Im Ju Hwan at Stoker VIP Premiere

On February 21, the VIP premiere was held for the highly anticipated film, “Stoker” at the Yeoido CGV theaters in Seoul. British-American psychological thriller “Stoker” is director Park Chan Wook‘s latest project and has been garnering much attention since news of its production first hit the media last year.

Due to the high profile director and film cast, which includes Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman and Matthew Goode, many of Korea’s top stars attended this event. 

Ju Hwan and his best friend - actor Song Joong Ki were present at this event. This is the first time Ju Hwan appeared in public after discharging. Why did he look so skinny?

Ju Hwan's message on his Korean official fan cafe after discharging

After discharging, Ju Hwan left a message on his Korean offical fan cafe (cafedaum. net). He thanked to fans who always supported and waited for him. In the end part, he wished his fans would always be healthy and happy and said "Thank you. I love you".

"접니다

여러분 안녕하세요.

저의 전역을 기다려 주시고, 전역 모습을 지켜봐주신 많은 분들께 감사드립니다.

늦은 나이에 군복무를 마치며 부끄럽지만..

많은 것을 배우고 느끼고 또, 무뎌졌던 마음을 다시 찾으며 무엇보다 여러분의 소중한 사랑을

더 깊이 느낀 값진 시간이었습니다.

Im Ju Hwan on the day of discharge

Im Joo-hwan completes National Service

Actor Im Joo-hwan has completed his military service.

Im returned to fans on the 16th from the Yongsan National Defense Agency in Seoul.

Despite his heart illnesses, Im admitted to the army in May two years ago and was also admitted to the military hospital during his service time while training. He was chosen as a star soldier in February, 2012 and served his duties in the National Defense Publications Agency.

He said, "The girl group 4 Minute did me a lot of good. Jeong Ji-hoon ("Rai"n) wear his helmet even when he is sleeping" and more.

Im Joo-hwan said, "I have been waiting for the day I start acting again".

Im Joo-hwan is popular for his movies, "A Millionaire's First Love", "A Frozen Flower", "Suicide Forecast" and more.

Source : star.moneytoday.co.kr... ( English )

Credit: Hancinema

Sohyun thanks actor Lim Joo Hwan for naming 4minute as his favorite girl group

Actor Lim Joo Hwan was discharged from the military today and to commemorate the occasion, he held an event at the Yongsan-dong military base to reveal his thoughts and answer questions from the press.

One question he was asked was if there was a favorite girl group he had in mind, who had kept him going during the tough 2 years of service.

Lim Joo Hwan didn’t hesitate in answering, as he immediately remarked, “As I’ve mentioned often times before, it is 4minute.” He then added, “These days, I’m on the verge of moving onto SISTAR, but even then, it is still 4minute for me,” bringing laughs.

Hearing of his continuous support of her group, 4minute’s Sohyun showed her appreciation through Twitter, writing, “Wow~ Lim Joo Hwan-nim Thank you. We congratulate you on your discharge, and are happy that we were of strength to you. Salute.”

Welcome back Lim Joo Hwan!

Source: http://www.ohkpop.com

4Minute’s Kwon So Hyun appears happy at Im Joo Hwan’s remark

The girl group 4Minute’s Kwon So Hyun gave a warm response to Im Joo Hwan’s comment after being discharged from the Army.

On February 16, Kwon tweeted, “Wow~ Thank you Mr. Im Joo Wan. Congratulations on your discharge and we’re happy that we could encourage you at times. Salute!”

Early on the same day, Im had a discharge ceremony from the Ministry of National Defense located in Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. He said, “I often said it on the radio that it was 4Minute that had been great support to us. We’re slowly moving on to Sistar, but still, I stick with 4Minute. I also thank my fans for waiting for me for 21 months.”

Netizens who heard the news reacted: “Congratulations on your discharge, Im Joo Wan.” “Kwon So Hyun looks cute.” “4Minute must be happy.” “It seems many celebrities are fans of 4Minute.” “Looking forward to your further activities on TV.”

Source: http://www.ohkpop.com

Im Joo-hwan released from military service

Im Joo-hwan is back! Granted he’s not in a new project just yet, but he has just completed his two-year service in the military. He was discharged on February 16, after having enlisted in May 2011, and is now back among our civilian ranks.

If you don’t remember much about Im Joo-hwan, it’s probably because he had a bit of a late start in his career and was just hitting his stride when army duty called. He had some minor roles in earlier dramas (A Love to Kill in 2005, Snow Queen in 2006), then acted in the 2008 ero-sageuk Frozen Flower. He played Kim Bum’s hyung in Boys Before Flowers the next year, and then really made his presence known (sorta) with 2009′s quirky comedic sageuk Tamra the Island.

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Im Joo Hwan in HIM Magazine and Prepares for His Discharge this Week

While he may not be an A-lister in Korea, he’ll forever have my love and goodwill after Im Joo Hwan delivered a career-making performance as the exiled Joseon nobleman Park Kyu in the underrated Tamra the Island. It’s weird how I’ve watched so many In Joo Hwan performances because I was checking out the movie or drama for someone else, and he always makes me sit up and notice him. In Snow Queen, despite scruffy math genuis-turned-boxer Hyun Bin brooding his way into redefining sexiness all-around, Im Joo Hwan held his own as a prickly doctor who was smart and decent. He was also one of the many flower boy warriors in A Frozen Flower. He’s been off serving in the military for the past two years, leaving even before his finished drama What’s Up started airing. He has such a baby face I was surprised he was close to the age limit for service. Im Joo Hwan gets released this week on the 16th of February and I’ve got my eyes firmly focused on his next steps. Will Korea give this talented guy a break with the right project? I think he’s phenomenal in sageuks and I wish he got released earlier and could have joined either Jang Ok Jung, Live in Love, or even the fantasy Gu Family Book. There is also the sageuk The Unauthorized Biography of Admiral Lee Soon Shin with Uhm Tae Woong, or even the still planning stages Sword and Flower, which isn’t a sageuk but still a period drama. Not to mention Goddess of Fire Jeongji, about the life of the first female pottery maker in Joseon, which has been courting Moon Geun Young for ages but after she just wrapped Cheongdamdong Alice I doubt she’ll jump back into another drama. I’m getting way to excited to cast this boy in something. To welcome back In Joo Hwan, enjoy some recent pictures of him in HIM Magazine (the official military magazine) posing prettily and hosting a military event.

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The Suicide Forecast (Suspicious Customers) - Review

 

From asianmovieweb

A comedy that revolves around suicide inevitably has to be soaked in black humor. "The Suicide Forecast" tries to keep its overall tone very joyful despite its subject and does so by also introducing a surprising amount of slapstick moments. The interesting plot of a insurance salesman whose future existence depends on whether he can help others to find the courage and will to live again can instantly captivate and Byeong-woo is absolutely the right, at first even hateful, individual who little by little also comes to appreciate the value of life and by doing good deeds, which he is forced to do out of selfish reasons, actually seems to be becoming a better person. Being enriched by some interesting supporting characters this promises to be a fun ride.

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HIM (Military Magazine) - 2012