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ERIC USES WRESTLER"S BODY FOR CHILWOO



For an episode of the KBS drama, “Strongest Chilwoo,” the washboard abs belong to a wrestling athlete who was kind enough to be a body double. Eric told fans at his fan meeting that the volunteer wrestlers were from the gym near the television studio.

With the wrap up the drama, Eric will start his military duties in early September 2008. But before being locked up for 2 years, the singer and actor is busy with fan meetings and recording music for his new album.

Eric’s management added that the 29 year old star plans to take a short trip sometime next week.


**note: Original article from popseoul.com, edited by me**

2008-08-20
Eric to Release New Single Album

With only one month left before he begins his military duties in early September, singer and actor Eric is busy with fan meetings and recording songs for his brand new album. Eric, who wrapped up shooting the final episode for the “fusion” history drama series ‘Chilwu, the Mighty’ met with some 150 Japanese fans at a hotel south of the Han River on August 19. The fan meeting was also attended by seven other actors who co-starred in the drama series.

Eric’s management agency said the singer and actor plans to take a short trip with his co-workers sometime next week for a much-deserved rest and relaxation following three intense months of drama shoots. As soon as he returns from his trip, Eric will immediately begin recording his latest single album.

**source: KBS World**

Eric will enter the Army this fall

It’s official. Shinhwa’s leader, Eric is getting shipped off to the army this fall. He received a letter this morning dictating where he’s going to serve and when he’s going to start.

The singer turned actor will start serving on October 9th. After a few weeks of mandatory training, Eric will be shuffling papers to complete his mandatory military service.

Eric gave up his US Green Card in 2000 and became eligible for a desk job when he was injured while shooting “Wolf” in 2006.

According to his manager, Eric was speechless upon receiving the letter. I wonder how he’s going to spend his last days as a free man.

**credits: original article from seoulbeats on 4 September 2008**

this is sooooooo sad!!!!

Eric features on Son Dambi's "Crazy" before enlistment



Shinhwa's Eric (Mun Jung Hyuk, 29) will be featured on Son Dambi's Micheosseo (Crazy), the title track of her 2nd mini-album.

The track features a retro beat, and is much anticipated due to Eric's participation. Last month, Eric took time off his busy filming schedule for Strongest Chil Woo to return to Seoul for recording.

Son Dambi's mini-album will be released on 18 Sept, while Eric will be reporting for military duty at Nonsan Training Camp on 9 Oct.


Source: ocean’s six
Chi trans: wangshu_1115@shinhwayeah.com
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

Eric @ training camp in Nonsan, Chungnam



BYE ERIC!!!

i'm gonna miss him.. sob sob!!!