Bae Yong Joon is excited to sell GPS navigation systems

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Bae Yong-joon is the new face for GPS navigation system & PMP (personal media player) manufacturer, Viliv. The TV ad, starring the ajumafied actor will be filmed somewhere overseas.

Now that’s unlimited excitement.

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232 Responses to “Bae Yong Joon is excited to sell GPS navigation systems”


  1. 1 kool March 31, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    wow!!! one word. HOT.
    faints****

  2. 2 Maybell March 31, 2008 at 11:14 pm

    He looks so fresh in that photo.
    Handsome..gorgeous..to the nth..
    Love..love this man. Simply adorable

  3. 3 maltesers March 31, 2008 at 11:18 pm

    oh no!i didnt recognize him at first!
    i think he was a she..

    uh-oh…

  4. 4 Maybell March 31, 2008 at 11:21 pm

    @maltesers.

    ha..ha..He is also beautiful..
    I wonder what kind of soap he is using?
    He looks very very young.

  5. 5 what's happening March 31, 2008 at 11:27 pm

    Wahhh! Very handsome. He looks a little slimmer though.
    So nice to see that the crutches are gone.

    Popseoul, you finally posted a very recent picture of the
    MAN. I’m happy that you are finally doing your homework.

  6. 6 Susie March 31, 2008 at 11:28 pm

    Dude looks like a lady!

  7. 7 Maybell March 31, 2008 at 11:32 pm

    Just wanna add that this Villiv product has diverse functions such as DVD player, wireless internet, GPS navigation, etc.

  8. 8 deka March 31, 2008 at 11:35 pm

    he looks so fresh, youngest, and as usual he looks so handsome…
    miss him after the Legend.. hope soon can watching him again.. wish all the best for him..

  9. 9 *~*cheonsa*~* March 31, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    i’d like to know where he got his surgery done….

    he looks scary now… almost jackofied

  10. 10 Hmm March 31, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    hmm..that’s the result of his frequent visits
    to the beauty salon. He has a very good complexion.
    He has a face more beautiful than any of the ladies I know.

  11. 11 Maybell March 31, 2008 at 11:42 pm

    Well, he doesn’t need to go under the knife
    bec he doesn’t have to change anything.
    That’s the face that earned a lot of $$$$.
    No one in his right mind will do such a thing.

  12. 12 ewww March 31, 2008 at 11:46 pm

    and you guys called that handsome???

    ohmyGod, what’s happening to people’s taste nowadays???

    YUCK!!

  13. 13 Not Really March 31, 2008 at 11:48 pm

    How ambiguous…

  14. 14 what's happening March 31, 2008 at 11:51 pm

    That’s the face of Korea and Asia.
    You might want to question the taste of majority
    of the Asian women? ha..ha.. you have guts.

  15. 15 Dumpling March 31, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    Hmmm, what’s happened to his face? Sure, there’s makeup involved…that’s par for the course…but his face looks…different. I don’t like it. Something’s off. Eyes and nose look the same but the rest of the face is off. Could be just be overly airbrushed. If that were the case I would be PISSED if I was BYJ. He does not look like himself here. It’s something in the cheeks and chin area.

    Anyone else see this??

  16. 16 Maybell April 1, 2008 at 12:00 am

    Dumpling, I guess it’s the angle and the lighting.
    He also trimmed down a bit. Or maybe you’re right about
    too mush airbrushing. Nevertheless, I’m happy that he’s finally recovered from the injury and the crutches were out.

  17. 17 megane April 1, 2008 at 12:03 am

    …pretty boy handsome in that pic I bet he’s manlier in person…still he looks like one of them SS501 boys and as young…?!

  18. 18 crystal199187 April 1, 2008 at 12:04 am

    omg…she reali looks like an ajumma…
    oopss,i mean he…hahaha…lol

  19. 19 Da April 1, 2008 at 12:06 am

    is that a female??? o_O

  20. 20 Kim April 1, 2008 at 12:09 am

    He looks unreal - “photoshop”

  21. 21 Peace April 1, 2008 at 12:14 am

    I think every BYJ picture that will be posted here will
    always get harsh comments from antis.

    That’s the irony of being rich and famous.
    You’ll be inviting a lot of haters for being so.

  22. 22 ewww April 1, 2008 at 12:19 am

    @ what’s happening

    the face of korea???he might be big in japan which still is puzzling to me. but in korea, his homeland, he’s not that popular compared to other actors…better check your fact first.and he definitely NOT the face of korea.if i were a korean, i would feel insulted by that statement.

    oh, and me and my mom are asians…and truthfully, we’ve seen hundreds, no, make it thousands asian men better looking than him.

  23. 23 what's happening April 1, 2008 at 12:22 am

    I will not argue with you bec beauty is in the eye
    of the beholder. We have different taste.

    I know for a fact that he is very famous in Korea.
    Koreans will not be insulted bec BYJ has done
    so many wonderful things for them. They are very proud
    of him. Mind you, he is also famous in my country which is
    in Asia.

  24. 24 Sara April 1, 2008 at 12:30 am

    Wow….totally thought he was a girl at first glance. hahaha! 미안해요 아저씨!

  25. 25 james April 1, 2008 at 12:30 am

    irony is a fire department burning to the ground. there is no irony in having haters for being famous.

  26. 26 ahjumma_indeed April 1, 2008 at 12:32 am

    hahaha, it’s always a fun thing to read topics on this guy (or is it a lady?), cuz his fans are always so supportive (or is it fanatics?) towards him.

  27. 27 My man! April 1, 2008 at 12:34 am

    I love this man. He’s beautiful inside and out.
    I always go for man with good breeding and
    with good stuff above his shoulder.
    I love his personality more than his looks.

  28. 28 Just passing by! April 1, 2008 at 12:40 am

    Ha..ha.. I want that face.
    Oh Lord, can I switch places with him for just one day?
    It might be awesome to be swoned by so many women,
    drink and dine in his restaurant, count the money in his
    bank, run his businesses and most of all, to meet
    Lee Na Young my love in his office..ha..ha..

  29. 29 barbie April 1, 2008 at 12:49 am

    “Not famous in Korea”
    Thats pure sh*t. I know that you all know that nobody on Korea doesnt know him. Korea or Japan, both.

  30. 30 Jill April 1, 2008 at 12:51 am

    Give a manly BYJ please!..he’s just too girly looking now..
    Seriously i want that Awesome GPS/PMP etc thing!!

  31. 31 wtf?!! April 1, 2008 at 12:53 am

    omg i seriously thought that he was a really masculine looking lady, she even comes with breasts! how is this hot?

  32. 32 Chunee April 1, 2008 at 12:56 am

    His nose looks crooked…

  33. 33 megane April 1, 2008 at 1:10 am

    …there may be thousands of better looking men than him in Korea but they’re not as well known and as loved as the person called Yon Sama in Japan and that is the ultimate sign of respect any Japanese can give somebody who’s not even respected in his own country…geesh… should we even judge a person by his photoshopped picture?

  34. 34 Rika April 1, 2008 at 1:16 am

    omg i thought that was a lady O_o

  35. 35 Rika April 1, 2008 at 1:18 am

    omg i thought *he* was a lady..*corrected* =x my bad.

  36. 36 calla April 1, 2008 at 1:28 am

    He is starting to look like a “she” now, famous or not, with money or without. He even comes with a pair of what looked like breast! Not really feeling the look. Too feminine for a guy. Ugh!

  37. 37 gordie209 April 1, 2008 at 1:33 am

    He look like a girl to me. He’s getting more beautiful everytime i see him.

  38. 38 ash April 1, 2008 at 1:36 am

    he does look like that one guy from ss501.. the youngest member i think.

    he also looks like a female school teacher.

  39. 39 erm... April 1, 2008 at 1:37 am

    i wouldn’t buy that if he’s selling it

  40. 40 Dumpling April 1, 2008 at 1:37 am

    This photo is part of a set for this ad. There are 3 or 4 more photos with it and they all look weird like this one. BYJ is a gorgeous man–I can’t get over how odd they have him looking in this set of photos. It’s not just weight loss. It’s something they have done with airbrushing. Horrible. And he doesn’t even need to BE airbrushed, that’s what’s really infuriating.

    @ James,

    Agreed. The “fans” need to stop making childish statements about “antis”. (and learn to use “ironic” correctly) Every time I turn around some fan is whining about people who don’t like BYJ. I like him but I don’t expect everyone else to.

  41. 41 Shinhae April 1, 2008 at 1:40 am

    …. I’m sorry but he looks like a middle aged woman librarian….

    with a manly and muscular body.

  42. 42 breezy April 1, 2008 at 1:51 am

    Why can`t he be a little more mainly? wasn`t he like a warrior or something in his last drama?? he should`ve worked those tiny arms some more…

  43. 43 ehoh April 1, 2008 at 1:58 am

    all you need to do is pluck the eyebrows..trim off/airbrush the jaw line…and put a rosier gloss on him. and you’d never know.

    very ambiguous! very.

  44. 44 Ahh April 1, 2008 at 2:51 am

    holy cow! I thought that was harisu!!!

  45. 45 ssambap April 1, 2008 at 2:54 am

    wthefreak! WHY is he pushing the ahjumah look? even his suit is femme and his HAIR. omg.

    what the….

  46. 46 Eddie April 1, 2008 at 3:14 am

    Just curious.
    Is looking androgynous fashionable,the trend in
    Korea at the moment.?

  47. 47 kanZENmuketsu April 1, 2008 at 3:36 am

    BYJ may have to get that
    GPS navigation system FOR himself
    so he won’t lose track of his
    LIMBS.

  48. 48 Aikyrie April 1, 2008 at 3:38 am

    He looks weird! Why is he dressed/looks like a girl?

  49. 49 Jinu April 1, 2008 at 4:07 am

    He looks like my mom.

  50. 50 just saying April 1, 2008 at 4:12 am

    ewwww. It seems he enjoys looking like a woma these days. There is no hint of any masculineness except the hand which is holding the product. I am sure he is a successful gay guy, just waiting for the right moment to say the words: ‘I AM GAY, OK!’ Perhaps he is too fear for his life to make known. Who know what those over-fantasizing obsessive Mafias will do then.

  51. 51 Brina April 1, 2008 at 4:36 am

    She’s handsome.

  52. 52 May April 1, 2008 at 4:45 am

    “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”

    That is a load of bullcrap used as an excuse to cover up an ugly object.

    If society has no universal standards of beauty, then WHAT is beauty?

  53. 53 euch April 1, 2008 at 4:48 am

    freaky wax figure

  54. 54 and April 1, 2008 at 4:49 am

    one step away from BYJ sex doll prototype

  55. 55 £ğöçεή†яỉǺ≈ ŁąñЕTAEJUS April 1, 2008 at 5:05 am

    the last time i saw him his face did NOT look like a woman’s!!!

  56. 56 xiahnsaya1004 April 1, 2008 at 5:55 am

    he hot but his chest looks larger than normal

  57. 57 Cutie April 1, 2008 at 6:51 am

    He;s getting older… but he still looks young….

  58. 58 stephchan86 April 1, 2008 at 6:54 am

    i’ so sorry….but he looks like a ajumma in the pic, like his air style is like an old ladies XD, sorrryyyyy but he should change his style >.<

  59. 59 FemAnon April 1, 2008 at 6:56 am

    Wow. I honestly thought he was a woman at first. Not hating on him for that or anything, but…wow.

  60. 60 Char April 1, 2008 at 7:16 am

    He is usually so cute…he looks like maybe he lost some weight and his face hasn’t recovered. Like Rain’s face, although he looks more like he has been sick. I guess a lot of fans in Asia like the “little boy” look.

  61. 61 just saying April 1, 2008 at 7:27 am

    Another possible reason for him not admitting being gay is $$$$$$ No female fans = No $$$$$

  62. 62 BKJSuh April 1, 2008 at 8:31 am

    MEH. No matter how much you guys bash, it doesn’t change the fact that he is pretty big sh!t in Asia. Japanese and their Yon Sama crap.

  63. 63 chiaye April 1, 2008 at 8:45 am

    Sometimes I wonder what the hell is wrong with you POPSEOUL!’s readers ..

    When you see a *harsh-to-the-eyes* picture of a guy, you guys all gag/puke/complain and make rude comments of it..

    Then when it’s another picture of a guy BUT he looks FLAWLESS, you guys STILL complain and BS about it..

    like what the hell!?!?! Some people can’t look pretty if they’re a guy? or can’t be “perfect”? jeesh.

    some BG info, I am not a fan of BYJ, it just irritates me how some people are .. ……….

  64. 64 chiaye April 1, 2008 at 8:45 am

    then again yes yes what do i expect when coming here :]

    save it.

  65. 65 era April 1, 2008 at 8:46 am

    whats with the feminine look !!!!!!?

    a complete turn off .

  66. 66 pualani April 1, 2008 at 8:55 am

    BYJ looks so different & he got thinner. I wish he still looked the same like in his Winter Sonata days…I miss that BYJ. :(

  67. 67 Leigh April 1, 2008 at 9:33 am

    He’s…pritty…!

    He needs a haircut…for some reason…I’m not digging this look. =}

  68. 68 ozeanblu April 1, 2008 at 9:43 am

    I really like BYJ but I hope he gets out of this ajumma look soon cause this photo alone made him look like a woman! I’m sorry Bae Yong but for the sake of your fans who love you so much, I’m one of them — please if you’re done with filming The Legend I’m sure a lot of your fans incldg myself would like to see your original image, something like in Winter Sonata or Hotelier or Did We Really Love! You’ll make your fans happier! God bless!

  69. 69 jojo April 1, 2008 at 9:59 am

    wow - you go handsome BYJ

  70. 70 Maybell April 1, 2008 at 10:28 am

    “@Dumping, every time I turn around some fan is whining about people who don’t like BYJ. I like him but I don’t expect everyone else to”

    I agree to what you said. I also believe that his fans are some of the nicest people in the internet.
    It’s just he gained a lot of much younger fans bec of the LEGEND that’s why we can read some
    fans writing their rambling and whining in here. The fans I know are bunch of intelligent and
    sensible individuals and don’t usually come here bec they believe it’s just a waste of their precious
    time. We have this silent rule of “just minding our own business”.

    Why I come here? I can take criticisms but only the constructive ones. I only come to straighten up some misinformation I often find here. I also agree that not all people will like BYJ. I just wish that people will be more respectful and nice..but it’s ok. This is a free world. There are nice people and otherwise.

  71. 71 Maybell April 1, 2008 at 10:34 am

    In addition, I just notice on thing though, the harsh comments is coming from
    the people that have time difference from us in Asia. They usually post in the late evening.
    This means they are not pro-Asian artists.

  72. 72 asianromance April 1, 2008 at 10:39 am

    i know a lot of asian guys go for the androgynous look and it looks hot on a lot of guys- but this pic of him just goes beyond androgynous into female territory. I can’t wait till he gets a haircut and restore do his hotness some justice!

  73. 73 nikki April 1, 2008 at 11:10 am

    this something called photoshop. anywho, he looks weird. too feminine for my taste.

  74. 74 AnhChi April 1, 2008 at 11:19 am

    what s wrong with him? He looks like a (old) woman. And the hair [sigh*] ….not manly at all. so disappointed.

  75. 75 classicaldancer April 1, 2008 at 11:44 am

    oh wow…that’s a man? i thought it was a middle-aged woman!

  76. 76 Well April 1, 2008 at 11:47 am

    Well, I think she’s pretty.
    looks a bit old though.

  77. 77 R. Kelly April 1, 2008 at 12:33 pm

    @ Well: Please tell me your post was serious.

    “Well, I think she’s pretty.

    looks a bit old though.”

    GENIUS!

  78. 78 rockmyboat. April 1, 2008 at 12:37 pm

    he makes me cringe.

  79. 79 Maybell April 1, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    Just for discussion, I want to know what is your opinion about this. I’m tired of reading on liners.
    ———————————————————-
    Excerpt from an essay by Kang Hi Bong from the magazine “I Love Korean Dramas!” No.10

    As long as we consider ourselves unhappy, our power to receive the charm emitted from BYJ is weak. Because, to preserve the happy image given by BYJ in one’s hearts, we need to have the foundation to see ourselves in a positive way.

    Perhaps people who consider themselves unhappy are seeking for something more tangible than an enigmatic image.

    However, although it is natural to possess a desperate yearning to see BYJ in person, it is not necessarily the best thing. What is more important is to have a positive attitude of ourselves, for continuing the journey with the image we have conceived in our hearts. It gives us great comfort just to think that we are not alone.

  80. 80 Maybell April 1, 2008 at 12:46 pm

    Sorry, should read “one liners”.

  81. 81 bored girl April 1, 2008 at 12:58 pm

    don’t like his hair.

  82. 82 bewise April 1, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    EVERYBODY, forget who he is, get rid of all preconceptions of him, and do this…

    use your palm to cover up his body, leave his face. Then use a finger to cover his eyes, leave the hair. Tell me what you get. :P

  83. 83 Jill April 1, 2008 at 1:05 pm

    @bewise..
    Sung YuRi?
    Song Hye Gyo?…
    hmm..interesting..!

  84. 84 What's happening April 1, 2008 at 1:44 pm

    Nice try Maybell!

    Popseoul isn’t the place for brainy discussions.

  85. 85 spin April 1, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    He’s crossed a very fine line here.

    Is it that hard to imagine him with high heels and an evening dress? I can already see the matching purse and earrings. He’s gone beyond metro…. into the fruity world of trans….sexual…’ville’

  86. 86 jrizzle April 1, 2008 at 1:49 pm

    what’s wrong with him…

  87. 87 CutiejOy April 1, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    why oh why did he style his hair like that?!! so ladylike. lol!

  88. 88 romar April 1, 2008 at 3:23 pm

    he looks fresh. just that his hair makes him look so feminine.

  89. 89 Helen April 1, 2008 at 3:48 pm

    his glasses make him look like MC Yoo. ^^” his hair’s not helping either.

  90. 90 Nothing Really April 1, 2008 at 4:34 pm

    The men get jealous first, now women…
    It’s really hard to have a beautiful face and body.
    I wish my hair is shiny and healthy like his.

  91. 91 ML April 1, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    He’s a handsome man. But his stylist really need to make a firm stand in getting him to CUT his hair. The hairstyle does not suit him at all.

  92. 92 fanny April 1, 2008 at 7:10 pm

    omg… so many sarcasm…
    as a fan of byj…
    I loved all his drama n movie.. and
    I like his personality too…
    I loved him as Min Yung(WS), Dam Doek(the Legend) or his role in Hotelier, AS…etc.
    but to tell the truth..
    lately I’m very disappointed with his appear on the scene!
    his body language became a ‘little’ feminine one…
    maybe just maybe.. it’s time for him.. to pull some critics for his kindness… and make some introspections… and make some changes.
    I thought nothing’s wrong with his long hair… but maybe he could changed his hair stylist and his personal trainer…
    the hair stylist frequently make him looks not manly…
    for his personal manager… please ‘manage’ how to bring our byj back into a man who we’re adore..

  93. 93 Dumpling April 1, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    @ fanny

    Good post! Nice to see some fans who actually tell the truth. I swear, some of the fans just refuse to say even the slightest criticism. BYJ could be in a photo covered in dog poop and the fans would say it’s adorable. Maybe what BYJ needs is a little backlash for once.

  94. 94 Peace April 1, 2008 at 10:35 pm

    Even if he cut that hair, ppl here will still say
    something bad about it. Popseoul just simply woun’t
    support YJ bec he has many fans and antis.
    It supports JDG but he has less antis and its not
    good for their business cos less ppl will comment.

  95. 95 romele April 1, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    one word “papalicious”.i mean two,…one
    im confused.

  96. 96 Jewel April 1, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    Damn if he did damn if he didn’t.
    Can never please everybody.
    Some people prefer sophistication vs ruggedly manly.
    If he will lose fans bec of that hair,
    that’s good news for us. he..he..
    less rival..less lines..less crowds..
    We can have have him all by ourselves..bwahahaha!!

  97. 97 latifah April 1, 2008 at 10:45 pm

    its surprising why some of you are giving all these “oh he looks like a girl” comments…in case you have not noticed, majority of the korean actors and singers, the unknowns and flash in the pans included, w/c this blog loves to gush about looks much more ‘ajummafied’ as you guys love to call it.

  98. 98 fuhgeddaboutit April 2, 2008 at 1:23 am

    yikes!

    this blog and its posts-
    always being overran by
    shallow and insecure people.

    BJY does not deserve such harsh
    critiques.

  99. 99 fuhgeddaboutit April 2, 2008 at 1:36 am

    Oops, I mean BYJ.

    I’d better make corrections
    before I receive severe scrutiny
    from you know who.

    To err is to human, capeesh?

  100. 100 really April 2, 2008 at 3:15 am

    3 words:
    pink. lace. panties.

  101. 101 Dumpling April 2, 2008 at 3:28 am

    Can’t believe this made over 100 comments just because of an unattractive picture of an otherwise attractive man.

    This particular picture is not good. So what? Fans of BYJ, give it a rest!! Just because someone criticizes him once in a while (for a bad picture–you can’t blame them!) doesn’t mean there is a vast conspiracy against him. Some of you sound NUTS.

    Maybell, you sound nuttier than all the nuts combined. You cooked up a ridiculous theory that just because some people think he looks “too fem” in this photo (well, he DOES), that means there is a conspiracy of non-Asians posting from the West against BYJ?? CRAZY TALK!

  102. 102 JP April 2, 2008 at 4:30 am

    He is very loyal and has the same stylist for 12 years.

    He can afford to upgrade. he may be in NYC soon ,hope he gets
    a less fussy look. he looks best in a suit and tie anyway, but
    his fans actually voted that they like this hair style. I think he has a receding hairline thus the ever present bangs that he is a little too old for. It would help if everybody in Korea was allowed to look their age without being trashed by fans. He is very successful and runs a lot of businesses without scandal,he does not have to play sappy lovers forever that are so popular in Japan.

  103. 103 fanny April 2, 2008 at 4:32 am

    @Latifah
    its surprising why some of you are giving all these “oh he looks like a girl” comments…in case you have not noticed, majority of the korean actors and singers, the unknowns and flash in the pans included, w/c this blog loves to gush about looks much more ‘ajummafied’ as you guys love to call it.
    ————-
    agree with you.. nowadays many asian actors especially korean, looks so pretty and beautiful too..
    too many.. so u even can’t write their name one by one… he..he..lol..
    b’cause they not too famous yet, so not many people would be care about them… so it’s worthless if popseoul put it on highlight… it would be not many respond on it..
    therefor.. for this reason.. I think byj should be proud for himself..even so many sarcasm in here if he show up…
    He’s still A BIG STARS and still a very famous person too..
    and popseoul admitted that!
    although he must make some changes..
    since he’s not teenager..the beautiful image not suitable for him.. so mr.manager please make over byj ASAP..
    wish all the best for him.

  104. 104 selina April 2, 2008 at 4:34 am

    LOL, I thought it was a really unattractive woman. He has a cute face… I just really dislike the hair.

  105. 105 Dumpling April 2, 2008 at 5:07 am

    @ JP

    He doesn’t have a receding hairline. You don’t know what you’re even talking about. What he does have is quite a large forehead, and bangs are a typical way for a person with a large forehead to create balance to the face.

  106. 106 Lulia April 2, 2008 at 6:05 am

    WHAAAAAA SEXY GUY !D **drools**

  107. 107 millie April 2, 2008 at 7:16 am

    i really liked him in tae wang sa shin gi…but this picture is the very image of an ajuma.seriously, when i first saw this pic of him, i really thought it was some lady posing…maybe cut his hair and lay back on some of the make up??

  108. 108 I♥Kimchi April 2, 2008 at 7:18 am

    Wahhh! Very handsome not

  109. 109 mawee April 2, 2008 at 9:24 am

    Judging from how he looked like in his dramas back in the 90s
    I guess he really looked diff. then and now.
    well, his complexion is lighter now. and yes, something about his chin.

    well anyway, still love him. haha

  110. 110 toocutedoggy April 2, 2008 at 11:19 am

    hey, SNSD also advertise for this brand ^^ , this company really knows how to make money

    SNSD for the ajusshi fans
    BYJ for the ajummma fans

  111. 111 aileeee April 2, 2008 at 1:34 pm

    he’s not bad looking. i reckon that if he changed his hair style and bought a pair of cooler and trendier looking specs he wouldn’t be all that bad.

  112. 112 (^^)v April 2, 2008 at 1:54 pm

    hey, there were 2 photos that came out when this was posted. you should have posted the other photo. the one where he is smiling.

    http://www.betanews.net/imagedb/thumb/2008/0331/93f987e3.jpg

  113. 113 pipi-chan April 2, 2008 at 2:27 pm

    Mr Bae, kindly lose the hair and the feminine aura. And maybe i will consider to ogle you longer ~lol~

  114. 114 era April 3, 2008 at 8:08 am

    poor dumpling !!
    u r defending him way too hard !! lol

    i guess now u know what it feels like to read others bashing someone u like and respect !??

    a dose of ur own medicine .

  115. 115 Applebee April 3, 2008 at 1:40 pm

    @Peace,

    Please leave JDG name out of here. There is no need to mention his name here since popseoul also support other actors. Maybe, you guys should really start to accept the comments here as just a personal opinion. Just because it is not similar with your opinion or what you would like to hear, it does not automatically meant that they are jealous of your perfect idol or are of ill intentions only. Look at the post about Dennis-Oh. They were alot of replies and almost all are praising his good look. So stop whinning and your theory about anti and comments are invalid. Listen to the crowd, they have spoken.

  116. 116 Jewel April 3, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    So popseoul is into Dennis-Oh?
    Sorry to say, he way too western.
    I bet nobody in my country know who he is.

    Applebee, we already know where those one-liners are
    coming from. Those are just extrigated by popseoul
    writers to attract YJ fans attention here.
    I’m sorry to say that most of YJ fans are
    very very nice and well educated.
    Most are just silent admirers.

    I’m wondering why popseoul did not post his latest
    pictures here from Sports Seoul papparazis.
    He looks sooo cool in those candid shots.
    I could guess the reason. He looked way too manly
    in those photos. Popseoul only posts badly taken
    pictures of him.

  117. 117 Jewel April 3, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    and oh please don’t complain about my english.
    it’s not my first language.
    I only speak one language perfectly, the
    other 4 are just as bad as my english.

  118. 118 don'tcare April 4, 2008 at 3:29 am

    Both BYJ’s fans and antis are superficial. You all talk either like or dislike his face. No one look pass this man’s face and see who he really is. He’s an ok actor, not a very good one. But he has no talent as an entertainer, can’t sing, can’t dance, can’t talk very well in front of audience, takes him forever to respond to a question. The only thing he’s really good at is selling doll made after himself and recommend classical music that he likes. That’s a laugh and insult, can’t his fans decide what kind of music they like.

  119. 119 I♥Kimchi April 4, 2008 at 3:41 am

    @ don’tcare

    Well said.

  120. 120 Well April 4, 2008 at 6:15 am

    You just don’t know him don’t care.

    He has more good stuff that you can imagine.
    Anyway, he has enough fans,in fact,more than he
    can handle. He doesn’t need fans like you here
    in popseoul. If you don’t find him talented,then
    just live him alone. Just support whoever you like.

  121. 121 ☆emilee April 4, 2008 at 11:17 am

    @dont care
    Yup he dont sing he dont dance he only acts and tries to be a role model for anybody who looks at him.
    He gives his best and spend years to ready for whatever that project is.
    Not like the other actors there who are so greedy for the spot light that they dance sing, cook, host a girls birthday party and turns into a clown, or go and dance nude infront of this mayor, etc.
    They go and answer their interviews like how they think not thinking that they have young fans that take them as their role model.
    @jewel
    Yah like you said PS wont post those photos because he looks so manly there. <_< or they didnt post it because its a stalker bunch photo? nah……
    As if they care.

  122. 122 Nothing Really April 4, 2008 at 4:24 pm

    I enjoyed reading the comments here.
    It’s nice to be on the neutral side.

    One thing I notice though is that
    the antis comments are more
    provocative, which is just natural
    bec they are antis.
    They won’t agree or will continously
    refuse to be in the same side.

    Whatever, I’m beginning to have interest
    on this guy..sounds interesting.
    Boy next door type with unique personality.
    I’ll give it a try.

  123. 123 JP April 5, 2008 at 2:00 am

    i love the way Joonie gets everyone all worked up
    google him and see all the love and loathing and stalking that goes on
    Speaking of loathing ….
    Where is Drizzle to quote you know who you are .

  124. 124 deka April 5, 2008 at 5:51 am

    “@Jewel
    April 3
    I’m wondering why popseoul did not post his latest
    pictures here from Sports Seoul papparazis.
    He looks sooo cool in those candid shots.
    I could guess the reason. He looked way too manly
    in those photos. Popseoul only posts badly taken
    pictures of him.”

    Totally agree with you. I saw his candit pics fr Sport Seoul too.I really.. really like his natural self like that…
    I thought he’s in real one, without make up or kreographer.. looks so manly, charisma.. and absolutely… handsom.

  125. 125 Dumpling April 5, 2008 at 8:02 am

    @ deka

    Do you mean the photos where he was caught on a date with Lee Ji Ah, and his management issued a RIDICULOUS statement LYING that it wasn’t Lee Ji Ah but BYJ’s “makeup artist” or some such bullsh*t? Why would BYJ go to a bar and sit and have drinks from 11:00 pm to 3:00 am with his makeup staff??

    Give. Me. A. Break.

    It was Lee Ji Ah. Only stupid people and obsessed fans believe the lies about the makeup artist because they don’t want to accept what a lot of people have already suspected–that BYJ has been in a relationship with his ‘Legend’ co-star for several months if not longer. There have been rumors about BYJ and LJA since even before filming finished, and they continually lie and deny. Now they have been caught red-handed with photo evidence and BYJ ran his management off to lie more. It’s insulting. And it’s not even just the photos. Everyone knows LJA is spending the summer in New York and everyone knows BYJ has already gone to the Embassy in Seoul to get his Visa to spend the summer “recuperating” in New York. Hello!? Like I said, only stupid people and obsessed fans don’t have this figured out. God, I really had a lot of respect for BYJ until this. It’s one thing to want privacy, it’s another thing to outright lie. I don’t like liars. They are two consenting adults. Why the lies???

  126. 126 Dumpling April 5, 2008 at 8:11 am

    @ Well

    “He has more good stuff that you can imagine.”

    Whatever. He’s a liar. We just learned that this past few days. I really despise liars more than anything. Especially ones who not only lie but who also assume people are soooooooooo stupid they will believe whatever fiction BYJ’s management cooks up, no matter how blatantly absurd it is. I don’t mind that celebs hide and sneak. That is their right to protect their privacy. But once caught red-handed, just accept it. Don’t issue outrageous statements and using your power to threaten newspapers with legal action for reporting what you KNOW they saw and have pictures of. “Oh, no, that was not an elephant you saw behind that tree. It was….uh…uh, it was…um, it was a bulldozer! Yes, that’s it. It was a BULLDOZER because I’m having some work done…um…oh, whatever. Retract your statement or I will sue you. YOU DID NOT SEE AN ELEPHANT.”

    Jackass. I’m looking at you, BYJ.

  127. 127 Dumpling April 5, 2008 at 8:13 am

    @ dont care

    You forgot something: He’s bad at LYING, too!

  128. 128 Maybell April 5, 2008 at 11:27 am

    Dumpling,the lady in the picture is not LJA.
    You still don’t really know the facts about YJ.
    The person behind them is YJ’s Manager and
    they were drinking with some staff of BOF.

    The make-up artist was once rumoured to be her
    girlfriend bec she’s way too gorgeous to be just
    a make-up artist but she’s still working for YJ
    for many years now.

    If you want to believe that YJ is dating LJA that’s
    your prerogative. But the truth is, he’s having
    a great time with his lovelife. The fans who have
    first hand info on this is just way too discreet to
    talk about it. So sorry I can’t elaborate on this.

  129. 129 Maybell April 5, 2008 at 11:46 am

    Btw, it is not true that YJ is that powerful than the
    media in Korea. You might be aware of the fact that
    the media status in Korea is way way higher than the
    status of the stars. They still believe that they can
    make or break a star. It is one of the rare cases
    wherein they apologize on what was already reported or
    written in the papers. If the media is 100% sure that
    that woman is LJA they will not retract.

    Please don’t say that YJ is a liar. He’s the last person
    on earth that can do such thing. Give him the benefit of
    the doubt.

  130. 130 Irene April 5, 2008 at 12:47 pm

    I didnt bother on how BYJ looks, or how he acts, either more feminine way or a manly way…I just like Bae Yong Joon.
    I just cant help adoring him….

  131. 131 Irene April 5, 2008 at 12:54 pm

    Just one to add one thing more, Bae Yong Joon is really an adorable human for me. Im so happy seeing his latest picture.

    Again, I just can’t help dreaming for his LOVE.

    >>>irene (Philippines)

  132. 132 grace April 6, 2008 at 12:37 am

    @maybell
    Do I know you? :D haha I think I do just dont who really is.
    @dumpling
    That photo is his make up artist in the salon he always go.
    That woman s husband is BYJ’s Japan ex managers friend.
    There are videos of her maybe you want to compare?
    and……eh…
    haha…like maybell said BYJ fans are private like him and there are stuffs that you cant find in the net about him.
    OK, fine. We know he have a special one and its 98% not LJA ;)

  133. 133 grace April 6, 2008 at 12:41 am

    @maybell
    Do I know you? :D haha I think I do just dont who really is.
    @dumpling
    That photo is his make up artist in the salon he always go.
    That woman s husband is BYJ’s Japan ex managers friend.
    There are videos of her maybe you want to compare?
    and……eh…
    haha…like maybell said BYJ fans are private like him and there are stuffs that you cant find in the net about him. ;)

    Ok hint Lets pretend i dont know anything about those shhh things.
    Just think about this. He said he will be marrying in 3 years. Yup, i think he will because………. ;)
    It means he have a special one in his mind already, no?
    Another, LJA is just new in That world. Do you think she will marry in 3 years? She s just starting to shine.

  134. 134 le-GEE-nd Sucks April 6, 2008 at 12:50 am

    Just confusing why BOF would make a big fuss out of the reported item with regards to its staff and BYJ partying till near dawn.. Is it a remote possibility for LJA to also be there?, considering the fact that she is also being managed by said company?
    They went as far as to threaten to take legal action prompting the report to be retracted..
    In this case, I don’t think BOF or whoever this agency is standing for, made it with grace or conducted in a matured way.
    As anyone engaged in the entertainment business must ready one’s self for any impending rumors or publicities consequential to his/her speech or actions.. But to handle such (be it positive or negative rumors) with grace and integrity is the mark of a true artist.

  135. 135 Dumpling April 6, 2008 at 1:02 am

    @ le-GEE-nd SUCKS

    You nailed it exactly. BYJ is the boss of BOF, so the statement that was issued was as good as if it came from his own hand. But why the big deal?? Why the rush to correct something that was so innocuous in the first place? And threatening legal action…that’s bullying. So now BYJ has shown himself to be a liar and a bully. I don’t like it.

    And it just all pisses me off even further because the woman in the photo **is** Lee Ji Ah. Anyone who says differently is a liar. Period. No matter what BOF/BYJ says and no matter what delusional fans like Maybell say about his “lovelife” that the “fans” are supposedly so privy about. (LOL at that notion).

  136. 136 Dumpling April 6, 2008 at 1:08 am

    @ Grace

    You’re just as delusional as Maybell. BYJ very well might have a girlfriend that isn’t LJA–more power to him if so–but you’re deluded if you expect me or anyone else to believe that his fans know about his personal life. WHAT A CROCK. You only want to sound like you are in the know about the life of the man you are obsessed with.

    Furthermore, he didn’t say he would marry in 3 years. He said he would like to marry “within” three years. There is a difference. The guy was just saying he wants to marry before 40 and you take it to mean he’s marking his calendar for 3 years from the date he said it! If he has met someone he wants to marry, he doesn’t need to wait 3 years. Whatever. I don’t care about the details. He’s dating LJA and lying about it and bullying people with lawsuits over it. That’s the issue here. Thought he was better than that.

  137. 137 deka April 6, 2008 at 4:33 am

    @ dumpling
    hmm… why are you so angry?
    has he done something wrong or so bad to you? or to public?
    can you explain it? second thought.. no need you do that.
    so.. calm down and please read this :

    First.. I apologize if my English is awful.. since English is not my first language..

    Second, as I know BYJ asked VISA for his recuperating on Dec.07and he hasn’t going yet.. and he’s getting well now..
    I read of his fan blog, yes, on end April he would go to big apple to filming his new CF.. don’t know if he’ll meeting with LJA in state.. and if he will do, nothing wrong with that, since he’s a single guy while she’s his partner in his latest drama and also a member of his management company.. regarding LJA - BYJ, his management said that they relationship just as a partner or colleague.. nothing more.
    And I believed that until now.
    honestly, it doesn’t matter with whom he’s would be dating.. as long he’s happy.. I’ll be happy too as ..

    Third about you accused him as a liar.. how could you? have you got some evidence to prove your argument to accuse?
    if you have not.. just only because you dislike him..
    so..it’s not proper..

    Because BOF (BYJ’s management) had a proved.

    And this’s what Sport Seoul admitted on their retract:

    “… we mistook a lady wearing white coat as talent Miss E Ji Ah, and erroneously reported it.

    As a result of additional news gathering for confirmation due to request from (BYJ’s) agency asking for corrected report, after we sent the article, that acquaintance who attended in that meeting in the night on 21, was clarified not talent Miss E Ji Ah but Ms J, make-up artist. Ms. J is a famous make-up artist who has been taking care of make up on Mr. BYJ and who has been keeping friendship with Mr. BYJ for a long time.

    We apologize because we caused damage to Mr. BYJ himself of course, but also to Miss E Ji Ah and related staff as we could not make more accurate confirmation of fact in course of news gathering. We also apologize for the fact that we cause confusion by readers as we made an error in the final confirmation process, although we ran on feet to aim for ‘factual report’, avoiding ‘report by initials’.

    Sports Seoul.com, Society Entertainment Team
    Copyright 9c0 Sports Seoul.com”
    —————-

    you know what..it doesn’t happen often, when media admitted when they’re wrong !!!

    Third,no matter what.. you must learn how give some respect to others… so they will do the same way to you than..

    I love to read some criticism… it’s natural.. and sometimes make we’re get seeing something with different point of view.. and get some benefit on that..
    but not to refer yours.. you always tying so hard for being sarcasm… even one or two of them were useful.. mostly are useless.. sorry.. be better next time… so I’ll enjoy reading your comment than..

    dumpling, maybe you should take a rest..? and yoga too?
    you’ll be a happier person than.. ha..ha..lol..

    Fourth.. fyi, BYJ and his staff often drink or eat together.. ‘most times in gosirah.. that’s his kind to treat his staff.. no wonder he’s got such loyal staff work with him for many years..

    Fifth, tq for reading.

  138. 138 deka April 6, 2008 at 4:40 am

    sorry I put a wrong number..
    edit:
    1. Third, no matter what… edit : Fourth,
    2. Fourth.. fyi,… edit : Fifth..
    3. Fifth, tq edit : sixth

  139. 139 deka April 6, 2008 at 4:46 am

    sorry dumpling, woops miss few words..
    edit :
    honestly, it doesn’t matter with whom he’s would be dating.. as long he’s happy.. I’ll be happy too as A FAN

  140. 140 deka April 6, 2008 at 4:53 am

    @dumpling,
    have a nice Sunday ! hope can read your good feedback.

  141. 141 Dumpling April 6, 2008 at 7:57 am

    @ deka

    Here’s my feedback: I would give you some if I knew what the hell you were talking about.

  142. 142 Maybell April 6, 2008 at 9:44 am

    If you want to believe that the girl in the picture
    is LJA I think I couldn’t say anything anymore.
    Just be a little more considerate of other’s feelings.
    I didn’t know that you are a basher going in and out
    of each posting here until somebody pointed it out to me.
    Have I known, I should not spent my precious time
    answering your comments. What a time wasted.

    Good luck to you and I hope you feel happy in what you
    are doing!

  143. 143 kiki April 6, 2008 at 9:45 am

    @ Dumpling

    exactly.. bullying little people like the reporter who’s trying to make a living. that’s low. BOF and BYJ are way too powerful in Korea, probably the newspaper had to back down. if BYJ is so “kind and considerate” like he claims to be, all he or his agency need to say is that not the truth and let it go. they’re either afraid the truth or afraid of losing fans.

    another thing BYJ keeps holding on to this winter sonata image and doing voice for the animation. now BYJ, move on. challenge yourself to a different role, be a real actor if you’re capable, not a camera conscious actor.

  144. 144 Maybell April 6, 2008 at 10:23 am

    You don’t know the facts about K-ent. kiki.
    The reporters are way more powerful that any
    actor. YJ’s agency is not as big as you imagine.

    Anyway, it is not bec of that picture of the
    make-up artist that they wanted to take legal
    actions, he was stalked for 2 weeks and it’s against
    the law for invading one’s privacy. Although he
    is an entertainer, he is still entitled to his own
    private space, and that was invaded by the media.
    I think this is also true in all other countries.

    You all want to discredit YJ bec you can’t believe
    that there is still an entertainer that is as good,
    as kind, and as considerate as him. You are the
    one who are looking down on entertainers/actors.

    You don’t like his WLS image? Some other still do,
    and will still do. To each its own.

  145. 145 tired of winter sonata April 6, 2008 at 10:53 am

    agree that he should let go of his winter sonata fame. it’s been 6 years…so move on!!!!the story is not that memorable to begin with..

    @Dumpling…

    i’m not bashing you here bcoz you bashed this yonsama dude, i don’t care at all about him…i’m bashing you just becoz like someone said before (not on this topic), you are the worse person she/he ever met on net!!!you are so conceited and you think you are great in anything you write…and you think you are so intelligent whatsoever that other ppl’s opinion seems so stupid to you…well, lemme tell you that you are indeed the worse person on net and my prayers for you are…. M.Y.B.I.H (read as: may you burn in hell!!)

    and lastly, i can perfectly understand what deka wrote, so why couldn’t you understand??? it shows that you are not so intelligent after all. Further more she has already told you in the first place that English is not her main language, why make fun of her then???

    you are the person with lowest EQ ever!!!!(and probably lowest IQ too!!)

  146. 146 kiki April 6, 2008 at 11:13 am

    what entertainer? he should be ashamed for calling himself enterainer or actor. previous posting mention that he can’t sign, he can’t dance, he can’t talk, totally agree. i want to add he can’t act.
    because his fans like his WLS image, he stays that way for the last 6 yrs.