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SS501 appeared as “together, but working individually” last year. After they left DSP Media, although each member went to different management company, but they insist that SS501 will continue to work together/ Kim Hyun Joong becomes an actor, Park Jung Min have been carrying on his solo activity for his album ‘Not Alone’.
Kim KyuJong also started his life as an actor. Together, he and Heo Young Saeng switched to B2M Entertainment, which is also Lee HyoRi’s management agency. He also mentioned, “Although I’m from the flower boy group, but I’m not a flower boy. So I hope to become an actor who succeed not from how I look, but my talent.”
- How does it feel to work alone?
* Last time when all members work together, we will have many ideas. During that time, we can fool around without worries, but when I’m alone, it’s difficult to express the unhappy thoughts.
- Taking acting lessons
* I’m currently attending acting classes 2 to 3 times a week, 2 hours each lesson. When I’m in the group, acting is not really required for music video and variety show. But now that I’m in the professional world, I will definitely have to do well. Although I will feel burdened by it, but hope that I’m able to make everyone see the brand new me in the new year. We are still in the process of discussing for new project, I believe we will be able to make a decision soon.
- What kind of actor would you like to be?
* Although I’m not a pretty boy, but I’ve decided to use my strength to win. Although I’m from the flower boy group, but I’m not a flower boy. So I hope to become an actor who succeed not from how I look, but my talent. I really like Ha Jung Woo’s acting, so I always use his show as an example for me. Ha Jung Woo is very handsome in the movie.
- Often in contact with SS501
*All 5 members have not met up together, because there’s always 1 or 2 of them couldn’t make it. Because I’m in the same agency as Young Saeng, so we met up often. Young Saeng is preparing for his solo album now, we also went to America together, to meet up with people who will be working together for his album, also heard some of the songs. I often call Jung Min to chat over the phone, also watched his performance. Sometimes, I will go for a drink with Hyun Joong.
- Worrying about his solo activities
* Last time, I will rely on other members. Now that there’s no one to rely on, I will have to be responsible for everything. Of course I will feel worried, but if I don’t carry out the solo activities, I wouldn’t improve. When we were together, when I saw other members working on their own, I will ask myself “When can I do that?”, and this thought unknowingly coming true. So every time I will feel satisfied and proud of myself, I just have to do my best. It seems to be the spur for each another.
- SS501 doesn’t have many fanatic fans
* We have once made an agreement with our fans,. if they were to wait at our house, it will cause inconvenience for both party, so they need self-control. We’ll just meet at event venue or at TV station. After that, fans who wait outside our house decrease. Sometimes, my dad will tell me stories about fans coming to look for us. ‘When they come and look for you, just let them do it. Who will come and look for you after 10 years?’It’s really true isn’t it? I have always been living my life with gratitude towards all who love me.
- When will SS501 be releasing album?
* My guess is end of this year. It’s not easy to do it when all of us are in different agency. But all members are having the same idea.
Chinese Translation: 晓晓
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English translation: reena29shadow
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Kim KyuJong (24) will be making his new start as an actor. Moved to Lee Hyori’s agency B2M Entertainment with Heo YoungSaeng, he said with determination, “Even though I belong to a pretty boy group, I am not a pretty boy. That’s why I hope to become an actor who acts with sincerity rather than with face (good looks).”
- How do you feel about working alone?
“I think alot about the times when I was with the members. We can constantly joke around and play around, but now I’ve become alone and there are times where I find it difficult to express myself.”
- Have you been learning acting
“I am getting private lessons about twice or thrice per week, 2 hours per lesson. Even though I had short experiences of acting in music video or entertainment programs while I was in the group, now that I am going into this field of profession, I have to work it out properly. Even though it is a huge stress, but I am attracted to the charms of acting and find it exciting. There are projects under discussions and will be finalizing soon.”
-What kind of actor would you like to be?
“I certainly think that I am not a pretty boy and must compete with my skill and competence. Even though I belong to a pretty boy group, I am not a pretty boy. I benefited from the members. I will prepare well so that many people will empathize with my acting. I like actor Ha JungWoo’s acting, so I would often search for and watch his works like my course book. Ha JungWoo is really great in the movie ‘My Dear Enemy’.”
- Do you meet with SS501 members frequently?
“We could not gather all 5 members together at one place. There is always one or two members whose schedule will clash. Because I am in the same agency with YoungSaeng hyung, we met up frequently and even give advices to each other. YoungSaeng hyung is in the midst of preparing his solo album, we went to USA together and met with parties involved with the album, and also listened to the songs. I always talk over the phone with JungMin and watched his performances. I will have a round of drinks with HyunJoong hyung sometimes.”
- You worry a lot now that you are about to start your solo activities right?
“I was able to depend on the members last time. However now I have no backing to lean back on, and must be responsible for everything. Of course I worry about it but I will also have some development and growth through my solo activities. I didn’t know it when we were together but sometimes while looking at the members doing their solo activities, I thought ‘When did they have that side of themselves?’ showing that they’ve grown before I knew it. Every time that happens, I felt proud and thinks that I should also put in my best efforts. It seems like we have became the whip (means motivation or guidance) for each other.”
- Does SS501 also has lots of enthusiastic fans?
“We made a promise with our fans, ‘Please refrain from coming to our houses as it will be inconvenient to each other. In return, we will be good to you if we see you at the performance venues or broadcasting stations’. After that, the number of SaSaengFans (Fans who pursue after their private life) who come or follow us back to our house decreased alot. Sometimes my father say ‘Be good to them when they come to find you. Who will come for you in 10 year’s time?’ telling me to always be nice to our fans. Isn’t that a very right and truthful word? I appreciate all that was given for liking me.”
- When will SS501release an album?
“We were thinking of end of this year. Because we are with different agencies, it is not easy to work on it. Nevertheless, our members all agree to work together so there will sure to be an outcome for this.”
Credits : http://news.nate.com/view/20110210n06221
English Translation: xiaochu @ Quainte501.com
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