[Eng Translation] Kim Hyun Joong's surprise appearance at Tower Records

The artist who is very dedicated to his work and to his fans. ^^

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29/01/12 Hyun Joong – Japan official mobile site update

Source: KHJ Japan official mobile site
Chinese translation: wing @ Magic賢 (magic0606.com)
English translation: tzeyin28 @ facebook.com/DS501fanpage
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(2012/1/29 DA staff T)

Hello everyone, I’m DA’s staff “T”.

Kim Hyun Joong took some time out of his crazily busy schedule and made a surprise appearance at Tower Records, Shibuya (a music chain store in Japan) and Yamano Gakki, Ginza.

It’s a last-minute decision, therefore we didn’t manage to inform you of it. However, a lot of fans still arrived at the venue upon hearing the news. Even Kim Hyun Joong himself was kind of dumbfounded too.

The exhibition at Tower Records, Shibuya will remain open until January 31st while another one at Yamano Gakki, Ginza has been extended until February 6th.

Everyone please go and take a look!

Furthermore, (Kim Hyun Joong) will be a guest on “Music Japan” tonight at 6:10pm. Don’t forget to turn on your TV and tune in to the channel~

Kim Hyung Jun's most impressive scenes are the bed scene, swimming pool scene and kissing scene

Hyung Jun-ah, your fans cannot also forget your bed scene and kissing scene. ㅋㅋㅋ ^^ But I cannot remember if the swimming pool scene has been shown already. o_O Do you? I must be forgetting the scenes I've watched, 미안해 T.T But I am actually enjoying watching the drama. ^^ I hope this airs soon in our local tv. ^^ Thanks to Cheezeemelt for the link. ^^

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Kim Hyung Joon, “I can’t forget the bed scene and kissing scene”

Kim Hyung Joon, who is appearing on a TV series for the first time, said that the most impressive scenes to him are the bed scene and the kissing scene.”

On February 2, Kim attended a press conference for KBS Drama’s series Sunshine Girl and said, “The most impressive scenes to me are the bed scene, swimming pool scene, and kissing scene.”

Kim said, “I had to shoot the swimming pool scene without wearing clothes. And I also remember the kissing scene that I shot a few days ago. There were lots of scenes in which I had to take my clothes off. I think I will remember the bed scene and the kissing scene for a long time.”

He added, “I had lots of fun shooting the series and I had many things to remember. But the most luckiest part for me about shooting the series was to get to know many nice people.”

“I will try hard to be back performing in other series this year.”

On the same day, Kim shot a scene, in which Kang Min (played by Kim), No Young Woo (played by Park Kwang Hyun) and Jeon Ji Hyun (played by So Ee Hyun) are forming a love triangle. The scene will air in March.

The series is a romantic drama about people who work at a broadcasting station. A writer, producer, and top star form a love triangle in the series. So Ee Hyun, Park Kwang Hyun, Kim Hyung Joon, Go Na Eun, and Chae Young In appear on the series.

The series will air every Saturday on KBS Drama.

Source: Star News

credits: en.korea.com

Kim Hyun Joong's overwhelming popularity in Japan

This is the reason why he deserves to be called as a 'Hallyu star'. ^^ His popularity is not only acknowledged in Korea, but also in other parts of the world. I am happy that he is making it to the top, because I know for sure that he had worked hard for it. ^^ 

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2012 is Kim Hyun Joong′s for the Taking

We didn’t think Kim Hyun Joong could get any more popular in Japan, but apparently, it’s possible.

As Kim already had a strong fanbase supporting him after his group activities and his dramas Boys over Flowers and Playful Kiss made it into the country, his official Japan debut is being pushed on with full support, adding to his snowballing popularity.

One example is the sales numbers for his debut single album Kiss Kiss/Lucky Guy, which was released on January 25. The album sold over 100,000 copies in its first week, and placed at no. 2 of that week’s Oricon Singles Weekly Chart.

At this, local officials are voicing their surprise at how the debut single album of a Korean solo singer made it into the top 3 ranks of the Oricon Charts, and how it was the overseas album that sold the most copies on the day of its release, continuing on to sell more than 100,000 copies in its first week.

The television programs that Kim is appearing in are also proving that Japan seems to be very interested in Kim Hyun Joong.

A rep from Kim’s agency, Key East, said on January 1, “Although it’s usually not easy to appear on the music show of a main channel, we’re receiving an endless wave of offers from prominent music shows in NHK, TV Asahi and Fuji TV, thanks to the big wave of popularity. The reactions from local fans go beyond imagination.”

Kim recently performed his debut single on NHK’s Music Japan, Fuji TV’s Sakigake Ongaku Banzuke Eight and TV Asahi’s Music Station, and made yet more issues on the shows with his fluent Japanese.

He was also interviewed by a TBS news program that centers on issue-making figures, proving that he’s not only big in J-Pop, but also in the general Japanese pop culture sphere.

A rep from Universal, the label overseeing Kim’s promotions in Japan, told enews through Key East, “The interest of Japanese fans is proving to be hotter than any other time. His album sales and the reviews about the artist himself are all extraordinary. His next single cut will be revealed on January 6. As he’s being received so favorably, we’re expecting him to continue on his rise by selling even more albums.”

Kim has been promoting his debut single album since its release on January 25, and he plans to continue his success by meeting 20,000 fans in a Premium Live 2012 concert to be held at the Yokohama Arena on February 5.

credits: enewsworld.com + http://www.enews24.net/news/10/2256160_1601.html

Kim Hyun Joong made an impromptu visit in Shibuya

Our Leader never fails to make us fans feel happy. Imagine, despite his busy schedule, he decided to make a stop in Shibuya, and of course fans would not miss such chance to see him up close. ^^ I'm so proud of him staying humble until now. ^^ Actually all the five boys are. That's why they are the best! ^^

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Kim Hyun Joong holds a guerrilla fan meet in Shibuya

On January 29th, Kim Hyun Joong set up a guerrilla fan meeting for his Japanese fans!

He made a surprise visit at the Ginza Yamano and Tower Records stores in Shibuya and sat down with fans that were in the area. Kim Hyun Joong had actually been on his way to another schedule when he decided to make an extra stop. News of his stop spread on social network services, and within minutes, fans swarmed to the scene.

Kim Hyun Joong also had the biggest booth in the Tower Records store out of all of the other artists that released albums around the same time. A large scale screen plays his music videos along with a small photo exhibit.

The singer greeted fans with a warm smile and thanked them for coming all the way despite it being a short meeting.

credits: VITALSIGN@allkpop

Source + Photos: OSEN via Naver

Kim Hyung Jun photo comparison: loses a lot of weight

Look how he loses his weight! That's definitely a huge diet that he went through just to be the 'Kang Min'. He put in a lot of effort, so we must all support his drama to let him know that it was all worth it. ^^

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SS501’s Kim Hyung Joon Shocks Fans by Dropping 8kg in 6 Weeks

Photos of SS501’s Kim Hyung Joon between his 8kg diet has been attracting the fans’ attention lately for his drastic makeover. Casual fans may not have been aware of his sudden weight drop, since he’s always maintained a relatively slim figure, but it is clearly evident that his appearance has drastically changed during his six week diet.

In the two photos posted on an online community board, Kim Hyung Joon seems to have more of a pointed chin now, as his overall facial line is more defined. His cheeks looked a bit rounder in the old photo (right photo), and it seems like his body has also slimmed down compared to the past.

“Kim Hyung Joon lost more than 8 kg in 6 weeks in order to prepare for his acting debut on KBS ‘Girl who Shines on Her Own.’ Because of that, he now has a sharper chin which fits his intricate character on the show,” his agency, S Plus Company explained.

Netizens commented, “This is true before & after effects,” “Is he the same person?” “Amazing diet! That’s a perfect ‘V’ line face.”

credits: thunderstix@soompi

Kim Hyun Joong reached 2nd place in the Oricon charts!

And that's how great and impressive our Leader is! We are all proud of him! ^^ 축하해 현중씨!!!!! ^^

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Kim Hyun Joong Sells 100,000 Albums within First Week of Japanese Release

Kim Hyun Joong sold 100,000 copies of his Japanese debut single, "KISS KISS/Lucky Guy," which was released only a week ago on January 25. This puts him in second place on Oricon's Weekly Chart. Kim Hyun Joong already had a pretty big fan base in Japan from his SS501 days and dramas "Boys Over Flowers" and "Playful Kiss."

For a Korean artist to rank within top 3 of the Oricon chart, sell 100,000 copies within a week, and be the most-selling foreign artist on the day of album release with his debut single in Japan is an impressive record to hold. As a result, many Japanese entertainment industry officials are paying close attention to Kim Hyun Joong.

Kim Hyun Joong has performed on NHK's "Music Japan," Fuji TV's "Sakigake Ongaku Banzuke," and TV Asahi's "Music Station" and has been continually asked to make an appearance on several other shows. He was also featured on TBS's news program to represent himself as well as K-Pop in Japan.

An official from Universal Records, the company in charge of Kim Hyun Joong's Japanese career, commented, "The Japanese fans are very excited to see Kim Hyun Joong. His album sales is off the charts, and the evaluation of him as an artist is also very impressive. We are expecting to see more growth in the album sales."

Kim Hyun Joong is holding "Premium Live 2012" concert in Yokohama Arena on February 5 to celebrate his successful debut and meet his fans. 

credits: soompi.com

[Eng Translation] Kim Hyun Joong's Q&A portion for Aeon Secret Event

Leader, you made me laugh once again while I'm at work. ^^ Imagine, I'm at the lobby of our office and laughing like a crazy person just by reading your answers to the questions asked to you. ^_______^ How can you come up with such ideas, eh? Super 4D Leader!!!!! ^^

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Hyun Joong – “Q & A Sections” @ AEON Secret

Source: RanRanEntertainment (ranran-entame.com)
Chinese translation: koukinzz @ 金贤重中文网 (hyunjoongchina.com)
English translation: tzeyin28 @ facebook.com/DS501fanpage
Lifted from 501wangja.multiply.com
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On the afternoon of January 28th, “Kim Hyun Joong’s Aeon TopValu HeatFact Secret Event” was held at Aeon LakeTown shopping mall in Koshigaya, Saitama. 200 participants were selected among 43,652 people and they had a wonderful time there.

Kim Hyun Joong gained popularity as a result of being the famous Korean male group SS501’s leader and successfully made his Japan debut on January 25th. The atmosphere reached its climax during the live broadcast of Kim Hyun Joong’s Japan debut single “Kiss Kiss” performance recording! Kim Hyun Joong made an appearance at the event in the midst of loud cheers!

He conveyed his greetings – “Hello everyone, I’m Kim Hyun Joong.”
 
“We’re all Lucky Guy.” – he used his smiling face to calm the fans down.

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MC: “Japan debut single ‘Kiss Kiss’ performance recording went well, what kind of mood were you in at the moment you performed it?
KHJ: “I was thinking ‘If I had someone to love, I would like to say words like these and carry out such activities too.’ during the filming of it.”

MC: “This song is also the theme song of ‘AEON Kizuna Valentine’, how do you feel after watching the CM?”
KHJ: “There’s an old woman dancing behind (me), she surprised me because she danced very well. It made me feel vexed and wonder if I could still dance to ‘Break Down’ when I reached old age.”– his serious reply made everyone burst into laughter.

Furthermore, “When I reach old age, maybe there will be people watching over me from heaven.” (a great laugh) “It’s actually good like that. Only looking at me anyway~” – entering Kim Hyun Joong’s world again!! Everyone in the venue was laughing!

MC: “Was it your first time meeting the people in the CM during the filming of it?”
KHJ: “(Yes,) We met each other for the first time. I’ve watched the video recorded when my dancers taught them how to dance on the day before the actual filming. Watching them try to remember dance moves within a day made me think I should work hard too.” – talking about things that happened during the filming of it.

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A message board with fans’ comments (on AEON’s Facebook page?) was made. A fan was chosen to give it to Kim Hyun Joong.

@tzeyin28: The paragraph above is briefly translated. I don’t really understand the Chinese translation~
CHINESE TRANSLATION: “在AEON的FACEBOOK的页面中有汇集了从歌迷那里收集来的关于【温暖金贤重】的回忆的留言板，并进行了【AEON FACEBOOK PAGE HEARTFUL留言】，留言OBJET赠与仪式，让通过抽选选出的1名饭将此留言板送给了金贤重。”

During the Q & A section, Kim Hyun Joong personally chose 3 questions and replied them himself.

Q: “Did you eat ‘Rice with Beef’ and ‘Ramen’ during your stay in Japan?”
A: “Of course I did. I eat them every day.”

Q: “What kind of drama would you like to play a role in?”
A: “I want to play the role of ‘Roronoa Zoro’ in the manga ‘One Piece’.”

Q: “How did you feel after making a guest appearance on ‘Music Station’?”
A: “I didn’t feel nervous, it felt great to be able to attend such a show myself, I felt uneasy because everything went well for me who just made my debut.” – expressing his feelings about it.
 
After that, a fansign event was held. Kim Hyun Joong signed autographs for his fans one by one in a serious manner and interacted with his fans and the event ended happily.

His last words

“I made a successful debut in Japan thanks to everyone’s help. I will carry out activities in Japan in early February and return to Korea. You may be a tad bit disappointed because I’m not going to star in any dramas for a period of time, however I really want to greet everyone with a new drama.” – telling us how he felt.

“Thanks everyone” – he waved at his fans politely and (you can tell) he’s full of style and confidence as a ‘Star’ by looking at his gesture.

Kim Hyun Joong is not only famous in the Korean music industry, but also enjoys very high popularity in countries like Japan and America. Gradually opening up his ‘leader world’!! Becoming more and more difficult to forget!!

---omitted details on his Japan activities in Feb---