Jaejoong interview for the Japan News

[princetabi.livejournal.com]

His powerful acting, mesmerizing singing voice and, above all, his eye-catching looks all drive fans of South Korean superstar Kim Jae Joong wild.

When an article featuring Kim appeared in the evening edition of The Yomiuri Shimbun on May 13th, not only did all copies sell out at newsstands but stocks at Yomiuri Shimbun offices also disappeared by the end of the day.

Having long been successful as a singer, Kim is spreading his wings in acting, with his first starring role in a TV drama last year. In the show, called “Triangle,” he realized the importance of eye expressions.

“If you are always acting with similar movements, the audience will get bored. So, I’m acting with my eyes”, the 29 years old said.




Born in South Korea in 1986, Kim debuted in the showbiz world in 2004 as a member of the boy band TVXQ, known as Tohoshinki in Japanese. Since 2010, he has been active as part of the three member JYJ as well as having a solo career. In 2010, he made his acting debut in Japan in a serial drama on the Fuji TV network.

His fans have certainly realized this already, but what makes his looks particularly attractive are the diverse expressions he shows. He sometimes looks incredibly cool and at other times, adorable. He occasionally shows mysterious expressions. He has such a variety of expressions that you wonder whether it’s the same person.

It was the same on the day of his interview with Yomiuri Shimbun.

During the photo shoot, his facial expressions were constantly changing. This flexibility was thoroughly expressed in the drama “Triangle” which he explained is a story in which the protagonist has lost his memories and grows while overcoming difficulties.

“Acting and music are completely different”, Kim said. “In music, I’m in the center, so I can entirely be what JaeJoong is”, he said. “But in acting, the role is there first, and I have to put JaeJoong into the character. I’m not satisfied at all with how I am now as an actor”.

He seems too hard on himself. In the eyes of this reporter, he already succeeded in appropriately expressing the character’s feelings without overacting.” With this comment, he softened his grim expression and said, “I try to minimize body movement, and put importance into the expression of my eyes.”

Kim’s biggest attraction certainly is his sharp, big yes. But, what is the power of eye expressions?

“During the shooting of “Triangle”, I realized it’s possible to express a variety of emotions by slightly moving my eyes”, he said. “Eyes precisely correspond to your emotions, which move from moment to moment, subtly changing how you look. Eye expressions enable you to act in a variety of ways, even better than with your body. So, I thought, why not try this?”

Gratitude to Japan
Kim says he owes a lot to Japan regarding his career. “I learned both Japanese and acting by watching a lot of Japanese dramas. I’m so grateful”, he said. “If it’s a serial drama, I would watch the entire series from the first to the last, in one day. I’ve watched most of the hit dramas, and I’ve probably seen a lot of dramas starring Kimutaku-san (Takuya Kimura). In addition to the Japanese dramas, Kim also said he was greatly influenced by Japanese rock music.

He is a great Japanophile and grateful to his Japanese fans. “I’m really grateful to those who have supported me for a long time. From South Korea, I’ve been sending my appreciation toward you. I’m always trying my hardest to study Japanese so that I won’t forget it”, he said.

Kim said he was wrapped up in doing something out of the ordinary–anonymously selling off his personal belongings. Why did he start that?

“I wanted to get away from having an attachment to things” he said. “If you waste all your time on something, you won’t be able to use that time with someone who is important to you”.

“Money and goods won’t make people happy”, Kim said. “What makes people happy is other people, so I’d like to treasure my fans more than before”.



source: jyjsoul, okke126

I love when an interview reads like a fan wrote it lol

Comments

[ginaaajae.livejournal.com]

Jaejoong-ah~ You are so missed.
Can't wait to see you performing/acting again <3

[ms-minniemaus.livejournal.com]

Fast forward to 2016 plis. :') He was great in Triangle, too bad the drama kinda sucked.
I need his album now tho.

[adlyeith.livejournal.com]

“Money and goods won’t make people happy”, Kim said. “What makes people happy is other people, so I’d like to treasure my fans more than before”.

T_T Right in the feels, ugh

[jyouzebin.livejournal.com]

This reminds me of Into The Wild tbh

[sand-nicky.livejournal.com]

It's always a delight to read JYJ's interviews. Each time I find a new side to them, and at times to myself as well. Given their experiences, there are so many lessons to be learnt from their life story.

"I’d like to treasure my fans more than before”
It's hard to explain it with mere words, but when I attended his Yokohama Jparty, I could really feel his love for us, the fans. His intent to make us laugh and spend quality time together playing different games and such was so genuine, one couldn't help but be completely immersed in it. His love for the fans was felt the most, I think, as he walked around the arena to greet us. His eyes were shining with affection and tears, and he exuded so much warmth. I could truly feel his gratitude, and in return I was grateful myself for that amazing experience.

I cannot wait for the album he promised us, however there seem to be some issues with it. Tower Records wrote a letter for him, stating that they'd wait no matter how long for his album to come out depite it being postponed. But postponed for how long I've got no idea. I really hope everything gets sorted out. JJ fighting! JYJ fighting!

[pheonixiajj.livejournal.com]

what are you talking about?
Never heard there were problems with the album being delayed or that Tower Records made a statement?

Please provide link?

[sand-nicky.livejournal.com]

Here you go:

[Twitter TRANS]
[#Jaejoong] Your music is with us.There’s the music you created, even if your next album release becomes later, or we can’t meet you.
It’s the bond of music and the power of music.
The singing voice of Jae is Jae himself.
#WeWillWaitForJaejoong

Source: JYJ3 (http://jyj3.net/2015/05/31/other-twitter-150531-special-message-to-kim-jaejoong-from-nagoya-tower-records/), translated by @bibian9

[pheonixiajj.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I never knew this.
Stupid question but is Tower Records Korean or Japanese?

[sand-nicky.livejournal.com]

No worries) Tower Records Japan is one of the country's largest music chains. It's got its own music charts as well.

[pheonixiajj.livejournal.com]

Ah it is so cute that a major Japanese label is even waiting for Jejung's music. I really want him to sing in Japanese again too - mainly because he loves Japan <3 and has so many precious cute friends there.

I was confused originally because I thought that Jaejoong's Korean album was delayed ... but I guess or I hope not.

For a Japanese album he said he would try to release Japanese music after he returns.
I hope he gets an awesome record label in Japan once he returns.

I REALLY don't want Jejung or JYJ in general to be under CJes in Japan.

[pheonixiajj.livejournal.com]

I really miss JJ's Japanese activities tbh.
He loves Japan and Japan brings out a completely new side to him that he doesn't completely show in Korea or elsewhere. He also once said that the majority of his friends are Japanese.

But more than anything I would love JJ releasing Jrock and more beautiful Japanese ballads. His voice was always the msot notable and my favorite in THSK.

[countingcr0ws.livejournal.com]

@OP yes, your comment, yes. I loved every moment of the article like what a glory book, haha. /fans ego