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[Article] Kim Hyun Joong Visits Manila for the 2nd Time!
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Kim Hyun Joong visits the country for the 2nd time and he is very delighted to meet his Filipino fans once more. Yesterday, August 25, during his press conference at the Edsa Shangrila Hotel, Kim expressed his delight and joy to meet his fans once more and hopes to come back soon and probably include the Philippines for his Asian Tour, keep your fingers crossed!
Kim Hyun Joong also expresses his delight upon working on this album "Break Down", sharing stories about music video shoots and promotion experiences. Kim was also dubbed as a fashion icon in Korea and thus, looking sleek in his stylish black suit, Hyunjoong oozes out with the fashion icon persona.
The talented singer-actor says that his love for singing and acting is almost equal as these two are both of his passions. Kim Hyun Joong is also known as an actor, playing lead roles in popular Korean Dramas like "Boys over Flowers" and "Playful Kiss", Kim Hyun Joong wishes to be challenged with a role of a charismatic character - we're sure he's very charismatic himself already on his own.
Here's more photos of Kim Hyun Joong during the press conference:
Fans of Kim Hyun Joong graced him with gifts and letter that Kim Hyun Joong himself held on to after the press conference. Many members of Triple S Philippines expressed their joy over seeing their "leader" once again!
Kim Hyun Joong's mini album "Break Down" is out and available at Odyssey Music and Video. Stay tuned for the video coverage of Kim Hyun Joong's press conference here at Odysseylive.Net
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It’s been a long while since I last posted here. Work is my excuse, hahaaaha! But of course there was never a time that I do not think of all my friends here, I miss you guys, I don’t see much posts form you too!
So true that KHJ landed and hi-touched so many Filipino fans in Manila. Although I was not there physically, I have everyone in my prayers for the succes of the event.
To the older and pioneer posters and contributors here may still remember me and my daughter Iccy. I have shared so many spazz and stories about my darling Iccy and her favorite man, Kim Hyun Joong. At the age of 3, she saw KHJ in WGM and from then on became a fan, that was three years ago. Just like a normal fan girl, she giggled over KHJ everytime she re-watched his dramas and SS501 mv’s. She’s basically like us, a total fan girl.
But last August 25, 2011, her dream came true. We all worked on it and prayed for a small miracle to happen. Out of the 400 fans in the event it was only Iccy that KHJ asked to have a photo- op. My daughter was mesmerized and starstruck at her idol. Who wouldn’t be? It’s not everyday that you get to meet and hug and had a photo op with your idol.^^
I have thanked so many people that made this a realtiy for my darling Iccy but the biggest thanks goes to the man himself, KIM HYUN JOONG. You were very generous, you loved kids, it shows in the pics and fancams and you showed how much you love your fans regarding of age and my Iccy was the real proof of that.
KOMAWO KIM HYUN JOONG for this magical moment with Iccy, a mother can only do as much but you did too much and I will be forever grateful to you. LEADER!
[News] Kim Hyun Joong Hopes to include Philippines in Asia Tour
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MANILA, Philippines – Overwhelmed by the immense support of Filipino fans, hallyu singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong promised that he’ll try his best to include the Philippines in his Asia tour that will start in December.
Kim Hyun Joong revealed this and more during his press conference at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong City last Aug. 25.
The popular star is in the Philippines to promote his first solo album, “Break Down”, released by PolyEast Records, and meet his Filipino fans through a “High Five Touch” event at the TriNoma Activity Center in Quezon City.
This is Kim Hyun Joong’s second visit to the Philippines. He was here last year to perform at a concert.
During the press conference, Kim Hyun Joong talked about his new album, successful career, his supportive fans and future plans.
He said he was overwhelmed by the show of support he got from his fans when he arrived in the country.
“I was shocked and amazed by the fans who greeted me at the airport and here [hotel),” he said.
At the TriNoma event, the first 500 fans who bought the album were given the chance to have a “high-five" with Kim Hyun Joong.
“Break Down” is one of the most important milestones in Kim Hyun Joong’s career since debuting in 2005.
He said he was involved in making the album.
“I was involved in all the processes that went through with the album: jacket, the lyrics, melody. With your love, this will be a great success,” he said.
The mini-album features the title track that's produced by Ken Lewis who has worked with Eminem, Kanye West, Usher and John Legend.
“All the songs in the album are great. [For me] ‘Break Down’ is the best,” he said.
He has also released music videos for “Break Down” and “Kiss Kiss.” Asked what is the most memorable music video for him in the album, he said, “I tried my best for all the music videos that I’ve made. I cannot say right away.”
But the “Kiss Kiss” music video seemed to have stuck in his mind as he joked that it was the lowest budget music video.
Kim Hyun Joong revealed that his second album will be released in October and he will hold a concert and Asia tour in December.
“In October, there will be second album coming out and in December, there’s a concert and Asia tour. I’m not sure yet [about the venues] but I will try to include the Philippines,” he said.
There is also a plan for a free concert for his fans but he’s not sure of the details.
Asked what would be her next goal after conquering singing, acting and modeling, Kim Hyun Joong said as of now, he is focusing on being a singer and actor.
He said he cannot choose his preference between singing and acting since he loves them both.
“Again, it’s very hard to pick. Both of them are my professions and I’m loving it,” he said.
He said that there are challenges on being a solo artist.
“There have been a lot of actions and moments while I was doing my job and I’m expecting more,” he said.
He added that singing and acting are the two things that make him happy.
“It’s all related to what I’m doing and what I love and that would be singing and acting,” he said.
He revealed despite the hard work he’s doing, his fans have kept him going.
“When I’m on the stage, I feel like I’m getting tired but every time I have contact with the fans, that’s the time I get recharged,” he said.
On musical influences, Kim Hyun Joong cited Korean musician Seo Taiji as one of those who have made an impact to his career.
“There are a lot of Korean musicians who helped me out and brought me to what I am now. One of them is Seo Taji, one of the famous Korean singers and a (musical) legend,” he said.
At the conclusion of the press conference, he thanked his Filipino fans.
“Thank you for all the love that you have showered me. I’ll try to include the Philippines in the Asia tour. I will try to bring better songs and better performances,” Kim Hyun Joong said.
“Break Down” is exclusively distributed by PolyEast Records in cooperation with KeyEast Entertainment and CJ E&M Korea. The “High Five Touch” event was held with the help of TriNoma, Edsa Shangri-La, The Black Fleet, Astroplus, Sparkling, MYX, and Manila Bulletin.
[Pic] Kim Hyun Joong High Five Event in Manila by GoKpop [11.08.25]
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[Article] Korean star Kim Hyun Joong meets 74-year-old Filipina fan
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On his second day in Manila, The Korean Actor and Singer Kim Hyun Joong once again appeared to the press for his endorsement of The Face Shop.
The Press Conference was held August 26 at Palm Grove Rockwell. The star of Boys Over Flowers and Playful Kiss answered about his grooming secrets. He loves to use moisturizer (BB Cream, TFS) to maintain his soft and smooth skin. He just proves that beauty products are not for women only but can also be use by gentlemen like him, to be able to maintain the young and healthy skin.
Aside from the beauty Q&A, The Face Shop Philippines announced the winner of the charity auction that was held last August 18-21. They auctioned the gray sport shorts w/ signature which Kim Hyun Joong mostly used it in his dance rehearsals.
The winner is Maria Rosario Ragasa, a judge, which her reason to join is because of her 74 year old mother Patria Ragasa a very loyal and avid fan of the previous lead singer SS501, The event host, Grace Lee told everyone that Patria made a “Kim Hyun Jonng Shrine” at the room of her daughter because she really likes the actor so much. They always go to Korea to see the actor and to have just a photo with him, but it never happened. When the family found out about the action Maria Rosario told her mother, “Mom, I will try my best to win this for you so you can take a photo with him.”
As per Maria Rosario this is her gift with her mother which is also celebrating her 74th birthday on the same day the auction was held. This is one way of thanking her mother who cared primarily continued her stoked recently.
Kim Hyun Joong immediately went down to see them. Patria gave a scrapbook which she made it personally, and Kim Hyun Joong immediately hug her tight. Patria and Maria Rosario were both in teary eyed when they met the Hallyu Star.
Did not even understand much of the said Hyun Joong to mother (because it speaks in Korean), striking turn to face its heartfelt thanks to the support of his fans not only in its programs and music, but as its charity projects.
After the brief meeting the student’s mother Ragasa and KimHyun Joong is reached that the representative of Korean actor Abiertas House of Friendship, the beneficiary of the auction, the check worth Php100, 000.
Additionally, Grace Lee also announced that Kim Hyun Joonghimself personally also gave one million pesos donation center to help emotional and spiritual healing of unwed mothers in the country.