현중 :: ＞46 Interview Series (2011 Oct 10) - Golden Part (updated)

어제 11일에 게재된 많은 인터뷰 중에서 모두 비슷한 내용인 것 같아서 제일 중요한 파트들만 가져왔다. 저희 우주신은 진정 남자란다고 다시한번 깨달았어요. 그의 너무 착하고 예쁜 얼굴에서 늘 예쁜 말만 나오고 마음까지 예뻐서... 세상에 이런분들만 있었으면 얼마나 멋졌을까... 얼마나 아름다운 세상이 될까요.. 그래서! 진리는! 킹.현.중.! (King Hyun Joong)!

Only the very important parts extracted from a total of 46 (as of 12th Oct, Wed) interviews that he has done with more than 15 media presses on 10th Oct (Monday) at the Intercontinental Hotel. King Hyun Joong is the Legend!

인용한 출처/Source quoted from:  김현중 다음 검색

（１）After 30 years old, will stop being a dance singer, and will turn to band singer cum actor. He admits he's too impatient, because he wants to do all that he can as a dance singer while he still has the ability now, or it will be too late due to army. He also dislikes to become like a handicapped person if he rests for too long. He cannot stop doing things he love so much.


（２）He actually already thought of [LUCKY]'s concept and 3rd album's concept before [BREAKDOWN].


（３）On final/last day being a dance singer, he will open a free concert for fans all over the world at a huge venue in Korea, maybe like the Olympic Stadium or Jamshil Stadium. to thank all his fans, every single one.

（４）His previous girlfriend was a non-celebrity. Wasn't together for long, and broke up before [BREAKDOWN] because was too busy. He has no wish to date for now.

（５）When he prepares for his album, it was a complete full month without night sleep

（６）★Korea 60%, Overseas 40%; in Korea, Actor and Singer 5:5.

（７）The werewolf's howl at 「Lucky Guy」 02:21 is by Hyun Joong himself. ^^

（８）「U」 was the final recorded song. It was recorded after his Aug 2011 Asia Tour. His condition at that time wasn't good, it was toughest song recorded.

（９）It does not matter to him whether a full album/mini-album. It is meaningless (I think so too). It's the quality that matters. and he wants to keep releasing albums in mini- or single manner. Just like format "KHJ's 1st album", "KHJ's 2nd album", "KHJ's 3rd album", etc.

（１０）Fans worry about him going to Sendai for Japan Nationwide Tour. his reply was that it is a place where people live too. If they are alright, he will be too. The stands were decided before the March 2011 earthquake. and he wants to keep to promise.

（１１）Chorus for song 「웃어요(Smile)」 was originally to be done by JYJ Junsu and Jaejoong, but they were releasing album at same time, recording time wasn't right so could not.


（１２）He says wants to get married at earliest 35 years old.

（１３）He created the Uzooshin character because he likes outer space of course, and it would be so cool to see a thousand alien faces in a pitch dark venue, under one roof (concert/event venue), staring at him.


『Most Importantly』
（１４）★It's almost impossible to release another SS501 album due to the group name's copyright by DSP Entertainment. But it is possible for a unite joint stage, maybe at big events like year-end ceremonies, etc. Friendship has never affected. It is not wise to spread rumors around like their album is already recording and will be released when-when-when; it will be more wise to just speak the truth because then, fans won't be waiting aimlessly, though it may be more hurt.

++Why is it not possible?++
-001- 4 agencies (Keyeast, B2M Entertainment, CNr Media, S+ Entertainment) have to join hands with DSP Entertainment Co. to produce an album. Such agreement of contract and process taken may take up to many years, and by the time they could jolly well be already old...

-002- Even if they were to release a group album now, it's not likely they can sell 100K+ or more, so be more realistic, there isn't so much of a necessity to produce an album to sell, too. This is not added by H.J of his own accord, this is speaking matter-of-factly on behalf of artiste agencies because producing an album is mainly to achieve sales, as is always understood.

계획 중에/Projects in plan

- 인터뷰중에서 인용함 (Quoted from interviews) -

2011

October 2011 - 2번째 미니앨범 2nd mini-album [LUCKY]

※3 weeks of [LUCKY] promotion※

November 2011 - 일본 전국 투어 Japan Nationwide Tour in 7 cities

December 2011 - 디지털 싱글 Digital single

2012

January 2012 - 3번째 미니앨범 3rd album

※3rd album : 2~3 weeks promotion※

end-January 2012~May 2012 - Asia Tour/World Tour in 12 countries (purely music only)

March 2012 - Starts preparing for acting (see script, read and observe through a variety)

June 2012 - 3rd drama

Year-end (Oct-Dec) 2012 - 4th album

Dec 2012~ - 2nd solo concert

【 정민 】:: 29/April Interview with IB Times - 박정민 “애인? 데뷔 후 썸씽만, 재미있는 여자 좋아…팬들 얼굴 거의 알아"

2011 04 29

After his contract with former agency DSP Media ended, SS501 member Park Jungmin who had signed on with a foreigner corperation CNr Media last August has released his first mini album 'THE, PARK JUNG MIN' on April 7. Since then, he's been busy with asia tours and preparing for his Taiwanese drama, but not only did it stop at that, he's also been highly active with his solo activities.

Park Jungmin who has been busily spending his days across Thailand, China, Japan etc, met up with IBTimes recently at a cafe in Seoul Kangnam-gu Shinsadong's Garosu street as he shared candid talks with us.

In actuality, Park Jungmin actually dreamt of being an actor rather than as a singer. There were a few times where he's revealed to many media before that he was advised by his former agency's CEO to debut as a singer first while also paralleling acting on the other hand. In our interview with him, he divulged to us about him achieving his dreams and the process behind it.

"I think it'd be good if I get to do acting naturally as a process. However, acting just looked like a really vague dream. I had this thinking that actors have a totally different kind of lifestyle altogether", as Park Jungmin recalled those days of the past. He was first casted when he was in his 6th grade of elementary school but got opposed by his parents and so wasn't able to do his activities, but in fact it got to become the turning point where he realized that he can be an actor too, and that's when he really started dreaming about his dreams - officially.

It was when he was in his 2nd grade of middle school that he officially first stepped into an agency. However, it was different from the normal entertainment agencies where they won't ask for any training fee and all and yet still give training to these star trainees. It was actually a mini institute type of swindler agency which demanded for a full 4-months' payment of training fee. Despite so, it was in fact yet another turning point of development for Park Jungmin, "I met many of my actor friends then who has since turned into stars now, as we dreamt of a same dream together. That agency institute was located in Apgujeong so everyday when I returned to and fro around it, I got to receive many casting invitations", as he added.

Park Jungmin who has since transformed from an actor-wannabe into a Hanryu star now possesses a significant amount of fans across Japan, Taiwan, China, Turkey, Arab etc, "It was totally beyond my imagination to have fans from Turkey", "Turkey fans really wanted to see a performance event in their country and even written a letter of petition to their embassy and I received that invitation", as he disclosed about one such episode and felt really delighted.

Probably because he's been receiving so much love from his fans that he hadn't been able to date any girlfriends at all since his debut in 2005, "There were a few little cases but it was only that. For cases of a passionate relationship was almost zero. Seems like I've gotta go grab myself a lover already", as he laughed off lightly to that with his classic bright smile. He selected his ideal type as an interesting female who could make him laugh heartily.

"I feel that a guy who's able to courageously and decisively execute any kind of his work at all, and to be able to look after a female during her tough times is really manly", "And for me, I have the strength to guard by my family members and my biological sister", as he also talked about his inner thoughts. Especially when he has his family and his fans who are his pillar of support around him, all the more he feels really fortunate.

Park Jungmin, who focuses really hard when he works, gives off that air of charisma with his sense of responsibility. Although so, he is said to have another very mischievous yet cute profile while he's with his close and bosom buddies.

With regards to his fans who are always there supporting and rooting on for him, he expresses a true 'thank you', "Because I have a very good memory, I can remember all my fans' faces, especially those who visit often", as we see his unexceptional love for fans.

He who is taking a step by a step forward towards his dreams while also holding on to the love from his fans, Park Jungmin is, indeed -just like his words- a "beautiful youth".

http://kr.ibtimes.com/article/news/20110428/5189067.htm

【 형준 】:: Interview 03.31 - TV REPORT

SS501 김형준이 지난 1년여 간의 시련을 극복하고 최근 솔로로 컴백했다. 시련을 겪은 만큼 가수로서 그리고 한 사람으로서 좀 더 진지해져서 돌아왔다.

김형준은 최근 기자와 만나 “어렸을 때부터 가수활동을 하다 보니 매니저가 일상생활에서의 일들을 대부분 처리해주지만 온실 속에서 자란 사람이 될까봐 무서워서 정신을 차렸다”고 밝혔다.

그는 “예전에 어떤 사람들이 여권도 직접 못 만든다는 얘기를 들었다. 그 얘기를 듣고는 마음이 아팠다. 나 역시 대부분의 일을 회사에서 처리해주기 때문에 마음에 와 닿았다”며 “나는 어떨까를 되돌아보고 정신을 바짝 차렸다”고 설명했다.

최근 동생 김기범과 인형사업을 시작하자마자 성공을 거둔 김형준은 “내가 아는 만큼 할 수 있는 게 많은 만큼 주변에서도 인정해주는 것 같다. 지금은 혼자 할 수 있는 건 스스로 하려고 노력하고 있다. 온실 속에서 자란 사람이 되긴 싫다”고 말했다.

SS501 멤버들이 제각각 다른 소속사로 옮기며 그룹 활동이 잠정 중단, 시련을 겪은 것도 김형준에게는 오히려 가수로서, 한 사람으로서 한 단계 도약할 수 있는 계기가 됐다. 그는 “마음은 아프지만 책임감이 늘어나다보니 결단력이 생겼다”고 지난 1년을 돌아봤다.

SS501이라는 안정된 현실에 더 안주하게 되기 전 홀로서기 할 기회가 주어졌다는 것도 시련 속에서 그가 찾은 한줄기 빛이다. 그렇게 김형준은 시련을 이겨내며 첫 솔로음반 ‘마이 걸’(My Girl)을 내놓았다. “원하는 걸 하자”는 생각으로 준비한 음반이다.

김형준은 “슬퍼만 하기보다 주어진 상황에서 최선을 다하기 위해 노력했고 밝은 모습 보여드리기 위해 애썼다. 내가 웃고 있는 모습을 보면 누군가는 ‘쟨 솔로로 나서니 더 좋은가보다’할지도 모르겠지만 다른 멤버들을 위해서라도 웃는 게 낫다 싶었다”고 말했다.

웃고 있지만 스스로에게는 더욱 냉정해진 김형준은 이번 결과물에 대해 “일단 제 이름 석자 김형준을 봐주셨으면 좋겠다”고 겸손해했다. 궁극적으론 “아이돌이라는 틀을 깨고 아티스트 김형준이 되고 싶다”는 것이 김형준의 바람이다. 김형준은 이제 첫 발을 뗐을 뿐이다.



SS501 Kim Hyungjun has overcomed the past 1 year's ordeal period and has made his solo comeback recently. After undertaking an ordeal, he's now returned even more earnest - as a singer, and, as a person.

As he met up with the journalist recently, "I stepped into this singer industry since I was young and so most of the matters in daily life had to be settled by my manager, but soon I thought if I would become a person growing in the greenhouse, and I find that so scary... I came to my senses and bucked up", as Kim Hyungjun revealed.

"Not long ago I heard talks about some-some-some people not even able to make their own passports by themselves... At that time I heard about it, my heart ached. Most of my matters were settled at the company in fact, so at that time I heard, it dawned on me about the fact that I'm guilty for that", "I re-question myself about what kind of person am I. After realizing, I then completely came to my senses" (ie; dawned upon him and he realized), as he continued to further elaborate.

Not long ago, he started a character business with his younger brother Kim Kibum and achieved success in no time. To this Kim Hyungjun has a piece to say, "As far as I know and am able to do, that is, and people around me have been giving their acknowledgement on that as well. Things that I could do by myself - I now work hard to do it by myself. I dislike to become a person who grows in the greenhouse", as Hyungjun added.

SS501 members have since moved into different agencies respectively and group activities are temporarily stopped for the time being. But to Kim Hyungjun, this is actually a chance for him to be able to leap and sprint into a higher level as a singer and as a person. "My heart aches, but though tough, now that I have more responsibility with me on my shoulders, resolution and determination skills have also sharpened", as he reviewed looking back on his past 1 year.

Before he could get to relax further in the already stabilized reality as a part of SS501, the chance for him to stand alone came; and that is one gleam of light that he's been looking for. As he overcomes the ordeal in the process, his first solo album 'My Girl' was thus also released. It's a piece of work that was prepared with the thought "Do what I want" in mind.

"Rather than staying sad over it only, might as well do your best in the given situation. I worked hard for that and tried hard to show my bright profile. When people see my smiling face, I don't know if they'll exclaim like 'that lad seems to be doing better solo huh'. but even if it'll be for the goodwill of other members, I do think it's more preferred if I smile throughout instead".

He may be smiling all time, but Kim Hyungjun treats himself hard-headedly. As he talks about his ending piece of product, he says "it'll be great if people could take a look to my name characters - Kim.Hyung.Jun", as he made that modest statement. On a more extreme note, he divulged his personal wish, which is to break out of that title as 'an idol', and turn into 'an artiste' named Kim Hyung Jun.

At this moment, it's about Kim Hyungjun making his first step forward - only.

http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=105406


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To be growing in a greenhouse means something like the 'Strawberry Generation', of teens born in the early-1980s, to be always depending on others for their survival and knows nothing but stretch hands for money and food.

【형준】 :: 2 Good Interviews - MKStar , ISPlus

Lovin' interviews. There is always content to it. Instead of asking the unncessary questions, go in depth. It's also not a bad thing to anticipate, or be ambitious. Without ambition, how far can you go and how much can you strive?

MK STAR INTERVIEW

2011 03 17

http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2011031708122658020&outlink=2&SVEC

SS501's Kim Hyung Jun who's had captivated the passion of Japan as a Hanryu singer 4 years ago is feeling awe-inspiring recently. With a new title as Singer Kim Hyung Jun, he ambitiously released his first perfectly done solo album as he gives an undertaking to make his new stepping-out. However, his priority is something else. Because of the Japan big earthquake, his worry for fans is significant too. He wants very much to reciprocate the love he's received from Japanese fans as one member of SS501.

Before he began the interview on his solo album, he did not forget to show his worry for Japanese fans first, "Because we've gotten so much love from Japan, I need to start planning real soon on an event to mourn for the Japanese citizens, no matter in what format it shall be". His solo album that was sincerely prepared may be important, but his concern for Japanese fans is what makes him heart-warming to us.

Kim Hyungjun described his feelings of going solo as "the feeling of debuting again". He who has turned from the maknae in his group to a solo singer now made us hear animation in his voice. His 4 other members who were always beside him are not present now, but he has with himself every day the determination of going towards a new beginning, and this determination is the same as what a newbie would have when he/she just debuts. Kim Hyungjun who illuminated gleam in his eyes calls this his '2nd debut', and no sooner than later, he stood on the stages, again.

(Q) First of all you're now standing on stage alone and not as five. How do you feel?

(A) I'm not really that kind who gets nervous easily, but I don't know why I feel very anxious this time. Not like my style right (laughs). Couldn't control my expressions properly, and felt my stiffening body when I perform on stage. Though my first stage was quite awkward and a little pitiful that way, I don't think it would affect my outlook in performing too much. You will get to see senior idol Kim Hyungjun's adept stage manners in the next performance.

(Q) What disadvantages and advantages are there if you were to compare it against SS501 days?

(A) It was always doing activities with the five of us, but now I'm turned to stand alone and though I do feel nervous, I feel great too for being able to work alongside great people. The best thing of this all is that I can get to subdue the camera all by myself. I feel very excited everyday that I'd be able to show to everyone my different profiles. Of course, that comes with huge responsibility too isn't it. My members are not with me so I need to work alot times harder right?

(Q) How did people around you & your members responded?

(A) It's already been 6 years since I began standing on stage. I was shaking furiously on my first stage but now I have got to put forth a relaxing show for all. There was a good premonition at the beginning. All people around me told me the music was good. Haha. However now that I don't have my members whom we always relied on and who always gave encouragement for one another, I feel a little empty inside me. We always play the role of support towards each other so I feel a little lonely. For this too I gotta endure it alone.

(Q) Do you contact the SS501 members often?

(A) We monitor one another and also do not hesitate at giving suggestions and comments to one another. We may be in different agencies for now, but we do come frank during discussions on which period to carry out activities at and the concept we'll use. We joke about doing that in a way our personal activities won't clash. Especially Park Jungmin who sent his support all the way by visiting my music video shooting location and also came as a guest to my fanmeeting venue. Our members are originally skilled by nature, so even if we were to stand forth alone, all of us will be able to do it well enough.

(Q) What is it you have in mind the most when you're doing activities alone?

(A) More than anything else I want to let know of a brand called Kim Hyungjun. It will be something that only I can do it, no matter what it may be, and I want to show it to people. I want to make it in a way that it will be oozing with a very liberated atmosphere once Kim Hyungjun appears. That's why I wore many different outfits such as training uniform, formal suits etc and showed my various profiles in the album; similarly in music wise, I also showed a huge change. It's really quite different from the strong stage atmosphere that SS501 had. Vocal-wise and stage-wise, there was less strength used and instead it was filled with a lighter spirit in the atmosphere. I want to become a dance singer who has with me my unique characteristics, only.

(Q) If there are any distinctive features in this album?

(A) From hit song producer E-Tribe to rapper Dokki and all other skilled veteran musicians who haven't been able to collaborate during SS501 days have all worked alongside me this time. Dance song 'Girl' is my most favorited song and it was released first, while the song produced by E-Tribe hyungs that carried with it a unique feel was then selected to be my title track. If it has a popular melody, it'll be easier to get the attention of audiences first. I also tried my part at being a lyricist for 2 songs. Because this is MY album, I want to fill to my heart's content with words that I want to say.

(Q) DBSG who used to carry their activities alongside you all is now divided into two people; how do you feel?

(A) It's a pity, but I feel they will work out well. Many past memories float in mind alot these days.

(Q) Do you have any new determination on any thing, now that you're doing activities alone?

(A) First of all, I'm determined to no longer hold that tinge of shyness when I'm on stage. When I go on music programmes, I do start to feel my status as a senior. I hope to make it to an extend like, when juniors see me perform, they will feel proud and envious about me at the same time.

(Q) What comes onto mind when you see idols these days?

(A) When they go on to music programmes, they mix around friendly and seem to bond very well, and upon seeing that I felt glad. When I was doing activities back then at our best state there were so many male groups, but these days, it's girl groups ruling the way. They even exchange phone numbers. They look to be really bonding well.


(Q) If you were to say something to your Japanese fans with regards to this time's big earthquake?

(A) SS501 invaded into Japan since 2008 and has been receiving alot of love from Japanese fans. Though our members are now dispersed across here and there ever since the end of our full time contract last June with former agency, our members and I hope to give our helping hand in a mourning manner in order to thank the love we've received from our Japanese fans. My schedules in Japan may have been announced already but of course it needs to be pushed back. Instead concern was shown for me and I feel nothing but gratitude. Luckily our fans are safe and sound, and instead they worried for me. Once again, thank you to the infinite love from our fans.

(Q) What's your aim for this year?

(A) I want to receive the Bonsang award with my solo album this year. First and foremost would be to stand up high in this music industry with my name. But still, I hope to do activities in Japan as soon as possible, and also juggle musical activities. I want to do many different activities.

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IS PLUS INTERVIEW

http://isplus.joinsmsn.com/article/628/5207628.html?cloc=

Male group quintet SS501's member Kim Hyungjun (24) has now stood forth alone.

Kim Hyungjun who's returned to the music industry after a year with his first solo mini album 'My Girl'. It's his first time doing solo activities so he does feel anxious but still, at every point during the interview, he showed confidence. Last 10th on cable channel Mnet's 'MCountdown', Kim Hyungjun did not feel the emptiness left by his members and had put forth a perfect comeback stage. He succeeded in conquering the audiences with a conceptual and more powerful stage than the one he had shown with his members.

Kim Hyungjun said, "The charisma and power that our members have portrayed will now be undertaken by me solely. I will show to you a stage that does not lack in anywhere at all", as he poured his overflowing aspiration.

(Q) You've made your comeback after a year.

(A) It's been a long while since I've returned to the music industry, and I've apparently turned into a senior already. It's the age now for me to accept juniors already. The ranking of this and that has turned so high and I'm amazed. Not long ago I went to music programme and I saw G.Na, IU and Dalshabet. They're really cute. I was very delighted but in order to show my grand profile as a senior, I tried to show a state of composure towards them. (meaning trying to act cool ha ha ha ha)

(Q) The album jacket is unique.

(A) It is my solo album but I want to express the fact that I'm a member of SS501. Even if people may be looking at the album jacket only, they will have the thought like, 'Ah SS501's member Kim Hyungjun is having his solo activity now huh', that kind, and for that, I had put in alot of effort to try to achieve that thought in people. I did the design for the jacket. One who has properly morphed from five people (SS501), that kind of meaning.

(Q) Response for title song 'oH! aH!' was good.

(A) Though oH! aH! is an exciting dance song but it isn't that kind of popular hook song of these days. Fans hoped for a more popular song where they could hum after to sing but I wanted to show a song with a new type of style. I worried if people would find me too stuck-up with desire, but since response for it was good, I'm glad.

(Q) It was singing along with five of you all, but now that you're to sing it alone it's gonna be hard.

(A) You gotta dance and sing the full song altogether so it's very tough. When you stand onto stage you feel nervous and then on top of that you need to coordinate it well together, the chemistry can seem to easily lessen. All our solo dance singers are awesome.

(Q) It's your first time doing solo activity. What's different from doing activities with your group?

(A) Lonely. When the car is moving from one place to another or when I'm resting, my members are not with me and I feel bored. And on stage, when I think about it, I feel emptiness. It hasn't been long since I made my comeback so I think of this as my adjusting period.

(Q) When will we be able to see SS501 standing together on stage again.

(A) All our agencies are different and all our personal activities are very tight and busy, so we still weren't able to discuss about this in detail. However our plan as of now is to release an album within this year. When SS501 appears, all other groups have gotta tighten themselves and get anxious already. Because SS501 isn't a group to prepare sloppishly for their comeback. Haha.

(Q) Do you contact often with your members.

(A) Busy so although we do meet at times, we also contact each other often. We sometimes meet up over drinks.

(Q) Your character business is flourishing.

(A) It's truly beyond my expectation. Thanks to my brother Kibum that's why it's flourishing. Kibum even did the packaging of products himself, and also stuffed the cottonwool into the toys. The character cushions that were supplied to us and meant to be sold over 1 year has been sold out in only 2~3 months. Response in Japan and China is good too. Not long ago we also recruited 2 employees who are good in foreign language. We'll start on aggressive overseas sales too. After the character 'Piro Piro' that was already released first, will be followed by another character 'Siro Siro'. Our company is filled with the Festival Atmosphere. Haha.

(Q) How do you distribute the profits raked in from your business.

(A) I give it all to my brother. Because he's the one working more aggressively his guts out for this.

(Q) Your brother Kibum withdrew from U-KISS. How will his future broadcast activities turn out like?

(A) He's looking for an agency that will blend in well with him. Should there be any good agency for him, he'll start his broadcast activities thereafter. It'll be good if Kibum could succeed at first go, but I hope for him to become a singer who develops better and better over each stage by each step consistently.


(Q) You seemed to have worried alot because of the Japan big earthquake.

(A) I wanted to leave a piece on twitter regarding the earthquake victims but I don't know how to write and what to write so I couldn't. But I will leave a piece on my official Japanese homepage. I'm discussing with my agency on how to help with this. I've received alot of love from Japanese fans. And it's the time now for me to repay that love.

(Q) Aren't you gonna love.

(A) Lonely. I really don't have a girlfriend. I gave up on love. I'm thinking if I should get matchmaked and then get married when I turn 30. Haha.

(Q) What's your aim for the year.

(A) I have plans to do aggressive activities overseas like in China, etc. Also have plans to do a solo concert at the end of the year. I will need to sing throughout a full 2 hours so I will be seemingly releasing many albums in this year. 2011 will turn to be an extremely busy year for me.

【형준】 :: Interview -- I've turned into an adult!

[Star Interview] 2011 03 16 -- I am now an adult

"I, have turned into an adult".

He who has now courageously stood forth as a solo singer aside from his group where he was the 'maknae'. He spoke with strength in his voice. And on his expressions showed liveliness. He said he was reminded of his debut back then as a newbie where they shone through. Even during SS501 days, he was already well-known for being the ambitious one. He could not hide his overflowing desire in every thing.

"The best part about this is that I could subdue the camera all by myself? Haha. Should I say that I now feel lighter too? Our inner self doesn't and can't follow after like your desire, so I guess that'll inflict internal pain, isn't it. I want to challenge anything that comes by my side randomly but I'm trying to control that desire. What should I do so that it'll be good? Deh?"

As if asking himself out of the blue, Kim Hyungjun enquired us about a path that could be better for him. Even without suggestions from people around him on what to do each day, he's still spending every day busily. Besides being a DJ of SBS Power FM [Kim Hyungjun's Music High], he also took onto the stages as a musical actor in his musical [Cafein]. He's also starring across in reality programme [Hyungjun forms a progamer team] as the team leader. He also has plans to carry out tours in Japan in April and also across 5 Southeast Asian cities in May.

"Since a long time ago I've been wanting to try and do many things. Not that I'm jealous or what; if there is a chance, that is. Been always awaiting. In the past, I was only concerned with stubbornly forcing it to happen, but it's different now. I will tend to discuss with the people around me and make adjustments. While I try to make compromises, I also get to learn things that I didn't know. So, do I look like an adult now?"

Album [My girl] is a turning point for his solo activities. Beginning since last year, he's been perplexing over his stage and couldn't find an idea. He who wanted to then let known of his impactful starting-out with that as a powerful dance song. However, the direction to go towards at was going round in circles. It was eventually concluded that the foremost priority is to have a stage that is simple and yet comfortable to listen to, which is how you can expand your audiences range. After a long period of perplexion, dance song [Girl] was thus arranged to be first released, whilst [oH! aH!] was laterwards selected to be his title song, which has to itself a popular melody which appeals to the audiences.

"[Girl] which emphasizes on the 'hook' appeals to me and I like it. I just needa show my desire out right. But, it was suggested to me that the most necessary thing first & foremost would be to have a song with a popular melody. To have with me a song by the E-Tribe hyungs was a wise move, even when I think back about it now. I won't let that get at my head so soon. It's only the start right now".

Since he has had challenged the musical stage before, Kim Hyungjun also felt that this had helped in reducing his fear to carry out solo activities alone. He's been faithfully taking on lessons for the past one year in order to prepare for his solo activities. However he is not conceived nor satisfied at that of himself. He lowers himself and sees himself at a hard-headed level. "If possible, I'd like to be more cool-headed. Even when I look at my stages myself, I feel awkward. If so, what about others. Seems like I've gotta learn to be more composed and adept already. Oh, my stage? Out of a good full 100, I think only 50 marks".

http://sports.hankooki.com/lpage/music/201103/sp2011031606005295510.htm




Yes, adult. You've grown.

【정민】:: article >> I'm Not Alone @ 9/FEB

2011 02 09 - Sports DongAh

He's now on himself as aside from the five like before.

Park Jungmin who has stood forth in his solo activities for the first time outside of SS501. Because of the burden from going 'alone', he even developed insomnia; despite that, he embraces the excitement with regards to a 'brand new start' with his stepping forth alone.

That is why his song title is named 'Not Alone', too. To analyse into it, it could be interpreted as "I'm not alone", and of course, lyrics of all three songs from within this album have been written by himself personally.

"For a singer, it is the most important thing for him to put in all his heart and sing a song. And so for my case, I put in all my heart and experiences into writing the lyrics word by word. Hahaha. We're all not alone, and 'are as one'. Though I may be alone for now, SS501 is Forever - such a meaning exists too".

For the sake of showing an individual like Park Jung Min instead of as a member of SS501, he's ripped off his soft image of the past's.

"I want to show a sharper image than before, and so I lost weight of about 12kg. In the gym that I attend includes many body-fit singers like Kim Jong-gook hyung, Super Junior, SHINee etc. I cannot possibly lose to them if compared, can I".

Though he changed in terms of outlook, his preposterous side and straight-forwardness couldn't be hidden. He revealed his dieting secrets such as 'hot creams', 'thigh trimming', 'blood-vessel massages' etc.

Although other team members are all now doing activities in each of their agencies, their tenacious affinity still goes on.

"We're apart for now but we don't use the term 'disbandment'. We made a few priority conditions that although we're dispersed here and there for now, when we gather back as one SS501, we will turn down all personal schedules and be prepared to re-unite. Rather than it being forced, we'll make it happen au naturel as we shall emit illumination on each of our own when we stand together on one stage in chances to come. We're preparing to lash on that opportunity when it's here".

Park Jungmin who's been actively appearing in all kinds of music programmes and variety programmes these days has already filled his work schedules to the brim for the entire of this year.

"After May, I'll be doing Asia tours in 5 countries, after which I'll be starring in a trendy Taiwan drama in around July~August. In about Fall or Winter, I'll be back in Korea to do a drama for I want to let people know about an actor called Park Jung Min".

http://www.newsgn.com/sub_read.html?uid=5146




Of course...you can do it. The best has yet to come, has it...?

Jungmin (정민) :: 3 Interviews with TV Daily @ 3/FEB, Seolnal Special

Interview ① : I Will Break That Record With an Unconventional Stage!

Park Jungmin has now stood on his own feet where he leaves SS501 for just a moment. He found his way to the interview venue looking a little haggard as we wonder if he's just too tired from digesting all the busy schedules alone by himself. However, as usual, he tackles to the interviews with smiles whether or not the interview was 1.5 hours and even later.

To be honest, he looked a little unfamiliar. He found his way to the interview location without his members as he opened to the door and showing his very much different outlook and style from before; it wasn't the SS501's Park Jungmin like last time. He is now thinner with deeper and manlier eyes.

For the sake of his first solo album 'NOT ALONE', Park Jungmin has had shed 10kg of weight, "There is image transformation attached with this time, and because the song itself is a strong-themed one, I tried hard to train my body and of course dieted as well. I thought it'd be a good try for the sake of a better impact on my 're-challenge' for this time", as he revealed the reason to why he carried out dieting.

However, "I went to look at the DVDs when we were doing group activities back then, and I thought I looked like a huge bear jumping around everywhere; I then began to take on diet controlling where I only eat chicken breasts. I also worked out two times per day", "But these days, fans have been complaining highly that I should just really stop losing weight", as he tossed nostrils to that statement.

To this soon, he changed the look in his eyes, "I want to show people a different side of Park Jungmin through this time's solo album. Serious and yet genuine. I worked really hard for that", as he delivered his extraordinary affection for his album.

With regards to the performances for this time's album, Park Jungmin can be said to have put in a lot of blood and time. "As compared to other singers whose skills are outstanding in terms of dancing or vocals, I admit that I still pale to them. That's why I wanted to stand out with the difference in my songs where they will have this musical feel and a cheoreography with a storyline to it", as he divulged.

An honest singer like Park Jungmin has admitted to what he needs to admit and also tried his very best to magnify and prove to people about his greatest forth-comings. In his album this time round, his genuinity from deep within him rises and surfaces outwards as it fills the album to the brim. Let's just anticipate Park Jungmin's activities for the future.

http://tvdaily.mk.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1296691558128020010

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Interview ② : Thoughts like 'I will feel lonely' is a No-No!!!

Singer Park Jungmin from SS501 has returned to his fans with 'NOT ALONE'. With his more matured musculine beauty, it's difficult to find the feel of a 'kkap' idol in him.

As compared to what we thought it was, he showed an extremely serenaded side of his when we thought it was tough for him to stand on his own feet now; and with that, he washed away the concerns of his fans and other members', "At first, because of the burden, I became very worried and nervous, but with the inevitable incident that happened, the album was delayed and instead I found relaxation. Now, to spend time alone has become very natural for me", as Park Jungmin said.

"Even loneliness has turned to be a natural thing to deal with. For me now, everything has turned to become familiar, and days without the members have turned into normal, ordinary days", "When we were doing activities as a group, it was so noisy like city markets, so on stages and backstage, it was so fun. But now, instead of the members, I'm dealing enjoyingly well with the staff", as he confessed to his own method of carrying out activities without his members.

However, he did not exclude plans for activities with his members, "It'll be great if our members could re-unite together. It's the hopes of all our members, but because we are all in different agencies now, it looks a little difficult and there's no concrete specifics set right now".

"We don't want to cause disturbance and conflicts to each agency and so we thought that by getting to a fair agreement right from the start, we could then be able to adjust our schedules in advance and thus stand on the stage together", as he divulged his peculiar understanding of economy concept.

In his album this time round, Park Jungmin tended to every single matter in it. Besides participating in the lyrics writing for all the songs, he also gave many of his personal suggestions like in certain parts of the performing stages so as to insert vibrancy, etc. He indeed possesses the responsibility to perfectly deliver his personal stage without his members, and of course to also show to audiences a refreshing side of his as he re-challenges forward.

'NOT ALONE' that consists of beads and beads of sweat of Park Jungmin, let's just give our attention to how he will influence in future.

http://tvdaily.mk.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1296694291128067010

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Interview ③ : "Overseas+Domestic fans are in the control of my hand"*
-- 【Country-Citizen Mindset】*

Isn't it just so true that celebrities survive onwards and forward with the love from fans. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Park Jungmin is now so slated with all these love from his domestic and, of course, foreign fans.

He's well-known for his unusually good relation with his fans.

To this, Park Jungmin explains, "It's a way to show my gratitude to my fans. Shall I put it as 'the country-citizen mindset' then?", as he tossed a nostril to that. "I don't think I'm the kind of celebrity who tends to every single fan out there. However I really work hard to show my gratitude to fans who like me as a sole individual".

"I don't find it a need to show formalities towards fans. It's a must to express my thanks to people who have come to see me. Though there are also somewhat less-pleasant fans at times too, I come to think of it as another form of fans' love", as he flaunted his extraordinary love for fans.

However... "Anti-fans are but simply anti-fans. I do monitoring, and sometimes when I look at comments and sees the comments of anti-fans, I feel stressed. But now, I no longer find a need to think too much about these comments". With that, he shows his seasoned efforts in tackling with such issues.

The infinite affection for Park Jungmin isn't domestically only but also in overseas, and that's quite something. He has plans to release an album in Japan soon and also do a drama in Taiwan and also release an album there, as he will soon find his way to overseas fans.

Indeed, the Jack-of-all-trades Park Jungmin is obviously going to capture the hearts of all overseas fans with his attempts to challenge acting over the seas. He may have experience in musicals already and so worries for acting will be less crude but still, he has his worries. We all hope to transform into hanryu star Park Jungmin who has broken through SS501's corral and does his country proud.

http://tvdaily.mk.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1296696073128076010


*country-citizen mindset = mindset to show the spirit as a citizen of korea, passionate, etc

*in the control of my hand = (ie) JM has high confidence abt his gd relationship with all domestic and international fans of his; it's like an analogy




Jungmin is a very matured man. Underneath all the happiness and smiles you always see on that face, do you truly understand...him...?

Jungmin (정민) :: I discovered a sift of warmth in showbiz @ 2/FEB

2 FEB

Singer Park Jungmin feels melancholic. It's a lonely February. The dates on his calendar are in black. Dates that are in red, which consists of Seol holidays, are only 7 of them. It's been an illusion that was formed since 5 years ago. Life in showbiz is, as usual, harsh.

This year's New Year, too, will be separation from his family. He has to do recording in the studios for the Japanese version of his recently released single 'Not Alone', "Last year's new year was spent as I prepare for album", "And again, this year's new year is the same, seems like will be spending it with my agency's staff", as he showed sadness.

It's been 6 years since such happened, including the visiting of graves. The place where his ancestors are buried at is Kyungsangnam-do's Hapcheon-gun, and that is approximately 320km and further from where he's residing now - Seoul. Jungmin expressed sadness, "I couldn't even bear to have the thought of dropping down", "Even the faces of my relatives feels blurry"...

Longingness is just as deep; he can't get to see his family often. And it's because of his busy schedules. He's always greeted by the fresh of dawn air whenever on the roads back home, as well as the gloomy, dull silhouette of the illuminated star up in the high skies.

Right before he debuted, his New Year was just like no ordinary. Like anyone else, he anticipated eagerly for his holidays. They will all come to gather and excitingly share their food. The food that he loved the most is the wheat sweet (yak-gwa), "It's sweet and tasty, its taste stimulates my buds", "When I was young, when my friends ate sweets, they also enjoyed eating wheat sweets".

But now, it's just but memories. The main components in wheat sweets is the amount of sugar. Just 30g of wheat sweets consist of almost 100 kilocaleries, "I stayed away from it because I may put on weight with those", "I forgot the taste already because it's been more than 5 years since I last ate it", as Jungmin revealed.

There's also another food that he misses, and that is seafood kimchi. The first and foremost ingredient that he needs to add is oyster and cuttlefishes. "Mom gave me alot of those when I was young", "Her skills could be called as expert already", as he said.

Whenever he thinks of his mom, his heart turns heavy. His mother has recently retired, "She looks really lonely at home", "I feel so sad that I'm not able to be with her", and so he's suggested also to "go on a holiday with his dad" because he feels apologetic that he can't render his help to change his mother's mood even with that little bit.

With this family love that has enriched his life as an entertainer, life in showbiz for Park Jungmin will never be harsher, but instead much more heart-warming than ever.

http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011020203081459403




No matter how many years pass by, all you need to have, is LOVE, and COMPASSION in your heart.

[JM][article] Breaks through his shelter and stands on his own feet

2011/01/03

■Year of rabbit is my year!
Park Jungmin who releases his first solo album

"My tiger-fate* this year is pretty good. I broke into laughter though. I'm not one who believes much in such tiger-fate* or tarots, even if it may be something positive".

2011 being the year of the Hare belongs to him. He who is born in 1987 has the zodiac of a Hare, which brings about huge anticipation along with him too. Beginning since last year end he's already been slowly moving his way. He published his pictorial 'Present' in Japan and even had fansigns and fanmeetings as he made known the start of his solo activities. His first solo album will be released on the upcoming 20th. The amount of matters he has to do within this year is so densely written on his schedule planner. Group SS501's Park Jungmin (24) is on his way to preview you with his soon-to-be active activities as the first solo Hare star.


▶New album too abruptly decided last year end
With a damage of about 15K, re-recording was done
Showcase tickets were sold out in just mere 14 minutes

"Will be doing my album activities in Korea in January. From mid-February onwards has been decided to carry out overseas tours in Japan and Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand. In April, I'll be shooting my drama in Taiwan. Though I will also be making my visit back to Korea for fanmeetings or birthday-wise, it seems like I'll be spending about 3 months for drama shooting over there. Also in May, my album will be released in Japan. After this, it's also expected that my album activities will be started in the greater china regions too. In the latter half of the year I'll return to Korea again and prepare for album release and new drama".

There's no sight of a pause. He calls himself as a 'lazy person', but it just looks like the year of 2011 is not a year for him to enjoy that laziness. His group SS501 that acted as his shelter has had guarded by him for the past 5 years, and won't be his shelter now, which is why he has to further self-motivate himself even more.

"I didn't want it at first ya. Probably I didn't know that I wanted to just enjoy within the group. But for the sake of each of our developments, we chose different individual paths. And to me, if I could consider this to be the momentum of my development, it'll be really good. I could just really enjoy life though but now it seems like 'standing on your own feet' has turned into the momentum to break that comfortable edge already".

Could it be that reason why he does not want to release a sloppish album. It was decided that his first solo album will be released in the form of a digital single where preparations for it was carried out since last November; however, it was inevitably delayed to February because of the 'Yeonpyeong-do Incident'. Because of this, in order to make up for the insufficiency, he wanted to take in more songs, so he thought of changing it to a mini album or an official album form. The 15K album pieces that were already printed have all gone to waste, they have all gone into the drain.

"We were rushing out the preparations and all that so there were many areas that lacked. Time was so short and schedule couldn't make way for that. Anyway this just turned out to be the start all over again. I'm the first in SS501 to release a solo album isn't it. For sure I'll feel responsibility and stress. After putting all the previous effort into the drain, we did re-recording and did re-mastering, and also re-edited the music video. It's good to even expect from these".

His album participation level is high. From the album concept to the music video idea, he's tended to it all inside and out. Even as a lyrics composer.

"I beared in mind all the time about being frank and candid (in the lyrics). I do enjoy and like it as I listen to the song with addictive lyrics that I fill in for, but I also want to create a song with a message to deliver. Title song 'Not Alone' is about a story of being estranged. Rather than having the fame, I want to show to my fans about much of my having matured up to this stage. To aptly add some flavor of the mainstream group to some non-mainstream music".

Response to his first activity is as feverish. His first showcase cum fanmeeting that will take place on the upcoming 22nd was sold out in just mere 14 minutes since its opening of tickets sales.

"Beginning this year onwards until my 30 years old, I will execute matters firmly and steadily as it is. I'm having lotsa luck coming onto my shoulders now, and so I will continue to sprint with all my might. This year is truly one year that I'm really anticipating after".


▶Personal Hopes
"Hope to move though. My contract with the house will be up this coming February so I will have to move house then. I'm thinking if I should move to a comfortable place. I realized that there are many people who prefers to live in the outer circle of the city rather than in the city. I want to give my mother who retired just last year end a small store. She does cooking very well so she's thinking of doing a small eatery business, or even a cafe or something like that. Whatever it may be, I just hope for it to be a healthy year for all my family members. And also for me Park Jungmin, I want to go closer to my fans and let more people know about me if they haven't already. All these while I've been trapped within the group too much, there is a limit to how it limits me ne. I hope for it to be a year where I could feel proud for and of".

http://news.nate.com/view/20110103n11257

*tiger-fate is making use of your place of birth, geography of birth, time of birth -- year/month/day/min/second etc etc to predict your fortune. you know that kind...

[hyungjun][Interview] 24/DEC : Love, Future, Dream

2010 12 24

Having debuted in 2006 as the rival alongside DBSG, SS501 has now stood up in solo paths. Due to the expiry of their contract, SS501 was dispersed here and there, and is now striving for each's individual activities. Amidst which, Kim Hyung Jun is striving not just as a singer but also as an actor wherein he attends many acting lessons for the sake of acting. He may still be a rookie in acting, but his passion actually does not make him envious of veteran actors as much as his heart holds that one desire. He who is displaying some acting skills in the musical [Cafein] recently has met up with us in Shinsadong's fine dining restaurant Elbon as we drank to wines. We heard honest talks from Kim Hyung Jun about his future, dream and, love.

#Kim Hyun Joong starred in [Boys over Flowers] made me envious.

Kim Hyung Jun who dreams of being an actor was actually envious of SS501's Kim Hyun Joong. Reason it being Kim Hyun Joong is SS501's representative icon and had also starred in [Boys over Flowers] and [Playful Kiss] where he's already laid down his actor status.

"To be honest, when Hyun Joong hyung starred in [Boys over Flowers] back then I was already envious. I wanted to do acting too. However the chance didn't come. And I didn't know that it probably was why it made me yearn to do acting even more. Perhaps it began since then. I work hard to show my side as a true status-ed actor".

The road Kim Hyung Jun has to walk ahead is still far. Through musical [Cafein], he's already let known about his first involvement as an actor. Reactions from the audiences wasn't bad, in fact. Even if you were to credit this to be the passionate responses coming from his fans, the age range of these theatre-filling audiences was very much wide.

"There were many couples who came to watch. Of course people from 10s to 40s generation was present too. Seems like many people are on the rise to taking a liking in my still-raw acting ne. For me too, I've gained much strength from the audiences' support and is doing all my best right now".

The witty him who usually loves to joke around stars across as the role of a braggy sommelier in [Cafein]. Kim Hyung Jun finds that his acting somewhat improves than rehearsals whenever he comes to stand on the stage of [Cafein]. Somewhat devious and stuck-up acting is 'the best'. To him, it does not seem like the [Acting Awards] is far from his reach.


#Solo Striving? Very much burdened.

With regards to SS501's expiry of contract, it was actually something much earlier than what most people know about. However, SS501 members are only carrying out their solo activities only like year-end now since their former agency's CEO was fighting his illness back then and wasn't aware of their decisions. However, all of SS501's thoughts was not able to be alike (to be together). Eventually, it turned out to be that members chose to locate new agencies to support their each's individual activities. For him, he chose S-Plus Entertainment where Kang Ji-hwan is a part of.

"For the sake of our individual activities, we moved agencies. When I moved agency I was very worried, I've gotta adapt, and also deal with more improved singing and acting skills isn't it. Even if I may do acting I'll still definitely do singing. At first when I moved agency, I was very burdened if I could succeed or not, if I could gain recognition from fans as Kim Hyung Jun or not, and it's true that all of these became my worries. All feedbacks are given to me by fans -- I really think of it this manner".

He also stated that he felt sad that people thought he won't be continuing with SS501 anymore. He felt awkward, disappointed and sad that he wouldn't be able to see people like Park Jung Min and Kim Kyu Jong every day whom he had lived together with, but still, he's now already adapted to a certain degree.



#Marriage at 29 years old, Will not exceed 30 years old.

To Kim Hyung Jun, marriage is just like a mssion. He intends to get married at 29 years old as he wants to get married faster. Of course too, he thinks that once a suitable person appears, he will also be able to get married much earlier. His view is that marriage will be of a positive influence to his showbiz activities as well.

We asked the warmingly nice and well-mannered him how many girlfriends has he had dated before? To which he confessed he's met about 3 girlfriends up until now.

For now, sad it may be, he does not have a girlfriend. He's determined to be more developed in area of acting rather than locating for a girlfriend in the next 1~2 years. In order for him to hear 'Kim Hyung Jun has succeeded' instead of as a part of SS501, it will be that love for him will be delayed for the moment. His ideal type is that of a straight-forward and comfortable style. Of course if she's pretty it will be best.



#2011 February Solo Album release... "Singing goes on"

Besides standing on stage for appearance in [Cafein], Kim Hyung Jun spends remaining of his time for his album recording. His mini album is in midst of preparation and is targeted for release in February next year. The musical persona will not be too different from SS501's existent musical tendency as well. However he's hinted that it will be an album filled with abundancy of his unique charm.

"Am now in the stage of song receiving. For songs already decided, I'm in midst of practising and recording for it, and is kinda purplexing over them with my staff. I'm working hard in aiming to hear that I've succeeded well on my own feet. For me, I like dance and since I like SS501's music, it will not be too overly different from the already existent music that we have".

We hope that the year of 2011 will become a successful year for Kim Hyung Jun not as a singer but also as an actor.


"I will become a good singer and natural actor. Though I'm in musical [Cafein] for this year, I'm wanting to try out official acting next year. Hopefully a somewhat comical and yet emotional-impactful character. The day where my name appears in the movie credits won't be too far off. I'll develop into a good actor so please show me much adore and love".


http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010122107470050343




I like this interview. I just really love his interviews too, it's so much content and in-depth. Man of material, I say.