Jo Hyun Jae

The KOW Administrator left a message today on ONLY FAN announcing the launch of JHJ’s me2day:

Me2day      2011.02.28

Hello!

JHJ has just opened his account on me2day (ED: something like Twitter on Naver) 

Come and leave your messages.

He is feeling very good since the reaction to his photos is very good.

Will post more handsome photos next time.

Today is the last day of February.  The weather has suddenly turned cold.  Please take care.

미투데이!!

안녕하세요.

현재씨가 미투데이를 개설 하였습니다. ^^

많이 오셔서 글 남겨주시구요.

사진에 반응들이 좋으셔서 기분이 좋아요~ㅎ
다음에도 멋진 모습 남겨 드리겠습니다.
2월 마지막날입니다. 날씨가 갑자기 추워 졌는데 건강들 조심하시구요!

There is also a NOTICE on 2011.02.28 (the following is the English version):

Information about opening of Me2day

Hello. I am the administrator.

Jo Hyunjae started a Me2day.

He started himself this me2day with intent to tell Fans the news on location while shooting the drama “49 Days”.

Various information and writing by himself will be served.

We ask for your concern and support.

http://me2day.net/johyunjae80

(You won’t believe this – the Administrator actually put “48days”!!!!!)

The Japan Official Fan Club Administrator left a slightly different message (translated as follows): 

JHJ started his me2day account on a Korean website.

http://me2day.net/johyunjae80

While “49 Days” is broadcasting, this will serve as a publicity channel.

The quiet JHJ will be doing a lot of writing!

 JHJ’s Feb.25 message on his me2day webpage says:

Hi, this is JHJ!  Surprised?  Will come here often.

(Credit: http://johyunjae.com & http://jo-hyunjae.com – Thanks!  English translation by wulijohyunjae.)

(Credit: www.sbs.co.kr; http://gall.dcinside.com; www.johyunjae.hk.  Thanks!)

Variations of the same: 

And this is a brand-new photo of JHJ from “49 Days”:

 Others released on 2011.02.28:

(Credit: www.sbs.co.kr; http://gall.dcinside.com; www.johyunjae.com. Thanks!)

Remember the “49 Days” trailer?  In the face-to-face between Lee Yo-Won and Nam Gyu-Ri in the convenience store, there’s a close-up shot of the pendant LYW is wearing.

A blog called “Art Glass” says it is made of glass with 3 bubbles inside — the 3 tears?  Seems this pendant has a significant role to play in “49 Days”.

(Credit: “49 Days” poster designed by hart in http://jo-hyunjae.com; http://blog.naver.com; www.johyunjae.hk.  Thanks!)

Actually there are only 16 more days to first broadcast of “49 Days” on March 16.

JHJ was filming yesterday (and today too), so we’re hoping there will be some photos later today.

Meanwhile, just the usual titbits from twitter and elsewhere.

2011.02.26

Wow~~~very high…shooting in a very high place…lucky weather is so good^_^

우와~~~ 높다…. 아주높은곳에서촬영중… 다행이다날씨좋아서^_^

2011.02.21>

The SBS “49 Days” team was spotted filming at a police station. 

우리부대에서 이요원이 나오는 이번에sbs에서하는 49일? 49번째인가하는 드라마한다.근데 나랑은상관없어………….. 우리경찰서던이용원이던그게중요지않아 왜냐믄 1년도안남앗거덩 

2011.02.20

Lee Yo-Won, Jung Il-Woo, and Nam Gyu-Ri were filming at a hospital at night.

와우! 퇴원전날 병원에서 49일 촬영하는거보게되구.. 이요원이랑남규리랑정일우랑 다보구.. 이제남은배수빈 기다리는중.. 아~언제오려나? 

(Credit: “49 Days” poster designed by ahiru of CarpeDiemJAPAN; http://twitter.com; www.ilwoocafe.com; www.leeyowon.cn; http://gall.dcinside.com; www.johyunjae.hk.  Thanks!)

This is a follow-up to prissymom’s article yesterday.

Trivia time!

JHJ has taken on the character name “Han” four (4) times in his career:

1.  Han Young-Woo in “First Love”

2.  Han Yi-Joon in “Only You”

3.  Han Soo-Hyun in “Three Dads One Mom”

4.  Han Kang in “49 Days”

Four (4) of the stars of  “49 Days” were born on the 9th* day of the month they were born in:

1.  LYW on April 9 (4/9)

2.  JHJ on May 9 (5/9)

3.  JIW on September 9 (9/9)

4.  BSB on November 9 (11/9)

Looks like both LYW and JHJ will be spending their birthdays on the set of “49 Days” (unless they get a day off on their B-day.)

(* ED:  Actually the first person who spotted this was Sky who mentioned this in a comment on our blog a while ago.)

The “49 Days” press conference will be held on March 9.

We originally have mixed feelings about the number 49 which is traditionally associated with death and funeral rituals in Chinese customs.  In Buddhism, 49 days is of course the estimated time it takes for the spirit to be reborn again into a new life (not necessarily human!)

“49 Days” is a catchy title, and at first it was just supposed to be a working title.  But it seems the drama is now stuck with this title which is actually quite intriguing and easy to remember.  We now treat it as a lucky number.  May it bring this drama and JHJ good luck!

Any more coincidences?  Wanna share with us?

(Credit: 1st “49 Days” poster designed by prissymom of wulijohyunjae, 2nd by mihyun of CarpeDiemJAPAN.  Thanks!)

Another interesting and thoughtful article from our Contributing Editor prissymom. 

They first met many, many years ago.  How many years ago is beyond my ken.  Some people around them wanted them to be together.  Alas, they were not meant to be – not in that space and time.

Her steadfast heart is set on another man, while his noble heart is set on facing the responsibilities that are seemingly too big for his young shoulders.  She goes on to live her life with the man she loves and he goes on to be ruler of his kingdom.

Years roll by.  They meet again.  In that space and time, he is a commoner and she is of noble birth.  But their different stations in life do not stop their hearts from beating for each other.  It seems their time has finally come.

Or has it?  Revolution!  Uprising!  The oppressed masses turning against their masters… The lovers are caught in this conflagration….he rescues her…. he fights for her…. he protects her…. Oh, but he gets wounded…. Will he die?

He is alive!  She nurses him back to health.  Finally they have time to be together.  Is it really possible for them to be happy in that space and time?

Alas no!  He loses his life as they try to evade forces that would separate them…. she spends the rest of that lifetime mourning him….again they are not meant to be – not at that particular space and time.

They meet again for the third time centuries later.  In that space and time, he is an archaeologist, she a sculptor.  Their hearts and souls recognize each other despite the distance wrought by centuries.  But….but…. she is wearing a wedding ring…. Again, they are not meant to be – not in that particular space and time.

Will they ever find their way toward each other?  Will there ever be a right time and a right place for two hearts who have found, loved and lost each other repeatedly over many, many centuries?  What despair their souls must have suffered through the uncountable years!  Is there still a chance for these lovers to have their happy ending?

Yes!  Finally!  Our lovers are given another chance!  In this space and time, he is Han Kang, and she is Song Yi Kyung.  It is not clear yet what they do in this lifetime, but both are desolate creatures.

Both are lonely, living life one day at a time.  They breathe, they walk, they talk, they sleep, and wake up each morning.  But they are merely surviving.  No purpose to their life.  They are living, but they are not ALIVE….

Forces beyond their control will bring them together.  But there are also forces that will try to separate them.

Their souls travelled centuries to reach this particular space and time.  Are they really meant to be?  Will they finally have their happy ending in …….

Disclaimer:

Do you find this piece mushy?  Cheesy?  Please don’t blame me; blame our JHJ.  As I write this article I am listening to a CD compilation of all songs (+ 1 poem in Japanese) our Hyun Jae sang/recited in his public appearances, in his digital single, and in his dramas.  The CD was lovingly and painstakingly compiled by a dedicated Thai fan.  Listening to this CD while I tap away at my laptop’s keyboard, it feels like JHJ is seated right beside me, whispering sweet nothings to my ears (now, that is cheese overload!).  With JHJ’s rich baritone serenading me while I work, my heart and brain have no choice but to turn mushy and cheesy.  So there, don’t blame me; blame our Hyun Jae, okay?

(Credit: Photos from “Great Ambition”, See Ya MVs, and “49 Days”.  Thanks!)

New photos of Jo Hyun-Jae on the KOW!  About time too!

And this is from the Official Japan Fan Club (slightly different – you see more of JHJ’s down jacket):

Message from KOW Administrator        2011.02.25
(Original message in Korean, English translation by wulijohyunjae – REVISED!)

The weather is fine~

Very busy with filming lately, very hectic schedule.

Yesterday just finished “Strong Heart” recording.

You must be very anxious and interested, so leave a message here.

Haven’t been on entertainment shows for a long time ….but even then, recording was very interesting and pleased to finish.

It’s supposed to be broadcast on March 8 & 15 — in 2 parts.

Will many people be watching?  Certainly hope so~~

Not long now……will bring you good news!!

날씨가 좋네요~

요즘 촬영을 하다보니 정신없이 바뿌네요
어제는 강심장 녹화를 다녀왔습니다.
팬분들께서 많은 걱정과 기대를 하는걸로 알고있는데요 ㅎㅎㅎ
오랜만의 예능인지라.. 그래도 재미있게 녹화를 마쳤습니다.
방송은 3월8일,15일 2주분량으로 나가는걸로 알고있습니다.
많은 시청? 바랍니다~~

조만간.. 기쁜소식을 가지고 올게요!!ㅎㅎ

JHJ’s latest schedule for “49 Days”

February 27 & 28 — shooting drama

March 9 — press conference

PLEASE DO NOT TRANSFER OR REPRODUCE PHOTOS.

(Credit: JHJ photos and message from http://johyunjae.com and http://jo-hyunjae.com; ”StongHeart” from CarpeDiemJAPAN.  Thanks!)

2011.02.25   Hot pics!  Just out!

“49 Days” filming of winter scenes ends – new pictures released

(We have not translated all the usual date of drama broadcast and storyline which we have posted umpteen times already.)

LYW — returning to TV screen after 1 year 4 months as convenience store clerk, looking very smart in casual wear and hoodie

JIW and NGR – wearing down jackets and padded gloves and hot packs to avoid the cold

JHJ and BSB — best friends in chummy pose

(This information from another source – newsinfo@hanhyung.com:

The JHJ character is an architect of the American school/style* and the BSB character has a MBA from the U.S.A.

* Translating literally – not quite sure what this means.)

NGR, SJH, and Lin Bae-Geu – making “cute V” sign, brighten atmosphere during filming

Assistant Director Yi Jeong-Heum said: “Actors are all braving the cold in outdoor shooting” and “With a strong script and new direction, full of mystery and a 3-strand plot, ’49 Days’ is looking forward to something different.”

(Credit: http://media.daum.net; http://kr.news.yahoo.com; www.johyunjae.hk.  Thanks!)