[Video] Kim Hyun Joong in Japan Digest

So cute Hyunmin couple! How I miss them and PK ^^

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[NEWS] Billboard Japan names Kim Hyun Joong as the most outstanding K-Pop Artist

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Source: http://billboard.co.kr; Kathy's Bench (re-post)
English Translation: Jackie Kim

South Korea and Japan over Dokdo [Billboard, Inc.] recent nalkaroweojigo continuously of Japan. However, cultural exchange is seamless. A number of countries, and still going strong, and Billboard Japan, oricon chart showing the power and get on the local influential music chart top. Billboard-pop Hot 100 chart anniversary of launch 1 k Billboard Japan Japan market in k-pop popular reporter why tried diagnose.

In the first half of Japan’s most significant star were who? Male group SS501, Kim Hyun Joong now solo ggobneun reporters. Kim Hyun Joong Japan debut single during last January’s release of Lucky Guy/ Kiss Kiss sold over 150,000 + in the first day. Last month released a single album, “Heat” also in the first week 165,000+ sold and made number one on the Oricon singles daily and weekly charts. His first DVD also swept the charts. Kim Hyun Joong is one the hottest stars in Japan. Billboard Japan Yamaguchi (Yamaguchi), and Mr. Hira (Hiraga) since the days of the “Kim Hyun Joong raise to popularity thanks to the SS501 and now as a solo as a singer successful debut.

If so, can one country at the expense of the Japan market with the most successful being the assessment of who? Billboard Japan chose their universally known as Dong Bang Shin Ki. Mr. Kresge Oka (Sugioka) hairs “TVXQ is still king and will be coming out new record, and three members of the exclusive agreement of affiliation” that went out with the team scored that phase was shaken. Smtown still a popular that TVXQ and BOA as the Foundation to first generation of Kpop. The resistance of the Japanese for Korean culture has been reduced a lot of consciousness “was.

Japan is the second largest in the world, and how I was able to penetrate the country market. Billboard Japan experts in the Japanese version, complete high performance, and a melody nostalgia. Yamaguchi has received verification from the South “is a popular song in Japanese translation and finally figured it was there.” Mr. Hira is turning ears “pop’s advantage makes attractive k. 1980-1990 ‘s J pop style and similar to the locals to give familiarity. Men and women can have beauty Japanese appreciate knowing about it looks also. ” Another official is the title of the “world music video produced by aiming for the market to be high. For the best in this ddulhril would lift up as much as a great scale “. Mr. Oka skiing system of management of quality is brought up to be and stay organized. “Like any visa to address exactly the genre music. Singer unearthing my system seems to be increasing day by day “, he said.

Japan has produced low-cost compared to k-pop singer’s recording ranks came up with that point of view. Mr. Yamaguchi and country of the saga “the record prices down so that you can easily buy CD showing. Relatively low price CD of a country and expanding market opportunity seems to be disappearing gradually reform plan Japan singer grow. “”

Then k-pop to top this broadens the seat stand? what supplements. “Mr. Hira is of a similar nature artist. We feel like we do “had noted that the personality. In addition, to create a star singer, “the ongoing issues. Influential singer added that “should be released. Skiing can be a country, “Mr. Oka activities other than aspect (Privacy exposure or rumors, and so on) that get noticed. A good image to have “had a straw called ssahagaya.

김은주 기자 happykim@billboardk.com

I did my best but I’m not sure if every word is perfect.  :)

Korean version:

[빌보드 코리아] 최근 독도를 둘러싼 한국과 일본의 신경전이 날카로워지고 있다. 그렇지만 문화적 교류는 원활한 편이다. 한국가수가 여전히 건재한 힘을 과시하며 빌보드 재팬, 오리콘 차트 등 현지 유력 음악 차트 상위권에 이름을 올리고 있다. 빌보드 케이팝 핫 100 차트 런칭 1주년을 맞아 빌보드 재팬 기자로부터 일본 시장에서 케이팝이 인기를 끄는 이유를 진단해봤다.

올 상반기 일본에서 가장 크게 활약했던 신인은 누굴까. 남성 그룹 SS501 출신의 김현중을 꼽는 기자들이 많았다. 김현중은 지난 1월 일본 데뷔 싱글 ‘키스키스 럭키가이’를 발매해 12만 2000여 장의 판매고를 올렸다. 지난달 4일 발표한 싱글 앨범 ‘히트’도 첫 주에만 18만 장을 팔아치워 오리콘 싱글 주간 차트 1위에 올랐다. 공연 실황을 담은 DVD도 차트를 휩쓸었다. 빌보드 재팬에서도 김현중의 활약은 돋보였다. 빌보드 재팬의 야마구치(Yamaguchi) 씨와 히라가(Hiraga) 씨는 “김현중이 SS501 시절부터 쌓아온 인기에 힘입어 솔로 가수로서도 성공적으로 데뷔했다”고 평했다.

그렇다면 일본 시장에 진출한 역대 한국가수 중 누가 가장 성공했다는 평가를 받고 있을까. 빌보드 재팬 기자들은 이구동성으로 동방신기를 선택했다. 스기오카(Sugioka) 씨는 “동방신기는 여전히 새로운 기록을 쓰고 다닌다”며 멤버 3명이 소속사의 전속계약으로 갈등을 빚어 팀을 빠져나갔음에도 위상은 흔들리지 않았다고 밝혔다. 히라가 씨는 동방신기의 이 같은 인기는 “보아 같은 한류 1세대가 밑거름을 다져놓았기에 가능했다. 한국문화에 대한 일본인의 저항 의식이 많이 줄어들었다”라고 분석했다.

세계에서 두 번째로 큰 일본 시장을 한국가수는 어떻게 뚫을 수 있었던 것일까. 빌보드재팬 전문가들은 일본어 버전, 완성도 높은 퍼포먼스, 향수를 자극하는 멜로디 등을 꼽았다. 야마구치 씨는 “한국에서 검증을 받은 인기 곡을 일본어로 번역해서 냈던 것이 주효했다”고 분석했다. 히라가 씨는 “귀를 맴돌게 만드는 매력이 케이팝의 장점이다.1980~1990년대 제이팝 스타일과 유사해 현지인에게 친근함을 준다. 남녀가수 외모 또한 일본인이 좋아할만한 아름다움을 갖고 있다”고 설명했다. 또 다른 관계자는 “타이틀곡의 완성도가 높은 데다 세계 시장을 겨냥해 제작한 뮤직비디오가 인상적이다. 속이 훤히 뚫릴 만큼 대단한 스케일”이라고 추켜세웠다. 스기오카 씨는 매니지먼트사의 체계적 시스템도 양질의 가수를 키웠다고 밝혔다. “주소비자가 어떤 장르의 음악을 좋아하는지 정확히 파악하고 있다. 가수를 발굴해내는 시스템이 날로 향상되고 있는 것 같다”고 말했다.

일본가수와 비교해 제작 비용이 저렴한 케이팝 가수의 음반이 높은 순위를 차지하게 됐다는 시각도 내놓았다. 야마구치 씨는 “레코드사가 한국가수의 CD 가격을 낮춰 현지인이 쉽게 살 수 있도록 만들었다. 한국가수가 비교적 저렴한 가격의 CD를 내며 시장을 확장해가면서 일본가수가 성장할 기회가 점차 사라지는 것 같다”라고 의견을 밝혔다.

그렇다면 케이팝이 설 자리를 넓혀가기 위해서는 무엇을 보완해야 할까. 히라가 씨는 “유사한 성격의 아티스트가 많다. 개성을 살려야 할 것”이라고 지적했다. 또한 “지속적으로 이슈를 만드는 스타급 가수가 적다. 영향력 있는 가수가 나와야 한다”라고 덧붙였다. 스기오카 씨는 “한국가수는 활동 이외의 측면(사생활 노출이나 소문 등)이 주목받을 때가 많다. 좋은 이미지를 쌓아가야 할 것”이라고 짚었다.

김은주 기자 happykim@billboardk.com

[INTERVIEW]Kim Hyun Joong: "I feel I Had Met the Girl Of My Destiny" (CHOA MAGAZINE)

Summary of Kim Hyun Joong Interview by Choa  (No. 8 issue)

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As there were many questions which contain duplications with other magazines, I focused on the questions with no overlapping.

Q : What are the difference between KissKiss Korean and Japanese versions ?

KHJ: The lyrics deliver the same message. The difference is a way of mixing. Japanese version is aimed easy and confortable for Japanese people. If I promote myself in Japan, I thought that it would be nice to add factors which they feel familiar with as a J-POP.

Q : The image and concept of the three album jackets gives different impression from
those of Korean versions.

KHJ : I wanted to show three concepts, i.e., tender , sexy, and charisuma. However, it took a considerable time. Actually, there were nine sets (9 pieces of clothes ). It was a pity that I could not show you all of them. If only I could have disclosed those pictures on the net. Personally, I like the best, the sexy look dressed in red. Usually I don’t have a chance to put on something red.

Q : KissKiss is a story of an encounter with the woman of dream. Have you recently met a girl you felt a woman of your destiny ?

KHJ: I feel I had. I had an opportunity to meet with the lady whom I had been having affection for a long time. I feel strange that it happened to me…. It was a Korean girl (he said in Japanese) 

Q: “Power of Smile” expresses a very strong determination while being tender. Any points you feel symphathy with this song?

KHJ : When I recorded this song, there occurred many disasters in Japan. While thinking of those fans in their sorrow, I sang this song for them. I thought that what I could deliver to them was my song. I know that a song cannot cheer them up completely, but I just wanted to do something to soothe their sadness.

Q: Any strange happenings you have recently experienced.

KHJ: My clothes disappeared one by one. Even with a monitoring camera, we could not find who took them away. No one in the monitoring screen ! Not only clothes, but also wataches disappeared one by one.

Q: Any specific episode in Japan which you cannot forget ?

KHJ: I could not read Japanese at all when I came to Japan for the first time. I misunderstood a medicine for athlete’s foot for tooth paste (laugh) I also took body lotion for a hair rinse. One of the medicines we got from the fans was the one for athlet’s foot which happened to be in the bathroom.That is why I guessed wrong. One of the members (SS501) continued to use that medicine for athlete's foot as tooth paste, having bleeding from the gum. I thought my gum was strong as it did not happen to me ^^

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[NEWS] Kim Hyun Joong gives a charismatic final performance at a concert in China

Credit: en.korea.com

Source: TVreport

On September 16, celebrity Kim Hyun Joong gave the final performance at the 2011 Super Perfect Concert that was held at Shenzhen Base Sports Center in China. Many celebrities from China such as Elva Hsaio, Fish Leong, Sammi Cheng, Shirley Kwan, and some Taiwanese singers performed in the concert, as well.

Nearly 30,000 fans gathered to see the concert. Kim Hyun Joong sang “Breakdown,” “Please,” and “Kiss Kiss.” He made a charismatic and energetic performance. Asian fans from Japan, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong gathered to see him.

A source from the concert production crew said, “The concert tickets sold out as soon as it was announced that Kim Hyun Joong will perform. His show blew his fans away.”

Kim Hyun Joong is planning to release his second mini-album in October.

[FANCAMS & PICS] KHJ at Shenzhen Perfect Concert

Waaa, it's been a while since I last updated this blog, considering that Hyun Joong himself has been very busy too...tons of things happened to him the past few days and one of those is the Shenzhen Perfect Concert...Here's what I've gathered so far:

FANCAMS:

 KHJ Backstage- a very short video of KHJ on his way to the stage. I don't know if it's just me, but there's something so sexy about the way he walks :)

Credit: mitha7778 @ Youtube

KHJ while performing onstage. He sang his current hits from his mini-album, 'Breakdown', 'Please', and 'Kiss Kiss'... I'd like to see him performing up-close like this someday *sigh*...His hair is so much longer now...I wonder if he'll decide to color it black/dark again soon... I like how the fans showed their support for Hyun Joong especially during the last part with the lights forming "H"...so cool!

Credit: bosuhjvn @ youtube

PICS:

Some shots of KHJ while performing...

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Some close-up shots of KHJ while performing.

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News] Kim Hyun Joong – ‘Please’ ranks 1st on Thai chart for 3 weeks [02.09.11]

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Repost from: http://hyunniespexers.wordpress.com/

Tweeted by: Onlykhjtimes@twitter

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Singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong’s first mini album is very popular in Thailand.

Kim Hyun Joong’s song ‘Please’ from his first solo album ‘Break Down’ ranked 1st on Thai channel V’s Asian chart for three weeks.

Kim Hyun Joong recently finished promotional tour in seven Asian countries and received wide attention.

His album was also ranked 1st on Philippine Astro’s chart in August. These records proves that Kim Hyun Joong is very popular in Asia. Kim Hyun Joong will perform his concerts in Asian countries starting in December.

People responded: “Kim Hyun Joong is the best!” “He is the prince of Asia.” “The world loves Kim Hyun Joong”

[Scans] Hyun Joong – ASTA Magazine (Thailand) September 2011 Issue Vol. 5

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Repost from: http://dragonflyjoong.blogspot.com

Kim Hyun Joong Participation In ShenZhen Concert, Pre-Ordered Tickets By Fans Almost Exceeds 1 Million Yuan

by 더블에스오공일 (Double S 501) on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 2:03pm

Source: ShenZhen News Portal

English Trans: http://cllslam10.blogspot.com

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~Jiaying~

Hallyu Popular Idol, Kim Hyun Joong, will be coming to Shenzhen to participate together with the 4 Heavenly Queens of Chinese & Canto-pop, Elva Hsiao, Shirley Kwan, Fish Leong and Sammi Cheng for the "SUPER PERFECT" ("非常完美”) Concert. It is a huge scale of grand-style dance floor DISCO PARTY theme which will be held on 16 Sep at ChunJian of ShenZhen Sport Complex. He will be appearing in his blonde new image.

Praising the Warmth of ShenZhen Universiade 2011

Hallyu Star Kim Hyun Joong "surprised" participation added the finishing touches to this concert. Kim Hyun Joong is currently the most popular Asian Superstar in today's Asian entertainment industry. His Korean drama "Boys Over Flowers, "Playful Kiss" showed his exceptional acting skills and dashing looks which propelled him to fame. He is also the leader of the popular idol groupSS501 and recently he just released his solo mini album "BREAK DOWN". After finishing his promotional tour in Korea, Kim Hyun Joong will start invading into the Asian market and China is 1 of the main station for his series of promotional activities.

This time "SUPER PERFECT" Concert will be held at ChunJian of ShenZhen Sports complex after the Universiade 2011. Regard this, Kim Hyun Joong is particularly looking forward to it. He has watched the Universiade 2011 in Korea and also some of the competition events, saying that even though he is separated only by a TV screen, he can feel the enthusiasm and passion of the Chinese audience, thus he is really looking forward for the arrival at ChunJian to have interactions with the Chinese audience, "Thru the World University Games on TV I felt the Chinese audience's enthusiasm, I look forward to 16 Sep performance in Shenzhen Bay. I will decide what songs I will be performing after my interaction with China fans."

This Time Wanna Be A Tough Cool Man

It is reported that, this time Kim Hyun Joong participation for this event was supported by the Chinese fans. The sale for the concert tickets only starts on 29 Aug, but the news from the box office is that his fans have already booked tickets which exceeds 1 million yuan that really caused the organisers to be stunned as they did expect that this Korean flower boy has such a strong base of fans.

Kim Hyun Joong will be bringing his sound engineers, light engineers, dancers, stage designers and so on, a huge entourage and his image will be a total break through matching with his newly released album "BREAK DOWN" with a new blonde image to show his transformation. "This is my 1st solo album, it depicts a 26 years old man growing stages". In the MV, he was in black doing a strong dance, showing off his cool side, "I hope to let people to see a more brillant performance." Kim Hyun Joong new blonde hair style will be very striking, he explains, "This is due to the last hit song in the album "KISS KISS" is on the radio top charts, it is a more happy and cute style."

There is no doubt, this "surprise" hallyu will also bring a different surprise and shock to the fans. Kim Hyun Joong states, "Hope this time showing the audience my new image can let them see the transformation of me from a flower boy into a tough and cool man."