Sunday, September 12, 2010

[09.12] 1LS Report No.1 @ Hamamatsu

Source: "The First Love Story" Shooting Blog || http://www.kim-hyunjoong.com/blog/?p=19
Japanese Translation: miyo@ lovekimhyunjoong.com

2010.09.12 Sunday
Kim Hyun Joong 1st PREMIUM DVD & Photo Book “The First Love Story”―Lake Hamana Location Report No.1―

Kim Hyun Joong 1st PREMIUM DVD & Photo Book “First Love Story” last shooting was on 19th August at Magna Resort, Lakeside Plaza in Shizuoka prefecture Lake Hamana.

For this shooting, the latest filming equipment are used which are procured from Tokyo and Osaka and sent over only a day earlier on the 18th.




The garden in front of the chapel at the appointed venue, Lake Hamana Lakeside Plaza

On the empty lawn, a tent was pitched, arches at 2 areas were setup and over 200 seats were placed and the aisle was carpeted. All of these were decorated with flowers under the scorching hot weather.

Also at indoor area, a big wedding cake was being decorated and over 500 balloons were inserted with helium which were all done manually, reminiscing the movie shooting venue.

The staff worried most about the weather but was relieved that it was clear day.

However the probability of rain was 30% which was not able to get rid their fears of showers later.

It was a tight schedule for Hyun Joong who had to attend the “Boys Over Flowers” event at Osaka a day earlier.

Hyun Joong and his group of staff arrived later than scheduled from Osaka had a Kimbab etc. provided by Sen no Hana and after the simple lunch, rushed quickly for the shooting preparation right away.



The shooting started in the dressing room in the chapel of him after getting dressed.

Hyun Joong arrived at the venue wearing a black tuxedo with his hair sweptback.

Till now, this never seen before cool image was amazing.




Hyun Joong, adjusting his attire in front of the full length mirror and taking out the wedding ring and looking at it.

This ring was provided by Andre Kim, who had passed away a week ago on 12th August. Heard that this was his last work.

In addition the acting of the groom holding on to the wedding bears nervously before the ceremony.




After the shooting of the first scene, gazing seriously and checking carefully on the monitor.

When enquired about the see through glass venue, the impression was “Feeling very pleasant.”.

After the indoor shooting ended, Hyun Joong went back to the room to have a rest.