SS501‘s Kim Kyu Jong galvanized fans a few weeks back when he released his very first solo music video for “Yesterday“. His ‘suspender dance’ became so popular that he’s now unveiled a dance version of “Yesterday” for fans to follow and gawk over.
The idol delivers his dance moves in front of a polished white backdrop. Though some may feel the MV might be a bit muted, it does what it set out to do — show off Kim Kyu Jong’s smooth charisma and leave fans waiting for more.
Check it out below!
Source: allkpop
29 September:
On September 29th, the official ‘M! Countdown’ Twitter updated with a picture of the trio and the message, “Hyung Jun & Young Saeng came to support Kyu Jong’s solo debut. Kim Kyu Jong prepared for his solo stage amidst a friendly and heartwarming atmosphere.”
Dressed in his stage outfit, Kyu Jong can be seen posing between his two handsomely dressed group members. With arms slung over one another’s shoulders, the group smile for the camera while giving a thumbs-up for good luck.
Fans commented, “Such a friendly picture”, “He must feel so strong to have his members supporting him for his first stage”, and “Let’s make a daebak with your solo!”
SS501 member Kim Kyu Jong is the last of his group to debut with a solo album. While the others were busy getting their respective albums out, Kyu Jong spent his time acting and singing in musicals. All that changed on September 28th, however, when he unleashed his first mini-album, “Turn Me On“.
The star sat down for an interview with Newsen, and shared his thoughts on his solo debut, his group, and his hopes for a huge collaborative stage at the end of the year.
Check out his interview below!
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“I didn’t really think about releasing my own album. I thought that if anything, Heo Young Saeng hyung would be the first to release one,” he began. He laughed as he continued, “I didn’t know that the others would come out with theirs so quickly!”
Kyu Jong mused, “Its intimidating because the other members’ albums are doing so well. I want to do well too, but I don’t wish for anything big. I just want people to think I released something decent.”
The star then moved on to express his hopes for SS501. “I’m always going to be waiting for the day that all of us would be able to make another SS501 album. This isn’t the end of us, rather it’s just the beginning.” “We all want to produce another album together, but it’s just too hard given the situation. I think right now is a good time for all of us to focus on doing our own thing.”
Kyu Jong then confessed, “To be honest, when people thought ‘SS501′, they simply thought, ‘Kim Hyun Joong‘. This is something that really upset not only the rest of the members, but Hyun Joong hyung as well. I think if we each take the time right now to improve ourselves, then later we can come back together to be better than we were before. No one will be able to say anything then.”
Kim Kyu Jong also spoke out against the rumors that said the members weren’t as close anymore.
“We’re always the same. It was Kim Hyung Jun‘s birthday not that long ago, and people kept asking me if I was forcing myself to wish him a happy birthday. They think we aren’t close at all, but that’s not the case. I think the closer you are to someone, the less you need to go out of your way to pretend.”
He looked excited as he revealed that there was always something he’s wanted to try. “It might be impossible because we’re all so busy. It’s the first time all of us released an individual album in a single year, so when there’s a large event at the end of the year, I want to combine all the songs we’ve performed thus far together into one long medley. And I want for us to stand on stage together to sing our individual parts.”
Kim Kyu Jong will be promoting his title track “Yesterday” from his debut album, “Turn Me On”.
27 September:
As he is the last of the SS501 members to finally make his solo debut, fans welcomed his return with open arms. Through “Yesterday”, he completely sheds his idol image with a refined, mature look and a modern style.
With the use of luxury cars and bright lights, the music video showed fans that Kim Kyu Jong could shine just as brightly on his own as with his group. The unreleased cuts feature the star posing against his music video backdrop, looking deep in thought as he discusses a particular scene with his director.
Source + Photos: Sports Korea - allkpop26 September:
Comprised of five tracks, “Turn Me On” was co-produced by Taewan and Han Sang Won, who both have experience composing SS501′s “U R Man”, as well as Rain‘s “Rainism” and “The Song That’ll Hold You Back“.
Kim Kyu Jong will be promoting “Yesterday (Sadder Today Than Yesterday)” as his title track. Check out his mini-album below, and be sure to support the artist by purchasing his album here!
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01. No More Yes
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02. Yesterday (Sadder Today Than Yesterday)
02. Yesterday (Sadder Today Than Yesterday)
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03. My Love (Feat. Heo Young Saeng)
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04. Get Ya’ Luv
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05. Get Ya’ Luv (Acoustic Version)
Source: allkpop
21 September:
As the last member of SS501 to make his solo debut, Kim Kyu Jong’s work has been greatly anticipated by fans. The MV teaser further boosted expectations, as fans heard a beautiful melody and Kim Kyu Jong’s soft vocals.
As for the music video preview itself, it seems like the MV will revolve around a storyline of betrayal, loss, and sorrow. Check it out below!
“Turn Me On” will be available on September 27th, so be sure to check back with allkpop for more updates!
Source: allkpop
18 September:
The idol made jaws drop when his concept photos were revealed to the public. Frosting his hair and applying a touch of pink lipstick, Kim Kyu Jong channels an androgynous, unfading beauty.
B2M Entertainment hoped to shock fans with his dramatic transformation, which they revealed was endorsed heavily by Kim Kyu Jong himself. “Kim Kyu Jong, in order to make a transformation that hasn’t been seen before until now, took an active role in participating in concept meetings and song composition… All album preparations and music video filming have been completed, and on the 22nd, the ‘Turn Me On‘ teaser will be revealed.”
With the release of his solo album, all the members of SS501 (Kim Kyu Jong, Park Jung Min, Heo Young Saeng, Kim Hyung Jun, Kim Hyun Joong) will all have made their solo debuts.
B2M Entertainment concluded, “With the other four members having made their debuts, Kim Kyu Jong is now being featured as the last member to comeback as a soloist.”
Source + Photo: Star News - allkpop16 September:
Titled “Turn Me On“, this single will be his first singing efforts in nearly a year and six months. Ever since SS501′s last group promotions, he’s been pursuing an acting career, starring in musicals like “Goong“.
“Turn Me On” was co-produced by Taewan and Han Sang Won, who both have experience composing SS501′s “U R Man” and Rain‘s “Rainism” and “The Song That’ll Hold You Back“.
Check out the tracklist below!
01. No More Yes
02. Yesterday (Sadder Today Than Yesterday)
03. My Love (Feat. Heo Young Saeng)
04. Get Ya’ Luv
05. Get Ya’ Luv (Acoustic Version)
02. Yesterday (Sadder Today Than Yesterday)
03. My Love (Feat. Heo Young Saeng)
04. Get Ya’ Luv
05. Get Ya’ Luv (Acoustic Version)
3 August:
SS501’s Kim Kyu Jong has announced that he’ll be making a solo debut!
B2M Entertainment revealed, “Kim Kyu Jong is currently working on an album with a release date by early September as his goal.” He’s currently completed most of the recordings, including his title track.
A representative revealed that although he was originally aiming to debut as an actor first, his passion for singing was too strong to ignore. Kim Kyu Jong finally gave into his soloist goals in the beginning of the year, and since then, he’s been slowly going through his preparations.
His fellow members’ solo debuts were also said to have been a source of great encouragement for him.
Since he’s the last member of SS501 to make his solo debut, expectations are rising high.
Source: Newsen via Nate - allkpop12 April:
He excitedly wrote, “2005!!! Time flies so fast!! Wooooow hehe. It’s spring~!! Hooray!!!! Let’s all laugh and find strengthhhhh.” The pictures he shared ranged from comical shots, to profile shots, and even a heartwarming shot of the group at the beach, all holding hands.
Previously, Kyu Jong had expressed his longing for his bandmates by bringing up their debut year. On April 1st, he tweeted, “2005. It’s already 2011.”
Fans commented, “I really miss those times”, “I want to see SS501 as five again on stage”, and “Kyu Jong is the last one to announce any promotion plans, so it feels good seeing that he’s doing well.”
After his fan-meeting with Heo Young Saeng last December, Kyu Jong took a brief break before recently gearing up for the role of ‘Lee Shin’ in the musical “Goong” which will be staged in Japan.
The production company stated, “Kim Kyu Jong has already shown off his impressive vocal and dance talent while working with SS501. With his handsome looks, he’s distinguished himself in a variety of fields. We’re looking forward to working with him, as he is determined and passionate about his role.”
Source: Sports Chosun, My Daily via Nate via allkpop
25 Februari: 
At 12:30 am on the 24th, fellow SS501 member Park Jung Min tweeted, “Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday! My dear Kyu Jong! Happy Birthday!” Jungmin also added, “Let’s work hard this year and surprise everyone with success!! I love you!”
At 2 am, member Kim Hyung Joon also wished Kyujong a happy bithday on his twitter: “Happy Birthday! Kyu Jong, I love you. Hurry and get home.”
Kyu Jong’s friend, Shim Eun Jin joined the celebration as well along with Kim Kyu Jong’s various fan clubs.
Many fan clubs have changed their main layout with banners saying “Kim Kyu Jong’s Birthday” and are also donating blood to celebrate the occasion. Fans are also sending birthday various messages including: “Happy 25th Birthday!,” “Do we have to consider you an elder now?,” and “Dear mother, thank you so much for giving birth to a perfect son.”
Kim Kyu Jong recently held a fan meeting with Heo Young Sang at the Sangmyung University in Seoul. He is currently getting ready to be an actor.
Source: Star News via Nate via allkpop
10 Februari:
After parting ways with DSP Media last year, the members of SS501 have demonstrated what it was like to be ’separate but together’. Kim Hyun Joong has established himself as an actor, and Park Jung Min returned with his first solo album, “Not Alone“.
Kim Kyu Jong is also standing before the starting line of his new acting career after he joined B2M Entertainment, the agency of fellow member Heo Young Saeng.
The aspiring actor recently took part in an interview with Daily Sports and revealed that he will be working against his ‘flower boy’ charms in an attempt to become a more skilled actor.
Q. “How’s it like working on your own now?”
Kyu Jong: “It makes me think a lot about being with my members. We used to joke and play around without rest, but now that I’m alone, the feeling’s difficult to express. It feels kind of empty.”
Q. “Are you studying acting now?”
Kyu Jong: “I get trained about two to three times a week for two hours at a time. When I was with SS501, I received some acting experiences through music videos and variety programs; now that I’m entering the world of professionals, I have to do it properly. There’s a lot of pressure, but my eyes have been opened to the charms of acting, and I’m full with excitement. There’s a drama I’m currently in discussions for, so the decision will be out soon.”
Q. “What kind of actor do you want to become?”
Kyu Jong: “I want to succeed with my skills, not with my ‘flower boy’ image. I am a part of a ‘flower boy’ group, but that doesn’t make me one. …I’m planning to prepare myself so that I can act in a way that delivers my emotions to the audience. I love actor Ha Jung Woo’s acting, so I study his works a lot. He’s especially amazing in the movie, ‘Amazing Day.’”
Q. “Do you meet with the SS501 members often?”
Kyu Jong: “All five of us haven’t been able to meet at one location yet because one or two is always out on another schedule. Young Saeng-hyung is in the same agency as me, so we meet often and give each other advice. He’s preparing for his solo album right now, and I accompanied him on his trip to the U.S. and met his album representatives; I also got to listen to his songs. I call Jung Min often and even monitor his stages. Sometimes I’ll even grab drinks with Hyun Joong-hyung.”
Kyu Jong: “Before, the members could carry me, but now I have no one to depend on and must take responsibility for myself. Of course I’m worried, but I’m sure I’ll improve myself through this opportunity. I’ve begun to see things that I didn’t notice when we were together. I’ll see the members doing their individual activities and wonder to myself where these different images they’re expressing were hiding. Every time I feel that they’ve grown. I feel really proud and become motivated to do better myself. I think we’ve become like a whip for one another.”
Q. “Aren’t there a lot of hardcore SS501 fans?”
Kyu Jong: “I once told my fans to restrict waiting outside our homes; in return, I would treat them better in concert or broadcast halls. Ever since then, there’s been a lot less sasaeng fans. My father often tells me to treat them well when they come to me, because who will be there 10 years from now. It’s true, don’t you think? I live feeling thankful that they like me.”
Q. “When will SS501’s album be released?”
Kyu Jong: “I’m thinking sometime near the year-end. Our agencies are all different, so it’s difficult to get things moving. Since all of our members are on the same page of remaining together, the results of that desire will come out soon.”
Source: JoongAng Daily via Nate via allkpop
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