watched Boys Over Flowers last night at ABS-CBN.. even though i've watched the series many times over the net (i.e. youtube & vikkii.net)

oh how many times i have fallen in-love with Jun Pyo & Ji Hoo & Woo Bin..

but still...

i can't get enough of you!!

my hollywood flavor of the month..

Joe Jonas!

Here you go, the last installment of the F4 relay interview - 23 year old Kim Hyun-joong, who plays the role of Ji-hoo sunbae in the drama Boys Before Flowers.

Kim confessed that he is not as gentle or tender as his character Ji Hoo. What he looks for in a girlfriend? "I wish my girlfriend was someone just like a friend, whom I would feel comfortable with."

Hyun-joong is also the leader of the group SS501.

IS: Who do you want to meet most in the world?

Of course Seo Taiji. When i was a child, I listened to a variety of foreign music and I liked the rock genre. The top song when I was in school was Seo Taiji and Boys' "Nan-arayo" ( 난 알아요). Then when I heard "Ultramania", I decided to become a singer. I have a lot of respect for Seo Taiji.

IS: Do you have any talent you've been polishing since the school days?
I played bass guitar in a band when I was in high school. I can play it quite well. I enjoy expressing it by playing guitar when I get a musical idea. I would spend whole day to search for rare guitars when I was visiting Japan. I love the guitar.

IS: Do you have any places you want to travel to? Who with?

I have friends whom I've been growing up with in the same town. I've spent most of my life with them. I fear nothing when I'm with them. I want to travel to space with them and challenge the limit of our lives. Does that sound like nonsense? (Err...it kinda does)

IS: Who is number one on your mobile phone speed dial?
I have a bad memory and my mobile phone directory stores my important numbers but I don't use the speed dial.

IS: What do you always carry in your bag?

An extra pair of contact lens, eye drops and a shaver. Also an extra pair of underwear and socks just in case we end up shooting all night.

IS: Which actress would you like to work with?

Lee Hyo-ri (noona). Before I made a debut as a singer, she was my dream girl. Hyori is my senior and gave me lots of valuable advice. She is such an inspiration to me.

IS: What is your motto in life?

You only have one chance in life, live hard and earn fame. Help the poor and be respected.

IS: What's the difference before and after F4?

The age range of people who recognise me became various. The character Ji Hoo seemed to give me a chance to produce another Kim Hyun Joong.

IS: Have you ever posted any opinion under Internet news articles (about youself)?
I try not to read bad posts (about me). I would read what people write about me on my fan page and write my opinions as well. Sometimes I reveal myself and sometimes I don't. Sometimes I write really harsh reports on myself to push myself. I visit Daum the most.

IS: Do you have a bad habit or jinx?
No jinx. Habit perhaps? When I am stressed, I like to go on fishing trips or listen to music.

IS: What if your parents were against your marriage -- like in the character Gu Jun-pyo?

I will try to persuade my parents, that I am responsible enough to make the decision.

Where and with whom do you like to drink with?
I drink a lot. Soju. Anywhere (the place is not important). I drink with my band mates and friends. A simple stall by the street is good enough. I like my soju with pork and kimchi.

IS: What was the biggest crisis in your life to date?
It was when I was in the MBC TV show We've Got Married. We went to film at Halla Mountain (Halla San) at Jeju Island. We took 5 hours to climb up the mountain and 2 hours to get down. I didn't go easy but went on briskly. I ran down for 2 hours without a break. Finally, when we reached the bottom and it was time for an interview at the hotel, I had no energy left and fainted.

IS: What would you do if you won ₩ 10,000,000,000 in the lottery? ₩ 5,000,000,000 to parents. ₩ 1,000,000,000 to my boss Lee Ho-yeon of DSP Entertainment. 20% to needy neighbours, 20% to share with friends.

IS: Do you have any skin care secrets?
My dermatologist takes care of my skin very well. That's my honest answer. Ha ha. I will always try to clean my skin properly.

IS: What is your sleeping habit?
I sleep in only my underwear. I can't endure wearing anything more because I am afraid of the heat. I like the feeling of the blanket next to my skin and only wear my underwear to bed.

IS: When did you last date and how old were you?
We split up just before I made my debut (in SS501). Ha Ha.

IS: What would you call your girlfriend if you have one?
I would just call her name. I'm not as gentle or tender as Ji Hoo. I wish my girlfriend was someone just like a friend, who I would feel comfortable with.

IS: What do you want to receive from your girlfriend?
Actually, I would be more comfortable giving than receiving. Even if I have something I want, I won't tell her and I would just buy it myself. I would give anything from me to the most precious one.

IS: What do you envy of your F4 members?
Min-ho's height, Bum's maturity and Joon's personality?

IS: What is the best fortune of your life so far?
The fact that I have friends who I've been with since primary school, and that I'm a member of SS501.

IS: If you have a completely free day, what would you do?
I just want to sleep all day.

IS: Who manages your income?
Since I was a child and started off with part-time jobs, I have been managing my own income. My parents trust me.

Source: ISPLUS
Additional translation by Joe Gimm
additional credits to K-Popped

here's another interview i got from k-Popped about the other kim - Kim Joon, that is....

25 year-old Kim Joon plays Song Woo-bin in Boys Before Flowers. Kim Joon has been called a "junior Jang Dong-gun" because of his looks and has great potential as an actor. This is his first acting role and he is already hooked on acting. He is also a member of the band T-MAX.

Lee Min-ho was witty and straight forward and Kim Bum is sort of a dreamer and romantic. Kim Joon... on the other hand, is very eloquent.


IS: Person whom you want to meet the most?

KJ: Since young, I have always wanted to meet Seo Taiji. He has been my idol since childhood days. When I was in elementary school, he was the face of the leading music then. Now, 17 years after his debut album, he is still active in the music scene and I have a lot of respect for that.

IS: Who is your favourite sports star?

KJ: Michael Jordan. I loved watching him during NBA Basketball mania. Michael Jordan - the name itself is a strong force.

IS: What is your life motto?

KJ: "Just do the best you can", that is my motto.

IS: What's the difference after being one of F4?

KJ: People see me differently. Maybe people who I used to know see me differently now and also the people I get to know newly. Ajummas would give cheers at me when I go to a restaurant and I feel that I'm being taken care of a lot since the drama became really popular.

IS: What would you do if you won ₩ 10,000,000,000 in the lottery?

KJ: I would put it in savings. When a lot of money comes to me at one time, I would plan how to use it carefully to avoid bitterness in the future.

IS: What do you envy of your F4 members?

KJ: I envy their vast experience at such a young age. The other F4 members are younger than me, yet I am the one who's the rookie (in the entertainment industry). Their careers have gone off to a great start.

IS: Do you have any talent or skill you can show in front of people?

KJ: I rap in T-MAX so rapping is the thing I'm confident of. I used to like dancing when I was younger but I don't think I dance better than others. I like rapping because I can express myself when I create it or write lyrics. You can do it with melody but doing it with lyrics is more fascinating.

IS: Favourite Internet site?

KJ: I enjoy surfing the net, but I don't have a favourite site. However, I like to check up on Boys Before Flowers articles and related articles. (Yeah, he is curious to see what is written about him.)

IS: What if you become a tycoon like your character in the drama.

KJ: I would see how much I have in my bank account. I would feel contented when I see the numbers and think 'I have this much'. Actually I wonder whether those tycoons would check how much money they have.

IS: The best luck you had in your life?

KJ: When I debuted as a singer in the group T-MAX. That was a big break for me.

IS: What was the biggest crisis in your life?

KJ: The time when I was preparing to debut as a singer was the darkest years of my life. The waiting, challenges I faced and uncertainty was difficult.

IS: Which actress would you love to work with?

KJ: I'm still a beginning actor so I haven't really thought about which actress I want to act with. I just feel joyful that I have been so lucky at the start of my acting career.

IS: How much do you drink and who do you drink with?

KJ: I can drink about a bottle of Soju. I normally drink with other guys of T-MAX, who I've gone through hard times with.

IS: What do you always carry in your bag?

KJ: These days my phone is the most important item. But to think about it, the wallet is probably more important.

IS: How do you relieve stress?

KJ: I de-stress by emitting a sound like a great roar. When I was playing sports as a child, we used to do this before starting a game. So the roaring has become a habit. Sometimes it's just fun to let out a ROAR!

IS: What three things would you bring to a desert island?

KJ: Cell phone, mp3 player and lots of water! I would like to be able to contact others, listen to the music I like and keep my throat moist.

IS: If you have a completely free day, what would you do?

KJ: I want to sleep. We don't get enough sleep while shooting the drama.

IS: How do you manage your income?

KJ: My parents do. I have little to spend money to nowadays since my schedule is hectic so I hardly get any pocket money.

Source: ISPLUS