Wednesday, November 24, 2010

[News] Kim Hyun Joong: “Those Kisses & Almost-Kisses… In Reality, were…”

I guess what he meant by three REAL kisses was the kisses where it involved some real erm..TONGUE action? Coz when I count it, its really three.. hehe


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Reposted from HYUNBAR
Translated into English: BB @ LoveKimHyunJoong.com

To Kim Hyun Joong (24) who is taking the leading role of a TV drama for the first time as “the fussy guy” Baek Seung Jo in MBC’s Playful Kiss, although the 3% rating was far from the initial expectation, to him personally, he still felt that he had gained much (from it).

- What are your thoughts after the drama’s ended?

“Feel that I’ve good wrap-up for this year. As this is the first TV drama whereby I’m the main lead, so it’s particularly meaningful. I felt a great sense of responsibility during the filming, because the drama evolved from and developed around me, so my condition could affect the entire team’s mood and ambience. Only when I relaxed myself and worked, then the crew could carry on with the filming in a more relaxed manner.”

- There’re unusually many kissing scenes in the drama!

“It just looks that way, but actually there’re not many. There’re many scenes that involved lips nearly or barely touching; in terms of real kissing scenes, there are only three.”

- You’ve been labelled as the second Bae Yong Joon, do you feel any pressure or burden with the label?

“As opposed to pressure, what I feel more is joy. I suppose it’s because sunbae is the first generation of Hallyu star, and I’m also carrying out Hallyu activities, that’s why the label of the second Bae Yong Joon.

We (SS501) were also referred to as the second SechsKies when we first started out, but later, people gradually remembered our name. I suppose it’s the same this time.”

- Amongst the presents that Bae Yong Joon gave you, which left you with the deepest impression?

“Pu-erh tea. Said that’s something good.”

- You’ve even sung the theme song at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games. What does that feel?

“As that’s a big stage (platform), and I was representing Korea on-stage, so the pressure was tremendous. I really heaved a great big sigh of relief after the song that day. One whole month of listening to the same song and practising everyday, that was really tiring.”

- Are you still running the chicken eatery now?

“My friends are still running it. As for how much money it’s made, I’ve absolutely no idea. I would go look for them there once in awhile. Times like this, I’d stay in the kitchen to wash the tomatoes or fry the chicken pieces and stuff. But since I always just stay in the kitchen, the patrons wouldn’t know that I’m in the shop.”

- Heard that you’ve moved to Seongsu-Dong in Seoul recently, is this true?

“Yes, I’ve moved, but no, it’s not to Seongsu-Dong. Because many fans used to always hung around my home, so it’s brought a lot of inconvenience to the neighbours at the old place, and there’re also many complaints, so I had to move. This time, it’s a rented place.”

- Why rent instead of buying a house?

“Because I’ve no money. (laughs) There’s someone who’s helping me to manage my finances; other than my monthly allowance, everything else goes into the bank account. Of course, I may earn a bit more than people my age. But when it comes to money, once it exceeds a certain amount, it becomes quite meaningless. I don’t have hobbies like drinking expensive red wine, so that really is the difference between having more money or a little less money? I don’t even have a car. I use the company’s car every time even if I’m doing my personal things.”

- Rumours have it that you’ve a close relationship with Hero Jae Joong, T.O.P from Big Bang, how about you guys forming a group?

“That should be not bad. When we were drinking together, we too joked about this, and talked about holding a joint concert. Although it’s gonna be quite tough (to pull off), but if people really wish to see us together, and if the companies agree too, perhaps it can be done.”

- What are the future plans of SS501?

“Truth is, many people have questioned if we’ve already disbanded. Since we’ve already concluded our discussion about the future activities of SS501, so all of us have joined different agencies. During the time when our contract with the previous agency expired, no agency was able to accept all (five) members. So we plan to have solo activities, and then come together as a group to present to everyone through performance.”

- Amongst the gifts from fans, which one left the deepest impression?

“A 10,000-won bill. That bill’s serial number is my date of birth. Initially I had thought that it was a fake bill, but when I took it for a closer look, I realised that it was real.”

- What do you do when you’re resting or on your off days?

“I play soccer. I’ll play soccer every week. Although I’m not a professional footballer, and I also don’t have a regular or fixed position, but i play attack generally.”

- What do you want or pursue in life?

“I wish to live happily with people. When with friends, we practically go Dutch every time. Regardless of who you are, everyone forks out 10,000 korean won, just like club fees. Friendship can collapse because of money. I feel that amongst friends, there should be no distinction about whose achievement is more, and who has done more, or less.”

14 comments:

  1. kathy thank you....

    hmmm 3 kisses is meaning kissing with full of his heart...huaaaa i wanna stop thingking of this topic, but always arround in my mind...

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  2. Got to agree, he seemed to enjoy the kissing scenes LOL they were very realistic!

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  3. Just the kisses in the mini cooper alone are more than 3. He must really enjoy it there.
    How can it be just 3 real kisses for the entire PK series? Well, at least JSM got kissed by KHJ with all his heart and mind and feelings 3 times!

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  4. It is really interesting. The interviewer did not ask about jung so min and khj did not mention jsm too. Why khj, you two work together and you should say at least, how did u work with her or her actingskill. I don't think u are underestimate to JSM. She talked about u in her recent interview.

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  5. That's because the interviewer was asked not to mention her by Keyeast. It's very common that managing artistes companies issues some topics that are not the be asked in press con or interview sessions.

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  6. to borrow Kathy's phrase, "KHJ's immense popularity" is the reason behind. The subject of interviews is all about KHJ & just a mere mention or hint that may be misinterpreted as otherwise will be a major blunder in his part. JSM can talk about KHJ & it won't be a big deal...that's the difference.

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  7. ,...ahh!!!such an interesting person...ahh too bad for him...he need to move out from his old address because of his fans....but still at least his still really nice person...he just move because of the complains from his neighbors...^_^

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  8. @9:49 pm
    why keyeast asked not to mention JSM. Things should be normal. My experience with kdramas and interviews all actor and actress in leading role they always talk about eachother how they did work or they are working. That is pretty normal. business is business. Keyeast should not control too much about it. Why JSM is new actress. But she had great futrue and talent. Keyeast should be acknowledge.

    Sorry Kathy, I like KHJ very much & I will be always his fan.
    But I feel bad for Jang So Min. I am wondering now why JSM can talk about KHJ and why he cannot talk about her. (IT IS REALLY STRANGE AND NOT NORMAL SOMETHING HAPPEING & WHO KNOWS)
    As I am his fan I would or we would like to hear what KHJ think about working together with JSM. I will not interested in their personal life. I wish to know about their work like others celeberities. THATS ALL.......

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  9. @anon above. Chill. The interview is all about HJ & not for PK promotions. So it would be STRANGE if he talked about JSM & his thoughts about her.
    moreso, JSM in her interviews, is directly asked about KHJ & her working relationship with him.
    Wait for the overseas promotions, that will be the proper time & event for them to talk about PK & HyunMin related stuff.;)

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  10. anoni 6:03am i hope so..i want to see him's reactions while so min with him during PK's promo tour. if he feels awkward to her on that day, i'm give up on him for being a fan for almost 2yrs. i pity jsm, shes' newbie and he must support her even as a friend.

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  11. I am a one of the oversea fan for Kim Hyun Joong.
    Dear Kathy pls let write my comment her for KHJ's sake. Sorry for using your blog. I do not talk personal on any of the celeberities. We are fan as a fan.

    But internationally or Korea, any star in movie/drama usually talk about their costar/cerew for how had been worked thgether. That's not big deal at all.When KHJ talk about JSM should not be big deal either. If he or his angency tried not to or avoid to talk about KHJ's costar that will be really big deal about it. Because that way was not normal at all.
    Keyeast or KHJ should not take serious on talking about JSM if intervier ask the question about PK costar and cast and drama. There is nothing BIG DEAL at all. This is all about show BUSINESS.
    Yeah, JSM talk about KMJ because she is normal and just doing her job.
    So Kim Hyun Joong, we are international fun and support u at all time. We had to introduce to our frinends and work mades to watch from online and YT when was on air PK drama. You know really well oversea fan behind u and support PK enthusiastially.WE love KHJ&JSM who did the best job in portraying BSJ&OHN. Both of you two personal life is nothing to do with us. But we wish two of u win best couple award in 2010 form Playful kiss drama.

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  12. anon 10:04 forgive me for saying this, but don't you think you're being pushy? You're a fan of KHJ for 2 years yet it's easy to give him up merely because he's not feeding the HyunMin coupling fantasy?
    btw, how did you know he's not supporting her as a friend, or them supporting each other privately?
    don't fret too much.

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  13. Oh... the more your guys bashing to JSM the more I love her.
    Her acting is quiet good. If her acting is bad PK will not hit world wide, won't be success.
    Consider youself first before you juding someone.

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  14. @8:32am
    Ur jealouly to JSM is totally out of control.
    Do not insult to HJ or this blog owner Kathy.
    Respect her rules.
    HJ'd never said that he does not like his costar.
    Didn't u see PK BTS. Stop your bashing comments here. Be mature. Open your mind.

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