Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Kpop Favorites: SS501
SS501 (pronounced as Double-S 501) is a South Korean boyband under management of Daesung Entertainment, also known as DSP Entertainment. The name of the band is a combination of the alphabet and numbers that have special meanings in them. The first “S” stands for “Super”. The second “S” is an abbreviation for “Star.” The number 5,0 and 1 means `five members united as one forever.’ Their official fan club is known as "Triple S". Recently these guys have been busy traveling the world and making 20 minute music videos.SS501
Kim Hyun Joong is SS501's group leader. He's also known by many fans as Yoon Ji Hoo of Boys Over Flowers. Born June 6, 1986, Hyun Joong [or should I call him oppa?hehe] is now 23 years old. He is very talented for not only can he sing, dance and act. He can play the piano, harmonica and the guitar. He took part on the Korean drama We Got Married along with Hwang Bo and did some hosting in the past. In a recent interview for a magazine Jung Min described Hyun Joong to be very manly (masculine) and responsible.
Heo Young Saeng was a former trainee under SM Entertainment. He is close to many TVXQ and Super Junior members like Hero Jaejoong, Yesung and Choi Siwon. He is the group's main high vocal. Born November 3, 1986 (age22). He used to be a DJ for SBS Youngstreet Radio. Hyung Joon described him as very loyal and responsible.
Kim Kyu Jong is a member of SS501 sub unit. Born February 24, 1987 and is now 22 years of age. He is the high low vocal of the group. He was also a DJ for SBS Youngstreet Radio together with his fellow SS501 member Jung Min. He can sing, dance and do magic tricks [how cool is that?^^]. Hyun Joong described him as very kind and easy- going.
Park Jung Min is SS501's low vocal. Born April 3, 1987 (age22). He used to be an MTV Fresh VJ and a DJ for SBS Youngstreet Radio.He was also chosen as the lead actor in a musical - Grease. He can sing, act, dance and tap dance. Kyu Jong described him as a person with a strong touch of humanity. And is very warm at heart.
Kim Hyung Joon is SS501's maknae, because he's the youngest member of the group. He is the main vocal of the group. Born August 3, 1987, Hyung Joon is now 21 years old. He was featured in Ock Joo Hyun's Music Video - Catch. His brother, Kim Ki Bum, is also part of another group U-Kiss. Young Saeng described Hyung Joon as very lively that you won't feel bored when he's around.
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credits: Wikipedia
Labels: Heo Young Saeng, Kim Hyun Joong, Kim Hyung Joon, Kim Kyu Jong, Park Jung Min, SS501
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