Kim Hyun Joong climbs to the top of the Oricon Weekly Chart with ‘HEAT’

Singer Kim Hyun Joong has occupied the #1 spot on the Japanese Oricon Weekly Chart.

Kim Hyun Joong’s second Japanese single album ‘HEAT‘ which dropped on July 4th sold 140,000 copies on the first day of it’s release, causing it to soar to the #1 spot on the Oricon Daily Chart.

And in the first week, the album sold a total of 183,000 copies, also making it’s mark on the top of the Oricon Weekly Chart.

This success is quite meaningful, as his Japanese debut album ‘KISS KISS/Lucky Guy‘ released on January 25th sold 122,000 copies the first week and secured the #2 spot on the Oricon Weekly Chart. Music insiders are praising the singer saying, “In just a few short months, his music has matured significantly.”

Kim Hyun Joong is only the fifth foreign artist to seize the #1 slot with a single on the first week of it’s release, and he is garnering more attention as he is in the #3 spot for most album sales in the first week.

The singer who traveled to Japan on the 2nd to kick off promotions for ‘HEAT’ has been participating in Japanese television broadcasts and interviews, handshake events, and more, proving that he is one of the leading icons of the Hallyu wave.

On July 3rd, Kim Hyun Joong held a handshake event with 5,000 fans in Odaiba, as well as another handshake event with 5,000 more fans in Osaka July 7th. The singer also put on surprise ‘Let’s Party’ performances on July 4th and 8th, earning the cheers of the audience.

In related news, the singer will also be greeting 6,000 more fans at the Saitama Super Arena July 14th and 15th to commemorate his second single album with a free live show. He will be putting on a collaboration performance with Japanese musician Naoto Inti Raymi.

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Kim Hyun Joong’s ‘HEAT’ tops Oricon’s singles chart

Hallyu star Kim Hyun Joong has done it yet again by topping the Oricon singles chart with his second single album, ‘Heat‘!

‘Heat’ sold 137,774 units just on the first day of its release and easily took the first place position on Japan’s Oricon singles chart. Written and produced by B’z, the single contains a total of two tracks including “Heat” and “Let’s Party”. Kim Hyun Joong has actually managed to double his own record, as his debut single, ‘KISS KISS/Lucky Guy‘, had sold 71,812 units on the first day.

Kim Hyun Joong is actively promoting in Japan, having recently held a guerrilla concert in Odaiba along with more scheduled live performances coming up at the Saitama Super Arena on July 14th and 15th.

He’ll be collaborating with Naoto Intiraymi for ‘Double Fantasia Great Assist‘ on the 14th, and finally a special premium event for fans that purchased his album, titled ‘Kim Hyun Joong Heat 2012 in Japan‘ the following day.

In related news, 2PM and 2AM‘s ‘Beyond the ONEDAY‘ theme song “Oneday“ took fifth on the same singles chart.

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Kim Hyun Joong holds a handshake event with 5,000 fans in Japan

Before releasing his 2nd Japanese single ‘HEAT‘, Kim Hyun Joong met with roughly 5,000 fans for a handshake event to commemorate his new album release at the Tokyo Venus Port Outdoor Square on July 3rd.

The premium event was specially held for those who bought his new single album. Hundreds of fans were seen staying up and waiting in a long line a day before the event was held.

The singer was initially planning on selecting only a number of the album buyers to shake hands with, however, Kim Hyun Joong touched fans by shaking hands with all attendees. Despite the wet weather, the singer stood on stage and expressed his gratitude to the 5,000 fans as well as preparing them with cold drinks.

Meanwhile, a total of five versions of the album, including the regular and limited edition, has taken the top 5 spots on Tower Records‘ daily rankings.

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Kim Hyun Joong releases MV for “Heat”

Via tokyohive:

Kim Hyun Joong has teamed up with Japanese rock duo B’z for a new single called “Heat“.

After releasing a teaser earlier today, the full PV recently aired in Japan.

The singer picked B’z as the Japanese musician he likes the most during a press conference before his Japan tour last year. Through Universal Music, Kim Hyung Joong put in a request for a song, and B’z gladly accepted his request.

The single is scheduled for release in Japan on July 4th.

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SS501′s Kim Hyun Joong to release second Japanese single, ‘HEAT’

Fans are growing more eager to hear Kim Hyun Joong‘s upcoming Japanese single.

Kim Hyun Joong’s second Japanese single ‘HEAT‘ scheduled to drop on July 4th will include two songs, “HEAT” and “Let’s Party“. Different from the smooth and suave image he’s been pushing since his Japanese debut back in January, Kim Hyun Joong will make a more confident and fierce transformation, displaying his fierce charisma on stage.

“HEAT” off the new album is already drawing interest, as Japanese musician B’z worked on the track, and the song which contains an exciting rhythm and addictive lyrics is expected to take Japan by storm.

In order to commemorate his new album release, Kim Hyun Joong will also be holding a live stage at the Saitama Super Arena on July 14th and 15th. On July 14th, the singer will be performing the collaboration stage DOUBLE FANTASISTA “GREAT ASSIST” with musician Naoto Inti Raymi, who Kim Hyun Joong met at a soccer game during one of his previous visits to Japan.

The July 15th show will consist of an independent performance by Kim Hyun Joong, where he will sing his hit songs as well as perform the tracks from his new single album for 32,000 fans.

In related news, Kim Hyun Joong will be holding a fan meeting in Shanghai, China on June 9th.

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Kim Hyun Joong collaborates with Japanese group B’z for upcoming single

Kim Hyun Joong has been gaining quite the momentum in Japan, and to add to it, he has just completed his project with the popular Japanese group, B’z.

Key East revealed on May 1st, “Kim Hyun Joong received a song titled ‘Heat’ from the nationally loved Japanese musicians, B’z, and has finished recording. ‘Heat’ will be included in his second single album that will be released in Japan in July.”

This comes after the news of the singer picking B’z as the Japanese musician he likes the most during a press conference before his Japan tour last year. Through Universal Music, Kim Hyung Joong put in a request for a song, and B’z gladly accepted his request.

“It’s an honor to be able to work with the Japanese musician I’ve always liked”, Kim Hyun Joong commented. “During the recording of ‘Heat’, the B’z members gave me advice, and I was able to enjoy the recording session thanks to them. I will greet everyone with a high quality album, so please anticipate it.”

In related news, Kim Hyun Joong is currently preparing for his ‘Kim Hyun Joon Fan Meeting Tour 2012′, which will take place in various cities across Asia, as well as considering various casting offers for his acting career.

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