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Eye Candy Actors - Korean

Here are the list of actor's from South Korea that tops my list of favorite, for 2013 .They have amazing on - screen charisma. Some of them may not not been on screen for a long time, but they still top my chart ..you know who that is..Won Bin for sure:-)

Name : Kim Do Jin @Won Bin
Profession: Actor and model
Birthdate: November 10, 1977 (September 29, 1977 by lunar calendar)
Birthplace: Jeong-seon, Kangwon-do, South Korea
Height: 178cm
Star sign: Scorpio
Blood type: O
 


♥My "watch list".

Autumn Tale (KBS2, 2000)  
The Man from Nowhere (2010)
Mother (2009)
My Brother (2004)
Taegugki (2004)

Name: Kwon Sang-Woo
Birthdate: August 5th, 1976
Birthplace: Daejeon, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea
Height: 180 cm (6')
Blood Type: O


♥My "watch list".

My Tutor Friend (2003)
Cruel Love @ The Bad Love (KBS2 ; 2007-2008) 
Chinese Zodiac (2013) 

Queen of Ambition @ Yawang (SBS ; 2013)

Name : Lee Seung Gi
Birthdate: January 13, 1987
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 182cm



♥My "watch list".

The King Hearts (MBC ;2012)
My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox (KBS2 ; 2010)
GU Family Book ( MBC; 2013)

Name: Song Seung-Heon
Birthdate: October 5, 1976
Birthplace: Suyuri, Seoul, South Korea
Height: 179cm
Blood Type: B



♥My "watch list".

He Was Cool (2004)
My Princess  ( MBC ; 2011)
Dr. Jin  (MBC ; 2012)
When a Man Loves ( MBC; 2013)

Name: Song Joong-Ki
Birthdate: September 19, 1985
Birthplace: South Korea



♥My "watch list".

Sungkyunkwan Scandal (KBS2 / 2010)
Tree With Deep Roots (SBS / 2011)
The Innocent Man (KBS2 / 2012) 

Name: Park Yoo-Chun
Birthdate: June 4, 1986
Birthplace: South Korea
Height: 180 cm.
Blood Type: O



♥My "watch list".

I Miss You (MBC / 2012-2013)
Rooftop Prince (SBS / 2012)
Sungkyunkwan Scandal (KBS2 / 2010)

Name: Moon Joon-Won @ Joo Won
Birthdate: September 30, 1987
Birthplace: South Korea
Height: 185 cm.
Blood Type: O



♥My "watch list".

Don't Click  (2012)
SIU  (2011)
7th Grade Civil Servant (MBC / 2013)
Bridal Mask | Gaksital (KBS2 / 2012)
Ojakgyo Family  (KBS2 / 2011-2012)
Bread, Love and Dreams (KBS2 / 2010)


Name: Lee Min-Ho
Birthdate: June 22, 1987
Birthplace: South Korea
Height: 187 cm.
Blood Type: A



♥My "watch list".

Faith | Shinui (SBS / 2012)
City Hunter (SBS / 2011)
Personal Taste (MBC / 2010)
Boys Over Flowers (KBS2 / 2009)

Name: Uhm Tae-Woong
Birthdate: April 5, 1974
Birthplace: Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do South Korea
University: Kyungmin College
Height: 180cm



♥My "watch list".

SIU(2011)
7th Grade Civil Servant (MBC / 2013)
Man From the Equator (KBS2 / 2012)
The Lucifer @ Mawang (KBS2 / 2007)

Name: Zo In-Sung @Jo In Sung
Birthdate: July 28, 1981
Birthplace: South Korea
University: Dongguk University
Height: 187cm
Blood Type: B type



♥My "watch list".

A Dirty Carnival  (2006)
That Winter, The Wind Blows (SBS / 2013)
Something Happened In Bali  (SBS / 2004)

Birth Name: Lee Hyun-Kyoon @ Jae Hee
Birthdate: May 25, 1980
Birthplace: South Korea
University: Dankook University
Height: 178cm
Blood Type: O




♥My "watch list".

Mandate (2008)
3-Iron Bin-jip (2004)
May Queen (MBC / 2012)
Color of Women (Channel A / 2011-2012)
Three Fathers, One Mother (KBS2 / 2008)
Witch Ma (SBS / 2007)
Sassy Girl Chun-hyang (KBS2 / 2005)

Name: Go Soo @ Ko Soo
Birthdate: 1978-Oct-04
Birthplace: Choong Nam Non San, South Korea
Height: 176cm
Weight: 65kg
Star sign: Libra
Blood type: A




♥My "watch list".

Will it Snow at Christmas (SBS, 2009)
Marrying a Millionaire (SBS, 2005)
Piano (SBS, 2001)
Love 911 / Bandage (2012)
The Front Line (2011)
Psychic (2010)
Into the White Night (2009)

Name: Kim Hyun Joong
Birthdate :6 June 1986
Height: 6' 0"


♥My "watch list".

Boys Before Flowers (KBS2; 2009)
Playful Kiss (MBC; 2010)

Birth Name: Kim Tae-Pyoung @Hyun Bin
Birthdate: September 25, 1982
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 184cm



♥My "watch list".

A Millionaire's First Love (2006)
Secret Garden (SBS / 2010)
My Name Is Kim Sam-soon (MBC / 2005)

Birth Name: Kim Sang Bum @ Kim Beom
Birthdate: July 7, 1989
Birthplace: South Korea
High School: Kyungbock High School
University: Chung-Ang University
Height: 181 cm



♥My "watch list".

That Winter, The Wind Blows (SBS / 2013)
Boys Over Flowers (KBS2/ 2009)

Name: Kim Jae-Won
Birthdate: February 18, 1981
Birthplace: South Korea
University: Sangmyung University, Graduate School of Hanyang University
Height: 183cm.


♥My "watch list".

100 Days with Mr. Arrogant (2004)
May Queen (MBC / 2012)
Can You Hear My Heart (MBC / 2011)
Wonderful Life (MBC / 2005)

Name: Lee Jin-Wook
Birthdate: September 16, 1981
Birthplace: South Korea
Height: 183cm.



♥My "watch list".

Nine: Nine Times Time Travel (tvN / 2013)
I Need Romance 2 (tvN / 2012)
Spy Myung-Wol (KBS2 / 2011)
Alone in Love (2006)

This is just my opinion..I may have missed out your favorite eye candy actor..If I did..I am sorry :-)

Eye Candy Korean actresses

This are my favourite actress - from the south korea.

Song Hye Kyo




Song Hye Kyo (born November 22, 1981) is a South Korean model and actress. She gained popularity through television dramas such as Autumn in My Heart(2000), All In (2003), and Full House (2004).

Her latest drama is That Winter, The Wind Blows, 2013.

Shin Min Ah



Shin Min Ah ( born Yang Min-a on April 5, 1984) is a South Korean actress.She begin her acting career in the high school martial arts comedy Volcano High with Jang Hyuk, and the college romance Madeleine with Jo In-sung. She took on a supporting role in Kim Ji-woon's film noir A Bittersweet Life, reuniting her with previous Beautiful Days co-star Lee Byung-hun. This was followed by leading roles in the melodrama A Love to Kill with Rain.Shin became best known for her portrayals of supernatural horror icons revamped into endearingly innocent yet spunky heroines in the rom-com My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox, and the historical drama Arang and the Magistrate.

Han Hyo Joo



Han Hyo Joo ( born February 22, 1987) is a popular South Korean actress.She began her acting career in the sitcom Nonstop 5 and the gangster comedy My Boss, My Teacher.[2]Han raised her profile by being cast in Spring Waltz.Han filmed the Korean-Japanese telecinema co-production Heaven's Postman in 2008, which also featured popstar Jaejoong from TVXQ (now JYJ).In 2009 her Cinderella drama Brilliant Legacy (co-starring Lee Seung-gi) became a massive hit.As the titular character in MBC's 49th Anniversary Project Dong Yi,[8] Han won several acting awards for her portrayal of Choi Suk-bin and cemented her status as a Hallyu star.She then played a blind telemarketer opposite So Ji-sub's ex-boxer in the melodrama Always.


Kim Tae Hee




Kim Tae Hee ( born March 29, 1980) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her roles in Korean dramas such as Iris, Love Story in Harvard, My Princess and Stairway to Heaven.

Moon Chae Won



Moon Chae Won (born November 13, 1986) is a popular South Korean actress. She debuted in the teen drama "Mackerel Run" in 2007, but became famous as the gisaeng Jeong Hyang in The Painter of the Wind. She and costar Moon Geun Young received the Best Couple Award in the 2008 SBS Drama Awards for their portrayals. The next year, she performed as the privileged Seung Mi in Brilliant Legacy and the girl-next-door Yeo Ui Joo in Take Care of the Young Lady. In 2010.Her Chosun war movie War of the Arrows was the highest grossing Korean film in 2011. Moreover, her Chosun drama Princess' Man got 24.9% ratings, a rare high for ancient drama in 2011. Her acting skills won both audience and critics approval.

Her latest work was " The Innocent Man@Nice Guy , 2012

Ha Ji Won





Ha Ji Won was born Jeon Hae-rim on 28 June 1978. She is a South Korean actress.In 2002, Ha Ji-won had her breakthrough role as the lead in the horror film Phone, earning her a best actress nomination at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. Since then she has gone on to make films like the Sex Is Zero, Reversal of Fortune, 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant, Haeundae and more recently Sector 7. She has also starred in the TV series Something Happened in Bali in early 2004, co-starring Zo In-sung and So Ji-sub. In that project, she played tour guide Lee Soo-jeong, who consequently attracted two men whom she did not like. She won a Baek-Sang Best Actress Award for her performance in this drama. In 2010, she starred as Gil Ra Im in the fantasy drama, Secret Garden with Hyun Bin. In 2012, she starred as a female North Korean Special forces officer instructor Kim Hang Ah in the TV series The King 2 Hearts co-starring Lee Seung Gi and also starred in the film As One as Hyun Jung-hwa co-starring Bae Doona.

Yoon Eun-hye






Yoon Eun-hye was born on 3rd October, 1984.She's the gem that puts a smile on audience's faces with her role in the hit TV drama, “Goong”, or “Princess Hours” - actress YOON EUN-HYE! From singer to actress, she's been at the center of attention and deemed one of the hottest stars of 2006.

Yoon Eun Hye’s third lead role was for MBC's The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince, which started airing in July 2007. She played Go Eun-Chan, an employee at a coffee shop, who was once a master of Taekwondo. With her short haircut and tomboyish manner, the character was presumed to be a boy by the owner of the coffee shop, thus leading to romantic complications. On 7 April 2011, SBS announced Yoon's return to the small screen after 2 years since KBS drama My Fair Lady. In Lie To Me, Yoon portrayed “Gong Ah-Jung”, a bubbly, most off-the-wall but determined 5th level government official of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. In October 2012, Yoon was cast as female lead Lee Soo-yeon alongside Park Yoochun in the male lead role of Han Jung-woo and Yoo Seung-ho in MBC drama, Missing You.

Han Ga-in



Han Ga-in(born Kim Hyun-joo on February 25, 1982) is a South Korean actress. She is considered one of Korea's most beautiful women.

Categorized as a "CF star," Han wanted to change that misconception with her comeback in 2010. In Bad Guy, she attempted to transform her image as a pure and innocent girl to a materialistic woman who dreams of climbing the social ladder.

2012 was the most successful year of Han's career yet. Period drama Moon Embracing the Sun, in which she played the heroine Yeon-woo, ended with a whopping audience share of 40 percent when the final episode aired.Then her film Architecture 101 got rave reviews and set a new box-office record as the highest-grossing Korean melodrama. She considers her character Seo-yeon as the closest to her real-life personality.

Lee Yeon-hee



Lee Yeon-hee (born January 9, 1988) is a South Korean actress and model under record label and talent agency, S.M. Entertainment. She made her first appearance in Moon Heejun's music video, "ALONE" in 2001 and officially debuted in the Korean television drama, Sea God as young Junghwa in 2004. Lee's big break came in the form of the movie Millionaire's First Love where she played a lead role alongside popular actor Hyun Bin. Lee resolved to "act as hard as she can with all that she's learned" for her movie debut. Through the movie she also made her singing debut, singing Do Re Mi from The Sound of Music and Insa on the film's original soundtrack.

Her best work would be as Yoo Kang-mi in the SBS- Drama @ Ghost which aired in 2012.

G-Dragon- One Of A Kind

 

G-Dragon(Kwon Ji Yong) is arguably one of the most colorful idols in K-pop today, both literally and personality-wise. Having led Big Bang to become an immensely popular group both in South Korea and overseas, GD ( is known for his musical talent in composing and lyric arrangement, his rapping, and of course, his signature style. He released his debut solo album, Heartbreaker, in 2009, and returned his focus to group activities soon after. So, it’s not wonder that V.I.Ps were nearly falling out of their chairs with excitement when GD’s solo comeback was announced earlier this year.

G-Dragon - One Of A Kind- 1st Mini Album 
Release Date: 2012.09.14
Genre: Hip-Hop, Rap
Language: Korean 

The word on the street was that One Of A Kind was going to be very hip-hop-centric, but after all the trolling YG has done this year on the K-pop scene, I wasn’t really sure what to expect from this release. One thing was immediately clear to me upon listening to the first track on the mini, aptly titled “One of A Kind”: the direction GD had chosen for this set of songs was vastly different from Heartbreaker‘s direction. Instead of trying to fuse electro pop and his raps together, he chose to put the electronic aspects of his music on the back burner and worked his songs from another angle, focusing instead on hip-hop elements and acoustic melodies that really made his lyrics shine.

“Crayon,” GD’s follow-up track to “One Of A Kind,” is a complete 180 from the style he had adopted for the title song. Energetic to the point of disorganization, “Crayon” is filled with electronic beats and one-liners that seemed overwhelming when I first listened to it (but  perhaps the colorful music video complete with GD in girl form contributed to that). As fun as “Crayon” tries to be, I just feel like it missed the mark by a little bit. The synthase in the background and all the sound effects layered on GD’s raps distracted me from his voice and it just felt like too much to handle at once. I did like the wordplay though; “Why so serious?” is one of my favorite lines in English from K-pop right now and I can’t help but picture GD with his sassy expression when performing this every time I heard it.

After the semi-hot mess that was “Crayon,” GD slows things down with a ballad, “In The End,” featuring YG’s new girl group. GD’s rap at the beginning of the song really set up the song with a beautiful piano melody in the background. His vocals were surprisingly smooth and matched well with the female soloist’s voice, which was pleasantly clear. GD’s vocal ability always impresses me, because it shows that not only does he work on improving his rapping skills, he also doesn’t neglect his singing. “In The End” is captivating with its musical qualities that I’m not quite used to hearing from GD. The gentleness of this ballad really won me over, and I can’t wait to see him record more tracks like this one.

The aftertaste of the sweetness in “In The End” was still lingering in my mind when GD burst that bubble with “That XX,” an acoustic track about loving a girl whose boyfriend is a… well, “XX.” I immediately fell in love with this song because of the obvious “less is more” approach GD took with it. It’s a bit unexpected to hear his voice paired with an acoustic melody, but his pitch was perfect in “That XX.”

Another thing that really sold me on this track was the arrangement of the lyrics. His rap had emotional depth (contrasted with his raps from “One Of A Kind” and “Crayon”) which really helped draw his audience into the overall song.

 

After the subtle angst in “That XX,” GD moves us right along through his favorite genres with “Missing You,” his spin on a mellow pop track. With a whimsical touch added by pitch-perfect vocals by Jaurim‘s Kim Yuna and the whistling in the background, “Missing You” is fun yet relaxing to listen to. It’s a different style for GD, but he’s mature enough as a musician to tackle something like this and make it sound like he’s been recording tracks in this style for years.

It’s an understatement to say that GD has grown musically since his last solo release, and while he experimented with more than just a few genres on One Of A Kind, hip-hop and rap elements in most of the songs still make it very clear what he’s the most comfortable with. Being a well-established artist in K-pop, I don’t think GD was ever worried about the response to his solo mini-album, but I’m glad to see that the effort he put into making it is apparent. The lyrics are well-written and the melodies composed artfully and simply.  

Overall, GD’s One Of A Kind does not disappoint and instead shows us that he truly is “one of a kind” among his peers in K-pop.

TVXQ - Catch Me @ Music Bank

 TVXQ is finally back with their sixth Korean album, ‘Catch Me‘!.As reported earlier, the album contains 11 tracks including:

1. Catch Me
2. (Viva)
3. Destiny
4. (Like a soap)
5. I don’t know (Korean version)
6. (Dream)
7. How are you
8. Getaway
9. I swear
10. Gorgeous
11. Good Night.

Catch Me is one of my favorite song in this album. I happen to see "Music Bank" , where they performance live.




Romanized:

(with individual parts)

[Yunho] Catch me, girl!
[Changmin] Catch me now!

[Yunho] Catch me if you wanna
Catch me if you wanna
[Changmin] C-C-C-C-Catch me if you…

[Yunho] Han beon dan hanbeondo kkeutkkaji naege mameul yeonjeok eobseo
Nan machi byeogeul bogo seon deutan gibuniya geugeo aranni?
[Changmin] Gyeote itjiman deo oerowojil ppun tonight tonight tonight
Neol gidaryeotjiman igeon jom aniya ijen neol tteonanda

[Yunho] Gajima han madil motanda i baboga
[Changmin] Naega wae i baboman bwasseulkka? Cham motnan neol

[All] Baby catch me. Catch me. Catch me, girl, tonight
Tteona beorigi jeone (I’m serious I’m serious)
Nareul japgo makgo ulgo ttaerigo
Iyureul malhaejwotdamyeon (I’m serious I’m serious)

[Yunho] Oh, moreugetda neoui mame naega gipi isseowanneunji tto, aninji
[Changmin] Geuge gunggeumhae jichyeobeorigi jeone malhaejwo malhaejwo daedaphae

[Changmin] Siganeun neol geureoke mukkeo dulgeoya jigeum geu jarie
[Yunho] Nareul bonaejima huhoehage dwae miryeon jom tteoljima

[Yunho] Gajima han madil motanda i baboga
[Changmin] Naega wae i baboman bwasseulkka? Cham motnan neol

[Changmin] Handongan naegen neoman gadeuk chan gibun
Cham manhi haengbokhaetdeon gieogi na
[Yunho] Nugudo namankeum gidaryeojul sarameun no!
Eopdaneun geol [All] neon itjima

[Yunho] Aewonhaejugil barae nan gidarilge
Ijenajeojena nal tteonajima, mallago malhae
[Changmin] Neomu neuryeo, ni mameul jeonghal ttaekkaji
Neoman bonda nan dodaeche wae?
[Yunho] Aewonhaejugil barae nan gidarilge
Ijenajeojena nal tteonajima, mallago malhae
[Changmin] Babo naega wae neoreul saranghaetgenni?
Neo bakke eobseo dodaeche wae?

(dance break)

[Yunho] Gajima han madil motanda i baboga
[Changmin] Naega wae i baboman bwasseulkka? Cham motnan neol

[All] Baby catch me. Catch me. Catch me, girl, tonight
Tteona beorigi jeone (I’m serious I’m serious)
Nareul japgo makgo ulgo ttaerigo
Iyureul malhaejwotdamyeon (I’m serious I’m serious)

[Yunho] Catch me if you wanna
Catch me if you wanna
[All] C-C-C-C-Catch me if you wanna

Live Performance:



English Translation:

Catch Me, Girl!
Catch Me Now!

Catch me if you wanna
Catch me if you wanna
C-C-C-C-Catch me if you…

You’ve never opened your heart to me, not even once
I feel like I’m looking at a wall, you know that?
You’re next to me but I’m even lonelier tonight tonight tonight
I waited for you but this just isn’t it so now I’m leaving you

This fool can’t even tell me not to go
Why did I only look at this fool, at pitiful you?

Baby Catch Me. Catch Me. Catch Me, Girl, Tonight.
Before I leave (I’m serious, I’m serious)
If only you held onto me, stopped me, cried, hit me and told me the reason
(I’m serious I’m serious)

Oh, I don’t know if I’ve been deep inside your heart or not
That’s what I’m curious about – Before I get too tired, tell me, tell me, answer me

Time will tie you to that spot right there
Don’t let me go, you’ll regret it – stop being so foolish

This fool can’t even tell me not to go
Why did I only look at this fool, at pitiful you?

For a while, I felt like I was filled with you, I remember those happy memories
Don’t forget that there isn’t anyone to wait for you like I have – no!

I want you to beg for me so I’ll wait for you
Tell me, “Don’t ever leave me”
You’re too slow but I’m only looking at you till you make up your mind – why?
I want you to beg for me so I’ll wait for you
Tell me, “Don’t ever leave me”
Fool, why did I love you? I only have you – why?

This fool can’t even tell me not to go
Why did I only look at this fool, at pitiful you?

Baby Catch Me. Catch Me. Catch Me, Girl, Tonight.
Before I leave (I’m serious, I’m serious)
If only you held onto me, stopped me, cried, hit me and told me the reason
(I’m serious I’m serious)

Catch me if you wanna
Catch me if you wanna
C-C-C-C-Catch me if you wanna

Translation Credits: pop!gasa
Romanizations by: kpoplyrics.net

The King 2 Hearts OST- Love is Crying

The King 2 Hearts OST Love is Crying was sung by Lee Seung Gi in Japan recently.

Lee Seung Gi was born on 13 January 1987. He is a South Korean singer, actor and MC. He is well known as the MC for television programme Strong Heart, from 2009 to March 2012.He is such a talent, he can sing, dance and act well.Lee Seung Gi's King 2 Hearts movie is a must see.



Here is the lyrics and translation of this beautiful song.

[Romanization] [Translation]

han georeumman ppallatdamyeon han
georeumman neujeot deoramyeon
geuttae uri apeun inyeon bikyeo gal su isseotneunde
mireonaedo soyongeobtda ijen neoreul mot bonaenda
ulgo sipeodo nae pumeseo ureo
neo eobsin naega jugneunda

gaseumi unda gaseumi sorichinda
han sarameul saranghago sipeoseo
neol ulge haetgo apeuge haetdeon naega
ijen neoreul mot ijeoseo unda
nae sarangi unda

sesangi da deungeul dollyeodo
naui gyeote meomun saram
na jun georagon sangcheoppuniraseo
neoreul jabeul jagyeogdo eobtneunde

gaseumi unda gaseumi sorichinda
han sarameul saranghago sipeoseo
neol ulge haetgo apeuge haetdeon naega
ijen neoreul mot ijeoseo unda

geojitmaldo hal jul mollaseo hwanhage
neon useum jieodo naege deulkinda
seulpeun neoui nunbicheul

sarangi unda sarangi neol bureunda
han sungando bonael suga eobseoseo
neoui misoga naegen suminikka ojig
neomani nal salge hanikka
nae gaseumi unda

 
English translation

If only I took a step faster,
If only I took a step slower
Then we could’ve avoided our painful encounter
There’s no use even if I push you out, now I can’t let you go
Even if you want to cry, cry in my arms
Because I will die without you

My heart is crying, my heart is shouting
Because it wants to love one person
I made you cry and hurt you
But now I can’t forget you so I’m crying
My love is crying

Even when the world turned its back against me
You stayed by my side
The only things I gave you are scars
I don’t even have the right to hold onto you

My heart is crying, my heart is shouting
Because it wants to love one person
I made you cry and hurt you
But now I can’t forget you so I’m crying

You don’t know how to lie
So even when you brightly smiled
I knew your sad eyes

Love is crying, love is calling out to you
Because I can’t let you go for a single moment
Because your smile is my life
Because only you can make me live
My heart is crying

✿Shahid Kapoor on HT Brunch✿

He isn’t the easiest star to deal with. Or so say many people who have worked with him. He has the reputation of being ‘difficult.’ And he doesn’t even try to defend himself. But in this interview, actor Shahid Kapoor finally comes clean.



Blame it on youth or sudden fame, he promises to improve, to loosen up... something he says he learnt from Kunal Kohli, the director of his latest film Teri Meri Kahaani. Here’s the man. Coming clean. Completely:

Reclusive, arrogant, difficult, snobbish… what’s with this reputation?
(Laughs) I really don’t know. I know I have a reputation that is not so flattering, but I guess I owe it to just being a private person. I don’t mean anyone harm and I’m not being mean. I just don’t socialise much, I don’t party too much, I don’t know what to say to the media if I’m not talking about a film that I am doing, so yeah, maybe I am perceived as a snob. But I assure you, I am working hard to improve all this.

Come on, isn’t “being private” the best excuse for being “difficult” or maybe “temperamental”?
Okay, let’s put it in perspective. Yes, I agree I wasn’t very easy going by temperament. But remember, I was just 22 when I started out. Think about it, I was fresh from a regular middle-class family, with no “star type” background and I was suddenly thrown into the limelight; it was a big thing. I was overwhelmed.

If that wasn’t enough, I got into a serious, very public relationship. Fame hit me suddenly. But by nature, I was rather shy and an introvert. Add to it the fact that my father is Pankaj Kapur, who is the most serious and focused actor. So, of course I didn’t know any better. Taking things seriously was the only way I knew. Now, I am learning that that is not the only way to be. Sure, you can loosen up. I think I’m going back in time now – from a man to a boy.

You were very young when you came into the industry, but your directors seemed to feel that you were opinionated. You interfered with their film making. And your co-stars felt you were unfriendly and arrogant.
I don’t know if I can call it interfering but I sure was sceptical about a lot of things. I was new and didn’t want to take too many risks. And fortunately or unfortunately, I was also working with a lot of new filmmakers. So yes, I was apprehensive. And I did ask questions and gave my opinions. That, I am sure, would have created some discomfort.

About being arrogant with co-stars, I blame it on my being a great boyfriend. I was in a four-and-a half-year long relationship and was very committed. I did not find any reason nor did I have the time to socialise or make friends otherwise. Now, I have learnt better. And I shall not be the most wonderful boyfriend. (Laughs).


You regret your relationship with Kareena Kapoor?
(Smiles) I don’t look back. I am happy the way things happened and the way things are now. I am in a very good space. That’s all that matters.

Talking of your romance, you also have a loverboy image. Why are you linked with every heroine you work with?
You tell me, why? I don’t know. I think it’s just one of those things about being a part of the film industry. Yes, looking back I have been linked to each of my heroines.

Could it be the PR machinery, working towards creating a buzz?
But how? In fact, if at all, shouldn’t they be working the other way round, trying to curb the rumours? I would prefer it like that. But to clear the air, I haven’t been in a serious relationship in the last two years.

VidyaYou’ve also created a lot of controversies with your co-stars, what with calling Vidya Balan fat or being at Priyanka Chopra’s house in shorts during the Income Tax raid...
Vidya first. I have to get this straight today. I never, never called her fat. It wasn’t a misquote. In fact, there was no quote at all. I don’t know where that came from. I am far too cultured to be disrespectful to a woman. I wouldn’t and I didn’t.

And Priyanka, yeah, I was at her place. We live in the same building. When she heard of the raid, she called me because I am a friend and I was the closest at the time, and I went. And I was in my shorts and T-shirt. Something that I was wearing at home. What was I expected to do? Change into my best suit and welcome the IT guys? For heaven’s sake, why did my shorts become such a big deal? I wasn’t standing there naked!

You’ve had some of the biggest hits (Ishq Vishq, Jab We Met, Kaminey), yet you seem to be one of the most underrated actors in the industry.
I’m glad people feel I am underrated. Look, I started very young. I have seen success and bad failures. Now, I’m 31. Everybody has to struggle. I was an outsider, so I had my share of it too. It is my time now. Hopefully!

Talking of failures, Mausam would have been a bad hit…
You know, any rejection is heart breaking, but when that rejection comes after two years of unconditional love and nurturing, it becomes really sour. Mausam was just that. We worked on it for two years.

Pankaj KapurUnfortunately, we got just two months to do post-production and I think that took a toll. Yes, I agree it could have been much shorter. A two-hour, 50-minute film just doesn’t work today. But when I look back, I feel bad, but I am glad I did the film. It gave me two years of blissful family time. Something that I had missed always.

You keep calling yourself an “outsider” but both your parents are actors…
...but not in the “commercial” sense of the word, right? Mom was essentially a theatre person, she did some films and TV mainly. Dad was never very mainstream. And my upbringing was never the flamboyant ‘actor ka beta’ type. In fact, far from it.

What was it like?
Very, very middle class. My parents were separated. I lived with my mother in Delhi for the first 10 years of my life and studied in Gyan Bharti Public School. I was very close to my maternal grandfather. Those were tough days. I have never lived in a house that was mine. I have always lived in rented accommodation. There were days when we didn’t have enough money to fill petrol. So we walked.

I was also conscious about the fact that I was the only son of a single mother, so there was this huge sense of responsibility. I think that’s where my being an introvert comes from. I was very conscious of what to do and what not to do. It wasn’t really a carefree childhood.

Did you miss your father?
Somewhere I tried to understand. Dad was in Mumbai, and at that time, it wasn’t the easiest thing to travel to Delhi at the drop of a hat. Taking a flight wasn’t the cheapest option and travel was difficult. Of course I had my insecurities and vulnerable moments. But in hindsight, it also made me more responsible. And somehow, more positive. I treated it like a problem… “dad isn’t around, period! So what is the way to get past it?” – that was my attitude. I didn’t sit and wallow in it. That was the time I grew up suddenly – from a boy to a man.

Your relationship with your parents also gets talked about often…
It does. And as casually as anything else. People should be a little more sensitive about things… For me, it is complicated. I don’t have a regular happy family like most people. My parents are separated, my dad married someone else and so did my mom. All my siblings are from my parents’ other marriages. So yes, it is complicated and I don’t like talking about it or explaining this to everybody.

But all this doesn’t stop us from being close to each other. I am very close to both my parents. And my siblings are far younger than I am, so I am like their father. A lot of times I know questions are being asked and things are written just for kicks. So I don’t respond. Especially when it’s speculation.

When did you learn to dance ?
Will you believe it, I was a bathroom dancer till my college years. Then I somehow joined Shiamak Davar’s troupe and it all started. And till recently, I believed that I was a great dancer, till my brother Ishaan called me “passé” and showed me some new steps. Man! I wanted to run to save my job!

So who is the real Shahid? And why don’t we see him more often?
I am a good boy. Sweet. I love to chill. I have a select set of friends, am big on house music, love Goa. I don’t read much. Though that is one habit I am trying to inculcate. But the last time I read a book with great interest (Life Is Fair), I turned vegetarian! So it’s tricky, I wouldn’t want to give up too much.

 

The lover boy and his leading ladies

Kareena Kapoor
Amazingly talented. All the appreciation she is getting now has been long overdue.

Vidya Balan
Who said I called her fat? She is a very fine actor and a wonderful co-star. And wow! Hasn’t she rediscovered herself? And how!

Priyanka Chopra
Very talented, very sharp, positive and a team player. One of the best co-stars you could have.

Sonam Kapoor
Great fun to work with. She taught me all about clothes. In fact a lot of what I wear even now was suggested by her.

Anushka Sharma
Bahut lecture deti hai yaar! She is ready with her lecture on any and everything. I thought, being a senior, I would tell her how to go about things, but damn, I didn’t even get a chance. Good fun and a great actress.

They make the best films. I love these guys

Imtiaz Ali, Director, Jab We Met
One of the finest talents in the film industry. He is a genius of a filmmaker.

Vishal Bhardwaj, Director, Kaminey
Will give my right arm and leg to work with him again. He is the master of the game. Am waiting eagerly for the next film we can work on.

Kunal Kohli, Director, Teri Meri Kahaani
The easiest director I have worked with. Very talented, great fun. Taught me not to take myself so seriously. Made me loosen up and enjoy situations.

Pankaj Kapur, Director, Mausam
By far the finest actor in the industry. I’ve learnt so much from him. In fact most of what I know in terms of anything comes from him. He is unbelievably focused.

Parmeet Sethi, Director, Badmaash Company
Very dedicated. Knows exactly what he wants. Made a wonderful debut film. A very capable filmmaker.

From HT Brunch, June 24

✿The King 2 Hearts OST - Missing You Like Crazy✿

Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation, lives up to her title as the Queen of OSTs and participated in the soundtrack for MBC’s new hot drama, The King 2 Hearts (starring Lee Seung Ki and Ha Ji Won). Taeyeon finally released the OST, “Missing You Like Crazy”. This song serves as Hyang Ah’s (character of Ha Ji Won) theme song. Taeyeon successfully captured the emotions of Ha Ji Won’s character with this ballad by adding on to the character’s sincere and earnest feelings. Listen to the soothing melody and vocals accompanied by the gentle touches of string instruments such as piano, guitar, and violin.

In related news, “Missing You Like Crazy” OST is topping several real-time Korean charts!




►—Romanization—◄

Nal moreunayo
Naega yeogi itneun iyuneun geudaende
Nuni siryeowa mareul hal su eobtneyo
Honjaseo baraman bolppun
Ireoke gaseum kkeuti apado
Ireoke sonkkeuti tteollyeodo,
Geudae saenggakman najiyo

Michige bogo sipeun saram
Michige deudgo sipeun neoui hanmadi
Saranghae saranghaeyo geudaeneun eoditnayo
Gaseumgipi baghin geuriun saram
Geudae yeongwonhi ganjighallaeyo

Eotteog hanayo
Chagawotdeon geudaega
Geuraedo bogosipeoyo

Ireoke gaseum kkeuti apado
Ireoke sonkkeuti tteollyeodo
Geudael ijeul suga eobseo

Michige bogo sipeun saram
Michige deudgo sipeun neoui hanmadi
Saranghae saranghaeyo geudaeneun eoditnayo
Gaseum gipi baghin
Geuriun saram

Naege mal haejwoyo nal ganjig handago
Hayahge jiumyeon andwaeyo
Nae jeonbuinikka

Michige bogo sipeun saram
Michige deudgo sipeun neoui hanmadi
Saranghae saranghaeyo geudaeneun eoditnayo
Gaseumgipi baghin
Geuriun saram geudae

Yeongwonhi ganjighallaeyo
Saranghae saranghaeyo

►—Translation—◄

Don’t you know me? The reason I’m here is because of you
But my eyes tingle with the cold so I can’t say anything
I just look toward you by myself

Even if the tip of my heart hurts like this
Even if the tip of my hands tremble like this
I can only think of you

The person I miss like crazy
The words I want to hear from you like crazy
I love you, I love you – where are you?
The person I long for, who is deeply stuck in my heart

I want to cherish you forever

What do I do? You were so cold to me
But I still miss you

Even if the tip of my heart hurts like this
Even if the tip of my hands tremble like this
I still can’t forget you

The person I miss like crazy
The words I want to hear from you like crazy
I love you, I love you – where are you?
The person I long for, who is deeply stuck in my heart

Please tell me that you cherish me
Please don’t blankly erase me
Because you’re my everything

The person I miss like crazy
The words I want to hear from you like crazy
I love you, I love you – where are you?
The person I long for, who is deeply stuck in my heart

I want to cherish you forever
I love you, I love you..

Many faces of Won Bin

Real Name: Kim Do-jin

Date of Birth:10 Nov 1977

Height: 5ft 83” (1.78 m)

Education: Jeongseon Yeoryang Elemetary, Jeongseon Yeoryang Middle School, Chunchun Technology and Mechanics Highschool, Baekje Professional Arts College, Yong In University of Korea, Yong In University Graduate School of Korea
    
Skills: Taekwondo, Car racing, snowboarding and motorcycling
    
Hobbies: Soccer, computer games and tennis
    
Religion: Christianity

He was appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador on 2007-Sep-06.

The star date with Won Bin....



Well..I was one of those who used to wonder, whats so great about Won Bin, that he is often linked as very good looking man in korean movie industry . I had this impression after watchibng Autumn in my heart. I mean, yes , he is kinda cute and introduce the term " flower boy" in korean industry, but there is so many good looking man in korea entertainment industry.. However, as time goes by, I changed my mind about this man. I mean, Won Bin has a charm that is so unique and he can just attract you, without you even realizing it.

A great actor, shy and yet so charming in his own way..Does man like this exist too? He made me wonder.

He first gained wide popularity in 2000 after starring in the television drama Autumn in My Heart and has since gained critical acclaim for his performances in the films Taegukgi, Mother and The Man from Nowhere.

He is well known for his shy, introspective, and quiet, character traits that followed him thru..
Won was appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador of the Korean Committee on September 6, 2007. He has participated in various programs and charity events in Korea for UNICEF from that time on, and has appeared in several promotional videos.






In April 2008, Won finally confirmed that his re-debut film would be Mother directed by Bong Joon-ho. Filming started in September 2008 and finished in February 2009. The film was selected to compete in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. He walked the red carpet at the film's world premiere on May 16, 2009 in the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. This was followed by The Man from Nowhere released in August 2010.



Is it too much to ask for him to return to drama land instead of sailing away to either film land? I know he’s probably going to be making films for a good long while (as well he should, of course), but I’m just greedy like that....

I really miss looking at his charming face on big screen..but for those who wish to see him more, do remember that he is still the prince of CF in Korea .

✿Shahid Kapoor - Heartthrob of Bollywood ✿

I have been admiting the chocolate boy of Bollywood, Shahid Kapoor for a very long time.
It's not just about his look, also his talent in acting and dancing that drawn me to him:-)

Here are some of the video clips of his dancing skills on stage. He set the stage on fire..also many girls heart!! Rock all the way Shahid ♥♥♥

✿BEAST@ B2ST✿

Beast is a group from South Korea under CUBE Entertainment. The group consists of 6 members. Originally the group were known as B2ST (Boys to Search for Top). However, their name was changed to BEAST (Boys of EAst Standing Tall),a couple of days before they debuted.
Beast members consists of : Yoon Du Jun, Jang Hyun Seung, Yong Jun Hyung, Yang Yo Seob, Lee Gi Kwang, Son Dong Woon.


On October 14, 2009, they released their first mini-album BEAST Is the B2ST on the same day they also held a showcase performance on MTV. To date, the mini-album has shipped over 10,000 copies. Before debuting the group was featured in a MTV documentary titled MTVnB2ST, which showcased their journey leading up to their debut.

 

Name : 윤두준 (Yoon Doo Joon)
Position: Leader/Rapper
Nickname: 3 sec sharing
Education: Kyung Hee Cyber University
DOB: July 4, 1989
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 67 kg
Blood Type: A
Specialty: Vocal/Rap/Soccer
Hobbies: Listening to hip hop & R&B, soccer, and playing games.
Info: He was first appeared on Mnet’s Hot Blood documentary as one of the candidates for JYPE group One Day. Currently he is one of
the rappers for AJ's Wiping the Tears.




Name : 장현승 (Jang Hyun Seung)
Former Stage Name: So-1
DOB: September 3, 1989
Nickname: Rancho
Education: Anshan Information Industry High School
Specialty: beat box
Height: 176cm
Weight: 58kg
Blood Type: B
Hobbies: Web surfing and bowling.
Info : He was eliminated from YG group Big Bang in the ninth episode of their documentary.



Name : 용준형 (Yong Jun Hyung)
Stage Name under Xing: Poppin’ Dragon
DOB: December 19, 1989
Nickname: yonggun
Education: Anyang Arts High School
Specialties: Dance
Height: 179cm
Weight: 64kg
Blood Type: O
Hobbies: writing lyrics, watching movies, and dancing.
Info: He was first debuted with group Xing and he rapped for AJ’s Wiping the Tears.




Name : 양요섭 (Yang Yoseob)
DOB: January 5, 1990
Nickname: 양요, endorphins, siksin
Education: University of East Broadcasting Arts [absent for about 1 year]
Specialty: beat box, jalmeokgi
Height: 174cm
Weight: 56kg
Blood Type: B
Hobbies: Writing lyrics
Training: Trained under M-Boat
Specialty: Vocals
Info: He was AJ’s high school friend.




Name : 이기광 (Lee Kikwang)
DOB: March 30, 1990
Nickname: Ace Jr., Holly 2
Education: Seoul Absence of Comprehensive Art School
Specialties: dance
Hobbies: watching movies, sports, and dancing.
Birth place: Seoul
Blood Type: A
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Trainee Years: 4 years under JYPE
Favorite Singers: Taeyang, Omarion, Usher
Info: Originally debuted as solo artist. Will be changing his stage name soon.



Name : 손동운 (Son Dong woon)
DOB: June 6, 1991
Nickname: Sonseuko, 16 D
Education: High School hanyoung
Specialty: Piano and traditional chinese
Height: 181cm
Weight: 64kg
Blood Type: A
Hobbies: lyrics writing and reading
Info: Long-time JYPE trainee. Teased jokingly by fans for looking Thai, especially around 2PM’s Nichkhun,who is said to look more like korean.