nd and 3rd, JYJ’s Jaejoong made his debut as a director through the trio’s “JYJ World Tour Concert” in Bangkok, Thailand.
Not only did he direct the stage, but the sound and lighting systems as well. He even went as far as to head off to Thailand two weeks before the conert was to take place in order to immerse himself into the environment and finalize preparations.
Fellow member Junsu commented, “We began calling him ‘Director Kim.’ That’s how big his role was in the concert.”
In a separate interview with Sports Chosun, Jaejoong was asked to explain his thoughts on finally making his debut as a director. He replied, “I learned a lot through this experience. Based on the size alone, I’m not sure if it’s bigger than the concerts we held as rookies, but I did rehearse a lot.”
When asked how he became a director, “I’ve always had a lot of interest in directing. A lot of different directors have worked for our concerts, but there weren’t a lot that truly knew the feelings of a singer. It was my dream to create a concert that took both the singer and the director’s perspective into one.”
Jaejoong was also asked to name an important aspect of the concert, “Over 80% of the concert was prepared directly by the members themselves. We truly tried hard to create a concert that showed who we were through our world tour. It will definitely be a stage where the concentration is put on the songs.”
To conclude, Jaejoong revealed his feelings on the past eight months, “It was very difficult. If before, all we did was put up a spoon on top of an already set up dinner table, we had to create that dinner table this time. But I think that even if it gets more difficult from here on out, I won’t mind at all.”
1 April: Jaejoong had some thoughts to share about the group’s upcoming world tour.
He tweeted, “After rehearsal, I believe that it’ll be a performance that brings fans and JYJ together, and hearing the new single, I got goosebumps.”
Jaejoong also thanked the people around him: “Seeing the hardworking staff and dancers as well as my passionate members, I think the first world tour will be wonderful. Thanks everyone.”
<JYJ WORLD TOUR CONCERT 2011>
April 2 – 3rd: Bangkok, Thailand
April 23rd: Taipei, Taiwan (replaces Singapore)
May 7th: Beijing, China
June 11th, 12th: Busan, South Korea
After reading his tweets, his fans commented, “I’m really looking forward to the world tour,” and “I want to hear the goosebump-inducing new single.”
Source: Newsen, C-Jes Website via allkpop
20 Maret:
When asked by the reporter, “Is it true that you have a lot of tattoos?,” Jaejoong hesitated before answering,“Is that a bad thing? Honestly, there are a lot of negatives to getting tattoos, since it can affect the type of roles you can and can’t do with acting, but I’ve never once regretted getting my tattoos.”
He continued, “I’m merely engraving everything I hope to not forget, everything that consoles me, and everything I’m thankful for onto my body. The ‘Always Keep the Faith’ tattoo I have on the front represents my desire to protect my beliefs. The tattoos I have on my back, I don’t see often, but they’re there so that I can reflect on them when I do see them… I don’t think that I have tattoos on my body right now, so I’m curious as to how they’ll turn out in the pictures (laughter).”
Asked to describe his current feelings, he replied, “If before, I was maturing at the pace of one step a year, I’ve now jumped 10 steps. I’ve forgotten to be thankful for a while now, but I’m glad that I’ve remembered to be grateful. For now, I feel that I’m going through life where both hardship and happiness exists as one.”
On his future, Jaejoong replied, “I have received a lot of project offers, which I’m in positive discussion for. I’m spending my time by training and studying things like acting, English, and golf, in case my experience in them comes in useful later. I’ll also be spending a few weeks in the U.S. to discuss things on our future album release and our world tour.”
8 Maret: 
The short “movie” entitled, Movie Style: Jaejoong’s Part showed the singer as someone who seems perfect, but retracts into depression and sadness when he’s alone, which is when he becomes “Killer J.”
A member of the film crew stated, “Whether it’s because it’s been a while since he’s been active, Kim Jae Joong has returned with an incredibly mature feel and has played the role of ‘Solo Killer J’ to the point that you can get confused with his actual personality.”
Jaejoong himself stated, “With getting my heart ready for JYJ activities and the fact that the preparation flowed well with the calm concept of ‘Movie Style’, I’m looking forward to the end product.”
He added, “Though it’s not solid yet, we’re readying for an American album as well as a world tour.”
Movie Style: Jaejoong’s Part will air on the 18th at 11PM (KST) on Elle at TV.
Source + Photo: Nate via allkpop
28 Januari:
2011 merupakan tahun yang bagus untuk JYJ! Mereka merilis music essay, “Their Rooms, Our Story” dan medapat respon positif sejauh ini, Jaejoong menyatakan dalam wawancara dengan MBN ia akan tampil dalam drama. Management company CJES Entertainment telah mengkonfirmasi, namun belum menyebutkan nama acara tersebut.
Ini membuat JYJ member kedua yang masuk dalam akting setelah Yoochun sukses dalam drama, “Sungkyungwan Scandal“. Jaejoong sebelumnya berakting dalam drama Jepang, “Sunao ni Narenakute / 素直になれなくて (Hard To Say I Love You)”.
Source: MBN Interview, translated and shared by sharingyoochun.net / baidu
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