By: LazerKim You must have read this article as one of my first few ones which I have written in January 2012. Please take note that I am just re-posting this article since this had been misplaced from the WordPress, just for the record. There were five articles which had been misplace so I’m just putting everything in order.
We have met Kim Hyun Joong in a different episodes of his career. Some of you must have met him way back when he was still with his group SS501, some must have watched him first at the airing of Boys Over Flower or Playful Kiss, and some from the launching of Breakdown and Lucky Guy as his first two albums as solo performer. Which ever episode of his career that we first met him, each one of us has a story to tell on how we started to get crazy about Hyun Joong.
It’s so amazing to think of it, Hyun Joong and his fans has a strong bond that stick together no matter what, specially those who have met him during his SS501 days. Many of his fans network who had started as strangers to each other had build strong friendship because of Hyun Joong. And some may have started to dig for information on who Kim Hyun Joong really is in real life.
So how did you meet him? How was he able to capture your attention? Do you feel much closer to him after knowing more about him? Have you reached the point of being addicted to Hyun Joong that you wanted more from his music, drama or TV appearances? Do you seek for ways on how you’ll know more about him and while doing so the closer you get to him?
These are just but natural to be starstruck, let’s share our experiences about Hyun Joong and compare notes on how we started to go crazy about the guy. I’m sure we’re on the same boat but had embark on different ways.
Do you remember the flower boy at Boy Over Flower Yoon Ji Hoo? You rarely see this boy’s image nowadays because he had already outgrown that image. I first saw Hyun Joong at Boys Over Flower, in fact I don’t even know his real name but I fell in love with the character of Yoon Ji Hoo, a very handsome rich high school boy who’s soft spoken, gentle, protective, withdrawn from the real world and lonely. Back then I was more interested on the plot of the drama rather than the actors.
After BOF the next thing I read about Hyun Joong was when he switched agent to KeyEast in 2010 owned by my first favorite Korean actor Bae Yong Joon. That was the only time I knew his name was Kim Hyun Joong and that his first project under KeyEast was Playful Kiss.
On my birthday few months ago as I was browsing You Tube I saw this photo……
The caption says “Kim Hyun Joong Break Down”…….oh no this couldn’t be him!!! I started watching the video of Breakdown but I still couldn’t believe my eyes as I watched this guy in black short hair, well developed muscle in black leather suit and dark glasses. I searched more videos of Breakdown and other latest videos of Hyun Joong from 7pm till the following morning at 7am straight up. I was burning with curiosity searching for that flower boy I have known from BOF and started asking myself what happen to him, where did that flower boy gone?
From that day onward I research on Hyun Joong’s history and background, I went over with all the videos I can find at You Tube, in short I was totally glued on him. Until such time I tried finding ways to get information about him further and I came to discover Twitter, Blogs in getting updates, news articles and fan’s post all about Hyun Joong. The You Tube and Hyunnies Pexer’s blog became my best friend as a way for me to connect with Hyun Joong.
The days that I couldn’t get anything to read or watch became boring for me! I go over Hyun Joong’s TV appearances, talk shows, whatever I had in my file about him, I watched it over and over. Apparently I never get tired watching him specially his interviews which lead me to having personal knowledge about who Kim Hyun Joong really is.
How well now do I know Hyun Joong to fall for him like crazy? Well, Hyun Joong is blessed with perfect looks and he knows it but never brag about it, on the contrary in a talk show Night after Night he admitted he still envy other actors for being handsome. He humbly embrace his weak points and work hard to improve. He never pretend to be someone he’s not.
He seldom smile specially to strangers or being in strange place. He seem to be like an aristocratic snob but he can easily give in to the smile of others. He’s candidly honest about anything, he’s transparent and would like his fans to accept him for what he really is, good or bad, that’s him. His 4D personality is the most interesting trait that he has, and anything he does even his own mistakes looks cute on him!!
And among other artists, I think he’s the only one who constantly change his image from time to time, and when he does, as if you’re facing a totally different person. In short, he’s one unique individual that anything he wear suits him perfectly.
He has the power transform himself in just a glimpse. He has the power to let you listen to him, the power to make you laugh, to make you cry and to make you fall in love with him in his most simple way.
There were also Hyun Joong’s detractors or critics and every time I read harsh comments about him I felt hurt. Can’t help to think if I as a fan gets hurt reading harsh comments about him, what more would Hyun Joong feels? Although I have considered him to be professionally matured in the industry that he’s gone used to criticism but still he’s just but a human being who can also get hurt.
I admire Hyun Joong’s fans, who go after his critics and defend him in a calm, matured, rational approach. I don’t belong to any KHJ’s fan club but I’m proud of them and proud to be one behind the scene. Oh yes, I remember Hyun Joong guested at a talk show Lee Sora and she commented about KHJ’s fans to be well behave and well mannered, which I agree. The fans do cheer for Hyun Joong but they know their limitations and strictly follow. On my observation even the official KHJ fan blog they seem to be more approachable and responsive in a kind manner.
Looking at the entire picture between Kim Hyun Joong and his fans seem to have mutual respect with each other. I believe Hyun Joong has a soft spot in his heart that belongs only to his fans. I can remember how Hyun Joong broke down to tears during his SS501 last few concerts as he thank his fans for their support. Then another event was when the group accepted an award during their starting days, he broke down to tears that he can hardly speak to thank their fans. And the recent event as solo was in June 7, 2011 when he read his letter to his fans. What he had gone through must be tough but his fans remained supportive as ever.
One statement was made by Lee Sora as his message to Kim Hyun Joong, translated as
“There is a way when all that one hears and sees can be possible when all the strength are combined together. So I sincerely believe that everything Kim Hyun Joong works hard for will come true to the degree that your fans collectively give that force and strength to you”.
This message was so inspiring and apparently it came true, because from the time Hyun Joong released his first two mini albums, he had been receiving awards from here and there, his fans were all busy voting at the polls, his albums selling like hotcakes and anything he touches or work on turns to magic success.
Many of us has been a part of Hyun Joong’s struggle and success, and again what drove you to be at his side? The time he was made to be make a tough decision leaving his SS501 tag, you were at side sharing his tears of pain leaving his most precious friends. The time he was on struggle for doing solo which was not an easy challenge, you were there to spare him strength. You willingly take a bullet of criticism from his detractors and patiently defend him so as not to hurt him.
You were there to support when the polls call for his votes, and all the time wherever he performs you’re there at the top of your voice cheering for him and when it’s time to harvest his awards you were there to cheer for his ultimate truimph.
As it became his and your struggle and success, it’s remarkably special relationship between Kim Hyun Joong and you, his fans. There will be another challenge Hyun Joong has to face this year 2012, will you still be there standing by his side?
LazerKim here writing
Photo credits as tagged, thanks!
LazerKim 
And sure we will standing by his side…I found out about KIm Hyun Joong or better say I saw him first on the group SS501 cause a friend of mine got me in the world of KPoP and Kdrama..I just feel over heel for him at this group cause like you said before his 4D personality, always with a smile and when he didn’t had that smile and he became that shy boy you used to see in his appearance with the groups while singing on stage you still couldn’t take our eyes of him. His like a magnet that catches your attention inmediately…I laugh like crazy watching him on the show “Thank you for waking me Up”cause he was so funny and love to watch him sleep and see the real him as soon he woke up no make up no nice clothes in his pj all natural lets say, but play Yoon Ji Hoo that did it for me..I truly felt over heel for him again and again..He is truly amazing!
hahaha…yes i remember he’s quite a heavy sleeper!! no matter how his members wake him, he would care less!! it feels good to reminisce!
“So how did you meet him? How was he able to capture your attention? Do you feel much closer to him after knowing more about him? Have you reached the point of being addicted to Hyun Joong that you wanted more from his music, drama or TV appearances? Do you seek for ways on how you’ll know more about him and while doing so the closer you get to him?”
how did i met him, well like what i have said on one of your comments, i started liking him when i watched playful kiss.. and after researching some about him, i just woke up one day that i have already got addicted to him.. he’s not just an actor, he’s a total performer.. he’s got everything.. he’s hilarious, such a humurous guy.. my ideal guy, i have always wanted to marry a guy who will always makes me laugh my heart out.. haha.. i do love to laugh but seeing him laugh in any situation even to the most little of things, and its one things that made me fell in love with this guy.. how can such a person laugh like that? and he laugh at himself too, making himself funny, with his funny antics you won’t have a boring life.. haha…
and you are right, i am addicted to kim hyun joong.. so addicted that my day won’t be complete without reading anything about him or watching any of his shows even though i have already watched it or listen to his music just like what i am doing today while writing a comment here.. hahaha.. even though i don’t understand korean language i just love hearing his songs.. haha..
and yeah, seeking more and more to know him more and more and be closer to him more and more.. i am a certified kim hyun joong addict! haha
he really amazes me.. everything about him is simply irresistible.. just by reading your article i learn much about him and i actually learn from him.. through his perspective, i have learned a lot.. and has so many good points that help me realize how i should be seeing life in general.. he’s really something 🙂
Now I would count you one of his fans doing marathon reading! This article had been sitting here for months, nobody seemed to notice it or many a lot of his fans out there haven’t found this blog yet and I’m so glad you found this site. I just hope other fans of Hyun joong would finally find their way here. Many of hie fans barely know him, and that’s a lost for not knowing what a wonderful man Hyun joong is.
LazerKim… I am reading old articles to catch up now that I have discovered your site. I wanted to share my special connection with Hyun Joong. I am making him a warm throw blanket for Christmas this year and planning on sending it with the following letter. On his Official Fan Site at Key East there is an address to send him gifts. I hope he actually gets the gift and receives my letter which explains how I discovered him and became a fiercely dedicated fan:
Dear Kim Hyun Joong,
I wanted to write to you and let you know how much you have inspired me and motivated me to change my life. You see, life has kicked me down pretty hard for a number of reasons. Mostly, my situation is a result of very poor choices as a young woman. About four years ago, I reached rock bottom. I felt that I was in a deep hole with no way out. I made a very difficult choice and left my husband of 10 years. I moved over 2000 miles back home to Oklahoma with my family. It was the best decision of my life so far.
However, because of the path I have taken the past 20 or so years, I am still in a very hard place. I began watching Korean Drama about a year ago. My first was Boys over Flowers. Of course, I fell in love with the character of Yoon Ji Hoo. After finishing the series, I immediately watched it all the way through again. I was so taken. I began to research the actors, namely Kim Hyun Joong and Lee Min Ho. When I learned that SS501, Kim Hyun Joong’s group had done some of the music for the series, I promptly found mp3s to download on my phone.
The first song I listened to was Because I’m Stupid. I had to giggle at the title, but after reading a translation of the lyrics, I understood what it meant. I was so impressed with your talent on the acoustic version; I began looking for more of your music. This was around December 2011. I stumbled onto Break Down, Lucky Guy, Do Ya Like That and Kiss Kiss. While looking for music, I read many interviews and articles about this amazing young man named Kim Hyun Joong. A man who worked harder than anyone I had every heard of and loved his fans genuinely and greeted them with a sincere heart on his official fan site. I could not read the letters written in Hangul, but found English translations easily enough. Then, I read about the fan meetings and the handshake/hi-five greeting for each person in the audience. I was overwhelmed with awe. This is unheard of in the United States… and apparently not a common thing anywhere in the world.
I read interviews where you shared your goals and how you expect to achieve them. Step by Step and with hard work. Making decisions as opportunities come as to whether they fit your goals and are in step with your plans. I am so inspired. Although my situation is difficult with health and financial problems, I am seeing ways to set goals and achieve them step by step with hard work. Truthfully, I watch drama and listen to music to escape my hardships. That is the reason entertainment is such a money maker. Everyone is pretty miserable in this life. We need an escape, and will pay crazy money for it. I am just thankful there is an entertainer out there that not only makes us smile, dance, laugh and sing, but lives a life before the public eye that is so inspirational.
Thank you Kim Hyung Joong – ssi for being yourself without fear. You are making a huge difference in this American Ahjumma’s life. (I say Ahjumma even though I’m no longer married. I’m at the right age.) I hope you enjoy my handmade gift. I hope you can use it to keep warm when you travel. Merry Christmas! I am learning Korean and have a goal to become a Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages. I will be enrolling in a Master’s Program to further my degree in Education. I hope this path will take me to Korea and Japan in a few years. I definitely want to see a show when I am there. Unless you make your goal for World Domination and visit the US before that! ;D Best of Luck to you!
Sincerely,
Angie Ball
Oklahoma USA
I was really amazed by KHJ,he is such a wonderful guy there is no words for me to tell about his talent,the 1st song i saw was Because i am stupid really its amazing,whenever i felt very sad or feels lonely i used to hear his songs that time really his songs make my heart very light,I 1st saw KHJ in BOF from that time onwards i became a big fan,i just want to meet him atleast once in my life will it come trueeeeeeeeeeeeeeee