Asian Stars Bulking Up Pt.2

Earlier I posted noticing a trend going around with Asian stars. The young men are shedding their boyish baby fat and trading them in for muscles.

Here is a prime example, and I must "apologize" for using one of my favorite Asian stars, Choi Jong Hoon, the Leader and lead guitarist of FT Island.

Below is a photo of the charming, sexy leader from a previous photo shoot. (Not sure how long ago this was taken, but he looks pretty young)

Notice the long sleeves and sweet smile? =)

Cut to earlier this year at the Mnet Stand Up Concert in Los Angeles this past March. He is seen rocking out during his solo in "Like Birds".

Sorry, this really isn't a great photo. I think this was taken off of a fan cam. But notice how he's showing a little definition? A little sexier here showing off a little of his chest and arms? This was when he really began to work out.

Now, check out this recent photo that was tweeted by FTI's Leader himself and I think you will see a big difference.

This photo is generating a lot of interest since Jong Hoon is not normally known for showing skin. He's usually very shy about showing his body. I guess not anymore!

For me, I would rather have the March look. Lean, not too defined, but still manly looking. Other women may disagree with me. In fact some of you may not even be paying attention to what I'm typing right now, which is understandable. Nice, huh?

Gone are the sweet young things, now stand before you manly men. Prepare the bibs, ladies!

By the way, I do not own any of these images. Credit to the rightful owners, including Jong Hoon-sshi. I just had to use him as an example to show what I was babbling about earlier.

Good work Jong Hoon! Your fans love you more!


By the way, can anyone who reads my post tell me if they can read any of my current posts? I usually post daily, and I think there may be something wrong with my site. Please help me?

Total Respect for Production Crews

In my line of work, I've been privy to behind the scenes looks of documentaries and commercials.

Today was an especially grueling day on set. Working with multiple talent (actors and actresses), many combinations of wardrobe and props under intense summer heat, I have found a greater respect for production crews.

Stylists, prop artists and production assistants constantly rush back and forth the whole day getting a prop for an actor, fixing hair, wardrobe and make-up, making sure outsiders (everyday people) are kept off the set and quiet and basically making sure everything is moving along smoothly. It is rough! On top of that, the director, sound and lighting crews make sure everything is sticking to script and lighting is ok. It's especially rough when you shoot outdoors, like we were today. We were constantly having to wait for the sun to come out behind clouds. Sometimes we would have a couple of minutes and sometimes it was only a few seconds to get precious takes. It is a heck of a lot of waiting!

Craft service crew members (the ones that provide the food, the good part of being on set) fill and refill snacks and food, making sure no one goes hungry or thirsty. Staying hydrated today was a problem since it was so hot.

There is so much work that goes into putting together a piece that goes on TV. And I didn't really understand why people would lose sleep or weight. Now, I get it. Perhaps I didn't stay for long enough on sets before, or perhaps it just didn't click when I read actors lose sleep and weight during weeks of shooting. (Google pics of different actors like Jang Geun Suk, Kim Hyun Joong, and Lee Min Ho pre, during and post production on their dramas. You'll see what I mean) With call times in the early morning and wrap up times late at night, it's no wonder!

It's so cool and glamorous on the outside. A friend of mine on Facebook thought it was so cool that I work on sets. And yeah, it is. You meet people and you get a first look at everything. But it is tiring work. I wouldn't recommend it for just anyone.

I definitely have total respect for production crews on TV shows and movies. Especially the ones on Korean dramas. I hear they run their crews ragged to get the perfect takes on shoot constantly, day after long day. Whew!

Tomorrow, I pull double duty. I'll be part of the production crew and I'll also be acting again. We'll see how it goes. Hope I wake up on time, it's another early morning call and a full shoot day.

Blog about it later! Happy weekend! Hwaiting!