POPULAR Korean singer-actor Kim Hyun Joong raised more than $12,000 at his autograph session-cum-charity auction at IMM shopping centre on Friday.
Two life-size autographed standees of him fetched more than $6,000 each. The charity auction was held in conjunction with World Aids Day and proceeds will go to World Vision's One Life Fund.
The auction for each of Kim Hyun Joong's standees started at $150 and subsequent bids were $50 per hand raised. But it soon spiralled into the thousands with the final bid for the first standee going for $6,500 and the second standee, $6,686.
The numbers for the second bid of 6686 coincides with the numbers for Kim's birthday, which is June 6, 1986.
Encouraged by the response, Kim himself matched the second bid, and pledged another $6,686, bringing the total proceeds for charity up to $19,872.
The Korean heartthrob made his first public appearance in Singapore as the new ambassador of Korean cosmetics brand The Face Shop.
Hyori and SS501 volunteer for the protection of animals courtesy of VITALSIGN / AllKPop
It was only just revealed that singer Lee Hyori and SS501’s Heo Young Saeng and Kim Kyu Jong set out to help transfer animals from the animal protection organization, KARA (not the girl group, though that would be an interesting twist).
Lee Hyori had went out of her way before she took part in the transfers by asking her fancafe to volunteer and help out. Along with her fans and the rest of the group, the team successfully transferred all of the animals and even stayed behind to help clean up.
She previously made headlines for personally adopting an abandoned cat and dog, and is currently spending a majority of her time helping the organization by doing things such as opening bazaars.
“Flower boy” Kim Hyun Joong was being called “The most beautiful man on earth”, causing him to look embarrassed and not knowing how to react, he could only smile as a response. He who support natural beauty, said that if he have to run away due to emergency, he will bring along products from TheFaceShop that he endorsed. “Because I have to take care of my looks, that way, I will be able to earn money with it!” Not forgetting about caring his outlook despite the fact about running for his live, he is indeed “Fower Boy"!
Kim Hyun Joong who took over the endorsement from his boss, Bae Yong Joon, introduced a new facemask from TheFaceShop this morning at a 5 star hotel. His Asia promotional tour in Malaysia, he didn’t forget to promote the new product, also mention that because of work, he always have to put on make up, so he will use TheFaceShop mask everything, and this whitening series is what he always use when he’s in Korea, ad he came specially to introduce this to Malaysians.
Maybe because of the tight schedule, although he is dressed in cool white outfit, but he look tired, bloodshot eyes with dark eye circle, coughing once in a while due to dry throat, also didn’t smile much during the press conference, only till when he’s introducing the new product, he starts to show his charming smile. And there’s a Malay female reporter kept praising that he is “The most beautiful man on Earth”, he who was taken aback by such direct compliment, seems a little embarrass, not knowing how to react.
As it’s already Winter in Korea, it’s very cold, he mention that after arriving Malaysia, he feel very warm, but also not forgetting to praise how beautiful is the snow in Korea. “Welcome all Malaysians to go skiing in Korea, feel the snow.” He who pursue to be natural, regarding “Natural beauty” what is his definition? “To maintain the mentality and how you carries it, that’s the definition of natural beauty.” The way he maintain his health is: ”Definitely will do exercise every morning, maintain a cheerful mood.” He also shares that he likes to shower, because it able to make his mood turn better.
Fans singing at the airport, Kim Hyun Joong walked past with his head lowered
“Flower boy” Kim Hyun Joong arrived in Malaysia on the 3rd, attracted many Malay fans to wait for him at the airport, When Kim Hyun Joong walked out of the airport at 6.40pm, fans are already on standby, they not only prepared balloons, boards, and they even sang Kim Hyun Joong’s song to welcome their idol. But when Kim Hyun Joong appears, he walked past quickly with his head lowered, boarding the car immediately. Although he didn’t have any interaction with the fans, but just by looking at their idol walking past, their screams is enough to attract all attentions.
On this day's fanmeet, Heo Youngsaeng and Kim Kyujong gave recommendations for great holidaying venues.
Heo Youngsaeng said, "I didn't have any particular experience of travelling alone, so I don't quite know (about recommendations)", "The USA that I went with Kyujong to, I think it'd be really difficult for me to have went alone", he expressed.
While Kim Kyujong recommended his hometown Jeonju, "Busan which I just came back from not long ago is good for holiday, too".
In addition, a concept that Heo Youngsaeng wants to challenge for once is to "take it all off", as he aroused much screams from fans present. "Will strip as soon as I train my body abit", as he stimulates anticipation.
Korean to English translation by Ode / SS501Ode.blogspot.com
its nice to hear that JungMin went to the fanmeeting of KyuJong and YoungSaeng to support them ^_^
On the 4th at Seoul Sangmyung University's church hall, there was a special guest who found his way to the [Kyujong & Youngsaeng Story in Seoul]. And he is none other than Park Jungmin. He has made his way right down to the waiting lounge in order to congratulate Kyujong and Youngsaeng's first official schedule ever since moving into a new agency. He prepared a large cake to congratulate both their new start.
Park Jungmin said, "I'm happy for their new footstart. No matter where our members may be, we support and cheer on for one another".
On this day's fanmeeting, gagman Lee Jinho is the MC for it. Heo Youngsaeng and Kim Kyujong sung to [I love you..I'm sorry] and [Never let you go]. They also carried out a battle between whose culinary skills was better. They made Sandwiches and Kimbap respectively, and according to ratings by fans, the losing party had to take on [lucky or not] punishment. After which they spent time to answer to fans' questions relating to their recent updates.
Heo Youngsaeng re-enacted Rain's [Song to hold you back] (Song for you). He showed his sexy waves by putting on Rain's stage outfit that was delivered over by airmail. Kim Kyujong also showed his powerful chereography with his solo song [Wuss Up]. At the end of it all, both of them sung to [Wings of the World] as they closed the fanmeeting successfully.
Both of them will be holding fanmeets after Seoul in Thailand, Hongkong, Singapore, Japan etc.
Source : Sports Hankooki
Korean to English Translation by Ode /SS501Ode.blogspot.com
Before the fanmeeting on this day, Heo Youngsaeng also revealed on the press conference, "We had been doing activities as SS501 with 5 of us together, now that we are doing this separately again, it's really the first", "Before we came here actually, we were worrying about what to say", as he revealed their thoughts on beginning a new solo activity chapter.
Indeed Kim Kyujong mentioned too "We have been preparing alot for this fanmeeting, we felt so nervous and excited that we could not sleep", "Though we are so nervous, it's now our new fresh start; what's left ahead is only a better paved road for us".
"Not long ago, we had a drink with our members, we mentioned that we will do a fanmeeting today. They just really encouraged and supported us as if it was like their own schedule", "in particular, they gave much advices like not to get nervous and just do it well, etc", as Kyujong added.
On December 14 will be the 1st series of this Smile Project I've also got selected to participate in [Message! to Asia] It's very meaningful so I feel really honoured to partake It'll be wonderful if this little help could aid the kids who need it May all of you join in too I will, too Thank ~~~~~~~u~~~~
OMG!!!! i cant handle YS doing a sexy thing ahaha.. im melting!!!!!!!!!!!!! KJ is so cute with his different expressions :) i can see in their faces that they are enjoying and they are happy in meeting the fans again :) i miss them soooooo much.. will post some pics here...
