The leader of the Korean 5 members boyband SS501 Kim Hyun Joong’s Japanese debut single (Kiss Kiss/Lucky Guy) sold 72 000 copies of its first day of sale ranking 2nd on Oricon Chart on the 24th of January. The first day of sales is the highest debut sales in history for overseas singers (including groups) after March of 2009 when Oricon Chart started its daily single chart. The previous highest debut sales holder was Jang Geun Suk whose first day of album sales achieved 52 000 copies.
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Japanese artist KABAちゃん (42 years old) attended Korean singer Kim Hyun Joong’s (25 years old) Japan debut single “Kiss Kiss / Lucky Guy” release commemoration that was held in Tokyo, Japan on January 23rd and met Hyun Joong whom he has always wanted to meet for the first time.
As a guest of the event, KABAちゃん watched an advance screening of the “Lucky Guy” MV with Japan fans and took press photos with Kim Hyun Joong who made a surprise appearance at the event. “So nervous…” KABAちゃん said he even perspired because he was too nervous.
Kim Hyun Joong casted in AEON Valentine’s Day commercial film. During the dance lesson, he performed an impromptu dance on stage. The fans in the venue expressed: “We’re really blessed~”, “Sometimes wild, sometimes sexy, sometimes straightforward… There are a lot of people who carry one of these personalities, but people who carry all these personalities are very rare. We want to let more people know he’s charismatic.” the fans enthusiastically said.
Kim Hyun Joong who received support from KABAちゃん and the enthusiastic fans expressed his gratitude: “I will thoroughly enjoy the following activities and become more confident thanks to everyone’s enthusiastic support.”
Kim Hyun Joong said he’s supposed to get nervous before his Japan debut, but he doesn’t feel nervous at all. “I’ll diligently complete my activities in Japan and I want to enjoy them at the same time. I want to make the whole Japan fascinated with the charisma of ‘Kiss Kiss’.”
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Saw K-pop idol Kim Hyun Joong in person yesterday
I was the event leaderHe’s someone who is very manly, gentle and great
We danced together… It’s just like a dream
I hope he’ll be in the limelight from now on
I hope he’ll gain more fans from now on
I want to convey Hyun Joong’s charisma to more people
Everyone, I’ll leave it up to youWe took a photo together…
I really want to upload it hereBut I haven’t received the photo from the person-in-charge of Universal Studios JapanI’ll upload it once I receive it
Kiss Kiss…
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