Here's a huge bow and thank you from all of us at OnlyKHJtimes.

Actor/singer/Hallyu star Kim Hyun Joong has set another record, selling over 100,000 copies in a week for three singles straight. Kim Hyun Joong released his third Japanese single, ’Tonight’, on June 5. A source for Oricon stated on June 11, “Kim Hyun Joong has a set a record for a Korean solo artist, male or female, promoting in Japan by selling over 100,000 copies of a single in the first week, for three singles straight.”

Kim Hyun Joong previously set a record for the most copies sold in a day for a debut album released by an overseas artists in Japan. His first single, ‘Kiss Kiss/Lucky Guy’, was released last year in January. He has continued his record-breaking streak by selling over 100,00 copies in the first week for his subsequent second and third Japanese singles, ‘HEAT’ and ‘Tonight’, respectively.

‘Tonight’ sold a total 116,000 copies in the first week, placing second after SMAP. (Source: soompi)

Dear Henecia members and fans of Kim Hyun Joong who supported our 606 project.

Here's a huge bow and thank you from all of us at OnlyKHJtimes.

We are very happy to report that our purchase target of 606 copies of 'Tonight' was successfully achieved with your generous and undying support for Hyun Joong-ssi.

We must also say that every dollar and cent that was received in this project was especially invaluable to us because it was also an indication of the level of trust that was accorded to us from fellow fans from all around the world. It is truly humbling. Thank you once again.

Yes, our little project only involved 606 copies and yes, it is a small amount compared to the total 116,000 copies sold. But as in every endeavour in life, every little bit of effort helps. So to all who have contributed, congratulations on having helped shoot Hyun Joong to #2 on the Oricon weekly chart on the first week of the release of ‘Tonight’, right after the hugely popular home-group, SMAP. Truly, that is no easy feat.

Now, as is our practice, we would like to also give a brief update on the bulk purchase that was carried out. The purchase of 606 copies was spread out over a period of 14 days, with the help of an OKT coordinator in Japan. There were a total of 45 donors/contributors. In no particular order, we have listed their names below:

Special thanks to Japan Fans who  helped us in purchasing & carrying the cds to Korea :-

·         Riko

·         Shigemi

·         Rumi

·         Mikitty

·         Junko

It is time for our mission to show some love to our only one!

UNLIMITED

The information below is sourced from: 
http://datv.jp/shopping/user_data/packages/default/khj-1st.html
http://store.universal-music.co.jp/fs/artist/kimhyunjoong/pdci1008
Translated by OnlyKHJtimes (http://onlykhjtimes.blogspot.com / @onlyKHJtimes on Twitter)

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*In Japan, the most important thing is volume of albums sold, as recorded by the Oricon.*
Here are few sites that non-Japanese fans can look at to preorder their copies now: CDJapan site, HMV (http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/) and YESASIA.com, all sites are in English. For HMV, go here for step-by-step instructions (in both Korean + Eng) on how to order. All these sites count to the Oricon.

If you read Jap, you can go to Amazon.co.jp to order too. You can start from here: http://amzn.to/vVYeBB and just search for his name in Jap キム・ヒョンジュン. Of course, there's also the DATV site to order if you read Japanese too. Basically, all Japanese sites that sell the album will count to the Oricon. So if you're ordering from a Japanese site, no worries, it will count.

(NOTE: DATV shopping website doesn't accept the order from overseas)

[NEWS] Yamapi defeated by KHJ; Jap media sarcastic, J Ent lost face

Original source: ent.huangqiu.com

News link: http://ent.huanqiu.com/music/yinle-guoji/2012-07/2929225.html (Dated July 19, 2012; 10.36am)

Translated by: OnlyKHJtimes (onlykhjtimes.blogspot.com/@onlykhjtimes on Twitter)

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Tomohisa Yamashita (Yamapi) 

Tomohisa Yamashita totally defeated by Kim Hyun Joong; Japanese media sarcastic, J Ent lost face

According to the latest Nikkan Gendai issue, Tomohisa Yamashita's single 'Love Chase' was totally defeated by Hallyu singer Kim Hyun Joong, who is regarded as a 'rookie' in the Japanese music industry, on the Oricon weekly charts.

Kim Hyun Joong's single HEAT sold 183,478 copies in its debut week, placing no. 1 on the Oricon weekly chart in the period between July 2-8, with a significant gap from the 2nd-placed Tohomisa's 'Love Chase' (118,981).

The Nikkan Gendai article termed Tomohisa (Yamapi) as Johnny Entertainment's 'Ace level' (elite idol), and, "Now (he's) lost to Kim Hyun Joong who is of the rookie category, resulting in a grave atmosphere throughout Johnny Entertainment. (But) because Yamapi belongs to Johnny Entertainment, so all Japanese media became very evasive – and dared not play up the news of Kim Hyun Joong's victory; with some media completely ignoring the news, with not even a word of mention - to protect Johnny E's face," said an industry insider.

Oricon weekly chart July 2-8

Although the media had consciously tried to minimise the effects (of KHJ's win) on public opinion,  it still couldn't change the fact that Yamapi had been defeated.

"His manager is Iijima, who nurtured the national heavenly group, SMAP. This kind of 'shame' is unbearable."

Looking at the matter objectively, the enviable results achieved by Kim Hyun Joong's single this time was closely related to the series of PR activities that he had conducted.

"But losing on the charts still means losing."

Before this, Kim Hyun Joong was the leader of SS501, starred in the Korean dramas 'Boys Before Flowers' and 'Mischievous Kiss', (thus) became a familiar face to the Japanese audience. After signing up with Bae Yong Joon's artist management company, the momentum of his development became increasingly strong.

"Recently, Bae Yong Joon's schedule is almost blank, so a considerable portion of (his) fans has switched to Kim Hyun Joong. The latter would also be starring in a Japanese drama - his development in Japan appears optimistic."

Interestingly, many Japanese netizens have left comments like "Yamapi and Kim Hyun Joong really look too alike, but (Hyun Joong) looks more 'man' than Yamapi", "Don't know who is Kim Hyun Joong, but it is clear that Yamapi's singing ability is average/nothing special. Being defeated on the Oricon chart is to be expected."

The article in Nikkan Gendai said that since Yamapi was transferred into the management of Iijima, his solo career did not seem to experience much improvement. On the contrary, the continued decline from bad to worse "has caused others to ridicule that for the sake of sales, he would even cast aside his status to joke around in variety shows and organise hand-shake tours to court fans".

"But Iijima is still a capable woman and how she will turn around the decline of Yamapi will draw attention."

Translator's note:

1) Nikkan Gendai = is a weekly tabloid-sized magazine

2) Johnny Ent is perhaps the biggest entertainment company in Japan, with acts like Arashi, Jin Akanishi, Yamapi, and the legendary SMAP under them too.

3) It should also be noted that when this article came out in Nikkan Gendai, many Japanese fans responded online that Kim Hyun Joong's rising popularity isn't because of Bae Yong Joon's declining popularity, as suggested by the article.

YOU made their dreams come true...Thank you!

Some were a bit camera shy, some were grinning from ear to ear, happy and excited. One pair even wrote a big Thank-You note in Japanese to thank her Japanese sponsors. Yes, every single one of them was touched and grateful. And so, from the bottom of our hearts, are we. =))

*Because of work, voting, a bout of sickness and flying about, this very important blog post was delayed. To all the kind sponsors and friends who worked tirelessly - without so much as even one word of complaint - to pull this little project through, our apologies and thank you for having waited so patiently for this update*

Two months ago, we wrote about some kind, generous folks of Henecia from the United States, Singapore and Canada who wrote in to us out of the blue, saying that they wanted to sponsor fans who couldn't afford to go to Kim Hyun Joong's first Asia Fanmeeting Tour 2012, which would be held in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and 4 other cities in China (Bangkok wasn't yet in the itinerary at the time).

Some of these sponsors couldn't fly all the way to Asia to attend the fanmeetings themselves, so decided to donate what little they have so that others could go on their behalf.

We were very surprised and very honoured to get their offers and so quickly arranged to buy tickets and linked them up with deserving fans. Then, we wrote an open letter to all HJ's fans out there, that we would work with anyone else who also wanted to similarly sponsor less well-to-do fans so that they can attend HJ's concert at least once in their lives.

The response to that open letter was...TREMENDOUS.

Donations poured in, particularly from Japan, Singapore and US.

From the total amount received (from the very first email), we managed to arrange for 9 sponsored fans to go to Singapore, 27 to Hong Kong, 55 to Taiwan's 2-day fanmeeting and 1 for Guangzhou. 

We were also able to purchase 20 extra tickets at a special price and gave them to several children and their parents/guardians from a home for the underprivileged in Taiwan, 北區家扶中心 (English version: Taiwan Fund for Children and Families) to attend the 2nd day of the TW fanmeeting, on May 19th. 

For the protection of these kids and their families, the home has a very strict policy regarding the publication of pictures. Hence, to abide by their policy, we had to 'treat' the pictures of the sponsored individuals. 

Altogether, there were 10 children, accompanied by their respective guardian/parent, who came that night, though we only received 8 thank you letters from them. Hehe... Apparently 1 or 2 of them were siblings. Maybe that's why. =))

Briefly, they wrote about how excited they were when they got to know that they would have the chance to watch the concert of 'Korean superstar Kim Hyun Joong', live. Some tried to describe how high the atmosphere was, and how they too were swept off their feet in the excitement. Some praised Hyun Joong's songs and what a rare and memorable evening it was for them. And at least 2 letters ended with the children sweetly promising that they would study harder in the future too, erm, perhaps as a way to show their appreciation? No, we didn't make them promise that at all. LoL...Truth be told, the thank-you letters from them were actually a surprise to us, as we hadn't been expecting them at all. This project in Taiwan, together with the 55 pax sponsorship, was hugely aided by a dear friend, one Ms Annie and other Henecians in Taiwan. Thank you so much for all your efforts!

Apart from the sponsorship of 27 tickets, we also printed 1000 posters to be distributed and put up in several K-pop friendly places in Hong Kong to raise more awareness of the fanmeet there. This was only achievable with the help of our OKT HK member, and her friends. She was also the point-person who handled the HK sponsorship project for us. Thank you very much Ms Alice! On the same note, thanks must also go to Ms Angela of SG, who facilitated the sponsorship project in SG. Big-big hug, girls! =)

But above all, the biggest thanks must go to all the amazing folks of Henecia who donated and made this whole sponsorship project in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan as well as Guangzhou possible.

Thank you...because your generosity this time made many dreams come true. Because of you, so many were able to watch Hyun Joong perform, LIVE, for the very first time.

In no particular order, allow me to list these kind, generous folks here. 

[@ = denotes Twitter IDs]

1)    @Lycheerose

2)    @Illublue

3)    @LuvKHJ4ever

4)    @Aixianzhong

5)    @howlovelylala

6)    @Lafone0606 (and a big number of her blog followers)

7)    横山恵子 (Ms Keiko Yokoyama)

8)    Ms Yukiko Fukuzawa

9)    Ms Ami Wong
10)  Ms Emily Dang
You guys are simply...daebak. =) Once again...thank you. xoxo....XD

Two grateful fans also wrote back to tell us their experience. We didn't request for any account up front so getting to read their words after the FM was really wonderful. One is a short and sweet message from Ms Janny (email capture) and another is a more detailed and touching one from Ms Kiara ~ you can read about it in the document below.

From sponsored fan, Ms Janny

Ms Kiara's account of her first KHJ fanmeeting

And lastly…

A pic says a thousand words, what more a montage - so I think there're at least 16,000 words in here. XP~ 

The collection above shows Kim Hyun Joong's Asia Fanmeeting 2012 in SG, TW, HK, and Guangzhou. These were the 4 out of the total 7 stops (now 8 including Bangkok) that we actually twitted live updates from. Thanks U:zoosin...and all the incredible folks of Henecia that we have met and befriended in the course of this fanmeeting, for the incredible memories. You made the 1st half of 2012 awesome for us. We are now very much looking forward to Hyun Joong's drama comeback through City Conquest in the 2nd half of 2012. When that happens, then 2012 would be just PERFECT. =))

Are Henecians fighters or are we quitters?

Mnet 20's Choice voting period: 

2012. 06. 07 (THU) 18:00 ~ 2012. 06. 27 (WED) 24:00 [Korean Standard Time]

A few of us here in OKT had the opportunity to attend a few of Kim Hyun Joong's recent Asia Fanmeeting Tour in various Asian countries. And in the finale of the China leg of his FMs in Beijing, he said this:

"I don't know how many more years I can stand on the stage.

I also don't know when all of you will forget me..."

And we read somewhere recently, a devoted fan of his said this: 

We don't know how many more occasions can we still vote for him, do something for him.

But when he still needs us - and when we are still able, still can - don't miss out on the chance, don't slack off. 

What we can do for him now, apart from going for his shows and supporting him with the loudest cheers and fanchants, the brightest light-board and the biggest U:zoosin balloon...is to show our love and support for him through popularity polls.

Which brings us to the on-going Mnet 20's Choice poll now.

Yes, you may say that the situation is very clear...that we have no advantage to speak of...and that we are way behind. That there is no way in hell we are going to win this.

But for all the love Hyun Joong has shown us, through his free gifts, free showcases, and through his increasingly open communication with us now no matter how awkward he feels inside...for the dazed but gentle smiles he still wears despite his near-collapse fatigue sometimes, let's take on this poll for him!

Regardless of whether we win or lose, we should first give this our BEST! Have you given your best? Or have you, like some others, think that the margin is too far to give chase, so you just do the bare minimum, or not at all?

Are Henecians fighters? Or are we quitters? 

Come on gurls, let's show Hyun Joong what we can do for him! 

By the volume of our votes, let us tell him that we have not forgotten him...and that we will always be right behind him.

There are 10 more days to D-Day...

So...can HJ count on you to fight for him till the end?

Palli! Hana, dul, set! VOTE! =))

The HEAT is ON! Are you with KIM HYUN JOONG?

Hyun Joong's 2nd Japanese album, HEAT, will be out on July 4 and the pre-order has already started! Have you booked your copies yet?
There is one key thing that all Hyun Joong fans should bear in mind this time: the release of HEAT will coincide with the release of albums by a few other artistes this round. Among them are: 2AM+2PM, as well as the popular Yamapi (Tomohisa Yamashita). They need no introduction. So girls, you know what we're up against. The fight is ON. Let's give them some HEAT! Pre-order now! If you have difficulty, please ask. We will try our best to assist you. In the mean time, follow the sites below. It is really not hard. Hwaiting!

The HEAT is on and the enemies are not amateurs. So...ARE YOU READY, gurls?! 

*In Japan, the most important thing is volume of albums sold, as recorded by the Oricon.*
Here are two sites that non-Japanese fans can look at to preorder their copies now: CDJapan site and HMV (http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/). Both sites are in English. For HMV, go here for step-by-step instructions (in both Korean + Eng) on how to order. Both these sites count to the Oricon.

If you read Jap, you can go to Amazon.co.jp to order too. You can start from here: http://amzn.to/vVYeBB and just search for his name in Jap キム・ヒョンジュン. Of course, there's also the DATV site to order if you read Japanese too. Basically, all Japanese sites that sell the album will count to the Oricon. So if you're ordering from a Japanese site, no worries, it will count.

Some of you may wonder: there are as many as 5 different versions to Hyun Joong's HEAT album, which should we buy? ALL will count to Hyun Joong as his 2nd Japanese album's sales figure. That means there is no difference which version you buy. THE MORE, THE MERRIER.

Note1: Hyun Joong's 1st Japanese album placed 2nd on the Oricon chart previously, and created a new record for the highest sales number for a foreign artiste! Let's shoot him to No. 1 with HEAT this time!

There are 5 HEAT versions: Limited Edition Type A, Limited Edition Type B, Limited Edition Type C, Limited Edition Type D + a Normal Edition. Please buy all if you can. For more info on what kind of album HEAT is all about, check here. From all accounts, it's set to be a historic album! =)

Note2: Hyun Joong will be having a special showcase at SAITAMA Super Arena, Jap, on July 15 to commemorate the release of HEAT. To apply to attend the event, you must buy all 5 versions. HURRY - it's on a first come first serve basis! 

Kim Hyun Joong startled the public

Original link: http://beta.n.yam.com/chinatimes/entertain/20120520/20120520473802.html (May 20, 2012)
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Kim Hyun Joong, exuding affable and charm, held his 2^nd Taiwan Fan meeting yesterday. There were not only fans who dressed up in a wedding dress wanting to present herself as a birthday present to him, there was also a 70 year old grandmother who flew all the way from the United States. This grandmother gave him $3000USD (about $90,000NT) in a red packet. Hyun Joong was shocked and didn’t want to receive the gift but was told that it would be bad luck, hence accepted the gift reluctantly but will be donating it.

Hyun Joong will be celebrating his birthday on 6^th June. Yesterday fans after hearing this news, including fans from Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Mainland China packed National Taiwan University gym and sang him a birthday song in the Korean Language. This gesture made Hyun Joong very touched. In order to reciprocate the fans, Hyun Joong started the Hi 5 Session at 9pm which included intertwining fingers with fans and warm hugs. Until every fan has been Hi5 only then did he head back to the hotel to rest. Everyone agreed that ‘It was worth the price’.

As for the fan who was dressed as a bride, she was lucky to be selected as one of the fans to come up on stage. She requested Hyun Joong to re-enact a famous Korean designer Andre Kim’s action, and took a photo with Hyun Joong with intertwined fingers looking at the camera, to the envy of all the fans in the stadium. Ticket sales plus merchandise sales came to a total amount of $20.7m NT. Today, Hyun Joong has left at 7.45am.

~ Newsletter / Weng Xinhan / Taipei

Kim Hyun Joong's new Japanese single 'HEAT' is ready for pre-order!

In Japan, the most important support is the sales of CD/albums.

Hyun Joong's 1st Japanese album placed 2nd on the Oricon chart previously, and created a new record for the highest sales number for a foreign artist!

So Henecia, Triple S, order your copies of the hot 'HEAT' asap + let's shoot him straight to NO. 1 when the album is released!

[Note: The information below is sourced from: http://datv.jp/shopping/user_data/packages/default/khj-2ndjapanmini.html]

[The details of Kim Hyun Joong's new single, HEAT]

The lyrics of HEAT are by Mr Inaba, while the melody is composed by Mr Matsumato, the legendary musicians who make up the hugely popular rock group (duo), B'z. They have had some 24 years of history in music, but this is the first time that the duo is writing and composing songs for others under the name of B'z.

On top of that, Mr Inaba recorded the chorus of the song, while Mr Matsumoto lent the awesome sounds of his guitar into the melody.

It is truly a single that has much to be looked forward to, on top of being quite a historic piece of musical collaboration!

There are 5 versions for HJ's new single.

You need to purchase all 5 versions to apply for a special event that Universal Music Japan will be organising in conjunction with the release of HEAT.

One batch of 5 versions will qualify for 1 application.

The full details of the event will be announced later by JAPAN OFFIAL and UNIVERSAL MUSIC.

-The 5 versions-

LTD A: CD (HEAT / Let’s Party) + Special DVD A (which is different from LTD B) = 1600 yen

LTD B: CD (HEAT / Let’s Party) + Special DVD B (which is different from LTD A) = 1600 yen

LTD C: CD (HEAT) + Special package = 1000 yen

LTD D: CD (HEAT) Special price = 500 yen

Normal Edition: (HEAT / Let’s Party) = 1200 yen

(Note: LTD = Limited)

If you order all 5 version from DATV's shopping site, you’ll get a special DVD (inclusive of 15-min unpublished BTS footage.)

But please note that DATV shopping doesn’t accept overseas shipment.

P/S: Sorry we are a bit too busy these days with the FMs. Once we have compiled information about where overseas fans can buy HEAT, we will upload into the blog.

~ OKT

To all the kind, generous folks of Henecia...Thank YOU!

Like Kim Hyun Joong, many of his fans are truly generous + inspiring individuals. ~ Salute!

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Dear friends from the world of Henecia,

Surprisingly, we got a few emails from some truly generous and kindhearted Henecians from US, SG and Canada in the past week. Knowing that some fans could not go to the FMs because of $ issue, they sent us $ to buy FM tickets for fans who desperately wanted to go to the FMs = whether in SG, HK or TW.

So far, we have managed to hook up 2 PH friends, 2 TW students and 1 MY to go to TW (The PH and MY peeps pay for the lodging and flight themselves. We just give them the sponsored tix).

Coming up, we're going to hook up 5 more deserving fans to go to the SG FM.

We were genuinely surprised and felt honoured how there are fans who CANNOT come to the FMs themselves or feel that since they can, they want to help others who desperately want to see HJ at least once in their lives. As this message is written, 1 more generous Henecian from SG has pledged to sponsor 2 fans.

Seeing this trend of generous Henecians who truly want to help, we decided to write this short, open letter to all HJ fans out there: If you feel you want to be a sponsor for fans who really want to go for HJ's FMs but can't afford it - and if you feel you can trust us with your money - email us at onlykhjtimes[@]gmail.com, and we'll talk. Please hurry, as the FM dates are edging closer as we speak.

Briefly, here's our role: We will advise you about what to do, buy the tickets for you (be it in SG, TW or HK) and arrange for fans to go for the FMs.

We are only offering to do this with the SOLE intention of combining our efforts in the best way possible, to give practical support to HJ. If you do not trust us, please by all means, ignore this message.

Thank you for your kind attention.

Warmest regards,

OKT (OnlyKHJtimes)