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Friday, August 15, 2014

[Photo] Kim Hyun Joong Arrival at Shanghai Pudong Airport

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[Photo] Kim Hyun Joong Departure at Incheon Airport Heading to China

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

[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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Japanese scans: MurdererQ
Japanese-Korean translation: momo @ InvestigationKHJKorean-English translation: Stephanie (@5StarsAs1 / Twitter)

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

[Fan Account / Diary] 24 Hours with Kim Hyun Joong

It’s been slightly over a month since Monghwan concert in Seoul and IG’s fanmeet in Beijing. I decided to pen down my experience since I may not have a time to do so once school starts.

Firstly, please note that my title ’24 hours with Kim Hyun Joong’ does not mean I spent 24 hours with KHJ. Just in case some people misunderstands :) It’s just that I went for Monghwan concert in Seoul on the 28th and IG FM on 29th June, which is day-to-day and I happened to take the same flight as KHJ~

MongHwan concert was a really wonderful one. KHJ’s family, friends (Steven Lee, a A-jax memebr and a lady. Saw them outside the venue taking photo with the rice sacks before the concert) were there to support him.

The security was rather strict, as usual for concerts in Korea. A number of fans were escorted out during the concert to have their sd card erased TT.

One thing I really felt uncomfortable watching was the choreography for ‘As Usual’, it’s appeared to be a bit sexual for me. But that seemed to be THE ‘trend’ for KHJ after he went solo. (recall, ‘Please’, ‘Your Story’)

KHJ also revealed new songs from his ‘Timing’ album at the seoul concert, being able to hear it live prior to its release felt great~! I used my phone to do voice recording so I can listen to them again. I’m sure that other fans did similar things too and I’m glad to see NOBODY uploaded or shared the songs before the official release. Fans of KHJ, thumbs up to all of you/us!

After the concert ended, my friends and I went to wait outside the parking area, where KHJ will come out and leave. He came out really fast and waved to fans as usual.

Originally I thought he will go back to rest since he has schedules on the next day as well. But in the end, I heard that he went to drink at after party, somewhere in Hongdae TT .

On 29th, when I arrived at Incheon Airport, there were already many fans waiting for him to arrive. I had to do my tax refund stuffs so I didnt stick around to wait for him. After I went into the customs, I heard screams from fans, took a peak through the windows, before I knew it, KHJ was already checking in, he walks really really fast. KHJ queued per normal at the security check area. After coming out from the security check, KHJ queue behind me at the customs~! Just looking at him without any words feel really amazing.

Fast forward ==

On the plane, KHJ sat in the middle of the three-seater, with one body guard on each side.
There were quite a number of fans taking the same plane. When the plan touched down, fans were eagerly following behind KHJ. But KHJ walked really really fast, fans had to run abit to keep up with him. His coordi, manager were walking far behind. lol

I didn’t take videos since I really just wanted to look at him closely and just follow. At the immigration counter, KHJ queued at a separate counter which was for foreigners. Which is one row to my right. We were queuing along the same line, so I had a chance to make long moment of eye contact with him, behind our shades.

(KHJ’s pace was seriously super fast, his arms swing widely as he walks ^^) At one point in time, he walked past me, like really just beside me, while his body guard walked on the other side of me. I think that must the nearest I have ever gotten to him TT .

My parents, who came to the airport to fetch me saw KHJ too, their comment was “Why is he so dark and skinny now” ..

Grabbed lunch with my parents and my father drove me to IG’s FM venue in the afternoon. There was scheduled to be a media interview session with KHJ. After meeting the staffs, we were told that KHJ wasn’t feeling well so he went to hospital straight after coming out from the airport. (Sore throat must have been due to the improper rest of throat the night before at the party =.=!) Minutes before the interview start, we were told that KHJ will no longer answer questions as he wants to save his voice for the fanmeet. He will do the usual greetings instead. Even though he looked tired, but he still is handsome to me.

During the fm, there were a few awkward moments where fans gave all attention to KHJ, and nothing to the other casts. But can’t blame them, people who went to watch are all fans of KHJ. And we werent told that there were other casts coming. Even during the interview session, media was only notified that other casts were here like 30s before they came in…

Seated behind us were the Korean director and Chinese actress who took photo with KHJ backstage. They talked about KHJ and stuffs.

From 28th to 29th, the experience of seeing KHJ so many times within a day is so precious to me. I don’t know when will I ever see him again and how long I will continue to like him. And will KHJ return as a singer after army service? He seemed to want to go the acting route in the future..

So henecians, treasure every chance u have to meet him~

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Source : http://www.babyvfan.wordpress.com

photo credit: @MurdererQ

Monday, August 11, 2014

[News] Kim Hyun Joong Adds in Nagoya Concert to World Tour Due to Fan Request

Backed by the Japanese fans’ enthusiastic response, Kim Hyun Joong has decided to extend his world tour by adding in a concert in Japan.

Currently on a world tour performing in 11 cities in 7 countries, Kim Hyun Joong has met with over 35,000 fans in Japan through concerts in Yokohama, Osaka and Hiroshima.

All three concerts gathered the interest of the fans, with the fans who could not purchase the tickets continuing make requests for an extension to the tour. In order to show thanks for the fans’ explosive interest and love, Kim Hyun Joong’s agency decided to add in a concert in Nagoya.

Kim Hyun Joong will be launching a concert on September 16, meeting the fans in Nogoya Congress Center.

With the Nagoya concert added to the world tour, the fans in South East Asia, America and Europe have also been sending in requests to hold the concert in their countries.

Having wrapped up his concert in Hiroshima on August 9 with 6,000 fans, Kim Hyun Joong will be carrying on with the world tour titled 2014 Kim Hyun Joong World Tour: Fantasy in China, Thailand, Peru, Mexico and More.

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