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[Trans] Kim Hyung Jun Makes a Successful Transition from a Solo Artist to an Actor Through a Drama!
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Kim Hyung-jun, the youngest member of SS501 made a successful transition into a solo artist! And these days, he is busy filming a drama, which is his second to date. Get ready to enjoy a fabulous date with the talented singer-and-actor right this minute!
This is the filming set of the drama, 'Late Blossom,' at an amusement park in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, where we got to catch up with singer-slash-actor Kim Hyung-jun. He looked serious as he filmed his scenes.
The drama 'Late Blossom' was in the spotlight as it was adapted from a cartoon written and illustrated by Kang Pool. It tells beautiful love stories about two elderly couples as well as young couples. In the drama, Kim Hyung-jun plays the role of Jeong Min-chae , a genius programmer who fulfills his compulsory military duty in the public sector, and is receiving a lot of praise for his acting skills.
Kim Hyung-jun made his acting debut in the drama, 'Glowing She,' where he received positive reviews for his depiction of a charming top star named Kang Min. And he has undertaken another elite role as a genius programmer.
The pretty boy band SS501 made an eye-catching debut in the K-pop industry with a song titled, 'No More,' in 2005. They left a strong impression on K-pop lovers, and rose to superstardom to join the ranks of other top idol groups with a series of hits, including 'For Chance,' 'Snow Prince,' and 'Deja Vu.'
SS501 then began their unit activities and showed off their talent and individual appeals. And these days, each member is busy with his solo activities and is rising to the top on his own. Despite their busy schedules, they are still maintaining a close relationship and try to show one another their support whenever they can.
SS501 dominated the K-pop scene with their charm and addictive songs, and also proved that they were one of the top idol groups, captivating countless fans all over Asia including Japan.
Then, the youngest member of the group, Kim Hyung-jun, made his debut as a solo artist with the mini album, 'My Girl.' He showed off his charisma through his passionate performances and received praise for his distinct music style that was different from that of the group.
He then went on to dominate the overseas music industry. After releasing his first solo album last year, he embarked on solo concert tours in Japan for two consecutive years. He is so busy with his activities at home and abroad that he must be desperate for a break!
Kim Hyung-jun is expected to captivate the viewers of the drama 'Late Blossom' as an actor this time. We wish him all the best in his activities on the small screen and on the stage this year!
[News] Heo Young Saeng Sings Love Song for Woo Ri in Sent From Heaven
By: Jeon Ji Young @ ohkpop.com
Heo Young Saeng in the KBS daily sitcom “Sent From Heaven” sang a love serenade for Woo Ri, which drew attention. Na Ra (Woo Ri) and Young Saeng have attracted viewers’ attention with their sweet romance up to now, and on the 47th episode, Young Saeng sang a love song to Na Ra in the middle of the night.
In a room, Young Saeng played the keyboard while singing, and Na Ra sat next to him and listened to the music by sharing an earphone with him. The couple’s appearance looked romantic. In particular, Young Saeng fell asleep while leaning on Na Ra’s shoulder, and their romantic appearance made the viewers have pounding hearts.
Na Ra, Shin Woo, and Young Saeng form a love triangle in the drama. Young Saeng, who is Na Ra’s first love, has a mischievous charm and drives Na Ra and the viewers’ hearts to romantic atmosphere with his own special charms. It is highly anticipated how the love serenade will affect their relationship.
A person from the production company of “Sent From Heaven,” Sun Jin Entertainment, said, “The staff members all gave an ovation for Young Saeng, who sang while playing the keyboard. The scene was very romantic.”
Heo Young Saeng in the KBS daily sitcom “Sent From Heaven” sang a love serenade for Woo Ri, which drew attention. Na Ra (Woo Ri) and Young Saeng have attracted viewers’ attention with their sweet romance up to now, and on the 47th episode, Young Saeng sang a love song to Na Ra in the middle of the night.
In a room, Young Saeng played the keyboard while singing, and Na Ra sat next to him and listened to the music by sharing an earphone with him. The couple’s appearance looked romantic. In particular, Young Saeng fell asleep while leaning on Na Ra’s shoulder, and their romantic appearance made the viewers have pounding hearts.
Na Ra, Shin Woo, and Young Saeng form a love triangle in the drama. Young Saeng, who is Na Ra’s first love, has a mischievous charm and drives Na Ra and the viewers’ hearts to romantic atmosphere with his own special charms. It is highly anticipated how the love serenade will affect their relationship.
A person from the production company of “Sent From Heaven,” Sun Jin Entertainment, said, “The staff members all gave an ovation for Young Saeng, who sang while playing the keyboard. The scene was very romantic.”
[FanAccount] Kim Hyun Joong Asia tour 2012 in Singapore
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So here is my fanaccount for hyun joong’s visit to singapore this time round. A lot of words i wanted to write here, but suddenly don’t know where to begin… The withdrawal syndrome is the worst i have experienced among all the times i have seen him. Maybe it’s because this is the only time i didnt really see him around much?
Anyways, i really really have to say that his vocals improved tremendously, im commenting on this not because im biased towards him, but if you were to compare, he has definitely been working on singing skills.
Generally, i believe that many of you out there could feel that he is much much happier this time round?? From what i see, he is really happy to embark on his solo FM tour, getting a real chance to interact with each and everyone of us. There were no boundaries set at his press conference on what to ask and what not to ask too. He smiled more and even wind down the window to wave to fans~ (previous trip, there were shades put up before the car windows, so cant even see him)
Day 1 (12/5/2)
His arrival day! since it’s a Wednesday and he is landing at noon, initially i was quite worried that fans wont be able to make it to the airport due to work and school. Was thinking all morning if i should skip my last lesson of the day to cab down to airport. However, i decided not to at the end, although the teacher was not here during that period, but it would be really bad for me to leave my group alone to discuss on PW. I was relieved to see that quite a crowd were gathered at the airport to welcome leader! ^^ Once my school ended, i changed into my home clothes and went down to his hotel. Thankfully, Karen unnie captured a good video earlier at the airport, i was able to watch her fancam before his press conference
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During the press conference, KHJ was very relaxed, he was in a good mood, smiling, waving to the medias there. Many questions were asked by the mc to him regarding what he will be performing on Friday, until when hyun joong remarked that she should move on to other questions, and not keep on asking him about Friday. (personally, i felt that the MC lady should have done some homework before the press con… but the good thing about her was that she was very ‘on’) KHJ smiled and waved to the left side of the room, but i failed to take a shot because my camera was loading T-T, was so regretful on why didnt i bring my dslr there. Nevertheless, i captured his every movement with my eyes, lols, hopefully it’s still vivid in my brain! Hyun Joong said he choose to start his asia tour in Singapore as he likes Singapore a lot, and fans have received him with warm hearts each time he came. But he said this is his 3rd time here…(this is actually his 4th time) i guess he was misleaded by the mc, who asked him about ‘so, this is your 3rd time here, what do you….’. He talked about MBS, USS, the beach and stuffs he liked about Singapore. He also expressed that he will be walking the streets, so if fans saw him, dont be afraid to say hi~
After the press conference, hyun joong proceeded on with one-on-one interviews with mainstream medias. I was able to pass him a little present through unnie~ really hope he liked it, although im not a good at xxxxxxx. Dinner with unnies at bibigo~! As my brain was really ‘fried’ due to all the exams that week, and it was further electrocuted by Hyun Joong’s charisma at PC, i was very random+weird+outta my mind that night. So thanks to all of you who tolerated my acts on Wednesday! i love u all~~
Remembering i still have a biology test the next day, i went home straight after the dinner. Actually none of the bio stuffs diffused into my brain that night, because the ‘KHJ concertration’ is too high!! no space for other stuffs..
Day 2 – 12.5.3
It’s his rehersal day, a day that i did not see him at all or i should say did not even plan to see him. Lessons ended really late at around 9:30pm…so quite impossible to go hotel and whatsoever…
Studied my biology on the mrt train to school in the morning, hopefully i passes my paper.. fingers crossed, i believe the god of universe will ‘look over’ me all the time. ^^
Uploaded some of the press conference photos from 2nd May onto this blog, feel free to check here :
Day 3 – 12.5.4
A bit sorry that the surprise plan for KHJ was not carried out in the end.. due to many factors. But it’s okay, i was able to see many fans gave KHJ their full-hearted support at the fm that night.
OMG, i really really loved KHJ’s performances!!! dont you???? ‘He has the X-factor’ i remembered what my school teacher once told me. Yes, Hyun joong has that ‘X-FACTOR’ to make you fall in love with him the second u saw him. He could make you feel the happiness in the air~~ haha, ‘happiness without you baby~~~’ .
His english is not good, but that’s what made him sooooo cute!! His accent, and uncertainties when he spoke in English, keke, adorable!!
a fancam i took of him saying the lyrics in english during the fm :
Cute right!?? KHJ has changed/evolved…keke, i remember how he dislikes to act cute ever since ‘Thanks for Waking Me Up’. But on friday night, so many cute actions by KHJ!! Truly as what people said, a kid at heart? ^^
Oh ya, speaking of cute, just remembered that, KHJ changed his usual pose, to a sudden victory sign, then smiled shyly, looking at the ground at the end of the press conference!~!
Oh ya, speaking of cute, just remembered that, KHJ changed his usual pose, to a sudden victory sign, then smiled shyly, looking at the ground at the end of the press conference!~!
KHJ heated up the stadium, lighted up the stage, captured hearts of 3000 fans on Friday night. He personally requested to have hi-5 session with all fans in the stadium. (originally, suppose to be only 500 lucky fans can get the chance.) He is always so caring and thoughtful for the fans, knowing that all of us want to have a close look at him. He kept smiling and saying ‘thank you’ over and over again to all fans that hi-5 with him. While waiting for my turn, i was actually admiring him, respecting his professionalism as an artiste, who kept his bright smile after the concert, throughout the whole hi5 session, not a single sign a tiredness shown. He kept to one posture and lasts to the very end, the whole process was about an hour and a half. Just looking at him handshaking thousands of times make me feel very sorry for him… It’s because of us who want to get close up with him, that’s what caused him to be even more tired after putting up a great show. As a fan, i felt really sorry and guilty for my own greed. I think many of you out there thought the same way, maybe???
After the whole fanmeet and hi5 ended. KHJ came out from the stadium, surprised to see him still able to smile brightly and waved last goodbyes to fans. (check my watch, it was almost midnight) After he got onto the car, as the car slowly drove pass the row of fans, he winded down the window and waved to fans once more~
I was told that he went to Todai for after party~~
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that’s the 3 days of KHJism. felt as it all was so unreal, just like living in a dream all along, and now it’s time to wake up.
Uri god of universe did not leave SG with the rest of his staffs, dancers on 5th, instead, he extended his stay, and really did walk around S’pore. MBS, USS, chili crab.. lols, heard that he paid 74 bucks just to play transformers (the ride) in uss. He wore the jacket and cap from USS on sunday when he left singapore.
As he left, i felt sad that all this is over. What a fun week anticipating his arrival, seeing him again in person, then knowing that he would be leaving again. A part of me just died inside
All in all, KHJ really brought joy to me (and others, i assume that all are happy after meeting khj?). Thanks to KHJ for letting me break away from my study and finally let me enjoy my life (outside school) again! It’s been months since i had so much fun, school is really taking away all my time…
I’m also very happy to meet up with friends again, also meeting new ones ^^ It’s always a pleasure to meet other fans of KHJ. In addition, i would like to thank LKHJ & BB unnie for the present Karen unnie for sparing me an extra battery~ Rebby for telling me that ‘great story!’, Samuel for keeping a look out for security guards during the concert!! you saved me a lot of times from gonna caught by security!! ^^
Karen unnie for sparing me an extra battery~ Rebby for telling me that ‘great story!’, Samuel for keeping a look out for security guards during the concert!! you saved me a lot of times from gonna caught by security!! ^^
Most importantly, thank you KIM HYUN JOONG for coming to Singapore, giving the Hi-5 session, and your generosity of giving fans ur specially designed u:zoosin shirt and brooch. ^^
(p.s. If there are people i left out to thank, please be assured that i am always thankful to you from the bottom of my heart, might have not written it down, but you are always in the back of my mind ^^)
–Zi Qi ♥
[Article] Kim Hyun Joong… STAR TALK
By LazerKim: [Photo credit to Helen, thanks] Kim Hyun Joong finally boarded his flight back home to S.Korea yesterday at 3PM. I was just about to conclude that no one had ever notice him at the airport on his departure!! But I was wrong! His fans had spotted him at the immigration area, and took this photo above which I believe was at the boarding area. How I wish to tell him this….” take care, and thank you for the wonderful memories in Singapore. Till we meet again on your second destination, as I follow you anywhere you perform.”
Many of his fans were wondering what happened to him after the big night at the Singapore Indoor Stadium after his explosive performance at the Fan Meeting event, he was gone missing in action!! At last Hyun Joong was able to fulfill his promise to himself that he’ll be walking around Singapore to appreciate the places he wants to visit in his private time. He deserves that relaxing privacy for himself, which his fans respect and let go of him as he enjoyed his time in Singapore.
After his press conference in May 4, upon his arrival in Singapore, I watched another video clip, which is the Singapore OMG Special Interview with Kim Hyun Joong, that I would like to share with you. Here it goes…
HEALING IDOL – Kim Hyun Joong has been tagged as “Healing idol”in an on line poll. How does he feels about that?
KHJ: He’s honored that he’s given the title as idol, even he’s a solo singer. Since the title idol is like competing with the other idol stars.
DRAMA ROLE – What are the kind of drama Kim Hyun Joong like to take on?
KHJ: He would like to work on different role or image from his previous dramas as pretty boy or flower boy image. This time, it’s gonna be more manly that he’s hoping his fans all over the world would look forward to that. He would like to give an impression that he has another side of himself being an actor.
ACTING – Is Kim Hyun Joong loving it?
KHJ: Kim HyunJoong was known to be a singer, but since he had started acting, he became passionate about it and had helped him in his music career. He hope to have a good balance in doing both areas.
ACTING OR SINGING – Kim Hyun Joong wants to be good at both.
KHJ: This question has always been brought up on what would he choose doing better. It’s like asking whom would you choose, mom or dad. Kim Hyun Joong loves doing both and he wants to be good on both areas.
HOLLYWOOD – Does Kim hyun Joong wish to venture into hollywood like the other Korean artists?
KHJ: He feels he would lie if he never thought about going to Hollywood. He feels he has lots more to do in Korea and Asia. He still has longer time to build. It’s best to build a firm ground in Korea and within Asia, before he can think of Hollywood.
CAREER PEAK: Does Kim Hyun Joong thinks he is at the peak of his career now?
KHJ: He feels he has to build more in his area, he needs a lot of work to be done to improve himself further.
JAPAN – How difficult was it to debut in the Japanese music industry?
KHJ: Japanese music market is the second largest market in the whole world. The standard of local consumers are pretty high from other markets. What he had achieved in the Japanese market was not that overnight. He worked on since he was still with his group SS501 until he settled being a solo singer, and his dramas had helped him in the music industry. He also hope to venture on Chinese music market as well and hope to promote it in China one day.
FANS – Comparing fans in different countries?
KHJ: The difference that he found is that, Singaporean fans are more relax, not so busy lifestyle, more content with themselves, he feels personally more comfortable in Singapore
DEPRESSION – Reports on depression were untrue
KHJ: It was already in the past, Hyun Joong only mentioned depression and it became a headline that was somewhat a misconception. It’s more on feeling exhausted on work load Now he doesn’t have any depression at all. He’s trying his best while he enjoys his work and enjoy anything that he does.
STRESS – How does Kim hyun Joong relieves stress?
KHJ: He does a lot of exercise, work out at the gym. He release his stress on stage together with his fans, having all his fans cheering for him, make him feel good that he feels all their support it helps him release stress. After he leaves the stage, he feels refresh and recharged.
LUCKY GUY – Does Kim Hyun Joong thinks he is a lucky guy?
KHJ: He does feel he is a pretty lucky guy that he receives love from so many people from different nationalities all over the world. So he thinks he’s one of the most luckiest guy on earth.
GAIN OR LOST – Kim Hyun Joong has come a long way in the music industry. What has he lost or gain?
KHJ: He thinks he has more gain than lost. For the things he gained, he feels that he gained a lot from people around him who works with him, from his friends and people he met along the way who had helped him to attain his goals and future goals as well. Those people are the most important for him.
He likewise feels he has more gain than lost. For lost, it goes with other Korean or international stars which is privacy or people who are watching him. It feels that there must be a trade, which he understands that. He is not worried or unhappy about this, though.
LazerKim View Point: (Gain and Lost)
Hyun Joong I think is an open-minded person, as he talks about his gains and lost. He had accepted the fact that his privacy is at stake in exchange to his fame. As he mentioned that any star considers their lost of privacy, but it doesn’t worry him at all, neither is he unhappy about it. Why is that? Because Hyun Joong had accepted his reality of being a star, he had nothing to worry about since he had shared enough about his private life to his fans and gained their respect.
The usual matter that can put a star in a controversy is his personal relationship. And since Hyun Joong had sacrifice his own desire to love a single person, he readily take it as it has to be in reality to his status. Or he’s not prepared to get into any relationship since he had just started a new episode in his career life as a solo singer.
One can never have everything in this world, just the same with any ordinary person. I believe life is choice and Hyun Joong had chosen his path, and had accepted its trade. He said he’s neither unhappy about it because he truly love his work. This is just my opinion on how I see Hyun Joong.
Lucky Guy:
In one talk show, Hyun Joong stated, “In order to gain love from my fans I have to work hard for it.” Majority of Hyun Joong’s fans specially the loyal ones who have known him as a person in reality, those who have truly accepted him for what he is as a person and not only for who he is as a star, and those who have learned to love Hyun Joong regardless or had loved him unconditionally, I would say he doesn’t need to do anything to gain that love. He just have to be himself as he always is.
To be able to gain more fans, then I would agree with Hyun Joong’s statement. To any star to be able to have a strong hold on his fans and to expand his network of fans, then it is but necessary for that star to work hard. Again may I quote Hyun Joong’s message to his fans, “I hope I can always be the person whom you will not be criticized because you’re my fan.” Hyun Joong had buried this words in his mind and in his heart. It is his inspiration and his fans are.
He may be the luckiest guy on earth as he stated, but he worked hard to be that luckiest guy. He may benefit from the love he receives that maybe for other artist would be sitting comfortably in a cushion to relax. But for Hyun Joong it’s not, for him it means he has to work harder and while doing so, he enjoys his work because he is inspired by the love he receives from his fans.
He’s happy about it because he loves what he’s doing and truly doing it all for his fans. We have all witness the results of his hard work, during his fan meeting in Singapore and will be showing more in his next destination.
Stress:
At Hyun Joong’s documentary, there’s a scene in the video clip as Hyun Joong exits from the stage right after the encore part of the concert in Yokohama, he does not seemed tired at all after his performance. The same thing in Singapore, right after the encore part of the fan meeting, he proceeded to the high five or hand shake for 3,000 fans waiting for him. Apparently there was not a single clue that he’s ever tired after performing a spectacular show. He still manage to sincerely smile to each of his fans as he takes their hand.
Hyun Joong’s way of releasing his stress takes place on stage while his fans cheer for him and he was enjoying himself as he sings and dances just as much as his fans enjoyed whatever he shares with them. The long period from February of preparing for this event may have caused a lot of pressures on Hyun Joong.
Since Hyun Joong was totally hands on in every preparation details took place, one way or another he may have experienced anxiety, which is natural in any production planning and execute. All the hardships, tensions and stress were gone, after seeing his fans in front of him with much eagerness, excitement, love and support that eases down the gravity of his hard work.
Japan:
Hyun Joong was asked how difficult was it to debut in the Japanese music industry. I think the answer to this question was at Hyun Joong’s documentary. He faced a lot in his past while Hyun Joong and his group was Japan in 2007-2008. There was a part in the documentary that back then Hyun Joong asked himself, “do we need to do this, do we need to be here in Japan?”.
As I wrote in my previous article, Hyun Joong was experiencing being home sicked back in time during the period he stayed in Japan with his group, and he was so young to be trapped in a strange place. From there on, he finally got his answer at present time. Back then, it was his training ground to be what he is at present.
Hyun Joong was able to achieved so much than he expected. For a rookie solo singer to debut and placing his first Japanese album in a gold status, is something that mark a priceless value for being a rookie. But Hyun Joong did not achieve this by over night. His past training ground, his present rigid training and his freedom to do his music made it to the Japanese music industry. And the big bonus from his previous two dramas had helped him to achieve in the music industry.
Back then in Japan several years ago, I’m sure he never dreamed he’ll be able to achieve so much at present. It took some time to finally answer his own question as to why does he need endure in the past. It’s because a brighter and much bigger reward awaits for him in the future, which is what he is at present.
Career Peak:
It’s not that Hyun Joong isn’t aware of his growing popularity, I’m sure statistics had shown him much reality. It’s just that he doesn’t want fame to rule his mind and heart. He knows for himself there are lots more he can do to develop his music and himself as an actor. His growing popularity might not have sink down to his system yet, since for Hyun Joong he had not reached the degree of learning that he wants to achieve for himself. He wants to improve himself further, he wants to learn more and develop his craft in both singing and acting.
Although we have seen a lot more improvement in him since he performed solo, but for Hyun Joong he knows for himself he can push himself further more than what he had already improved in himself.
Hyun Joong probably would only feel that career peak, once he has attain the improvement he wants for himself. And I would say Hyun Joong has a good professional attitude. He can manage his fame quite well by maintaining his feet firmly on the ground.
After his press conference, Hyun Joong gave the international media an impressive opinion about him, that he was able to charm them in his most natural way. Hyun Joong proceeded to the OMG special interview
There’s only one thing I have noticed in this special interview. There’s a portion at the latter part 3 of the interview that seem to me Hyun Joong gave in to his 4D again!! While the lady interpreter was talking, for some reasons, Hyun Joong was caught by something on the table!! I think it was the microphone again that caught his curiosity, that he even bend to his side to take a look!! It seemed he was tempted to touch whatever it was but definitely he’s curious!!
Hyun Joong spoke gently as he always is, well mannered and polite as ever. The difference is, quite understandable that he’s in another country with different language as it was strange to him, unlike being interviewed in Korea by the media that he would give an accidental laughter to the media crowd. That’s his natural charm.
While in Singapore Hyun Joong charmed the media by his heartbreaking smiles, and his gentle voice, that even they barely understood what he was saying, his soft spoken voice can just melt anyone even with strong firm knees!!
Hyun Joong has finally gone back home, meaning back to work in preparing for his next destination which is HongKong. He leaves for HongKong on May 11 Friday and perform on May 12 Saturday and back to S.Korea on May 13. Just like that, the star will be taking a brief pause and on his toes again as he explodes in another part of Asia!!
As Kim Hyun Joong completed his task of sharing a remarkable memory in Singapore, we now look forward for another episode in his Asia Tour’s next destination as he will mark another memory for his fans in HongKong……
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[Trans] Kim Hyung Jun Makes a Successful Transition from a Solo Artist to an Actor Through a Drama!
Credit www.arirang.co.kr
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Kim Hyung-jun, the youngest member of SS501 made a successful transition into a solo artist! And these days, he is busy filming a drama, which is his second to date. Get ready to enjoy a fabulous date with the talented singer-and-actor right this minute!
This is the filming set of the drama, 'Late Blossom,' at an amusement park in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, where we got to catch up with singer-slash-actor Kim Hyung-jun. He looked serious as he filmed his scenes.
The drama 'Late Blossom' was in the spotlight as it was adapted from a cartoon written and illustrated by Kang Pool. It tells beautiful love stories about two elderly couples as well as young couples. In the drama, Kim Hyung-jun plays the role of Jeong Min-chae , a genius programmer who fulfills his compulsory military duty in the public sector, and is receiving a lot of praise for his acting skills.
Kim Hyung-jun made his acting debut in the drama, 'Glowing She,' where he received positive reviews for his depiction of a charming top star named Kang Min. And he has undertaken another elite role as a genius programmer.
The pretty boy band SS501 made an eye-catching debut in the K-pop industry with a song titled, 'No More,' in 2005. They left a strong impression on K-pop lovers, and rose to superstardom to join the ranks of other top idol groups with a series of hits, including 'For Chance,' 'Snow Prince,' and 'Deja Vu.'
SS501 then began their unit activities and showed off their talent and individual appeals. And these days, each member is busy with his solo activities and is rising to the top on his own. Despite their busy schedules, they are still maintaining a close relationship and try to show one another their support whenever they can.
SS501 dominated the K-pop scene with their charm and addictive songs, and also proved that they were one of the top idol groups, captivating countless fans all over Asia including Japan.
Then, the youngest member of the group, Kim Hyung-jun, made his debut as a solo artist with the mini album, 'My Girl.' He showed off his charisma through his passionate performances and received praise for his distinct music style that was different from that of the group.
He then went on to dominate the overseas music industry. After releasing his first solo album last year, he embarked on solo concert tours in Japan for two consecutive years. He is so busy with his activities at home and abroad that he must be desperate for a break!
Kim Hyung-jun is expected to captivate the viewers of the drama 'Late Blossom' as an actor this time. We wish him all the best in his activities on the small screen and on the stage this year!
[News] Heo Young Saeng Sings Love Song for Woo Ri in Sent From Heaven
By: Jeon Ji Young @ ohkpop.com
Heo Young Saeng in the KBS daily sitcom “Sent From Heaven” sang a love serenade for Woo Ri, which drew attention. Na Ra (Woo Ri) and Young Saeng have attracted viewers’ attention with their sweet romance up to now, and on the 47th episode, Young Saeng sang a love song to Na Ra in the middle of the night.
In a room, Young Saeng played the keyboard while singing, and Na Ra sat next to him and listened to the music by sharing an earphone with him. The couple’s appearance looked romantic. In particular, Young Saeng fell asleep while leaning on Na Ra’s shoulder, and their romantic appearance made the viewers have pounding hearts.
Na Ra, Shin Woo, and Young Saeng form a love triangle in the drama. Young Saeng, who is Na Ra’s first love, has a mischievous charm and drives Na Ra and the viewers’ hearts to romantic atmosphere with his own special charms. It is highly anticipated how the love serenade will affect their relationship.
A person from the production company of “Sent From Heaven,” Sun Jin Entertainment, said, “The staff members all gave an ovation for Young Saeng, who sang while playing the keyboard. The scene was very romantic.”
Heo Young Saeng in the KBS daily sitcom “Sent From Heaven” sang a love serenade for Woo Ri, which drew attention. Na Ra (Woo Ri) and Young Saeng have attracted viewers’ attention with their sweet romance up to now, and on the 47th episode, Young Saeng sang a love song to Na Ra in the middle of the night.
In a room, Young Saeng played the keyboard while singing, and Na Ra sat next to him and listened to the music by sharing an earphone with him. The couple’s appearance looked romantic. In particular, Young Saeng fell asleep while leaning on Na Ra’s shoulder, and their romantic appearance made the viewers have pounding hearts.
Na Ra, Shin Woo, and Young Saeng form a love triangle in the drama. Young Saeng, who is Na Ra’s first love, has a mischievous charm and drives Na Ra and the viewers’ hearts to romantic atmosphere with his own special charms. It is highly anticipated how the love serenade will affect their relationship.
A person from the production company of “Sent From Heaven,” Sun Jin Entertainment, said, “The staff members all gave an ovation for Young Saeng, who sang while playing the keyboard. The scene was very romantic.”
[FanAccount] Kim Hyun Joong Asia tour 2012 in Singapore
Credit: babyvfan.wordpress.com
So here is my fanaccount for hyun joong’s visit to singapore this time round. A lot of words i wanted to write here, but suddenly don’t know where to begin… The withdrawal syndrome is the worst i have experienced among all the times i have seen him. Maybe it’s because this is the only time i didnt really see him around much?
Anyways, i really really have to say that his vocals improved tremendously, im commenting on this not because im biased towards him, but if you were to compare, he has definitely been working on singing skills.
Generally, i believe that many of you out there could feel that he is much much happier this time round?? From what i see, he is really happy to embark on his solo FM tour, getting a real chance to interact with each and everyone of us. There were no boundaries set at his press conference on what to ask and what not to ask too. He smiled more and even wind down the window to wave to fans~ (previous trip, there were shades put up before the car windows, so cant even see him)
Day 1 (12/5/2)
His arrival day! since it’s a Wednesday and he is landing at noon, initially i was quite worried that fans wont be able to make it to the airport due to work and school. Was thinking all morning if i should skip my last lesson of the day to cab down to airport. However, i decided not to at the end, although the teacher was not here during that period, but it would be really bad for me to leave my group alone to discuss on PW. I was relieved to see that quite a crowd were gathered at the airport to welcome leader! ^^ Once my school ended, i changed into my home clothes and went down to his hotel. Thankfully, Karen unnie captured a good video earlier at the airport, i was able to watch her fancam before his press conference
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During the press conference, KHJ was very relaxed, he was in a good mood, smiling, waving to the medias there. Many questions were asked by the mc to him regarding what he will be performing on Friday, until when hyun joong remarked that she should move on to other questions, and not keep on asking him about Friday. (personally, i felt that the MC lady should have done some homework before the press con… but the good thing about her was that she was very ‘on’) KHJ smiled and waved to the left side of the room, but i failed to take a shot because my camera was loading T-T, was so regretful on why didnt i bring my dslr there. Nevertheless, i captured his every movement with my eyes, lols, hopefully it’s still vivid in my brain! Hyun Joong said he choose to start his asia tour in Singapore as he likes Singapore a lot, and fans have received him with warm hearts each time he came. But he said this is his 3rd time here…(this is actually his 4th time) i guess he was misleaded by the mc, who asked him about ‘so, this is your 3rd time here, what do you….’. He talked about MBS, USS, the beach and stuffs he liked about Singapore. He also expressed that he will be walking the streets, so if fans saw him, dont be afraid to say hi~
After the press conference, hyun joong proceeded on with one-on-one interviews with mainstream medias. I was able to pass him a little present through unnie~ really hope he liked it, although im not a good at xxxxxxx. Dinner with unnies at bibigo~! As my brain was really ‘fried’ due to all the exams that week, and it was further electrocuted by Hyun Joong’s charisma at PC, i was very random+weird+outta my mind that night. So thanks to all of you who tolerated my acts on Wednesday! i love u all~~
Remembering i still have a biology test the next day, i went home straight after the dinner. Actually none of the bio stuffs diffused into my brain that night, because the ‘KHJ concertration’ is too high!! no space for other stuffs..
Day 2 – 12.5.3
It’s his rehersal day, a day that i did not see him at all or i should say did not even plan to see him. Lessons ended really late at around 9:30pm…so quite impossible to go hotel and whatsoever…
Studied my biology on the mrt train to school in the morning, hopefully i passes my paper.. fingers crossed, i believe the god of universe will ‘look over’ me all the time. ^^
Uploaded some of the press conference photos from 2nd May onto this blog, feel free to check here :
Day 3 – 12.5.4
A bit sorry that the surprise plan for KHJ was not carried out in the end.. due to many factors. But it’s okay, i was able to see many fans gave KHJ their full-hearted support at the fm that night.
OMG, i really really loved KHJ’s performances!!! dont you???? ‘He has the X-factor’ i remembered what my school teacher once told me. Yes, Hyun joong has that ‘X-FACTOR’ to make you fall in love with him the second u saw him. He could make you feel the happiness in the air~~ haha, ‘happiness without you baby~~~’ .
His english is not good, but that’s what made him sooooo cute!! His accent, and uncertainties when he spoke in English, keke, adorable!!
a fancam i took of him saying the lyrics in english during the fm :
Cute right!?? KHJ has changed/evolved…keke, i remember how he dislikes to act cute ever since ‘Thanks for Waking Me Up’. But on friday night, so many cute actions by KHJ!! Truly as what people said, a kid at heart? ^^
Oh ya, speaking of cute, just remembered that, KHJ changed his usual pose, to a sudden victory sign, then smiled shyly, looking at the ground at the end of the press conference!~!
Oh ya, speaking of cute, just remembered that, KHJ changed his usual pose, to a sudden victory sign, then smiled shyly, looking at the ground at the end of the press conference!~!
KHJ heated up the stadium, lighted up the stage, captured hearts of 3000 fans on Friday night. He personally requested to have hi-5 session with all fans in the stadium. (originally, suppose to be only 500 lucky fans can get the chance.) He is always so caring and thoughtful for the fans, knowing that all of us want to have a close look at him. He kept smiling and saying ‘thank you’ over and over again to all fans that hi-5 with him. While waiting for my turn, i was actually admiring him, respecting his professionalism as an artiste, who kept his bright smile after the concert, throughout the whole hi5 session, not a single sign a tiredness shown. He kept to one posture and lasts to the very end, the whole process was about an hour and a half. Just looking at him handshaking thousands of times make me feel very sorry for him… It’s because of us who want to get close up with him, that’s what caused him to be even more tired after putting up a great show. As a fan, i felt really sorry and guilty for my own greed. I think many of you out there thought the same way, maybe???
After the whole fanmeet and hi5 ended. KHJ came out from the stadium, surprised to see him still able to smile brightly and waved last goodbyes to fans. (check my watch, it was almost midnight) After he got onto the car, as the car slowly drove pass the row of fans, he winded down the window and waved to fans once more~
I was told that he went to Todai for after party~~
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that’s the 3 days of KHJism. felt as it all was so unreal, just like living in a dream all along, and now it’s time to wake up.
Uri god of universe did not leave SG with the rest of his staffs, dancers on 5th, instead, he extended his stay, and really did walk around S’pore. MBS, USS, chili crab.. lols, heard that he paid 74 bucks just to play transformers (the ride) in uss. He wore the jacket and cap from USS on sunday when he left singapore.
As he left, i felt sad that all this is over. What a fun week anticipating his arrival, seeing him again in person, then knowing that he would be leaving again. A part of me just died inside
All in all, KHJ really brought joy to me (and others, i assume that all are happy after meeting khj?). Thanks to KHJ for letting me break away from my study and finally let me enjoy my life (outside school) again! It’s been months since i had so much fun, school is really taking away all my time…
I’m also very happy to meet up with friends again, also meeting new ones ^^ It’s always a pleasure to meet other fans of KHJ. In addition, i would like to thank LKHJ & BB unnie for the present Karen unnie for sparing me an extra battery~ Rebby for telling me that ‘great story!’, Samuel for keeping a look out for security guards during the concert!! you saved me a lot of times from gonna caught by security!! ^^
Karen unnie for sparing me an extra battery~ Rebby for telling me that ‘great story!’, Samuel for keeping a look out for security guards during the concert!! you saved me a lot of times from gonna caught by security!! ^^
Most importantly, thank you KIM HYUN JOONG for coming to Singapore, giving the Hi-5 session, and your generosity of giving fans ur specially designed u:zoosin shirt and brooch. ^^
(p.s. If there are people i left out to thank, please be assured that i am always thankful to you from the bottom of my heart, might have not written it down, but you are always in the back of my mind ^^)
–Zi Qi ♥
[Article] Kim Hyun Joong… STAR TALK
By LazerKim: [Photo credit to Helen, thanks] Kim Hyun Joong finally boarded his flight back home to S.Korea yesterday at 3PM. I was just about to conclude that no one had ever notice him at the airport on his departure!! But I was wrong! His fans had spotted him at the immigration area, and took this photo above which I believe was at the boarding area. How I wish to tell him this….” take care, and thank you for the wonderful memories in Singapore. Till we meet again on your second destination, as I follow you anywhere you perform.”
Many of his fans were wondering what happened to him after the big night at the Singapore Indoor Stadium after his explosive performance at the Fan Meeting event, he was gone missing in action!! At last Hyun Joong was able to fulfill his promise to himself that he’ll be walking around Singapore to appreciate the places he wants to visit in his private time. He deserves that relaxing privacy for himself, which his fans respect and let go of him as he enjoyed his time in Singapore.
After his press conference in May 4, upon his arrival in Singapore, I watched another video clip, which is the Singapore OMG Special Interview with Kim Hyun Joong, that I would like to share with you. Here it goes…
HEALING IDOL – Kim Hyun Joong has been tagged as “Healing idol”in an on line poll. How does he feels about that?
KHJ: He’s honored that he’s given the title as idol, even he’s a solo singer. Since the title idol is like competing with the other idol stars.
DRAMA ROLE – What are the kind of drama Kim Hyun Joong like to take on?
KHJ: He would like to work on different role or image from his previous dramas as pretty boy or flower boy image. This time, it’s gonna be more manly that he’s hoping his fans all over the world would look forward to that. He would like to give an impression that he has another side of himself being an actor.
ACTING – Is Kim Hyun Joong loving it?
KHJ: Kim HyunJoong was known to be a singer, but since he had started acting, he became passionate about it and had helped him in his music career. He hope to have a good balance in doing both areas.
ACTING OR SINGING – Kim Hyun Joong wants to be good at both.
KHJ: This question has always been brought up on what would he choose doing better. It’s like asking whom would you choose, mom or dad. Kim Hyun Joong loves doing both and he wants to be good on both areas.
HOLLYWOOD – Does Kim hyun Joong wish to venture into hollywood like the other Korean artists?
KHJ: He feels he would lie if he never thought about going to Hollywood. He feels he has lots more to do in Korea and Asia. He still has longer time to build. It’s best to build a firm ground in Korea and within Asia, before he can think of Hollywood.
CAREER PEAK: Does Kim Hyun Joong thinks he is at the peak of his career now?
KHJ: He feels he has to build more in his area, he needs a lot of work to be done to improve himself further.
JAPAN – How difficult was it to debut in the Japanese music industry?
KHJ: Japanese music market is the second largest market in the whole world. The standard of local consumers are pretty high from other markets. What he had achieved in the Japanese market was not that overnight. He worked on since he was still with his group SS501 until he settled being a solo singer, and his dramas had helped him in the music industry. He also hope to venture on Chinese music market as well and hope to promote it in China one day.
FANS – Comparing fans in different countries?
KHJ: The difference that he found is that, Singaporean fans are more relax, not so busy lifestyle, more content with themselves, he feels personally more comfortable in Singapore
DEPRESSION – Reports on depression were untrue
KHJ: It was already in the past, Hyun Joong only mentioned depression and it became a headline that was somewhat a misconception. It’s more on feeling exhausted on work load Now he doesn’t have any depression at all. He’s trying his best while he enjoys his work and enjoy anything that he does.
STRESS – How does Kim hyun Joong relieves stress?
KHJ: He does a lot of exercise, work out at the gym. He release his stress on stage together with his fans, having all his fans cheering for him, make him feel good that he feels all their support it helps him release stress. After he leaves the stage, he feels refresh and recharged.
LUCKY GUY – Does Kim Hyun Joong thinks he is a lucky guy?
KHJ: He does feel he is a pretty lucky guy that he receives love from so many people from different nationalities all over the world. So he thinks he’s one of the most luckiest guy on earth.
GAIN OR LOST – Kim Hyun Joong has come a long way in the music industry. What has he lost or gain?
KHJ: He thinks he has more gain than lost. For the things he gained, he feels that he gained a lot from people around him who works with him, from his friends and people he met along the way who had helped him to attain his goals and future goals as well. Those people are the most important for him.
He likewise feels he has more gain than lost. For lost, it goes with other Korean or international stars which is privacy or people who are watching him. It feels that there must be a trade, which he understands that. He is not worried or unhappy about this, though.
LazerKim View Point: (Gain and Lost)
Hyun Joong I think is an open-minded person, as he talks about his gains and lost. He had accepted the fact that his privacy is at stake in exchange to his fame. As he mentioned that any star considers their lost of privacy, but it doesn’t worry him at all, neither is he unhappy about it. Why is that? Because Hyun Joong had accepted his reality of being a star, he had nothing to worry about since he had shared enough about his private life to his fans and gained their respect.
The usual matter that can put a star in a controversy is his personal relationship. And since Hyun Joong had sacrifice his own desire to love a single person, he readily take it as it has to be in reality to his status. Or he’s not prepared to get into any relationship since he had just started a new episode in his career life as a solo singer.
One can never have everything in this world, just the same with any ordinary person. I believe life is choice and Hyun Joong had chosen his path, and had accepted its trade. He said he’s neither unhappy about it because he truly love his work. This is just my opinion on how I see Hyun Joong.
Lucky Guy:
In one talk show, Hyun Joong stated, “In order to gain love from my fans I have to work hard for it.” Majority of Hyun Joong’s fans specially the loyal ones who have known him as a person in reality, those who have truly accepted him for what he is as a person and not only for who he is as a star, and those who have learned to love Hyun Joong regardless or had loved him unconditionally, I would say he doesn’t need to do anything to gain that love. He just have to be himself as he always is.
To be able to gain more fans, then I would agree with Hyun Joong’s statement. To any star to be able to have a strong hold on his fans and to expand his network of fans, then it is but necessary for that star to work hard. Again may I quote Hyun Joong’s message to his fans, “I hope I can always be the person whom you will not be criticized because you’re my fan.” Hyun Joong had buried this words in his mind and in his heart. It is his inspiration and his fans are.
He may be the luckiest guy on earth as he stated, but he worked hard to be that luckiest guy. He may benefit from the love he receives that maybe for other artist would be sitting comfortably in a cushion to relax. But for Hyun Joong it’s not, for him it means he has to work harder and while doing so, he enjoys his work because he is inspired by the love he receives from his fans.
He’s happy about it because he loves what he’s doing and truly doing it all for his fans. We have all witness the results of his hard work, during his fan meeting in Singapore and will be showing more in his next destination.
Stress:
At Hyun Joong’s documentary, there’s a scene in the video clip as Hyun Joong exits from the stage right after the encore part of the concert in Yokohama, he does not seemed tired at all after his performance. The same thing in Singapore, right after the encore part of the fan meeting, he proceeded to the high five or hand shake for 3,000 fans waiting for him. Apparently there was not a single clue that he’s ever tired after performing a spectacular show. He still manage to sincerely smile to each of his fans as he takes their hand.
Hyun Joong’s way of releasing his stress takes place on stage while his fans cheer for him and he was enjoying himself as he sings and dances just as much as his fans enjoyed whatever he shares with them. The long period from February of preparing for this event may have caused a lot of pressures on Hyun Joong.
Since Hyun Joong was totally hands on in every preparation details took place, one way or another he may have experienced anxiety, which is natural in any production planning and execute. All the hardships, tensions and stress were gone, after seeing his fans in front of him with much eagerness, excitement, love and support that eases down the gravity of his hard work.
Japan:
Hyun Joong was asked how difficult was it to debut in the Japanese music industry. I think the answer to this question was at Hyun Joong’s documentary. He faced a lot in his past while Hyun Joong and his group was Japan in 2007-2008. There was a part in the documentary that back then Hyun Joong asked himself, “do we need to do this, do we need to be here in Japan?”.
As I wrote in my previous article, Hyun Joong was experiencing being home sicked back in time during the period he stayed in Japan with his group, and he was so young to be trapped in a strange place. From there on, he finally got his answer at present time. Back then, it was his training ground to be what he is at present.
Hyun Joong was able to achieved so much than he expected. For a rookie solo singer to debut and placing his first Japanese album in a gold status, is something that mark a priceless value for being a rookie. But Hyun Joong did not achieve this by over night. His past training ground, his present rigid training and his freedom to do his music made it to the Japanese music industry. And the big bonus from his previous two dramas had helped him to achieve in the music industry.
Back then in Japan several years ago, I’m sure he never dreamed he’ll be able to achieve so much at present. It took some time to finally answer his own question as to why does he need endure in the past. It’s because a brighter and much bigger reward awaits for him in the future, which is what he is at present.
Career Peak:
It’s not that Hyun Joong isn’t aware of his growing popularity, I’m sure statistics had shown him much reality. It’s just that he doesn’t want fame to rule his mind and heart. He knows for himself there are lots more he can do to develop his music and himself as an actor. His growing popularity might not have sink down to his system yet, since for Hyun Joong he had not reached the degree of learning that he wants to achieve for himself. He wants to improve himself further, he wants to learn more and develop his craft in both singing and acting.
Although we have seen a lot more improvement in him since he performed solo, but for Hyun Joong he knows for himself he can push himself further more than what he had already improved in himself.
Hyun Joong probably would only feel that career peak, once he has attain the improvement he wants for himself. And I would say Hyun Joong has a good professional attitude. He can manage his fame quite well by maintaining his feet firmly on the ground.
After his press conference, Hyun Joong gave the international media an impressive opinion about him, that he was able to charm them in his most natural way. Hyun Joong proceeded to the OMG special interview
There’s only one thing I have noticed in this special interview. There’s a portion at the latter part 3 of the interview that seem to me Hyun Joong gave in to his 4D again!! While the lady interpreter was talking, for some reasons, Hyun Joong was caught by something on the table!! I think it was the microphone again that caught his curiosity, that he even bend to his side to take a look!! It seemed he was tempted to touch whatever it was but definitely he’s curious!!
Hyun Joong spoke gently as he always is, well mannered and polite as ever. The difference is, quite understandable that he’s in another country with different language as it was strange to him, unlike being interviewed in Korea by the media that he would give an accidental laughter to the media crowd. That’s his natural charm.
While in Singapore Hyun Joong charmed the media by his heartbreaking smiles, and his gentle voice, that even they barely understood what he was saying, his soft spoken voice can just melt anyone even with strong firm knees!!
Hyun Joong has finally gone back home, meaning back to work in preparing for his next destination which is HongKong. He leaves for HongKong on May 11 Friday and perform on May 12 Saturday and back to S.Korea on May 13. Just like that, the star will be taking a brief pause and on his toes again as he explodes in another part of Asia!!
As Kim Hyun Joong completed his task of sharing a remarkable memory in Singapore, we now look forward for another episode in his Asia Tour’s next destination as he will mark another memory for his fans in HongKong……
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