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Super charming Korea Top Heavenly Group SS501,
really returned again to Taiwan!
2nd visit in Taiwan, SS501 not only practiced their mandarin diligently,
but even changed to a shiny & charming new image.
They also fulfilled their promised made during June with fans,
and going to give them a glamorous Taipei Concert....



Best Heavenly Group SS501
2nd visit to Taiwan
SS501 in Taipei




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It shouldn’t be too much to say that the second half of 2009 is Taiwan’s 'Pea Princess' happiest and most dreamy time! In a short span of four months, not only could Taiwan see SS501’s 'real person' twice, but was also the third stop for SS501’s 2009 Asia Concert Tour, after Korea and Japan. With such "자다가 떡이 생긴다*" (jadaga ddeok i saengginda*) happiness, stop asking the pea princesses to calm down, how can it be possible to remain calm! Because even Trendy wants to shout with the Pea Princesses “Mansae!”

(*자다가 떡이 생긴다 literally means "How lucky I am to have ddeok unexpectedly in the dark of night/or when sleeping". Ddeok/Tteok 떡 is rice cake, and rice cake is a celebratory food that are only being eating during sad or happy occasions, like wedding, birthday, new year's day, funerals and etc. So in some way, it means that it is an unexpected happiness. Thanks SaengiePB for explaining this)


Pick up at the Airport: Taiwan Peas’ Creativity, trying to win SS501 laughter

When Trendy and the cameraman reached Taoyuan Airport, there was already a large amount of fans waiting. The cute pea princesses (SS501’s fans), to welcome SS501’s arrival, had prepared all types and kinds of banners and signs in large amounts. Their out of the box creativity, made the airport looked like an enjoyable carnival. Just as everyone’s neck was stretching longer than a giraffe’s, finally we see a red fedora wearing, flashing his very bright smile, Jung Min appearing at the arrival gate! After him was Hyung Joon and KyuJong and behind Kyu Jong was Prince Young Saeng all dressed in white and Hyun Joong wearing his super cool dark shades. Five of them were surrounded by the large number of media and fans, hence they could only move forward slowly. However, the five of them were still very friendly and waved to the fans continuously, causing the airport to be filled with screams which were like waves, one after another.

OOH! Suddenly, it seemed like something caught the eye of the five simultaneously, not only causing the five of them to constantly look back and it seemed like laughter was erupting from the midst of the five, which were even louder than the screams at the airport.

So what exactly was it? Actually it was a humorous signboard prepared by the pea princesses. There is a picture as proof, isn’t it really creative and humorous?! No wonder they could make SS501 so happy the moment they landed. Taiwan pea princesses, all of you are too good! From the time SS501 reached, most of their time were spent on rehearsals, even their request towards food were simple lunch boxes, instant noodles and soft drinks, all focused on preparing for the concert.



Finding out about SS501’s Style

Comparing to their 1st visit, returning to Taiwan for the 2nd time, they looked more relax and happy, this can be discovered from their dressing style

Hyun Joong’s Doraemon

Kim leader, Hyun Joong who has just recovered, didn’t have much expressions after landing, in addition to the black cap and large shades he was wearing, adding the cool factor. However, Trendy had a very cute finding – there was a Doraemon’s head fan hanging from Hyun Joong’s neck! Amazingly, the Doraemon fan on the very cool Hyun Joong didn’t look out of place, but instead there was an odd sense of suitable combination, maybe it’s because of the 4D and child-at-heart nature Hyun Joong has!


Jung Min is Peter Pan

Since the Seoul Concert, Jung Min has been keeping the pretty and cute fringe hairstyle and appeared with matching his style with red fedora. This hat seems to be a favourite accessory of Jung Min’s, as during the last fan meeting in Beijing, Jung Min also wore the same hat when he landed! The lively and friendly Jung Min resembles the fairytale’s Peter Pan immensely, as he couldn’t wait to fly next to everyone the moment he landed.


Hyung Joon’s low profile luxuries

As compared to the four other hyungs, Hyung Joon seem much more plain, aside from the slightly attracting cowboy hat, there wasn’t really much eye catching accessories. However, Hyung Joon’s black tee is actually a branded Italian good, simple but fashionable and stylish, seems like the low profile luxury type of style suits Hyung Joon very much!


Super Stylist Skateboarder Youth Kyu Jong

Wearing the stylish cap with a skull design on the opposite side and a loose jacket, the skate boarder style of dressing, Kyu Jong was even more handsome and shinning. In addition, when leaving the arrival hall, there were huge headphone around his neck, maybe he was happily listening to music on the plane? Probably visiting Taiwan for the second time allowed him to be more familiar, Kyu Jong was less shy and always had a smile on his face. He even playfully stuck his tongue out at Trendy’s cameraman.


Young Saeng’s Angel Wings

Prince Young Saeng always took the quiet approach and this time he appeared in an all snow white Prince Charming style. Young Saeng really likes the brightness and cleanliness feeling of white, even though he was all dressed in white, his shoes with the pair of “angel wings” were exceptionally eye catching. The sports shoes’ special wing design and matching with Young Saeng’s shy smile resembles a cute angel a lot!

SS501 is extremely popular currently. Some time ago, the members acted in drama, participated in musical, released solo album and hosted a variety program, each of their individual program was performed impressively. This summer, the 5 members are finally grouped together to prepare for their Asia Tour Concert. Following this, we will decode keywords describing each member.

Kim Hyun Joong x 10 Keywords

KW1 Guitar
As an idol, Kim Hyun Joong loves rock music, normally even when very tired, every night he will take out his guitar and play a song.

KW2 Alarm clock
To SS501, alarm clock is a dreary term. Because of the members 'passion' to sleep, they would definitely ignore the basic function of the alarm clock, especially Hyun Joong who most love to sleep. Even when the alarm clock rang none stop beside him, he can totally ignore it. He is a person who is very difficult to wake up. He would be in a daze even when woke up.

KW3 Naked
Kyu Jong once exposed in a variety show that SS501's leader Kim Hyun Joong don't like to wear clothes to sleep, causing the host to get excited.

KW4 4th dimension
As the leader, Kim Hyun Joong is a practical representative of 4th dimension. Whatever he said would be based on his own thinking, totally ignoring the listener, even when they show him the in doubt expression.

KW5 Little groom
Once participated in variety show 'We Got Married', acted as fake married couple with Hwangbo. Both of them had successfully created the first couple with an older wife and younger husband since the show's debut. Because of the 6 years age gap, he was called 'Little groom'

KW6 Getting married
Spicy lover Kim Hyun Joong when taking meal in Hong Kong poured one whole bottle of chili sauce, making the service personnel in the restaurant stunned. However, the rest of the members has no reaction to it, seems like Hyun Joong might had done this most of the time.

KW7 Ideal type
Gentle Hyun Joong likes broad-minded, gentle, and a girl who can get along well like a friend. It doesn't matter what the age of the girl. Recently he revealed that he will be attracted with girl who has pure qualities.

KW8 Sneak attack
Hyun Joong's face was once 'attacked' by a fan. As the fan did it very fast, he could not even response to it, and was shocked, thinking that he was hit by somebody.

KW9 Classic line
When acting in the popular 'Boys over Flowers' drama, Kim Hyun Joong once said a chinese line: "This beautiful lady, please buy an ice cream', this had became the classic line in China fans' heart.

KW10 Nation sunbae
In Korean 'Boys over Flowers', acted as Yoon Ji Hoo, his perfect looks and improving acting skill had earned him the title 'Nation sunbae'

Kim Hyung Joon x 10 Keywords
KW1 Baby
In one variety show Hyung Joong mentioned that his friends called him as 'Baby Joon', the reason is because of his impeccable look and also since he is the youngest and look like a baby.

KW2 Hyung Hyung
Affectionate title called by his fans. Originated from his name 'Hyung Joon' and evolved to 'Hyung Hyung'.

KW3 Cute
As the maknea, he automatically takes on the 'Cute role'. Once in a program in Japan, in order to sell his own album, he had to act cute infront of all the audience.

KW4 Petty
In fan meeting, being selected by team members as 'the most stingy' members,because most of the time when going out to eat, he would not volunteer to pay. In actual fact of course the rest of his elder brothers would not let the maknea pay.

KW5 Mirror
Most fans would think that Young Saeng who cares a lot of his own image would be the person who most liked to look in mirrors, but in actual fact, it is actually Hyung Joon.

KW6 Getting married
Hyung Joon's sweet talk do not lose to Jung Min. In Taiwan's fan meeting when the host ask about his opinion of the local girl, Maknea Hyung Joon answered: "If I grow older, I want to marry all of you." causing the audience to high to the tip.

KW7 Victim
As the youngest in the team, Hyung Joon practically become the victim under the hands of his elder brothers. Even during his birthday, the other 4 members would also join hands to tease him, especially quarrelling with Jung Min, making his fans feel sorry for him and like him.

KW8 Ideal type
Famous for his love for food, even when choosing his ideal type of lady, Hyung Joon just wants a girl that would cook for him and a gentle girl.

KW9 Andrewe Kim's voice
Flower boy looks Hyung Joon has a shocking speciality, that is everytime when he woke up, his sweet voice would become coarse like the Korea famous clothes designer Andrew Kim.

KW10 Wierd habit
Jung Min once exposed in fan meeting saying one of the team member has very weird habit. When going to public bath, he do not take out his panties. When Hyung Joon heard that, he deny it by acting dumb. Eventually he was still exposed by Jung Min.

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Park Jung Min x 10 Keywords
KW1 Horse
Carrot lover Jung Min was exposed by Hyun Joong that he had to gnaw carrot every night. Other than that, he loves carrot juice. This is why his nickname is 'Horse'. Follow by this a series of nicknames like Mal, Park Mal, Charisma, was originate from there.

KW2 Acting skill
Jung Min's acting skill is one of the best among the members. It is not only because of his participation in a musical and received recognition but because when he made fun of Hyung Joon he will feign confusion which made people believed him.

KW3 Atmosphere creator
Jung Min is considered as the atmosphere creator in the team, always able to bring up the atmosphere of the event. Even when in Hong Kong he was unstoppable, no only throwing amorous glances, but kneel down while holding a fans' hand saying: "Do you want to marry me?" causing all the fans almost gone crazy.

KW4 Sweet talk
About fans support, all the while Jung Min is not stingy. Sweet talk become his best advantage in rewarding his fans. When in Hong Kong, Jung Min once used cantonese to praise his fans "Very Beautiful', making his fans to burst into joy.

KW5 King of nicknames
Jung Min who likes to nicknamed the rest of the members is actually a King of nicknames. He has all kinds of nicknames, example 'Park fragrance', 'Sister-in-law', 'Park Charisma', etc. A lot of fans jokingly said as long as there is one nickname you can think of, it will be suitable for him.

KW6 Cranky when woke up
Normally active and lively Jung Min when just woke up will turn into another person. He has very serious problem of being cranky when woke up. Whoever tried to wake him up will receive his 'fist and kicks'.

KW7 Hyung Joon killer
Jung Min & Hyung Joon were like a pair of enemies. No matter what Hyung Joon does would be suppressed by him. Whether during bathing or waking up, both must bicker. Most of the time it would be Hyung Joon begging for mercy. Therefore, Jung Min is also crowned as 'Hyung Joon Killer'.

KW8 Disciplinary Master
Active Jung Min also takes the role of 'disciplinary Master' in the team. When others over do when having fun, he will come forward to stop them. However, most of the time it is to stop others from disturbing his rest.

KW9 Secret of blanket
Team member Young Saeng once revealed that there was once when he flipped Jung Min's blanket, he found Jung Min eating inside. Jung Min rebuff saying: "It is warmer this way'

KW10 Kindergarten Japanese
During their early promotion period in Japan, in one interview, leader Hyun Joong when being asked about Jung Min level of Japanese, Hyun Joong actually answered: "Around Japan Kindergarten level...

Jung min oppa is cute,I miss Jung min oppa..^^