Monday, January 5, 2009

travel and travel..Guam we go...


Whether YJ's flying to Guam was strategically chosen to promote tourism, goodwill relation from both sides, business agenda(CF making) or personal reasons we could only guess. When I found out that he left but still around Asia the list for countries went on.. Honestly I was thinking of him going back to Indonesia or stopping at Singapore but then again a new visit to another country is plausible. So news said he'd be in Guam.
I immediately tried to remember where Guam is ..oooppps sorry I was thinking of Borneo so Guam is here..


Just to refresh my memory folks. It's right side of the Philippines and just outside the Philippine Sea. So close yet so far..






This is a nice aerial shot of the island from Davies Web. It was apparently the stopping-place between Mexico and Manila from 1565 to 1815 (Wiki).

Places to see: Many beaches and a visit to Cocos Island, fishing near the Marianas Trench (now that's interesting) which still holds a good number of Blue Marlins , landmarks such as the Latte Stone and Apra Harbour to name a few...For further details just click here
That's a little trip for me. Hope you learn something cause I did ;-)

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Away from home..

Back from work today and just found out BYJ has left for abroad.. where is he going? Perhaps when I get back tomorrow again someone would spot him in one of the airports (sigh) I hope he is going to somewhere nice. Alright folks I think I'll have a glass of Piedmont tonight. A white wine from this Italian region.. Something to put a smile on your face too, I found this from dear Naomi.shhhhhh I suppose we all love him in different ways than one ;-) Connection might be broken...;-( just let it play and play again ..phew!

Friday, January 2, 2009

On Watching the MBC Awards


I found this edited version of the MBC awards by KayaputenQ. I just happened to watch the full version of this conversation and thanks for Suehan for providing a translation. I could understand what I was watching.


Shin: Now, we will announce the honorable Grand Award Winner of 2008 MBC Grand Awards as the last award.


Han: Yes, for the announcement of the honorable Grand Award winner, previous year's winner, Bae Yong Joon is waiting for it.


Shin: It has been one year since wuri Yonsama has appeared. Actually, it might be difficult to watch the scenes if not watching this MBC Grand Awards. There are so many rumors floating around.


Han: What rumors?


Shin: There were rumors, like his hair has grown to about his waist, or his hip..something like that. There are so many rumors. A little later, we will be seeing him in a year and confirming it. What kind of appearance will he show today? Here is last year's Grand Award winner, Bae Yong Yoon ssi.(The screen is showing last year's ceremony)Song: Bae Yong Joon ssi of TWSSG!


Shin: Congratulations, Bae Yong Joon ssi!


Bae Yong Joon: Thank you. I really appreciate the viewers who have trust in us and been waiting for our drama all the way.(caption: Then, who will be the Grand Award winner, today?)


Bae: Annyeonghaseyo, this is Bae Yong Joon.


(Applause)


Bae: It has been a year since I have appeared. Many directors, staff, actors, actress, and seniors, have put forth hard work to produce good dramas this year. It looks like the end of this year is more difficult compared to other times, but I hope MBC drama will give hopes and laughs to many people of the new year. I'll work hard as an actor as well.


Shin: It has been a year, Bae Yong Joon ssi. I'm glad to see you. There are so many rumors about your hair, like your hair is near your waist, or hip, and someone said that your hair was braided, but now we can confirm that it's not true. I have a personal question for you. You have been waiting quite a long time backstage.


Bae: Yes.

Shin: I'm wondering if you were curious about the Grand Award winner and already opened the envelope.


Bae: I didn't because I heard that it would be marked if I had opened it.


Shin: That's why. We work hard to have the envelope explode with stuff to keep it from being opened backstage if we have enough production costs.(laughs)


Shin: Do you remember his black crutches, which were the biggest topic last year and were the fanciest ones that I've ever seen in my life?


Han: You even had special crutches.


Shin: I asked you before what you were going to do with those crutches later on. Do you still have those, or did you give them to someone as a present? Or did you put them up in an auction due to your financial difficulties?


Bae: They're at my house.


Shin: I've never thought that I wanted to keep them as well.


Shin: Do you remember last year? I asked you when you were going to get married. You said that you would marry in three years no matter what happened. One year passed already. Two years are left, please share the story if you have good news that we don't know about.


Bae: It seems that there is something can't be achieved even with plans and efforts. And still 2 years remain, I'll try hard.


Han: Many women dreamed about that, didn't they?


Shin: Actually 2 years will be passing quickly. You might marry a strange girl to keep the promise with your fans and to marry within 2 years if you're not prepared, so please work hard. Now, Bae Yong Joon ssi, will you please announce the Grand Award winner.


Han: Who do you think will receive the Award?


Shin: It's a very difficult question.


Bae: Well. It might be a boring answer no matter how I answer.


Shin: then..Bae: Ah, personally, I hope my close junior SSH would get the Award, but there are many competitive actors whom I have been impressed with. I really don't know who would get the award.


Han: You might have answered a difficult question.


Shin: I thought you would answer conventionally because it was a very difficult question but you showed your thoughts.


Shin: We're curious about and look forward to who will be getting the Award. Now, please announce the Grand Award winner of 2008 MBC Grand Acting Award.


Bae: 2008 The Grand Award goes to Kim Myung Min nim of Beethoven Virus and Song Seung Hun nim of East of Eden.

H: I agree that there should only be one winner but for me Song Seung Hun deserved to win the Daesang. Because of watching his drama in the past starting with Endless Love twice; first in Autumn in My Heart which made way to knowing Bae Yong Joon in Winter Sonata, this award is long overdue. I also saw him in the international film So Close which I watch now and then . In fairness I don't know Kim Myung Min and I am pretty sure he's a very good actor to have won the title too but my support goes out to Song.


Thursday, January 1, 2009

Better

I have always been a fan of this band and love all their songs ever since...This one's for us all..for the video please click here

Boyzone - Better Lyrics
Our love has changed
It’s not the same
And the only way to say it
is say it..it’s better
I can’t conceal

This way I feel
For all the times we spend together
Forever just gets better
Seem what I’m try to say is

You make things better
And no matter what the day is
With you here it’s better
I stand by y
ou
If you stand by me
I think it’s time that I reveal it
Cause I believe it
It’s better
Seem what I’m try to say is

You make things better
And no matter what the day is
If you’re here it’s better
Ooh the more I write song to you

I’m fall in love with everything you do
Seem what I’m try to say is

You make things better
And no matter what the day is
With you here it’s better
Our love has changed

It’s not the same
And the only way to say it
is say it… it’s better

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Year End Report

The final piece of this year's report..
September
* BYJ became the Face Shop model/endorser and yes we heard him sing as well and take note in English!!! Definitely music to my ears.

* He was also cited studying various wines (don't think he really needed it)


October
* BYJ gathering information for his photobook went on the Ocean Experience

* The most important event this month and this year perhaps was him awarded with Korean National Order of Culture of merit. The first Hallyu male star to receive it. (Made us all proud)



November

* He presented through his official site a music gift for all his fans/family called "You are My Everything" in which the MV was directed by him..( I'm impressed and truly grateful)

December

* BYJ attended the MBC awards to announce this year's grand winner

* We also found out about BYJ directing the MV for "You Are My Everything" (this is like a dream come true for me. why??? YJ knows)

* The Yokohama Christmas Party was successfully launched when YJ greeted the family through a live telecast from Korea

* We also saw lovely footages of YJ with a new CF

*BYJ was also named as the largest shareholder of a Japanese firm; the BOFi which will merge with Digital Adventure in 2009.



MBC Awards

Just a breather from the Year End Report sisters.. Couldn't help posting the MBC awards which happened while I was at work sob sob sob..
I will only post my favorite pictures..ok? With this one, he looked really happy and you could feel the warmth on his face being out and see his family perhaps.. There's this kind of aura around him that seem to light up the whole event. I don't think many people could do that.




This one shows whatever facial expression he carries he still looked very cute and adorable.. One of those which weakened the knees kind of thing.

Confidence, charm, oozzzzzzing sex appeal and a killer smile enough to make the night perfect.
If you notice the hair was short.. never mind the color streak, he looked a lot slimmer than last year's award, no crutches this time (thank God) and he looked absolutely well.. That's just what I would love to see.