Jo Hyun Jae

No idea who this is.  Some lucky fan who is proud to show her face?

What/whom is JHJ looking for?

2011.10.31

From Interpreter

The other day Japanese fans came to visit.  They brought with them a Japanese interpreter.  We basically communicate between the two of us — from Korean to Chinese, from Chinese to Japanese, from Japanese to Chinese, and from Chinese to Korean — roundabout way.        08:26

From Wei

Ah Jie riding a mule backwards.         13:05

Lighting technician playing with building blocks.        13:09

From Yang Zi 

 Beijing autumn. I’ve always felt there are only 2 seasons – summer and winter.  Can’t feel Spring and Autumn – if it’s not short sleeves, then it’s down jacket.  Today our production team is working in this forest full of autumn flavour – good environment, fresh air, but no toilets.  Other production units are filming nearby, people everywhere, like a market – going to toilet is a problem.         14:05

From Yang Guang

On the road escorting goods, Hu DaCheng patiently teaches WuKui the basics of the trade.       18:24

Hu DaCheng discovers the bandits are going to attack them.  Thunderchild comes up with a plan which surprises everyone.         18:31

From Editor (Mrs. – they’re a husband and wife team)

JHJ photos – thanks to hubby!        22:24

 Updates will be posted as they become available.

* Literal translation of Chinese title 胭脂霸王.

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YOUKU

YOUTUBE:  http://youtu.be/Fk31-Ox2Je4

C – Commentator              J – JHJ

C:  Korean star JHJ is currently in Shanxi filming “Rouge Overlord” in which he and Yang Zi play a pair of lovers.  Here he is in an exclusive interview with PPTV.

J:  Hi!  Hope you’ll all pay attention to RO.  Everybody is working very hard.  I feel RO will turn out to be a fine work.  And this drama has special meaning for me.  Please give us your support.  Thank you!

C:  JHJ is shooting in China for the first time.  At first he needed some adjustment because of the cultural differences and especially the food.  He was not accustomed to these in the beginning but he found a certain novelty in them.

J:  Although there are cultural differences, shooting is essentially very similar to the basics in Korean production.  To be specific, Korean actors always bring their own staff, but in China everything is group activity and everyone shares staff.  The biggest difference is the food.  In China I can’t have native Korean food, so I’m not quite adjusted yet.  Daily life in the production team is very meaningful.  This is the first time I’m in China, so there is this novel feeling.  Although we cannot communicate through language, during shooting we can understand each other’s meaning.  Another thing: in Korea you cannot behave like friends with older actors, but in China there is no disparity in age and rank and everyone gets along very well.

C:  JHJ’s counterpart in RO is Yang Zi.  The two play a pair of lovers and there are many emotional scenes between them.  At first JHJ was a little worried but after working with her he is full of praise of Yang Zi.

J:  At first I thought Yang Zi is so young and there is a gap in our ages, so I was worried whether she could carry off the emotional scenes.  These were the questions in my mind.  But after cooperating with her, I discover she is a seasoned pro, skilled in acting, and she makes me feel comfortable and relaxed.  Apart from her considerable acting skills, in daily life she is a happy person and brings joy to everyone around.  She is very sincere to people.  I think Yang Zi is very remarkable — during shooting she has to fall into the cold water and be in the longest night scenes, but I’ve never seen her pull a long face or throw tantrums but is always smiling.

C:  In RO JHJ has several kungfu scenes.  He listens very carefully to the martial arts instructor and looks really good when he is performing. 

J:  I’ve been in action dramas before, costume dramas, and also ridden a horse and used weapons.  But this is China, so each action must look Chinese.  I trained hard with a martial arts instructor.

C:  JHJ looks forward to the Chinese market.  He is very honoured to be in a Chinese production and hopes RO will be very popular in China.

J:  This is a good opportunity for me.  As an Asian actor to be recognized in another Asian country is an honour.  I hope in future to be able to participate in other good Chinese projects. 

(Credit: PPTV; www.weibo.com;  www.johyunjae.hk.  Thanks!  English transcript by wulijohyunjae)

From last night

From unaxiaoxiao

Today I actually saw Korean star JHJ – like a dream! 23:47

2011.10.30

From Yang Zi

Today I have to dress as a man!  Ha!Ha!  But this patch on my face is a little scary!          06:45

From Staff

Why is Beijing so dusty?         07:14

So messy on set!  RO is really about to wrap up!         17:23

From Chen ZiYan

So comfortable shooting while sleeping.  So warm in my comforter.         19:37

* Literal translation of Chinese title 胭脂霸王.

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2011.10.29

From Jack Li

Beijing is so dry … feeling “hot” … throat sore … face dry … sigh!        08:15

From actor Qi Long

JHJ’s Japanese fans came today.  JHJ took photos with them (I’ve got a few.)         13:56

[ED: Where are these photos?!]

From Ma Xue

Japanese fans came to visit JHJ on set today.  He’s very happy!         19:11

From Staff

Today JHJ’s Japanese fans came to RO set.          19:46

From Editor 

Plot very intricate …. cool!         21:40

Updates will be posted as they become available.

* Literal translation of Chinese title 胭脂霸王.

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A new JHJ magazine is coming out in Japan – Jove 59 (for name, see first photo.)  It’s a quarterly, the first issue coming out on Dec.24, 2011 (see second photo.)

Please see this link: http://www.gam-pub.jp/jove/

(Credit: www.gam-pub.jp, www.johyunjae.hk.  Thanks!)

The Korean website DAUM just did a spread on JHJ’s “Rouge Overlord”:

 The other actors we’ll pass – you know all about them anyway.

(Credit: http://cafe.daum.net; www.johyunjae.hk.  Thanks!)

Designed by Coffee of www.johyunjae.hk.  Many thanks!

Yesterday there was a rumour circulating that Hollywood was in negotiations to buy the rights to remake “49 Days” and Justin Timberlake would play Han Kang.  (from http://star.ohmystarnews.com)  But when contacted SHS said it was the first they had heard of this.  So it’s up to you whether you believe this.  We’re just reporting when we’ve heard.

2011.10.28

From Yang Zi

Waiting on set …. Beijing is not warmer than Shanxi.         08:44

From Interpreter

We’re here in Beijing.  How come I can’t get up?  After all this finishes, I’m going to sleep for 2 days and 2 nights.         08:56

From Make-up Artist

RO transferred to Beijing.  First day of work satisfactorily completed.          11:21

From Ma Xue

JHJ transferred to Huairou.  RO now in final stages of shooting.  Tomorrow Japanese fans will be visiting.  So beloved by fans in so many countries.

From Laing Li

RO’s been shooting in Shanxi for more than 2 months, just transferred to Beijing Huairou to continue shooting.  First time to co-star with Danny Lee.  He plays the overlord and I play his wife Auntie Gui.       12:54

From Yang Zi

First day of shooting in Beijing didn’t go well.  Brains a little cloudy, eyes bleary, everything a little faint.  Shooting action scenes later.  Taught me how but forgot soon after, feel weak, just want to sleep … OMG … Hope tomorrow will be better.        17:47

From Staff

Beijing weather no different from Shanxi.        19:02

* Literal translation of Chinese title 胭脂霸王.

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YOUTUBE:  http://youtu.be/4DKjRGtt03g

2911.10.27

RO team is leaving Shanxi for Beijing today.

From YaYa

All assembled in the lobby, thought we’re all taking the bus, but we’re told Thunderchild’s assistant and Princess’s assistant will be going to Beijing in Thunderchild’s car.         05:17

From Director Yang

RO production team transferring to Beijing.        06:45

From Jack Li

Goodbye, Yuci!  Will come again if I have a chance ….          06:49

From Staff

Hello, KFC breakfast!  Several of us crowding into KFC like a bunch of peasants.  Yuci – Taiyuan – Beijing – Huairou.        08:06

From Raynold

On the way to Beijing.          10:94

From YaYa

Slept from 5:30 a.m. (when we started off) to now.  Wake up and WuKui is still in front of car.        10:34

From Yang Zi

Beijing, my home!  Finally back, but start shooting early tomorrow morning.  Came straight to hotel from airport.         10:39

From kkisok

Sharing photo: JHJ working hard!  Sweating!

From Jack Li

All settled in.         20:09

* Literal translation of Chinese title 胭脂霸王.

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 First, let’s share a few JHJ photos (courtesy of www.johyunjaechina.  Many thanks!)

2011.10.26

From Yang Zi

Now we’re shooting scene of Thunderchild getting injured.        00:43

From Jiang Chao

Sharing a photo from RO – me and my lady.        01:20

From Wen Yuan (no idea who this is)

Just finished work.  Very depressed today, don’t know why.  RO transferring to Beijing tomorrow.  Will miss these 2 months in Shanxi.  Although hard, still very happy and made a lot of friends…. anyway, still have to work hard.        02:18

From actor Qi Long

Returning to Beijing.  Setting off today!  Didn’t get to go yesterday – depressing!         07:28

Why is everything so not smooth today?  Roadblock!  Accident!  Shanxi isn’t keeping me for another day?!         08:16

Ha!Ha!  Off we go!  Using a detour!  Haven’t been on a freeway for a long time.  Feels good!

From Interpreter

With WuKui’s father Danny Lee.        10:04

From Make-up Artist

In a little while will be styling WuKui’s middle-age and old age looks.        10:30

From Recording Engineer

Last day of shooting in Shanxi, tomorrow transferring to Beijing Huairou 懷柔 [ED:a suburb of Beijing.]         13:02      

From YaYa

Finished packing, going to Beijing tomorrow.  Last day in Shanxi, finish last few scenes and leave Shanxi with a smile for Beijing.  Beijing welcomes everybody….         14:04

Our scriptwriter/director and our #1 actor — look and admire.        15:38

From Editor

Arrived.        16:40

From Wan Yao

Beijing is so cold!  I’m already using heating, still cold!        17:25

FromYang Guang

Feels good on horseback, better than driving.         17:26

From Wang JinDuo

Returned to Beijing today.        17:43

From Staff

Last day of shooting in Shanxi, tomorrow transferring to Beijing Huairou.

From Minor Actor A

We started off from Jinzhong Hotel at 7:15 a.m. and we’re still 100km from Beijing.  Not traffic jam, just car too hot, already added water 12 times!         19:00

From Yang Zi

Leaving, a little sad.  Beijing, I’m coming back!        19:15

From Editor 

Sharing photo.         20:10

 More JHJ photos to close the day:

Updates will be posted as they become available.

 * Literal translation of Chinese title 胭脂霸王.

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2011.10.25

From Yang Zi

Today shooting Lantern Festival.  Very cold but still happy.         01:02

From Wang JinDuo

Waiting!         01:44

From Interpreter

Night shooting.  Super cold, not wearing enough.         04:16

From Wang JinDuo

Struggling!  Freezing!          05:11

From Yang Zi

Finished.   Became icicle.  Have to relax a little, have breakfast, wash up, and then it’s back to make up.        05:38

From Make-up Artist

Just finished styling WuKui.  Shanxi is so cold at night, water all frozen, and everybody is having a hard time.  Continue tomorrow night.         05:56

From Raynold

Finally finished.  Don’t feel like swearing anymore.         06:42

From Chen ZiYan

Goodnight … Good morning?  Been feeling dizzy all night … came down with the ‘flu again … going to sleep …          06:58

From Staff

Just finished struggling with night scenes.  So sleepy and cold.  Just got back, wash up and sleep.        07:17

Following photos from DC:

From Staff

Shooting in Shanxi will be satisfactorily completed tomorrow.  On October 27 production team will transfer to Beijing to continue shooting.        14:23

From Chen ZiYan

Today is last day of shooting in Shanxi for princess.  Will return home tomorrow.  Continue in Beijing.        18:00

From Staff

B Team finished shooting.  Now we’re moving to Lantern Festival with Director Chen.        18:17

From YaYa

A view of his back in the dark.         18:35

From Editor

Sharing photo.  I don’t care anymore!          20:21

From Interpreter

Returning to Beijing.  Happy!  Fighting!         21:32

Updates will be posted as they become available.

* Literal translation of Chinese title 胭脂霸王.

(Credit: http://weibo.com; www.johyunjae.hk; www.johyunjaechina.com. Thanks! English translation by wulijohyunjae.)