Rabu, 29 Agustus 2012

Kim Kyu Jong " SS501 Eternal Center " PROFIL

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Kim Kyu-jong (Hangul: 김규종; Hanja: 金奎鐘) was born on 24 February 1987. He is a South Korean entertainer and member of boyband SS501. He made his musical debut in Goong: Musical, playing the lead role of 'Lee Shin' and debut as a solo artist in September 2011 with mini album Turn Me On.
 

2005: Debut

Kim debuted as a member of SS501 on 8 June 2005. He started his acting career with a role in Mnet hip-hop music drama Break on 11 May 2006. Kim along with members of SS501, except for Young-saeng who was recovering from the sugery, lent their voices to the Korean version of 2006 animated film Pi's Story.[1]

On 21 August 2006, he took over as DJ on radio programme SS501's Youngstreet on Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), when fellow member Heo Young-saeng left due to a throat condition requiring laryngeal surgery.[2] He continued to host the programme with fellow member Park Jung-min.
On 21 November 2008, Kim joined as one of the regular hosts on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) God Of Cookery Expedition.

In 2008, with Jung-min, who's performing in the lead role of 'Danny Park' in musical Grease and Hyun-joong on Boys Over Flowers; Young-saeng togther with Kyu-jong and Hyung-jun, formed 'SS501 Project Group' with Young-saeng as the leader. They released a project album named U R Man in November 2008, with high tempo dance title track "UR Man". They also contributed to the Boys Over Flowers soundtrack with "내 머리가 나빠서" (Because I'm Stupid), and appeared in episode four in a cameo prformace of "U R Man". The track won Song of the Month for February at the 32nd Cyworld Digital Music Awards on 28 March 2009.

In the project album, Kim wrote the lyrics for his solo track, "Never Let You Go". He also wrote the lyrics for his part of "완.두.콩." (Green Peas), a song written for their fans, released in their album Rebirth.

 

2010-2011: Leaving DSP Media and solo debut

In June 2010, upon the expiration of Kim's contract with DSP Media, he along with fellow band member Heo Young-saeng, signed with B2M Entertainment, the agency of former DSP Media songstress Lee Hyori, to embark on his solo career.[3] To launch his solo career, Heo along with Kim held a joint fanmeeting, Kyu Jong & Young Saeng Story In Seoul on 4 December, which continued in Hong Kong, Japan and countries across Asia.[4][5]

Kim made his musical theatre debut in Goong: Musical (Hangul: 뮤지컬 궁), a spin-off of the television drama, in Korea. He took over the role of male lead Lee Shin, from U-Know Yunho of TVXQ. He performed this musical at Minami-za in Kyoto, Japan from 11 June to 1 July,[6] and subsequently in Seoul, Korea in September 2011.

On 27 September 2011 he released his debut solo mini album, Turn Me On with "Yesterday" as its title track. It also features rap by fellow member Heo Young-saeng in dance track "My Love".[7] The teaser video for "Yesterday" was released on 22 September.[8]

In October, 2011, Kim was cast in 36-part weekend drama, Saving Madame Go Bong Shil on cable channel CSTV. He played an aspiring musical actor named Nicky to mark his acting debut.[9] On 9 November 2011, Kim performed along with other Korean and Japanese artists, at the Seoul Tokyo Music Festival 2011 at Saitama Super Arena, Japan.[10]

 

2012: Military service

In June 2012, it was announced that Kim is to fulfill his mandatory military service in July.[11] On 3 June, Kim held farewell fan meeting, Thank U ThanKYU with Triple S at Yonsei University in Sinchon-dong, Seoul. This marks his last official activity before his enlistment in July and the first time in over two years that the five members of SS501 have gathered together.[12] On 23 July, Kim reported to the recruit training center of the 35th division in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province for four weeks of basic training. They further explained that he was originally exempted because he's a hepatitis B carrier. However, since a changed in conscription law, he is eligible to serve non-active duty as a public service worker.[13]

On 18 July Kim released a limited edition mini-album Meet Me Again dedicated to his fans. It features three tracks including "Thank You" composed by Kim and "One Luv", a duet with Mighty Mouth's Shorry J, composed by Tae-wan.[14]

 

Discography

Solo SS501 Songs

  • 2007: "光 (Hikari)" - Kokoro
  • 2008: "Never Let You Go" - U R Man
  • 2009: "Wuss Up" - Solo Collection

 

Albums / Singles

Year Title Details Tracklisting Music Video
2011 Turn Me On[15]
  • Release Date: September 9, 2011
  • Format: Mini Album Vol.1
  • Language: Korean
Yesterday
2012 Meet Me Again[16]
  • Release Date: July 20, 2012
  • Format: Mini Album Vol.2
  • Language: Korean
소중한 사람 (Precious Person)

 

Soundtrack Contributions

  • 2009: "Lonely Girl" - Bad Girl Diary OST (Duet with Kim Hyung-jun)
  • 2010: "Confession" - Superstar OST
  • 2011: "Perhaps Love" - Musical Goong OST

 

DVDs

Year Title Details Tracklisting
2011 Young Saeng & Kyu Jong - 1st Private DVD "Summer and Love"[17]
  • Release Date: April 15, 2011
  • Version: Japan Ver.
  • Event: Fan Meeting (January 22, 2011)

Musical GOONG in KYOTO Special DVD[18]
  • Release Date: December 16, 2011
  • Version: Japan Ver.

The First Step Kim Kyu Jong Yesterday Special DVD[19]
  • Release Date: December 21, 2011
  • Version: Japan Ver.
The First Step[20]
  • Release Date: December 28, 2011
  • Version: Korea Ver.
2012 Young Saeng + Kyu Jong's 1st Story in Tokyo - Y.E.S & ThanKYU JAPAN[21]
  • Release Date: September 19, 2012
  • Version: Japan Ver.

 

Books

  • Kim Kyu Jong - Photo Message Book (released April 5, 2012)

 

Filmography

Television / Films

  • 2006: Break - Mnet
  • 2006: Pi's Story (Korean version) as the Clam (voice only)
  • 2009: SETI (Searching for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) - Daum
  • 2011: Pianissimo (Ep: Meet) [22][23] - TrendE [DVD Title: Super Star DVD-BOX featuring Kim Hyung-jun, Park Jung-min, Kim Kyu-jong | Japan Version only][24]
  • 2011: Saving Madame Go Bong Shil - CSTV

 

Variety Shows

  • 2005: M! Countdown as MC - Mnet
  • 2008: Manwon Haengbok - MBC (19 and 26 April)
  • 2008: Shopping King - Olive (13 May)
  • 2008: God of Cookery Expedition as Host - MBC (21 November 2008 - 1 May 2009)
  • 2012: Strong Heart as Guest - SBS (3 January 2012)[25]

 

Radio DJ

  • SS501's Youngstreet - SBS (from 21 August 2006)

Performances


Background information
Birth name 김규종 (金奎鐘)
Born 24 February 1987 (age 25)
Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Origin South Korea
Genres K-pop, J-pop, Dance, R&B
Occupations Singer, Dancer, DJ, MC, Actor, model
Years active 2005–present
Labels DSP Media
(2005 - 2010)
B2M Entertainment
(2010 - Present)
Associated acts SS501 (2005-present)
Website http://www.kyu-jong.com/

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