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Kim Hyun Joong is a South Korean singer, actor and model. Former frontman of the famous dance group "SS501". He gained recognition as an actor in 2009 after starring in the film “Boys Over Flowers.”

Kim was born in the capital of South Korea into a family of restaurateurs. Even in kindergarten, the boy showed high intellectual abilities, as he memorized new words and their pronunciation much faster than his peers. In elementary school, Hyun Joon was repeatedly awarded top prizes at math Olympiads and creative competitions. The guy was also fond of sports and taught himself to play musical instruments.

As a teenager, he drops out of school because he decides to become a professional singer. Looking ahead, let's say that Kim later graduated from school, but already as a pop music star. He also studied at Chungwun University, majoring in Theater Production Management, and at Kyonggi University, acting department.

Kim worked part-time as a waiter in his parents' restaurant, and at the same time participated in various castings. At one of the performances, the director of a production agency noticed him and included him in the new boy band.

Having violated the original agreement, the producer said that the guys would begin to build a career not in their home country, but in China, since the fashion for Korean performers had returned there. Kim Hyun Joong refused and left the team without making his debut in it. The future showed that the young man made the right choice. Soon he passed another audition and became part of the group “SS501”, becoming its leader.

Music

The group debuted in 2005 with the song "Warning" and became Korea's Best New Group by the end of that year. Subsequently, the youth dance team was even called the best Asian project. Over their 6-year career, the guys released as many as 48 records, although, of course, not all of them contained new songs. But songs such as “Deja Vu”, “Song For You”, “You Are My Heaven” and “My Girl” became super hits not only in Asia, but throughout the world.

Kim Hyun Joong himself, as the leader, frontman and face of the team, always remained in the forefront. Fans even gave him the nickname Manne, which translated means “Living Sculpture.” Kim took part in almost all the group’s concerts and recordings, as well as in independent projects. For example, he performed in the Japanese musical “Cafe-In”.

Feeling that he was able to realize himself in a solo career, the leader of SS501 left the team in 2011 and began independent creativity. The rest of the guys followed Hyun Joon's example. However, in their interviews, all the guys claim that in the future they are ready to get together and continue cooperation.

The singer released his first solo album, “Break Down,” in early June of the same year, and about 70 thousand copies were sold out of pre-orders. This disc became a summer bestseller and hit the top lines of not only local but also Japanese charts.

Even greater success awaited the new album “Lucky”, which eventually took 5th place on the most prestigious world chart “Billboard”. Thanks to this, Kim Hyun Joong received the title of Best Singer at the Asian Music Awards. Later, the artist released three more studio discs and took part in the recording of several popular soundtracks.

By the way, Kim made several other breakthroughs in the world of Asian music. Firstly, he became the first Korean to be invited to the popular Taiwanese music show “Personality”, and secondly, he was the first of his fellow countrymen to conduct large-scale tours in Japan across a huge number of cities.

Movies

In 2009, Kim Hyun Joong, as already a fairly well-known personality, was invited to try himself as an actor. In Korea, they began filming a remake of the Japanese melodrama “Boys Over Flowers,” which in the adapted version was called “Boys Over Flowers.” The television series was a great success not only in South Korea, but also abroad. The film was shown even in Europe and America. For Hyun Joon himself, the first test also turned out to be very bright: he was recognized as the best actor of the year at the Seoul Film Festival.

Kim's acting career continued in the romantic comedy "Naughty Kiss", but this project could not repeat the success of the previous one. The last episodes of the television series were not even shown on TV, but were posted on the Internet.

Later, the actor starred in the action movie “Conquest of the City” and the melodramas “Dream High” and “The Time of the Young.” Regardless of the popularity of the movies, interest in Kim Hyun Joong only increased. In 2011, he received the “Style Icon” award for the third time in a row, because in addition to his taste in music, the young man has a taste in clothes and very effectively combines various parts of his outfit, not only in cinema or on stage, but also in everyday life.

Personal life

Kim Hyun Joong is not married, but journalists from almost all publications write about his numerous novels. The singer and actor himself has repeatedly stated that he is not yet ready to start a family with any of his passions.

A big scandal happened to the star in 2014. His ex-girlfriend, a certain Miss Choi, announced that she was pregnant with his child. The musician agreed to take over the raising of the baby if a DNA test confirms that Kim is indeed the father. But to date, there is no evidence that Hyun Joon is related to Miss Choi's child.

On May 12, 2015, Kim Hyun Joong was mobilized and began his compulsory military service in Korea. He returned from the army in February 2017.

Filmography

• 2005 - “Is it possible to revive love?”
• 2007 - “Hotel Owner”
• 2008 - “Spotlight”
• 2009 - “Boys More Beautiful than Flowers”
• 2010 - “Naughty Kiss”
• 2011 - “Dream High”
• 2014 - “The Age of Feelings”

Discography

• 2006 - S.T.01 Now
• 2008 - U R Man
• 2009 - Black Belt
• 2009 - All My Love
• 2010 - Destination
• 2011 - Break Down
• 2011 - Lucky
• 2013 - Round 3
• 2014 - Hot Sun
• 2014 - Timing

Name: Kim Hyun Joong / Kim Hyun Joong / Kim Hyun Joong / 김현중
Occupation: singer, actor
Height: 182 cm
Date of birth: June 6, 1986
Place of birth: Seoul, South Korea
Family: parents and older brother

Series

• Time for the young | Inspiring Generation (2014) Main role, Shin Jeong-tae
• Dream High | Dream High (2011) Cameo role in the first episode
• Naughty kiss | Playful Kiss (2010) Main role, Baek Seung Jo
• Boys are more beautiful than flowers | Boys Over Flowers (2009) Main role, Yoon Ji Hoo
• Spotlight (2008) Cameo role in the first series
• Hotelier (Japan, 2007) Cameo role in the seventh episode
• Can Love Be Refilled? (2005) Episodic role
• Nonstop 5 (2004) Cameo role

Biography

Singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong was born on June 6, 1986 in the capital of South Korea - Seoul. He has a brother, Kim Young Joong, who is one year older than him. Not romantic, but very charming, courageous and charismatic, Hyun Joon caused a lot of headaches for his parents in his youth. However, from childhood he was smart, responsible and purposeful.

Hyun Joon started walking when he was only 9 months old. Until this time, he could only sit or stand on his own, but not crawl, which made his parents very worried. However, at the age of nine months, he unexpectedly walked, skipping the crawling stage, which greatly surprised and delighted his parents. On his first birthday, during the Toljabee ("choice of fate"), Hyun Joon's parents deliberately placed a notebook, pen and brush right in front of him. The young genius chose a brush, meaning that he would become a scientist. Indeed, Hyun Joon grew up as a very smart and quick-witted boy. He found it easy to study both the school curriculum and additional classes in calligraphy and khanch writing, which his parents enrolled him in. Back in elementary school, during the qualifying exam, Hyun Joon was awarded the third level of mastery of hanja, which is beyond the capabilities of even many high school students. At that time, Hyun Joon's brilliant mind brought him many gold medals in various competitions. He also always ranked first or second in school. Two years before graduation, Hyun Joon began to become seriously interested in music. His father was against Hyun Joon becoming an artist, but still bought him a guitar. In just a few months of practice, Hyun Joon was able to achieve good results, and his guitar playing was in no way inferior to professionals who had been playing music for many years. Having decided to become a singer, Hyun Joon dropped out of school.

In 2001-2002, while working as a waiter in his parent's restaurant, Hyun Joon met the general director of a young management company. He and 4 other young men, who were supposed to perform as part of the same group, began training and preparing for their future debut. When the company asked the members to debut in China as a Hallyu project group, they refused, resulting in the group disbanding.

In 2005, Hyun Joon returned to school to complete his studies. That same year, he successfully auditioned for DSP Media (formerly DSP Entertainment) and signed a contract with it. On June 8, Kim Hyun Joong made his debut as the leader and main dancer of the group SS501 (the name stands for “(S)uperstar (S)ingers 5 members united as 1 forever”). The group entered the world of music with the mini-album “Warning” and immediately won the love and recognition of the public, receiving several awards at music awards. In December, SS501 released their second mini-album "Snow Prince" and created the group's official fan club, Triple S (SSS - "Super Star Supporters"). The same year, the group starred in MNet's documentary show SS501 M!Pick, which showed the members in their pre-debut days and the next 3 months after their debut. Hyun Joong also appeared on television and as an actor, starring in the sitcoms Nonstop 5 (cameo, 208 episodes) and Can Love Be Refilled?

In 2006, Hyun Joon graduated from school. In the same year, SS501 starred in the show “Thank You For Waking Me Up” and recorded their first studio album “S.T 01 Now”. The members (with the exception of Heo Young Saeng, who was ill at the time) lent their voices to the characters in the animated film “Shark Bait: Not So Scary Movie.” This year brought the group several more awards at music awards.

In 2007, Hyun Joong starred in the 71st episode of the musical series Syo! Eumak Joongsim." That same year, SS501 debuted in Japan with the single "Kokoro" (it started at number 5 on the Oricon chart and rose to number 3 the next day) and opened an official Japanese fan club there, Triple S Japan. The group released a full-length Japanese studio album "SS501" and two Japanese maxi albums: "Kokoro" and "Distance", and also made a cameo in the seventh episode of the Japanese series "Hotelier".

In 2008, SS501 made a cameo appearance in the TV series "Spotlight" and recorded 3 mini-albums, one of which was also featured in the Japanese version. In addition, the Japanese album “Lucky Days” was released in maxi format. In May, on the program “We Got Married” (eps 9-38), Hyun Joon became the husband of actress Hwang Bo, with whom he had previously starred together in one of the episodes of the show “X-Man.” In December, they left the show due to Hyun Joong's upcoming big project, Boys Over Flowers. In 2008, SS501 added three more awards, including winning the 22nd Japan Gold Disc Award in the “Best 10 New Artist” category. SS501 became the first Korean group to win this category. In the same year, at the 2008 MBC Entertainment Awards, for the show “We Got Married”, Hyun Joong received the award in the categories “Best Couple Award” (together with Hwang Bo) and “Best Brand of the Year Special Award” (together with the members of the show and film crew).

On January 5, 2009, the series “Boys Over Flowers” ​​began airing, where Hyun Joon played the role of one of the F4 members, Yoon Ji Hoo. When he was offered to star in the series, he was at a loss, since it was his first role of such a scale. Hyun Joon studied his character in detail in order to portray him more authentically on screen, but then decided that it was best to be natural. As a result, the image of Ji Hoo, a caring young man who hides his feelings deep in his heart, won the hearts of millions of viewers far beyond the borders of Korea. And the series itself was a stunning success; viewers eagerly awaited the release of new episodes, the ratings of which sometimes exceeded 30%. That same year, Hyun Joong, along with the rest of F4 members (Lee Min Ho, Kim Bum and Joon Kim), starred in the comedy special mini-series "Haptic Mission". In 2009, SS501 released their second Japanese studio album, All My Love, and two Korean mini-albums, Solo Collection and Rebirth. The group's list of victories for 2009 was supplemented by 8 achievements, and Hyun Joon received 6 more awards: at the 2009 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards - "Korea's Top Buzz Male Artist", "Taiwan's Top Buzz Korean Artist" and "Asia's Top Buzz Male Artist", at the 2009 Korea Junior Star Awards - "TV Drama Newcomer Award" ("Boys Over Flowers"), at the 2009 Baeksang Arts Awards - “Most Popular Actor (TV)” (“Boys Over Flowers”), at the 2009 Seoul International Drama Awards - “Popular Actor” (“Boys Over Flowers”).

SS501's mini-album "Destination" was released in May 2010. In June, after completing his contract with his company, Hyun Joong signed a new contract with KeyEast Entertainment. In September, the series “Naughty Kiss” began airing, starring Hyun Joon and Jeon So Min. Oh Ha Ni (Jung So Min) is in love with the genius and handsome Baek Seung Jo (Kim Hyun Joong). But he doesn’t see anything outstanding in her: neither intelligence, nor figure. But despite this, Ha Ni gradually wins his heart. "Naughty Kiss" was a huge success in Korea, which is why it was also broadcast on Chinese television. Also, an official channel for the series was created on YouTube, where its fans could watch special mini-series that were not included in the main version. 2010 brought Hyun Joon 7 victories: in the categories “Male Popularity Award” (for the series “Naughty Kiss”, at the 2010 MBC Drama Awards), “Popularity Award” (at the 2010 Style Icon Awards), “Best Dresser Award” ( at the 2010 Sky Perfect TV Awards), "Most Influential Star" (at the Mnet 20's Choice Awards), "Hong Kong's Top Buzz Korean Artist", "Taiwan's Top Buzz Korean Artist" and "The Best Search Asia Buzz Award 2010" (at 2010 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards).

In 2011, Hyun Joon made a cameo in the series Dream High (1 ep). In June, he released his first solo EP, “Break Down,” which sold more than 100,000 copies. In October, he presented fans with his 2nd mini-album “Lucky”, which was also a great success. 2011 gave Hyun Joon several more victories: at the 2011 Style Icon Awards - “People’s Choice Award”, at the 2011 MTN (Bloomberg TV) - “Best CF Model”, at the 2011 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards - "Hong Kong's Top Buzz Solo Artist", "Taiwan's Top Buzz Solo Artist", "Korea's Top Buzz Solo Artist" and "Asia's Top Buzz Solo Artist", at the Mnet Asian Music Awards - "Best Male Solo Artist" (for the single “Break Down” from the album of the same name).

In 2012, Hyun Joong released a full-length Japanese album, Unlimited, which was later certified Gold by RIAJ in 2013. In the same year, Hyun Joong won in such categories as "Gold Medal" (at the 2012 Mnet K-Pop Idol Championship), "Single Daesang (Grand Prize)" (for the single "Heat", at the 2012 Tower Records' K-Pop Lovers! Awards), "Most Popular Overseas Singer" (at the 2012 Miguhui Awards), "Best Asian Artist Award" and "Best Artist Award - South Korea" (at the 2012 Asia Song Festival Awards), "Hong Kong's Top Buzz Solo Artist", "Taiwan's Top Buzz Solo Artist", "Asia's Top Buzz Solo Artist" and "Most Popular Artist of the Decade" (at the 2012 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards).

In 2013, Hyun Joon released the Korean mini-album "Round 3" and began filming the series "City Conquest", where he was to play the role of Baek Mi Ra. However, in the midst of filming, the project was canceled and closed. Viewers could only see the special zero episode of “City Conquest,” which was broadcast on the Japanese cable channel DATV. 2013 brought Hyun Joon 3 awards: “Creator's Factory Best Actor Award” (for the video clip “Lucky Guy”, at the 2013 Okinawa Movie Festival), “Most Searched Korean Artist” (at the 2013 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards), “Male” Solo Singer" (at the 2013 Korean Entertainment Awards in Japan).

In 2014, Hyun Joon presented Korean fans with a new mini-album, “Timing.” He also starred in the series “Time of the Young”. During filming, Hyun Joon completely transformed into his character, Shin Jung Tae. In addition to acting, Hyun Joon paid a lot of attention to physical training, which resulted in him receiving a lot of positive feedback. Viewers were eagerly awaiting the premiere of the series, the filming of which left many scars on the hands of their favorite artist. That same year, Hyun Joon won the "Most Searched Asian Artist" category at the 2015 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards.

In 2015, Hyun Joon presented fans with his second Japanese studio album, Imademo. On May 12, he began basic training for military service. On June 19, he began serving in the border detachment of the city of Paju.

Personal life

Ideal type: Lee Hyo Ri.

I dated a girl during my school years. I broke up with her shortly before my debut.

Since Hyun Joon loves soju, he wants his girlfriend to be able to drink a lot. He wants a girl who will only look at him. Unlike his character in Boys Over Flowers, Hyun Joong is willing to fight for the girl he loves, even if it costs him his friendship. He will do anything to win her love.

In the summer of 2014, a scandal broke out involving Hyun Joon and his ex-girlfriend, a certain Miss Choi. In late August, he was charged with assault and battery against Ms. Choi. Photos of ex-lovers appeared on the Internet, as well as photographs showing bruises allegedly received by Miss Choi as a result of Hyun Joon’s attack. In September, the artist admitted that once there was a fight between him and Miss Choi. That same month, he formally apologized to Ms. Choi, after which she withdrew the accusation against him. In October, information appeared that the district police department, despite the withdrawal of all charges by the injured party, opened a criminal case against Hyun Joon. In January 2015, articles began to appear that the Seoul prosecutor's office had also brought charges against the artist. In February, it was revealed that Hyun Joon and Miss Choi were dating again and she was pregnant with his child. However, both the artist's agency and his ex-current girlfriend said that they do not intend to get married. There was also information that Miss Choi was previously pregnant with Hyun Joon's child, but lost the child due to a miscarriage. In May 2015, Hyun Joong stated that he denied Miss Choi had miscarried in the past. In the same month, after 2 deferments, he went to military service in the army. In June, at a court hearing, the parents raised suspicion about Ms. Choi's current pregnancy. Previously, they also asked her to visit a doctor together to confirm the pregnancy and obtain information about the development of the fetus, but Ms. Choi constantly postponed going to the hospital together. In July, Hyun Joong countersued Ms. Choi for defamation and allegations related to her pregnancy, and his lawyers also asked for a travel ban for Ms. Choi. In the same month, Miss Choi, to prove her accusations, published intimate correspondence with Hyun Joon on the Internet and made a statement that she broke up with Hyun Joon because of his infidelity with a celebrity. After which, rumors appeared on the Internet that the third participant in this scandal could be actress Jin Se Yeon, with whom Hyun Joon starred in the series “Time of the Young.” The actress was furious at such unfounded statements addressed to her and on her social network page asked not to involve her in this scandal, since she is not the celebrity in question and she does not have a relationship with Hyun Joon. The actress's agency also threatened to take legal action against the "peddlers" of false rumors.

The long-awaited victory of Kim Hyun Joong

Such a sexy lion on stage and so innocent in relationships...

After two years of desperately fighting with his ex-girlfriend, Kim Hyun Joong still won his victory. For two years the media did not stop and surprised us with new information about their personal lives. Somewhere there was truth and somewhere there was a lie, but where exactly? As it turns out, most of the evidence Choi Hye Mi gave the wrong ones in hopes of getting more money from Hyun Joon. All of her several pregnancies also turned out to be a lie, and there was no miscarriage during the beating. Gradually revealing all the information about their personal life, the very fact that the singer raised his hand to a woman does not make him look good. But after a while, it turned out that all this was again a lie. If we talk about truth and lies, then we cannot know the whole truth about their relationship, then what Hyun Joon beat up this girl may very well be true. Perhaps not as she presented to us Choi in the photo, but in a different form, not so bright.

Judging by their correspondence, which was made public by this madam, it is very clear how aggressive he is and from this we can draw certain conclusions. But on the other hand, you shouldn’t be surprised, it’s an ordinary scandal between two lovers.

Whenever we make certain decisions in life and do certain actions, we should not forget that we have to pay for it. If you meet a star and decide to start a war with him, then be prepared for the fact that you won’t win so easily. Choi so hoped for the influence of the public on Hyun Joon, that she did everything just to drown him in the mud and ruin his career. She even decided to give birth, and again reached into his pocket for alimony, but the court made a decision against her.

How successful or sincere was this relationship? Every time Choi suffered mental or physical abuse and returned to him again, where it all ended with ordinary sex. How many times have they had arguments and ended up having sex again? Is this a way for reconciliation or what is it? Choi complained that he slept with other women, but she continued to go to bed with him. I would like to ask, where is self-respect? Or are you used to going into bed with men so easily? How women do it, in nightlife establishments taking it as work. Or perhaps something like Hyun Joon Is this the only way to keep it?

Well, what else can you expect from him? Fame and money, of course, could ruin him. Hanging around nightlife establishments and bringing home more girls of easy virtue is normal for him. He takes advantage of his appearance, status and money. He never thinks about the one who is waiting for him, because he knows that she will forgive and again continues to have sex with other women.

I always knew that having such an appearance, you would have the behavior of a whore! You always watch your idol from the screen and it seems that everything is perfect for him and he himself is the same, but as soon as you look into his life, your opinion immediately changes. We see not what we expected, we see what we would not like to see.

Oddly enough, judgment aside Hyun Joon there were many and they are still ongoing. But as for all foreign fandoms, most people support him and believe in his innocence. People were so eager to prove this that they were ready to express their support for the general opinion in the courtroom on August 10th. They also ask the media to apologize for spreading false information about the artist or for providing objective reports with reliable facts. The attitude of the company is also extremely dissatisfyingKeyEastEntertainment, which remains silent for a long time and does not take any measures to protect the artist.

In fact, it would be a good idea to fire all those who are responsible for their employees, the CEO, for example. Well, as for the media, it’s their job to spread all the ridiculous information. I don’t understand what the fans expect , Kim Hyun Joong I didn’t ask anyone when I went to bed with my ex. So why should the media apologize if his personal life depended on himself, he could not protect himself, then who is to blame for this? I think we know the answer, although many may disagree with me.

Your fans are a real source of inspiration and support for you. Worth being proud of this Hyun Joon, but when you decide to solve the problem again by having sex with a girl, put on special clothes and then start taking action, but even better, think with your head and not with your instincts.

The fact that you were destroyed in public as a person is your fault and only you. Your rash actions in your personal life destroyed you. You have to pay for your desires, no matter how. People will never know the truth about your relationship, we only see what the media presents to us or what we want to see. But we will never see what is really happening to you. You are, first of all, a celebrity and never forget about it, your fame will destroy you. And yes, your taste in women is rubbish!

Finally, it’s worth saying that come back to the group. Give your fans inspiration too, such rehabilitation will be more useful for you than ever. They will be happy.

Fans of Asian dramas and K-pop are well aware of the name Kim Joon. He is one of those people whose talent is clearly manifested in everything, whether we are talking about music, acting, dancing, or a singing career. And it's not just about attractive appearance. There are a lot of young and beautiful stars shining. But rarely do any of them achieve truly amazing heights.

Meet Kim Hyun Joong

The actor's biography is described in some detail by his fans. Fans painstakingly collect facts from the life of their idol and generously share them.

So, the actor was born in Seoul in 1986. His closest people are his parents and older brother. He has a very close relationship with them. Parents still remember with pleasure the childhood years of the future star. Noting the incredible energy of the boy, who seemed to succeed everywhere and everywhere, they are still surprised at how easily Kim Joon studied. However, they did not think about a creative career for their son.

The boy successfully competed at mathematical Olympiads, winning victories. He also did not bypass art competitions, where he also took first places. And music teachers told parents about the serious development of talent (Kim took up playing the guitar in the third grade of high school).

The father was against his son choosing too risky a path and becoming an actor. He wanted to see him as a student at Seoul University. But Jun passed the audition for a trainee singer. And I was right.

Interesting fact: Kim carefully kept the cash prizes he received at various school competitions, and when he needed to help his older brother pay for his studies in the United States, he happily gave him 300 million won. Quite a lot of money, especially considering that the family’s financial situation was greatly shaken during the crisis.

Carier start

In 2005, Kim Hyun Joong performed for the first time as part of the group SS501. The biography of that period is the story of the meteoric rise of a star. The leader of the new group very soon became a real idol. And the group itself did not leave the top of the music ratings for a long time. SS501 members have been guests on the set of many TV shows. And in 2008, the group leader was invited to play a role in the drama “Boys Over Flowers.”

First role

The drama Boys Over Flower (our name is translated as “Boys Over Flowers” ​​or “Boys Over Flowers”) revealed Jun’s acting talent to fans.

The series has gained incredible popularity in Asia. Then his fame spread far beyond the borders of Korea. In addition to rave reviews in Taiwan, Japan, China, Vietnam, India, Nepal, and Singapore, the drama quickly gained fans in the West. After the release of the TV version with English translation in the United States, copies of the discs were distributed throughout the world. And there are plenty of Tsvetochki fans in Russia.

It should be noted that the filming process was very intense. Stress and fatigue turned into health problems. The actor even lost consciousness while working on a Gangnam (sports brand) advertising video. This caused concern in the press and among fans around the world.

But despite this, Kim did not cancel any of the planned events and left with his group for Japan.

A mischievous kiss and changes in life

In 2010, another film was released with an actor named Kim Joon. The actor’s filmography was expanded with the film “Naughty Kiss.” In it he played a very cold guy, smart and unapproachable.

The series was no less successful than the previous drama. And Jun only strengthened his position as an actor. The star's career continued to gain momentum. He was chosen as the face of the cosmetics brand Tony Moly. He was also named one of the most stylish and handsome actors in Korea. In 2010, the contract with SS501 also ends. Yi Jun started his solo career.

In 2010, the filming of the mini-drama for mobile phones “Pygmalion’s Love” became not very noticeable. Although many critics noted the extraordinary insight of the story.

Change of image

In 2011, Kim released his first mini-solo album. Then he actively began recording new songs, filming videos, and touring.

2014 pleased fans with the release of a new project. Actor Kim Hyun Joong dramatically appeared in the series “Young Generation” in a brutal image.

The plot of the film tells the story of a young guy forced to survive according to the strict rules that reigned in Shanghai in the 30s of the last century. At the time, the city was embroiled in a gang war. The action takes place against the backdrop of Japanese occupation and revolution.

And although there was a place for romance in the drama, there was also a lot of action. The main character acts harshly, and sometimes downright cruelly. But he also reveals himself to be a loyal friend and caring lover.

For the sake of the role, June worked on his figure, giving it more masculinity. Fans noted his toned body. In addition, it is clear that the actor has grown emotionally. He excels at tense, complex scenes. Jun's new image formed the basis of his photo shoot for The Star.

A little about personal

Many fans are interested in whether Kim Hyun Joong is married. The actor’s personal life, for all his openness, is not a very discussed topic in the press. Kim himself does not hide information about himself, but also does not voice specific names. We only know that he is definitely not married yet and is postponing such an important step for later. Now, according to him, all his aspirations are aimed at his career. He wants to achieve a lot and try himself everywhere.

In an interview, Kim willingly discusses the qualities that his future wife should have. He wants to see a girl next to him who would share his interests and be a friend. Kim admits that he is not a romantic at all, and he is somewhat frightened by the prospect of romantic courtship accepted among “couples.”

In one show, June admitted that girls left him more than once. Moreover, sometimes he himself was to blame for the breakup. Well, even idols make mistakes.

To his friends, Kim Joon is honest and sweet. And the members of the SS501 group nicknamed him Puppy, because his face strongly resembles the face of an affectionate dog.

Kim Hyun Joong hasn't even crossed the thirty-year mark yet. And, presumably, fans of his talent can expect many more of his works in both music and cinema. The new project “Generation of the Young” has already demonstrated the actor’s ability to step out of the usual role of cute young men. Perhaps in the future his filmography will be replenished with films of various genres.

The general meaning of the word “legendary” is assigned to someone who is known for his talents, actions, or other uniqueness. Kim Hyun Joong was so named at the beginning of his career - for his quirkiness, his high desire to do everything to be the center of attention? Of course, the casting directors saw the opportunity, it was just a matter of waiting for the right time to debut and be recognized. Even the hosts of the show showed interest in this young guy not only because of his teenage years but also when he showed his dancing skills. He later appeared regularly on talk shows, where he was in the foreground while the camera was glued to him. Was that enough to make him legendary? Do they know something the public doesn't know?

The world that K-pop rests on has watched it grow. We saw how he grew up in show business before our eyes. Someone we hadn't seen before, we tried to look for clues in his photographs as children, teenagers and adults. We also looked for information in stories that were closer to him. We read with fleeting attention interviews about him, what he revealed in stories here and there. We were irritated as well as worried when we learned of his crises, if you can call them that. I assume that there is a desire in the viewer to predict how this young man will develop, where he will go next. Some were defenders, but still others blamed him for the scandals in show business that he found on his head.

Did he follow the usual K-POP idol path? With preparation and first steps, the answer is yes. Impact and image building were part of it. He was a product of the idol machine in South Korea. He was fodder at the grain mill like everyone else before and after him. All the work. Being an idol means being in a dominant position. But. Idols, by definition, are at the top, but they can be toppled from their pedestal, they can fall down to their fans. Idol is a temporary title, there is only one problem - now he is beautiful and full of charm, but one wrong move and they become ugly and destroyed. As far as can be seen from the media. The Internet made us one community, although we did not meet face to face (Facebook and only Facebook). If there are secrets, whether you are famous or not, it is better to hide them.

KHD was not spared the blows. He felt pain from his wounds, loneliness was his company. Although, he was not so lonely as long as there were those who supported him, who believed in him. Still.

Then we woke up one day and saw that Kim Hyun Joong had emerged from the soil: he had found his own ways of seeing the future. He looks with wide eyes, his ear is always on the alert. We can only rely on what he told us if we caught it correctly. It had been in his head for a long time. The Chinese were right. Because crisis is the twin of opportunity. One can actually know that he can go through a crisis closely with opportunity, although many may not see it in the same way.

The other half of legend comes from the imagination of the observer. It suggests how capable the hero is of deeds, whether he is faithful or not, to make the story worthwhile. The goal was to make the hero look grander and show his weaker side. After all, they say that legends are losers.

Kim Hyun Joong is no longer a legend due to the above parameters. He is not imagination, he is real, he is flesh and blood, not a figment of the imagination. He is no longer just a romanticized figure from the small screen, but a man of wealth. He has his scars, just like his medals. He had frustrations and disappointments as well as victories. He created his own way. It's not easy to be a newbie. This is not for the weak of heart and body. Even the body fails many times, but not his desires. What willpower can do. What can you do yourself? But we just can't imagine what he went through. No words can adequately describe his steadfast, constant efforts. The effort grew and worked. Controlling every step. Sometimes it's interesting, at the end of the day, he reflects on how he moves the earth under his feet.

Just like in The Truman Show, Kim Hyun Joong jumped out of the door of a legend. Make the world believe that he has stepped into a reality that he can build or break. In the end, he controls his ship and announces in a commanding voice: Forward at maximum speed!