Kim Hyun-joong

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Not to be confused with Kim Hyung Jun.

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Kim Hyun Joong
Background information
Birth name김현중
Born (1986-06-06) 6 June 1986 (age 37)
Seoul, South Korea
OriginSouth Korea
GenresKorean pop
Occupation(s)Singer, Actor, Model, Dancer, MC
Instrument(s)Guitar, Bass, Piano, Triangle, Violin
Years active2005–present
LabelsDSP Media
(2005 - 2010)
Key East
(2010-present)
Pony Canyon
United Asia Management (2011-present)
Websitehttp://www.hyun-joong.com/
Kim Hyun-joong
Hangul
김현중
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Hyeon-jung
McCune–ReischauerKim Hyŏn-chung

Kim Hyun Joong (born 6 June 1986) is a South Korean actor and singer. He is the leader of boyband SS501 and a style icon in Korea, winning several icon awards. He is well-known for his role as Yoon Ji Hoo in the 2009 Korean drama Boys Over Flowers, winning Best Actor Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2009[1] and Popularity Award at the 45th PaekSang Arts Awards.[2]

Biography

Early life

Kim Hyun Joong grew up in a family of four with one older brother, making him the youngest. He dropped out of school when he decided to become a singer. During his school days, he played bass guitar as a member of a band. During the years of 2001-2 when he was 14-15, whilst working as a waiter in a family restaurant, located at Jamsil-dong, he was introduced to a new set up management company CEO. Initially he was to debut in a 5 member group. Han Yeon of B2Y (now disbanded) was to be the Leader and Kim the maknae. While the group underwent training together, they were asked by their company to debut in China as a Hallyu project group, but the group rejected the offer and disbanded. Kim proceeded to audition for DSP Media (formerly DSP Entertainment) and became a member and leader of SS501. Kim went back to school and graduated in 2006 after debuting as SS501. In 2011, he enrolled in Chungwoon University to study stage production management.[3]

2005: Debut

See also: SS501

On 8 June 2005, Kim made his entertainment debut as the leader of SS501. The group appeared in the 2006 show, Thank You For Waking Me Up where he was proven to be a heavy sleeper, and the MNet show Idol World in 2007, in which SS501 did various activities in Japan.

In May 2008, Kim joined the cast of We Got Married in episode nine. Known as the "Lettuce Couple", Hyun Joong and Hwang Bo went on to win MBC's Best Couple Award. The couple made their official exit from the show in episode 38, on 14 December 2008, due to scheduling conflicts with Boys Over Flowers.

2009: Acting, Boys Over Flowers and H1N1

Whilst in Japan, in 2008, Kim was casted as Yoon Ji Hoo in the Korean drama Boys Over Flowers. The series was a huge media and ratings sensation in Korea during its run from January to March 2009. The series was not only a hit in Korea, but all around Asia as well. Countries where the show was popular include India, Taiwan, Nepal, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, and Japan. The series was made available in North America where it was released on DVD with English subtitles.

In 2009, SS501 released the album SS501 Collection, in which they each sang a solo song, along with being featured in a mini drama music video.

Their Asia Concert Tour began in mid-August 2009 in Seoul at the Olympic Park. They continued their tour in Shanghai, Taipei, Bangkok before returning to Seoul for a closing encore concert. They staged two concerts for the encore closure on the 27th Feb and 28th Feb 2010 respectively.

In September 2009, during promotions in in Yokohama, Japan for Boys Over Flowers, Kim was diagnosed with H1N1. He was treated in a Toyko hospital and was discharged on 15 September 2009.[4] While recovering from H1N1, he could not attend the Seoul International Drama Awards. To accept the award on his behalf, his members of SS501: Heo Young Saeng, Kim Kyu Jong, and Kim Hyung Jun were present for the award show.

On October 23, 2009 Kim Hyun Joong and SS501 released their album Rebirth, and promoted lead track "Love Like This" .

He has also been the spokesperson for cosmetics brand, Tony Moly, an established company with numerous branches across Korea and Asia, including Taiwan and Hong Kong. He had since ended his contract with Tony Moly in End September 2010, and he had been chosen to be the Spokesperson for The Face Shop.

2010: SS501 comeback and leaving DSP Media

In April 2010, he appeared opposite Jung Ryeo Won in the music video for Korean Singer Gummy's new song "As A Man" (남자라서).

In June 2010, SS501 released an album titled Destination, produced by Steven Lee. Their title song "Love Ya" was well received, rating high in record sales and online music stores, and it went on to top Music Bank's K-Chart. However they ended promotions after two weeks, because SS501's contract with DSP Media ended.

On 19 June 2010, he then appeared at a concert in the Philippines along side BEAST.

On 28 June 2010, it was announced that Kim has officially left DSP Media and joined Bae Yong Joon's KeyEast Entertainment company.[5] Although Kim has left DSP Media he stated that SS501's activities will be top priority in their contracts.[6] and definitely has not disbanded. Kim explained in an interview that, at the time, there weren't a company that would accepted them as a whole, thus the group decided to take the chance to focus on their solo activities.

Kim played the lead role in the drama Playful Kiss, a Korean adaptation of Japanese shōjo manga Itazura na Kiss as Baek Seung Jo, who has a stand-offish personality. On the 7 November, Kim was interviewed by CNN's Anna Coren due to his success in Playful Kiss. Playful Kiss Special Edition is a big hit on Youtube as it is the first Korean drama to air on YouTube. Its first episode garners 1 million views just in 5 days and it proves so popular that there is a record channel view of 6.3 million and 17.5 million total upload views.

Kim was invited to perform at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou as the representative of South Korea to sing "Sunshine Again" with other 3 other singers from Chinese-speaking countries.[7] In the early of December 2010, Kim went to Singapore and Malaysia to promote The Face Shop.

2011: Solo artist

On 8 June 2011, Kim released his first solo debut mini album, Break Down, with title track "Break Down", featurs Double K. It is produced by music producer Steven Lee, who composed SS501's hits, "Love Like This" and "Love Ya". Besides, Kim will have another music video for "Please" which is one of the tracks in his album. The music video teaser for "Please" has been released on Kim's official Youtube account on the 26 May and it's set to be released through music sites on 31 May, while the music video on 2 June.

The album exceeded 70,000 pre-ordered copies in 10 days[8] and sold more than 100,000 according to Hanteo Chart in 2 weeks. His album also topped the Gaon Chart for the 2nd week of June and the Oricon chart in Japan in the International imported Album category for the first week of July. The Gaon Chart is the national chart of South Korea and is intended to be the equivalent of Japan’s Oricon and America’s Billboard charts.[9] On 16 June 2011, he became the winner for two weeks on Mnet's M! Countdown, making him the first SS501 member to win an award on any music shows; he also won two consecutive weeks on KBS2's Music Bank with his title song "Break Down". [10]

Break Down is certified platinum in Taiwan. Warner Music Tawian CEO Chen Ze Shan personally awarded him with a Platinum Record in a press conference held in Taiwan.[11] Kim Hyun Joong also became the first Korean celebrity to appear in the Taiwanese TV show The Person.

In October 2011, Kim released his second mini album Lucky. It debut at number 5 on Billboard's World Chart.[12] " Lucky" topped the Goan Charts again for the third week of October, 2011 and was the highest selling album in Hanteo Album Sales Chart for the month of October, 2011. On 25 October 2011, Kim released a digital single together with Seohyun entitled "The Magic of Yellow Ribbon", which is the theme song of a commercial for The Face Shop.

Discography

Albums

  • 2008 - Digital Single Thank You
  • 2011 - 1st mini album Break Down
  • 2011 - 2nd mini album Lucky

DVDs

  • 2010 - Ready,Action! Spain Photo Book
  • 2010 - Kim Hyun Joong's "First Love Story DVD"

Filmography


Music videos

  • 2005 2Shai - "She Laughed"
  • 2006 Eru - "Black Glasses"
  • 2009 Kim Joon - "Jun Be O.K"
  • 2010 Gummy - "As A Man"
  • 2011 Kim Hyun Joong - "제발" (Please)
  • 2011 Kim Hyun Joong - "Break Down"
  • 2011 Kim Hyun Joong - "Kiss Kiss"
  • 2011 Kim Hyun Joong - "Lucky Guy"

MC

  • Music Core 2006
  • Super K-pop Busan Concert 2011

Endorsements

Awards

Years Awards
2008
  • MBC Entertainment Award: Best Couple Award on MBC's We Got Married with Hwang Bo
  • MBC Entertainment Award: Best Brand of The Year Special Award on MBC's We Got Married with other WGM Cast
2009
  • 45th PaekSang Arts Awards Male Popularity Award for Television on KBS2's Boys Over Flowers[2]
  • Best Actor for Seoul's International Drama Awards[1]
  • Most Popular Icon for Style Icon Awards 2009
  • Yahoo Asia Buzz Award: Koreans Top Buzz Male Artist
  • Yahoo Asia Buzz Award: Taiwan's Top Buzz Korean Artist
  • Yahoo Asia Buzz Award: Asia Top Buzz Male Artist
2010
  • Mnet 20's Choice Award: Most Influential Star
  • 2010 Sky Perfect TV Awards - Best Dresser Award
  • 2010 Style Icon Awards - Popularity Award
  • Yahoo Asia Buzz Award: Hong Kong's Top Buzz Korean Artist
  • Yahoo Asia Buzz Award: Taiwan's Top Buzz Korean Artist
  • Yahoo Asia Buzz Award: The Best Search Asia Buzz Award 2010
  • MBC Drama Award - Male Popularity Award
2011
  • 2011 Best CF Model given by MTN (Bloomberg TV)
  • 2011 Style Icon Awards - People's Choice Award

References

  1. ^ a b "Popular Prize winners - 4th SDA 2009" Seoul International Drama Awards. Retrieved 2011-10-20
  2. ^ a b Template:Ko icon "45th PaekSang Arts Awards winners list" PaekSang Arts Awards. Retrieved 2011-11-06
  3. ^ "SS501's Kim Hyun Joong goes back to school" Channel News Asia. 27 May 2011. Retrieved 2011-11-05
  4. ^ "Kim Hyun-joong Heading to Korea After Overcoming H1N1 Flu" Chosun Ilbo. 16 September 2009. Retrieved 2011-10-25
  5. ^ "Kim Hyun-joong signs with Bae Yong-joon's agency" 10 Asia. 29 June 2010. Retrieved 2011-10-25
  6. ^ Template:Ko icon "Kim Hyun Joong states SS501 will not be disbanding" Nate News.
  7. ^ "Kim Hyun-joong to Sing at Opening of Asian Games" Chosun Ilbo. 4 November 2010. Retrieved 2011-10-25
  8. ^ "Kim Hyun-joong's 1st Solo Album Exceeds 70,000 Pre-orders" Chosun Ilbo. 1 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-25
  9. ^ Template:Ko icon "김현중 앨범발매 2주만에 10만장, 올해 최다 판매량 등극" Nate News. 22 June 2011. Retireved 2011-10-25
  10. ^ Template:Ko icon "김현중, 공식 팬클럽 '헤네치아' 구성" Nate News. 6 May 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-25
  11. ^ Template:Zh icon "韓國首席新巨星的金賢重，14日傾盆大雨下舉辦見面會仍聚集超過2,000名粉絲" Yam News. 15 August 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-25
  12. ^ "Kim Hyun Joong's album storms into Billboard World charts Top 5" Channel News Asia. 25 October 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-26

External links

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