Kim Hyun Joong 김현중/金賢重/ キム・ヒョンジュン

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KHJ is on a strict diet lately, he is restricting the amount of calories intake for each meal, in order to lose weight in preparation for his new drama.

Below is the original entry on henecia japan site.

source : henecia japan
eng trans : www.babyvfan.wordpress.com

Hi everyone, this is from the management agency,
what do you think of ‘Heat’ and ‘Let’s party’?
Previously, at Tokyo’s handshake session, despite it was raining, still so many came to support, really thankful for that. Hyun Joong went to dance and singing rehearsal after the handshake, exercise too.
He has always been working out during this promotion period.
Also, he is currently on a very strict diet for his drama, really respect this kind of dieting.
News of getting no.1 for album sales was notified in rehearsal room too.
Very happy to get number 1, with song from B’z, performing this song for everyone, was a challenge for Hyun Joong, but Hyun Joong felt more secured after getting so much support from japanese fans.
Afterwards, practiced even harder.
For promotions, Hyun Joong will have many activities, Guerrila concert on 4th is also part of the activities.
We accepted Hyun Joong’s ‘do it no matter what’ idea, wanting to have a guerrila concert on the day of album release!!
In order to fulfill Hyun Joong’s wish, staffs have been working together to keep everything in order.
Of course, with the help of everyone who came which made it a successful performance, just like ‘Heat’, Hyun Joong has put much attention on ‘Let’s Party’ as well, felt very happy for being able to enjoy Hyun Joong’s performance with everyone.
In addition, on 7th, in order to meet more fans, according to Hyun Joong’s wish, we have decided to have another handshake session in osaka.
For the success in promoting Hyun Joong’s japanese single ‘Heat’. hereby plead to everyone that’s coming, please coordinate with us for the success of the event.
Wish everyone’s meeting with Hyun Joong will be a good one!!
Everyone, please continue to show your passionate support for Hyun Joong!

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class="yiv2114985216post-title" id="yui_3_2_0_4_1341764861157606" style="font-size: 20px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); " Kim Hyun Joong… [article] STAR HERO class="yiv2114985216post-title" id="yui_3_2_0_4_1341764861157606" style="font-size: 20px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); " by LazerKim

By: LazerKim        Yesterday as Kim Hyun Joong boarded his flight from Tokyo to Osaka to meet his fans, there were over 3,000 fans already waiting for him as early as 6am at River Place Minatomachi in Osaka. It was said that like in Odaiba some 300 fans camped at the vicinity of the venue overnight!! It was said that these fans were evacuated to a safer place since there was thunderstorm that night and finally rained the following morning. As always the God of Rain and his fans will meet and blessings of happiness poured on them.

Hyun Joong prepared 10,000 bottled water for his fans as he had already anticipated another crowd of fans to be waiting for him, a true star hero. As the fans lined up to take turns in the handshake, the line was approximately 700 meters long. Kim Hyun Joong had successfully completed the handshake event in Osaka and the atmosphere around the venue was so festive and of course Hyun Joong fans are so happy. I'm glad that he had the chance to meet is fans from Osaka since most of Hyun Joong's activities were always held at the capital city Tokyo.

Yesterday I happen to browse at the Oricon Music chart just to check on the ranking status of HEAT, here's it is as of yesterday's rank. Hyun Joong took the 2nd place yesterday July 7, 2012 meaning Hyun Joong gained 5,022 copies on sales for the day.

A lot of fans get confuse since Hyun Joong topped at Oricon taking the No.1 rank on its first day July 4th launching which he gained an overwhelming sales of 137,774 cd copies. While Yamapi gained 54,244 on July 4th his first day of launching too. And on the second day Hyun Joong dropped to No.3 rank which he gained 15,428 cd copies for the day July 5, 2012 while Yamapi gained 23,743 copies.

But if we add Hyun Joong first day sales and its second day sales, Hyun Joong still has the highest sales and he still holds the over top rank No.1. The gap between Hyun Joong and Yamapi is still huge. And if we add these figures for three days, Hyun Joong gained as much as 164,352 copies while Yamapi gained 88,747 copies. May I mention that I got nothing against Yamapi, this basis of comparing figures is just that both artists their album at the same date, nothing more nothing less.

For me, the first day launching of an album is the most significant of all, because this is where we can see how the artist's fans responded in anticipation of the album. Hyun Joong fans were aware that he has an up-coming album and that pre-orders were opened to anyone who would like to purchase in advance. We all know very well that Hyun Joong's music is meant for his fans and his fans to be.

I think we fans have that understanding as we support any project of Hyun Joong, even we have not heard the music but knowing it's Hyun Joong it's guaranteed that it's something new and a good one. And he never fails us, HEAT was in fact a good music accepted by the majority.

Many were wondering how Hyun Joong was able to attain such overwhelming sales only for one day and on his first day of release. If my assessment may be right, I think the number of sales from pre-orders was included in the 137,774 copies. And the record shows that Hyun Joong covered the first five ranks by HEAT in all versions.

I researched further at Oricon who ranked No.1 in the recent album releases particularly Kpop. So far there was Kim Hyun Joong, Jang Geun Suk on Kpop solo idol singers, then Super Junior and Girl's Generation for idol group. The record shows that Kim Hyun Joong and Super Junior had the same case of gaining an over 100,000 copies in their first launching day and dropped on the third rank the following day, but had still maintained on the over all ranking at No.1 being the highest album sales in a week

In the 4th of July Kim Hyun Joong and Yamipi launched their albums at the same date, and obviously Hyun Joong has an overwhelming gains on his first launching day but Yamapi is closely tailing. I read that Yamapi had started his handshake events too yesterday after Hyun Joong had gone to Osaka!! As I have mentioned earlier I'm not familiar with Yamapi nor do I know him at all, but I viewed his video clip out of curiosity as he performed in one of his concert and the concert venue was full of his fans. I dig a little dipper and read a blog that seems to me that Yamapi fans were in panic mode, to think of plan A or plan B whatever that means

I think Yamapi's handlers were complacent of his popularity thinking that advertising and promoting is unnecessary. That it took them four days to decide to let Yamapi do his part in promoting his own album. It somehow made me think it took them by surprised that a foreign artist like Kim Hyun Joong gained as much over a 130,000 and still increasing as Hyun Joong kept meeting his fans in person from here and there.

I do understand that since Oricon is a Japanese music chart, it should have been better if a Japanese artist to be on top of the line. But Kpop has been competitive all along and if you notice they can sometimes dominate the chart. Now I'm starting to wonder, does Kpop idols tends to exert extra effort in promoting their album to keep their fans aware of their activities which I think is better appreciated by their fans? Are the handlers of Kpop stars and agents has a better sales strategy in promoting their stars than the Japanese? Or the Kpop idols now are becoming an apple of the eye for Japanese audience?

I'm not so familiar with other Kpop idols and their fans since my concentration is solely on Kim Hyun Joong. I would still think that even Hyun Joong wouldn't be out there to promote his album his fans would surely support his album or any of his project. For as long as his fans are aware about his projects. Just being notified even just once, then word of the mouth can take care of the rest.

It just takes a notification from KeyEast about Hyun Joong's activities the the Alien can spread the word. Hyun Joong;'s fans have been very active in posting and news spread like a fire ball!! The chain reaction among the fans community is just remarkable regardless of nationality.

The Aliens do take actions whenever Hyun Joong is out there on his exposure, we do unite as one in supporting the our star hero in every way we can. And so for those who are still questioning as to how Hyun Joong was able to attain his initial figures on the chart, I can only give you a simple response, Kim Hyun Joong fans unite in supporting our star hero. Because we know very well he is deserving to be on top.

With Hyun Joong's effort and his fans effort winning may matter, but being together with him in his journey matters the most above anything else. It's our star hero Kim Hyun Joong....

                                                                                                      LazerKim here writing

Photo credits as tagged KHJean14 thanks!

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This is Why I am a huge fan of HJ, who wouldn't be... Kim Hyun Joong You are indeed awesome!
...the little things matters most.
posted in Ms.deanna FB wall
Cr. Ashley (@FortheLoveofKHJ)

A friend shook hands with Leader for the 4th time. I wonder with how many people Leader has shaken hands non-stop? Would his hands be okay? Wouldn't they be swollen? During the event, he provided water for all. He even stopped the event temporarily for a fan, who wasn't well and on her way to see a doctor, going to her to shake hands. Every single thing he'd done showed thoughtful consideration. You are awesome!

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KHJ Guerilla Live in nagoya, Japan
the best way to reach out to his fans is thru street dancing!!! Wow! HJ you are the best. you go places to dance and it make your fans so Happy. Daebak!!!
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‎[Vid] Kim Hyun Joong Let's Party Guerrilla Live at Sunshine Sakae in Nagoya
2012/0708 リダゲリラライブ
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HANDSHAKE IN OSAKA,JAPAN
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uploader: Chan Oto
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class="yiv1846412347post-title" style="margin: 0px; " [info] Kim Hyun Joong Once Again Tops the Daily Oricon Chart

Today, @hztaolei  tweeted Kim Hyun Joong's heat sold1 2,203 copies , raising the total album sales to  178,388 , which propelled him to atop Oricon's chart daily ranking for the  2nd time this week.

Henecians, thank you for all your support and let's get HEAT to a platinum  status.

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 Cutie Dance expression.. cdt: nameless0606

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<KHJ> here, peeps who've asked for english trans of what I'd shared in Chinese earlier ^^ @dewiwatirahmat @mitha7778http://pic.twitter.com/LD84YrjD

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 2012.07.08 KHJ Nagoya Central Park after performance heading to the car

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KHJ Let's Party by maron ue KIM HYUN JOONG リ
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KHJ Let's Party by asapon485 

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KHJ Let's Party by khjkiki 2012/0708 

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KHJ's HEAT Display in record stores
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Credit: http://www.sneakerfiles.com/2012/06/30/release-reminder-nike-air-force-1-hi-premium-olympic/

Already available in-store at select Nike Sportswear locations, theWhite/Metallic Gold-Midnight Navy “Olympic” Nike Air Force 1 Hi Premium is set to drop on Nike.com this Sunday, July 1, for $145.

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class="yiv2067684474post-title" id="yui_3_2_0_1_1341797629996214" style="margin: 0px; " [Pexers Article] City Conquest Manhwa Turns Live Action Drama class="yiv2067684474post-title" id="yui_3_2_0_1_1341797629996214" style="margin: 0px; " class="yiv2067684474post-title" id="yui_3_2_0_1_1341797629996214" style="margin: 0px; "photo credit as tagged author: aprilstarr In a few days from now(July 10) as its press release announced, the City Conquest drama director will be shouting "Action !" That signals the beginning of the much awaited shooting of the live action drama from the manwha of the same title. What can we expect from this drama? We gleaned from the information we find all over the internet that City Conquest has a storyline of revenge. Revenge is done as retaliation for injury /harm/destruction made to a person or group of persons. It is settling old scores -but how and until when spins the story around. Juxtaposed amidst seeking for justice (the next level after revenge) is the blossoming of a love story. But I see two love stories in this drama.The past and the possibility. Romance or the promise of one as always soften the rough edges of a drama as well as melt our characters' inner tensions.Or they could bring about the tensions between characters. Dramas usually have a love triangle or other geometric forms. Described as action filled drama, CC is expected to showcase action scenes -plenty of them. Who is going to be the pursuer and who are the pursued? The hero pursues the villains or can be reversed. Here is our chance to see character development not only physical movements though of course that part is much anticipated(let us see how the action school gave HJ the fighting edge). To heighten enjoyment it is highly recommended while watching to suspend disbelief so that, us, the audience experience the connection and uninterrupted flow with what is going on. Don't you wish those making comments at a popular drama online viewing site stop. They are disrupting the pleasure of thorough immersion in the drama. This drama is also about the family-it is here where Baek Mir, our hero, will learn the meaning of love and hate. It is here where he will learn who to abhor and to blame for his pains. His personal struggles will let us empathize with him. I expect back stories here to explain how our hero got to his present situation. Or this drama's narratives would do it chronologically. Will Baek Mir also have friends or allies not only enemies? From these relationships our characters become human and show vulnerability. We have characters like Baek Mir's father though will only have a presence for five episodes but who will move the story forward and/ or move us. He will tackle the issues of power and conflicts, while the son's obligation is to look for their resolutions for personal satisfaction or for society at large. There will be subplots and details to enrich the story. I look forward to potent dialogues that will reveal more of the characters' virtues and traits. Hyun Joong in the past dramas showed subdued acting. He held back intense emotions which were more revealing than dialogues. He was never loud but who knows we may be in for a surprise this time. The drama will bring us to many places.The first leg of shooting spanning two weeks will take place in Edo Wonderland, a theme park in Nikko, Japan. The theme park which is also a world heritage site returns its visitors to Japan's historical Edo period. Will Baek Mir encounter ninjas, samurai, geishas, or the echigoya bunzaemon (corrupt businessmen) there ? Other sites as backdrop of the drama are said to take place in China, Singapore, United States and reportedly even in Europe. We have the musical scoring or the OST to put the setting in a certain mood and to emotionally involve us viewers, too. If the drama make Hyun Joong also sing at least one of the songs of the OST like he did in PK; then I say the PD is very smart after all he has a topnotch singer recognized in Japan right under his nose. And also to give HJ at least a dance number and light, funny moments. PD, if by chance you reading this,you know those are HJ's other skills, besides being handsome and having that manly body to die for, he is a good dresser, good kisser,etc.,etc. Am I right to say our main guy Hyun Joong are already making us wish for the day to hurriedly arrive so we can start watching the episodes and the birth of an action star? Two years after Playful Kiss is such a long wait.

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CUTIE HJ!!credit as tagged