Thursday, March 31, 2011

Kim Hyungjun: “I want to shoot a movie like ‘Rough Cuts’ with Hyunjoong hyung” [25.03.11]

Source: http://tvdaily.mk.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1301033510143418003
English translation: ode@ss501ode.blogspot.com

“SS501, an existence who must go on with him for life; and the generating force in bringing him to where he is now”.

Kim Hyungjun is no longer the maknae of group SS501. He is like a veteran singer who’s had already debuted for 7 years, and though alone, he’s more forthright than nervous. Even his pride was immense. It should be for the fact that he’s already very much trained and of course, confidence from within.

Kim Hyungjun could be said to be an extremely cheerful and jovial person. In each moment of the interview conducted, he flashes his beautiful, bright smile to us, and accompanied by that light-hearted voice of his.
Though he is always smiling and laughing like a kid, he still possesses that resolution and firmness on matters he needs to do – he treads on his path in a very right manner that should be. There may be an assuring amount of burden on doing activities alone, but Kim Hyungjun does not tie himself to this burden. Instead, he stands firm and self-guards with his curiosity and confidence. Could it be the reason why we actually don’t feel the lack of presence of his other SS501 members during his solo stages?

To Kim Hyungjun, SS501 is?

“To me, SS501 is an existence who must go on with me for life; and the generating force in bringing me to where I am now”, as he replies us in a manner as though we’re asking an obvious.

“Our members gave me alot of support and encouragement. They told me that I must get No.1 (laughs). They’re always watching over me, so they told me not to panic on stage while performing, so that gave me real strength”. We watch him go back to his status of SS501′s maknae as he pulls that cheeky expression across his face the moment he starts talking about SS501, which is a contrast to his serious profile whenever he talks about himself.

As soon as we suggested that he probably can’t meet up often with his members due to each’s busy schedule, he started to shake his head as he disagrees with us. “We meet often and enjoy over sessions of drinking.
However, I can’t drink. The other members can tend to drink better… Hyunjoong hyung drinks very smoothly and falls drunk very quickly. And he doesn’t wake up”. As if he’s looking at Kim Hyunjoong falling drunk in front of him right now, he pulls that awkward expression across his face mischievously.

“At this time, Youngsaeng hyung can turn to talk alot, and also put on alot of aegyo (cutesy). He imitates. ‘Hyungjunie Hyungjunie why are you so pretty’…like that.. While for Jungmin, he just keeps jumping all over the place all the time… and then for Kyujong, his eyes are just closed”.

In his eyes we see when he talks about his members are just but pure faith and adore. They who flaunt their solid and resolute friendship amongst one another. If so, won’t we be able to see the day when SS501 stands on the same stage together again?

“Though we’re all in different agencies for now, we had made a promise to do activities together no matter what condition it will take. If we can’t even fulfil this, then I think we’re really disloyal… Even if it may be a very short period, we promised to re-unite. Of course, because we’re all in different agencies and so have different activities and schedules, it may be tough and hard, but once each of our personal activities come to its ending period, that’s when SS501′s album will be released. Either end of this year, or beginning of next year…”.

It isn’t only music that strikes in common for SS501. Including Kim Hyungjun, Kim Hyunjoong, Park Jungmin and Kim Kyujong have all tried their stand in acting. “Acting with Hyunjoong hyung? I hope that it’d be something like we two could never meet each other because of a fatal affinity… I want to shoot a movie like ‘Rough Cuts’. I want to try the role like So Jisub-ssi’s with that cool and handsome profile accompanied by an appealing voice”.

Mankind Kim Hyungjun VS Singer Kim Hyungjun

In broadcast programmes, we see Kim Hyungjun to be a very bright and extremely friendly person. Even when he does it alone, he can fill the stage to its full, and speaks really well, too. However, the Mankind Kim Hyungjun is actually an introvert who likes to be alone.

“The Mankind Kim Hyungjun is a man who’s timid, who has many thoughts, who does not talk alot, and who has many worries for his future. Going to the Hangang River and gazing into the river, and or taking a breeze walk with the wind blowing its chill against my bones – I like doing those. And I take driving spins alot too… On the other hand, celebrity Kim Hyungjun is instead, an extremely bright guy who loves the splendid, and also very positive-minded and who also smiles and laughs alot. One who can make people exclaim at the sight of him, ‘Kim Hyungjun is really hardworking and really jovial!’”, as we feel a sudden and amazing gush of energy across his face spread with a shy smile.

Though he sees himself as a rigid and stern person, the moment he talks about his family, his voice turned really warm. He said he hasn’t found his role model, apart from his parents. However, he has actually been influenced with a significant amount by his mother. He looks almost exactly like his mother, too. On top of that, his love for co-habitant cum blood brother Kim Kibum was very much significant as well.

“Kibum is a multi-entertainer. He’s got alot of interest for characters and so he was also the first one to initiate about plans to do a character business. He also does song producing well. Should there be a chance, it shouldn’t be impossible to have our duet song together, and or an album”.

“Kibum’s withdrawal is a pity… But since this matter has passed already, I adviced him to just forget about it all and think hard about what he needs to do in future, and start facing the reality hard-headedly here onwards”. Although Kim Hyungjun is still at a tender age, he gives these wise advices to Kibum as a skilled senior in the same industry who’s already been through all these.

It’s not just towards his younger brother. Girl group KARA, who’s been his junior under a same agency for years, earns his unhesitated support too. “I believe that you all will be able to settle this smoothly by reaching an amiable compromise on both parties. Rather than hunting for any one’s benefit, it would be great if you all could come to a compromise of deciding for a right path that would be suited for each of you”.

24 years, the age in desiring to love

24 years old is the age of being all staid and spunky, it’s the age where one desires to love and get into a romance with else. But for Kim Hyungjun, however, he wants to concentrate on his career as he delays and pushes back romance for the time being.

“I want to meet my girlfriend 3 years later when I’ve earned alot of money. I like feminine girls. She can be conservative too, and she must be able to apply her ears to me well, and also able to aid me wisely. You know, just that kind of natural style of a woman. As for appearance-wise, I prefer if she would be simpler on the whole, rather than being all splendid and magnificent on the outlook. I really like Son Yejin-ssi and Son Taeyoung-ssi. The Son(s) seem to look really beautiful huh (laughs)”. Now that’s complicated. He seems to have already gotten married with his career.

He may said to want to focus on career for now and delays romance, but he does not detest shooting with females. In his latest album’s music videos of ‘oH! aH!’ and ‘Girl’, he’s danced to two pretty dancers named Oh Yeonseo and model Yang Yoon-young respectively, and that did cause bouts of discussion back then as well.

“(If there are scenes with the opposite gender) Last time, I wouldn’t talk alot with them and so we end up kinda shy when we shoot, but now, I’ve gotten a little more treacherous with that. I’ll think if it’s better to do it like-that-like-that, and then I’ll discuss it with her, and in no time, we grow close. Because she will be the female lead in there, so that actually gave me encouragement rather than if I were to do it alone (laughs)”.

“What I want to achieve most with this time’s album is No.1″, as Kim Hyungjun pours his desire for his career. Just like how he’s challenging in each diversified field with a positive and straight-forward mindset, let’s just keep anticipating on how he’ll work his way towards No.1.



HJL Japan Official Mobile Site – Hello, this is Hyun Joong [30.03.11]



Hello, this is Hyun Joong
2011/03/30  Hyun Joong

Hello, this is Hyun Joong.

Recently I’m working hard for the album activities in June.

I will return to everyone with wonderful music.

Please wait a little while more^^

Cheer up and Fighting!


Source: KHJ Japan Official Mobile Site
Credits: elley @daumblog
Japanese~English Translation: miyo @lovekimhyunjoong.com

Kim Hyung Jun's "HEAVEN" Was Written In Memory For The Late Artiste Park Yong Ha


From the maknae of SS501 to a solo singer as a new start. Used to be a 5 members stage to a solo stage now, but Kim Hyung Jun is full of confidence. Kim Hyung Jun has released his 1st solo mini album "MY GIRL", using his hit song "OH! AH!" to start his solo activities.

In his solo album, Kim Hyung Jun has composed and was involved in the production of the songs "YOU ARE NOT LIKE OTHER WOMAN" and "HEAVEN". Especially "HEAVEN" is a song which holds a totally different meaning to Kim Hyung Jun. He wrote the lyrics of "HEAVEN" was due to his deep friendship with the late artiste Park Yong Ha.

"Park Yong Ha is a brother whom I truly like and respect, "HEAVEN" contains the feelings of how I miss Yong Ha hyung, to those who have listened to this song was said that they can feel for it, which gave them a decisive role when it come to love. Because of missing Yong Ha hyung so I can get more of my inspirations, which is why the lyrics were written in that way."

After knowing the news that Park Yong Ha has passed away, Kim Hyung Jun's crying scene during the funeral, making people around him sigh non-stop. And during the opening speech of his radio show SBS FM "KIM HYUNG JUN Music High" he said "Today is a very painful day, a hyung who is very closed to me suddenly passed away, it is really hard to believe", continue saying "I feel apologetic to my hyung who treated me very well but whom I did not really treat him that well" really want to cry and shed tears again.

With the same Japanese management company, the two quickly became closer after their Japanese activities. The reserved Kim Hyung Jun said that he approached Park Yong Ha to befriend him, told him if they are going to Japan, to meet up together for some activties or go to each other house to play, thus established a deep friendship.

Kim Hyung Jun said, "Whenever I face any problems, Yong Ha hyung is a brother who always willing to share my problems. Thus I am really very thankful to hyung." "Moreover our family stories and other areas which are totally similiar, this makes us closer as we have many things in common and often can reach to a consensus." He also said, "As long as we can be together he is really good brother". "HEAVEN" is the only ballad song in his solo mini album that contains his memories of the late artiste Park Yong Ha and also how he feels. The story of warm friendship of Park Yong Ha and Kim Hyung Jun as of the lyrics "You the only one for me, standing behind you today I'm always met with a smile, cannot express my heartfelt gratitude, No matter where I can still feel you, I'm always with you in my heart" can sense their deep friendship.

"Although can't sing that as a memorial song but to Yong Ha Hyung, it contains my thinking. Often thinking of taking care and not to forget but to increasingly keep it as a memory, so with that frame of mind to write the lyrics."


Source: Korean Official Website
Korean to Chinese Trans: 豆子 @ www.hyungjun.com.cn
Chinese to English Trans: slam10@SGTripleS
Pls repost with credits

New Pix of Hyun Joong from hyun-joong.com


Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Twitter Update 03.29.2011

=b2ment=
2011-03-29 @ 2:40pm
Hello. This is B2M. We are recruiting FAN STAFF to work together for YoungSaeng's activities. Please check for more details in YoungSaeng's homepage announcement page. We hope for many of you to apply to help out for YoungSaeng and the fans. 


=HyungJun=
2011-03-29 @ 4:23pm
@Radoworld Meeting for my song?^^
*in reply to =Radoworld= (2011-03-29 @ 3:04pm)
Not a meeting to get to know females!!!!!!ke


=Radoworld=
2011-03-29 @ 5:24pm
@HyungJun87 kekeke Will do kekeke


=hyeongjin2=
2011-03-29 @ 1:49pm
@Actor_ParkJiBin JiBin-ah GTA daebak. I left it at YoungSaeng's house and came out, go and try keke You wont realise how time flies keke


=Actor_ParkJiBin=
2011-03-29 @ 9:18pm
@hyeongjin2 kekeke It should be tomorrow or the day after keke Please come too hyung keke bully YoungSaeng hyung a little TT TT ke


=YoungSaeng=
2011-03-29 @ 9:47pm
@Actor_ParkJiBin Lazybones.. Give you a scolding!!


=Actor_ParkJiBin=
2011-03-29 @ 10:06pm 
@mystyle1103 Hyung, I will look forward to it, I will go over maybe tomorrow or the day after kekekekekekekeke unconditionally<because I already placed it euhahalaalala


Credits : xiaochu @ Quainte501.com

Hyun Joong Talks About Yong Joon



The Yonsama that I met *words in bold*

*Female Narration*
Participating in the 24 Hour Television last year
Also making an appearance in the drama 「Dream High」produced by Bae Yong Joon
Even Bae Yong Joon has expectations for this next generation Hallyu star, Kim Hyun Joong
What kind of person is the Yonsama that you have met?

Hello, this is Kim Hyun Joong *in Japanese*

Bae Yong Joon Sunbae gives everyone the impression that he is a very perfect, secretive person right?

But he is actually a very humanely and humorous person.

Saying interesting things that makes one slipped… *laughs*

Anyway he is very sincere
Taking care of me like I’m his younger brother

As what everyone has feel about
him as someone who do not reveal his mysterious, personal side,

When you meet him you will understand about him full of humaneness

And feel his friendliness

The most surprising is his radical self management part
And I also feel that he is an impressive person for his passion towards his work

My wish is…
Though fans probably would not want it but
to marry a wonderful woman. *laughs*


Vid courtesy of
English translation courtesy of miyo @lovekimhyunjoong.com & TheAlienPrince



SS501 Kim Hyung Jun, 'Solo Singer.Actor. Entrepreneur.. I'm a greedy person"


Be in group SS501 or as solo singer, it is necessary that Kim Hyung Jun's all-rounded talent is noticeable. Singer, actor, business man. To be able to confidently release an album of his own, Kim Hyung Jun is not the cute maknae of the group anymore.

Kim Hyung Jun made his comeback and released his first mini-album 'My Girl' after a year. When being asked about the feeling of standing on the stage alone, he said "It feels good. I was able to fulfil what i had wanted to do". His shinning eyes shows his determination of wanting to show more in the future.

"I have wanted to try solo even while it was the 5 of us. I have always wanted to try being on my own. I have a lot of desire. I'm greedy." He said, "I wanted something distinctive" with his eyes full of dreams.

The biggest advantage of a solo is to be able to freely pursue the kind music. For Kim Hyung Jun's first mini album, he spent about 2 months looking for title song 'oH! aH!' since it is going to be the song that marks the beginning of his solo work. Sophisticated and intense reaction. Feel that it is a good start.

"Kim Hyung Jun has this side too?", "Kim Hyung Jun right?", "Kim Hyung Jun have changed a lot" Kim Hyung Jun feel satisfied when he hear words like this and will want to work even harder on his transformation.

Of course there were worries. "Frankly, i feel burdened, of course. However, I enjoy myself on the stage once i found my confidence. Embarking on solo activities have proved a great significance on its own."

Now, Kim Hyung Jun's appearance have vary greatly as compared to as when he was with the other 4 members. Character wise, he has changed too. Of course there were difficulties. The members have been together for 6 years and they was subjected to extreme stress when they are separated.

"Of course i felt lonely. But i can feel myself becoming a lot more mature. In the past, I don't voice out my thoughts and opinions strongly. Therefore i had a lot of regrets deep down, so much that i might have developed some internal injuries inside. When in group activities, other members can fill up my lacking parts. But it is different now. I have to bear all the responsibilities by myself. I feel more grown up. And i am gaining myself more confidence too."


There is also another fear. A fear that is experienced by anyone who transforms into solo artiste from group, that is the shrinking of fanbase.

This is something that Kim Hyung Jun himself agrees with and he also believes that it is something that must be overcome by himself.

"I have to overcome this process. Initially i have thoughts like did the fans lessen, did the fans who came to see me lessen, did the voices shouting for me lessen. But only after overcoming this, you can truly enjoy yourself while on the stage. Now i get to create something right from scratch."

Kim Hyung Jun thought it wasn't enough to concentrate on choreography, so he started working hard on vocal training again right from the beginning. Although he wasn't 100% satisfied, his new image brings surprises to all.

When being asked about his first stage broadcast, he revealed "I was really nervous. I made a lot of mistakes during rehearsal. I was never so shakened before. But i am a little stage conscious. Once i was on the stage, i could not feel the nervousness i felt before, but i felt a burst of joy."

Kim Hyung Jun who have a lot of desire wishes to excel in not just singing, but also hopes to be someone who excels in acting. Having done the musical 'Caffeine', Kim Hyung Jun has proven himself with potential as an actor.

The voice with great advantages. Unlike his pretty face, Kim Hyung Jun is blessed with a deep bassy voice, which is a plus point to him as he is capable of pulling off a wide genre of songs during both acting and singing.

"Honestly, musical was a little tough for me since i am still learning. It was like a new world to me. It is an area where I can do well and i want to do well. I was lucky that the response was good. It was really a wise decision to participate in a musical. Nevertheless, music is still my priority, but i too have desire to venture into acting."

Kim Hyung Jun takes another name, the business man. Before, when Kim Hyung Jun's younger brother Kim Kibum was still active as a UKISS member, both brothers joint hands and ventured into character business 'Piro Piro' which was doing fairly well.

"Business is better than expected. And is expanding a little by little. Our office has already grown bigger. Staff has also increased. Haha. I am working with my brother and i am really happy about it. Kibum has got a strong entrepreneur's streak. And most importantly, I am really proud of my brother when i see him working hard." (Honeyeee: Hyung Jun nim~ im so proud of you too! ^^)

Because it is still in the early days, Kim Hyung Jun is still not sure about his final goal. But the answer is clear that the youth with overwhelming ambitious has returned. "I want be a successful creator like Park Jin Young, Lee Soo Man, Yang Hyun Seok sunbaenims. I want to help the juniors who have dreams to build their dreams. But of course, even though this might be tough and difficult, I would still like to challenge it. One day i will somehow achieve it right? Nothing is impossible. Haha"

Kim Hyung Jun whose promotional activities in Japan was put off due to the earthquake in Japan, will now focus on domestic activities.


Source: Osen
Korean to English Translation: Honeyeee @ Love501.com
(Vet through and 'marked' by Wonderrrgirl ^^)

“Can’t live as an Idol all the time”…Kim Hyung Jun.Kim Ki Bum Brothers becomes CEO [30.03.11]


“You can’t be an idol for too long. You have to plan (think of) your future.”

SS501 Kim Hyung Jun and former UKISS member Kim Ki Bum brothers decided to become businessmen.

The 2 brothers who have always been interested in characters and related product design as well as media business development, joint-hands together and started the business, ‘HnB Company’. The name ‘HnB’ is an abbreviation for ‘Happy and Bright’ and is created using their name initial. The alphabet H comes the name of Kim Hyung Jun, while B from brother KiBum.

In the recent interview with Sports DongA, Kim Hyung Jun said with aspiration “We won’t always remain as an young idol group for too long.” he continued, “We have to make some investment and plan for our living for the future. I will show you that my business is a success.”

Kim Hyung Jun added, “My brother KiBum is an idea bank. It would be good if we can start the business while presenting various characters to the fans as gifts at the same time.” he continued, “The 2 of us have been directly involve, from the design to the development of the product.”

The result of ideas from 2 person are the interesting names they have for the products. Like ‘Piro Piro’ for the neck pillows and cushions, and ‘Siro Siro’ and ‘Maro Maro’ which will be launched in April.

Kim Hyung Jun revealed, “The price of fame is the tendency for people to think that celebrity’s status is used in business. I would like to focus on the quality and practicality. When creating the product, i think from the perspective of consumer in order to increase the repurchase rate.”


Source: DongA
Korean to English Translation: Honeyeee @ Love501.com

Solo transformist Kim Hyungjun, "Having lesser fans than SS501 days, kinda sad"

Kim Hyungjun who's returned as a solo singer and not the maknae of group SS501 - we saw the more matured side of his this time. Has he broken out of the guardian shell by his brothers? In his eyes we saw eagerness. Whilst we listen to his gag-filled talks, we also see his beautiful smiles spread across his face - as usual. The moment he talks about music and his business, he turns into an ecstatic mode almost immediately. He may still be at a tender age, but having started social life early, his thoughts were as equally deep, and dreams equally big.

In releasing this first album under the name Kim Hyungjun, he has had put in alot of concern throughout the process. As soon as he talks about the album, his eyes shone and becomes playful like a child as if he discovered a new-found toy. Though he is naive and innocent like a child, that didn't seem to be bothersome at all.

"I like sophisticated kind of music, and I pursue after the pop genre of music, and I wanted to do that kind of music. At first, I actually didn't like a song like 'oH! aH!', but as I was recording for it, I began to grow really fond of it. It's really true that you gotta undergo the recording of a song first before the true feel of a song is felt. Even the sound of it is unique - the mystique and dreamy feel. The entire concept in this time's album is about sophistication and simplicity, and at the same time, pop-oriented and neat on the whole. It should only be filled with music that I fancy isn't it (laughs)".

As he described each song inclusive in the album, passion and seriousness was very evident in his eyes. His pride for each song that was produced meticulously by top craftsmen was stinging.

It used to be five members standing together on stage, but now, he needs to stand on the stage alone and fill the presence. Standing on that huge stage alone, filling the presence in front of many fans and adapting to fans' anticipation could bring huge burden for one, however, Kim Hyungjun dismissed that, "I've been thinking about whether or not this is the path that I should take, and after thinking, I realize that I actually like doing it alone", as he laughed it off simply.

"This is the first album under the name Kim Hyungjun so it's very much meaningful, and was produced with alot of effort and concerns. It used to be five of us doing these, but now that I'm doing it alone, I do feel a little empty. I know it'd be tough and hard but right now, more than fear, I actually am getting anticipated about what I should do in the road ahead".

"This burden was huge in a way it can't be expressed in words. There were also many worries. But hmm could it be because I've been doing alot of personal activities already that, as I'm carrying out solo activities now, the burden was washed away very immediately. That's because I'm able to do the things I want to do in a little more relaxing manner. Now, even if I may think about whether this will be my path to walk or not, it actually seems good in doing it alone. It's really blissful right now. Our members are always watching over me and also rooted on for me by asking me not to tremble too much nor get nervous and strive for No.1".

Could it be because of his bright and positive personality that even with this burden caused, it seemed to have been dumped aside as though insignificant. To Kim Hyungjun, doing solo activities is more about feeling any possible tinge of sorriness and disappointment for his fans, rather than burden that he will feel.

"If I do activities alone, obviously there would be good sides to it too, right. When you sit in vans, there is enough space for yourself; and when I'm in the waiting lounge, I have plenty of time to do thinking on myself. I get to realize what is it that I need to show to people, and this could seemingly allow me to appeal to people. However, I don't personally feel the same amount of huge love received like last time. There were people who have liked me since last time, and also some other people who likes the other members, too. To be honest, my heart feels less full as compared to when the five of us were together back then. I feel a little sadness for that".

Kim Hyungjun did not just talk about how he feels sad and disappointed that he does not feel the same, equal amount of love received as before. Instead, he's a very caring and concerning man who knows how to first tend to fans' feelings wherein they feel sad about not being able to see SS501 on a same stage together for the moment.

It'd be great for us to keep anticipating on what this bright, cheerful and extremely positive man with deep consideration for others would have in store for us on the road ahead of him.


Source : TVDaily
English translation by Ode / SS501ode.blogspot.com



Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Park Jung Min to Release a New Song for his Birthday


Park Jung Min is releasing a new song in celebration of his birthday! The star wanted to share the special occasion with his beloved fans, and what better way to do it then by unveiling a musical treat?

The new song is called “Like Tears Are Falling“, and is scheduled for release on April 1st through a digital music channel. It’s a great prelude to his new mini-album, “THE, PARK JUNG MIN“, which will drop on the 7th. The singer has also created a 40-page photobook to be included with his new album.

Be sure to check back with allkpop for more Park Jung Min updates!

Source: Osen, Newsen via Nate


credit: ramham424 @allkpop



Kim Hyung Jun @ 2011 Seoul Fashio Week from Prettyboy



credit: PrettyBoy

Jung Min & Hyung Jun @ 2011 F/W Seoul Fashion Week on SSTV [28.03.11]





Credit: iZomZaa @ YT + SSTV

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Media Pix: Kim HyungJun, Kim KiBum and Park JungMin @ 2011 Seoul Fashion Week



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