By: LazerKim These past
days what I’ve been doing is to go over with by notes of interviews
digging from my treasure chest about Kim Hyun Joong’s story, this is
normal every time Hyun Joong is in the silent mode.Other fans who are
active in updating about him do the same thing as I do and share his old
pictures. One of the veteran fans Ms.D shared an incident coming from
the producer of BOF saying among the F4 members, it was only Hyun Jong
who called him to express his gratitude in giving him that chance to
portray the role Yoon Ji Hoo as his first role ever in his drama
project. (Thanks Ms.D)
The drama BOF shall always be a
memorable for Kim Hyun Joong as his first acting project. And same with
me here, that I always mention in my articles, that BOF will always be
my favorite drama and the most memorable one. As the producer Song Byung
Joon said it was only Hyun Joong who called him up just to say thank
you for the chance given to him. Hyun Joong will always be indebted to
those who were there behind him to help him bring out the best in him.
Gratifying others is another natural virtue that Hyun Joong has in
himself that he never forgets other people behind him.
Actually it’s not only the
producer of BOF that he called to thank, Hyun Joong also paid a visit to
the director of BOF, as another sign he does not forget to go back to
those whom he humbly owe in giving him a hand, even you may it’s their
job as director to assist Hyun Joong. It’s no wonder no one among his
co-artist or people whom he worked with would criticize him. That it
seems everybody is his friend, and I have seen this even he was still
with his group, he was also a friend to other idol groups who may
perceive as the group’s competitor yet he treats them with equal respect
whether his junior or senior co-artists. I think this is another thing
we fans can be proud of our idol Kim Hyun Joong.
As I was going over with my note pad, I came across some of his words that caught me up again as Hyun Joong stated,
“People think I’m playing when I don’t have activities in Korea, I’ve been working throughout the years.”
“For
my up coming drama, I need to work harder doing gym that is why I work
out effectively, my body shape now is the best in my history.”
Few days ago, I read an old
write-up that says, Hyun Joong’s way of preparing for his drama is body
building. I think what I can share is what normal artist does when he’s
not seen by public on the regular basis but not particularly Hyun Joong,
but 90% of artists in all countries. If you are a regular reader of
this blog site I’m sure you have read my articles Artist’s Agent, and
Stage Life that talks about responsibilities of an agent and activities
at the back stage during a show concert.
This time I’ll be describing an
agent as an artist’s training ground. An agent company is not just a
booking office for artists, it is also equipped with facilities needed
by an artist as his training venue. And this applies to Korean agent too
specially their government supports the Korean Wave as a part of their
tourism schemes as spread the beauty of Korea. The government requires
specific facilities where artists can be trained and licensed trainers.
As a training ground, the agents
has their own dance instructors, choreographers, musical directors and
acting coaches. The agent has their own dance studios, recording
studios, gym, class rooms and facilities for acting class. These
facilities may be at the same building where the agent booking office is
located which big agent company like KeyEast, SM and other reputable
agents provides. The government requires these facilities before agent
license can be provided by the respective government agent.
Their managing artists are
obliged to attend to their training classes regularly as if they are
students going to school on daily or regular basis. Whether an artist is
an amateur or a veteran, if they are an artists of that agent, then
they are obliged to attend to their training. This does not exclude
active professional artists, they too are obliged to attend the classes
for their talent enhancement program. Whether they are on the process of
doing a project the agent is responsible in assisting their artist on
their respective projects.
As Hyun Joong was saying he
doesn’t stop all year round. Hyun Joong may have busy schedules but I’m
sure on period when he’s not in his exposure, he’s attending to his
training, whether in singing, dancing or acting class, he is obliged to
attend to those classes specially in his case that he is so passionate
in improving himself. And even before his script for City Conquest
landed on his lap he has already been a regular visitor at the gym
provided by KeyEast, which I think he has been doing since Breakdown
days. But as soon as he got City Conquest, he was provided with a rigid
body build training program that even on his busy schedule he sets time
for his daily training program.
I remember in one of Hyun Joong’s
interviews during his filming for Playful Kiss, he was saying he has to
improve his memorization and pronunciation since at the filming of
Playful Kiss, the scripts were given to him at the same day of shooting a
particular scene. It must be stressful to anyone of course. Hyun Joong
stated that he hoped the system in filming dramas would improved in
terms of preparation and I can only guess he made that system changes at
City Conquest for having an ample time to work on his script before the
actual filming. I also remember in Singapore he was asked if he fell in
love during the filming of Playful Kiss. Hyun Joong said, “I can’t
think of falling in love because I was busy memorizing my script!” That
was really hilarious as someone laugh at his back!!
Since City Conquest is an action
drama, Hyun Joong went to an acting school for action stars and
stuntmen, learning different fight choreography as a part of his
preparation for this drama. Then he has a regular session with his
acting couch who focus on Hyun Joong’s acting lessons and script
reading. You can just imagine doing this on daily basis while in
preparation for Heat launching. As expected Hyun Joong had changed his
image from the boy next image to a real matured man. In his interview in
China here’s what Hyun Joong stated as he was asked about City
Conquest:
KHJ: ” For
City Conquest, I had to get rid of that smooth next door looks. I t
will be more tougher rugged image. What I say a role with more attitude.
My feelings are towards that so far. Fans who’s expecting a smooth
image will be disappointed! I want to be able to give and show a new
image. I’m working hard to do that, I hope many fans will be contented
and supportive of this new character. The personality is more tougher
and rugged and more edgy. I have been working hard practicing on getting
the character right.”
As we all know Hyun Joong brings
that character with him even off cam, if you can notice on how his
attire goes to a more carefree style which suits him. We have seen some
of his stills as Baek Mir during his filming in Japan, a fight scene
rolling onto the ground, we have seen him driving a pick up truck, a
scene with his friends looks like having a great time drinking enjoying
like a simple commoner and a romantic scene showing his soft side from a
tough rugged man. But still Hyun Joong looks handsome no matter what he
does, even having dirt in his face, he still looks awesomely handsome!!
As I’m writing this article,
somebody from the twitter posted that Hyun Joong had resumed filming of
City Conquest, taking an action scene having a blood stain on his face,
of course that’s only make up! The filming re-started yesterday and
let’s just hope there will be stills to be released again! Something
just popped in to my mind, I remember the first time that Hyun Joong
related about City Conquest, I think it was in Singapore interview, as
he said the plot of this drama had been laying in his apartment for some
time before he finally decided to do this drama. He was thinking if he
role Baek Mir would fit him!! He got it and work hard for it.
Hyun Joong mentioned in his
message to his fans that he has been preparing for City Conquest
promotion and an album to be released next year. I’m already assuming
he’ll be singing the OST, hopefully we can have something new to listen
to from Hyun Joong. Then come this October 4, we shall see how far the
filming goes as in this event it was said in the news that stills from
City Conquest shall be shown. This is again another feast to look
forward to having 16,000 fans to attend. It shall also be a celebration
of Hyun Joong’s fan club first anniversary to be held in Budokan Tokyo
Central in Japan.
Hopefully by that time on Oct 4,
we can have news as to what TV network this drama has to be shown. For
me it doesn’t matter where, whether it’shall be shown on local TV
network or cable, I’m very sure Hyun Joong fans will go hunt for it. A
fan wrote in my comment box yesterday and suggested to using VIKI.COM and
according to her it only needs 10,000 followers and viki.com may
provide the desired drama. Well, I think this is a good idea, what have
we got to lose we can even watch other dramas from this site while
waiting for City Conquest. (Thanks for the info.you know who you are)
Remember it needs to have 10,000 followers.
TO JOIN VIKI.COM: CLICK HERE LINK>( http://www.viki.com/users/sign_up)
Simply go to Google and type VIKI.COM sign in, click on SIGN IN or
click that LINK above. Then you may register stating your username,
email ad, and password. That’s it, You’re in!! Then at the search box on
your right, type City Conquest and
press enter. As of this morning there are 1,060 followers. I’ll be
posting about this everyday and check on how the number of followers
going. If there may be other suggestions on how we can watch City
Conquest, please feel free to write your suggestions at my comment box
below this article. Thanks!
Hyun Joong really worked hard for
this drama, it’s been two years since his last project Playful Kiss,
his come back drama is very much anticipated by many not only his fans.
Hyun Joong was pretty excited in showing us the drama teaser and we have
seen from his picture during the filming how happy he was working with
the other casts. For me, the most part from this drama that I would like
to see is the Geisha part!! I can’t help but smile every time I see his
picture in that Geisha costume that he really looks so beautiful in it
as it!! I may not have the least idea what’s the drama all about but
seeing from the pictures of the filming, I think we will see a part of
him as the real Kim Hyun Joong ‘s wackiness!!
Seeing the Prince happy working
on this challenging drama makes me happy knowing why he is doing this
and striving hard, it’s for us his fans to have something new to be
Looking Forward to a brand new actor, Kim Hyun Joong.
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