Kim HyunJoong “Noona fans look to me like an oppa”

SS501 leader Kim HyunJoong had a date with about 70 fans on 4-Jul.

Chicken brand ‘Hotsun’, who signed Kim HyunJoong as their brand model, selected customers who applied through their homepage for the one-day date.

[Interview : Kim HyunJoong]
“We enjoyed eating and chatted a lot together. Though it only lasted for a short while, we chatted a lot, answering them sincerely on the things that they are curious about…”

For the one-day date with Kim HyunJoong, female fans came from Seoul and of course, from other cities as well.

In order to see Kim HyunJoong in a close distance, they seems to be completely enjoying and filled with happiness even though they waited for a long time.

[At the scene : Kim HyunJoong]
“Hello, your name please? Ah right…”

[At the scene : Fan]
“I came after receiving a phone call from here.”

[At the scene : Kim HyunJoong]
“I know.”

The lucky female fans had the chance to get the personally signed CD which contains the new songs during this commemoration shooting with Kim HyunJoong, most of these fans are noona fans.

After the one-day date ended, during their conversation time, Kim HyunJoong expressed his feelings about receiving focused love of these noona fans.

[Interview : Kim HyunJoong]
Q) How do you feel when you see noona fans…?
A) “I don’t particularly like being called oppa. I find it more comfortable to just be frank and use informal language. So if the person who is younger than me uses it now and then, it shows their characters. Hope you understand.”

Q) How many years older would you be able to take…?
A) “Well. I’ve met some who have lived twice as long as me among my fans, but even so, I see them the same as any others. Everyone would always look upon me like an oppa however I would even want to hug all of them in my case.” (? Not too sure abt this answer)

Kim HyunJoong will come back to his fans with his new song on 06-July.

SS501 ambitiously prepared this SS501 collection album which consists of each members’ solo song which will be released on 06-July. After which, they will hold their first Asia Tour concert in Seoul concurrently to commemorate the release of their official 2nd album on 01-Aug & 02-Aug, leaving their fans to give them lots of support and anticipation.

Credits : YT star + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @Quainte501.com

SS501 holds celebratory press conference, comes to Taiwan to show their compassion with fans

On Sunday (28th June), after SS501 successfully held their fan meeting at Taipei International Convention Center, SS501 who were missing food from their home country, went to famous Korean BBQ restaurant "Longevity" to hold a celebration dinner; the 5 big boys who cured their longing, very happily said "Thank you" to the staff of their Taiwan record company, and also said they'll continue to work hard, shouting "Fighting!" together.

SS501 sign a deal with Warner Music Taiwan to release their albums in Taiwan and the whole of Asia, and to let fans first revise all the classic songs of SS501, who made their debut 4 years ago, they specially released 2 albums, "Superhits CD+DVD" and "1st solo album", on 26th June, part of their monopolizing Taiwan plan; due to enthusiastic response during pre-order, once the albums were released, both albums immediately won the honor of Gold Record! And on today's (29th June) press conference, Warner Music's Greater China region General Manager Wang Pei Fen also presented the Gold Record to SS501, this record sale is said to be a new record among the Taiwan release of Korean artistes records!

SS501's first visit to Taiwan, and they showed their compassion together with their fans! A total of 1000 spots were opened for fans, and each person only had to pay NTD100 to take a photo with their idols during the fan meeting, the total earnings of NTD10000 were fully donated to United Way Taiwan; United Way Taiwan's donation ambassador Wang Yong He will also be attending the press conference, and accept the compassion of SS501 and their fans on behalf.

The press conference will also be hosted by Ken Wu Jian Heng, who was also the host for the fan meeting, both parties already have a certain amount of understanding, so during the Q&A activity where members poked fun at each other, all the members of SS501 were rather open, and the press conference was full of laughter; the 5 boys who've already been in Taiwan for 3 days have already learned many Chinese words, "Yes, yes, yes", "I love you", "You're very beautiful", "Are you courting death?", "Crazy" etc. Park Jung Min who was poked fun of most accepted the present - "Big cup of Taiwan beer", despite being poor at holding his liquor, he readily agreed to finish the cup of beer, exclaiming it was delicious! Also, SS501 officially announced that they'll be starting their Asia Tour from August, Taiwan's concert is scheduled to occur between October and December.

At night, SS501 boarded Cathay Pacific's flight CX531 that departed at 8:20pm, going on to Hong Kong, their 2nd stop for the Asia Tour fan meeting; it's estimated that about 600 fans went to see them off, and due to fans being overly-enthusiastic, leader Kim Hyun Joong almost fell, while his clothes and bag were almost pulled off; the wooden handle on the steps leading to the 2nd floor of the airport also fell off! But the 5 boys were very thankful to the fans' enthusiastic support, and before passing through customs, they specially walked next to the glass windows, and waved to their fans through the glass for 5 minutes, the fans also enthusiastically screamed and hit the glass in response, causing other tourists who were also present, to look on in curiosity, and filming it. Before leaving Taiwan, SS501 also promised everyone, they'll definitely be back in Taiwan before the year ends, and asked the fans to please wait a little while.

Credits: Warner Music Taiwan + (English translation) SS5014ever @ quainte501.com

SS501 loves purchases, do not worry about price

Korea boyband 5 people band SS501, first time in Taiwan, lifting up an extraordinary tornado wave. All of them has very strong opinions towards clothes & hairstyle. Usually all like buying but habits are totally different. the only similarity is that they don't really consider the price of the item, ie how expensive it is. The others pointed out that Jung Min spends most of his time on adjusting the attire & purchasing. He replies, He likes studying the latest Fashion, because he has long hands & legs so he would especially notice which attire suits his figure. Leader Hyun Joong looks at the season when choosing his purchases. During Summer he dislike going out, so in Winter, he mainly shops in the winter time. Hyun Joong, secretly loves buying V neck tops so he would observe some designer's new work.

The other 3 members belong to the impulsive purchase sort. Hyung Joon says, Once he sees something he likes, he will buy it. He will always buy a lot every time he shops. In his house, there's an exceptional amount of jeans, accessories & shades. Young Saeng says, he thinks of wanting something first then go buy it. Whether the clothes are cheap or expensive collections. he would buy whichever he wants. The self labelled "Lacking far behind members in Fashion sense's," Kyu Jong has no sense in resistance when it comes to shoes; once he sees something he likes, he will just buy it impulsively.

In the 3 days 2 night's busy schedules, SS501 specially took time off for UDN news "Star taste" special column, changed into a person full of LV male attire. 5 big boys at that instant, had an additional level of matured guys feel. For the preparation of the photo shoot, they had to wake up at 9am for grooming & matching. which took 3 hours. "Loves being pretty"Jung Min although satisfied with such a handsome outfit, yet sighed saying, "Normally, if we were to wear out in this, it will be too attention grabbing, probably have to wear a cap or shades to hide. " Hyun Joong also said: "Wearing this outfit, don't feel like working, would like wearing it to attend a party to have fun."

Have lots of opinions in one's dressing, SS501 towards girlfriend's dress style's attitudes are very open minded, respecting opposite's liking, but all hoping future girlfriend could wear more of skirts, more girly like, Hyun Joong says: :"I Like seeing girls wear 1 piece dresses." While Kyu Jong says he won't interfere wth the her style. For Hyung Joon & Young Saeng, "As long as she does not just wear a swimsuit or bra on the streets, all's fine.," Jung Min likes it more when the opposite dresses abit sexily. Only Hyun Joong upon hearing "revealing" two words (in Chinese), had a distress face saying: "I will probably be unable to control & interfere."

Source: udn
Translations: lehc_ar@soompi/putadot@quainte
Editor: Nikki@asianfanatics.net/News
Additional credits: wanyu0730@YT

Kim Hyun Joong lends Kim Joon a helping hand

Despite his frequent trips to hospital plus an unrelenting schedule with SS501, Kim Hyun Joong still took out time to show us his deep friendship bond with fellow F4 member, Kim Joon, which was formed during filming for Boys Before Flowers.

Kim Hyun Joong recently took part in the filming of the MV for Kim Joon's solo song titled Joon, Be Ok! (or Ready, OK!), with the latter getting some tips from Hyun Joong while also expressing the immense amount of stress that he was facing. Hyun Joong said, "Hope that my appearance (in the MV) will bring him some needed strength."

According to Planet 905, "Kim Hyun Joong and Kim Joon have similar backgrounds in the entertainment industry, be it acting, solo songs, etc, so they are able to understand each others' situation very well. Hyun Joong wanted to show his support despite his busy schedule." Kim Hyun Joong had also appeared at Lee Min Ho's fan meeting, showing the deep friendship that he has formed with the other F4 members.

Kim Joon's solo MV starring Kim Hyun Joong will be out on 9th July. Kim Joon's solo song will be included on T-Max's new album, out on the same day.

Source: coolsmurf
Date: Monday June 29, 2009 Korea

Kim HyunJoong changed into a killer, release of SS501 ‘Music Drama Masterpiece’

5 member idol group SS501 starred in their music video which runs for 20 minutes.

SS501, who stepped into different genres such as acting, musical actor, etc will release a new album on 03-July named ‘SS501 Collection’. Heo YoungSaeng, Kim KyuJong, Kim HyunJoong’s new songs in this album were released first on 18-Jun and later on 30-Jun, Park JungMin and Kim HyungJoon’s solo songs together with their bonus track will also be released.

SS501’s company DSP Entertainment said on 23-Jun “SS501 collection album will include photos of them shot in Las Vegas, USA in May. At the same time when the album goes on sale, the 20-minute music drama with 5 members of SS501 playing in it will also be released.”

This music drama is directed by Hong WonGi who is a famous music video director. Among SS501 members, Kim HyunJoong and Park JungMin acted as killers.

DSP Entertainment revealed “Episode 1 of this 20-minute music drama was released through GOMTV on 22-Jun at 5.01pm, response was overwhelming. Episode 2 and the full version will be released through GOMTV in July.”

Meanwhile, SS501 will hold their concert on 01~02 Aug at Seoul Olympic Park Gymnasium Stadium which marks the start of their ‘2009 Asia Tour Concert’.

Credits : daum.net + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com

Hyun Joong attends Lee Min Ho's fan meeting, with a healthy image

Male group SS501's Kim Hyun Joong appeared at Lee Min Ho's fan meeting looking healthy.
On Lee's "Mini fan meeting" held on the 21st, Kim Hyun Joong sang his new solo "Please treat me well". Kim Hyun Joong's magnificent dance won the applause of many fans.

Kim Hyun Joong said, "Returning to SS501, we've released our new solo songs, and are preparing for our concert."

Previously there were wrong report on "Kim Hyun Joong cancels Thailand trip due to hospitalization", regarding this, Kim Hyun Joong said, "It was only physical therapy due to the car accident I was in previously."

After SS501 release their solo single, they plan to go Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc, for their overseas activities.

Credits: starnews + (Chinese translation) luisa @ doubles501.com + (English translation) SS5014ever @quainte501.com