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[12.07.08] Shinhwa thanks Eric for being a good leader and CEO

With their 10th album comeback coming to an end, Shinhwa members expressed their gratitude to their leader and Shinhwa Company CEO Eric.

At the press conference held on 6 July in Beijing, the members said, “It seems right to say a big thank you to Eric. We want to leave next year’s comeback in his good hands too. He fills the role of Shinhwa’s leader the best.”

As the producer for this album, Minwoo had the most number of clashes with Eric. “This round of activities gave me the opportunity to talk a lot to Eric. We didn’t have any serious arguments but there were some clashes of opinion when it came to the music style, direction and issues related to stage performances. At that time Eric told me ‘I fully understand your frustrations but looking at the overall picture I have to take a neutral stand and I don’t have a choice but to speak coldly’”

Dongwan added, “I think what Eric meant was that he was trying to speak more objectively to Minwoo. Just looking at the two of them from the sidelines, they really talked a lot about the music concept. After that I found out that though Eric put his views across very bluntly and objectively, Minwoo didn’t take it personally and they were able to produce a good album after a good discussion. I hope for next year too, Eric will be able to speak objectively without being led by his emotions.”

Minwoo said, “When juniors ask us ‘how can we become a long-running group like you’, we tell them that the members shouldn’t close their hearts to one another, to share their thoughts and solve problems with one another. For us, Eric’s role as our team leader has been instrumental in us being able to reach this point today. Even for the comeback this time, Eric has put in the most effort. I think the team leader’s role is the most important. We’ll leave next year’s comeback in your good hands, Eric ah.”

Shinhwa commenced their comeback activities after 4 years on 5 March with their comeback press conference, following up with the release of their 10th album, their comeback concert in Seoul, an Asia tour and TV appearances including their regular show on jTBC, ‘Shinhwa Broadcast’.

In particular, their Asia tour has covered 5 countries, where they performed to an estimated total of 91,000 fans over 8 cities and 10 performances, a clear indication that Shinhwa is still going on strong as ever.


Credits: Mydaily + Absolut Shinhwa

[12.07.08] Shinhwa are provoking their fans? “We can’t even talk about marriage”

Shinhwa members have caught attention for their cute complaints regarding the topic of marriage.

At the press conference held on 6 July for their Beijing concert, Shinhwa drew laughter for their aegyo-laced complaints about broaching the topic of marriage. “Our fans have already gotten married and have gone on to have children, why do they tell us not to talk about marriage?”

Eric said, “We’re a male group, and many of our female fans have gotten married. The memories are even more precious with more and more of them doing so. During this round of promotions, some fans brought along their children to support us, and at the concert we also saw them with their husbands and children, so we feel really good about that. I think there aren’t any singers in Korea who have encountered this.”

But he went on to grumble adorably, “Our fans have gotten married and have gone on to have children, but they tell us not to talk about marriage. does that even make sense?”

He added, “If Shinhwa didn’t become successful in the industry, the fans who support and love us wouldn’t have confidence, and they’d find it difficult to tell people that they’re Shinhwa fans. So in order to not become has-beens, we pay a lot of attention to current trends. Thankfully this round of activities has been reasonably successful, so we haven’t become singers whom fans can only secretly reminisce about when there’s no one around. I think for us it’s a case where fans hear our music in the record store and they can say ‘that’s the group I like’.”

Credits: JoyNews24 + Absolut Shinhwa

[12.07.08] Grooming newcomers, solo activities, acting – the blueprint for 14-year Shinhwa

Shinhwa has shared their plans for individual activities at a press conference held on 6 July, ahead of their concert in Beijing.The concert also marked a successful conclusion to Shinhwa’s comeback activities after 4 years and their Asia tour.

The group members will now embark on individual activities while concurrently continuing with their team activities, which can be considered the first ever to occur. They will further strengthen Shinhwa’s name with their solo projects, including solo albums and acting projects. How will they be meeting the public in future?

Group leader Eric said, “First of all, nothing has been confirmed (for next year) but in terms of the period and the duration, it will be similar to this year. Before that, the members will be releasing solo albums or embarking on our individual projects. The individual activities can be of help to Shinhwa as well.”

Kim Dongwan added, “Our target is to release one (group) album a year. We want to release an album and have promotional activities every year.”

Then what about their individual activities? Andy said, “We’ll continue with our work as MCs. I’ll also be introducing a new 7-member group in August, as well as showing different sides through various activities. I’ll be actively involved in the preparation for Shinhwa’s activities next year too.”, sharing his plans to groom another successful idol group after Teen Top.

Kim Dongwan also shared his desire for acting, “I’ll continue to appear on Shinhwa Broadcast every week, and also work on either movies or dramas in Korea. The second half of the year for me will consist mainly of acting activities. But if the fans don’t want that I’ll just concentrate on working out.”

Lee Minwoo said, “Shinhwa activities will continue with Shinhwa Broadcast. For me, I think I have to do a lot of work and studying for Shinhwa’s concept and stage performances next year, and also be involved in work as a producer. I want to release a solo album, but the plans are for a digital single or single. I’m also planning for a solo concert starting from Korea, then to Japan or China.”

Shin Hyesung said, “There are no exact dates yet but I should be releasing an album in the fall or during winter, and there are also plans for a solo concert. I’ll have activities not just in Korea but overseas as well, and I’ll actively support the members in their individual activities.”

Junjin, “I will focus on recovery first. No matter what, Shinhwa Broadcast is the most important thing right now, isn’t it? I haven’t worked on acting projects for a long time and I’m looking through some drama scripts, but there are plans to start with acting projects in China first. I’m also planning for concerts and fanmeetings.”

The Beijing concert is the 7th and final stop of Shinhwa’s Asia tour, which started on 30 April in Shanghai and traveled to Taiwan, Japan and Singapore. As the longest-running group in Korea, Shinhwa have successfully ended their comeback activities which commenced on 4 March, and also proved to their fans in Asia that they’re still very much going strong.

Credits: TVDaily + Asia Today + Absolut Shinhwa

[12.07.07] ShinCom Twitter: Thank-you messages from the members

[Minwoo] The surprise present I received at the last show of the Asia tour in Beijing^^ I’m really moved~ The ‘to you’ at the end of the birthday song~ Everyone was so cute^^ But in any case I can’t bring this present along with me ㅜㅜ http://t.co/sQSxldJG

[Eric] The Asia tour has ended successfully with the last show in Beijing. Everyone has worked hard ‘xin ku le’(You’ve worked hard in Chinese) ~ Thank you! I want to watch Shinhwa Broadcast…. Ah

[Andy] Thank you to everyone who has supported our activities from 24 March 2012 until now. Til we meet you again with our next album, please give all your support to our individual activities! All of us have worked really hard. Thank you! I love you!

[Junjin] Time passed by really quickly… Sorry that I couldn’t put up a perfect performance because I’m unwell ^,.^ In return I’ll show you an even better side of me next year! I hope you’ll look forward to it! Wo ai ni men (I love you in Chinese) (At the last concert in Beijing)

[Hyesung] My heartfelt thanks to the fans and the staff who have worked hard for the Asia tour, thank you very much. We’ll prepare for a great concert next year too so we’ll meet you again. I’m feeling a little odd hmmm… Anyway e~~~n~~~d~~~!!!

[Dongwan] Returning after a long time, everyone – and us – have just started to warm up, but it’s such a pity that it has already ended. We’ll be back next year with even better Shinhwa activities… So while you ‘cheat’ on us a little, please come back to us again next year~

[12.07.05] News pics + fanpics: Shinhwa at the Yeongasi premiere on 4 July

For reference, the placards that the members were holding LOL (Andy came a little later):

Eric – Flaming/Burning (ie ON FIRE! :) ) Guy Kim Dongwan
Minwoo – You’re my parasite
Hyesung – Milky Skin Kim Dongwan
Junjin – I live for you Kim Dongwan

And during the introduction of the cast during the screening, as Dongwan’s diehard supporters, the members held their placards high, stood up and shouted…. ‘LEE HONEY FIGHTING’… LOL these dorks

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