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Thursday, December 22, 2011
[News] Line-up for Hallyu-themed ’2011 SBS Gayo Daejun’ revealed
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SBS will be holding their ‘2011 Gayo Daejun‘ on the night of December 29th live at 8:50 p.m. KST!
Representatives of SBS revealed, “We’re preparing stages centered around the theme of Hallyu. Like our previous festivals, singers will be holding joint stages together. The details aren’t hashed out yet, nor are the MCs confirmed.”
Super Junior‘s Kim Heechul and CNBLUE‘s Jung Yonghwa hosted the event for two consecutive years, but as one is currently on army duty and the other is busy with other schedules, SBS has been forced to search for replacements.
As such, Yonghwa will only be performing with CNBLUE for the event. His representative explained, “CNBLUE will be beginning their Asia tour next month so their schedule is booked.”
As of now, the line-up for the ’2011 Gayo Daejun’ includes TVXQ, 2PM, Super Junior, 2NE1, SNSD, Wonder Girls, KARA, B2ST, CNBLUE, F.T. Island, Brown Eyed Girls, T-ara, miss A, f(x), Lee Seung Gi, IU, Kim Hyun Joong, After School, MBLAQ, INFINITE, Dal Shabet, Boyfriend, A Pink, B1A4, SECRET, 4minute, G.NA, SISTAR, Davichi, K.Will, TEEN TOP, Rainbow, and U-KISS. (The list may be changed)
[News] Kim Hyun Joong receives attention from the advertising industry in Korea and Japan as a hot icon
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Kim Hyun Joong is receiving attention from the advertising industry in Korea and Japan as a new hot icon.
On December 22, Kim’s agency Keyeast reported that Kim is currently receiving attention from the music and advertising industries in Korea and Japan even before his single album release in Japan through Universal Japan.
Kim is already a TV commercial king in Korea and overseas countries. He is currently working as a model of clothing, cosmetics, jewelry, snack, and beauty brands. Also new exclusive modelling contracts for alcoholic beverage, home appliance, and food service brands are now under discussion.
Because he once topped the Oricon Chart, beating Lady Gaga and Beyonce, after the release of his first solo album, Break Down, many people are paying attention to his activities after his single album release.
Kim is holding a fan meeting in Seoul in January next year and releasing a single album in Japan.
Source: Starnews
[News] Kim Hyun Joong’s first fan meeting of 2012 sells out in 30 minutes
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Singer Kim Hyun Joong makes time together with the fans to start the new year.
Kim Hyun Joong will be holding ’2012 Kim Hyun Joong Fan Meeting in Seoul’ on January 21st, 2012 at the Jamshil Indoor Gymnasium in Seoul.
Kim Hyun Joong is planning to present colorful performances of some of the songs off of his first mini album ‘Break Down’ and the second mini album ‘Lucky Guy’ at the ’2012 Kim Hyun Joong Fan Meeting in Seoul’. Kim Hyun Joong will also spend some time together with the fans to feel closer to each other.
The Korean and overseas fans are already zeroing in and when the tickets went on sale for the fan meeting on December 21st, there were upwards of 10,000 people trying to connect at once resulting in all seats being sold out within 30 minutes. The requests for more dates from the fans who have not been able to purchase the tickets are pouring in.
Kim Hyun Joong’s management company, KeyEast representative relayed, “Kim Hyun Joong is really looking forward to the day to meet with the fans. Even with the busy year end schedule, Kim Hyun Joong is working hard to prepare for a cool memory with the fans. You can bet on it.”
After the fan meeting in Seoul, Kim Hyun Joong will release an official Japanese single and start promotions in Japan.
Source: WStar News via Nate
[News] Kim Hyun Joong to start the new year with his fans
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Kim Hyun Joong will be spending the new year with his fans through his new fan meeting event called ‘2012 Kim Hyun Joong Fanmeeting in Seoul‘.
He’ll be performing songs from his “Break Down” and “Lucky” mini-albums, as well as hold discussion sessions to talk about what 2012 will be like for him and his fans. Since the event is open to fans from all over the world, the diverse turnout is expected to cement his status as a Hallyu superstar.
Reservations for tickets opened up on December 21st, and in moments, the pages were flooded with 10,000 fans, claiming every last seat in just under 30 minutes. Fans that weren’t so lucky are still scrounging on boards and hoping that more dates will be added to the fan meet.
A representative of Key East expressed, “He’s counting down the days to meeting his fans. Even amidst busy preparations for year-end shows, he’s working hard to come up with ways to make the event memorable for his fans.”
After his fan meet, he will be preparing for the release of his Japanese single and promotions.
Source + Photos: Sports Chosun via Naver