From drama, variety, movies, radio to public performances, the opportunities that idols see these days have increased. It has become an age where idols have to explore other areas and not just stay in one to show off their charms. And these idols will need to spend their energy in the various areas they are exploring into.
The phrase ‘one source multi use’ is just the right one to use on idols. Even though they debuted as singers, they don’t show just the features of a singer. If the stage is not ‘wide’ enough for one, one move on to look at drama, movie, theatre and musicals etc, to show more of one’s charms and talents one cannot show in just the short duration of 3 minutes on stage. In the midst of achieving that, these idols will need the strength of that of an ‘iron man’. Even though this is a chance for the singers to up their rich and fame, without the energy to do so is also useless.

Of the idols, Super Junior has many unique group activities – Super Junior K.R.Y, Super Junior T, Super Junior M, Super Junior Happy. Members Choi SiWon is also exploring into other areas like drama and movie.
Another example is girlgroup So Nyeo Shi Dae with the members doing various other solo activities, they also had unique group ‘Room mate’ consisting of members Jessica, Tiffany and SeoHyun. Member YoonA is also seen doing various drama appearances, showing various features through those appearances.
Group KARA member Goo Hara, who joined the group later, is enjoying increasing popularity through her appearance on KBS Invincible Youth previously. And GyuRi is also showing a different charming side of her through her DJ activities on MBC radio ‘ShinDong GyuRi‘s ShimShimTaPa’. SHINee member Onew has also recently taken up the challenge of musical acting.
This is one of the strategies that agencies adopt for their idols. Idols showing various charms is one of the ways to money and wealth creation for the agencies. But under the directing of their agencies, the energy of these idols will obviously run out one day. Even though we cannot say that all idols promote in such manner, but there are a considerable number of them promoting under such strategies by their agencies.
But if these idols are to take a moment to rest, they will quickly be forgotten by the masses. A music critic commented, “Nowadays, we call the way the singers promote without much rest as ‘lightning attack’. Not even talking about 1 year, even if they are to rest for a few months, they will be forgotten quickly. And to maintain their popularity, these people have to show themselves constantly on TV in various forms. Also, because of that, singers also don’t release full length album but minialbums more often as they will mean using up lesser time and costs.”
In order to keep up to speed of changing tastes of the masses and media, and as contracted under agencies, these idols are only moving in the directions told to them.

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Twenty-year-old Henry Lau may not be a name you instantly recognize. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, he’s an up and coming star in both the Korean and Chinese music industries as a member of Super Junior-M, the Mando-pop extension of the widely popular Korean boy band, Super Junior.

Henry was discovered when Korean management label, SM Entertainment, held auditions in Toronto. Showcasing the violin and popping, he was featured in Super Junior’s “Don’t Don” music video and on popular variety shows, such as Korea’s “Star King.”

Amidst all this success, how would it feel to be his brother? A-Line got the chance to talk to Henry’s older brother*, a Canadian college student, about Henry’s success.

Before SM…
J.CHAN: It must be thrilling that your brother is becoming a success in Asia.
C.LAU: It’s definitely cool to see Henry have an opportunity to rise to stardom. Before he started out, I did not know anything about SM or the Asian music industry, but I knew he was going somewhere.

J.CHAN: When did he start taking up music?
C.LAU: He started taking piano lessons from my mom at about four and violin lessons at seven. I think he was indifferent towards music up until junior high when his talent for performing started to show.

J.CHAN: As a violinist, I”m pretty envious of Henry’s technique. He must’ve won some awards, right?
C.LAU: On top of local and regional violin solo competitions, he received the Silver Medal for the Royal Conservatory of Music in Canada. The Silver Medal is awarded to the soloist who obtained the highest mark in the Level 10 category.

J.CHAN: Maybe I should practice more. Do you think that if Henry were a college student he would continue his passion in music?
C.LAU: Definitely, specifically in music production, jazz, composition or arrangement. As a back-up, he would probably enroll in violin performance.

J.CHAN: Henry was in his final year of high school before auditioning for SM, did he apply to any universities?
C.LAU: After the SM auditions, Henry applied to the University of Toronto for Music Education and actually received two letters of acceptance: one for Music Education and one for Violin Performance. Currently, he’s planning to enroll part-time at Berklee College of Music in Boston during the summer to improve on his music production abilities.

The Audition and More…
J.CHAN: What was Henry’s path once he was recruited by SM Entertainment?
C.LAU: Henry was first engaged as a trainee at SM Entertainment and then debuted four months later with Super Junior-M.

J.CHAN: How did you feel when Henry auditioned for SM?
C.LAU: I didn’t even know that he was auditioning or was serious about it! Henry always did popping and violin performances for school events and had a lot of close Korean friends who danced with him. I suspect that his friends made him aware about the auditions.

J.CHAN: How did your family and friends react to the news?
C.LAU: Everyone was excited to have a potential celebrity family member or friend. A month after the auditions, a Chinese speaker at SM contacted my mother. The company offered our family an all-expense included trip to Korea for us to see the environment that Henry would train in. However, only my mother and Henry were able to go. Upon returning, all doubts were put to rest and my brother had the full support of my mom.

J.CHAN: I find it interesting that Henry, raised as a Chinese-Canadian, entered the Korean music industry. What were your feelings?
C.LAU: Entering the Korean market was an extremely good chance to engage in a culture that he otherwise might not have had the opportunity to. There weren’t any type of prejudice that we held towards the Korean market. We only had positive connotations associated with Korea as we both love Korean food.

Getting a Bit Personal…
J.CHAN: Who are Henry’s music idols?
C.LAU: Especially as he is focused in producing his own music, I feel that he admires the work of J.R. Rotem and Lady Gaga’s producer. I would also think he would like to collaborate with Usher.

J.CHAN: There is always a concern that young celebrities are caught up in the entertainment industry. Do you think fame has gotten to him at all?
C.LAU: I think the fame definitely has taken a toll on him but not in the way you’d expect. Since he’s pretty much always on tour in Asia, he doesn’t have a lot of free time and when he does, he’s usually working on his own music.

J.CHAN: Considering your brother’s success, how many people have gone up to you about him?
C.LAU: Not as many people as most would expect. I do get random Facebook and MSN adds from his fans in Asia, but in person, only friends of friends ask and even then, it is more curiosity.

J.CHAN: Do you usually introduce yourself as Henry’s brother?
C.LAU: I usually don’t. If I do, it’s because I want to find some common ground between a new person I meet, especially if I’m abroad or meet someone from Asia.

J.CHAN: Funny that I’m asking this question, but for A-Line’s female audience, what qualities does Henry like in a girl?
C.LAU: One value that Henry holds highest in girl’s qualities is kindness towards others. He likes girls that are more so than average, kinder towards everyone.

J.CHAN: I’ve always wondered do you ever get jealous of his spotlight?
C.LAU: No. When I see Henry, he’s doing something that’s maximizing his potential and it’s not something that everyone has a chance to do. I also know that our strengths lie in different areas so when I see him in the spotlight, I am excited and proud more than anything else.

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{05.03.2010} 3 Tweets

Zhong guo de gemi !! Nimen xie gei wo de xin wo dou shou dao le!! Xiexie nimen .. Zhende .. Thank you
1:11 AM May 3rd via Twitter for BlackBerry® [ LINK ]

China’s fans !! I received the letters you wrote for me!! Thank you all..Really..Thank you

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Source: Henry Lau’s Twitter @henrylau89
English Translation: sundust @ TwELFs.com

@onewaychance best big bro in the world lol got me a nice farwell present!! One way’s music playin in the house!! ^^*
1:46 AM May 3rd via Twitter for BlackBerry® [ LINK ]

went shopping for glasses in Korea! ANyone been to myeong dong? 명동? (trying to look smart!) heheh do I?* http://twitpic.com/1khrjd
11:21 AM May 3rd via Twitpic [ LINK ]

{05.05.2010} 3 Tweets

Lol jus realized how messy my studio is looking hehe goodnight everyone! Finished packing.whew!* http://twitpic.com/1l0otf
3:47 AM May 5th via Twitpic [ LINK ]

On my way to the airport!공항가고있는중!qu jichang de lushang!! Lil cloudy.. http://twitpic.com/1l7wcv
7:25 PM May 5th via Twitpic [ LINK ]

On my way to the airport! In the middle of going to the airport! On the road to the airport!! Lil cloudy.. http://twitpic.com/1l7wcv

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Source: Henry Lau’s Twitter @henrylau89
English Translation: sundust @ TwELFs.com

Lift off! Toronto here I come! Hehe goodnight everyone!* http://twitpic.com/1l8ocm
9:22 PM May 5th via Twitpic [ LINK ]

{05.07.2010} 3 Tweets

Hey all!I’m back home in toronto right now!really happy to see all my family and friends. The weather here is gorgeous! Miss you all! Luv u!*
4:13 AM May 7th via Twitter for BlackBerry® [ LINK ]

I also heard tw elf wrote me lots of postcards and although I haven’t received them yet I would jus like to say thank you!*
4:16 AM May 7th via Twitter for BlackBerry® [ LINK ]

Thank you so much tw elfs and all of qin xian! I know how hard u guys have worked to help me! U guys are my everything! Good night!*
4:18 AM May 7th via Twitter for BlackBerry® [ LINK ]

{05.17.2010} 1 Tweet

Hey everyone! been a while since I’ve been on twitter. Did some yard work in my back yard today with my brother! T* http://twitpic.com/1ojkd4
3:42 PM May 17th via Twitpic [ LINK ]

Hey everyone! been a while since I’ve been on twitter. Did some yard work in my back yard today with my brother! T* http://twitpic.com/1ojket
3:42 PM May 17th via Twitpic [ LINK ]

{05.18.2010} 2 Tweets

Family and I went to a wedding today! That’s me and my little sister!* http://twitpic.com/1osm2z
2:23 PM May 18th via Twitpic [ LINK ]

Family and I went to a wedding today! That’s me and my little sister!* http://twitpic.com/1osm63
2:23 PM May 18th via Twitpic [ LINK ]

{05.21.2010} 1 Tweet

me and MARIO V (@1upm) from 1upm studios!* http://twitpic.com/1pjt8l
about 22 hours ago via Twitpic [ LINK ]

* actual tweets

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English Translation: Chrissy @ TwELFs.com

- May 26, 2010 -

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Super Junior unique group Super Junior M has been nominated for an award at the Golden Melody Awards, a top music awards ceremony in Taiwan.
According to SM Entertainment on 27th May, they have nominated for the ‘Best Singer Group’ award at the 21st Golden Melody Awards together with other big names like Cotton Candy and Power Station.
The SM Entertainment rep commented, “Super Junior M was invited as special guests to attend the Golden Melody Award last year, and having being nominated this year, there has been much interests as to whether they will be the first Korean singers to win an award at the Golden Melody Awards.”
Meanwhile, the award ceremony will be held on 26th June.

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- May 22, 2010 -

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He’s in Canada..

{05.18.2010} 1 tweet

See u later man, stay chill.

TK Kim is Henry’s friend who is also a dancer.

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- May 6, 2010 -

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He’s getting hotter *-*

- May 2, 2010 -

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{04.11.2010} 1 Tweet

just arrived back to Korea! Finally finished the final show of the Super Show 2 Asian tour in the Philippines! It was great! Thanx everyone!
10:59 PM Apr 11th via web [ LINK ]

{04.12.2010} 1 Tweet

rainy day today in Korea…
11:18 PM Apr 12th via web [ LINK ]

{04.15.2010} 1 Tweet

just finished eating some bulgogi.. MMMM haha hope everyone has a nice day! cya cya!!
8:22 PM Apr 15th via web [ LINK ]

{04.16.2010} 1 Tweet

i heard it’s raining in taiwan…I love rain cause after a rainy day the airs so fresh! and yes it’s me! lol
12:12 AM Apr 16th via web [ LINK ]

{04.17.2010} 1 Tweet

bought lotsa new pairs of jeans today at 동대문! (it was really cheap too!lol)been such a long time since I’ve had time to do my own shopping!
11:33 PM Apr 17th via web [ LINK ]

{04.18.2010} 3 Tweets

Doin a lil exercise at the gym! Health is the most important thing!!
7:16 PM Apr 18th via Twitter for BlackBerry® [ LINK ]

Camera fun! http://twitpic.com/1gjg6j
7:46 PM Apr 18th via Twitpic [ LINK ]

At the gym! http://twitpic.com/1gjgde
7:47 PM Apr 18th via Twitpic [ LINK ]

{04.21.2010} 1 Tweet

writing a new song now! i think it’s a good one…well i hope it is! haha have a good day everyone!
7:07 AM Apr 21st via web [ LINK ]

{04.24.2010} 2 Tweets

Just got a haircut! I love getting my hair washed at the salon! Hehe lol relaxin!
7:55 PM Apr 24th via Twitter for BlackBerry® [ LINK ]

I’m at Lotte world!! 롯데월드왔어요! 재밌게 놀다 갈게요.have a good night everyone!! http://twitpic.com/1i1v5e
10:40 PM Apr 24th via Twitpic [ LINK ]

{04.26.2010} 1 Tweet

hop u all had a good day! dong hae, Chance, n i done for the day. thought we would take a pic n say goodnight to e http://twitpic.com/1iepik
12:57 AM Apr 26th via Twitpic [ LINK ]

{04.27.2010} 1 Tweet

Eatin tacos!!!I love tacos http://twitpic.com/1itbdf
4:24 PM Apr 27th via Twitpic [ LINK ]

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