[Transcript] Part 1 : Hyun Joong's Interview with DATV entitled 'Just the way you are'

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[Transcript] Hyun Joong's Interview with DATV entitled 'Just the way you are'
Japanese to English translation by lafone / liezle.blogspot.com

Part 1
HJ : Kim Hyun Joong
MC: Ms Miyamoto, interviewer
NR: Narration by Ms. Miyamoto

NR: Kim Hyun Joong, one of the top stars in Korea, who is a most talented singer while being a representative Korean actor attracting fans. In this program, entitled “Kim Hyun Joong, as you are “, we are going to introduce Kim Hyun Joong, as he is, who has just started new challenges.

MC: I have just arrived in Seoul. I am going to see Mr. Kim Hyun Joong. I will get out what you would like to know about him.

In Keyeast office:

MC: I have excitedly been awaiting him in his office (Keyeast) in Seoul (with a blue box in her hands). Oh, he has finally come ! (In Korean language as she speaks Korean herself) Hello ! Nice to meet you. This is a gift for you.

HJ: Thank you ! May I open it ?
MC: Yes please ! As I heard that you like football very much, I have been wondering what I should select as a gift for you. Well, I decided to choose this one.
HJ : (Finding a yellow football ball ), Wow, thank you (arigato gozaimasu in Japanese)
MC: How do you like it ?
HJ: I am very happy as I like football. It was a bit disappointing at World Cup
(* Korea could not enter the best 8 in the South Africa World Cup) Football is one of the best hobbies.
MC: This ball is a bit small for football, is it OK ?
HJ: (In Japanese) it’s fine.
MC: You speak a good Japanese, don’t you ?
HJ: Yes, a little.
MC: How did you learn Japanese ?
HJ: Ah~~~~ (in Japanese) I lived in Japan for about a year.

NR: I was a bit surprised as he suddenly spoke in Japanese. Let’s start an interview !

MC: In Japan, K pop is very popular now. What kind of impression did you have when you first came to Japan?
HJ: I went to Japan for the first time in 2006. We were invited for an opening event concert of a Korean cable channel ( i.e., Mnet Japan) together with many Korean singers. As many fans came to the concert, it was quickly decided to have a fan meeting for them. 1,500 people got together for us. I was so happy to know that many people support us (SS501) eventhough it was the first visit to Japan, being deeply touched by them. If I put it into another words, I felt as if we received a warm welcome from people where we had thought a desert island. That naturally made me think that I had to work harder. As I had not yet challeded for acting, I thought to elaborate our music, so that we would be able to show ourselves in a much refined way not only for Korean fans but also Japanese people.

When I had a first step in Japan to start our entertainment activities there, I had no knowledge of Katakana nor Hiragana (* both of them are Japanese charactors. There are three type of charactors in Japanese, Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana) Further, I was so buy at work, I could not stuy Japanese. In two weeks after I arrived in Japan, I only knew three words, “ Hello, Good morning “, “Good evening” and “Thank you” .

However, since I had a Japanese friend, I learned a little by little much difficult expressions. For example, we went for drinking , and while chatting on the phone the next moring, I learned an expression “ I don’t have a hangover anymore” , and so on. I still learn Japanese …… not to forget it.

MC: What, do you think, is most difficult in Japanese ?

HJ: For Korean, it is quite tough to pronounce “ zu “ and “ tsu “ properly. Therefore, I had much difficulty in singing Japanese song because of the pronunciation of “zutto”
In Japanese lyrics, there was an expression “ Zutto ( i.e, forever and ever in Japanese)” , I struggled with this word. Do you think that I pronounce it in a right way?

MC: Yes, you do ! I am impressed by your beautiful pronunciation.
HJ: Is that so (in Japanese) ?

MC: Could you kindly tell us about the most memorable place for you in Japan or, an episode if any ?

HJ: The place I like the best is ….. where is it ? the spa town (hotsprings town) not so far from Tokyo ?
MC: Hotsprings?
HJ: Yes, hotsprings …
MC: Hakone ?
HJ: (happily) Yes, I like Hakone. In addition to that, I frequently went to Harajuku branch of “ Jankara Ramen ( *Chinese noodles in soup) “ I went there almost by-weekly. Delicious ! (in Japanese)

 Jankara is a sort of dialect in Kyushu, southen west part of Japan.
 Ramen in Hakata city in Kyusu is famous for its white soup made out of
Pork borne. Jankara ramen is a representative brand of Hakata Ramen.

MC: Is there anything you make it sure to bring with you for work ?
HJ: I always take note PC with me, even for overseas. As I listen to music while moving from work to work, I also carry MP3 as well. I also make it sure to bring Japanese comic books which I really like. I pack into my bag about 30 comic books (for travel )
MC: I actually have been worndering whether I should bring a football ball or comic books …
HJ: (with a big smile )
MC: What Japanese comic do you like ?
HJ: “ NARUTO “
MC: Oh my god! I don’t have any idea about “NARUTO”
 For further info for NARUTO, please click http://www.naruto.com/j/

HJ: “ N A R U T O “ ( a bit embarrassed)
MC: Is it a Japanese comic ?
HJ: Yes ( in a laugh) “Naruto” and “ One piece” (* “dress” in Japanese)
MC: In which language do you raed “One piece” ? In Japanese?
HJ: “In Korean version “ (he replied in Japanese)
MC: Oh,　it has already been translated into Korean language?
HJ: Yes ( in Japanese)
MC: Well then, I will bring you a Japanese version for you the next time, please use it for your Japanese study.
HJ: I do with Japanese version (replied in Japanese again)
MC: It means that you already have a Japanese version ?
HJ: Yes, though I don’t understand at all (in Japanese)
MC: Then study hard !

Kim Hyun Joong Signing with KeyEast

Well, this isn't new right?kekeke...But this was just recently shown on Arirang so I'll share with you. Thanks to liezle@blogspot. 

The speaker in the video says that Hyun Joong looks like Leader. However, if you don't agree, dont make it so much of a big deal ok? It's their opinion.kekeke

Let's Laugh with Kim Hyun Joong

Fist I was in love with the smile. Now I am just in love with the laugh! Here are compilations of the best laugh moments with Hyun Joong!

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3




Part 4


Awwww!!Love ya Leader!

What I felt when Leader left DSP

I have to admit. When Leader left DSP, I cried. REALLY HARD. I know I am not alone. Since many of my TS friends did too. As you all know, I am a Hyun Joong super fan. But because he is SS501's leader, I have loved the group as well, because I know he loved it too.So when he left DSP, I was super sad. I began to ask myself, "Why Leader?What made you decide?What will happen to SS501?" Don't get me wrong. That is never doubting. I cried because I feared the future. I feared every single bashing Leader would get. Cause he got hurt really bas before. Remember the President thing?

I have felt before that his meeting with Bae Yoon Joong the first time before was for something. But I never made a big deal out of it since we don't want to entertain those rumors at that time. But after Leader came here at Manila, he met with BYJ again. That was the time I really felt, it is REALLY SOMETHING. 

The week the news came out, I have never gotten over the fact that Leader was just here and saw him face to face. I am crying since I missed him a lot. And then days after, the news came out. And continuous shedding of tears clouded my eyes. 

I did not open my laptop for days. Cause I don't want to see any comments I am not prepared to see. Finally, after days, I opened my laptop.To my expectations, many hated him. Many said bad things about him. "Plastic" "Betrayer". A lot of bad things. I cried more.

What made me become the positive person right now? One reason. I chose to BELIEVE. I know it is vague, right? But it is the only reason I can give you. I believe that Leader has his own reasons of leaving. I believe that it was hard for him to leave DSP, but he had to make a decision. I believe Jung Min, Hyung Joon, Young Saeng and Kyu Jong believed in each other. And I believe that THEY WILL NOT DISBAND. THEY WILL PURSUE SOLO CAREERS. 

I love Leader so much. Before I became a TripleS, I am a Kim Hyun Joong fan. And I choose to be that person forever. I will support him forever. I will support his SS501 members forever, cause I know that he loves the group the way he loved his fans so much. Forever and Ever. 

Be Strong Kim Hyun Joong! Fighting! Saranghae!

SS501, Solo yet Together!

I am posting this since I always believed that Hyun Joong will always be, and forever... SS501's Magnetic Leader. They will pursue their solo careers. But THEY WILL NOT DISBAND. 

I HAVE NEVER DOUBTED LEADER.NEVER.

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Credits to gyummy@donga.com + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com

Kim HyunJoong and Park JungMin solo activities
Heo YoungSaeng, Kim KyuJong, Kim HyungJun, grouping 3-member group

With the expiration of contract with their previous company, there has been some curiosity on popular group SS501’s future direction when leader Kim HyunJoong signed to another contract by himself.

Firstly, in early June, Kim HyunJoong signed with Bae YongJoon’s management company Key East, and it was known that Park JungMin also signed with a new company on his own. There is a chance that Heo YoungSaeng, Kim KyuJong and Kim HyungJun wh0 had their activities as a unit nicknamed as ‘SS301’ in 2008, will group together to continue their activities as singers. 


According to associates of SS501, Park JungMin who has been very interested in acting, is searching for a new entertainment management company who will manage over him. However, in order to have group activities instead of going solo, Heo YoungSaeng, Kim KyuJong and Kim HyungJun are looking for new management company.

Being called SS301, Heo YoungSaeng, Kim KyuJong and Kim HyungJun, is currently a target for top music management companies in the FA (Free Agent) industry to scout them in. Even though they have received proposals for contracts worth a large amount of money from some management companies, but instead they are looking for a reliable management company whom they can trust. One close friend of the member said “Even though money (for contract) is no doubt an important factor, the members are trying to select one with a high capacity and whom they are able to trust completely.”

If SS501’s members sign with different new management companies on their own, it would be difficult for them to have activities as SS501 for the time being. However, since there is no disharmony between the members and that all of them want SS501 to continue on, it would seem that the group will not be disband. Especially that SS501 is currently very popular in Taiwan, therefore there is possibility that they will come back together soon to do promotional activities in overseas. 


Meanwhile, SS501’s future direction as ‘1+1+3’ is a similar model as idol group H.O.T’s path when they disbanded, has gathered attention. H.O.T disband in 2001, Moon HeeJun and Kangta became solo singers while Jang WooHyuk, Tony An and Lee JaeWon continued by forming a group called jtL. 

Hyun Joong's "Just the way you are" an entry to the SkyPerfect TV Awards 2010[UPDATED]

There are no specific instructions yet as to how we can vote but rest assured I will update you once our Japanese friends help out. Our Hyun Joong needs your vote so that he could fully expand his horizons as a Hallyu Star. I know you all will right? He may attend the event if he wins too!

Credits to yenhershey@blogspot and ss501fighting@wordpress

Here's the details:

Voting Site: http://www.skyperfectv.co.jp/award2010/

SKY PERFECT TV AWARDS
Date: Nov 10, 2010
Place: JCB Hall (Bunkyo-ku, TOKYO
Terms of the Poll: August 1- October 31

Hyun Joong’s greeting at “Just the way you are” interview

“See you at SkyPerfect TV Award”

Voting starts on August 1... So let's help Hyun Joong ok? I know you will! Why do I get the feeling that my birthday has always been a significant day in Hyun Joong's life. Remember last year on November 11th when Hyun Joong won the Style Icon Awards? That was my birthday and I am super happy for him more than for myself. Cause he is super handsome in there! And now, the Sky Perfect TV Awards on November 10th. Could it be...? HE IS MY SOULMATE? kekeke.... We could dream right?