Ready, Action! Kim Hyun Joong in Spain Photobook Review

I tell you Hyunnies.. If you are looking for a GREAT GREAT Kim Hyun Joong buy, then you should have this. And you will never ever regret... PROMISE! I swear! hehehe

Thanks mela for the tip!

Credit: cathsdeen.com

When Korean superstar Kim Hyun Joong (“Boys Over Flowers”, “Playful Kiss”) visited Spain last year, fans thought it was for a well-earned vacation. As it turned out, the visit was for a special photobook project which Kim Hyun Joong himself referenced as a “gift” for his fans in the year 2010. I am not really sure if this was what he referred to but given the style and quality of the photobook, I would say this was the gift he talked about.

Ready, Action! Kim Hyun Joong in Spain is an excellently conceptualized photobook. It is divided into two main sections: Ready and Action. The Ready section features the artist in relaxed settings including photos of him enjoying the beach, walking his dog, sleeping in, going to the market, playing football and traveling. The Action! section shows the artist’s multi-faceted personality through expressions of various moods including being adventurous, charismatic, defiant, passionate and romantic.

What I love about this photobook is that I feel closer to the artist as I flipped through the almost-100% spot-on photos. I say almost 100% spot-on since there were some “posed” shots which I would have taken out if I was the editor. Candids would have been more expressive of the artist specially in the Composure chapter. I would have appreciated night shots for the Romancechapter rather than the day shots they took at that dusty bullfighting arena. I just don’t see Kim Hyun Joong as a romantic matador.

Since the book has English translations of the Korean text, it is very friendly to international fans. The text is written in the first person point of view making Kim Hyun Joong’s words more personal and reachable. Those who have been his fans for a long time will also see traces of his 4-dimensional personality which will definitely elicit laughs. My top five favorite entries include:

• From Action, “Many eyes that stare at me. If I can’t avoid it. enjoy it.”
• From Defiant Attitude, “If you have self assurance, you should be able to express yourself no matter what others say…This is my, Kim Hyun Joong style.” (Shortened from original)
• From Dog, “He who wags his tail to anyone is not my style…That’s why I like dog better than puppy. It sometimes is cold and gives threat to a stranger but in front of his master, he shows all sides of him.” (Shortened from original)
• From Romance, “No hesitation as if never been heart broken or never had fear before, like today is the last day, I will love.”
• From Passion, “Passion to fall in love like a puppy.”

But enough about the words, this is a photobook so what do I think of the photos?

To be frank, when I first opened the photobook, I was unable to complete flipping through the book after the first three pages. Why? My heart was already hyperventilating from the first three pages. I decided to close the book and enjoy it later in the comfort of my home where I can scream and feel giddy all I want. The photos were simply gorgeous! They were sophisticated. As expected, Kim Hyun Joong can wear anything he likes and still look like a walking monument. His famous flawless skin is also a highlight even if we know there’s some photoshop involved. Ready, Action! is a photobook that will appeal to Kim Hyun Joong’s fanbase which includes the younger set and the not-so-young set. This photobook is indeed something a true Kim Hyun Joong fan can treasure.

My Ready Action Photobook

Girls, one of the reasons why I can't blog last night was because my fingers are shaking(YES, no exagerration!!!) when I finally received my Ready Action Photobook!!!!!Lynne, buy also!!!!

Girls, I tell you, if you love Hyun Joong sooo much you must definitely buy this as it is indeed, ONE OF A KIND!!!You wouldn't want to let go of it once you held it in your hands!!!!

Sorry for the rather blurd image as I took it from my phone...kekeke!

Front Cover

My other Collections:

These were given to us by KimHyunJoongPerfects at Hyun Joong's Meet and Greet here in Manila

Postcards, MVIO Catalog, TripleS Lightstick(mine...kekeke)

MVIO Catalog

Bought this! My first ever Hyun Joong Mag!

Spain Photobook New Photos

I am so excited to have this!!

Stunning!

Kim Hyun-joong to release pictorial book on Sept 15

Sorry for the late updates on this blog...I was so busy this day. I even woke up 3 am just to fall in line for 12 hours!!!Wooh!!!I miss Leader!

Credits to 10.asiae.co.kr
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A pictorial book featuring photographs of Korean idol Kim Hyun-joong's travels in Spain will be released in Korea in mid-September, according to the book's creator SBS Contents Hub on Monday.

SBS announced that the booklet titled "READ, ACTION!" will be released in the country on September 15, while preorders for the book began on September 1 in Korea and was pre-sold in Japan last month.

The 208-page book, divided into two parts under the themes of time he spends alone and time he spends in the eye of the public, contains pictures of the star and him with his travel companions in Spain.

"I was able to take part in a tour, visit famous parks and concert halls in Spain and watch the flamenco dance," the actor was quoted as saying, adding that he had a good time traveling with great people.

Preorders for "READY, ACTION!" is available on online site www.crazyidol.co.kr until tomorrow and orders will open on various web-based sites on September 8.

Kim made his debut as one of the members of the popular K-pop group SS501 in 2005. He shot to stardom throughout Asia starring in last year's smash hit TV series "Boys Over Flowers" alongside Lee Min-ho and Ku Hye-sun.

He recently signed with Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon's agency KEYEAST, after the group's contract with DSP Media expired in early June, and is currently playing the role of Baek Sung-jo in MBC's "Naughty Kiss, the Korean small screen adaptation of Japanese comic series "Itazura na Kiss." 

PhotoBook In Spain Korean Version

I guess this is different from the one in YesAsia since this is Korean version and probably, the DVD will have english subs..

You can go here for the details. It's in hanggul though:

http://www.crazyidol.co.kr/event/readyaction_2/event01.html

Ready Action Photobook Now on Yesasia!!!!

Lynne!!!!Are you reading this?Now I am confused again!!!I had set my wallet on First love story now here it comes finally!!!AHHH!!!!

Here is the link at Yesasia: READY ACTION PHOTOBOOK

What Hyun Joong said...Part 2

More again....Love love!

No hesitation as if never my heart have been broken before like today is the last day of my life. I will love From the moment I encounter a woman of destiny.

Defiant Attitude

As an adult, I rebel for a reason
It's not to be seen strong or cool, but to prove that I am right.
if you have self assurance, you should be able [to] express yourself
no matter what others say.
Even if that belief is wrong, you must understand its flaw.
That is Kim Hyun Joong style.

Composure

Slowly walking lup in the bright morning sun
Lazy time in bed until it's time to get up.

The sight of the town through the open window
A step away from the hectic life is all you need to do
to have some freedom. It's so natural for me.
This moment when I recognize this. I'm fillec with infinite happiness.

By showing something inside me, I want to surprise them
One by one, slowly but something new each time.
And for a long time. Shall I begin?

My adventurous spirit leads me to a new street today.
With a small piece of map and a strong legs I can go anywhere.
The street I've never been to and walking unplanned street is
when I discovered something new. What do I discover?
My beating heart screams at me already. It's time to start!

Without anything particular but with just wide field and a net
I become Chirstiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi
Running with a small ball in wind is the moment of freedom.

He make you laugh I'm like a madman for nothing
and you can share any embarrassing stories with him, a friend
I'm a prankster in front of my old buddy, friends for 18 years.
In the name of name of friend, there is no age, nationality, nor sex.
Only if you have the heart to accept him
To be together. Because we are friends.

Holiday & Playful Smile
The place you used to visit on holidays holding your mother's hand
Is not the same place with smell of fish and crowded with people.
But curiosity still awakens when I enter the market
"What is this?"
"It smells so good. Is it a fruit?"
"2 I'll take one, please."

Holiday & Playful Smile
Riding the bicycle with a basket full of food in one afternoon.
Just for the fun, I turn the handle to the right, then to the left.
I cannot help but laugh seeing the bicycle swerve but not fall.
Suprised to see that the bicycle and I have very much alike.
Like me who is strong in even with a small shock and a small remark,
A mischievous smile revisits my face.

Travel
The idea of creating something where there's nothing is difficult vanished
during the trip. The trip that started from nowhere created memories
and emotins as I built something to remember during the trip
Thus, I find new myself during the trip.
Is it ecstasy? My secret list is filled with a plan of the world tour
starting from a blue bicycle in Santorini of Greece, Hula dance of Brazilian 
fiesta to sheep of New Zealand. After traveling the world, it would be
nice have a trip to some planet in the universe.
When does my dream come true?

High Quality Scans from Ready Set Photobook-Again!

Yes people..again. Too many right? Hmm..What can I say, this is better than none. Especially for us who does not have the photobook in our hands. If only we could have one,right?Here are some of the photos. To view all, click HERE

What Hyun Joong said...

I did noticed the wordings on the some of the photos from the photobook and I find it really great. I was about to blog about it but I wasn't quite sure if it came from Leader but now, I am quite sure. My favorite was about the dog. Leader's words are so...beautiful. Just like him.


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Source : 'Ready, Action! Kim Hyun Joong in Spain DVD & Photobook]
Japanese to English translation by lafone on khj0606

'After enjoying plenty of freedom doing things I like 
fill myself with relaxed mind to venture out to the world. 
Shall we have some fun?'

'Hot sandy beach heated by bright sunlight
Cool water that wets my feet
As if my heart has met an oasis of desert, it lifts in happiness.
Beach is good.Because it awakens an innocence of the heart and let it smile in joy.
Like the time a boy once was in his childhood.'

'A piece of sandwich on one hand, and a thick book in another,
11 am a perfect time to take a walk on warm green field
3 pm is when you want to take a sweet nap with sky as blanket, and cloud as pillow.
Children running around the playground having fun,
Smile on my face without any reason at 5 pm.
A relaxing day passes by like a dream.'

'I dont know exactly when but I met music like it's my fate.
When the music flows from the mobile phone and into my ear and penetrates my heart, I revive as anew.
That's how I feel that I'm alive.'

'He who wags his tail to anyone is not my style. The one who gives loyalty and faithfulness to someone who honestly treats you with love and care is the "real" one.
That's why I like dogs better than puppies. Dogs are sometimes cold and gives threat to strangers, but in front of his master whom he's very familiar with, he then opens his heart with no reservations.'

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Another message translated by Ode

'I who have already turned into an adult, I go against the opposite because I have a reason.
Not because I want to show how cool that is or how tough I am,
but because I want to prove the truth to my alleged thoughts
So long as I have confidence and assurance in myself
No matter what others may say or do
It will not suffice if I don't stick to my own initial thoughts.
Even if that matter may end up wrong,
as long as it's something I have decided about,
I will prove it firmly and bring it till the end.
That,
is Kim Hyun Joong's style.'