Kim Hyun Joong 1st PREMIUM DVD & Photo Book “The First Love Story”― Fan Meeting Report

Source: "The First Love Story" Shooting Blog
Japanese Translation: miyo@lovekimhyunjoong.com

2010.10.27 Wednesday
Kim Hyun Joong 1st PREMIUM DVD & Photo Book “The First Love Story”― Fan Meeting Report

Kim Hyun Joong 1st PREMIUM DVD & Photo Book ”The First Love Story” Fan Meeting was grandly held for 2 sessions, afternoon and evening on 11th October at Tokyo JCB Hall.
To Hyun Joong, this was his first solo event after moving to another management company and on this day at the venue, a lot of fans not only from Japan, Korea but also from other foreign countries who gathered before the fan meeting filled with excitement.

Hyun Joong was very busy with the filming of drama “Playful Kiss”. He had took the morning flight to Japan on the very day, went straight to the venue without taking a break and went onto the stage to do a microphone check and rehearsed together with the dancers.
Been at JCB hall before during SS501 event, he was feeling very relax confirming the stage position and sound check. At the waiting room, took the meals provided by Sennohana who is also one of the sponsors and started preparation for the event.

There’s 2 sessions for the event, 2pm and 6pm. Both sessions was a sellout and before the event, the hall was filled with excitement.
For this event, this is the first time footages from 1st PREMIUM DVD＆Photo Book”The First Love Story” released and to the fans, it is hard to take the eyes off from the contents.

After the opening made the undisclosed footages from Bali and Lake Hamana, Hyun Joong appeared in the midst of huge applause and sang the ballad, “thank u”.
For the talk, after watching together with the fans the digest version of the making at “Bali Version” “Lake Hamana Version” and talk about the episodes related to the shooting.

On stage, the actual items such as jacket, Tshirt, guitar and the valuable ring provided by Andre Kim used during the shooting were introduced.
Moving from answering fan mail questions corner, to fans directly went on stage asking Hyun Joong questions corner, to present corner and following by celebrating the DVD production sales cake corner.

Hyun Joong having doubts at the 4 standing candles.
After muttering, “Why are there 4 candles?...”, as if something hits on him and he said this.
“First is actor, second is singer and then me and everyone” saying the meaning for the 4 candles instantaneously and blowout the candles.

After showing the digest version of the long interview at the pool side is the long awaited dance song “Please be nice to me” which a lot of fans were pleased by Hyun Joong.

Regarding how Hyun Joong treated his fans, he gave the fan service on this day. As promised at first the high touch corner starts and Hyun Joong himself decided to change it to a handshake session instead.

Calling out to each and every fan shaking their hands firmly and the fans answered with their cheer for him.
“Although activities of SS501 have not yet been decided, would surely want to reunite again.”
In the event on this day, this was what fans wanted to hear most and to hear from the voice they hoped for was the biggest reward which can’t be replaced by anything else.

Hyun Joong whose drama “Playful Kiss” first broadcast in Japan has been scheduled and the event in December at Tokyo Dome has been lined up.

The album will be released next year and also planning for a concert. It will be hard to keep one’s eyes off Hyun Joong’s future activities.

Pressies ~

Mentioned in the mia post on the start of a new journey…
Well, ain’t exactly sort of a new journey... lol..

Just had my bday some time ago... which means.. I’m a year older again.. (；一_一)
It’s surprising how time flies...
Though I have been in the “adult age” category for quite some time.. I have never really thought of being as one.. lol..
The age group of the crowd I hang out with varies.. lol..
But I had quite a few who are in their early twenties.. I still remembered that when I first knew them, they were not even 20 yet! (^^ゞ

Thus... the thought of the start of my journey..
To act more like an adult.. XD (can't help laughing out loud after typing this... lol..)
on second thoughts...maybe.... not. ^^
I'll just be myself than trying to act like an adult.. lol..

Anyway... back to bday...
Usually.. I don't really celebrate it..or do I take a day off from work like most do..
Coincidentally, the lunar bday was only a day before...
So...technically speaking, I had dinner with friends on both bdays.. heh..
As I ain't a photo taking type of person.. naturally... it never came across my mind to take any... (^_^;)
Only remembered to do so during the 2nd dinner I had..
Before we start bbq the meat at Gyukaku.. ^^

Had a great nite out on both days.. ^^
Was surprised to receive some gifts too..
Normally I'm contented with just having dinner with a group of friends.. ^^
From my colleague.. who handmake a card and spent 2 over hours to draw out the picture..^^

My long time friends who bought this when we were in Japan earlier..
They know how much I love Suzy Zoo.. lol..
N just nice.. needed a cover for my iphone.. ^^

A dear friend whom I co-habited with for 2yrs.. lol..(nah.. dun get mi wrong.. my roommate.. keke..)
She knew I wanted to get this duffy pouch which you will see alot of people hanging it at their bags or pants when you are at Disneyland/Sea.. ^^

From lovekimhyunjoong gang...
A nice black dress and the SCR...
Dress wise.. can refer to the LKHJ blog post.. (^^ゞ
Here's the ring... ^^

Thanx so much... was surprised receiving the ring..
Wore it during my recent trip.. and a lil holla to the gang..
The ring touched our st★r's hand... XP

Since we are on the topic of gifts..
Ever since I have started lovekimhyunjoong together with my 2 partners..
Once in a while, have been receiving little gifts from STARLINGs.
I'm not really good in saying thank you etc..
So I'm taking the chance here to say...

Thank you so much!! Appreciated it!^^

But really... ya don't have to give any gifts at all..
we are glad to bring everyone together to give support to our one and only st★r. ^^

2010.10.19 KHJ Japan Site - News

Source: KHJ JP site
Japanese Translation: miyo@lovekimhyunjoong.com

2010.10.19
「Message! to Asia」Official Photo Session for Media Decided & Invitation to 10 fans to 「Message! to Asia」Official Photo Session for Media!!

Along with DATV Charity program 「Message! to Asia」public recording event taking place, official photo session for media have been decided and Kim Hyun Joong will also participate. For this official photo session for media, we will invite 10 people from Kim Hyun Joong Japan Official Site members!

【「Message! to Asia」Official Photo Session for Media Overview】
■Date/Time: 14th December 2010 (Tuesday)
■Venue：Somewhere in Tokyo
■Participants：Bae Yong Joon, GACKT, VANNESS, Kim Hyun Joong etc.
■Organiser：DATV
■Support：Avex・Entertainment

At the「Message! to Asia」Official Photo Session , the anime 「Winter Sonata」Sales Premium campaign will be launch by the special sponsors company. For the 「Winter Sonata」Sale Premium campaign, for everyone who enters, they will be allowed to take photos with their own camera.

【Application Details】
■Application Eligibility：For those who have joined Kim Hyun Joong Japan Official Site by 5th October 2010

■Application Period：1st November 2010(Monday) 12pm ~ 15th November 2010 (Monday) 12pm

■Application Method：Starts fron 1st November 2010 (Monday) 12pm
(Details will be announced when the application starts)

■Announcement of Selected Applicants：Only selected applicants will be informed via the email they have entered by 19th November 2010 (Friday)

■Notes
○Only selected applicants will be informed of the time and venue.
○Phototaking for 『Anime「Winter Sonata」Sales Premium Campaign』（Bae Yong Joon at the rostrum）is only allowed during the Photo Time.
○1 person will only be allowed to apply once.
○Only the applicant have the winning entitlement. Not allowed to resell, transfer, exchange for cash to third party.
○When entering, we might ask for verification to check the identification of the person.
○Transport fees to the venue to be paid by yourself.
○If there is any lack of details during application, you will not be eligible for the application.
○Winners will be decided upon strict drawing lots. For the announcement of winners, please refer to 【Announcement of Selected Applicants】above.
○Date/Time and venue of the event might be changed by the organizer. Please understand that the invitation details etc might be change at the last minute.
○As this is an invitation to the Photo Session for Media, please understand that we might not give the best position for photo taking.
○Shooting (Photos and Video) from mobile phones are not allowed.

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There was a news article on this event.
Since Hyun Joong was not mentioned, I will not translate the whole of it but just some of the details.
It has stated that they will invite 600 fans to this Photo Session and in order to be apply for to attend this event, they will also draw lots from those who had bought both the anime "Winter Sonata" No-cut Full Version DVD-BOX 1,2 or DATV subscribers.

2010.10.12 KHJ Japan Site - News

Source: KHJ JP site
Japanese Translation: miyo@lovekimhyunjoong.com

2010.10.12
Kim Hyun Joong Japan Official Site Priority Application for DATV Charity Project program 「Message! to Asia」Public Recording

Priority Application for DATV Charity Project program 「Message! to Asia」Public Recording has been decided!

「Priority Ticket Application Number and Password Confirmation Page」

It is not on a first come first serve basis for this priority application. After the application, tickets will be sold by drawing lots.

■Application Period
3rd November 2010 (Wednesday) 12pm ~ 7th November 2010 6pm.

■Event Application Details
【Event】｢Message! to Asia｣ Public Recording
【Time/Date】14th December 2010 (Tuesday) 6pm (Scheduled)
【Venue】Tokyo Dome
【Participants（Scheduled）】Bae Yong Joon, GACKT, VANNESS, Kim Hyun Joong etc.
【Seat Type/ Price (tax inclusive)】All Seats: 8,400yen
【Notes】
・Preschooler are not allowed to enter.
・1 person will only be allowed to apply once.
・If there are several applications, only the last applications will be accepted.
・Lots will be Selected applicants and seats will be decided accordingly.
・It will not be decided upon first come first serve basis.

＜Kim Hyun Joong Japan Official Site＞
Confirm details over HERE
Please login to「Priority Ticket Application Number and Password Confirmation Page」for application.

■Enquiries
　◆Ticket Enquiries
　　Ticket Pia Information
　　0570-02-9111（Operator Time : 10:00～18:00）
　
　◆Event Enquiries
　　「Message! to Asia」Public Recording Office
　　0570-062-040（10:00～17:00 Rest on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays）

Kim Hyun Joong "The First Love Story" Shooting Blog - Lake Hamana No.3

Source: "The First Love Story" Shooting Blog
Japanese Translation: miyo@lovekimhyunjoong.com

2010.10.08 Friday
Kim Hyun Joong 1st PREMIUM DVD & Photo Book “The First Love Story” ― Lake Hamana Location Report No.3 ―

When the music starts, the little girl passed the bouquet to Hyun Joong. But from there onwards, it was stuck.

While waiting, he did not returned to the waiting room but stayed on to have a close contact with the fans by holding onto the mike and had a friendly talk with them.

Hyun Joong purposely asked jokingly, “Feeling cold?” and all the fans answered, “Hot!”.
“Where did you come from? Tokyo?”
There were various replies, “From a lot of different places? Even from Seoul!” said Hyun Joong feeling surprised.
The lighthearted conversation went on for a while.

Finally the shooting of the last scene was where he reached out his hands towards the camera (imaginary fiancé).
His grinning smile made the sound of the huge roar of applause non stop.

Near to 4 hours of shooting ended just right before it starts turning dark.
After the memorial photo taking of 20 fans in a group each, Hyun Joong moved to the stage at the pool nearby and stood in front of the fans once again.

“Good work today” greeting in Japanese and thereafter switching to Korean when he starts talking.
“After returning to Korea, I will work hard in filming「Playful Kiss」and to show everyone a better image than Yoon Ji Hoo as Baek Seung Jo. Baek Seung Jo has a little nasty and mean side but that is not my true feelings."
Lastly Hyun Joong showed appreciation to the fans hard work in his answer in regards to today’s shooting.

“It my first time shooting together with fans. Everyone supported by showing me a very good image. Thanks to everyone acting passionately, I think that a good picture was taken. Thank you very much."

After finished handshaking with all participants, the day was dark, the surroundings was wrapped by darkness.

2011 Planners ♥

It's the time of the year again...
where all the planners are out for the coming year..
As usual, a few of the well known brands have released their planners under Mook.
Just to show some of them.. ^^

All selling at 1,365yen and were released on 9/18.
These names ain't a stranger if ya familiar with the Japanese brands..^^
Personally.. Suzy Zoo caught my attention immediately..
Since I'm a sucker for their products.. lol..
but.. but.. isn't it a bit too kiddy for mi? keke...
then again... I prob dun really care..so it won't be really a problem for mi... heh..
N I have been carrying their schedule book for years...
the only thing is that I can't carry it with mi to my meetings.. (^_^;)

More details for the other planners...

Tsumori Chisato
Somehow... I dun really fancy their cover.. which is kinda similar to last year's design..
But they have a ★ on it! ^^ prob the one and only one... lol..

Cher
The typical cher print as their cover... but this time.. I dun really fancy the color of the papers..
The picture doesn't really show much and when I managed to get my hands flipping through it, I thought the paper was abit too yellowish..?
N I also don't really like this layout of the schedule page..(^^ゞ

Milkfed
Again.. I dun really fancy the cover... Preferred last year's one too..
I thought it was much nicer with the hearts.. ^^

x-girl
eh..once again.. not into the big prints...lol..
but..but... they have ★ printed on their pages!! XP

Tommy Girl
Like wise... similar to x-girl... they got ★ on their pages!! lol..

Bathing Ape
Similar to last year... though this yr's they made it blue instead of green...
I like their cami prints... but think it might fit better for a guy... lol..

Head Porter
This yr they had joined in the crowd in releasing a planner...
Quite a simple planner for those who doesn't fancy fanciful designs...

HbG
It looks kinda cute in the inner pages with the rabbits n all..
but... personally I'm not into their cover... lol...

Considering how fussy and indecisive I can be...
I prob decide it when I'm at the bookstore next week...
Then again.. I prob be standing there for hours pondering which to get.. heh..
To think that I totally forgot about visiting the bookstores when it was released...(@_@)
On second thoughts... I wonder if I remember to head over to the bookstore..
For my last trip.. I didn't even get a chance to smell the air or even stepped on the land of Shibuya.. (；一_一)
Hmm.... *rubbing hands* .. どっち買おうかな～（●＾o＾●）

Article on @Hanryu PIA

Source: @韓流ぴあ
Japanese Translation: miyo @lovekimhyunjoong.com

2010.09.29
Even the heat was blown away! Unveiling behind the interview of refreshing Kim Hyun Joong

Has everyone seen the 「Hanryu Pia 10/31 Issue」 already (laughs)? On the cover of this issue, currently showing in Korea, the Korean drama version of 『Playful Kiss』 acted by Kim Hyun Joong! We will introduce behind the scene of the interview with the loving smile prince, Kim Hyun Joong.

＜Cool and Beauty! Kim Hyun Joong＞

The interview was held on 21st August, right before the 『Boys Over Flowers』Alumni Event. In the midsummer heat from the staff, the moment Kim Hyun Joong appeared in the hotel room, the perspiration instantly stopped (serious!). Wearing a suit, Kim Hyun Joong looking tall and with a small face, really is beautiful…… . As if a prince pop out from a fairy tale (laughs). Answering the interviewer’s question with ease. He looks different from the past, the time when surrounded by SS501 members or the time together with the cast of 『Boys Over Flowers』, kind of like matured.

In the interview, he really answered a lot of questions regarding the drama, his future plans etc. He left a deep impression on talking about the work of an actor.
“I thought that instead of saying becoming an actor, it be better to say living as this image, everything of it, isn’t it meant as acting also? For example, I am acting as “the actor Kim Hyun Joong” and everyone is acting as “reporters”. Isn’t it like this? “

During photographing time, as the room was unable to accommodate too many people, all the reporters have to wait at the corridors. After around 10mins, the photographing has ended and Hyun Joong walks out of the room quickly looking over here and before we knew it he greeted politely, “Otsukaresamadeshita! (Good work today)” and rushed heading to the venue of the Alumni event.

Despite busy over the tight schedule, caring about the staff by smiling for a brief moment, the effect was outstanding! Flower boy’s smile really has its power. The dazzling smile made the reporters dizzy~.

Such a Kim Hyun Joong interview can be found in the magazine 「Hanryu Pia 10/31 Issue」.
11 pages of big special feature of pictures and interview is a must see! In addition, we have prepared VIP seat as special present for 『“Kim Hyun Joong 1st Premium DVD & PHOTOBOOK “The First Love Story”』 sales event fan meeting on 11th October. (Closing date 1st October. Last chance!) Apply for it!

Photographer: Arai Tetsuya
Written by: Aoki Kumiko