Korea Buzz – Director Goo Hye Sun Large-Scale Open Public Recruitment of Extras

(Translated from TV리포트) Actress Goo Hye Sun has opened to the public on large-scale recruitment of extras for her first full-length directed movie “Magic”.

Goo Hye Sun has revealed in her minihompy on the date and time details of the filming venue for her movie’s climax scene (at Goyang City, Ah Ram Noo Ri Theatre, February 21) and she shown positively in the recruitment of extras.

While the movie “Magic” has started on its filming, Goo Hye Sun who has promised her fans that she will definitely be together with her fans in this project, has shown her earnest heart in recruiting extras for the most important scene in her movie.

In particular, on that day, which is also the filming day for the climax scene, the tension between the 3 main leads will also be presented. As compared to other scenes, this scene requires much more preparation.

The official said, “The movie “Magic” is about young musicians who live keenly and on their love and friendship. As to the extent as it is a movie which talks on sacrifices, the filming set is also in a serious atmosphere.” And he also said, “As this is Goo Hye Sun’s first directed full-length movie, she also goes to the extent in drilling the actors in staying focused on their position in the scenes.”

In this movie, Goo Hye Sun undertook 4 roles from script writing, directing, music to acting. For the sake of creating a high-quality movie, Goo Hye Sun with “Speedy Scandal” filming director Kim Joon Young and “Eye for an Eye” lighting director Sim Myeong Jin have came together and they have pushed back other schedules in concentrating on the movie filming.

And also, Goo Hye Sun’s first directed short film “The Cheerful Caretaker” (“The Madonna”) has been officially invited for “Pusan Asian Short Film Festival”, “Bucheon International Film Festival” and “Asiana International Short Film Festival” and received good reviews.

In addition,”The Cheerful Caretaker” (“The Madonna”) received good responses from overseas and it is being invited for screening at “The 3rd China Mobile Film Festival” and the coming “Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival” which is going to be held in Japan in end February.

(translation copyrights credit – gongjunim.wordpress.com)

Goo Hye Sun at her own scene in the movie “Magic” ^^

Goo Hye Sun Updates Minihompy

Goo Hye Sun has updated her minihompy on February 7 at around 4:18am. She has uploaded 2 photos of hers and fans were all excited and happy.

Here are some fans’ responses from Hye Sun’s cyworld minihompy: 
“Radiant smile~ ^^”
“Totally beautiful keke.”
“Stay healthy and happy always!”
“The strongest babyface!!!”
“The smiling face looks so beautiful.”
“Smile brightly always ^^”

(translation copyrights credit – gongjunim.wordpress.com)

Gongjunim: I love her bright radiant smile~! ^^ LOVES <33333333

Recruitment of Extras Participants for Goo Hye Sun’s Movie “Magic” Filming

Goo Hye Sun has updated her minihompy on February 6 on recruitment for extras participants for her first directed  full-length movie “Magic” filming. You can find details as below:

Date: 2010.02.21

Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm

Venue: Jeongbalsan subway station in front of exit 3. Ah Ram Noo Ri Performance Stage. Sae Ra Sae Theatre.

No. of recruits: 100 ~ 200 people

Interested parties, please email your name and age to the following contact: sshortbus@naver.com (Attn to: Oh Chae Jin). More detailed information will be sent through mail notification at a later date.

Hope everybody stay healthy and see you on the filming day. Thank you.

Fans’ responses at Hye Sun’s cyworld minihompy:
“I wish to go ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ”
“I will be waiting for the movie.”
“Hwaiting~ Work hard.”
“Oh wow if I am being recruited for this, it will be the best!!”
“Director Goo Hye Sun looked so cool.”
“I will be cheering for you.”

(translation copyrights credit – gongjunim.wordpress.com)

The movie filming is expected to end on February 21 for post production. 

Korea Fashion – Lee Min Ho in 2010 Spring Trugen Catalogue

Exclusive by Gongjunim! ^^

You can have a sneak preview of the pictures of Lee Min Ho in the coming 2010 Spring Trugen fashion collection.

(source credit: gongjunim.wordpress.com)

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Korea Travel Diary – Boys over Flowers Shinhwa Campus

Gongjunim having fun riding Geum Jandi’s bicycle ^^

On December 30 snowing cold morning, Gongjunim set off with her friend to Cheongnyangni train station. We boarded the 9:00am train towards Yongmun. Our destination is Boys over Flowers Shinhwa Campus which is located at English Village (Yangpyeong Camp). The train journey took 1 hour. When we arrived at the train station, we walked towards the direction of Yongmun Police Station to take a cab to our destination. In less than 10 minutes, we arrived at the gate of the vintage European style looking school.

As the campus was deserted at that time when we arrived, my friend and I just wondered ourselves in. The first stop when I came excited is the signboard which said it is the filming location for Boys over Flowers drama. As we explored further, I reached a shelter area and I found it really familiar. Then I realised this was the place where they filmed the scene of Goo Joon Pyo, So Yi Jung and Song Woobin who were wearing Shinhwa school uniform and walking down while unwrapping and eating lollipop. There were also individual banners of Boys over Flowers drama main cast – Goo Hye Sun, Lee Min Ho, Kim Hyun Joong, Kim Bum and Kim Joon displayed at this shelter place. ^^

The shelter where the scene is being filmed ^^

Goo Hye Sun – Geum Jandi <3 ^^

Lee Min Ho – Goo Joon Pyo <3 ^^

As we moved on, we saw many nice vintage buildings in the campus. Eventually, we arrived at a corner and we saw Geum Jandi’s bicycle and a banner board with Boys over Flowers drama scenes. I rode on the bicycle and cycled excitedly. Keke. (The bicycle is locked to the ground. ^^) It was fun nevertheless! And soon, we stumbled upon a building and went in. To my shock, it was the place where they filmed many scenes of Boys over Flowers drama. One scene is where F4 came walking in with their schoolmates screaming. And many more… ^^

  The door area which is filmed inside the drama ^^

The interior design of this building is nice and high class (which I think is the reason it is being chosen as the classroom setting for the drama). As I walked up the stairs to the second level. I saw lockers on my right. And as the lockers were not locked, I opened one to take a look inside. Keke. Overall, I will say it is really an eye-opener to actually relive those drama scenes in real-life.

The school locker ^^

After exploring the interior of this building, we walked out to take a look at other buildings. And I saw a open space with steps. As I recalled, it was actually the filming place where Oh Min Ji accidentally splitted ice-cream on Goo Joon Pyo’s shoe. As it was all covered with snow and being enclosed, I could not go in. But seeing is good enough. ^^

The open space with steps which is filmed inside the drama ^^

Gongjunim’s favourite photo of Shinhwa Campus ^^

When my friend and I were leaving the campus, we stopped by the main reception (where nobody is around). We found 2 TVs which were playing the scenes from Boys over Flowers drama. We watched for a while and lazed around. And soon, we left the campus. Out of my surprise, my friend gave me a Shinhwa passport book which she took from a box she found nearby the toilet. Keke. There are no pictures of the cast though. Just some of the famous lines which the main cast said inside the drama. ^^

Personally, I am a vintage lover so I fell in love with this beautiful campus instantly~ If you are a fan of Boys over Flowers drama, perhaps you should pay a visit here~ The only con is that it is quite inaccessible when you are leaving. As there are not much cabs coming in, you will need to walk out and it will take you around 20 – 30 minutes to reach the main road… I took it as an exercise though it was freezing. Haha. Overall, it was really a unforgettable experience <3 ^^

(credit – gongjunim.wordpress.com)

More photos of Boys over Flowers Shinhwa Campus:

Korea Buzz – Im Ji Gyu as The Male Lead for Goo Hye Sun’s First Directed Full-Length Movie

(Translated from 뉴스엔) Actor Im Ji Gyu has been selected as the male lead for Goo Hye Sun’s first directed full length movie “Magic”.

Im Ji Gyu has received attention for his movie works “Milky Way Liberation Front” and “Who’s That Knocking at My Door” at Jeonju International Film Festival and Pusan International Film Festival and he is also being awarded the rookie award at Buil Film Awards. He has been casted as the male lead for actress-turned-director Goo Hye Sun’s first full-length movie “Magic” and the filming has started.

Goo Hye Sun has received many public interest for her versatile talents from exhibition to publication and her first directed full-length movie “Magic” is about young musicians and their love and relationship. Im Ji Gyu undertook the role of “Myeong Jin” who is a unskilled cellist with negative introspective.

Through the help from his friend “Jeong Woo” (role played by Kim Jeong Wook), “Myeong Jin” becomes an aspiring cellist who received all attention. He eventually made completed ”Ji Eun” (role played by Seo Hyun Jin)’s Magic which “Jeong Woo” could not complete.

Although Im Ji Gyu has been known as the star for independent films, he is still a unfamiliar actor to the general public. As Goo Hye Sun finds Im Ji Gyu’s appearance gave out a musician alike atmosphere, and she is impressed for his natural acting in the movie “”Milky Way Liberation Front”, as soon as she received the recommendation on him from her filming crew, she immediately designated him for the role.

Im Ji Gyu has been receiving private cello lessons since November last year for immersion in his role “Myeong Jin” as a cellist. As it is his first experience with cello instrument and also the first time he undertook the main lead in a commercial movie, he felt a lot of burden on it. However, he showed great satisfaction after watching the completed edited 10-minute version of the video.

And also, the filming has started from January 15 in Chang Young Elementary School which is located in Incheon. Although the filming started off in a distant atmosphere, the cue sound from the beautiful director gradually turned the atmosphere to a harmony one. And having stayed together for an entire week, they have also built up great teamworkship. The movie “Magic” has began its first set filming and it is expected to continue filming till mid February. The movie is set to release in the fall. 

(translation copyrights credit – gongjunim.wordpress.com)

 I am loving the movie storyline! Can’t wait for the release! <3 ^^
(This article is real hard to translate ㅠㅠ)

Korea Buzz – Goo Hye Sun Reveals Her Views in Acting

(Translated from 뉴스엔) Actress Goo Hye Sun has revealed her own views in acting.

On KBS 2TV programme, Entertainment Relay (Yunyega) which is broadcasted on January 23, Goo Hye Sun is being asked on questions regarding her views towards acting. Goo Hye Sun mentioned, “I can gain weight for the sake of acting.” And she added, “I can gain weight according to different characters. I can gain up to 10kg.”

After it, she replied carefully, “I often go and come back around that much for my weight.” and arouses laughter around. 

And also, Goo Hye Sun added honestly, “I can shave my head for the sake of acting. I like to cut my hair.” And she said carefully, “With regards to acting which requires body exposure, I will need to think it over.”

(translation copyrights credit – gongjunim.wordpress.com)

Video of Goo Hye Sun at Entertainment Relay (for SOUP fashion photoshoot):

(Video credit: meow13)

Korea Buzz – Goo Hye Sun with Taiwan Fahrenheit for MV filming

(Translated from 뉴스엔) Actress cum movie director Goo Hye Sun has received consecutive love calls (project calls) from Taiwan and this time she took on the role of female star in raising Taiwan hallyu wave.

Goo Hye Sun who has turned into Asia star through drama “Boys over Flowers” has been awarded the “Best Asia Female Actress” recently organized by Taiwan Yahoo!. And in particular, she has also received many projects offers from Taiwan.

Ultimately, Goo Hye Sun accepted the offer from Taiwan Tourism Organization and joined in hands in filming Taiwan promotion MV “Touch Your Heart” together with Taiwanese boy group, Fahrenheit.

Goo Hye Sun has spent 2 days together with Fahrenheit in this MV filming. The MV is filmed at Taiwan’s capital city, Taipei. Inside the MV, Goo Hye Sun is being brought around by Fahrenheit and toured around Taiwan’s famous tourist spots including Taiwan traditional literacy arts center. Bentou Hot Springs and Shilin Night Market. 

One member of Fahrenheit said, “Goo Hye Sun is really kind and cute.” and expressed having good impression of her. He added on saying that it is really regretful that they do not have much time for interaction due to the lack of time.

“Touch Your Heart” MV is directed by Taiwan’s top director, Im Geun Ga. Director Im Geun Ga said, “Goo Hye Sun’s acting skills is so good that all the cuts which I asked for, she did them with a single attempt and this saved us a lot of  time.” He also added with praises, “If there is a next chance that I can work with Goo Hye Sun again, it will be the best.”

In addition to the MV filming, Goo Hye Sun also did interviews with Taiwan local TV stations and newspapers media. She digested a tight schedule during her short stay in Taiwan and returned back to Korea.

“Touch Your Heart” MV which is brought together by Goo Hye Sun and Fahrenheit will air in all Asia region in coming early March.

(translation copyrights credit – gongjunim.wordpress.com)

They looked so enjoyable and cute together! ^^

Korea Buzz – Lee Min Ho’s New Drama “Personal Taste” To Air in End March

(Translated from Y-STAR TV) Lee Min Ho’s new upcoming drama “Personal Taste” is set to broadcast in coming end March.

According to MBC representative on Jan 19, ”We are now planning the broadcast schedule for “Personal Taste”, “After Lee Min Ho has given his confirmation in playing this role, we have started to work on the drama composition.”

(translation copyrights credit – gongjunim.wordpress.com)

Exclusive: Lee Min Ho for Trugen Spring 2010 Fashion Catalogue

(photo credit: pengu81 @cyworld)

Goo Hye Sun at Taiwan for “Touch Your Heart” MV Filming

Goo Hye Sun has flown to Taiwan on Jan 12 for <Touch Your Heart> MV filming together with Taiwanese boy group, Fahrenheit. She joined in hands together with Fahrenheit (current ambassadors for Taiwan tourism for Japan / Korea region) in this MV project. The MV is expected to release in March in Japan and Korea region.

Hye Sun and Aaron from Fahrenheit in a part of the MV filming

Translated from Aaron’s blog updated on Jan 18:

Cute Hye Sun and I are working hard in pushing Taiwan tourism.

Hope many people will get to know the beauty of Taiwan through Fahrenheit.

Lun (Aaron)

(credit – DC, gongjunim.wordpress.com, comus05 @cyworld)

More photos of Goo Hye Sun and with Aaron in Taiwan: