[article] '오밤중의 아이돌' still cuts released, kim seong su, eun jiwon, kim chang ryul in one place

do you still remember the rumors i posted here? today, MBC Plus released stills of the program and it made to tvdaily. full article by tvdaily can be found here. credit the following translation to kimhyungjun.net. excited already? i totally anticipate this. one, hwangbo. two, eun jiwon. three, baby hyung jun.

Cable TV MBC PLUS revealed still cuts of a new program through their blog.

This program is known as ‘Midnight’s Idols’ (hereinafter ‘Ohbamah’). The first picture shows the faces of DJ DOC member Kim Chang Ryul, SS501 member Kim Hyung Jun, Hwang Bo, Eun Jiwon, COOL member Kim Seong Su.

[unrelated news omitted]

MBC PLUS MEDIA staff left a message saying “What exactly is the new program like? Because of glamorous star appearances make the show even more anticipated”

‘Ohbamah’ will have its first broadcast end of September.

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[magazine] translation of Q&A in Lisa Magazine

thanks to pokomamy for the translation. love ya! there's total of 11 questions.

i re-post my fav photo ^^

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1: From girl band, Chakra, to solo artist, how much effort do you have to spend? 
A: I need to thank my fans. Without them, I wouldn’t be here today. What I need to do is repay their loves. Therefore, What I’ve done is not hard at all. I must try my best so that it’s worth their loves.

2: You won “The Best Dancer Award 2008”. You must love dancing.
A: I love to dance. When I was in grade 9-10, I always practiced dancing with my friends after school. Practicing helped me get the rhythm. Although I like to sing, I also like to dance. Sometimes it depends on the atmosphere. If I am in the fun atmosphere, I want to keep dancing and dancing. If I am in the quiet atmosphere, I would prefer singing. If I have to pick one, it will be very difficult. It’s like asking me to choose to stay with either my father or my mother. I like both and feel like I can’t live with only either one.

3: Most of your hit songs are for dancing except the first album, which is ballad.
A: Personally, I like ballad. Therefore, the first album is really me. When going to karaoke, I only like to sing slow, emotional songs and won’t sing my own songs because I would feel embarrassed. When resting at home, I like to sing ballad because it can better express deep feelings. However, the audience probably prefers dancing song.

4: How about the song that was on UK chart? How special is it for you?
A: “R2Song” is a Korean word mean confused. The lyric of the song talked about a guy friend whom my feeling towards him suddenly changed from friendship to love. It made me confused and surprised whether this feeling was love or something else. When we released this song in the UK, we adjust the single to remix, faster tempo and more lively than the original. We made it suitable for dancing in clubs and thought that British would like it. I feel very impressed because British people don’t know me and I’ve never had a chance to work in the UK. But now they know the name “Hwangbo”, because my song was No. 1 on their chart. When they listen to the song, they will know that I’m from Korea. Making them more aware of Korea and Koreans song makes me very happy.

5: I’ve heard that you are a part of the charity project in Korea.
A: Korea Compassion is the project that helps individual kid by donating a monthly payment of 15,000 won. It’s like adopting them. The kids can use the money to buy food, clothes, or pay for tuition fees. It’s a very good project. Before I joined compassion, I wanted to do charity work but didn’t know how to start. So, when somebody introduced this project to me, I was very interested and also had a chance to write the letters to the kids. I feel like the poor not only needs money, but also love. They need someone by their sides. When I have time, I want to do something for them too.

6: As a sexy superstar, what is your beauty secret?
A: The best way for me is exercising. When I do the shooting or recording, I’m quite photogenic. So, I’m very afraid that when I go outside, fans will think how come Hwangbo doesn’t look like what they have seen on TV or in the pictures. Therefore, when I have time, I will like to go work out.

7: I’ve heard that you have Tae kwan do black belt and are car racer.
A: Yes, I was even in the car racing competition before. However, one time on the track, my car was hit in the back and flipped. It’s pretty serious accident. From then on, I don’t dare to race any more. I still got hurt although I fastened my seat belt. Now I still have the racing outfit at home but am too afraid to race again. I only support my seniors. About Tae Kwan do, I started Tae Kwan do since I was little. At first, it was just for fun. When I had time, I entered in the competition until I won the first place and got the black belt since Chakra Debut. Now, what interests me the most is scooter riding. I bought a scooter and when I have time, I will ride it every day. Also because I am a celebrity, when riding scooter, I have to wear helmet and no one will recognize me. I have a lot of fun.

8: In the same time, you are also a fashionista who has an impact on Korea’s teenagers.
A: I like clothes and fashion. When the new collection comes out, I will be the first to go get it (laugh) and if I have a couple pieces of fabric on hand, I will design and make my own clothes. Also, I wear many styles of clothes. I can look very neat on some days while very sexy on the others. Sometimes, I even look very extreme. This is why people think I can dress. I don’t stick with one style. There are teenagers that follow my styles. I remember one time I trimmed my eyebrows in pattern. Then, the kids also followed that. So, their parents had to ask them not to do so since it’s against the school’s rules. I saw them having fun. I feel thankful that they followed me but it’s not always appropriate to follow my styles.

9: You just celebrated your birthday in August. Having 3 in the front, are you serious about your age?
A: I’m not serious. I actually feel good. Reaching 3, there are people giving me complement that I’m much more beautiful. Before, people look at me like a young girl. I gradually grew up and finally I become a woman. Now, when I look at the girls at the age 20, I feel like they are very young. So, I finally understand how adults felt when they looked at me when I was 20, very naughty and daring (laugh).

10: What impressed you the most for the past 10 years in the entertainment industry?
A: I have learned a lot, for example, when I just started my career in the industry, I thought I have to focus on my work only, couldn’t have a boyfriend or love life. Because I did both at the same time, I wouldn’t be able to succeed in either one. I had to choose only one, which was work. Being like that for 5-6 years, I finally know that I can have both at the same time.

11: What do you have to say for the readers of Lisa, which is the magazine for every woman?
A: I want everyone to think positively every day. What you think it’s not possible will become possible and you will be successful in the future. And also think what you will wear tomorrow because it’s a good thing especially for women. I want women to think about beautiful things. I want everyone to have good health and get more and more beautiful each day. I wish we get to meet again in the future and please give Hwangbo lots of love.

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wow, i never know about her car accident. and i like the interviewer, she seems to do some research about hwangbo. go lisa! and i will take note of her answer to question 11. i seldom decide what i need to wear upfront >_< enjoy people!

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[fanpic] 어깨동무 more of golfing

thanks to 4ieta for her post at soompi. the first batch of hwangbo-go-golfing-photos was posted here. credit the photos to yagumist.

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[article] 06.09.2010 hwangbo in koreasarang.com

full article (in thai) can be found here. there is a lot of photo too. i posted some that interest me.

hwangbo and her boss ^^

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[article] 14.09.2010 a heart for compassion

original article was posted here

thanks to www.nationmultimedia.com and the writer, Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul

i wish hwangbo more good jobs and offers so she can do more deeds. thanks to hindsight at soompi for the heads up.

Former Chakra member Hwangbo spends her time between concerts and TV with a Korean charity that cares for kids

Sexy Korean star Hwangbo Hyejeong recently jetted to Bangkok to meet and greet fans and to sing a few numbers off her new solo release at Curve Pub on trendy Soi Ekamai. The singer was all smiles at being back in Thailand" she was here 10 years ago when she bowled over fans as part of the all girl group Chakra.

“Thailand was the first foreign country I visited. We shot a music video here of one of Chakra’s songs,” recalls Hwangbo. “This time, it was even more fun as my Thai fans helped me celebrate my thirtieth birthday.”

“And we selected Thailand as the first country to promote Hwangbo’s“R2 Song” because of the number of Thai fans who follow her on twitter,” says Shim Tae Yoon, producer of her albums and founder of Shimty label. The six single mini single album “R2 Song”, which was released in Korea at the end of last year, features “Insincere Words”, “Mature”, “Becoming Hot” her previous digital single release and the title track, along with an oriental mix version of “R2 Song” by Postino and a remix version of “Becoming Hot” by DJ Koo.

The title track, which was penned by singer and producer Shim Tae Yoon, was first released in the UK and ranked No 1 on Juno Download’s singles charts. “My younger brother and I remixed my song for Hwangbo and sent it over to Postino, who’s been based in London since 2007 and is doing really well,” says the young producer. “DJ Koo introduced his techtonik dancing style to Hwangbo.

“This new mini album is Kpop with a medium tempo that’s suitable for people in the 20 to 30 age group, so it offers something different from today’s music market that’s largely focused on teens. The lyrics too are aimed at women aged between 20 and 30 years, as they talk about the heartbreak of separation after a longterm relationship

“In Korea, most music labels release single album before going head with mini albums or fulllength albums. These days, Korean people don’t pay for CDs but opt for digital files or download from the Internet,” he says. Thailand’s music companies like GMM Grammy and RS are adopting much the same policy as the Korean labels, as their profit margins have been badly affected by CD piracy, downloading and filesharing.

“That all happened in Korea too but things are improving now as the laws are stricter and the penalties heavier. The websites, which previously allowed free downloads, are now adjusted for download with copyright payment,” says Shim Tae Yoon.

Why did Shimty’s founder decide to pay more attention to real musician than boy bands?

“These days, Korea’s music circle is all about boy bands but I think in the near future there will be more demand for a wider variety of music. That doesn’t mean though that that the popularity of boy band will decrease. “No matter who the artist is" an allround musician or a boy band he can be in the music circle if he has an obvious talent for music. If he doesn’t, he will disappear.”

The 34-years old producer has not only worked with Hwangbo on her albums but also joined her in her charity works, especially with Compassion. Compassion began providing Korean War orphans with food, shelter, education and health care, as well as Christian training. Today, the organisation helps more than 1 million children in 26 countries.

“Many Korean singers and artists undergo cosmetic surgery but Hwangbo sees no need. She has an attractive character and she is open and honest. We have been associated a very long time, we enjoy helping the underprivileged and of course there have been rumours that we’re together,” says Shim Tae Yoon, who is a leader with Compassion, while Hwangbo acts as a spokeswoman for the charity.

“Korea Compassion supports children from around the world but I like to help Korean children wherever I can. I visit several homes for orphans and elders every month. I also pay about 45,000 won [Bt4500] to sponsor a child, which covers food, clothes and travelling to school. We can write letters and we find out about their lives so they become rather like our own children,” says Hwangbo, who took time out during this trip to visit Rajvithi Home.

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[magazine] more scan of lisa magazine

i posted partial of the scan here before. since scan by teddy is much clearer, i posted it again. i skip the cover because it was posted twice before here and here. pokomamy is in the midst of her translation. thanks to our very helpful joongboholic.

the last two 'super big' scans was not posted in my earlier entry

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