AsianFanatics Forum > Shinhwa ~ part 2

nadine

Mar 21 2008 7 17 PM

Welcome to Shinhwa Thread part 2
part 1 is here--> click me

Shinhwa (신화) is a popular South Korean idol group. The group consist of six members (with 3 vocalists and 3 rappers) Eric (leader and lead rapper), Hyesung (lead vocal), Minwoo (vocal), Dongwan (Vocal), Junjin (rapper) and Andy (rapper and also the magnae of the group), they debuted on March 24, 1998. They enjoyed massive success alongside the likes of Sechs Kies, Baby Vox, Fin. K.L., H.O.T. and S.E.S., but while the other bands have since disbanded, Shinhwa still continue to release albums with high sales.
Shinhwa is the Korean word for myth or legend.
Notable for being the longest-running boy-band in South Korea, the group has released nine studio albums (eight full Korean albums and one full Japanese album), one Greatest hits album, four compilation albums, and four singles (three Korean singles and one Japanese single).

• Eric Mun (Real name: Mun Jung-Hyuk, 문정혁, 文晸赫; 16 February 1979; leader & rapper)
• Lee Min Woo (이민우, 李玟雨; 28 July 1979; sub-vocalist)
• Kim Dong Wan (김동완, 金烔完; 21 November 1979; 2nd main vocalist)
• Shin Hye Sung (신혜성, 申彗星; Real name: Jung Pil-Kyo, 정필교, 鄭弼敎; 27 November 1979;Main vocalist)
• Jun Jin (전진, 前進; Real name: Park Choong-Jae, 박충재, 朴忠裁; 19 August 1980; rapper)
• Andy Lee (Real name: Lee Sun-Ho, 이선호, 李先皓; 21 January 1981; youngest & rapper)

Shinhwa is also well-known outside the Korean border, having one of the largest active fan clubs throughout Korea and Asia, suitably named "Shinhwa Changjo" (신화창조 literally meaning "mythical creation") with over sixty thousand "official" fans alone, and even more "unofficial" fans.

Beginnings and debut: 1998-1999

-Lee Soo Man, producer and cofounder of SM Entertainment. To capitalize the success of the HOT and ses, he decided to create another band to match up to their standards, thus, he began scouting for possible candidates. The first member to be scouted was Shin Hye Sung after a stand-out audition in Los Angeles, California. Lee Andy was later chosen to join the group because he was once known to SM Entertainment as a candidate for H.O.T. Although he was prohibited by his parents from joining H.O.T because he was too young at the time, he did not abandon his dreams. Mun Eric joined not long after Andy, followed by Lee Min Woo, who was discovered in a dance group by a SM scout when he won 1st place at a student dance competition. Kim Dong Wan was spotted by a scout on the street and was at first interested in acting, but joined after he saw a preview video of the existing members. Finally, Jun Jin made it as the final member through an audition backed by his high school friend, Kangta.

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Breakthrough success: 2000-2001

-Shinhwa announce that their third album would be release on May 2000. However, after a three month delay, June 2000 saw forth Shinhwa's third album instead. Entitled Only One, the album was far more successful than the previous two, selling approximately 423,873 copies. It also debuted at #1, their first #1 album ever. The group continued their successes with the album spawning 3 successful singles: Only One, All Your Dreams, and First Love. The album spent approximately 24 weeks on the charts as well before it was dropped.

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Success throughout Asia: 2002

-A few months after the release of My Choice, Shinhwa released their fifth studio album, Perfect Man on March 29, 2002. The album was accompanied with yet another change in the group's appearances as they can be seen moving away from their clean look into a more preppy style, with the group beginning to sport modern trend clothing and styles. Perfect Man debuted at #1 on the Korean monthly Chart, becoming Shinhwa's second #1 album. The title track became popular among their fans, letting Shinhwa promote the album with a second single, I Pray 4 U. The album was yet again a strong seller, selling 355,333 copies and was #14 on the year end chart "Top 100 Albums in 2002" where the album sales was 362,639 copies. It stays on the chart approximately 23 weeks before it dropped.

Making history and leaving SM Entertainment: 2002-2003

-Towards the end of 2002, Shinhwa made history in the Korean music industry when they released their sixth album, Wedding, on December 6, 2002 becoming the longest running Korean boy band in existence. They also became the second artist in South Korea to release two albums in a single year with Sechs Kies being first. Wedding debuted and peaked at #3 and though the group garnered much attention from the media, the album sold only 273,714 copies, about 100,000 copies less than the previous album.

Good Entertainment and continous success: 2004-2005

-Shinhwa's first album with Good Entertainment was entitled Brand New, debuting at #1, their third #1 album. Unlike their previous genres, Brand New contained a much different beat. Their previous genres had always been bubblegum pop songs, but in Brand New, they transitioned into dance songs. Debuting at #3, Brand New made its way to #2 for a month and then dropped to #11. However, it made a large jump from #11 to #1, with a large jump in sales from 168,654 copies to 320,337 copies. The group heavily promoted Brand New with four singles: Angel, Oh!, Crazy, and the title song, allowing the album to be rank #4 on the 2004 year-end chart.

Returning to the K-pop scene after hiatus: 2006

-On January 14, 2006, Shinhwa renewed their contract with Good Entertainment for another 3 years and on March 24, 2006, they celebrated their 8th anniversary since their debut, making them truly the longest running boyband in Korea.
-On May 11, 2006, Shinhwa returned to the K-pop scene, after a one year hiatus, with the release of their eighth album, State of the Art, which debuted at #1. Brand New and State Of The Art became Shinhwa's first consecutive #1 albums in a row. Heavily promoted, the album sold approximately 215,641 copies domestically, with their lead single Once in a Lifetime being #1 on the Hottracks Sales Chart, followed by SG Wannabe's 3RD MASTERPIECE. Their second single, Throw My Fist debuted at #1 with Zhang Liyin's Timeless at #2. Throw My Fist however drop to #10 respectively the last time it charted. State Of The Art became the third best selling album for the year of 2006.

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Going hiatus with solo activities and reaching 10 years: 2007-present

-In 2007, Shinhwa once again went on hiatus as they did after the release of Brand New. They also celebrated their 9th anniversary since their debut on March 24, 2007. With Shinhwa on hiatus, the members all expanded their solo activities even further, including the members leaving Shinhwa's management company to start their own: M Rising (Min Woo), New Dream Entertainment (Andy), JF Story Entertainment (Jun Jin), H2 Entertainment (Dong Wan), and Top Class Entertainment (Eric). Dong Wan also released his first album entitled KimDong Wan is on July 5, 2007. Min Woo released his third album on July 10, 2007[ and though he had intended to release his third album in the U.S., he released it in Korea instead. Hye Sung released his second album on August 8, 2007. The three solo artists managed to all be successful and consider themselves friendly rivals amongst the fans as well as the kpop music chart.The other members manage to have their own solo activities as well. Eric finished his drama Que Sera, Sera. Andy starred in the musical, "Music In My Heart (Season 3).

-Throughout their existence, Shinhwa have achieved many successes and were awarded with many honors. One of their first notable achievement was when they made history in the Korean music industry when they released their sixth album, Wedding on December 6, 2002, becoming the longest running Korean boy band in existence. Shinhwa is still holding the record as they has not yet disband. Shinhwa has sold an excess of 50 million records worldwide, an incredible feat for an Asian group and one of the highest album sales in Asia.

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Korean Albums
• Volume 1: Resolver (May 5, 1998)
• Volume 2: T.O.P. (April 4, 1999)
• Volume 3: Only One (May 27, 2000)
• Volume 4: Hey, Come On! (July 28, 2001)
• Volume 5: Perfect Man (March 29, 2002)
• Volume 6: Wedding (December 6, 2002)
• Volume 7: Brand New (August 27, 2004)
• Volume 8: State of the Art (May 11, 2006)

Korean Singles
• 1st: How Do I Say (August 8, 2004)
• 2nd: Hey, Dude (April 4, 2005)
• 3rd: Summer Story Tropical 2005 (August 10, 2005)

Japanese Album
• Volume 1: Inspiration #1 (August 16, 2006)

Japanese Single
• 1st: Bokura no Kokoro ni wa Taiyō ga Aru (June 14, 2006)

Compilation Albums (Winter Stories)
• 1st: Winter Story 2003-2004 (December 30, 2003)
• 2nd: Winter Story 2004-2005 (December 20, 2004)
• 3rd: Winter Story 2006-2007 (January 25, 2007)
• 4th: Winter Story 2007-2008 (December 06, 2007)

Best Album
• 1st: My Choice (January 31, 2002)

The chart positions are based on data from Music Industry Association Korea.
Unlike the Oricon Chart and the Billboard Chart, the charts are released monthly, not weekly.

Korean Studio Album
1998 Resolver – non available
1999 T.O.P. - 3
2000 Only One - 1
2001 Hey, Come On! - 3
2002 Perfect Man - 1
2002 Wedding - 3
2004 Brand New - 1
2006 State of the Art - 1

Japanese Studio Album
2006 Inspiration - 1 4

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"Hey Come On!"
In July 2002, Taiwanese boy band Energy covered Shinhwa's song, Hey, Come On! causing tensions between the fans of Shinhwa and Energy. This led to a misunderstanding as when Shinhwa was performing Hey, Come On! in Singapore in 2004, they got booed on stage because some of Energy's fans thought Shinhwa was the one covering Energy's song "Come On" which was actually the cover song. As it was later noted, the person who wrote Hey, Come On! had sold the song to Energy, therefore, it was legal. Even so, the many fans of Shinhwa were angry over that fact. The Taiwanese group 5566 also covered Shinhwa's "Dark", a song included in Shinhwa's 4th album.

Battle over Shinhwa
In 2003, Shinhwa's contract with SM Entertainment ended. The company was hoping to renew the contract with Shinhwa, as Shinhwa's popularity was a booming success, but the boy band declined and switched to a different company, Good Entertainment. This caused a controversy between SM Entertainment and Good Enter. Lee Soo Man, founder of SM, pointed out that if Shinhwa moved to a new company, they could no longer use the name Shinhwa because of copyright laws. The argument was taken to court, where Shinhwa won and was able to switch over to Good Enter with the same name.

Missing Andy
Rumor has it that the member Lee Andy was absent for the 4th album activities because he had tried to commit suicide. He was given, or perhaps forced, to take some time off from the group. This was proven to be false as it was later noted that he did not participate for their 4th album only because he went to the United States to finish his studies.

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shinhwa website and forum

shinhwa official site l shinhwachangjo-shinhwa international forum l shinhwa-soompi forum l shinhwa-wikipedia l munchonghyok-eric's official site l M rising entertainment-minwoo official site l H2 entertainment-dongwan official site l sung/official/good entertainment-hyesung official site l JF story entertainment-junjin official site l ND entertainment-andy official site

galleries

shinhwa gallery l eric l minwoo l dongwan l hyesung l junjin l andy

welcome to the part two of shinhwa
this has not come in better time…
in a few days time we are going to celebrate shinhwa’s 10 years anniversary and their newest album (9th album)
so i hope u guys will continue supporting shinhwa!!!
shinhwa fighting and shinhwachangjo fighting!!!

just a simple reminder…
pls keep this thread clean and let us all enjoy ourselves in this thread

v i t a ✖ d o l c e

Mar 22 2008 4 03 AM

Dang nice intro it huge... but after 10 years i guess thats what hapoens when u have been the longest living boyband in the world

This thread is just in time, the guys are gonna release their first song soon and here we are on part 2.. yay!

nadine

Mar 22 2008 4 10 AM

do u know how many times i ahve to edit this
i have omitted a large sum from it already to come to this
and if u see
i didnt include any mv cause it will be so long to list out all of their songs and mv

they are not longest living band in the world
only korea mind u

ha ha ha

be back later with something

important news...

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Softly counting "one, two, three", then stretching one arm and then shouting "Annyeong haseyo, urineun Shinhwa imnida! (Hello, we are Shinhwa!)" Just like this, they have spent 10 years together.

In the past they would carefully rehearse their introductions, seriously saying "I'm English rapper Andy", now Andy would jokingly introduce himself "I'm Cute Guy Andy". Even with the passage of time, Shinhwa is still Shinhwa. There are still the 6 of them, Eric's still the leader, Shin Hyesung is still the main vocalist. It's hard to find any idol group even in the US and Japan where there hasn't been any change of members.

However, the reason why Shinhwa's 10th anniversary is attracting so much attention isn't just because they've been around for so long. Perhaps there will never be another group that will live through one whole pop era. This doesn't have that much to do with how popular they are or how good their music is. Shinhwa's stronghold is not so much in music, but rather entertainment, they are more of idols than singers.

10 Years of Shinhwa, 10 Years of Fans

Of course H.O.T was earlier than them. But since 2001 when H.O.T disbanded, Shinhwa has been the idol group that has set the benchmark for idol group culture for the 21st century. They are the first idol group to be able to achieve success as a group and individually. They unabashedly share their off-camera anecdotes on variety shows and bring laughter to even viewers who are not fans. Before them, there hasn't been any idol group who would reveal pictures of themselves in pyjamas or playing around in their dormitory, and there hasn't been any idol group members like Eric or Kim Dongwan who would state their point of views via their websites.

Everything that Shinhwa members have done serves only to benefit idol groups in general, and ever since then, many entertainment companies followed suit. Solo activities are part and parcel of all idol groups now, and management companies would reveal their personal photos even before they debut, attempting to narrow the distance between the group and the fans. Super Junior, now under SM Entertainment who first discovered Shinhwa, introduces themselves with "Urineun Super Junior-ieyo". Terms like 5-1=0 and 6-1=0, which fans use to oppose change of members, are also common now. Shinhwa, who began as an idol group of charismatic oppas, to today when fans are able to acknowledge the fact that there will be a day when they will have to split - they have already spent 10 years together.

Thus, Shinhwa and their fans have a relationship that are different from other groups. They made their debut wearing distinctive costumes with distinctive hairstyles, complete with a distinctive dance, singing Hae Gyul Sah. From then until the time when they sang "Once In A Lifetime" with a sophisticated image, Shinhwa fans have witnessed their whole growing-up process. During the whole time when Shinhwa turned from "idols losing their baby fat" to "handsome oppas", becoming oppas that made the fans love and hate at the same time. Shinhwa fans witnessed their successes, as well as failures, and amidst the highs and lows of the group, the fans have become an entity of its own. They loved, and hated, Shinhwa, and even if they didn't like Shinhwa as much as before they would still be affected by Shinhwa one way or another. They would still use terms like "Minsyung", "Mama Bird", and they would still have friends in the Shinhwa fan community. If they attended the concerts, they would meet the fans with whom have spent countless hours chatting about Shinhwa.

Idols with Evil Music and Dance Moves

Shinhwa is always willing to make a joke out of their own fabulous dance moves, turning their dances into spoofs and comic gags, and they are able to adapt to variety shows more easily and more quickly than any other group.

But it's a contradictory relationship between Shinhwa and their fans, that's because Shinhwa is an "evil" group. Shinhwa has never sold more than 1 million copies like H.O.T or G.O.D. If H.O.T has "Candy" and G.O.D has "Lies", Shinhwa doesn't have that one song that could let non-fans sing along easily. Their main tracks are always dance songs with quick beats and powerful rhythms, even when T.O.P was released, the complicated dance was incredibly hard to follow.

Here, member Lee Minwoo's influence on Shinhwa's music and dance is very extensive, and it's Minwoo's personal preferences that makes Shinhwa a more "extreme" group. His own solo work "Bump" is good evidence of that. He likes to use strong but controlled beats in his music, and his dance moves aren't only powerful but require a lot of technique and details in the smaller moves as well.

Just like the complicated dance moves in Justin Timberlake's "Like I Love You", Shinhwa similarly used difficult-to-follow moves in "Wedding". "Brand New" featured more than 20 people on one stage with various formations. If one wants to like Shinhwa, she needs to be able to appreciate the adrenaline brought forth by "Wedding", and she needs to feel the spectacularity of the complicated dance choreography in "Wild Eyes". Thus, for fans who are already stuck in Shinhwa's world, chances are that they just get more and more entrenched. But for non-fans, Shinhwa is a group that is hard to relate to.

Although They Have Done Everything An Idol Group Can Do, They Are Still Idols

The 7th album which they realised after they signed with a new company held extraordinary meaning for them. Shinhwa never used the strategy of staying away from fans and the public. They continuously work on getting closer to the fans, and though their fandom didn't expand overnight, it grew steadily and consistently throughout. This is the result of entering the threshold of public acceptance. Though "Brand New" is still a trademark Shinhwa dance song, but it was this song that won Shinhwa its first Daesang.

Fans give Shinhwa the nickname of "gag group", and their individual versatility on variety shows is known to everyone. The nature of the group is as such - the way group activities and individual activities complement each other - that is something that Shinhwa does particularly well, and in a sense Shinhwa can be considered as the most successful group evern. Of course in terms of a meteoric rise in popularity over a short period of time, there hasn't been any group that can surpass Seo Taiji & The Boys and H.O.T. But Shinhwa are still idols in an idol group, or even more than that. There are members who have gained recognition as actors, while others have written for other singers and are acknowledged as prominent songwriters. But at the end of the day, they're still idols, they're still Shinhwa.

A New Era Where No Korean Idol Group Can Surpass Their Achievements

They have spent their entire 20s as idols, and are everything from idol singers to multi-entertainers. The unique thing about Shinhwa is how they are still considered as an idol group when they are consequetively stepping into their 30s, and how their group activities go hand-in-hand with their individual activities. Members who have embarked on individual careers have had a huge push from the Shinhwa brand, and in return their individual careers have further strengthened the Shinhwa brand. But gradually members started to spend more time on their solo careers, and for their 8th album they only had a short promotional period for it, after which there has been almost no group activities in Korea. During this time, members have been acting in dramas or releasing solo albums. Away from the Shinhwa name, Eric can now be considered as the actor Mun Jung Hyuk.

Perhaps the "one and only idol group" SMAP from Japan is the kind of group they'd like to become, but unlike SMAP, they don't have their own variety show where they can get together every week. The poor state of the music industry also doesn't give them too many opportunities to perform together.

If during the SM days, Shinhwa was a group created by the company, then after the switch of companies, Shinhwa is the collective name used by 6 idols. Now the members are all signed to different companies, and everytime they get together it seems like a confirmation of their sense of belonging to each other. Although Shinhwa and their fan community are still active, but the sense of belonging to Shinhwa still remains even as they go about their individual activities.

Now they are about to enlist into the army one after another. For the past 10 years, they have been shouting "Urineun Shinhwa imnida (We are Shinhwa)". Can this line last through 15 or 20 years? At a time where Korean idol groups come and go, they are a legend. And possibly no Korean idol group can ever surpass what they have achieved.

Source: magazinet & oceans6
Chi trans: 打糕@shinhwachina
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

*note that all pics have been removed cause it is a lot and i am to lazy to reupload it in my own server*

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Shinhwa will unveil their new song, 다시 힌번만 ("Just One More Time") prior to the release of their 9th album.

The song, which will be unveiled on sites such as Melon, Bugs, Dosirak, Soribada, is written by Wanted's Kim Jae Hee and lyrics by Choi Kye Won, who has also written for singers like Wheesung, Big Bang, Gummy, Lee Hyori and Lee Seung Ki. "Just One More Time" is an R&B ballad, and will be unveiled on the day of Shinhwa's 10th anniversary.

The highlights of the new song will be its movie OST-like arrangement and the vocal harmony of all the Shinhwa members.

A Shinhwa spokesperson said, " 'Just One More Time" displays the coordination of their clean voices with powerful rap, and is a ballad that can fully demonstrate Shinhwa's charisma", his words showing the anticipation for the song.

Shinhwa spent 18th and 19th March in Gyeonggi-do filming the MV, and the video spot will be unveiled on the Shinhwa 10th anniversary site on the 24th.

Shinhwa will also be releasing 50,000 copies of the 'Special Limited Edition' of their 9th album on 3 April, and the official 9th album on 10 April.

The 'Special Limited Edition' will feature a hologram image of Shinhwa with serial numbers from 1 to 50,000, making this edition highly collectible.

Shinhwa said, "We're really glad to be able to unveil our new song on our 10th anniversary. In these 10 years, we had the most blissful time because we have the members and our fans. The 9th album and the 10th anniversary concert will be Shinhwa's unforgettable gift to our fans."

Shinhwa is now busy with their preparation for the 10th anniversary concert on 29/30 March and their 9th album.

Source: Asia Economic & oceans
Chi trans: jojoyu7@shinhwachina
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz
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March 2008, STUDIO GoodSound

Ric brought his instrument and turned up at the studio.
He got an SOS call from M hyung and immediately appeared to lend a hand.
Ric played out the rhythm, while M hyung arranged the melody...
We're the Shinhwa production team M & Ric.

During this time, Ric-gun was scribbling away in his lyrics notebook
Ric-gun said, "Isn't this notebook cute?"

[caption: Parody Play]

The two of them have been up together for the past 10 hours
When the sun rose they were a little stoned, and were listening to the finished product

Ah...I want to become a jumper, and wish that my bed is right in front of me now
The time now is (pic shows 6.25am)

By：W

Source: www.shinhwa10th.com
Chi trans: 打糕@shinhwachina
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz
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v i t a ✖ d o l c e

Mar 22 2008 4 24 AM

Dude that newsbite is huge

and so bright! how can i even read that with my halmoni eyes?
U should have addded some MVs just cuz people should kno what their music is like

Just pick some like the debute and the famous ones like Perfect Man... Brand New.. ect
Oh i thought it was the world, that would have made them sound cooler

nadine

Mar 22 2008 4 28 AM

sorry i like orange now
so suck it up

i will
it feels strange to have the topic start without all the nice mv
so i will edit it later
cause now i am so lazy

newest one from me btw

sungie oppa looks so happy here
all of them look so happy here actually

lavenderwingz

Mar 22 2008 6 12 AM

great job on the topic starte nadine!!! really great, hahah, the time it took me to read that, PLUS all the news u posted..25 mins

either ima slow reader, or there's jsut too much going on in sucha short time..LOL.

but i am soo excited..very excited, and reading all of this again, makes me mroe excited =] i didnt know junjin's hs friend was kangta..lol.interesting.

question, are they only releasing 50,000 copies of their album>??

isn't that a lil....too little? lol

nadine

Mar 22 2008 12 09 PM

thanks...

yay we are finally part 2
so happy

this is their new vid
about the photoshoot
so cute and adorable
enjoy...

vg47

Mar 23 2008 11 12 PM

Wow a new Shinhwa thread! I never been in the AFF Shinhwa thread before lol can't believe its already 10 years...too bad i can't get their album

lavenderwingz

Mar 23 2008 11 19 PM

that vid was sooo cute! lol...wannie and jinnie couldnt even look at each other w.o bursting into laughter...well..its almost the 24th!!!!! i cant believe it!!! sooo close!! very excited!

haha, in the vid, they all said sungie's wild now..lol.

interesting

v i t a ✖ d o l c e

Mar 23 2008 11 44 PM

I didnt notice those pictures in the long news update before

they all looked so tired

poor oppas

the close up pic actually kinda scared me too

Aw the photoshooot was cute.. the comic couple, wow they do live up to that name

I like Min-Dy playing with the airplanes, they sounded like little kids

but thats why its so much cuter!

pochaccogirl3

Mar 24 2008 12 11 AM

HAPPY 10TH ANNIVERSARY SHINHWA

cannot wait for their new single, and album.... hope they go on a lot of group activities and variety shows, before they temporarily leave us

nadine

Mar 24 2008 12 21 AM

a reminder first...
a post just saying happy 10th anniversary will be considered as spam
so dont do that!!!
got it?
good!
thank u

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[diary] 2008.03.24 DW: 10th anniversary celebration messages

It's been exactly 10 years since our first performance that was aired. Everyone has worked hard, until we die we be the kind of friends that wil help one another.
- From Eric

Congratulations on our 10th year (anniversary)!! Shinhwa is the best! Ajja!!!
- From Minwoo

After 10 years, we are still close to each other. Even through hard times we have gotten through them. This proud feeling keep having for our 40s~~ These ten years we've been through a lot~~~
- From Hyesung

I love you. All the members.
- From Junjin

I love you ^^* Let's go together to the end.
- From Andy

Shinhwa Manseeeeeh!
- From Dongwan

p.s. When HS finds out that his message is posted he is surely going to be upset... how can i appease him..?

Credits:
Source: DW's diary, november21.co.kr
English trans: hyejin@shinhwa.biz
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it's finally here
the most anticipated
and also the most dreaded day
it's finally here

happy 10th year anniversary oppa
i wish we could celebrate the years to come together too
even though after this almost all will be away in the army
but i will keep u all in a special place in a corner of my heart

thank u,
for being shinhwa
thank u........

special for u guys
the pics of their evolution as in how they have grown up

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lavenderwingz

Mar 24 2008 7 50 AM

HAPPY 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHINHWA!!!

although it was only recent that i found out about you guys, i am glad that I became a fan. Shinhwa has brought so much tears, smiles and laughter to my life, that theres no exact way to show my appreciation. May all of you always be happy, always be together, always be the men we fell in love with, and always be the legend: Shinhwa!

awww, those pics look cool, the transition from a child to actually being close to 30, wow...it's been some time, but then again, time always passes by very uickly when you look at it. im so excited for their concerts, gosh i wish i could be there!

nadine

Mar 24 2008 7 58 AM

lavy their new song is out already
i ahve uplaoded it
yeha i know i am super fast this time
thank gawd the internet is cooperating with me

enjoy...
i have make some vid out of it

lavenderwingz

Mar 24 2008 8 40 AM

am absolutely loving the new song. the song + the vid = tears!!!
it really goes w/ each other, and the song, it's so soft, the voices are so soft as well, really touches the heart. thanks so much for uploading nadine

i hope they're happy on this (that) day!

did u wear orange ?!?!?

nadine

Mar 24 2008 8 50 AM

yes i am

ha ha ha
gah tonite we will be going out

i was supposed to also wait for the mv
but apparentlly the mv wont be out today but tomorrow
nevamind
i am madly in love with this song
it's so gentle soft and sweet
and sad
i love it!!!

spyang

Mar 24 2008 3 35 PM

Happy 10th Anniversary Shinhwa<3
Through thick & thin, you have come a long way. Together as one, Shinhwa<3
You've showed us all that it can happen and that it can continue on..
Thank you, Shinhwa, for keeping the legend alive<3

080324 Shinhwa 10th Anniversary Message

credit: wenyili@YT

SHINHWA- 2005 Summer Story Concert 1/9 [SUBBED]
SHINHWA- 2005 Summer Story Concert 2/9 [SUBBED]
credit: minsquare91x@YT
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thanks for making pt2 nadine<3! such perfect timing indeed! =)

nadine

Mar 24 2008 5 20 PM

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Singer Kim Dongwan (29) held a successful solo video conference in Japan late last week.

Holding his videoconference in Harajuku Astro Hall, though Dongwan himself wasn't present personally, there were still more than 200 fans who gathered to catch a glimpse of him via the video conference, a clear display of his popularity.

This video conference is specially for the Japanese fans who have been waiting for Dongwan's 2nd album, and scenes from his last Japan fanmeeting, of him recording his 2nd album and also scenes from his everyday life were shown to the fans.

Through his video messages, Kim Dongwan expressed his regret at not being able to attend the event in person, "I should be there, but I can't make it due to my packed schedule. I've prepared the video in replacement of me, and Shinhwa's album and my 2nd album is about to be released, hope everyone will love it."

Dongwan is now busy with his preparations for the upcoming Shinhwa album, as well as his 2nd album. He is always busy practising for Shinhwa's 10th anniversary concert which will be held on 29/30 March.

Source: osen&oceans
Chi trans: julias@bestshinhwa
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz
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[08.03.24][GOOD] Congratulations to Shinhwa on their 10th anniversary!!
Hi everyone!
This is GoodEMG.

2008.03.24
To us, today will be another precious part of our memories
Today's the day of Shinhwa's 10th anniversary since their debut

1998, March 24, Shinhwa was born to become a legend......
2008, March 24, until today when they have become a legend......

In the sparkling 10 years that have passed
They have stayed together, unwavering from the beginning til now
We congratulate the Shinhwa members who have come this far and Shinhwa Changjo who have stayed with them throughout.

Going forward Shinhwa and Shinhwa Changjo will be together for an even longer time!!

This year, the members will continue to be active as singers, actors, MCs and other solo activities, and they will show you the best of them as they present their 9th album
Please continue to love and support them. Once again we congratulate Shinhwa on their 10th anniversary, and thank you to all the fans.

SHINHWA Must Go On!!! >> AMEN to this!!!!!!

Source: GOOD
Chi trans: julias@bestshinhwa
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz
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Just One More Time

One day, I woke up in the morning,
thinking about this memories we had.
The things between you and me, I know it's over.
But you know, I just can't get over

Really…I can’t…I can’t forget you
Everyday…whether my eyes are open or shut…I can still feel my tears

That day you fell asleep in my arms…your scent in my house
All of it (I miss) Really (it's difficult) I need you

The memory of our love flows like the rain
Like a fool I cry...because I miss you
If we can meet again…if we could love like our first time
I will do it right…I will do everything...I won't let you leave

Dream…in last night’s dream…you found me and said
Saying that you’ll wait, words that only pained me more
Stop lying...that you'll come back to me anytime
But those long periods of waiting…do not regret at all

When you came back to my side I should've made you stay
But why regret now
If a day like this comes by again…I’ll make it so you’ll never go elsewhere

When you were by my side I was always uneasy
Although I could see you I'd still miss you
Can't look in the same direction, I'd see only you
Can't look forward, I'd see only the shadow of your back

No my tears drop to the floor
24/7 I'll make you can't let you go
Even though you’re not by my side, even though I can’t see you
I just wanna let you know

yo if you give me one more chance to be your better man
I promise you that i do all i can
and i want you to understand
If you hold my hand I will never let go
I love you…what else needs to be said
Nothing can be expressed...but I want you to know
If only you knew

Chinese translations: 染@bestshinhwa
Chinese to English translations: angeldreams@shinhwa.biz
Proofreading: midnightgirl13@shinhwa.biz
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j_halo7

Mar 24 2008 5 28 PM

i'm baaaack!! finally. miss those boys. sooo cute when they're messing around. thanks for the vids but does anyone have a link to their anniversary message subbed in english?

nadine

Mar 24 2008 5 38 PM

there's no sub yet for their anniversary vid
sorry
maybe later today
someone will subbed it

spyang

Mar 25 2008 1 10 AM

080324 Shinhwa 10th Year Anniversary Message (eng subs)

credit: angellace@YT

v i t a ✖ d o l c e

Mar 25 2008 1 15 AM

Nad.. where is the new song? u said that u have uploaded it already

The Mv isnt out yet right? maybe i should wait til the MV to listen to the song

dang look at all the orange, should i match?

nadine

Mar 25 2008 1 24 AM

mv will be out today and since i upload it in utube
i make some simple mv for it

check out my post number #14
that's the new song

lavenderwingz

Mar 25 2008 1 58 AM

ooo..the mv aint out yet right?? awwww, that sucks..but i bet it will be worth the wait..

the lyrics to the song is very nice!!

i heard fans will be sending flowers for shinhwa's concert..is that right?

v i t a ✖ d o l c e

Mar 25 2008 2 04 AM

wait no i wanna wait for the MV now so i take that back

i'lll wait to litsten, it would be cooler if i see the MV and listen to the song for the first time.
dont spoll it!

Fans are giving the guys flower.

nadine

Mar 25 2008 2 13 AM

we are waiting for the mv to come out
nii will u laugh when u see the mv
cause basically u know how do they look for the mv
the song is kinda sad but the mv is kinda funny
i think i might just laughing while crying
aish

my dark angels

lavenderwingz

Mar 25 2008 5 19 AM

^ that looks nice..but i love seeing them in white instead

thanks for the vid w/ eng subs, was actually onna post it, but u beat me to it spyang
i love them in the clip..such dorks, they were jsut playing around the whole time, and playing w/ their knees to test their reflexes..haha

"we are....forever Shinhwa."

nadine

Mar 25 2008 6 33 AM

will be hard cause i am thinking their new image is dark
but i am sure that it will some white coming out soon

okay i have check
the limited edition will be sold on march 29 is 50,000 copies only
those who buy this will get some extra stuff aside from the album
and the normal copies will be out on april 10

another news
andy has decided to leave the 'newly married' shows cause of time constrained
hyunjong from ss501 will replace him to be solbi's new husband

nadine

Mar 25 2008 2 45 PM

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Andy: I cried, when I watched the Guerilla Concert

On the 24th March broadcast of Jipijiki, Andy shared his pain during the time he was unable to join the rest of Shinhwa in their activities, touching the hearts of all present.

Andy said, "After I came back from the US, I stayed in a koshiwon (dormitory)", revealing the hard times behind the seemingly glamorous lives of idol singers.

He continued, "I had to go back to the US because my parents were not feeling well", revealing the reason for his temporary departure. "When I came back from the US, I didn't have a place to stay so I had to stay with a hyung at the koshiwon. After a year's absence I was afraid of going about life alone and I wasn't sure if I could carry on", surprising the guests who were present.

The reason behind Andy's return to the group was the true friendship among the members. Andy was watching at the koshiwon as the members were holding the Guerilla concert, where Minwoo said "If only Andy could be with us. Andy, we'll be together forever." Andy said that he started to cry when he saw that.

Describing his thoughts at that time, he said "Because I was at the koshiwon, I had to keep quiet, so I stuffed my face into the pillow and just cried."

The guests all couldn't contain their surprise, and were moved by the friendship between the members.

Source: tvreport&oceans
Chi trans: jojoyu7@shinhwachina
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

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10th Anniv Site Production Note 8, STUDIO GoodSound (JJ)

*ap.mohm - apgujung body, which means buff bod*

"Ah oo, this is the first time I've worked out in 3 months, I'm dying of exhaustion"
Choong-gun, wearing a red training suit to the recording studio
Is eating chicken breast salad and drinking bitter coffee
Training for a buff body

JJ's caption: Please look out for the ap.mohm

Choong-gun, who records with the speed of the wind
When will he be able to read more English rap than Ric-gun and An-gun
Mumbling mumbling...ㅋ

by W

Source: www.shinhwa10th.com
Chi trans: 打糕@shinhwachina
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

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Andy: I invested in my own solo album

Shinhwa's Andy disclosed on a variety show that he invested in his own solo album.

On the 24th March broadcast of MBC's Jipijiki, Andy said, "My management company asked me to lose weight, so I lost about 8kg. But after all that effort, we realised that I didn't look good so I had to put the weight back on. So now I've got a bit of the weight back."

At this moment the other guests asked, "Why are you so obedient to the agency? Have you always been this obedient?" To which he candidly answered, "Ever since I released my solo album I've been very obedient to the agency."

Later on the show, MC Park Myung Soo commented, "The music industry hasn't been doing well, and you released your album now. I heard that there's a lack of investors too."

Andy then disclosed, "I invested in the album myself."

In response to Andy's honest reply, Park Myung Soo then said jokingly, "If you invested, then why do you need to listen to your agency?" Andy then said to the amusement of the audience, "I have no choice because I have a stake in the company".

Source: newsen&oceans
Chi trans: jojoyu7@shinhwachina
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

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Singer Lee Minwoo gives his all for Shinhwa's 10th year anniversary activities.

To fully prepare for group Shinhwa's 10th year celebration concert, to be held on the 29th and 30th at the Gymnasium in Seoul Olympic Park, Lee Minwoo gave up his previously scheduled individual activities.

A representative from Lee Minwoo's management company OPENWORLD ENTERTAINMENT said, "Concerning the recently released MINI album, Lee Minwoo barely went through a promotional period. To prepare for Shinhwa's 10th year concert, he canceled broadcast activities previously scheduled for the 21st and 23rd, and is currently dedicating all his efforts into preparing (for the album and concert)”

Lee Minwoo is composing for four songs, one of which includes the title track (name yet to be determined), to be included on Shinhwa's 9th album celebrating their 10th year debut. Lee Minwoo is also spending a lot of time on dance choreography, in preparation for the upcoming public performances in front of the fans. With all this, naturally the situation arises in which the only possible solution is to cut back on his own personal activities.

Lee Minwoo's company expressed, "Because this will be the last set of activities before Eric, Kim Dongwan and other members will have to enlist, Minwoo felt that the concert stage this time seemed particularly special. While partaking in directorial roles of the album and concert, he is also giving his support to the other members."

Shinhwa celebrates the 10th year of their official debut on the 24th, and is preparing to issue their 9th album in addition to holding concerts on the 29th and 30th, along with other activities.

Credit: Korean Daily + leeminwoo.cn + minwooforum.com
Chinese Translations: 文@谁宇争锋
Chinese to English Translations: angeldreams@minwooforum.com

v i t a ✖ d o l c e

Mar 25 2008 3 08 PM

Why is andy leaving the Marriage show?
Oh haha i probbaly would laugh but mainly at wannie oppa cuz his hair looks strange but hey at least i woould remember them right?
I thought the soun would be kinda rockish cuz the guy sare cowboys but wow sad song? thats not the mood

nadine

Mar 25 2008 3 15 PM

Shinhwa member Eric (Mun Jung Hyuk, 29) will be displaying his acting skills for the last time before he enlists into the army.

The KBS2 drama, 최강칠우 (Choi Gang Chiru / Strongest Chiru - working title) from 9 June onwards, every Monday and Tuesday at 9.55pm. Scripted by Baek Yoon Chul and produced by Park Man Young, the drama will star Eric as the male lead character Kang Chiru (working name).

"Strongest Chiru" is KBS's latest sageuk drama after "Hong Gil Dong". Eric will play a lowly officer in a 의금부 (eui geum bu) (a court that handles crimes of treason) in the Joseon era, nondescript, not very smart and whose lifelong ambition is to become a mid-level officer. However when night falls, he transforms into the top assassin in an assassination organization, who metes out punishment to evildoers and gives justice where needed. This challenging role will see him play out a man with two vastly different characters.

The court, the equivalent of the modern-day police department in the Joseon era, will be the setting for the drama, and the sageuk drama will feature action scenes with assassins with various secrets.

After starring in MBC's "Que Sera Sera" last May, Eric has been busy with Shinhwa's overseas activities. This will be the last drama project before he enlists into the army.

Eric, unlike the other members, hasn't had any solo album activities beside Shinhwa group activities.

Shinhwa's 9th album is due to be released very soon, and when interviewed Eric sad, "I took a long break because my health condition wasn't that good. Now I'm in my peak condition."

Eric's management company Top Class Entertainment expressed, "Eric can't really relate himself to a sageuk drama, but as the script is very interesting, he decided on it as his next project. After a year's break, he's now in the pink of health. This drama is expected to end in mid-August and he's scheduled to enlist in September".

Source: naver consolidated news
Chi trans: vera@fallineric.com
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

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10th Anniv Site Production Note 7, STUDIO GoodSound

Andy's caption - My back hurts... Can't I sit to do recording?

An-gun who is down with a bad cold
Walked into the recording studio, with a runny nose
"Ah... My voice can't come out, how now?"
He was blowing his nose throughout the entire recording
And kept shouting "Ok recording GO GO GO"
Ah... But the recording took very long,
His back was hurting.

Source: www.shinhwa10th.com
Chi trans: julias@bestshinhwa.com
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

spyang

Mar 25 2008 4 44 PM

SHINWHA 9TH M/V SPOT

credit: juhilove@YT
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it's a teaser.. puhahha
oh gosh, Shinhwa is <3
i'm really anticipating for the MV after seeing the teaser.. hahaha
who knew they could look so good like that too? keke

nadine

Mar 25 2008 6 17 PM

aish u posted the mv spot before me
and it's not even mine

jk
love the spot so cute
eric pratically was screaming his heart out
ha ha ha

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[08.03.25] [GOOD] Points to note for Shinhwa concert

PROPER CREDITS IF TAKING OUT.
THANK YOU.

Hi everyone
This is in Next Trend, in charge of Shinhwa's 2008 concert.

The following are things to note before
the "SHINHWA MUST GO ON" 10th Anniversary live concert.

1. Ticket office operating hours
29th March -- 13:00 - 18:30
30th March -- 13:00 - 17:30

Contents
1) Presale tickets collection
March 29 14:00 ~ 18:30
March 30 13:00 ~ 17:30

2) Onsite ticket sales
March 29 13:00 ~ 18:00
March 30 13:00 ~ 17:00
3) Complimentary ticket exchange: Same time as onsite ticket sales
4) Information counter: From 1pm til end of concert on both days

Onsite ticket sales
1) All cancelled tickets will be sold onsite
2) Prices
SR: 110,000won
R: 88,000won
S: 66,000won
A: 44,000won
B: 33,000won
(VAT included, no exchange of tickets using cash receipts or tickets)

3) No credit card payment, only cash payment

2. Personal belongings storage
Operating hours
1) March 29 14:00 ~ 21:00
2) March 30 14:00 ~ 20:00
Fees: 2,000won (cash only)

3. Sale of Concert Goods
Operating Hours
1) March 29 12:00 ~ 17:00
2) March 30 12:00 ~ 16:00

* In order to faciliate concert entry and the concert, sales will end 1 hour before the concert
* Depending on conditions, sales may also proceed after the concert
(details to be released on the day of the concert)

4. Concert Entry
1)Standing
- 2 hours prior to the concert please queue according to your designated sections
- 1.5 hours prior to the concert please enter the venue according to your ticket number
- Please have your ticket and belongings checked upon entry and put on the wristband

2) Seated
- 1.5 hours prior to the concert please enter the venue from the designated entrances
- Please have your ticket and belongings checked upon entry

*No entry after the concert starts
Everyone at the ticket booth, personal belongings storage booth, merchandise sales area, restrooms etc
Please enter the venue as soon as possible when you're done
(FYI It will take some time to find your seats as well.)

*All phototaking, video and sound recording is strictly prohibited at the concert.
Offenders will be asked to leave the concert.

*We seek your cooperation for the concert to proceed smoothly.

FROM:Good Entertainment
Chi trans: 虫虫猪猪@BestShinhwa
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

lavenderwingz

Mar 25 2008 11 22 PM

ahhhh, the teaser..now im really waiting for it!! eric's voice is

hahaha, finally he gets to be the one in hostage! can't wait!!!

and the news about andy crying for the guerilla concert, aiy, that concert contained feelings in so many levels. happiness,sadness, hope...but taht's so sad taht andy was cryig by himself, i am SO glad that shinhwa has andy!!!

nadine

Mar 26 2008 3 38 AM

weird since
it is wildly aclaimed that eric is the hero in shinhwa
u know the story of him saving shinhwa
but here in the spot
he is the one that is being captured and held hostage
how cute is that
ha ha ha

anyway i made some screen cap on the mv

this is just temp...
later i will come back and edit this so that it will have only only one big pic
i'm too lazy to open my ps rite now

v i t a ✖ d o l c e

Mar 26 2008 4 40 AM

wait i thought the actual MV is released today but only a teaser?

how sad.. aish this is what i get for waiting trying to wait for the surprise and not listen to the song before hand

It so ironic that the guys are saving eric oppa cuz hes the one that saved them in the begining

wait in the MV does Andy/Minwoo oppas start getting distracted with airplanes?

nadine

Mar 26 2008 4 45 AM

the distraction with the mv is actually for their photobook that come sif u order their limited edition album
all 150 pages of pretty shinhwa will be urs
i want that
TT_TT

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Eric: 30 million won per episode

Shinhwa member Eric returns to TV as the highest-paid singer-turned-actor.

In the new KBS2 series that is scheduled for broadcast from June, Choi Gang Chil Woo (working title / produced by Park Man Young), Eric is expected to receive 30 million won per episode. If the ratings are higher than expected or if the rights to the drama are sold to other territories, his fees will further increase.

Eric is apparently the highest paid singer-turned-actor in the industry. Korea's highest-paid actor Bae Yong Joon reportedly received 2 billion won per episode for MBC drama The Legend, and thus making a cool 50 billion won for the whole series.

The reason for Eric's high fees is his status as a Hallyu star. As a member of Shinhwa, Eric is a star in Japan and he's also well known as an actor there through his dramas such as "Bulsae" and "Super Rookie". The reason for the production team behind "Choi Gang Chil Woo" choosing a Hallyu star for this project is exactly this - there are special plans for the drama to be aired in Japan.

If the plans for Japan proceed, Eric will receive royalties from the Japan activities as well. A KBS spokesperson said, "Choi Gang Chil Woo is the biggest project for KBS this summer. We're looking forward to attracting overseas acquisitions for the drama with Eric as the selling point."

"Choi Gang Chil Woo" is a 20-episode sageuk drama.

Source: sports hankook &oceans
Chi trans: jojoyu7@shinhwachina
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz
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v i t a ✖ d o l c e

Mar 26 2008 4 48 AM

Oh darn i wanna see that in the actual MV too it wouldnt fit with the theme but still it would be fun to watch

dang eric oppa is so popular in dramas

no wonder he has to make one last one.. if i were him i would do the same thing

he is one of those drama kings isnt he?

nadine

Mar 26 2008 4 58 AM

yes he is
cause of his hallyu power in shinhwa
his drama although might not be as succesful as it can be
it still can brings home some large profit...
in japan for example

and also singapore, taiwan and even malaysia
so yes he is one of the king of singer turned actor category

the mv is being predicted to be out on their concert day

v i t a ✖ d o l c e

Mar 26 2008 12 40 PM

Its cuz he is gorgeous so everyone pays attention to him and the even the female stars ard into him

wait does that mean that his drama are more popular in japan then? :usnure: i always thought it was the same everywhere....

Ok when is the concert date? i think shinhwa should come to the hollywood bowl so they can say goodbye to their american fans.

nadine

Mar 26 2008 12 43 PM

aish the only place that minu and sungie confirm to go is the peace concert

in japan, eric's hallyu power is a lil extra...

they adore him there
actually they adore all shinhwa over there
but since they can only see eric in a drama
so that's why...

lavenderwingz

Mar 27 2008 12 29 AM

Mnet 9th jib MV behind the scenes

Ahhh, i wish i understood what they were saying

but they're such dorks!

nadine

Mar 27 2008 2 26 AM

aish these is cute
ah the winged shinhwa
i love the pic so much
ha ha ha it seems that they are having so much fun in the vid
wannie is having so much fun
and i has been a while since i last see mindy
aw.. they are so cute

like a couple on a date
i wish someone could sub these too
ha ha ha

v i t a ✖ d o l c e

Mar 27 2008 2 33 AM

But japan isnt so much into the hallyu wave anymore now a days

Oh well thats good for eric oppa.
Well at least some shinhwa would be at the peace concert so ts not so bad.

Is the MV out yet? its taking so long!
U read the news about how andy oppa was rejected into HOT cuz SM felt sorry for Tony oppa? thats just not proofessional

and its clear that Andy oppa had more skilled and was more liked. Oh well he belongs in shinhwa with eric oppa so i guess its a good thing he got rejected then.

nadine

Mar 27 2008 2 47 AM

no....
andy didnt get into HOT is because his parents thought he was a lil too young for it
but when he was still pursuing his dream relentlessly
his parents relented and allow him to be in shinhwa
ha ha ha
feel sorry for tony?
u think sm has a feeling?
aish never in a million years...

erm but japan are still adoring shinhwa
look at the concert and every showcase or fan meeting in japan
will be successful
so they still have shinhwa in their heart

the mv should be out on the 29th
and the mv is with another song
just one more time is just a teaser song only

v i t a ✖ d o l c e

Mar 27 2008 3 20 AM

No... SM wanted to use the fact that Tony oppa was so "tragic" to get some sympathy from the public and therefore they picked him. Andy oppa was good but they wanted to use the pathetic factor which andy oppa didnt have at the time.

but can u imagine oppa being in HOT rapping along side Woo Hyuk oppa? psh i cant.

Wait so th MV now has two songs? or is the MV gonna be completely different from the song they released?

nadine

Mar 27 2008 3 24 AM

whatever...
i am glad he is in shinhwa instead og HOT
i think he is too
ha ha ha here is well taken care off

no only one new song for the mv
the song that i have is just a teaser song
i think
but i am sure that the mv will used another song
a song that is produced by my minu oppa
ha ha ha

v i t a ✖ d o l c e

Mar 27 2008 3 26 AM

OK im still confused about the MV concept.... explain more please.

Well its not like HOT wouldngt take care of him

its just that him wrapping with woo hyuk oppa wouldnt seem as right as him with JunRic

they match together cuz one is hot one is charismatic and then u have the cute one

nadine

Mar 27 2008 11 55 AM

the mv concept
is simple i would say

eric is held hostage so the other boys will come to their rescue
that's all

aish it has been a while since i last did gif

some of the mv spot

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K-pop & Food

Korean pop group Shinhwa endorsed the fried chicken chain Kyochon a few years ago, and ended up opening a Kyochon chicken franchise restaurant in Rodeo Street in Apgujeong, southern Seoul.

The restaurant is quite small, and decorated with autographed posters of Shinhwa members and even their framed handprints on the walls.

There is not much variety on the menu, which includes the Kyochon original chicken (8,000 won for small, 15,000 won for big servings), French fries, salad and cheese sticks. There is even "Shinhwa chicken," which is a very spicy version of the original Kyochon chicken.

Because of Shinhwa's popularity around Asia, it is no surprise there are always some foreign fans dining at the restaurant.

Angel Mahinay, a 23-year old fan from the Philippines, said that she already knew about Kyochon chicken from watching the Shinhwa commercials on the Internet.

While visiting Seoul last week, Mahinay and her friend checked out the Shinhwa restaurant to try the chicken. "I saw the Kyochon chicken commercial and I really wanted to eat the yummy chicken. Now that I have tried it, I can say the chicken is really as good as it looked on the commercial," she said.

To get there, leave exit 2 of Apgujeong station, Line 3 and walk towards the direction of the Galleria Department Store. After around 700 meters, turn right at the Hana Bank, walk a few meters and you'll find the Shinhwa Kyochon Chicken restaurant on your right.

credit: cathy@koreatimes.co.kr, sanghee@koreatimes.co.kr
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2.../135_21461.html

un-related part has been taken out...
this is not complete article...
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v i t a ✖ d o l c e

Mar 28 2008 12 11 AM

If the resturaunt is so small then how did they hire shinhwa? it doesnt sound like they can afford to pay the guys :unnsure: oh well who cares.. good for the owner i guess.

I think we already know the concept of the MV by now

i still think its ironic how eric oppa is the one that needs to rescuing when he was the one that has been dubbed as shinhwa's savor

This song sounds strange, how is gonna be a ballad but it involves some kinda shooting hostage concept?

that doesnt match.