Tuesday, December 28, 2010

[News] Kim Hyun Joong’s Fans Club Earned more than 100 Million Won for Charity [10.12.28]

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Singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong’s fan club collected donations throughout the year exceeding 100 million won. Hyun Joong’s powerful supporters / fan clubs posted in their public notice boards that their fund raising earnings amounted to more than one hundred million won. These are the accumulated donations from fans for various charitable project like the Kim Hyun Joong Scholarship funds as well as donations for various institutions for the needy.

Donors list of more than 1,000 people were also further revealed.

이경란 기자 [ran@joongang.co.kr]

[Pic] Kim Hyun Joong going to Japan for Message! to Asia event @ Gimpo Airport by PERFECT

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[Video+Trans] Kim Hyun Joong Message to Taiwan Fans

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English Trans by: BB @LoveKimHyunJoong.com

Annyong haseo (hello), I am Kim Hyun Joong
I really wanted to go to Taiwan to see all of you this time
Unfortunately the trip cannot materialize since I'm not feeling well
I would like to say SORRY to everyone
Hope that you will like Playful Kiss
And please, everyone do tune in on time ya
Thank you, everyone. Bye!

[Pic] Kim Hyun Joong ~ Japan Interview costume photo sponsor

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[Pic] Kim Hyun Joong for H&M VIP Party ‘Celebrity’s party style’ on ELLE

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[Info] Kim Hyun Joong Mischievous Kiss Taiwan Merchandises [OST, Notebook, Calendar]

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Jangki (Mischievous kiss) official merchandises (Taiwan version)

Remember that a notice was made before that many official Taiwan merchandises would be on sale online.

OST 1info1-Exclusive Taiwan Cover (Male & Female protagonist Ver.) + Large Deluxe Packaging
-Most Luxurious 52-paged, full colored Photo Book + Collation of Classic Quotes
-DVD Part 1 -- Exclusive Footage of KHJ's behind-the-scenes + Interview + NGs + MV of the main theme song in chinese subtitles + exciting short trailers

http://www.yesasia.com/global/playful-kiss-ost-1-mbc-tv-drama-cd-dvd-taiwan-version/1023814985-0-0-0-en/info.html

OST 2info2-Exclusive Taiwan Cover (KHJ Solo Ver.) + Large Deluxe Packaging
-Most Luxurious 52-paged, full colored Photo Book + Collation of Classic Quotes
-DVD Part 2 -- Exclusive Footage of KHJ's behind-the-scenes + Interview + NGs + 2 MVs in chinese subtitles

http://www.yesasia.com/global/playful-kiss-ost-2-mbc-tv-drama-cd-dvd-taiwan-version/1023814986-0-0-0-en/info.html

Notebook (Deluxe Edition)info3 http://www.yesasia.com/global/playful-kiss-notebook-deluxe-version/1021633062-0-0-0-en/info.html

2011 Desk Calendar

info4http://www.yesasia.com/global/playful-kiss-2011-desk-calendar/1021500640-0-0-0-en/info.html

[Article] Kim Hyun Joong ~ Ready, Action! in Spain Photobook Review

Credit: cathsdeen.comKhj ready action

When Korean superstar Kim Hyun Joong (“Boys Over Flowers”, “Playful Kiss”) visited Spain last year, fans thought it was for a well-earned vacation. As it turned out, the visit was for a special photobook project which Kim Hyun Joong himself referenced as a “gift” for his fans in the year 2010. I am not really sure if this was what he referred to but given the style and quality of the photobook, I would say this was the gift he talked about.

Ready, Action! Kim Hyun Joong in Spain is an excellently conceptualized photobook. It is divided into two main sections: Ready and Action. The Ready section features the artist in relaxed settings including photos of him enjoying the beach, walking his dog, sleeping in, going to the market, playing football and traveling. The Action! section shows the artist’s multi-faceted personality through expressions of various moods including being adventurous, charismatic, defiant, passionate and romantic.

What I love about this photobook is that I feel closer to the artist as I flipped through the almost-100% spot-on photos. I say almost 100% spot-on since there were some “posed” shots which I would have taken out if I was the editor. Candids would have been more expressive of the artist specially in the Composure chapter. I would have appreciated night shots for the Romancechapter rather than the day shots they took at that dusty bullfighting arena. I just don’t see Kim Hyun Joong as a romantic matador.

Since the book has English translations of the Korean text, it is very friendly to international fans. The text is written in the first person point of view making Kim Hyun Joong’s words more personal and reachable. Those who have been his fans for a long time will also see traces of his 4-dimensional personality which will definitely elicit laughs. My top five favorite entries include:

- From Action, “Many eyes that stare at me. If I can’t avoid it. enjoy it.”

- From Defiant Attitude, “If you have self assurance, you should be able to express yourself no matter what others say…This is my, Kim Hyun Joong style.” (Shortened from original)

- From Dog, “He who wags his tail to anyone is not my style…That’s why I like dog better than puppy. It sometimes is cold and gives threat to a stranger but in front of his master, he shows all sides of him.” (Shortened from original)

- From Romance, “No hesitation as if never been heart broken or never had fear before, like today is the last day, I will love.”

- From Passion, “Passion to fall in love like a puppy.”

But enough about the words, this is a photobook so what do I think of the photos?

To be frank, when I first opened the photobook, I was unable to complete flipping through the book after the first three pages. Why? My heart was already hyperventilating from the first three pages. I decided to close the book and enjoy it later in the comfort of my home where I can scream and feel giddy all I want. The photos were simply gorgeous! They were sophisticated. As expected, Kim Hyun Joong can wear anything he likes and still look like a walking monument. His famous flawless skin is also a highlight even if we know there’s some photoshop involved. Ready, Action! is a photobook that will appeal to Kim Hyun Joong’s fanbase which includes the younger set and the not-so-young set. This photobook is indeed something a true Kim Hyun Joong fan can treasure.

[Screencap] Kim Hyun Joong ‘Close reporting to Mischievous Kiss’ #2 on DATV [10.12.23]

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