Who is SS501

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SS501: Double S 501

Are you familiar with the South Korean Boyband, SS501?

SS501 is a five member singing group who hails from South Korea. They debuted with their first single "Kyeonggo" (Warning) last June 8, 2005.

In 2007, the group debuted in the Japanese Market with their single, Kokoro. Early 2008, the group's leader - Kim Hyun Joong was coupled with Hwangbo in the reality show, We Got Married. Later in the same year, it was announced that Hyun Joong will be part of the TV drama, Boys Over Flowers which was aired in KBS starting on the first week of January 2009.

Their song, "Nae Meoriga Nabbaseo" (Because I'm Stupid) was included in the Boys Over Flowers soundtrack. With the hit of the drama, their song has also received high number of downloads.

SS501's popularity boosts and landed them on a lot of offers. On August 1, 2009, the group started their first Asia tour, visiting Seoul, Tokyo, Taiwan, Shanghai and Hong Kong. The group will hold a concert in Thailand in Februray 2010, before holding another concert in Seoul (February 2010) to conclude the tour.

Did you know that

The name SS501
(read as Double S Five Oh One)
means
Super Star
"5 Members United as 1 Forever"

The SS501

SS501: Meet the Members and know their story

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The Members of SS501

KIM HYUN JOONG


Kim Hyun Joong (Gim Hyeon Joong) is the leader and the eldest member of SS501. He loves music, he can play the piano and bas$ guitars. He also has a collection of guitars. He can also dance really well.

In 2009, he is part of the hit drama, Boys Over Flowers. He played the role of Yoon Ji Hoo which is fairly the opposite of the real Kim Hyun Joong. The drama was a huge success gaining him popularity in Korea and the rest of Asia.

He is the endorser of different products and has also posed for different magazines.

KIM HYUNG JOON


Position: Main vocal, Rap

Date of birth : August 3, 1987
Blood type : O
Physique : 181cm, 66kg
Education : Dongguk University Teacher's College High School (Middle school of it), Kyonggi University
Hobbies : Computer games, weight training, listening to music
Talents : Swimming, dancing
Motto: no matter what I encounter, I won't give up

Kim Hyung Joon is the youngest member of the South Korean group, SS501. Being the youngest member, he was nicknamed "magnae" (youngest member). He was a DJ in SBS Music High.

KIM KYU JONG


Birthday: February 24, 1987 (age 21)
Position: Middle vocal

He started his acting career in MNet's hip hop music drama, Break. In 2006, he took over the radio program, "SS501 Yongstreet" when his fellow SS501 member, Young Saeng had to undergo a throat surgery. He was also an MC in Mnet Countdown.

He joined as one of the regular host for MBC Every1 "God Of Cookery Expedition" last 21 Nov 2008.

HEO YOUNG SAENG


~ Birthday: November 3, 1986
~Position: lead vocal (High vocal)
~ Zodiac: Scorpio
~ Gochang gun Jeollabuk origin (born in Guangzhou City, Gyeonggi-do)
~ Height 178cm
~ Weight 63kg
~ Blood Type: O Type
~ Family member : Parents
~ Hobbies: Online game, listening to music, self-portrait (photos)
~ Talents: Piano, voice intimation
~ idol : Song Hye-gyo
~ First Love: Middle school with a girl three years older than him
~ ideal girl: cute, considerate, intelligence
~ motto: I need to overcome all the difficulty to keep go on

Past experience: DJ for SBS's "Youngstreet" Radio (from June to August 2006), MC Mnet Countdown.
Notes: Heo Young Saeng was a former trainee under SM Entertainment, he left to join DSP Entertainment.

PARK JUNG MIN


~ Birthday: 1987/04/03
~ Zodiac: Aries
~ Seoul origin
~ Height: 185cm
~ Weight: 66kg
~ Blood Type: O Type
~ Education: Dongguk University, Normal University affiliated high school, Kyonggi University, Department acting
~ Family member: Parents, elder sister
~ Hobbies: listening to soft music
~ Talents : Tap dance
~ idol: Gao Ying
~ ideal girl: with long hair
~ always saying: some English expression like "Oh! my goodness"
~ motto: always living with thankful heart

The Story of SS501 ~ The History

Learn more about this Korean boy group who caused another Korean wave

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The Music of SS501

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내 머리가 나빠서 SS501 꽃보다 남자 (Boys Over Flowers) - KBS Drama Series (Original Sound Track)
Find (파인드) SS501 Find
넌 나의 천국 (MBC `우리 결혼했어요` 삽입곡) SS501 Find
애인 만들기 (Making a Lover) SS501 꽃보다 남자 OST (Boys Over Flowers) Part.2
고맙다 (Vocal 현중) (MBC `우리 결혼했어요` 러브테마 삽입곡) SS501 Find
고맙다 (Accoustic Version) SS501 Find
내머리가 나빠서 (Cover) SS501 네티즌 인터넷 최신가요 30 2집-1
눈물을 지워가 SS501 & 허영생 친구, 우리들의 전설 (Friend) (MBC 주말드라마)
We Can Fly (JINAIR Image Song) SS501 We Can Fly (JINAIR Image Song) - Single
넌 나의 천국 (Instrumental) SS501 Find
사랑해X5 SS501 Find
Find (Instrumental) SS501 Find
너와 숨쉬다 SS501 Find
우리 함께라면 (As Long As We Are Together) SS501 최강칠우 (Strongest Chilwoo) (KBS 월화드라마)

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SS501's Kim Kyu Jong to enter the army in July
By JONATHAN M. HICAP MANILA, Philippines - Kim Kyu Jong, member of boy band SS501, has surprised his fans by announcing that he would be enlisting in the Korean army in July. He posted a handwritten letter addressed to his fans on his official website ...
SS501 Reunites for Kim Kyu Jong's Last Fan Meeting Before Army Duties
By Grace Danbi Hong | CJ E&M enewsWorld ? 1 hour 30 minutes ago For the first time in over two years, the members of SS501 gathered together for Kim Kyu Jong's fan meeting. On June 3 at Yonsei University in Sinchon, Seoul, Kim Hyun Joong, ...
[Interview] Heo Young Saeng Dreams Bigger Dreams
He debuted as a member of SS501 in 2005, and having swept through Korea and Asia, Heo Young Saeng has had a taste of what it?s like to be at the top. The fame he enjoyed as a SS501 member, however, is now part of a beautiful page in his past.
SS501′s Heo Young Saeng Releases Video Teaser for 'Crying'
Crying was composed by Steve Lee, who participated in the production of SS501's debut album, while Heo Young Saeng also participated in the making process. Even with his busy schedules, acting in the KBS sitcom I Need a Fairy, Heo Young Saeng has been ...

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SS501's Kim Kyu Jong to enter the army in July
By JONATHAN M. HICAP MANILA, Philippines - Kim Kyu Jong, member of boy band SS501, has surprised his fans by announcing that he would be enlisting in the Korean army in July. He posted a handwritten letter addressed to his fans on his official website ...
SS501 Reunites for Kim Kyu Jong's Last Fan Meeting Before Army Duties
By Grace Danbi Hong | CJ E&M enewsWorld ? 1 hour 30 minutes ago For the first time in over two years, the members of SS501 gathered together for Kim Kyu Jong's fan meeting. On June 3 at Yonsei University in Sinchon, Seoul, Kim Hyun Joong, ...
[Interview] Heo Young Saeng Dreams Bigger Dreams
He debuted as a member of SS501 in 2005, and having swept through Korea and Asia, Heo Young Saeng has had a taste of what it?s like to be at the top. The fame he enjoyed as a SS501 member, however, is now part of a beautiful page in his past.
SS501′s Heo Young Saeng Releases Video Teaser for 'Crying'
Crying was composed by Steve Lee, who participated in the production of SS501's debut album, while Heo Young Saeng also participated in the making process. Even with his busy schedules, acting in the KBS sitcom I Need a Fairy, Heo Young Saeng has been ...

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Rebirth : Special Edition [Includes Diary & Fold-Out Poster] [Mnet Media] [Korea 2009] by SS501

Rebirth : Special Edition [Includes Diary & Fold-Out Poster] [Mnet Media] [Korea 2009] by SS501

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Rebirth : Normal Version Album [Digipack] [Mnet Media] [Korea 2009] by SS501

Rebirth : Normal Version Album [Digipack] [Mnet Media] [Korea 2009] by SS501

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  • masz09 Jan 31, 2011 @ 9:15 am | delete
    I like ss501 for a long time. They are one of a kind. I like your lense.
  • ChamberLynn Dec 10, 2010 @ 8:35 pm | delete
    My first korean boy band that I followed. I am a huge fan of Kim Hyun Joong!
  • Li Gee Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:54 am | delete
    um you forgot about kim hyung joon. ss501's Baby? how can you not even mention him?
  • Aika Oct 27, 2010 @ 1:46 am | delete
    can't wait to see them on stage together, next year!
  • nessrobles727 Oct 15, 2010 @ 4:49 am | delete
    want them here in the philippines!
  • nessrobles727 Oct 15, 2010 @ 4:49 am | delete
    want them here in the philippines!

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