Credit: http://hyunjoongkajeablover.blogspot.com/
Price 158,000 won
[Photo] Kim Kyu Jong - BSX Shop in TimeSquare Mall, Korea
Credits: Cheezeemelt501
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com
[News] Kim Hyun Joong gives a charismatic final performance at a concert in China
Source: TVreport
Credit: http://en.korea.com
On September 16, celebrity Kim Hyun Joong gave the final performance at concert 2011 Super Perfect Concertthat was held at Shenzhen Base Sports Center in China. Many celebrities from China such as Elva Hsaio, Fish Leong, Sammi Cheng, Shirley Kwan, and Taiwanese singers performed in the concert, as well.
Nearly 30,000 fans gathered to see the concert. Kim Hyun Joong sang “Countdown,” “Please,” and “Kiss Kiss.” He made a charismatic and energetic performance. Asian fans from Japan, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong gathered to see him.
A source from the concert production crew said, “The concert tickets sold out as soon as it was announced that Kim Hyun Joong will perform. His show blew his fans away.”
Kim Hyun Joong is planning to release a mini-album on October.
Credit: http://en.korea.com
Nearly 30,000 fans gathered to see the concert. Kim Hyun Joong sang “Countdown,” “Please,” and “Kiss Kiss.” He made a charismatic and energetic performance. Asian fans from Japan, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong gathered to see him.
A source from the concert production crew said, “The concert tickets sold out as soon as it was announced that Kim Hyun Joong will perform. His show blew his fans away.”
Kim Hyun Joong is planning to release a mini-album on October.
[Article] Seo Taiji and Kim Hyun Joong : Parallel Lives?
Credit: aprilstarr @ http://emprezz.com/
Reposted by hyunniespexers
Repost with full credit and link back to the site, Please.
What do these two men have in common ? Born fourteen years part and yet the life of one seems to mirror the life of the other . They are both musician and dropped from school to follow music ,their passion . Both have risen to become prominent in the field they have chosen and became influential in their own time .
Kim Hyun Joong have long acknowledged his role model was Seo Taijii . Kim Hyun Joong was only five years old at the time Seo Taiji had formed his dance group Seo Taiji and the Boys. That was after he had joined several amateur rock bands ,took the stage name Seo Taiji and became part of Sinawe, a band whose forte is metal . The first single of the Seo Taiji and the Boys, Nan Arayo, became number one in the music chart for 17 weeks -a record said to have remained unbroken up to this time .
By the time Kim Hyun Joong was ten years old,Seo Taiji had become a controversial musician with several albums heavily into heavy metal and rock to his credit, subjected to some sort of censorship due to the message deemed not approprite for the young . However, it only made him more popular, thus ended the censorship. He had also retired temporarily due to pressure given him by his work .
When Seo Taiji returned from his temporary hiatus it was a return to rock music , he came back a solo artist , then released an album which sold more than a million copies reportedly even without promotion in South Korea .At the impressionistic age of twelve KIm Hyun Joong might have already heard of Seo Taiji’s forte who by this time had solidified his reign in the heavy metal ,nu metal as well as alternative rock.
Five years before Kim Hyun joong together with the members of SS501 made his official entry to Korean Entertainment in 2000, Seo Taiji who left the country for the United States came back before thousands of fans in the airport . He had also released the Ultramania and Internet Wars albums who were the biggest hits said to have affected boybands in causing their decline . He next founded the ETPFEST -the biggest rock music festival in South Korea. The rock festival was an annual gathering of of famous and popular boybands up to 2008 where the list of attendees include not only local participants but also from the United States and Japan .
For Kim Hyun Joong Seo Taiji was his inspiration . From him Hyun Joong must have thought he could find answers his young mind sought and followed his footsteps, pursued his love for music to the extent of also dropping from school. Like him Hyun Joong played bass , joined a boyband SS501 though did not organize it like Seo Taiji , but nevertheless played a responsible role in it as as its leader till 2010. In June of the same year after coming back from a Manila concert he went into solo activities and joined Key East,another talent management company. Hyun Joong was a rocker at heart but his former company DSP was said to have strongly discouraged him to pursue that direction. Like Seo Taiji’s group Hyun Joong and the SS501 released their albums and their active presence crowded the competing field of boybands likened to a zero-sum game . To be equals in the playing field , Hyun Joong and the SS501 went abroad for concerts and fanmeets .
Like his hero ,Hyun Joong aspired to be a solo artist , after coming to a conclusion that the SS501 has done already what it should . He wanted to challenge himself futher with other possibilities he knew he had in him. Both were consumed with music. Unlike Seo Taiji he ventured into acting and has feathers in his cap having starred in dramas Boys Over Flowers and Mischievous kiss ,both Korean remakes from Japanese mangas.
Hyun Joong had his wish become an undeniable reality as he has recently debuted as a solo performer.. He was able to sell 100,000 mini albums within two weeks and the number is still going up. He accomplished his promotions in 7 countries both for his music album and international beauty products as official endorser. He was invited to perform for a concert in China middle of September of 2011 .
Hyun Joong ‘s claim to fame extends beyond the music realm as he is a perennial commercial endorcer in products and services sold internationally . Explosive transformations in Social Media and internet technology has also changed the exposure of performing artists and their accessibility to their fans, patrons and sponsors. Image building as well as image destruction are its companions . Celebrities because they maintain high profiles are prone to both .
But Hyun Joong knows that the spotlight will not be on him forever .He returned to school to pursue administration of stage performance -in preparation for another area he will pursue in the very near future. Does the parallel development of their lives end here ? The road ahead is long and winding we don’t know for sure . What we are sure of is that the two are the Sirius, brightest of stars in their own rights .And they will remain jewels in our music sky for a long ,long time.
(thanks to Wikipedia and various internet sources for providing materials for this article )
Reposted by hyunniespexers
Repost with full credit and link back to the site, Please.
What do these two men have in common ? Born fourteen years part and yet the life of one seems to mirror the life of the other . They are both musician and dropped from school to follow music ,their passion . Both have risen to become prominent in the field they have chosen and became influential in their own time .
Kim Hyun Joong have long acknowledged his role model was Seo Taijii . Kim Hyun Joong was only five years old at the time Seo Taiji had formed his dance group Seo Taiji and the Boys. That was after he had joined several amateur rock bands ,took the stage name Seo Taiji and became part of Sinawe, a band whose forte is metal . The first single of the Seo Taiji and the Boys, Nan Arayo, became number one in the music chart for 17 weeks -a record said to have remained unbroken up to this time .
By the time Kim Hyun Joong was ten years old,Seo Taiji had become a controversial musician with several albums heavily into heavy metal and rock to his credit, subjected to some sort of censorship due to the message deemed not approprite for the young . However, it only made him more popular, thus ended the censorship. He had also retired temporarily due to pressure given him by his work .
When Seo Taiji returned from his temporary hiatus it was a return to rock music , he came back a solo artist , then released an album which sold more than a million copies reportedly even without promotion in South Korea .At the impressionistic age of twelve KIm Hyun Joong might have already heard of Seo Taiji’s forte who by this time had solidified his reign in the heavy metal ,nu metal as well as alternative rock.
Five years before Kim Hyun joong together with the members of SS501 made his official entry to Korean Entertainment in 2000, Seo Taiji who left the country for the United States came back before thousands of fans in the airport . He had also released the Ultramania and Internet Wars albums who were the biggest hits said to have affected boybands in causing their decline . He next founded the ETPFEST -the biggest rock music festival in South Korea. The rock festival was an annual gathering of of famous and popular boybands up to 2008 where the list of attendees include not only local participants but also from the United States and Japan .
For Kim Hyun Joong Seo Taiji was his inspiration . From him Hyun Joong must have thought he could find answers his young mind sought and followed his footsteps, pursued his love for music to the extent of also dropping from school. Like him Hyun Joong played bass , joined a boyband SS501 though did not organize it like Seo Taiji , but nevertheless played a responsible role in it as as its leader till 2010. In June of the same year after coming back from a Manila concert he went into solo activities and joined Key East,another talent management company. Hyun Joong was a rocker at heart but his former company DSP was said to have strongly discouraged him to pursue that direction. Like Seo Taiji’s group Hyun Joong and the SS501 released their albums and their active presence crowded the competing field of boybands likened to a zero-sum game . To be equals in the playing field , Hyun Joong and the SS501 went abroad for concerts and fanmeets .
Like his hero ,Hyun Joong aspired to be a solo artist , after coming to a conclusion that the SS501 has done already what it should . He wanted to challenge himself futher with other possibilities he knew he had in him. Both were consumed with music. Unlike Seo Taiji he ventured into acting and has feathers in his cap having starred in dramas Boys Over Flowers and Mischievous kiss ,both Korean remakes from Japanese mangas.
Hyun Joong had his wish become an undeniable reality as he has recently debuted as a solo performer.. He was able to sell 100,000 mini albums within two weeks and the number is still going up. He accomplished his promotions in 7 countries both for his music album and international beauty products as official endorser. He was invited to perform for a concert in China middle of September of 2011 .
Hyun Joong ‘s claim to fame extends beyond the music realm as he is a perennial commercial endorcer in products and services sold internationally . Explosive transformations in Social Media and internet technology has also changed the exposure of performing artists and their accessibility to their fans, patrons and sponsors. Image building as well as image destruction are its companions . Celebrities because they maintain high profiles are prone to both .
But Hyun Joong knows that the spotlight will not be on him forever .He returned to school to pursue administration of stage performance -in preparation for another area he will pursue in the very near future. Does the parallel development of their lives end here ? The road ahead is long and winding we don’t know for sure . What we are sure of is that the two are the Sirius, brightest of stars in their own rights .And they will remain jewels in our music sky for a long ,long time.
(thanks to Wikipedia and various internet sources for providing materials for this article )
[Video] Kim Kyu Jong - 'Goong' Musical Interview on MBC News [21.09.11]
Credits: romantickyu@youtube
[Trans] KyuJong’s Message at Japan Website [21.09.11]
Credits : Kimkyujong.jp + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com
REPOST WITH FULL CREDITS ONLY
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ThankYU JAPAN~~ Kyupika! ^^
Everyone!^^
I, KyuJong, recently~
Is practicing for Musical ‘Goong’!
And is at the peak of preparing for my solo album ^^
Thank you for always giving me strength..
Sometimes when I am tired, everyone gives me the strength!^^
I must repay you~ <3 You know my heart right?^^ Yeah~
I, KyuJong, recently~
Is practicing for Musical ‘Goong’!
And is at the peak of preparing for my solo album ^^
Thank you for always giving me strength..
Sometimes when I am tired, everyone gives me the strength!^^
I must repay you~ <3 You know my heart right?^^ Yeah~
[Info] Kim Hyun Joong won the MBC Japan “K-Fashion” poll
Source: MBC Japan
Chinese translation: HyunBar66.cn
English translation: @tzeyin28 @ facebook.com/DS501fanpage
Repost from http://ss501chapter.wordpress.com/
Chinese translation: HyunBar66.cn
English translation: @tzeyin28 @ facebook.com/DS501fanpage
Repost from http://ss501chapter.wordpress.com/
MBC Japan members,
below are the results of “K-Fashion” poll.
First of all, thanks for your vigorous voting.
We’ll try to make an announcement about more detailed information on this poll on our official site.
We hope you can continue to support us in the future.
below are the results of “K-Fashion” poll.
First of all, thanks for your vigorous voting.
We’ll try to make an announcement about more detailed information on this poll on our official site.
We hope you can continue to support us in the future.
[First poll] Which artist do you want as the model for the K-Fashion show on 26th January 2012?
Voting period: August 25th – September 5th (10:00a.m.)
Total number of votes: 33,329
Results:
[1] Kim Hyun Joong – 15,727 (47.2%)
[2] Jang Geun Suk – 12,999 (39.0%)
[3] Girls’ Generation – 2,400 (7.2%)
[4] G-Dragon (Big Bang) – 1,413 (4.2%)
[5] Yoo Ah In – 291 (0.9%)
[6] Lee Seung Gi – 221 (0.7%)
[7] Won Bin – 107 (0.3%)
[8] Han Hyo Joo – 86 (0.3%)
[9] After School – 35 (0.1%)
[10] Shin Se Kyung – 24 (0.1%)
[11] Hwang Jung Eum – 13 (0.1%) & Son Dam Bi – 13 (0.1%)
[1] Kim Hyun Joong – 15,727 (47.2%)
[2] Jang Geun Suk – 12,999 (39.0%)
[3] Girls’ Generation – 2,400 (7.2%)
[4] G-Dragon (Big Bang) – 1,413 (4.2%)
[5] Yoo Ah In – 291 (0.9%)
[6] Lee Seung Gi – 221 (0.7%)
[7] Won Bin – 107 (0.3%)
[8] Han Hyo Joo – 86 (0.3%)
[9] After School – 35 (0.1%)
[10] Shin Se Kyung – 24 (0.1%)
[11] Hwang Jung Eum – 13 (0.1%) & Son Dam Bi – 13 (0.1%)
[Second poll] Which artist do you want as the model for the K-Fashion show on 26th January 2012?
Voting period: September 5th (10:00a.m.) – September 21st (10:00a.m.)
Total number of votes: 43,780
Results:
[1] Kim Hyun Joong – 28,045 (64.1%)
[2] Jang Geun Suk – 11,348 (25.9%)
[3] G-Dragon (Big Bang) – 1,343 (3.1%)
[4] Girls’ Generation – 1,104 (2.5%)
[5] CN Blue – 695 (1.6%)
[6] Lee Min Ho – 451 (1.0%)
[7] Yoo Ah In – 301 (0.7%)
[8] Kim Tae Hee – 225 (0.5%)
[9] F.T. Island – 222 (0.5%)
[10] Ryu Siwon – 46 (0.1%)
[1] Kim Hyun Joong – 28,045 (64.1%)
[2] Jang Geun Suk – 11,348 (25.9%)
[3] G-Dragon (Big Bang) – 1,343 (3.1%)
[4] Girls’ Generation – 1,104 (2.5%)
[5] CN Blue – 695 (1.6%)
[6] Lee Min Ho – 451 (1.0%)
[7] Yoo Ah In – 301 (0.7%)
[8] Kim Tae Hee – 225 (0.5%)
[9] F.T. Island – 222 (0.5%)
[10] Ryu Siwon – 46 (0.1%)
[News] Kim Hyun Joong, Appearing At 「TOPVALU HEATFACT 2011」 Press Conference Event
Source: Chosun Online
Japanese~English Translation: miyo @lovekimhyunjoong.com
Japanese~English Translation: miyo @lovekimhyunjoong.com
On the 20th morning, Singer/actor Kim Hyun Joong and model, talent Nakamura Anne appeared at 「TOPVALU HEATFACT 2011」press conference event which was held at Roppongi Hills Arena. Thousands of fans have gathered to see them.
Kim Hyun Joong and together with Nakamura Anne are the CM model for the product. The CM that was filmed recently in Seoul is currently on-air.
On this day, Kim Hyun Joong and Nakamura Anne appeared wearing HEATFACT. While Kim Hyun Joong talked about his favorite fashion, he did not forget to advertise, “For the ladies, a lot of them wear a lot of layers during winter but I prefer them wearing fashionable light clothing even it’s a little cold.” “Basically I myself isn’t the type to wear several layers, so during winter I can wear HEATFACT and go out.” etc.
His usual fashion is, “As I dance, so normally I wear clothes that are for dance practicing.” and, “During dancing, it is better not to wear HEATFACT. It will be too hot.” making everyone laughed when he said that.
An episode about the CM filming, “I was filming yesterday, the last scene setting is sleeping and I end up really falling asleep. It is comfortable to wear only that.” Also, it was revealed that in this new CM, a little bit of the dance from his new song will be shown.
On top of that, when he talks about the CM that is currently on-air, “There is a part where I have to hug Nakamura-san from behind, it is my first time having such a scene and I’m really happy.” causing fans feeling jealous and making a commotion.
But, “It’s my first time appearing in Japan’s CM and I feel honored. Through this I hope everyone can see the image of me enjoying it. During winter, I will be having a concert, please come and attend it wearing HEATFACT.” Saying it with a big grin and receive a round of applause.
[Photo] Kim Hyun Joong & Kim Hyung Jun - Features on EPOP Magazine No.327
Credits: @CarmenHYS
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com/
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com/
[Info+Pix] Kim Kyu Jong - Message to his Japan Official Fan Club [21.09.11]
Credits: @KaHye95
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com
Kyupika is Kyujong's Japan fanclub name
[JP News+Photo] Kim Hyun Joong @ HEATFACT press conference
Credit: http://www.asian-hana.com/2011/09/heatfact2100.html
No english translation yet ^^.
No english translation yet ^^.
日本でも絶大な人気を誇る韓国の人気スター、キム・ヒョンジュンがトップバリュHEATFACT（ヒートファクト）のCMに起用され、すでに好評オンエア中ですが、9月20日、共演の中村アンと共に六本木ヒルズアリーナで「トップバリュHEATFACT2011発表会」に出席しました。
パブリックスペースでの発表会とあって、多くのファンが見守る中、レッドカーペットから登場したヒョンジュン。司会者の質問に応える形で、HEATFACTの着心地、冬のファッションについて語りました。
Q. 今もHEATFACTを身につけていらっしゃいますね。
ヒョンジュン 「きょうは涼しいのでピッタリです！ HEATFACTは本当に温かくて、CM撮影で1枚着ただけで汗がでるほどでした」
Q. 女性の好きな冬のファッションは？
ヒョンジュン 「寒のは少し我慢してでもオシャレをしている人はステキだと思います」
中村 「HEATFACTは薄くて軽いので、下に１枚着れば冬のオシャレが楽しめます」
Q. CM撮影のエピソードを教えてください。
ヒョンジュン 「きのう新CMの撮影をして、最後に眠るシーンがあったのですが、本当に寝てしまって（苦笑）、きっと中村さんは困ってしまったんじゃないでしょうか（笑）」
中村 「スースーと寝息が聞こえてきたので、本当に寝ちゃったんだ……と思いました。きっと疲れているんだと思って、起こさずそのままにしておきました！」
Q. 放送中のCMでは、ヒョンジュンさんが中村さんをバックハグするシーンがありました。
ヒョンジュン 「中村さんのようなステキな方を後ろから抱きしめてあげられて、嬉しかったです！」
会場のファンから「エーーーーっ！！！」とブーイング。
中村 「ファンのみなさん、ごめんなさい……」
【上の写真の羊について】 司会者より、この羊（もちろん本物ではありません！）が 「実際に現在放送中のCM撮影時に使用され、ヒョンジュンさんがスリスリしたものです。本日、久々の再会を果たしました」と紹介がありました。韓国で行われたCM撮影では、飛行機に乗って海を渡った羊だそうです。まるで本当に生きているように精巧に作られていました。
羊に「お久しぶりです」と日本語で挨拶するキム・ヒョンジュンワールドが大人気！
Q. 韓国の冬は日本と比べてどうですか？
ヒョンジュン 「東京よりソウルのほうがずっと寒いです。東京は多くても、ひと冬に数回雪が降る程度だそうですが、ソウルはしょっちゅう降ります。ホワイトクリスマスを楽しみたい方は、ぜひソウルにいらしてください！」
Q. 冬の楽しみと言えば？
ヒョンジュン 「ソウルから少し足を伸ばすと、ワカサギ釣りができるところや、スキー場があったりします」
Q. 最後にひと言お願いします。
ヒョンジュン 「今年の冬はHEATFACTをたくさん着てください。冬には僕のコンサートもありますが、ぜひHEATFACTを着て来てくださいね」
[Photo] Heo Young Saeng - Photo Card
Credits: mazel_c4 + @ramu1128
Repost from http://luxmae.blogspot.com/
Repost from http://luxmae.blogspot.com/
[INFO] Foreign Fans From HeStory How to Re-Bulk Purchase (BP) for Kim Kyu Jong 1st Solo “Turn Me On” [21.09.11]
INFO FOR OVERSEAS FANS PLEASE CHECK IN HERE 
Thanks so much to LiSa Lee @ Facebook inbox me this morning
Kor-Chinese trans from www.kimkyujong.com.cn
Repost in SS501 Baidu
KKJ’s 1st mini album “TURN ME ON” Bulk Purchase (“BP”)
1st mini album fans’ BP date
Tues 27/9/2011！！
We just gotta support the 1st Solo activities, don’t we?
Many fans had a lot of queries when it comes to buying album and at the same time making the purchase counts in the music charts standings.
Thanks so much to LiSa Lee @ Facebook inbox me this morning
Kor-Chinese trans from www.kimkyujong.com.cn
Repost in SS501 Baidu
Chinese – English Trans LiSa Lee @ facebook /slimz1808 @ Twitter
==========================================================KKJ’s 1st mini album “TURN ME ON” Bulk Purchase (“BP”)
1st mini album fans’ BP date
Tues 27/9/2011！！
We just gotta support the 1st Solo activities, don’t we?
Many fans had a lot of queries when it comes to buying album and at the same time making the purchase counts in the music charts standings.
- Tried preparing a BP Guide for everyone’s reference ^^
————————————————————————————
-Album purchases which count towards hanteochart /music bank (the below are in order of weightage)
★1st priority – synnara record (shop) ; hottracks (shop) ; synnara eshop （on-line）
*1st priority means ==> hanteo chart + music bank will both reflect the sales made in these places
<music bank>Album sales computation
= hanteo + hottracks Shop + synnara record off-line (restricted to physical shop)
Hence getting the album from hottracks Shop or synnara (physical) Shop, high probability to clock 2x album sales!!!
Those who are not accessible to any of these physical shops can get the album from synnara eshop（on-line），otherwise please get them from the shops!
*Synnara Shops — Gangnam,，central city，Yongsan iparkmall，Yongsan Electronics Market，仁川新世界店，
西水原E-MART店，日山LAFESTA店，大田银行街店，釜山大学店，西面店，密阳店。
*Hottracks Shops — 光化门店 (광화문광장 /Seoul Square)，Gangnam，蚕室店，木洞店，水逾店，永登浦店，盆唐店，安阳店，
天安店，全州店，大邱店，昌原店，釜山店，釜山centum city店。
[pardon i can't do much on alot of the above locationsany1 can help?]
★2nd priority — lees music，apple music, 教保书店（think this refers to KBS online）
★3rd priority — Interpark （on-line），YES24，Aladdin，CoolTracks，CD box
*Purchases from the following sources will NOT be counted towards the count
(1) Gmarket, Auction and other online sources，
(2) individuals selling on interpark，
(3) E-mart，Home plus，Lotte mart and other big marts
hanteo shop or 3rd priority purchases may have the probability of miscount, hence please try to purchase from 1st priority (as much as possible).
*When doing bulk purchases, it is rumoured that 1 receipt multiple CDs might not count towards the counting (i.e. equivalent to 1 CD), hence it is hereby suggested to get 1 receipt:1 CD (to play safe)
—————————————————————————————-
*TURN ME ON* COME BACK is coming SOON
Let’s support Kyu Jong’s new transformation！ThanKYU
[News] Kim Hyun Joong - "Break Down" Won As "The Best Music Video" [21.09.11] by k-popexpress
Credits: GELLIE (k-popexpress.com)
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com
♠ Break Down ♠
It was the title track of SS501‘s Kim Hyun Joong‘s first solo mini-album. The song Break Down was composed by Steven Lee and is classified as a ‘south urban dance track’.
It was composed with a dynamic choreography in mind to ensure a strong performance.
Its music video show off a powerful track, Kim Hyun Joong talent upgraded with his choreography and sexiness. And because of this Break Down is entitled as the Best Music Video!
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[Scanned Mag + Trans] Kim Hyun Joong in Taiwan's TRENDY Magazine No. 27 [Day1]
Scanned by Mint Angel Five O One.TW
English translation by Lichi/ www.liezle.blogspot.com
Re-post from http://newstsvn.blogspot.com/
Date.1 Date with KHJ for afternoon tea.
[p26]
Date: 2011/8/14 evening Location: Taipei Far East Plaza Hotel
Taiwanese fans have been waiting for 2 years, finally Kim Hyun Joong visited Taiwan with his new album.Trendy who competed for getting the precious chance to interview exclusively should treat this long-time-no-see good friend well. In order to let Kim Hyun Joong have a good afternoon tea date, Trendy prepared many foodstuffs full of Taiwanese flavors with hearts. Seeing the snacks occupied the whole table, HJ said happily, But when he took up the Bubble Tea, he asked with subtle expression in a sudden, " WOW, there are so many snacks." " Is Bubble Tea made of tea? " He saw Trendy nodding, and took a big swallow, and said, From the previous impressions, Trendy thought Hyun Joong doesn't quite like Bubble Tea, so we asked him out of curiosity. " It's good!"" I thought it was coffee! Because I don't drink coffee, I didn't try it. But after trying it, beyond my expectation, it's really good." HJ answered with helplessness, and people all laughed out loud. Gosh, indeed the 4D HyunJoong, we actually told you it's a kind of drink combining tea and milk at the very first time!
[p29]
Before the start of interview, Trendy chatted with HJ about the HIVE FIVE event which just ended. To the downpour, HJ said in a good mood, " I'm happy to meet with fans. It's fine with raining. I've got used to it. It seems that it would rain whenever I visited Taiwan. It also rained during my last visit." Trendy told HJ Taiwanese proverb has it that "someone who goes with rain is a rich man". He couldn't help but laugh out loud after listening to it, and said with nods, " Seriously~that's wonderful! " And this afternoon tea date started with the good smell of food and HJ's laughing.
Trendy: Parting for 2 years, you visit Taiwan again. How do u feel?
HJ: Although it's not very long in term of 2 years, but I feel it's like a long time. This visit to Taiwan I see long-time-no-see fans again, and everyone is still very passionate welcoming me and supporting me. It makes me energetic, and the thought of organizing a concert is burning. (read: can't wait to realize it) But the event just now, it really rained cats and dogs, fans should be drenched with much rain, I hope they won't get cold. In addition, when I spoke, it would thunder. Was it that everyone couldn't hear me at all? Because whenever I spoke, it rumbled. But it's a very special experience. (lol)
[p30]
Trendy: The solo mini album "Break Down", it has great results both in Korea and in Taiwan, plz introduce the album to us. Which song do you want to recommend in this album?
HJ: "Break Down" is for conveying the image of Kim HyunJoong different from the past to everyone. I hope to transform to a more masculine and more matured man from the image of being a young idol singer. Therefore, I want the genres of songs and the choreography could be presented like this. Hmmm...the most recommended song is definitely "Break Down", I would recommend "KISS KISS", too. Although it's a livelier song, but the cuteness of it is not just pure and innocent, how to say.....should be like " wanting to be in love, the cuteness in rather mature."
Trendy: Besides being a singer, you also have drama works, to HJ, what's the most interesting part respectively?
HJ: Being a singer, in order to fully convey my own work, I have to do my best to sing, to show my charm and to dominate the atmosphere on stage. The performance and domination on stage are not only the big challenge but the most interesting part to a singer. As for being an actor is to interpret another person. Not KHJ, it's to play another person, I have to study and perform another person's life and the way of speech...and so on. I think it's very interesting to me.
Trendy: Except being a singer and an actor, what else do u still want to challenge?
HJ: Hmmm, currently no. Because these two works have been quite big burdens to me, haha~
[p32]
KHJ's vacation island puzzle?
Since U:ZOOSIN said he wanted to come to Taiwan for vacation, Trendy had to ask for everyone where it would be exactly. Asked HJ if it was Penghu, U:ZOOSIN nim thought for 3 seconds with his head tilting, and nodded. But he added with no certain, " Is it famous for snorkeling there?" So was it Green Island? But he added, " Is there surfing over there?" So actually HJ wanted to go to Kenting? Until the end of interview, where U:ZOOSIN wanted to go for vacation was still a puzzle.
[p34]
Trendy: Guangzhou Asian Game last year, HJ challenged to sing Chinese songs. What's the most difficult part in singing Chinese songs? Was there anything interesting during practice or special tips? Will you consider to challenge to sing Chinese songs in the future albums?
HJ: Pronunciations! The pronunciations of Chinese are really difficult. There was no tips in practice, just kept listening to it repeatedly everyday. Before the performance I kept listening for 2 months. Until now I still remember the lyrics, (lol). If I want to challenge Chinese songs, I supposed lots of practice in need. But currently I would like to challenge different genres of Korean songs. No matter is it interpreting the emotions in songs or other stuffs, I would show various sides of KHJ. This is what I'd like to do well now.
Trendy: The theme for photo shooting this time is afternoon tea date, does HJ have any unforgettable experience for afternoon tea?
HJ: Because I don't drink coffee and seldom have tea as well, I rarely have experiences with friends for afternoon tea. And I usually meet up with friends for having meals or drinking alcohols together. If not having coffee or tea, I guess it would be weird just chatting over water only. (tilting his head and said in all seriousness)
Trendy: HJ works as busy as a bee for new album promotion, if you can go for vacation, what would u like to do?
HJ: I've been really busy that I almost can't go home. (Can't help but wave his head) When it comes to vacation, actually I always want to go to Taiwan. I'm serious. I've done the research. There are many beautiful small islands and beaches in southern Taiwan, where to go fishing, snorkeling and many other water activities. I've planned well initially, but because of the weather at that time, and my agency thought it was too dangerous, so it had to be called off. What a pity! (Head down rubbing hands with regretful and sad expression)
[p36]
Trendy: The album promotion in Korea has been wrapped up, and begin to visit other Asian countries to meet with fans. Could HJ reveal in advance what the following plan is?
HJ: I'm preparing the second mini album releasing in October. The tour in Japan might be kicked off in November. From the end of this year to next February, I would start the Asia Tour for concerts hopefully, Taiwan is included definitely. If there is a chance to go to America, it would be a international tour. Next, maybe in April, there is drama shooting and it might end in July......(HJ spoke with smile over watched Trendy taking note down with efforts, was he supervised Trendy if writing any wrong word?)And the following would be another album production...(In order to take down all HJ's schedule, Trendy's writing hand was so weary, and couldn't help but say, "There's no time for vacation being this way.")
HJ: Hmm...Yes～I would make do with it. Like this visit to Taiwan, during the break, I'll take it as being in vacation in mind.(lol)
Trendy: HJ determined to be a singer, and now is a popular singer-and-actor with recognition, many people's idol as well. HJ can be called the successful sample in seeking the dreams. During the process in seeking the dreams, what does HJ think the most important? Any advice to the youth who is also seeking the dreams?
HJ: It's too late! If still just thinking of seeking the dreams, it has been late for many steps already. Suppose not just thinking, should take actions right away. No matter is it being a singer or seeking other dreams, do it right away! Do the best to practice, or work harder in studying, either of which get to start soon. Take being a singer for example, actually everyone can be a singer. As long as releasing an album would be called a singer. But what kind of singer do u want to be? That's the most important thing!
Trendy: To the future, what kind of goal or expectation does HJ have to self?
HJ: Hmm......I will still work hard on being a good singer-and-actor, and get to challenge many different stuffs, to let everyone see KHJ's various appearances. I hope to become someone who enjoys the life as well, to enjoy and experience well every different moment in life, to lead a interesting life!
[p37]
Tidbit:
Because the time for interview this time was followed right after"HIVE FIVE Event", all members in Trendy were commanded and set out in 2 teams to different locations! Even though separating in 2 groups, neither of which could escape from the downpour in the afternoon. When it rained cats and dogs, everyone in Trendy laughed, just like what HJ said, "has got used to it already."
Although being drenched, on the scene for photo shooting and interview, HJ always wore a smile and was so kind with 100% cooperation, which made everyone has good mood just like in the sunny days, not like being drenched just now. During the break for photo shooting, HJ hummed the songs at times or practice the choreography in the corner as usual. Of course the 4D behaviors couldn't be less, always until everyone couldn't help but laughed out loud, and he looked confused. He didn't tell jokes or do something comical on purpose, and he was just being himself. Although it's been a while since last meeting, he still remains the pure and bright expression in eyes. In spite of being more matured already, and he expects himself to be more matured, but he still shows the childlike facial expression carelessly. Just because HJ doesn't disguise himself and shows his true nature, that's why there is no way not to love him!
U:ZOOSIN promised to be back to organize a concert in the end of this year. Although we shouldn't expect that it might rain heavily at that time, however, believe that everyone has been expecting this handsome and charming U:ZOOSIN's next visit with smile. Oh time, please run faster, cos we can't wait!!!!
Behind the scene:
(in order from left to right, from top to bottom)
[liezle : sorry as I don't have a copy of the magazine i don't know which photo goes to which caption. so if there's anyone who wishes to let me know please do so. thanks!)
[p38-39]
1. Although his schedule in Taiwan was arranged tightly during this visit, we had to carry on the shooting in the hotel due to the restriction of time. However, it didn't decrease U:ZOOSIN's handsomeness and brightness at all!
2. After listening to Trendy explain the special project this time, HJ learned that the photo shooting would be carried on the big round table. Before the staff was able to grab a chair for him, we just saw HJ to get upon the table in a flash with a handsome action of turning over. Maybe he was pretty satisfied with his agile action, HJ wore a childlike smile, and it made all staffs laugh.
3. His true nature of 4D isn't changed. During the photo shooting, he did his tricks silently all along. First, he put the apple hold by him for photo shooting on the fire to grill it, and next, he tried to blow the fire off in a far distance. U:ZOOSIN nim, were u either hungry or tested your vital capacity?
4. The truth behind being with HJ for the romantic afternoon tea time?! Actually who surrounded U:ZOOSIN were Trendy and Korean photographers.
5. HJ's the second episode of 4D! Well......r u on the phone? Haha~ (HJ covered his right-side ear with a coffee cup.)
6. Although it was raining with the incredible thunderstorm in the afternoon outside, but watched his bright smile, it was like an universe big sunny day in mind.
[p40-41]
7. HJ tilted the head to check the condition of photo shooting just a moment ago. Even his back was so cute that made people couldn't help but lift up the corner of mouth.
8. During the interview, Korean photographers were capturing every image of HJ seriously.
9. For those Taiwanese snacks Trendy prepared specially, HJ listened to the introduction in all seriousness, and got to close to observe with curiosity at times.
10. Asked him which one to try first? It seems it was hard to choose for HJ, so he frowned a little.
11. The top 1 of U:ZOOSIN's favorite Taiwanese special foodstuff is Bubble Tea.
12. Still Bubble Tea (He's drinking it)
13. The chat after the interview, Trendy asked HJ if he becomes even thinner. HJ: " Do I look thinner? Probably because I'm getting old, the baby fat is all gone!" He also laughed right after he finished his speech. The smile was the kind with glee and naughty expression.
English translation by Lichi/ www.liezle.blogspot.com
Re-post from http://newstsvn.blogspot.com/
Date.1 Date with KHJ for afternoon tea.
[p26]
Date: 2011/8/14 evening Location: Taipei Far East Plaza Hotel
Taiwanese fans have been waiting for 2 years, finally Kim Hyun Joong visited Taiwan with his new album.Trendy who competed for getting the precious chance to interview exclusively should treat this long-time-no-see good friend well. In order to let Kim Hyun Joong have a good afternoon tea date, Trendy prepared many foodstuffs full of Taiwanese flavors with hearts. Seeing the snacks occupied the whole table, HJ said happily, But when he took up the Bubble Tea, he asked with subtle expression in a sudden, " WOW, there are so many snacks." " Is Bubble Tea made of tea? " He saw Trendy nodding, and took a big swallow, and said, From the previous impressions, Trendy thought Hyun Joong doesn't quite like Bubble Tea, so we asked him out of curiosity. " It's good!"" I thought it was coffee! Because I don't drink coffee, I didn't try it. But after trying it, beyond my expectation, it's really good." HJ answered with helplessness, and people all laughed out loud. Gosh, indeed the 4D HyunJoong, we actually told you it's a kind of drink combining tea and milk at the very first time!
[p29]
Before the start of interview, Trendy chatted with HJ about the HIVE FIVE event which just ended. To the downpour, HJ said in a good mood, " I'm happy to meet with fans. It's fine with raining. I've got used to it. It seems that it would rain whenever I visited Taiwan. It also rained during my last visit." Trendy told HJ Taiwanese proverb has it that "someone who goes with rain is a rich man". He couldn't help but laugh out loud after listening to it, and said with nods, " Seriously~that's wonderful! " And this afternoon tea date started with the good smell of food and HJ's laughing.
Trendy: Parting for 2 years, you visit Taiwan again. How do u feel?
HJ: Although it's not very long in term of 2 years, but I feel it's like a long time. This visit to Taiwan I see long-time-no-see fans again, and everyone is still very passionate welcoming me and supporting me. It makes me energetic, and the thought of organizing a concert is burning. (read: can't wait to realize it) But the event just now, it really rained cats and dogs, fans should be drenched with much rain, I hope they won't get cold. In addition, when I spoke, it would thunder. Was it that everyone couldn't hear me at all? Because whenever I spoke, it rumbled. But it's a very special experience. (lol)
[p30]
Trendy: The solo mini album "Break Down", it has great results both in Korea and in Taiwan, plz introduce the album to us. Which song do you want to recommend in this album?
HJ: "Break Down" is for conveying the image of Kim HyunJoong different from the past to everyone. I hope to transform to a more masculine and more matured man from the image of being a young idol singer. Therefore, I want the genres of songs and the choreography could be presented like this. Hmmm...the most recommended song is definitely "Break Down", I would recommend "KISS KISS", too. Although it's a livelier song, but the cuteness of it is not just pure and innocent, how to say.....should be like " wanting to be in love, the cuteness in rather mature."
Trendy: Besides being a singer, you also have drama works, to HJ, what's the most interesting part respectively?
HJ: Being a singer, in order to fully convey my own work, I have to do my best to sing, to show my charm and to dominate the atmosphere on stage. The performance and domination on stage are not only the big challenge but the most interesting part to a singer. As for being an actor is to interpret another person. Not KHJ, it's to play another person, I have to study and perform another person's life and the way of speech...and so on. I think it's very interesting to me.
Trendy: Except being a singer and an actor, what else do u still want to challenge?
HJ: Hmmm, currently no. Because these two works have been quite big burdens to me, haha~
[p32]
KHJ's vacation island puzzle?
Since U:ZOOSIN said he wanted to come to Taiwan for vacation, Trendy had to ask for everyone where it would be exactly. Asked HJ if it was Penghu, U:ZOOSIN nim thought for 3 seconds with his head tilting, and nodded. But he added with no certain, " Is it famous for snorkeling there?" So was it Green Island? But he added, " Is there surfing over there?" So actually HJ wanted to go to Kenting? Until the end of interview, where U:ZOOSIN wanted to go for vacation was still a puzzle.
[p34]
Trendy: Guangzhou Asian Game last year, HJ challenged to sing Chinese songs. What's the most difficult part in singing Chinese songs? Was there anything interesting during practice or special tips? Will you consider to challenge to sing Chinese songs in the future albums?
HJ: Pronunciations! The pronunciations of Chinese are really difficult. There was no tips in practice, just kept listening to it repeatedly everyday. Before the performance I kept listening for 2 months. Until now I still remember the lyrics, (lol). If I want to challenge Chinese songs, I supposed lots of practice in need. But currently I would like to challenge different genres of Korean songs. No matter is it interpreting the emotions in songs or other stuffs, I would show various sides of KHJ. This is what I'd like to do well now.
Trendy: The theme for photo shooting this time is afternoon tea date, does HJ have any unforgettable experience for afternoon tea?
HJ: Because I don't drink coffee and seldom have tea as well, I rarely have experiences with friends for afternoon tea. And I usually meet up with friends for having meals or drinking alcohols together. If not having coffee or tea, I guess it would be weird just chatting over water only. (tilting his head and said in all seriousness)
Trendy: HJ works as busy as a bee for new album promotion, if you can go for vacation, what would u like to do?
HJ: I've been really busy that I almost can't go home. (Can't help but wave his head) When it comes to vacation, actually I always want to go to Taiwan. I'm serious. I've done the research. There are many beautiful small islands and beaches in southern Taiwan, where to go fishing, snorkeling and many other water activities. I've planned well initially, but because of the weather at that time, and my agency thought it was too dangerous, so it had to be called off. What a pity! (Head down rubbing hands with regretful and sad expression)
[p36]
Trendy: The album promotion in Korea has been wrapped up, and begin to visit other Asian countries to meet with fans. Could HJ reveal in advance what the following plan is?
HJ: I'm preparing the second mini album releasing in October. The tour in Japan might be kicked off in November. From the end of this year to next February, I would start the Asia Tour for concerts hopefully, Taiwan is included definitely. If there is a chance to go to America, it would be a international tour. Next, maybe in April, there is drama shooting and it might end in July......(HJ spoke with smile over watched Trendy taking note down with efforts, was he supervised Trendy if writing any wrong word?)And the following would be another album production...(In order to take down all HJ's schedule, Trendy's writing hand was so weary, and couldn't help but say, "There's no time for vacation being this way.")
HJ: Hmm...Yes～I would make do with it. Like this visit to Taiwan, during the break, I'll take it as being in vacation in mind.(lol)
Trendy: HJ determined to be a singer, and now is a popular singer-and-actor with recognition, many people's idol as well. HJ can be called the successful sample in seeking the dreams. During the process in seeking the dreams, what does HJ think the most important? Any advice to the youth who is also seeking the dreams?
HJ: It's too late! If still just thinking of seeking the dreams, it has been late for many steps already. Suppose not just thinking, should take actions right away. No matter is it being a singer or seeking other dreams, do it right away! Do the best to practice, or work harder in studying, either of which get to start soon. Take being a singer for example, actually everyone can be a singer. As long as releasing an album would be called a singer. But what kind of singer do u want to be? That's the most important thing!
Trendy: To the future, what kind of goal or expectation does HJ have to self?
HJ: Hmm......I will still work hard on being a good singer-and-actor, and get to challenge many different stuffs, to let everyone see KHJ's various appearances. I hope to become someone who enjoys the life as well, to enjoy and experience well every different moment in life, to lead a interesting life!
[p37]
Tidbit:
Because the time for interview this time was followed right after"HIVE FIVE Event", all members in Trendy were commanded and set out in 2 teams to different locations! Even though separating in 2 groups, neither of which could escape from the downpour in the afternoon. When it rained cats and dogs, everyone in Trendy laughed, just like what HJ said, "has got used to it already."
Although being drenched, on the scene for photo shooting and interview, HJ always wore a smile and was so kind with 100% cooperation, which made everyone has good mood just like in the sunny days, not like being drenched just now. During the break for photo shooting, HJ hummed the songs at times or practice the choreography in the corner as usual. Of course the 4D behaviors couldn't be less, always until everyone couldn't help but laughed out loud, and he looked confused. He didn't tell jokes or do something comical on purpose, and he was just being himself. Although it's been a while since last meeting, he still remains the pure and bright expression in eyes. In spite of being more matured already, and he expects himself to be more matured, but he still shows the childlike facial expression carelessly. Just because HJ doesn't disguise himself and shows his true nature, that's why there is no way not to love him!
U:ZOOSIN promised to be back to organize a concert in the end of this year. Although we shouldn't expect that it might rain heavily at that time, however, believe that everyone has been expecting this handsome and charming U:ZOOSIN's next visit with smile. Oh time, please run faster, cos we can't wait!!!!
Behind the scene:
(in order from left to right, from top to bottom)
[liezle : sorry as I don't have a copy of the magazine i don't know which photo goes to which caption. so if there's anyone who wishes to let me know please do so. thanks!)
[p38-39]
1. Although his schedule in Taiwan was arranged tightly during this visit, we had to carry on the shooting in the hotel due to the restriction of time. However, it didn't decrease U:ZOOSIN's handsomeness and brightness at all!
2. After listening to Trendy explain the special project this time, HJ learned that the photo shooting would be carried on the big round table. Before the staff was able to grab a chair for him, we just saw HJ to get upon the table in a flash with a handsome action of turning over. Maybe he was pretty satisfied with his agile action, HJ wore a childlike smile, and it made all staffs laugh.
3. His true nature of 4D isn't changed. During the photo shooting, he did his tricks silently all along. First, he put the apple hold by him for photo shooting on the fire to grill it, and next, he tried to blow the fire off in a far distance. U:ZOOSIN nim, were u either hungry or tested your vital capacity?
4. The truth behind being with HJ for the romantic afternoon tea time?! Actually who surrounded U:ZOOSIN were Trendy and Korean photographers.
5. HJ's the second episode of 4D! Well......r u on the phone? Haha~ (HJ covered his right-side ear with a coffee cup.)
6. Although it was raining with the incredible thunderstorm in the afternoon outside, but watched his bright smile, it was like an universe big sunny day in mind.
[p40-41]
7. HJ tilted the head to check the condition of photo shooting just a moment ago. Even his back was so cute that made people couldn't help but lift up the corner of mouth.
8. During the interview, Korean photographers were capturing every image of HJ seriously.
9. For those Taiwanese snacks Trendy prepared specially, HJ listened to the introduction in all seriousness, and got to close to observe with curiosity at times.
10. Asked him which one to try first? It seems it was hard to choose for HJ, so he frowned a little.
11. The top 1 of U:ZOOSIN's favorite Taiwanese special foodstuff is Bubble Tea.
12. Still Bubble Tea (He's drinking it)
13. The chat after the interview, Trendy asked HJ if he becomes even thinner. HJ: " Do I look thinner? Probably because I'm getting old, the baby fat is all gone!" He also laughed right after he finished his speech. The smile was the kind with glee and naughty expression.
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September 21, 2011
[Pic] Kim Hyun Joong’s hoodie is sponsored by Calvin Klein Jeans
Credit: http://hyunjoongkajeablover.blogspot.com/
Price 158,000 won
[Photo] Kim Kyu Jong - BSX Shop in TimeSquare Mall, Korea
Credits: Cheezeemelt501
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com
[News] Kim Hyun Joong gives a charismatic final performance at a concert in China
Source: TVreport
Credit: http://en.korea.com
On September 16, celebrity Kim Hyun Joong gave the final performance at concert 2011 Super Perfect Concertthat was held at Shenzhen Base Sports Center in China. Many celebrities from China such as Elva Hsaio, Fish Leong, Sammi Cheng, Shirley Kwan, and Taiwanese singers performed in the concert, as well.
Nearly 30,000 fans gathered to see the concert. Kim Hyun Joong sang “Countdown,” “Please,” and “Kiss Kiss.” He made a charismatic and energetic performance. Asian fans from Japan, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong gathered to see him.
A source from the concert production crew said, “The concert tickets sold out as soon as it was announced that Kim Hyun Joong will perform. His show blew his fans away.”
Kim Hyun Joong is planning to release a mini-album on October.
Credit: http://en.korea.com
Nearly 30,000 fans gathered to see the concert. Kim Hyun Joong sang “Countdown,” “Please,” and “Kiss Kiss.” He made a charismatic and energetic performance. Asian fans from Japan, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong gathered to see him.
A source from the concert production crew said, “The concert tickets sold out as soon as it was announced that Kim Hyun Joong will perform. His show blew his fans away.”
Kim Hyun Joong is planning to release a mini-album on October.
[Article] Seo Taiji and Kim Hyun Joong : Parallel Lives?
Credit: aprilstarr @ http://emprezz.com/
Reposted by hyunniespexers
Repost with full credit and link back to the site, Please.
What do these two men have in common ? Born fourteen years part and yet the life of one seems to mirror the life of the other . They are both musician and dropped from school to follow music ,their passion . Both have risen to become prominent in the field they have chosen and became influential in their own time .
Kim Hyun Joong have long acknowledged his role model was Seo Taijii . Kim Hyun Joong was only five years old at the time Seo Taiji had formed his dance group Seo Taiji and the Boys. That was after he had joined several amateur rock bands ,took the stage name Seo Taiji and became part of Sinawe, a band whose forte is metal . The first single of the Seo Taiji and the Boys, Nan Arayo, became number one in the music chart for 17 weeks -a record said to have remained unbroken up to this time .
By the time Kim Hyun Joong was ten years old,Seo Taiji had become a controversial musician with several albums heavily into heavy metal and rock to his credit, subjected to some sort of censorship due to the message deemed not approprite for the young . However, it only made him more popular, thus ended the censorship. He had also retired temporarily due to pressure given him by his work .
When Seo Taiji returned from his temporary hiatus it was a return to rock music , he came back a solo artist , then released an album which sold more than a million copies reportedly even without promotion in South Korea .At the impressionistic age of twelve KIm Hyun Joong might have already heard of Seo Taiji’s forte who by this time had solidified his reign in the heavy metal ,nu metal as well as alternative rock.
Five years before Kim Hyun joong together with the members of SS501 made his official entry to Korean Entertainment in 2000, Seo Taiji who left the country for the United States came back before thousands of fans in the airport . He had also released the Ultramania and Internet Wars albums who were the biggest hits said to have affected boybands in causing their decline . He next founded the ETPFEST -the biggest rock music festival in South Korea. The rock festival was an annual gathering of of famous and popular boybands up to 2008 where the list of attendees include not only local participants but also from the United States and Japan .
For Kim Hyun Joong Seo Taiji was his inspiration . From him Hyun Joong must have thought he could find answers his young mind sought and followed his footsteps, pursued his love for music to the extent of also dropping from school. Like him Hyun Joong played bass , joined a boyband SS501 though did not organize it like Seo Taiji , but nevertheless played a responsible role in it as as its leader till 2010. In June of the same year after coming back from a Manila concert he went into solo activities and joined Key East,another talent management company. Hyun Joong was a rocker at heart but his former company DSP was said to have strongly discouraged him to pursue that direction. Like Seo Taiji’s group Hyun Joong and the SS501 released their albums and their active presence crowded the competing field of boybands likened to a zero-sum game . To be equals in the playing field , Hyun Joong and the SS501 went abroad for concerts and fanmeets .
Like his hero ,Hyun Joong aspired to be a solo artist , after coming to a conclusion that the SS501 has done already what it should . He wanted to challenge himself futher with other possibilities he knew he had in him. Both were consumed with music. Unlike Seo Taiji he ventured into acting and has feathers in his cap having starred in dramas Boys Over Flowers and Mischievous kiss ,both Korean remakes from Japanese mangas.
Hyun Joong had his wish become an undeniable reality as he has recently debuted as a solo performer.. He was able to sell 100,000 mini albums within two weeks and the number is still going up. He accomplished his promotions in 7 countries both for his music album and international beauty products as official endorser. He was invited to perform for a concert in China middle of September of 2011 .
Hyun Joong ‘s claim to fame extends beyond the music realm as he is a perennial commercial endorcer in products and services sold internationally . Explosive transformations in Social Media and internet technology has also changed the exposure of performing artists and their accessibility to their fans, patrons and sponsors. Image building as well as image destruction are its companions . Celebrities because they maintain high profiles are prone to both .
But Hyun Joong knows that the spotlight will not be on him forever .He returned to school to pursue administration of stage performance -in preparation for another area he will pursue in the very near future. Does the parallel development of their lives end here ? The road ahead is long and winding we don’t know for sure . What we are sure of is that the two are the Sirius, brightest of stars in their own rights .And they will remain jewels in our music sky for a long ,long time.
(thanks to Wikipedia and various internet sources for providing materials for this article )
Reposted by hyunniespexers
Repost with full credit and link back to the site, Please.
What do these two men have in common ? Born fourteen years part and yet the life of one seems to mirror the life of the other . They are both musician and dropped from school to follow music ,their passion . Both have risen to become prominent in the field they have chosen and became influential in their own time .
Kim Hyun Joong have long acknowledged his role model was Seo Taijii . Kim Hyun Joong was only five years old at the time Seo Taiji had formed his dance group Seo Taiji and the Boys. That was after he had joined several amateur rock bands ,took the stage name Seo Taiji and became part of Sinawe, a band whose forte is metal . The first single of the Seo Taiji and the Boys, Nan Arayo, became number one in the music chart for 17 weeks -a record said to have remained unbroken up to this time .
By the time Kim Hyun Joong was ten years old,Seo Taiji had become a controversial musician with several albums heavily into heavy metal and rock to his credit, subjected to some sort of censorship due to the message deemed not approprite for the young . However, it only made him more popular, thus ended the censorship. He had also retired temporarily due to pressure given him by his work .
When Seo Taiji returned from his temporary hiatus it was a return to rock music , he came back a solo artist , then released an album which sold more than a million copies reportedly even without promotion in South Korea .At the impressionistic age of twelve KIm Hyun Joong might have already heard of Seo Taiji’s forte who by this time had solidified his reign in the heavy metal ,nu metal as well as alternative rock.
Five years before Kim Hyun joong together with the members of SS501 made his official entry to Korean Entertainment in 2000, Seo Taiji who left the country for the United States came back before thousands of fans in the airport . He had also released the Ultramania and Internet Wars albums who were the biggest hits said to have affected boybands in causing their decline . He next founded the ETPFEST -the biggest rock music festival in South Korea. The rock festival was an annual gathering of of famous and popular boybands up to 2008 where the list of attendees include not only local participants but also from the United States and Japan .
For Kim Hyun Joong Seo Taiji was his inspiration . From him Hyun Joong must have thought he could find answers his young mind sought and followed his footsteps, pursued his love for music to the extent of also dropping from school. Like him Hyun Joong played bass , joined a boyband SS501 though did not organize it like Seo Taiji , but nevertheless played a responsible role in it as as its leader till 2010. In June of the same year after coming back from a Manila concert he went into solo activities and joined Key East,another talent management company. Hyun Joong was a rocker at heart but his former company DSP was said to have strongly discouraged him to pursue that direction. Like Seo Taiji’s group Hyun Joong and the SS501 released their albums and their active presence crowded the competing field of boybands likened to a zero-sum game . To be equals in the playing field , Hyun Joong and the SS501 went abroad for concerts and fanmeets .
Like his hero ,Hyun Joong aspired to be a solo artist , after coming to a conclusion that the SS501 has done already what it should . He wanted to challenge himself futher with other possibilities he knew he had in him. Both were consumed with music. Unlike Seo Taiji he ventured into acting and has feathers in his cap having starred in dramas Boys Over Flowers and Mischievous kiss ,both Korean remakes from Japanese mangas.
Hyun Joong had his wish become an undeniable reality as he has recently debuted as a solo performer.. He was able to sell 100,000 mini albums within two weeks and the number is still going up. He accomplished his promotions in 7 countries both for his music album and international beauty products as official endorser. He was invited to perform for a concert in China middle of September of 2011 .
Hyun Joong ‘s claim to fame extends beyond the music realm as he is a perennial commercial endorcer in products and services sold internationally . Explosive transformations in Social Media and internet technology has also changed the exposure of performing artists and their accessibility to their fans, patrons and sponsors. Image building as well as image destruction are its companions . Celebrities because they maintain high profiles are prone to both .
But Hyun Joong knows that the spotlight will not be on him forever .He returned to school to pursue administration of stage performance -in preparation for another area he will pursue in the very near future. Does the parallel development of their lives end here ? The road ahead is long and winding we don’t know for sure . What we are sure of is that the two are the Sirius, brightest of stars in their own rights .And they will remain jewels in our music sky for a long ,long time.
(thanks to Wikipedia and various internet sources for providing materials for this article )
[Video] Kim Kyu Jong - 'Goong' Musical Interview on MBC News [21.09.11]
Credits: romantickyu@youtube
[Trans] KyuJong’s Message at Japan Website [21.09.11]
Credits : Kimkyujong.jp + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com
REPOST WITH FULL CREDITS ONLY
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ThankYU JAPAN~~ Kyupika! ^^
Everyone!^^
I, KyuJong, recently~
Is practicing for Musical ‘Goong’!
And is at the peak of preparing for my solo album ^^
Thank you for always giving me strength..
Sometimes when I am tired, everyone gives me the strength!^^
I must repay you~ <3 You know my heart right?^^ Yeah~
I, KyuJong, recently~
Is practicing for Musical ‘Goong’!
And is at the peak of preparing for my solo album ^^
Thank you for always giving me strength..
Sometimes when I am tired, everyone gives me the strength!^^
I must repay you~ <3 You know my heart right?^^ Yeah~
[Info] Kim Hyun Joong won the MBC Japan “K-Fashion” poll
Source: MBC Japan
Chinese translation: HyunBar66.cn
English translation: @tzeyin28 @ facebook.com/DS501fanpage
Repost from http://ss501chapter.wordpress.com/
Chinese translation: HyunBar66.cn
English translation: @tzeyin28 @ facebook.com/DS501fanpage
Repost from http://ss501chapter.wordpress.com/
MBC Japan members,
below are the results of “K-Fashion” poll.
First of all, thanks for your vigorous voting.
We’ll try to make an announcement about more detailed information on this poll on our official site.
We hope you can continue to support us in the future.
below are the results of “K-Fashion” poll.
First of all, thanks for your vigorous voting.
We’ll try to make an announcement about more detailed information on this poll on our official site.
We hope you can continue to support us in the future.
[First poll] Which artist do you want as the model for the K-Fashion show on 26th January 2012?
Voting period: August 25th – September 5th (10:00a.m.)
Total number of votes: 33,329
Results:
[1] Kim Hyun Joong – 15,727 (47.2%)
[2] Jang Geun Suk – 12,999 (39.0%)
[3] Girls’ Generation – 2,400 (7.2%)
[4] G-Dragon (Big Bang) – 1,413 (4.2%)
[5] Yoo Ah In – 291 (0.9%)
[6] Lee Seung Gi – 221 (0.7%)
[7] Won Bin – 107 (0.3%)
[8] Han Hyo Joo – 86 (0.3%)
[9] After School – 35 (0.1%)
[10] Shin Se Kyung – 24 (0.1%)
[11] Hwang Jung Eum – 13 (0.1%) & Son Dam Bi – 13 (0.1%)
[1] Kim Hyun Joong – 15,727 (47.2%)
[2] Jang Geun Suk – 12,999 (39.0%)
[3] Girls’ Generation – 2,400 (7.2%)
[4] G-Dragon (Big Bang) – 1,413 (4.2%)
[5] Yoo Ah In – 291 (0.9%)
[6] Lee Seung Gi – 221 (0.7%)
[7] Won Bin – 107 (0.3%)
[8] Han Hyo Joo – 86 (0.3%)
[9] After School – 35 (0.1%)
[10] Shin Se Kyung – 24 (0.1%)
[11] Hwang Jung Eum – 13 (0.1%) & Son Dam Bi – 13 (0.1%)
[Second poll] Which artist do you want as the model for the K-Fashion show on 26th January 2012?
Voting period: September 5th (10:00a.m.) – September 21st (10:00a.m.)
Total number of votes: 43,780
Results:
[1] Kim Hyun Joong – 28,045 (64.1%)
[2] Jang Geun Suk – 11,348 (25.9%)
[3] G-Dragon (Big Bang) – 1,343 (3.1%)
[4] Girls’ Generation – 1,104 (2.5%)
[5] CN Blue – 695 (1.6%)
[6] Lee Min Ho – 451 (1.0%)
[7] Yoo Ah In – 301 (0.7%)
[8] Kim Tae Hee – 225 (0.5%)
[9] F.T. Island – 222 (0.5%)
[10] Ryu Siwon – 46 (0.1%)
[1] Kim Hyun Joong – 28,045 (64.1%)
[2] Jang Geun Suk – 11,348 (25.9%)
[3] G-Dragon (Big Bang) – 1,343 (3.1%)
[4] Girls’ Generation – 1,104 (2.5%)
[5] CN Blue – 695 (1.6%)
[6] Lee Min Ho – 451 (1.0%)
[7] Yoo Ah In – 301 (0.7%)
[8] Kim Tae Hee – 225 (0.5%)
[9] F.T. Island – 222 (0.5%)
[10] Ryu Siwon – 46 (0.1%)
[News] Kim Hyun Joong, Appearing At 「TOPVALU HEATFACT 2011」 Press Conference Event
Source: Chosun Online
Japanese~English Translation: miyo @lovekimhyunjoong.com
Japanese~English Translation: miyo @lovekimhyunjoong.com
On the 20th morning, Singer/actor Kim Hyun Joong and model, talent Nakamura Anne appeared at 「TOPVALU HEATFACT 2011」press conference event which was held at Roppongi Hills Arena. Thousands of fans have gathered to see them.
Kim Hyun Joong and together with Nakamura Anne are the CM model for the product. The CM that was filmed recently in Seoul is currently on-air.
On this day, Kim Hyun Joong and Nakamura Anne appeared wearing HEATFACT. While Kim Hyun Joong talked about his favorite fashion, he did not forget to advertise, “For the ladies, a lot of them wear a lot of layers during winter but I prefer them wearing fashionable light clothing even it’s a little cold.” “Basically I myself isn’t the type to wear several layers, so during winter I can wear HEATFACT and go out.” etc.
His usual fashion is, “As I dance, so normally I wear clothes that are for dance practicing.” and, “During dancing, it is better not to wear HEATFACT. It will be too hot.” making everyone laughed when he said that.
An episode about the CM filming, “I was filming yesterday, the last scene setting is sleeping and I end up really falling asleep. It is comfortable to wear only that.” Also, it was revealed that in this new CM, a little bit of the dance from his new song will be shown.
On top of that, when he talks about the CM that is currently on-air, “There is a part where I have to hug Nakamura-san from behind, it is my first time having such a scene and I’m really happy.” causing fans feeling jealous and making a commotion.
But, “It’s my first time appearing in Japan’s CM and I feel honored. Through this I hope everyone can see the image of me enjoying it. During winter, I will be having a concert, please come and attend it wearing HEATFACT.” Saying it with a big grin and receive a round of applause.
[Photo] Kim Hyun Joong & Kim Hyung Jun - Features on EPOP Magazine No.327
Credits: @CarmenHYS
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com/
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com/
[Info+Pix] Kim Kyu Jong - Message to his Japan Official Fan Club [21.09.11]
Credits: @KaHye95
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com
Kyupika is Kyujong's Japan fanclub name
[JP News+Photo] Kim Hyun Joong @ HEATFACT press conference
Credit: http://www.asian-hana.com/2011/09/heatfact2100.html
No english translation yet ^^.
No english translation yet ^^.
日本でも絶大な人気を誇る韓国の人気スター、キム・ヒョンジュンがトップバリュHEATFACT（ヒートファクト）のCMに起用され、すでに好評オンエア中ですが、9月20日、共演の中村アンと共に六本木ヒルズアリーナで「トップバリュHEATFACT2011発表会」に出席しました。
パブリックスペースでの発表会とあって、多くのファンが見守る中、レッドカーペットから登場したヒョンジュン。司会者の質問に応える形で、HEATFACTの着心地、冬のファッションについて語りました。
Q. 今もHEATFACTを身につけていらっしゃいますね。
ヒョンジュン 「きょうは涼しいのでピッタリです！ HEATFACTは本当に温かくて、CM撮影で1枚着ただけで汗がでるほどでした」
Q. 女性の好きな冬のファッションは？
ヒョンジュン 「寒のは少し我慢してでもオシャレをしている人はステキだと思います」
中村 「HEATFACTは薄くて軽いので、下に１枚着れば冬のオシャレが楽しめます」
Q. CM撮影のエピソードを教えてください。
ヒョンジュン 「きのう新CMの撮影をして、最後に眠るシーンがあったのですが、本当に寝てしまって（苦笑）、きっと中村さんは困ってしまったんじゃないでしょうか（笑）」
中村 「スースーと寝息が聞こえてきたので、本当に寝ちゃったんだ……と思いました。きっと疲れているんだと思って、起こさずそのままにしておきました！」
Q. 放送中のCMでは、ヒョンジュンさんが中村さんをバックハグするシーンがありました。
ヒョンジュン 「中村さんのようなステキな方を後ろから抱きしめてあげられて、嬉しかったです！」
会場のファンから「エーーーーっ！！！」とブーイング。
中村 「ファンのみなさん、ごめんなさい……」
【上の写真の羊について】 司会者より、この羊（もちろん本物ではありません！）が 「実際に現在放送中のCM撮影時に使用され、ヒョンジュンさんがスリスリしたものです。本日、久々の再会を果たしました」と紹介がありました。韓国で行われたCM撮影では、飛行機に乗って海を渡った羊だそうです。まるで本当に生きているように精巧に作られていました。
羊に「お久しぶりです」と日本語で挨拶するキム・ヒョンジュンワールドが大人気！
Q. 韓国の冬は日本と比べてどうですか？
ヒョンジュン 「東京よりソウルのほうがずっと寒いです。東京は多くても、ひと冬に数回雪が降る程度だそうですが、ソウルはしょっちゅう降ります。ホワイトクリスマスを楽しみたい方は、ぜひソウルにいらしてください！」
Q. 冬の楽しみと言えば？
ヒョンジュン 「ソウルから少し足を伸ばすと、ワカサギ釣りができるところや、スキー場があったりします」
Q. 最後にひと言お願いします。
ヒョンジュン 「今年の冬はHEATFACTをたくさん着てください。冬には僕のコンサートもありますが、ぜひHEATFACTを着て来てくださいね」
[Photo] Heo Young Saeng - Photo Card
Credits: mazel_c4 + @ramu1128
Repost from http://luxmae.blogspot.com/
Repost from http://luxmae.blogspot.com/
[INFO] Foreign Fans From HeStory How to Re-Bulk Purchase (BP) for Kim Kyu Jong 1st Solo “Turn Me On” [21.09.11]
INFO FOR OVERSEAS FANS PLEASE CHECK IN HERE
Thanks so much to LiSa Lee @ Facebook inbox me this morning
Kor-Chinese trans from www.kimkyujong.com.cn
Repost in SS501 Baidu
KKJ’s 1st mini album “TURN ME ON” Bulk Purchase (“BP”)
1st mini album fans’ BP date
Tues 27/9/2011！！
We just gotta support the 1st Solo activities, don’t we?
Many fans had a lot of queries when it comes to buying album and at the same time making the purchase counts in the music charts standings.
Thanks so much to LiSa Lee @ Facebook inbox me this morning
Kor-Chinese trans from www.kimkyujong.com.cn
Repost in SS501 Baidu
Chinese – English Trans LiSa Lee @ facebook /slimz1808 @ Twitter
==========================================================KKJ’s 1st mini album “TURN ME ON” Bulk Purchase (“BP”)
1st mini album fans’ BP date
Tues 27/9/2011！！
We just gotta support the 1st Solo activities, don’t we?
Many fans had a lot of queries when it comes to buying album and at the same time making the purchase counts in the music charts standings.
- Tried preparing a BP Guide for everyone’s reference ^^
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-Album purchases which count towards hanteochart /music bank (the below are in order of weightage)
★1st priority – synnara record (shop) ; hottracks (shop) ; synnara eshop （on-line）
*1st priority means ==> hanteo chart + music bank will both reflect the sales made in these places
<music bank>Album sales computation
= hanteo + hottracks Shop + synnara record off-line (restricted to physical shop)
Hence getting the album from hottracks Shop or synnara (physical) Shop, high probability to clock 2x album sales!!!
Those who are not accessible to any of these physical shops can get the album from synnara eshop（on-line），otherwise please get them from the shops!
*Synnara Shops — Gangnam,，central city，Yongsan iparkmall，Yongsan Electronics Market，仁川新世界店，
西水原E-MART店，日山LAFESTA店，大田银行街店，釜山大学店，西面店，密阳店。
*Hottracks Shops — 光化门店 (광화문광장 /Seoul Square)，Gangnam，蚕室店，木洞店，水逾店，永登浦店，盆唐店，安阳店，
天安店，全州店，大邱店，昌原店，釜山店，釜山centum city店。
[pardon i can't do much on alot of the above locations
★2nd priority — lees music，apple music, 教保书店（think this refers to KBS online）
★3rd priority — Interpark （on-line），YES24，Aladdin，CoolTracks，CD box
*Purchases from the following sources will NOT be counted towards the count
(1) Gmarket, Auction and other online sources，
(2) individuals selling on interpark，
(3) E-mart，Home plus，Lotte mart and other big marts
hanteo shop or 3rd priority purchases may have the probability of miscount, hence please try to purchase from 1st priority (as much as possible).
*When doing bulk purchases, it is rumoured that 1 receipt multiple CDs might not count towards the counting (i.e. equivalent to 1 CD), hence it is hereby suggested to get 1 receipt:1 CD (to play safe)
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*TURN ME ON* COME BACK is coming SOON
Let’s support Kyu Jong’s new transformation！ThanKYU
[News] Kim Hyun Joong - "Break Down" Won As "The Best Music Video" [21.09.11] by k-popexpress
Credits: GELLIE (k-popexpress.com)
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com
♠ Break Down ♠
It was the title track of SS501‘s Kim Hyun Joong‘s first solo mini-album. The song Break Down was composed by Steven Lee and is classified as a ‘south urban dance track’.
It was composed with a dynamic choreography in mind to ensure a strong performance.
Its music video show off a powerful track, Kim Hyun Joong talent upgraded with his choreography and sexiness. And because of this Break Down is entitled as the Best Music Video!
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[Scanned Mag + Trans] Kim Hyun Joong in Taiwan's TRENDY Magazine No. 27 [Day1]
Scanned by Mint Angel Five O One.TW
English translation by Lichi/ www.liezle.blogspot.com
Re-post from http://newstsvn.blogspot.com/
Date.1 Date with KHJ for afternoon tea.
[p26]
Date: 2011/8/14 evening Location: Taipei Far East Plaza Hotel
Taiwanese fans have been waiting for 2 years, finally Kim Hyun Joong visited Taiwan with his new album.Trendy who competed for getting the precious chance to interview exclusively should treat this long-time-no-see good friend well. In order to let Kim Hyun Joong have a good afternoon tea date, Trendy prepared many foodstuffs full of Taiwanese flavors with hearts. Seeing the snacks occupied the whole table, HJ said happily, But when he took up the Bubble Tea, he asked with subtle expression in a sudden, " WOW, there are so many snacks." " Is Bubble Tea made of tea? " He saw Trendy nodding, and took a big swallow, and said, From the previous impressions, Trendy thought Hyun Joong doesn't quite like Bubble Tea, so we asked him out of curiosity. " It's good!"" I thought it was coffee! Because I don't drink coffee, I didn't try it. But after trying it, beyond my expectation, it's really good." HJ answered with helplessness, and people all laughed out loud. Gosh, indeed the 4D HyunJoong, we actually told you it's a kind of drink combining tea and milk at the very first time!
[p29]
Before the start of interview, Trendy chatted with HJ about the HIVE FIVE event which just ended. To the downpour, HJ said in a good mood, " I'm happy to meet with fans. It's fine with raining. I've got used to it. It seems that it would rain whenever I visited Taiwan. It also rained during my last visit." Trendy told HJ Taiwanese proverb has it that "someone who goes with rain is a rich man". He couldn't help but laugh out loud after listening to it, and said with nods, " Seriously~that's wonderful! " And this afternoon tea date started with the good smell of food and HJ's laughing.
Trendy: Parting for 2 years, you visit Taiwan again. How do u feel?
HJ: Although it's not very long in term of 2 years, but I feel it's like a long time. This visit to Taiwan I see long-time-no-see fans again, and everyone is still very passionate welcoming me and supporting me. It makes me energetic, and the thought of organizing a concert is burning. (read: can't wait to realize it) But the event just now, it really rained cats and dogs, fans should be drenched with much rain, I hope they won't get cold. In addition, when I spoke, it would thunder. Was it that everyone couldn't hear me at all? Because whenever I spoke, it rumbled. But it's a very special experience. (lol)
[p30]
Trendy: The solo mini album "Break Down", it has great results both in Korea and in Taiwan, plz introduce the album to us. Which song do you want to recommend in this album?
HJ: "Break Down" is for conveying the image of Kim HyunJoong different from the past to everyone. I hope to transform to a more masculine and more matured man from the image of being a young idol singer. Therefore, I want the genres of songs and the choreography could be presented like this. Hmmm...the most recommended song is definitely "Break Down", I would recommend "KISS KISS", too. Although it's a livelier song, but the cuteness of it is not just pure and innocent, how to say.....should be like " wanting to be in love, the cuteness in rather mature."
Trendy: Besides being a singer, you also have drama works, to HJ, what's the most interesting part respectively?
HJ: Being a singer, in order to fully convey my own work, I have to do my best to sing, to show my charm and to dominate the atmosphere on stage. The performance and domination on stage are not only the big challenge but the most interesting part to a singer. As for being an actor is to interpret another person. Not KHJ, it's to play another person, I have to study and perform another person's life and the way of speech...and so on. I think it's very interesting to me.
Trendy: Except being a singer and an actor, what else do u still want to challenge?
HJ: Hmmm, currently no. Because these two works have been quite big burdens to me, haha~
[p32]
KHJ's vacation island puzzle?
Since U:ZOOSIN said he wanted to come to Taiwan for vacation, Trendy had to ask for everyone where it would be exactly. Asked HJ if it was Penghu, U:ZOOSIN nim thought for 3 seconds with his head tilting, and nodded. But he added with no certain, " Is it famous for snorkeling there?" So was it Green Island? But he added, " Is there surfing over there?" So actually HJ wanted to go to Kenting? Until the end of interview, where U:ZOOSIN wanted to go for vacation was still a puzzle.
[p34]
Trendy: Guangzhou Asian Game last year, HJ challenged to sing Chinese songs. What's the most difficult part in singing Chinese songs? Was there anything interesting during practice or special tips? Will you consider to challenge to sing Chinese songs in the future albums?
HJ: Pronunciations! The pronunciations of Chinese are really difficult. There was no tips in practice, just kept listening to it repeatedly everyday. Before the performance I kept listening for 2 months. Until now I still remember the lyrics, (lol). If I want to challenge Chinese songs, I supposed lots of practice in need. But currently I would like to challenge different genres of Korean songs. No matter is it interpreting the emotions in songs or other stuffs, I would show various sides of KHJ. This is what I'd like to do well now.
Trendy: The theme for photo shooting this time is afternoon tea date, does HJ have any unforgettable experience for afternoon tea?
HJ: Because I don't drink coffee and seldom have tea as well, I rarely have experiences with friends for afternoon tea. And I usually meet up with friends for having meals or drinking alcohols together. If not having coffee or tea, I guess it would be weird just chatting over water only. (tilting his head and said in all seriousness)
Trendy: HJ works as busy as a bee for new album promotion, if you can go for vacation, what would u like to do?
HJ: I've been really busy that I almost can't go home. (Can't help but wave his head) When it comes to vacation, actually I always want to go to Taiwan. I'm serious. I've done the research. There are many beautiful small islands and beaches in southern Taiwan, where to go fishing, snorkeling and many other water activities. I've planned well initially, but because of the weather at that time, and my agency thought it was too dangerous, so it had to be called off. What a pity! (Head down rubbing hands with regretful and sad expression)
[p36]
Trendy: The album promotion in Korea has been wrapped up, and begin to visit other Asian countries to meet with fans. Could HJ reveal in advance what the following plan is?
HJ: I'm preparing the second mini album releasing in October. The tour in Japan might be kicked off in November. From the end of this year to next February, I would start the Asia Tour for concerts hopefully, Taiwan is included definitely. If there is a chance to go to America, it would be a international tour. Next, maybe in April, there is drama shooting and it might end in July......(HJ spoke with smile over watched Trendy taking note down with efforts, was he supervised Trendy if writing any wrong word?)And the following would be another album production...(In order to take down all HJ's schedule, Trendy's writing hand was so weary, and couldn't help but say, "There's no time for vacation being this way.")
HJ: Hmm...Yes～I would make do with it. Like this visit to Taiwan, during the break, I'll take it as being in vacation in mind.(lol)
Trendy: HJ determined to be a singer, and now is a popular singer-and-actor with recognition, many people's idol as well. HJ can be called the successful sample in seeking the dreams. During the process in seeking the dreams, what does HJ think the most important? Any advice to the youth who is also seeking the dreams?
HJ: It's too late! If still just thinking of seeking the dreams, it has been late for many steps already. Suppose not just thinking, should take actions right away. No matter is it being a singer or seeking other dreams, do it right away! Do the best to practice, or work harder in studying, either of which get to start soon. Take being a singer for example, actually everyone can be a singer. As long as releasing an album would be called a singer. But what kind of singer do u want to be? That's the most important thing!
Trendy: To the future, what kind of goal or expectation does HJ have to self?
HJ: Hmm......I will still work hard on being a good singer-and-actor, and get to challenge many different stuffs, to let everyone see KHJ's various appearances. I hope to become someone who enjoys the life as well, to enjoy and experience well every different moment in life, to lead a interesting life!
[p37]
Tidbit:
Because the time for interview this time was followed right after"HIVE FIVE Event", all members in Trendy were commanded and set out in 2 teams to different locations! Even though separating in 2 groups, neither of which could escape from the downpour in the afternoon. When it rained cats and dogs, everyone in Trendy laughed, just like what HJ said, "has got used to it already."
Although being drenched, on the scene for photo shooting and interview, HJ always wore a smile and was so kind with 100% cooperation, which made everyone has good mood just like in the sunny days, not like being drenched just now. During the break for photo shooting, HJ hummed the songs at times or practice the choreography in the corner as usual. Of course the 4D behaviors couldn't be less, always until everyone couldn't help but laughed out loud, and he looked confused. He didn't tell jokes or do something comical on purpose, and he was just being himself. Although it's been a while since last meeting, he still remains the pure and bright expression in eyes. In spite of being more matured already, and he expects himself to be more matured, but he still shows the childlike facial expression carelessly. Just because HJ doesn't disguise himself and shows his true nature, that's why there is no way not to love him!
U:ZOOSIN promised to be back to organize a concert in the end of this year. Although we shouldn't expect that it might rain heavily at that time, however, believe that everyone has been expecting this handsome and charming U:ZOOSIN's next visit with smile. Oh time, please run faster, cos we can't wait!!!!
Behind the scene:
(in order from left to right, from top to bottom)
[liezle : sorry as I don't have a copy of the magazine i don't know which photo goes to which caption. so if there's anyone who wishes to let me know please do so. thanks!)
[p38-39]
1. Although his schedule in Taiwan was arranged tightly during this visit, we had to carry on the shooting in the hotel due to the restriction of time. However, it didn't decrease U:ZOOSIN's handsomeness and brightness at all!
2. After listening to Trendy explain the special project this time, HJ learned that the photo shooting would be carried on the big round table. Before the staff was able to grab a chair for him, we just saw HJ to get upon the table in a flash with a handsome action of turning over. Maybe he was pretty satisfied with his agile action, HJ wore a childlike smile, and it made all staffs laugh.
3. His true nature of 4D isn't changed. During the photo shooting, he did his tricks silently all along. First, he put the apple hold by him for photo shooting on the fire to grill it, and next, he tried to blow the fire off in a far distance. U:ZOOSIN nim, were u either hungry or tested your vital capacity?
4. The truth behind being with HJ for the romantic afternoon tea time?! Actually who surrounded U:ZOOSIN were Trendy and Korean photographers.
5. HJ's the second episode of 4D! Well......r u on the phone? Haha~ (HJ covered his right-side ear with a coffee cup.)
6. Although it was raining with the incredible thunderstorm in the afternoon outside, but watched his bright smile, it was like an universe big sunny day in mind.
[p40-41]
7. HJ tilted the head to check the condition of photo shooting just a moment ago. Even his back was so cute that made people couldn't help but lift up the corner of mouth.
8. During the interview, Korean photographers were capturing every image of HJ seriously.
9. For those Taiwanese snacks Trendy prepared specially, HJ listened to the introduction in all seriousness, and got to close to observe with curiosity at times.
10. Asked him which one to try first? It seems it was hard to choose for HJ, so he frowned a little.
11. The top 1 of U:ZOOSIN's favorite Taiwanese special foodstuff is Bubble Tea.
12. Still Bubble Tea (He's drinking it)
13. The chat after the interview, Trendy asked HJ if he becomes even thinner. HJ: " Do I look thinner? Probably because I'm getting old, the baby fat is all gone!" He also laughed right after he finished his speech. The smile was the kind with glee and naughty expression.
English translation by Lichi/ www.liezle.blogspot.com
Re-post from http://newstsvn.blogspot.com/
Date.1 Date with KHJ for afternoon tea.
[p26]
Date: 2011/8/14 evening Location: Taipei Far East Plaza Hotel
Taiwanese fans have been waiting for 2 years, finally Kim Hyun Joong visited Taiwan with his new album.Trendy who competed for getting the precious chance to interview exclusively should treat this long-time-no-see good friend well. In order to let Kim Hyun Joong have a good afternoon tea date, Trendy prepared many foodstuffs full of Taiwanese flavors with hearts. Seeing the snacks occupied the whole table, HJ said happily, But when he took up the Bubble Tea, he asked with subtle expression in a sudden, " WOW, there are so many snacks." " Is Bubble Tea made of tea? " He saw Trendy nodding, and took a big swallow, and said, From the previous impressions, Trendy thought Hyun Joong doesn't quite like Bubble Tea, so we asked him out of curiosity. " It's good!"" I thought it was coffee! Because I don't drink coffee, I didn't try it. But after trying it, beyond my expectation, it's really good." HJ answered with helplessness, and people all laughed out loud. Gosh, indeed the 4D HyunJoong, we actually told you it's a kind of drink combining tea and milk at the very first time!
[p29]
Before the start of interview, Trendy chatted with HJ about the HIVE FIVE event which just ended. To the downpour, HJ said in a good mood, " I'm happy to meet with fans. It's fine with raining. I've got used to it. It seems that it would rain whenever I visited Taiwan. It also rained during my last visit." Trendy told HJ Taiwanese proverb has it that "someone who goes with rain is a rich man". He couldn't help but laugh out loud after listening to it, and said with nods, " Seriously~that's wonderful! " And this afternoon tea date started with the good smell of food and HJ's laughing.
Trendy: Parting for 2 years, you visit Taiwan again. How do u feel?
HJ: Although it's not very long in term of 2 years, but I feel it's like a long time. This visit to Taiwan I see long-time-no-see fans again, and everyone is still very passionate welcoming me and supporting me. It makes me energetic, and the thought of organizing a concert is burning. (read: can't wait to realize it) But the event just now, it really rained cats and dogs, fans should be drenched with much rain, I hope they won't get cold. In addition, when I spoke, it would thunder. Was it that everyone couldn't hear me at all? Because whenever I spoke, it rumbled. But it's a very special experience. (lol)
[p30]
Trendy: The solo mini album "Break Down", it has great results both in Korea and in Taiwan, plz introduce the album to us. Which song do you want to recommend in this album?
HJ: "Break Down" is for conveying the image of Kim HyunJoong different from the past to everyone. I hope to transform to a more masculine and more matured man from the image of being a young idol singer. Therefore, I want the genres of songs and the choreography could be presented like this. Hmmm...the most recommended song is definitely "Break Down", I would recommend "KISS KISS", too. Although it's a livelier song, but the cuteness of it is not just pure and innocent, how to say.....should be like " wanting to be in love, the cuteness in rather mature."
Trendy: Besides being a singer, you also have drama works, to HJ, what's the most interesting part respectively?
HJ: Being a singer, in order to fully convey my own work, I have to do my best to sing, to show my charm and to dominate the atmosphere on stage. The performance and domination on stage are not only the big challenge but the most interesting part to a singer. As for being an actor is to interpret another person. Not KHJ, it's to play another person, I have to study and perform another person's life and the way of speech...and so on. I think it's very interesting to me.
Trendy: Except being a singer and an actor, what else do u still want to challenge?
HJ: Hmmm, currently no. Because these two works have been quite big burdens to me, haha~
[p32]
KHJ's vacation island puzzle?
Since U:ZOOSIN said he wanted to come to Taiwan for vacation, Trendy had to ask for everyone where it would be exactly. Asked HJ if it was Penghu, U:ZOOSIN nim thought for 3 seconds with his head tilting, and nodded. But he added with no certain, " Is it famous for snorkeling there?" So was it Green Island? But he added, " Is there surfing over there?" So actually HJ wanted to go to Kenting? Until the end of interview, where U:ZOOSIN wanted to go for vacation was still a puzzle.
[p34]
Trendy: Guangzhou Asian Game last year, HJ challenged to sing Chinese songs. What's the most difficult part in singing Chinese songs? Was there anything interesting during practice or special tips? Will you consider to challenge to sing Chinese songs in the future albums?
HJ: Pronunciations! The pronunciations of Chinese are really difficult. There was no tips in practice, just kept listening to it repeatedly everyday. Before the performance I kept listening for 2 months. Until now I still remember the lyrics, (lol). If I want to challenge Chinese songs, I supposed lots of practice in need. But currently I would like to challenge different genres of Korean songs. No matter is it interpreting the emotions in songs or other stuffs, I would show various sides of KHJ. This is what I'd like to do well now.
Trendy: The theme for photo shooting this time is afternoon tea date, does HJ have any unforgettable experience for afternoon tea?
HJ: Because I don't drink coffee and seldom have tea as well, I rarely have experiences with friends for afternoon tea. And I usually meet up with friends for having meals or drinking alcohols together. If not having coffee or tea, I guess it would be weird just chatting over water only. (tilting his head and said in all seriousness)
Trendy: HJ works as busy as a bee for new album promotion, if you can go for vacation, what would u like to do?
HJ: I've been really busy that I almost can't go home. (Can't help but wave his head) When it comes to vacation, actually I always want to go to Taiwan. I'm serious. I've done the research. There are many beautiful small islands and beaches in southern Taiwan, where to go fishing, snorkeling and many other water activities. I've planned well initially, but because of the weather at that time, and my agency thought it was too dangerous, so it had to be called off. What a pity! (Head down rubbing hands with regretful and sad expression)
[p36]
Trendy: The album promotion in Korea has been wrapped up, and begin to visit other Asian countries to meet with fans. Could HJ reveal in advance what the following plan is?
HJ: I'm preparing the second mini album releasing in October. The tour in Japan might be kicked off in November. From the end of this year to next February, I would start the Asia Tour for concerts hopefully, Taiwan is included definitely. If there is a chance to go to America, it would be a international tour. Next, maybe in April, there is drama shooting and it might end in July......(HJ spoke with smile over watched Trendy taking note down with efforts, was he supervised Trendy if writing any wrong word?)And the following would be another album production...(In order to take down all HJ's schedule, Trendy's writing hand was so weary, and couldn't help but say, "There's no time for vacation being this way.")
HJ: Hmm...Yes～I would make do with it. Like this visit to Taiwan, during the break, I'll take it as being in vacation in mind.(lol)
Trendy: HJ determined to be a singer, and now is a popular singer-and-actor with recognition, many people's idol as well. HJ can be called the successful sample in seeking the dreams. During the process in seeking the dreams, what does HJ think the most important? Any advice to the youth who is also seeking the dreams?
HJ: It's too late! If still just thinking of seeking the dreams, it has been late for many steps already. Suppose not just thinking, should take actions right away. No matter is it being a singer or seeking other dreams, do it right away! Do the best to practice, or work harder in studying, either of which get to start soon. Take being a singer for example, actually everyone can be a singer. As long as releasing an album would be called a singer. But what kind of singer do u want to be? That's the most important thing!
Trendy: To the future, what kind of goal or expectation does HJ have to self?
HJ: Hmm......I will still work hard on being a good singer-and-actor, and get to challenge many different stuffs, to let everyone see KHJ's various appearances. I hope to become someone who enjoys the life as well, to enjoy and experience well every different moment in life, to lead a interesting life!
[p37]
Tidbit:
Because the time for interview this time was followed right after"HIVE FIVE Event", all members in Trendy were commanded and set out in 2 teams to different locations! Even though separating in 2 groups, neither of which could escape from the downpour in the afternoon. When it rained cats and dogs, everyone in Trendy laughed, just like what HJ said, "has got used to it already."
Although being drenched, on the scene for photo shooting and interview, HJ always wore a smile and was so kind with 100% cooperation, which made everyone has good mood just like in the sunny days, not like being drenched just now. During the break for photo shooting, HJ hummed the songs at times or practice the choreography in the corner as usual. Of course the 4D behaviors couldn't be less, always until everyone couldn't help but laughed out loud, and he looked confused. He didn't tell jokes or do something comical on purpose, and he was just being himself. Although it's been a while since last meeting, he still remains the pure and bright expression in eyes. In spite of being more matured already, and he expects himself to be more matured, but he still shows the childlike facial expression carelessly. Just because HJ doesn't disguise himself and shows his true nature, that's why there is no way not to love him!
U:ZOOSIN promised to be back to organize a concert in the end of this year. Although we shouldn't expect that it might rain heavily at that time, however, believe that everyone has been expecting this handsome and charming U:ZOOSIN's next visit with smile. Oh time, please run faster, cos we can't wait!!!!
Behind the scene:
(in order from left to right, from top to bottom)
[liezle : sorry as I don't have a copy of the magazine i don't know which photo goes to which caption. so if there's anyone who wishes to let me know please do so. thanks!)
[p38-39]
1. Although his schedule in Taiwan was arranged tightly during this visit, we had to carry on the shooting in the hotel due to the restriction of time. However, it didn't decrease U:ZOOSIN's handsomeness and brightness at all!
2. After listening to Trendy explain the special project this time, HJ learned that the photo shooting would be carried on the big round table. Before the staff was able to grab a chair for him, we just saw HJ to get upon the table in a flash with a handsome action of turning over. Maybe he was pretty satisfied with his agile action, HJ wore a childlike smile, and it made all staffs laugh.
3. His true nature of 4D isn't changed. During the photo shooting, he did his tricks silently all along. First, he put the apple hold by him for photo shooting on the fire to grill it, and next, he tried to blow the fire off in a far distance. U:ZOOSIN nim, were u either hungry or tested your vital capacity?
4. The truth behind being with HJ for the romantic afternoon tea time?! Actually who surrounded U:ZOOSIN were Trendy and Korean photographers.
5. HJ's the second episode of 4D! Well......r u on the phone? Haha~ (HJ covered his right-side ear with a coffee cup.)
6. Although it was raining with the incredible thunderstorm in the afternoon outside, but watched his bright smile, it was like an universe big sunny day in mind.
[p40-41]
7. HJ tilted the head to check the condition of photo shooting just a moment ago. Even his back was so cute that made people couldn't help but lift up the corner of mouth.
8. During the interview, Korean photographers were capturing every image of HJ seriously.
9. For those Taiwanese snacks Trendy prepared specially, HJ listened to the introduction in all seriousness, and got to close to observe with curiosity at times.
10. Asked him which one to try first? It seems it was hard to choose for HJ, so he frowned a little.
11. The top 1 of U:ZOOSIN's favorite Taiwanese special foodstuff is Bubble Tea.
12. Still Bubble Tea (He's drinking it)
13. The chat after the interview, Trendy asked HJ if he becomes even thinner. HJ: " Do I look thinner? Probably because I'm getting old, the baby fat is all gone!" He also laughed right after he finished his speech. The smile was the kind with glee and naughty expression.
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