[Translation] Kim Hyung Jun Interview on Hanryu Love Story Perfect Guide : The Spell Of Love (Part 1)

Q. How was the drama of every day and long-term?
JJUN : Before shooting, I was worried.. But after the shooting now, I feel that I can grow and gain confidence. "Making role" is not difficult. Because I was trying "enjoy" without thinking hard.
However it was very hard to physically (laugh) This shooting takes 8 months, we had taken 4-5 days weekly. So I was borne in mind that I will take a regular meal. The breakfast menu with plenty of nutrition, I took a lot of moisture in particular.
And I played to be able to assimilate the character to forget myself.

Q. What is the similar point with Han Tae Kyung?
JJUN : Han Tae Kyung is severe personality. But I'm not! The similar point is romantist man who give all for lover(laugh)

Q. The most impressed scene?
JJUN : Very happy scene with Swim. The moment that Tae Kyung's love for long year was rewarded.

JJUN : I feel that team "Melody of Love" is like my family. We spent like real family.

Q. Future goals as actor?
JJUN : Actor is "the 2nd life' to me. I want to acting soulful, such as not ashamed as an actor.

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[Translation] Kim Hyun Joong Interview on Haru Hana Japanese Magazine Vol.25

[I think a real capable man is one who helps the weak willingly]

He who transformed from a gentle to a tough image, Kim Hyun Joong is back after four years with ‘Inspiring Generation: Birth of the Fighter’ which will be aired in Japan. He plays a loyal and passionate character of Shin Jung Tae, who fights to protect his loved ones.

‘There are many people who carry the gentle image of me in mind, so when I was thinking to show the tough side of me, I met the character, Shin Jung Tae. I showed a more manly and tough side of me in the drama this time and it seemed that I’ve gained the liking from male viewers and audiences of a wide range, I think it was a right decision I chose the drama.’

Just as he said, it has been a hot issue to many up to now when he challenged a completely different from his previous ‘smart prince’ character into a masculine and tough character.

‘Considering all the characters that I have portrayed up to now, maybe my personality was more similar to Shin Jung Tae, I did not give much thought on how I should build up this character. However, I did some research to understand more about Shin Jung Tae. Since it’s important to understand the character first before bringing the character into live, it was actually difficult to imagine how Shin Jung Tae lived in the past only through the scripts. Even from now, I will plan to get enough time to analyse the character thoroughly when a new project comes in.’

Kim Hyun Joong said that he did not specially trained his body to film for the action scenes.

‘I built up my body through either strength training, soccer, golf or scuba diving usually. Non-fan audience might have the thought that I purposely trained my body for the drama, but my fans would know I did not because I often show my body during my live concerts. (laughs)’

Kim Hyun Joong talks about the high appraisal for his acting performance in his crying scene. Similar to the 1930s background suffering from poverty, his appearance seemed to suffer a lot too.

‘Because it was an era where one may not even be able to afford a piece of clothing, so I wore clothes that appeared dirty. As time passed, I got used to it and even wore it during off-filming. It will also look weird to have color-dyed hair in that era so I dyed it black and cropped my hair short too.’
Kim Hyun Joong thinks that Shin Jung Tae is a great character who is able to protect his loved ones with his own hands.

‘It is not an easy task to risk one’s life to protect so many people. I think I would probably give up immediately if I were to face that kind of situation. (laughs) I couldn’t bear to see someone I treasured to pass away in front of me. And I don’t fight too.’
Kim Hyun Joong said he has the same sentiment for few lines in the script.

‘ I agreed with this line and I am determined to live my life diligently too. Also, I feel that a strong person is not one who is physically strong, but one who is willing to lend a helping hand to those weaker than him.’

Kim Hyun Joong have received a lot of appraisals for his acting performance this time. He have garnered many attention in the scene where Jung Tae cried for his father’s death.

‘When you want to express anger, you express through your body language. The feeling of sorrow comes naturally and to express that feeling, you have to feel that way too in order to bring out the emotions. Even if the script wrote , the feeling of sadness wouldn’t be expressed if your tears don’t flow. Although it’s the scriptwriters that create the characters, it’s the actors who create the life for the characters. The acting for that crying scene came out naturally and if you were to ask me how I did it, I really don’t remember. (laughs)’
He have ventured into a new breakthrough this time, what is his thought for his future project?

‘I’ve enjoyed a lot while filming for a period drama and next I want to try a contemporary drama.’

Finally, a message for Japanese fans.

‘It’s always been a thought but I am always grateful towards Japanese fans who always show their undying love for me who am a Korean, who came from a different country. There is only limited things I can do, so I want to repay all of you with songs and dance you love, and work hard on my acting career. Even from now onwards, I hope for your support too!’

More Question

1) What was the most difficult point when filming for the drama?
When I couldn’t return home. It was almost to the extent that I only got to go back home once a week, four times a month. There were also times when I took a short nap in the camping car during off-filming time because I do not have enough sleeping hours. I still remember the time when actors and I warmed ourselves up with the around the fire under the cold weather.

2) When are the moments you think yourself as ‘manly’, ‘Handsome’?
Compared to times when I feel I’m ‘manly’, I feel there were times I feel I’m ‘not manly’ like must I go to the hospital? (laughs) As for ‘handsome’, although there are times I do feel it, I feel shy too. Of course, I feel happy when fans or people around me praise me.
3) What will you do if you have someone like Jung Tae around you?
I don’t really like people who caused a lot of troubles, and if there was someone like this around me, I might get into trouble as well..so no thank you. (laughs). If I have a younger or elder sister who says they want to marry a person like Shin Jung Tae, I will probably disagree. (laughs) A person who leads an extraordinary life may be difficult and people around them might suffer too.

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[Translation] Kim Hyun Joong Interview with Genie (Korean) Magazine

Q: It’s been a long time you greet your fans through Genie? Let’s greet them~

• A: Hello everyone. I’m Kim Hyun Joong, greeting all of you with my new album ‘TIMING’. Nice to meet you all.

Q: It’s been a long time since your comeback as a singer, how have you been?

• A: It’s been around 1 year since I’ve released ‘Round 3’ since last year July, and I’ve been working on my drama ‘Inspiring Generation’, followed by the release of my 4th Japanese single in June with meeting with my Japanese fans. And recently, I’ve started my world tour around 7 countries, including 11 cities, with the first leg in Seoul last month. 

Q: Please introduce your new album ‘TIMING’~

• A: It’s nearly 10 years since my debut. I think it’s time for a 29-year old me to reorganise my plans and get ready for a new start. To be able to enjoy singing on stage and to try out more songs that most people like; this album is a combination of both ideas. 

Q: This album consists a variety of genre, is this reflecting Kim Hyun Joong’s genre as well?

• A: Instead of focusing on only one genre, I wanted to try out more varieties of music, with the consideration of what music people would tend to prefer. So, this album have included a whole new different taste of songs.

Q: To end this, please convey your message to Genie users.

• A: To all Genie users, I’ve made my comeback with my new album after a year. Please stay healthy in the hot summer, and please give a lot of your support to ‘Beauty Beauty’ and ‘His Habit’. Let’s fulfil the ‘Miracles of 600KRW’ keke Thank you! 

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[Rough Translation] Kim Hyun Joong on Take You To The Stars Interview

Jiangsu Satellite TV Program 〈带你看星星〉 on 9 May 2014 – Rough translation of the questions asked to HJ during the program (Part 1)

Q1. Why did you choose to participate in Inspiring Generation?

• HJ: In previous dramas like Boys Over Flowers and Playful Kiss, I had always presented a flower boy and gentle image. But this time I would like to present a more manly image so I chose the drama Inspiring Generation which would allow me to take on new acting challenges as well as present a brand new image to the viewers.

Q2. Since the character Shin Jung Tae had alot of fighting scenes, the MC asked HJ if he had learnt martial arts before.

• HJ: While he has not learnt martial arts per se, given he is a singer he found it easier (compared to others) to learn the fighting movements. More importantly to HJ, he would try to infuse the right emotions in the fight/ blow of the fighting scene. Hence, it was not too difficult for him to do the fighting scenes.

Q3: Since there’s many fighting scenes in IG, female MC asked HJ if he had suffered any injuries.

• HJ: HJ mentioned that there were minor injuries and bruises (and raise his two hands to show the scars/ wounds) but he acknowledged these scars/wounds as “honorary medals”.

Q4: Female MC asked when he ‘suffered’ those injuries while filming a drama, would he have thought that it would be easier being a singer instead.

• HJ: Frankly, acting and singing are two different/ separate fields. People tend to see only the glamorous side of each of them but each field has its own challenges and it is not easy at all. Like now when he is preparing for his new album he would be thinking about acting and would have the desire to go and act. But when he is acting, he would be thinking of becoming a singer and wanted to go and sing instead.

Q5: Female MC asked HJ how did he manage to get to play the role of Yoon Jihoo in the popular drama – Boys Over Flowers.

• HJ: Frankly he was not very sure about it as he did not know about the manga series “Boys over Flowers”. Plus based on his personality he wouldn’t really like such manga series.

 HJ mentioned that he could not understand the character Yoon Jihoo at first as he had little similar experiences as the character. As such, he was not interested and wanted to turn down the offer as he was not confident about it (but the male MC added that others were eager to ‘snatch’ the role!!)

So in the beginning, he would spend time trying to figure out the character such as how the character Jihoo would hold his chopsticks, would he be a left-hander, etc. So he would have many thoughts about it and would do much research. But when he started acting in the drama, without him realizing it, he stopped being ‘Kim Hyun Joong’ and changed into the gentle boy in the drama. From then on, HJ realized that it was possible for him to act out such a character and he began to like acting and realized the charm/ beauty of acting.

Q6: Female MC asked HJ in real life if he was like the character Yoon Jihoo when it comes to love (that is he would protect the girl quietly and suffered in silence).

• HJ: Nope. If it is a girl he likes, he would definitely fight to get her even if he have to fall out with his friends over her!

Q6: Female MC asked HJ given his characters in the drama are gentle and gentlemanly, what would be HJ’s ideal type in real life.

But HJ in his 4D mode asked her back if she was asking about his ideal type for man or woman!! (LOL)

• HJ: For male friends, HJ dislikes people who are not transparent and tend to have something to hide. Be it over a fight or over drinks, he would prefer people who will trash it out and settle the matter once and for all.

As for his ideal type of woman, he mentioned that she must be able to drink well and would like him and him only.

The male MC said that given HJ’s good capacity for drinking, he would probably be able to drink all night till dawn so it would be very difficult to find such woman who could keep him company by matching up to him! But HJ mentioned that it would still be important to have the determination to try!
Note from the Translator: “Sorry if any parts of the translation seemed strange as I translated directly from the Chinese subtitles in the program.”

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[Interview] Kim Hyun Joong Sheds Nice Guy Image in Latest Gangster Drama

Singer Kim Hyun Joong made his acting debut in 2009 in "Boys Over Flowers" but has since appeared in just two more dramas, including KBS's "Inspiring Generation," which ended its 24 episode run on April 3.

As a result, not many people consider him a serious actor and he is only remembered for the nice-guy role he played in "Boys Over Flowers."

Desperate to proving his potential as an actor, Kim revealed a more masculine side in his latest role. As he wanted to play a manly character, he accepted the role to show what he was capable of. Then he became "immersed in the role," he said.

He played the role of a young gangster in the 1930s in glamorous Shanghai. The character was essentially a tragic one -- a man who grew up without his parents and who lost his only sister because he had no money to treat her after she got sick.

After learning about the truth behind his father's death, however, the character finds a new reason to live. He is determined to take revenge on those behind his father's death, but in the process ends up losing the woman he loves. Despite this tragedy in his private life, he inspires trust and friendship from those who follow him.

Kim said he put everything into the role as he had virtually decided to quit acting if he failed to deliver a good performance. This ultimately became an obsession, and one that frequently invaded his dreams. Fortunately, he learned a lot from playing the role and found how well he could do in the action genre, he said.

"I think acting well means playing the right role according to your age," said Kim. "I'm looking at several scripts right now, but I don't want to make a decision yet. As I have given all I had into my latest project, I want to take a while to rest and start again when I'm fully recharged and full of passion."

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[Translation] Kim Hyun Joong on STARAZ Magazine

Q: Do you yourself feel your acting has improved a lot?

• HJ: Hmm, I've done my best (laugh). During the filming I completely lived as Shin Jung Tae. Every time we shoot I used about 100% of all my power. After pouring everything like that, I don’t have any regret left. I used to believe that if (my acting) could not get acknowledged here as well, then I really don't have what it takes / not qualified (to be an actor). But because I received many compliments I'm very thankful, and in the other hand I also become apprehensive.

Q: Among the dramas you've done all this time, your acting got positive reviews the most in this drama.

• HJ: As time passes, of course I will get better (laugh). What's important is that I'm not satisfied right here, I want to show another appearance that can outdo Shin Jung Tae; I will show something that will surpass Shin Jung Tae. Acting is an art, and there is no limit to art.

Q: What do you think your identity is, a singer or an actor?

• HJ: There is a singer’s blood, and there’s also an actor’s blood in me. I’m not exceptional in any one of those two (laugh), but it’s true that I have both of them. But I think what's important is that there should be a space between singing activities and acting activities. For me also, singers or actors when they want to show a new appearance, there needs to be some time for the public to accept the new image.When I think about why actors who were originally singers couldn’t get acknowledged by the public, I concluded that it’s because a singer's image is really strong. If the public already grow tired of a singer's image when he/she's dressing up fancily and dancing while singing, the public will no longer be curious about that person. When they stand on stage they shine over anyone else but to do as much when acting, I think there should be some time to get immersed in the role.

Q: Right now many junior idols are challenging acting. As a sunbae who walked this path before them is there anything you want to say to them?

• HJ: I was also the same, those friends are going to start acting because they’re told by the agency as well. Even if they don't know acting, they start it with curiosity and pressure. But even though they start it against their own will, I want to say to them that they shouldn't lose their seriousness.It’s not just for a simple curiosity, but they also need to have the right attitude of mind. Just like how much they shed their sweats during trainee days wanting to become a singer, when challenging acting they should also come with that spirit. I hope they can engage into acting by having a passion which is the same as how much they wanted to be a singer.

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[Translation] Kim Hyun Joong Watch Concerts Alone?

Kim Hyun Joong revealed that he usually go to concerts alone to 'get out' of his drama character

"Recently I went to Nell's concert alone. I came to divert my mind / feelings (after the drama ended) but instead I felt down even more because it was a very emotional concert.I usually attend concerts frequently. I also really like it when I watched Im Jae Bum's concert by myself. Especially in such case like Nell's concert, it seems better to watch it alone. I couldn't share my emotions with the people I know. I'd also be embarassed to show myself being soaked in my emotions."

Kim Hyun Joong also said he came to the concerts alone even without being accompanied by his manager.
"Wouldn't I be recognized by the people around? It's alright. The concerts that I went to are concerts where people gathered to hear music, so they focused on that."

Q: What's the specific difference between being an actor & a singer to you?

• HJ: "A singer will get feedbacks (on his performance) immediately on the stage. For that short time, I worked hard for a long time repeating the same movements. But an actor will belatedly receive feedbacks for his own acting. I think that's the difference, and both of them have different sensations of joy. A singer can do self-evaluation at that instant, but an actor has to wait for a bit more time until the feedbacks came back to do self-evaluation. During that waiting time I feel worried and I feel my heart racing."KHJ also explained the plans for his activities as a musician."I plan to go for a a world tour starting with Korea in June. It's not confirmed yet but it seems like I'll visit quite a lot of places. A new album also could come out before that, I think it'll be by the World Cup. With not much time left, I'll give my all for the album.I want to enjoy the upcoming World Cup with chicken and beer. Actually I'm a really big fan of soccer. So this for album also, I'm considering to have it match the World Cup a bit. I want to do a music that makes people able to gather, have fun & feel good as they listen to it, even after it leaves the album chart rankings."

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[Interview] Kim Hyun Joong Says No More to Uniforms and Flower Boy Roles

Kim Hyun Joong revealed that he wants to act out realistic characters in the future.

In an interview that took place in a café near Samcheong-dong, Kim Hyung Joong shook his head and he claimed that sweet and elegant characters do not suit him very much.

Kim Hyun Joong recently transformed into a macho man ‘Shin Jung Tae’ in KBS 2TV’s The Age of Feeling, setting aside his ‘sugar boy’ image from Boys Over Flowers and Playful Kiss.

When asked if he will take on another ‘flower boy’ role in the future, he answered, “I don’t think I’ll ever wear a uniform. It doesn’t look good on me anymore and I would feel ashamed. I was able to do it in Boys Over Flowers because of the storyline and I looked younger back then, but not anymore. I want to take on roles that suit my age.”

Then does he want to take on a ‘company director’ or ‘manager’ role?

He shook his head and said, “I don’t think a manager role fits me either. I want to play a natural character. Of course a story about a company director might be a good story. But I would like to act out a story that is likely to happen in real life. I want to act out a character who is so real that he might appear in a documentary.”

Kim Hyun Joong then confessed that he enjoys watching documentaries.

He said, “I really like them. I study acting by watching them. They show how people live their lives.”

He continued to explain, “I don’t study acting by watching movies with great actors. I know I won’t be able to act like them, because I’m not at that age. My acting will not seem genuine if I’m curious about my acting. I feel and learn many things as I watch documentaries. What if I got a role as a restaurant owner? I could make use of the restaurant owner that I saw from documentaries, such as his voice and the way he moves.”

Kim Hyun Joong was not an actor simply wants to appear cool on screen but the one who wanted to be genuine in his acting.

“My strength? I don’t have such a thing,” he said with laughter and added, “I can’t lie. I don’t want to lie about my feelings. I honestly say what I like and don’t like. If I don’t say those things, I might start disliking someone. So it might take a longer time for me to get close to people but once I get close, they accept me for who I am.”
Kim Hyun Joong is currently taking a break after filming The Age of Feeling and planning one a world tour concert.

He said, “The world tour concert schedule has not been set yet. But if it works out as planned, I will be able to visit many places. I’m also thinking of releasing a new album. It might be released before the world cup starts.”

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[Article] Kim Hyun Joong, "Public Relationships is Something I'll Never Do"

Kim Hyun Joong expressed his thoughts about relationships and marriage.

The age of thirty doesn't seem that far to Kim Hyun-joong now, as he was born in 1986 and he's soon turning thirty himself.

We asked him about getting married. He said, "I don't think I can do it. Coming back from the military, I'll be thirty-five by then. I thought about getting married when I was younger but now I don't think I can do it. I don't think I'll be loyal to my family because I love my job too much. I'll get married only if I feel a dilemma between singing, dancing and acting".

What about relationships then? He said, "I can't lie that I won't meet people. I did have a secret relationship a year ago but now I don't. "

He explained the difference between the early and late twenties. He said, "I thought a relationship happened when two people decided they were together. But now it's not like that. There's a spark when the right person comes".

"I even thought about it when I was filming a drama. In the dramas, relationships are legal. I liked that. I liked the fact that two people in love were over once the drama was over. It was like living in a different world so that's why I was so much more attracted to the drama this time".

Kim Hyun-joong starred in the KBS 2TV drama "Inspiring Generation" and was loved greatly by Lim Soo-hyang (Gaya) and Jin Se-yeon (Kim Ok-ryeon). He said, "I had a woman who loved me and one who had a crush on me. I used to be the kind of person who loves the one that loves me first but now I think differently. I think the other one who loves me might feel greater love. It's now less suffering".
"I want to be comfortable about having a relationship. I don't want something too passionate or clingy. I would like something ordinary. I prefer eating and walking hand-in-hand rather than surprising her with flowers. I realize being ordinary is the best".

We asked if he would open his relationship to the public. He said, "I would never. It's only the girl that suffers if we break up. There's no need to give her the 'who's ex-girlfriend' when she gets married. I won't open up unless I'm getting married. I am doing this for the girl".

Meanwhile, Kim Hyun-joong is taking a break since the ending of "Inspiring Generation". He's also planning a world tour concert starting from Korea.

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[Translation] Kim Hyun Joong Interview : 10 Years Growth

After the release a new album next month, a world tour will be held to meet fans from all over the world. The album to be released this year will be the last album as a dance singer, and gave the reasons for such a statement, ‘had made an agreement with myself to take in dance music till 30 years of age’. However, it was stated at the end of the news that album will be released in June, and world tour too. Confused with the timing.

(Breaking away from dance style) Fans may be reluctant, but dance music is not that interesting anymore, so I decided to break away from it, ha ha! Honestly speaking, I actually feel that I do not have the talent to dance and sing. Took a lot of effort in order to acquire what I have achieved, but as I grow older it will be difficult to present the best condition, so I want to put a full stop before I get tired and pant on the stage.

Debuting with boy band SS501 in 2005, Kim Hyun Joong is in his 10th year of this business. ‘Doing this job for the long term is different from the initial over-enthusiasm’, he lamented ‘Now I know how much I love this job.’ ’10 years’ ago, I’d imagined how I’d look now, but in retrospect, my character has become honest (steady). Mentally, I feel I’d grown much too.’

Want to be successful in both singing and acting, but these two areas are not easy to conquer. No matter how much one practices, the battle continues with no end to the war. Music and performing arts have been around for thousands of years, haven’t they? Now people are still exploring them, (exploration?) is essential for us. This is the reason why I cannot give up either. PS: So not giving up being a singer, just giving up dance music.

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Chinese to English Translation: June from LovingKimHyunJoong

[Article] Kim Hyun Joong, "Do it like Lee Byeong-heon if you want to go abroad"

Kim Hyun-joong was interviewed in a café on the 5th.

Regarding going overseas, he said, "I should be able to speak the language before I go. I think I'll only be able to act in another language when I have mastered it enough to be able to express my feelings".

"I don't think it's right to act when you don't understand the language. There is a method called dubbing but then my co-star won't be able to understand what I am saying".

"So I think Lee Byeong-Heon is really great. He speaks fluent English and he expresses his emotions well in another language. I think I should be like Lee Byeong-Heon if I want to go to another country. I need to study languages more'.

Meanwhile, Kim Hyun-joong recently starred in the KBS 2TV drama "Inspiring Generation" as Sin Jeong-tae.

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[Article] Kim Hyun Joong Shares His Thoughts On Idol Life and Dating

Kim Hyun Joong sat down for an interview with Sports Seoul, which also happened to be on
the day that Nichkhun and Tiffany went public with their relationship, making it inevitable that the veteran idol star would be asked to give his two cents on idols dating.

Kim Hyun Joong shared, "[The competition] was intense during my twenties. Ever since I started as an idol, there was no time to rest, and I wasn't able to date properly... I think the social conditions have changed a lot these days, so it feels new and different."

"I don't regret it even if it means not being able to date properly. Although it felt like an invasion of privacy at times, in order to become a singer, I was the only one selected out of 1 million people who auditioned and made my debut... I endured through it and thought that I should be happy for this very reason."

"If I were to become an idol again, I don't think I would be able to do it... Since idols are not considered as singers, in the U.S you think of *NSYNC as artists, but in our country and Japan, [the general public] does not consider idols as artists and their image is restricting."

"Idols can date too ,but I think at one point, we were brainwashed into thinking that idols can't date... Even if idols act, they have a disadvantage because of their idol background, and even if they buy a car, people make sarcastic remarks. I think there is that stereotype concerning idols... Although they are young, they are also human and should be acknowledged as people of this culture so it's unfortunate."


"I used to like girls who I liked [instead of the other way around], but as I did 'Generation of Youth', I thought for the first time that I can be swayed by a girl who treats me well... I felt it was nice to have a pretty girl who treats me and takes care of me well... Although I am the type to have to like a girl first to like her at all, as I observed Ok Ryun (Jin Se Yeon), I felt that I should marry this kind of girl."

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[Article] Kim Hyun Joong Reveals his Evaluation Towards His Character in “Inspiring Generation”

“When somebody watches my performance, I always want to show everybody that I am able to act and perform my portrayals very well.” – Kim Hyun Joong

The KBS2 drama Inspiring Generation just ended last April 3, 2014 with its 24th episode. After the cast bid their last farewell, Kim Hyun Joong was interviewed about how he differentiates his real personality apart from the characters he had portrayed. In addition, Kim Hyun Joong also talks about his thoughts and feeling after the drama ended.

Real Point of View and Style Toward Love and Relationships

“The main characters in the previous dramas I’ve portrayed were quite different. Shin Jeong Tae in ‘Inspiring Generation’ revealed a very bold and strong character and this actually transformed me from something I haven’t done before. Anyhow, the character Ji Hoo in ‘Boys Over Flowers’ was, without a question, far from the rough, strong and full-of-intense character as Shin Jeong Tae’s. He was actually completely the opposite of Shin Jeong Tae in which gave everybody an unexpected transformation. But then, my style and point of view is not the same as Shin Jeong Tae’s. I don’t feel love as how Shin Jeong Tae did.”

Kim Hyun Joong concluded that his point of view towards love is very different from the character he portrayed as Shin Jeong Tae. He added, “But then, I guess it seemed very realistic when Jeong Tae even devoted his life and fought for the woman he really loves which a person could actually do.”

The actor also put up a comparison on how time and generation built a barrier in expressing emotions and he said, “Back in 1930’s, most people were able to communicate in REAL conversations. They were able to deliver exactly what thoughts and feelings they wanted to imply and there were even less misunderstandings because of that. But nowadays, the generation’s been very apart and people prefer text messaging or virtual conversations which I think break the real meaning of communication. Those kinds of conversations seem to be missing a lot of emotions. Though I am able to talk with different people because of technology such that, I guess it is still much better to talk with people and reveal your feelings personally.”

Acting Transformation Assessment

Kim Hyun Joong worked hard and had gone through stunt trainings, cold and even injuries just to accomplish his tasks and to act out his character perfectly. He was not only transformed physically but as well as his emotional performance which had been very much vivid than his previous dramas.

“Rather than having a formal gathering for the final episode of the drama, the cast, the actors just had a couple of drinks and watched TV together. We felt like we deserve even just a short break or some time to relax after the whole hard work for accomplishing all 24 episodes. But, it didn’t make realize right away that everything was already over. Sometimes I feel like going back and act again just how much I wanted to in singing and dancing on stage.”

Kim Hyun Joong’s major transformation for the drama Inspiring Generation had been very popular and was on trend all over the net and media. The actor admitted, through his agency Keyeast, that he was very comfortable with his transformation though problems still occurred especially with the fighting scenes.

“I always evaluate myself regarding the progress and improvements in my acting. As the drama ended, a lot has asked me what I thought about the role and what future roles I would want to have. I guess I still could still take a similar role such that since I’ve learned so much about it.”

Secrets for a Successful and Excellent Performance

“An actor should mature with a good attitude toward acting and mature enough in coping with the others very well.”

Kim Hyun Joong also revealed that he was also advised to always show sincerity whatever performance he would be into since the viewers are like critics who would always keep an eye with the actors’ every move and keenly observe how they would perform or act.

Kim Hyun Joong shared that an actor also acquires enough knowledge about different portrayals and being able to adjust with every role is very important. Despite what field an actor is from, he said that flexibility is one of the keys to be able to express each character with sincerity.

“Viewers must have thought that portraying a different image was quite difficult. Well, it was but through meeting professional actors and colleagues, it actually helped me adjust to the role or image I needed to deliver. Such actors and performers of my age like TOP of BIGBANG or Park Yoochun of JYJ have also been successful in the field of acting and I have also learned something from them. And whenever people tell me that I was very good at something or I looked cool with I did, I don’t want to think that I am the best.”

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[Article] Kim Hyun Joong Wants to Learn English Language

Over the past years, many Korean actors have advanced their acting career by taking up roles in foreign dramas, such as by acting in Chinese and Taiwanese dramas. By doing so, not only do they get paid almost triple of their standard fees in Korea, the actors are also able to get more fame by expending their fan base in other countries.

With a successful acting in ‘Inspiring Generation’, Kim Hyun Joong was asked during interview if he would like to advance his career by acting in foreign dramas.

To this, Kim Hyun Joong rejected the idea and said that these kind of dramas always have voice dubbing and it will be problematic when he doesn’t even know the language what he is speaking.

“Although more popularity will be gained but I don’t want to do things just for the money”, says Kim Hyun Joong.

He also revealed that he does have plans to learn another language, “It will not be Chinese or Japanese, I will learn English as it is needed more often. However, I really don’t have a good brain for languages”.

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[Translation] Kim Hyun Joong : "I Have No Plan To Enlist As A Celebrity Soldier"

" I have no plan to enlist as a celebrity soldier, but I think the system is needed"


Kim Hyun-Joong (27) who said he was ‘relieved’ after ‘Inspiring Generation’ ended, indicated he will be holding a concert in the upcoming end of June as well as in the midst of preparing his next album.

Kim Hyun-joong was asked what’s his next plan after ‘Inspiring Generation’ ended, he said, ‘I want to challenge a triathlon’. It was a surprising answer since he had just finished an approximate 6 months (including broadcasting period) of filming for ‘Inspiring Generation’, which was not really an easy task.

‘When people are worked up, their adrenaline level spikes up.’ He, who is 29 this year, described that his soon-to-be-over 20s was a bright one.

‘It was really exciting. I started out as a member of idol group (SS501), but I haven’t really got into any serious relationships. Although there were some cases of privacy intrusion, I have no regrets. Because this was my choice. There are many people who wanted to become a singer or actor. It’s amazing that I could be a celebrity among the many. I feel happy about this.’

Kim Hyun-joong had held his activities as a member of idol group SS501 in 2005. He expressed his views on how the world outside see him as an idol.

‘In Korea, it seems like idols aren’t generally categorised as an artist but in overseas, they are regarded as artists. Although I’m still young, I hope I can spread the culture to the world. I debuted as an idol, but there’s (always) an conception on what an idol should only do. I don’t know why it’s so. But it would be great if the public change that point of view.

Kim Hyun Joong said he is not worry about his 2-years of hiatus as an celebrity after he is enlisted into the army next year.

‘If I said the army’s life is not difficult, I’ll probably be blamed by the army if I said that. However, it’s a fact that I (as a male citizen of ROK) must enter the army to accomplish my duty. The life of a celebrity whenever she/he is not engaged in any activities are insecure. However in the army, I get to eat 3 meals a day and I get to sleep at night.’
Instead of fearing about the army enlistment, Kim Hyun-joong said that he sees the army enlistment as an opportunity to learn something new about the society which he couldn’t experience as a celebrity.

‘I get to learn about people in the army, and it’s an opportunity to learn about the social classes of people in the society. It’s a time opportunity for Kim Hyun-joong to become more mature, and I could possibly learn better acting skills and opportunities from there’.

Kim Hyun-joong revealed his thoughts about the recent rumours about ‘celebrity army’.

‘I have no plans to be enlisted as a celebrity soldier. (this implementation was officially removed on August 1st, 2013). But I do think there is a need for that system as I think even army needs some entertainment sometimes too. I did enough of singing and acting so I don’t think I have plans to become a celebrity army. Since it’s not easy to lead a life as a celebrity, I want to learn something I couldn’t learn as a celebrity inside the army.' 

After developing a love line in the drama ‘Inspiring Generation’ with Jin Se-yeon and Im Soo-hyang, Kim Hyun-joong changed his viewpoint towards the opposite gender.

‘Previously I have to meet the woman whom I liked. In the drama, Kim Ok-ryeon (played by Jin Se-yeon) was devoted and nice to me. And I liked that since there’s no reason for me to dislike that. Hahaha.’

Kim Hyun-joong revealed his future plans as an actor, ‘I want to be a psycho’. He said his aim for acting skills is not to indulge himself into the character, but to become the character itself.

‘I feel I couldn’t express freely through Inspiring Generation since it’s a period drama. What I’m thinking is that, I want to express myself freely and appropriately through acting. In order to bring out the character as a pyscho, I have to drop my usual daily lifestyles & truly become that person. I want to try something like ‘Ruler of Your Own World’ by Yang Dong-geun.'

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translated by: @5StarsAs1

[Translation] Kim Hyun Joong ; A Man With Surprises

Q: It's a tough journey. How do you feel about 'Inspiring Generation' for the past 3 months?

• A: The 3 months was as if one year. (laughs) 'Inspiring Generation' started its production since June last year. I was (always)contemplating how should I bring out the character of 'Shin Jeong-tae' throughout the 10 months. Although there were tough times during the timing, it ended perfectly thanks to the love and supports from the viewers.

Q: There were quite a few characters that left a deep impression. How did you able to adapt to that?

• A: Every scene was shot with 100% effort. The best was given for every moment/shots. If I couldn't receive a positive approval, I will accept the fact that I might not have done enough yet. 

Q: There were concerns on the comparison between you and the top actors, but your crying scenes in the early-mid part of the drama have wiped out the concerns.

• A: I did cry a lot during the crying scenes, but it’s a little pity if the focus of acting skills was only zooming into those scenes. In fact, a lot of emotions that were as much as crying scenes, were put into angry scenes, funny scenes and even sad scenes. It was up to the point that I contemplated on how should I hold a spoon during acting. I’ve always tried my best to imagine the scenario whenever I received the script. When I looked at the father’s (Shin Yeong-chul) picture, I imagined how his life and actions would be. I’ve also tried to imagine the little habits that Chung-ah have when looking at her picture, and even tried the speech intonation I (as Shin Jeong-tae) when speaking to her. Perhaps I was always thinking about all these, I even dreamed about ‘Inspiring Generation’. When I was napping for around 2-3 hours, I dreamed about Shin I-chi and Wang Baek-san chasing after me. (laughs) Then I realised ‘I’ve really fallen for Inspiring Generation’.

Q: Have you ever thought you could erase the clear image you’ve got in the long run from KBS2 ‘Boys Over Flower’ through ‘Inspiring Generation’?

• A: I’ve never thought of breaking the ‘flower boy’ image. The ‘image’ choice belongs to the viewers, isn’t it? However I think there is a limitation in which acting skills can reach in romantic comedy genre. It was one of the reason why I chose a more manly period drama so I make a turning point through my acting skills. As much as the preparation was done, in order to express the right emotions of the characters, I think it’s best to choose the right character (first that suits yourself). 

Q: There were positive feedbacks on your acting skills, including your action scenes. It wasn’t easy to try action scenes for the first time.

• A: I attended action schools for a few days, but I haven’t practiced a lot. I learned martial acting and there’s a line that I can still remember very well, ‘Action is not about synchronicity, it’s emotions’. It feels a whole lot different when you were fighting against a stranger and someone you loved. The latter one consists of a more complex actions and emotions. ‘Inspiring Generation’ have changed a big part of my mindset on martial acting.

Q: Are you personally satisfied with the production this time? Have you gained any meaningful experiences?

• A: The feedbacks were more than what I was expecting. But I think it could have been better. I will not stop here nor will I choose to act a character that is similar to ‘Shin Jeong-tae’. Instead, I will show something that is beyond what I have achieved now. Since there is no endpoint to martial arts, I will continue and show something different in the future. 

Q: From the change of scriptwriter and the production cost scandal, it was quite an interference to the broadcast of ‘Inspiring Generation’. Were you affected by it?

• A: I had a hard time too but I did not have any dissatisfaction about it since I was one of the lead cast, I have to continue with the filming. I have to prepare to bring out the best for the scene even if I have no more than 5 minutes to memorise the script. So I wasn’t really affected by changing of the scriptwriter. A part of me had become one with ‘Shin Jeong-tae’, so almost everything I do was to bring the best of the character. Besides, there was a good collaboration between the casts. To be able to make a production up to this standard under such condition, the casts deserve large credits. Everyone were able to focus, no matter during filming or off filming.

Q: Although it was said after filming, ‘Although it was a 150million KRW mass production, the viewerships ratings were just so-so’. And ‘Inspiring Generation’ was highly anticipated by outsiders from the start. It’s another task for you to shake off this burden.

• A: I don’t know how I should say this, but I did not feel any burden. When it comes to ‘Kim Hyun-Joong’, it’s surely thrilling & nervous. However I was ‘Shin Jeong-tae’, not ‘Kim Hyun-Joong’ in ‘Inspiring Generation’. It was also a reason why tears fell naturally when Jeong Jae-hwa (Kim Seong-oh) and the Bangsamtong’s people kneeled before me. Rather than feeling stressed towards the expectations for the drama, I felt sorry for the people together with me whom I cannot protect. Whether it’s the cast or the factors beyond the production. 

Q: You have experience in acting from modern drama to period drama throughout your short acting journey. What do you think that matches you between the two?

• A: To be honest, it was hard filming for a period drama. (laughs) Because we had to play a lot with the intonation and moves. It was hard to express your emotions in a limited area. On the other hand, if I were to point out a good point about period drama, it’s going to be ‘stepping into the past through acting’. If ‘time machine’ really does exist, wouldn’t it be ‘period drama’? The historical sentiments, culture and incidents that I wanted to feel so real. I’ve felt/learned a lot of things from ‘Inspiring Generation’. For example, ‘So 1930 era was such a depressing era’, ‘The only way to protect your family was only through fighting’, ‘Without handphones (text messages), there’s no misunderstanding’. (laughs)

Q: The steady fandom since your days as a singer idol seemed to have become more solid while you were engaged in both activities. Have you have any thoughts of expanding your acting career overseas?

• A: I don’t know, honestly. Even with dubbings and subtitles, I think there ought to have problems if I’m filming just because of my popularity, using a language I do not know. No matter what, I do not want to do it just because of the money value. I’m the type whom I will not do anything that I am not confident in. Although I wanted to learn foreign language, but it’ll not be Japanese or Chinese. It’s likely to be English since it’s a more widely used language. I’m not a person who can absorb a variety of languages well. (laughs)

Q: Then what do you think about ‘actor Lee Byung-hun’? He’s one of the very few Korean stars who officially entered Hollywood.

• A: Ah, I really respected him. If you watched his acting, it seemed as if he’s a native(English) speaking in mother tongue language. An acting skills whom he did research on the proper language pronunciation alongside with the sentiments it brings along. If I’m going to do this, I wanted to do it like that as well.

Q: You are a singer and actor to the public at the same time. Especially there are sayings that ‘There’s a lot of burden as an actor’. So how did you manage to balance between the two?

A: There are ups and downs for both singer and actor. Although I didn’t want to be outstanding on one career over another. (laughs) Rather than choosing what I should be doing, a lot more thoughts are need to be given when running the both activities at the same time. As I’m thinking about ‘Why can’t an idol-turned actor received appraisals for their acting skills?’, I came down with the conclusion that viewers weren’t expecting much about their acting skills, aside from the ‘misleading’ image they have (as an idol). No matter on which side, I think more time is needed to be given for viewers to forget about the image. So I think I’m going on a tour as a singer for a while.

Q: You made your first turning point via ‘Inspiring Generation’. And you have also reached the ‘important age’ of an actor. Have you got any plans ahead?

• A: I want to try a beautiful melodrama as an actor. For a romantic comedy, it’s ‘Wherever there’s wind, I’m able to go travel freely’ (Kim Hyun-joong used his famous line from Boys Over Flowers and said ‘Isn’t that line referring to a kite?’. But for this famous quote, I don’t think it’s still usable in the next century. (laughs) Just like the previous quote, there are many lines that do not quite make sense. Since melodramas are more related to our daily lives, I want to focus more on that. 

Q: What do you think as a man who reached 29 this year.There are many things you should think of now.

• A: I’m planning to enlist next year. To be honest, I’ve postponed the date of enlistment so I’ll make it a memorable one. In other words, before I enlist, I’ve done everything I wish I could do. With no regrets, with no worries. (laughs) Maybe I’m afraid I will forget about it (things he wish to do), so instead of worrying about it, I bring along the the memories of myself (accomplishing the things he wished to do) into the army. After I come back, I’m going to show a more steady acting skills, more band-liked music of different style as compared to now, in order to repay fans. Also displaying a more diverse personality as a public figure, as well as keeping the profile as low as possible. *laughs* 

(P/S: meaning less public criticism and less scandals).

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[Article] Kim Hyun Joong Does Not Want to Take Up Drama Offers For The Sake of Money

Over the past years, many Korean actors have advanced their acting career by taking up roles in foreign dramas, such as by acting in Chinese and Taiwanese dramas. By doing so, not only do they get paid almost triple of their standard fees in Korea, the actors are also able to get more fame by expending their fan base in other countries.

With a successful acting in ‘Inspiring Generation’, Kim Hyun Joong was asked during interview if he would like to advance his career by acting in foreign dramas.

To this, Kim Hyun Joong rejected the idea and said that these kind of dramas always have voice dubbing and it will be problematic when he doesn’t even know the language what he is speaking.

“Although more popularity will be gained but I don’t want to do things just for the money”, says Kim Hyun Joong.

He also revealed that he does have plans to learn another language, “It will not be Chinese or Japanese, I will learn English as it is needed more often. However, I really don’t have a good brain for languages”.

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Source : StarHallyu
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[Article] Kim Hyun Joong Reveals his Comeback Will Be in June

Kim Hyun Joong revealed his future plans during a recent interview. Kim Hyun Joong said that he will be traveling with Bae Yong Joon, “Originally I planned to go alone, but Yong Joon hyung said let’s go together”. Kim Hyun Joong also plans to act again before going to army next year.

In addition, Kim Hyun Joong revealed that he will make a comeback with 4th mini album in Korea this June. However, Kim Hyun Joong said that he will not be as active as a singer after his army service, the album he is releasing this June will probably be the last of him as a dancer-singer. In the future, he will be trying on song writing and making music that can be expressed at a smaller venue.

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[Article] Kim Hyun Joong Denies That He is Dating After School's UEE

Kim Hyun Joong talked about the rumors of him dating After School's UEE!


Back when both of them were starring on 'Barefoot Friends', a rumor had spread that the duo were actually dating. According to rumors, Kim Hyun Joong had introduced UEE to his friends as his girlfriend. Even though the rumors quieted after the show ended, it still pops up from time to time.


In an interview he had with Star Today, he was asked about the rumors. He answered, "It's not true at all. To be honest, I trusted these rumors out of instinct. But now that I became one of the subjects, I realized they're not believable. I heard through the rumors that I was dating UEE, and we laughed together when we saw it. After that, the staff kept teasing us, so I jokingly said 'she's my girlfriend', and that became the fuel for another round of rumors. It's a scary world."

He added, "We were all close during the filming, but I don't think I could ever be dating UEE like the rumors suggest."

[Article] Kim Hyun Joong’s Take on Kim Soo Hyun’s Role in ‘My Love from The Star’

In recent interviews, Kim Hyun Joong was asked if he would want to act as Do Min Jun in ‘My Love from The Star’. To this, Kim Hyun Joong shared his thoughts, he expressed that he will not take part even if he was offered the part.

What’s the reason for this? Kim Hyun Joong explained that he doesn’t like Sci-Fi concepts and could not understand Do Min Jun’s superpowers such as teleport and time freezing in the drama. He also said “Kim Soo Hyun is a very professional actor, thus was able to interpret Do Min Jun’s character well. If I were to act as Do Min Jun, I will not be able to interpret as well as Kim Soo Hyun did”.

When asked further about if he still wants to take up a flower boy role, Kim Hyun Joong answered that he is very realistic, if he gets an offer on a flower boy role, he would first ask himself whether he can interpret such a role well. Kim Hyun Joong expressed that he will not act the part if he’s not prepared, he also worked very hard and tried his best for Shin Jung Tae’s character in ‘Inspiring Generation’.

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Source : StarHallyu / @wangziqi
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