Hyunjoong ka Jeablover: December 05, 2010

Sunday, December 5, 2010

[Article+Pic+Fancam] Hyun Joong in Malaysia as The Face Shop ambassador by k-popped [10.12.05]

Kim Hyun-joong, the latest ambassador of Korean beauty brand The Face Shop (TFS), appeared to the Malaysian press at the Ritz Carlton in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 4.

TFS has 900 stores in 90 countries including Korea. Malaysia is the second largest foreign partner of TFS, after China.

GIFT: Kim Hyun-joong (right) receives a souvenir from S.J. Ong, general administration manager of The Face Shop Malaysia

Hyun-joong, who is known for his role in the highly-popular drama Boys Over Flowers and as the leader of boyband SS501, strolled into the press room dressed in a beige suit.

The star looked tired and a little spaced out. Nonetheless, he greeted the press saying, “A very good morning to everybody, this is my second time in Malaysia. I was here briefly the first time, and thanks to TFS Malaysia and Korea, I get the chance to visit Malaysia again.”

PARDON?: ‘Yes, I’m tired…look, I even forgot to put on my socks!’

When the topic of Malaysia’s warm, tropical weather came up, Hyun-joong said: “Korea is very cold now since it’s winter. I was thinking how great it would be if my fans in Malaysia got a chance to visit Korea to experience a white Christmas.”

The talent also launched TFS’s Christmas campaign: Love the Season, Love The Face Shop, which features the spanking new White Tree Snow gift pack.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!: Hyun-joong launches the White Tree Snow gift pack, a skin brightening treatment

During the Q&A session, the 24-year-old provided “politically correct” answers to most of the questions thrown at him, but one query stumped the star. He was asked how he felt being one of the most gorgeous and handsome men around.

Hyun-joong niftily avoided answering the question the first time and when asked again, he was speechless…and shy. How sweet.

RECOMMENDATION: ‘Use this to look as gorgeous as me!’

The star, who has flawless skin, then spoke about his fave product from TFS. “The facial product I like the most is the Brightening Rice Water Cleansing Foam (Migamsu) for cleansing, and also the White Tree Snow, which I have been using.

“I also know that the mask pack is popular among Malaysians…I use that too,” he added.

The singer-cum-actor also shared his beauty regimen before hitting the sack. “I’ll take a shower first. After that, I’ll put on some skin lotion. Next, I’ll put on a mask pack for moisturization and rehydration.”

Before the PC came to an end, the talent was asked whether he would choose TFS products or his guitar if he were stranded on a deserted island.

GUITAR OR TFS PRODUCTS?: ‘Can I bring my swim shorts instead?’

The Hallyu star cleverly replied: “If there’s a possibility of being rescued, I would choose TFS products. But if there isn’t any possibility of being rescued, I would choose my guitar so I can entertain myself.”

[Pic] fanpic Kim Hyun Joong Shop visit @ Pavilion KL by hyuniversal0606 (Part2) [10.12.05]

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[Video] Kim Hyun Joong TFS Press Conference @ Malaysia by SwitchUp.tv (engsub)

This vid, Mostly he talking about how he take care of his skin with TFS products. ^-^

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[Article] Korea’s Boy Next Door “Kim Hyun Joong” reveals his beauty must haves…

Credit: blackrosedungeon @ http://www.allvoices.com

Kim Hyun Joong, of the boy band SS501SS501, who also plays the role of Yoon Ji Hoo in Boys over Flowers, was sign up by The Face Shop to be their latest beauty brands endorser.

The Face Shop Korea’s marketing manager for overseas business Hee-Joo Won says that they want someone popular not only in Korea but also in other countries, someone who doesn’t just have the beautiful face but also has a talent. Kim Hyun Joong fits the bill perfectly. Expect Kim Hyun Joong on KHJ items in The Face Shop stores.

So, for the vain male out there, take your cue from Kim Hyun, as he shares his secrets for his boy next door looks, “I like the new Neo Classic Homme Skin Care Line, which is an anti-oxidant, energy boosting line for busy men.” Kim Hyun Joong especially loves the lines citrus/woody scent. His favorite products in the line are the Neo Homme Alcohol-free Toner which he uses during and nighttime for the reason it is good for sensitive skin, and the Neo Classic Homme BB Cream SPF 20PA++ which he uses when he goes out to attend events for the reason it provides good coverage with skin caring benefits.

[Fancam] Various fancam HyunJoong TFS fansign event @ KL Pavillion Mall [10.12.04]

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Credits: Ecstasy + lildevilsinz @ytCredit (Part 1-4)

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[Article] Kim Hyun Joong ~ Frankly, my dear... [10.12.04]

Credit: http://tnp.sg/show/story/0,4136,263669,00.html

2,000 fans flock to greet Boys Over Flowers star Kim Hyun Joong at airport, but they didn’t hear this atypical Korean idol’s brutally honest answers.

WHY SO SERIOUS? Korean heart-throb Kim Hyun Joong cuts a cool, nonchalant figure during his press conference here with nary a smile, something you’d not expect from a Korean idol. TNP PICTURE: BENJAMIN SEETOR

HE WASN’T going to tell you something you wanted to hear or give a politically correct answer.

Korean heart-throb and Boys Over Flowers star Kim Hyun Joong – who plays the enigmatic Yoon Ji Hoo in the hit 2009 Korean TV series – made this clear when he visited Singapore for the first time.

This surprised reporters at the press conference and interview with the new ambassador for Korean skincare brand TheFaceShop yesterday.

Especially those who were used to the other eager-to-please – and sometimes pandering – Korean idols who have graced our shores.

When asked, via his English translator, what he looks for in a girlfriend apart from looks, he shot back at the reporter: ‘If not looks, what else should I go for?’

Besieged by 2,000 fans at Changi Airport when he arrived on Wednesday night, he asked simply: ‘Are these people waiting for me?’

To be fair, the actor-singer (Kim’s also the leader of K-pop band SS501) wasn’t rude; ‘ambivalent’ would be a better word.

And the upside to his brutal honesty, as we found out, was that he would say whatever came to mind.

Kim, 24, told The New Paper: ‘I’ve also observed that girls with beautiful faces usually have average bodies and those with beautiful bodies tend to have average faces.’
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Kim added that what he would do for his girlfriend – if he had one – would be to trim her toenails.

‘There’s nothing wrong with that. Cutting fingernails is a bit too common, I think. Toenails are still more special,’ he said thoughtfully.

Nonchalant, cool

In contrast, his Boys Over Flowers co-star Lee Min Ho – who has been to Singapore several times in the past year – had charmed the media with his easy smile and anecdotes about how he’s ‘really lonely’ and looking for a girlfriend.

Kim, on the other hand, appeared cool, nonchalant, and rarely smiled.

When asked whether he used facial mask packs (from TheFaceShop) as his in-flight skincare regimen, he didn’t make use of the opportunity to plug his brand’s products.

Instead, he said no and that he listens to music and watches movies on the plane.

A question that he should have prepared for but surprisingly threw him off was on his favourite three TheFaceShop products.

He eventually answered, rather generically, ‘skin lotion, mask pack and foam cleanser’, but not without a sheepish smile.

So this reporter tried asking him a cheeky question to try to get him to show his immaculately white teeth again.

Since you like cutting your girlfriend’s toenails, do we smell a foot fetish?

It worked.

‘No, feet are not my favourite part of a girl, as they are usually covered by shoes.

‘I like the eyes and the face. Especially when we are making eye contact,’ he said, with a chuckle.

And cutting toenails for a girl is nothing compared to what his craziest fan has done for him.

Recalled Kim: ‘A fan disguised herself as a gas pipe repair person and came into my house to repair my gas pipe.

‘I didn’t give any reaction as I didn’t want her to freak out. At that time, I was feeling unwell so she cooked a bowl of porridge and left it on my table before she left.’

Superstar boss

Kim’s popularity with girls is probably why his current boss, Korean star Bae Yong Joon of Winter Sonata fame, signed him to his artiste management company in June.

Since then, comparisons have been made of their similar looks and image.

Kim said that although he’s flattered because he looks up to Bae, he’s not going to don spectacles – Bae’s signature look – to become the latter’s doppelganger.

‘I used to wear contact lenses, but after I had lasik eye surgery, I don’t need contacts or spectacles anymore.

‘So, no, I’m not going to wear spectacles just because of that. What’s more, looks-wise, we may be similar, but he’s an actor whereas I sing as well.

‘There are more avenues for me to reach out to fans.’

However, looking like his boss has its perks too.

Kim added that it didn’t matter that Bae hasn’t given him any ‘aunty-killing’ tips – he expects older women to fall at his feet all the same because he’s a spitting image of famed aunty-killer Bae.

For now, his boss’ plan for him is to have a fan-meet tour in Asia and release a solo album soon.

Said Kim: ‘In 10 years’ time (when he’s 34), I’ll still be acting, be it in dramas or movies. But I don’t think I’ll be singing though. I’ll be a bit too old to dance.’