Kim Hyun-joong (Hangul: 김현중; Hanja: 金賢重) was born on June 6, 1986. He is a South Korean entertainer and the leader, main rapper and face of boybandSS501. Kim is well known for his role as Yoon Ji-hoo in the 2009 Korean dramaBoys Over Flowers, for which he received the "Best Actor Award" at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2009 and the "Popularity Award" at the 45th PaekSang Arts Awards. In 2011, Kim debuted as a solo artist with his Korean mini albums Break Down and Lucky. He is a style icon in Korea, having won several icon awards. Kim is also a member of the charity football team FC MEN.
Biography
Early life and education
Kim Hyun-joong dropped out of school when he decided to become a
singer. During his school days, he played bass guitar in a band. During
2001 and 2002, while working as a waiter in a family restaurant located
at Jamsil-dong,
Kim was introduced to a new set up management company CEO. Initially he
was to debut in a five-member group, of which Han Yeon of B2Y (now
disbanded) was to be the leader and Kim the maknae (youngest member).
While the group underwent training together, they were asked by their
company to debut in China as a Hallyu project group, but they rejected the offer and disbanded. Kim proceeded to audition for DSP Media (formerly DSP Entertainment) and became a member and the leader of SS501. After SS501's debut, Kim returned to school and graduated in 2006.
In 2011, Kim enrolled in Chungwoon University to study stage production management.[1] In February 2012, he joined Kongju Communication Arts (KCAU) to study applied music.[2]
In 2011, Kim enrolled in Chungwoon University to study stage production management.[1] In February 2012, he joined Kongju Communication Arts (KCAU) to study applied music.[2]
2005-08: Debut with SS501 and We Got Married
See also: SS501
On June 8, 2005, Kim made his entertainment debut as the leader of SS501. The group earned popularity as they won many rookie awards. SS501 appeared on the 2006 show Thank You For Waking Me Up, which proved him to be a heavy sleeper, and, one year later, on Mnet's Idol World, which showed SS501 doing various activities in Japan.
In May 2008, Kim joined the cast of We Got Married along with Hwangbo in episode 9. Known as the "Lettuce Couple", they won MBC's "Best Couple Award". The couple made their official exit from the show in episode 38, on December 14, 2008 due to scheduling conflicts with Boys Over Flowers.
On June 8, 2005, Kim made his entertainment debut as the leader of SS501. The group earned popularity as they won many rookie awards. SS501 appeared on the 2006 show Thank You For Waking Me Up, which proved him to be a heavy sleeper, and, one year later, on Mnet's Idol World, which showed SS501 doing various activities in Japan.
In May 2008, Kim joined the cast of We Got Married along with Hwangbo in episode 9. Known as the "Lettuce Couple", they won MBC's "Best Couple Award". The couple made their official exit from the show in episode 38, on December 14, 2008 due to scheduling conflicts with Boys Over Flowers.
2009-10: Boys Over Flowers and H1N1
While working in Japan in 2008, Kim was cast as Yoon Ji-hoo in the Korean dramaBoys Over Flowers, a role for which he won the "Best Actor Award" at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2009 and the "Popularity Award" at the 45th PaekSang Arts Awards. Because of his drama work, Kim, along with his bandmate Park Jung-min, who starred in a musical at the time, were absent for SS501's U R Man album, which the three remaining SS501 members promoted by themselves, with the exception of some special performances that included all five band members.
In 2009, SS501 released their album SS501 Collection mostly consisting of solo songs by the members, for whose promotion SS501 released a mini drama music video, in which Kim was one of the main characters.
In mid-August 2009, the band started their Asia Concert Tour at the Olympic Park, Seoul. They continued their tour in Shanghai, Taipei and Bangkok before returning to Seoul for a closing encore concert. SS501 staged two concerts for the encore closure on February 27 and 28, 2010 respectively.
In September 2009, during promotional activities in Yokohama, Japan for Boys Over Flowers, Kim was diagnosed with H1N1. He was treated in a Toyko hospital and was discharged on September 15, 2009.[3] While recovering from H1N1, he could not attend the Seoul International Drama Awards; his SS501 band mates, Heo Young-saeng, Kim Kyu-jong and Kim Hyung-jun accepted the award on his behalf.
Kim became a spokesperson for cosmetics brand Tony Moly, an established company with numerous branches all across Asia, including Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong, but ended his contract with Tony Moly at the end of September 2010 and continued to be the spokesperson for another cosmetics brand, The Face Shop.
In 2009, SS501 released their album SS501 Collection mostly consisting of solo songs by the members, for whose promotion SS501 released a mini drama music video, in which Kim was one of the main characters.
In mid-August 2009, the band started their Asia Concert Tour at the Olympic Park, Seoul. They continued their tour in Shanghai, Taipei and Bangkok before returning to Seoul for a closing encore concert. SS501 staged two concerts for the encore closure on February 27 and 28, 2010 respectively.
In September 2009, during promotional activities in Yokohama, Japan for Boys Over Flowers, Kim was diagnosed with H1N1. He was treated in a Toyko hospital and was discharged on September 15, 2009.[3] While recovering from H1N1, he could not attend the Seoul International Drama Awards; his SS501 band mates, Heo Young-saeng, Kim Kyu-jong and Kim Hyung-jun accepted the award on his behalf.
Kim became a spokesperson for cosmetics brand Tony Moly, an established company with numerous branches all across Asia, including Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong, but ended his contract with Tony Moly at the end of September 2010 and continued to be the spokesperson for another cosmetics brand, The Face Shop.
2010: SS501 comeback, leaving DSP Media and Playful Kiss
In April 2010, Kim appeared in Gummy's music video for "As a Man" (Korean: 남자라서) opposite Jung Ryeo-won.
In June 2010, SS501 released their last album entitled Destination, produced by Steven Lee. Its title song "Love Ya" was well received, rating high in record sales and online music stores, and topped Music Bank's K-Chart. Due to their ending contract with DSP Media, however, the group ended promotions after only two weeks.
On June 19, 2010, Kim appeared at a concert in the Philippines alongside BEAST.
On June 28, 2010, it was announced that Kim had officially left DSP Media and joined Bae Yong-joon's KeyEast Entertainment company.[4] Although Kim had left DSP Media, he stated, that SS501's activities will be top priority in the members' contracts[5] and that the group has not disbanded. Later, Kim explained in an interview that, at the time, no company was financially able to sign all five members, thus the group decided to take the chance to focus on their solo activities.
Kim played the leading role of Baek Seung-jo in the drama Playful Kiss, a Korean adaptation of the Japanese shōjo mangaItazura na Kiss. Baek Seung-jo is an all around perfect genius with an IQ of 200, who ends up falling in love with Oh Ha-ni, played by Jung So-min. Because of the drama's success in Korea, Playful Kiss was broadcast in China and on November 7, its leading male actor, Kim, was interviewed by CNN's Anna Coren.
Kim was invited to perform "Sunshine Again" with other four other singers from Chinese-speaking countries, at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou as the representative of South Korea.[6]
In early December 2010, Kim went to Singapore and Malaysia to promote The Face Shop.
In June 2010, SS501 released their last album entitled Destination, produced by Steven Lee. Its title song "Love Ya" was well received, rating high in record sales and online music stores, and topped Music Bank's K-Chart. Due to their ending contract with DSP Media, however, the group ended promotions after only two weeks.
On June 19, 2010, Kim appeared at a concert in the Philippines alongside BEAST.
On June 28, 2010, it was announced that Kim had officially left DSP Media and joined Bae Yong-joon's KeyEast Entertainment company.[4] Although Kim had left DSP Media, he stated, that SS501's activities will be top priority in the members' contracts[5] and that the group has not disbanded. Later, Kim explained in an interview that, at the time, no company was financially able to sign all five members, thus the group decided to take the chance to focus on their solo activities.
Kim played the leading role of Baek Seung-jo in the drama Playful Kiss, a Korean adaptation of the Japanese shōjo mangaItazura na Kiss. Baek Seung-jo is an all around perfect genius with an IQ of 200, who ends up falling in love with Oh Ha-ni, played by Jung So-min. Because of the drama's success in Korea, Playful Kiss was broadcast in China and on November 7, its leading male actor, Kim, was interviewed by CNN's Anna Coren.
Kim was invited to perform "Sunshine Again" with other four other singers from Chinese-speaking countries, at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou as the representative of South Korea.[6]
In early December 2010, Kim went to Singapore and Malaysia to promote The Face Shop.
2011: Solo debut and Japan Tour
In May, Kim named his official solo fanclub Henecia, which is a combination of "H" (as in Hyun-joong) and "benecia", which derives from Latin and means "blessed".[7]
On June 7, 2011, Kim released his solo debut mini album, Break Down. It was produced by Steven Lee, who had composed SS501's hits, "Love Like This" and "Love Ya". The title track "Break Down" features Double K. and is a high energy dance track. "Please" is the R&B heavy second lead track. The album exceeded 70,000 pre-ordered copies in just 10 days.[8] It peaked at number one on Gaon Weekly Album Chart for the week starting June 5, 2011[9] and was the best-selling album for June on Gaon Monthly Album Chart with 100,433 copies sold. It also topped the Japanese Oricon chart in the International Imported Album category for the first week of July.[10] "Break Down" was the first place winner for two consecutive weeks on Mnet's M! Countdown music show (June 16 and 23, 2011) and as well as on KBS's Music Bank.[11]Break Down is certified platinum in Taiwan, due to which Warner Music Taiwan CEO Chen Ze Shan handed Kim a platinum record in a press conference held in Taiwan.[12] As far as Kim's popularity in Taiwan is concerned, he was the first Korean to appear on Taiwanese TV show The Person.
In July 2011, Kim held the first of his nationwide concerts in Japan. The tour continued from November in seven cities across Japan: Sapporo, Sendai, Hiroshima, Yokohama, Nagoya, Tokyo and Fukuoka.[13]
On October 11, 2011, Kim released his second mini album Lucky. It debuted at number 5 on Billboard's World Chart [14] and topped the Gaon Chart again for the third week of October 2011 and was the highest selling album on the Hanteo Album Sales Chart for the month of October.
On October 25, 2011, Kim, together with Seohyun, released a digital single entitled "The Magic of Yellow Ribbon", which is the theme song for a commercial for The Face Shop. On 28 October, he, along with Ha Ji Won, acted as MC at the 2011 K-Pop Super Concert held at Gwangalli Beach in Busan, which was broadcast on SBS on November 6.[15]
In November 2011, Kim won the 2011 KIA Soul People’s Choice "Style Icon Award" for the third consecutive year.[16] On November 9, Kim announced at a press conference for his Japan Tour that he had signed a deal with Universal Music Japan for his Japan-based music activities.[17] Kim successfully completed his Japan Tour that had started on November 9, attracting over 30,000 fans. At the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards, which were held in Singapore, Kim won the award for "Best Male Solo Artist".
On 15 December 2011, Kim released his digital single Marry You / Marry Me, which consists of "Marry Me" and Marry You" as well as instrumental versions of them. Music videos for both songs were released on his official YouTube channel the same day.
On June 7, 2011, Kim released his solo debut mini album, Break Down. It was produced by Steven Lee, who had composed SS501's hits, "Love Like This" and "Love Ya". The title track "Break Down" features Double K. and is a high energy dance track. "Please" is the R&B heavy second lead track. The album exceeded 70,000 pre-ordered copies in just 10 days.[8] It peaked at number one on Gaon Weekly Album Chart for the week starting June 5, 2011[9] and was the best-selling album for June on Gaon Monthly Album Chart with 100,433 copies sold. It also topped the Japanese Oricon chart in the International Imported Album category for the first week of July.[10] "Break Down" was the first place winner for two consecutive weeks on Mnet's M! Countdown music show (June 16 and 23, 2011) and as well as on KBS's Music Bank.[11]Break Down is certified platinum in Taiwan, due to which Warner Music Taiwan CEO Chen Ze Shan handed Kim a platinum record in a press conference held in Taiwan.[12] As far as Kim's popularity in Taiwan is concerned, he was the first Korean to appear on Taiwanese TV show The Person.
In July 2011, Kim held the first of his nationwide concerts in Japan. The tour continued from November in seven cities across Japan: Sapporo, Sendai, Hiroshima, Yokohama, Nagoya, Tokyo and Fukuoka.[13]
On October 11, 2011, Kim released his second mini album Lucky. It debuted at number 5 on Billboard's World Chart [14] and topped the Gaon Chart again for the third week of October 2011 and was the highest selling album on the Hanteo Album Sales Chart for the month of October.
On October 25, 2011, Kim, together with Seohyun, released a digital single entitled "The Magic of Yellow Ribbon", which is the theme song for a commercial for The Face Shop. On 28 October, he, along with Ha Ji Won, acted as MC at the 2011 K-Pop Super Concert held at Gwangalli Beach in Busan, which was broadcast on SBS on November 6.[15]
In November 2011, Kim won the 2011 KIA Soul People’s Choice "Style Icon Award" for the third consecutive year.[16] On November 9, Kim announced at a press conference for his Japan Tour that he had signed a deal with Universal Music Japan for his Japan-based music activities.[17] Kim successfully completed his Japan Tour that had started on November 9, attracting over 30,000 fans. At the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards, which were held in Singapore, Kim won the award for "Best Male Solo Artist".
On 15 December 2011, Kim released his digital single Marry You / Marry Me, which consists of "Marry Me" and Marry You" as well as instrumental versions of them. Music videos for both songs were released on his official YouTube channel the same day.
2012: Japanese releases, fan meeting tour and City Conquest
On January 25, 2012, Kim released his first Japanese single Kiss Kiss / Lucky Guy, which consists of Japanese versions of songs from his two Korean mini albums and one original Japanese song.
From May to July, Kim held his Kim Hyun Joong Fan Meeting Tour 2012, making stops in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and Thailand.
The singer, who had mostly focused on promoting his albums after his second drama Playful Kiss had come to an end in 2010, was cast for the upcoming KBS2 drama City Conquest, which will air in late 2012 / early 2013.[18] Kim Hyun-joong will portray the main character of Baek Mir in City Conquest, a wild and strong man, who experienced many hardships and difficulties throughout his life, e.g. growing up without his parents. Baek Mir ends up taking revenge against the evils of society which had destroyed his family. The drama is an adaptation from the original comic by author Shin Hyung Bin.
Only a few days before filming for City Conquest began in Japan, Kim released his second Japanese single Heat on July 4. Along with its lead track "Heat", the single album also includes "Let's Party".[19]
On August 4, 2012, Kim Hyun-joong won the "Best Asian Artist Award" at the 2012 Asia Song Festival held at the Pop Festival Stage of The Expo 2012 in Yeosu, South Korea.[20]
On October 4, 2012, Kim announced at an event to promote City Conquest and to celebrate his Japanese fanclub Henecia Japan's first anniversary, that he would release his first full length studio album in Japan in December.[21] One day later, Universal Music Japan released further information via Kim Hyun-joong's Japanese website including the album's title Unlimited and a still incomplete track listing.[22]
From May to July, Kim held his Kim Hyun Joong Fan Meeting Tour 2012, making stops in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and Thailand.
The singer, who had mostly focused on promoting his albums after his second drama Playful Kiss had come to an end in 2010, was cast for the upcoming KBS2 drama City Conquest, which will air in late 2012 / early 2013.[18] Kim Hyun-joong will portray the main character of Baek Mir in City Conquest, a wild and strong man, who experienced many hardships and difficulties throughout his life, e.g. growing up without his parents. Baek Mir ends up taking revenge against the evils of society which had destroyed his family. The drama is an adaptation from the original comic by author Shin Hyung Bin.
Only a few days before filming for City Conquest began in Japan, Kim released his second Japanese single Heat on July 4. Along with its lead track "Heat", the single album also includes "Let's Party".[19]
On August 4, 2012, Kim Hyun-joong won the "Best Asian Artist Award" at the 2012 Asia Song Festival held at the Pop Festival Stage of The Expo 2012 in Yeosu, South Korea.[20]
On October 4, 2012, Kim announced at an event to promote City Conquest and to celebrate his Japanese fanclub Henecia Japan's first anniversary, that he would release his first full length studio album in Japan in December.[21] One day later, Universal Music Japan released further information via Kim Hyun-joong's Japanese website including the album's title Unlimited and a still incomplete track listing.[22]
Discography
See also: SS501 discography
Albums and singles
Korean
| Year | Title | Details | Tracklisting |
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| 2008 | 고맙다 (Thank You)[23] |
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| 2011 | Break Down[24][25] |
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| Lucky[26][27] |
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| Marry Me / Marry You[23] |
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Japanese
| Year | Title | Details | Tracklisting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | KISS KISS / Lucky Guy[28][29][30] |
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| HEAT[31][32][33][34][35] |
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| unlimited[36][37][38][39] |
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Soundtrack contributions
| Year | Song(s) | OST |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "내 머리가 나빠서" (Because I'm Stupid) (Acoustic Ver.) | Boys Over Flowers Luxury Edition[40] (KBS2) |
| "행복이란" (A Thing Called Happiness) | F4 Special Edition[41] (Boys Over Flowers) (KBS2) | |
| 2010 | "One More Time" | Playful Kiss[42] (MBC) |
| 2012 | "그대도 나와 같다면" (If You're Like Me) | The Marriage Plot (tvN) |
Solo SS501 songs
| Year | Song | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Rize Up" |
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| 2009 | "제발 잘해줘" (Please Be Nice To Me) |
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Other performed songs
| Year | Performer | Song | Original Artist | Performed at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kim Hyun-joong | "끝이 아니길" (Wish It's Not The End) | Vibe (2002) | Music Space Special (SBS) |
| Kim Hyun-joong & Heo Young-saeng | "사랑했나봐" (Must Have Been Love) | Yoon Do Hyun Band (YB) (2005) | (MBC) | |
| Kim Hyun-joong | "내가 너의 곁에 잠시 살았다는 걸" (That I Once Was By Your Side) | Toy (1996) | Music Wave (SBS, 2006-02-21) | |
| Eru feat. Kim Hyun-joong & Bae Seul-ki | "까만 안경" (Black Glasses) | Eru (2006) | Music Core (MBC, 2006-12-16) | |
| 2008 | Kim Hyun-joong & T.O.P. | "이 밤이 깊어가지만" (As The Night Goes On) "Rise and Fall" |
Seo Taiji (1992) Craig David feat. Sting (2003) |
University Song Festival (MBC, 2008-10-04) |
| 2011 | Kim Hyun-joong | "다행이다" (Fortunate) | Lee Juck (2007) | Yoon Do Hyun's MUST (Mnet, 2011-07-19) |
| Kim Hyun-joong | "Love" | Jo Jang-hyuk (2001) | Lee So-ra's Second Proposal (KBS Joy, 2011-07-26) | |
| Kim Hyun-joong | "Rainism" | Rain (2008) | KBS Gayo Daejun (KBS, 2011-12-30) |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "제발 (Please)" | Break Down |
| "Break Down" | ||
| "Kiss Kiss" | ||
| "Lucky Guy" | Lucky | |
| "Marry Me" | Marry Me / Marry You | |
| "Marry You" | ||
| 2012 | "Kiss Kiss" (Japanese Ver.) | KISS KISS / Lucky Guy |
| "Lucky Guy" (Japanese Ver.) | ||
| "Heat" | HEAT | |
| "Let's Party" | ||
| TBA | "Your Story" | unlimited |
| "Save Today" |
DVDs
| Year | Title | Details | Tracklisting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Good-Bye Yoon Ji Hoo[45] |
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| 2010 | Special Fan Meeting[46] |
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| Ready, Action!: Kim Hyun Joong in Spain[47][48] |
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| 1st Premium DVD & Photo Book "The First Love Story"[49] |
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| 1st Premium DVD "The First Love Story" Making DVD[50] |
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| 2011 | Fan Meeting Event[51] |
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| 1st Premium DVD "The First Love Story"[52] |
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| 2012 | First Impact[53][54][55][56] |
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| K-Pop Star Conquering The World[57][58][59] |
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Filmography
See also: SS501 filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Hangul | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Shark Bait / Pi's Story | 파이 스토리 | Voice (Korea Version) |
Television series
| Year | Title | Hangul / Japanese | Role | Network | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Nonstop 5 | 논스톱 5 | Guest Ep.208 | MBC | Sitcom |
| Can Love Be Refilled? | 사랑도 리필이 되나요 | William | KBS2 | Sitcom | |
| 2007 | Hotelier | ホテリアー | Cameo Ep.7 (with SS501) | TV Asahi | Drama |
| 2008 | Spotlight | 스포트라이트 | Cameo (with SS501) | MBC | Drama |
| 2009 | Boys Over Flowers | 꽃보다 남자 | Yoon Ji-hoo | KBS2 | Drama |
| 2010 | Playful Kiss | 장난스런 키스 | Baek Seung-jo | MBC | Drama |
| 2011 | Dream High | 드림하이 | Cameo Ep.1 | KBS2 | Drama |
| 2012 | City Conquest | 도시정벌 | Baek Mir | KBS2 | Drama |
Variety show
| Year | Title | Hangul | Episodes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-7 | X-Man / New X-Man | X맨 / New X맨 | SBS | |
| 2006 | Golden Fishery | 황금어장 | Ep. dated 2006-12-06 | MBC |
| 2008 | We Got Married | 우리 결혼했어요 | Ep.9-38 of season 1 (with Hwangbo) | MBC |
| 2009 | Haptic Mission | 7 Eps. (with F4 and Son Dam Bi) | Samsung Anycall promotion | |
| Family Outing | 패밀리가 떴다 | Ep.64-65 | SBS | |
| 2009-11 | Happy Together 3 | 해피투게더 |
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KBS |
| 2011 | Running Man | 런닝맨 | Ep.46-47 | SBS |
| Strong Heart | 강심장 | Ep.81-83 | SBS |
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