Just because of Kim Hyun Joong (24 yrs old) appearance, it has caused Japanese ladies that have gradually cool down from the hallyu wave to once again go into a frenzy.
On the 5 January, the Fuji TV 'Gourmand table' invited Kim Hyun Joong as a guest. His popularity exploded and the audience in the studio go into a frenzy. In the program, Hyun Joong prepared samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup) and also tteokbokki (Fried Spicy Korean Rice Cake), these 2 types of korean food. After the program was aired, related news regarding the variety show all in a sudden rise up in major search engine's ranking chart as No. 1 hot search term. From this you can see that Hyun Joong's appearance has caused great attention.
Actually Hyun Joong has previously done his activity in Japan with his group SS501, he has gained high popularity. Last year, he acted in Korea popular drama 'Boys over Flowers', once again mesmerizing the Japanese ladies. This round he use the opportunity of his participation in the cooking program to meet with his Japanese fans. In the program message board, many left comments and support. 'Being able to see Hyun Joong make my heart beat faster' 'So cute' 'Can't imagine that other than dancing and singing, he can also cook something nice, he is really perfect!" "Excellent!" All these exclamation showed that Hyun Joong has started a brand new hallyu wave to disturb the Japanese's heart.
Hyun Joong high popularity not only started in Japan but various other Asia countries has also start a hallyu wave. Last month, Hyun Joong just received the '2009 Yahoo Buzz Award - Most popular Male Artist', in Taiwan and Korea also have high popularity and the netizen do not hesitate when voting. At the end, Hyun Joong won 3 champions in the Award, giving 2009 a perfect full stop.
Currently in Korea, a poll for most prominent stars, Hyun Joong once again won the champion. From these, you can see his high popularity.
Source :Asian Fanatics
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