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Monday, December 26, 2011
[News] Kim Hyun Joong secretly donates 100 million won
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It has been reported that Kim Hyun Joong has secretly donated 100 million won to help people in need.
On December 26, a spokesperson for the Red Cross reported that Kim donated 50 million won to the Red Cross in early November before his concert tour in Japan.
Kim also donated 50 million won to the Briquette Delivery of Love. After secretly donating total 100 million won, he went to Japan for his two-week concert tour.
A spokesperson for the Red Cross said, “In early or mid-November, Kim’s manager visited us without any previous notice and donated 50 million won to help people in need. He asked us not to let other people know about this.”
Regarding this, a spokesperson for Keyeast, Kim’s agency, said, “Because he did it personally, we didn’t know about it. We think he just didn’t want to make a big deal out of it.”
Kim has been very popular in this year, releasing two mini albums and ranking first in domestic music charts and TV music programs. He is also releasing a single album in Japan through Universal Japan on January 25 next year. He is already receiving attention from the Japanese music scene and advertising industry.
Kim is holding a fan meeting in Seoul in January next year, and then, he is going to start performing and promoting his first Japanese single album.
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Kim Hyun Joong Quietly Donates $100,000 to Charity
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Stars are in the spotlight for every reason under the same, but rarely are they in it for good deeds. Although SS501's leader Kim Hyun Joong hoped to keep it under wraps, fans were able to discover a charitable side to the singer and actor through the Red Cross.
On December 26, an official from the Red Cross revealed that he had donated $50,000 to the Red Cross before the start of his Japanese tour in early November. He also donated an additional $50,000 USD to an organization that passes out briquettes to heat the homes of those in need. In total, Kim Hyun Joong donated $100,000 in secrecy before setting off on his two week Japanese tour.
"He didn't have any other reason, really. In the beginning of November, one of Kim Hyun Joong's managers stopped by and donated $50,000, asking that we spend it on a good deed. He also said that he didn't want the act to be spread or widely known," a Red Cross official said.
When asked about the donation, Key East officials replied, "It's a personal act so we as the company didn't know about it. He must've wanted to help out quietly."
Kim Hyun Joong has been on a roll since releasing his two mini-albums, and is currently awaiting the release of his Japanese single on January 25 with Universal Japan.
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
[Article] Single Review: Kim Hyun Joong – “Marry You”
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After “Break Down” and “Lucky Guy,” two high-energy singles, Kim Hyun Joong is back, challenging a more laid-back and acoustic-inspired track, in the form of his new release, “Marry You.”
Though a bit out of character, considering Hyun Joong’s previous solo releases, “Marry You” shifts Hyun Joong’s focus from image and performance to a more musical one. And surprisingly, he carries the shift rather well.
The good thing about Kim Hyun Joong is the fact that he actually makes an effort and tries to push himself musically, and he makes sure that it shows. That’s what ultimately made this shift smooth. Sure, there are a lot of other, better, singers than him in the industry nowadays, but “Marry You” shows his incentive to better himself as a singer. Talent is only half of the equation, effort is just as important, and Hyun Joong gets a perfect score for effort.
And in reality, “Marry You” is actually quite good. It’s not extremely stunning or anything, but it works as a pop song. It’s a no-frills song. It is what it is and what you hear is really what you hear — there’s nothing hidden between the lines, nothing about to creep up on you, but ultimately the song’s biggest selling point is in fact it’s simplicity. There aren’t any extremely shocking parts of the song, and no major shifts in sound or dynamics, but it’s that consistency that ties the whole song together very well.
It’s easy to listen to and it’s very calming — something you’d listen to to relax at the end of a hectic day. The guitars give the song a much-needed dose of character, but doesn’t disturb the calm feel of the song. The melody complements both the rest of the instrumental, and Hyun Joong’s voice, and the soft harmonies throughout are a nice addition.
“Marry You” is definitely worth a second, a third, a fourth, and maybe even a fifth listen. It’s easy on the ears, but it has body and it’s such a pretty song in itself.
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
[FanAccount] [Winter Korea 2011] Music Bank 2011 Year end Special by wonderrrgirl
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Music Bank 2011 year-end special! Early in the morning, we were greeted with the bad news that Henecians won’t be allowed entry because they cancelled the arrangement to allow fan clubs to enter, due to a strike by KBS workers. As such, only people with tickets are allowed entry… this is a sad news because this means a lot of Henecians won’t be able to enter, and HJ won’t have loud cheers later on during his performance….
I was at KBS broadcasting station at about 2.30pm, slightly early because I was bored in the Guesthouse. Dyane and Camy went shopping on their own, since they aren’t fans. I thought I’ll be alone but I met some Taiwanese KHJ fans there so we spent some time chatting and catching up with each other. Told them to go to Sadang outlet for Jaksal Chicken later instead… kekeke I hope they saw wuri HJ? ^^
Anyway, the unnies came later on and we made our way inside after showing the tickets.
Enjoyed the show very much! Hyun Joong was having rehearsals before the actual live show. While waiting he stood around and as usual, his body swaying to some music in his head. ^^ While it was his turn, he did a run and went off backstage. Afterwards all the stars came out again to start the show. Shy Hyun Joong once again stood at the side near the back, not talking to anyone at first, until Super Junior came out and he started chatting with them, plus some members from Secret. (I don’t know their names)
I guess everyone already watched Hyun Joong’s performance on TV… I think the music is a lil soft for his part and it doesn’t fit the manly image that Breakdown is to portray…. Still, I enjoyed his performance very much. It has been rather long since I watch a performance of his live, since I missed out MAMA and all. Seeing him perform Breakdown yesterday brings back a lot of good memories of seeing him performing live… I realised as well just how much I miss the Hyun Joong on the stage. I’m really so happy to be able to watch this performance yesterday.
Saw other stars as well; CN Blue, BEAST, A Pink, F(x), Secret, Super Junior, GNA, SISTAR… quite happy because I’ve not seen CN Blue before. Their live was great! I like the songs they sang yesterday ^^
Afterwards, unnie passed her present to HJ. We were thinking it might be hard t0 pass it because there are too many fans outside and the situation is quite messy. But HJ, hehe thankyou~ ^^ He was in the car, and when he saw us, he rolled down his window further to say hi and reached out to take the present. People behind were getting excited and pushing (they are not HJ fans I think but just general KPOP fan girls who want to see every idol) so HJ said “be careful” with that familiar worried expression and slowly weaved through the crowd to leave safely.
Afterwards, ahlia unnie and I decided on Ilsan Jaksal for dinner, because I haven’t been to that outlet yet and I have a present to pass to Hyun Joong’s mom. So after thinking very very very very hard…… we decided to go Ilsan. (haha! anyway there’s always another time keke)
It was a pretty long car ride, but we had fun listening to music and talking as usual. Finally reached Jaksal Ilsan! The shop looks newer, with new things and better decorations, but somehow I think I like a noisy Jaksal better. 
Hyun Joong’s mom is around thankfully, so managed to pass my friend’s gift to her. It was fun too at this place, chatting with Hyun Joong’s mom about stuff, and all. She is really really really one of the most gentle woman I’ve ever met by the way, her voice isn’t soft/ladylike or anything, but it’s very calm and comforting in a way.
Something I witnessed touched my heart yesterday. It was when Ahlia unnie showed her the pictures she took of Hyun Joong in Japan (Because many of them are so beautifully taken), Hyun Joong’s mom held them and her eyes shone with that much pride and love as she smiled and said happily, “Beautiful… wow..” in Korean. It made me feel sad as well at the same time, because it is also a look of a mother who doesn’t get to spend as much time as she would have liked with her son. She also took the photos to show it to other members of HJ’s family. I really like seeing this sort of scenes! It’s heartwarming, isn’t it?
Hyun Joong’s mom congratulated me for successfully getting into SNU haha! She seemed to think it is an amazing thing to get in, but I think it is not as hard for exchange students, as compared to Korean students entering as a full-time undergrate student. I did tell her that though. ^^ All the same, I like it when people older than me ‘appeared’ proud of me haha! Thank you HJ omma
Ahlia unnie and I talked a lot when HJ’s mom is busy. Oh, I don’t know why we got so much to talk about. For two person with some language barrier… but just never run out of things to say. It was snowing so heavily outside though, so we couldn’t leave even if we wanted to for its too dangerous for unnie to drive, so stayed around to chat and when HJ’s mom is free she’ll come over to talk again. Happy Xmas eve, talking about happy things and sharing her joys
Went to unnie’s house afterwards to stay the night because of the snow. I love her house! I want this kind of house, it’s the happy feeling that I like. But anyway we didn’t really sleep (as usual) and just continue talking until 6am. Woke up at 930am, for breakfast and I went to work with her at her shop. It was fun, being a half-day florist with her and her older sister… ^^
Happy Xmas everyone~~~^^
Happy! ^^
Hyun Joong~ as always, thank you
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