I’m finally back after 3 straight days of not posting. I’ve been busy with work and I’ve almost got no energy to do anything once I reach home that’s why I haven’t updated for a few days. Not only did I fail to update this blog for days but I also had to backtrack (actually, I’m still backtracking up to now) 20+ pages at Soompi. I’m actually not late in terms of news but it’s just that I can’t find time to make entries for them anymore.

Anyway, I know my next posts may be a couple of days old but I still want to make entries for them so that I can always read them again anytime I want (yes, sometimes I go back to my previous posts and read them again especially if they have some connection to present news) and also because I know some people are also not that up to date on news. Hahaha.

So, let me start with JaeJoong’s new drama. Finally his co-star and leading lady was already announced and she’s none other than Han Hyo Joo, who was the female lead for the Korean drama “Spring Waltz”. Someone posted a Korean article at Soompi and cartoongirl7 was nice enough to translate it.

Han Hyo Joo and Kim Jaejoong are confirmed to be co-stars in their upcoming drama.
Jae will act as a messenger between the dead (who are in heaven) and their family and friends (who are still living). His character is very deep and mysterious.
Han Hyo Joo will act as a pure and innocent girl who lost her loved one but cannot forget him. However, after working with Jaejoong at the same job, she slowly falls in love with him.
This episode of the mini-series is 120 minutes long, and the entire plot is a love story.
About the kiss scene, the director says that in the drama “the two (Jae and HHJ) have mutual feelings for each other. During a beautiful sunset, one of them (not specified) says ‘I want to kiss you’, followed by a very touching kiss scene.” They have rehearsed the drama seven times already, and Jaejoong’s acting has improved significantly.
They will start filming next month, which will be adjusted into Jaejoong’s schedule.
The drama is due to be aired May, 2009 on SBS.

Credit: cartoongirl7@soompi

JaeJoong’s character in this story, I think, is a very interesting one. His “extraordinary” role as a messenger between the living and the dead is indeed challenging especially for an unexperienced actor like him. I’m really excited to see how JaeJoong will go about this role and if he’ll be able to give justice to it. Regarding the kissing scene, I am SURPRISINGLY  not jealous at all. Well, it’s more like I envy Han Hyo Joo for having such an intimate scene with JaeJoong. I mean, isn’t it every girl’s dream to be kissed by their loved one during sunset? That’s probably one of the most romantic things that can ever happen to a girl. I’m looking forward to seeing this great scene and of course if JaeJoong will be able to make this scene extra romantic.

Here’s another news translation that is in connection to this new drama:

Han Hyo Joo Interview: “JaeJoong Is Still Very Unnatural”

Actress Han Hyo Joo delivered her promise to do her best in the upcoming Japanese-Korean collaboration drama, “Heaven’s Postman.”

On the 22nd, Han Hyo Joo revealed through a phone interview that she liked the script ever since she saw it, and made the decision to accept the role. Also, the director was someone she’d worked with before in “Spring Waltz,” adding to her confidence.

About her role this time, Han Hyo Joo said, “In the past I had roles in history dramas or roles that weren’t compatible with my real age, but this time my role is just right for my age, so I believe I can show everyone my best.” She also expressed her anticipation for “Heaven’s Postman.”

The thing she’s spent the most time on for this drama is acting. She said, “We went through the script for the first time on the 21st, and interaction with the other actors is very important, but because this time we are working with many very famous people, we will focus on the quality of acting.”

Han Hyo Joo, who will be working with TVXQ’s Jaejoong, said,” We met for the first time when we were going through the script, and since we aren’t close regularly, it was kind of unnatural.” She also stated,” Youngwoong Jaejoong attends activities with the identity of a singer, and I believe we can work together well this time to show everyone our best side.”

Also, “Heaven’s Postman” will begin filming in early November. Release is set for May of 2009 in Korea.

Translation: jae!fany @ Shinki! Forums (http://iscreamshinki.net)

Source: Sports Seoul + Mr. TVXQ + Together TVXQ

I think the the title is a bit misleading as it gives us an idea that Han Hyo Joo thinks that JaeJoong’s acting is unnatural whereas from the way I understand the news, BOTH THEIR ACTING seems unnatural because they are not really close and it’s their first time working with each other. Those are two different things, don’t you think? Anyway, I hope that after rehearsing it for seven times, their acting is more natural now and I hope they’ve gotten close and comfortable with each other (but of course the closeness NEEDS TO HAVE A LIMITATION. lol) so as for them to be able to act good on screen.

I can’t wait for May 2009!