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[Pic] Kim Hyun Joong @ Strong Heart Recording [11.10.13]

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[Video] Kim Hyun Joong M.Net Comeback Stage Preview [11.10.13]

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[News] Kim Hyun Joong on expectations for “Lucky Guy”, going solo, and SNSD [11.10.13]

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SS501‘s Kim Hyun Joong is making a comeback with his second solo mini-album, ‘Lucky Guy‘. For this latest work, he experimented with a variety of genres, from the punk-rock feel of “Lucky Guy” to the sweet ballad, “I’m Your Man“.

The star recently sat down for an interview with the Korea Times, where he revealed his thoughts on ‘Lucky Guy’, his solo promotions, and the overabundance of idols in the industry.

Check it out below!

▲Do you have any particular expectations for this album?

Kim Hyun Joong: “I just hope a lot of people listen and enjoy it. I’m interested in hearing what the public has to say about it, more than my actual fans. The sales for ‘Break Down‘ weren’t bad, but I wasn’t satisfied, which is why I focused a bit more on the music this time.”

▲You are only promoting your album for three short weeks. Is that enough time?

Kim Hyun Joong: “I wish I could promote it a while longer, but I have a performance that was scheduled prior and wanted to release the album before then. It’s too bad, but I’ll work hard during the time I have.”

▲Which song is your favorite?

Kim Hyun Joong: “Lucky Guy”. Why? Because it’s the title song (laughs). I want to have a good time performing this song on stage, because I couldn’t when I was performing “Break Down”.

▲Is it lonely performing as a soloist after being in a multi-member group?

Kim Hyun Joong: “Not at all. I want to focus on making a phenomenal album, and when it’s all said and done, I’ll put on a free concert for my fans.”

▲What do you mean, when it’s all said and done?

Kim Hyun Joong: “The career of a dance artist is short-lived. It’s not realistic for me to be in my mid-thirties and dance to 20 songs in a row on stage. I want to hold a final concert for my fans, while I’m still in my prime.”

▲Rain has just enlisted in the military, meaning that there is now a void in the ‘male solo-artist’ domain. Are you looking to become the next Rain?

Kim Hyun Joong: “Rain has accomplished so much during his career. It’s a little different for me though, because I debuted with a group. Although it may not be me, there will be a solo artist who will surpass Rain’s achievements.”

▲Don’t you think that K-Pop these days focuses too much on the music of idol stars?

Kim Hyun Joong: “I too was an idol star, but I don’t really have any particular thoughts about that. The music the idols are performing now might just be the music pushed by their agency. The stubborn ones will probably break out and produce a solo album to do the kind of music that’s right for them.”

▲Have any junior idols caught your attention?

Kim Hyun Joong: “Not sure, I didn’t really watch any music programs, except when I was promoting “Break Down”. I’m keeping a close eye on SNSD though, because I know they are making a comeback at a date similar to my own.”

▲Aren’t you a little intimidated to go head-to-head with the SNSD girls?

Kim Hyun Joong: “No, not really. I’m not trying to win against SNSD, I just think that the industry will be more lively with their comeback. There will be people who will listen to my music, despite SNSD releasing a new album.”

▲Any plans to go back into acting?

Kim Hyun Joong: “I think I could maybe in June of next year. Nothing specific has been decided yet, but looking at my schedule, I think that would be best. I played two gentle roles for the last two, so this time I want to play the rough, bad boy.”

▲What appeals more to you, acting or singing?

Kim Hyun Joong: “Both have their own appeals. With my music, I can show you what I’m about, but when you act, you live the life of another person. When I sing, I want to act, and when I act, I want to sing (laughs). It’s just hard to do both, is all. With singing, though, you get rated once a week on music programs so it definitely keeps you grounded.”

▲What are your plans for this album?

Kim Hyun Joong: “The media and the public shocked me by asking if I was really releasing another album already. I thought maybe I rushed myself, but it’s something I put a lot of effort into and I want to work hard until early next year. I thank my fans for always keeping up with me, and if you have $0.70 to spare, how about you download my new single, haha.”

[Article] Kim Hyunjoong releases full MV for "Lucky Guy"

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After teasing fans with a total of three music video teasers over the past week, the full music video for Kim Hyunjoong's title song "Lucky Guy" has finally been revealed. Kim Hyunjoong released his 2nd mini-album "Lucky" early this week and has so far done very well on music charts online.

Just a few hours ago, Kim Hyunjoong teased fans yet again by releasing a dance practice video, revealing the full choreography to "Lucky Guy" prior to his comeback stage.

The music video first begins with a chic gangster looking Kim Hyunjoong taking his perp photo. He is then seen driving a car and actress Hong Soohyun makes her appearance.

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After releasing a dance practice video for “Lucky Guy” earlier today, Kim Hyun Joong returned with the full MV!

The music video starts off with an officer yelling at Kim Hyun Joong to take his line-up pictures properly, and the star responds by giving the camera a cheeky smile. The rest of the video tells of his adventures in a casino, where he goofs around at the dice table. As for the lady…

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After releasing three different teasers last week and a dance practice video, Kim Hyun Joong has finally revealed the full music video of his new song, “Lucky Guy.” The video reveals Kim Hyun Joong living it up in a casino and enjoying the high life.

“Lucky Guy” is an upbeat dance track that gets you in the mood to shake it up like Hyun Joong does in the music video. The song also includes the sounds from a rock band which reflects Kim Hyun Joon’s style.

Kim Hyun Joong’s second mini-album, “Lucky” was released earlier this week and is doing well on music charts. Kim Hyun Joong will make his comeback stage on Mnet’s “M! Countdown” this October 20.

[Video] KIm Hyun Joong ‘LUCKY GUY’ Full Music Video

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[Pic] Kim Hyun Joong ‘HEATFACT’ New Photos ~ Ⓗ STYLE

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[Video] Kim Hyun Joong ‘Lucky Guy’ dance practice full video from official YT channel

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[Screencap] Kim Hyun Joong ‘HEATFACT’ CF

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[Video] Kim Hyun Joong ‘HEATFACT’ CF

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[Article] Single Review: Kim Hyun Joong - "Lucky Guy"

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After releasing "Break Down" earlier this year to commercial success, Kim Hyun Joong is back with a fresh new sound. How does "Lucky Guy" fare? Not bad, not bad at all.

"Lucky Guy" is all about quirk, attitude, and chaos -- fun chaos. It sounds like something straight out of a TV sitcom opening song from the early 2000's, with the finesse and production technology of 2011. The song is fun to listen to, and rather than barraging listeners with all these fancy auto-tune variants and overused synth loops, we're given actual instruments playing actual melodies.

The quirk of this song is highly dependent on the instruments - that gutsy electric guitar line and those raw, yet clean and smooth drums, but surprisingly, Hyun Joong's vocals do a lot for the overall effect too.

Let's be honest. Hyun Joong has never been the best singer in K-Pop. He's easily out-sung by many, many other idols. However, he's always been consistently okay, and sometimes he has his good moments -- and "Lucky Guy" is one of them. His light and airy vocals are a good contrast to the arrangement, and prevent the song from going all over the place. All the other elements of the song are so intense that if someone with a bigger, sharper voice were to sing it, the song would be too much.

"Lucky Guy" starts rather simply, but another thing that draws in listeners is how fast the dynamics change. They don't change every two seconds or anything; you're still able to take in all the individual parts, but before you get bored, something changes, leaving you at the edge of your seat in anticipation of what's going to happen next.

The hook is also consistent with the entire theme running through the song -- it sticks with you, but it's not too repetitive. It's a hook you can actually hum to yourself, because you remember it and because it's humanly possible to sing it without fancy studio tricks. And that's what can, and will, ultimately make this song popular -- the fact that other people can sing it too.

There's no arguing that technology has done things we would've never been able to do otherwise, but as time passes, new advances will come, and what is new now will become obsolete in the distant or near future. What will transcend time and remain are creative songs, strong arrangements, and melodies. And that's what "Lucky Guy" has -- a strong arrangement and an actual, sing-able, melody.

[Article] Kim Hyun Joong 김현중:: 46 Interview Series (Oct 10) - Golden Part

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Only the very important parts extracted from a total of 46 interviews that he has done with more than 15 media presses on 10th Oct (Monday) at the Intercontinental Hotel. King Hyun Joong is the Legend!

인용한 소스(Source quoted):  김현중 다음 검색

(1)After 30 years old, will stop being a dance singer, and will turn to band singer cum actor. He admits he’s too impatient, because he wants to do all that he can as a dance singer while he still has the ability now, or it will be too late due to army. He also dislikes to become like a handicapped person if he rests for too long. He cannot stop doing things he love so much.

(2)He actually already thought of [LUCKY]‘s concept and 3rd album’s concept before [BREAKDOWN].

(3)On final/last day being a dance singer, he will open a free concert for fans all over the world at a huge venue in Korea, maybe like the Olympic Stadium or Jamshil Stadium. to thank all his fans, every single one.

(4)His previous girlfriend was a non-celebrity. Wasn’t together for long, and broke up before [BREAKDOWN] because was too busy. He has no wish to date for now.

(5)When he prepares for his album, it was a complete full month without night sleep

(6)★Korea 60%, Overseas 40%; in Korea, Actor and Singer 5:5.

(7)The werewolf’s howl at 「Lucky Guy」 02:21 is by Hyun Joong himself. ^^

(8)「U」 was the final recorded song. It was recorded after his Aug 2011 Asia Tour. His condition at that time wasn’t good, it was toughest song recorded.

(9)It does not matter to him whether a full album/mini-album. It is meaningless (I think so too). It’s the quality that matters. and he wants to keep releasing albums in mini- or single manner. Just like format “KHJ’s 1st album”, “KHJ’s 2nd album”, “KHJ’s 3rd album”, etc.

(10)Fans worry about him going to Sendai for Japan Nationwide Tour. his reply was that it is a place where people live too. If they are alright, he will be too. The stands were decided before the March 2011 earthquake. and he wants to keep to promise.

(11)Chorus for song 「웃어요(Smile)」 was originally to be done by JYJ Junsu and Jaejoong, but they were releasing album at same time, recording time wasn’t right so could not.

(12)He says wants to get married at earliest 35 years old.

(13)He created the Uzooshin character because he likes outer space of course, and it would be so cool to see a thousand alien faces in a pitch dark venue, under one roof (concert/event venue), staring at him.


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(14)★It’s almost impossible to release another SS501 album due to the group name’s copyright by DSP Entertainment. But it is possible for a unite joint stage, maybe at big events like year-end ceremonies, etc. Friendship has never affected. It is not wise to spread rumors around like their album is already recording and will be released when-when-when; it will be more wise to just speak the truth because then, fans won’t be waiting aimlessly, though it may be more hurt.


계획 하에/Planned Project

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2011

October 2011 – 2번째 미니앨범 2nd mini-album [LUCKY]

※3 weeks of [LUCKY] promotion※

November 2011 – 일본 전국 투어 Japan Nationwide Tour in 7 cities

December 2011 – 디지털 싱글 Digital single


2012

January 2012 – 3번째 미니앨범 3rd album

※3rd album : 2~3 weeks promotion※

end-January 2012~May 2012 – Asia Tour/World Tour in 12 countries (purely music only)

March 2012 – Starts preparing for acting (see script, read and observe through a variety)

June 2012 – 3rd drama

Year-end (Oct-Dec) 2012 – 4th album

Dec 2012~ – 2nd solo concert

[Article] Kim Hyun-joong: 'I Am More Deeply Attached to My Work Than Before'

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Kim Hyun-joong, who released his second mini album, said, "I want to perform music that has a reversal".

Singer and actor Kim Hyun-joong cast off his tough and charismatic image and made a comeback with an image of a mischievous gambler. Kim Hyun-joong released his second mini album entitled "Lucky" on October 11, and it was different from his first solo album entitled "Break Down" by utilizing a funky band sound.

Kim Hyun-joong gave an interview at Coex Intercontinental Hotel on October 10, and he said, "I have wanted to present music that has a reversal. Many people seemed to expect that I would release music that would be similar to my previous album 'Break Down', and I think that I successfully provided a reversal in light of that. People will evaluate my album, but I personally want to give 100 points to my album as I had put my utmost efforts into create this album". He revealed that he was satisfied with his album. He continued, "I think that I have to play music that my fans and ordinary people can enjoy. 'Break Down' was not a kind of music that people will pay to download the songs, but I thought that people might be able to enjoy the new album while watching and listening to the songs. This time, I focused on music that everybody can pleasantly sing along to". The album "Lucky" contains a total of five songs including funky rock music with the up tempo track "Lucky Guy", which is based on the sound of his band, a funky rock-and-roll track entitled "Do You Like That?" the ballad song entitled "I Am Your Man", and a song with lovely lyrics entitled "U". Kim Hyun-joong is highly interested in band music, and he came up with the idea of creating "band music that can be listened to while dancing". Members of the rock band "Day Break" and the funk soul band "Common Ground" participated in playing the music.

Kim had presented the image of a tough man with his previous album "Break Down", but this time, he had to create the image of a "preppy guy" who is stylish and mischievous, so he tried to lose weight and successfully lost five kilograms by exercising. Kim Hyun-joong emphasized his new image by saying, "I wanted to create popular and stylish music. And when I had been agonizing over how to present a freewheeling image, I happened to watch the movie 'Ocean's Eleven', and I thought 'This is it' because it looked so cool to me. I tried to come up with various exciting elements". He also used the idea of telling the story of a gambler inspired from the movie 'Ocean's Eleven' for his music video, which will be soon released, and there will be another reversal that he used on purpose considering the censorship criteria. The characters of the music video will play games in the casino, but the game is actually a board game named Blue Marble. Kim explained, "We filmed the board of the Blue Marble game and the chips separately considering the censorship criteria". He laughed.

Kim will hold activities with the new album in Korea for only three weeks, and then he will begin a concert tour in Japan. The concert tour will begin from November 9 in Osaka, and he will also hold a concert in the cities of Japan including Tokyo, Nagoya, Sendai, and Yokohama with a total of 30,000 audience members. Kim Hyun-joong said, "I feel sad that I have to finish activities in Korea after such a short schedule as the schedule for my concert tour in Japan had already been organized. But at the same time, I think that it will be a good opportunity for me because Girls' Generation will also begin activities during the same period as me. I have to perform music when people are highly interested in music (laugh)".

Kim's schedule has been fully booked. He will release his digital single in December and his third album next year in January. In addition, he is also planning to hold a world concert tour. He explained the reason why he released his second album after only four months since he had released his first solo album in June. It was because he wanted to have many good songs before he will hold the world concert tour. He will also make a comeback as an actor next year at around June after he finishes his world concert tour. He revealed his desire for acting by saying, "I have not chosen any work to appear in yet, but I will definitely appear in some work". Kim added, "I think that I cannot hold activities both as a singer and an actor at the same time. It will be very tough. Acting is also a very hard task, but it is still very difficult for me as a singer because I have to always stay in tension due to the fact that a singer is constantly evaluated by people. And I think that time flies while I am holding activities as a singer. When I was busy with activities as a singer, I realized that I want to act again. People can remember acting for a relatively long time; they tend to easily forget about music. But I do not want to appear in a movie, as a movie requires detailed acting. I want to develop my acting ability more while appearing in a drama. I want to take time before I will appear in a movie even though the character whom I will play will be a trivial role".

Kim revealed his plan to release another album at around the end of next year and to hold a concert. Asked whether he feels any difficulties due to his tight schedule and plans, he answered, "I always say that I want to take a break. But I found out that I could not actually take a break even though I have time. One week of break seems to be the maximum period for me. I took a break for one month before I moved to a different agency last year, and I became totally dejected at that time. I felt pressure and I wanted to do something at that time". He reportedly already made plans for his next two years, and he personally revealed that he had already thought about the concept for his next album that will be released next year in January from the moment when he debuted. In addition, he does not want to have a relationship because he has been so busy with his work. He seldom watches TV. He said, "There are only two programs that I watch -- 'The Expert of Life' and 'VJ Special Forces' -- and I like those programs very much. I have realized that there are many mysterious people in the world and I want to focus on only one thing to become an expert like those people".

Kim has continued to hold activities since his debut as a member of the idol group SS501 in 2005, and asked what has changed, he answered, "I was young when I debuted, and I was just happy about becoming an entertainer. But now I have become more attached to my job than before. I always think that I have to be fully prepared for my performances. In addition, I learned how to form relationships with other people. I should not be satisfied with my present position because it will hinder my own development. I have come to feel enthusiasm when thinking about my work". Asked about the possibility of holding activities as the group SS510, he revealed that it would be difficult considering the fact that the members belong to different agencies now. He said, "I might have told good words for my fans, but I have to tell the truth. But we might be able to perform together as part of a joint performance or at an awards ceremony". His final goal as a singer is reportedly holding a free concert at Olympic Stadium with his fans from all around the world and announcing his retirement. Kim said, "I want to finish my activities as a dance musician there. I do not want to show my dance performances until I reach my thirties. I want to study more about music and perform different genres of music, such as band music, that I have always wanted to perform".

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[Info] Kim Hyun Joong Fan Sign Event @ Daegu on 19th Oct

Credit: HYUN-JOONG FANCLUB + miyo@lovekimhyunjoong.com

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▶ Date/Time : 2011. 10. 19. (Wed) PM 7:00

▶ Venue : Daegu Science University