Thursday, March 19, 2009

Kim Hyun Joong: Up Close and Personal



In his interview with ISplus (reporter Kim Sung Eui) published on March 18, Kim Hyun Joong reveals what he wears to sleep, how he takes care of his skin, and who he wants to act with.


IS: Who is your favourite athlete?

KHJ: Kim Yuna. I fell under her charm while watching her compete in the world championships last year on TV when I was staying with SS501 in Japan last year. It was impressive to see her not get timid but confidently express herself although she was facing stiff competition from people like Japan’s Asada Mao. Even when she slipped on the ice, she maintained her composure, got up immediately, and put on a skating performance. That scene is unforgettable to me. Although she is younger than me, I could learn from how - no matter what the circumstance - she approaches everything that has to be done with the confidence that she is world-best.

IS: Who do you want to meet the most - in Korea or abroad?

KHJ: Definitely Seo Taiji. I listened to a diversity of music since I was young, but I admired and was envious of foreign music; particularly the rock genre. Seo Tai-ji & Boys’ “I Know” (”난 알아요”) was my favourite song when I was a student. I was extremely surprised that music like this came out in our country too. Upon hearing “Ultra Mania”, I made up my mind that I had to become a singer. I want to [meet and] say hello to the senior I respect, and also discuss music [with him] afterwards.

IS: Is there a skill/talent that you’ve worked on fine-tuning since you were a student?

KHJ: I played bass for a band during high school. I’m pretty good at guitar. If there’s a certain new theme (motif) that comes up, I enjoy expressing it on the guitar. I like the guitar so much that during my stay in Japan, I spent an entire day searching to acquire a rare guitar.

IS: Who is number 1 on your cellphone speed dial?

KHJ: I’m not smart, but I generally memorize the phone numbers that I use. I don’t specifically set speed dial.

IS: Which objects do you always carry around in your bag?

KHJ: Contact lenses and solution, a razor to shave my facial hair (five o’clock shadow) that has a bluish-greenish tinge, an extra pair of underwear and socks for overnight filming shoots - that’s all.

IS: Is there an actress you’d like to star opposite?

KHJ: Lee Hyori nuna. She was my ideal woman before I debuted as a singer, and following my debut, she is a senior I’m grateful to for giving me a lot of counsel. I want to show Hyori nuna that I’ve grown enough to work on something together with her.

IS: Is there a place you’d particularly like to go on vacation? Who do you want to go with?

KHJ: I’ve lived by Songpa-gu since I was young. They’re friends that I’ve spent most of my life with. I fear nothing when I’m with these friends. I want to go on a vacation to outer space with my friends and take on a new challenge against the limitations of life. Has this become too unbelievable?…

IS: What is your life motto?

KHJ: “Since you were already born, you should work hard to make your name known, help your less fortunate neighbours while living a life that earns respect.”

IS: Do you have any jinxes, superstitions or customs?

KHJ: Not any jinxes; I could say it’s a habit? No matter where we go, I think I always pay for the meals. When I get stressed, I go on fishing trips or listen to music.

IS: What will you do if your parents oppose your marriage like Boys Over Flowers‘ Gu Jun Pyo?

KHJ: I’ll push forward with it. I’m prepared to take responsibility for my life and am ready to stand up against my parents if it’s somebody that I believe I’ll spend the rest of my life with.

IS: What is your drinking capacity? Which alcohol do you like, where do you drink and with whom?

KHJ: I drink a lot. Soju. The location does not matter. With members [of SS501] or friends. A simple food cart (stall) is okay. [Grilled] pork and kimchi with soju is the best.

IS: What is the one biggest difference between before and after appearing on Boys Over Flowers?

KHJ: The age range of people who recognize me has widened. The character of Ji Hu itself has been an instrument (opportunity) for another Kim Hyun Joong to be born.

IS: A life crisis - when was the most perilous time so far in your life?

KHJ: When climbing up and coming down [Mount] Halla San on our farewell vacation on MBC’s We Got Married. It took five hours to go up, and 2 hours to come down. I thought it would be easy to climb, so I rashly ran up like a man, but my breath filled up to my chin. When coming down, I didn’t think I’d be able to get down if I paused at all from running, so I ran down without a break within two hours. In the end, I got to the sleeping quarters and passed out without even being able to film the final (closing) interview.

IS: If you get 10 billion won in your hand from winning the lottery, how would you distribute it to spend?

KHJ: I’d give 5 billion won to my parents and 1 billion won to Lee Ho Yeon, the president of DSP Entertainment. I’d give 2 billion won to the less fortunate, and I’d like to share the remaining 2 billion with my friends.

IS: Do you have a secret to skincare? What is one skincare requirement for skin like a white gem?

[KP's note: I can't believe I just had to write "skin like a white gem".]

KHJ: I receive treatment from the dermatologist often. Is my answer too honest? Keke (ㅋㅋ) I try to always wash my face cleanly (well).

IS: Do you have any sleeping habits?

KHJ: I sleep only in my underwear. I can’t endure heat, so I’ve slept wearing just underwear since I was little. I like wearing just underwear to sleep because I like the cool, soft feeling of the blanket touching my skin.

IS: Have you ever left a comment (reply) on the Internet?

KHJ: I don’t read negative comments about myself much. There have been times when after reading people’s assessments of me on fan pages, I have written my own opinions. Sometimes I post my feelings publicly, other times I post them privately. I often write harsh critiques of myself as well. I use Daum on the Internet frequently.

IS: If you get a girlfriend or if you have one now, is there endearing nickname you want to call her?

KHJ: I [would] just call her by her actual name. Unlike Ji Hu, I do not have a meticulous or gentle personality. I would like my girlfriend to be a person who is as comfortable as a friend.

IS: Approximately when did you date your last girlfriend? How long ago was it, what age and what occupation does she have?

KHJ: We broke up right after I debuted, haha (ㅎㅎ).

[KP's note: According to Naver, SS501's debut was in 2005.]

IS: If you get a girlfriend, what kind of present would you most want to receive from her?

KHJ: Actually, I’m more familiar with giving gifts rather than receiving them. Even if there was something I wanted to receive, I couldn’t tell her and just bought it myself. To that person I’m most grateful towards, nothing I give would be wasteful.

IS: Name a characteristic that you’re jealous of from each F4 member.

KHJ: Min Ho’s height, Beom’s maturity, Joon hyung’s personality?

IS: If you were given a perfectly [schedule-]free day, what would you want to do?

KHJ: I want to sleep the entire day.

IS: (Who manages your income?) How do you manage your income?

KHJ: I’ve held part-time jobs since I was young, so I automatically managed my own income. My parents trust me.

IS: So far in life, what has been your greatest fortune?

KHJ: That I have my “testicles” friends that I’ve known since elementary school? Also, the fact that I’m a member of the group SS501.

[KP's note: "Testicles" friends is an expression for close male friends who have grown up together since childhood.]



Source : IS Plus
translated @ KPCulture
credit:Grinhj for photo

50 comments:

  1. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAAAAA!!!!! This guy really is 4th dimensional! *scream-laugh!!*

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  2. what u mean by 4th dimensional?

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  3. That's a good life motto.

    He's so cute. ♥;;

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  4. hmm...i prefer his other motto...hahaha!
    My Life's Activities, Activities Come to me!

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  5. lol! if im not mistaken, that was the motto he used in We got married. :)

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  6. i love himmmmmmmmmmmm
    He is really great.
    And really is great in handling his own money..

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  7. 4th dimensional is supposed to mean he lives in his own world.

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  8. i love kim hyung joong

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  9. kim hyung joong, is one of a kind i like the fact that he does not think so highly of himself and always puts people that he loves before him.
    thats very professional and he is
    really cute !!!!

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  10. aaaaaaaaaaaaa... i really like him, how he says things omg!

    rhyn

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  11. hehehe.,,gwapuhunon baya nya,,,in english... he's sooooo handsome!..har3

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  12. hyun joong is so cute and i like his hairs and hairs color look really nice on him

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  13. hahahahaha u nice boys hyung joong si,but I disappointed because a lot take a fancy to you.hehe

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  14. gaAAAH! he's funny and smart! XD i love you!

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  15. he is really cute!

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  16. he's info was kinda fun..
    and he's totally cute..♥♥♥..saranghae,.

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  17. love him!!♥_♥
    ..xoxo,hyun joong!!

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  18. hi
    kim hyun joong=))
    i would like to say
    your so cute=))
    so stay as you are specially your good behavior=))
    and i like your rules in boys over flowers=))
    to all of you=))
    take care

    by the way im your fans from philippines=))
    jesus loves you=))

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  19. ahhhh.........I lUv U sO muCh........:) ^_^V

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  20. haha Kim Hyung Joong might be toooooooooo honest?? haha..the part he reply i like to sleep in my underwear +.+ yah i know its nothin wrong but is it abit too honest on the internet xD

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  21. Btw i also like the pic below when he is wearing the coat.. haha so cute ^.^ the coat could be his blanket xD

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  22. cute^^ reaLLy cute i love him... hahaha

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  23. very cute and handsome 4D! hope he can find jandi in real life,luv u jihoo!!!!!!!!

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  24. i really love yoon jihoo and jandi sooooo much! my friends and i starting to love them both while watching them in BOF here in the Philippines!

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  25. me too! we are addict to jihoo-jandi lovestory in BOF...hyun joong stay as cute and handsome as you are!!!!!!

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  26. poor hyun joong why is he so skinny and looking tired? much better he take a break for a month.

    i love ss501 leader sooooo much!

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  27. O.M.G! he is totally a mature guy. who exactly knows his priorities, like giving money to his parents and to the poor ones( if he won a lottery).. he has a good heart!.. and what he wants with his life.. EVERYTHING! ohhh! I LOVE HIM! SARANGHAE KIM HYUN JOONG:)

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  28. so cute!
    a man with good looks and specially good heart!
    you are a blessing to everyone!
    stay that way
    and you'll receive more than what you have asked for..
    God bless!

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  29. Hi Kim Hyun Joong,
    I Like your Acting in Boys Over Flowers,
    You're smile very cool...
    And i'm very like your smiling :)
    God Bless You

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  30. Hi Kim Hyun Joong,
    I Like your Acting in Boys Over Flowers,
    You're smile very cool...
    And i'm very like your smiling :)
    God Bless You

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  31. ji-hoo sunbae!! SARANG=Hyun Joong

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  33. Wow! I would really love to meet him. I'm not trying to be weird or nothing but most of his answer are actually something I would say. He is a really amazing guy. One day, I wish I could meet him...and maybe we can be friends! If my friends don't get jealous. lol ^_^

    ~Kamisha Epps

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  34. hi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your very handsome.i like the boys over flower its beautiful.

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  35. hi! I like your name Kim Hyung Joong

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  36. babylovejazz@hotmail.comJuly 3, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    your'e so cool mannn !!!
    i cant believe it
    hahahaha...

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  37. amaziingggg! really cool oppa! love you! ♥♥♥ mwah! :)

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  38. not just his face,his voice also awesome,,,

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  39. i want to be his GIRLFRIEND!!!!
    ahahahaha!!...

    who doesn't want to?!?.....

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  40. i lyk him cuz his honest...too honest...

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  41. luv u sooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hehe...hope u get well...sleep...hm...if i had the time, then i would deff. sleep...so many things to do, so little time to sleep. cruel cruel world...hehe......jk...

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  42. helloooooooooooo,,,,,

    you look very handsome,,,,,,,,

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  43. fifah 15 years old,from kuantan pahangMay 8, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    anyasayyo..;]..are u busy....if you not busy please reply my comment..do you want to be my adopted brother... i'm lonely

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  44. wow kim hyun joong oppa you are so adorable when you sleep...awww i wish i can accompany you to go anywhere...i love you...i wish you were my best of the best friend..i love honest friend..i hate lies..much love..take care oppa..i hope i can meet you to say "fighting"..."you are the best"

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  45. kim hyun joong is so honest and very cute i wish u can go here in the Philippines....
    pls...
    haha
    take care always huh?

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  46. kim hyun joong always busy with his schedule as a singer..
    hope he will take care his health..
    he always tired..
    as his fans,i love him..

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  47. I like his candidness about how he maintains his flawless skin.
    His honesty is admirable.

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  48. hye!!!luv u ji hoo sunbae!!

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