[Feature] SS501’s Kim Hyun Joong receives a kiss at Philippine fanmeet

Wow, she's indeed one lucky girl :)

by phenom on August 30, 2011 at 3:33 pm 

http://www.allkpop.com/2011/08/ss501s-kim-hyun-joong-receives-a-kiss-at-philippine-fanmeet

SS501’s Kim Hyun Joong received a kiss from a child fan during his fan meet in the Philippines.
While Kim Hyun Joong was signing autographs for fans, a little girl stood in front of him and danced to ‘KISS KISS‘.

Pleased, Kim Hyun Joong smiled brightly and leaned over to shake the girl’s hand. However, when Kim Hyun Joong leaned over, the little girl gave him a kiss on the cheek. Kim Hyun Joong kept smiling, drawing out the envy of every girl fan.

Netizens stated, “Kim Hyun Joong is so cute”, “How can you be jealous of a little girl”, “To all of those who screamed at the kiss, I feel the same”, and “Kim Hyun Joong seems like a dad who falls stupid for his daughter.”

Source: enews24 via Nate
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Kim Hyun Joong shines bright in Philippine visit

By Catherine Deen | oK Pop – Fri, Aug 26, 2011 10:21 AM PHT
http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/blogs

Korean hallyu star and Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards veteran winner Kim Hyun Joong personally greeted the Philippine press and his fans on August 25 as part of his Asia-wide promotional activities for "Break Down", his first mini album.
As previously reported in Yahoo! Philippines OMG!, Kim Hyun Joong fans have been counting the days to his Manila visit. In fact, Filipino Triple S and Henecians, as Kim Hyun Joong fans are called, have created several consolidated efforts to show their love for Kim Hyun Joong including fan chants, welcoming (and farewell) committees, and a lot (and I mean a lot!) of fan gifts.
Kim Hyun Joong initially became popular in the country for his portrayal of the unrequited lover Yoon Ji Hoo in "Boys Over Flowers". His fans also know him from his previous reality TV stint in "We Got Married" where he was "married" to an older Korean singer named Hwang Bo. His latest drama starrer, 'Playful Kiss' generated high ratings for GMA7 during its local run. Aside from acting, Kim Hyun Joong is also known for his singing and dancing talents as leader of the idol group SS501. "Break Down" is his first release as a solo performer.
Kim Hyun Joong is known to his fans by a myriad of titles or terms of endearment. The more popular Kim Hyun Joong titles include "Leader" for being the leader of idol group SS501, "4-D" or "4-Dimensional" for his many out-of-this-world quips during interviews, and "Walking Statue" for his near perfect physical form.
During his press conference held at the Edsa Shangrila Hotel, Kim Hyun Joong revealed that he indeed deserved these titles.
Kim Hyun Joong as 'Leader'

Kim Hyun Joong's commitment to perfecting his craft, which includes singing and acting, is apparent when he expressed that "being a singer and an actor at the same time is a great task for me." He further expressed that: "In my official album, I was involved in the whole process including jacket design, lyrics, melody…all in all and with your love, this will be a great success."
Asked about his upcoming projects, Kim Hyun Joong revealed that he is working on a second album due out in October and that he will start an Asian concert tour by December. Without being prompted, the star showed his leadership when he expressed that he will try to include the Philippines as a stop in his Asian tour. He also mentioned plans to do a drama and perhaps a movie in 2012.
Kim Hyun Joong as '4-D' or 'Four-Dimensional'
Kim Hyun Joong is known for his propensity to give unique and slightly kooky responses to interview questions inspiring fans to tag him as "The 4-D Idol". So, did he exhibit "4-Dness" during the press conference? The answer is a resounding "Yes!"
When asked about which music video was the most memorable for him, Kim Hyun Joong expressed that he worked hard on all of them. However, after a fan shouted "How about Kiss Kiss?" Kim Hyun Joong offered his sweet smile and said "Well, I'm telling the truth, 'Kiss Kiss' was the lowest budget music video" eliciting laughter from the press.
Kim Hyun Joong also exhibited his "4-Dness" when he tried to give his microphone to his translator who had some problems with his. Kim Hyun Joong even went as far as trying to fix the microphone by taking it apart. Exactly who is the star here? You or the translator? There is indeed something 4-D yet extremely lovable about that gesture.

Kim Hyun Joong as 'Walking Statue'
There's no denying it. Kim Hyun Joong is one of the finest Korean stars of this generation. His tall physique, glowing skin, stylish blond hair, and perfect profile lives up to the title "Walking Statue".
Wearing a semi-formal black suit with leather details, Kim Hyun Joong can just stand in front and it will be enough to satisfy his fans. There are stars that look good in photos but look ordinary in person. This cannot be said of Kim Hyun Joong. If you think he looks good in photos, you should see him in person. Photos simply do not do him justice.
Kim Hyun Joong's 'Hi Five Touch Event'
Kim Hyun Joong's "Hi Five Touch Event" at Ayala's Trinoma Mall was a real success as 500 Filipino fans got to run up to the star and give him a "hi-five" or in Filipino, an "apir!"
This unique fan event, the first of its kind in the country, reveals an innovative way for fans to interact with their favorite stars. It was touching to see that Kim Hyun Joong worked hard in giving each and every one of his 500 fans a warm smile and a personal "thank you (very much)". He took special care of little girls who went to see him. Indeed, Kim Hyun Joong has surpassed the expectations of his Filipino fans.
Today, August 25, 2011, will be treasured in their memories as the day they finally saw (and/or touched) a walking statue!

Photos by Jerome Ascano, NPPA Images

Kim Hyun Joong Fills Trinoma

Here's another written account of the High Five Event in Trinoma. Love the close-up
shots of Hyun Joong :)

K-Pop Superstar Kim Hyun Joong promotes his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken at the Trinoma Activity Center August 25, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista. That cameraman on the left is Ricky Bautista of ABS CBN. The girl in blue is Gracie gently but firmly pulled off the female fans off KHJ.

Written and photographed

By Jude Bautista [http://judebautista.wordpress.com]

News of the “Boy’s Over Flowers” star Kim Hyu Joong’s appearance at the Trinoma activity center, had fans storming the venue as early as 5 am. Event host The Blade was the one to tell me what happened as soon as we arrived from his residence at EDSA Shangri-La Hotel. Everyone was tense from the moment he entered the Audi A8 with ease for the drive to the mall.

Ayala Land VP and head of operations, commercial business group Rowena Tomeldan was there during K-Pop Superstar Kim Hyun’s press con for his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records. Photo was taken at EDSA Shang Rila Hotel August 25, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista

K-Pop Superstar Kim Hyun Joong talks about his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records. Photo was taken at EDSA Shang Rila Hotel August 25, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista

We were by the entrance, a steel door leading to center stage. I went in ahead of him along with the extra dozen security personnel. KHJ’s countenance changed as we all heard the thousands of screaming fans on the other side of the wall. KHJ did not sing or perform a few select fans about 500 of them had the chance to “high five” or (‘appear’ to us Pinoys). Several fans could not help themselves as they hugged and tried to kiss him in spite of the explicit instruction not to.

Audi A18 picks up Kim Hyun Joong. Kim was here to promote his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records. Photo was taken at EDSA Shang Rila Hotel August 25, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista

Everyone seemed to be happy with it. The fans were more than thrilled just to be near the guy. As we scanned the area, each of the floors above surrounding floors had fans rammed ad craning their necks just to see him. He did promise to come back when his Asian tour comes around as a solo performer (having separated from his original band SS501).

Steel barricades were needed to keep fans at bay. This was when Kim Hyun Joong promoted his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken at the Trinoma Activity Center August 25, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista.

From left The Blade, translator Cooper Lee and Kim Hyun Joong during KHJ’s promo for his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken at the Trinoma Activity Center August 25, 2011.

The fan on the right still manages to smile in spite of the squeeze during KHJ’s promo for his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken at the Trinoma Activity Center August 25, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Event host The Blade during KHJ’s promo for his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken at the Trinoma Activity Center August 25, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Fans filled up the Trinoma Activity Center during KHJ’s promo for his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken August 25, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista.

A fan couldn't resist hugging KHJ during the promo for his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken at the Trinoma Activity Center August 25, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Fans filled up the Trinoma Activity Center during KHJ’s promo for his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken August 25, 2011.

K-Pop Superstar Kim Hyun Joong promotes his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken at the Trinoma Activity Center August 25, 2011.

Fans filled up all the levels at the Trinoma Activity Center during KHJ’s promo for his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken August 25, 2011.

K-Pop Superstar Kim Hyun Joong promotes his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken at the Trinoma Activity Center August 25, 2011.

Fans wait for their turn during KHJ’s promo for his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken at the Trinoma Activity Center August 25, 2011.

K-Pop Superstar Kim Hyun Joong promotes his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken at the Trinoma Activity Center August 25, 2011.

Fans filled up the Trinoma Activity Center during KHJ’s promo for his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken August 25, 2011.

Fans filled up the Trinoma Activity Center during KHJ’s promo for his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken August 25, 2011.

Several fans could not help themselves as they hugged and tried to kiss him in spite of the explicit instruction not to. This was during KHJ’s promo for his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken at the Trinoma Activity Center August 25, 2011.

Several fans could not help themselves as they hugged and tried to kiss him in spite of the explicit instruction not to. This was during KHJ’s promo for his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records at the “High five event”. Photo was taken at the Trinoma Activity Center August 25, 2011. Photos by Jude Bautista.