[Trans] Kim Hyun Joong's Interview for Hanako Magazine

English translation by: lafone0606(lafone0606 on twitter)
for: Kathysbench.blogspot.com
PLS REPOST WITH FULL CREDITS








An iconic flower boy of “Boys Over Flowers” and “Playful Kiss”,


KIM HYUN JOONG has eventually made his debut in Japan!


As artist and actor, the popularity of Kim Hyun Joong in all over Asia is outstanding as well as his career.  He has just started his full-scale activities in Japan. 


Kim Hyun Joong thinks of someone he loves while singing love songs


According to the image of songs, he shows us different sides of himself. 
With dying his hair dark blonde and a slender figure, he looked like a matured man today, being tender and cool at the same time.  


Q:  You have just started a full-scale promotion as artist in Japan. How do you feel now?


KHJ:  Having heard that my CDs were sold out in some of the stores on the day of release, I was very very happy.  I would like to work harder to repay the love I receive from the fans.


Q:  You are the No.1 artist in Korea in terms of both of popularity and career.  So, your debut attracted much attention in Japan.  Any pressure on you ?


KHJ:  I have never thought of myself as No.1.  I just try to find fun in my work.   I will continue to practice so that I can deliver music which everyone can enjoy.  I’d rather enjoy live stage than being under pressure.  I have a slight concern about myself as I don’t feel any pressure at all.  


He talks with a gentle smile and a touch of natural dementia.  A real prince of a new generation.


KHJ:   It seems that I have an image of gentle character thanks to the roles I took in dramas, but actually, I am mannifish in behavior.  Instead of spending time in a house, I prefer to play soccer outside.  


The debut single album is full of his various attractiveness.


KHJ:  “Kiss Kiss is a friendly style song with easy choreography.  Everyone feels familiar with this song.  “Lucky Guy” has a playboy concept in one side.  The rhythm of Lucky Guy makes people feel an itch for moving their body.  So it is good to listen to in spring season.  Just warm your heart with Kiss Kiss in winter.


It is amazing that he easily talks in such a sweet manner.  


Q:  What do you think of while singing love songs?


KHJ:  I think of someone I love; it may be fans, or someone else.  Thanks to the experiences as actor, I can quickly control my feeling now.  


 He uttered a word full of meaning!  


Five Keywords to know more about Kim Hyun Joong


1/ Work:  As artist, I will pursue what I would like to do.  But as actor,
I will show you what you expect me.  In the near future, I may be able to show a different image of myself, a much masculine style.


2/ Dream:  Dream is motivation for me.  I don’t have a clear-cut image of the final goal, but it is my dream to create music or act together with fans.


3/ Dogs:  I like dogs.  I can communicate with dogs.   I had my dogs perform “give hands” and “Bang” in front of the fans (* He talked about the Seoul Fan Meeting).   He performed very well; he may have felt as if he had risked his life^^


4/ Japanese Language


I take two-hour lesson twice every week.  Actually I understand 80% of Japanese.  The next time I visit Japan, I will speak in Japanese.  
The word I recently learned are “desperate”, “ hard “, and “ Agepoyo ( a slang used among high school girls via mobile, which means “  highly lifted feeling, Excitement “.    (* Hyun Joong referred to this word, “agepoyo” in TV, triggering an explosion of laughter in the audience, a glimpse of his 4D ness^^)


5/ Fans:  Inspite of a newcomer in Japan, the existence of fans makes me feel much confident.  I hope that they will continue to give love and support to me and my activities as singer and actor. 

[Video] Kim Hyun Joong - LOTTE Star Avenue Special Programme

credits:   paramu7@youtube


[Photo]Park Jung Min @ VANTVAART Fashion Show [25.02.12]


Repost from http://blackrose50101.webs.com/



[News] Kim Hyun Joong (김현중) to Endorse Japanese Cosmetic Brand


Credit: Soompi
Repost with full credit, Please.


Kim Hyun Joong became the main TV model for Japanese esthetic brand “Slim Beauty House,” becoming only the second Korean celebrity to endorse a cosmetic brand in Japan. Jang Geun Suk is currently the model for “Esthetic TBC.”

In the new TV commercial that started airing on February 23, Kim Hyun Joong is seen wearing a white shirt in a white background scene. He’s staring at a beautiful woman without a word until he says, “May I like you?”

With Kim Hyun Joong joining Jang Geun Suk for a Japanese cosmetic brand, Japanese media are already calling this a “Battle of K-Pop Stars in Japan’s Beauty Industry.”

[News] Kim Hyun Joong (김현중) chosen as a cosmetics brand model (Slim Beauty House)


Translated by OnlyKHJtimes
Copyrights @ ilgan sports & Joins.com
Original Link http://media.daum.net/
Reposted from  Kathysbench
Repost with full credit, Please.




Hallyu Star Kim Hyun Joong has been selected to be a model for the Japanese cosmetics brand.
 
According to the Japanese sports newspaper, Sankei Sports, on 23th, singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong, who was a former member of SS501, has become a TV advertisement model for the aesthetic brand, ‘Silm Beauty House’.

This is the second time for hallyu star to be chosen as a cosmetics advertisement model in Japan followed by Jang Geun Suk, who works as a model for ‘Aesthetic TBC’.

In the advertisement Kim Hyun Joong appears wearing a white shirts and stares at a beautiful woman. Kim Hyun Joong looks at her and says, “may I like you?”

This is the TV advertisement which will catch the female audience’s heart.

Sankei Sports commented “Kim Hyun Joong’s entering the ‘war’ of cosmetics model led to hallyu star’s CF 

[Article] Transitions Kim Hyun Joong Way


Written by Aprilstarr

*Thanks Ms Aprilstarr for providing us with very good reading materials.  I truly enjoy your works.  

The audience see Kim Hyun Joong, the performer, on the stage, all glamour, all smiles having a grand time , well rehearsed dance moves. The impeccable voice is heard, the all confident stance is unmistakably present. But how was it when the stage was still bare and the audience was not yet there ? 
Move back the time and scenes some more to when it all began..GOING SOLO, pre- Breakdown mini album release. Was it a time of unsureness, insecurities, doubt and loneliness, more work than ever before? Though there were people around but it felt no one was there.When early mornings were colder than usual and the nights felt so long and it was so dark, it seemed everything else wasn’t going anywhere? He must have felt all by himself. This is the underside of the perfect performance.
Like having the first born the passage to go SOLO came with pain, the first blood, the first angst . The questions hung over his head when it will be over, when does the agony end, when will the rewards be forthcoming? But he must have declared to himself he is winning this battle no matter what. The stress had been overwhelming Kim Hyun Joong wanted to shave his head -similar to change of one’s physical looks upon entering the rite of passage. The former self must be left behind. His momentary surge of emotion did not lead to extreme hairstyle but had cut his hair nevertheless. He also did liminality or hid himself from the public view while undergoing the solo dance music preparation.
The rite of passage are ceremonies one goes through as transitions are made from one condition of life to the next. Call it the process one undergoes in moving from one major life events to another like birthdays, adolescence, adulthood, graduation,having a first job, marriage,having children then finally death. The moving from group performance to doing SOLO is a big leap given that it was a paramount personal decision of adulthood. It was a major event for Hyun Joong if you understand where he came from and the context of that decision.
For Breakdown album making Hyun Joong went through all the works aka stages -the concept, the songs , the recording, the choreography, the practices ,endless practices, then the shooting of the videos with repeated takes after takes. It was must have been tough as hell judging from Hyun Joong’s disclosures that he and the Artmatic members have all gotten sick on the side.
Finally, Kim Hyun Joong emerged in his full glory with the music videos of Please and Breakdown under his belt. His ordeal was finally over. Or was it? There was another hurdle to make or break -his public presentation. Was the public ready to hear his music and see the transformed Kim Hyun Joong live ? The new and improved Kim Hyun Joong ? The image and his music video which he later described as manly and dark for Breakdown had drawn raves and some rant. He had short black hair, leather outfit with man cleavage, rows of thick chains on his neck, and encased legs in shiny fabric completed with boots. He simply rocked with dark glasses which gave him that nonchalance air. In short, he looked cool with a brag worthy body without trying hard.
The music video for Please, on the other hand, he himself noted pleased the officials of his company but later ironically displeased the South Korean Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and imposed its ban on it. Kiss,Kiss showed a gentle and sweet,lovable guy blonde Hyun Joong. Can’t satisfy all it seems until his awards showed he had been given the seal of approval by several South korean music awarding bodies.As another twist to this story, Hyun Joong won his case of appeal on the ban on Please.
Doing the Lucky Guy mini album must have been not as “painful” as the first album. Was it a case of the second time around knowing all the rules of the game? But just the same, the work that resulted showed almost flawless extravaganza and more. It earned its bragging rights as Hyun Joong added dazzling new steps and showed them off in special music events and festivals . Perhaps to spice up Hyun Joong’s saga another ban came this time for Lucky Guy but we haven’t heard yet if Hyun Joong’s company made an appeal for its lifting this time.


Many album sales, showcase, Japan tour, more,more awards later, then debuting in Japan as solo artist , an avalanche of interviews, TV and radio guestings, being in countless magazine covers,CF’s – Kim Hyun Joong’s transitions his way is already a fait accompli- irreversible and cannot be undone.
Photo Credits as Tagged 

[Trans] "Inki" Couple Kim Kyu Jong And Luna Back Hug?

Source: Naver News
Chinese Trans: redcat111@www.kimkyujong.com.cn
Eng Trans: http://cllslam10.blogspot.com
Pls repost with credits





In TV Chosun weekend drama "Saving Ahjumma Go BongShil"SS501 Kim Kyu Jong dating with F(x) Lunawhile moving house confirmed his feelings for her, officially goes into relationship.

In today (25 Feb) broadcast of "Saving Ahjumma Go BongShil", regarding picky warmth youth Nicky (acted by Kim Kyu Jong) asking out for a date, the naive princess In-Young (acted by Luna) dressed herself up. But appearing in front of Nicky, Luna wore a track pants and red boots. But later during the dating moving house scenario, In-Young will indirectly receive Nicky confession which confirmed his feelings.

In-Young in her flowery track pants with red boots busy trying to take something out from the top kitchen top cabinet, Nicky while helping her stick closely to her which is looking like a back hug scene caused the audience to be very excited.

Regarding the 2 sweet couple, the workers working together tease, "Are you coming to work or to fall in love? Quick, do not be like that!" Nicky immediately replied, "Yes! Now the falling in love work is done" the indirect declaration of love, the picky Nicky finally expressed his real feelings.

Netizens commented "Finally it is the peak of Inki couple", "back hug scene seems like the most romantic date", "just by looking at them I can feel my heart thumping~".

[Video] Kim Hyun Joong on Weekly Idol News [12.02.25]


Credit: cozy1010@yt


[News] Kim Hyun Joong Announces World Tour


Credit:gokpop.com


Kim Hyun Joong has announced some details of his upcoming world tour.

His company Keyeast has revealed that Kim Hyun Joong will start his upcoming tour in September in Seoul and will visit around 20 cities with around 30 or 40 concerts. The tour is set to last around 6 months and will end in Busan on 2013.

There is not a specific list of cities and countries included, however they have mentioned that North America, South America, Europe and Asia are in the list and will soon announce more details about the amazing tour.

Kim Hyun Joong is currently working on his upcoming album which will be relased before the tour and will also take part of a special project in China with other celebrities.

[Merchandise] Kim Hyun Joong - "1st Impact" DVD Freebies


Credits:   DSCS.UUEASY.COM + kathysbench
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com/




[Scan] Kim Hyun Joong - Features at ASTA TV Vol.57


Credit:book.interpark.com

February 25, 2012

[Trans] Kim Hyun Joong's Interview for Hanako Magazine

English translation by: lafone0606(lafone0606 on twitter)
for: Kathysbench.blogspot.com
PLS REPOST WITH FULL CREDITS








An iconic flower boy of “Boys Over Flowers” and “Playful Kiss”,


KIM HYUN JOONG has eventually made his debut in Japan!


As artist and actor, the popularity of Kim Hyun Joong in all over Asia is outstanding as well as his career.  He has just started his full-scale activities in Japan. 


Kim Hyun Joong thinks of someone he loves while singing love songs


According to the image of songs, he shows us different sides of himself. 
With dying his hair dark blonde and a slender figure, he looked like a matured man today, being tender and cool at the same time.  


Q:  You have just started a full-scale promotion as artist in Japan. How do you feel now?


KHJ:  Having heard that my CDs were sold out in some of the stores on the day of release, I was very very happy.  I would like to work harder to repay the love I receive from the fans.


Q:  You are the No.1 artist in Korea in terms of both of popularity and career.  So, your debut attracted much attention in Japan.  Any pressure on you ?


KHJ:  I have never thought of myself as No.1.  I just try to find fun in my work.   I will continue to practice so that I can deliver music which everyone can enjoy.  I’d rather enjoy live stage than being under pressure.  I have a slight concern about myself as I don’t feel any pressure at all.  


He talks with a gentle smile and a touch of natural dementia.  A real prince of a new generation.


KHJ:   It seems that I have an image of gentle character thanks to the roles I took in dramas, but actually, I am mannifish in behavior.  Instead of spending time in a house, I prefer to play soccer outside.  


The debut single album is full of his various attractiveness.


KHJ:  “Kiss Kiss is a friendly style song with easy choreography.  Everyone feels familiar with this song.  “Lucky Guy” has a playboy concept in one side.  The rhythm of Lucky Guy makes people feel an itch for moving their body.  So it is good to listen to in spring season.  Just warm your heart with Kiss Kiss in winter.


It is amazing that he easily talks in such a sweet manner.  


Q:  What do you think of while singing love songs?


KHJ:  I think of someone I love; it may be fans, or someone else.  Thanks to the experiences as actor, I can quickly control my feeling now.  


 He uttered a word full of meaning!  


Five Keywords to know more about Kim Hyun Joong


1/ Work:  As artist, I will pursue what I would like to do.  But as actor,
I will show you what you expect me.  In the near future, I may be able to show a different image of myself, a much masculine style.


2/ Dream:  Dream is motivation for me.  I don’t have a clear-cut image of the final goal, but it is my dream to create music or act together with fans.


3/ Dogs:  I like dogs.  I can communicate with dogs.   I had my dogs perform “give hands” and “Bang” in front of the fans (* He talked about the Seoul Fan Meeting).   He performed very well; he may have felt as if he had risked his life^^


4/ Japanese Language


I take two-hour lesson twice every week.  Actually I understand 80% of Japanese.  The next time I visit Japan, I will speak in Japanese.  
The word I recently learned are “desperate”, “ hard “, and “ Agepoyo ( a slang used among high school girls via mobile, which means “  highly lifted feeling, Excitement “.    (* Hyun Joong referred to this word, “agepoyo” in TV, triggering an explosion of laughter in the audience, a glimpse of his 4D ness^^)


5/ Fans:  Inspite of a newcomer in Japan, the existence of fans makes me feel much confident.  I hope that they will continue to give love and support to me and my activities as singer and actor. 

[Video] Kim Hyun Joong - LOTTE Star Avenue Special Programme

credits:   paramu7@youtube


[Photo]Park Jung Min @ VANTVAART Fashion Show [25.02.12]


Repost from http://blackrose50101.webs.com/



[News] Kim Hyun Joong (김현중) to Endorse Japanese Cosmetic Brand


Credit: Soompi
Repost with full credit, Please.


Kim Hyun Joong became the main TV model for Japanese esthetic brand “Slim Beauty House,” becoming only the second Korean celebrity to endorse a cosmetic brand in Japan. Jang Geun Suk is currently the model for “Esthetic TBC.”

In the new TV commercial that started airing on February 23, Kim Hyun Joong is seen wearing a white shirt in a white background scene. He’s staring at a beautiful woman without a word until he says, “May I like you?”

With Kim Hyun Joong joining Jang Geun Suk for a Japanese cosmetic brand, Japanese media are already calling this a “Battle of K-Pop Stars in Japan’s Beauty Industry.”

[News] Kim Hyun Joong (김현중) chosen as a cosmetics brand model (Slim Beauty House)


Translated by OnlyKHJtimes
Copyrights @ ilgan sports & Joins.com
Original Link http://media.daum.net/
Reposted from  Kathysbench
Repost with full credit, Please.




Hallyu Star Kim Hyun Joong has been selected to be a model for the Japanese cosmetics brand.
 
According to the Japanese sports newspaper, Sankei Sports, on 23th, singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong, who was a former member of SS501, has become a TV advertisement model for the aesthetic brand, ‘Silm Beauty House’.

This is the second time for hallyu star to be chosen as a cosmetics advertisement model in Japan followed by Jang Geun Suk, who works as a model for ‘Aesthetic TBC’.

In the advertisement Kim Hyun Joong appears wearing a white shirts and stares at a beautiful woman. Kim Hyun Joong looks at her and says, “may I like you?”

This is the TV advertisement which will catch the female audience’s heart.

Sankei Sports commented “Kim Hyun Joong’s entering the ‘war’ of cosmetics model led to hallyu star’s CF 

[Article] Transitions Kim Hyun Joong Way


Written by Aprilstarr

*Thanks Ms Aprilstarr for providing us with very good reading materials.  I truly enjoy your works.  

The audience see Kim Hyun Joong, the performer, on the stage, all glamour, all smiles having a grand time , well rehearsed dance moves. The impeccable voice is heard, the all confident stance is unmistakably present. But how was it when the stage was still bare and the audience was not yet there ? 
Move back the time and scenes some more to when it all began..GOING SOLO, pre- Breakdown mini album release. Was it a time of unsureness, insecurities, doubt and loneliness, more work than ever before? Though there were people around but it felt no one was there.When early mornings were colder than usual and the nights felt so long and it was so dark, it seemed everything else wasn’t going anywhere? He must have felt all by himself. This is the underside of the perfect performance.
Like having the first born the passage to go SOLO came with pain, the first blood, the first angst . The questions hung over his head when it will be over, when does the agony end, when will the rewards be forthcoming? But he must have declared to himself he is winning this battle no matter what. The stress had been overwhelming Kim Hyun Joong wanted to shave his head -similar to change of one’s physical looks upon entering the rite of passage. The former self must be left behind. His momentary surge of emotion did not lead to extreme hairstyle but had cut his hair nevertheless. He also did liminality or hid himself from the public view while undergoing the solo dance music preparation.
The rite of passage are ceremonies one goes through as transitions are made from one condition of life to the next. Call it the process one undergoes in moving from one major life events to another like birthdays, adolescence, adulthood, graduation,having a first job, marriage,having children then finally death. The moving from group performance to doing SOLO is a big leap given that it was a paramount personal decision of adulthood. It was a major event for Hyun Joong if you understand where he came from and the context of that decision.
For Breakdown album making Hyun Joong went through all the works aka stages -the concept, the songs , the recording, the choreography, the practices ,endless practices, then the shooting of the videos with repeated takes after takes. It was must have been tough as hell judging from Hyun Joong’s disclosures that he and the Artmatic members have all gotten sick on the side.
Finally, Kim Hyun Joong emerged in his full glory with the music videos of Please and Breakdown under his belt. His ordeal was finally over. Or was it? There was another hurdle to make or break -his public presentation. Was the public ready to hear his music and see the transformed Kim Hyun Joong live ? The new and improved Kim Hyun Joong ? The image and his music video which he later described as manly and dark for Breakdown had drawn raves and some rant. He had short black hair, leather outfit with man cleavage, rows of thick chains on his neck, and encased legs in shiny fabric completed with boots. He simply rocked with dark glasses which gave him that nonchalance air. In short, he looked cool with a brag worthy body without trying hard.
The music video for Please, on the other hand, he himself noted pleased the officials of his company but later ironically displeased the South Korean Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and imposed its ban on it. Kiss,Kiss showed a gentle and sweet,lovable guy blonde Hyun Joong. Can’t satisfy all it seems until his awards showed he had been given the seal of approval by several South korean music awarding bodies.As another twist to this story, Hyun Joong won his case of appeal on the ban on Please.
Doing the Lucky Guy mini album must have been not as “painful” as the first album. Was it a case of the second time around knowing all the rules of the game? But just the same, the work that resulted showed almost flawless extravaganza and more. It earned its bragging rights as Hyun Joong added dazzling new steps and showed them off in special music events and festivals . Perhaps to spice up Hyun Joong’s saga another ban came this time for Lucky Guy but we haven’t heard yet if Hyun Joong’s company made an appeal for its lifting this time.


Many album sales, showcase, Japan tour, more,more awards later, then debuting in Japan as solo artist , an avalanche of interviews, TV and radio guestings, being in countless magazine covers,CF’s – Kim Hyun Joong’s transitions his way is already a fait accompli- irreversible and cannot be undone.
Photo Credits as Tagged 

[Trans] "Inki" Couple Kim Kyu Jong And Luna Back Hug?

Source: Naver News
Chinese Trans: redcat111@www.kimkyujong.com.cn
Eng Trans: http://cllslam10.blogspot.com
Pls repost with credits





In TV Chosun weekend drama "Saving Ahjumma Go BongShil"SS501 Kim Kyu Jong dating with F(x) Lunawhile moving house confirmed his feelings for her, officially goes into relationship.

In today (25 Feb) broadcast of "Saving Ahjumma Go BongShil", regarding picky warmth youth Nicky (acted by Kim Kyu Jong) asking out for a date, the naive princess In-Young (acted by Luna) dressed herself up. But appearing in front of Nicky, Luna wore a track pants and red boots. But later during the dating moving house scenario, In-Young will indirectly receive Nicky confession which confirmed his feelings.

In-Young in her flowery track pants with red boots busy trying to take something out from the top kitchen top cabinet, Nicky while helping her stick closely to her which is looking like a back hug scene caused the audience to be very excited.

Regarding the 2 sweet couple, the workers working together tease, "Are you coming to work or to fall in love? Quick, do not be like that!" Nicky immediately replied, "Yes! Now the falling in love work is done" the indirect declaration of love, the picky Nicky finally expressed his real feelings.

Netizens commented "Finally it is the peak of Inki couple", "back hug scene seems like the most romantic date", "just by looking at them I can feel my heart thumping~".

[Video] Kim Hyun Joong on Weekly Idol News [12.02.25]


Credit: cozy1010@yt


[News] Kim Hyun Joong Announces World Tour


Credit:gokpop.com


Kim Hyun Joong has announced some details of his upcoming world tour.

His company Keyeast has revealed that Kim Hyun Joong will start his upcoming tour in September in Seoul and will visit around 20 cities with around 30 or 40 concerts. The tour is set to last around 6 months and will end in Busan on 2013.

There is not a specific list of cities and countries included, however they have mentioned that North America, South America, Europe and Asia are in the list and will soon announce more details about the amazing tour.

Kim Hyun Joong is currently working on his upcoming album which will be relased before the tour and will also take part of a special project in China with other celebrities.

[Merchandise] Kim Hyun Joong - "1st Impact" DVD Freebies


Credits:   DSCS.UUEASY.COM + kathysbench
Re-post from http://luxmae.blogspot.com/




[Scan] Kim Hyun Joong - Features at ASTA TV Vol.57


Credit:book.interpark.com