Arirang reports on JHJ’s military life
wulijohyunjae | February 1, 2010
Founded in 1996, Arirang is an international TV network based in Seoul, operated by The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation. As Korea’s premier English-language channel, Arirang TV airs news, cultural programmes, educational shows, documentaries, entertainment shows and more 24 hours a day, in more than 188 countries.
Some of the network’s most popular and longest-running shows include Arirang News, Showbiz Extra, Pops in Seoul, and Heart to Heart. This video of Jo Hyun-Jae’s military life is featured in “Showbix Extra” in a segment called “Showbiz Runway” on January 26, 2010.
The running commentary is a little grating to my ears — first, because the commentator’s English often puts the emphasis on the wrong words, and second, because of the following:
1. JHJ looking “rather handsome” as a soldier — has anyone ever seen a handsomer Korean soldier?
2. JHJ will be promoted to “surgeon” in March — yes, he did say “surgeon”, but of course we know he meant “sergeant”.
3. “Next year he shall be done with his service” — NOT next year, young man! THIS YEAR — June 19, 2010! 2 years are already long enough!
Still, it’s not everyday that anyone gets featured on Arirang, so we’re grateful they did this little piece on JHJ.
(Credit: www.arirang.co.kr; www.johyunjae.hk. Thanks!)
The “rather handsome” comment really raised my eyebrows, whoever wrote that commentary needs their eyes examined!!! Good thing you mentioned hearing “surgeon” because I heard it too (had to replay that part to make sure that’s what I heard), otherwise I would have thought there is something wrong with my hearing. During the replay I think I also heard “gorilla” training (really cracked me up), instead of “guerilla” training. Anyway, thank you for sharing this video with us. Despite the many mistakes and the ear-grating delivery I am still glad to learn that an international news agency is covering our JHJ even during his absence.
Of course, 2 years are already long enough! It funny !!! HA HA HA. Thanks so much.
JHJ – a handsome surgeon… oh a very handsome “sergeant” indeed… That is so amusing….