We are ONE !

Dear Enchanted visitors,

A year has passed since this haven was conceived on 2 February 2009 and we are already a year older. This haven was lovingly conceived with the support of a band of sistas whom I would like to thank for being the original anchors in supporting the birth of this haven. Thank you ! Madgepop, Crazsri, Hwanyobifan, Leandrosxxi & Rikkimargarette for cheering on the birth of this haven. I guessed it would be a yearly tradition for this band of sistas to be mentioned in celebration of the growth of this haven…And of course, many thanks to all lovely visitors who have been visiting and supporting this haven, especially to Leandrosxxi, Holybelr & Lucecita for the help in translations…& WonderfulYobi, Sqd66 & Soompi sistas for spurring the growth of this haven.

And of course…not forgetting to thank our dear enchanted star, Hwayobi for working endlessly and tirelessly in presenting to us her enchanting talents and music that has never failed to awe us. Her past hard work has enormously filled and enriched this haven. Enchanted haven was also conceived in celebrating Hwayobi’s 27th birthday last year…& soon in few days to come our dear diva will be a year older too. Do post your well- wishes in the guestbook and we will post it up at her fancafe. She will definitely be delighted to read well- wishes from her overseas fans. Encouraging words from fans will definitely make her feel appreciated and may help to spruce her low days.

Below is the welcome post that was posted on 2 Feb 2009 which was beautifully penned by Madgepop sis.  Thank you sis wherever you may be.

Enchanted Haven. a fansite lovingly dedicated to Korea’s “Queen of R&B” and “Diva of Ballads” – Hwayobi. Even among the recognized artists of Korea’s vast music industry, few can be said to be without any equal. Hwayobi is known to be one of those few. An artist with immense talent, captivating charm, and rapturous personality, she continues to delight us with her divine voice and surprise us with her uniqueness and unconventionality. Hwayobi perfectly embodies the Bohemian spirit of embracing life to the fullest, defying the norms, conquering one’s own individuality and transcending all possibilities in order to uphold beliefs and attain one’s dreams.

“To cross the line wherever they drew it,
To look at the world in the way they couldn’t see,
To be high, live low, stay young forever —
in short, to be bohemian.
Thomas Wolfe

This haven is conceived in service to an endeavor – to spread Hwayobi love and to provide a platform for fans and would be fans, who come from different cultures and walks of life, to unite and express their support and admiration for the “Heavenly Bohemian” that is Hwayobi.

Keep on visiting !!! Thank you again for the visits and support !

Park Lae-ah's humble contributions

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Last April 2009, Yobi was appointed as the ambassador for a Youth corp programme by World Vision called “Happy Friends”. This programme was developed to encourage more young individuals to be interested in social issues. Since her appointment as “Happy Friends” ambassador she has been active in supporting their volunteering activities. But the recent community service trip to Vietnam was her first overseas participation with World Vision.

For this trip, the team were involved in building a bicycle parking lot for the students of a village elementary school. Dear Yobi was involved in the labour work and mural paintings. She had posted in her cyworld that although it was a short trip but the experiences were very enriching. She seems to have plans to actively participate in more future activities.  Keep up the “HEART” work Yobi ssi !

Article: Reviewstar.net

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Yobi will be on KJE's Chocolate

Gd news peepz ! Yobi will be perfoming on Kim Jung Eun’s Chocolate show with Go Yoo Jin and she will aso be performing “And I am telling you” from “The Dreamgirls” OST. This episode will probably be aired either on 30 Jan or 6 Feb. We’ll sure be checking it out !

A re-cap of her breathtaking performance…
2008: Hwayobi’s rendition of  “And I am telling you”  at YDH Loveletter
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Credit: Jiyoon @ Lovinghwayobi daum fancafe/ Crazsri

No schedule for Yobi on 28th Jan


Gil in the middle with Yobi on a variety show in 2008

Hwayobi was supposed to perform at Leesang’s concert on 28th Jan. But the concert has been cancelled because one member from the duo, Gil, met with a road traffic accident. I have no latest updates on Gil’s conditions but the earlier articles that I have read did mentioned that he is recuperating. May he recover well soon.

Other popular singers who were invited to this concert are Baek Ji Young, Park Sang Min, Bobby Kim and Supreme Team.

Article : Newsnate/ Credit: Crazsri

Park Lae-ah's humble trip to Vietnam

In 2008, Yobi has changed her name to Park Lae-ah which  is derived from the name of a saint who dedicated herself to a lifetime of volunteer work.

Chào bạn !...Hello Friend !

Yobi was inspired to be a volunteer with a relief organization  after reading some books by celebrated Korean travel writer and relief worker, Han Bi Ya  (read here). Since then Yobi has been expressing her wish to go for an overseas humanitarian expedition. Finally comes 2010, she has indeed welcomes 2010 graciously in accomplishing a virgin humanitarian trip with World Vision. Today, in her cyworld, she just posted a long post and some photos on her virgin humanitarian trip to Vietnam. In her diary and picture postings, she sounds astounded by the humble experience. As she had travelled to the poorest region in Vietnam which is located very deep in the mountains.

She had posted a long entry about the humbling trip that seems to have a deep impact on her to be a better person and to lead a humble life.  The trip seems to inspire her to have a stronger faith and to be strong even when one tripped in overcoming life hurdles.

Yobi ssi, we are proud of the “HEART” work that you’ve dedicated yourself to…every good deeds may come with good returns. We love you for the beautiful humane person you have been. We are looking forward to a more beautiful you….Ajaaaa !

“Whenever there is a human being,
there is an opportunity for a kindness.”
-Seneca-

Below are some pictures of her humbling experience and there are couple more  pictures of her friends who she travelled with at her cyworld.

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credit: Yobi’s cyworld