Singer Kim Jang-hoon aims for overseas success

Singer Kim Jang-hoon plans to spend more time performing abroad.

Kim, well-known for his donations to various charities and causes totaling over $20 billion, will participate in a special concert commemorating the 20th anniversary of Korea-China diplomatic relations. The concert, which will also feature Super Junior M and Exo-K, will be held on Oct. 2 and aired throughout China. In February, Kim held his first concert in China at the Shanghai International Gymnastics Center. 

Kim Jang-hoon

Kim is scheduled to perform in Chicago, New York and Australia in September. He also plans on touring eight U.S. states in the spring of 2013.

The rock-ballad singer performed at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California, on July 22 to a sold-out audience.

Recently, Kim received the U.S. President’s Volunteer Award from President Barak Obama.

“My focus is on publicizing Korea and myself. I am not interested in fame or making money,” said Kim in an interview with a local daily.

By Lee Hyun-jae, Intern reporter
(lhj137@heraldcorp.com)

Source & Image : The Korea Herald

U-KISS reveals Hoon and AJ’s teaser photos for ‘The Special To KissMe’

The boys of U-KISS made their much awaited return last month with the release of “DORADORA“, and they’re about to make their fans’ hearts flutter once more with the release of a special mini album, ‘The Special To KissMe‘.

As the title of the album indicates, this is an album especially prepared as a gift for their fans, KissMe, who have shown their endless love and support for the group.

With the album release set for June 5th, the group’s official Twitter has been teasing fans with photos of members Hoon and AJ!

Stay tuned for the release of more teaser photos to come!

Source + Photos: U-Kiss’ Twitter

U-KISS’ Dongho and Hoon attend ‘Holyland’ production conference

 

On April 23rd, U-KISS‘s Dongho and Hoon attended the production conference for their cable TV super action drama, ‘Holyland‘.

Dongho revealed, “I read the Japanese comic first, so I was well versed with the drama’s scenario. It felt amazing to receive a casting offer from a drama I already knew so well. Since it already had an original series, I felt more confident with taking the role.”

Dongho plays the role of a student who is intially weak and introverted, thus regarded as a loner in society. After picking up boxing, he finds a new strength within himself and goes after the wrongfully rebellious.

He continued, “It’s true that I felt pressured because I had so many scenes. I figured that if the drama didn’t do so well, it’d be my fault. During the preparation process, however, I grew and matured, and I’m confident that a great product has emerged out of it. A lot of seniors helped and gave me advice, but there were a lot of scenes that I had to accomplish on my own. I worked hard to express it in my own way where help couldn’t reach, which is why there might be misinterpretations or lacking aspects in the final product. I will continue to grow, however, and show improvement.”

Hoon added, “I was really worried about acting with Dongho. There are a lot of scenes in ‘Holyland’ where Dongho and I converse with just our gazes alone. Considering that we burst out into laughter by just looking at each other normally, it was hard, but also a unique experience.”

Dongho also stated, “Whenever I went to film dramas, the other member hyungs would worry for me a lot. I could tell that they were a lot more comfortable with me being with Hoon hyung for ‘Holyland’ since the two of us can take care of each other and work on our teamwork.”

 

 

Source + Photos: Kuki Media + OSEN