(Photo HD ) 2012.07.28 Kim Hyun Joong @ Fan Meet - Bangkok by: Pluto0606

(Photo HD + Video) 2012.07.28 Kim Hyun Joong @ Fan Meet - Bangkok by: ThemurdererQ

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[Trans] Yamapi defeated by Kim Hyun Joong; Japanese Media Sarcastic, J. Ent lost face

Original source: ent.huangqiu.com

News link: http://ent.huanqiu.com/music/yinle-guoji/2012-07/2929225.html (Dated July 19, 2012; 10.36am)

Translated by: OnlyKHJtimes (onlykhjtimes.blogspot.com/@onlykhjtimes on Twitter)
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(Tomohisa Yamashita (Yamapi)
According to the latest Nikkan Gendai issue, Tomohisa Yamashita’s single ‘Love Chase’ was totally defeated by Hallyu singer Kim Hyun Joong, who is regarded as a ‘rookie’ in the Japanese music industry, on the Oricon weekly charts.Tomohisa Yamashita totally defeated by Kim Hyun Joong; Japanese media sarcastic, J Ent lost face
Kim Hyun Joong’s single HEAT sold 183,478 copies in its debut week, placing no. 1 on the Oricon weekly chart in the period between July 2-8, with a significant gap from the 2nd-placed Tohomisa’s ‘Love Chase’ (118,981).
The Nikkan Gendai article termed Tomohisa (Yamapi) as Johnny Entertainment’s ‘Ace level’ (elite idol), and, “Now (he’s) lost to Kim Hyun Joong who is of the rookie category, resulting in a grave atmosphere throughout Johnny Entertainment. (But) because Yamapi belongs to Johnny Entertainment, so all Japanese media became very evasive – and dared not play up the news of Kim Hyun Joong’s victory; with some media completely ignoring the news, with not even a word of mention – to protect Johnny E’s face,” said an industry insider.

Although the media had consciously tried to minimise the effects (of KHJ’s win) on public opinion, it still couldn’t change the fact that Yamapi had been defeated.
“His manager is Iijima, who nurtured the national heavenly group, SMAP. This kind of ‘shame’ is unbearable.”
Looking at the matter objectively, the enviable results achieved by Kim Hyun Joong’s single this time was closely related to the series of PR activities that he had conducted.
“But losing on the charts still means losing.”
Before this, Kim Hyun Joong was the leader of SS501, starred in the Korean dramas ‘Boys Before Flowers’ and ‘Mischievous Kiss’, (thus) became a familiar face to the Japanese audience. After signing up with Bae Yong Joon’s artist management company, the momentum of his development became increasingly strong.
“Recently, Bae Yong Joon’s schedule is almost blank, so a considerable portion of (his) fans has switched to Kim Hyun Joong. The latter would also be starring in a Japanese drama – his development in Japan appears optimistic.”
Interestingly, many Japanese netizens have left comments like “Yamapi and Kim Hyun Joong really look too alike, but (Hyun Joong) looks more ‘man’ than Yamapi”, “Don’t know who is Kim Hyun Joong, but it is clear that Yamapi’s singing ability is average/nothing special. Being defeated on the Oricon chart is to be expected.”
The article in Nikkan Gendai said that since Yamapi was transferred into the management of Iijima, his solo career did not seem to experience much improvement. On the contrary, the continued decline from bad to worse “has caused others to ridicule that for the sake of sales, he would even cast aside his status to joke around in variety shows and organise hand-shake tours to court fans”.
“But Iijima is still a capable woman and how she will turn around the decline of Yamapi will draw attention.”
Translator’s note:
1) Nikkan Gendai = is a weekly tabloid-sized magazine
2) Johnny Ent is perhaps the biggest entertainment company in Japan, with acts like Arashi, Jin Akanishi, Yamapi, and the legendary SMAP under them too.
3) It should also be noted that when this article came out in Nikkan Gendai, many Japanese fans responded online that Kim Hyun Joong’s rising popularity isn’t because of Bae Yong Joon’s declining popularity, as suggested by the articl

2012.07.27 Meeting Hyun Joong in Jaksal again

by: wonderrrgirl
http://wonderrrgirl.wordpress.com/2012/07/27/2012-07-27-meeting-hyun-joong-in-jaksal-again/

Today has been a lucky day!

Went to Jaksal Seokchon with Chin-i, Naomi and Szewan, because we’re meeting Junzhang and his friend Albert for supper. Junzhang came all the way from Yeosu just to eat Jaksal actually. I also knew Ahlia and the rest will be there, so we said we will meet at Jaksal.

Was eating dinner and watching TV. It’s Mexico VS Korea today. Exciting to watch in Jaksal because everyone hold their breaths and go “OH!!!! AWWWWWWW!!!!!” when the Korean players missed their goal. It was really fun actually! Then it gets late and Hyun Jun (one of the guys working there) came by to give everyone their receipts. I see it as a sign that they are closing the accounts now, so I got up to pay so that they can finish their work earlier too. While paying, Hyun Jun couldn’t figure out how to use the points in my Jaksal card, so he had to call up Junyeon to ask how to do it haha!

While we were both observing and examining the cashier machine, suddenly I felt this tall shadow behind me, so I turned back and came face to face (ok not really. He’s too tall and I’m like only at his shoulder) with a very handsome guy in black and white cap. I startled for a while, before remembering that this handsome face belonged to Kim Hyun Joong. Honestly I didn’t register at first it was him because it’s just too sudden.

I’m sorry to say that I did not greet him because I was in a little shock. Hyun Joong gave a small nod, then he walked past me and went into the kitchen. Hyun Jun (sorry, they have similar names! so confusing) was like smiling to himself, then he asked me, “do you want to go in too? *hahahaha*” -.-;;;; I knew he’s joking though haha. I’ve seen Hyun Jun many many times since last year, and he always joke about stuff since the day I saw him, always faking surprise when I spoke Korean and etc haha.

*Hyun Jun is someone who works there. He is NOT Hyun Joong. Different spelling. Sorry, just have to give this BIG disclaimer because I already anticipate some people will just not read properly haha. Seriously, it happens a lot^^;; *

Anyway here are some pictures… I didn’t know whether to post or not, because this isn’t a public event and I rarely post pictures that isn’t from his public events. But he didn’t look tired or bad, and his eyes are actually bright and refreshed. So I decided to go on with it.

He wore almost all black. There are some plastic bags or something on the table in this picture. He actually walked past and grab them for some reason. I guess he didn’t like that it made the table look untidy, or whatever. (Actually come to think of it, it might be one of the presents from his fans)

He went and sat down at a table near the aircon. There are fans from China, Japan and Korea actually, but only about 10 people in total. It was then when we went up to greet and say hello, before walking out of the shop.

Then Ahlia went to her car and came back with CDs. She lent me one of her HEAT CD so that I could get an autograph too. (Thanks unnie!) Hyun Joong is really nice, he sat down on one of the tables again and said to the fans, “Yeah, give to me, I’ll sign them” in this manly way ^^

Here’s HJ being nice to the fans, to spare some of his time to sign things for everyone who asked. Actually nobody asked for a signature or anything, but it was clearly in everyone’s head that they wanted to, but feel bad disturbing him. Hyun Joong probably saw it in the eyes of the fans that they didn’t dare to disturb him, so he himself sat down, and gestured graciously that he will sign things.

He’s really really nice!

He doesn’t look very tired even though he just reached Korea not long ago at 5 something in the evening. Hyun Joong signed a number of stuff until it is time for him to leave too, so he apologetically put up his hands to make a cross sign and bow his head a little. Everyone was well behaved and nobody screamed or anything. Everyone just said bye and make way for him. I was already by then with my friends. When he came out, I said bye and he bowed (or nod his head) again.

My friends are super funny because they didn’t recognize him until I told them that it’s him. And everyone keep saying I’m very happy. I think they’re damn lucky too! They’re not even fans! And Junzhang really wanted to come to Jaksal for the food too. I’m so glad he chose today to come back! Actually, I would still be in Jaksal even if he isn’t coming since Ahlia already told me to come that day to join them. But still…. Junzhang, Chin-i, Szewan, Naomi and Albert you guys are all my lucky stars yay! They just randomly saw HJ in Jaksal yet aren’t fans! Sigh this kind of luck always happen to people who aren’t fans -.-

Anyway my friends commented that HJ looked good in person, though darker than they thought. Sze wan said he looked so shy and quiet when the fans talked to him, and she is surprised. They’re all surprised how shy he is. To us this is actually just the normal HJ, but in their minds, their idea of a celebrity is someone who waves to fans and all haha. (Except for Junzhang, none of them are into Korea and none of them are into KPOP, and they’re really just here for summer exchange, so they have no idea how korean celebrities behave)

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As for me, tonight has been quite a surprise even for me. I didn’t think I’ll care or bother about being a HJ fan anymore because I haven’t been active for a while. I wanted to focus on other things so I gradually just moved away, plus I was so tired being asked questions and answering questions and arranging things for people and stuff, so I took a step back. I also didn’t feel that excited when I see HJ perform.

But when HJ appeared behind me just now, I was really surprised with how my heart jumped and how my hands shook with suppressed excitement that he’s here. I guess seeing HJ in Jaksal really BEATS seeing him anywhere else in a way, but mostly I’m surprised how he still had an effect on me. I guess deep down inside, no matter where I go or what happens, a part of me will always feel for Hyun Joong after all. No matter how many times I see him and how tired I feel being a fan, Hyun Joong will always have a place, however minor, in my heart.

Thanks for coming down! ^^ I thought I’ll only see him tomorrow on the plane, so this is really a pleasant gift!

I’ll enjoy myself in Bangkok for his fan meet, and hopefully I’ll continue to hold on to this fluttering in my heart that I have forgotten about so long. Thank you HJ, for bringing it back to me one day before I go to Bangkok to watch your performance. I think I will really treasure this last FM and enjoy it even more now!



 현중오빠 고마워요 .

[Trans+Photo] Kim Hyung Jun - on Hanryu Station Japan Magazine

Credit: @yuhki07

Q : what's event will you do for your lover?

A : I will work hard for my lover, but I don't think that event is important. I like to write handwriten letter, so I'll often sends letter to my lover. when I go overseas I'll send so often. like "it was this thing today", "I want to see you"

Q : what's your ideal drive?

A : when I'm together with my lover, I want to drive seaside on open car. open the roof fully, listening the music like club. When I'm alone I like jazz, so listening jazz and ballad with tears.

Q : You have worked a variety. what are your advantages that you noticed recently?
A : I think my advantages are point that aggresive, positive and always working with smile. I noticed myself to be able to feeling better with work, even there's a difficult problem, I think I'll be able to happy when I can clear this. it's the best advantage.

Q : Do you continue to study Japanese?
A : I don't study too much, but I'll study for a month before Japan tour. I will come to Japan again. But will not living in Japan for a long time.

[Trans] SSTV Interview - Heo Young Saeng "Album Production,Tired To The Brink Of Depression"

Source: SSTV
 Chinese Trans: 王小卯 @ HYS Baidu Bar
 Eng Trans: cllslam10 @ StylishHYS
 Pls repost with credits

Gentle melody, more robust dance movements. The story of solo singer Heo Young Saengwith his "SOLO" comeback. 

Idol group SS501 main vocalist Heo Young Saeng, coming back with his 2nd mini-album "SOLO"title track "CRYING" met with enthusiastic public. (In actual fact on 17 Jun SBS Inkigayo was his last comeback stage for his 2nd album promotions)

A Greater Sense of Pressure

"Starting activities after a year, starting anew feeling is becoming stronger. During the mood for the 1st album, there was an empty feeling. But for this time, I really put in so much effort into it. Should really properly complete it, thus a greater sense of pressure."

Specially for this album, he personally did lots of preparation, which part is the toughest, he himself couldnt even remember it. Firstly "it is really extremely tough" with this he started his story.

"For the last album even though I did "meddle" with lot of stuff, but this time to the extent as the producer's name appearing, there is a wider degree of investment of energy done in this album. While doing the album preparation, I was nearly tormented into depression all alone. There are many sole responsiblity which I need to endure."

The exact concept and direction of the album has not even confirmed, and the production of the album has to start. Because of this, from lyrics, costumes, dance choregraphy, MV concept, designing of album jacket, there are too many parts that must consider, examples of the scenarios that he encountered. "Young Saeng ah, what concept does you want your MV to be?" "Young Saeng ah, have you think of the design for you album jacket?"

Regarding the planning or direction for the whole album, during the circumstances where everything is still not yet determined, from start till finish, grasp of the refinement in direction, such as coming up with ideas are all his task and responsiblities. Although all these are the responsiblities of a producer, once you encounter those conditions, you will be at loss and sink into difficulties on what to do. Therefore, after going thru the difficulties for this album, he has also grown a lot, as said, a substantial growth.

"Musical, To Be Honest.. Been Afraid. Acting..."

Before challenging with his acting skills in the sitcom "Sent From Heaven", let's talk about the story of him acting in the musical. Heo Young Saeng musical challenge, as compared with other idol singers, his is coincidently considered as late. Which is the musical of "Three Musketeers" which he participate in during the later part of last year.

"Previously although there are some (musical performance) representations, but surprisingly I do not have the idea of acting. To be honest, I am very afraid."

Even though plucking up his courage, there could become a so-called 'family oppa' and 'the only musical actors that he aware' which he became close with after particpating in a project withUm Ki Jun, Kim Bum Rae, hopping 'that he can feel more at ease'. Especially Shin Sung Woohyung who is staying at the condo above him who also acted, putting him even more at ease. But in actual fact, during practicing, he have never even see these hyungs.

Continued after his musical during autumn, Heo Young Saeng challenged in the acting field during spring. Idol singer who acting challenge, is already not something new, perhaps it has already become like a "regular sequence". But his acting challenge has a slightly different feel. His image as SS501 main vocalist 'singer' has been embedded too deep, thus when he was challenging acting for the 1st time, there was a 'What?! (Surprise-like)' feeling.

"Earlier I already wanted to act. But everything wasnt every smooth or successful, when I really wanted to act, people around me said 'Really? You really want to act?' Everytime I will be answering the same answer, everyone's reaction was 'Didnt know that you really wanted to act'."

KBS 2TV comedy sitcom "Sent From Heaven", Heo Young Saeng character as a hallyu starKAKI (Young Saeng), trying to have a bad boy image, but somehow or rather his comedic image making everyone laugh while going thru different transformation. In the sitcom, he and Cha NaRa (acted by Woori) forming a love line.

"Although it is my 1st time challenging acting, but it is very interesting. Of course there alot of regretable parts, it seems like improving gradually, thus I am very happy. Will work even harder."

Although SS501 Attempt To Release An Album Together...

The topic on SS501 is really hard to avoid. Already belonging to different companies, each member busy with their own individual activities, thinking about it, it is really hard for them to gather together.

"Although it is hard to meet up, but we still keep in contact. In fact, we did think abt releasing an album, we even talk abt it, but the conflicting schedules makes it very hard to do so."

'Conflicting of schedules' Several times, almost in tune, but still could not tie up. In actual fact,Kim Kyu Jong who is in the same company as Heo Young Saeng, is the 1st who decided to get enlist into the military among all the SS501 members, which makes the co-ordination of the 5 members schedule to be even more difficult. During the Kim Kyu Jong fanmeeting which was held on 3 Jun prior to his enlistment, SS501 members all gathered together, proudly showcasing their close friendship. 8 Jun is also the 7th anniversary of SS501 debut.

Usually, other than SS501 members, Heo Young Saeng has a lot of friendship with many other artistes be it the sunbaes or hoobaes, he is very proud of his deep and wide network of contacts. Playing a decision role for his acceptance in challenging the musical, and also the 'only musical actor whom he knows Um Ki Jun, Kim Bum Rae, and also the person while who is obsessed with online game, but also brought him into the reality games (football, basketball, baseball etc), and a good sportsman leader Seo Ji-Seok especially close. 

Recently he and Seo Ji-Seok's celebrity football team "FC Goodie" members also conducted many sports activities, and have become closer to the hoobaes. FT island's Lee HongKi, Oh Won Bin, Infinite's Seong Yeol and Sung Gyu, U-Kiss DongHo etc, during the celebrity football competition, was very happy when he manage to score a goal. Of course it is good, but the real sense has not yet out.

His 2nd album promotions for the domestic market is too short, fans has been voicing out their regrets. His fans can only temporary watch 'Actor Heo Young Saeng' via their TV screen to compensate for their regrets.

Heo Young Saeng will be start his new challenge from this September onwards. He will be releasing his regular album in Japan, and also start his preparation for his solo concert. Please look forward to Singer Heo Young Saeng conquest for the world.

[News] Heo Young Saeng ‘Why does everybody knows that I’m not interested in acting?’ [07.06.2012]

Source: NEWSEN
 English Translation: Honeyeee @ LOVE501.com
Heo Young Saeng reveals selca of his bewitching long hair ‘Can man be this pretty?’ READ IN HERE

Heo Young Saeng, whose chicness seems endless, overcame it through sitcom. “I have no confidence in memorizing scripts” said Heo Young Saeng, who said he couldn’t do musicals, but yet had successfully completed it. Just like this, Heo Young Saeng builds up his self-confidence bit by bit.
Heo Young Saeng who revealed in an interview as he releases his last album that he “has no confidence in memorizing scripts”, was later casted in musical ‘Three Musketeers’ and transformed into a musical actor. Heo Young Saeng, whom we’ve came face to face once again, laughed as he said “It was alright. While it was facinating, I memorized by hard too”

Heo Young Saeng said “Even up till now, i can still remember the lines (in the script). I forget the lines in the sitcom after a while, but i remember the lines for musical even until now. It could be because I have been constantly practicing it. After all it was for a period of 2 months. I can also remember all the fencing strokes, i probably memorized them better than the lines.”
He said, “And above all, I think its because I have met good people and have been in a good production. Hence i had more motivation. The pressure and tension that I was experiencing had all been covered up by the actors.” while expressing his gratitude.
Regarding the sitcom, Heo Young Saeng revealed, “Honestly, being in the sitcom wasn’t as bad either. The amount of makeup is not too much of a concern. Before participating in the sitcom, when speaking to the writers, i told them that even though i’m a singer, the character given to me may need not be a elegant one. I thought about the reality of how a singer may look cool on stage, but after coming down from stage, the singer is just another ordinary person.”
In response to the words “Not interested in acting”, Heo Young Saeng told us “I used to have a little interest in acting. I wanted to try. But people thought i have no interest in acting. I’ve always wanted to try, but people didn’t think that way. In fact, I’m quite interested.”
He said “That is because it seems interesting if I live such as another person. Whenever we have a musical performance, i thought, ‘You’re going against the villian today’, ‘You’re going to have a affectionate scene’, it makes me excited. Now, while shooting sitcom i will think to myself ‘You’re going to see your girlfriend’. Since i cannot do things such as being in a romance in reality, being able to do that while in a sitcom seems good too.”

Heo Young Saeng who was on the musical stage and in a sitcom for a period has once again returned as a singer. Despite revealing his desires in acting, his mercenary spirit as a singer was as strong as before. In particular, the album concept, planning, organization and so on, Heo Young Saeng has been directly involved in the overall production and has his name reflected  in the producing line.
Heo Young Saeng said “As compared to the other or the last album, it will be good if the current album gets credit. I hope I can show you my improvements a little by little.” (Photos = B2M Entertainment)