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3 Jul 2012 (Wednesday) at Tokyo Odaiba Palette Town, to commemorate the
release of his 2nd Single 'HEAT' on the next day, held handshake
fanmeeting with fans.
Single 'Heat' is composed by both members of B'z and become a hot topic.
Kim HyunJoong who came to Japan for his new song promotion, held a
handshake fanmeeting for all of his fans who purchase his album on 4th.
Since his solo debut, this is the first time Kim HyunJoong stand face to
face infront of his fans, holding a large-scale handshake fanmeeting
activity. Although the activity was planned and held impromptu, but one
night before there were already around 200 over fans queuing overnight,
on this day he had attracted around 5000 over fans gathering at the
venue, his CD day sales exceeded 15,000 pieces.
Kim Hyun Joong: I have seen the queuing
scene from the hotel, as usual it also rained today. Is it because of my
album is going to be released tomorrow so it is raining today? There
was an earthquake this morning, was worried of everyone's safety.
Although it rained, but it has brought away the heatiness and brought
some coolness, seemed like it is not bad. Hope today's activity will be
successfully carried out, everybody please be more accommodating. Let us
share a happy handshake moment.
MC: Today is the first time you held such a large scale handshake fanmeeting since your solo debut, how do you feel?
Kim Hyun Joong: Originally I thought it
could just be a 100 over people small scale fanhandshake meeting. All
the while I am very touched by everybody's love and support towards me,
therefore in order to express my heartfelt thankfulness, I have decided
to shake hand with every fans who come to the venue. However, I had
absolutely not thought that so many people would have come over today.
Seems like the handshake meeting today is going to be a long and trivial
task. I will tried to use a cheerful attitude, diligently shake hand
with each fans sincerely, and persist to the end.
MC: Both members of B'z whom you have
admired since long time ago composed song and lyrics for you together,
how is it like during the song recording?
Kim Hyun Joong: Both members
of B'z had came during the song recording, rather than giving me their
opinions and suggestions, they trusted me very much and encouraged me to
have an hand on it. It was because of their trust and encouragement,
the effect of this new song is very great. Also, was very honored that
during recording, Inaba-san even record the consonance part for me
impromptu. Just like the meaning of the song title, this album will
definitely started off a heat wave.
MC: What type of song is 'Let's Party' in the CD?
Kim Hyun Joong: 'Let's Party' has the meaning
of 'After partying tonight, we would not go apart anymore!'. You would
be able to feel it after watching it personally. This song's production
is full of cute atmosphere. The choreography in the middle is very easy
to learn for everybody, please definitely must anticipate for it. As for
the live performance of 'Let's Party', it is planned to have a
guerrilla concert tomorrow, by then everybody will be able to see it
personally. (Upon hearing the surprise that HyunJoong had revealed,
screams was heard at the venue) Everybody was shocked! I had already
revealed this to everybody first, there should be an official
announcement to be released this evening. Hope that on tomorrow,
everybody will also give me the same great support like today. (Once
again screams from everybody) During that time, everybody will be able
to see the cute and warm look which I have mentioned, if you want to see
it personally, please definitely must go to the live venue!
MC: What do you want to say to your Japan fans.
Kim Hyun Joong: Seems like the rain might
grow heavier, everybody please take care of your own safety to make the
handshake event flow smoothly. Fans who bring umbrella, please help
shelter fans who do not bring umbrella.
After completed the photo taking with news media, the handshake meeting
officially started, it has gradually started to rain, definitely don't
fail his 'Rain Man' nickname. Upon Kim HyunJoong personal request, the
barrier infront of him was removed, in order to let his fans to have
closer and clearer contact with him, his care and concern could be seen
from his face, and he shook hand with each of his fan with a cheerful
smile.
In line with the promotion of his new song, day before yesterday, truck
printed with his CD cover photo was seen touring around Tokyo city.
Triangle Promotion board was fixed at Shinjuku Laforet cross junction.
Promotional banners was hung up in Tokyo Metro line for 2 days.
