Thursday, August 28, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
BYJ's Message on KOB
English translation of BYJ's message on KOB as done by BOF.
Notice No. 67
The full contents of Mr. Bae Yong Joon’s message in ‘Talk Box’
BOF
2008-08-19
Hello everybody. I hope that you have been doing well.
Even though the weather was unpleasant today,
I thought that the cool breeze was refreshing.
The cold rain and wind also seemed to suggest a change of seasons.
I realized that time had passed very quickly and a sense of urgency began to take over.
You see, while resting I had made a mental note of all the things I wanted to do. And so I now write this letter to you.
First, I would like to apologize for causing you to worry about me.
My surgery was a success and there were no complications.
After spending a few days in the hospital, I am now recovering from the operation. My recovery has been progressing very quickly and I am now able to sit in front of my computer and write this letter to you.
I promise that I will never cause you to worry like this again,
and I am very grateful for your support.
I hope that you will always take care of your health.
Among the things that I would like to do,
there is one idea that I would like to share with you now.
I once mentioned that I would like to create a book that introduces Korea to the reader.
I admit that part of the reason behind my book idea is my love for taking pictures. However, for a while now I have also wanted to exhibit the beauty of Korea.
I understand that many of you in Asia began to show interest in Korea at the time you began to support me.
Some of you even visited Korea.
However, I have wished for some time that your travel destinations included more sites which are not related to drama filming locations.
I wished that there was some way to say the following to you and other tourists who were able to experience some of the greatness of Korea but who then had no choice but to leave the country due to a lack of relevant information:
“Even for Korean citizens who have lived in Korea their whole lives,
exposure to Korea’s natural landscape, culture, and history is a moving xperience. Please capture the beauty of Korea with your camera.
This is where I was born and where I grew up.
This is the beauty of Korea which was shown in the dramas and movies I appeared in.”
This made me think about picking up my camera and starting a journey myself. Then I got the idea of making a book which would share the beauty of Korea through my photographs of the country.
I started to think about pl*aces which I would recommend to tourists.
But I could only think about famous pl*aces and the few sites that I have personally visited.
And I know that there are many wonderful pl*aces which I have either not visited or do not know about.
To make matters worse, I could not find any satisfactory and helpful sources of information.
Then I realized that I could try asking you for help!
I was wondering what you thought about making the book together with me.
What do you think? Please give me your thoughts.
Please tell me about the various pl*aces you have visited in Korea.
Any information, whether in the form of a letter or photograph,
would be greatly appreciated.
Even an old traditional restaurant in the countryside or a sunset you witnessed while stretching outside of your car would be suitable for the book.
I would even like to hear about the fun episodes that occurred while you were here in Korea.
I would also like to hear from those of you who live in Korea and who have had the opportunity to experience the true value of our country during your journeys.
Perhaps you are curious about Korea and you haven’t actually visited the country. That is good for the book too.
Please tell me which aspects of Korea you would like to know more about,
which pl*aces you would like to visit, what types of food you would like to eat …
I will use all of my efforts to focus on the creation of this book after listening to all of your ideas.
I hope that the book will cause people who are interested in Korea to want to stay in
Korea for a long time.
My camera, notebook, and pen are now ready to start the project.
As soon as I hear from you, I will pack my bags.
For now, please send your emails to webmaster@byj.co.kr.
Later, I will try to set up another method of receiving your ideas.
It feels good to finally write down what I have been thinking about for the past few weeks.
I now will wait with great anticipation for your input.
I will carefully study everything you send.
Please remain healthy and happy.
Love,
Bae Yong Joon
August 19, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
The Sandpiper
She was six years old when I first met her on the beach near where I live.
I drive to this beach, a distance of three or four miles, whenever the world begins to close in on me. She was building a sand castle or something and looked up, her eyes as blue as the sea.
'Hello,' she said.
I answered with a nod, not really in the mood to bother with a small child.
'I'm building,' she said.
'I see that. What is it?' I asked, not really caring.
'Oh, I don't know, I just like the feel of sand.
' That sounds good, I thought, and slipped off my shoes.
A sandpiper glided by.
'That's a joy,' the child said.
'It's a what?' 'It's a joy. My mama says sandpipers come to bring us joy.
' The bird went gliding down the beach. Good-bye joy, I muttered to myself, hello pain, and turned to walk on. I was depressed, my life seemed completely out of balance. '
What's your name?' She wouldn't give up.
'Robert,' I answered. 'I'm Robert Peterson.'
'Mine's Wendy... I'm six.' 'Hi, Wendy.'
She giggled. 'You're funny,' she said.
In spite of my gloom, I laughed too and walked on. Her musical giggle followed me.
'Come again, Mr. P,' she called. 'We'll have another happy day.'
The next few days consisted of a group of unruly Boy Scouts, PTA meetings, and an ailing mother. The sun was shining one morning as I took my hands out of the dishwater. I need a sandpiper, I said to myself, gathering up my coat.
The ever-changing balm of the seashore awaited me. The breeze was chilly but I strode along, trying to recapture the serenity I needed.
'Hello, Mr. P,' she said. 'Do you want to play?'
'What did you have in mind?' I asked, with a twinge of annoyance.
'I don't know. You say..'
'How about charades?' I asked sarcastically.
The tinkling laughter burst forth again. 'I don't know what that is.'
'Then let's just walk.' Looking at her, I noticed the delicate fairness of her face.
'Where do you live?' I asked.
'Over there.' She pointed toward a row of summer cottages.
Strange, I thought, in winter.
'Where do you go to school?'
'I don't go to school. Mommy says we're on vacation.'
She chattered little girl talk as we strolled up the beach, but my mind was on other things. When I left for home, Wendy said it had been a happy day. Feeling surprisingly better, I smiled at her and agreed.
Three weeks later, I rushed to my beach in a state of near panic. I was in no mood to even greet Wendy. I thought I saw her mother on the porch and felt like demanding she keep her child at home.
'Look, if you don't mind,' I said crossly when Wendy caught up with me, 'I'd rather be alone today.' She seemed unusually pale and out of breath.
'Why?' she asked.
I turned to her and shouted, 'Because my mother died!' and thought, My God, why was I saying this to a little child?
'Oh,' she said quietly, 'then this is a bad day.'
'Yes,' I said, 'and yesterday and the day before and -- oh, go away!'
'Did it hurt?' she inquired.
'Did what hurt?' I was exasperated with her, with myself.
'When she died?' 'Of course it hurt!' I snapped, misunderstanding, wrapped up in myself. I strode off.
A month or so after that, when I next went to the beach, she wasn't there. Feeling guilty, ashamed, and admitting to myself I missed her, I went up to the cottage after my walk and knocked at the door.. A drawn looking young woman with honey-colored hair opened the door.
'Hello,' I said, 'I'm Robert Peterson. I missed your little girl today and wondered where she was.'
'Oh yes, Mr. Peterson, please come in. Wendy spoke of you so much. I'm afraid I allowed her to bother you. If she was a nuisance, please, accept my apologies.'
'Not at all -- she's a delightful child.' I said, suddenly realizing that I meant what I had just said.
'Wendy died last week, Mr. Peterson. She had leukemia. Maybe she didn't tell you.'
Struck dumb, I groped for a chair. I had to catch my breath.
'She loved this beach, so when she asked to come, we couldn't say no. She seemed so much better here and had a lot of what she called happy days. But the last few weeks, she declined rapidly...' Her voice faltered, 'She left something for you, if only I can find it. Could you wait a moment while I look?'
I nodded stupidly, my mind racing for something to say to this lovely young woman. She handed me a smeared envelope with 'MR. P' printed in bold childish letters. Inside was a drawing in bright crayon hues -- a yellow beach, a blue sea, and a brown bird. Underneath was carefully
printed:
A SANDPIPER TO BRING YOU JOY.
Tears welled up in my eyes, and a heart that had almost forgotten to love opened wide. I took Wendy's mother in my arms. 'I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry,' I uttered over and over, and we wept together. The precious little picture is framed now and hangs in my study. Six words -- one for each year of h er life -- that speak to me of harmony, courage, and undemanding love.
A gift from a child with sea blue eyes and hair the color of sand -- who taught me the gift of love.
For more on this story - please see this: http://www.snopes.com/glurge/sandpiper.asp
Life is so complicated, the hustle and bustle of everyday traumas can make us lose focus about what is truly important or what is only a momentary setback or crisis.
This week, be sure to give your loved ones an extra hug, and by all means, take a moment... even if it is only ten seconds, to stop and smell the roses. This comes from someone's heart, and is read by many and now I share it with you...
May God Bless everyone who receives this! There are NO coincidences! Everything that happens to us happens for a reason. Never brush aside anyone as insignificant. Who knows what they can teach us?
I wish for you, a sandpiper.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Praying Dog
Toru Yamanaka, AFP / Getty Images Sit, Stay, Pray
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A 1 1/2-year-old black-and-white Chihuahua named Conan has become a celebrity in Japan after he began joining his master in daily prayers at Naha's Shuri Kannondo Zen Buddhist temple. 'I think he saw me doing it all the time and got the idea to do it, too,' priest Joei Yoshikuni said.
Toru Yamanaka, AFP / Getty Images Sit, Stay, Pray
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Conan reportedly goes though the routine -- sitting up on his hind legs and putting his front paws together before the altar -- without prompting each day before morning and evening meals. 'Word has spread, and we are getting a lot more tourists,' Yoshikuni said.
Conan reportedly goes though the routine -- sitting up on his hind legs and putting his front paws together before the altar -- without prompting each day before morning and evening meals. 'Word has spread, and we are getting a lot more tourists,' Yoshikuni said.
Itsuo Inouye, AP Saturday, June 14, 2008
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Bae Yong-joon, Interview in Japan, "I have thoughts of marrying but it's not working out"
On the 1st, after the three-hour "The Legend Premium Event 2008 in Japan" held in Osaka Kyocera Dome, Bae Yong-joon held an interview with Korean reporters for about thirty minutes in the waiting room. Director Kim Jong-hak of "The Legend" was also there. The following are questions and answers that were exchanged.
-Thoughts on the event held today, with 35000 fans?
-Even in the disappointment that came with the end of filming, Director Kim and I said that it was over yet. But now, I have a real feeling that it's over. It was nice today. I was able to meet my family in Asia eye-to-eye. And it was better that I was able to come with the director and fellow actors from "The Legend" this time.
-You also referred to your next work at the event today. (Bae Yong-joon said, "I want to give a different kind of feeling with my voice on the animation of "Winter Sonata" and there's nothing certain, but I'm looking into a drama that is a remake of a Japanese comic".)
-I haven't signed anything yet. So it would be difficult to say anything.
-You were hurt while filming "The Legend". How is your health now?
-It's still a little uncomfortable to walk. I am getting shots on my knees. For my shoulders, we have to wait 1-2 months and I may have to get surgery. I was seriously hurt during filming of "The Legend" ten days before the end, but I couldn't go to the hospital because I thought I would have to put on a cast, which would stop filming. It hurt so much that I couldn't sleep, and I took pain-killers so I could film. I went to a hospital once after getting hurt, and all the nurses were attending to the emergency patients, so I had to put in pain-killing shots myself (laugh).
-Director Kim said "Bae Yong-joon is faithful to his emotions and pursues perfect acting".
-Firstly, I'm grateful. I think I have to stay truthful to my emotions because I can't act. Truthfully, I was surprised as I saw Director Kim working on this work. Director Kim was also hurt during filming, and even though he was in a bad condition, his leadership was outstanding. I sometimes call him father, and sometimes, he feels like a friend. (At this, Director Kim said, "While filming "The Legend", I realized that Bae Yong-joon is here because of his own work and acting. He's a great actor. If it is possible, I would want to work with him again".)
-It's known that you will lend your voice to the animation of "Winter Sonata", which plans to air next year.
-That's right. It's planned to do it in Korean, but I have thoughts of also doing it in Japanese.
-In addition to your arrival in Japan, you filmed your fans with a digital camera today too.
-I really like taking pictures. I've wanted to take pictures of my family (fans). I am also thinking of making a book introducing famous places in Korea to foreign tourists. This book will have pictures that I took myself.
-You are keeping your long hair that you had for "The Legend".
-When my next work is decided, I will change my hair accordingly. There are many uncomfortable aspects about long hair, like using a lot of shampoo and taking a lot of time to dry (laugh).
-While filming "The Legend", there was talk about trouble with Director Kim.
-That's not true at all, and that's all because of reporters (laugh). My relationship with Director Kim is very good. He is sometimes like a friend and sometimes like a father. During filming, we also talked about medicine that was good for us (laugh).
-Marriage plans?
-My friends and juniors are all marrying, and I do have thoughts about it. But it's not working as I want it to (laugh). Even at home, my parents are talking about marriage. Last year at the MBC Acting Awards, I said I wanted to marry within three years, and I still have that desire. Introduce me (laugh).
-If there's something you want to say to your fans in Korea and Asia.
-I believe that the love I receive not just from Korea but from Asia is undeserved. If I cannot repay the love I receive through my acting and movies, I want to repay it some other way. When I find out how, I will let you know.
Source : star.moneytoday.co.kr... ( Korean )
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Final Sale & Closure of Broasia.com
2008-03-06
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