[News] 'Boys Over Flowers' Kim Hyun Joong and Jung Ho Bin reunite in still cuts for 'Generation of Youth

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Kim Hyun Joong transformed from a flower boy to a rugged fighter in still cuts of 'Generation of Youth'!

The still cuts show Kim Hyun Joong mourning in a white Chinese traditional uniform at a funeral with a bruised up face. The 'Boys Over Flowers' reunion of Kim Hyun Joong and Jung Ho Bin also piqued fans' interest as did the appearance of Choi Il Hwa.

Kim Hyun Joong shared, "I am very joyful to act alongside veteran sunbaenims. I will do my best for them."

A rep commented, "The actors' good sunbae-hoobae relationship works to improve the drama. Please anticipate the actors' never-before-seen transformation and Kim Hyun Joong's upgraded image."

'Generation of Youth' is a romantic noir drama set in the 1930s centered around young fighters and their story of love and friendship. It will premiere following 'Pretty Man' on January 15!

[News] Kim Hyun Joong hints at the intensity awaiting in 'Generation of Youth' with his battle scars in character cuts

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Upcoming KBS 2TV drama 'Generation of Youth' unveiled sexy character cuts of its cast!

Kim Hyun Joong, Lim Soo Hyang, Jin Se Yeon, and more looked like they popped out of a classic action-crime film at a studio in Nonhyeondong, Seoul last month. The SS501 leader made his fighting spirit especially sexy with his charisma and battle scars. Lim Soo Hyang and Jin Se Yeon also bared some skin but gave off a different vibe with sexy and cute charms, respectively.

A rep commented, "Thanks to the cast, who perfectly portrayed their characters in an energetic atmosphere, a more than stylish poster was produced."

'Generation of Youth' is a romantic noir drama centered around young fighters and their story of love and friendship set in the 1930s. It premieres following 'Pretty Man' this coming January!

[News] Kim Hyun Joong is ready for action in still cuts for his new KBS drama 'Generation of Youth'

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Kim Hyun Joong has begun filming for his upcoming KBS drama 'Generation of Youth'!

Kim Hyun Joong held his first filming session at a restaurant in Mapo, Seoul last week and his eyes tell fans that he's ready for whatever mission lies ahead as shown in the still cuts. Kim Hyun Joong plays the role of Shin Jung Tae, who is a fighter who would do anything to protect his younger sister. 

Kim Hyun Joong shared, "I am very joyful to work with a good production and renowned staff. More than anything else, I am focusing on trying to understand my character Shin Jung Tae's past, emotional baggage, and current situation while filming... We are working hard to perfect the important action scenes so please look forward to it."

'Generation of Youth' portrays a romantic noir of young fighters and their story of love and friendship which will premiere following 'Pretty Man' this coming January!

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[News] Kim Hyun Joong to leave 'Barefoot Friend’

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Kim Hyun Joong has been confirmed to be leaving 'Barefoot Friends'.

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Kim Hyun Joong's agency Key East Entertainment stated on the 31st, "Kim Hyun Joong plans to leave 'Barefoot Friends'. Due to scheduling conflicts with filming for his drama, he inevitably had to leave. We have already told the production crew about his leave."

Kim Hyun Joong will enter filming for the new KBS 2TV drama 'Generation of Youth' as the lead actor this November. Kim Hyun Joong's leave brought up rumors of the leave of other actors among the cast of 'Barefoot Friends' as Yoon Si Yoon is also in a similar predicament having been cast for the new KBS 2TV drama 'Prime Minister and I' which will air this December.

Yoon Si Yoon's agency Taxi Entertainment however assured fans that he will stay on the show, stating, "We've never discussed anything about his possible leave from 'Barefoot Friends'. Even if he has a drama schedule, the filming takes place during the weekend so there will be no difficulty."

According to a broadcast insider, UEE who is currently filming her new MBC weekend drama 'Golden Rainbow', is also in talks to possibly leave 'Barefoot Friends' but is leaning towards the direction of staying on and trying to work out the schedules.

[News] SS501 reunite for Heo Young Saengs solo concert before his enlistment

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After three long years, SS501 finally reunited for Heo Young Saeng's farewell concert!

SEE ALSO: All SS501 members to stand on stage together for the first time in 3 years for Heo Young Saeng's concert

Heo Young Saeng held his first solo concert, '2013 Heo Young Saeng Seoul Concert 0513 MY STORY' at UNIQLO AX Hall on the 26th at 7:30 PM KST. The singer gave his farewell greetings to fans before enlisting into the army. But his fellow members of SS501 were also present to show their support and reunited on stage for the first time in three years for a touching performance.

Heo Young Saeng will enlist on the 31st.

Check out the photos and a video below!

[News] All SS501 members to stand on stage together for the first time in 3 years for Heo Young Saeng's concert

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It has been revealed that for the first time in a long while, all the members of boy group SS501 will be meeting in one place to participate in member Heo Young Saeng's exclusive concert on the 26th.  This will be the first time all five members are meeting together in three years since their 2010 "Destination" promotions and eventual solo activities.  

During the period of SS501's absence, the boys had kept saying, "We definitely have not disbanded," yet they continued solo activities with separate agencies.  While there were times that three or four members gathered, this will be the first time that every single member will be present.

It is not yet certain what type of performance the boys might do on stage, but their fans have been yearning to see them together for a long time.  

It appears that this rather impromptu stage appearance is due to Heo Young Saeng's enlistment in the army five days after the concert.  On the 31st, he will be admitted into the Nonsan Training Center to serve the military as a conscripted police man.  This is why despite each member's busy schedules, whether it involves filming for a drama or preparing for a Japanese concert, they created the time to stand on stage together.

[News] Bae Yong Joon & Kim Hyun Joong show their top star status with 5,000 fans at Japan's Haneda airport

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Bae Yong Joon and Kim Hyun Joong were welcomed by 5,000 fans at Haneda Airport in Japan on the 19th!

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Key East Entertainment stated, "To welcome Bae Yong Joon and Kim Hyun Joong, 2000 fans, Japanese broadcasters and media outlets waited since the early morning. 300 bodyguards and policemen were also present for the fans' safety."

The two top stars were also greeted by 3,000 fans outside of the airport, but for everyone's safety, the stars greeted the fans from inside their cars.

Bae Yong Joon, Kim Hyun Joong, Yoon Eun Hye, Kim Jae Wook, The One, Ryu, Boyfriend, and more attended the 'Korean Entertainment 10th Anniversary Awards in Japan' on the 19th.

[News] Kim Hyun Joong to release more goodies for fans through the limited edition of 'Round 3'

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Kim Hyun Joong will bring never-before-seen goodies in the limited edition of his 3rd mini album 'Round 3' to be released this September!

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The limited edition version includes a CD of 'Round 3', the music videos for "Your Story" and "Unbreakable" as well as a making film. The album case also has an appealing 3D-hologram design and includes a photo book with never-before-seen photos.

The limited edition of 'Round 3' will be released online on September 3! Pre-orders for the limited edition begin on the 28th so act quickly before it's gone!

[News] Kim Hyun Joong once accidentally called his girlfriend by his ex's name

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Kim Hyun Joong revealed that he'd been dumped by a lot of women over the years.

On the August 15 episode of KBS 2TV's 'Happy Together 3', he revealed, "I've been dumped by a lot of women. Once, I even got dumped from a text message. She told me, 'Have a good life', so I replied, 'Okay'."

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He added, "But if I date, I put my everything into the relationship. If we go out, I take care of everything. I can't stand seeing a girl flustered and not knowing what to do".

But apparently, even the mighty Kim Hyun Joong makes mistakes. He confessed, "Once, I called my girlfriend by my ex's name. I made the mistake and it really surprised the both of us."

[News] Kim Hyun Joong to temporarily fill in for TVXQ's Changmin on 'Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education'

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Kim Hyun Joong will temporarily replace TVXQ's Changmin, who was unable to participate in the recent filming of 'Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education' due to scheduling conflicts.

A representative stated, "Due to his overseas schedules, Changmin was inevitably unable to film 'Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education'. But starting next week, [Changmin] will return to the show and he will be able to participate in the games as normal. Since Changmin has high enthusiasm for badminton, he is very regretful that he won't be able to train with the Korean national athletes at the Taeneung Training Center."

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The rep clarified that Changmin's temporary absence has nothing to do with his injured lip, and stated, "The reason why Changmin will not be able to film for the show is not because of his injury."

Kim Hyun Joong came to the rescue to fill in for Changmin and received training starting on the 7th, and will continue to carry out the badminton mission with the cast for the next 3 weeks.

Check out Kim Hyun Joong's athleticism when the episode airs on the 20th!

[News] KIM HYUN JOONG, KIM SO EUN AND IM SOO HYANG CONFIRMED FOR “INSPIRING GENERATION”

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A month ago, it was announced that Kim Hyun Joong was looking at the drama favorably.  The role had previously been offered to Lee Jun Ki and Kwon Sang Woo, both of whom passed it up for other dramas (Two Weeks, Medical Top Team). Their loss was the singer-actor’s gain and he’s scheduled to appear with co-stars Im Soo Hyang (Iris 2) and Kim So Eun who starred with him in Boys Over Flowers.

It’s a KBS2 manhwa-based drama set in 1930s Shanghai about love, friendship and patriotism. They will be shooting on location in Shanghai, China for three months and it’s scheduled for a November premiere.

Seeing how Taecyeon’s acting has improved for his latest drama gives us hope that anything is possible. Considering that the role was previously offered to very capable actors like Lee Jun Ki and Kwon Sang Woo, one has to imagine that it will be quite melodramatic and require an actor who can successfully convey a barrage of emotions. Can Kim Hyun Joong handle it? I suppose the producers think so. We’ll see how right they are in November.

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[News] Kim Hyun Joong shares why he avoids getting greeted by his juniors on 'Incarnation'

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Kim Hyun Joong shared that he was uncomfortable with the required strict order of hierarchy in the celebrity world.

The artist guest starred on August 6 installment of SBS' 'Incarnation' and explained about the rumor that he stopped acknowledging greetings from his juniors after he became a Hallyu star. 

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Kim Hyun Joong revealed that he has been avoiding his juniors because he felt shy about receiving their greetings. He explained that he felt like they were almost robotic as if they came from the army. He commented, "It's like we're in North Korea. I feel like I have become the leader. Receiving their bows itself seems authoritative to me." 

He criticized the "weird system" and expressed his hope that it can become more carefree and casual. 

[News] The truth behind Kim Hyun Joong's fetish for ladies' stockings and school uniforms?

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On the August 6 episode of SBS' 'Incarnation,' Kim Hyun Joong was accused of having a strange fetish for ladies' stockings and high school uniforms as he was sometimes spotted at a female costume shop in Japan.

Before he could even explain himself, MC Shin Dong Yup joked, "Let's respect his personal sexual tastes. That's being polite." Another guest star Kim Sung Kyung also added, "You can't help yourself but to have a fetish for objects if you're like Kim Hyun Joong who receives love from everyone."

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Kim Hyun Joong laughed as he answered, "It's like I've become that kind of person. We should censor out my face or something." 

The star explained that he was spotted by his fans when he went to purchase super heroes costumes (ie Batman) for his collection. Apparently, more scandalous outfits such as school uniforms, police uniforms, and nurse uniforms were right next to the hero outfits. He added, "The fans were more embarrassed than I was, their faces turned red. I thought it would be stranger to explain myself so I acted natural and looked at them, but I didn't purchase them."

[News] Kim Hyun Joong goes swimming for 'High Cut'

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Kim Hyun Joong got completely wet for 'High Cut'!

He dived in a swimming pool for the magazine photo shoot, and he was completely at home, especially since he'd become so close to the water on recent episodes of 'Barefoot Friends'.

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The water also had a bonus effect of making his white shirt see-through and cling to his perfectly sculpted body. During the interview, he revealed that there was a song he had similar to Psy's "Gentleman" that he'd been working on since last year, but because Psy had come out first, they made "Your Story" instead.

[Video+News] 'Episode Zero' of Kim Hyun Joong's starring drama 'City Conquest' gives a peek at the drama that will never air

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Kim Hyun Joong's starring drama 'City Conquest' was previously canceled with KBS deciding to drop the show from its line up, leading Kim Hyun Joong himself to withdraw from the drama as well. However, fans are now able to get a peek at what the drama could have been like if it had aired with the reveal of an 'Episode Zero'.

DATV, a Japanese cable channel, recently decided to air the finished scenes of 'City Conquest' which were shot in Japan in a special preview titled, 'City Conquest, Episode Zero'. 

Through the snippets of the drama that never made it to the small screen, you can check out Kim Hyun Joong's acting skills as well as BTS footage above!

[News] What does Kim Hyun Joong think about his singing abilities?

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Kim Hyun Joong confessed that while he knew he isn't the greatest singer, he still had a big improvement in his vocals over the years.

On July 22, Kim Hyun Joong had a press conference for his 3rd mini album at the Seoul Imperial Palace Hotel. During the press conference, he said, "In this album, there are songs that showcase my vocal ability. I know I'm not a singer who's recognized for singing ability, but I wanted to show that I've come this far."

He explained, "Next year, it's my 10th year as a singer. I wanted to show fans that even though I'm not perfect, I've come this far and that I improved."

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Kim Hyun Joong will have his comeback stage through SBS' 'Inkigayo' on the 28th!

[News] Kim Hyun Joong doesn't think he's an idol?

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Kim Hyun Joong, who recently made a Korean comeback after 2 years, opened up about his growth as an artist in an interview with Focus Newspaper.

Kim Hyun Joong shared, "I am 28 years old now, so I probably shouldn't be called an idol anymore. I want to show my maturity whether it's through my outgoing personality or music... I learned how to relax on stage. This album also contains different genres of music."

"My hoobaes don't have to follow in my footsteps. I want to do things that I want to try right now. I took on powerful choreography for 'Unbreakable', and I wondered if I could still perform this dance 3 years later."

Concerning his transformation from a 'pretty boy' to a more charismatic image, the singer recalled, "During my 'Boys Over Flowers' days, I wanted to show a manly image. But I leaned more towards a young, pretty boy image. But now I really became a 'man'."

When asked about his secret to longevity as an artist, Kim Hyun Joong answered, "I really don't know. I just kept doing the things I wanted to do, and I came to this day somehow... Whenever I perform at a concert, I always try to get closer with the audience and I normally try to treat my fans well. I am well aware that I was able to come this far because of my fans. I want to give my fans a 'free fan meeting' when I hit my 10th anniversary."

[News] Kim Hyun Joong goes for 'Round 3' in new mini-album + "Your Story" MV teaser

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Last week, Kim Hyun Joong pre-released "Unbreakable" featuring Jay Park as a prelude to the release of his third mini-album, 'Round 3' which has finally been released online today.

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Kim Hyun Joong recruited the best of the best for his long awaited return. Renowned choreographer Lyle Beniga whipped up his dancing magic for "Unbreakable" and Keone Madrid choreographed title track, "Your Story". Jo Soo Hyun, the director behind the music videos for Psy, participated in the music video for "Your Story", while director Hong Won Ki participated in the music video for "Unbreakable". 

As mentioned previously, Dok2 featured in the R&B-style title track, "Your Story", while Jay Park added his attractive voice color to the track, "Unbreakable".  Other songs from the album include: mid-tempo acoustic song, "As It Used to Be", urban pop song "Gentleman", a confessional R&B track, "I'm Yours", and the upbeat "Let's Party".

The hard copies of 'Round 3' won't be available until July 29th.

[News] Kim Hyun Joong reveals he doesn't worry too much about rumors + talks about being drunk when doing the 'cutie player'

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Kim Hyun Joong has been in the business for a while and revealed his sense of responsibility as a celebrity in the public eye.

In an interview with @star1, Kim Hyun Joong talked about how he deals with rumors and shared, "I don't think I had any incidents that I needed to explain... Even if there is a rumor, I don't worry about it much. I know my fans believe in me."

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"But as much as I have a career in the public eye and receive a lot of love and support, I always try to be careful and act with responsibility."

Kim Hyun Joong also revealed the behind-the-scenes story about his drunken cutie player and shared, "I said that I did it after I drank alcohol. I couldn't say that this was done while I was sober... This video was first unveiled during my fan meeting. Because it was my first fan meeting in Seoul in a long time, I wanted to show my fans something memorable so after much thought, I decided to take on the cutie player."

"My fans know that I'm not good with those kind of things and that I don't usually do it. That is why I drank beer and filmed the video with the help of my friends. I think my fans' response was even better because they know that they might not see this kind of rare video ever again."

[News] Kim Hyun Joong tones up his muscular figure in a BTS photo

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Kim Hyun Joong left jaws dropping with his new and improved figure as shown in a BTS photo!

The BTS photo was posted on his official Facebook with the comment, "At the photo shoot for the album jacket..", and showed Kim Hyun Joong's hard work and dedication to giving fans the best eye candy possible with his hard-pressed abs and arms of steel. 

SEE ALSO: Kim Hyun Joong pre-releases "Unbreakable" (ft. Jay Park) MV

'Round 3' will be unleashed on the 22nd! 

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