Thank you so much for the love that you gave. I have to say this to express my heart of gratitude. I really wish to meet all of you in person under better conditions. I will work really hard to be a better musician and actor. Please continue to express your love. I love you all.
PART 1 – REFLECT 2012
Q. How does it feel to be voted Best Artist for the first half of 2012 by KpopStarz, US Media?
Jaejoong: First of all, I would like to say thank you. I had a chance to greet fans through the World Tour last year. Once again, I could feel that there are many fans in many different countries who love us. Through receiving this award, I could feel that love once again.
Q. What has been your most memorable moment so far in 2012?
Jaejoong: World Tour I mentioned was one of the most memorable moments. I got a big impression of how much we are loved. In fact, today was one of the most memorable moments because a very precious award was given to me. I hope tomorrow will be another one of those memorable moments as well.
Q. You held a solo meet & greet with fans this year in Taiwan and Turkey. And this summer, there was the JYJ Fan Exhibition. How were these experiences for you? Is there a memorable fan moment that sticks out?
Jaejoong: I had visited Taiwan a few times before for other fan meet-and-greets but it was my first time visiting Turkey. I was very surprised by many of the fans there and just how many there were. I don’t know how to speak their language but so many of the fans there could speak Korean. I was reminded of the saying– “there are no boundaries in love.” I was really touched by the gifts they prepared for me. As well as Korean songs they completely memorized and sang along to.
PART 2 - JYJ
Q. When was the last time all 3 JYJ members were together? What did you do?
Jaejoong: There hasn’t been enough time to hangout together these days. Junsu was having a world tour, I was filming a drama and a movie at the same time. Although there has not been an opportunity to meet personally, we met together for a shooting game commercial recently.
We also went to the US for 2 weeks for work and vacation. It was really enjoyable. I don’t think there’s any special activity we do. When we meet usually, there are things we need to do. It is really fun because the conversations we have are not normal. Our members are so funny.
2 weeks is not enough for us to hangout together since there are many stories to share with each other. We are so happy we get along. I have big expectations for tomorrow because we will meet again for another commercial.
Q. How much do Junsu and Yoochun mean to you?
Jaejoong: Junsu? He is the most handsome man in the world. That was a joke. Will he feel bad if I say it was a joke?
He is handsome. But you are referring to what he means to me, right? Junsu and Yoochun are almost like family to me. In a way, our relationship is closer than family that we don’t even need words to communicate with each one another.
I just met Junsu right before at our shop. It wasn’t strange to see him again even though I had not seen him in a long time. Since we are like family, It’s not necessary to say “how are you?” because we are really close to each other.
Q. In the midst of difficulties in promotion after coming out as a new group, what is the strength of JYJ?
Jaejoong: JYJ’s strength? I am the oldest, but I think JYJ is a team that doesn’t have the concept of a leader in the group. There are times that Junsu leads the other members. Sometimes Yoochun takes the role as the leader. There are times that I lead.
I think the leadership of the groups is distributed very well. Members lead each other with their own strength. They even share their weaknesses as well. I think this membership is the source of strength for JYJ to go firmly.
PART 3 – MUSIC LIFE
Q. What was your childhood dream? Did you expect to be a singer and go around the world on tours?
Jaejoong: I didn’t expect. My childhood dream was to become the owner of a supermarket. I also wanted to become a hair designer. But I became a singer and actor. I didn’t expect to receive this much love from fans around the world. I am really thankful to have met the JYJ members. I am very happy that we get to create music that we love.
Q. What is the value of being a singer over any other profession? When do you feel happy about being a singer?
Jaejoong: There are no words needed. I am happy with everything. I am happy that, as a singer, I can do the music I want to do. I am very happy to perform on stage; sharing moments with members who have the same heart and the same values.
Q. Which songs do you listen to the most these days? Who has influenced your music the most?
Jaejoong: I listen to piano music a lot. It might not match my image, but I try to listen to calm music rather than loud music since I spend more time at my house by myself these days. I really love Jay Holiday. I try to listen to his music whenever I have time. When I was a rookie, I really loved Boyz II Men and R. Kelly’s music. They influenced me musically. I was also influenced by the Japanese group, Gasperats. I really loved Kubota Toshinobu, too. I am not sure if he is still doing music though.
Q. Are there any artists you would like to collaborate with? And why?
Jaejoong: I have too many celebrities to choose from to the point that I feel it is too difficult to choose. I think I have mentioned her before…Beyonce, who I really want to meet in person and work together with. No matter what kind of music I bring to her, she could make it into good music.
Q. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next 15 years?
Jaejoong: I will be an uncle around that age. I will be trying to enjoy my life as a young person. I will be continuing my career as a singer and an actor since I will be more experienced than I am now. I will be challenging myself in new fields of profession, even at that age, as I meet new people.
PART 4 – PERSONAL
Q. What do you usually do in your spare time? Do you recommend any good hobbies?
Jaejoong: I enjoy hiking these days. I think it’s really good. You don’t really go hiking by yourself; you go with somebody. If you go with your friends, the friendship will become stronger. If you go with the person you love, the relationship will grow closer since you need that pull and push while climbing up mountains. It’s good for your health, too. I really encourage you to go hiking.
I also go bicycle riding a lot these days. I usually ride by myself. If you just run, you may feel bored. But riding a bicycle is not boring. It helps you exercise, too.
Q. If you could go back to high school, what do you wish to do the most?
Jaejoong: I would enjoy normal life with my friends rather than just be focused on following my dream. But I don’t think I could, because of the dream and how much it means to me.
Q. If a genie granted you 3 wishes, what would you wish for?
Jaejoong: First of all, I want to wish for creating a direct airline from South Korea to South America. My last trip to South America was too difficult. It would be much more convenient with a direct airline. Then, JYJ can go to South America more often and more conveniently. People from South America can also come to South Korea more easily.
Secondly, I wish to live up to 200 years. Not that I become 200 years old, but 1 year becomes like half of a year. I always thought that the time we live is too short. Time flies so fast but I have so many things I need to do.
Thirdly, I wish for the amount of natural disasters to decrease. Typhoons came to South Korea 3 times this month and people suffer from them. I wish that natural disasters would disappear.
PART 5 – OPINIONS ON ISSUES
Q. Now that it seems Psy has blasted the door open for K-Pop in the US, what are your thoughts on the phenomenon Psy has become? Do you think this will benefit other Hallyu stars?
Jaejoong: I think Psy is really wonderful. When I see his activity in the US, I really feel that he’s so great and inspiring. I say this to myself. He is always honest when he speaks. He’s never copied someone else’s music. He doesn’t believe in making music just for the sake of making music. I think it was music that was created from his own thoughts and style that made an explosion in the US. His popularity is not just limited in the US, but it’s all over the world. I think his own style and personality appealed to people around the world. His sincere music really appealed to people.
Due to this one artist from Korea, people may have more of an opportunity to listen to other K-Pop music, which can strengthen other junior musicians. I think it will become a good opportunity for many other Korean artists.
Q. How far do you think K-Pop can go? What is the next step K-Pop needs to take in order to continue the sensation or go even further?
Jaejoong: I think we ourselves will need to work hard. It will require more time. We will need to show our continuous efforts, try different genres. I wish that artists in Korea were not combined into the one genre of K-Pop.I wish for all to continue to challenge themselves with new things and have the will to go worldwide. It requires more time, right?
PART 6 – GREETINGS
Q. Any updates on movies, dramas, or an album in the near future?
Jaejoong: I am looking for a new drama to appear in. A movie, “Jackal Is Coming,” will release in November. We are still working on the ending part of the movie while promotion is going on at the same time. I am also looking for another movie to appear in because I want to.
Q. Finally, will you greet all of our KpopStarz readers in the US and worldwide?
Jaejoong: Thank you so much for the love that you gave. I have to say this to express my heart of gratitude. I really wish to meet all of you in person under better conditions. I will work really hard to be a better musician and actor. Please continue to express your love.
I love you all. Thank you. Oh… I am embarrassed.
Source : KpopStarz
Photo Credit : C-JeS Entertainment
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Same here, love him and his ripped pants
jae is so handsome.
agree 100%!
Great interview! JJ and his answers inspire me!
his honesty, candidness, depth and wisdom -> so amazing & awesome!
Jj dont feel embrassed when u convey yr feelings…coz we know jyj love their fans and u r always thankfull to all yr fans….no need to worry, we will always be by yr side to support jyj….
Remember…U received so much love from all over d world..coz we always n forever love u guys…..
well said & i totally agree….JJ is so loved because he is a great lover too!
love this interview^^ saranghae kim jaejoong!!
me two! saranghae my beloved Jae!
Direct flight from SK to SA? How thoughtfull…SA fans must feel happy with this.
Great interviews…thanks admin!
you’re right! I am so happy tonight/today reading and seeing Jae!
it feels like he loves Yuchun & Junsu and the whole JYJ as his life, much love toward his members.
JYJ’s love for each other is truly amazing indeed….i am so grateful they journeyed together
They always praised and showed their love to each other….their brotherhood love is so strong and we always pray this relationship will last forever….:-)
Simply wonderful!!! Jaejoong the BEST Kpop artist (for the first half of 2012)!!!
Not surprising news; but it was really not easy under the circumstances.
Jaejoong keep shining bright!!! JYJ keep shing bright!!!
Yes, Congratulations Jae! he is so deserving, still he is too humble
…i almost forget to breath while watching this interview…jae is amaizing as always…keep it going jj, we all are by your side and support you and jyj day by day…:)
i know, i died a million +++ times in a minute
http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g
oh jj are so dear,sweet, and cute!
don’t be embrassed to express your feelings
also we i love you!
continue so! to gave the better of you my baby!
jj fighting!
i love him too — sharing is caring right
Jaejoong. Your eyebags! Get some more rest whenever you can sweetie.
You’re still gorgeous and handsome.
Good luck in your searching for a drama and movie.
hi sis, those eyebags adds to his charms in this pic, nicely shot for a very gorgeous man who would look handsome/beautiful in any angle, with or without eyebags or make-up….
now, may i rip those jeans with my teeth sis? *wink!* i’ll think of a riddle for GAPP regarding those ripped pants…LOL
wait and see…:-)
@Michelle I believe Jaejoong is just one of those people who naturally have eyebags. I think it is just the way the skin around his eyes form. I agree he is till gorgeous and handsome!!!!!!
@flower
but it seemed to me that it has gotten puffier. Or not? Kekeke….
Helloooo… I know Jaejoong has natural eyebags…
@Michelle
i think i’ve watched in showbiz korea before that there’s really a trend for “eyebags” in korea… some celebrities even opted to undergo medical procedures just to have “eyebag fillers”… so i guess, blessed are those with “natural eyebags” for they don’t need any fillers, right?
@micky07
Crazy….. eyebag fillers…. O.o
But come to think of it, it’s quite the same as getting your nose fixed right? Well different people prefers different things.
Really loved this interview on jae… thank you so much!
This interview made me love, appreciate and admire jae as an artist and as a person even more… we can truly sense his great love for his brothers Chun & Junsu… and his great love for fans as well… really loved the part — “members lead each other with their own strength…. share their weaknesses as well… membership is the source of strength for JYJ to go firmly”… Oh! there’s really no doubt, JYJ will go a long, long way and their success will be unstoppable despite “others” wanting to bring them down *sorry, you can NEVER put these 3 talented and amazing guys down… not in a million years!!!*
Yap! life seems to be too short, Jae… so i really wish you true happiness and i really hope you create music that you truly love for the next 20…30…50 years perhaps?
JYJ fans will always be here to love and support you, Jae… and ChunSu
Hi, love your comment girl, i can feel your admiration and love for Jae-Chun-Su to the depths
may they live 100 years more, since they don’t age in looks anyways, hahaha—that’s how we want to keep our JYJ Love – Always and Forever..Forevermore!
ooopps i mean “200 years more”
OMG! I just died a million times and i keep dying until now!!!
Thanks so much admin for the blown up and clear pictures and the transcriptions.
I Love you Admin! Thanks KpopStarz, C-Jes,!
I LOVE YOU JAE! How can I not love you? You are just too irresistible!!!! —dies!!!
ooops my fingers panicked coz of my million+++ deaths, its “blown up and clear pics, translations..”
yes, thanks a lot adminnies for the gorgeous pics!
and thank you so much Kpopstarz for these vids! Jae is such a gorgeous, insightful, humble and intelligent interview!
Jaejoongie, you’re already tattooed in my heart, so loving and supporting you is just like breathing…it comes naturally. ^^
@eimar
How I love this line very much …
Jaejoongie, you’re already tattooed in my heart, so loving and supporting you is just like breathing…it comes naturally. ^^
hi kris! 〈( ^.^)ノ tinuod kaayo na!
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briliant and honest answer from precious person. dont ever change, JJ.
Oh, i completely agree with your opinion about kpop. you just said what i have thought in my mind! support this man and JYJ as long as i live. tq kpopstarz.. ^^
Amen to you!
i soooooo love this …
soooo heartwarming….
specially the part2 about jyj i love every word.and part3 music life specially when he said the magical words” im really thankful to have met the jyj members”yesssss only jyj members…
lovelovelovelove my king JAEJOONG <3
This is JYJ strength :
no leader coz for JYJ everyone is the leader and even thought jaejoong is the oldest one he’s fine when his brother sometime lead him, since they are respectful toward each other ” Members lead each other with their own strength. They even share their weaknesses as well. ” this is JYJ strength and membership is the source…jaejoong said that..,
so if you ask who is JYJ leader…thats person is jaejoong, yoochun and junsu~~
~~love this part so much coz you can tell how much jaejoong respect his two brother ~~
and jaejoong forever beyonce fanboy lol x
OH MY GOD
I am so happy to hear this good news. Thank you Lovely Adminie ^^
Finally the full interview! I’m so glad the poll we participated so hard in isn’t useless. It’s a very nice interview. As usual, I like his thoughts and answers, even the way he fidgeted during the interview, his laughter here and there, etc are all so cute. Jaejoong always have high regards to and love Chun and Su as his own family (and forever praising Junsu as the most handsome member, haha). I can see he’s a humble man with ambition and determination I think 10-15 years from now, he’ll still be around doing what he loves to do.
THANK YOU ADMIN for this wonderful GIFT! I feel like watching him along growing, maturing as my close friend. He’s so right in his thoughts… I wish him to STAY HEALTHY ! AND LOVE US AS WE ‘RE GOING TO LOVE HIM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BE HAPPY , JAEJOONG!
Please work on the album,we need to listen to your music more often.Jaejoong,your healing voice touches my soul.
I wish other general kpop sites would post this interview.. like allkpop..
I mean if anyone dropped by to watch, they would instantly fall for him… If some one knows how to recommend this to allkpop, please do..
Loved this interview..really got to find out what JJ is all about. So glad he is friends with PSY, who is totally rockin’ the U. S.! Just read an article on MailOnline.com that says PSY’s song just hit #1 in Britain. His has received 253 million views on YouTube (and counting) and his video is the most ‘liked’ video of all time on YouTube! His new manager, Scooter Braun (also manager for Justin Bieber) said, “We’ve come to an agreement to make history together. To be the first Korean to break a big record in the United States.” Wow!
Just leave it to Jaejoong to to truly say things as they really are. He is honest, humble, and realistic.
I always appreciate the fact that despite this being his award, he mentions the team, members, & try his best to promote the JYJ brand, all by himself when he could take all the spotlight to himself.
Thanks for the poll, the interview, and for sharing.
A+++++
That’s what makes me respect him even more, his love and dedication to the JYJ name. I think his priority as a musician is JYJ not Kim Jaejoong which partly saddens me who’s craving for a Kim Jaejoong music but partly makes me so proud of him. I don’t believe on the issue of his “lack of self confidence” for not going as a solo singer, that’s too shallow, there’s something beyond, deeper …
how to vote for next half of the year? any link so as to continue support him?…
Woah, he really seems to understand what the limitations of Kpop are abroad. That’s refreshing. Especially since big time Kpop companies seem to be pushing this idea that Kpop can conquer the world as it is. But the reality is that it’s not like that.
” I am very happy to perform on stage; sharing moments with members who have the same heart and the same values.
THIS. Those people who are fond of making fanfics, making up stories of Jae’s words should take note on this.
Same heart and same values = Junsu and Yoochun, who are with him on his darkest moments and are the only one worthy for Jae’s brightest moments too. How can he share the same hearts and values with people with LSM as role model?
Would it kill you to stop putting down the others?
Would it kill them to stop misconstruing Jaejoong and his beliefs?
Thank you @jaime.
I’m talking about this “How can he share the same hearts and values with people with LSM as role model?”
@falling, in that case, how is that a put down (unless you consider having the same beliefs as LSM a put down)? Kris is talking about people who still believe YJ is still in love, that they are biding their time to come out as five, that they are one big happy family, that all their songs/actions are hints that they still love each other, blah, blah, blah. But Kris is saying the impossibility of it since Jaejoong does not share the same beliefs as people who believe in LSM… which is part of the reason why JYJ left SMe and others didn’t. That difference in opinion (regardless of who’s right/wrong) is what separates them. No one is saying that JYJ is right and people who stayed is wrong, or that it’s wrong to have LSM as a role figure. If you believe it to be a put down, then it’s only your perception that having him as a role model is bad (but undeniable truth since they have said/implied it themselves many times during award shows and interviews).
So very true of what you’re saying Kris!!!
Great interview! I like what Jae had to say about the leadership role and JYJ’s strength as a group; also with PSY’s breakout success worldwide, opening the door for other S.Korean artists to be known, and a hope that these acts would venture outside of the Kpop formula sound. My favorite thing about this interview is the way Jae always expresses his love for Chun and Su and his caring for the fans; he never forgets to acknowledge this! Love you Jae<3
Congradulations JJ !
I don’t know there is a job called hair designer? i know there is a hair stylist…is there the different? i imagined ‘project runway’ where instead they design clothes, they design hair….
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“Q. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next 15 years?
Jaejoong: I will be an uncle around that age.”
???? He’s already an uncle….. Unless he is speaking about his biological sisters/brother having children.
i think what he means here was he will be an ahjussi (old man).
but i can be wrong
why I love JYJ only and love to death
“Junsu and Yoochun are almost like family to me. In a way, our relationship is closer than family that we don’t even need words to communicate with each one another. ”
“JYJ’s strength? I am the oldest, but I think JYJ is a team that doesn’t have the concept of a leader in the group. There are times that Junsu leads the other members. Sometimes Yoochun takes the role as the leader. There are times that I lead.
I think the leadership of the groups is distributed very well. Members lead each other with their own strength. They even share their weaknesses as well. I think this membership is the source of strength for JYJ to go firmly.”
and many other reasons too ^^
Jaejung ah, thank you very much for telling us your heart ^^
Congratulation for all the votes from supportive fans!
May your blueprints realized in due time Jaejoong!
No metter what u see I always embarrassed jj LOL ^______^ I like this intervew:)
Wow, this is a great interview. JJ is always so humble, just like Chunnie and Junsu. He is now being respected most as a singer and actor with so many activities going on these few months. Each of them working so hard individually this year and gained a lot of new experiences and created more awareness to their talents and popularity without changing their personalities and characters. They are always supporting each other. Love them so much. JYJ fighting !
Always love their interviews… JYJ speaks from the heart and mind…..their thoughts are always humble, sincere, coherent and heartwarming…they share a part of them with you and are not afraid to show who they really are…
I sincerely feel I know Jae better from this interview, and it’s such a warm feeling….
Jae, you bring tears to my eyes…I am so deeply touched by your show of love to your members and fans. I too believe that the love and bond shared among the members is the main source of strength for JYJ to move firmly forward and OFC we will always support you….
Jaejoong. The Prince of my heart.
You stole my heart. My fragile heart that’s not supposed to have room for anyone else.
Seeing your face makes me happy, and I’ll smile to myself, like a fool, when I think of you.
I truly admire you, and your partners-for-life Junsu and Yuchun who had gone through all the hardships bravely, with smiling faces. Without giving up.
You have inspired and taught me how to be stronger as a person to face my future although at times it may seem bleak. With a smile on my face. Without giving up.
I want to be even stronger, and work even harder, like you said, to achieve my goals. Although I know it’s difficult. I have to endure, like you did.
You will be one of my motivations to keep me strong to fight in my battlefield.
We co-exist, although at different places. Like destiny, Jaejoong, you came into my world unexpectedly.
And I will hold you dearly, in my heart for as long as I live.
I love you.
My Jejung, my JYJ ♥♥♥
Most inspiring artists I ever know ^___________^
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He looks just like the art here at https://sezvez.wordpress.com so dreamy
i love his maturity while answering the questions ….It’s something very deep and concern and at the same time we can felt sincerity in his answered…In fact that he used much more ‘we’ ‘us’ when this interview was all about him….. really heartwarming…..
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