Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Best of 2013 ― A Year in the Fandom

As 2013 comes to an end, we take a look at what's happened across the entire year in this fandom. It's been a long and exciting ride, with numerous new opportunities and challenges given to them. There were twists and turns, there were moving moments, there was joy and happiness; there is always a time for everything. As we soon approach 2014 in the blink of an eye, I would like to wish everybody a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014


To all our members, and you the reader, 


Here's to the blissful 2013!


A more exciting and enriching 2014 to come!







Best Top 10 Moments of the Year in the Fandom...
*in no particular order


1. The group's 1st official public gathering/friendly appearance on stage as singers (Oct)


2. Heo Young Saeng military enlistment (Oct)


 3. ACTOR KIM HYUN JOONG: Finally begins first action drama "감격시대 Inspiring Generation" with success


4. SINGER KIM HYUN JOONG: "UNLIMITED" Tour in Japan across 10 cities / 3rd Japanese Single "Tonight" (Jun) / 3rd Korean mini album "ROUND 3" (Jul)


5. KIM HYUN JOONG THE WAY HE IS: First variety show "맨발의 친구들 Barefoot Friends" as a regular fixed member (April~Nov)


6. Kim Hyun Joong's 5th consecutive win at Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards 2013 / Best M/V Actor Award at 5th Okinawa International Movie Festival (Creators' Factory Awarding Ceremony) / Best Solo Male Artist at Korean Entertainment 10th Anniversary Awards in Japan


7. ACTOR HEO YOUNG SAENG: Musical "Summer Snow" (April)


8. SINGER HEO YOUNG SAENG: 3rd Korean mini album "LIFE" (Mar) / Special Korean mini album "SHE" (Oct) / 2nd Japanese album "思い出を君に Memories to You" (Jul) / First Latin America fanmeeting concert tour (Aug)


9. ACTOR KIM HYUNG JUN: 2 dramas, 1 movie (Apr 금나와라뚝딱, Oct 배우는 배우다, Nov 사랑은 노래를 타고)


10. ACTOR and SINGER PARK JUNG MIN: Musical "Summer Snow" (Dec), First Latin America fanmeeting concert tour (Aug)





By Month (Significant only)

JAN
  • Kim Hyun Joong, Japan Tour 2013 "UNLIMITED" (~Mar)


FEB
  • Kim Hyun Joong, 2K13 FEEL KOREA Concert in Brazil / First fanmeeting in Peru 
  • Kim Hyun Joong, Lotte Fanmeeting in Seoul 2013
  • Park Jung Min, Valentine Fanmeeting in Shibuya


MAR
  • Kim Hyun Joong, Lotte Hotel Busan Commemoration Fanmeeting in Seoul 
  • Kim Hyun Joong, 5th Okinawa International Movie Festival (Creators' Factory Awarding Ceremony): Best M/V Actor
  • Heo Young Saeng, 3rd Korean mini album "LIFE" Release & Comeback 
  • Park Jung Min, Zepp Japan Tour 2013 
  • Kim Hyung Jun, Solo Debut 2nd Anniversary & 1st Special Live 2013 Concert "THE FIRST"


APR
  • Kim Hyung Jun, Drama "금나와라뚝딱 Gold Appear" Premieres 
  • Kim Hyun Joong, Variety Show "맨발의 친구들 Barefoot Friends" Premieres & Overseas shooting in Asia
  • Heo Young Saeng, Musical "Summer Snow" starts in Japan


MAY
  • Kim Hyung Jun, Japan Concert Tour "WHO AM I"
  • Heo Young Saeng, Photobook Commemoration Fanmeeting in Seoul
  • Park Jung Min, Fanclub Tour in Tsumagoi


JUNE
  • Kim Hyun Joong, 3rd Japanese single "Tonight"
  • Kim Hyun Joong, Korean digital single "나 살아있는 건 The Reason I Live"
  • Kim Hyun Joong, Birthday Party cum Concert Fanmeeting "KHJ SHOW 'Party People'"



JULY
  • Kim Hyun Joong, 3rd Korean mini album "ROUND 3" Release & Comeback
  • Kim Hyun Joong, 제1회 김천 마스터즈 대회 (1st Kimcheon Masters Diving Competition) as part of variety show "맨발의 친구들 Barefoot Friends"
  • Heo Young Saeng, 2nd Japanese album "思い出を君に Memories to You" Release 


AUG
  • Kim Hyung Jun, Summer special Korean digital single "우리둘이 Two of Us" 
  • Heo Young Saeng & Park Jung Min, Latin America Concert Tours
  • Park Jung Min, Fanmeeting in Daegu


SEP
  • Kim Hyun Joong, Fanmeeting in Busan with Lotte Hotel Busan
  • Park Jung Min, Fanmeeting in Shonan


OCT
  • Group's 1st official public gathering/friendly appearance on stage as singers 
  • Kim Hyun Joong, Korean Entertainment 10th Anniversary Awards in Japan: Best Solo Male Artist
  • Kim Hyun Joong, Premium Live "TONIGHT" in Chiba 
  • Heo Young Saeng, Military enlistment 
  • Heo Young Saeng, Special Korean album "SHE" & Comeback
  • Heo Young Saeng, Final Korea concert before military enlistment "0513 MY STORY"
  • Kim Hyung Jun, Japanese single "Always Love You" Release 
  • Kim Hyung Jun, First movie "배우는 배우다(Actors are Actors)" Korea Theatrical Release
  • Kim Hyung Jun, Busan International Film Festival 2013: Attendance and Promotion for movie "Actors are Actors 배우는 배우다"


NOV
  • Kim Hyung Jun, 4th drama "Melody of Love 사랑은 노래를 타고" Premieres
  • Park Jung Min, Fanmeeting in Seoul


DEC
  • Kim Hyun Joong, "감격시대 Inspiring Generation" Showcase & Overseas shooting in China starts
  • Park Jung Min, "Summer Snow" starts in Japan
  • Park Jung Min, Christmas Fanclub Tour in Kobe
  • Park Jung Min, Christmas Live in Tokyo 
  • Park Jung Min, DSP Festival Live 2013



By Individual:


KIM HYUN JOONG
  • First action drama "감격시대 Inspiring Generation" confirmed
  • First variety show as fixed member "맨발의 친구들 Barefoot Friends"
  • 1 Japan Concert Tour "UNLIMITED"
  • Many fanmeetings in Korea and Japan
  • Overseas performances during events and festivals
  • 1 Japanese single "Tonight"
  • 1 Korean digital single "나 살아있는 건 The Reason I Live"
  • 1 Korean mini album "ROUND 3"
  • 5th Okinawa International Movie Festival: Creators' Factory Awarding Ceremony - Best M/V Actor 
  • Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards 2013 - 5th consecutive win 
  • Korean Entertainment 10th Anniversary Awards in Japan - Best Solo Male Artist


HEO YOUNG SAENG
  • 2 Korean mini albums "LIFE", "SHE"
  • 1 Japanese album "思い出を君に Memories to You"
  • Actor, Musical "Summer Snow" in Japan
  • 1 Concert in Japan 
  • 1 Concert in Korea
  • Military enlistment in Oct

PARK JUNG MIN

  • Many fanmeeting concert tours across Korea and mostly Japan
  • Actor, Musical "Summer Snow" in Japan


KIM HYUNG JUN

  • Actor, 2 dramas (금나와라뚝딱 Gold Appear / 사랑은 노래를 타고 Melody of Love), 1 movie (배우는 배우다 Actors are Actors)
  • 1 Japan Concert Tour "WHO AM I" 
  • 1 Korea Concert "THE FIRST" 
  • 1 Korean digital single "우리둘이 Two of Us"
  • 1 Japanese single "Always Love You"


Wednesday, December 25, 2013

- Season's Greetings 2013 -



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Christmas is here! 




May you have a Merry Christmas with your loved ones this joyous season!



Happy Holidays!


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