Kim Bum in New Drama with Son Dam Bi

Tuesday May 12, 2009 Korea

After completing all his movie projects on hand, Kim Bum will next be embarking on a new drama project together with Son Dambi and Joo Jin Mo for SBS Dream. It was announced today that the new Mon-Tue drama will see Kim Bum becoming a tough guy again who practises mixed martial arts. He will thus shed his gentle, pretty boy image that was forged in Boys Before Flowers and revert back to his charismatic image shown in East of Eden.

Dream is a sports drama about Kim Bum who turns good after being in a youth correctional facility. Joo Jin Mo becomes his (Kim Bum) mentor in his quest to become a top mixed martial arts exponent. Son Dambi, more known for her singing and whose Hollywood movie went up in smoke, will make her acting debut in this drama instead. Dambi will be acting as the daughter of a mixed martial arts academy director.

Filming for Dream will commence soon, with the broadcast set for September.

source: coolsmurf
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Kim Bum’s had pretty good luck with projects — Unstoppable High Kick, East of Eden, Boys Before Flowers — and we’ll see if he can keep the streak going with his new drama. He’s just announced his next role, in the SBS Monday-Tuesday drama Dream [드림], which also stars Joo Jin-mo (200 Pound Beauty) and pop singer Sohn Dam-bi.

In Dream, Kim Bum will shed his pretty-boy image for a tough guy who spent time in a juvenile correctional facility and now practices mixed martial arts. Because the role calls for lots of skin-baring scenes (topless fighting Kim Bum?!?), he’s busy working out to get into top shape. The drama tells the story of the young man’s journey alongside a sports agent (Joo Jin-mo) as both struggle to overcome hardship and succeed. Sohn Dam-bi plays the daughter of a martial arts director

source: dramabeans

taken from AF

Kim Hyung Joong's "GOODBYE YOON JI HOO" fan meeting

Kim Hyun Joong of KBS 2TV drama Boys Over Flowers held a ‘Goodbye JiHoo’ fanmeeting on 31st March in Seoul Olympics stadium which saw a total of 5,500 fans present at the fanmeeting.

Co-actors Kim Bum and Kim Joon was also present to give support.

SS501 Kim Hyun Joong plays Yoon Ji Hoo in the drama as part of F4 and whom has captivated many fans and his love for Geum JanDi (played by Goo Hye Sun) in the show. They also gathered to watch the last episode of ‘Boys Over Flowers’ to be aired at 9.55pm.

Kim Hyun Joong had a fun session with the fans as well as performing and singing for the fans - he sang ‘Because I am stupid’ during the fanmeeting too.

Meanwhile, Kim Hyun Joong will head to the hospital for treatment and recuperation after his CF and all other activities end on 2nd April.

more pictures + credits at: kbites

credit to D O L C E @ AF

My thought:

goodbye Ji Hoo sunbae...i surely will miss u so much...welcome back leader....hahahhaa....i feel happy and sad at the same time...i'm sad because i can't see Hyun Joong oppa every week since the story has ended...and happy because i can see Hyun Joong with SS501 again...hahahaha....well...can't wait to see the whole fan meeting video...have you seen the video which SS501 sings "Making A Lover"? 5 of them actually singing in that song..i just realised that...hahahhaa

Kim Bum And Kim SO EUN on A CF together

Fretting that the end of KBS2TV Boys Before Flowers would meant the end of interactions between So Yi Jung and Gal Eul, no wait, Kim Bum and Kim So Eun?

Well, fans of the SoEul couple will be happy to know that a CF of them has surfaced today on the internet. The CF included scenes of Kim Bum and Kim So Eun behaving like a couple, enjoying sweet moments together at Namsan (seemed to have been filmed side-by-side with the actual drama). Even though their interactions were short, they were so adorable that you wished they had their own spin-off story. This is not all as this is only a teaser to the musical drama that has been filmed for the AnyCall Bodyguard mobile phone.

There is also a song for this which is appropriately called Bodyguard and performed by idol group Shinee. The lyrics go along the lines of "no matter where you may be, I will always be there protecting you" and really adds to the the commercial together with Shinee's sweet vocals. The full song Bodyguard will be released as a digital single on 3rd April.

credits: coolsmurf

credit to D O L C E @ AF

check the CF below 

My Thought:

hahaha...yeah..i hope there will be spin off about them...they are a lovely couple...they are actually attending the same school...hahaha...love you Kim Bum...i really want to have a body guard like you....hmmm....even more romantic...like Ji Hoo sunbae hahahahha

Kim Joon and Kim Bum Fansigning EVent

The 28th was a busy day for F2 boys Kim Bum and Kim Joon, but particularly so for the former.

Both Boys Before Flowers stars attended a fansigning event that evening (above), but first, Kim Bum appeared at one of his own in the morning as well (below).

At 11:30 am, the fansigning session that took place in Seoul’s Myungdong shopping district drew a crowd of 2,500 fans.

This morning session took place at the store for Spris, the activewear clothing brand that Kim Bum endorses (with Go Ara), which sponsored the event.

Kim explained, “Because I’m filming the last shoot for Boys Before Flowers today, I’m sorry I couldn’t meet many of the fans. Even if it was only a short while, I’m so thankful for your huge support.”

Following the close of Boys Before Flowers in the coming days, Kim Bum moves his attention to the big screen — his war movie “71″ is next, starring Yoo Seung-ho (Legend) and Big Bang’s Seung-ri.

Following that morning’s event, Kim Bum joined his castmate Kim Joon for another fansigning in the evening, this time at Seoul’s Yongsan I’PARKmall at 6pm.

This two-hour-long event tied in to the latest Boys Before Flowers merchandising, a second photo and music book (which contains 76 pages of new stills from the set); also sold on-site were the drama’s newly released OST 2 and OST 2.5 albums. On top of that, articles of clothing worn by the actors in the drama were auctioned off for charity.

Asked what he’ll remember most about BBF when it’s over, Kim Bum answered, “the ones with my partner Ga-eul [Kim So-eun],” to much cheer from fans. (Hey, the boy knows how to do fanservice right.)

Furthermore, preceding the signing session, pop group T-Max, of which Kim Joon is a member, gave a short performance.

for credits and more pictures go to: dramabeans
thanks to D O L C E@AF

Kim Bum and Kim So Eun Reunion

The incoming finale of KBS2TV Boys Before Flowers might leave some happy yet others sad that it's ending after almost 3 months.

본 아이에프 (Bon I.F.), the parent company for food products like Bon Bimbimbap, Bon Juk, etc has inked a contract with Kim Bum and Kim So Eun for the duration of one year to endorse their products. And naturally, they will reunite in the CF as a couple. Kim So Eun's character, Gal Eul had been working part-time at a porridge shop in Boys Before Flowers and was called Bom Juk which was in actual fact, a real Bon Juk shop. In the early stages of the drama, Kim Bum's character, So Yi Jung makes several visits to look for her.

A spokesperson for the company expressed, "We decided on both Kim Bum and Kim So Eun because of their fresh, youthful image. The immense popularity of Boys Before Flowers will also help to raise the awareness and positioning of our company's brand." Looks like Kim Bum and Kim So Eun will be meeting each other again pretty soon outside of school.

source: coolsmurf
thanks to dolce@AF

The Secret of the success of korean BOF

Korean "Boys Over Flowers"'s Secret to Success: Invincible F4
Source: Epoch Times
translation by MoonlightD @ http://www.asianfanatics.net

The Korean "Boys Over Flowers", relying on the irresistible looks of the beautiful "flower" boys and the brilliant story line, has firmly grasped the audience's full attention. It has gathered very high popularity. Not only does the drama have the rich and with prominent family backgrounds, F4, even the plain and common Geum Jan Di has her own unique skills. The sports, horsemanship, marksmanship, golf, soccer, swimming, ice hockey, basketball etc, have appeared on the scene in succession, opening the eyes of the audience. Let's take a look together at the irresistible stars below.

Invincible Goo Joon Pyo (Lee Min Ho)



In Boys Over Flowers, Lee Min Ho is both talented and handsome, worthy of leading F4, and is proficient at all kinds of sports such as horseback rider, golf player, shooter, soccer player, ice hockey player, archer, basketball player, etc. Despite avoiding swimming due to nearly drowning in childhood, for love he attacked and captured what may be called the Olympic Games all-round championship. In actuality, Lee Min Ho, who plays Goo Joon Pyo, once learned soccer for four years in Coach Che Fangen's youth soccer training class during elementary school. However, after an injury he could not help but give up playing soccer. This experience is not unlike the Geum Jan Di in the drama.

Born as the heir to the Shinhwa Group, Goo Joon Pyo seems to be invincible and revered. However, when facing the woman he loves, this untamable cruel and condescending man is exceptionally single-minded in infatuation. Even one word from Geum Jan Di will cause him to fix his hair with utmost care, put on his school uniform, and obediently attend school. Extremely cute. He had always believed that money could buy everything. However, Goo Joon Pyo had to suffer the cold shoulder from Geum Jan Di. He even experience Geum Jan Di's tornado kick. The invincible Goo Joon Pyo had finally met his match -- Geum Jan Di.

Multi-talented Yoon Ji Hoo (Kim Hyun Joong)



SS501's leader, Kim Hyun Joong, who played the part of Yoon Ji Hoo in the drama, is also extremely talented in music. In the drama is acts as the grandson of the former president, Yoon Ji Hoo, who can be said to be a multi-talented graceful gentleman proficient in violin, conducting symphonies, piano, and harmonic. Regardless of whether he is playing the violin hidden in the quiet forest, or singing with the guitar for money on the streets of Macau, or playing the harmonica for a patient, awaiting diagnosis, in his grandfather's clinic, Yoon Ji Hoo always appears to be so quiet and gentle.

Not only is he talented on the music side, Yoon Ji Hoo is also an expert at swimming, horseback riding, playing ice hockey, soccer, basketball, etc - all categories of sports. He is as dazzling as prince charming in fairy tales, especially when he rides his white horse. The attentive and understanding, Yoon Ji Hoo, is always stepping forward when the female lead, Geum Jan Di, runs into difficulty. When Jan Di was wounded by her relationship, he will always be accompanying her, by her side, comforting her. He also puts much thought and heart into the way he helps out Jan Di. Instead of sending a pile of expensive furniture and appliances like Goo Joon Pyo, he thinks of a way to help her earn money. This method is just right for the self-respectable and willful Jan Di to be capable of accepting. He not only brought good friends to come help Jan Di make congee, he also helped Jan Di clean. He even sang on the streets for money. Because he allowed Jan Di to experience many "first times", he has touched people's hearts.

Independent artistic talent, So Yi Jung (Kim Bum)



The most loved F4 member by women and talented potter is So Yi Jung. His family background not as celebrated as Goo Joon Pyo's. However, being born in influential artistic family, the well-respected and talented in the ceramics field, So Yi Jung is the F4 with the best karma for women.

The enduring power with which So Yi Jung pursues women with is comparable with his attainment in creating ceramics. His handsome appearance, brilliant smile, rich artistic breath, plus his honey sweet words makes countless women swoon. Regardless of whether it is the top restaurant's beautiful chef or rich daughter of a prominent family, they are all mesmerized by this carefree, elegant playboy. Even Geum Jan Di's good friend, Chu Ga Eul could not help but to also be attracted by him and sink into the whirlpool of feelings. In order to teach Ga Eul's playboy ex-boyfriend a lesson, Yi Jung played a deeply emotional saxophone song, "I Know" in the bar and professed his love towards Ga Eul in front of everyone. Even though he played this trick to merely help out Ga Eul, he successfully captured Ga Eul's heart. However, in the wake of Yi Jung's first love's appearance and the surfacing of Yi Jung's complicated family circumstances, Yi Jung's pretentious playboy manners and carefree mask is gradually opened. Because of being afraid of love, Yi Jung runs away from it. Yet his sincerity causes Ga Eul to be endlessly pained by love.

Able to fight ten enemies by himself, Song Woo Bin (Kim Joon)



The young master of the real estate tycoon construction company that owns half of Jeju Island is Song Woo Bin. Even though he has the wealth and influence, in the midst of F4 he is not regarded as outstanding. However, the him who is part of the underground organizations is the most skillful and capable of F4. He is also the one necessary member in F4 who regulates the mood. In terms of fighting, even though none of the F4 are weak, as boss of an underground gang, Song Woo Bin is slightly better. Even Joon Pyo acknowledges Woo Bin's strength, punch from him can break his arm.

Even though there are relatively few scenes in the drama with Song Woo Bin, he still leaves behind a sense of righteousness, the impression of placing great importance in friendship. When his friends quarrel, he steps forward to try his hardest to resolve it. When Joon Pyo's girlfriend, Jan Di, was kidnapped, he put all his power in to find her. When the drunken Yi Jung was beat up in the bar, he sent out numerous, unnecessary, subordinates to make sure the people who injured the hand of his friend were personally captured. Of course, even though he does not have as many skills as Yoon Ji Hoo or suffer to nurture his artist talents like So Yi Jung, the Song Woo Bin, born to an underground family background, from his passion to his righteousness' charisma, has won the love of many viewers.

Capable of song and martial skills, Geum Jan Di (Goo Hye Sun)



Compared with the illustrious family background of F4, the commoner Geum Jan Di who is good at sports is one out of many. Geum Jan Di dreams of becoming the swimming champion at the Olympic Games. It was only because of her love for swimming did she choose to study at Shinhwa High. Her strengths cannot be looked down upon. in the match against So Yi Jung, she was not inferior in any respect, earning So Yi Jung's affirmation. However, the her who was filled with passion for swimming had to give up her dream due to an injury.

Even though her dreams of being a swimming contestant was destroyed, Geum Jan Di's strength at singing and martial skills are still worthy of expectation. When she received the red slip, classmates bullied Geum Jan Di until she finally exploded. With a memorable, beautiful tornado kick, she kicked the insufferably arrogant Goo Joon Pyo to the ground. Willing to be hurt twice for friends, tenacious and unyielding, and optimistic and lively, Geum Jan Di not only won the love of the audience, she also captured the hard of Goo Joon Pyo. Additionally, at Joon Pyo's birthday, when Geum Jan Di went on stage to play the piano and sing, it was very pleasant to listen to and had the potential of becoming a singer. The playing and singing Geum Jan Di shocked Goo Joon Pyo's mother, Madame Kang. She had originally wanted to take the opportunity to embarrass Jan Di, instead she gave Jan Di a stage for her to display her talents. This gave Madame Kang a rude awakening.

thanks to MoonlightD@AF