These are parts where our beloved leader is mentioned:

*part 1 (1/2):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Ec40C63-M                               (some stories about Eric)

*part 1 (2/2):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaZ2DFgTsVk&feature=related                    (kyaa!!! they call Eric up! I love his laugh, made me so happy!)

*part 2 (1/3):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcTumH8NWYI                              (small part where Eric’s name is mentioned)

Vids are taken from orenji728@

Q: You’ve been working on a music channel for 10 years now, what do you think of the idols these days?

A: In our country, because of the existence of idols, for no valid reason there is some level of reverse discrimination. Take for example Eric, who’s serving his military duty now. We’ve been friends for 10 years now and he raps really well. I’m not just saying it, his rapping skills are recognized by everyone in the hip-hop genre. However as he’s part of the idol group Shinhwa, the general public seems to be unaware of his true talent.

Credits: Eric’s DC + Absolut Shinhwa

(I miss him sooooooooo much! T_T this is an old fan post about the June 13 screening)

Today at the video show in Seoul
We heard Eric’s voice right at the beginning
He picked out 3 fans and talked to them over the phone
And it was put on speaker mode to let us hear what he was saying

The first fan said she missed him very much, and was concerned about his health…
The second fan asked about him and his relationship with the members
About his relationship with the neighbour from upstairs
Eric laughed and said, he’s on very good terms with Hyesung now
He went fishing with him a while ago
And it was Hyesung’s first night fishing trip
And they got a good catch of fish…

Then she asked about what music he has been listening to lately
He said he’s been listening to Minwoo’s songs
Because Minwoo’s going to release an album soon
And he must support his fellow members

She then asked him what’s the first thing he wants to do after his military service
Eric said he will make his comeback with a Shinhwa concert
Because he made a promise during the 10th anniversary concert

The third fan was a fan from Taiwan
She’s really lucky
She kept on repeating that he has a lot of fans in Taiwan
Eric laughed and said thanks

Then the video slideshow of Eric’s photos over the years came on
And surprisingly there was another video

It was an interview with Eric from 7 June

Eric sported short hair
And wore a baseball cap
He was visibly more tanned
A healthy dark wheat color
And looked more robust than before
(The fan used the Chinese word for ‘robust’, but I think we kinda know what she’s driving at…. LOLOLOLOLOL the rounder the cuter!)

He said he is now working on losing weight
And is controlling his diet as well as exercising
He said he’s often eating vegetables cut with scissors
(WAHAHAHAHAHAH I hope he knows he just started a new trend of cutting the greens)

Then he talked about the Shinhwa members and going fishing with Hyesung

Credits: ET@fevEric + Absolut Shinhwa

The weather today is exceptionally hot~ㅡㅡ I want to eat shaved ice so I’m going to the North Pole ㅋㅋ

Eric ah~~ Buy me a bowl of shaved ice~^^

Hyesung ah stop calling me late in the night!! I slept just like that yesterdayㅡㅡ

Dongwan ah turn on your phone~ I’m about to forget how your voice sounds like//

Jin ah hey ya~ Jin ah!! You like playing pool better than you like meㅡㅡ

Andy ya~ acting must be very tough~

Credits: M’s Cyworld + Su-mi@absolutshinhwa

The videos

The behind-the-scene videos didn’t have subtitles and were shown more like a ‘No Cut Story’, but it was still interesting because it shows him playing around with the other actors and also the members. Dongwan was the guest star of the day because he had quite a bit of screen time LOL

- the ‘Super Rookie’ filmsite (he was hugging Oh Ji Ho in that vid)
- the ‘Dong Hwa’ filmsite
- the Coca-Cola CF
- the ‘Diary of June’ filmsite, press conference and also the movie premiere where Jin, Minwoo and Dongwan turned up
- the Baeksang Art Awards, Dongwan was there too
- the fanmeeting he had in Japan when ‘Super Rookie’ was aired, the guest was Hyesung
- the press conference for ‘Wolf’ and ‘Que Sera Sera’
- the fansigning session for AnyCall
- the SPAM launch party, Dongwan was there… Again! LOLOL

The video messages from the members (excluding Minwoo)

- Andy was at the filmsite for ‘Two Wives’ and mentioned that he’s working very hard on his 2nd album
- Jin announced that Eric put on weight and looks very adorable, and said some congratulatory wishes
- Dongwan was wearing a white tee and a cap that showed his short fringe, and didn’t have make-up on. He spoke in a mix of Korean and Japanese, a little nervous but apparently still looking VERY cute =)
- Hyesung said he went fishing with Eric and according to him, the atmosphere wasn’t great. UH HUH… LOL Hyesung is so embarrassing…. ㅋㅋㅋ

Eric’s apartment

Then the video showing Eric’s apartment, which was very neat
It was the kitchen after walking straight in from the entrance
He doesn’t cook but his refrigerator is fully stocked thanks to his mom – it was stuffed with lots of food – eggs, vegetables, basically lots of protein

Then the living room where there were the 9th album and the White Edition, and NBA DVDs
There was a tree that was directly painted onto the wall, but according to one recap it looked like it was wilting – HAHAHAHAHAHHAHA I sure hope he didn’t paint it himself!
And there was a cupboard full of caps too. Unfortunately his bedroom was off-limits… BUT WHY~~~~~~~

After that they moved on to Eric’s studio where Eric was – the room had music equipment and also some exercise equipment, somewhat messy apparently…

The interview

He said he did put on weight, and he weighs over 85kg now. He wanted to hit 100kg but everyone told him that it’s not too good for his health, so he has been watching his diet and exercising these days. (100kg! LOLOL that weirdo…) His meals these days consist primarily of grilled chicken breast meat, vegetables and more of protein. He said he should be able to shed the weight within 3 months if he watches his diet and exercises regularly. Moreover he has a crewcut now so his face looks round… according to one recap he looked like a high school kid

During his training at Nonsan, he noted down in his notebook everything he wanted to eat after he completed his training – one food item per day he was there… THAT EXPLAINS THE WEIGHT GAIN! LMAO

Then he said he’s been listening to Minwoo’s songs recently. He went to play at the studio where Minwoo was recording and asked for his demo tape to listen to – YES WE KNOW! You’re the troublesome fellow! LOLOL

He said that it’s pretty good, as did the other members. Though it’s a pity he couldn’t be part of the album, but he’s very glad to see such great music being made.

Then yes… going fishing with Hyesung and catching some pretty big fish, and he had photos to show – although the interviewer kind of doubted him, he insisted that he took those photos. He said it must have been Hyesung’s first time fishing, because he was so happy just after catching only 20 fishes – HEHEHEHEHHEHEH *ouch*

About his work, Eric said he was pretty worried before he started work, but his younger colleagues helped him out a lot and he got used to it eventually. He’s even planning to take a trip to one of the islands with his colleagues and friends.

Work at Seoul Metro is pretty irregular, in the day there might be problems and emergencies, and at night there are many things to do as well, so he doesn’t really have time to go drinking. But if the other members have time, he would call them up.

Then he showed the presents he received from the fans who sent them to his office, and he also demonstrated how to bait a hook… He said he hasn’t tried lure fishing before, but he wants to try it the next time – I think Eric fans all need a copy of Fishing For Beginners

And he laughed and said not to pass him gifts when he’s on duty…

Q&A With His Manager

Q: Who stocks up his refrigerator?
A: Eric’s mom will bring food over when it’s empty

Q: When will Eric come to Japan for activities after he is discharged?
A: There are no dates, but he will definitely be coming to Japan

Q: Will he take part in movies and dramas after military service?
A: Before the Shinhwa members all finish with their military service, he should be doing a movie or a drama

Q: Which member does he meet most often?
A: He has been going to Minwoo’s recording studio and he went fishing with Hyesung

Ok this bit is funny – LOLOL LEE SAJANGNIM!!!! The fans must have been hitting on him a lot…
Q: Girlfriend?
A: Me? (and everyone cracks up)
Ah, no (when he realises it’s Eric)
Q: And yourself?
A: No

Q: Has he put on weight lately?
A: He said he weighs 85kg, but he’s about 78kg now

Q: Is he working today?
A: Yes

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Sources:  Fanpics and recaps from fc2 + hatena + seesaa
Additional credits: love-ric.com + Su-mi@absolutshinhwa & shinwashi.blogspot.com

(ok, is this for real?!? I had no idea)

(old post, this was sometime in June 2009)
It seems like the full value for my efforts hasn’t been realised yet..

I can enjoy myself now.. Even though it comes along with a time of suffering but I..

When I look back the more I feel that those were happy times..

Now I’m perspiring in the practice studio and I’m in a really good mood~

To the ones who have silently given me love in my life

I want to say to you, thank you and I love you..

Not just love for the Vol 4.5 album..

But to the fans have generously cheered me on and given me their love for the past 11 years, today..

I want to love you even more.. more.. more~~.. Of course in future too ^^

Today Eric sent me a text message//

“Personally I hope that your comeback stage will be a blast”

“The music’s great and so is the concept, so make us get goose pimples all over with your first performance~”

“Congratulations on getting #1~^^”

Members ah, you’re always #1 to me

And Shinhwa Changjo is #0~^^
(Koreans use 0순위 to mean zero place, one place higher than first place)

I miss you and I love you~

Now in July we’ll begin in earnest!!!!

Credits: M’s Cyworld minihompy + Absolut Shinhwa

Source: Shinwashi.blogspot.com & Star News + Su-mi@AbsolutShinhwa

Popular SES member-turned-actress Eugene confessed that she did have a crush on Eric.

According to a staff member, during the recording for KBS2’s ‘Shin Dong Yup and Shin Bong Seon’s Champagne’, Eugene had said, “When we were still trainees together with the Shinhwa members, we spent a lot of time together. I was having a hard time and Eric came and helped me out, I developed feelings for him.”

When the MCs asked, “At that time if you weren’t fellow trainees, could it have worked out for you two?”, to which Eugene answered frankly, “The feelings were mutual, so it might have been possible.”

Dongwanie’s Hotness~

Source: Dongwan Baidu Bar && Shinwashi.blogspot.com

(I know he was scared of the attack dogs and everything, but I found it hilarious… ^^)

I intended to take pictures of the green tea fields at dawn so I arrived at 5am…
But I was told that no entry was allowed before 6am so I had ramyeon and kimbap at the convenience store
The ahjusshi at the convenience store then gave me tips on how to enter from the back entrance! Let’s move off~!
But..
I had to retreat and retreat when two Jindo dogs came after me…
People really died from getting bitten by these dogs..
[If people hang around here in the early morning they'd meet the Jindo Dogs that are trained to attack.. -_-*]
In the end.
Headed to the green tea fields after the sun had risen.
The fields are bigger than what I imagined, but anyway you can’t do a shoot at dawn without prior exploration…

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Su-mi@absolutshinhwa

Source: http://shinwashi.blogspot.com