Found this two articles about KHJ's recent interview. It gives a glimpse of his personality and how he is as a person.
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[News] Kim Hyun Joong turns busker, when he’s broke [03.12.10]
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[News] Kim Hyun Joong turns busker, when he’s broke [03.12.10]
Credit: http://www.asiaone.com/News/The+New+Paper/…129-249792.html
Repost by Hyunnipexers + Quainte501.com
BEST known for being the leader of popular boy band SS501 and his role in the hit TV drama Boys Over Flowers, Korean actor-singer Kim Hyun Joong will be in town next week as The Face Shop’s new ambassador.
In this interview, the 24-year-old heart-throb discusses joining Korean idol Bae Yong Joon’s artiste management agency in June, his rebellious childhood and his views on love.
You’ve said before that your role model is Bae Yong Joon. Now that you’ve joined his company, how do you address him?
I call him Yong Joon brother. I can’t just call him Yong Joon, right? Calling him boss would be very weird too.
What was your first impression of Yong Joon?
The first time I met him, I was very nervous. When I saw him get out of the car, I thought he had a lot of charisma. He seemed like a king. Because I had often read reports about how he had a certain air about him, in the beginning, I didn’t dare to say much in front of him. But after getting to know him, I realised that he’s someone just like me. He’s not the arrogant type.
Do you meet Yong Joon often?
People may think Yong Joon acts like a “mysterious” person who does not mix with people often. But it is very much the contrary – he hangs out with his friends a lot. We are 14 years apart in age but we get along very well. I meet up with him about two to three times a week. We would sit in a cafe and chat about random stuff such as TV series plots and music. Sometimes when we drink, we will even talk about our experiences with our ex-girlfriends.
Is it true that you’re a good boy at home?
When I was in primary school, I was indeed a very good and responsible student. I even won the Best Pupil award quite a few times. But I started to change when I was in secondary school. For example, when my parents drove me to school, I would pretend to walk through the school gates but sneak out later to find my friends. My friends were very into music. It got even worse when I grew older. I joined a band and quit school. My parents had violent objections to my decision so I moved out of my house. I found work at a restaurant selling fried chicken and used the money I earned to buy a guitar. At times when I ran out of money, I would even resort to busking. My teachers never gave up on me though. So with their encouragement, I eventually went back to school and finished my studies. And because I “entered society” earlier than the rest of my peers, I find that I now know how to live my life more responsibly.
Are you someone who will give up everything for love?
I once dated a singer for about five months. At that time, I did not like keeping our relationship a secret. So I would often go out with her for movies and meals. I’m the kind of person who will put everything I have into a relationship. I also believe in love at first sight. If I like someone, I won’t hide my feelings. I will chase the girl passionately. I like girls who are cool. For example, if we were together and I received a call from friends asking me to go for a drink with them, she wouldn’t mind if I left her to join them.
Do you like to exercise? How do you maintain your physique?
I exercise every day and play soccer. If I carry on with my current exercise regime, I will be able to maintain my physique. I actually believe that I will be able to maintain my current physique even when I hit 40.
This article was first published in The New Paper.
by ayumi
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[News]Kim Hyun Joong, living in a world of his own
For a person who harbours dreams of alien encounters and outer space travels, it’s not hard to see why the band leader of SS501 has earned himself the nickname of a “fourth-dimensional person”
Reposted from:SS501Blog
Text & Photos: Joanna Goh
Videos: Tay Yixuan & Fiona Lin
He lives in a world of his own and is known for having a “fourth-dimensional” personality filled with quirky thoughts and ideas.
Take the recent incident when a Korean fan masquerading as a repairman entered his place on the pretext of repairing his gas pipes. Instead of seeking help from security — as per what all normal beings would do — Kim Hyun Joong decided against it and treated her like a “normal repairman”.
And that’s not the end of his unconventional experience. Calling that his “most outrageous fan encounter”, the band leader of SS501 (also known as leader Kim) even allowed her to cook him a bowl of porridge at his place.
Hyun Joong recalled feeling a little “down and unwell” on the day of the incident.
“And the fan, thankfully, she cooked up some porridge and placed a bowl of porridge on the table before leaving,” he said through a translator, giving a slight chuckle.
In town as ambassador for Korean beauty brand, The Face Shop, the 24-year-old also flaunted his offbeat sense of humour at the press conference held in Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center.
He tickled many with his cheeky yet straightforward response when asked if he “goes for looks in a girlfriend”.
Instead of providing a conclusive answer, the 24-year-old deftly countered back with a question, “If not looks, what else should I go for?”
Giving the question a second thought, he added, “I don’t particularly go for supermodel looks. I feel that on the average, usually when a lady has a very beautiful face, she may have an average figure. When her figure is outstanding, she may have an average face.
“But no, I don’t have a particular liking for a very beautiful face. I usually go for the average,” the bemused one chuckled.
Wearing an all-white ensemble that was most befitting of his charismatic and princely persona, the singer turned actor shared that he was taken aback by the rousing welcome at the airport when he arrived.
The overwhelming turnout must have left an indelible impression on Hyun Joong as he keenly expressed eagerness in returning to Singapore next year “as a singer” for album promotions and a fan-meeting following the release of his single solo album.
Breaking into his trademark toothy grin, the charming lad quipped, “I also plan to act in new dramas – if there are any good scripts.”
Said to bear a striking resemblance to Korean star Bae Yong-joon, the flower boy felt “honoured” to be placed in the same league as the handsome Hallyu actor most famous for his role in Winter Sonata.
“No comment,” he said with a hearty laugh when asked to name the better-looking one between the both of them and mused, “The most important thing besides deciding who is more handsome is the fact that Mr Bae Yong-joon is my boss [Hyun Joong is contracted under Bae's management agency, KeyEast].”
source:http://www.soompi.com/profile/143307
[News]Kim Hyun Joong, living in a world of his own
For a person who harbours dreams of alien encounters and outer space travels, it’s not hard to see why the band leader of SS501 has earned himself the nickname of a “fourth-dimensional person”
Reposted from:SS501Blog
Text & Photos: Joanna Goh
Videos: Tay Yixuan & Fiona Lin
He lives in a world of his own and is known for having a “fourth-dimensional” personality filled with quirky thoughts and ideas.
Take the recent incident when a Korean fan masquerading as a repairman entered his place on the pretext of repairing his gas pipes. Instead of seeking help from security — as per what all normal beings would do — Kim Hyun Joong decided against it and treated her like a “normal repairman”.
And that’s not the end of his unconventional experience. Calling that his “most outrageous fan encounter”, the band leader of SS501 (also known as leader Kim) even allowed her to cook him a bowl of porridge at his place.
Hyun Joong recalled feeling a little “down and unwell” on the day of the incident.
“And the fan, thankfully, she cooked up some porridge and placed a bowl of porridge on the table before leaving,” he said through a translator, giving a slight chuckle.
In town as ambassador for Korean beauty brand, The Face Shop, the 24-year-old also flaunted his offbeat sense of humour at the press conference held in Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center.
He tickled many with his cheeky yet straightforward response when asked if he “goes for looks in a girlfriend”.
Instead of providing a conclusive answer, the 24-year-old deftly countered back with a question, “If not looks, what else should I go for?”
Giving the question a second thought, he added, “I don’t particularly go for supermodel looks. I feel that on the average, usually when a lady has a very beautiful face, she may have an average figure. When her figure is outstanding, she may have an average face.
“But no, I don’t have a particular liking for a very beautiful face. I usually go for the average,” the bemused one chuckled.
Wearing an all-white ensemble that was most befitting of his charismatic and princely persona, the singer turned actor shared that he was taken aback by the rousing welcome at the airport when he arrived.
The overwhelming turnout must have left an indelible impression on Hyun Joong as he keenly expressed eagerness in returning to Singapore next year “as a singer” for album promotions and a fan-meeting following the release of his single solo album.
Breaking into his trademark toothy grin, the charming lad quipped, “I also plan to act in new dramas – if there are any good scripts.”
Said to bear a striking resemblance to Korean star Bae Yong-joon, the flower boy felt “honoured” to be placed in the same league as the handsome Hallyu actor most famous for his role in Winter Sonata.
“No comment,” he said with a hearty laugh when asked to name the better-looking one between the both of them and mused, “The most important thing besides deciding who is more handsome is the fact that Mr Bae Yong-joon is my boss [Hyun Joong is contracted under Bae's management agency, KeyEast].”
source:http://www.soompi.com/profile/143307
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