As 2013 comes to an end, we take a look at what's happened across the entire year in this fandom. It's been a long and exciting ride, with numerous new opportunities and challenges given to them. There were twists and turns, there were moving moments, there was joy and happiness; there is always a time for everything. As we soon approach 2014 in the blink of an eye, I would like to wish everybody a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!
To all our members, and you the reader,
Here's to the blissful 2013!
A more exciting and enriching 2014 to come!
Best Top 10 Moments of the Year in the Fandom...
*in no particular order
1. The group's 1st official public gathering/friendly appearance on stage as singers (Oct)
2. Heo Young Saeng military enlistment (Oct)
3. ACTOR KIM HYUN JOONG: Finally begins first action drama "감격시대 Inspiring Generation" with success
4. SINGER KIM HYUN JOONG: "UNLIMITED" Tour in Japan across 10 cities / 3rd Japanese Single "Tonight" (Jun) / 3rd Korean mini album "ROUND 3" (Jul)
5. KIM HYUN JOONG THE WAY HE IS: First variety show "맨발의 친구들 Barefoot Friends" as a regular fixed member (April~Nov)
6. Kim Hyun Joong's 5th consecutive win at Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards 2013 / Best M/V Actor Award at 5th Okinawa International Movie Festival (Creators' Factory Awarding Ceremony) / Best Solo Male Artist at Korean Entertainment 10th Anniversary Awards in Japan
7. ACTOR HEO YOUNG SAENG: Musical "Summer Snow" (April)
8. SINGER HEO YOUNG SAENG: 3rd Korean mini album "LIFE" (Mar) / Special Korean mini album "SHE" (Oct) / 2nd Japanese album "思い出を君に Memories to You" (Jul) / First Latin America fanmeeting concert tour (Aug)
9. ACTOR KIM HYUNG JUN: 2 dramas, 1 movie (Apr 금나와라뚝딱, Oct 배우는 배우다, Nov 사랑은 노래를 타고)
10. ACTOR and SINGER PARK JUNG MIN: Musical "Summer Snow" (Dec), First Latin America fanmeeting concert tour (Aug)
By Month (Significant only)
JAN
Kim Hyun Joong, Japan Tour 2013 "UNLIMITED" (~Mar)
FEB
Kim Hyun Joong, 2K13 FEEL KOREA Concert in Brazil / First fanmeeting in Peru
Kim Hyun Joong, Lotte Fanmeeting in Seoul 2013
Park Jung Min, Valentine Fanmeeting in Shibuya
MAR
Kim Hyun Joong, Lotte Hotel Busan Commemoration Fanmeeting in Seoul
Kim Hyun Joong, 5th Okinawa International Movie Festival (Creators' Factory Awarding Ceremony): Best M/V Actor
Heo Young Saeng, 3rd Korean mini album "LIFE" Release & Comeback
Park Jung Min, Zepp Japan Tour 2013
Kim Hyung Jun, Solo Debut 2nd Anniversary & 1st Special Live 2013 Concert "THE FIRST"
APR
Kim Hyung Jun, Drama "금나와라뚝딱 Gold Appear" Premieres
Kim Hyun Joong, Variety Show "맨발의 친구들 Barefoot Friends" Premieres & Overseas shooting in Asia
Heo Young Saeng, Musical "Summer Snow" starts in Japan
MAY
Kim Hyung Jun, Japan Concert Tour "WHO AM I"
Heo Young Saeng, Photobook Commemoration Fanmeeting in Seoul
Park Jung Min, Fanclub Tour in Tsumagoi
JUNE
Kim Hyun Joong, 3rd Japanese single "Tonight"
Kim Hyun Joong, Korean digital single "나 살아있는 건 The Reason I Live"
Kim Hyun Joong, Birthday Party cum Concert Fanmeeting "KHJ SHOW 'Party People'"
JULY
Kim Hyun Joong, 3rd Korean mini album "ROUND 3" Release & Comeback
Kim Hyun Joong, 제1회 김천 마스터즈 대회 (1st Kimcheon Masters Diving Competition) as part of variety show "맨발의 친구들 Barefoot Friends"
Heo Young Saeng, 2nd Japanese album "思い出を君に Memories to You" Release
AUG
Kim Hyung Jun, Summer special Korean digital single "우리둘이 Two of Us"
Heo Young Saeng & Park Jung Min, Latin America Concert Tours
Park Jung Min, Fanmeeting in Daegu
SEP
Kim Hyun Joong, Fanmeeting in Busan with Lotte Hotel Busan
Park Jung Min, Fanmeeting in Shonan
OCT
Group's 1st official public gathering/friendly appearance on stage as singers
Kim Hyun Joong, Korean Entertainment 10th Anniversary Awards in Japan: Best Solo Male Artist
Kim Hyun Joong, Premium Live "TONIGHT" in Chiba
Heo Young Saeng, Military enlistment
Heo Young Saeng, Special Korean album "SHE" & Comeback
Heo Young Saeng, Final Korea concert before military enlistment "0513 MY STORY"
Kim Hyung Jun, Japanese single "Always Love You" Release
Kim Hyung Jun, First movie "배우는 배우다(Actors are Actors)" Korea Theatrical Release
Kim Hyung Jun, Busan International Film Festival 2013: Attendance and Promotion for movie "Actors are Actors 배우는 배우다"
NOV
Kim Hyung Jun, 4th drama "Melody of Love 사랑은 노래를 타고" Premieres
Park Jung Min, Fanmeeting in Seoul
DEC
Kim Hyun Joong, "감격시대 Inspiring Generation" Showcase & Overseas shooting in China starts
Park Jung Min, "Summer Snow" starts in Japan
Park Jung Min, Christmas Fanclub Tour in Kobe
Park Jung Min, Christmas Live in Tokyo
Park Jung Min, DSP Festival Live 2013
By Individual:
KIM HYUN JOONG
First action drama "감격시대 Inspiring Generation" confirmed
First variety show as fixed member "맨발의 친구들 Barefoot Friends"
1 Japan Concert Tour "UNLIMITED"
Many fanmeetings in Korea and Japan
Overseas performances during events and festivals
1 Japanese single "Tonight"
1 Korean digital single "나 살아있는 건 The Reason I Live"
1 Korean mini album "ROUND 3"
5th Okinawa International Movie Festival: Creators' Factory Awarding Ceremony - Best M/V Actor
Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards 2013 - 5th consecutive win
Korean Entertainment 10th Anniversary Awards in Japan - Best Solo Male Artist
HEO YOUNG SAENG
2 Korean mini albums "LIFE", "SHE"
1 Japanese album
"
思い出を君に Memories to You"
Actor, Musical "Summer Snow" in Japan
1 Concert in Japan
1 Concert in Korea
Military enlistment in Oct
PARK JUNG MIN
Many fanmeeting concert tours across Korea and mostly Japan
Actor, Musical
"Summer Snow" in Japan
KIM HYUNG JUN
Actor, 2 dramas (금나와라뚝딱 Gold Appear / 사랑은 노래를 타고 Melody of Love), 1 movie (배우는 배우다 Actors are Actors)
1 Japan Concert Tour "WHO AM I"
1 Korea Concert "THE FIRST"
1 Korean digital single "우리둘이 Two of Us"
1 Japanese single "Always Love You"