Barefoot...

*the man with the brightest smile......^^**

Kim Hun Joong`s newly variety program that I`ve been waiting for and very much eager to see has started airing its broadcast.When I first read the news of him confirming being in a variety show my  thoughts was~`` the most natural 4D side that I really like will surely resurface in that program!!.>)) And I can`t help not to feel too much excitement then.^^  

Before I go any further to focus more on Hyunjoong  who`s actually the main attraction to me that I paid so much attention in its filming and broadcast, I was curious to know why it is called Barefoot Friends.. 

As far as my bit of knowledge is concern  barefoot literally means wearing nothing at all on our feet .Yeah,as if we all don`t know that! hee))..Well,what I`m trying to say is since it`s called Barefoot Friends the concept of the program should have something to do with, bare .  And in order for me to appreciate more when HJ is in it, I  must at least understand the essence of this program.

The BAREFOOT. When we go with our feet unprotected it surely will bring us discomfort that may put us in distress. The road could be hard and tough, not such an easy path..Walking on barefoot when applies to daily living it represents hardships that required so much effort  and endurance in order  to survive. At least that is the way I define it myself.

On its first episode filmed in Vietnam each group have been given a task of 24 hrs to live like the locals.  Finding their own means of resources to sustain their needs, primarily on food . In other words no money no food. Sounds cruel for starving them, yeah...But that`s the purpose of dealing with reality,right? No pain no gain.Life is not always as easy to live in comfort.We need to work hard for something to meet our needs and expectations.And I`m impressed on how they were able to deal with the difficulties despite feeling exhausted and hungry.I guess doing a task as a team helps a lot to keep their spirit high.))

**Screen caps photos @ Barefoot Friends**

Getting themselves familiar with the people around, they`ve been given a  mission to capture the best smile among the locals.Well, the way I see with this mission, it is to realize that despite living as an average common individuals  facing a hard life, one can still smile because there`s enough happiness in their heart. And as what Hyunjoong & Ho Dong says people are kind when they are happy.I  agree with them. Happiness cannot be obtain solely on the things that gives you comfort and success.When one are able to do the things they want without any regret the happiness it brings is exceptional.I remember from what I read, Hyunjoong once said... `` if you have more than enough of what is necessary, it becomes useless... ( err...don`t ask me about where to find this excerpts from his interviews `coz I can`t remember exactly anymore!^^.)` With this kind of intellectual attitude,no wonder he shares his blessing to the needy. So there wont be  excess blessings that gets useless, hehehe^^

**hmm..listening intently,Hyunjoong~??**

As I had yet to watch the initial episode , my eyes are set to focus only on Hyunjoong. I thought I`ll just enjoy the program because my fave man is in it. But then I was wrong,seeing how everyone display their own share of uniqueness by  working hard with their task and at the same time being funny. I must say the program in its entirety promised to be as entertaining with the cast real adventures..A real variety.And  I learn to like and appreciate everyone in their own way.

In the heat ray of sun the group sweat profusely working hard to earn their money. Feeling exhausted and hungry, unfamiliar on how the things get done in a foreign land and yet,  they tried to adapt in the situation and did their best to make things work out with them.When I was watching Jongshin`s group with their cyclos and Ho Dong`s selling their few seafood catch in the open market looking desperate to buy a meal,I could not help but to reflect. Gee,putting myself into their shoes I probably end up myself  grumpy by being  tired and hungry!.

Fortunately, I don`t need to do such so far. So I must be grateful for what I have now and give much more importance to it because not everyone have an easy life.Appreciate and value for what you have because you don`t know how blessed you are compared to others. The facts of life.^^

As they finally earn their payoffs the overwhelming happiness that envelops them is  epic~ ^^.Imagine how great the feeling of getting your hands finally into your hard earned money!?.And it`s contagious coz I just felt the same for them. Well, getting the food you want to eat after all the hard work is another matter. haha..

`Hyunjoong thoughts of getting to eat his rice noodles finally~??..must be really hungry! ((

**.., a sad dismayed look from a hungry boy..tsk..tsk....Sorry~can`t have what you  craved for~**

On the funny side there`s some scenes where Hyunjoong`s cute act did its purpose for getting a discount from grandma. Ending the granny completely fell for his magical charm! haha  During car ride en route to white sands Hodong and HJ earned the tittle of being named as the ~ Dumb and the Dumber~>)))) Laughing out loud!! While with Shiyoon a passenger in his cyclo singing  Gangnam style and keep telling himself he is strong when all along he`s most likely tasting blood in his mouth. The poor guy  pedaling for an overweight passenger in a hot weather!!.I started to like Shiyoon from then on,hee>)) Eunhyuk and Jongshin smart idea of selling colas in  plastic bags to make more profits but ended spending a lot more than they intended to do in food marketing!haha..

Well generally speaking, for me  Barefoot Friends has its  own good values for the viewers . It presents how we venture our lives and learning from it with fun and entertainment to enjoy as well~~..................

As to FRIENDS..I must say they are those people whom the group meets throughout their journey in each country.The  natives.^^...

BF in Yogyakarta, Indonesia life adventure^^...up next!^^