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My recent trip to Korea from 01-07 July'08, can read my journals in my cyworld if anyone interested, www.cyworld.com/kmurasaki.

I'm excited too read your stories in your trip to Korea, and also I'm excited to know on how did you do that thing... (you know... ) and thanks for that!!!

The episodes were really great and Jun Ki put a lot of efforts in his roles. The rating had soared and Jun Ki was very happy. He and the staffs really put in a lot of hard work. My friend and I had went to see the filmings from 4th to 7th July. It was although extremely tiring as we did not sleep but this was nothing compared to the staffs and Jun Ki himself.......

My friend had wrote a short journal in Baidu,

1.现在的准基很瘦
1.Jun Ki now is very thin
无法估算现在的他到底剩下几公斤......
Unable to estimate how much he weight.....
穿著勇儿的衣服时还好
Wearing Yongyi's clothes are still alright
因为衣服宽大所以看不出他的纤瘦
Because the clothes are rather loose so unable to see his slender frame
但等到换上一枝梅服装时
When he changed into Iljimae's costume
很明显他已经剩没几两肉 = =
It's very obvious he don't have much muscles
此外虽然他脸上的粉盖的很厚
Other that that, although he has thick make-up on his face
但仍遮掩不住他的黑眼圈
But still cannot hide his dark eyes circles



2.韩国的天气很炎热
2. Korea's weather is very hot
尤其堤川的sbs拍摄场
Especially in Jecheon's SBS filming site
白天热到像是在烤箱似的
During daytime it felt like you were in an oven
完全令人热到发昏
So hot till you wanted to faint
白天准基通常都没什麼精神
During daytime Jun Ki had not much energy
没事就躲在准基号上睡觉休息
If he had nothing much to film, he would hide in his van to snooze and rest
等到晚上开始拍夜戏
And will wait till night time for filmings
准基就恢复精神
He would resume his energy
开始跟工作人员嬉闹开玩笑（夜猫子..^^）
Then he would joke and play around (Night Cat..^^)
但只要一过了半夜1,2点
But once it past midnight till 1.00 to 2.00am
准基整个人又不行了.....
Jun Ki completely will show signs of fatigue
基本上拍到半夜四点的时候
Basically when it filmed to 4.00am
剧组所有人都已经不行了
The whole team begun to show signs of fatigue
睡的睡，倒的倒
Some would snooze, some would sleep
连我们旁观者都累到跟著打瞌睡
Even we were watching also suffered from fatigue and started snoozing
但 能够陪著准基熬夜其实也是一种幸福
But able to went through the night with Jun Ki was also a kind of blessing
毕竟拍夜戏的气氛和白天是完全不同的
The atmosphere during the daytime shooting and night time were completely different

电视上拍出来的一枝梅很帅气
The Iljimae on TV was indeed suave
但实际上只要导演一喊cut
But once the director called out "CUT"
我们可怜的一枝梅就把握时间坐在屋顶上打瞌睡 汗
Our poor Iljimae would find time at the roof top to snooze
或是躺在屋顶上整个人呈现大字形昏睡
Or just simply spread himself out on the rooftop

他在屋顶上睡
He snoozed on the rooftop
我们在下面跟著睡...zzzzz
We snoozed nearby below....zzzzz




周一中午在某地拍戏时
In some place during Monday afternoon
准基吃完饭后躲在车上睡觉
After his lunch he went to nap in his van
过了一阵子 工作人员来通知准备开拍
After a while a staff informed that it was ready for him to start the filming
於是经纪人将车子熄火 叫准基起床
Then his manager stopped the van and called Jun Ki to wake up
但准基却迟迟不下车
But he did not
无视於工作人员和经纪人的声声呼唤................
Simply ignored the staff and his manager calling him





因为他在赖床 (汗)
Because he was snoozing (Sweat)




就这麼赖了五分钟后
So he snoozed about 5 minutes
这小子才好不容易一脸不情愿的睡眼惺忪打开车门
Then with a rather reluctant face, he opened the door
但更好笑的是
But the funny thing was
下车后，他便摇摇晃晃的朝著跟拍摄现场完全相反的地方走去 = =
Once he alighted, he walked to the wrong direction, away from the entrance of the filming site= =
(你要去哪里啊这位先生!!!)
(Where were you going Mister!!!)
众人当场傻眼，连忙把神智不清的他拉回来..........
We were dumfounded, and the manager quickly pulled the dazed Jun Ki back to the correct direction......



2.现在一枝梅剧组日夜拼命的赶戏
2. Now the Iljimae team were rushing the drama through day and night
行程大约都是两三天前才会出来
Schedules only came out 2 or 3 days earlier
（ex：周五行程要到周三才能确认）
(ex:Friday schedule would wait till Wednesday then it maybe confirmed)
而且剧组会视情况不断的更改行程
And also depended on situation that it would change again
所以之后想去探班的亲们请多多打听
If anyone wanted to got there, have to find out more yourself
不要跑错地方了 ^^
Don't run to the wrong place ^^



3.最后替韩饭转达
3. Also on behalf of the Korean fans
一枝梅已进入结束前的最后倒数计时阶段
Iljimae is already going to end soon
拍摄方面绝对不能有丝毫的耽搁
During filmings, must not have any more delays
剧组人员精神紧绷，也非常的敏感，准基也是。
The filming team are very uptight and sensitive, so is Jun Ki.
由於先前有很多海外fans打扰到准基
Because of many foreign fans had disturbed Jun Ki before
（闯入只有演员及工作人员才能进入的休息室，or在拍摄中途追著准基索取签名等等=_=）
(Like went into the restricted area, especially the dressing area or when during filmings asked for autographs and so on=_=)
导致剧组人员对某些海外fans印象不佳
It made the staffs think badly of some overseas fans


其实工作人员和临时演员们
Actually the staffs and extras were
对於我们这些海外fans都是相当亲切的，毕竟远来是客
And they treated us foreign fans very well as we travelled so far to be here
但前提是不干扰准基及剧组
As long as we don't disturbed the staffs and Jun Ki


能够去探班的亲
For fans who are able to go and see
到了现场，等於是代表自己的国家前去
Once you reached there during the filming site, mean you represented your country
所以请务必以准基与剧组为重
So must take note of Jun Ki and staffs
不要打扰及影响剧组拍摄
Do not disturb the filmings
请做个热情但有礼的准饭
Be a passionate and yet polite Jun Ki's fan
以最好的方式为他们加油打气!
Use the most appropriate way to encourage the whole team for their efforts!


5.今明两天的一枝梅会有很多爆炸性的进展
不多说了.....以免剧透
请仔细欣赏吻戏....XD
(Ok above I won't translate because it's already aired for the ep 15 and 16)


亲眼看到辛苦工作、如此全心投入的准基和一枝梅剧组
Personally see the hard work that the Iljimae team and Jun Ki had put through
真的打从心里感到佩服
Really admire them from the bottom of my heart
到了最后阶段
Till the very end
剧组全体可说是用意志力在支撑著，与炎热的天气搏斗
The staffs used their use their persistency and strengths to hold on and also "fought" the hot weather
多亏了他们的努力
Thanks to their efforts
我们才能欣赏到如此精彩的一枝梅
We can enjoyed such wonderful drama of Iljimae


在此衷心的期盼
In the deepest hope
一枝梅收视率能够突破30%
May Iljimae rating break 30%
取得最好的成绩!
And may the result be the best!

Credit to Kei, http://www.wretch.cc/blog/keilovejk, http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kz=432041058
Credit to Koshin, translated from Chinese to English, www.cyworld.com/kmurasaki

thanks a lot for sharing.. I now had an idea on how jun ki is doing while filming and together with all the staffs.. it might be really hard for them to that from morning till night, then I think most of the time they are working till dawn... the drama just deserves the ratings they get.. it always get a higher ratings in each and every episode..

I am fearful now for the last 4 epsiodes....what is going to happen...............???

I know eh. Everybody is, especially since someone else is going to die and it is now leading Yong's revenge. I wonder what the outcome of all this will be?

aahhh!! I think I really need to watch the drama now.. I haven't watch it yet, I'm quite busy for our group... from what I see with your comments and in the screen caps, it's really great!!!

SBS new drama “Iljimae” has been receiving lots of attention recently. Leading man Lee Jun Ki appeared on a music talkshow for the 1st time just to promote it and the audience gave him a thunderous applause as he appeared on Kim Jung Eun Chocolate in casual attire, wearing spectacles and with his hair tied.

Lee Jun Ki has amassed high popularity through “The King and the Clown” movie and subsequently dramas like “My Girl”, “Time of Dog and Wolf”. He will once again be decked out in period garb as he plays Iljimae who robs the rich and gives it to the poor people in the same titled SBS drama.

During the interview, Kim Jung Eun asked if Jun Ki could share any details about injuries suffered during filming, “Most of the dangerous stunts were done by me personally, without any stunt doubles. So inevitably, there would be injuries. But to me, scars are like medals and also milestones of my acting career.” The audience gave him a thunderous applause for his humble response.

Lee Jun Ki also performed two songs each from Yoon Do Hyun and Buzz old works. He had gone through official vocal training before he debuted and thus his excellent singing technique wrapped up a wonderful night for the watching audience. This broadcast was shown last night on SBS.

1. Actor Lee Jun-ki, who is currently shooting the SBS drama series "Iljimae," is receiving significant support from his fans.

According to the actor's management agency, Lee's fanclub "Lee Jun-ki Gallery" recently visited the production crew on location with 120 goodie bags and snacks.

Each goodie bag contained useful items such as a towel, T-shirt, ice pack, cell phone accessory and socks. Prior to the surprise visit, the fan club also organized a barbeque party on location for the cast and staff of the show.

Lee showed his deep appreciation by promising to deliver a great performance until the very last episode and thanked his fans for their constant support.

2. Korean Actor Tipped for Chinese Classic Remake

Chinese celebrity television screenwriter Hai Yan has invited South Korean actor Lee Jun-ki to lead a remake of one of his best-known works.

"Yi Chang Feng Hua Xue Yue De Shi" ("A Story of Romance"), swept China in 1997 and brought the now-seasoned actress and director Xu Jinglei to the limelight.

The upcoming remake will be the first project in a joint cultural exchange program between China's Ailang Cultural Industry Group and the South Korean company COMA, to which Lee belongs. The two companies officially signed a cooperation deal on Saturday in Beijing.

Along with Lee, cast members from the Chinese side will include Taiwan actor Teddy Wang Jianlong, and mainland actress Lu Enhua.

Lee Jun-ki is widely known in China for his role as a feminine clown in the 2005 Korean hit film "The King and the Clown." He further cemented his Chinese fan base with last year's TV drama, "The Time between Dog and Wolf."

In September, Lee's high-profile joining up with the Hong Kong-based Emperor Entertainment Group, revealed his ambition to expand his career in China.

Hai Yan said on Saturday that he appreciates Lee's acting in "The King and the Clown." From this experience Hai Yan decided that the actor was suitable for his play.

The celebrated screenwriter's latest work, "Five-Star Hotel," also features a South Korean -- actress Jeong Yu-mi -- who managed to secure popularity among Chinese audiences through the show.

3. Actor Lee Jun-ki recently said, "I am extremely honored and nervous to finally meet my idol."

During a recent interview, he also asked, "Is there anyone who hasn't been a fan of Seo Taiji at one point or another? Do you know anyone like that?" He also went on to say, "I was a huge fan and he was a great inspiration."

Seo Taiji, who recently released his 8th single album, will meet with Lee in a special program entitled "Seo Taiji's Comeback Special" on MBC TV that will be aired on August 4. Lee will meet the legendary singer as a fan.

Lee said, "As I got older, I became saddened by the thought of losing the innocent passion I once had for my idols. I still can't believe that I am going to meet the idol of my childhood. I really want to feel that passion once again."

yes, that's right HClaire.. but with the chinese classical remake, there's no confirmation yet... Jun Ki might go to army next year, we also don't know what will happen and when will he enlist..

Nam Sang Mi "Happy that Iljimae Lee Jun Ki was a success" [2008.08.12]



Actress Nam Sang Mi worked together with 'Iljimae' Lee Jun Ki, (previous drama) and congratulates his drama's success.

Last year, in the MBC drama 'Time between dog and wolf' Nam Sang Mi and Lee Jun Ki worked together and currently, through SBS mon-tue drama 'Gourmet' and wed-thurs drama 'Iljimae' they both came back and gained popularity. About this, in a recent Sports World interview, Nam Sang Mi said "I'm very glad that it's going well for Lee Jun Ki shi".

Nam Sang Mi added, "My mother enjoyed watching 'Iljimae' where Jun Ki shi starred in rather than watching her own daughter's drama 'Gourmet'. One day, she asked me to send a text message to Lee Jun Ki-shi since it looks like he's having a hard time shooting 'Iljimae'".

Currently, Nam Sang Mi is showing her good acting skills through the drama 'Gourmet' where she plays the role as Jin Soo, a bright cheerful Food Columnist.


Source & credits to: Yahoo Korea & www.sportsworldi.com
Korean to English Translations by: nahnus of Lee Jun-ki Crunchyroll Fan Group
Please credit us when you'll share our translations..


" hahaha.. it seems like Sang Mi's mom likes Jun Ki.. I wonder if Sang Mi sent Jun Ki shi a message.. anyway, there's nothing to think of this .. they are good friends .. "

THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT NEWS !!!

It is both bad and good news....

Bad because we won't see our dearest Lee Jun Ki in dramas and movies anymore..
from a forum in ampedasia.com...it is said that Lee Jun Ki-sshi will not accept any offers anymore....He won't be in the movie "Haeundae" anymore...T_T....and will not be in "Death Note live action(korean version)" anymore...T_T......He will also not accept any other movies and dramas...T_T......we will see him in dramas after two years...T_T......(the forum in ampedasia.com has contacts with SBS and one of the moderators is working in MBC so, probably, this news is true....T_T...)

The good sides of this is Lee Jun Ki can rest for a very long time and enjoy his life before he enlist for the military.......

(I'm really sad because he needs to go in the military nest year..i will definitely miss him..I'll miss him so much...T_T....huhuhu...)

yes.. that's a bit true ~~ but we're not sure yet.. we'll see..

maybe he'll just accept CF offers and Advertisements offers.. like he said in his interview before about enlisting, he said that he won't postpone his enlisting just because of work, because he need to do it ...

it's a requirement for them and it's a must .. so he still needs to do it, it's better to do it now, than so it for next years .. it's good that when he comes back he doesn't have to think of it anymore ~

we'll miss him

Really? I thought he said going to work on a drama and/or movie ? Uh... this is sad...