SS501 Kim Hyung-joon may sign with Kang Ji-hwan agency

Boy band SS501 member Kim Hyung-joon is looking into signing with actor Kang Ji-wan’s agency S Plus Entertainment.

An official at S Plus told Asia Economic Daily over the phone on Wednesday that they are reviewing whether to sign an exclusive contract with the singer which will support his activities in Korea, although emphasizing “nothing has been decided.”

The official also explained, “S Plus’ headquarters in Japan currently handles various affairs for Kim in Japan but that’s different from signing an exlusive contract.”

S Plus supports several ‘Hallyu,’ or Korean Waves stars in Japan including Song Seung-heon, Kang Ji-hwan and Lee Jun-ki, either managing their career in the country, creating their Japanese websites or promoting their businesses.

SS501 Park JungMin to move to new agency CNR Media

With the contract with agency DSP Media coming to an end, SS501 Park JungMin will move to a new agency.

Park JungMin relayed through SS501 official homepage on 10th August, “The place I’m going to work at now is CNR Media. It is a company set up by Taiwan Comic-Ritz and Korea Roy Media.”

He added, “Was troubled over it and after giving much thought and discussion, I’ve decided. Now I’ll continue anew from SS501 as Park JungMin (Of course I’m always SS501’s JungMin. JungMin in SS501).”

Key East, “If Kim HyunJoong wishes to, we will support SS501 group activity”

The new agency to singer actor Kim HyunJoong voiced about the future plans to SS501, “We will support the decision of Kim HyunJoong.”

On KBS 2TV Entertainment Weekly aired on 3rd July, an official from Key East was featured for a phone interview. It was known that SS501 leader Kim HyunJoong has signed up with Key East previously on 29th June for an exclusive contract. SS501 previously came back with a new album last month but ended promotional activities for it after just 2 weeks. With Kim HyunJoong moving to a new agency, there has been great interests as to the future plans for the remaining 4 members.

The Key East rep commented, “Currently, Kim HyunJoong wishes to continue his group activities. We will support his decisions no matter what it is. Even if it is group activities, we will give him our full support.”

Park JungMin, “Even though I’ve received proposals for contract, I will give an answer after discussing with the other members”

SS501 Park JungMin explains on reports saying that he has signed with Taiwan Sony Music.

Park JungMin wrote on his official homepage at 1:51pm on 3rd July, “I have not signed with any agency yet. Even though I’ve received proposals from various agencies, I have not given them any answers.”

He added that, “SS501 will end their album promotions with their Taiwan Golden Melody Awards. Even though there are proposals from our current agency and other major domestic agencies to contract the whole group, these are just speculations.”

SS501 Park JungMin signs with Taiwan Sony Music, for his Chinese activities

SS501 Park JungMin is said to have signed up with Taiwan Sony Music.

An official revealed, “Park JungMin has signed an exclusive contract with Taiwan Sony Music. This was done before Kim HyunJoong moved to Bae YongJoon’s agency Key East.”

It seems that currently Park JungMin is looking at activities in the Chinese entertainment market with the move to sign with Taiwan Sony Music. With news that Park JungMin and Kim HyunJoong will be doing their solo activities, there are great interests as to the future plans for the rest of the members Heo YongSaeng, Kim KyuJong and Kim HyungJoon.

SS501 reveals their feelings on winning #1, “We are excited but why does our heart feel so heavy?”

SS501 members talk about their feelings getting #1.

SS501 won #1 on KBS Music Bank on 11th June with their comeback title song ‘Love Ya’. And they wrote about their feelings winning #1 on their official homepage. Member JungMin wrote, “It is not because we are good that we won but its because Triples are great supporters. Because of that we are even more grateful. Even though I’m feeling very excited, I don’t know why my heart felt so heavy.”

HyungJoon wrote, “Really happy. This is the award made by 5 of us and the Triples. Let’s be like that for the days to come alright? Thank you.” KyuJong wrote, “Thanks to all of you, we got #1. Thank you. Recently, everyone has been busy studying up for the exams and cheering for the world cup. My conditions is not good today but I felt like all of it has disappeared. Really thankful.”

Park JungMin, “Even though Kim HyunJoong is the leader, I’m the force of the team”

SS501 Park JungMin thinks that he is the force of the team.

Park JungMin was recently featured in SBS E!TV ‘E! Nwes Korea – Star Q10’ and he revealed that even though Kim HyunJoong is the leader, the real force of the team is actually himself.

He said, “In terms of personality, charisma and driving force, I’m the most outstanding. The other members will often change their words. But like many of you have noticed, the force of SS501 is me.”

[Photo Spam] Artists Galore at the recent Designer Son JungWan’s Fashion Show!

On the 7th day of 2010 Seoul Fashion Week, took place still at SETEC-Seoul, many popular faces were spotted at the fashion show held on April 1,2010.

From SNSD Jessica, SS501 Park Jungmin, T-Max KimJoon, After School GaHee and JuYeon, Seo InYoung, Jun HyeBin, Go EunAh, and Lee YoonJi were seen at the fashion show.

More photos under the cut!