Kim Hyun Joong Keeps a Grounded and Level Head Even as He Achieves Top Rank and Status in the Industry of Super Egos and Superiority Complexes
Still looking super handsome even with a bare face & being tired after diving ^^ http://t.co/jKwSZ6t1iY
— TheAlienPrince (@AlienPrinceKHJ) October 13, 2014 I had to share these Tweet video shorts of Hyun Joong Scuba Diving because he is smiling and happy! I hope he is as refreshed as he looks here! Credit to the Person(s) who were so kind to post! ENJOY!
And so, after my last post, all my readers got to see just how 4D I really am. No, I was not on an acid trip and I didn’t eat anything strange! LOL! I just have thoughts that are way beyond sometimes. I think that is one more reason I love and relate to Kim Hyun Joong so much. Sometimes he says some of the strangest things and people are just left in stunned silence. I notice he doesn’t burst those out as much as he did in his early career. Probably because it just feels lonely when people have nothing to say. Ah, but the 4D part of him is a part we love dearly also. Even if we don’t always understand what’s going on in that otherworldly mind of his sometimes. I am just missing him so much while he is hidden away. I took a trip into my own 4D world trying to describe how I feel so close to him. Today, I’m back from Planet Angela and here with you once again. Since we are missing Hyun Joong so very much, I decided I will be re-posting a series of articles I wrote 2 years ago. In the series, I explored the many facets of Kim Hyun Joong and just how blessed he is. I hope my observations back then can help some of the fans see just why I am so devoted to him and trust him so completely. I was not just struck by the lightening magic of Kim Hyun Joong, I actually did my homework and made a logical decision to follow and trust him as well. I do hope you enjoy reminiscing those early discoveries with me. Look forward to them coming soon.
Today I wanted to talk about Kim Hyun Joong’s amazing attitude and how he has inspired me in my own journey as I grow into spiritual maturity each day. Last article, I mentioned that Hyun Joong seems to have an ‘old soul.’ A reader commented that yes, indeed he does seem that way because of his startling wisdom and maturity for such a young person. Even when he was starting out as leader of SS501 almost 10 years ago and was only nineteen years old, he had this way about him that was just solid, secure, stable, mature, and wise. I have known people who have far less maturity who are older than dirt, so the saying goes. I have seen grandmas and grandpas who were just selfish, mean, nasty, immature and self destructive in their nature because they had never ‘grown up’ so to speak or perhaps they felt life was so harsh they could not bother with being dignifed because they were just tired of living. I just know that when a person is insecure or discontent, it makes them seem very immature and ungrateful. Kim Hyun Joong has never seemed discontented or ungrateful in the least. He is always thanking everyone for supporting him and promising to improve and do his best in the future. He is always happy and smiling and playful and joyful. He blesses us so much with this amazing attitude, and it drives us to live our lives with the same sense of humility, peace and joy.
You're the King of the World~! http://t.co/UzVRdMvKec
— TheAlienPrince (@AlienPrinceKHJ) October 13, 2014 Another trait I admire is that Hyun Joong is just so matter of fact and level headed. Down to earth is another term used but seems really cliche. He just takes everything in stride and does not allow any of the praises he receives daily, hourly even to go to his head. In one episode of WGM, Hyun Joong asked Hwangbo to help him open a guitar case which was a gift from a fan. He had the guitar for an entire year and carried it around with him in spite of the fact he had lost the key to open the case. He asked his T.V. ‘wife’ to help him open this gift he had been cherishing without even knowing exactly what was inside. That is the earnest sincerity of his heart. After Hwangbo pried open the lock with a hammer and some pliers with minimal damage to the case, the look of delight on Hyun joong’s face was priceless. My heart just aches with love when I see those boyful, joyful expressions! He pulled out the guitar and immediately started playing it. He asked ‘why are the strings this way?’ which made me laugh because they were loosend. Guitars can not travel with their strings tightened or the instrument will be warped. At this innocent time, it seems Hyun joong did not know this! ☺ So cute!
He immediately began tuning it up with the piano. Hwangbo discovered a letter in the case and Hyun Joong said, ‘oh, there’s a letter!’ He started to read the letter and after the the first couple of sentences, Hwangbo asked him what something the fan had called him meant. ‘Oh, that means living statue,’ he said very frankly. Just factual. No indication of pride or bragging. It was just a fact to him that fans called him by this description. He said it as if it were perfectly normal and nothing to be flattered or embarrassed about. Hwangbo just died laughing. I don’t know if it was because he was so straight faced or she had thoughts of a different description which she said out loud and both cracked up. It is that earnest heart he displays at all times that makes us fall head over heels over and over again. His eyes are the best indicator of his sincere heart. When he looks someone in the eye while they are talking, a rare trait in Asian cultures as most of the time they are required to keep their eyes averted to show politeness and respect, you can see all the way into his heart. It is so obvious that it is completely open and waiting to receive you without any obstacles, walls, mistrust, or motive.
He immediately began tuning it up with the piano. Hwangbo discovered a letter in the case and Hyun Joong said, ‘oh, there’s a letter!’ He started to read the letter and after the the first couple of sentences, Hwangbo asked him what something the fan had called him meant. ‘Oh, that means living statue,’ he said very frankly. Just factual. No indication of pride or bragging. It was just a fact to him that fans called him by this description. He said it as if it were perfectly normal and nothing to be flattered or embarrassed about. Hwangbo just died laughing. I don’t know if it was because he was so straight faced or she had thoughts of a different description which she said out loud and both cracked up. It is that earnest heart he displays at all times that makes us fall head over heels over and over again. His eyes are the best indicator of his sincere heart. When he looks someone in the eye while they are talking, a rare trait in Asian cultures as most of the time they are required to keep their eyes averted to show politeness and respect, you can see all the way into his heart. It is so obvious that it is completely open and waiting to receive you without any obstacles, walls, mistrust, or motive.
Why are you so cute, HJ? ㅋㅋㅋ (HJ: "Last diving in this tour!!") http://t.co/6LwZJhMBwS
— TheAlienPrince (@AlienPrinceKHJ) October 13, 2014 He is just OPEN and ENGAGED in that moment with whomever he has in front of him. You have his undivided attention and his unfiltered acceptance. He does not pass any judgement or have a pre-conceived idea of what he expects. He just accepts whatever is before him in that moment. It is breathtakingly beautiful to witness. This earnestness is so rare in today’s busy, self centered, society driven by the need to get as much done as possible in as little amount of time as possible. Even though Kim Hyun Joong is probably one of the busiest individuals on the planet, he still takes his time in every moment to acknowledge and show respect and compassion for anyone in his life. Even a perfect stranger playing an extra on the set of his drama ‘Inspiring Generation.’ There is an English translation of this person’s description of a brief but impressive encounter with Kim Hyun Joong while filming the drama. The extra stated that after a long day of filming, it was very cold and everyone was rushing to leave and get back home. Kim Hyun Joong accidentally stepped on this person’s foot, and with great concern asked if he was all right and tried to brush the dirt off of his shoe for him. The extra stated that Hyun Joong, in spite of his own discomfort and exhaustion, was very polite and even told him to be careful going back home. The account stated that most lead actors don’t even acknowledge that the extras exist. The extra actor was incredibly impressed by this simple but nearly unheard of gesture of care from Kim Hyun Joong.
Being treated as beneath the lead actors is common in every culture in the drama industry. There is a certain prestige to becoming a lead actor, and most actors enjoy their ‘status’ by treating those beneath them with the same superiority they were treated with when they were ‘unknown’ and coming up through the ranks. They feel they have earned the ‘right’ to treat others this way because they were treated this way as they were ‘paying their dues.’ Not Kim Hyun Joong! He has actually stated in interviews that it makes him uncomfortable when his younger or less experienced colleagues bow to him and call him ‘Sunbae.’ He says he would prefer they just call him Hyun Joong! He is so beautifully humble, and respectful of the feelings of others. So remarkable for such a young man and for a person who is in the Entertainment Industry especially. Artists generally have the BIGGEST EGOS of any group of people. I know this from experience as well. I have been in many drama and musical productions from Junior High School through College. Artists tend to be very sensitive psychologically and emotionally and they live for praise and accolades. Their entire self worth can sometimes be wrapped up in the recognition they receive for their talent.
Being treated as beneath the lead actors is common in every culture in the drama industry. There is a certain prestige to becoming a lead actor, and most actors enjoy their ‘status’ by treating those beneath them with the same superiority they were treated with when they were ‘unknown’ and coming up through the ranks. They feel they have earned the ‘right’ to treat others this way because they were treated this way as they were ‘paying their dues.’ Not Kim Hyun Joong! He has actually stated in interviews that it makes him uncomfortable when his younger or less experienced colleagues bow to him and call him ‘Sunbae.’ He says he would prefer they just call him Hyun Joong! He is so beautifully humble, and respectful of the feelings of others. So remarkable for such a young man and for a person who is in the Entertainment Industry especially. Artists generally have the BIGGEST EGOS of any group of people. I know this from experience as well. I have been in many drama and musical productions from Junior High School through College. Artists tend to be very sensitive psychologically and emotionally and they live for praise and accolades. Their entire self worth can sometimes be wrapped up in the recognition they receive for their talent.
Let me help you, HJ.. http://t.co/ehrem586z2
— TheAlienPrince (@AlienPrinceKHJ) October 12, 2014 In my younger years, I was VERY insecure and I was very sensitive about my singing talent. I have been singing in church since I was old enough to talk, and so I have some confidence in my talent and ability. As an adult, I was wrapped up in the praises I received for that talent, and had my entire self worth centered around it. When I was told by one friend that he did not care for the quality of my voice because I have a high timbre that makes my voice sound more girl like than some women who have a rich and deep timbre like Adele who sings ‘Rolling in the Deep’ or Amy Winehouse who had a lovely deep and sexy voice. My friend was just stating his preference, but my heart was absolutely broken over his comment, and I felt so WORTHLESS. Later, when I was a singer in a Praise and Worship team, another woman joined our church and came onto the worship team. At first I was relieved because she and I were trading off weeks and we could have a break every other week. Then, I heard other members of the team praising her and saying how rich and beautiful her voice was. After I heard her sing my favorite Christmas song ‘Oh Holy Night,’ I was in tears because she WAS so much better than me. I was depressed for a long time after that.
Not long after that, I was actually asked to leave the worship team. It was for other reasons having to do with my progressively worsening psychological and mental state due to the dysfunction of my marriage, but of course, it was like I was being kicked when I was down. I had all of my self worth wrapped up in that one talent. I hit rock bottom in my depression after that and my marriage just got worse. I was never the type to be openly jealous or to mistreat anyone because of my delicate ego. I just felt that I had no purpose or value if I was critcized about my singing. At the time, my logical self actually knew that it was ridiculous for me to feel that way, but I just couldn’t help it. I also knew logically at that time that God was stripping this ‘crutch’ away from me so I could grow and become more mature and healthy in my thinking. Although I knew this, it was very difficult and I was emotionally raw. Honestly, I have not done much singing in public since then. Ironically, I became afraid that if I started receiving praise for that talent again, I might go back to that state of needing approval in order to feel secure. Presently, I know I have matured and grown because of that experience. When I do perform, I no longer have those feelings at all. I am nervous and humble accepting my praises with grace and humility just like I should be. Just like Kim Hyun Joong.
Not long after that, I was actually asked to leave the worship team. It was for other reasons having to do with my progressively worsening psychological and mental state due to the dysfunction of my marriage, but of course, it was like I was being kicked when I was down. I had all of my self worth wrapped up in that one talent. I hit rock bottom in my depression after that and my marriage just got worse. I was never the type to be openly jealous or to mistreat anyone because of my delicate ego. I just felt that I had no purpose or value if I was critcized about my singing. At the time, my logical self actually knew that it was ridiculous for me to feel that way, but I just couldn’t help it. I also knew logically at that time that God was stripping this ‘crutch’ away from me so I could grow and become more mature and healthy in my thinking. Although I knew this, it was very difficult and I was emotionally raw. Honestly, I have not done much singing in public since then. Ironically, I became afraid that if I started receiving praise for that talent again, I might go back to that state of needing approval in order to feel secure. Presently, I know I have matured and grown because of that experience. When I do perform, I no longer have those feelings at all. I am nervous and humble accepting my praises with grace and humility just like I should be. Just like Kim Hyun Joong.
Wherever you are and whatever you are doing now, we only hope that you're happy and healthy. 보고싶다. http://t.co/ED7UZRVAfr
— TheAlienPrince (@AlienPrinceKHJ) October 12, 2014 This is one reason I admire him so much and I am greatly inspired to continue my own journey improving my abilities at all times and doing my best without letting the praises go to my head and damage my humble heart. He is simply GROUNDED and SECURE in his shortcomings. He knows he has them, and acknowledges them openly and freely. He works as hard as he possibly can to give his best keeping in mind that improvements can always be made. Just because he has reached the lead role status of an actor and star, he does not feel that he has ‘arrived.’ He keeps working harder because he knows he can never ‘arrive’ and be completely perfect. He only competes with himself, not others. He only compares to his last performance and strives to make the next even more special, skilled, and amazing for his fans than the time before. He respects his Colleagues whether they be Sunbaes or Hoobaes and gives his 1000% best so they will not be ashamed to be associated with him on a project.
I wanted to show fans that even though I'm not perfect, I've come this far and that I improved
- Kim Hyun Joong
Kim Hyun Joong wants everyone to be respected for their work and wants to make sure he is not the ‘weakest link’ so to speak. He learns from his Sunbaes and is not hesitant to help the Hoobaes reach up to his level. He does not even feel he is above them on any level. Just working together on a project to make it the best it can possibly be. He is amazing in his dedication and discipline. This is what has inspired me the most following him these years. He never stops! He just keeps working harder and improving, making his name known as synonymous with hard working! Stubborn and hardworking are words we often hear from others who know Kim Hyun Joong. Just like Yoon Ji Hoo in Boys over Flowers, he does everything for himself, even though he has the means to hire many helpers. Yoon Ji Hoo lived alone, cooked his own meals and even washed his own car! He had enough money to hire servants to do all of those things. It is the same with Kim Hyun joong. He is not ‘too good’ for any task. He would rather do it himself. Whether he would live in a house made of bushes or wash dishes at his own restaurant, he does not want to be seen as any better than anyone else. If you wonder what I mean by the previous examples, you have to watch ‘We Got Married’ and search for the pictures of Kim Hyun Joong innocently washing dishes at his Chicken Restaurant not knowing he was being photographed. He’s just a regular guy, and we love him just as he is.
And This... TWIST KING shared by my new 'non fan' friend. I loved this and smiled the whole time because Hyun Joong just looks like he's having a great time! This is the Hyun Joong we want back! Footloose and Fancy Free! Love it!
And so, I look forward to the next revelation of the new and improved Kim Hyun Joong. We are missing him so much and anxiously waiting to see what he will present to us before he has to enter the Military. He has something up his sleeve, I am sure of it. I am just happy to see him enjoying his favorite leisure activities like riding a bike and exploring and scuba diving. I think these videos that were shared on Twitter were recent. It seems he is squeezing in all of the personal leisure he possibly can before he has to become a military ‘grunt.’ I know he will do his best while in the service as well, and I hope we can get some occasional news of how he is faring. I expect him to just enter as a regular soldier and work hard to advance in the ranks to whatever level officer he can make in the time he is in. I will be praying for him and cheering him on. I wonder if he will be able to get on the computer and see our blogs and comments while we are missing him so much. I hope so. I don’t want him to forget for a second that we are waiting for him to come back to us when his service is complete. We will continue to share all our memories and wait patiently for him to come back to us for making new ones. Hyun Joong, we are missing you now! Two whole years is going to be hard! But, if you can, stop by here and read our hearts so you know just how much you are loved. Do your best, Doengsangah! Fighting!
Love,
Angie Noonim
Love,
Angie Noonim
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