Kim Hyun Joong's 'Lucky' Jacket Cover

Kim Hyun Joong reveals jacket cover to his 2nd mini-album "Lucky" 

Kim Hyunjoong will officially be returning to the music scene with his 2nd mini-album "Lucky" after releasing his debut mini-album "Break Down" in the first half of the year. On October 4th, Kim Hyunjoong released his jacket cover to "Lucky," revealing his transformations from a bad guy to a gambler-like look.

For his 2nd mini-album "Lucky," Kim Hyunjoong has shed the dark image and gone for a rough, yet attractive transformation. He introduces a chic look with his fatal charm.

Kim Hyunjoong will promote his title track "Lucky Guy," a song that features a rhythmic electric guitar and a bass that will sound similar to an American funk rock.

He is currently working on some last minute-preparations for his comeback. What do you think of his 2nd mini-album jacket cover so far?

Source: Newsen


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Kim Hyun Joong unveils album jacket photo for comeback mini-album, “Lucky” 

SS501‘s Kim Hyun Joong has finally unveiled his album jacket photo for his second mini-album comeback, “Lucky“!

Dressed in a vintage casual look, Kim Hyun Joong made a ‘dandy’ transformation that all comes together for a stylish and charming concept.  His mini-album kicks off with a rock ‘n’ roll track titled “Do You Like That“, which features a danceable beat and a powerful arrangement of band instruments.  There are a total of five tracks, including his title track, “Lucky”, a traditional ballad titled “I’m Your Man“, and a sweet love song titled “U“.

His title track itself features a rhythmical electric guitar and brass rock band sounds.  It’s categorized as an up-tempo American punk rock song, something that Kim Hyun Joong has always wanted to try musically.  To make it possible, he’s enlisted the help of the members of Day Break and Common Ground.

Stay tuned for its release next month!

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Kim Kyu Jong: “I still don’t feel realistic about standing on the stage alone”

Kim KyuJong “TURN ME ON’ Solo, Don’t Feel Realistic”

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“I still don’t feel realistic about standing on the stage alone” Kim KyuJong from group SS501 will be standing alone. Comeback after 1year and 6months. It is good news to fans who yearned for him to stand on stage as a singer.

Kim KyuJong released his first mini album ‘TURN ME ON’ on 27-Sep and will show his matured self on the stage.

“I think I have shown a weak and passive image during that period. With this album, I will break off that kind of image and signifies taking a step forward.”

With the album release coming up, Kim KyuJong captured attention with the extreme image of white hair and thick make-up, and then released various images from androgynous image to masculine image, raising curiosity from people.

“Title song ‘YESTERDAY’ is a sad song. Not being able to see the girlfriend whom I have broken up with even when I miss her. But because there was a saying that when 2 people fall in love, they will turn to look like each other, so I had make-up as a female. Because I miss the girlfriend. Is this my experience of breaking up? Hard to say.” (laugh)

“I have a lot of worries when I did the make-up as a female. I also worried about fans’ responses. However when I tried the make-up, I thought ‘It’s so difficult being a female’. Why is the fake eye lashes so heavy?”

Under the burden of standing on his own, even with the continuous saying of ‘nervous’, we can feel the humor and worries, even excitement in his warm way of speaking, Kim KyuJong seems like he has been thinking a lot.

“It is extremely saddening in our early days of group activity debut. We had the mind naturally that ‘We must get to be number 1’. At that time, I had a lot of confidence because I’m doing it with the members. We were clear about our rivals then, and we think that we were losing right away if we cannot get number 1. We have outgrown such kind of pressures now. Now our thinking is ‘Let’s enjoy while doing it’. Number 1? Of course we want it. But it’s fine even if we don’t.” (laugh)

He said he learnt a lot during the 1 year 6 months period. During the hiatus period as a singer, he performed in musical ‘Goong’ and received a lot of help from people, learned the warmth (in people).

“This song is not a song where you will go ‘This song is really great’ when listening to it once. I listened to the song and practiced the choreograph, I didn’t get tired of it even after listening to it continuously. I hope it can ring in the ears of many people. Choreograph is using the suspenders to dance. It will be interesting.”

“I intend to enjoy the activities and not being chased by it. I will be sad if I don’t get first, but won’t be greedy about it. Next time after time passes, I will be satisfied just to have the thought of ‘ah, that song was really good’.”

Kim KyuJong kept saying ‘I want to enjoy’. We heard it like ‘I want to stay true’ from that. From the top of their career, to undergoing many things such as group disbandment, it is as if he shook off the burdens during that period of time.

“When we were making ‘NO MORE YES’, I sat beside the composer and produced the song through the night with him. I want to include my open mind in it. I also participated a lot in the lyrics and made it together with him.”

“I have desire in composing. I know I am still not good enough to make a song fit to put into an album. I want to study more and enjoy producing it. And even show off to my friends. It is important to be enjoying it.”

Kim KyuJong, the last of SS501 members to make his solo debut. “Even though the members gave me lots of support, I am always very nervous before going up on stage.” Seems like Kim KyuJong’s happy anxiousness can warm up even the surroundings.

Kim KyuJong “Shin ChaeKyung is very lively, Ideal girl is still Oh SeJung”

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“Shin ChaeKyung? Feels stress because she is too lively. My ideal girl is Miss Oh SeJung. Now I get many advices through e-mails from her. She also said she will buy me dinner, how can I eat when I’m so nervous?” Kim KyuJong, who confirms his ideal girl through a variety program back in 2008, shows his unchanged love confidently.

Frank without any reserve, Kim KyuJong. His very first attempt in musical ‘Goong’, he stood on the stage majestically as Lee Shin, capturing the hearts of the audience.

“I am very close to (Kwak) SeonYoung noona and dongsaeng (Choi) YeSeul who both acts as ChaeKyung. It is fun because I’m doing something and talking in a way that the usual Kim KyuJong won’t do. Like raising voice at noona and kissing a high school student” (laugh)

Having activities as a member of SS501 and meeting thousands of fans on the stage, he now breathes with the audience on musical stage.

“When I stood on the stage for the very first time, I couldn’t see any audience. When we have concert as a singer, there are restrictions on impromptu performances, and dances are being choreographed, a lot of times showing the audience what we have which is difference from a musical performance. You can adjust according to the responses of audience.”

Kim KyuJong kept saying ‘enjoyable’ in regards to acting which he just started, and his eyes twinkled. Even so, he initially declined to act in musical.

“It seems very difficult. That’s why I am very concerned of it. I realized that I cannot let this chance pass by. I asked (Jung) YunHo hyung, who acted as Prince, hyung said ‘You are Lee Shin from now’, and encouraged me. This is the style of hyung. A hyung whom I am thankful to, who gave me lots of good advices from before I debut.”

“There are a lot of sadness since we had our SS501 debut stage. Because my part was little, I would think ‘Is it because I am of no help to the group?’. YunHo hyung looked at my face and said ‘Look ahead because there are more coming, don’t be discouraged’. That gave me lots of encouragements as I want find out how.”

Kim KyuJong continued to praise Dong Bang Shin Gi’s Uknow YunHo. Getting the same role as him, their sentiments seem like extraordinary too. “Japanese fans gave me good appraisals too because it is a role which Dong Bang Shin Gi’s Uknow YunHo acted before. I am his junior so of course I am very grateful, and felt happy.”

Director Song ByungJun who directed musical ‘Goong’ said previously “Idol stars these days are like Crown Prince to the public”. Kim KyuJong agreed saying “Because K-pop is popular. When I see the performances of other idols, I would also think that ‘that’s great, cool’.”

Among the idols these days who won the praises of being called prince, he who is also one of the icon of prince among them, has also quite some burden on him. “I am nervous at the thought that I mustn’t let them feel disappointed. It is especially so to the people who are close to me.”

Making his first challenge in acting, Kim KyuJong received a lot of help from the musical team and conveys his gratefulness.

“Actually, before I started the musical, it wasn’t fun when I took acting lessons. I don’t even have the mind to do it. However I learnt a lot through this opportunity. I felt the interest after doing it. I realized that it is impossible if you do it unwillingly because someone made you do it, it is good to do it enjoyably.”

The result of having sold-out their performances in Japan shows their extraordinary team work too. “Our performance team went for a MT (membership training) in ChungPyeong. Initially I thought I couldn’t really fit into the team. Because there are veteran actors around, I thought they would have hated me, but that was not the case. They really gave me a lot of good advices. It is really heart-warming here.”

As the interest in acting grew, the desire grew too. Kim KyuJong wishes to perform in a small theatre in order to be closer with the audience and even expressed his desire to win an award. “I hope that musical ‘Goong’ can get good results in the upcoming Musical Awards. As the musical continues, it seems like it is getting sturdier.”

In addition, besides the musical, Kim KyuJong has been casted in TV Choseon ‘Saving Madame Go BongShil’ as the role of a student doing part-time jobs, dreaming to become a musical actor.

Being determined, he will transform from ‘musical idol’ into ‘acting idol’ smoothly. But his main occupation remains as a singer. Coming out from the hiatus of 1year and 6months, he will release his mini album ‘TURN ME ON’ on 27-Sep and start his solo activities.

“I will continue to have album in Korea, filming drama, and various activities in end of the year. Also I am thinking of musical ‘Goong’ encore performance in Japan, Japan fan meeting, and Asia Tour coming up.”

Widening his fields in various directions, Kim KyuJong’s path is not easy. Finding clothes that suit himself and attempts to transform, this is the reason why we look forward to Kim KyuJong.

Kim Kyu Jong's Polaroid Photos

These were the set of photos. Gyaaaahhh I want them both!!! *envy*

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Kim Hyung Jun puts NS Yoon Ji on the spot for aggressive driving

SS501‘s Kim Hyung Jun called out NS Yoon Ji for her reckless driving skills.

On October 1st, KBS2TV‘s ’Secret‘ hosted guest appearances from Park Gyuri, Goo Hara, T-ara‘s Soyeon, and NS Yoon Ji, who all shared some personal stories.

Kim Hyung Jun appeared for a brief cameo to tell an anecdote about NS Yoon Ji’s driving skills. He said, “I once was in the car when Yoon Ji was driving“.

He continued, “We almost got into an accident because of this one taxi who was driving over the speed limit. Yoon Ji started to scowl at the taxi driver very violently, and the taxi driver was intimidated by her. She’s a girl with a temper, you have to watch out!”

Sheepishly, NS Yoon Ji tried to explain her behavior by saying, “I only rolled down my windows and grumbled softly“.

She added, “Sometimes I go for a drive to relieve my stress. When it’s a really bad day, I would chase the guys who cut me in the line,” surprising everyone in the audience.

Source & Photo: Nate

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