[NEWS] Kim Hyun Joong Awarded Best Asian Artist

By JONATHAN M. HICAP (Manila Bulletin)
Photo Credit: Newsen.com
August 6, 2012, 12:09pm

Hallyu singer Kim Hyun Joong received the Best Asian Artist Award at the 2012 Asia Song Festival held on Aug. 4 at the EXPO 2012 Yeosu in Korea.

The popular singer and actor was one of the performers at the festival, which is now on its ninth year.

The Asia Song Festival showcased top Asian stars. Besides Kim Hyun Joong, other performers from Korea included MBLAQ, Tiger JK & Yoon Mi-rae, SISTAR, Teen Top, ZE:A, Ailee, and B1A4 and Brave Guys.

Kim Hyun Joong performed some of his hits including "Lucky Guy" and "Do You Like That."

A total of 14 artists from six countries were featured in the festival.

Japan sent Aqua Timez, which is known for its participation in the soundtrack of the popular Japanese drama, "Gokusen."

Other Asian singers who performed were Wei Chen of China, Fann Wong of Singapore, Candy Mafia of Thailand and Lin Yoga of Taiwan, who won the Rookie of the Year in the 2008 Asia Song Festival.

Kim Hyun Joong recently finished his fan meeting in Thailand. He previously visited Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China.

The singer touched the hearts of his fans when he donated 50 million won (P1.84 million) to Beautiful Foundation in Korea. He made the donation after learning that his fan club donated 10 million won (P369,000) to the foundation to help the elderly.

According to reports, Kim Hyun Joong made the donation to the Beautiful Foundation on Aug. 3, a day after he came back to Korea.

Of the 50 million won that the singer donated, 30 million won (P1.1 million) will be for senior citizens who live alone and the remaining 20 million (P737,000) will be for college scholarship fund.

The Asia Song Festival was co-hosted by the Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange and Yeosu Expo Organizing Committee and sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Korea Tourism Organization, and Asiana Airlines.

[NEWS] Kim Hyun Joong "LUCKY" Schedule Update!

Credit: hyun-joong.com (source); hyunjoongkajeablover.blogspot.com/

PROMOTION ACTIVITIES / SCHEDULE (10.12 Updated)


2011.10.07 (Fri)
1st Teaser MV - Lucky Guy released at around 2:00pm (KST)


2011.10.10 (Mon)
2nd Teaser MV - Lucky Guy released at 3:00pm (KST)


2011.10.11 (Tue)
2nd mini album 'LUCKY' to be released online at online music sites
3rd Teaser MV - Lucky Guy released at around 0:00am (KST)


2011.10.12 (Wed)
Recording MBC Come To Play


2011.10.13 (Thur)
Recording SBS Strong Heart 100 Episode Special
Full MV - Lucky Guy (Time to be announced later)


2011.10.17 (Mon)
[TV] Broadcast of MBC Yoo Jae-seok & Kim Won-Hee's Come To Play (23:15~)
[Radio] MBC FM4U 2 o'clock date Joo Young Hoon (91.9MHz)


2011.10.18 (Tue)
[TV] Broadcast of Strong Heart (23:15~)
Recording SBS-R POWER FM Kim Chang-Ryul's Old School (with Kyu Jong)


2011.10.20 (Thur)
MNET MCountdown (18:00 ~)


2011.10.22 (Sat)
MBC Music Core (16:00 ~)
Recording Yeosu World Expo Success Special Concert - Crossing the seas to the world
(Ilsan Lake Park - first come first serve basis free entrance)


2011.10.24 (Mon)
[Radio] SBS-R POWER FM Kim Chang-Ryul's Old School (with Kyu Jong) 107.7MHz (16:00 ~)
[Radio] MBC FM Younha's Starry Night 95.9MHz (22:05 ~)


2011.10.25 (Tue)
[TV] Broadcast of Yeosu World Expo Success Special Concert - Crossing the seas to the world (18:20 ~)
[TV] Broadcast of Strong Heart (23:15~)


2011.10.28 (Fri)
Recording 7th Busan International Fireworks Festival 'Hallyu Concert'
MC Kim Hyun Joong, Ha Ji Won


2011.10.29 (Sat)
Secret Garden Event - Not opened to public~


2011.11.01 (Tue)
[TV] Broadcast of Strong Heart (23:15~)

[News] Kim Hyun Joong talks about SS501 getting back together?

Credit: MK via Nate (source); kpopfever.com

Former SS501 member, current actor and singer Kim Hyun Joong talked about the possibilities of SS501 getting back together. 

Kim Hyun Joong stated at a recent meeting with reporters, “Honestly, there are members I still keep in touch with and others I don’t. 5 of us never really all got together in one occasion. When the members get together we talk about being true to what we are doing now”. 

Kim Hyun Joong also added, “What the fans want would be when the album would be released but it would be disappointing to promise something and to not be able to come through. The name SS501 belongs to a different company and for 4 companies to produce one album together is realistically not easy. Perhaps a collective stage might be possible but to release an album together seems tough in reality”. 

The SS501 members have left DSP Media and other than Kyu Jong and Young Saeng signing with the same company, they all have gone their separate ways with a different management company. The team’s name SS501 still belongs to DSP Media currently. 

Kim Hyun Joong was also honest in admitting, “I want to be judged to be the best out the 5 members of SS501 as a solo”. 

Kim Hyun Joong has released the second solo mini album ‘Lucky’ on October 11th and will start promotion with the title song ‘Lucky guy’. A Japanese tour is scheduled involving multiple cities including, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and the Asian Tour for next year is in planning.#

[NEWS] Kim Hyun Joong's Lucky no. 1 in Hanteo even before its official release

Yay, Kim Hyun Joong's Lucky mini-album is No.1 on Hanteo Charts for album sales from pre-orders even before it's official release! Congrats Oppa! Keep it up :)

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[News] SNSD’s Seohyun and Kim Hyun Joong look romantic on set for ‘The Face Shop’ CF

Wow, can't wait for more pics. I wonder what TFS product/s will they be endorsing in   that CF? ... and Oh, I just found out that Yong Hwa and Seohyun were also a "We Got Married" couple too just like Hyun Joong and Hwang Bo. LOL, why didn't I know about that? :)..edited this article a bit :)

Credit: http://en.korea.com; dramafreak@soompi

A series of photos of Korean actor and singer, Kim Hyun Joong and SNSD’s Seohyun on the set of a CF, have recently been revealed on the internet and have created some buzz among netizens.

On October 1, a member of an online community posted the above mentioned pictures with the following caption, “Seohyun and Kim Hyun Joong’s make-up CF still cuts.”

It’s been revealed that the two stars are working together as models for the new CF of the cosmetics brand “The Face Shop” and were giving off a romantic atmosphere on set.

Although the two seemed to be a bit shy and awkward around each other in the photos, they do look good together, instigating a bit of jealousy amongst fans. Netizens who saw their pictures commented, “They both shine“, “It’s just a CF but I’m still jealous“, “You two make a great couple”, and “I wonder what Jung Yong Hwa will say?”

 In the photos, the two are seen acting out a scene while facing each other, and wearing matching outfits.

 Seohyun is looking beautiful and mature, with her long wavy hairstyle and a light pink dress. Kim Hyun Joong is also showing off his handsome looks while wearing a yellow jacket.

Credit: cyworld/xownsk + KHJ Baidu