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When asked about their past training in Korea on a certain entertainment programme on Enlight Media, both Hankyung and Henry said that the experience was extremely scary to them at that point in time and it is not inappropriate to call it a “boot camp (lit. ‘devil training’)”. Additionally, the language barrier that they faced made life even more difficult for them.

Henry shared that when he first arrived in Korea, he was completely unable to understand the menus in restaurants. As he only knew how to say “I’d like a bowl of chicken soup,” in Korean, he could only eat that same dish in that same restaurant. He did so for two whole months, learning Korean as he drank the soup. His revelation amused the other members in the group.

Chinese member Hankyung also had such a (training) experience, saying that although he did not drink chicken soup for as long a time (as Henry did), his training experience was indeed rather tough. As a foreigner on unfamiliar land, everything he did required a lot of time. However, he soon changed his stance, saying, “Looking back on the experience I had, it actually wasn’t unbearable. If it weren’t for that experience, I’d not have the results that I have achieved today, and no one would know me. So I am very thankful for that seemingly difficult period of time.” Hankyung’s words brought on a lasting applause from the crew members off-stage.

The host then told Super Junior M about the three trainees of Enlight Media who are bound for training in Korea and asked them to teach the trainees on where to get Korean delicacies. In response to that request, Hankyung said in a serious tone that having the chance to receive such training in Korea is a good opportunity for youngsters. He explained that Korea is particularly strict in the aspect of nurturing celebrities, hence one should not think about how to enjoy himself in Korea, but focus on learning and picking up skills instead. He even jokingly said that to protect the young trainees, the members will not disclose their ‘strategies’ to Korean delicacies.
 


OriginalSr: 腾讯网
Translated by yurim_sj♥ @ SJ-WORLD.NET

Date: 2009-10-21 03:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 2pm-hwaiting.livejournal.com
awwwww ^__^ henry <3

Date: 2009-10-21 03:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] proleptical.livejournal.com
Someone once said that Henry's and Zhou Mi's Korean, at least their pronunciation, is actually much better than Han Geng's.

Which just... lol, Geng's fail Korean is fail Korean.

Date: 2009-10-21 03:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] diadust.livejournal.com
OH MY. So true.
His "Donn't Eattt It" on EHB was really win. XD

Date: 2009-10-21 03:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] diorbaby.livejournal.com
i heard the same thing, but apparently zhou mi studied korean in school before he was even accepted into SM, so that's probably why. i mean, his korean is good enough to play translator for kyuhyun constantly, so that's something, right?

Date: 2009-10-21 06:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] czarny.livejournal.com
Omg Qmi does not exist, stop it. :(

*hugs Kyuhyun stuffed toy*

Date: 2009-10-21 10:11 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] diorbaby.livejournal.com
denying qmi is like dying the holocaust, ali. you can do it, but everyone thinks you're an idiot.

Date: 2009-10-22 01:04 am (UTC)

Date: 2009-10-23 01:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] missklutz16.livejournal.com
lmfao omg where did you get a kyuhyun stuffed toy?

Date: 2009-10-23 02:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] czarny.livejournal.com
Recycled a voodoo doll ofc.

Date: 2009-10-23 02:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] czarny.livejournal.com
Recycled a voodoo doll ofc.

Date: 2009-10-21 04:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] stage-persona.livejournal.com
but is fail korean is kind of... hot xD

Date: 2009-10-21 10:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rikayla.livejournal.com
lol, everybody's korean is better than geng's! xDD;

Date: 2009-10-21 03:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] smilez4you.livejournal.com
;[ dnw henry's pants

Date: 2009-10-21 03:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aiedailglow.livejournal.com
Chicken soup LOL

Henry ♥♥

Date: 2009-10-22 03:04 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] secretly-kanna.livejournal.com
i thought this icon was weird.


once i saw the username, it makes sense.

Date: 2009-10-23 01:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aiedailglow.livejournal.com
WHAAAT D:

that icon was like, my most epic icon ever from the most epic anime movie ever.

Date: 2009-10-21 03:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] scream-yourpain.livejournal.com
Geng and Henry. ♥

Date: 2009-10-21 03:28 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] faithgrowsold.livejournal.com
aw. i would not be able to eat chicken soup for that long ):

but these boys akjdslal ♥

Date: 2009-10-21 03:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jecca-o9.livejournal.com
Chicken soup for two whole months. I wouldn't be surprised if Henry doesn't eat chicken soup ever.

Date: 2009-10-21 03:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] myiuchan.livejournal.com
Henry. ♥ That remembers me when Zhou Mi said that he could only eat kimchi stew for one whole month because it was the only thing that he could say too. lol

Date: 2009-10-21 10:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sapphira26.livejournal.com
LOL, when did he say this? ♥

Date: 2009-10-22 12:22 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] myiuchan.livejournal.com
[080409] SJM's Sohu Star Chat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap554B313ok)

Date: 2009-10-23 08:31 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sapphira26.livejournal.com
Thanks you. =)

Date: 2009-10-21 03:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shuyanland.livejournal.com
HAHA no wonder hankyung said his members didnt help him with his korean!
poor bb, im glad he is so damn successful now.
him and henry and soon, zhoumi :D

Date: 2009-10-21 03:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cutesanslee.livejournal.com
all they had to do was point at the pictures on the menus
XD thats what i did

Date: 2009-10-21 03:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] chan-friend.livejournal.com
Haha~ Yeah, I would do that too xD
But some menus don't have pictures... @.@

Date: 2009-10-21 04:15 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cutesanslee.livejournal.com
you find the ones that do have pictures, then you go to those restaurants...
but clearly they henry didnt and ended up eating chicken soup XD

Date: 2009-10-23 08:19 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] chan-friend.livejournal.com
Whaha~ That's a good idea!! xD
Or you can use a dictionary =P
So actually I don't understand why he ate chicken soup for 2 monthes xD

Date: 2009-10-21 03:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] chan-friend.livejournal.com
Oh.. Poor Hangeng & Henry~
I would never touch chicken soup again if I had to eat it for 2 month xD

Date: 2009-10-21 04:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kjwcloudlover.livejournal.com
I think that ZhouMi is being left out of the news these days...
He must have faced hard days in Korea too... If not for the language, for being in other country...
T-T I hope people can pay him more attention. ):

Date: 2009-10-21 04:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cutesanslee.livejournal.com
yh, but he's not really based in korea

Date: 2009-10-21 05:07 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] kurikuribebi
LOL. That reminds me of when I first started English. I could really only say (confidently) 'I'd like this burger please'.

Eventually my stomach forced me to learn more phrases and start pointing at things lol.

Date: 2009-10-21 07:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] black-silver.livejournal.com
hey, that is a VERY USEFUL PHRASE to start out with if i ever heard one ;D

Date: 2009-10-21 06:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] czarny.livejournal.com
Henry omg. <3 Why did I just delete my icon of him T___T

Date: 2009-10-21 07:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] vanillacat.livejournal.com
icuthere, meaningful!jeans henry.

I wish they'd talk about Mimi more. D: My bias for him is like three miles wide. ♥

Date: 2009-10-21 07:40 pm (UTC)
ext_308307: Someone's feet, dressed in stripy rainbow socks, resting on a pile of books. (suju: nerd!hannie)
From: [identity profile] aishiteru-95.livejournal.com
D'AWWWWWWW. ♥

Date: 2009-10-21 07:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] black-silver.livejournal.com
lol so language isn't Geng's forte
that's okay, he's got like 10928965 other skills & talents, he'll manage ;)

OP i friggin' LOVE your icon btw

Date: 2009-10-21 09:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] vanee.livejournal.com
♥ him. all of them, actually. i just watched "happy camp" yesterday and was laughing my ass off, these boys are all awesome.

Date: 2009-10-21 09:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] djlancerock.livejournal.com
NO OFFENSE BUUUTTTTTTTT language is hardly a barrier when it comes to basic things like getting food. He could've easily gotten something else. You just need to be a little bit bolder and trust your sign/body language.

Date: 2009-10-21 09:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] djlancerock.livejournal.com
(my point is he's kinda dumb, poor kid)

Date: 2009-10-22 12:21 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bgurl1210.livejournal.com
If you understood the circumstances you won't be quick to call him dumb. If you are placed in a country and you don't understand the language you may have a hard time getting by. Also, there is a difference between street smarts and brain smarts. Henry may not have a lot street smarts but that doesn't mean he's stupid. He was about 17 at the time and it was most likely the first time for him being a place unfamiliar w/o knowing anybody. That alone is scary and make things hard for a person.

I'm not a fan of those who so easily assume things about others without really know the what really happened. Overcoming the language barrier isn't as easy as people assume even I know that. Besides, what he said could have easily been an exaggeration on his part.

Date: 2009-10-22 12:36 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] djlancerock.livejournal.com
I'm not saying he's intellectually stupid. But plenty of people have gotten by before without knowing a word of a language. It's not easy overall, but getting some food served to you is like one of the easiest things ever.

Date: 2009-10-21 09:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] adieuxs.livejournal.com
I'd like a bowl of henry, thank you.

Date: 2009-10-21 09:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] chalakchalak.livejournal.com
And a side order of Hankyung, kthxbye

Date: 2009-10-21 09:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] adieuxs.livejournal.com
you + me, dinner this weekend bb~

Date: 2009-10-21 11:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] chalakchalak.livejournal.com
fufufufufufufufufufuuffuuuu.....

Date: 2009-10-22 01:40 am (UTC)

Date: 2009-10-22 07:10 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] gogomeganes.livejournal.com
Chicken soup everyday... That is tough.

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