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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

[Message+Trans] Kim Hyun Joong left a message on his official webby (hyun-joong.com) (29th story…….) [13.12.24]

Credit: http://hyun-joong.com/

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English trans @SakuraDream501

[Trans] Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ^^
I wanted to draw a picture while shooting drama to say greetings for Christmas and New Year Eve at once^^
Wishing everyone not have a lonely in 2014~~a bonus, It's like my beard long...ㅜㅜ Suits me kekekeke
Merry Christmas everyone and wish you to look people around you and do something heartwarming
Like a little poor man.....like me... kekeke

Saturday, July 27, 2013

[Message+Trans] Kim Hyun Joong left a message on his official webby (hyun-joong.com) (28th story…….) [13.07.27]

Credit: http://hyun-joong.com/

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English translation by @howlovelylala

【EN TRNS :: 김현중 KIM HYUN JOONG 28th MESSAGE】

Finally tomorrow my comeback happens.
It hasn't hit me yet. I don't feel any yet. As always it rains to greet my comeback.
Does it help... since Your Story is an emotional song??????
At least it helps the heat subside, so still feels good.
I didn't write 'thanks to' on this album. Actually I have many people to be thankful for,
If I would miss one of them, the person could be disappointed. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Just keep it as an insurance (*just in case). --
I am thinking I will try many things for 5 weeks promotion period.
'Your Story', 'Unbreakable' and other songs as well ^^
You must be surprised as soon as seeing my 'Gentle Man' performance... -- Truly, I like it myself. ㅋㅋ too much self-praise?
(That's what I am feeling no matter how you agree with me) Or not at all... Besides don't you know I prepared 'Like Before' choreography???? It's just me who know that. ㅋㅋㅋ
You must be curious..ㅋㅋ Then join the concert even if no one knows when it would happen.
ㅋㄷㅋㄷ What (am I doing) Seems I am writing this message to tease you... anyway
This year is more than half over and only 5 months left.
How quickly flies?????????? Everyday just flies at superspeed. There are so many things I want to do while I have only one body during time flies. Still I will do what I want through my life, so don't worry.
This is what I feel, positive people seem to be happy. Let's say 'good job', 'it's okay' rather than blame others and envy other people's happiness.
Or you will suffer from heartache. ㅋㅋ no matter what happens~~ well, that's what I felt ^^
'Your Story' is.... its MV is.... --;;; you must be shocked...
since it's too adult ....................................................................
sorry.................................................................................
You can leave me.......................................................ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
I will try to make up for that with 'Gentle Man' if you are upset with ('Your Story') MV--;;; huh...ㅋㅋ
Anyway I am going to write down 'thanks to'
I am very thankful to my fans who always stand by me.
I do not know when it would be, someday we would not be able to meet any longer but let's keep missing each other and not forget the memories. ^^
I keep piling up neatly all the pleasant memories in my heart in order to open and see whenever I miss you.
Let's live happily~~~ 'Your Story' is the song just for you ^^ fighting
If you have tissue... when you see 'Your Story' MV... bring it. You will need it. Bite your tongue to keep your tears back when you watch it.
Thank you as always,, wrapping up ROUND3 album work.... from 28 year old Kim Hyun Joong

Thursday, June 20, 2013

[Message] Kim Hyun Joong left a message on his official webby (hyun-joong.com) (27th story…….) [13.06.20] (Add Trans)

Credit: http://hyun-joong.com/

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Rough Translate by @4everhyun

Hyun Joong left new msg in his official web.He said if comment reaches 6006 under his msg, he might upload the "Gwiyomi" clip..Go Go Henecia

Hyun Joong said he is being busy with preparing new album which will release a month later.. so wait fr it!!.Its almost done!!

Hyun Joong said he wants to eat cold Buckwheat noodle coz he is hungry right now..anybody buy fr me???? Cold noodle!! Cold noodle!!

English translation: Stephanie (@5StarsAs1/www.i-kpoplovers.blogspot.com)

The weather is hot.....steaming hot....and working hard on the album.
Ha.........................this feeling
Keke if the comment counts reach 6006, I might upload the Gwiyomi clip
^^ Since I'm the one who directed the video of course it's with me keke the original one
Don't get frustrated because the weather's hot, go to the bank, get your waiting number, enjoy the cooling air cond, and save your money (in the bank)
Just wait for another month, it's about to be finished ^^ I'm hungry...keke
It would be great if someone could buy me a bowl of cold buckwheat noodles.......cold buckwheat noodles...cold buckwheat noodles
Since it's so hot I must have gone crazy keke have a nice day^^~~~~~~

Thursday, June 6, 2013

[Audio+Translation] "나 살아있는 건 The reason Why I live" by Kim Hyun Joong

Credit: BubbleFeetGravityCH9@yt

The translation of "The reason I live" by Kim Hyun Joong 김현중 #HAPPYHYUNJOONGDAY

By @FortheLoveofKHJ

Standing absent-mindly, unable to say anything, a bit out of it.
You were on your way to me......
I laughed for some time like an idiot, feeling butterflies in the stomach
To be honest, it's not easy for anyone to enter my heart, having been in much agony
But you did it, you actually did it to someone like me
You made me speechless...you who are my only one
멍하니 서있었어 아무 말도 못하고 정신이 없어서 그대 내게 오는길 나 너무 설레서 바보처럼 한참을 웃었어 사실 나 아픔이 많아서 쉽게 누구도 맘을 못열죠 그대는 정말 했어요 나 같은 사람을 해냈어요 아무말도 못하게 만든 하나뿐인 내 사람

The reason I live....
It's you...only you alone
Everyone says it's impossible..and it truly is impossible...said you
When I hold both your hands, I feel the reason that I should live...and I live again
The reason I live...it's you
Sighing more often, weighing heavy on my heart everyday
Realize that you are not beside me
Living is not really living after all for me
나 살아 있는건 너야 바로 너 하나뿐야 모두 안된대도 정말 안되더란 넌 두 손 꼭 잡으면 내가 사는 이유 느끼고 살죠 또 살죠 나 살아 있는건 너야 한 숨이 자꾸만 늘어서 매일 가슴만 짓누르다가 그대가 곁에 없음을 살아도 사는게 아닌 난데

The sound closest to my heart is your voice which is one of a kind
The reason I live....
It's you...only you alone
Everyone says it's impossible..and it truly is impossible...said you
When I hold both your hands, I feel the reason that I should live...and I live again
The reason I live...it's because of you....
내 심장에 가까운 소리 하나뿐인 그대 목소리 나 살아 있는건 너야 바로 너 하나뿐야 모두 안된대도 정말 안되더란 넌 두 손 꼭 잡으면 내가 사는 이유 느끼고 살죠 또 살죠 나 살아 있는건 너 때문이야

Being born a man....I who have never lowered my head all this time
Because it's you...I'm grateful..hmm
The reason I live....
It's you...only you alone.
Everyone says it's impossible..and it truly is impossible...said you
You...your eyes filled with tears tell me the whole story
Let's live...
Again let's live...live
Hmmm
The reason I live....
남자로 태어나 지금껏 살아온 동안 한번도 고개 떨군적 없던 내가 너여줘서 고마워 um 살아 있는건 나 살아 있는건 너 때문이야 바로 너 하나뿐야 모두 안된대도 정말 안되더란 넌 두눈에 가득찬 눈물이 다말해주네요 살자 또 살자 살자 um 나 살아 있는건

Thursday, April 25, 2013

[Message] Kim Hyun Joong left a message on his official webby (hyun-joong.com) (26th story…….) [13.04.25] (Add Trans)

Credit: http://hyun-joong.com/

message1 Trans by @howlovelylala

【EN Trans(correction) :: KHJ 김현중 26th msg】

Hi~~~ I haven't written for a while. I have filmed 3 MVs for Japan single for a week,, seems they come out great... ㅎㅎㅎㅎ
Feels good, I woke up after 12 hours of sleep.~~Everything has been going well?????? I am flying to Indonesia tomorrow...... --
To have a tough time for the variety show.... It was really tough but people around me are happy with that ㅋㅋㅋ
Seems my suffering equals others happiness~~ But I'm glad to get to know many good people.~~~
I don't mean I pay no attention to make Korean album~~~ Don't worry. I am devoting myself to create this album.
There's A concern about this album that when it's released, you are going to be concussed after falling by shock. The release...I can't tell you now^^ So when it's released, I want to ask you to listen to it a lot and promote it. ㅋㅋㅋ
After I come back from Indonesia, I will prepare for the fanmeet.
Basically, (my birthday June 6) is Memorial Day which is a national holiday, I won't hold this kind of event (on the day) though...^^;;;; Still you guys might like it, and I haven't worked in Korea... I will do my best to prepare it.
You can look forward to a concert level of fanmeet..ㅋㅋㅋ
Then I am going to live quietly under the water, preparing the album.
I have a lot to show you, and I am craving to start activity (singing career).ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Look forward to it, I will explode a bomb. ^^ Till then, don't get sick and take care of yourself.

Monday, April 1, 2013

[Notice+Trans] 2013 KIMHYUNJOONG FAN MEETING in SEOUL [13.04.01]

Credits : hyun-joong.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com & sgnoonas.wordpress.com
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Hello.

This is KeyEast.

Winter has long passed and April where we can feel the chilly winds blowing in the mornings and nights has started.

Hope that all the fans can pay attention to your health and welcome the promising spring.

Kim HyunJoong’s birthday is coming up, and in order to spend it with all his fans,

We will be holding “KIMHYUNJOONG FAN MEETING in SEOUL” on 8-Jun-2013 (Sat).

In this fan meeting, it will be Kim HyunJoong’s birthday party,

As well as various performances will be showcased, so we hope for your anticipation,

We will post up a notice later for other details such as the date/time, venue and etc for this event.

Thank you.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

[Message] Kim Hyun Joong left a message on his official webby (hyun-joong.com) (25th story…….) [13.03.14] (Add Trans)

Credit:http://hyun-joong.com/bbs/view.asp?code=fromhj

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Trans by @howlovelylala

[En Trans❤HyunJoong's 25th msg] I did retro candy-ppopgi (*which is a kind of darts game and winner will get a huge carp fish shaped candy) on the street with the manager, scuba-diving instructor and film maker bro.

me : It's been so long, why don't we try that?????????
SCI : okie. Let's try it.
candy ajuma : come on, come on. it's only 1,000 won for one game~~ come on
me : How to do this???????????????????
candy ajuma : just rotate the plate and throw the darts. when you get the number, you will have the prize on the number.
me : wow. What if I dart this carp fish????????
candy ajuma : Try first.. It's possible.
I played again and again but couldn't get small bird-shaped-candy or pistol-shaped-candy.........even stick candy.

me : oh no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pissed me off............................. one more game
one more game
one more game
candy ajuma : aigoo~~~~~~~~~~~~~ you can't. I will give you this instead, take this.
Candy ajussi was not interested in here and just reading a newspaper.. He might have been laughing up his sleeve.
me : Ajuma, can I change the number of choice????????????????
Ajuma : aigoo... I don't think you can. if you change, it will be harder. just keep going on. I've n ever seen people succeed with changing.

However I changed the last choice from 66 carp-fish to 52 carp-fish and threw the last great dart
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No.52................................I got the carp-fish
I and all the people were screaming and the ajuma said


Ajumuni : Ho..ho..honey...,he got c...ca...carp-fish..((looking back)ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

I am spreading this hard won candy for the Whiteday.

Oppa is cool??????????????????????ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Monday, January 14, 2013

[Video+Trans] Kim Hyun Joong 2013 New year greeting from hyun-joong.com/Official Homepage (Add EngSub Video)

Credit: http://hyun-joong.com/bbs/view.asp?code=fromhj

Trans by OnlyKHJtimes

Hello, it’s me Kim Hyun Joong.

Year 2013 has arrived. Firstly, I wish you a happy new year.
In 2013, I’m preparing not only for Drama, but also an album, Japanese album, concerts and world tour, so please keep your expectation, and I would like you to spend joyful 2013 with me.

Thank you.

EngSub Video

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

[Message+Trans] Kim Hyun Joong left a message on his official webby (hyun-joong.com) (23th story…….) [13.01.08]

Credit:http://hyun-joong.com/bbs/view.asp?code=fromhj

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Credits : Hyun-Joong.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com & sgnoonas.wordpress.com

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Finished the first schedule of 2013 and returned back to the accommodation, had a simple meal, showered and laid down
Maybe it was because I was nervous and used lots of strength for the first schedule, thus I fell asleep very fast
When I became conscious, it was already 2.30am..only came to realize too late that a lot of time has passed by
I laid back trying to get back to sleep..about 10 minutes passed by??The sign of the loads of water which I drank during the concert because it was very hot and I used so much voice during then, was like returning back to the world again, so I hurriedly went to the toilet and washed up??keke With light steps, I returned back towards my bed……..
I actually like dark things so the room/interior was in pitch black with no lights on, on that day too, I had to feel my way back towards my bed to reach it
I reached my bed and just like in the AEON CF, I jumped and landed softly, buried my face into the pillow, and wanted to try to fall asleep again…
And that was just my wishful thinking………Usually the company would arrange for a double bed but this was a twin bed so…it was just jumping from the space between the two beds……….
In the early morning, I hit my head on the bedside table for the lamp between the beds, and I fell flat on the floor
It was so painful that I couldn’t even let out my voice……….then I screamed and rolled on the floor in the dark alone
Thinking back, it was really very funny so I laughed….that leaves me another scar on my arm keke
I slept again. All thanks to that, I had a bump on my head….even though it is not that visible as it is hidden under my hair..
I’m thinking how funny I am in this new year..
If there was an infrared light camera installed then, I wanted to see it once again….
This morning, I applied the toner which stylist noona gave me, on my face, it wasn’t the spray type but jet-spray type, so the toner were used on my eyes……………………..This year is really a year to look forward to..
euhahahahaha

Friday, December 28, 2012

[Video+Trans] Kim Hyun Joong TheFaceshop New Year’s message

Credit: ShiningPolarStars·@yt

[Eng Trans] Hello everyone,I’m TFS’s ambassador Kim Hyun Joong.In order to greet 2013, TFS will hold a promotion event which will cooperate with Youku (chinese ‘youtube’), I hope you can join the event, Happy New Year to all of you!

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

[Pic+Trans] Choa No. 19 Kim Hyun Joong Interview

Credit: http://ameblo.jp/breakdown0606/entry-11434859006.html

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Japan First Solo Album "UNLIMITED" Release Event :

Kim Hyun Joong (26) had a premium event in Tokyo in commemoration of the release of his first solo album in Japan, " UNLIMITED ". Though he did not sing, but music videos of "Your Story" and "Save Today" were presented. He had an interesting talk with his guests, a self-appointed cheer leader, KABA-chan as well as Kazuko Kurosawa

(female comedian).

After eleven months since his Japan debut on January 25, 2012, the first album " Unlimited " has eventually been released. Every song including the new three songs as well as Kiss Kiss/Lucky Guy and Oricon No.1 single " Heat " produced by B'z were sang in Japanese. Kim Hyun Joong talked showed his passion for the album

during the talk of the event.

1/ Music video of " Your Story " has been released.

HJ: This is the second song I sing with band style following " Heat ". I have been enhansening this song for a long time so that I can sing it in an album someday. I have some more songs which I will sing as a band music. I would like to produce these songs in future.

2/ Where the shooting took place ? ( about "Save Today ")

HJ: It took place in the set in Korea. The idea of the concept is that we go back to the past. So I moved with the double speed of the other people, while they were walking very slowly. I would like to show it if the making video is available now. It was very hard for me to sing a song very rapidly while the music being reproduced fourfold ( He tries to show how rapid he sang )

3/ The concet of the title?

HJ: It means " Unlimited potential in growing " I would like to continue to grow. That is why I choose this title.

4/ How do you review this year ?

HJ : Stretching myself out at home, I asked myself " What did I do this year ? " (the audience burst into laughter ) I would like to spend much busier days the next year.

5/ The concept of the album ?

HJ : I put my feeling " Please do not let me go which means I do not want to lose you " I do not want to lose this moment when you give a big love to me.

6/ What is your plan the next year?

HJ : I am going to start 2013 with Japan nation-wide tour. I also plan to release a full album in Korea. I will also show you Kim Hyun Joong as actor in the drama. I have another plan to start World tour at the end of the year. I will also release a single album in Japan. So it will be a very busy year for me. I hope that you will give me your support which will give me power when I feel tired.

Sunday, December 23, 2012

[Video+Trans] Kim Hyun Joong’s Christmas Message

Credit: tomochan106@yt

Trans @OnlyKHJtimes

Have you heard my first album, UNLIMITED?
( I ) will be able to meet (show) you with CC drama next year.
Please look forward to it.
Please have (spend) a nice X'mas this year too.
Merry X'mas!

Monday, December 17, 2012

[Pic] Kim Hyun Joong’s Official Photo from Weibo Update [12.12.17]

Credit: Official Kimhyunjoong Weibo

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very nice ... I would like to thank my fans! Next year, we meet again?

Friday, December 14, 2012

[TRANS] 121214 City Conquest Fails To Air In KBS: Media 100 continues discussion with KBS

Source: Nate
Translated by: Stephanie (@5StarsAs1/ www.i-kpoplovers.blogspot.com)
Please do not edit/alter the contents and credits when repost. TQ! :)

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It is expected that the upcoming drama that Kim HyunJoong is starring in 'City Conquest' might be unable to broadcast in the 3 major broadcasting channels (KBS, MBC, SBS) in Korea.

On 14th December, a representative from KBS broadcasting company revealed to StarNews that KBS will not be airing the drama City Conquest on their channel, stating, 'The production company for City Conquest, Media 100, have recently sent in their statement letter to KBS for the drama broadcast slot request. However after considering the drama from various point of views, we have decided that the drama is not suitable to be aired on KBS'.

It had also been revealed that the production company have also requested for the broadcast slot in MBC and SBS, however been rejected, given the reason being the storyline and the production cost are not compatible with the broadcasting stations and added that the filming for City Conquest have been halted.

On this matter, representative from Media 100 explained, 'Currently, we are still discussing about the broadcasting slot for City Conquest with KBS & we did not send our request for MBC & SBS broadcasting slot. However on last November 3rd, we did received news regarding whether we might be able to get the broadcasting slot from KBS. We will be discussing the relevant subject further with KBS broadcasting company's representative on 17th December'.

Regarding the reason why City Conquest filming have been halted, the representative added, 'As of now, the scriptwriter have been changed and we are amending the script, plus some of the casts are engaged with their busy schedules thus filming was temporarily stopped'.

Monday, December 10, 2012

[Trans] Kim Hyun Joong interview from 韓流MPOST

original: http://mpost.tv/2012/12/1stunlimited1212.html
translated by OnlyKHJtimes

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*Looking back to debut in 2012

Q: How was the year for you?
A: I think this year was the year which I could spend with fans much closer. I could debut as a solo artist in Japan and recieved much support, and especially for my second single, "HEAT", I could recieve the song from B'z that is my longing artist, and I tried new category, Rock Music, and I could recieve a lot of support from all of fans so (this year) was the one has special meaning for me as personal. I'm thinking that (I wanna leave) good result on the 1st album released in Dec. too, and I would like to end making this one year be a wonderful year.
*About "UNLIMITED" release

Q: What is the concept?
A: It's the concept of Rock sound.
Before "HEAT", (my music) was dance music, dance was the center, but new song for this time is composed with real musical instruments like a guiter, drum, keyboad. It's the album makes my dream, real Rock sound I've dreamed, come true.

Q: Do you have any meaning to put your thought on "UNLIMITED"?
A: I felt that I shouldn't stay the field that I've been. From the beginning, I like Rock and longing for it, and I hoped to extend my field someday. And this album title makes my music world (scale) in my mind look bigger, I decided the title, "UNLIMITED" not to be bound by the fixed field.

Q: Could you give your comment for each songs?

01: Save Today
This is the precious song which I worked togather, my favorite band with play and arrangement.

02: Let's Party
This is a song which shows my familiar figure for fans. I shown this as a guerrilla peformance, and I remenber the reaction (from fans) was very good.

03: U
My "only U" is always fans. Every time I sing (this song) on the stage, (it) makes me feel my fans.

04: KISS KISS
This is title song, Japan solo debut single which was announced officially to Japanese fans. There is a proverb, "(you) have to put the 1st button well" in Korea, I felt it's true that the start is important. I recieved a lot of support, and this is the song I have to thank for making the activity as Kim Hyun Joong started.

05: I'm Yours
The song which is arranged like Rock sound. I've prepared the dance which fits the sound, so this is like the trump song which I can make fans surprised someday.

06: Your Story
This is the precious song which gives me the chance to pursuit the real Rock sound. I've done not only vocal recording but also the new steps, play and arrangement.

07: I'm Yours
It's the song gives me brightness to my stage. This is the ballad number (song) which I love.

08: Marry Me / Marry You
The lyric of these 2 songs are the same, but it was made like Marry Me is as a man's feel, Marry You is as a woman's feel. These plays are different a little bit and these songs are special song, which I presented to fans, announced with different vers for each MVs in Korea.

09: Lucky Guy
The song is different from the image from Break Down, so I feel that I could express new image.

10: BREAK DOWN
(This is the song) I met the 1st one while (I'm looking for) my only music, color, and the song I could leave good result. For the point, the 1st song announced as "Kim Hyun Joong" in Korea, the song has the special meaning.

11: HEAT
I was so happy that I couldn't tell all, the encounter with B'z I've been longing for. Despite the new challenge, I could recieve the title as No.1 on ORICON, so (this song is) very emotional (for me).

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

[Trans] Kim Hyun Joong comment about the "Your Story" and the behind the story for MV shooting

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Hyun joong says "This song is the precious chance for me to dig out real rock sound. I could join the new process, playing and arrangement,not only recording as a vocalist."

The MV of「Your Story」has been shot by HONG WONKI director (famous as creating Grils generation MVs) at 2 studios out of town in Seoul for 2 days.

The 1st day for the shooting was when he just came back to Korea from TV shooting late at night in China however he didn't make him look tired and joked each other with the director and staff in enjoyable atmosphere during the shooting.

Kim Hyun Joong also talks about this MV, "This time MV looks fantatic. It was shot by 2 different sets to creat the atmospher like a foreigh country. There is the scene that I play a guiter which is fresh for fans.

I could concentrate the shooting much more as I've done (in the past) because it was a short term, just only for 2 days. I think that the MV has many sides like I play a guitar and put my feeling expression. Please look for that."

Original source: http://hot-korea.com/entame/topics.php?id=2012100502
Tranlated by OnlyKHJtimes

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

[Trans+Scans] Kim Hyun Joong Interview on Unlimited

Credit: http://ameblo.jp/breakdown0606/entry-11414654043.html

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Congratulations on the release of the first full album, “UNLIMITED” !

One year has passed since his debut in Japan. Releasing single albums, promoting live concerts and so on, Kim Hyun Joong spent a year at a run. Before he ends this year, he is going to compile the fruits of his activities of the this year into his first full album,

UNLIMITED covering new three songs which is released in December. We had an interview with Kim Hyun Joong to look back his achievement in 2012 and to ask about his plan in 2013.

1/ Look back Japan Debut in 2012

Q: How do you feel the year of 2012?

HJ: This year I could spend close to all of you (fans). Since the solo debut in Japan, I had much support, especially to the second album, “HEAT”. Having an opportunity to receive a song (both of lyrics and song) from B’z, a musician I have been longing for, I could challenge to a rock music, brandnew genre for me to which you gave a tremendous support. From personal viewpoint, it was a specially fruitful year for me. I hope that the first album to be released in December will make a success as well, and thus I will be able to close this year in a fantastic way.

Q: What was most impressive one?

HJ: Your question reminds me of so many things I had experienced in Japan like panorama. I particularly remember guerrilla live performance more than anything else. “Guerrilla performance” means that I show you performance at the venue where the conditions for permance are not satisfied, nor no security is assured. However, I could feel what I cannot feel on the stage. Fans also felt close to me. It is a pitty that I can only see them in a very short time, but I appreciate them for their passionate support they give each time I visit Japan.

2/ First Album, UNLIMIED

Q: Could you tell us about the album concept?

HJ: It is Rock Sound. The songs before “Heat” were mainly dance music, but this time, the new songs consist of live performance instrumentals suh as base, drum, and keyboard. The live rock sound is realized in this new album which is exactly I have been longing for.

Q: What kind of though did you put in the title “UNLIMIED” ?

HJ: Well I thought that I could not stay within the field I had been performing. I always like Rock and I have been thinking of stepping into this genre sometime. Beginning with Heat, I learned about genuine rock sound, and am ready to able to try many challenges now.

I would like to show you my wide music specifications and that is why I put the title

“ UNLIMITED” which means I do not stay within the existing framework.

Q: What are particular in the new album?

HJ: As I have always been communicating to you, there is no change that I want to be your “Only One” However, I would like to go further, not staying at the same place, but in order to continue to show you new style, I will do my best.

Q: The song list of the album seems to be the best selection. How did you choose songs ?

HJ: This first album consists of three new songs as well as those released before. I picked up the songs I am speicially attached to. I also wanted to select what all of you like the best.

3. Your Story

Different from Heat, “ Your Story” is a beautiful ballard , midtempo track. Could you explain about the production process ?

HJ: The original demonstration song of Your Story was a R&B with rap. In order to make difference from an ordinary ballard, I wanted to express a modern-rock feeling in it. Together with Mr. Kim Seong-lr, a basist of Daybreak, the famous modern rock bank in Korea, we presented many ideas, thus creating a completely brandnew song.

In the recording, Daybreak members played a guitar, base, and keyboard which was 100% satisfactory for me.

Q: You will work on MV shooting. What kind of image do you have in mind?

HJ: I will show you a movie with a fantasy taste, which is completely different from the image of the song. It will be the opposite one you will imagine. Please expect.

4. Save Today

Q: For “Save Today” I collaborated with many artists. Mr. Kim Seong-lr was in charge of an overall arrangement of the song, while Mr. Yang Hye Seung of Pia, a popular rock band being in charge of drum and rhythm. Further, Mr. Alex of DOWNTELL, representative heavy metal band of Korea, took the part of guitar performance and its arrangement, which is the core part of this song.

From composition to preparation and the recording, we spent the time most for this song. It was a precious experience for me to be involved in production together with them.

5. I’m Yours

Q: It is a magnicient scale music composition. It is not a straight-forward love song, but there seem to be a hidden message. Is there any hidden message in it?

HJ: In the lyrics of “ I’m Yours “, “ you “ means all of you, fans. The reason I can be here now is thanks to all of you.

Q: In the promotion pictures, you put many tattoo painting on your body. Did you come out with this idea by yourself?

HJ: Yes. Though it is not a real tattoo, but I just wanted to show a different image which I have never shown to the fans.

Q: In some of the pictures, you have a guiar. Was it your own ? You actually played a guitar during the shooting ?

I have a Gibson Les Paul, Fendar Standard and some acoustic-sound guitars.

While preparing for this album, I started a guitar lesson. Sometime in future, I would like to play a guitar suddenly in front of you. Please expect (laugh)

6. Miscellaneous

a) What is must for Christmas ?

HJ: I recommend to spend your Christomas with whom you love and my album^^

b) Next Year Plan

Any schedule has not yet been concrete. I just start Japan tour in January.

c) Objective as musian

Charity concert where I would like to invite the fans from all over the world.

I am not sure when I can realize but I always dream of this concert to express my appreciation to all of you. It will be nice if I could have one in the universe.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

[Article + Translation] 'City Conquest' Aims To Air On January 2013

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According to the news [OBS NEWS], An official of  'City Conquest' team said that they are aiming to air on January next year. Probably a follow-up or a replacement for the drama 'School' that is scheduled to broadcast on December 3rd at 9:55 KST in KBS2.

Kim Hyun Joong and his team has already started filming last July in Japan and started filming in Korea starting last September.

Kim Hyun Joong's agency stated "KHJ is working hard for the drama and at the same time getting ready for his album".

Source: OBS News

Korean to English Translation: City Conquest Site (www.cityconquest.webnode.com)

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