hee, just as we go watch his concert, leader too goes and watches other performers’ concerts! after flying back to seoul from japan today, he’d gone for SNSD concert held at korean time 4pm at the olympic park. yup, the same place where he and his four other members had their first PERSONA concert back in august this year.
Kim Hyun Joong Watched SNSD Concert with Good Friends
U-Know Yun Ho and Max Chang Min of boy band DBSK and Kim Hyun Joong and Heo Young Saeng of SS501 drew attention when the four of them showed up at SNSD’s concert.
The four of them appeared at Olympic Park at Songpa-gu, Seoul to watch SNSD’s concert.
It is a known fact in the entertainment circuit that U-Know Yun Ho, Max Chang Min, Kim Hyun Joong and Heo Young Saeng are not at all bothered by any competitive rivalry despite belonging to different singing groups and are extremely close friends. They attracted much attention as they had attended the concert despite the the cold weather.
this is actually SNSD’s first asia concert since their debut some two years and five months ago. the first leg, as with most concerts, kicked off in homeground first. their first performance was actually yesterday, and today’s their second show.
here’s a collection of pics from both yesterday’s and today’s concerts. seems like a fun one to attend, and the princess especially adores the sea of PINK!
clickHEREfor OMGKPOP‘s review of yesterday’s performance.
incidentally, SS501 fans would probably know that young saeng, in particular, seems to have a liking for this girl group, having done their GEE dance at various occasions. here are some of the clips, enjoy…
first up, this one’s from their ROMANTIC SKY EVENTat jeju with the japanese fans in may.
somehow hallyu events in japan are nearly-always more stringently watched and monitored when it comes to fancam and pics and stuff like that. so comparatively, there’re always fewer clips and pics out from there. i suppose there may be fan accounts and sharing, but not many translation.
i understand that IP laws are more widely and strictly enforced, as evidenced by the ‘less colourful’ blogs in japan. i can still remember at the beginning of the whole hallyu era, when hallyu fans in japan were first exposed to korean fansites and fanblogs, it was abit of a culture shock to them. coz most japanese sites are devoid of pics and clips during that time, it seems. to see the korean and even overseas fans freely putting up pics and clips was something of an eye-opener to them at that time.
but the japanese people are smart people, and they pick up in no time. these days, many hallyu fans keep personal blogs, and some of them are so good that they actually have their own inner circles and access to the more ‘authoritative’ fanblogs are by subscription or invitation only! in fact, i even know of japanese fans who have daily cellphone updates pushed out to their ‘subscribers’!
anyway, i was just gonna share abit about the boys’ second xmas show in japan yesterday.
‘second’, coz they had held a xmas show last year too, so this year was the second time they’re doing something like that. and there were two shows yesterday, one for lunch and one for dinner. miyo has done the english translation of the event HERE.
and oh, special SS501 merchandise was also put up for sale at the venue yesterday, on top of those fans who had successfully bidded for the special xmas gift box. again, miyo has translated the details of the xmas goodies available for sale HERE.
now like i was saying, i haven’t seen many pics or clips from yesterday’s events. but i do know YEN has a friend kowji13 who attended the dinner show and was updating on HER TWITTER ACCOUNT. she also shared some pics, but not of the boys though. she said they’re not allowed to take pics inside the venue.
i didn’t ask kowji13 for her permission to share the pics, but i suppose it should be alright, since her tweets and pics are currently on public space anyway, so anyone could have seen them. i’ve also done the necessary to ink her twitter account on the collage. but yen (i know you pop by sometimes), if she minds, do let me know, i can remove the pic.
kowji13 also tweeted some interesting tidbits that happened during the dinner show. apparently, one of the highlights of the shows was a lucky draw to have the boys make calls to one fan present at the event. if the call got connected, and the fan answered, the fan would have won herself a chance to go on-stage to talk to the boys…!! so exciting!!
(tidbit… kowji13 has a friend who attended the lunch show, and she was lucky enough to win the call battle! but but but… she got ‘connected with mal, but she’s a baby fan, wakaka!)
seems like the winner of the call battle could get the boys to record a personalised wake-up message for the alarm clock. mal’s winner didn’t have any particular wake-up message in mind, and leader suggested to mal to say something sexy. guess what?! mal said, ‘let’s melt together!’(*bb: the princess zooms into joongbo mode rightaway!)
and oh, kowji13 shared that the boys wore white and gray tux and looked absolutely ravishing! kowji13 also said that mal had changed his hairstyle abit for the event. keke, his hairstyle is no longer like a ‘bowl’…
one question posed to mal was where he would like to bring his lover, and he’d said ‘thailand or southeast asia’!!(*bb: yay, go to thailand, and then stopover singapore, please please please!)
one more thing, the seoul encore concert was mentioned again. yea, they said feb, and it was also revealed that some of the encore songs would be changed apparently.
liezle also shared her friend’s account of the xmas show on HER BLOG. i’ve reposted it here so that it’s easier for you to read everything at one go. (*bb: oh, the candle lighting part sounds fab!)
Of course the dinner starts on the dot and the food sucks.. hahah.. to me..=p
then around 8 the show begins with Love like this… then a few songs then talk and play games with some of the fans… then the most exciting part is candles lighting services, the boys were going to tables to tables to light the candles, it’s like Hyun Joong will start to light table 1 candles and fans in that table will pass around and the last person in table 1 will pass the light to Young Saeng and it went on like that.
the boys of course are nose bleeding and salivating.. haha..they are dressed in grey and white tux… ho ho ho…
so these are songs that the boys sang during the party
1. Love like this
2. Snow Prince
3. Coward
4. Always and Forever
5. Hoshizora
6. Green Pea <— now this is a real surprise.. in Japanese.. it’s not in Korean…
7. Because I am stupid
8. All My love
9. Distance ～君とのキョリ
incidentally, cagalikira also shared an account HERE. seems like that super-lucky fan who attended the xmas show knows both liezle and cagalikira.
here’s a clip shared by SUNHWA after the xmas show.
and… wondering if the boys are in japan or korea? well, they’d already left tokyo earlier today. ANPAN501 has shared the clip of them at the airport heading home.
now remember i was blogging HEREabout how ‘fluid’ things are and how concert dates get changed and concerts get canceled? i was telling you gals to grab your chance to watch leader in action in the PERSONA concert nearest to you while there’s still a chance? don’t count on them coming to where you are, even though they’ve said they would come?
yea, it may sound cliched, but that’s about the only true thing in life…
that the only constant in life is CHANGE.
yup, things have changed yet again. PERSONA BANGKOK was supposed to happen on 17th jan, then changed to 9th jan… and then concert details were released, promo activities started, and tickets were put on sale. heck, the SG TS even got dear MEL, a superbly-kind thai leader fan, to help them get tickets. the tickets are actually with me physically, yea, right now as we speak. the date printed on ALL the tickets read 2010.01.09 (sat).
but even when things look so certain and final, they can still change!
just heard that PERSONA BKK has been postponed! it’s been postponed to 13th feb (sat)!
official news and info about this will be released via the media on monday. but MEL has kindly shared the news with some of us tonight. seems like PERSONA BKK will be their last stop for the asia tour, and then they will (hopefully) hold the encore concert in korea in the later part of feb.
well, at least that’s what they’re saying now…. who knows what’s gonna happen or get changed next? shrugs…
yup, this means that the boys are probably not gonna be coming to singapore, or going to malaysia.
as for the encore concert, i really do hope and do think it will materialise, but hey, i won’t hold my breath, and neither would i bet my last dollar on it. we ARE dealing with DSP, you know… where the only thing you can be sure of is… THINGS TEND TO GET CHANGED, AND THEY TEND TO GET CHANGED AT THE LAST MINUTE.
for those of you who have purchased your PERSONA BKK tickets, i believe you can get your refund if you can’t make it for the 13th feb concert. but if you’re going anyway, then you will have to get your tickets reprinted. all the details will be out on monday, so please do wait for more updates then.
i also understand that as a gesture of goodwill, all tickets will come with a premium (gift).
and oh, MEL has also shared that all tickets will stand a chance to win a place at the Meet-and-Greet session with the boys, which will be held before the concert proper.
i know some of you will be very sad at this news, coz you might not be able to make it for this new date since it’s actually the eve of lunar new year. to the chinese community, this is an ultra-important festival, and the eve (13th feb) is actually when families are supposed to have their reunion dinner. (in fact, the lunar new year is also a big thing to the koreans…) the princess wonders why on earth they have to pick this date!
then again, if you can make it, it’s a sweet deal, coz it’s ALMOST valentine’s day! imagine the stuff you can do to celebrate valentine’s day with the boys! go deck out in reds and pinks, or all things heart-shaped? should be loads of lovey-dovey fun!!
Seems like Japanese fans getting all the perks?
Good news for the fans but bad news for their pockets eh?
Well…actually, same for us too. (ーー;)
Source : DSP Japan
Japanese Translation : miyo@lovekimhyunjoong.wordpress.com
2009.12.20 「SS501 THE 1st ASIA TOUR PERSONA in SEOUL」(Japanese Version) 3piece set DVD-BOX Reservation!
「SS501 THE 1st ASIA TOUR PERSONA in SEOUL」live that was held on 1st and 2nd August 2009 at Seoul Olympic Stadium has been recorded!
The 3 piece set DVD-BOX will be on sale first in Japan on 26th March 2010.
Reservation will start from today, 20th December 2009!
The concert that was held on 1st and 2nd August 2009 at Seoul Olympic Stadium!
Filming with 12 cameras capturing even their smallest movements, the excitement in the concert venue all directly recorded into the DVD and it has been decided to be release first in Japan!
In addition for this concert, VCR MAKING FILM has been recorded,
2 of the songs will have the “multi angles” of each member recorded too.
On top of that, the boys real character will be disclosed in the MAKING FILM!
Not only at Seoul’s concert, at each Asia country we will be following them closely filming into Asia Tour Making which will be in the Special Disc.
26th March 2010 On Sales 3 Piece DVD-BOX
Special : First to be sold in Japan/Mini Photo book included
■Colour ■Screen size/16:9 ■Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1 ■Region Code：ALL ■Disc 3piece set(Total Around 270mins) ■Subtitles：Japanese・Korean ■8,820yen (tax included) 8,400yen (tax excluded)
【DISC Contents】
＜DISC1＞SS501 THE 1st ASIA TOUR PERSONA in SEOUL
＜DISC2＞SS501 THE 1st ASIA TOUR SPECIAL FEATURE
･CONCERT ENCORE
･MULTI ANGLES
･VCR MAKING FILM
＜DISC3＞SS501 THE 1st ASIA TOUR ASIA TOUR MAKING
･SEOUL
･TAIWAN
･SHANG HAI
･HONG KONG
･THAILAND
※Footage in DISC1, 2 are taken from the live filmed on 2nd August 2009
※Please do take note that there is a possibility of the filmed contents being changed without any noice.
Reservation for this DVD will be done at SS501 Official Site!
In addition to all the contents above!
Special Perks for reserving at SS501 Official Site, 6 Hong Kong’s Concert Photos（Each member+Group）as an exclusive present!
Time to save up gals!^^
Hmm.. looking at the contents mentioned above, seems like the Asia Concert ends at Thailand?
Oh well, we’ll just have to wait for the official announcement eh? For those heading to Bangkok, do enjoy yourselves eh! Try to get in the cam! heh…
As bb has mentioned in her earlier post regarding leader recording a program, I just thought I do a translation for it.
Sorry for posting this late as I had to go dig out my id in order to get the exact details from the official site..(and I fell asleep last night while typing it too…) so I wasn’t able to post it till now. (^_^;)
Source : DSP Japan
Translation : miyo@lovekimhyunjoong.wordpress.com
Hyun Joong (Leader) Program Appearance Viewing Information
Hyun Joong have confirmed his appearance on Fuji TV, 「Gourmet Man’s Table」which will be aired on 5th January 2010!
Food that one usually doesn’t eat will be appearing in the show one after another. In this program, Hyun Joong will be making his homemade dish!
He will be coming to Japan specially to record this program and for the sake of Japanese fans he will be showing his cooking skills in front of them. By drawing lots, a fan will be selected to taste his homemade dish together with the other panelist. (※All of the audience will not be able to taste the food)
Fuji TV New Year Special Program 「Gourmet Man’s Table」
5th January 2010 (Tues) 12pm ~ 1pm Net Broadcast throughout Japan
Please find the information below for application of viewing this program.
Eligibility : Hyun Joong’s fan who would like to try out his homemade dish (miyo: which of his fans doesn’t want to? lol..)
iewing Date : 26th December 2009 (Sat)
Venue・Time : Somewhere in Tokyo, 2pm ※We will notify the selected ones the exact venue.
Number of Spectators : 140 pax (By drawing lots)
Hmm.. 140 pax. One will have to get real lucky to get in eh?
Plus the one that get to taste his cooking must be so so so lucky!!!
Since leader did mention in an earlier interview that he finally will be able to celebrate Christmas this year, I wonder if he really gets to?
now as much as the princess loves her country, she does have a few cities that she really loves to visit. top on the princess’ list (for now, anyway…) are melbourne, tokyo and seoul, and that’s in no particular order. wonder which cities WURI leader likes…
hong kong? think so, since he did choose to sneak over to hong kong with young saeng when he was given a few days’ off. he also brought his parents to hong kong last week…surely that means he does fancy hong kong…?
what about tokyo? does he like it too? me thinks tokyo would remain a special place for leader since the boys did spend quite some time there after their debut. i suppose whether happy or sad memories, those days should be a very unforgettable period for leader.
anyway, remember i was blogging about leader APPEARING IN SOME COOKING PROGRAM in japan? i just read that yup, the recording for this program is gonna be on boxing day (sat), but seems like he’s gonna be flying back from tokyo to seoul after the christmas dinner party with the japanese fans on the 19th (sat). read that the boys are scheduled for a 7pm recording on 21st (mon) for the christmas special for music high.
i suppose leader will probably fly back to tokyo for the 26th (sat) recording. hmmm…will the boys have christmas day off…?
anyway, the kind fans over at CLEAR0606 have shared some pics of leader arriving at gimpo airport to fly to tokyo tonight. the boys had left in the late afternoon, but leader took a later flight. (work schedule? BH? anyone knows…?)
he’s looking casually gorgeous in an all-black ensemble.
hehe, he’s wearing a black beanie, whilst earlier, kyu jong and young saeng were spotted with black fedora hats… did they decide to swap headwear? leader looks nice anyway… in fact, the princess will still think leader (and MY yong joon too, of course) look nice in a potato sack, hehe!
was going through pics of the other four boys at gimpo airport and noticed that kyu jong had a starry scarf on him…!! omo, how come everyone’s feeding our (referring to the three gals here, of course!) obsession with stars?!!
before i go sleep (it’s already morning!!), will just post a collection of leader’s latest TONY MOLY promo pics.
hmmm… me kindda like leader endorsing MVIO, coz i kindda like their clothes.
but i guess it’s just a domestic brand for now, so unless MVIO quickly hurries up and grows up, it’s only a matter of time before a bigger, more global (or at least regional) brand snaps leader up. it’s natural that a brand would want to leverage on his popularity in the asian region, and it sure doesn’t hurt that he has a gorgeous face and a fab body.
yup, BASIC HOUSE has signed leader up as their newest male model to pair with the existing female spokesperson, Yoon Eun Yeh, (yup, of goong fame, and also of theSCANDAL WITH KIM JONG KOOKfrom x-man days)… Hyun Bin was YEH’s partner for this year, but seems like BH has decided to sign with leader for 2010.
can i be honest here? then again, i don’t think i’m capable of not speaking my mind, haha! i’ve never been a fan of BH, guess i ain’t their key target audience. they’ve more basic stuff like tees and jeans, generally young, casual fashion. kindda lack ‘personality’ and not distinctive enough, if you ask me. click HERE if you wanna read more about the brand, yea, it’s in english.
original in korean: korean media 2009.12.18
reposted by: SS601.com
translated into chinese: julieann / HYUNJOONGCHINA
translated into english: happiebb / LOVEKIMHYUNJOONG.WORDPRESS
Kim Hyun Joong, Leader of SS501 cum actor has recently been chosen to be the catalog model for the casual fashion brand, Basic House.
As the brand’s spokesperson, Kim Hyun Joong will be carrying out various activities for the brand for the coming year. The brand’s PR staff pointed out, “We’ve chosen Kim Hyun Joong as our spokesperson because he can easily carry the latest fashion with his personal charm and charisma. Besides, he also enjoys high popularity amongst the various age groups. This, too, fits our strategy of wanting to increase awareness and exposure at the various age brackets.”
In the past, before Kim Hyun Joong has been appointed as the brand’s spokesperson, Kang Dong Won, Hyun Bin and other male stars had also modeled for the brand; in other words, the brand’s endorsement can be likened to warfare amongst the flower boys.
The new season’s fashion catalog featuring the new spokesperson, Kim Hyun Joong, will be released early next year.
meanwhile, will share some of the old fashion shots of YEH and HB just to give you a feel of how the fashion catalogs featuring leader may look like.
anyone wondering where BH is available outside of korea? here…
and… EMZ…!!! MIYO….!!! guess what i saw on BH’s homepage?
a ST★R…!!!
talking about ST★R, emz has already posted the first part of her HK trip! if you’re curious about what we gals were up to when we were in HK, click HERE to read.
oh boy, it was great reliving every moment of the trip! we really did have much fun, ya? me soooooo… glad we decided to make it a real gals’ holiday instead of centering everything around those five boys. the princess thinks she would really really really regret it if she’d spent her days and nights in HK just waiting/stalking/chasing…
one more thing before i end this post. remember i was talking about buying theCANON S90? just in case you’re also interested to get one, you might wanna know that a dear friend had helped me check prices, and he’s told me i can get it from PARISILK at holland V at S$616.
it's the year end hols already...! may 2010 bring only good news, good things and good people to your lives!
and... oopsies! we're still not ready to launch the leader fan-site. hopefully by 2010.01.01?
meanwhile, we've secured the domain name, lovekimhyunjoong.com... YAY! so we've moved our blog over to our own little place today! so visit us there, k?!
