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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
[Translation] Crazy for Asian Star Magazine Interview
Credit: http://ameblo.jp/breakdown0606
Translation by : LAFONE
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Creasta KHJ Interview ( * Crazy for Asian Star )
Q 1: What kind of music genre did you aim in the current album? (Lucky )
KHJ: Frankly speaking, it seems that nobody is interested in my songs in themselves. I focused on “ music to see performance “ rather than “ music to listen to “. However, what I would like to aim from now on is a sort of music which makes everyone cheerful. I know that nobody expects me a high-quality music pieces. That is why I wanted to create songs easy on the ear. I aimed songs which make people comfortable and cheerful by just listening to. Maybe I talked about this too honestly (laugh)
Q2: Do you believe that you have grown up in music through this album?
KHJ: Yes, I feel that I could have made improvement during this album production. I made my best efforts in vocal lessons to change myself. Though there are still many things to be improved, I feel that I could have changed the tone of my voice.
Q3: The 2nd mini-album, “Lucky “ includes a few pieces of ballad.
KHJ: As I knew that people expected me to sing a ballad, I added them in the current album (laugh). In order to give a sense of stability in tone of the ballad, I especially focused on this to show how I had changed. I hope that everyone like them.
Q4: Compared with the previous mini-album, “Break Down”, how do you think of “Lucky” ?
KHJ: To be honest with you, “Lucky” is better than “Break Down”.
Q5: You produced the 2nd mini-album in four months after the release of “Break Down”. You seemed to have really worked hard to produce your album with such a short interval.
KHJ: Exactly! I really worked non-stop. I have been working hard without taking any rest till now. The current reaction from people itself is amazing for me because I thought in a different way. I felt that I was too late to release an album. I wanted to meet with my fans through my music as soon as possible. This feeling was overwhelming in myself. I wanted to deliver good songs to them. Therefore, I will continue to produce a single album constantly to see my fans.
Q6: Do you mean that you would release your album frequently?
KHJ: True enough. Being a member of SS501, I released only one full-album. From my viewpoint, there is no point in differenciating a mini-album from a full-album. I will just count my album as the first, the second, and so on.
Q7: Could you explain about the title truck of “Lucky” album?
KHJ: The basic sound of the title truck consists of a rhythmical electric guiar and brass rock’n’roll band music. It’s a funky rock. As I was involved from the planning, concept, ideas, and overall production, I am very attached to this album.
Q8: What kind of music do you want to create ?
KHJ: The music I am really interested in is a band music. Before I joined SS501, I loved rock’n’roll music. When I was a high-school student, I was playing (a guitar) in the rock band. I would like to learn more about music so that I will be able to be confident. For me, it is music that I can get along with till the end of my life.
Q9: Could you tell us more details about “band music” which you are interested in ?
KHJ: The genre I am much interested in is “club music”, but I also think that “band music” is exciting as well. That is why I introduced a real drum sounds in my album. The real sound of the musical instruments increases the “loose feeling “ in music. The sound of guitar was used to aim to add “dry and rough “ touch in the music. I love such taste. In addition to that, I wanted to show that we could dance with a band music. The choreography accentuated the dancing as well.
Q10 Could you tell me about episodes during the recording, if any ?
KHJ: Nothing special. I just enjoyed recording. You may easily recognize while listening to “Lucky Guy”, there’s a sound like the howling of a wolf just before the song goes to bridge (* the melodyline between the 1st lyrics and the 2nd lyrics ). Originally, I wanted to insert a female voice, but I could not find a preferable female sexy voice. Therefore, I did it by myself. Please check this while listening (laugh)
Q11: Finally, could you tell us your plan as artist ?
KHJ: I just want to create a good album. In the far distant future, on the occasion of my retirement as dance-music singer, I would like to invite my fans to the concert and show the best (unsurpassable ) live. I can stand here thanks to the warm support from all of my fans. I would like to convey my appreciation to the fans as much as possible.
Translation by : LAFONE
REPOST WITH FULL CREDIT
Creasta KHJ Interview ( * Crazy for Asian Star )
Q 1: What kind of music genre did you aim in the current album? (Lucky )
KHJ: Frankly speaking, it seems that nobody is interested in my songs in themselves. I focused on “ music to see performance “ rather than “ music to listen to “. However, what I would like to aim from now on is a sort of music which makes everyone cheerful. I know that nobody expects me a high-quality music pieces. That is why I wanted to create songs easy on the ear. I aimed songs which make people comfortable and cheerful by just listening to. Maybe I talked about this too honestly (laugh)
Q2: Do you believe that you have grown up in music through this album?
KHJ: Yes, I feel that I could have made improvement during this album production. I made my best efforts in vocal lessons to change myself. Though there are still many things to be improved, I feel that I could have changed the tone of my voice.
Q3: The 2nd mini-album, “Lucky “ includes a few pieces of ballad.
KHJ: As I knew that people expected me to sing a ballad, I added them in the current album (laugh). In order to give a sense of stability in tone of the ballad, I especially focused on this to show how I had changed. I hope that everyone like them.
Q4: Compared with the previous mini-album, “Break Down”, how do you think of “Lucky” ?
KHJ: To be honest with you, “Lucky” is better than “Break Down”.
Q5: You produced the 2nd mini-album in four months after the release of “Break Down”. You seemed to have really worked hard to produce your album with such a short interval.
KHJ: Exactly! I really worked non-stop. I have been working hard without taking any rest till now. The current reaction from people itself is amazing for me because I thought in a different way. I felt that I was too late to release an album. I wanted to meet with my fans through my music as soon as possible. This feeling was overwhelming in myself. I wanted to deliver good songs to them. Therefore, I will continue to produce a single album constantly to see my fans.
Q6: Do you mean that you would release your album frequently?
KHJ: True enough. Being a member of SS501, I released only one full-album. From my viewpoint, there is no point in differenciating a mini-album from a full-album. I will just count my album as the first, the second, and so on.
Q7: Could you explain about the title truck of “Lucky” album?
KHJ: The basic sound of the title truck consists of a rhythmical electric guiar and brass rock’n’roll band music. It’s a funky rock. As I was involved from the planning, concept, ideas, and overall production, I am very attached to this album.
Q8: What kind of music do you want to create ?
KHJ: The music I am really interested in is a band music. Before I joined SS501, I loved rock’n’roll music. When I was a high-school student, I was playing (a guitar) in the rock band. I would like to learn more about music so that I will be able to be confident. For me, it is music that I can get along with till the end of my life.
Q9: Could you tell us more details about “band music” which you are interested in ?
KHJ: The genre I am much interested in is “club music”, but I also think that “band music” is exciting as well. That is why I introduced a real drum sounds in my album. The real sound of the musical instruments increases the “loose feeling “ in music. The sound of guitar was used to aim to add “dry and rough “ touch in the music. I love such taste. In addition to that, I wanted to show that we could dance with a band music. The choreography accentuated the dancing as well.
Q10 Could you tell me about episodes during the recording, if any ?
KHJ: Nothing special. I just enjoyed recording. You may easily recognize while listening to “Lucky Guy”, there’s a sound like the howling of a wolf just before the song goes to bridge (* the melodyline between the 1st lyrics and the 2nd lyrics ). Originally, I wanted to insert a female voice, but I could not find a preferable female sexy voice. Therefore, I did it by myself. Please check this while listening (laugh)
Q11: Finally, could you tell us your plan as artist ?
KHJ: I just want to create a good album. In the far distant future, on the occasion of my retirement as dance-music singer, I would like to invite my fans to the concert and show the best (unsurpassable ) live. I can stand here thanks to the warm support from all of my fans. I would like to convey my appreciation to the fans as much as possible.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
[Scan] Kim Hyun Joong feature in Josei Jishin & Shukan Josei 2012.3.13
Credit: http://blog.daum.net/elley0606
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Josei Jishin 2012.3.13
Shukan Josei 2012.3.13
CM Making Photo
[Info] Recap of Hyun Joong’s Tentative Schedule for 2012
re-posted from : http://ss501ode.blogspot.com/2012/02/wo … -talk.html
현중 :: World tour talk…
이거 확정되지 않았지만 신뢰할수있는 출처이므로 팬들 사이에서 흐르고 있었습니다…
그리도 이리도 제일 중요하는 거!! 김현중 월드투어는 진짜니까!!
엄청나게 기대되네요!!!
Although this isn’t confirmed news yet, the news source has been a credible news source since the past.
It has been the talk amongst fans since yesterday (Fri) morning.
Whatever it may be, it is a fact that Kim Hyun Joong World Tour is a truth!!!
So exciting!!!
◇2012 September 3rd Week (week of 17 Sept) ~ 2013 January = about 6 months
◇Worldwide 20 regions, total of 30~40 shows
◇Starts in Seoul (Korea)
Ends in Busan (Korea)
◇Regions slated to cover: North America, South America, Europe, Central Asia, Eastern Europe
◇Partnership in alliance: a global IT entrepreneurship
◇How to know more details: By next month (March), the IT entrepreneurship will open an official site and start its promotions for this world tour in there
◇For now: Busily preparing for 3rd album’s recording, etc (did not mention when this 3rd album would be out)
◇In April 2012: A project album collaboration with (might be a/many) Chinese showbiz’s topstar, and will carry out activities there
◇Approximately, Jang Keunsuk receives about 90 million yen for one CF shot. and Hyun-joong receives approximately about the same for one CF shot.
◇He has currently 4 CFs clinched under his belt (Japan) – apparels, aesthetic, jewellery, confectionary
*this has been signed on since January 2012*
http://www.metroseoul.co.kr/news/articl … xno=188660
현중 :: World tour talk…
이거 확정되지 않았지만 신뢰할수있는 출처이므로 팬들 사이에서 흐르고 있었습니다…
그리도 이리도 제일 중요하는 거!! 김현중 월드투어는 진짜니까!!
엄청나게 기대되네요!!!
Although this isn’t confirmed news yet, the news source has been a credible news source since the past.
It has been the talk amongst fans since yesterday (Fri) morning.
Whatever it may be, it is a fact that Kim Hyun Joong World Tour is a truth!!!
So exciting!!!
◇2012 September 3rd Week (week of 17 Sept) ~ 2013 January = about 6 months
◇Worldwide 20 regions, total of 30~40 shows
◇Starts in Seoul (Korea)
Ends in Busan (Korea)
◇Regions slated to cover: North America, South America, Europe, Central Asia, Eastern Europe
◇Partnership in alliance: a global IT entrepreneurship
◇How to know more details: By next month (March), the IT entrepreneurship will open an official site and start its promotions for this world tour in there
◇For now: Busily preparing for 3rd album’s recording, etc (did not mention when this 3rd album would be out)
◇In April 2012: A project album collaboration with (might be a/many) Chinese showbiz’s topstar, and will carry out activities there
◇Approximately, Jang Keunsuk receives about 90 million yen for one CF shot. and Hyun-joong receives approximately about the same for one CF shot.
◇He has currently 4 CFs clinched under his belt (Japan) – apparels, aesthetic, jewellery, confectionary
*this has been signed on since January 2012*
http://www.metroseoul.co.kr/news/articl … xno=188660
Monday, February 27, 2012
[Video] KHJ SLIM BEAUTY HOUSE CF on Big Screen in Ginza
KHJ Slim Beauty House CF is broadcasted endlessly every 10mins fm 9am to 5:10pm on a big screen in ginza on feb.26th
Credit: exlley@yt
Credit: exlley@yt
[Translation] Kim Hyun Joong’s Interview for Hanako Magazine
Reposted from Kathy’s Bench
Scans + English translation by: lafone0606(lafone0606 on twitter)
for: Kathysbench.blogspot.com
PLS REPOST WITH FULL CREDITS
An iconic flower boy of “Boys Over Flowers” and “Playful Kiss”,
KIM HYUN JOONG has eventually made his debut in Japan!
As artist and actor, the popularity of Kim Hyun Joong in all over Asia is outstanding as well as his career. He has just started his full-scale activities in Japan.
Kim Hyun Joong thinks of someone he loves while singing love songs
According to the image of songs, he shows us different sides of himself.
With dying his hair dark blonde and a slender figure, he looked like a matured man today, being tender and cool at the same time.
Q: You have just started a full-scale promotion as artist in Japan. How do you feel now?
KHJ: Having heard that my CDs were sold out in some of the stores on the day of release, I was very very happy. I would like to work harder to repay the love I receive from the fans.
Q: You are the No.1 artist in Korea in terms of both of popularity and career. So, your debut attracted much attention in Japan. Any pressure on you ?
KHJ: I have never thought of myself as No.1. I just try to find fun in my work. I will continue to practice so that I can deliver music which everyone can enjoy. I’d rather enjoy live stage than being under pressure. I have a slight concern about myself as I don’t feel any pressure at all.
＊ He talks with a gentle smile and a touch of natural dementia. A real prince of a new generation.
KHJ: It seems that I have an image of gentle character thanks to the roles I took in dramas, but actually, I am mannifish in behavior. Instead of spending time in a house, I prefer to play soccer outside.
＊ The debut single album is full of his various attractiveness.
KHJ: “Kiss Kiss is a friendly style song with easy choreography. Everyone feels familiar with this song. “Lucky Guy” has a playboy concept in one side. The rhythm of Lucky Guy makes people feel an itch for moving their body. So it is good to listen to in spring season. Just warm your heart with Kiss Kiss in winter.
＊ It is amazing that he easily talks in such a sweet manner.
Q: What do you think of while singing love songs?
KHJ: I think of someone I love; it may be fans, or someone else. Thanks to the experiences as actor, I can quickly control my feeling now.
＊ He uttered a word full of meaning!
Five Keywords to know more about Kim Hyun Joong
(1) Work: As artist, I will pursue what I would like to do. But as actor,
I will show you what you expect me. In the near future, I may be able to show a different image of myself, a much masculine style.
(2) Dream: Dream is motivation for me. I don’t have a clear-cut image of the final goal, but it is my dream to create music or act together with fans.
(3) Dogs: I like dogs. I can communicate with dogs. I had my dogs perform “give hands” and “Bang” in front of the fans (* He talked about the Seoul Fan Meeting). He performed very well; he may have felt as if he had risked his life^^
(4) Japanese Language: I take two-hour lesson twice every week. Actually I understand 80% of Japanese. The next time I visit Japan, I will speak in Japanese.
The word I recently learned are “desperate”, “ hard “, and “ Agepoyo ( a slang used among high school girls via mobile, which means “ highly lifted feeling, Excitement “. (* Hyun Joong referred to this word, “agepoyo” in TV, triggering an explosion of laughter in the audience, a glimpse of his 4D ness^^)
(5) Fans: Inspite of a newcomer in Japan, the existence of fans makes me feel much confident. I hope that they will continue to give love and support to me and my activities as singer and actor.
Scans + English translation by: lafone0606(lafone0606 on twitter)
for: Kathysbench.blogspot.com
PLS REPOST WITH FULL CREDITS
An iconic flower boy of “Boys Over Flowers” and “Playful Kiss”,
KIM HYUN JOONG has eventually made his debut in Japan!
As artist and actor, the popularity of Kim Hyun Joong in all over Asia is outstanding as well as his career. He has just started his full-scale activities in Japan.
Kim Hyun Joong thinks of someone he loves while singing love songs
According to the image of songs, he shows us different sides of himself.
With dying his hair dark blonde and a slender figure, he looked like a matured man today, being tender and cool at the same time.
Q: You have just started a full-scale promotion as artist in Japan. How do you feel now?
KHJ: Having heard that my CDs were sold out in some of the stores on the day of release, I was very very happy. I would like to work harder to repay the love I receive from the fans.
Q: You are the No.1 artist in Korea in terms of both of popularity and career. So, your debut attracted much attention in Japan. Any pressure on you ?
KHJ: I have never thought of myself as No.1. I just try to find fun in my work. I will continue to practice so that I can deliver music which everyone can enjoy. I’d rather enjoy live stage than being under pressure. I have a slight concern about myself as I don’t feel any pressure at all.
＊ He talks with a gentle smile and a touch of natural dementia. A real prince of a new generation.
KHJ: It seems that I have an image of gentle character thanks to the roles I took in dramas, but actually, I am mannifish in behavior. Instead of spending time in a house, I prefer to play soccer outside.
＊ The debut single album is full of his various attractiveness.
KHJ: “Kiss Kiss is a friendly style song with easy choreography. Everyone feels familiar with this song. “Lucky Guy” has a playboy concept in one side. The rhythm of Lucky Guy makes people feel an itch for moving their body. So it is good to listen to in spring season. Just warm your heart with Kiss Kiss in winter.
＊ It is amazing that he easily talks in such a sweet manner.
Q: What do you think of while singing love songs?
KHJ: I think of someone I love; it may be fans, or someone else. Thanks to the experiences as actor, I can quickly control my feeling now.
＊ He uttered a word full of meaning!
Five Keywords to know more about Kim Hyun Joong
(1) Work: As artist, I will pursue what I would like to do. But as actor,
I will show you what you expect me. In the near future, I may be able to show a different image of myself, a much masculine style.
(2) Dream: Dream is motivation for me. I don’t have a clear-cut image of the final goal, but it is my dream to create music or act together with fans.
(3) Dogs: I like dogs. I can communicate with dogs. I had my dogs perform “give hands” and “Bang” in front of the fans (* He talked about the Seoul Fan Meeting). He performed very well; he may have felt as if he had risked his life^^
(4) Japanese Language: I take two-hour lesson twice every week. Actually I understand 80% of Japanese. The next time I visit Japan, I will speak in Japanese.
The word I recently learned are “desperate”, “ hard “, and “ Agepoyo ( a slang used among high school girls via mobile, which means “ highly lifted feeling, Excitement “. (* Hyun Joong referred to this word, “agepoyo” in TV, triggering an explosion of laughter in the audience, a glimpse of his 4D ness^^)
(5) Fans: Inspite of a newcomer in Japan, the existence of fans makes me feel much confident. I hope that they will continue to give love and support to me and my activities as singer and actor.
[Videos/Caps][2012.02.25] Kim Hyun Joong in Lotte Duty Free Star Avenue Special
Credit: paramu7@yt
ScreenCaps
Credit: Ｍyuuu☆미유 @ss_miyuyu twitter
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