Kim Beom Leads a New Generation of Hallyu

Actor Kim Beom of the “Boys of Flowers” fame is emerging as a new Hallyu star. His new film “Flight (Korean title Bisang)” has been sold to Japan even before the filming began. Japanese investors, Glory Entertainment and World Apple Corp., purchased the rights to the film’s theater presentation, DVD, and merchandising rights, demonstrating their affection and trust for the young actor. In addition to the film, Kim’s new drama, “Dream,” to be aired later this year has also been sold to Japan, as well as TV shows and movies he formerly appeared in.

If Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo represented the first generation of Hallyu, Kim Beom is expected to lead the second wave of Korean pop culture in Japan. While the fans of the first Hallyu generation consist largely of homemakers in their 30s and 40s, those for Kim are much younger, from teenagers to women in their 20s.

Kim’s new film “Flight” is about the emotional conflicts experienced during adolescent years. The film is expected to generate positive feedback from Japan, given that it talks about common concerns of young people everywhere. “Flight” is due for release later this year.

credit: KBS Global

Making of We Live in OZ (We Start) CF

LG We Live in OZ (We Start) CF, released the making of video…

i can’t wait for the full CF to come out….yeah im just a kpop fanatic who his missing Kibum because he’s been missing in all the Super Junior promotions…

i just hope this CF will come out soon….much earlier much better…it will make fans happy…XD

credit: wondersmurf for the video

“WeStart” LG OZ Generation 30sec CF release

The before rumored and unconfirmed LG WeStart CF is no longer a rumor and is already confirmed true….now with the CF released it is already clear that everything is not a rumor and we can now see Kim Kibum in action who is missing in all the activities of his group Super Junior…

credit: SJ3jib for the video

Boys Over Flower After Story

The much awaited Boys Over Flower After Story was released yesterday…with it’s 1st and 2nd episode, the 1st episode contains the “SoEulmates” after story, for those of you who does not know who SoEulmates are its the given couple name for (So Yi Jung and Ga Eul)….the other episodes of this Boys Over Flower After Story will be released next week….so to all of you who’s still craving for more BOF moments stay tuned

credits:hoonfami@youtube.com<——for the video

“WeStart” LG Telecom CF

a fancam was posted in youtube which contains the video practice of SUJU’s Kim Kibum who is recently missing all the stage performances of SUJU alongside with Kim Bum, Lee Yeon Hee adn some others(sorry i don’t know the names of the other artists)>>>>check video below:

well some sources said that this practice is for their upcoming LG “WeStart” CF but others said it’s still not confirmed, well whatever it is isn’t it great that at least we now know where Kibum is?

All we can do is to wait for us to know what this practice is for….

and for me im just too excited seeing Kibum and Yeon Hee together…^^

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Teaser Video? IS this really TRUE??

IS this Really TRUE????

Fans are left clueless after videos named ‘Boys Over Flowers Special Edition teaser video’, and some named the video ‘Boys Over Flowers Season 2 sneakpeak’, surfaced on the internet. The video is made by Planet905, which is also the company to Kim Joon on the cast.

The video shows the possible scenario of the F4 5 years later. Some netizens points this to a possible music drama release. Nothing more has been mentioned about it yet. We shall see. But if anything, 28th April is the date to note on the calender for fans.

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source: kbites

HyunJoong uses fluent Japanese to greet fans

F4 from KBS 2TV ‘Boys Over Flowers’ Kim Joon, Lee MinHo, Kim HyunJoong, Kim Bum (from left)

On 15-Apr, F4 Lee MinHo, Kim HyunJoong, Kim Joon, Kim Bum and others made an official visit to Japan, and received overwhelming support even from Japanese star ChoNanGang (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi).

They recorded for a section off variety program SMAP X SMAP for about 1 hour at Tokyo Fuji TV from 10am onwards.

The section that they attended is hosted by ChoNanGang and is conducted like local variety program ‘MooReupPak DoSa’ of MBC ‘Golden Fishery’, making the guests talk over their anguishes.

Lee MinHo, Kim HyunJoong, Kim Joon, Kim Bum said during the recording on this day that they had worries as to whether the Korean version of ‘Boys Over Flowers’ would be able to be well received in Japan too, ChoNanGang encouraged them “Japanese are also anticipating it. I think it will be very well received.”

F4 members were being praised “very handsome” by ChoNanGang on this day and the recordings went on in a harmonious atmosphere. Especially idol group SS501 member Kim HyunJoong, who already holds popularity in Japan, demonstrated his fluent Japanese during the recording.

Credits : Starnews + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com
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Boys Over Flower Cast heads to JAPAN

Boys Before Flowers may be over in Korea, but it’s still got its overseas markets in which to promote itself.

Gu Hye-sun and F4 guys Lee Min-ho, Kim Hyun-joong, Kim Bum, and Kim Joon are headed to Japan; they’ll arrive in Tokyo on April 15 to make a live television appearance, then hold an event to greet the press and meet fans in person.

The official cast fanmeeting will occur on April 16 in Tokyo Dome City at JCB Hall, at which the two kpop groups SS501 and T-Max will be present to give a special live performance of their songs from the drama soundtrack with actor-bandmates Kim Hyun-joong and Kim Joon.

Boys Before Flowers premieres on Japanese television on April 12, on the Korean specialty channel Mnet. Following that Mnet run, TBS will broadcast the drama on national broadcast television beginning in July.

credits: dramabeans

F2 fansigning

The 28th was a busy day for F2 boys Kim Bum and Kim Joon, but particularly so for the former.

Both Boys Before Flowers stars attended a fansigning event that evening (above), but first, Kim Bum appeared at one of his own in the morning as well (below).

At 11:30 am, the fansigning session that took place in Seoul’s Myungdong shopping district drew a crowd of 2,500 fans.

This morning session took place at the store for Spris, the activewear clothing brand that Kim Bum endorses (with Go Ara), which sponsored the event.

Kim explained, “Because I’m filming the last shoot for Boys Before Flowers today, I’m sorry I couldn’t meet many of the fans. Even if it was only a short while, I’m so thankful for your huge support.”

Following the close of Boys Before Flowers in the coming days, Kim Bum moves his attention to the big screen — his war movie “71″ is next, starring Yoo Seung-ho (Legend) and Big Bang’s Seung-ri.

Following that morning’s event, Kim Bum joined his castmate Kim Joon for another fansigning in the evening, this time at Seoul’s Yongsan I’PARKmall at 6pm.

This two-hour-long event tied in to the latest Boys Before Flowers merchandising, a second photo and music book (which contains 76 pages of new stills from the set); also sold on-site were the drama’s newly released OST 2 and OST 2.5 albums. On top of that, articles of clothing worn by the actors in the drama were auctioned off for charity.

Asked what he’ll remember most about BBF when it’s over, Kim Bum answered, “the ones with my partner Ga-eul [Kim So-eun],” to much cheer from fans. (Hey, the boy knows how to do fanservice right.)

Furthermore, preceding the signing session, pop group T-Max, of which Kim Joon is a member, gave a short performance.

credits to asianfanatics.net

for more pictures —->dramabeans

All about Kim Bum (Iplus)

lets see what similarities does F4′s So Yi Jung and Koreas Kim Bum have.

Kim Bum’s Iplus interview:

ISplus (IS): You seem like you would be a playboy like Boys Over Flowers‘ So Yi Jeong.

Kim Beom (KB): Thank you for the compliment, but we’re actually quite different. Due to my extreme shyness, I can’t get along with people that easily, let alone have the skill to seduce women. Although, I do have some characteristics similar to So Yi Jeong such as being cool-headed, not showing my inner feelings easily, etc. Come to think of it, when I was young, many girls my age used to follow me around a lot. (Laughs.)

IS: Have you ever had a girlfriend?

KB: Up til now, I have never had a girlfriend. I’ve always been very preoccupied with something, so it seems that my mind hasn’t been free to have a girlfriend. I don’t think I’ll that freedom for some time to come.

IS: Are you sure you aren’t like So Yi Jeong who is a playboy, but has blocked off his heart from women with an emotional wall?

KB: Come to think of it, that could be true too. However, Yi Jung developed that attitude due to his playboy father. I am like this because I am devoted to work, which thus far has more value and importance than a girlfriend. Still, I have a lot of female friends such as Boys Over Flowers‘ (Ga Eul) Kim So Eun, Park Shin Hye, and Go Ara, etc. that I get along well with. (KP’s note: All three actresses are his classmates in Chung-Ang University’s Theatre & Film program.)

IS: If you get a girlfriend, what kind of present would you most want?

KB: I’d like to receive a meal (lunch box) made directly by her. With a busy filming schedule, I skip meals often. At such times, if I could eat a homemade meal by my girlfriend, I think it would spring forth energy (strength) that wasn’t there.

IS: Who is number 1 on your cellular phone speed dial?

KB: The agency representative and hyung that I trust and depend on the most. There are many things to discuss (consult) with him, so I put him as speed dial number 1 in order to speak on the phone with him often. Even if I do get a girlfriend, I don’t think I will change my speed dial number 1.

IS: What will you do if your parents oppose your marriage like Boys Over Flowers’ Gu Jun Pyo?

KB: If I love [that person] to the point of wanting to get married but can’t due to the opposition of those around me, I would regret it forever. I would [try to] persuade them again and again until they give me permission. I have lived with such integrity that my parents have remarkable faith in me. They will accept my wish.

IS: What is your life motto?

KB: “You may lose once, but don’t lose again.” As you live life, you can encounter failures and you can make mistakes. I don’t want to suffer the same setback by making the same mistake again. [The motto means that] although a person cannot be perfect, one should try his or her best in order to get closer to perfection.

IS: When was the greatest crisis [you've faced] in life so far?

KB: I don’t consider a crisis you cannot overcome as a crisis. Although I’ve had trivial cases that were difficult, I’ve overcome them. I don’t think that I’ve experienced any extraordinary crisis.

IS: If you became a chaebol (plutocrat) like in Boys Over Flowers, what would you most want to do?

KB: I don’t want to become a chaebol. I want to always have dreams and put in intense effort in order to achieve those dreams. I think if I become a chaebol, I might become indolent (lazy) and lose sight of my dreams.

IS: Which websites do you have bookmarked?

KB: Portal sites such as Daum and Naver. I can come by a variety of information such as news in a short amounth of time.

IS: Do you read internet comments [regarding yourself] and take them seriously? Is there a negative comment that remains on your mind?

KB: There was a time at the beginning of my debut when I agonized over negative comments that I don’t even want to recall now. After that, I made up my mind not to pay attention to negative internet comments. I usually don’t read those kinds of comments, but there doesn’t seem to be a lot.

IS: Have you ever left a comment (reply) on the Internet?

KB: There hasn’t a single time when I have added a reply.

IS: What are some objects that you always carry around in your bag?

KB: My cellphone and wallet. I only put things that I absolutely need in my bag.

IS: How do you manage your income and how much allowance do you (get and) spend?

KB: I manage my own income so there’s no separate allowance. Truthfully, lately I haven’t even had time to spend money.

IS: Do you have any superstitions or customs?

KB: I can’t sleep before the first day of filming. I go to set after staying up all night. But I act better because my mind has become clearer. From a certain point in time, I decided not to sleep. However, there is the disadvantage of my physical condition being worse.

IS: What method do you use to relieve extreme stress?

KB: I meet up with cheerful people. Although I’m on the quiet side, I find that stress is relieved as I laugh when absorbed in pleasant conversations with pleasant people.

IS: Do you have any sleeping habits?

KB: I wouldn’t k now my own sleeping habits. People who have slept with me on vacation haven’t said anything in particular about it.

IS: Which athlete do you like the most?

KB: Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo. He plays the kind of soccer that I dreamt about when I was a soccer player in middle school.

IS: Which three objects would you take with you if you had to be stuck on a deserted island?

KB: A (handheld) video game console, a DVD player, and also a cellphone. If I watched movies on the DVD player and play video games in between, I think it would be enjoyable even on a deserted island. I would need the cellular phone to request aid (a rescue) when I get bored. Does a cellphone work on a deserted island, you ask? I saw a commercial awhile ago where jjajangmyun (black bean noodles) was even ordered for delivery using a cellphone.

IS: If you were given a perfectly [schedule-]free day, what would you want to do?

KB: No matter how leisurely the one day is, wouldn’t the next day be busy? In order to prepare (for the following day), it probably won’t be completely free. I would want to just go somewhere nearby and get some fresh air and cool my head (mind) for a bit.

Source: ISPlus
Trans Credit: KPCulture