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[News+Trans] Billboard Japan names Kim Hyun Joong as the most outstanding K-Pop Artist
Credit: @OnlyKHJtimes + http://billboard.co.kr (Source) + Jackie Kim (Translation)
South Korea and Japan over Dokdo [Billboard, Inc.] recent nalkaroweojigo continuously of Japan. However, cultural exchange is seamless. A number of countries, and still going strong, and Billboard Japan, oricon chart showing the power and get on the local influential music chart top. Billboard-pop Hot 100 chart anniversary of launch 1 k Billboard Japan Japan market in k-pop popular reporter why tried diagnose.
In the first half of Japan’s most significant star were who? Male group SS501, Kim Hyun Joong now solo ggobneun reporters. Kim Hyun Joong Japan debut single during last January’s release of Lucky Guy/ Kiss Kiss sold over 150,000 + in the first day. Last month released a single album, “Heat” also in the first week 165,000+ sold and made number one on the Oricon singles daily and weekly charts. His first DVD also swept the charts. Kim Hyun Joong is one the hottest stars in Japan. Billboard Japan Yamaguchi (Yamaguchi), and Mr. Hira (Hiraga) since the days of the “Kim Hyun Joong raise to popularity thanks to the SS501 and now as a solo as a singer successful debut.
If so, can one country at the expense of the Japan market with the most successful being the assessment of who? Billboard Japan chose their universally known as Dong Bang Shin Ki. Mr. Kresge Oka (Sugioka) hairs “TVXQ is still king and will be coming out new record, and three members of the exclusive agreement of affiliation” that went out with the team scored that phase was shaken. Smtown still a popular that TVXQ and BOA as the Foundation to first generation of Kpop. The resistance of the Japanese for Korean culture has been reduced a lot of consciousness “was.
Japan is the second largest in the world, and how I was able to penetrate the country market. Billboard Japan experts in the Japanese version, complete high performance, and a melody nostalgia. Yamaguchi has received verification from the South “is a popular song in Japanese translation and finally figured it was there.” Mr. Hira is turning ears “pop’s advantage makes attractive k. 1980-1990 ‘s J pop style and similar to the locals to give familiarity. Men and women can have beauty Japanese appreciate knowing about it looks also. ” Another official is the title of the “world music video produced by aiming for the market to be high. For the best in this ddulhril would lift up as much as a great scale “. Mr. Oka skiing system of management of quality is brought up to be and stay organized. “Like any visa to address exactly the genre music. Singer unearthing my system seems to be increasing day by day “, he said.
Japan has produced low-cost compared to k-pop singer’s recording ranks came up with that point of view. Mr. Yamaguchi and country of the saga “the record prices down so that you can easily buy CD showing. Relatively low price CD of a country and expanding market opportunity seems to be disappearing gradually reform plan Japan singer grow. “”
Then k-pop to top this broadens the seat stand? what supplements. “Mr. Hira is of a similar nature artist. We feel like we do “had noted that the personality. In addition, to create a star singer, “the ongoing issues. Influential singer added that “should be released. Skiing can be a country, “Mr. Oka activities other than aspect (Privacy exposure or rumors, and so on) that get noticed. A good image to have “had a straw called ssahagaya.
김은주 기자 happykim@billboardk.com
[빌보드 코리아] 최근 독도를 둘러싼 한국과 일본의 신경전이 날카로워지고 있다. 그렇지만 문화적 교류는 원활한 편이다. 한국가수가 여전히 건재한 힘을 과시하며 빌보드 재팬, 오리콘 차트 등 현지 유력 음악 차트 상위권에 이름을 올리고 있다. 빌보드 케이팝 핫 100 차트 런칭 1주년을 맞아 빌보드 재팬 기자로부터 일본 시장에서 케이팝이 인기를 끄는 이유를 진단해봤다.
올 상반기 일본에서 가장 크게 활약했던 신인은 누굴까. 남성 그룹 SS501 출신의 김현중을 꼽는 기자들이 많았다. 김현중은 지난 1월 일본 데뷔 싱글 ‘키스키스 럭키가이’를 발매해 12만 2000여 장의 판매고를 올렸다. 지난달 4일 발표한 싱글 앨범 ‘히트’도 첫 주에만 18만 장을 팔아치워 오리콘 싱글 주간 차트 1위에 올랐다. 공연 실황을 담은 DVD도 차트를 휩쓸었다. 빌보드 재팬에서도 김현중의 활약은 돋보였다. 빌보드 재팬의 야마구치(Yamaguchi) 씨와 히라가(Hiraga) 씨는 “김현중이 SS501 시절부터 쌓아온 인기에 힘입어 솔로 가수로서도 성공적으로 데뷔했다”고 평했다.
그렇다면 일본 시장에 진출한 역대 한국가수 중 누가 가장 성공했다는 평가를 받고 있을까. 빌보드 재팬 기자들은 이구동성으로 동방신기를 선택했다. 스기오카(Sugioka) 씨는 “동방신기는 여전히 새로운 기록을 쓰고 다닌다”며 멤버 3명이 소속사의 전속계약으로 갈등을 빚어 팀을 빠져나갔음에도 위상은 흔들리지 않았다고 밝혔다. 히라가 씨는 동방신기의 이 같은 인기는 “보아 같은 한류 1세대가 밑거름을 다져놓았기에 가능했다. 한국문화에 대한 일본인의 저항 의식이 많이 줄어들었다”라고 분석했다.
세계에서 두 번째로 큰 일본 시장을 한국가수는 어떻게 뚫을 수 있었던 것일까. 빌보드재팬 전문가들은 일본어 버전, 완성도 높은 퍼포먼스, 향수를 자극하는 멜로디 등을 꼽았다. 야마구치 씨는 “한국에서 검증을 받은 인기 곡을 일본어로 번역해서 냈던 것이 주효했다”고 분석했다. 히라가 씨는 “귀를 맴돌게 만드는 매력이 케이팝의 장점이다.1980~1990년대 제이팝 스타일과 유사해 현지인에게 친근함을 준다. 남녀가수 외모 또한 일본인이 좋아할만한 아름다움을 갖고 있다”고 설명했다. 또 다른 관계자는 “타이틀곡의 완성도가 높은 데다 세계 시장을 겨냥해 제작한 뮤직비디오가 인상적이다. 속이 훤히 뚫릴 만큼 대단한 스케일”이라고 추켜세웠다. 스기오카 씨는 매니지먼트사의 체계적 시스템도 양질의 가수를 키웠다고 밝혔다. “주소비자가 어떤 장르의 음악을 좋아하는지 정확히 파악하고 있다. 가수를 발굴해내는 시스템이 날로 향상되고 있는 것 같다”고 말했다.
일본가수와 비교해 제작 비용이 저렴한 케이팝 가수의 음반이 높은 순위를 차지하게 됐다는 시각도 내놓았다. 야마구치 씨는 “레코드사가 한국가수의 CD 가격을 낮춰 현지인이 쉽게 살 수 있도록 만들었다. 한국가수가 비교적 저렴한 가격의 CD를 내며 시장을 확장해가면서 일본가수가 성장할 기회가 점차 사라지는 것 같다”라고 의견을 밝혔다.
그렇다면 케이팝이 설 자리를 넓혀가기 위해서는 무엇을 보완해야 할까. 히라가 씨는 “유사한 성격의 아티스트가 많다. 개성을 살려야 할 것”이라고 지적했다. 또한 “지속적으로 이슈를 만드는 스타급 가수가 적다. 영향력 있는 가수가 나와야 한다”라고 덧붙였다. 스기오카 씨는 “한국가수는 활동 이외의 측면(사생활 노출이나 소문 등)이 주목받을 때가 많다. 좋은 이미지를 쌓아가야 할 것”이라고 짚었다.
김은주 기자 happykim@billboardk.com
[Article] Kim Hyun Joong… ALIEN SUPERHERO
By LazerKim: ”What’s up Kim Hyun Joong?” Oh how I wish we can personally ask him these questions probably coming from his young fans! “Are you getting enough sleep after work?” like this question maybe from his mother fans. “Have been eating regularly at the right time?” question from grandma fans! “Have you been enjoying your filming for City Conquest and how’s are you getting along with your co-actors?” this one from his elder sister fans! How I wish we have some answers to these questions!! As for me I would ask does KE and the production management doing their job in protecting and taking care of you? This I’m sure they do, Kim Hyun Joong is their precious gem!
I got the translation of Hyun Joong’s interview in Thailand and one in Russia. But I’ll take this one at a time. I’ll start with his interview in Thailand that I would like to share with you for those who have not read it yet here it goes:
Source: Mel (@Neptune0606) Posted Saturday Aug.25th from Twitlonger, Thanks!
Kim Hyun Joong’s Exclusive Interview via Sat Zone
Rough English translation : mel@hyuniversal0606
Hyun Joong: I miss all of you very much.
Q1. : And we miss you too Hyun Joong ^^ what did you prepare for Thai fans??
Hyun Joong: I am very happy for this fanmeeting and also seeing so many fans welcoming me. Thank you very much. What special for this fanmeeting was that fans would come on stage, some will ger presents from me.
Q 2. : Your images of your new album is revealing your sexiness^^ do you consider yourself very sexy??
Hyun Joong: Sexy?? may be not for me coz if I older, i wont be sexy anymore. So i dont think that I am sexy or anything ^^
Q 3. : You once said you’d like to be a Lion, why?
Hyun Joong: It may sound very funny however due to my busy schedule I sometimes want to rest or having fun jus like a lion. I feel that a lion does live very freely.
Q 4. : If you were a superhero, what type of a superhero you woud want to be and what special power you’d want to have.
Hyun Joong: I dont want to be a superhero. if i can choose, I would ask for more time to do my concert and to spend more time with my fans.
Q 5. : Anything you want to say to your fans??
Hyun Joong: For my previous dramas, BOF & Playful Kiss, I had a rather cute character and very quiet but for City Conquest, I have to change my character to be a stronger person since there are many action scenes. Fans will see a different side of me.
For my fans watching Sat Zone, I hope you will love me more and more (Sure we will keke) I will return you love by coming to Thaiand every year. And i will practise harder and come back with a better album and better drama. Thank you very much.
LazerKim View Point:
Before I go on, the mailing address of Kim Hyun Joong was posted for those who are interested to write to Kim Hyun Joong here it is:
Kim Hyun Joong mailing address:
6F American Standard Bldg. 110-1 Samsung-dong Gangnam-gu Seoul 135-090 Korea
Talking about Hyun Joong’s sexiness at question no.2, Hyun Joong is being modest as always, but of course the people who sees him should be the ones to be asked this question. Hyun Joong aah, I’m telling you, for me, you’re the sexiest man alive!! What does a man takes to be said he is sexy. I would say not all handsome men can be sexy. There are men who are not so handsome but with a strong sex appeal.
If we base sexiness in the physical aspect of a man, I think a well developed firm muscle, the 6 packs abs, broad shoulders, curvy muscle firmed arms and tall height as in 5’9 and above is such an ideal figure for men. I hope I’m right but this is an ideal type of defining sexiness in men, which Hyun Joong has it specially at this time that he had developed a well proportioned body figure. I think qualifying sexiness depends on our individual choice on how we see in men.
As I mentioned earlier, not all handsome men can be sexy or has that sex appeal. Hyun Joong I would has a very strong sex appeal, with almost perfect body structure and handsome face. For me what makes Hyun Joong sexy aside from his physique, is the way he walk, the way he dress up and the way his eyes look. Because even back then when he was young still with his group, he already has that sexiness. His body muscles may be pre-matured as yet but he already has that appeal.
May I just share with you another comment from my box that caught my attention again:
Wow, do guys change their looks this often in K-pop or is it just him?” I also wondered if the changes were management dictated or else if KHJ had full control of how he wanted his look to be or if he solicited advice from a stylist or consultant on what type of haircut/haircolor or clothing style he could try.
Honestly, I find the Kpop idols of course including Hyun Joong, are quite fashionable, in the way they dressed up, accessorize according to their outfit and hairstyle. I think this is another attraction on them being stars. I’m not so familiar with other Korean stars but I think among them it’s Hyun Joong consistently change from time to time. There are agents who groom their artists not only in talents but also grooming from head to toes. But in case of Hyun Joong he is on his own creating his own image as well as his music. He definitely has a stylist but everything is being decided by him even in costumes that wears for his shows.
Off cam, well we can see from his photos what type of dresser he is. I think he has a simply taste and whatever is comfortable to him, that is what he wears every time off cam. Like his training and rehearsal outfit, he has the same thing and almost the same color. He’ll get himself a bunch of those outfits and stick to it. Hyun Joong is fond of wearing tight jeans and loose tops, sneaker or boots, hats and dark shades, adding up a complete accessories, from ear pierce, necklace, bracelet, watch and ring. As we all know his favorite color is black or gray and simple earth color depending on the season.
Hyun Joong is also fond of V neckline cut of shirt that reveals his firm cleavage that even looks sexy on him. Oh my now I’m talking about men’s fashion!! But for me how men dressed up is such an appealing factor, other than his body built and his handsome face. Hyun Joong has a good taste in terms clothes he wears, he knows exactly what suits him and carry it perfectly that anything he wears just looks perfect for him.
Hyun Joong mentioned he wants to be a lion!! The big sleepy cat, that’s Hyun joong who can just dose off anywhere!! I think this trait haven’t changed in him, the sleepy head is just so good sleeper!! I would understand this in his young age but he gets matured it basically change. At the filming of City Conquest, the scene in a gondola honeymoon, it was said he dose off waiting for the production staffs to get the set done!! Then during his photo session, there was a shot of Hyun Joong sleeping in a couch, he doze off!! I think every time there’s a good place he lay down he instantly drop to sleep!! That’s him!!
If Hyun Joong is being a superhero he wants more concerts and have more time with his fans, well that’s saying coming straight from his lips!! He is a stage addict!! It’s not only his fans who are addicted to him, even Hyun Joong is addicted to performing on stage too!. Oh I get reminded of my article Artist by Heart, as I mentioned in that article an artist by heart, after every successful show there’s only one thing an artist would like to do, and that is to go back to that stage and perform again. And it’s very true for Hyun Joong his fans cheers and scream is just enough to pay off his effort at the studio.
An artist by heart wouldn’t mind whether he’s being paid or not for as long as he gets on that stage to perform and being applauded is enough and nothing else matter. This is very true to Hyun Joong too, if you remember his Yokohama concert profit share he donated it to charity for the orphanage. And may I just say, the hi five, and handshake as Hyun Joong’s fan meeting concert Asia Tour including that in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, it’s his idea, it’s his call.
Before he started the fan meet series, the plan was to accommodate as much as a hundred fans, but Hyun Joong changed it to have a handshake to every fan who attended the event with an average of 3,000 fans per concert. Except in China which was done in selective ticket draw for a thousand fans. Not to mention the unforgettable Odaiba Tokyo handshake session in one rainy day!! Then the street dance he performed which was truly enjoyed by anyone who was there by accident! Others had interpreted this gesture as promotional scheme but actually Hyun Joong was doing it to get closer to his fans and to thank them for their support.
Who wouldn’t fall for this superhero, if Hyun Joong can only fly like superman maybe he should have done so to visit all his fans in any part of the world as easy as just flying like a superhero!! Oh my mind is running wild again, what if Hyun Joong take his fans in an huge open field or a desert, and just place a single platform a microphone and speakers, grab his guitar and sing for us while we simply sit on the sand and listen to him. It’s gonna be his fans from every nation…*sigh*… It seems like a wonderful experience… Hey wake up the dream is over!!
I had this in mind because, in one of his interviews, he actually mentioned that back in his high school days he wouldn’t mind singing even there’s no stage no lights no proper venue, just himself and people whom he can share his music. I was still researching about him that time as I made a certain conclusion that Hyun Joong is an artist by heart. That’s very typical description of a real artist. He doesn’t prioritize on money, because he believes in proving himself and his worthiness then money eventually will follow. And it works for him very effectively beyond expectation then share a part of what he gained to the charity which he never neglect.
Maybe if Hyun Joong indeed is a superhero he would build many orphanage for the homeless kids, more free schools for them. And maybe build more homes for the elders who are alone living by themselves. These are the charity organization that he’s been actively supporting. And then his fans get together to help him in helping others. Or maybe Hyun Joong doesn’t have to be a superhero to materialize these activities since he’s already doing it and that his fans already took the initiative in helping in his behalf. Oh this is indeed a very good idol and fan relationship, and such an ideal one to be a role model in the showbiz industry.
Nothing is impossible nowadays to what Hyun Joong wish for, only one thing is his wish of the outer space!! I remember in one talk show, he was relating about his interest in the outer world, and as I was watching him talks I find that kid in him as if telling tales and trying to convince everyone about the outer space. It looks like a joke but he’s serious about his curiosity of the outer space!! Well, those were the days at the TV talk shows when he was a frequent guest last year, which I really miss because this was how I knew more about the guy and his wacky 4D ways. How I wish he can do it again when he’ll be promoting his up coming dramas.
There are lots of events transpired that we get to reminisce about Kim Hyun Joong that for me if I can only bring back the past events, what I would like to see from him again and again is his wackiness!!If I were made to choose what dream would I want to be fulfilled as fan of Kim Hyun Joong? I would like to dream of that event that my superhero would gather all his fans all over the world in one open space with him sitting with his guitar and sing for us. Shallow it may be no grand fanfare but simply Kim Hyun Joong as himself for real and his fans just being together that nothing else matter! Why not, dreams are free anyway, but don’t doze off longer or you might miss Hyun Joong getting on his flight on his location shooting for City Conquest!!
Kim Hyun Joong will always be our Alien Superhero, in our heart and in our daily reality life.
LazerKim here writing
Photo credits as tagged, Ms.D thanks!
[Scan] Kim Hyung Jun on KOREAN WAVE 50 Magazine
Credit: @1107Hoshipy
Repost from http://ss501-thailand.blogspot.com
[Photo] Kim Hyun Joong Lotte Duty Free Calendars for SEPTEMBER 2012
Credit: lottedfs.com
Repost from http://kathysbench.blogspot.com
[News] Billboard Japan names Kim Hyun Joong as the most outstanding K-Pop Artist in 2012
Credit: @OnlyKHJtimes
Source: http://billboard.co.kr
[빌보드 코리아] 최근 독도를 둘러싼 한국과 일본의 신경전이 날카로워지고 있다. 그렇지만 문화적 교류는 원활한 편이다. 한국가수가 여전히 건재한 힘을 과시하며 빌보드 재팬, 오리콘 차트 등 현지 유력 음악 차트 상위권에 이름을 올리고 있다. 빌보드 케이팝 핫 100 차트 런칭 1주년을 맞아 빌보드 재팬 기자로부터 일본 시장에서 케이팝이 인기를 끄는 이유를 진단해봤다.
올 상반기 일본에서 가장 크게 활약했던 신인은 누굴까. 남성 그룹 SS501 출신의 김현중을 꼽는 기자들이 많았다. 김현중은 지난 1월 일본 데뷔 싱글 ‘키스키스 럭키가이’를 발매해 12만 2000여 장의 판매고를 올렸다. 지난달 4일 발표한 싱글 앨범 ‘히트’도 첫 주에만 18만 장을 팔아치워 오리콘 싱글 주간 차트 1위에 올랐다. 공연 실황을 담은 DVD도 차트를 휩쓸었다. 빌보드 재팬에서도 김현중의 활약은 돋보였다. 빌보드 재팬의 야마구치(Yamaguchi) 씨와 히라가(Hiraga) 씨는 “김현중이 SS501 시절부터 쌓아온 인기에 힘입어 솔로 가수로서도 성공적으로 데뷔했다”고 평했다.
그렇다면 일본 시장에 진출한 역대 한국가수 중 누가 가장 성공했다는 평가를 받고 있을까. 빌보드 재팬 기자들은 이구동성으로 동방신기를 선택했다. 스기오카(Sugioka) 씨는 “동방신기는 여전히 새로운 기록을 쓰고 다닌다”며 멤버 3명이 소속사의 전속계약으로 갈등을 빚어 팀을 빠져나갔음에도 위상은 흔들리지 않았다고 밝혔다. 히라가 씨는 동방신기의 이 같은 인기는 “보아 같은 한류 1세대가 밑거름을 다져놓았기에 가능했다. 한국문화에 대한 일본인의 저항 의식이 많이 줄어들었다”라고 분석했다.
세계에서 두 번째로 큰 일본 시장을 한국가수는 어떻게 뚫을 수 있었던 것일까. 빌보드재팬 전문가들은 일본어 버전, 완성도 높은 퍼포먼스, 향수를 자극하는 멜로디 등을 꼽았다. 야마구치 씨는 “한국에서 검증을 받은 인기 곡을 일본어로 번역해서 냈던 것이 주효했다”고 분석했다. 히라가 씨는 “귀를 맴돌게 만드는 매력이 케이팝의 장점이다.1980~1990년대 제이팝 스타일과 유사해 현지인에게 친근함을 준다. 남녀가수 외모 또한 일본인이 좋아할만한 아름다움을 갖고 있다”고 설명했다. 또 다른 관계자는 “타이틀곡의 완성도가 높은 데다 세계 시장을 겨냥해 제작한 뮤직비디오가 인상적이다. 속이 훤히 뚫릴 만큼 대단한 스케일”이라고 추켜세웠다. 스기오카 씨는 매니지먼트사의 체계적 시스템도 양질의 가수를 키웠다고 밝혔다. “주소비자가 어떤 장르의 음악을 좋아하는지 정확히 파악하고 있다. 가수를 발굴해내는 시스템이 날로 향상되고 있는 것 같다”고 말했다.
일본가수와 비교해 제작 비용이 저렴한 케이팝 가수의 음반이 높은 순위를 차지하게 됐다는 시각도 내놓았다. 야마구치 씨는 “레코드사가 한국가수의 CD 가격을 낮춰 현지인이 쉽게 살 수 있도록 만들었다. 한국가수가 비교적 저렴한 가격의 CD를 내며 시장을 확장해가면서 일본가수가 성장할 기회가 점차 사라지는 것 같다”라고 의견을 밝혔다.
그렇다면 케이팝이 설 자리를 넓혀가기 위해서는 무엇을 보완해야 할까. 히라가 씨는 “유사한 성격의 아티스트가 많다. 개성을 살려야 할 것”이라고 지적했다. 또한 “지속적으로 이슈를 만드는 스타급 가수가 적다. 영향력 있는 가수가 나와야 한다”라고 덧붙였다. 스기오카 씨는 “한국가수는 활동 이외의 측면(사생활 노출이나 소문 등)이 주목받을 때가 많다. 좋은 이미지를 쌓아가야 할 것”이라고 짚었다.
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August 27, 2012
[Photo] Kim Hyun Joong - Featured in ASTA Mag Vol.06 September 2012 Issue [27.08.12]
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[News+Trans] Billboard Japan names Kim Hyun Joong as the most outstanding K-Pop Artist
Credit: @OnlyKHJtimes + http://billboard.co.kr (Source) + Jackie Kim (Translation)
South Korea and Japan over Dokdo [Billboard, Inc.] recent nalkaroweojigo continuously of Japan. However, cultural exchange is seamless. A number of countries, and still going strong, and Billboard Japan, oricon chart showing the power and get on the local influential music chart top. Billboard-pop Hot 100 chart anniversary of launch 1 k Billboard Japan Japan market in k-pop popular reporter why tried diagnose.
In the first half of Japan’s most significant star were who? Male group SS501, Kim Hyun Joong now solo ggobneun reporters. Kim Hyun Joong Japan debut single during last January’s release of Lucky Guy/ Kiss Kiss sold over 150,000 + in the first day. Last month released a single album, “Heat” also in the first week 165,000+ sold and made number one on the Oricon singles daily and weekly charts. His first DVD also swept the charts. Kim Hyun Joong is one the hottest stars in Japan. Billboard Japan Yamaguchi (Yamaguchi), and Mr. Hira (Hiraga) since the days of the “Kim Hyun Joong raise to popularity thanks to the SS501 and now as a solo as a singer successful debut.
If so, can one country at the expense of the Japan market with the most successful being the assessment of who? Billboard Japan chose their universally known as Dong Bang Shin Ki. Mr. Kresge Oka (Sugioka) hairs “TVXQ is still king and will be coming out new record, and three members of the exclusive agreement of affiliation” that went out with the team scored that phase was shaken. Smtown still a popular that TVXQ and BOA as the Foundation to first generation of Kpop. The resistance of the Japanese for Korean culture has been reduced a lot of consciousness “was.
Japan is the second largest in the world, and how I was able to penetrate the country market. Billboard Japan experts in the Japanese version, complete high performance, and a melody nostalgia. Yamaguchi has received verification from the South “is a popular song in Japanese translation and finally figured it was there.” Mr. Hira is turning ears “pop’s advantage makes attractive k. 1980-1990 ‘s J pop style and similar to the locals to give familiarity. Men and women can have beauty Japanese appreciate knowing about it looks also. ” Another official is the title of the “world music video produced by aiming for the market to be high. For the best in this ddulhril would lift up as much as a great scale “. Mr. Oka skiing system of management of quality is brought up to be and stay organized. “Like any visa to address exactly the genre music. Singer unearthing my system seems to be increasing day by day “, he said.
Japan has produced low-cost compared to k-pop singer’s recording ranks came up with that point of view. Mr. Yamaguchi and country of the saga “the record prices down so that you can easily buy CD showing. Relatively low price CD of a country and expanding market opportunity seems to be disappearing gradually reform plan Japan singer grow. “”
Then k-pop to top this broadens the seat stand? what supplements. “Mr. Hira is of a similar nature artist. We feel like we do “had noted that the personality. In addition, to create a star singer, “the ongoing issues. Influential singer added that “should be released. Skiing can be a country, “Mr. Oka activities other than aspect (Privacy exposure or rumors, and so on) that get noticed. A good image to have “had a straw called ssahagaya.
김은주 기자 happykim@billboardk.com
[빌보드 코리아] 최근 독도를 둘러싼 한국과 일본의 신경전이 날카로워지고 있다. 그렇지만 문화적 교류는 원활한 편이다. 한국가수가 여전히 건재한 힘을 과시하며 빌보드 재팬, 오리콘 차트 등 현지 유력 음악 차트 상위권에 이름을 올리고 있다. 빌보드 케이팝 핫 100 차트 런칭 1주년을 맞아 빌보드 재팬 기자로부터 일본 시장에서 케이팝이 인기를 끄는 이유를 진단해봤다.
올 상반기 일본에서 가장 크게 활약했던 신인은 누굴까. 남성 그룹 SS501 출신의 김현중을 꼽는 기자들이 많았다. 김현중은 지난 1월 일본 데뷔 싱글 ‘키스키스 럭키가이’를 발매해 12만 2000여 장의 판매고를 올렸다. 지난달 4일 발표한 싱글 앨범 ‘히트’도 첫 주에만 18만 장을 팔아치워 오리콘 싱글 주간 차트 1위에 올랐다. 공연 실황을 담은 DVD도 차트를 휩쓸었다. 빌보드 재팬에서도 김현중의 활약은 돋보였다. 빌보드 재팬의 야마구치(Yamaguchi) 씨와 히라가(Hiraga) 씨는 “김현중이 SS501 시절부터 쌓아온 인기에 힘입어 솔로 가수로서도 성공적으로 데뷔했다”고 평했다.
그렇다면 일본 시장에 진출한 역대 한국가수 중 누가 가장 성공했다는 평가를 받고 있을까. 빌보드 재팬 기자들은 이구동성으로 동방신기를 선택했다. 스기오카(Sugioka) 씨는 “동방신기는 여전히 새로운 기록을 쓰고 다닌다”며 멤버 3명이 소속사의 전속계약으로 갈등을 빚어 팀을 빠져나갔음에도 위상은 흔들리지 않았다고 밝혔다. 히라가 씨는 동방신기의 이 같은 인기는 “보아 같은 한류 1세대가 밑거름을 다져놓았기에 가능했다. 한국문화에 대한 일본인의 저항 의식이 많이 줄어들었다”라고 분석했다.
세계에서 두 번째로 큰 일본 시장을 한국가수는 어떻게 뚫을 수 있었던 것일까. 빌보드재팬 전문가들은 일본어 버전, 완성도 높은 퍼포먼스, 향수를 자극하는 멜로디 등을 꼽았다. 야마구치 씨는 “한국에서 검증을 받은 인기 곡을 일본어로 번역해서 냈던 것이 주효했다”고 분석했다. 히라가 씨는 “귀를 맴돌게 만드는 매력이 케이팝의 장점이다.1980~1990년대 제이팝 스타일과 유사해 현지인에게 친근함을 준다. 남녀가수 외모 또한 일본인이 좋아할만한 아름다움을 갖고 있다”고 설명했다. 또 다른 관계자는 “타이틀곡의 완성도가 높은 데다 세계 시장을 겨냥해 제작한 뮤직비디오가 인상적이다. 속이 훤히 뚫릴 만큼 대단한 스케일”이라고 추켜세웠다. 스기오카 씨는 매니지먼트사의 체계적 시스템도 양질의 가수를 키웠다고 밝혔다. “주소비자가 어떤 장르의 음악을 좋아하는지 정확히 파악하고 있다. 가수를 발굴해내는 시스템이 날로 향상되고 있는 것 같다”고 말했다.
일본가수와 비교해 제작 비용이 저렴한 케이팝 가수의 음반이 높은 순위를 차지하게 됐다는 시각도 내놓았다. 야마구치 씨는 “레코드사가 한국가수의 CD 가격을 낮춰 현지인이 쉽게 살 수 있도록 만들었다. 한국가수가 비교적 저렴한 가격의 CD를 내며 시장을 확장해가면서 일본가수가 성장할 기회가 점차 사라지는 것 같다”라고 의견을 밝혔다.
그렇다면 케이팝이 설 자리를 넓혀가기 위해서는 무엇을 보완해야 할까. 히라가 씨는 “유사한 성격의 아티스트가 많다. 개성을 살려야 할 것”이라고 지적했다. 또한 “지속적으로 이슈를 만드는 스타급 가수가 적다. 영향력 있는 가수가 나와야 한다”라고 덧붙였다. 스기오카 씨는 “한국가수는 활동 이외의 측면(사생활 노출이나 소문 등)이 주목받을 때가 많다. 좋은 이미지를 쌓아가야 할 것”이라고 짚었다.
김은주 기자 happykim@billboardk.com
[Article] Kim Hyun Joong… ALIEN SUPERHERO
By LazerKim: ”What’s up Kim Hyun Joong?” Oh how I wish we can personally ask him these questions probably coming from his young fans! “Are you getting enough sleep after work?” like this question maybe from his mother fans. “Have been eating regularly at the right time?” question from grandma fans! “Have you been enjoying your filming for City Conquest and how’s are you getting along with your co-actors?” this one from his elder sister fans! How I wish we have some answers to these questions!! As for me I would ask does KE and the production management doing their job in protecting and taking care of you? This I’m sure they do, Kim Hyun Joong is their precious gem!
I got the translation of Hyun Joong’s interview in Thailand and one in Russia. But I’ll take this one at a time. I’ll start with his interview in Thailand that I would like to share with you for those who have not read it yet here it goes:
Source: Mel (@Neptune0606) Posted Saturday Aug.25th from Twitlonger, Thanks!
Kim Hyun Joong’s Exclusive Interview via Sat Zone
Rough English translation : mel@hyuniversal0606
Hyun Joong: I miss all of you very much.
Q1. : And we miss you too Hyun Joong ^^ what did you prepare for Thai fans??
Hyun Joong: I am very happy for this fanmeeting and also seeing so many fans welcoming me. Thank you very much. What special for this fanmeeting was that fans would come on stage, some will ger presents from me.
Q 2. : Your images of your new album is revealing your sexiness^^ do you consider yourself very sexy??
Hyun Joong: Sexy?? may be not for me coz if I older, i wont be sexy anymore. So i dont think that I am sexy or anything ^^
Q 3. : You once said you’d like to be a Lion, why?
Hyun Joong: It may sound very funny however due to my busy schedule I sometimes want to rest or having fun jus like a lion. I feel that a lion does live very freely.
Q 4. : If you were a superhero, what type of a superhero you woud want to be and what special power you’d want to have.
Hyun Joong: I dont want to be a superhero. if i can choose, I would ask for more time to do my concert and to spend more time with my fans.
Q 5. : Anything you want to say to your fans??
Hyun Joong: For my previous dramas, BOF & Playful Kiss, I had a rather cute character and very quiet but for City Conquest, I have to change my character to be a stronger person since there are many action scenes. Fans will see a different side of me.
For my fans watching Sat Zone, I hope you will love me more and more (Sure we will keke) I will return you love by coming to Thaiand every year. And i will practise harder and come back with a better album and better drama. Thank you very much.
LazerKim View Point:
Before I go on, the mailing address of Kim Hyun Joong was posted for those who are interested to write to Kim Hyun Joong here it is:
Kim Hyun Joong mailing address:
6F American Standard Bldg. 110-1 Samsung-dong Gangnam-gu Seoul 135-090 Korea
Talking about Hyun Joong’s sexiness at question no.2, Hyun Joong is being modest as always, but of course the people who sees him should be the ones to be asked this question. Hyun Joong aah, I’m telling you, for me, you’re the sexiest man alive!! What does a man takes to be said he is sexy. I would say not all handsome men can be sexy. There are men who are not so handsome but with a strong sex appeal.
If we base sexiness in the physical aspect of a man, I think a well developed firm muscle, the 6 packs abs, broad shoulders, curvy muscle firmed arms and tall height as in 5’9 and above is such an ideal figure for men. I hope I’m right but this is an ideal type of defining sexiness in men, which Hyun Joong has it specially at this time that he had developed a well proportioned body figure. I think qualifying sexiness depends on our individual choice on how we see in men.
As I mentioned earlier, not all handsome men can be sexy or has that sex appeal. Hyun Joong I would has a very strong sex appeal, with almost perfect body structure and handsome face. For me what makes Hyun Joong sexy aside from his physique, is the way he walk, the way he dress up and the way his eyes look. Because even back then when he was young still with his group, he already has that sexiness. His body muscles may be pre-matured as yet but he already has that appeal.
May I just share with you another comment from my box that caught my attention again:
Wow, do guys change their looks this often in K-pop or is it just him?” I also wondered if the changes were management dictated or else if KHJ had full control of how he wanted his look to be or if he solicited advice from a stylist or consultant on what type of haircut/haircolor or clothing style he could try.
Honestly, I find the Kpop idols of course including Hyun Joong, are quite fashionable, in the way they dressed up, accessorize according to their outfit and hairstyle. I think this is another attraction on them being stars. I’m not so familiar with other Korean stars but I think among them it’s Hyun Joong consistently change from time to time. There are agents who groom their artists not only in talents but also grooming from head to toes. But in case of Hyun Joong he is on his own creating his own image as well as his music. He definitely has a stylist but everything is being decided by him even in costumes that wears for his shows.
Off cam, well we can see from his photos what type of dresser he is. I think he has a simply taste and whatever is comfortable to him, that is what he wears every time off cam. Like his training and rehearsal outfit, he has the same thing and almost the same color. He’ll get himself a bunch of those outfits and stick to it. Hyun Joong is fond of wearing tight jeans and loose tops, sneaker or boots, hats and dark shades, adding up a complete accessories, from ear pierce, necklace, bracelet, watch and ring. As we all know his favorite color is black or gray and simple earth color depending on the season.
Hyun Joong is also fond of V neckline cut of shirt that reveals his firm cleavage that even looks sexy on him. Oh my now I’m talking about men’s fashion!! But for me how men dressed up is such an appealing factor, other than his body built and his handsome face. Hyun Joong has a good taste in terms clothes he wears, he knows exactly what suits him and carry it perfectly that anything he wears just looks perfect for him.
Hyun Joong mentioned he wants to be a lion!! The big sleepy cat, that’s Hyun joong who can just dose off anywhere!! I think this trait haven’t changed in him, the sleepy head is just so good sleeper!! I would understand this in his young age but he gets matured it basically change. At the filming of City Conquest, the scene in a gondola honeymoon, it was said he dose off waiting for the production staffs to get the set done!! Then during his photo session, there was a shot of Hyun Joong sleeping in a couch, he doze off!! I think every time there’s a good place he lay down he instantly drop to sleep!! That’s him!!
If Hyun Joong is being a superhero he wants more concerts and have more time with his fans, well that’s saying coming straight from his lips!! He is a stage addict!! It’s not only his fans who are addicted to him, even Hyun Joong is addicted to performing on stage too!. Oh I get reminded of my article Artist by Heart, as I mentioned in that article an artist by heart, after every successful show there’s only one thing an artist would like to do, and that is to go back to that stage and perform again. And it’s very true for Hyun Joong his fans cheers and scream is just enough to pay off his effort at the studio.
An artist by heart wouldn’t mind whether he’s being paid or not for as long as he gets on that stage to perform and being applauded is enough and nothing else matter. This is very true to Hyun Joong too, if you remember his Yokohama concert profit share he donated it to charity for the orphanage. And may I just say, the hi five, and handshake as Hyun Joong’s fan meeting concert Asia Tour including that in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, it’s his idea, it’s his call.
Before he started the fan meet series, the plan was to accommodate as much as a hundred fans, but Hyun Joong changed it to have a handshake to every fan who attended the event with an average of 3,000 fans per concert. Except in China which was done in selective ticket draw for a thousand fans. Not to mention the unforgettable Odaiba Tokyo handshake session in one rainy day!! Then the street dance he performed which was truly enjoyed by anyone who was there by accident! Others had interpreted this gesture as promotional scheme but actually Hyun Joong was doing it to get closer to his fans and to thank them for their support.
Who wouldn’t fall for this superhero, if Hyun Joong can only fly like superman maybe he should have done so to visit all his fans in any part of the world as easy as just flying like a superhero!! Oh my mind is running wild again, what if Hyun Joong take his fans in an huge open field or a desert, and just place a single platform a microphone and speakers, grab his guitar and sing for us while we simply sit on the sand and listen to him. It’s gonna be his fans from every nation…*sigh*… It seems like a wonderful experience… Hey wake up the dream is over!!
I had this in mind because, in one of his interviews, he actually mentioned that back in his high school days he wouldn’t mind singing even there’s no stage no lights no proper venue, just himself and people whom he can share his music. I was still researching about him that time as I made a certain conclusion that Hyun Joong is an artist by heart. That’s very typical description of a real artist. He doesn’t prioritize on money, because he believes in proving himself and his worthiness then money eventually will follow. And it works for him very effectively beyond expectation then share a part of what he gained to the charity which he never neglect.
Maybe if Hyun Joong indeed is a superhero he would build many orphanage for the homeless kids, more free schools for them. And maybe build more homes for the elders who are alone living by themselves. These are the charity organization that he’s been actively supporting. And then his fans get together to help him in helping others. Or maybe Hyun Joong doesn’t have to be a superhero to materialize these activities since he’s already doing it and that his fans already took the initiative in helping in his behalf. Oh this is indeed a very good idol and fan relationship, and such an ideal one to be a role model in the showbiz industry.
Nothing is impossible nowadays to what Hyun Joong wish for, only one thing is his wish of the outer space!! I remember in one talk show, he was relating about his interest in the outer world, and as I was watching him talks I find that kid in him as if telling tales and trying to convince everyone about the outer space. It looks like a joke but he’s serious about his curiosity of the outer space!! Well, those were the days at the TV talk shows when he was a frequent guest last year, which I really miss because this was how I knew more about the guy and his wacky 4D ways. How I wish he can do it again when he’ll be promoting his up coming dramas.
There are lots of events transpired that we get to reminisce about Kim Hyun Joong that for me if I can only bring back the past events, what I would like to see from him again and again is his wackiness!!If I were made to choose what dream would I want to be fulfilled as fan of Kim Hyun Joong? I would like to dream of that event that my superhero would gather all his fans all over the world in one open space with him sitting with his guitar and sing for us. Shallow it may be no grand fanfare but simply Kim Hyun Joong as himself for real and his fans just being together that nothing else matter! Why not, dreams are free anyway, but don’t doze off longer or you might miss Hyun Joong getting on his flight on his location shooting for City Conquest!!
Kim Hyun Joong will always be our Alien Superhero, in our heart and in our daily reality life.
LazerKim here writing
Photo credits as tagged, Ms.D thanks!
[Scan] Kim Hyung Jun on KOREAN WAVE 50 Magazine
Credit: @1107Hoshipy
Repost from http://ss501-thailand.blogspot.com
[Photo] Kim Hyun Joong Lotte Duty Free Calendars for SEPTEMBER 2012
Credit: lottedfs.com
Repost from http://kathysbench.blogspot.com
[News] Billboard Japan names Kim Hyun Joong as the most outstanding K-Pop Artist in 2012
Credit: @OnlyKHJtimes
Source: http://billboard.co.kr
[빌보드 코리아] 최근 독도를 둘러싼 한국과 일본의 신경전이 날카로워지고 있다. 그렇지만 문화적 교류는 원활한 편이다. 한국가수가 여전히 건재한 힘을 과시하며 빌보드 재팬, 오리콘 차트 등 현지 유력 음악 차트 상위권에 이름을 올리고 있다. 빌보드 케이팝 핫 100 차트 런칭 1주년을 맞아 빌보드 재팬 기자로부터 일본 시장에서 케이팝이 인기를 끄는 이유를 진단해봤다.
올 상반기 일본에서 가장 크게 활약했던 신인은 누굴까. 남성 그룹 SS501 출신의 김현중을 꼽는 기자들이 많았다. 김현중은 지난 1월 일본 데뷔 싱글 ‘키스키스 럭키가이’를 발매해 12만 2000여 장의 판매고를 올렸다. 지난달 4일 발표한 싱글 앨범 ‘히트’도 첫 주에만 18만 장을 팔아치워 오리콘 싱글 주간 차트 1위에 올랐다. 공연 실황을 담은 DVD도 차트를 휩쓸었다. 빌보드 재팬에서도 김현중의 활약은 돋보였다. 빌보드 재팬의 야마구치(Yamaguchi) 씨와 히라가(Hiraga) 씨는 “김현중이 SS501 시절부터 쌓아온 인기에 힘입어 솔로 가수로서도 성공적으로 데뷔했다”고 평했다.
그렇다면 일본 시장에 진출한 역대 한국가수 중 누가 가장 성공했다는 평가를 받고 있을까. 빌보드 재팬 기자들은 이구동성으로 동방신기를 선택했다. 스기오카(Sugioka) 씨는 “동방신기는 여전히 새로운 기록을 쓰고 다닌다”며 멤버 3명이 소속사의 전속계약으로 갈등을 빚어 팀을 빠져나갔음에도 위상은 흔들리지 않았다고 밝혔다. 히라가 씨는 동방신기의 이 같은 인기는 “보아 같은 한류 1세대가 밑거름을 다져놓았기에 가능했다. 한국문화에 대한 일본인의 저항 의식이 많이 줄어들었다”라고 분석했다.
세계에서 두 번째로 큰 일본 시장을 한국가수는 어떻게 뚫을 수 있었던 것일까. 빌보드재팬 전문가들은 일본어 버전, 완성도 높은 퍼포먼스, 향수를 자극하는 멜로디 등을 꼽았다. 야마구치 씨는 “한국에서 검증을 받은 인기 곡을 일본어로 번역해서 냈던 것이 주효했다”고 분석했다. 히라가 씨는 “귀를 맴돌게 만드는 매력이 케이팝의 장점이다.1980~1990년대 제이팝 스타일과 유사해 현지인에게 친근함을 준다. 남녀가수 외모 또한 일본인이 좋아할만한 아름다움을 갖고 있다”고 설명했다. 또 다른 관계자는 “타이틀곡의 완성도가 높은 데다 세계 시장을 겨냥해 제작한 뮤직비디오가 인상적이다. 속이 훤히 뚫릴 만큼 대단한 스케일”이라고 추켜세웠다. 스기오카 씨는 매니지먼트사의 체계적 시스템도 양질의 가수를 키웠다고 밝혔다. “주소비자가 어떤 장르의 음악을 좋아하는지 정확히 파악하고 있다. 가수를 발굴해내는 시스템이 날로 향상되고 있는 것 같다”고 말했다.
일본가수와 비교해 제작 비용이 저렴한 케이팝 가수의 음반이 높은 순위를 차지하게 됐다는 시각도 내놓았다. 야마구치 씨는 “레코드사가 한국가수의 CD 가격을 낮춰 현지인이 쉽게 살 수 있도록 만들었다. 한국가수가 비교적 저렴한 가격의 CD를 내며 시장을 확장해가면서 일본가수가 성장할 기회가 점차 사라지는 것 같다”라고 의견을 밝혔다.
그렇다면 케이팝이 설 자리를 넓혀가기 위해서는 무엇을 보완해야 할까. 히라가 씨는 “유사한 성격의 아티스트가 많다. 개성을 살려야 할 것”이라고 지적했다. 또한 “지속적으로 이슈를 만드는 스타급 가수가 적다. 영향력 있는 가수가 나와야 한다”라고 덧붙였다. 스기오카 씨는 “한국가수는 활동 이외의 측면(사생활 노출이나 소문 등)이 주목받을 때가 많다. 좋은 이미지를 쌓아가야 할 것”이라고 짚었다.
김은주 기자 happykim@billboardk.com
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