Saturday, August 27, 2011

[Photos + Vids]The Face Shop Meet and Greet Kim Hyun Joong [Manila]








  
The arrival of Kim Hyun Joong at The Face Shop























[Article] Kim Hyun Joong Returns the Love of Pinoy Fans



MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines is one country that Korean superstar Kim Hyun Joong loves to return to over and over again and he expressed this during a recently-held presscon at the Edsa Shangri-La to promote his first solo mini-album Break Down.

The love is a two-way street between Hyun Joong and his Filipino fans. He said he would try very much to come back to Manila for another concert.

“I will have an Asian concert tour in December and I will certainly work it out to include the Philippines in my tour,” an overwhelmed and happy Hyun Joong told reporters via his interpreter.

The heartthrob breezed into town to also perform for his Pinoy fans at the Trinoma Activity Center for the High Five Touch event.

At the press conference, Hyun Joong said he was happy to be back in Manila.

“I am overwhelmed at the response of the Filipino fans. At the airport, there were so many fans who welcomed me. I am very happy to be here again,” he said.

It was Hyun Joong’s second visit to Manila after performing with the K-pop boy group Beast in a benefit concert last year.

Pinoys are dear to Hyun Joong’s heart as also last year, he donated P1M from his personal money to a non-government organization that supports women with children out of wedlock and juvenile delinquents. The money was for the construction of a halfway house for juvenile delinquents who are seeking a second chance.

Hyun Joong himself had a difficult teen life. As a teenager, he ran away from home, worked odd jobs to support himself and went hungry and homeless. But through all the uphill struggles, he held on, persevered and worked hard to get to where he is now.

He said in a previous interview that he wants other young people to learn from his experience.

For his second visit, Hyun Joong performed as a solo artist after his boy group SS501, which spawned such hits as Because I’m Stupid and Making a Lover, disbanded last year.


Hyun Joong became popular in the Philippines via the hit 2009 Korean drama series Boys Over Flowers as the gentlemanly Ji-Hoo, which was aired over ABS-CBN. Last year, he starred in the Korean drama Playful Kiss as Seung Jo/Gelo aired on GMA 7.


At the press conference, Hyun Joong shared that singing and acting make him very, very happy.

“I feel ecstatic when I’m in front of my fans performing for them. Even though I am tired, I feel energized whenever I see their reaction and love for me,” he said.

In his new album, he displayed a different persona who is more mature and hot.

His two hit singles Please and Break Down have topped Korean charts and now his latest track Kiss, Kiss is climbing up the charts.


is produced by Ken Lewis, who has worked with Eminem, Kanye West, Usher and John Legend.

Hyun Joong also said he was very involved and hands-on in the album making of Break Down.

He worked closely with Japanese group V6 and KAT-TUN’s producer Steven Lee. Hyun Joong also conceptualized his MTVs for the songs in Break Down.

Asked if he plans to write some songs, he said he’d love to but now is not yet the time.

Nevertheless, plans are in the offing for a new drama series and probably, a new album, too.The title track Break Down is an upbeat, synthesized song with an urban style, which features the rapping of South Korea’s Double K and is produced by Ken Lewis, who has worked with Eminem, Kanye West, Usher and John Legend.

Hyun Joong also said he was very involved and hands-on in the album making of Break Down.

He worked closely with Japanese group V6 and KAT-TUN’s producer Steven Lee. Hyun Joong also conceptualized his MTVs for the songs in Break Down.

Asked if he plans to write some songs, he said he’d love to but now is not yet the time.

Nevertheless, plans are in the offing for a new drama series and probably, a new album, too.
[ I just want to clarify something about this article, Kim Hyun Joong's band SS501 is not disbanded yet.. He himself and the other members also said so.. I hope by next time you should clarify things first before writing or publishing something 'coz a LOT of SS501 fans are hurt with what you have said ]



source: By Patricia Esteves (The Philippine Star)

[Vid] Kim Hyun Joong message to LTS fanmeeting

[Article] Kim Hyun Joong is known as Mr. Kindness on his Asia tour concert



Singer Kim Hyun Joong has been on Asia tour concert in Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines since the beginning of August.

He spends two to three days in each country to promote his album by participating in press interviews, broadcasting, newspaper interviews, magazine interviews, autograph session, and high five touch event.

Despite his busy schedule, Kim does not fail to show his love for fans. He makes an eye contact for each fan that attended the fan meeting, shakes hands and gives hug at the event.

Also, he answers politely to his fans’ questions and shows thanks for their presents and surprise events.

On the 23rd, Thailand mass media says, “We love many Korean Wave stars, but especially Kim Hyun Joong because of his polite attitude to his fans.”

Kim closes his Asia tour in the Philippines on the 27th. He is to work on his second single when he comes back to Korea.


special credit to: Kr.com

[Photos] Kim Hyung Jun at Incheon Airport









special credit to: prettyboyjun

[News] Kim Hyun Joong Has Been Visiting Philippines Frequently Because of the Beach!

how i wish i could see him at cebu on of these days.. ^_^ 



Kim Hyun Joong admitted that it was not his 2nd time here in the Philippines. In an interview made by ABS-CBN's Gretchen Fullido yesterday, he mentioned that he has been visiting Philippines many times already not for a show, but for the beach. “The Cebu beach was cleaner than the others. It was really remarkable.” said Kim Hyun Joong.


The Korean superstar left the country this morning..






special credit to:abscbnnews

[Vid] Kim Hyun Joong interview @ Chika Minute with Grace Lee



Chika minute segment host Grace Lee had the chance to talk to one of Korea's Top superstar and leader of Korean boyband SS501, KIM HYUN JOONG.. Hyun Joong made the Philippines as his Last stop for his album "Break Down" Asia Tour.. Because of his tight schedule and visits to other countries, Hyun Joong bareLy saw his family .. Grace Lee asked if what does his mother gave him whom he only spent once a month, he said his mother gave him kimchi.. And to show his love and greatfulness to his Filipino fans whose always supporting him, he personally gave one million pesos donation for the center that contributes to emotional and spiritual healing of unwed mothers in the Philippines.


source: Chikaminute, 

[Vid] Kim Hyun Joong 1st Asia Tour; Interview with Jessica Soho






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by: iamchin47@youtube

[ Article ] Kim Hyun Joong: Most Wanted!





source: MWH

[Photos + Article] Kim Hyun Joong Asia Tour; Head over Heels for Kim Hyun Joong

Myx VJ Bianca Roque kicks up her heels while waiting to interview Kim Hyun Joong..


K-Pop superstar Kim Hyun Joong charmed fans, not least of them is Bianca Roque of Myx.


Bianca’s face lights up when Hyun walks



K-Pop Superstar Kim Hyun Joong (right) was here to promote his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records. With him is a giddy Myx VJ Bianca Roque, photo was taken at Summer Palace in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel


At the airport an Audi A18 picked up Kim Hyun Joong (encircled)


Bianca hosted Kim Hyun Joong’s press con for his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records

These are the questions & answers:





  • Hyun Joong was asked how was the trip. He replied that he was amazed at the fans who were gathered to meet him at the airport.




  • He sings, dances and acts, the next questions was what is the next field that he wishes to conquer? Hyun Joong replies that he wants to concentrate on both singing and acting.





  • As for the Break Down album, he was asked about what preparations are involved and how does he feel at the reaction of his fans about it. (interpreter's translation sounded jumbled) Hyun Joong said that more work was done and support from his fans will be greatly appreciated.





  • He was asked, as a fashion icon, what would he describe his style. He said the he prefers black and something steady.





  • With regard to the question about how he feels to be a solo artist for the past year. He replied that there were a lot of actions and moments . Also to expect more.





  • About his next project, Hyun Joong said that in October his second album will be released. Then on December will be the start of his Asian Concert Tour. He mentioned that they will try to include Philippines in it.





  • Someone asked if it is true about a free concert for Triple S fans. He said that there is a plan but not sure os of this time.





  • He was asked which MV in Break Down is his favorite. He could not choose any as he tried his best in all of the MVs in the album.





  • Then someone from the audience asked 'How about Kiss Kiss?' Hyun Joong said that Kiss Kiss is the lowest budgeted MV. With that answer, there was laughter in the room.





  • There was a question about what inspires him in conceptualizing his MV. He said that there is no certain time. He added that when he gets idea he writes it down on his iPad or whichever.





  • What are the three things which make him happy. He replied, that all the thins that he loves to do are involved in what he is currently doing which are singing and acting. 





  • There is a question , who are his musical influences. He said that there are a lot of Korean musicians who helped him get to where he is today but if he has to choose it would be Seo Taiji, the legend.



  • He was asked, what he loves most about performing. He said that if he is on the state and energy is starting to burn up and he feels tired, but when he makes contact to fans it re-charges him. The most important is the love from fans.





  • Between acting and singing he was asked which he prefers. He said that he would choose both as both are his profession.





  • Someone asked if he write songs and Hyun Joong said that he tries to compose.





  • With regard to the Break Down album once again, he was asked what is his favorite track. He replied that most of the songs there are great but if he has to choose one Break Down is the best.




  • There is a question about appearing in a drama or movie. He said that after the Asian concert tour next year he will be doing a drama then probably a movie too.




  • About the role he would like to play. He said that he wants a role of a man with full of charisma. Then the host said that he is already full of it and the audience reacted agreeing to what she said.




  • Finally his message to his Filipino fans. Hyun Joong said,"Thank you for all the love that you are showing me... there will be better songs and better performances."





  • Bianca talks to a fan during Kim Hyun Joong’s press con for his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records.




    K-Pop Superstar Kim Hyun Joong talks about his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records


    From right: Polyeast Records Ethel Cachapero Myx VJ Bianca, Myx Channel Mgr Mila Labendia Mel of Polyeast Records. Photo was taken at Summer Palace in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel


    Audi A18 picks up Kim Hyun Joong (encircled). Kim Hyun Joong was here to promote his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records. Photo was taken at EDSA Shang Rila Hotel


    K-Pop Superstar Kim Hyun Joong (center) was here to promote his first solo album “Break Down” distributed locally by Polyeast Records. With him from left: Myx VJ Bianca Roque and Myx Channel Mgr Mila Labendia.


    Venue: Mindoro Ballroom, EDSA Shangri-La Hotel




    photo credit to: Jude bautista
    courtesy of chae_yene