Yahoo Buzz Controversy

So this is the reason why I could not vote for KHJ last weekend!
I still believe in KARMA!

This is an article posted from HyunniesPexers site written by Azi:

Yahoo Buzz Voting Trends & Screen Captures

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5 Votes

Posted by azi 11.30.2010 3:29 p.m.

According to an email that I received from Yahoo Korea in response to my queries, votes for the other contender come from overseas and there seems no reason to think that those were invalid. On the other hand, a Korean fansite was able to capture real time changes in the influx of votes and there was a very clear irregular voting pattern.

It seems like Yahoo Korea needs proof of this irregularity, in addition to the fact that we had difficulties accesing the voting site on November 27 and 28, for them to take action, so I urge whoever reading this to send a formal complaint to their customer service, links are provided below, and don’t forget to copy paste this post as an attachment to your email:

1. http://kr.helpboard.yahoo.com/helpfeedback/a_frontpage.html

Alternate email address:

2. frontpage-help@cckr.yahoo-inc.com

Proof # 1

For the sake of analysis, let me do some trending base on the data posted below. Excluding the bulk amount of votes for contenders (i.e with green highlights), the normal voting scenario is this: in 62 minutes, Kim Hyun Joong got 22,395 votes while Jan Geun Suk got 597 in total. Further analysis : KHJ gets an average of 361.2 votes per minute while JGS gets an average of 9.63 votes only, or a mere 2.67 % of what KHJ’s total. Simply put, the votes ratio is 37:1 in favor of KHJ. If JGS managed to garner a meager 3% compared to KHJ votes, where did the bulk votes for JGS came from? Trends for increase can be ascertained by mere looking at the 3rd and 5th column below. One need not be a math expert to tell the anomalous pattern.

re-posted from: http://micon.miclub.com/board/viewArticle.do?artiNo=81955382&listCateNo=261&listPage=1

column 1 : time , column 2: KHJ Total Votes, column 3 : KHJ Increase in votes, column 4 : JGS Total Votes, column 5: JGS increase in votes

Proof # 2

re-posted from blog.daum.net/miniquilt and captured by Ralph@KHJ0606.com

This one captures the trend from 7:15 to 7:47 am 32 minutes trend. In that span of time excluding the bulk votes which is highlighted in red, KHJ got 8,621 (ave. 269.4 / minute) votes while JGS got 234 (ave. 7.31/minute) votes. If we compare it with the our 5:34 to 6:36 trend, we still get the same ratio of 37: 1 votes in favor of Kim Hyun Joong. So what does this trends tells us? Are we being deceived by our own eyes? The most important question is : WE HAVE THE FACTS, WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

Proof # 3

Screen captures made by Meteorflower dated 11.29.2010, wherein two different results where shown by Yahoo.

a.) Capture Time : 09:10 p.m Date : 11.29.2010

Votes: KHJ = 4,931,386

JGS = 4,182,810

b.) Capture Time : 09:18 p.m Date: 11.29.2010

Votes: KHJ = 2,555,555

JGS = 990,530

That was not the first time that Yahoo showed increasing/decreasing results in that category, it has been happening the whole day of November 29, 2010.

To further support that, here is another capture from blog.daum.net/miniquilt dated November 30, 2010. Take note of the time and the number of votes too.

So now, tell me, is this fair or what?

Please spread the word about this and send complains to Yahoo Korea. We are not doing this to gain prestige nor recognitions for Kim Hyun Joong or our fan sites, we just wanted everything to be fair, let us do our part and not let our time and efforts be wasted by losing to an AUTOCLICK!

We lost in numbers but we have not lost the war….!

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YAHOO should INVESTIGATE on this matter!

[KHJ] Kim Hyun Joong Wishes to Co-star with Dong-Yi Actress Han Hye Joo

Credit: NATE + (Chinese translation) YOYO@HYUNBAR 百度金贤重吧 + (English translation & photo) BB@LoveKimHyunJoong.com

http://liezle.blogspot.com/2010/11/news-kim-hyun-joong-wishes-to-co-star.html

Flower boy Kim Hyun Joong chose Han Hye Joo as the actress he wants to co-star with.

In a recent interview with Edaily SPN, when he was asked if there was any actress he would like to work with, Kim Hyun Joong replied, “Han Hye Joo.”

Kim Hyun Joong further explained, “It’s because her acting is impressive, and she seems to be around my age.”

“Wishes to act in a drama appearing as lovers of similar age.”

In reality, Kim Hyun Joong was born in June 1986, and Han Hye Joo in February 1987; there is just an eight-month gap between the two. But Han Hye Joo had made her debut in the MBC drama Non-Stop 5 in 2005, followed by Spring Waltz by and High as the Sky Wide as the Earth (aka Sky and Land aka As Much as Heaven and Earth) by KBS, and then Iljimae and Brilliant Legacy by SBS, Dong Yi by MBC, etc, and appearing as the female lead in these dramas. Her recent showing in the Taiga historical (period) drama as one of the main leads had harnessed as well as showcased her acting.

Propelling Kim Hyun Joong who Wishes to Act with Her to Work Even Harder

Kim Hyun Joong did not disguise his admiration, “I had watched Dong-Yi when it was showing, Han Hye Joo’s image was really eye-catching.”

[KHJ] Kim Hyun Joong: “Those Kisses & Almost-Kisses… In Reality, were…”

Reposted from HYUNBAR
Translated into English: BB @ LoveKimHyunJoong.com
http://liezle.blogspot.com/2010/11/article-hyun-joong-those-kisses.html

To Kim Hyun Joong (24) who is taking the leading role of a TV drama for the first time as “the fussy guy” Baek Seung Jo in MBC’s Playful Kiss, although the 3% rating was far from the initial expectation, to him personally, he still felt that he had gained much (from it).

- What are your thoughts after the drama’s ended?

“Feel that I’ve good wrap-up for this year. As this is the first TV drama whereby I’m the main lead, so it’s particularly meaningful. I felt a great sense of responsibility during the filming, because the drama evolved from and developed around me, so my condition could affect the entire team’s mood and ambience. Only when I relaxed myself and worked, then the crew could carry on with the filming in a more relaxed manner.”

- There’re unusually many kissing scenes in the drama!

“It just looks that way, but actually there’re not many. There’re many scenes that involved lips nearly or barely touching; in terms of real kissing scenes, there are only three.”

- You’ve been labelled as the second Bae Yong Joon, do you feel any pressure or burden with the label?

“As opposed to pressure, what I feel more is joy. I suppose it’s because sunbae is the first generation of Hallyu star, and I’m also carrying out Hallyu activities, that’s why the label of the second Bae Yong Joon.

We (SS501) were also referred to as the second SechsKies when we first started out, but later, people gradually remembered our name. I suppose it’s the same this time.”

- Amongst the presents that Bae Yong Joon gave you, which left you with the deepest impression?

“Pu-erh tea. Said that’s something good.”

- You’ve even sung the theme song at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games. What does that feel?

“As that’s a big stage (platform), and I was representing Korea on-stage, so the pressure was tremendous. I really heaved a great big sigh of relief after the song that day. One whole month of listening to the same song and practising everyday, that was really tiring.”

- Are you still running the chicken eatery now?

“My friends are still running it. As for how much money it’s made, I’ve absolutely no idea. I would go look for them there once in awhile. Times like this, I’d stay in the kitchen to wash the tomatoes or fry the chicken pieces and stuff. But since I always just stay in the kitchen, the patrons wouldn’t know that I’m in the shop.”

- Heard that you’ve moved to Seongsu-Dong in Seoul recently, is this true?

“Yes, I’ve moved, but no, it’s not to Seongsu-Dong. Because many fans used to always hung around my home, so it’s brought a lot of inconvenience to the neighbours at the old place, and there’re also many complaints, so I had to move. This time, it’s a rented place.”

- Why rent instead of buying a house?

“Because I’ve no money. (laughs) There’s someone who’s helping me to manage my finances; other than my monthly allowance, everything else goes into the bank account. Of course, I may earn a bit more than people my age. But when it comes to money, once it exceeds a certain amount, it becomes quite meaningless. I don’t have hobbies like drinking expensive red wine, so that really is the difference between having more money or a little less money? I don’t even have a car. I use the company’s car every time even if I’m doing my personal things.”

- Rumours have it that you’ve a close relationship with Hero Jae Joong, T.O.P from Big Bang, how about you guys forming a group?

“That should be not bad. When we were drinking together, we too joked about this, and talked about holding a joint concert. Although it’s gonna be quite tough (to pull off), but if people really wish to see us together, and if the companies agree too, perhaps it can be done.”

- What are the future plans of SS501?

“Truth is, many people have questioned if we’ve already disbanded. Since we’ve already concluded our discussion about the future activities of SS501, so all of us have joined different agencies. During the time when our contract with the previous agency expired, no agency was able to accept all (five) members. So we plan to have solo activities, and then come together as a group to present to everyone through performance.”

- Amongst the gifts from fans, which one left the deepest impression?

“A 10,000-won bill. That bill’s serial number is my date of birth. Initially I had thought that it was a fake bill, but when I took it for a closer look, I realised that it was real.”

- What do you do when you’re resting or on your off days?

“I play soccer. I’ll play soccer every week. Although I’m not a professional footballer, and I also don’t have a regular or fixed position, but i play attack generally.”

- What do you want or pursue in life?

“I wish to live happily with people. When with friends, we practically go Dutch every time. Regardless of who you are, everyone forks out 10,000 korean won, just like club fees. Friendship can collapse because of money. I feel that amongst friends, there should be no distinction about whose achievement is more, and who has done more, or less.”

[KHJ] Hyun Joong talks about Bae Yong Joon

[Extracted News]From Kim Hyun Joong’s interview. (2)
Korean to English translation by Suehan / Suehan's BYJ Blog
Lik: http://liezle.blogspot.com/2010/11/hyun-joong-talks-about-bae-young-joon-2.html

1. TV Daily 2010-11-22 09:06

“I’m not a Hallyu star yet. It is a great deal to say it that way. I’m just preparing for it. It’s true that Yong Joon hyeong helps me a lot. People think that we talk about special matters, but we just talk about our average daily lives. It seems that we talked until about 1:00 am yesterday."

Meeting between Bae Yong Joon and Kim Hyun Joong. There will be many excited fans when they hear about the meeting between them. But they have not made any public appearances yet. “It’s really strange. Because we do not go to special places but we go to the café where everybody goes. I thought the pictures would have been posted on the internet, but it never happened. It’s weird. Isn’t it?”

http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n03822


2. Sports World 2010-11-22 11:58

Kim Hyun Joong, who is the closest friend of Bae Yong Joon, said that Bae Yong Joon doesn’t have any plans for marriage yet. He said, “We frankly talk about lots of private matters. Whenever hyong has a chance, he pressures me to introduce him to a girl. But I feel helpless because even I don’t have a girl friend. He only bought the house, but I could feel his great popularity again from the marriage rumors.” He also said that “If Yong Joon hyeong marries; he will release the news to media in advance due to his position. I don’t think you will hear the news regarding his marriage soon, since he doesn’t have a girl friend.”

http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n09409


3. Ilgan Sports 2010-11-22 10:08

-Can you remember any of the gifts you have received from Bae Yong Joon?

"I got Puer Tea from him. He said that it was a good one.”

http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n04840


4. JTN 2010-11-22 9:01:15 am

Kim Hyun Joong called Bae Yong Joon a good adviser and reliable senior. Right after the first episode of “Mischievous Kiss” aired, he received a text message from Bae Yong Joon saying, “Don’t stick to the viewing rates too much.”

“Hyeong advises me a lot. Regarding acting, he said, “Work comfortably to be a seasoned actor because burden produces only burden. He also said, “It is important to show the development process.” And it encouraged me a lot. His advice about the donation from the profits to the society also influenced me a lot. He advised me, “Don’t be shy or embarrassed when you help someone.”

http://www.jtn.co.kr/v2/realnews_view.asp?idx=384094

[KHJ] SS501’s Kim Hyun Joong unveils undisclosed pictures from the ‘Asian Games’

Source: Sports Seoul
Photos: KeyEast/allkpop

Undisclosed pictures of SS501’s leader Kim Hyun Joong at the ‘Guangzhou Asian Games’ were recently revealed though the singer’s agency on November 22nd.

The simple yet elegant pictures show the singer having an interview with CCTV, listening to his MP3 to practice his singing, as well as sitting down quietly as he surfs the net.

The fans have complimented the picture by saying it looks like a professional photo shoot, leaving comments such as, “The man went to flaunt his superior genetics to the continent.”

Check out his pictures below.

[KHJ] "I Wish I Look Half Like Bae YongJun hyung"

Kim HyunJoong "I Wish I Look Half Like Bae YongJun hyung"
Credits: http://sports.khan.co.kr + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com
Link: http://liezle.blogspot.com/2010/11/article-khj-i-wish-i-look-half-like-bae.html

REPOST WITH FULL CREDITS ONLY

"Very happy even though busy."

Put aside the name of SS501 Kim HyunJoong for awhile. Instead, be reborn again as rookie actor Kim HyunJoong. It is not easy. Leaving DSP Media where he was with for past 5 years to join KeyEast, he had gone through a hard time, getting out of the music stage filled with cheers, he had to adapt to the unfamiliar drama production environment. Therefore Kim HyunJoong cannot relax any moment for the past 5 months. After MBC 'Mischievous Kiss' ended on 21-Oct, he immediately had to film the youtube version, he won the best dresser award in Japan Sky Perfect Awards on 10-Nov. Completing the delayed CF filming, he sang the theme song for Guangzhou Asian Games Opening Ceremony on 12-Nov.

Kim HyunJoong said "It is good to be busy. Doing things I can do well, things I enjoy doing, I am satisfied to be living like this." He continued "Even on my rest days, I go to the practice room/studio and dance. I want to live enthusiastically like an ant." However he sulked, "Sometimes I wish that I have the ability of teleportation." "Then I will be able to go overseas in a blink of an eye, or go anywhere easily." He said with a laugh.

I wish I look half like Bae YongJun

There is a huge influence by Bae YongJun hyung on moving agency. People were calling me "Post Bae YongJun". I also think positively of it. Must become like that, then I can be someone who can go beyond hyung. I wish I could go half as far as Bae YongJun hyung. Now I am about 1/8? But I guess I resemble Bae YongJun hyung. Not long ago when I went to China, I was being asked if I am Bae YongJun and was requested for autograph. I said I am not but he insisted that I am and told me not to lie. I took off my sunglasses but can't show him so it was frustrating. It is weird if I say, "I am not Bae YongJun, I am Kim HyunJoong" isn't it? In the end, I didn't sign for him so seems like I made Bae YongJun hyung lose 1 fan and I felt uncomfortable about that. I haven't told Bae YongJun hyung about this yet. (laughs)

SS501 Album Will Not Be Released Next Year?

Kim HyunJoong solo album will be released around May next year. In the beginning of next year, he will go to USA and practice choreography/dance, and also to prepare for his album. He has received a few songs but the concept is still a secret. SS501 album will also be released. Members are preparing for their own solo album and we should have a discussion when we have a chance. It was a little difficult when we changed company this year. Even though each of us moved to different agencies and the agreements have already been concluded, it was a problem deciding who should make the announcement first. Because we have to resume responsibility for being scattered around (different agencies). Finally it was me who shouldered (the responsibility). Even though I was mentally prepared for it, it was still difficult. Fans would have been quite hurt, isn't it? However, I think that if I work hard, there will be still fans supporting Kim HyunJoong.

Not Prince, But Wants To Be Rebellious Kid

In 'Boys Over Flowers', I acted as senior high school student and I chose 'Mischievous Kiss' thinking that it would be my last acting as senior high school student. It has nothing to do with viewership ratings. Frankly speaking, I am very satisfied. Above all, it is because people told me that my acting has improved. I gradually developed some know-how in expressions and even gestures. How good can I memorize my lines? Really, if I were to study like this, I would have gone to Seoul University. (laughs) During the period while filming the drama, I can only get about 2-4 hours of sleep in 4 days. I lost too much weight so I ate 4 bowls of rice in a day. Even so, I will still continue to act in the future. It is fun. Even though till now I have only acted in roles who are glamorous, I want to break off this image next time. A down to earth and friendly character will be good. Someone who is like the real Kim HyunJoong...Rebellious guy?

[KHJ] Disclosure of Accident: Asia Top Star KHJ Innermost Thought

Source: Metro Seoul
Reposted & Translated by: Baidu Hyunbar News Department
Chinese to English translation by June / LoveKimHyunJoong.com
Link: http://liezle.blogspot.com/2010/11/article-hyun-joong-thoughts-about.html

Singer and Actor Kim Hyun Joong (24) had a motorcycle accident and cheated death,
before the commencement of his solo work apart from SS501.
The cruelty of such a happenstance right when he had to begin working solo on his own
led to a focused outlook in life.

Heartily enjoys the work he likes, while forgoing all distractions.
Harbouring an increasingly calm mentality, and gradually permeating through the whole of Asia.

Rebirth In May
In a recent interview, Kim Hyun Joong mentioned,
for the first time ever, the facts about his motorcycle accident.

On 28 May afternoon, on a road in Seoul’s Gangnam,
[liezle : the date written is what was on the article but we all know that it is wrong because SS501 appeared on Dream Concert on May 28]
Kim Hyun Joong, driving with his friend on a motorcycle as a passenger,
was hit from behind by another vehicle.

Helmets and protective gears fell apart. It was a major accident.
His right arm and elbow suffered from 3 fractures.
His left knee cartilage was injured as well.

‘It could have been a fatal accident, but luck was on our side.
The motorcycle is not a good vehicle to carry passenger but I was travelling with a friend that day.
My over-100kg friend flew from the vehicle and I fell atop him.
Thus, I landed on the ground with less impact due to the buffer.’

After the release of the final mini-album at his former company,
the period before the end of his contract was a critical moment
when he worried about the repercussions of the accident.

He was also concerned that there may be discussions about his enlistment.
He can only bear his guilt during treatment till his discharge from the hospital.
With the end of the filming of the drama, he is currently undergoing a full body check-up.
‘I will definitely enlist. But I shall not receive any further more body check-up till then.
I would not want anything, no matter how small, to become a hindrance to my goal.’

Due to the accident, his will to carry out activities is even stronger.
Kim Hyun Joong said,
‘I do not like to rest.
Happily working, I’ve never had a moment when I feel like resting.
I would like to give it all… when I can still sing, dance and act.’

In the aftermath of his accident,
the process in which he signed with his new company also became a hot topic.
Even though several companies offered him billion-dollar contracts,
Kim Hyun Joong chose to sign with his current company which offered a much lower fee.

His pride as an artist led him to refuse the high pay but accept a domestic car,
which in turn led to further misunderstanding from some fans.
The gift of a car in replacement for higher pay was suggested by representatives from his new company.

‘I do not work with the aim to earn money.
If I do, I shall have to bear all the negative effects.
What I want to do is to display my stage and my work to all of you.’

Pre-Enlistment: 5-year Plan
On 12 November, he participated in the Asian Games Opening Ceremony
with a stage performance of the theme song ‘Sunshine Again’,
gaining the chance to show himself to 1 billion viewers.

‘It is the biggest stage in my life.
Besides the billion who viewed on TV,
there were one hundred thousand spectators on the spot
which created such a grand stage that I felt overjoyed and lost for words,
with the thought that my name would appear on such a stage.'

His drama ‘Playful Kiss’ was highly popular overseas,
but the low domestic rating was still a bitter pill to swallow.

‘Now I am more confident.
The next drama will bring about even more difficulties,
thus the main issue here is to become an actor with the right attitude and mentality.’

Now, he is preparing for his solo album to be released in May next year,
and planning to attend a 3-month music studies in the United State early next year.

‘I would like to learn more about stage performance, dancing and singing, while building up my physique.
I have already submitted a learning plan to a famous teacher from LA Millennium Dance School,
and shall present a music that is different from SS501.’

24 hours a day, he wonders about his future plans.
He said, ‘My future 5-year plan is already in place.
Each year, I shall participate in a drama and a movie, release 2 albums, hold a concert tour, and release a Japanese album.’

‘On the eve of my enlistment 5 years later,
I prepare to hold, for all my fans, a large-scale free performance.’

my 2 HYUNs!

Although I'm a KHJ fangirl now, I always remember the time that I was so CRAZY about Cyrus! Cyrus as in Cyrus of My Name is Kim Samson!

I'm happy with what's happening to Hyun Bin's career! Looks like he really took acting seriously. Imagine, he could have always chose roles that would make him more famous, you know those rom-com type, cutie, eye-candy roles stuff but he chose another path. I'm so proud of him!

Now, I think people take him more seriously as an actor.

Next year, he'll be serving his 2-year mandatory military service. Sigh. I will miss him. But for now, I gotta enjoy his performance in Secret Garden!

[KHJ] KHJ Articles Today Part 2

Kim Hyun-joong took on an interview with Korea Star Daily last week... "Why do people like me? Yeah thats right, why do they like a person like me?"

Can you actually believe Kim Hyunjoong doesn't know why people like him? In dramas, Kim Hyunjoong always appear as the soft guy, but in reality, he's actually quite stiffened in personality. Exactly because of that, Kim Hyunjoong has had many bitter-sour love experiences, "I'm rather stiffened, and though I treat my girlfriend nice, I don't tend to express myself during relationships, that's why I often get dumped in the end".

Who could have expected Kim Hyunjoong to be dumped? He continued to add that he "has many experiences of being rejected by girls after confessing. I always get dumped by my girlfriend after dating. Probably she finds no interest in dating me. As compared to opposite genders, I like to meet my friends more, so I guess I tend to neglect my girlfriend more. I can't choose between friends and lover, but I do seem to enjoy being with my friends more, and times spent together is long too. But, I still treat my girlfriend well when I'm with her".

Kim Hyunjoong is a man of few words, but is also honest and straight. As soon as he opens his mouth, he'll speak whatever's at the bottom of his heart - this, is Kim Hyunjoong's charm. He also answered frankly when asked about love, "If I'm in a relationship, I don't intend to be open about this, because this girl might be veiled with the title like 'oh she's who and who's girl'; this is very disrespectful towards the girl, I feel. This might be a torture for the girl, so I won't want to be public about it".

He expressed that he's dated showbiz people, and also non-showbiz people. He divulged his thoughts for destiny, "I believe in love at first sight, and also had such experiences. She just greeted me once only, and then I already fell deep in. I like frank people, I don't know how to deal with too womenly or meticulous people, so I enjoy dating straight and frank people. I also feel kinda awkward towards junior girls who call me oppa. The girls I dated before is quite different from my ideal type, so far, I had only dated my ideal kind of woman - once".

http://www.koreastardaily.com/tc/news/5674

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Kim Hyun-joong has this real charm that simply goes beyond words. He possesses fame that an idol should have, and also the kind of sophisticated air about him just like an on-looker.

On-looker here means a person who does by his own book of rules, and one who won't be shaken nor moved easily, he's one youth who has real depth within him. After drama [Playful Kiss] ended, he flew straight to Guangzhou to perform for Asian Games. He looked kind of lethargic probably because of his tight schedules, but still, he did not lose that sophistication nor air, "I didn't sleep too short either, about 4 hours? During drama shooting, I didn't even manage to sleep for 4 hours across 3 days... 4 hours now is totally considered nothing, my physique has been good by nature; I'm a '86-er, wasn't the first Asian Game held in Korea. Yeah I was born at that time, now that I stood on the stage of this opening ceremony, I feel so amazing, and what is more I'm representing Korea, so I'm really so honored. Seeing so many audiences, I plan secretly - for all of these people to come watch my concert".

Responses from the audiences turned out particularly well, Kim Hyunjoong attracted the attention of numerous China audiences as he smiled brightly to his singing, "what amazed me was that my fans increased, next day when I left China, so many fans came to send me off at the airport. It's so amazing how there was such a huge change in just a day". Every one is so bothered by Kim Hyunjoong - from his airport fashion to every movement of his cause topics of discussions. "Airport apparels? How ever way they let me wear I just wear that way. I'm an aloof guy? I'm not aloof ne, it's quite different from that kind of aloof ah. In reality I'm a person who puts on casual exercising uniform and wears slippers to meet up and eat fried chickens and drink white wine with friends in the small towns. I'm definitely not an aloof city lad".

The CNN interview is also a special experience for him. CNN has been holding an interest for Kim Hyunjoong who is stirring about a Hanryu fever on Youtube. CNN even selected Kim Hyunjoong to be the next generation representative singer cum actor for leading Hanryu. "I'm still not a Hanryu star, this word is quite forceful to me, but I'm preparing to be one. (Bae) Yong-joon hyung indeed gave me much help, everybody thought we talked about something really big but in fact just daily life talks. Like yesterday, we even talked till 1AM". A meeting between Kim Hyunjoong and Bae Yongjoon is enough to agitate people, however their meetings have never been disclosed before. "How strange, hyung and I don't actually meet at some particular place or what, just some normal and plain coffee houses, yet I have never seen photos of our meetings on the internet at all".

So could it be that people don't believe in the possible appearance of two handsome males? "Really? Well we're just about the same... There're really many matters to thank hyung for. Hyung is a hanryu star, so he also sort of paved this road for me. Hyung is envious me, because at his time, noone gave him help nor advice, but I have hyung to teach me". Kim Hyunjoong and Bae Yongjun's relationship is touching as Kim Hyunjoong falls long of words to describe their friendship. Lastly Kim Hyunjoong says, "I took on [Playful Kiss] because I felt it's a work that could totally change my life. Yeah the ratings were kind of regretful to know of, but it's just a digit. The beginning now is the real beginning".

http://www.koreastardaily.com/tc/news/5681

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Kim Hyunjoong is an actor whose stark personality shines as he differentiates clearly between love and hate, and also one who asks alot of himself. Even his value principle is like that of his personality, unsure if it's because of this reason, the moment people mention him, every one thinks of him as demarcative.

"I'm definitely not an aloof city lad who knows nothing about emotions", as Kim Hyunjoong expresses his dissatisfaction for an adjective "aloof city lad" amongst all adjectives being used to describe him. Previously when he was in Guangzhou for the 2010 Asian Games opening ceremony, his [airport fashion] was also described by people as "aloof city lad". To this, Kim Hyunjoong expressed utter detachment from his real personality, "Yeah don't tell me my style is an aloof and city-beat? Don't think so, I'm not aloof at all. I'm actually one who will go to drink spicy chicken soup and drink soju with my friends at roadside stalls in casual slippers and sports uniform, I'm definitely not one who knows nothing about emotions".

With that, it seems like we can't use the adjective "cold and icy" to describe Kim Hyunjoong, anymore. Even he does not feel such about himself, "I'm totally not terse, regarding fashion I'm totally dumb-bell. About things like smart phones, I'm also not interested, and is also not one who's very sensitive to fashion trends or anything". If that's the case like what he's said, then what will he do during his free time? "I'm not very same as other guys, I don't really like gaming nor billiards. I love playing soccer the most, and also to rent a housing car to go camping at the mountainous areas with friends, and play soccer once every week".

After starring in one after another dramas, words like "2nd Hanryu star" also began to surface on him. However, Kim Hyunjoong actually possess a very matured side to him which does not suit in with his age at all. He may be a youthful idol but he already has a detailed plan for his entire life, "I've always been living with plans, and also enjoys planning for each and every thing. If I don't do according to such a way I'll feel uncomfortable, and will also in turn become more careful. I previously said I'll retire once I earn 2.2 billion, but to think back of it now, it's so childish. I used to think 0.1 billion can be so easily earned, but now I gradually learn that making money is so not easy".

When our journalist asked him if he still wants to get married early, he expressed his original plan to marry at 30 years, and then live on happily, but now there's a change of plans, "I've always thought 30 years old is so matured, but it's not like that at all. I presume I'll not be able to marry at 30, and in the end my plan to have kids will also change. Currently I don't have thoughts to get married, I'm enjoying alot in my career, working". Things that Kim Hyunjoong wants to do is still many many, though ratings for his drama is low, [Playful Kiss] will still seemingly continue to open the second door to his life.

"To me, every day is a new turning point. I like to plan my timetable for every single day, even meal times. Even promises I made at the slip of a mouth - I really keep to them. I hope to live my life in a scheduled and planned manner, because I have aplenty of matters to complete".

http://www.koreastardaily.com/tc/news/5682


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"Ghost? I think I still see about 2 in a year". Until now, Kim Hyunjoong will still say some sentences that gives rise to bursts of laughters. Though he isn't one who can totally open his heart in front of outsiders, so long content comes from him, it never fails to be frank and sincere and, real.

In showbiz, one could hear the many ghost stories of celebrities, but no one, ever told a ghost story as calmly as Kim Hyunjoong did. You know, even "meeting ghosts" is like a daily routine for him, he often portrudes this eerie and uncontrollable air about him. "Kyujong and I saw ghosts before, and we both asked each other, 'did you see it just now?', 'yeah I saw'". Goosebumps rose on the back skin of our journalist, but on Kim Hyunjoong's face, it was expressionless as though nothing was the case. Interview also came to an end then, but still, we couldn't quite grasp what kind of person Kim Hyunjoong is.

Recently there are so many new words to describe Kim Hyunjoong, like what "Bae Yongjoon's successor", "2nd generation of Hanryu star", "representative icon of youth and fashion" etc etc, but him who lies within the core of discussion is ever so calm-minded, as if it does not concern him at all. Since he does everything according to plans, he's a more rational person than sentimental. He reveals that he often tries hard to change from a sensational person to a rational one, because this is a pavement where everybody has to walk past in order to turn mature.

Until now, Kim Hyunjoong has been living his life according to his plans, exactly because of that, he will take in people's suggestions and feedbacks while ignoring the harsh and bad talks abut him, not because he's doing it on purpose but rather it comes as a form of him - born by nature. "I've never bothered myself with those harsh talks, I'm very extremely satisfied with my fans who support me and my working environment. Why should I please the people who don't like me? Even if these kind of people humiliate my parents is fine as well, because I have absolutely no need to take these people who don't understand me into heart. Besides, they're not speaking truth". With such a reason, he does not mind at all how people rate him based on acting in [Playful Kiss] and its low ratings.

"My hanryu generation will be a brand new generation", as he says. Kim Hyunjoong with such confidence will surely turn to a glorious sight. This is no big talk as this has already formed into a concrete map presented right in front of us.

http://www.koreastardaily.com/tc/news/5691

Sources: http://ss501ode.blogspot.com/search/label/hyunjoong

[KHJ] KHJ Articles Today

There is an influx of KHJ articles today. Thank you to Ode for all the translations.

"Seems like I'll have to delay my wedding plans to about 10 years later".

Singer cum actor Kim Hyun-joong revealed his love and wedding related views.

Many people plan for how they'll turn out to be like some 10,20 years down the road. Kim Hyun-joong, too, is not too different.

He says, "I was expecting myself to be able to marry before 30", "I don't even have time to be in a relationship now and I have no girlfriend too, so it looks like it'll be impossible" (to get married before 30).

Kim Hyun-joong will be 26 next year in Korean age. Though he has completed shooting for drama [Playful Kiss] recently, he still has overseas promotion schedules, as well as schedules like preparation work for his discography to be released in May next year; he's busy as ever.

He added on too that he "will go into army for sure, and after releasing from the army I need to re-affirm my position as an actor so I'll take on a work. It looks like I'll only be able to go into a relationship at that time. Around 35 years old?", "In the end, it only seems like I can get married at 40 years old", as he dissects.

http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n03719?mid=e0101

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"Before I enter the army I want to fulfil every thing"

Actor cum singer Kim Hyun-joong has revealed similar thoughts to this.

Recently, during an interview held with E-daily SPN, Kim Hyun-joong says, "I need to go into army about 4~5 years later", "Before that, I wish to fulfil every single matter".

These days, military problems have once again been highlighted as a socialized problem in showbiz. Similarly for Kim Hyun-joong where he has to deal with pinnacle activities, military duties which he has to perform also thus turned into a burden. However Kim Hyun-joong showed no signs of hesitation as he firmly expressed his going into army. But, he wishes to also fulfil and make his activity plans and targets come true before his enlistment into army.

Amidst his many targets, there's one - which is to "open a free concert for fans", as he explains "Fans who will be willing to fork out money after watching the concert will have their money collated, to which I want to donate it away".

"I also want to do not dance music, but another kind of music", as he divulged that he has plans at the moment for a very musically-filled transformation to come.

http://spn.edaily.co.kr/entertain/newsRead.asp?sub_cd=EA31&newsid=01102086593168344&DirCode=0010301

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"I've never regretted at all choosing Playful Kiss".

After moving into different agencies as other SS501 members as he chose Bae Yong-jun's Keyeast, Kim Hyun-joong took on his first male protagonist drama [Playful Kiss] of MBC, and the above was a statement made from him.

It remained a single digit from start to end with its TV ratings. Though being put on par alongside hot popular dramas like KBS2 [Baker King Kim Tak Goo], [Fugitive Plan B], SBS [My girlfriend is Gumiho], [President] etc, the results attained by this drama where he first stars across as the male lead fell below expectations.

To this however, Kim Hyun-joong explained that he "Wasn't too bothered with the ratings". "I took this on with the final high-teen drama that I'll do as I placated my many imperfections for [Boys over flowers]. It became a piece that I like". Though many actors reveal their feeling of sadness after drama ends, Kim Hyun-joong was different. He felt pleased and contented with his achievements because of the amount of hardwork he had put in for it.

In particular, after the TV drama ended its run, a special Youtube edition consisting of seven 10-min episodes were released on the net; after its release, North Africa Tunisia and South America, Argentina etc began pouring in favors for a visit to their countries. Having no relations at all to domestic ratings, Kim Hyun-joong had once again solidified his status as a Hanryu star through the help of [Playful Kiss], and this is very much obvious.

But of course, sadness was not in absence. The biggest problem lied in the script - it came in late to him. There was insufficient time to prepare for the shooting. He mentioned that he felt he could have done better had the script reached him earlier. As what is called a "slice of scripts", he thus had to catch up on filming and speed up hastily with limited time due to the late arrival of his script, and this - has been a persistent problem of Korean drama production systems.

Despite having 'made some noise' towards the production system, Kim Hyun-joong did not forget about his newbie status as an actor, "The female lead Jung So-min was a newbie, and I am, too, a rookie, that's why there were quite lot worries from people around us", "As time passed by, I believe we could improve, my chemistry with Jung So-min also tapped better as it went along".

From people around them, they have also been giving feedbacks like they were slowly improving with each episode. However, Kim Hyun-joong did not hide his growing greed.

"In future, I want to hear feedbacks. Not those like 'you've improved', but rather 'So anticipating', and my acting skills will be what makes them anticipating".

It's a tiring work where 70-minutes of 2 drama episodes have to be shot in a week. After [Boys over Flowers], now came [Playful Kiss]; Kim Hyun-joong had no chance to escape such. For the same amount of time used in a week, it was no less than 18 hours in total did he manage to catch a wink.

"Thoughts like 'Who will enjoy dying this way' came onto mind everyday", "But to act as someone else is really fun". He also showed his absorbing into character Baek Seung-jo, "It'll take some time before I return as Kim Hyun-joong after the ends. In [Playful Kiss] I took on the role of a cranky Baek Seungjo, so unknowingly I also resulted in treating people around me crankily", which was evident to see how he dwelved alot into his character.

He's also thinking of a transformation in his next work.

"People like awesomely rich millionaires or geniuses are quite ridiculous sounding anyway. It was also always warm and passionate roles (referring to BoF and Jangki). Next time round, I want to challenge realistic and maculine characters. I'm planning to prepare for my album to be released next May, after that I'll be likely to return with a drama work, so I'll be able to meet you all as an actor in latter half of next year".

http://spn.edaily.co.kr/entertain/newsRead.asp?sub_cd=EA31&newsid=01098806593168344&DirCode=0010301

[KHJ] His Intimate Buddies

I wish I was Jaejoong, or Mickey, or Kim Bum, or Lee Min Ho, or TOP.

Just like the phrase 'birds of a feather flock together', Kim Hyun-joong's network consists of -literally- 'beautiful flower boys'. His 'buddies' include majority coming from well-known stars in showbiz. Including JYJ members Hero Jaejoong and Mickey Yoochun, Big Bang's TOP, actor Lee Min-ho and Kim Bum etc are his buddies as well.

● Hero Jaejoong...
During those times when DBSG and SS501 possess the highest of fame, both did not hesitate to give advices and help to each other. Beginning since the tough trainee days, both had begun to share each's troubles, and with this built friendship, of course it does not change easily. It differentiates them all the more since both starred across in movie [Heaven's Postman] and drama [Boys over Flowers] in the beginning of 2009 respectively. In 2010 January, both even went for a holiday in Canada together. While holidaying in Canada's Vancouver, they event spent new year and enjoyed their rest. Both of them even appeared like twins to everywhere they go as they even stayed under one roof together. Even when Kim Hyun-joong's contract with former agency DSP Media ended, he was rumored to collaborate with Jaejoong to form a new group.


●Mickey Yoochun...
Since Kim Hyun-joong is so close with Hero Jaejoong, it was inevident that he turned into friends with Mickey Yoochun as well. Whenever these three had time to pop, they will gather at the mini 'inn' nearby their living area and share their friendship. Recently also, Mickey Yoochun's drama KBS [Sung Kyun Kwan Scandal] and Kim Hyunjoong's MBC [Playful Kiss] also gave them the name of "Intimate Rivals". Both expressed relief that they weren't fighting during same time-slot, "We've heaved a thousand sighs of reliefs when we know we aren't fighting in the same timing slot. If that was the case we won't be able to see each other's face for a few years then I guess". Both did not forget to monitor and give acting suggestions for each other as they show care for buddy. Kim Hyun-joong says they were rivals beginning since SS501 and DBSG debuted, it's like being rivals is their fate. We said 'fighting' to each other before our dramas began and also promised to meet up to drink after drama ends, but until now we haven't met up, still".


●Top...
They share the senior-junior relationship since middle school days. Thanks to Kim Hyunjoong's introduction, Top and Jaejoong became close as well. In the MBC University Campus Festival in 2008, the band stage both of them showed had left deep impressions on fans. Kim Hyunjoong played the bass guitar, while Top - the keyboard. They had sung to David Craig's "Rise and Fall". After that, Top starred in drama [IRIS] and movie [INTO THE FIRE], while Kim Hyunjoong was busy moving into new agency etc, though they didn't have time to meet up often like before, they still send frequent messages and make phone calls to each other as they look out on each other.


●Lee Minho, Kim Bum...
Through drama [Boys over Flowers], these two are his friends whom he met during his debut as an actor. As they build fame as 'F4', they still really do associate with one another even after drama ended. They all have a common favourite sport which is soccer, and they do meet up at times to enjoy soccer when they don't have schedules. In addition, they also promise to cheer on for one another by 'catching it live' as whenever any one's drama / movie shows.


from: KR NEWS

[KHJ] KHJ on SS501

I'm happy with this news! KHJ may not be talking much about SS501 since he transferred to KeyEast but this time, he answered some questions related to his group. Like what I've believe in, everything has it's own time. And this time, there's no stopping KHJ from speaking about SS501.

SS501's leader Kim Hyun-joong asserted that "SS501 did not disband".

Recently in a paper interview conducted with us (Daily sports), Kim Hyun-joong explained that [There were talks where 'SS501 had already disbanded' since our members were moving into various different agencies back then, but in fact it wasn't true at all], [At that time we have already concluded firm talks about all of us to hold activities as a group together, which was how we were able to move to different agencies].

[At then we just ended our full-time contract with former agency DSP, there were no agencies that could take in all our members. There were no agencies that could undertake that amount of contract fee for all 5 singers at one go" (not enough $$$), he also added.

As pertaining to future SS501 activity plans, "We'll first do some individual activities including releasing of solo albums, after which we're planning to reunite all our members through public performances (eg; concert)", "We have got to adjust our schedules since all our agencies are different, it may be difficult but we'll still try our very best to adjust it well, nonetheless".

He also flaunted their ever-well intimacy. He says, "I contact the members almost every day. Not long ago, Hyung-jun said during his musical Cafe-in press conference that I didn't respond a reply to his SMS, but it wasn't true", "I had to visit China at that time for the Guangzhou Asian Game Opening Ceremony, his SMS did arrive but I wasn't able to reply to him because of preparations for the event. After the ceremony event ended, I contacted him at once", as he thus clarifies.

Korea Daily Sports + http://kr.rd.yahoo.com
Source: http://ss501ode.blogspot.com/search/label/hyunjoong

[KHJ] As Marie Claire Dec 2010 Cover

Kim Hyun Joong will be the cover of Dec 2010 isssue of Marie Claire.
He really look good in black!

Source: http://ss501ode.blogspot.com/search/label/hyunjoong

[KHJ] Kim Hyun-joong said, "Romantic acting makes my toes and fingers shrink... I want to do some tough guy roles"

"If I cared about the viewers rating, I would've done big dramss. I was really ok with my dramas".

'Naughty Kiss', which ended last October, was a total failure viewers rating-wise. Even though it recorded 8 million viewers for YouTube special version, TV version ended quietly.

Compare to the careful question, Kim Hyun-joong's answer was cool. “Everybody near me asked that I was okay, but I was really okay. I was because it wasn't the worst viewers rated drama. I told people that all I have to do is go up now.”

Kim Hyun-joong confessed that he also learned responsibility as an actor from this drama. “I learned how hard it was to lead a drama by oneself. I don't regret my work since I did my best. I love to have high viewers rating but I don't cling to it. I rather try to do a drama that I can proudly show to my son/daughter later in my life. 'Naughty Kiss' will be one of them.”

He also revealed his thoughts about classic mellow or action drama/movie. “Yoon Ji-ho from 'Boys over Flowers' or Baek Seung-jo from 'Naughty Kiss' are totally different character from me. Their lines are so cheesy. I think they were cheesy because those two dramas were school-based dramas. I want to do some other types of character for next drama. Someone who likes to yell and full of testosterone.”

Source : news.nate.com/view/20... ( Korean )

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[KHJ] Kim Hyun-joong said, "Marriage? I gotta wait for 10 years"

“Wedding plan has to be delayed about 10 years.”

Actor/Singer Kim Hyun-joong revealed his thought about marriage.

Many people think about themselves after 10 or 20 years. Kim Hyun-joong is not that different.

Kim Hyun-joong said, “Actually, I thought I could get married well before 30's. Right now I don't have any girlfriend nor time for any romance, so my plan would not be successful.”

Kim Hyun-joong will be 26 years old in 2011. He just finished the shooting of 'Naughty Kiss', but has another foreign promotion schedule as well as album recording in May.”

He added, “I also have to go to army and go back to drama/movie to establish a solid foothold as an actor. When those plans are all done, I will be about 35 years old so I may get married when I'm 40.”

Source : news.nate.com/view/20... ( Korean )

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[KHJ] Hotsun 2011 Calendar

Credit: gall.dcinside and Planet Hyun

[KHJ] Kim Hyun Joong Attends Lanvin for H&M VIP Party

Kim Hyun Joong attended the Lanvin for H&M VIP Party on the evening of November 19th at the Aston House located inside the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul.

Some of the other stars who attended the said event were Min Hyo Rin, Son Dambi, Hwang Jung Eum, Choi Ji Woo, and Kim Ha Neul.

Check out KHJ's pictures in this event.

[KHJ] KHJ wins Popularity Award in Style Icon Awards

Congratulations Leader!
You have won the popularity awards twice in a row. I'm so proud to be a Hyunnie!

Wow! such a handsome guy! By the way, the white flower serves as a tribute to the
late Andre Kim who is a fashion icon in South Korea.
(I really like his ring!hmmm. Looks familiar?)

Guess who's that man beside KHJ? Haha. Although, it would have been better if you can see his face but he's KHJ's friend, TOP of Big Bang. Isn't it great to see these two in an event like SIA? Now, where is Jae and Mickey? LOL

Here is the complete list of the winners:

Winners on the night are as follows:

Style Icon of the Year: Lee Byung Hun

Popularity Award: SS501’s Kim Hyun Joong

International Style Icon: So Ji Sub

New Style Icon, Movie Actor: Big Bang’s T.O.P (Choi Seunghyun)

New Style Icon, Actor: Song Joong Ki

New Style Icon, Singer: CNBlue

Fashionista: Oh Yeon Soo

Style Leader: Gong Hyo Jin

Cultural/Arts award: Kolleen Park

Model: Han Hye Jin

Style Icon Actor: Chun Jung Myung

Style Icon Actress: Shin Min Ah

Female Singer: 2NE1

Male Singer: 2PM

Style Icon TV Star: Kim Jung Eun

Movie Actress: Lee Min Jung

Movie Actor: Joo Jin Mo

Special Award: Andre Kim (received by Andre Kim’s son, Kim Joong Do)

Sky Beautiful Sharing Award: Tiger JK & Yoon Mirae

Source: Allkpop

[KHJ] Playful Kiss BTS Pics

There you go! Two of my favorite screen caps from the behind the scenes of Playful Kiss Youtube edition. ^^

Why do I like them? Isn't it pretty obvious? La la la la la

The boat is sinking...group yourself into....