Source: http://blog.daum.net/elley0606/614
Reposted from: babyvfan.wordpress.com
Hyung Jun as MC for W Entertainment News 110620
Credit: manne0803@YT + aor@Twitter
[News] Kim Hyung Joon splashes across the front pages of the newspaper. “It shows how popular he is”
Source Yahoo by Ilnung
Repost from http://en.korea.com/
Ranking no. 1 in the Taiwan music charts with his single ‘My Girl’, Kim Hyung Joon showed how popular he is by splashing across the front pages of Indonesia Jakarta Newspaper.
After the concert ‘Fantastic K-POP Concert’ with Korean singers on June 18, Kim Hyung Joon splashed across the front pages of the Daily Post next Sunday representing the Korean singers.
This newspaper is known to be the most influential newspaper in Jakarta.
Moreover, Kim Hyung Joon’s first concert in the Asia Tour in Singapore was a sell out.
According to the Indonesian representative of the concert, “Kim Hyung Joon is tremendously popular. Kim Hyung Joon splashing across the front pages of the newspaper after performing with various Korean singers shows how popular he is in Indonesia.”
The requests for Kim Hyung Joon’s concerts through tweeter and his company show how many fans he has in Indonesia.
Kim Hyung Joon will be performing in Hong Kong and Taiwan on July 17, and July 24 respectively.
Repost from http://en.korea.com/
Ranking no. 1 in the Taiwan music charts with his single ‘My Girl’, Kim Hyung Joon showed how popular he is by splashing across the front pages of Indonesia Jakarta Newspaper.
After the concert ‘Fantastic K-POP Concert’ with Korean singers on June 18, Kim Hyung Joon splashed across the front pages of the Daily Post next Sunday representing the Korean singers.
This newspaper is known to be the most influential newspaper in Jakarta.
Moreover, Kim Hyung Joon’s first concert in the Asia Tour in Singapore was a sell out.
According to the Indonesian representative of the concert, “Kim Hyung Joon is tremendously popular. Kim Hyung Joon splashing across the front pages of the newspaper after performing with various Korean singers shows how popular he is in Indonesia.”
The requests for Kim Hyung Joon’s concerts through tweeter and his company show how many fans he has in Indonesia.
Kim Hyung Joon will be performing in Hong Kong and Taiwan on July 17, and July 24 respectively.
[Notice] Kim Hyun Joong (김현중) - Break Down fanchant
source : hyun-joong.com
Repost from http://hyunited-6686.blogspot.com/
[수정] 타이틀곡 'BREAK DOWN' 응원법을 안내 드립니다.
KEYEAST 2011.06.09
안녕하세요.
헤네치아 운영팀입니다.
김현중씨의 1ST MINI ALBUM ‘BREAK DOWN’의 타이틀곡
BREAK DOWN의 응원법을 수정하여 아래에 올려드리니
공개 방송 현장에 참석하시는 팬 여러분들께서는
큰 목소리로 힘차게 김현중씨를 응원해주시기 바랍니다.
감사합니다.
Break Down
Uh, SL Once again, (That's right)
You know what it is, (Uh-huh)
Artmatic (Yes)
Let's do this
Shawty, Yeah Show me what U got, Yeah Oh
후회할 것 같으면 믿지마 또 주저하고 있다면 오지마
Baby, I, I Luv it, Baby, I, I Luv it.
원래 난 가로 세로 자를 재는 그런 사랑은 안해 I, I Luv it, Baby, I, I Luv it
Baby 너를 내게 맡겨 봐 You Make It 좀 더 깊이 느껴 봐
Can You Take It, Can You Take It
Feel It 빠져드는 리듬에 So Crazy 터져버린 순간에
Just Break it, Break it, Break It Down, Down, Down
김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중
타오르는 Fantasy 그 떨리는 그 몸짓들 No, No, I, I Luv it Baby, I, I Luv it
환상 속을 헤매 돌다 더 이상 난 참지 못할 끝을 느꼈어, I, I Luv Baby
내 모든 걸 가져 가 Oh, Baby
Baby 너를 내게 맡겨 봐 You Make It 좀 더 깊이 느껴 봐
Can You Take It, Can You Take It
Feel It 빠져드는 리듬에 So Crazy 터져버린 순간에
Just Break it, Break it, Break It Down, Down, Down
Rap
내게 너를 맡겨봐, Baby baby come on now 번지점프처럼 날 향해 네 몸을 던져봐.
이 순간을 가져봐, 너의 모든걸 걸어봐, 네 심장을 열어 그 안에 내 이름을 적어봐.
I know you want it girl, I'ma give it to you girl
날 통해 깨어날 수 없는 깊은 꿈을 꿔. 널 데려가줄게 새로운 세계로 매일밤,
망설이지 말고 내게로 와 Let's break it down.
Baby 너를 내게 맡겨 봐 You Make It 좀 더 깊이 느껴 봐
Can You Take It, Can You Take It
Feel It 빠져드는 리듬에 So Crazy 터져버린 순간에
Just Break it, Break it, Break It Down, Down, Down
Baby 내 이름을 불러 봐 Break It Down*4
Can you take it 이젠 나를 느껴 봐 Yeah Break It Down*4
Feel It 끝이 없는 리듬에 So Crazy 녹아드는 순간에
Just Break it, Break it, Break It Down, Down, Down
김현중 사랑해 영원히 함께해 브레이크 다운대박 김.현.중 (한박자쉬고)
김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 (함성)
[Fan account] MY FRIEND'S ACCOUNT OF HOW IT WAS TO BE AT KIM HYUN JOONG'S BREAK DOWN SHOWCASE June 9, 2011
Credit: maruragasaRepost from http://kathysbench.blogspot.com
The following is the account of a friend who was invited and attended Kim Hyun Joong's Breakdown Showcase held in Seoul, South Korea last June 7, 2011. I told herto document her experience in a blog so that people who love Leader will know that he is truly famous and not to say, talented. Her words will describe how it was to be present at such a historic time in Leader's life and times. Enjoy the read. I take a back seat, and allow her to tell it all as she witnessed it all:
June 08 - Seoul Korea,
we just arrived from soeul, last night and it was was one of our memorable trip. Do U know why? Please let me share my experiences ;
Me and daughter have flown to Korea to witness the Breakdown Showcase., the 4,000 capacity was full and we got a standing ticket , we were surprised when we enter the gymnasium the standing position corner was located at the very front of the stage. The stage is like big letter T. we were there at the end part of the stage.its only about 2 to 3 feet away from the stage I feel like collapsing while waiting for Hyun Joong to come out . The atmosphere was very festive everybody was happy even the overseas fans are starting to mingle with the koreans we also did, even if we just say simple english word we could understand each other.and exchange smile when we utter the name hyun joong, When the stage turned the lights on everybody was screaming already, fan light sticks of U:ZOOSIN was lighted all over the gymnasium. And when Hyun Joong came on stage , and while everyone was screaming, i was just there standing and looking at him, i felt that my tears are just about to fall,,, believe me guys, he looks like an angel ,. my eyes are only for him my daughter was screaming also, he immediately sang three songs from the album breakdown with fantastic and hot dance moves.... after that he sang "One more time" themesong from Mischievous kiss..on that song my tears just kept on flowing .after that he greeted us with all the smiles although i do not understand what he is saying based on the fans reactions i know that he told something great about his fans., and this moment, he waves and looks in every corner of the gym looking upward from his left, to middle to right side and looking down at the standing corner from his left again to middle and right side, when he look down to the place where me and my daughter was standing, i just could't do anything but stare him and i saw through his eyes the sincerity of his heart he truly loves his fans i wave the uzoonsin fanlight and whisper to him "saranghaeo Hyun joong God Bless you", after this Young Saeng and Kyu Joong appeared on the stage holding a lighted birthday cake for KHJ, we all sang Happy Birthday to leader, Kim Hyun Joong, after the song he blew the candle.
There was a few answer and question portion with YS and KJ, after that they left already.
The next part , was the most heartbreaking moment for me, KHJ read a letter for us,, his fans
he is standing in front of 4,000 people who loves him and start reading his letter on the middle part his stop for a while and seems controlling his tears, i was there standing on his left side just about 2 to 3 feet away , i saw his nose became red, sign that he is really reading from his heart we felt his pain and fears many of us there gathered begun to shed tears also as he goes along reading his letter i heard some saying saranghaeo hyun joong and other koreans words that im sure were comforting words for him , after reading the letter he sang THANK YOU , everyone was singing with him with tears on our eyes, a portion of the stage lifted him while singing as he is being lifted and looking him from above, the lights reflected on his face and i saw a very sincere, and kind person, and my tears just kept on flowing same with other fans , when the song ended, he waved to us with all his smile and the stage was all in dark it seems that the show has been ended.
The 4,000 fans did not move at all to leave instead, they kept on calling his name with our U:ZOOSIN fan light stick on repeatedly KIM HYUN JOONG, KIM HYUN JOONG repeatedly,countlessly, fans never gave up until finally the stage turned on the lights again and KHJ returned to the stage and gave us a GREAT FINALE. as he sings and dance, the fans sings and dance too it was really a festive and party mood that night. Hyun Joong ended up the showcase with a great great songs from the album and gave us all perfect smile. and wave to us good bye with words from him KAMSAMIDA Everybody went out with a Happy feeling, satisfied , and by surprised, we even saw him inside his car upon his departure from the venue when spotted us his fans going down from the gymnasium he immediately open the window of his car widely and again wave to all us with a GREAT AND PERFECT SMILE.
On board on a taxi way back to the hotel, my daughter said,,, mommy Kim Hyun Joong is not only singing and dancing for us. he also share his heart to his fans. He cares for us, i saw it in his eyes.
These words melt my heart how come , my daughter and i have one thoughts.
That was a night to remember for the rest of our lives. I'd like to thank the Korean fans who dearly love KIM HYUN JOONG, please continue to support and love him. He is worth loving for the 4,000 attendance only proves that KIM HYUN JOONG has been successfully launched his first mini album.Congratulations!
I'm calling also all the fans to unite for the sake of KIM HYUN JOONG because truly enough i witnessed myself in my own very eyes , KIM HYUN JOONG is worth loving for. No matter what they say i truly don't care after seeing him last June 7, He will be now part of our daily prayers for his guidance and success , as our dear friend , as member of our family.
As our plane take off we wave goodbye to Korea, but NEVER say goodbye to KIM HYUN JOONG because he will be forever lives on here in our heart.
Once again Thank you KHJ for the gift of joy that you have brought to me and to my daughter and to all 4,000 fans who attended your showcase.
Take away all your pains and fears, many of your fans are praying for you.
Many will put you down but don't give up just go on and continue to give joy to everyone, continue to smile because it is the way to your supporter's hearts. Job well done KIM HYUN JOONG! Fighting!
I hope to see you again but this time i wish , here in Manila.
My God Bless you more and more.!!!
[Fan account] KIM HYUN JOONG IS KING
Credit: Maru RagasaRepost from http://kathysbench.blogspot.com
Back in October, 2010 when Playful Kiss had dismal ratings, I felt so bad. I wanted so much for Kim Hyun Joong to succeed in his new Kdrama. There was so much negative reaction towards him. I felt terrible that the very people who swore to support him were blaming him for the break up of ss501. Despite disclaimers made by the members, the fans knew deep in their hearts that change was inevitable. Even then, I had no rancor against Leader or any of the other members. Maybe that’s the trick, to be able to accept what’s inevitable and support them all.
After the debacle last October, Kim Hyun Joong disappeared from the Showbiz scene. Except for some occasional sightings of Leader playing soccer or doing some charitable works, Kim Hyun Joong kept all of us in the dark as to his activities. We were all missing him and waiting for his solo comeback.
Right after his birthday on June 7, 2011, Kim Hyun Joong suddenly exploded in the music scene in Korea. He had kept us guessing with his solo album. When his Break Down music video was released, I knew that the long drought was over for all of us. Like rain pouring on parched land, we drank at the trough of his songs. Leader daebak!
We missed Leader’s debut showcase by three days. Gigi and her daughter, Kaye, were fortunate to actually watch and see his debut showcase. My mom and I were hopeful to see him when we went to Seoul the week of his comeback. Seeing him in front row seats at Music Core, reinforced that Break Down would be a winner. We spent our nights monitoring all the Korean television networks. I was not disappointed Leader’s Break Down and Please were getting on the hour airtime. I knew that Kim Hyun Joong was back in his groove . He was back and boy, what a comeback!
Kim Hyun Joong’s Break Down was up against Beast’s Fiction, F.T. Island’s Hello, Hello and Jang Woo Hyuk’s Time is Over. At the time we were in Korea, Beast was dominating the charts. Although this development frustrated me, I knew I was just impatient. Sure enough on June 15, 2011, on the eve of our departure from Seoul, my Facebook wall was plastered with news that Kim Hyun Joong was number one in the Hanteo charts. He was a triple crown winner. Today, he was number one in Mcountdown.
Watching him receive the trophy at Mcountdown with a broad smile plastered on his face, I was delighted that the risks he took were being repaid by the accolade coming his way. Being a risk taker, I know that conquering the unknown is a difficult undertaking. That Leader took the risk of reinventing his image and sound with the possibility of failure showed his strength of character and maturity. Hadn’t we all thought him be 4D and considered him a little bit crazy and weird? Now I know what an act he had put on perhaps to entertain and amuse us. Suddenly, we realize that he spent his months in seclusion wisely. Hardly taking the proverbial French leave, he went to school to educate himself, he worked out to shape his body, and he cultivated his voice to strengthen his delivery and add texture to it.
Clearly Kim Hyun Joong worked hard for his solo comeback. The success of his return is not a miracle or a fluke of chance, It is not a result of manipulation of numbers. It is a testament of his awesome talent and the love of the people who support him.
I am happy to be living in a world where Kim Hyun Joong is King. Long live the King!
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June 21, 2011
[Video Message] Kim Hyun Joong – Message on Japan Official site
Source: http://blog.daum.net/elley0606/614
Reposted from: babyvfan.wordpress.com
[Vid] Hyung Jun as MC for W Entertainment News 110620
Hyung Jun as MC for W Entertainment News 110620
Credit: manne0803@YT + aor@Twitter
[News] Kim Hyung Joon splashes across the front pages of the newspaper. “It shows how popular he is”
Source Yahoo by Ilnung
Repost from http://en.korea.com/
Ranking no. 1 in the Taiwan music charts with his single ‘My Girl’, Kim Hyung Joon showed how popular he is by splashing across the front pages of Indonesia Jakarta Newspaper.
After the concert ‘Fantastic K-POP Concert’ with Korean singers on June 18, Kim Hyung Joon splashed across the front pages of the Daily Post next Sunday representing the Korean singers.
This newspaper is known to be the most influential newspaper in Jakarta.
Moreover, Kim Hyung Joon’s first concert in the Asia Tour in Singapore was a sell out.
According to the Indonesian representative of the concert, “Kim Hyung Joon is tremendously popular. Kim Hyung Joon splashing across the front pages of the newspaper after performing with various Korean singers shows how popular he is in Indonesia.”
The requests for Kim Hyung Joon’s concerts through tweeter and his company show how many fans he has in Indonesia.
Kim Hyung Joon will be performing in Hong Kong and Taiwan on July 17, and July 24 respectively.
Repost from http://en.korea.com/
Ranking no. 1 in the Taiwan music charts with his single ‘My Girl’, Kim Hyung Joon showed how popular he is by splashing across the front pages of Indonesia Jakarta Newspaper.
After the concert ‘Fantastic K-POP Concert’ with Korean singers on June 18, Kim Hyung Joon splashed across the front pages of the Daily Post next Sunday representing the Korean singers.
This newspaper is known to be the most influential newspaper in Jakarta.
Moreover, Kim Hyung Joon’s first concert in the Asia Tour in Singapore was a sell out.
According to the Indonesian representative of the concert, “Kim Hyung Joon is tremendously popular. Kim Hyung Joon splashing across the front pages of the newspaper after performing with various Korean singers shows how popular he is in Indonesia.”
The requests for Kim Hyung Joon’s concerts through tweeter and his company show how many fans he has in Indonesia.
Kim Hyung Joon will be performing in Hong Kong and Taiwan on July 17, and July 24 respectively.
[Notice] Kim Hyun Joong (김현중) - Break Down fanchant
source : hyun-joong.com
Repost from http://hyunited-6686.blogspot.com/
[수정] 타이틀곡 'BREAK DOWN' 응원법을 안내 드립니다.
KEYEAST 2011.06.09
안녕하세요.
헤네치아 운영팀입니다.
김현중씨의 1ST MINI ALBUM ‘BREAK DOWN’의 타이틀곡
BREAK DOWN의 응원법을 수정하여 아래에 올려드리니
공개 방송 현장에 참석하시는 팬 여러분들께서는
큰 목소리로 힘차게 김현중씨를 응원해주시기 바랍니다.
감사합니다.
Break Down
Uh, SL Once again, (That's right)
You know what it is, (Uh-huh)
Artmatic (Yes)
Let's do this
Shawty, Yeah Show me what U got, Yeah Oh
후회할 것 같으면 믿지마 또 주저하고 있다면 오지마
Baby, I, I Luv it, Baby, I, I Luv it.
원래 난 가로 세로 자를 재는 그런 사랑은 안해 I, I Luv it, Baby, I, I Luv it
Baby 너를 내게 맡겨 봐 You Make It 좀 더 깊이 느껴 봐
Can You Take It, Can You Take It
Feel It 빠져드는 리듬에 So Crazy 터져버린 순간에
Just Break it, Break it, Break It Down, Down, Down
김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중
타오르는 Fantasy 그 떨리는 그 몸짓들 No, No, I, I Luv it Baby, I, I Luv it
환상 속을 헤매 돌다 더 이상 난 참지 못할 끝을 느꼈어, I, I Luv Baby
내 모든 걸 가져 가 Oh, Baby
Baby 너를 내게 맡겨 봐 You Make It 좀 더 깊이 느껴 봐
Can You Take It, Can You Take It
Feel It 빠져드는 리듬에 So Crazy 터져버린 순간에
Just Break it, Break it, Break It Down, Down, Down
Rap
내게 너를 맡겨봐, Baby baby come on now 번지점프처럼 날 향해 네 몸을 던져봐.
이 순간을 가져봐, 너의 모든걸 걸어봐, 네 심장을 열어 그 안에 내 이름을 적어봐.
I know you want it girl, I'ma give it to you girl
날 통해 깨어날 수 없는 깊은 꿈을 꿔. 널 데려가줄게 새로운 세계로 매일밤,
망설이지 말고 내게로 와 Let's break it down.
Baby 너를 내게 맡겨 봐 You Make It 좀 더 깊이 느껴 봐
Can You Take It, Can You Take It
Feel It 빠져드는 리듬에 So Crazy 터져버린 순간에
Just Break it, Break it, Break It Down, Down, Down
Baby 내 이름을 불러 봐 Break It Down*4
Can you take it 이젠 나를 느껴 봐 Yeah Break It Down*4
Feel It 끝이 없는 리듬에 So Crazy 녹아드는 순간에
Just Break it, Break it, Break It Down, Down, Down
김현중 사랑해 영원히 함께해 브레이크 다운대박 김.현.중 (한박자쉬고)
김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 김현중 (함성)
[Fan account] MY FRIEND'S ACCOUNT OF HOW IT WAS TO BE AT KIM HYUN JOONG'S BREAK DOWN SHOWCASE June 9, 2011
Credit: maruragasaRepost from http://kathysbench.blogspot.com
The following is the account of a friend who was invited and attended Kim Hyun Joong's Breakdown Showcase held in Seoul, South Korea last June 7, 2011. I told herto document her experience in a blog so that people who love Leader will know that he is truly famous and not to say, talented. Her words will describe how it was to be present at such a historic time in Leader's life and times. Enjoy the read. I take a back seat, and allow her to tell it all as she witnessed it all:
June 08 - Seoul Korea,
we just arrived from soeul, last night and it was was one of our memorable trip. Do U know why? Please let me share my experiences ;
Me and daughter have flown to Korea to witness the Breakdown Showcase., the 4,000 capacity was full and we got a standing ticket , we were surprised when we enter the gymnasium the standing position corner was located at the very front of the stage. The stage is like big letter T. we were there at the end part of the stage.its only about 2 to 3 feet away from the stage I feel like collapsing while waiting for Hyun Joong to come out . The atmosphere was very festive everybody was happy even the overseas fans are starting to mingle with the koreans we also did, even if we just say simple english word we could understand each other.and exchange smile when we utter the name hyun joong, When the stage turned the lights on everybody was screaming already, fan light sticks of U:ZOOSIN was lighted all over the gymnasium. And when Hyun Joong came on stage , and while everyone was screaming, i was just there standing and looking at him, i felt that my tears are just about to fall,,, believe me guys, he looks like an angel ,. my eyes are only for him my daughter was screaming also, he immediately sang three songs from the album breakdown with fantastic and hot dance moves.... after that he sang "One more time" themesong from Mischievous kiss..on that song my tears just kept on flowing .after that he greeted us with all the smiles although i do not understand what he is saying based on the fans reactions i know that he told something great about his fans., and this moment, he waves and looks in every corner of the gym looking upward from his left, to middle to right side and looking down at the standing corner from his left again to middle and right side, when he look down to the place where me and my daughter was standing, i just could't do anything but stare him and i saw through his eyes the sincerity of his heart he truly loves his fans i wave the uzoonsin fanlight and whisper to him "saranghaeo Hyun joong God Bless you", after this Young Saeng and Kyu Joong appeared on the stage holding a lighted birthday cake for KHJ, we all sang Happy Birthday to leader, Kim Hyun Joong, after the song he blew the candle.
There was a few answer and question portion with YS and KJ, after that they left already.
The next part , was the most heartbreaking moment for me, KHJ read a letter for us,, his fans
he is standing in front of 4,000 people who loves him and start reading his letter on the middle part his stop for a while and seems controlling his tears, i was there standing on his left side just about 2 to 3 feet away , i saw his nose became red, sign that he is really reading from his heart we felt his pain and fears many of us there gathered begun to shed tears also as he goes along reading his letter i heard some saying saranghaeo hyun joong and other koreans words that im sure were comforting words for him , after reading the letter he sang THANK YOU , everyone was singing with him with tears on our eyes, a portion of the stage lifted him while singing as he is being lifted and looking him from above, the lights reflected on his face and i saw a very sincere, and kind person, and my tears just kept on flowing same with other fans , when the song ended, he waved to us with all his smile and the stage was all in dark it seems that the show has been ended.
The 4,000 fans did not move at all to leave instead, they kept on calling his name with our U:ZOOSIN fan light stick on repeatedly KIM HYUN JOONG, KIM HYUN JOONG repeatedly,countlessly, fans never gave up until finally the stage turned on the lights again and KHJ returned to the stage and gave us a GREAT FINALE. as he sings and dance, the fans sings and dance too it was really a festive and party mood that night. Hyun Joong ended up the showcase with a great great songs from the album and gave us all perfect smile. and wave to us good bye with words from him KAMSAMIDA Everybody went out with a Happy feeling, satisfied , and by surprised, we even saw him inside his car upon his departure from the venue when spotted us his fans going down from the gymnasium he immediately open the window of his car widely and again wave to all us with a GREAT AND PERFECT SMILE.
On board on a taxi way back to the hotel, my daughter said,,, mommy Kim Hyun Joong is not only singing and dancing for us. he also share his heart to his fans. He cares for us, i saw it in his eyes.
These words melt my heart how come , my daughter and i have one thoughts.
That was a night to remember for the rest of our lives. I'd like to thank the Korean fans who dearly love KIM HYUN JOONG, please continue to support and love him. He is worth loving for the 4,000 attendance only proves that KIM HYUN JOONG has been successfully launched his first mini album.Congratulations!
I'm calling also all the fans to unite for the sake of KIM HYUN JOONG because truly enough i witnessed myself in my own very eyes , KIM HYUN JOONG is worth loving for. No matter what they say i truly don't care after seeing him last June 7, He will be now part of our daily prayers for his guidance and success , as our dear friend , as member of our family.
As our plane take off we wave goodbye to Korea, but NEVER say goodbye to KIM HYUN JOONG because he will be forever lives on here in our heart.
Once again Thank you KHJ for the gift of joy that you have brought to me and to my daughter and to all 4,000 fans who attended your showcase.
Take away all your pains and fears, many of your fans are praying for you.
Many will put you down but don't give up just go on and continue to give joy to everyone, continue to smile because it is the way to your supporter's hearts. Job well done KIM HYUN JOONG! Fighting!
I hope to see you again but this time i wish , here in Manila.
My God Bless you more and more.!!!
[Fan account] KIM HYUN JOONG IS KING
Credit: Maru RagasaRepost from http://kathysbench.blogspot.com
Back in October, 2010 when Playful Kiss had dismal ratings, I felt so bad. I wanted so much for Kim Hyun Joong to succeed in his new Kdrama. There was so much negative reaction towards him. I felt terrible that the very people who swore to support him were blaming him for the break up of ss501. Despite disclaimers made by the members, the fans knew deep in their hearts that change was inevitable. Even then, I had no rancor against Leader or any of the other members. Maybe that’s the trick, to be able to accept what’s inevitable and support them all.
After the debacle last October, Kim Hyun Joong disappeared from the Showbiz scene. Except for some occasional sightings of Leader playing soccer or doing some charitable works, Kim Hyun Joong kept all of us in the dark as to his activities. We were all missing him and waiting for his solo comeback.
Right after his birthday on June 7, 2011, Kim Hyun Joong suddenly exploded in the music scene in Korea. He had kept us guessing with his solo album. When his Break Down music video was released, I knew that the long drought was over for all of us. Like rain pouring on parched land, we drank at the trough of his songs. Leader daebak!
We missed Leader’s debut showcase by three days. Gigi and her daughter, Kaye, were fortunate to actually watch and see his debut showcase. My mom and I were hopeful to see him when we went to Seoul the week of his comeback. Seeing him in front row seats at Music Core, reinforced that Break Down would be a winner. We spent our nights monitoring all the Korean television networks. I was not disappointed Leader’s Break Down and Please were getting on the hour airtime. I knew that Kim Hyun Joong was back in his groove . He was back and boy, what a comeback!
Kim Hyun Joong’s Break Down was up against Beast’s Fiction, F.T. Island’s Hello, Hello and Jang Woo Hyuk’s Time is Over. At the time we were in Korea, Beast was dominating the charts. Although this development frustrated me, I knew I was just impatient. Sure enough on June 15, 2011, on the eve of our departure from Seoul, my Facebook wall was plastered with news that Kim Hyun Joong was number one in the Hanteo charts. He was a triple crown winner. Today, he was number one in Mcountdown.
Watching him receive the trophy at Mcountdown with a broad smile plastered on his face, I was delighted that the risks he took were being repaid by the accolade coming his way. Being a risk taker, I know that conquering the unknown is a difficult undertaking. That Leader took the risk of reinventing his image and sound with the possibility of failure showed his strength of character and maturity. Hadn’t we all thought him be 4D and considered him a little bit crazy and weird? Now I know what an act he had put on perhaps to entertain and amuse us. Suddenly, we realize that he spent his months in seclusion wisely. Hardly taking the proverbial French leave, he went to school to educate himself, he worked out to shape his body, and he cultivated his voice to strengthen his delivery and add texture to it.
Clearly Kim Hyun Joong worked hard for his solo comeback. The success of his return is not a miracle or a fluke of chance, It is not a result of manipulation of numbers. It is a testament of his awesome talent and the love of the people who support him.
I am happy to be living in a world where Kim Hyun Joong is King. Long live the King!
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