[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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[INTERVIEW] Mezamashi TV's feature of Hyun Joong (w/ Trans)

Apologies if it's been ages since my last blog post. :( I've been very, very busy with work, so I wasn't able to give time to blogging anymore. 
Anyway, I remain an avid Kim Hyun Joong fan nonetheless... and I'm even more head over heels crazy about the guy...
Hopefully, I'll be able to update regularly again from now on... For now, here's a video clip and article about Hyun Joong's interview with Mezamashi TV :)


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MC: This person is KHJ, who debuted as a solo (artist) in Japan.
He made a couple of surprise visits to CD shops in Tokyo, yet so many fans came to see him. His visits were a secret, and only Mezamashi TV followed him.
We will show you our exclusive video about him later.


MC: There’re big surprise events in Shibuya and Ginza yesterday.
A Hanryu (Hallyu) star, KHJ debuted as a solo the other day in Japan and made a surprise appearance in front of fans.


Girl: I saw him. He was handsome. Fufufufufu ~chego (good!)~


VO: The person whom the fans came to see was KHJ, who debuted as a solo the other day in Japan. He visited Shibuya and Ginza to promote his debut CD.


VO: His debut CD won 2nd spot on the Oricon daily ranking.
His visit was planned secretly but about 200 fans got the information from Twitter or etc (and gathered) in Shibuya.


VO: He was welcomed with great cheers by fans and left his autograph on his panel.
These fans who could shake hands with him were very lucky, as his stay was just only 1 min and 21 secs. He left like a storm and headed to Ginza.


KHJ: I feel that Japanese fans are very enthusiastic and their feelings (zeal/enthusiasm) to cheer me is big.


In fact KHJ has lived in Japan some years ago.
His favorite dishes since then…?


KHJ: The dishes I often eat are gyu-don, ramen, soba, and curry rice.
I especially like the curry and rice at CoCo Ichi (it's the name of the shop).


He seems to like Japanese fast-food.
Then what is his favorite Japanese word?


KHJ: "Agepoyo"
Since I’ve debuted in Japan, everyday is “agepoyo” for me.


VO: His next visit with such an “agepoyo” feeling was a CD shop in Ginza.
There were double the number of fans compared with at Shibuya, about 500 agepoyo fans welcomed him.


VO: He’s called “rida” because he’s been a leader of SS501, which debuted in Korea, in 2005. After the event, so many fans were waiting for him to come out.


Fan1: "He is so handsome and cute and I'm really moved (that I could) meet him.
Fan2: "I really love him. He is the aunt's (middle-aged women's) longing (adoration)."


KHJ: I think I have to work harder (to meet the expectations from fans) in the future.
I also want to thank all the fans for coming to see me.


VO: KHJ had a stage on Mezamashi Live last summer and he had been very popular since then. There weren't any announcement, but about 700 fans had gathered to see him.


The End

[PICS] Kim Hyun Joong @ KOREAN Fair Event in Japan by OFFICE MARIKO

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[Photos] Kim Hyun Joong on Radio MBC FM4U

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Oh my, that smile just makes my heart melt. :)

[FEATURE] Kim Hyun Joong to release more music in December and January

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After focusing on his acting career, SS501‘s Kim Hyun Joong is more than ready to turn the focus back to singing. He’s been in high-drive lately, releasing back to back albums in the same year and delving into styles and concepts that most singers go through in double the time.

Why the rush? Kim Hyun Joong took the time to explain why, as well as some news on future releases through his interview with Segye Ilbo.

The singer stated, “First of all, I’m planning to release a ballad in December through a digital single with a unique music video to go with it. In January, I’m going to release another mini-album. Considering my schedule, I don’t have room to space them out. I’m also going on a tour next year to meet up with more of my fans so I’m trying to have some good songs under my belt before then. As for an official studio album, I think I prefer a mini-album with five or so songs.”

His recent “Lucky Guy” comeback was inspired by the movie ‘Ocean’s Eleven‘. He stated, “You can consider the album mainstream, but also modern. My concept is freedom. I remember seeing the movie Ocean’s Eleven and just thinking to myself, ‘That’s it.’ I set the physical concept first and then began to collect songs.”

He continued, “As for ‘Lucky Guy‘, it sounds like a song that would be performed with a band on stage, but I actually have a fun choreography to go with it. It’s a song that I made out of hope of creating something that’s considered band music, but also something that you can dance to. I made sure my outfits were also colorful to give that ‘dandy guy’ look.”

He’s already sold 110,000 album units so far, but that shouldn’t be a surprise considering he’s Kim Hyun joong.

“There’s a limit as to how far you can go as a dance singer. When I’m older, I’m sure I’ll be pursuing different genres, so when I have some time to myself, I want to sit down and try music that I’ve always wanted to pursue since I was younger. I actually love band music and play the bass myself. Still, I want to learn more instruments and create something all my own. At the beginning of SS501′s debut, I liked the thought of being a celebrity, but I think that’s inevitable as a young teen. Either way, I think it’s important to not be content with where you are now and to always work towards improving yourself.”

On the topic of dating, he said, “All of the girls I meet are strictly for business purposes so I don’t have anyone I’m dating. If I do have one, I guess pictures would be taken of us.”

Kim Hyun Joong will be making his comeback on Mnet‘s ‘M! Countdown‘ on October 20th. #

[Fancam] Kim Hyun Joong's Dancing Silhoutte at AEON Heat Fact Event

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[PICS] Kim Hyun Joong feature on Nikkan & Sankei Sports Newspaper

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