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Heartbreak Library on Youtube

2009-02-23T09:20:00.002+08:00

Everyone can now watch Heartbreak Library starring Lee Dong Wook and Eugene on Youtube with english subs...

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Big thanks to jaguarmovie43 for uploading.

Screen Caps of Eugene on SBS [02.13.09]

2009-02-13T19:38:00.004+08:00

좋은아침 플러스원 영원한 요정 유진

Credits:
Pisces + *as tagged*

Gaensorul Burunun Idol Top 50

2009-02-04T21:11:00.003+08:00

Sorry. Dunno the English translation of the title.
Anyway, Eugene ranked 12th... ^^

Credits:
*as tagged* + Pisces

Eugene casted on a horror film 'Yoga School'

2009-02-04T20:36:00.003+08:00

Actress Eugene has been casted in "Yoga School", facing a new challenge as a horror queen. The movie is about a home shopping show host who wanted to have a yoga school, but suddenly, some students began to disappear mysteriously one by one. The filming will start on March.

Full Credits to:
*as tagged*
Pisces
Osen

Photos at the Beach

2009-01-15T18:55:00.004+08:00

Credits:
Pisces

Omo! This is my first time seeing Eugene in a bikini. I know she also wore bikinis in the movie Romantic Island, but I haven't seen the movie yet. Her sister seemed to have cut her hair too.
They're both sexy. ^^

Heartbreak Library Movie Screen Caps

2009-01-02T21:38:00.002+08:00

DVD of Heartbreak Library is already out but no English Subs yet.

Credits:
*as tagged* + Pisces

거울 속 상큼 여인 달콤 사랑 꿈꾸다

2008-12-31T14:50:00.001+08:00

‘로맨틱 아일랜드’ 유진

아일랜드는 누구에게나 휴식을 꿈꾸게 한다. 여기에 로맨틱함이 더해지면 달콤한 상상은 절정에 달하게 된다. 올 한 해를 바쁘게 달려온 유진(27)에게 24일 개봉된 ‘로맨틱 아일랜드’는 그런 존재였다. 편안했고 달콤했다.
●연기지만 4년만에 가수로
30대에 증권사 최고자리에 올랐지만 퇴출설이 나도는 독불장군 CEO, 가정과 일터에서 모두 시달리는 생계형 캔디, 면접 울렁증에 시달리는 백수 등 저마다 다른 사연을 지닌 이들이 일탈의 장소로 삼은 보라카이에서 사랑이라는 끈으로 묶인다.
유진이 연기한 가영은 인기와 안티를 동시에 안고 가야 하는 톱가수다.
바쁜 스케줄에 성격은 까칠해졌고 인터넷엔 그보다 더 까칠한 안티 군단이 파도처럼 넘실댄다. 무대 위에선 카리스마를 내뿜지만 말라버린 감성 탓에 감정을 잡기 어려워진다는 나름의 고민도 안고 산다. 이쯤 되면 S.E.S 시절의 ‘국민 요정’ 유진이 오버랩되기 마련이다.
“극중 역할 때문이었지만 정말 오랜만에 가수로 무대에 올랐어요. 그 사이 나이는 좀 들었지만 춤추고 노래하는 순간은 신나고 즐거웠어요. 가수로 활동하던 시절의 제 모습을 상상하는 분들도 있겠지만 S.E.S의 유진과 영화 속 가영은 많이 달라요. 정상의 위치에서 겪는 희열과 불안은 같을지 몰라도 가영 만큼 외롭거나 힘들었다는 기억은 없어요. 멤버 간에 결속력이란 게 있었고 그 힘이 굉장했죠. 그 덕분인가? 가영이만큼 까칠하지는 않았어요.(웃음)”
●이민기와 보라카이 여행
겨울 느낌이 절정에 달하는 크리스마스 이브에 개봉했지만 영화는 눈이 시리도록 아름다운 보라카이의 절경을 배경으로 내세웠다. 보라카이에 두 달간 머물며 담아온 붉은 태양과 푸른 물결은 한겨울 흰 눈과는 정반대의 설렘을 일게 한다.
낯선 여행지에서 만난 일탈 동지와의 사랑 이야기를 담은 만큼 그 역시 촬영 내내 붕 뜬 기분이었다. 2006년 드라마 ‘진짜 진짜 좋아해’를 통해 호흡을 맞춘 이민기와의 익숙함은 즐기며 일하는 데 한몫을 톡톡히 했다.
“민기와는 서로 ‘너도 해? 그럼 나도 해!’ 그런 믿음 같은 게 있었어요. 덕분에 편안하고 재밌었죠. 여행은 어딜 가느냐보다 누구와 가는지가 중요하잖아요. 작품도 마찬가지인 것 같아요. 작품 자체도 물론 좋아야겠지만 여정을 함께하는 사람의 역할도 무시할 수 없어요.”
●올해 배우로 무한질주
유진은 ‘배우’라는 이름으로 2008년을 살뜰하게 채웠다.
올 초 K2TV 드라마 ‘아빠 셋 엄마 하나’를 시작으로 영화 ‘그 남자의 책 198쪽’을 선보였고 영화 ‘로맨틱 아일랜드’로 한 해를 마무리하게 됐다. 배우로 쉬지 않고 달려온 것은 비단 올해뿐이 아니다. 때로는 잔걸음으로 때로는 큰 보폭으로 쉼없이 작품을 해 왔다.
마지막 앨범을 낸 지도 4년이 지났고 가수 출신 연기자들이 통과의례처럼 겪는 연기력 논란도 없었건만 대중은 여전히 가수 출신, 그리고 언젠가 다시 가수로 무대에 설 유진을 기억하고 상상한다.
“그거 아세요? 가수로 활동한 기간과 배우로 활동한 기간이 이제 딱 반반이 됐어요. 그럼에도 대중은 첫 이미지 안에 저를 가둬놓은 것 같아 서운할 때도 있죠. 좀 더 강하고 센 역할을 했더라면 얘기가 달라졌겠지만 개인적으론 연기도 인기도 일상처럼 흐르는 것이 좋아요. 일상 속 여행이 강렬하고 짜릿한 것처럼 앞으로 제 행보에도 강렬한 무언가가 찾아올 거라 믿어요.”
전수미(기자) jun@metroseoul.co.kr

can someone please translate?...

Credits:
*as tagged* + Yahoo! Korea

Romantic Island Promotional Event

2008-12-28T14:34:00.003+08:00

December 27 ,2008 - The cast of Romantic Island promoted the movie in KTX Cinema.

Credits:
*as tagged* + Yahoo! Korea + newsis + photoro

'Romantic Island' Loses Spark

2008-12-28T12:06:00.002+08:00

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

The Christmas season boasts many holiday movies with plots about romance, Family Matters and even Santa and his elves. "Romantic Island" can be added to the love story category, as four young characters leave their tiring everyday lives, arrive at one of the most beautiful islands on earth and each start to discover new sides of themselves.

Jae-hyuk, played by deep voiced Lee Seon-gyoon, is a CEO but faces a layoff by the board of directors due to radical decisions and his straightforward personality. When informed of the death of his father, who left him to live with his Filipino wife and daughter, he doesn't flinch and leaves for the island to bid his father farewell.

Meanwhile, Su-jin, played by the bubbly Lee Soo-kyeong, flies to Boracay to escape her poor family and miserable workplace. She meets the seemingly rich Jae-hyuk and resolves to fix his sour attitude.

Jeong-hwan, played by model-turned actor Lee Min-ki, is an unemployed fellow looking for fun and Ga-young, played by singer-turned-actress Eugene (Yoo Jin), is popular singer. The two immediately bond, with Jeong-hwan simply honored to be with a famous singer and Ga-young frantically trying to get away from her hectic schedule. The story is somewhat similar to "Notting Hill", from the glamorous star to the timid yet happy young man.

There is actually another couple that will touch the heart of viewers: the dying husband and clueless wife. He's determined to kill himself, and almost succeeds, only to realize the true meaning of life and love through his loving wife.

"Romantic Island" is a trendy and romantic drama. It has all the right elements of: beautiful scenery, four young talented actors along with veteran co-stars and interesting love stories. But unlike dramas that take place over several episodes, a movie needs a solid plot that can hold onto viewers' attention, and "Romantic Island" falls a bit short.

The couples do offer a common theme of love changing everything for the worst, even the best situations, and the theme is executed quite successfully through three different storylines early on.

The couples are sweet and fun to watch and the actors are persuasive, but as the tightly packaged themes start to unravel, they lose their spark and tension.

Still, the sunsets, palm trees and beaches are more than enough to make viewers want to pack their bags and head straight there, and the small incidents with the three couples are the same as many would have hoped for in their dreams of a paradise getaway.

If you are looking for a light romantic drama with no serious twists or turns, "Romantic Island" will be perfect for you.

Credits:
*as tagged* + www.koreatimes.co.kr + www.hancinema.net

Romantic Island Press Conference: backstage photos

2008-12-26T10:16:00.005+08:00

Credits:
*as tagged* + Pisces

Ooooh.. Pretty pretty accessories sponsored by PARKK..
I want the panda too..

Romantic Island BTS photos

2008-12-24T15:39:00.003+08:00

Credits:
*as tagged* + www.ticketlink.co.kr

Romantic Island Flyers Scan

2008-12-15T21:20:00.003+08:00

Credits:
Yahoo! Korea

Lee Seon Gyun and Eugene in an auction

2008-12-15T20:27:00.002+08:00

[12/13/08]Lee Seon Gyun and Eugene participated in an auction and donated some of their stuffs. Eugene gave off her hat and scarf while Lee Seon Gyun donated his ball and shoes.

Eugene and Lee Seon Gyun together with Lee Min Ki and Lee Soo Kyung stars in the movie Romantic Island coming in theaters this Christmas eve.

Credits:
Yahoo! Korea

Cyworld Pics Update [12/12/08]-part 5

2008-12-12T19:09:00.000+08:00

Cyworld Pics Update [12/12/08]-part 4

2008-12-12T19:07:00.000+08:00

Cyworld Pics Update [12/12/08]-part 3

2008-12-12T19:04:00.000+08:00

Cyworld Pics Update [12/12/08]-part 2

2008-12-12T19:00:00.001+08:00

Cyworld Pics Update [12/12/08]-part 1

2008-12-12T18:09:00.001+08:00

Cyworld Pics Update [12/11/08]

2008-12-11T21:32:00.004+08:00

Credits:
Cyworld

Eugene attends MCM 2009 S / S Collection

2008-12-11T21:02:00.004+08:00

Singer-actress Eugene attended MCM 2009 S / S Collection held at the Shilla Hotel on December 11.

Credits:
Yahoo! Korea

2008-12-11T20:54:00.002+08:00

Sorry, there are no updates added on this blog since my post last July due to technical problem.

12th Puchon International Fantastic Film Fest (Eugene photos)

2008-07-18T20:02:00.004+08:00

credits:
Pisces Fanclub
Yahoo! Korea

Official Posters of the PiFan Lady

2008-07-17T18:38:00.003+08:00

credits:
mandalaywith@soompi.com
www.pifan.com

[Interview] Yoo Jin "Feel the effect of time when I see Girl's Generation – Wonder Girls"

2008-07-04T20:51:00.004+08:00

In 1997, the pop industry went wild at the entrance of three girls. SES, consisting of Yoo Jin, Bada, and Shoo, hit Korean popular culture at a time when the word 'female idol' didn't even exist. Wonder Girls and Girl's Generation, who are causing a girl power storm in popular culture, owes a lot to SES.

Eleven years later, the three fairies are walking different paths. Bada is active as a solo singer, and Shoo is acting through musicals.

Yoo Jin, who has had experience acting since the days of SES, has now left the label of being a singer and is a respectable actress. Yoo Jin, who only has one movie out, has become the publicity spokesperson for the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival, which may show sentiment of approval of her as a movie actress.

After the press conference for Puchon Film Festival on the 24th, we asked her about being a movie actress.

-You've been appointed as the publicity spokesperson for the Puchon Film Festival. Do you feel recognition as a movie actress?
Truthfully, I'm not sure. At first, I was just happy, but I'm getting a lot of questions like this. So I think that I need to work harder as an actress.

-Do you like fantasy or thriller movies?
I watch any genre. I enjoyed watching "The Chaser", which was screened at the film festival. I am also watching Hana TV these days.

-You usually did romantic comedies but are you saying you have interest in thrillers such as "The Chaser"?
If I had the role of "The Chaser", I would have worked hard at it. But I don't think I would have wanted it. I feel like it doesn't match with me.

-It's been a long time since you've been an actress, but the echo of the past is loud. There are instances where you get less recognition than other actors your age.
I'm not worried about it. If I regret the past, it means I'm denying myself. I don't have any thoughts about how much recognition I need, and I don't know how much I need. I'm thankful that I am given work and I can choose. Because some day, there might not even be a chance to do that.

-You've finished filming "The Man's Book 198 Pieces" and "Feel So Good", but they are not premiering. It's in gear with the situation of the movie industry but do you feel like it's an emergency?
They are works I finished filming last year and this past January. I feel more relieved that I filmed it than it is an emergency. It hasn't premiered yet but I've heard that there are some that are canceled while filming, or discontinued after filming one scene. In light of that, I'm lucky.

-You're very optimistic.
It's easier to be optimistic. I don't really mind the rumors and scandals. If I did, I wouldn't have come this far.

-You were considering entering the U.S. for a while. You're good at English too.
I discussed a lot over many projects. But truthfully, I have no greed for it. It would be nice to experience it but I think my life would become too busy. I want to be satisfied and enjoy my life.

-What kind of work do you do at the Puchon Film Festival?
I attend the opening and closing ceremonies. I also join in watching the movies all night long. It's very fun.

-Do you just comfortably go to the movies?
It's been a while since I've just gone out. Of course it's different than SES times.

-Do you long for the SES days? There are endless rumors about a reunion.
When I look at the stage, I want to be on it as a singer. We also officially spoke about our reunion on the 10th anniversary. But the plans vanished due to various problems. I think there will be a chance some day.

-It seems you'll have some pride as the original female idol.
When I see Girl's Generation or the Wonder Girls, I feel the effect of time. Of course I have pride for being the first. In the same way I get choked up when I see Seo Tai-ji, there must be someone who thinks like that when they thik of us. Someone said this to me. For us, it was work, but for people, we gave them memories.

-Is there anything different than when you first acted?
I've always acted while enjoying it. Now, I have more fun while focusing. I learn a lot with each project. It's not just something to do with skill.

-Have you been tired of being labeled as a 'singer turned actress'? Did they put limitations on your role?
Isn't it the same as people who do plays then movies, musicals then movies, and singers then movies. It's a challenging attempt at a new genre. I think that singer-turned-actresses are more accepted these days.

-SES member Shoo also tried acting.
I believe it was a good move. I've been watching her since she did musicals. There's no specific advice I have for her. I just believe that she learns a lot with each project she does.

-Do you have a goal as an actress?
I don't think my goal was ever to receive recognition. Although I am thankful if they do recognize me as an actress. I just want to enjoy it as I work as an actress.

Sources:
Naver
English translation by Hancinema

Natural or Not?

2008-06-25T21:11:00.008+08:00

Eugene, a member of the legendary girl group S.E.S., has always been chosen as the prettiest member by fans. During her S.E.S. days, her face was being compared to that of Olivia Hussey (Romeo & Juliet). She had received praises for having a prominent forehead and a slightly upturned and pointed nose.

However, she didn't escaped from criticisms. Many have been doubting her natural beauty. They suspect she had gone under the knife. Though, her fans strongly believe that Eugene is all natural. You might have noticed a scar on her right upper arm. If Eugene didn't let her scar be removed through surgery, how much more with her face.

Eugene's mom broke her silence when she cleared in a bulletin board in an internet portal, saying "my daughter's face is all natural". According to her, when Eugene was just 3 years old, a hot tea had accidentally been spilled on her, from her face down to her shoulders. Thank goodness it was only a part of her upper arm which has been baldly scalded. She explained that Eugene's face is natural and her features were naturally inherited - nose from her dad and chin from her mom.

Eugene and her dad

Eugene and her mom

Eugene and her sister

credits:
Hankooki
eugene.com.cn

PiFan Press Conference (06/24/08)

2008-06-24T20:31:00.004+08:00

PIFan 2008 official conference held on the 24th of June, 5:00 pm at the Koreana Hotel.

Photos of the PiFan Lady - Eugene...

credits:
Empas

Smashbox Signing Event at Pusan

2008-06-24T19:26:00.005+08:00

Eugene has been very busy lately. Her drama Three Dads and One Mom has recently ended; she was chosen as the spokesperson of the 12th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival; and on the 21st of this month, she attended a signing event of the Hollywood cosmetics "Smashbox" at Pusan. A fan signing event was also held last April 26 at the Lotte Department Store.

credits:
daum.net

DBSK's Yunho, a big fan of SES' Eugene

2008-06-20T19:52:00.016+08:00

05/26/08

The video is all about Mickey saying that Yunho's a HUGE fan of S.E.S.' Eugene.
And Yunho sends her a "video letter" telling her he's watching her drama and is rooting for her.

credits:
sarahkang00 @ YouTube
watch the original YouTube link here.

*plus*
(From a Korean article)

During Yunho's school days, he was motivated to look for autograph sessions of S.E.S. and he even memorizes their song enough to sing along around Eugene's part. He confessed that when he became a part of the SM Entertainment family (the same agent of S.E.S), he was able to bond with Eugene. And she also became his inspiration...

Sorry, I do not really understand Korean, I just used google translator and edited the translated text. So pls. correct me if I'm wrong.

credits:
Yahoo! Korea
read the original articles here and here.

PhotoShoot for PiFan 2008

2008-06-18T17:39:00.006+08:00

2008 PiFan Lady - Eugene

credits:
daum.net
Yahoo! Korea
sesalways @ youtube.com

Eugene Selected as PiFan Spokesmodel

2008-06-12T20:21:00.004+08:00

2008-06-12

Actress and former K-Pop artist, Eugene, has been selected to be the "PiFan Lady" by the organizational committee of the 12th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan).

Last year, Eugene made her silver screen debut with the movie "Unstoppable Marriage," and is currently in the middle of filming "198th Page of That Man's Book" with actor Lee Dong-wook. During the course of the film festival (July 18th-27th), Eugene will participate in its various public and promotional events.

Former "PiFan Ladies" include Bae Doo-na, Jang Jin-young, Ha Ji-won, Kang Soo-yeon, Choo Sang-mi and Jin Hee-kyung. And from 2006 to 2007, Park Joong-hoon, Lee Jun-ki, Lee Wan and Song Chang-hui have had the honor of becoming "PiFan Guys."

credits: KBS Global, Yahoo! Korea

Loving You

2008-06-10T15:15:00.013+08:00

Loving You
러빙유

Title: 러빙유 / Leobing Yu

Episodes: 12

Broadcasted by: KBS
Broadcast period: 07/29/02 - 09/03/02
Air time: Mondays and Tuesdays (9:50 Korean Time)
Director: Lee Geon Jun
Writer: Kim Jong Hyeon, Shin Hye Jin
KBS Official Site

CAST

Park Yong Ha as Lee Hyuk

Eugene (Yoo Jin) as Jin Da Rae

Lee Yuri as Cho Su Kyong

Lee Dong Wook as Lee Min

SUMMARY

This drama is a story about Lee Hyuk (Park Yong Ha) who injures himself while trying to save his friend at sea. Hyuk was saved by Jin Da-rae (Yoo Jin), but is traumatized by the accident and thinks that his dead mother came back to save him. Da-rae's father, Manager Jin, was killed on the same day in a different accident.

About a year later, Da-rae meets Hyuk again on an orange farm but they have a dislike for each other. Love blossoms later, however, when Hyuk goes back to an island to save Da-rae, when she has to look for her missing purse [that was thrown away by jealous Cho Su-kyong (Lee Yu Ri)] and misses the boat back from the island. Su-kyong has her heart set on Hyuk when she discovers that he is the eldest son of Chairman Lee.

Because of Da-rae, Hyuk decides to change his ways and starts to work for his father. He buys a pearl ring for Da-rae. Before he can give it to her, he learns that her father's death was not an accident but was actually a murder. He keeps his real identity from Da-rae when she reveals to him that Chairman Lee might be the one who had her father killed and is trying to get the diary containing the proof.

The plot of the drama revolves around the murder, family disapprovals, Su-kyong's schemes to break up Hyuk and Da-rae's relationship and a "framebar" that Hyuk cherishes.

Chairman Lee dies, the company business fails and Hyuk has to go to Hawaii to rebuild the business. Because of the framebar, Hyuk discovers before he leaves that it was Da-rae who saved his life. Not once but twice. Once in the sea accident and again when he was wasting his life away on his orange farm due to the guilt of his friend's death.

*Credit goes to LayzieG at web.tri-isy

Drama OST

download

1. Narration (Park Yong-Ha)
2. Mermaid
3. Loving You
4. Narration (Park-Yong-Ha-Eugene)
5. Love Montage
6. Goodbye my love
7. Love... this first impression
8. At right
9. You are in my heart
10. Storm
11. Da-rae's Theme (Chorus version)
12. Hyeok's Theme
13. Dream
14. Da-rae's Theme (Violin version)
15. Island
16. Ocean mistress
17. Fate's frame
18. You are in my heart
19. Loving you (instrumental)

credits:
*sayuri* @ soompi.com
www.d-addicts.com

Eugene Discography

2008-06-09T10:05:00.005+08:00

Eugene Vol. 1 - My True Style (05/30/2003)

01. The Best
02. 차 차 (Cha Cha)
03. Rainy Day
04. You & I
05. Bad Boy
06. Feel Me
07. 사랑인가요...(Good-Bye) [Bonus Track]
08. Sweet Babe
09. Lovely Day
10. Stay With Me
11. 후회 (Regret)
12. My Best Friend
13. 기억해요 (Remember Me) [Bonus Track]
14. Jesus Loves Me [Bonus Track]

Total Sales: 54,270

Eugene Vol.2 - 810303 (08/16/2004)

01. 폭풍의 언덕 (Wuthering Heights)
02. windy
03. 미안한건..서러운건.. (Sorry.. Sad..)
04. pleeez
05. happy time
06. pandora
07. 늦은 사랑 (Late Love)
08. relax
09. remote control
10. my dream
11. 넌 어떠니? (How Are You)
12. 이별이 내게 주는 것 (This Star To Put Out)
13. windy(remix)
14. 810303(to be continued)

Total Sales: 25,245

credits:
www.popcornfor2.com
daum cafe

S.E.S. Discography

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S.E.S. Vol.1 - I'm Your Girl (11/1997)

01. ('Cause) I'm Your Girl
02. Oh, My Love
03. Nonsense
04. Dejavu (데자부)
05. Goodbye
06. 완전한 이유
07. Friend (친구)
08. Rock'n Nala
09. 오늘이 지나면
10. 그대의 향기

S.E.S. Vol.2 - Dreams Come True (11/1998)

01. Shy Boy
02. Dreams Come True
03. Snow, Xmas
04. I Love You (너를 사랑해)
05. Feel (느낌)
06. 悲歌
07. 애인찾기
08. 너에게
09. Kiss
10. Eternal

S.E.S. Vol.3 - Love (10/31/1999)

01. Opening Talk
02. Twilight Zone
03. 첫사랑 - Talk
04. Love
05. 차라리 당신을 잊고자 할 때(도종환) - Talk
06. I've Been Waiting For You
07. 얼굴 - Talk
08. Blue Sky
09. 그는 없다 - Talk
10. Tell Me
11. 스크램블 - Talk
12. 바람둥이 길들이기
13. 웃음 - Talk
14. 샤랄라
15. 아름다운 기억 - Talk
16. Promise
17. 첫느낌 - Talk
18. Sugar Baby
19. 웃음2 - Talk
20. Silver
21. 결혼식 - Talk
22. Show Me Love
23. 또다른 나 - Talk
24. Wait
25. 그를 만났습니다(이정하) - Talk
26. 사랑할 때 너무나 사랑할 때(김현) - Talk
27. Ending Talk

S.E.S. Vol. 4 - A Letter From Greenland (12/22/2000)

01. Be Natural
02. Slip Away
03. I Will...
04. 감싸 안으며(Show Me Your Love)
05. 나를 위한 이별(Goodbye To My Love)
06. Long Long Time
07. Beautiful Life
08. Joy
09. Story
10. Chance
11. 그대 맘도 나와 같다면(Melody)
12. Wish
13. Tiny Little Things
14. Rain

S.E.S. - Surprise (07/12/2001)

01. 사랑이라는 이름의 용기 (In The Name Of Love)
02. Unh..Happy Day
03. 꿈을 모아서 (Just In Love)
04. Like A Shooting Star
05. W / O / U
06. A Song For You
07. Little Bird
08. Believe in Love
09. Love is...Day By Day
10. Searchin' For My Love
11. Sweety Humming
12. 달 끝까지 (Beyond The Moon)

S.E.S. Vol.5 - Choose My Love-U (02/15/2002)

01. Just A Feeling (Original Ver.)
02. You Told Me
03. U
04. 친구 - 두번째 이야기
05. Choose My Life
06. 달리기
07. 나도 남편이 있었으면 좋겠다
08. Requiem
09. 기도
10. Red Angel
11. 용기
12. 잊지 못해
13. 내게로
14. Just A Feeling (Remix Ver.)

S.E.S. - Sea, Eugene, Shoo-Friend (11/21/2002)

01. Intro (Dear My Friend)
02. 편지 (The Letter)
03. S. II. S (Soul To Soul)
04. Season In Love
05. 샤랄라 (Shalala)
06. 너를 사랑해 (Loving You) Remix
07. Love Game
08. Happiness
09. 꿈을 모아서 (Just In Love)
10. Choose My Life Remix
11. S. II. S (Soul To Soul) Instrumental

credits:
www.popcornfor2.com

Eugene's Works

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Discography

S.E.S. Discography

Eugene Discography:

Album 1 - My True Style [2003.05.30]

Album 2 - 810303 [2004.08.20]

Others
Christmas With Pfull 2004 [2004.12.13] - Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer download
Really Really Like You OST [2006.05.11]
Feat. Oh Jong Hyuk(CLICK-B Member)'s Solo Album OJ Issue [2006.09.11]
Feat. Kan Mi Yeon 1st Solo Album [2006.09.19]

Music Videos
Eugene - The Best MV watch
Eugene - Windy MV watch
Eugene - Wuthering Heights MV watch
Black Beat - Before We Part MV watch
Yoo Young Jin - Ji Ae (With Kangta) watch
Tensions - Wandering with the Moon MV watch
Park Yong Ha - Tiding MV watch
Bada - Find the Way MV watch
Supernova - HIT download

Filmography

Dramas

[2002] Happy Birthday (Mini Series with Kangta)

[2002] Loving You

[2004] Save Your Last Dance For Me

[2005] Wonderful Life

[2006] Really Really Like You (Love Truly)

[2008] Three Daddies and One Mommy

Movies

[2007] Unstoppable Marriage

[2008] The Man's Book, Page 198

[2008] Feel So Good

Musical

[2007] Innocent Steps

MC
[2002] Magic School [With Kangta(H.O.T), Moon Ji Hoon(H.O.T), Junjin(Shinhwa)]
[2003] Love Story

[2007] KBS Happy Together: Friends

Endorsements (recent)

[2007] Ezn6

[2007] Smashbox

credits:
www.popcornfor2.com
www.finklses.com

Eugene

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Real Name: Kim Yoo-Jin;
popularly known as Yoo Jin (유진) or Eugene in English
Nick Name: Panther, Panda, Sweet Potato
Birthday: March 3rd, 1981
Birthplace: Seoul, Korea
Height: 160 cm
Weight: 45 kg
Waist: 24 inches
Blood Type: A
Shoe Size: 160 mm
Horoscope: Pisces
Siblings: 1 younger sister
School: Year 12 in Korean Foreign College
Religion: Christian
Hobby: Playing piano, drawing, writing letters, designing her room, photography, collecting albums, and collecting postcards, playing sports
Specialty: Piano (she's a very good pianist!), drawing, and exercise
Childhood Dream: Pianist, designer, singer, actress, and CF model
Habits: She still goes to bed hugging her doll
Personality: Bright and cheerful. At first when she meets you she's quiet but once she knows you, she talks a lot.
Strong Points: She's a diligent worker and knows what she has to do to get something done.
Weak Points: Can never get up in the morning
Favorite Actor/Actress: Julia Roberts and Leonardo Dicaprio
Favorite Musician: Yoo young Jin, Seotaiji, Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, TLC
Favorite Music: "Our songs of course!"
Favorite Food: Cho bap, spaghetti, and ice cream
Favorite Flower: Hae-ba-ra-gi, rose, baby breaths
Motto: "Lets all live in a beautiful and happy world"
Ideal Boyfriend: Warm hearted, deeply cares about her, and ambitious guy who completes what he sets out to do
Awards: KBS Most Popular Actress Award (2002), SBS Best New Actress Award (2004)

Eugene's SES days

Although born in Korea, Eugene was raised in Guam for 5 years, which accounted for her fluency in English. When she was 16, she returned to Seoul to be a singer. Eugene first stepped into showbiz as a member of the popular Korean pop group S.E.S. The group was considered the female version of another kpop group called "H.O.T" because of their popularity in the 90's. In fact, both groups were the creation of Lee Soo Man, head of SM Entertainment. These groups were created after Lee went to teenagers and surveyed them as to what they wanted in their music groups. Sea(Bada) was chosen first and was originally supposed to be a solo artist. However, Lee figured that a girl group would fare better, so after auditions and intensive training, Eugene and Shoo were chosen, not only for their looks and singing/dancing ability, but also for their proficiency in other languages (English and Japanese respectively). A friend of Eugene's mum worked in SM Entertainment and she mailed a copy of her audition tape to this auntie. That is how she got recruited into S.E.S.

Lee Soo Man planned in advance to have these Korean groups branch out to other nations, and having members speak in other languages helped his cause. S.E.S was the first outstandingly successful female pop groups of K-pop, although they did not survive unchallenged: groups like Fin.K.L and Baby V.O.X were always waiting in the wings. Although an intense rivalry developed between S.E.S. and Fin.K.L fans, members of both groups have always stated that there was no rivalry and that they in fact were friends. However, while S.E.S. managed to consistently have high sales numbers for their albums (beating out all other female groups), it was Fin.K.L who went away with the Daesang (대상), the Korean equivalent of the Grammy for "Artist of the Year". Since breaking up at the end of 2002, they have since gone solo, to varying degrees of success. They recently held their 10th anniversary last December of 2007.

Pre-debut: Discovery

The official biography video states that Bada was the first one discovered in 1996, when Lee Soo Man saw her singing at her performing arts school. Taken by her voice, he quickly offered her a recording contract, and was therefore the first member to be chosen. Eugene, on the other hand, did not first appear in person. She, in fact, sent in a video from Guam, where she was living at the time, which showcased her bubbly personality. SM executives saw the video and agreed that Eugene could be a star. The last member to join was Shoo, who was the only member to go through a "real" audition process. Executives figured that Shoo would be a nice fit to the group, and so the group was formed. They quickly began training, going through voice, dance, and interview lessons.

Cute Girls Era (1997-1998)

They released their first album in 1997 under SM Entertainment, and had their public debut in November of 1997. Their look at the time was very innocent, with their songs being cute love songs. However, they also made sure that they were seen as talented entertainers. In much of their promotional work, including an appearance on Korean diva Lee Sora's "Propose" show, they displayed their talent: Eugene demonstrated her piano training, while Bada showed off her strong voice, Shoo backing her up with her harmony. Lee Soo Man's promotional strategy worked: "I'm Your Girl" and "Oh, My Love!" became huge hits for S.E.S., and they quickly became one of the top-selling groups in K-Pop. As Bada was the main singer, she usually took the choruses of songs and had solos in which she could show off her vocal range. Eugene was quickly chosen by fans as the pretty member of the group, while Shoo, although not unpopular, was not noted for any special talents except being fluent in Japanese.

Their second album, Sea & Eugene & Shoo, was released in 1998. They changed little from their first album, although for their first single, "Dreams Come True" (a cover of Finnish group Nylon's Beat "Like A Fool"), they had a very space-themed look with funky hair and shiny outfits. The music

video followed the theme as well, which had the girls take on fairy images. This song also became a huge hit, along with "너를 사랑해 (I Love You)", which saw them returning to their cute looks. The album sold over 650,000 copies. They also managed to release a Japanese album, Meguriau Sekai, in 1998, although it fared poorly. In between their Korean albums, S.E.S. would continue to release Japanese singles and albums, but these were never as widely received as their Korean works.

Rebellious Artists Era (1999-2000)

At the end of 1999, their third album, Love was released. It was their best-selling album, selling over 700,000 copies; this is currently the record for best-selling album in Korea by a female group. This album also saw a marked change in their image, away from cutesy girls into edgy singers. All of them dyed their hair and had unusual leather outfits for their promotional activities. In fact, Bada bleached her hair blonde without the knowledge of her management, thinking that it would fit the album concept well. Their fans ate this up, and the title song from the album, "Love", a medium tempo pop song, became a huge single for S.E.S.. This was helped by their sophisticated video, which was made in New York City and cost over US$1,000,000; a large amount spent on a music video at that time. Their second single, "Twilight Zone", which was a R&B-pop song, also saw the continuation of this edgy, grown-up theme, although all of them changed their hair colour into darker shades. However, this concept was abandoned at the end of their promotional schedule, as all three girls reverted to a simpler image; the dance for "Twilight Zone" changed as well. Promotional activities stopped at the end of January of 2000.

Mature Divas Era (2000-2001)

December of 2000 saw the release of S.E.S.'s fourth album, A Letter From Greenland. This again was accompanied by a change in image. This album saw them move away from the cute image entirely, having instead a "mature women" concept. All the members wore suits for their performances, and their look was significantly more sophisticated. The style of their songs also moved away from light pop music: instead of having cute poppy songs (like their first two albums),

or R&B-pop songs (like their third album), this album was very jazzy. "감싸 안으며 (Show Me Your Love)", their first single from this album, was a slow, jazzy ballad that was technically one of their best singles, showing off the vocal abilities of all three singers. This single and album continued S.E.S.'s winning streak, helping to cement their status as K-pop's reigning queens. They also released a second single, "Be Natural", which did fairly well but was underpromoted in comparison to "Show Me Your Love".

Cute With a Twist Era (2001)

In the summer of 2001, a special album was released (receiving the ".5" label). Called Surprise, their 4.5th album was a collection of their Japanese songs re-recorded in Korean (with new instrumentals). The first single, "꿈을 모아서 (Just In Love)", brought S.E.S. back to a happy, poppy theme, although they avoided the cutesy images from their debut. The video was filmed in Thailand, and it matched the sunny theme of the song quite well. "Just In Love" was a very popular song, and it was heavily promoted. However, Bada collapsed from exhaustion during a performance on one of Korea's major music shows. Because of this, S.E.S. stopped promotional activities early and released the other singles without "real" music videos (being compilation or montage videos instead) or promotion efforts. The album underperformed compared to the group's previous works, although it still managed to sell more than 350,000 copies.

Fun, Sexy Singers Era (2002)

Their last major album, Choose My Life-U, was released in early spring of 2002. This was a continuation of their sophisticated theme, with the album booklet full of suggestive pictures of the girls. Their first single "U" was quite different, being very dance-intensive; the video showed the girls in dominant roles and positions, with Eugene even becoming some sort of dominatrix for one scene. This song also did well and returned S.E.S. to the top of the charts. "Just A Feeling", their second single from this album, was an energetic dance track with an equally energetic video. However, their promotional schedule for the song was limited and it was not performed as often as their other singles. "Feeling" became one of their few singles to not hit the top spot on the music show charts.

Their last album as a group, Friend (their "5.5"th), was released at the end of the year. Their single was titled "Soul II Soul (S.II.S.)", which was a play on words (as the number 2 can be pronounced as "E" in Korean). The music video, though, was quite dark, as Bada is seen writing letters while crying, Eugene is cutting up bunnies in a room (suggesting mental instability), and Shoo is seen caressing a large ball of light on her bed. However, it did not create much controversy, because it was officially announced that S.E.S. was breaking up at the end of 2002. Although Eugene was the first to leave, news reports stated that the girls had promised each other at the end of 2000 that they would break up in a couple of years, no matter what. The news did not increase sales of their last album: final numbers ended up being under the 100,000 mark.

Eugene's Solo Career

Eugene have gone solo since S.E.S. disbanded on 2002. She has released two solo albums. Her first album "My True Style" sold nearly 65,000 records with a hit single "The Best". Her second album "810303", however, sold a disappointing 19,000 copies, but her single "Windy" was successful, mostly due to her sexy image.

She had made a successful transition from a singer to a fully-fledged actress. She played the female lead of five dramas: Loving You, Save the Last Dance for me, Wonderful Life, Really Really Like You and the recent Three Daddies and One Mommy.

June of 2006, Eugene has been appointed as the Tourism Ambassador of the Philippines to Korea. She also visited the Philippines and did some promotional works.

In 2007, Eugene became one of the co-hosts of KBS's Happy Together: Friends. On the same year, she also had her musical debut and performed as the heroine of the musical version of the movie "Innocent Steps". Her successful big screen debut film, "Unstoppable Marriage", was also released on May 10,2007. This film was immediately followed by two films: The Man's Book, Page 198 with Lee Dong Wook and Feel So Good which was shot mainly in the Philippines. These two are expected to be released this year.

Eugene also appeared in numerous commercials and advertisements, most notably for the Korean Cosmetics company Cathy Cat. She also recently became the new face of Smashbox (a popular cosmetics used by Hollywood stars) in Korea.

credits:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Yoo-Jin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.E.S._%28Sea%2C_Eugene%2C_Shoo%29
http://dreamingforest.fateback.com/abteugene.htm
http://www.kpopmusic.com/profile/ses.shtml