[News] Kim HyunJoong Talking About SS501 [10.11.22]

Credit: ricky337@donga.com + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com

Kim HyunJoong taking about SS501.

Over 5 times more hard work required for solo activities.
Want unite together again to hold a charity concert

Signing with new agencies on their own and going towards their own dreams, the group SS501 members, from left Kim HyungJun, Kim HyunJoong, Heo YoungSaeng, Kim KyuJong, Park JungMin.

When Kim HyunJoong was talking, he would never fail to mention about his group SS501.

Even though now the 5 members (Kim HyunJoong, Heo YoungSaeng, Kim KyuJong, Park JungMin, Kim HyungJun) are with new agencies separately and moving towards their own dreams, leader Kim HyunJoong’s love towards SS501 is beyond that.

He responded with his unique calmness about their disbandment, “Will reunite together some day”.

“We saw each other everyday for the past few years, just like lovers, we don’t contact each other everyday. But we send text messages occasionally, asking about how was the new agency we signed with, how is the newly started activities, and catch up on each other’s lives. Recently, I have contacted KyuJong and YoungSaeng. I think I will be spending this Christmas with friends including YoungSaeng.”

Kim HyunJoong talked in details about the member’s recent lives, Kim KyuJong and Heo YoungSaeng’s Decemeber fan meeting, Park JungMin preparing for his solo album, Kim HyungJun engaged in musical ‘Café-in’. A big brother’s attentiveness definitely stands out from the rest.

“When we were doing activities as 5 of us, we are able to cover for each other even when we are lacking in some ways, now that everyone is on our own, we learn that we need to work over 5 times harder. When will the 5 of us come back together? It is a really difficult yet easy thing. Even though we can come back together again any time for the sake of our fans, we cannot let them wait without any promise. It will take some time until each of us mature a little more.”

He said his sorry and gratefulness towards fans who waited endlessly for them, some day the day will come where he will repay generously to them. He also revealed an intention to hold a concert for their fans soon.

“It is not a concert for profit, I want to hold a concert solely for the fans. For them who has waited for so long, I want to plan a charity concert where the ticket price to be incredibly cheap, and all the profits to be donated. Of course, this will only be possible if all 5 agencies agree to it. (laughs) I will definitely do it.”

[News] Kim Hyun Joong to release solo album next year + interview [10.11.22]

Credit: VITALSIGN @ http://www.allkpop.comIt isn’t a mere coincidence that Kim Hyun Joong has already played two animation character roles in a row.

The nickname ‘pretty boy’ has followed him since his debut five years ago with idol group SS501 and became only further engrained into fans’ minds after he made his acting debut through, “Boys Over Flowers.” Even with his casting for “Playful Kiss” this year, the nickname stuck by his side like glue.

A rich perfect man named Jihoo and the cranky prodigy Baek Seung Jo. Both characters were the ideal men of the female leads, but also prettier than them as well.

However, as an actor burning with desire to try other roles, such a strong one-sided image isn’t always positive, as Kim Hyun Joong states, “People look at me and just think that my image is a ‘pretty boy.’ Since I’m now a rookie actor, I think they just give me roles that fit that look. I’m sure I’ll be able to try other roles next time.”Kim Hyun Joong is divided into two: an actor and SS501’s leader. He grew as an SS501 member and now stands as one of the greatest Hallyu stars, attending events such as the “2010 Guangzhou Asian Games” and others.

“It made me look back at myself since I attended the event representing Korea. It was an honorable experience. They told me that just one side of the stadium held 100,000 audience members. It was quite the experience.”Another nickname that was recently added beside his name was, “The 2nd Bae Yong Joon.” The star was personally scouted by top Hallyu star ‘Yonsama’ into Kaist Entertainment and seems used to the nickname now.

“They say that I resemble him in my smiles and in the way I manage myself. I must resemble him in some ways for them to say that, I suppose. I honestly don’t know. Whenever I meet hyung, we talk comfortably about acting and living… We’re not able to meet often because he’s busy.”

When asked about his thoughts on being the first leading role for a drama, he didn’t seem too disappointed about the lag in viewer ratings and believed it to be a personal advancement for himself. “It was harder than ‘Boys Over Flowers’ since I had to lead the entire drama on my own. There is a bit of disappointment but I want to grow and work harder in my next project.”

When asked to choose his favorite actors, he chose Yoo Hae Jin and Oh Dal Su.  The two are famous for being the supporting actors in various films. “I’m definitely thankful in being able to play the lead roles twice in a row, but I think that supporting roles are great as well. If I like it enough, I won’t care about the importance of the role.”But just because he began walking down the path of an actor doesn’t mean he’s giving up his dreams as a singer. He is actually preparing for his comeback with his first solo album due for release in the first half of next year.

“I can’t give up being a singer, which is why I’m preparing a solo album. I’ll be releasing one by the middle of next year and I’ve currently received about 200 different songs. Out of the 200, I chose about 5. You can check what kind of album it is when it comes out.”

Despite going through a rigorous schedule, he calmly states, “I’m happier than I am tired. I’m able to do the things I love. I’m no longer just following what others say, I’m actually planning my future and accomplishing things. I like planning, I’m always planning.”

When asked if he wasn’t granted the same freedom before, he replied, “It’s different from now. Back then, I had to do the things I was asked to since we were a group. Being in a group and being on your own is different.”

He continued, “I still keep in contact with SS501. They’re all busy so we’re not able to meet often but we haven’t disbanded. We can be together whenever we want. Actually, I’m not sure who started the rumor that SS501 will be releasing a group album next year. Even if we do, I want my solo album to be released first (laughter).”When asked about his dreams, he hesitated before answering, “As a singer, my dream is to open a large-scale free concert and invite all of my fans. I have to do it some day.. As for my acting dreams, I want to be an actor that people anticipate the future of.”

What about his personal dreams? “I want to meet aliens and travel to outer space. If an alien came up to me right now and asked me to leave with him, I’d leave without any hesitations. Even if they wanted to do a live-body experiment on me, I will go with him.” He plans to travel into space one day no matter what. Having already traveled to the North Pole, he is hoping to visit the South Pole next as well.

The interview was concluded with one final question: If he had to choose between Baek Seung Jo and Jihoo, who would he choose?

“Definitely Jihoo. Seung Jo is smart, but he’s poor. If I was Jihoo, I’d be rich enough to travel to outer space.”

Source: Star News

[Pic] Official Photo Kim Hyun Joong at Guangzhou Asian Games by Keyeast

Credit: http://www.hyun-joong.com + Khj Baidu

[News] KimHyunJoong said… Marriage? I gotta wait for 10 years

Credit: http://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong-said-marriage-i-gotta-wait-for-10-years-26168.html“Wedding plan has to be delayed about 10 years.”

Actor/Singer Kim Hyun-joong revealed his thought about marriage.

Many people think about themselves after 10 or 20 years. Kim Hyun-joong is not that different.

Kim Hyun-joong said, “Actually, I thought I could get married well before 30's. Right now I don't have any girlfriend nor time for any romance, so my plan would not be successful.”

Kim Hyun-joong will be 26 years old in 2011. He just finished the shooting of 'Naughty Kiss', but has another foreign promotion schedule as well as album recording in May.”

He added, “I also have to go to army and go back to drama/movie to establish a solid foothold as an actor. When those plans are all done, I will be about 35 years old so I may get married when I'm 40.”

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n03719?mid=e0101

[News] KimHyunJoong said…Romantic acting makes my toes and fingers shrink... I want to do some tough guy roles"

Credit:http://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong-said-romantic-acting-makes-my-toes-and-fingers-shrink--i-want-to-do-some-tough-guy-roles--26169.html"If I cared about the viewers rating, I would've done big dramss. I was really ok with my dramas".

'Naughty Kiss', which ended last October, was a total failure viewers rating-wise. Even though it recorded 8 million viewers for YouTube special version, TV version ended quietly.

Compare to the careful question, Kim Hyun-joong's answer was cool. “Everybody near me asked that I was okay, but I was really okay. I was because it wasn't the worst viewers rated drama. I told people that all I have to do is go up now.”

Kim Hyun-joong confessed that he also learned responsibility as an actor from this drama. “I learned how hard it was to lead a drama by oneself. I don't regret my work since I did my best. I love to have high viewers rating but I don't cling to it. I rather try to do a drama that I can proudly show to my son/daughter later in my life. 'Naughty Kiss' will be one of them.”

He also revealed his thoughts about classic mellow or action drama/movie. “Yoon Ji-ho from 'Boys over Flowers' or Baek Seung-jo from 'Naughty Kiss' are totally different character from me. Their lines are so cheesy. I think they were cheesy because those two dramas were school-based dramas. I want to do some other types of character for next drama. Someone who likes to yell and full of testosterone.”

Source : http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n03845?mid=e0101

[Scan] Kim Hyun Joong @ Hanryu PIA Magazine No.12/31

Credit: http://blog.daum.net/elley0606/374 

[Video] Kim Hyun Joong message for Sports Khan

Credit: leenongkan2@yt

[Pic] Kim Hyun Joong's new photos from Media plus Download link 66P

I just chose some. If you want more, Plz download in link under the last photos. Btw super thanks to iamsom who posted this link on her twitter. ^-^
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[Trans] Kim Hyun Joong @ Marie Claire December 2010 Issue

Source: Korea Marie Claire Magazine December
Magazine captured by Rhyme @ rosarium7.blog.me
Korean to Chinese Translation: yoyo & Candy & 凌 @ www.hyunbar66.com
Chinese to English translation: PlanetHyun.blogspot.comKim HyunJoong is the quiet and reticent type.
Not the kind that will lost himself and venting of trouble when feeling tired. Of course this is just my personal opinion. However this very personal comments was derived from the funny groom in 'We Got Married'. 'We Got Married' is a reality varity show, showing oneself infront of the a public camera unreservedly for 24 hours. Even artist who has covered with a perfect mask will not be able to escape its truefulness. All in a sudden under such condition the usual way of breathing was also not an easy task.

In this reality varity show, although Kim HyunJoong was funny and outrages but he dealt with thing in a smart and also cute way. Also no matter what kind of words were not easily ignored, was very sharp and clever. The topic about '4D Kim HyunJoong' which was widely spread around the internet at that time, is quite identical to the Kim HyunJoong in real life. Anyhow join a variety show, after going through it, his name would rank 1st in search engine search term the next day. Didn't cause a stir but at the sudden moment, just existed with this unique 'Kim HyunJoong' personal identity. Always just perfectly performing his own personal role, but the result was interesting and perfection.

He is a talented person with exceptional skill. A singer turn actor usually will has to go through a crossing period, but 'JiHoo sunbae''s gentleness, and also his smile in 'Boys Over Flowers', skillfully and naturally turned Kim HyunJoong into an actor. After that SS501 activities area expanded, stepping out from Japan and become Asia stars, Baek SeungJo in 'Naughty Kiss' made Kim HyunJoong rised up to an even higer level. Although SS501's 5 members has individually sign to different agencies, and in between rumours of their disband and going solo, there's no such accusation. Although the viewer rating will not lie but it is not deceiving that Kim HyunJoong is stepping into the rank of a matured actor. He would not be surrounded by the bubbles of not being needed, he has the decision to protect himself.

No matter what, he has rised up to another level after 'Boys over Flowers'. He become more and more popular as the male lead actor of 'Naughty Kiss', as the drama storyline continue to grow. Therefore, although wanted to know Kim HyunJoong will return with what kind of role next time, but he reappeared full of confidence first as a singer.

Singer Kim HyunJoong's come back!

He transformed into Korea's representative and was invited to participate in Guangzhou Asia Games. After the completion of his drama, he continued to film another 7 episodes of 10mins YT Special Edition, and concurrently completed his CF activities which he has received before that. At the same time, in order to learn how to sing Asian Games title song 'Sunshine Again''s chinese lyrics, he came to China earlier. As usual Kim HyunJoong go through all these repeating and unending work. Exhaustion in energy usually will cause sensitivity and affect one's emotion. We worried of he who has never changed, whether his emotion will be affected. However, each person's method of amending wound seem to be different, he seemed to solve this problem by working happily. Or else, don't know how he will go through this. (MiniUFO: Not sure about this sentence. The chinese translation is weird) After all, he is just 25years old.

Had his activity in Japan 'Skyper! Award' for 3day 2night, and also after 3.5hr flight reaching Guangzhou, stopover for 2days 1night. In between the performance gap, we kept observing Kim HyunJoong until the opening ceremony stage almost started. Before that, he had been wearing his ear-piece at back stage, listening to 'Sunshine Again' repeatedly. He was focus at any time, while in between the staff he was also wearing a light and sincere smile. The Kim HyunJoong now is full of confidence, and is in a happy mood. Our originally worries and panic was removed by him.

[News] Various News From Kim Hyun Joong’s interview.

Credit: (eng trans) suehan @ Suehan's BYJ Blog

1. Sports Hankook 2010-11-22 06:16

Bae Yong Joon is the main character who led Kim Hyun Joon to his new agent. Bae Yong Joon, himself accomplished the contract between Kim Hyun Joong and Keyeast. Kim Hyun Joong is called “Little Bae Yong Joon” these days. Come to think of it, they are quite similar when they smile too.

“I heard that I’m getting more similar to him. It’s kind of a burden on me, but it’s not bad. Bae Yong Joon and Jang Dong Geon are the first generation of Hallyu stars and it’s about time for the second generation to come. Following their work is truly admirable. Bae Yong Joon encouraged me by saying “Don’t stick to the viewing rate too much when “Mischieveous Kiss” was airing. I didn’t have a chance to meet him because of my busy schedule after the drama ended. But we keep in touch.”

With a smile, Kim Hyun Joong also said , “I don’t have a role model. I don’t want to be one who is similar to someone else. I just want to follow my own dream. I like the words, “Little Bae Yong Joon” because I know he is a great man. Little means “Little” (suehan: I used the word, “Little” twice because it was written in English phonic first and explained its meaning second.) It means that it’ll become big soon.”

http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n01924

2. Sports World 2010-11-22 00:27Kim Hyun Joong, who changed his agent to Keyeast recently, is getting lots of help from his senior, Bae Yong Joon. In private meetings, they call each other older brother and younger brother. They already have openly confidential talks.

Kim Hyun Joong said, “I usually talk about daily life stories when I meet hyeong (Bae Yong Joon). Sometimes we talk about serious matter. A while ago, hyeong said that if he is the first generation of Hallyu star, So Ji Sup is the second generation, and I’m the third generation. He said that he had gone through hard times because he had to pioneer everything by himself. He also said that he was envious of me because it looked like I was getting lots of help from people around me.”

http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n00352

3. Metro Seoul 2010-11-21Kim Hyun Joong disclosed his close hyeong, Bae Yong Joon’s private life.

Kim Hyun Joong talked about Bae Yong Joon’s recent home purchase by saying “He might have purchased the house for the future, but I can definitely guarantee that he doesn’t have a girlfriend right now.” He meets with him a few times a week. and visits Bae Yong Joon’s house several times as well.

“I imagined the palace before I visited his house for the first time; I imagined bundles of bills and a money box piled up. I thought there was a swimming pool as well. But the difference between his house and other houses was the spinning wheel for pottery which was located in the middle of the living room. A countless amount of books, nearly as many as a book store was there.”

He also said, “I wondered how he could manage himself so perfectly. I am accustomed to writing down memos and keeping promises because of him.”

http://www.metroseoul.co.kr/Metro.htm?Dir=Ne&Part=Ent&Mode=View&idx=2010112118312

4. Sports Khan: 2010, 11/22, 09:00:00I just want to be a half of Bae Yong Joon.

Bae Yong Joon greatly influenced me to change my agent. People call me “Post Bae Yong Joon”. I like to hear that. I have to be similar to him, so I can be better than him. I wish I could be just half of him. I think I’m about 25% of him. Anyway, I think I look like him too.

A while ago when I visited China, a fan asked him if I was Bae Yong Joon. She requested my autograph but I refused. She insisted by saying that I was Bae Yong Joon and told me not to lie. I couldn’t take off my sunglasses and I felt pressured. Would it be strange to say, “I’m not Bae Yong Joon, I’m Kim Hyun Joon.”? I didn’t end up giving her my authograph; it bothers me to know that I may have discouraged one of Bae Yong Joon’s fans. I didn’t tell Bae Yong Joon about this story. (smile)

http://sports.khan.co.kr/news/sk_index.html?cat=view&art_id=201011220900006&sec_id=540101&pt=nv