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{{Short description|South Korean singer and actor (born 1986)}}
{{Distinguish |Kim Hyung-jun}}
{{Family name hatnote|Kim||lang=Korean}}
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{{Infobox person
| name               = Kim Hyun-joong
| image              = Kim Hyun Joong 2018 Press Conference Still Image.png
| caption            = Kim in 2018
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| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|1986|6|6}}
| birth_place        = [[Seoul]], South Korea
| education          = [[Kyonggi University]]<br />[[Chungwoon University]]<br />
[[Hanyang Technical High School]]
| alias              = 
| years_active       = 2004–present
| agent              = Henecia Corporation
| occupation         = {{hlist|Actor|Dancer|Model|Singer|Songwriter}}
| spouse             = Unknown ({{abbr|m.|married}} 2022)
| children           = 2
| signature          = [[File:Hyunjoong Signature.png|100px]]|
| module             = {{Infobox musical artist
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 | genre           = {{hlist|[[K-pop]]|[[J-pop]]}}
 | instrument      = {{hlist|Vocals|Drums|Bass|Guitar|Piano}}
 | years_active    = 2005–present
 | label           = Henecia Music
 | current_member_of = {{hlist|[[SS501]]|Gemini Band}}
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'''Kim Hyun-joong''' ({{korean|hangul=김현중}}; born June 6, 1986) is a South Korean actor, singer and songwriter.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mnet.com/artist/46208/profile|script-title=ko:김현중|website=[[Mnet (TV channel)|Mnet]]|trans-title=Kim Hyun-joong|access-date=January 9, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=July 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701103458/http://www.mnet.com/artist/46208/profile|url-status=dead}}</ref> He is a member of the [[boy band]] [[SS501]] and played roles in the [[Korean drama]]s ''[[Boys Over Flowers (2009 TV series)|Boys Over Flowers]]'' (2009) and ''[[Playful Kiss]]'' (2010).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hancinema.net/10line-kim-hyun-joong-21862.html|title=[10LINE] Kim Hyun-joong|date=January 11, 2011|website=10Asia via HanCinema|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707090751/https://www.hancinema.net/10line-kim-hyun-joong-21862.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

After debuting with SS501 in 2005, Kim released his first Korean solo album, ''[[Break Down (EP)|Break Down]]'', in 2011, and his first Japanese solo album, ''[[Unlimited (Kim Hyun-joong album)|Unlimited]],'' in 2012. Due to his commercial success, Kim is considered one of South Korea's biggest [[hallyu]] stars of the early 2010s.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Nancy|url=https://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/2809/who-is-the-most-successful-hallyu-star|title=Who is the Most Successful Hallyu Star?|website=[[Mnet (TV channel)|Mnet]]|date=January 16, 2012|access-date=January 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421024002/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/2809/who-is-the-most-successful-hallyu-star|archive-date=April 21, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Kim was born on June 6, 1986, in Seoul.<ref name=":0" /> He described himself as a studious child,<ref name="뉴스엔">{{cite news|last=Choe|first=Young-ah|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201106090348011001|script-title=ko:'어린시절 꿈 과학자..무조건 올백 성적' 모범생 학창시절|website=Newsen|date=June 9, 2011|access-date=April 4, 2013|language=ko|archive-date=October 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002011647/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201106090348011001|url-status=live}}</ref> but he dropped out of high school to pursue a career in music. He later passed his high school exams and enrolled in [[Kyonggi University]]. After dropping out of university to focus on work, Kim enrolled in [[Chungwoon University]] in 2011 to study stage production management.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/1131547/1/.html|title=SS501's Kim Hyun Joong goes back to school|date=May 27, 2011|publisher=Channel NewsAsia|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110528133021/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/1131547/1/.html|archive-date=May 28, 2011|access-date=April 4, 2018}}</ref>

==Career==
===2005–2008: Career beginnings===
{{Main|SS501}}Kim made his debut as a member of [[SS501]] on June 23, 2005, with the group's first EP, ''Warning'', released by [[DSP Media]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mnet.com/album/24926|title=1st SS501|website=[[Mnet (TV channel)|Mnet]]|language=ko|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=September 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926071939/http://www.mnet.com/album/24926|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/k-pop-band-ss301-is-grateful-for-supportive-fans-1.162735|title=K-pop band SS301 is grateful for supportive fans|last=Garratt|first=Rob|date=March 21, 2016|work=The National|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=April 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180405024246/https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/k-pop-band-ss301-is-grateful-for-supportive-fans-1.162735|url-status=live}}</ref> Their second EP, ''[[Snow Prince (EP)|Snow Prince]]'' was released in late 2005, five months after their debut.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mnet.com/album/26214|title=2nd SS501|website=[[Mnet (TV channel)|Mnet]]|language=ko|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=September 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926032114/http://www.mnet.com/album/26214|url-status=dead}}</ref> The group quickly gained popularity, winning multiple new artist awards in 2005 and 2006. The following year, in 2007, SS501 debuted in Japan with the single "[[Kokoro (SS501 song)|Kokoro]]," which reached number five on the [[Oricon Singles Chart|Oricon charts]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2007/08/201_7875.html|title=Skull, TVXQ Hitting Overseas Charts|last=Garcia|first=Cathy Rose A.|date=August 7, 2007|work=[[The Korea Times]]|access-date=April 4, 2018}}</ref> In January 2008, the group received a Newcomer Award at the [[Japan Gold Disc Award]] ceremony, making them one of only a few South Korean artists to win this award.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=3062759&cloc=|script-title=ko:더블에스501, 일본 골든디스크상 신인상 수상|date=March 4, 2008|work=Daily Sports|access-date=April 4, 2018|language=ko}}</ref>

In 2008, Kim joined the cast of the reality variety show ''[[We Got Married]],'' where he was paired with singer [[Hwangbo]]. Dubbed the "Lettuce Couple," the pair was popular among viewers and won the Best Couple Award at the 2008 [[MBC Entertainment Awards]]. They left the show at the end of 2008 to focus on other projects.<ref name="WGM_2">{{cite web|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200812291607431001&search=title&searchstring=%C8%B2%BA%B8|title=황보-김현중 MBC연예대상 베스트 커플상 수상|last=Lee|first=Hyeon-u|date=December 30, 2008|website=Newsen|language=ko|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=November 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171117122453/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200812291607431001&search=title&searchstring=%25C8%25B2%25BA%25B8|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2008–2010: Career breakthrough and success===
[[File:Kim Hyun-joong.jpg|thumb|upright|Kim performing in Hong Kong with [[SS501]] in 2009|left]]In 2008, Kim was cast in his first lead-acting role in the [[Korean drama]] ''[[Boys Over Flowers (2009 TV series)|Boys Over Flowers]].''<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/02/135_39265.html|title=Boys Over Flowers Continues to Bloom in Korea|last=Han|first=Sang-hee|date=February 10, 2009|work=[[The Korea Times]]|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=March 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330231515/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/02/135_39265.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The show was extremely popular in South Korea and other Asian countries,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20090311000031|title='Boys Over Flowers' explodes in popularity|last=Yoo|first=Bo-lam|date=March 3, 2010|work=[[The Korea Herald]]|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=January 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109061029/http://nwww.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20090311000031|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2907155|title=The next 'Korean wave' washes ashore|last1=Kang|first1=Hye-ran|last2=Lee|first2=Young-hee|date=June 9, 2009|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=March 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303050515/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2907155|url-status=live}}</ref> and Kim won the Most Popular Actor Award at the 2009 ''[[Seoul International Drama Awards]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hancinema.net/seoul-int-l-drama-awards-end-with-promise-20788.html|title=Seoul Int'l Drama Awards End With Promise|date=September 13, 2009|website=[[The Korea Times]]}}</ref> and the Most Popular Actor for Television Award at the 2009 ''[[Baeksang Arts Awards]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2010/06/133_40510.html|title=The cast of hit KBS drama 'Boys Over Flowers' strut the red carpet...|date=March 1, 2009|work=[[The Korea Times]]|access-date=April 4, 2018|agency=Yonhap News Agency|archive-date=March 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220310151145/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2010/06/133_40510.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Kim and his ''Boys Over Flowers'' costars also sparked a trend among South Korean men who copied their "flower boy" style.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-luxury/article/2103854/cutting-edge-beauty-male-plastic-surgery-south-korea|title=The cutting edge of beauty: male plastic surgery in South Korea|last=Tai|first=Crystal|date=June 24, 2017|work=South China Morning Post|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=April 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180405024649/http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-luxury/article/2103854/cutting-edge-beauty-male-plastic-surgery-south-korea|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Tony Moly]], a cosmetics brand for which Kim had been a [[Celebrity branding|spokesmodel]] since 2006, saw a 30 percent sales increase in 2009, which the company attributed to the popularity of the show.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thebk.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=137955|script-title=ko:토니모리, '꽃남 김현중' 인기에 싱글벙글|last=Jang|first=Seo-yun|date=February 2, 2009|work=Daily Cosmetics|access-date=April 4, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=April 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180405025035/http://www.thebk.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=137955|url-status=live}}</ref> Kim's contract with Tony Moly ended in 2010,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://news.hankyung.com/article/2010081754877|script-title=ko:브아걸, 김현중 뒤이어 글로벌 화장품 모델 발탁...'뷰티 아이콘' 입증|last=Kim|first=Ye-rang|date=August 17, 2010|work=[[The Korea Economic Daily]]|access-date=April 4, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707062554/http://news.hankyung.com/article/2010081754877|url-status=dead}}</ref> and he became the spokesmodel for another cosmetics brand, [[The Face Shop]], later that year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong-to-endorse-thefaceshop-24922.html|title=Kim Hyun-joong to endorse THEFACESHOP|date=September 2, 2010|website=10Asia|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707090503/https://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong-to-endorse-thefaceshop-24922.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Following the success of ''Boys Over Flowers,'' Kim played his second lead role in a drama, in 2010's ''[[Playful Kiss]]'', a Korean adaptation of the Japanese [[shōjo manga]], ''[[Itazura na Kiss]]''.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20100829000165|title=Kim Hyun-joong eager to prove worth as actor|last=Oh|first=Jean|date=August 29, 2010|work=[[The Korea Herald]]|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707062447/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20100829000165|url-status=live}}</ref> The show flopped on South Korean television, but was an international hit on foreign television and on online streaming platforms, helping solidify Kim's popularity as a [[Korean Wave|Hallyu]] star.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/03/21/international-tv-shows/1972949/|title=American audiences: I want my international TV|last=Yu|first=Roger|date=March 21, 2013|work=USA Today|access-date=April 4, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong-appeals-to-asia-27756.html|title=Kim Hyun-joong appeals to Asia|date=February 9, 2011|website=[[HanCinema]]|publisher=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]]|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=April 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180405030158/https://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong-appeals-to-asia-27756.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

At the end of 2010, Kim was chosen to represent South Korea at the opening of the [[2010 Asian Games]] in [[Guangzhou]], where he performed the anthem "Sunshine Again" with singers from Chinese-speaking countries.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/11/04/2010110400378.html|title=Kim Hyun-joong to Sing at Opening of Asian Games|date=November 4, 2010|work=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|access-date=April 4, 2018}}</ref>

===2011: Solo debut, chart success and first Japanese tour===
[[File:Kim Hyun-joong in 2011.png|thumb|upright|Kim at the promotion event of [[The Face Shop]] in 2011]]
Kim released his solo debut, the EP ''[[Break Down (EP)|Break Down]],'' on June 7, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong-s-first-solo-album-to-be-released-in-asian-countries-30204.html|title=Kim Hyun-joong's First Solo Album to be Released in Asian Countries|date=May 27, 2011|website=KBS World|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707062534/https://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong-s-first-solo-album-to-be-released-in-asian-countries-30204.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong--i-want-to-appeal-as-strong-man--30509.html|title=Kim Hyun-joong: 'I Want to Appeal as Strong Man'|date=June 9, 2011|website=KBS World|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707090612/https://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong--i-want-to-appeal-as-strong-man--30509.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
More than 70,000 pre-ordered copies of the album were sold in just 10 days.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/06/01/2011060100749.html|title=Kim Hyun-joong's 1st Solo Album Exceeds 70,000 Pre-Orders|date=November 6, 2011|work=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|access-date=April 5, 2018|archive-date=September 14, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110914121017/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/06/01/2011060100749.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The EP was the ninth best-selling album of 2011 on South Korea's [[Gaon Album Chart]],<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2011&hitYear=2011&termGbn=year|title=2011년 Album Chart|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|access-date=April 5, 2018|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070520/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2011&hitYear=2011&termGbn=year|url-status=live}}</ref> and was certified platinum in [[Taiwan]].<ref>{{in lang|zh}} [http://n.yam.com/yam/entertain/201108/20110815099812.html "韓國首席新巨星的金賢重，14日傾盆大雨下舉辦見面會仍聚集超過2,000名粉絲"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005213015/http://n.yam.com/yam/entertain/201108/20110815099812.html |date=October 5, 2011 }} ''Yam News''. August 15, 2011</ref> Later that year, Kim released his second album ''[[Lucky (Kim Hyun-joong EP)|Lucky]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong--i-am-more-deeply-attached-to-my-work-than-before--34199.html|title=Kim Hyun-joong: 'I Am More Deeply Attached to My Work Than Before'|date=October 12, 2011|website=KBS World|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707090508/https://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong--i-am-more-deeply-attached-to-my-work-than-before--34199.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The EP debuted at number five on ''[[Billboard charts|Billboard]]'s'' World Chart,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111025181939/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/1161603/1/.html "Kim Hyun-joong's album storms into Billboard World charts Top 5"] Channel NewsAsia. October 25, 2011</ref> and was the 10th best-selling album of the year in South Korea with over 100,000 copies sold.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong-1st-solo-singer-to-sell-100-000-album-copies-30840.html|title=Kim Hyun-joong, 1st Solo Singer To Sell 100,000 Album Copies|date=June 22, 2011|website=KBS World|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707090452/https://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong-1st-solo-singer-to-sell-100-000-album-copies-30840.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Following up on the success of a concert he performed in Japan in June, Kim signed a deal with [[Universal Music Japan]] in November. Shortly after that, he went on a tour of Japan, performing in seven cities.<ref name=":10">[http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/11/11/2011111100665.html "Kim Hyun-joong Inks Deal with Universal Japan"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111113172704/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/11/11/2011111100665.html |date=November 13, 2011 }}  ''The Chosun Ilbo''. November 11, 2011.</ref>

At the end of the year, Kim won the award for [[Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Male Artist|Best Male Artist]] at the [[2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards]] held in Singapore.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-sg/news/other/winners%E2%80%99-list-of-2011-mnet-asian-music-awards/ar-BB4FEJJ|title=Winners' list of 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards|date=September 19, 2014|website=MSN Singapore|access-date=April 5, 2018|archive-date=August 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802205308/https://www.msn.com/en-sg/news/other/winners%E2%80%99-list-of-2011-mnet-asian-music-awards/ar-BB4FEJJ|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 15, Kim released a digital single titled "Marry Me".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2945612|title=Kim Hyun-joong releases "Marry Me" album|date=December 15, 2011|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]}}</ref>

=== 2012: Japanese debut and overseas promotions ===
On January 25, 2012, Kim released his first Japanese single album, "[[Kiss Kiss / Lucky Guy]]," which was certified gold in Japan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120211n03922|script-title=ko:김현중, 발매 2주만에 日레코드協 '골드' 인증|last=Park|first=Yeong-ung|date=February 11, 2012|website=Money Today Star News|language=ko-KR|access-date=April 5, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2947494|title=Kim Hyun-joong sets record as overseas artist in Japan|date=January 27, 2012|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707115608/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2947494|url-status=live}}</ref> In May, his ''First Impact'' concert DVD sold 16,000 copies in its first week of release, taking the number one spot on the Oricon DVD Chart. This was the first time a South Korean artist had taken the number one spot, and a second time a foreign artist had taken the number one spot on the chart.<ref>[http://mwave.interest.me/news/newsdetail.m?searchNewsVO.news_id=201205231013_7049 "Kim Hyun-joong Sets New Record with Japanese Concert DVD"]. ''Mwave''. Retrieved June 17, 2013.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2953018|title=Kim Hyun-joong's 'First Impact' snags No. 1 spots on Oricon charts|date=May 18, 2012|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]}}</ref> In March 2012, Kim was appointed the honorary ambassador for United Nation's Korean Campaign on Contributions to Social Welfare.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/kim-hyun-joong-elected-ambassador-031500526.html|title=Kim Hyun-joong elected ambassador|date=March 13, 2012|website=Yahoo}}</ref>

Kim released his second Japanese single album "[[Heat (Kim Hyun-joong song)|Heat]]" on July 4.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2012/09/178_114469.html|title=Kim Hyun-joong releases single 'Heat' in Japan|last=Lee|first=Rachel|date=July 4, 2012|work=[[The Korea Times]]|access-date=April 5, 2018}}</ref> The album was Japan's third best-selling album in July, selling 196,850 copies,<ref>[http://mwave.interest.me/news/newsdetail.m?searchNewsVO.news_id=201208101107_12109 "Kim Hyun-joong Beats DBSK on the Oricon Singles Monthly Chart"]{{Dead link|date=January 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. 
''Mwave''. Retrieved June 17, 2013.</ref> which earned Kim his second consecutive gold certification.<ref>[http://mwave.interest.me/news/newsdetail.m?searchNewsVO.news_id=201208131014_12231 "Kim Hyun-joong, DBSK Certified Gold in Japan"]{{Dead link|date=January 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ''Mwave''. Retrieved June 17, 2013.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2955651|title=Kim Hyun-joong sets new record as a foreign artist in Japan|date=July 6, 2012|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]}}</ref>
The following month, in August, Kim won Best Asian Artist at the 2012 [[Asia Song Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/1218362/1/.html|title=Fann Wong, Kim Hyun Joong named Best Asian Artist at Asia Song Festival|date=August 6, 2012|publisher=Channel NewsAsia|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808234717/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/1218362/1/.html|archive-date=August 8, 2012|access-date=April 5, 2018}}</ref> On December 12, Kim released ''[[Unlimited (Kim Hyun-joong album)|Unlimited]],'' his first full-length Japanese album, which included Japanese versions of "[[Break Down (EP)|Break Down]]" and "[[Lucky (Kim Hyun-joong EP)|Lucky Guy]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/news/newsdetail/print/popup.m?searchNewsVO.news_id=201210221036_18358|title=Kim Hyun Joong Reveals Jacket Image for First Full-Length Japanese Album|date=October 22, 2012|website=Mwave|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707062425/http://mwave.interest.me/news/newsdetail/print/popup.m?searchNewsVO.news_id=201210221036_18358|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/CU/content/cms_view_1758748.jsp?cid=1758748&nodeId=4396|title=Kim Hyun Joong Reveals New Teaser for Japanese Album and Song 'Your Story'|date=November 28, 2012|website=Visit Korea|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707091151/http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/CU/content/cms_view_1758748.jsp?cid=1758748&nodeId=4396|url-status=live}}</ref> It topped the Oricon Daily Chart<ref>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/d/2012-12-11/ "Oricon Daily Album Chart, 2012-12-11"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121217025154/http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/d/2012-12-11/ |date=December 17, 2012 }} ''Oricon''. Retrieved February 14, 2013</ref> and reached number 3 on the Weekly Chart.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2012-12-24/|title=December 2012 ～December 2012 オリコン週間 CDアルバムランキング|work=Oricon|access-date=April 5, 2018|language=ja-JP|archive-date=April 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406040813/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2012-12-24/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2963909|title=Kim Hyun-joong may be the new 'Prince of Asia'|date=December 14, 2012|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707115801/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2963909|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Madame Tussauds]] unveiled a wax figure of Kim in December 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/CU/content/cms_view_1771251.jsp?cid=1771251&nodeId=4396|title=Kim Hyun Joong's Wax Figure for Madame Tussauds Unveiled|last=Ho|first=Stewart|date=December 21, 2012|website=Visit Korea|access-date=April 4, 2018}}{{Dead link|date=June 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

=== 2013–2014: ''Barefooted Friends'', Japanese concerts and ''Inspiring Generation'' ===
On January 6, 2013, Kim kicked off a Japanese tour called ''Unlimited'' at the [[World Memorial Hall]] in [[Kobe]], where he performed with a live band.<ref name=":12">[http://enewsworld.interest.me/enews/contents.asp?idx=26145 "Kim Hyun-joong Starts Off On His Japan Tour"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130612072627/http://enewsworld.interest.me/enews/contents.asp?idx=26145 |date=June 12, 2013 }}. ''Mwave''. Retrieved June 17, 2013.</ref> Later that month, he performed alongside other K-pop artists in Brazil for the ''2013 FEEL KOREA'' event, marking his first performance in South America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2967647|title=Kim Hyun-joong stops over in Sao Paulo|date=February 26, 2013|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]}}</ref>

On March 2, Kim performed at the ''U-Express Live 2013'' at the [[Makuhari Messe]] in Japan with artists including [[Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band]], [[Far East Movement]], [[Naoto Inti Raymi]] and [[Kara (South Korean band)|Kara]].<ref>[http://global.mnet.com/news/newsdetail.m?searchNewsVO.news_id=201303041034_30487 "Kim Hyun-joong Represents at the Universal Music Joint Concert in Japan"] ''Mnet''. Retrieved March 30, 2013.</ref> That same month, Kim received the Creator's Factory Best Actor Award for the music video, "[[Lucky (Kim Hyun-joong EP)|Lucky Guy]]," at the 5th Okinawa Music Festival.<ref>[http://www.cinemacafe.net/article/img/2013/03/29/16248/62139.html "【沖縄国際映画祭】キム・ヒョンジュンを板尾創路が推薦「次のジェームズ・ボンドに」] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530030914/http://www.cinemacafe.net/article/img/2013/03/29/16248/62139.html |date=May 30, 2013 }}".''Cinemacafe''. Retrieved March 30, 2013.</ref>

On April 21, he began appearing on the South Korean variety show ''[[Barefooted Friends]]''.<ref name=":5">{{Cite news|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2013040310583531914|script-title=ko:강호동 새 예능, 제목 '맨발의 친구들'·멤버 8人 출격|last=Choe|first=Bo-ran|date=April 3, 2013|work=Star News|access-date=April 5, 2018|language=ko-KR|archive-date=April 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406101657/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2013040310583531914|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite the show, Kim released his third Japanese single "[[Tonight (Kim Hyun-joong song)|Tonight]]" on June 5.<ref>[http://mwave.interest.me/news/newsdetail.m?searchNewsVO.news_id=201305021639_35266 "Kim Hyun-joong Releases Photos from His Upcoming Japanese Single Album"]{{Dead link|date=June 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ''Mwave''. Retrieved June 18, 2013.</ref> Once again, his single topped the Oricon Daily Chart,<ref>[http://mwave.interest.me/news/newsdetail.m?searchNewsVO.news_id=201306071132_37988 "Kim Hyun-joong Rises to Top Ranks on the Oricon Charts Again"]{{Dead link|date=January 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ''Mwave''. Retrieved June 18, 2013.</ref> and took the number two spot by the end of the week.<ref>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2013-06-17/ "Oricon Weekly Single Chart, June 3–9, 2013"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130612065928/http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2013-06-17/ |date=June 12, 2013 }} ''Oricon''. Retrieved June 12, 2013.</ref> The album received gold certification for selling more than one million copies.<ref>{{in lang|ja}}[http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/201306.html "ゴールドディスク認定作品一覧　2013年6月"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223051016/http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/201306.html |date=February 23, 2014 }}. ''RIAJ''. Retrieved July 12, 2013.</ref> He released his third Korean EP, ''[[Round 3]]'', on July 22.<ref>[http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/article/40074 "Kim Hyun-joong to Return with a Korean Album"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130712014202/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/article/40074 |date=July 12, 2013 }}. ''Mwave''. Retrieved July 12, 2013.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130730000650|title=Kim Hyun-joong highlights Korean culture in 'Unbreakable'|date=July 30, 2013|website=[[The Korea Herald]]}}</ref>

At the end of the month, Kim left ''Barefooted Friends'' to film a new drama.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2979733|title=Singer Kim changes shows|date=November 1, 2013|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707115556/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2979733|url-status=live}}</ref> After playing pretty boys in his first two dramas, Kim played a tougher role in the drama ''[[Inspiring Generation]],'' which began airing in January 2014''.''<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.tenasia.com/archives/75551|title=Kim Hyun-joong Turns Tough Guy for New TV Series|date=November 27, 2013|website=10Asia|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707092519/http://en.tenasia.com/archives/75551|url-status=live}}</ref>

That July, he released his fourth Japanese single, "[[Hot Sun]]",<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2990968|title=Kim Hyun-joong releases latest single|last=Kim|first=Hee-eun|date=June 23, 2014|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=April 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180404201015/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2990968|url-status=live}}</ref> which topped the Oricon weekly charts, making him the first foreign male solo artist to top the chart twice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mnetamerica.com/news/article/69220/kimhyunjoong-sets-record-in-japan-with-new-single-album|title=Kim Hyun Joong Sets New Record by Ranking No. 1 on Oricon's Weekly Chart|date=June 25, 2014|website=Mwave}}</ref> At the end of June, he began a world tour that included stops in Taiwan, China, Japan, Thailand, Mexico, and Peru.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web|url=http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/program/program_musicnews_detail.htm?No=24942|title=Kim Hyun-joong To Embark on 7-Country Tour|date=June 26, 2014|website=KBS World Radio|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803000512/http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/program/program_musicnews_detail.htm?No=24942|url-status=dead}}</ref> The following month, in July, Kim released his fourth Korean EP, [[Timing (EP)|''Timing'']].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140711000903|title=Kim Hyun-joong releases 4th EP "Timing"|last=Chung|first=Joo-won|date=July 11, 2014|work=[[The Korea Herald]]|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=April 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416134656/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140711000903|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2015–2016: Japanese activities and military enlistment ===
Kim released his second Japanese studio album, ''[[Imademo]]'', on February 11, 2015. The album entered the Oricon daily charts at number two and remained at that spot for 10 days.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201502121656232127749_2|title=Kim Hyun-joong still popular in Japan|date=February 12, 2015|website=[[Kpop Herald]]|archive-date=July 7, 2018|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707062518/http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201502121656232127749_2|url-status=live}}</ref>

Kim enlisted in the army for [[Conscription in South Korea|South Korea's mandatory military service]] in May 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2015/05/05/0701000000AEN20150505002800315.html|title=K-pop star Kim Hyun-joong to enlist in Army|date=May 5, 2012|agency=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=April 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416073637/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2015/05/05/0701000000AEN20150505002800315.html|url-status=live}}</ref> After completing five weeks of basic training at Gyeonggi-do 30th Recruit Training Squadron he was stationed as a border patrol in the [[Korean Demilitarized Zone]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0003508078|script-title=ko:김현중, 파주 30사단 예하부대 경계병 군복무|date=June 18, 2015|language=ko|archive-date=July 7, 2018|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707062515/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0003508078|url-status=live}}</ref> While he was in the military, ''The Best of Kim Hyun Joong'', a Japanese [[greatest hits album]] celebrating his 10 years in music industry, was released. It entered the Oricon daily charts at number one.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/353460/products/1131929/1/|title=The Best of Kim Hyun Joong {{!}} キム・ヒョンジュン|work=Oricon News|access-date=April 8, 2017|language=ja-JP|archive-date=April 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409022804/http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/353460/products/1131929/1/|url-status=live}}</ref> Kim was discharged from military service in February 2017 after serving for 21 months.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/02/13/2017021301538.html|title=Fans Elated as Kim Hyun-joong Ends Military Service|date=February 13, 2017|work=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|access-date=April 17, 2018|archive-date=May 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510094450/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/02/13/2017021301538.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2017–present: Tours and Korean-Japanese album ===
In July 2017, Kim released his first album since leaving the military, the Japanese single album, ''re:wind''. The album reached the number one spot on the [[Oricon]] album chart. Following its release, Kim went on Innercore 16-city Japanese tour.<ref name=":14">{{Cite news|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170607000588|title=Kim Hyun-joong storms Japan's daily Oricon chart with 're:wind'|last=Jie|first=Ye-eun|date=June 7, 2017|work=[[The Korea Herald]]|access-date=April 17, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707062324/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170607000588|url-status=live}}</ref> In November, he released the EP ''Haze'', his first Korean album in three years.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web|last=Hong|first=You-kyoung|date=November 30, 2017|title=Amid trails, Kim Hyun-joong releases an EP|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3041419|access-date=April 16, 2018|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|archive-date=April 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417023915/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3041419|url-status=live}}</ref>

Kim Hyun Joong's 2018 World Tour 'HAZE' commenced on December 2, 2017. He performed in [[Bolivia]], [[Chile]], [[Mexico]], [[South America]], [[Japan]], [[Thailand]] and [[Macau]] and the tour concluded in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hellokpop.com/event/kim-hyun-joong-2018-world-tour-haze/|title=Kim Hyun Joong Spent Meaningful Reunion With 40,000 Fans Via His "Haze" World Tour|date=May 11, 2018|website=hellokpop|language=en-US|access-date=February 23, 2020}}</ref> On June 6, he released ''Take My Hand'', the first Album released from his own record Label [[Henecia Music]]. On September 26, he then released an album entitled Wait For Me. From September 27 to November 5, Kim held his Take My Hand Japan Tour.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blancbelle.wixsite.com/blancbelle/single-post/2018/11/08/Kim-Hyun-Joong-Japan-Tour-2018-Take-My-Hand-Tour-Final-Makuhari|title=Kim Hyun Joong Japan Tour 2018 Take My Hand Tour Final {{!}} Makuhari|website=blancbelle|language=en|access-date=February 23, 2020|archive-date=February 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223122843/https://blancbelle.wixsite.com/blancbelle/single-post/2018/11/08/Kim-Hyun-Joong-Japan-Tour-2018-Take-My-Hand-Tour-Final-Makuhari|url-status=live}}</ref> Later in the year, it was confirmed he would be making his small-screen comeback in the fantasy drama ''When Time Stopped''.<ref name="time">{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3050279&cloc=joongangdaily|title=Kim Hyun-joong returning to television after four-year hiatus|date=July 7, 2018|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707115543/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3050279&cloc=joongangdaily|url-status=live}}</ref> The drama ran from October 24 to November 29, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1243089wpp/kim-hyun-joong-transforms-mysterious-man-unknown-past-shocking-secret|title=Kim Hyun Joong Transforms Into A Mysterious Man With An Unknown Past And Shocking Secret|date=October 10, 2018|website=[[Soompi]]|language=en|access-date=February 23, 2020|archive-date=February 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223122842/https://www.soompi.com/article/1243089wpp/kim-hyun-joong-transforms-mysterious-man-unknown-past-shocking-secret|url-status=live}}</ref> He released a single, "Just for My Love", as the sixth part of the original Soundtrack for the drama.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=McWurriRjfc|title = &#91;At the Moment 시간이 멈추는 그 때 OST&#93; Kim Hyn Joong (김현중) - Just for My Love|website = [[YouTube]]| date=November 28, 2018 }}</ref>

On February 4, 2019, he released a new album entitled ''New Way'' with the lead single "Why".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://channel-korea.com/kim-hyun-joongs-concert-new-way/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223120526/https://channel-korea.com/kim-hyun-joongs-concert-new-way/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=February 23, 2020|title=Find Out More About Kim Hyun-joong's Concert & Latest EP, New Way {{!}} Channel-K|last=Anggia|language=en-US|access-date=February 23, 2020}}</ref> On August 21, he released a Korean EP entitled SALT and on September 11, he released a Japanese EP entitled "THIS IS LOVE" which debuted at number one on the [[Oricon]] Weekly Rock Singles Chart and number two on [[Oricon]] year-end [[Independent music|Indie]] Chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/09/kim-hyun-joong-tops-oricon-charts|title=Kim Hyun Joong tops the Oricon Rock Chart|website=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=February 23, 2020}}</ref> On August 21, he embarked on a World Tour titled BIO-RHYTHM which ended on January 25, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hellokpop.com/event/kim-hyun-joong-bio-rhythm-world-tour/|title=Kim Hyun Joong Concludes "Bio Rhythm" World Tour With A Bang|date=October 31, 2019|website=hellokpop|language=en-US|access-date=February 23, 2020|archive-date=February 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223120536/https://www.hellokpop.com/event/kim-hyun-joong-bio-rhythm-world-tour/|url-status=live}}</ref> The tour took place in [[Japan]], [[South Korea]], [[Macau]], [[Mexico]], [[Bolivia]], [[Peru]] and the [[Philippines]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://geekspin.co/kim-hyun-joongs-bio-rhythm-world-tour-culminates-in-manila/|title=Kim Hyun Joong's Bio-Rhythm World Tour culminates in Manila|date=January 27, 2020|website=GEEKSPIN|language=en-US|access-date=February 23, 2020}}</ref>

On February 5, 2020, he released a full-length Japanese album titled The Moon, The Sun and Your Song which debuted at number three on the [[Oricon Albums Chart|Oricon Daily Albums]] Chart and Number 4 on the [[Oricon Albums Chart|Oricon Weekly Albums]] Chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2020-02-17/|title=2020年02月03日～2020年02月09日 オリコン週間 アルバムランキング|website=ORICON NEWS|access-date=February 23, 2020|archive-date=February 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226184433/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2020-02-17/|url-status=live}}</ref> He also embarked on a two-month (February and March) Japan tour of the same name. On February 21, he appeared in the cover of the Korean Wave Japanese Magazine Hanryu Pia for the fourth time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003333762|title=김현중, 日매거진 '한류피아' 표지 장식 "개인 레이블 설립"|website=[[Naver News]]|language=ko|access-date=February 23, 2020|archive-date=February 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223124930/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003333762|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-20|title=김현중 日 한류잡지 '한류피아' 3월호 표지 장식|url=http://www.kdfnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=42594|access-date=2020-11-16|website=한국면세뉴스|language=ko|archive-date=March 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318192758/http://www.kdfnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=42594|url-status=live}}</ref>

On April 14, 2020, it was announced that Kim Hyun-Joong has decided not to renew his contract with [[KeyEast]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1394168wpp/kim-hyun-joong-to-part-ways-with-keyeast-entertainment-after-a-decade|title=Kim Hyun Joong To Part Ways With KeyEast Entertainment After A Decade|date=2020-04-12|website=[[Soompi]]|language=en|access-date=2020-04-15|archive-date=April 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200414114121/https://www.soompi.com/article/1394168wpp/kim-hyun-joong-to-part-ways-with-keyeast-entertainment-after-a-decade|url-status=live}}</ref> A representative from [[KeyEast]] Stated “Recently, Kim Hyun Joong’s exclusive contract expired. Rather than renew, we mutually decided to support each other’s futures.” They continued, “Kim Hyun Joong’s album activities will continue through his personal label, which he established last year.”

On October 17, 2020, Kim Hyun-Joong held his first online concert, "A Bell of Blessing"<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-26|title=헤네치아|url=http://www.henecia.co.kr/|access-date=2020-11-16|website=www.henecia.co.kr|language=ko-KR|archive-date=August 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815184500/http://www.henecia.co.kr/|url-status=live}}</ref> and on October 19, 2020, he released his second full Korean album, a limited edition album titled "A Bell Of Blessing"<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-15|title=가수 김현중 정규앨범 'A Bell of Blessing' 두번째 티저 포토 공개|url=http://www.onews.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=35607|access-date=2020-11-16|website=열린뉴스통신|language=ko|archive-date=November 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117174707/http://www.onews.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=35607|url-status=live}}</ref> which debuted at 14 on the [[Gaon Album Chart|Gaon Weekly Albums Chart.]] The title track of the Album and its music video features vocals and appearances from Kim Hyun-Joong's fans all over the world.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kimhyunjoong (김현중) 'A Bell of Blessing' Official Music Video - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co5-RJ2rwDg&app=desktop| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211110/Co5-RJ2rwDg| archive-date=2021-11-10 | url-status=live|access-date=2020-11-16|website=www.youtube.com| date=October 18, 2020 }}{{cbignore}}</ref>

On August 12, 2022, Kim returned with the first set of songs from his 3rd full Korean album, 'MY SUN' which he said would be released in 3 sets of 4 songs each..<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=213&aid=0001225619|last=Lee|first=Hye-mi |title=아빠 되는 김현중, 새 앨범 'MY SUN' 발매[공식]|trans-title=Kim Hyun-joong, who becomes a father, releases new album 'MY SUN' [Official]|publisher=TV report|via=[[Naver]]|date=August 12, 2022|access-date=August 12, 2022|language=ko}}</ref> On August 18, 2022, he released the Japanese single album Song for a Dreamer/Super fire as insert songs for the Japanese movie [[The Violence Action|Violence Action]]. The single debuted at number one on the Oricon weekly rock singles<ref>{{Cite web |title=オリコン週間 ROCKシングルランキング 2022年09月12日～2022年09月18日 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/rs/w/2022-09-26/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=ORICON NEWS |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018104139/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/rs/w/2022-09-26/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and Oricon weekly indie singles rankings,<ref>{{Cite web |title=オリコン週間 インディーズシングルランキング 2022年09月12日～2022年09月18日 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/is/w/2022-09-26/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=ORICON NEWS}}</ref> and [https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2022&month=09&day=26 number 18 on Billboard Japan singles chart].

==Personal life==
===Relationships===
Kim's first son with his ex-girlfriend was born in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/11/kim-hyun-joong-accused-of-not-paying-child-support-for-8-years|website=[[Allkpop]]|title=Kim Hyun Joong Accused of Not Paying Child Support for 8 years|date=November 29, 2022|language=ko|access-date=March 6, 2023|archive-date=March 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311222245/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/11/kim-hyun-joong-accused-of-not-paying-child-support-for-8-years|url-status=live}}</ref> During a concert on February 27, 2022, Kim announced his marriage with his non-celebrity girlfriend. Later, Kim's agency confirmed the news.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee Woo-joo |date=February 27, 2022 |title=김현중, 비연예인과 결혼 "힘든 시기 지켜줘, 결혼식은 생략" (공식)[전문] |trans-title=Kim Hyun-joong, married to a non-celebrity "Protect me during difficult times, skip the wedding" (Official)[Full text] |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003836804 |access-date=February 27, 2022 |website=[[Sports Chosun]] |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/112/0003535675|author=Jo Eun-mi|title=[공식]김현중, 콘서트서 결혼 발표 "힘들던 시기 곁을 지켜준 분"|trans-title=[Official] Kim Hyun-joong announces marriage at concert "The person who protected me during difficult times"|work=[[Herald POP]]|via=[[Naver]]|date= February 27, 2022 |access-date= February 27, 2022 |language=ko}}</ref>  According to his agency, they proceeded their marriage without holding a wedding ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004585948|author=Kim Bo-ra|title=[단독] '일반인♥' 김현중, 결혼식 생략 후 신접살림 차렸다|trans-title=[Exclusive] 'People ♥' Kim Hyun-joong, after skipping the wedding, started a new life|publisher=OSEN|via=[[Naver]]|date=April 6, 2022|access-date=April 6, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=April 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406031624/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004585948|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 21, 2022, it was confirmed by the agency that Kim's wife was pregnant.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000605730|author=Lee Ha-na|title=김현중 아빠 된다 "비연예인 아내 임신, 설렘 속 새 생명 기다려"[공식]|trans-title=Kim Hyun-joong becomes a father “I am pregnant with my non-celebrity wife, waiting for a new life in excitement” [Official]|publisher=Newsen |via=[[Naver]]|date=July 21, 2022|access-date=July 21, 2022|language=ko}}</ref> His second son was born on July 29, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003662586 |last=Kang|first=Da-yun |title=[단독] 김현중, 아들 출산...비연예인 아내 득남했다|trans-title=[Exclusive] Kim Hyun-joong gives birth to a son... Non-celebrity wife gave birth|date=October 29, 2022|access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=My Daily |via=[[Naver]]|language=ko}}</ref>

==Controversies==

===Assault charges===
In August 2014, Kim's girlfriend, identified only by her surname Choi, filed assault charges against Kim, claiming that he repeatedly beat her, causing bruises and broken ribs.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/08/27/2014082701753.html|title=Kim Hyun-joong to Be Questioned Over Battery Accusation|date=August 27, 2014|work=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=July 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731041906/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/08/27/2014082701753.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2016/07/21/kim-hyun-joong-to-receive-first-verdict-in-august.html|title=Kim Hyun-joong to receive first verdict in August|last=Lim|first=Jeong Yeo|date=July 21, 2016|work=The Jakarta Post|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=April 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417023309/http://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2016/07/21/kim-hyun-joong-to-receive-first-verdict-in-august.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite news|url=http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201410021426373370458_2|title=Kim Hyun-joong's ordeal continues|date=October 2, 2014|work=The K-Pop Herald|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=April 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417022944/http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201410021426373370458_2|url-status=live}}</ref> Kim denied the charges, saying he had injured Choi only once and that it was an accident that occurred while he was practicing martial arts.<ref name=":8">{{Cite news|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201501201502376507294_2|title=Kim Hyun-joong slapped with fine for assault|last=Ock|first=Hyun-ju|date=January 20, 2015|work=The K-Pop Herald|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=April 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417023146/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201501201502376507294_2|url-status=live}}</ref> Choi dropped some of the charges against Kim in September after he apologized to her.<ref name=":7" /> However, Kim was later fined 5 million [[South Korean won|KRW]] for injuring Choi, with prosecutors in the case saying, "While Kim claimed that he had no intention of hurting her, the damage from the attack was clear."<ref name=":8" /> This was later rescinded in 2016 when the Republic of Korea's army and civil courts acquitted Kim of these charges due to evidence that came to light. Text messages between Choi, her mother and friends, statements by the director of Dispatch (the tabloid to which Choi provided her evidence) and statements given by the hospitals visited by Choi led the prosecution to state that there was "little to no credibility behind the former girlfriend's allegations that she had to receive a six-week medical treatment for her fractured ribs".<ref name=":1">{{cite news |author1=Yugee |title=Prosecution Issues Updates on Kim Hyun Joong vs. Former Girlfriend Legal Battle |url=http://en.koreaportal.com/articles/22939/20160923/kim-hyun-joong-ex-girlfriend-controversy-blackmail-fraud.htm |access-date=September 17, 2019 |work=Korea Portal |date=September 23, 2016 |archive-date=September 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190906151450/http://en.koreaportal.com/articles/22939/20160923/kim-hyun-joong-ex-girlfriend-controversy-blackmail-fraud.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newstown.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=263902|title=한류스타 김현중 '무고' '명예훼손'등도 무혐의|date=2016-09-22|website=뉴스타운|language=ko|access-date=2020-03-27}}</ref> Hospital records also showed that she was not pregnant at the time she visited to get treatment for the injuries to her ribs.<ref name=":1" />

On November 12, 2020, the [[Supreme Court of Korea]] ordered “A” to pay Kim Hyun Joong 100 million [[South Korean won|won]] (approximately $89,700) in damages, upholding the verdict from the first and second trials in which they stated, “There is no evidence that ‘A’ suffered a miscarriage due to abuse, or that he had pressured her to have an abortion. As a celebrity, Kim Hyun Joong’s public image has suffered greatly and his reputation has been damaged.”<ref>{{Cite web|title=김현중 승소 확정..."前여친, 김현중에 1억원 지급"|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0004694332|access-date=2020-11-16|website=[[Naver News]]|language=ko|archive-date=November 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113071521/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0004694332|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Paternity case===
In February 2015, a magazine reported that Kim and Choi had reunited and that Choi was pregnant. Kim stated via a press release that he had not seen Choi since she told him that she was pregnant in January, and could not confirm if he was the father since she had not been in touch.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201502231610235207822_2 |title=Kim Hyun-joong denies marriage rumor, unsure about pregnancy |date=February 25, 2015 |department=The K-Pop Herald |newspaper=[[The Korea Herald]] |access-date=April 16, 2018 |archive-date=July 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704093131/http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201502231610235207822_2 |url-status=live }}</ref> His agency indicated that he would take full responsibility if he was found to be the father of the child.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kim Hyun-joong Denies Reuniting with 'Pregnant' Ex|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/02/24/2015022401507.html|access-date=2021-04-19|website=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|language=en|archive-date=October 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023064623/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/02/24/2015022401507.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In December 2015, a paternity test revealed that Kim was the father of a baby that Choi had given birth to in September of that year.<ref name=":9">{{Cite news|date=December 22, 2015|title=Paternity test shows Korean star Kim Hyun Joong is dad of three-month-old baby|work=The Straits Times|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/paternity-test-shows-korean-star-kim-hyun-joong-is-dad-of-three-month-old|access-date=April 16, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3013061|title=Kim Hyun-joong confirmed as baby's father|date=December 22, 2015|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707115750/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3013061|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Criminal case ===
In May 2015, Choi filed a lawsuit against Kim for 1.48 million [[United States dollar|USD]] for mental distress caused by her relationship with him, and claimed that his abuse had caused her to miscarry a previous pregnancy in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 4, 2015|title=Kim Hyun-joong reportedly being sued by ex-girlfriend for $1.48&nbsp;million|url=http://www.koreatimesus.com/kim-hyun-joong-reportedly-being-sued-by-ex-girlfriend-for-1-48-million/|access-date=April 16, 2018|website=[[The Korea Times]] US|archive-date=July 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704092946/http://www.koreatimesus.com/kim-hyun-joong-reportedly-being-sued-by-ex-girlfriend-for-1-48-million/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":9" /> Kim later filed and won a 100 million KRW counter-suit against Choi for defamation, with the court ruling that there was circumstantial evidence that she was not pregnant in 2014.<ref>{{Cite news|date=August 10, 2016|title=Singer-actor Kim Hyun-joong wins compensation suit against ex-girlfriend|agency=Yonhap News Agency|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/08/10/10/0200000000AEN20160810007000315F.html|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=October 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014202334/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/08/10/10/0200000000AEN20160810007000315F.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Her lawsuit was dismissed, and she appealed the decision.<ref name=":15" />

Prosecutors filed criminal charges against Kim's ex-girlfriend, Choi, for attempted fraud and defamation in January 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/01/19/2017011901083.html|title=Ex-Girlfriend Charged in Bitter Feud with Kim Hyun-joong|date=January 19, 2017|work=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=April 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408043153/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/01/19/2017011901083.html?|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2018, Choi was fined 5 million KRW for attempted fraud.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000440825|script-title=ko:김현중 前여자친구, 1심서 벌금 500만원 선고|date=February 8, 2018|work=MK Sports|access-date=April 16, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=February 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180208154006/http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000440825|url-status=live}}</ref>

In November 2020, the 3rd Criminal Division of the Supreme Court (Judge Lee Dong-won, Chief Justice) confirmed a court trial that sentenced Choi to a fine of 5 million won on charges of attempted fraud and defamation by publication. Choi was found to have filed a civil lawsuit while knowing that her allegation that Kim had caused her damage, such as [[forced abortion]], was false. In addition, she was also charged with falsifying evidence related to civil lawsuits, such as deleting some of the contents of KakaoTalk's conversation, and defaming Kim's reputation, including providing reporters with false evidence.<ref name="m.lawtimes.co.kr">{{Cite web|date=2020-11-12|title=[판결] '前 여친과 민·형사 공방' 김현중, 모두 승소 확정... "1억 배상" "벌금 500만원"|url=https://m.lawtimes.co.kr/Content/Article?serial=165676|access-date=2020-11-16|website=m.lawtimes.co.kr|language=ko}}</ref>

=== Drunk driving ===
In March 2017, Kim was charged with drunk driving after police found him asleep in his car at a traffic light in Seoul. His driver's license was suspended and he was eventually fined two million KRW.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/03/31/2017033100930.html|title=Actor Kim Hyun-joong Caught Drunk Driving|date=March 31, 2017|work=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|access-date=April 16, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2017/04/25/0302000000AEN20170425010600315.html|title=Singer-actor Kim Hyun-joong indicted for alleged drunk driving|date=April 25, 2011|agency=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=April 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417023035/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2017/04/25/0302000000AEN20170425010600315.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Philanthropy ==
Following the [[Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster]] in March 2011, Kim donated 100 million [[South Korean won|KRW]] to earthquake relief efforts in Japan.<ref name="m.lawtimes.co.kr"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2011/03/14/43/0302000000AEN20110314011100315F.HTML|title=S. Korean actor, pop star make donations for Japan quake relief|date=March 14, 2011|agency=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=March 17, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317021043/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2011/03/14/43/0302000000AEN20110314011100315F.HTML|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that year, he donated an addition 50 million KRW to earthquake relief efforts, as well as 50 million KRW to the [[Republic of Korea National Red Cross|Korean Red Cross]], and 50 million KRW to a South Korean organization that gives [[Briquette|coal briquettes]] to people in need.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2946196|title=Hallyu star Kim Hyun-joong made a secret donation towards helping the needy in Korea and Japan|last=Sunwoo|first=Carla|date=December 27, 2011|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|access-date=April 16, 2018}}</ref> In 2012, he donated proceeds from his debut solo concert to an orphanage in [[Fukushima Prefecture]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2948019|title=Kim Hyun-joong meets fans at concert|last=Sunwoo|first=Carla|date=February 7, 2012|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=April 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417023445/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2948019|url-status=live}}</ref>

Kim has also donated tens of millions of ''[[South Korean won|won]]'' to the Kim Hyun-joong Scholarship, which was established by a 15 million KRW donation from his fan club in 2010.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nongaek.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=7805|script-title=ko:김현중도 팬클럽도 다 착하네|date=August 6, 2012|work=Nongaek|access-date=April 16, 2018|language=ko}}</ref> In 2013, Kim donated 100 million KRW to the [[One Foundation]] for the victims of the [[2013 Lushan earthquake|Lushan earthquake]] in China.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/kim-hyun-joong-donates-toward-the-recovery-of-090521892.html|title=Kim Hyun Joong Donates Toward the Recovery of Lushan from the Earthquake|last=Lee|first=Kyung Nam|date=May 20, 2013|work=Mwave|access-date=April 16, 2018}}</ref> In 2019, during his BIO-RHYTHM World Tour in Thailand, he donated 9.7 million KRW to support the tuition fees for the students from Sumakee Learning Center, Mae Sot District, Tak Province.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/10/kim-hyun-joong-donates-250000-baht-to-students-in-thailand-1570951159|title=Kim Hyun-Joong donates 250,000 baht to students in Thailand|website=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=February 23, 2020|archive-date=February 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223124336/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/10/kim-hyun-joong-donates-250000-baht-to-students-in-thailand-1570951159|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Discography==
{{main|Kim Hyun-joong discography}}
{{see also|SS501 discography}}
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'''Korean'''
* ''[[Break Down (EP)|Break Down]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Lucky (Kim Hyun-joong EP)|Lucky]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Round 3]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Timing (Kim Hyun-joong album)|Timing]]'' (2014)
* ''Haze'' (2017)
* ''New Way'' (2019)
* ''Salt'' (2019)
* ''A Bell of Blessing'' (2020)
* ''My Sun'' (2022)
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'''Japanese'''
* ''[[Unlimited (Kim Hyun-joong album)|Unlimited]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Imademo]]'' (2015)
* ''Re:wind'' (2017)
* ''Take My Hand'' (2018)                     
* ''Wait for Me'' (2018)
* ''This Is Love'' (2019)
* ''Moon, Sun and Your Song'' (2020)
{{col-end}}

== Concert tours ==
* First Japan tour (2011)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-07-31|title=Kim Hyun-joong to tour Japan|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20110731000216|access-date=2021-04-19|website=[[The Korea Herald]]|language=en}}</ref>
* ''Unlimited'' Japan tour (2013)<ref name=":12" />
* ''Phantasm'' World tour (2014)<ref name=":13" />
* ''Gemini'' Japan tour (2015)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://dot.asahi.com/billboardnews/2017103100041.html?page=1|title=キム・ヒョンジュン ジャパンツアーを収録した映像作品 『Kim Hyun Joong Japan Tour 2017 "Inner Core"』 発売決定|date=October 31, 2017|work=Billboard Japan|access-date=April 16, 2018|language=ja-JP}}{{Dead link|date=June 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* ''Inner Core'' Japan tour (2017)<ref name=":14" />
* ''Haze'' World tour (2018)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.paginasiete.bo/cultura/2018/2/17/fans-recibirn-hyun-joong-grullas-papel-170164.html|title=Las fans recibirán a Kim Hyun Joong con mil grullas de pape|date=February 17, 2018|work=Diario Pagina Siete|access-date=April 16, 2018|language=es|archive-date=April 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032204/http://www.paginasiete.bo/cultura/2018/2/17/fans-recibirn-hyun-joong-grullas-papel-170164.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Japan Take My Hand Tour (2018) 
*"New Way" concert Tour (2019)
*"Bio-Rhythm" World tour (2019)
*"Moon, Sun and Your Song" Japan Tour (2020)
*"A Bell Of Blessing" Distance Concert (2020)<ref>{{Cite news|date=20 October 2020|title=Kim Hyun-joong completes online concert... Delivering positive energy to global fans|work=MottoKorea|url=https://mottokorea.co.kr/2020/10/19/kim-hyun-joong-completes-online-concert-delivering-positive-energy-to-global-fans/|access-date=19 April 2021|archive-date=June 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616235001/https://mottokorea.co.kr/2020/10/19/kim-hyun-joong-completes-online-concert-delivering-positive-energy-to-global-fans/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=16 October 2020|title=(Final Teaser) "2020 Kimhyunjoong A Bell of Blessing" Online Concert D-1|work=Kim Hyun Joong.official (YouTube)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVqgGSTf4h4| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211110/YVqgGSTf4h4| archive-date=2021-11-10 | url-status=live|access-date=19 April 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
*"[http://www.henecia.co.kr/notice/?mod=document&uid=74 Prism Time]" Kim Hyun-Joong 2021 online monthly concert. (May to November)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-11|title=김현중 '프리즘 타임' 두 번째 콘셉트 포스터 공개|url=http://www.topdaily.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=103964|access-date=2021-06-12|website=톱데일리|language=ko|archive-date=June 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612230301/http://www.topdaily.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=103964|url-status=live}}</ref>
*"The End of a Dream" 2022/2023 World Tour<ref>{{Cite web |title=22/23 Kimhyunjoong World Tour 'The End of a Dream' in USA > Notice {{!}} hyun-joong |url=https://www.hyun-joong.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=NOTICE&wr_id=188 |access-date=2022-10-17 |website=www.hyun-joong.com |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017151033/https://www.hyun-joong.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=NOTICE&wr_id=188 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
'''*April 28 2023 "It's Showtime" Guesting for Concert Tour in Manila (Dream)''' 

==Filmography==

===Film===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:700px"
|-
! width=10|Year
! Title
!Role
!Ref
|-
| 2006
|''[[Shark Bait (2006 film)|Pi's Story]]'' (Korean version)
|Bap; Max
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kmdb.or.kr/db/kor/detail/movie/K/08073/|script-title=ko:파이스토리|website=[[Korean Movie Database]]|language=ko|trans-title=Pi's Story|access-date=April 15, 2018|archive-date=April 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416073604/https://kmdb.or.kr/db/kor/detail/movie/K/08073/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|2021
|''Indian Pink''
| Kang Dong-seok
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=After stealing our hearts in Boys Over Flowers, Kim Hyun Joong now soars on the big screen with Indian Pink|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/after-stealing-our-hearts-boys-over-flowers-kim-hyun-joong-now-soars-big-screen-indian-pink-649784|access-date=2021-04-19|website=PINKVILLA|date=March 17, 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
|}

===Television series===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:700px"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Ref
|-
|2004
|''[[Nonstop (South Korean TV series)|Nonstop 5]]''
|Kim Hyun-joong 
| (Cameo)
|-
|2005
|''Can We Refill the Love?''
|William HJ
|
|-
|2007
| ''[[Hotelier (Japanese TV series)|Hotelier]]''
| SS501 member
| (Cameo)
|-
|2008
| ''[[Spotlight (South Korean TV series)|Spotlight]]''
| SS501 member
| (Ep. 1)
|-
|2009
|''[[Boys Over Flowers (2009 TV series)|Boys Over Flowers]]''
|Yoon Ji-hoo
|<ref name=":3" />
|-
|2010
|''[[Playful Kiss]]''
|Baek Seung-jo
|<ref name=":4" />
|-
|2011
| ''[[Dream High]]''
| Kim Hyun-joong (Cameo)
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong-to-appear-in-cameo-in-dream-high--26504.html|title=Kim Hyun-joong to Appear in Cameo in 'Dream High'|date=December 9, 2010|website=KBS World|access-date=July 7, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707090629/https://www.hancinema.net/kim-hyun-joong-to-appear-in-cameo-in-dream-high--26504.html|url-status=live}}</ref> 
|-
|2014
|''[[Inspiring Generation]]''
|Shin Jung-tae
|<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20131203000679|title=Kim Hyun-joong's pretty boy days over?|last=Oh|first=Jean|date=December 3, 2013|work=[[The Korea Herald]]|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416224759/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20131203000679|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|2018 
| ''When Time Stopped''
|Moon Joon-woo
|<ref name=time />
|-
|2024
| ''Time Without Her''
| Cha Eun-tae
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20241106512957|title=김현중·텐쇼 아마네 '그녀가 없는 시간', 日 시사회 성료|website=Sports World|date=November 8, 2024}}</ref>
|}

===Variety shows===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:700px"
|-
! width=10|Year
! Title
! Notes
!Ref
|-
|2008
|[[We Got Married (season 1)|''We Got Married'' (season 1)]]
|Episodes 9–38 (with [[Hwangbo]])
|<ref name="WGM_2" />
|-
|2012
|''K-Pop Star Captivating the World'' 
|Documentary series
|
|-
|2013
|''[[Barefooted Friends]]''
|Episodes 1–29
|<ref name=":5" />
|}

=== Voice Acting ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Character
!Ref
|-
|2006
|''Doraemon''
|Santa Claus / Father Nobita
|<ref>{{Citation|last=Park|first=Young Kyun|title=All the Way from the Future World|date=2006-04-21|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6032084/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_10|type=Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi|others=Wasabi Mizuta, Megumi Ohara, Yumi Kakazu, Subaru Kimura|publisher=TV Asahi, ADK, Shin Ei Animation|access-date=2021-04-19|last2=Zen|first2=Sôichirô|last3=Kusuba|first3=Kôzô}}</ref>
|-
|2010
|''Cheburashka''
|(voice)
|<ref>{{Citation|last1=Nakamura|first1=Makoto|title=Cheburashka|date=2010-12-18|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1535430/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_6|type=Animation, Action, Family, Fantasy|others=Garri Bardin, Larisa Brokhman, Jeong-ho Choi, Vladimir Ferapontov|publisher=CJ Entertainment, Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), Idea Bridge Asset Management|access-date=2021-04-19|last2=Park|first2=Young-hoon}}</ref>
|-
|2013
|''Moshi Monsters''
|Katsuma
|<ref>{{Citation|last1=Hong|first1=Han Pyo|title=Moshi Monsters: The Movie|date=2013-12-20|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3280730/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_5|type=Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical|others=Kim Hyun-joong, So-dam Park, Hwan Chin Kim, Ham Soo-Jeong|publisher=Mind Candy|access-date=2021-04-19|last2=Kim|first2=Taedong|last3=Park|first3=Hong Kyun|last4=Vernooij|first4=Wip|last5=Francis|first5=Morgan}}</ref>
|-
|2018
|''Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Treasure Island''
|Flock / Santa Claus
|<ref>{{Citation|title=Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Treasure Island (2018) - IMDb|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt8098546/fullcredits|access-date=2021-04-19|archive-date=August 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824095506/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8098546/fullcredits|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|''Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no getsumen tansaki''
|Luca
|<ref>{{Citation|title=Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no getsumen tansaki (2019) - IMDb|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt9735672/fullcredits|access-date=2021-04-19}}</ref>
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Kim Hyun-joong}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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