[Article] 'Goong' in Tokyo on August 2012

Much thanks to @tzeyin28 for the tweet on the article posted on Facebook.

Wow, I am so happy to know about this. It's still a long way until August 2012 and yet many are already looking forward to the repeat. Congratulations to Kyu Jong as well as the casts and crew of the musical.

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[Eng Trans] Goong in Japan: 1,500 tickets per performance all sold out, additional Tokyo performances confirmed!
Source: http://star.mk.co.kr/v2/view.php?sc=41000025&cm=%EA%B3%B5%EC%97%B0&year=2012&no=10461&relatedcode=&category=home
Chinese translation: 金圭鐘中國best姐姐飯 @ Weibo
English translation: @tzeyin28 @ facebook.com/DS501fanpage

Please re-post with full credits!

P/S: This article is only partially translated.


Due to Tokyo audiences’ enthusiastic support, every performance of musical “Goong” held at Tokyo International Forum Hall C that can accommodate 1,500 people sold out. The requests for additional performances kept coming in because the running time of the musical was too short. As a result of the compliments received, after the 2011 performances in Kyoto and Tokyo, “Goong” will be held for the third time in Tokyo, Japan in August 2012, setting a new box office record of Korean musicals.

The producer of G8 (the production company of “Goong”) expressed, “During the last musical performance of ‘Goong’ that was held on 30th December, 2011, the audiences threw paper planes towards the stage to express their gratitude and congratulations. Musical actors & actresses and the production staff were all deeply moved. Every performer and audience couldn’t help but shed their tears. Everyone in the theatre was crying.”

[Vid] Kyu Jong Goofing Around at the Backstage Camera

Much much thanks to one Anonymous for sharing this video on my post just before this. Also thanks as well to another Anonymous for the little information about this video. Geez, how could I have missed this video? Ei, blame it to the busy holiday season. ^_^

Anyway, I learned that this was just taken recently at the backstage of 'Goong' . Kyu Jong is so adorably cute in this as well as his fellow actors (hee, even HyeongJin) despite not knowing what they are saying. At the end of the vid, Kyu Jong is looking so boyish with a baseball cap on.

Check the video shared by kerria007 on her YouTube channel.

[Vid] Kyu Jong @ Goong in Tokyo Curtain Call 12.29.11

Today is the last day of performance of Kyu Jong and members of the musical 'Goong' in Tokyo after two weeks of successful staging since it started.

Here is one of the curtain calls from yesterdays two show courtesy of akss501 which was posted on YouTube.

[Vid] Kyu Jong Playing Basketball 12.26.11

Bunch of thanks to veggiedelight for sending the link to the YouTube channel of antranhoaih2 where we can view this video of Kyu Jong playing basketball with other actors from the musical 'Goong'.

Yesterday, Kyu Jong didn't have any shows but I think he has to attend practice as well as well as have some free time to play a game or two of basketball.

Original source: http://sasmmss.blog.me/130127344272

[FanCam & Tweet Trans] Kyu Jong @ Goong in Tokyo Curtain Call 12.25.11

For two consecutive days Kyu Jong performed at the musical 'Goong' in Tokyo. Here is a fancam from HeStory shared on the fanclub's official YouTube channel kyustory224 .



Tomorrow is rest day for Kyu Jong. After tomorrow, he will be performing everyday until the 3oth of December.

Before I end this post, let me share here Kyu Jong's tweet at a dinner get together after the show ended. Here is translation of Kyu Jong's tweet courtesy of @KaHye95. Thanks!

2kjdream : Merry Christmas!! After a great performance it's time that we have a goong Christmas!!^^ Thank you very much to everyone that came for the performance~~ http://t.co/a4tsqAQI http://t.co/zKHylTND



Kyu Jong also tweeted this after he tweeted the Christmas Goong dinner.

2kjdream Chrismas Christmas goong~ry christmas^^ laughters woohahaha!!~~

[Pix] Kyu Jong @ 'Goong' in Tokyo 12.24.11

Just like Young Saeng, Kyu Jong was also working on the day before Christmas. Kyu Jong had his first performance in musical 'Goong' in Tokyo yesterday. On the day of his performance he got flowers from fellow SS501 member Kim Hyung Jun and DSP Media Japan.

Here are photos the curtain call yesterday from different sources.

source : aimicky64@twitter

source : aimicky64@twitter

source : AIlovesKYU@twitter

For those who are curious about Kyu Jong's schedule for the musical Goong in Tokyo, here is his schedule: Dec 25 (1Pm & 6PM), Dec 27 (2PM), Dec 28 (7PM), Dec 29 (2PM & 7PM) and Dec 30 (1PM and 6PM). Quite a lot, yah?

Anyway, here are few photos tweeted by members of the cast last night.

source : @ysh0619

Following are from Baidu.



This morning as it is already Christmas, the ever sweet Kyu Jong tweeted his Christmas greetings from Tokyo. Here is translation of KJ's tweet courtesy of @KaHye95:

2kjdream :Christmas^^ Pretties!~ Its Christmas morning!! Have a great day spent with your family and love ones~ I'm having a good time with goong family memebers^^ Please come and look for Goong~ Merry Christmas^^

Btw, following photos are photos of the flowers sent by Hyung Jun and DSP Media.

[Article] 'Goong' a GreatSuccessin Japan

Much thanks to VITALSIGN for sharing this news on AKP yesterday. I am so happy reading this news. For those going to Tokyo, Japan, you can still catch 'Goong' until the 30th. The musical is entertaining and the costumes are amazing.

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[News] ‘Goong’ musical lauded to be a great success in Japan
Source + Photos: Star Today via Nate
by VITALSIGN / AllKPop



On December 16th, the musical ‘Goong‘ created another round of success through its performance at the Tokyo International Forum C Hall!

SS501‘s Kim Kyu Jong and Supernova‘s Sungmo play the role of the crown prince together. As they’re both members from two of the representative Hallyu groups in Japan, their double casting brought about huge success in tickets even before ‘Goong’ hit the stage.

All 1,400 seats were completely filled, and the Japanese audience members were reported to be dazzled by the Korean traditional costumes and props, and laughed and cried over the musical’s witty lines. Many were seen exiting the theater while humming the musical’s main theme songs.

‘Goong’ was originally a popular manhwa (comic) series before it became a hit TV drama under the same title. Continuing off of the success, the musical version was launched last year with TVXQ‘s Yunho as the leading role.

Sneak Peak at Musical 'Goong' Practice Room

The following photos were taken at the practice room during the casts of musical 'Goong' rehearsal at Hannam-dong Seoul last November.

The casts were rehearsing for the upcoming Tokyo performance which will start on the 16th of December at Tokyo International Forum Hall C.

In the Tokyo performances, Kyu Jong will be alternating the role of Prince Shin with Sung Mo of Supernova.

Following photos were lifted from HERE.

Kyu Jong with Choi Ye Seul. Cute!

Did you guys noticed that KJ is wearing a SS501 shirt?

Thanks once again to veggiedelight for sending the link to the above photos.

[Vids] Musical Goong in Kyoto Special DVD

Another generous fan who has been sharing a lot of videos especially of Kyu Jong on YouTube shared these on her KYULOVECHAU. Much much thanks for sharing KYUBLOVECHAU for uploading these parts from the Musical Goong in Kyoto Special DVD.

As requested by KYULOVECHAU, please DO NOT re-upload her videos in any other streaming sites including YouTube. It's a simple and very straight to the point request that I hope everyone will respect.

Musical Goong in KYOTO Special DVD -Highlight Scene





Musical Goong in KYOTO Special DVD -Making (KyuJong cut)

[FanCam] Kyu Jong 'Goong' Kiss! 11.26.11

The kiss! It's a short video but two nice angle shots from wangjanim!

I am certain many are envious and jealous ^_^. Luck, lucky Choi Ye Seul!

Much thanks to wangjanim.com for capturing this kiss and sharing on wangjanim0224's official YT channel. Please DO NOT re-upload video in any other streaming sites including YT.



Looks like Kyu Jong is a gentle kisser and Ye Seul is the more aggressive one. ^_^

[FanCam] Goong Kiss & Curtain Call 11.25.11

Much thanks to 카르페디엠 (http://cafe.daum.net/theseus501/J9pP/87) for taking the risk to capture the kiss scene of Kyu Jong and Kwak Sunyoung at the re-run of musical 'Goong' yesterday at Gumi. Ei, the kiss looks so yummy!

Btw, thanks also to 마이러브오공일 for sharing on SS601.com. The musical had re-runs yesterday and today.




Here's YouTube version fromt he channel of TheSHERLINDA501

[Pix] Kyu Jong From Sports Donga

When I woke up this morning I checked Naver for any new articles about the members of SS501 and I found THIS. It's not new news since we all know since last Saturday about the press conference of musical 'Goong' that happened in Tokyo. What really caught my attention was the photo of Kyu Jong. It is my first time seeing it. I actually hesitated to post this photo so I decided to just tweet and seems that it's the first time as well as others are seeing this.

I am now shoving the original photo posted in an article on Sports Donga of Kyu Jong with Supernova's Sung Mo who is alternating the role of Prince Shin with Kyu Jong in the Tokyo version of 'Goong' which is slated to start on December 16 until the 30th.


Also did some cropping on the photos because I really like it. ^_^ Hope there are more photos from this photo shoot series

[Pix] Kyu Jong @ 'Goong' Tokyo 11.05.11

Kyu Jong was left behind in Tokyo by Young Saeng last night because Kyu Jong still has to attend the press conference of 'Goong' which is slated to start playing in Tokyo on December 16 to 30. But Kyu Jong is back already in Korea because he has to be at the 'Love Sharing 2011 Concert' to be held at Seoul Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium and will start broadcasting at 3:40PM KST over at SBS .

Photos from the presscon is now on some Japanese portals who covered the presscon. Here are some of the photos I lifted from the re-tweets of cll_slam10 from the tweets of @penerope10.





With Kyu Jong in the photos is Supernova's Sung Mo who will be playing Prince Shin as well. (thanks to @AngelMae0515 for the correction on Twitter).

As mentioned above, 'Goong' in Tokyo will l run from December 16th until December 30th. The venue will be at Tokyo International Forum Hall C.

If you are interested in watching do check HERE for the schedule of Kyu Jong.

[Pix] Wonderful Overseas Fans at Goong Musical 10.08.11

In the two musical 'Goong' that I watched in Seoul, I met a lot of overseas fans who came to give their support to Kyu Jong. Fans from Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines, USA, Thailand, Hong Kong gathered together on the last day of Kyu Jong's performance and had this commemorative photo.

Overseas fans on the 8th of Oct
who watched Kyu Jong's last performance.
(hee, peacejerry and I are not in the photo as we're the one taking pix)

These are not the only group of fans who came from other countries, I believe that there are more who came but left earlier and/or didn't know about this gathering as it was only been tweeted.

Well, seeing this photos made me miss all the ladies again. The chatting and laughing were all good. Most of them I had only met once but it seems that I've known them for a long time already.

For the last two performances I attended, after each show, overseas fans would all gather at the lobby to talk and wait for actors and actresses of the musical who are very nice to chat with some fans, give autographs and take photo with them.

Here are some photos which I had with of the actors of the musical.

With Oct 6 Prince Yul.

With Kwak Sunyoung who acts as Shin ChaeKyeong.
She is really pretty nice and very beautiful.

With Oct 8 Prince Yul, Jang Yu Jun.

Jang Yu Jun willingly signing the souvenir program.

This guys played many roles in the musical.
He's very friendly and so nice.

The very funny steward of the palace with a friend from SG.

I have had the chance of meeting many overseas fans when ever I go to events of any members but on the 8th of October was the only time I was able to join this big gathering of fans and took photo with them. Also, most of these fans were also at the music shows and signing events where Kyu Jong were over the last weeks making Kyu Jong knows that he has fans from many other countries believing in his talent.

We have a plan of sending this photo to Kyu Jong and B2M (and even tweet to the cast members with Twitter account) , ladies who are in the group photo, should we still do it? (hee, but peacejerry and i are not there. but i am fine with it ^^)

Anyway, heaps of ThanKYU to everyone once again for making my trip to Seoul this year very fun filled and memorable. Until next time again.

P.S. I've many other photos of fans I met. I will be sending the photos this weekend. ^^ And for those who I have photo in your camera, please send them to my email at liezle_eleven@yahoo.com.

[Vid] K-Wave Station Exclusive Interview with Kyu Jong

Here's a video of Kyu Jong shared by kerria007 on YouTube being interviewed by K-Wave Station. I believe this was done during the media call and it looks like that the interviewer was impressed by Kyu Jong's performance as she described Kyu Jong's first musical performance as exceptionally good for new actor which I certainly agree.



Yesterday was the last stage of 'Goong' in Seoul. I was told that after the fan signing at HotTracks in Mokdong, Kyu Jong rushed to the ending party.

And today, he tweeted to thank everyone for the support. Here, let me share with you his two tweets today. Much thanks to xiaochu of Quainte501.

2011-10-10 @ 1:59 PM
Pretties~~!! Have an enjoyable Monday^^ !! yo..!! heehee I am very happy because we have been meeting so often these days! Really exciting!!~ I sincerely hope that this new week will be filled with good things^^ Bye~

2011-10-10 @ 1:55 PM
Your beliefs become your thoughts. Your thoughts become your words. Your words become your actions. Your actions become your habits. Your habits become your values. Your values become your destiny.

[Pix] Kyu Jong @ Goong Curtain Call 10.08.11

Last night was Kyu Jong's last performance in Goong. From the looks of it and from the many observation from the others, he was very very happy. His performance I heard was the best last night (which I can also say yes too since I saw him last Thursday) and the fans were so actively participating and cheering for him. At the end of the show there was even a standing ovation for him.

As it is allowed to take photos at curtail call, here are just some of the photos I took and will be sharing with you. Hope you will like it.

[Pix] Kyu Jong @ Goong Curtain Call 10.06.11

After Mnet, friends and I proceeded to the theater where Goong will be staging. The venue was quite far from Mnet by cab and it was so traffic.

Will tell you how I got mesmerized by Kyu Jong later meanwhile here are pix from last night.

[Article] Kyu Jong Talks About Being in a Musical

This is another one of those lengthy interview of Kyu Jong which is a must read as he talks about being in a musical, how he is enjoying it and where he gets the inspiration and confidence.

Much thanks once again to xiaochu for sharing this article on Quainte501.

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[Interview] Kim KyuJong “Shin ChaeKyung is very lively, Ideal girl is still Oh SeJung”
Credits : news@tvdaily.co.kr + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com
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“Shin ChaeKyung? Feels stress because she is too lively. My ideal girl is Miss Oh SeJung. Now I get many advices through e-mails from her. She also said she will buy me dinner, how can I eat when I’m so nervous?” Kim KyuJong, who confirms his ideal girl through a variety program back in 2008, shows his unchanged love confidently.

Frank without any reserve, Kim KyuJong. His very first attempt in musical ‘Goong’, he stood on the stage majestically as Lee Shin, capturing the hearts of the audience.

“I am very close to (Kwak) SeonYoung noona and dongsaeng (Choi) YeSeul who both acts as ChaeKyung. It is fun because I’m doing something and talking in a way that the usual Kim KyuJong won’t do. Like raising voice at noona and kissing a high school student” (laugh)

Having activities as a member of SS501 and meeting thousands of fans on the stage, he now breathes with the audience on musical stage.
“When I stood on the stage for the very first time, I couldn’t see any audience. When we have concert as a singer, there are restrictions on impromptu performances, and dances are being choreographed, a lot of times showing the audience what we have which is difference from a musical performance. You can adjust according to the responses of audience.”

Kim KyuJong kept saying ‘enjoyable’ in regards to acting which he just started, and his eyes twinkled. Even so, he initially declined to act in musical.
“It seems very difficult. That’s why I am very concerned of it. I realized that I cannot let this chance pass by. I asked (Jung) YunHo hyung, who acted as Prince, hyung said ‘You are Lee Shin from now’, and encouraged me. This is the style of hyung. A hyung whom I am thankful to, who gave me lots of good advices from before I debut.”

“There are a lot of sadness since we had our SS501 debut stage. Because my part was little, I would think ‘Is it because I am of no help to the group?’. YunHo hyung looked at my face and said ‘Look ahead because there are more coming, don’t be discouraged’. That gave me lots of encouragements as I want find out how.”

Kim KyuJong continued to praise Dong Bang Shin Gi’s Uknow YunHo. Getting the same role as him, their sentiments seem like extraordinary too. “Japanese fans gave me good appraisals too because it is a role which Dong Bang Shin Gi’s Uknow YunHo acted before. I am his junior so of course I am very grateful, and felt happy.”
Director Song ByungJun who directed musical ‘Goong’ said previously “Idol stars these days are like Crown Prince to the public”. Kim KyuJong agreed saying “Because K-pop is popular. When I see the performances of other idols, I would also think that ‘that’s great, cool’.”
Among the idols these days who won the praises of being called prince, he who is also one of the icon of prince among them, has also quite some burden on him. “I am nervous at the thought that I mustn’t let them feel disappointed. It is especially so to the people who are close to me.”

Making his first challenge in acting, Kim KyuJong received a lot of help from the musical team and conveys his gratefulness.
“Actually, before I started the musical, it wasn’t fun when I took acting lessons. I don’t even have the mind to do it. However I learnt a lot through this opportunity. I felt the interest after doing it. I realized that it is impossible if you do it unwillingly because someone made you do it, it is good to do it enjoyably.”

The result of having sold-out their performances in Japan shows their extraordinary team work too. “Our performance team went for a MT (membership training) in ChungPyeong. Initially I thought I couldn’t really fit into the team. Because there are veteran actors around, I thought they would have hated me, but that was not the case. They really gave me a lot of good advices. It is really heart-warming here.”

As the interest in acting grew, the desire grew too. Kim KyuJong wishes to perform in a small theatre in order to be closer with the audience and even expressed his desire to win an award. “I hope that musical ‘Goong’ can get good results in the upcoming Musical Awards. As the musical continues, it seems like it is getting sturdier.”

In addition, besides the musical, Kim KyuJong has been casted in TV Choseon ‘Saving Madame Go BongShil’ as the role of a student doing part-time jobs, dreaming to become a musical actor.

Being determined, he will transform from ‘musical idol’ into ‘acting idol’ smoothly. But his main occupation remains as a singer. Coming out from the hiatus of 1year and 6months, he will release his mini album ‘TURN ME ON’ on 27-Sep and start his solo activities.

“I will continue to have album in Korea, filming drama, and various activities in end of the year. Also I am thinking of musical ‘Goong’ encore performance in Japan, Japan fan meeting, and Asia Tour coming up.”

Widening his fields in various directions, Kim KyuJong’s path is not easy. Finding clothes that suit himself and attempts to transform, this is the reason why we look forward to Kim KyuJong.

[Article] Kyu Jong Spent Time With Starving Children

Another person who is not only beautiful outside but also inside. I wish that the kids got so much inspiration from Kyu Jong.

Thanks to xiaochu of Quainte501 for sharing this article again.

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[News] SS501 Kim KyuJong Treats Starving Children to Musical + Special Time ‘Warmth’
Credits : NEWSEN + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com

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SS501 Kim KyuJong gave a special gift to the undernourished children.

Kim KyuJong, who captured the females’ heart as Prince Lee Shin in musical ‘Goong’, personally invited these children on 22th in addition to the recent online charity event for these starving children.

Currently being the ambassador of Heart Heart Foundation, Kim KyuJong met up personally with these children after the performance and spent quality time together.


He said “After the performance of musical ‘Goong’ ended in Japan, I was very busy with the preparations for the performance in Korea as well as preparing for my solo album. I showed the children how I performed, and we talked, took photos, etc, having the time to share what I have makes me feel very happy. If I have given happiness to the children during the time spent together, then there is nothing more to wish for.”

Kim KyuJong will be actively putting in efforts in participating in campaigns of Heart Heart Foundation, which sends sunlight to areas where light doesn’t shine, and other various charity events.

Meanwhile, Kim KyuJong will release is first solo mini album ‘TURN ME ON’ on 27-Sep, making his comeback as a singer after 1.5years.

[Pix] Kyu Jong @ Goong PressCon 09.20.11 by HeStory

Last October 20, there was a press conference cum press call of Goong. Aside from media who covered the event there were also fan clubs of Kyu Jong who were present and one of them is HeStory.

Here are nicely taken photos of Kyu Jong's different expressions during the presscon by HeStory's shutterbug posted on kyustory.com. Much thanks to 00lanse for sharing the following photos on Baidu.