Credit: ELLEY
RIZE UP
THE MAKING

English Translation: Ode @ http://ss501ode.blogspot.com/
김현중 "이번 크리스마스도 남자랑 보낼 거 같아요" (인터뷰②)
Kim Hyunjoong who had officially challenged the acting field will be holding an exciting Christmas after ending filming for his first role-leading drama [Playful Kiss]. Different from others, he has plans to spend a slightly special year end this year, as was told in interview.
"I think I'll be spending my Christmas this year with males again", as he said it in as if it was nothing the case. Kim Hyunjoong who wears his personality on such good looks of his lets people find it unbelievable that he will spend Christmas with males.
"Last last year was with Jaejoong hyung, last year was with Youngsaeng. For this year's Christmas, because I don't have any special particular schedule, I feel relieved. But on 26th, I'll be leaving for Taiwan for [Playful Kiss] promotion, so on 25th I guess I'll need to pack up my luggage right?", "I'm puzzling over what to do on 25th. My other friends have girlfriends so if we meet up, it'll look like I'm off with nothing...", as he expresses his sadness.
"I don't have any girl whom I fancy now, and I don't have chances nor time to have any. Until now in my life, I don't think I've spent Christmas with any girl before. This year will be my 3rd consecutive year to spend with males", as he seemingly expressed his giving in to fate.
Kim Hyunjoong also showed his desire to walk on the streets of Myungdong on Christmas. Is it interesting to observe people on the streets? It may be an ordinary matter for us, but to Kim Hyunjoong, this isn't acceptable. It seems like it'll still probably be difficult to see Kim Hyunjoong treading on the streets of Myungdong since he will be seen by so many people.
Last 12th (November), Kim Hyunjoong stood on the stage reaching out to people worldwide as he took his spot as a Korean rep to a greater height. He was a representative as a Korean singer who stood on the stage of the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Game opening ceremony as he sung to the theme song "Sunshine Again".
So how was the feeling of that, as we asked, "I felt great as I could stand on such a huge stage to sing like that. When I first received the proposal I was like, is this a joke or what. 'Why would China send invitations to me?'. I couldn't believe and was shocked", as he still pours his surprise over it.
At that time in the broadcast, announcers introduced him as 'the representative singer from Korea stood right before the eyes of people worldwide', as they praised him like that. To this Kim Hyunjoong said he felt so shy about it because "they announced and expressed it in such a loud manner, I was so shameful (good)", "I just came to stand on that venue in the split of a moment, at that time, thoughts like holding a concert there and filling it with this amount of audiences came onto mind", with this it's evident how he holds passion as a singer.
Kim Hyunjoong is also expected to release his dance album in next May. If he is to release a solo album, definitely there will be so much more talks from people talking about SS501's disbandment. To this however, Kim Hyunjoong reaffirms that SS501 is not disbanded. "Previously if a group is to be disbanded, they will hold press conference telling everybody that 'we will be disbanded', but these days, because it's a natural splitting apart, it seems like that is the way how people tend to misunderstand and have those thoughts. But SS501 will still be appearing out public; we are not disbanded", as he gives relief to the worries of fans.
With the remaining 2 months left of 2010, Kim Hyunjoong will be spending his new year in various asian countries. Beginning off with Taiwan, he will proceed on to Malaysia, Singapore, China, Japan, and other South East asian countries etc for promotions of his drama [Playful Kiss].
During those days when they were doing activities as SS501, they always had to give up their year end to sing on stages and perform as they await the countdown bells to a brand new year, and then returning to their homes on the morning of the 1st. However now, it won't be like that already and it seems like he's liking it as he pulled a smile.
Indeed, the '4-dimensional' charm to Kim Hyunjoong exists all the time. That's why he even let in talks about the G20 Summit Conference held last 11th. He lets in about his thoughts felt back then, "I felt that it was quite peculiar for our country to hold the summit conference when we weren't even able to ge into the G7. I was wondering if the consciousness of our citizens wasn't strong enough for it to be. Vehicles were overseen and cars behind one another just kept honking and drivers were frustrated, I didn't like it when I saw such a sight" and that "hopes for his kids to ever see our country entering the G7 for sure", as he delivers his hoping-for.
On this upcoming 26th December, Kim Hyunjoong will be leaving for Taiwan for promotions of [Playful Kiss]. It seems like Kim Hyunjoong will be in overseas longer than in the country with the status as an actor with the remaining of less than 2 months of 2010.

Credits : ricky337@donga.com + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com
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Kim HyunJoong taking about SS501.
Over 5 times more hard work required for solo activities.
Want unite together again to hold a charity concert
Signing with new agencies on their own and going towards their own dreams, the group SS501 members, from left Kim HyungJun, Kim HyunJoong, Heo YoungSaeng, Kim KyuJong, Park JungMin.
When Kim HyunJoong was talking, he would never fail to mention about his group SS501.
Even though now the 5 members (Kim HyunJoong, Heo YoungSaeng, Kim KyuJong, Park JungMin, Kim HyungJun) are with new agencies separately and moving towards their own dreams, leader Kim HyunJoong’s love towards SS501 is beyond that.
He responded with his unique calmness about their disbandment, “Will reunite together some day”.
“We saw each other everyday for the past few years, just like lovers, we don’t contact each other everyday. But we send text messages occasionally, asking about how was the new agency we signed with, how is the newly started activities, and catch up on each other’s lives. Recently, I have contacted KyuJong and YoungSaeng. I think I will be spending this Christmas with friends including YoungSaeng.”
Kim HyunJoong talked in details about the member’s recent lives, Kim KyuJong and Heo YoungSaeng’s Decemeber fan meeting, Park JungMin preparing for his solo album, Kim HyungJun engaged in musical ‘Café-in’. A big brother’s attentiveness definitely stands out from the rest.
“When we were doing activities as 5 of us, we are able to cover for each other even when we are lacking in some ways, now that everyone is on our own, we learn that we need to work over 5 times harder. When will the 5 of us come back together? It is a really difficult yet easy thing. Even though we can come back together again any time for the sake of our fans, we cannot let them wait without any promise. It will take some time until each of us mature a little more.”
He said his sorry and gratefulness towards fans who waited endlessly for them, some day the day will come where he will repay generously to them. He also revealed an intention to hold a concert for their fans soon.
“It is not a concert for profit, I want to hold a concert solely for the fans. For them who has waited for so long, I want to plan a charity concert where the ticket price to be incredibly cheap, and all the profits to be donated. Of course, this will only be possible if all 5 agencies agree to it. (laughs) I will definitely do it.”
Source: http://sportsworldi.segye.com/Articles/EntCulture/Article.asp?aid=20101019005065
English Translation: xiaochu @ Quainte501.com
Reveals plans for album release... “Holding group concert”
SS501 Kim HyungJun revealed about the plans on SS501 album release early next year.
Kim HyungJun who moved to another agency recently said during an interview with SportsWorld “Among our members, we were saying that we will release SS501 album in the first half of next year after ending our individual activities. We are planning to have a concert at the same time when we release the album.”
Kim HyungJun explained “Though the view of others on us is harsh when we searched for our own agencies (to sign with), we have definitely not disbanded. Like group Shinhwa, we will have our own solo activities in different agencies while gathering together when doing group activities.”
He added showing their friendship, “When we decided to go separate ways finding our own agency, we promised each other that the group existence is of the first and foremost importance. Even when we signed the contract with a new agency, that condition was the first one that we put up. Because the relationships among the members are as good as ever, we only need to decide as to when SS501 album will be released next year.”
Meanwhile, Kim HyungJun who has signed with S-Plus Entertainment who houses Kang JiHwan, will become a musical actor as he was casted as the male lead for musical ‘Café in’ which will start on 24-Nov at Baekam Art Hall in SamSung-dong.
Currently he is also busy with activities such as being DJ for SBS radio ‘Kim HyungJun’s Music High’ and MC for MBC Every1 variety program ‘Oh Bam Ah’, on top of the 6~7 hours per day practice for the musical.
Credit: tsm Star Marketing Center + http://blog.naver.com/cood0014/80114613649 + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com
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Based on August 2010
Singers being paid over 60million won
Lee Hyori
Rain
Wonder Girls
Big Bang
Dong Bang Shin Gi
BoA
Park JinYoung
SS501
*this part has been translated by Ode
Singers being paid below 60million won
Ranking, Singer, Perf fee (million won), Per member (if in a group) (million won)
1. 2PM, 6000, 1000
2. SNSD, 4500, 500
3. 2ne1, 4000, 1000
3. Taeyang (bigbang), 4000
4. KARA, 3700, 740
5. SuperJunior, 3500, 270
6. CNBLUE, 3400, 850
7. Son Dambi, 3200
8. 2AM, 3000, 750
8. Brown Eyed girls, 3000, 750
8. After School, 3000, 375
9. Lee Seunggi, 3000
10. MissA, 2600, 650
10. Secret, 2600, 650
11. 4Minute, 2500, 500
11. T-ARA, 2500, 360
11. BEAST, 2500, 500
11. SHINee, 2500, 500
12. FT Island, 2000, 400
12. NARSHA, 2000
13. Rainbow, 1600, 228
13. Davichi, 1600, 800
13. SISTAR, 1600, 400
13. Orange Caramen, 1600, 533
14. MBLAQ, 1500, 300
15. f(x), 1300, 260
15. ZE:A, 1300
16. GIRLS DAY, 1200
16. Nine muse, 1200
16. IU, 1200
16. Infinite, 1200
17. TMAX, 1000
18. Jay QT, 700
18. G.Na, 700
18. Teen Top, 700
18. F.CUZ, 700