Kim Jae Joong has unveiled his much-anticipated 20th-anniversary album, FLOWER GARDEN, accompanied by a stunning music video for the title track, “Glorious Days.” This marks Jae Joong’s first full-length album released in South Korea in the past two years, showcasing his versatility across a wide range of genres including rock, R&B, and ballad.

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FLOWER GARDEN is Jae Joong’s fourth full-length album and a testament to his enduring influence in the music industry. Since the establishment of his new agency, iNKODE, Jae Joong has poured his heart into this project, contributing to the lyric writing on the majority of the tracks. 

The album’s title is symbolic, representing the myriad colorful experiences and milestones that have blossomed over his 20-year career. Like a garden blooming with diverse flowers, FLOWER GARDEN encapsulates the richness of Jae Joong’s artistic journey.

The album boasts 14 tracks, each reflecting different facets of Jae Joong’s musical prowess. It features the pre-release single “I AM U”, which dropped on June 11th, and a special CD-only track titled “201208”, entirely written, composed, and arranged by Jae Joong himself. 

Highlighting the album’s collaborative spirit, FLOWER GARDEN includes notable partnerships with Moonbyul of MAMAMOO on “The Light” and Japanese rock star MIYAVI on “Dopamine.”

With FLOWER GARDEN, Kim Jae Joong invites fans to join him in celebrating two decades of musical excellence and personal growth. This album is not just a collection of songs, but a heartfelt homage to the journey and the fans who have been with him every step of the way.

 

South Korea, affectionately once known as the “Land of the Morning Calm,” has captured the hearts, minds, souls and taste buds of millions of people of all ages around the world. In this regard, the Korea Travel Fest 2023, set to take place on 28 and 29 October at the KLCC Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, is poised to be the ultimate celebration of all things Korean! Hosted by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; together with the Korea Tourism Organization and with the support of the Embassy of Republic of Korea in Malaysia this travel festival will fete Malaysians with just about anything and everything related to South Korean culture, in conjunction with the Visit Korea Year 2023 and 2024.The Korea Travel Fest promises to be an extraordinary extravaganza, and is expected to draw over 20,000 enthusiastic visitors, all eager to dive headfirst into the world of South Korean entertainment, culture, and travel. And with entertainment being one of South Korea’s biggest gifts to the world, among the highlights of the two-day program is a captivating offering like no other on both days!

Day 1 (28 October): A Melodic Journey Through K-Drama OSTs

The first day of the festival is set to be an enchanting and soul-stirring experience, featuring a heartwarming concert. With a lineup of talented South Korean artists, this showcase will take fans on a captivating journey through unforgettable Original Soundtrack (OST) hits from some of the most beloved K-dramas to have graced our screens and touched our hearts. Against a captivating backdrop and vibrant scenery, this showcase will take audiences on a journey that captures the essence of music and drama.

Among the performers is Soyou, who will take the stage with her soulful renditions of OST songs from popular K-dramas such as "Goblin", "When The Camellia Blooms", and "Love in the Moonlight." The talented Kassy, on the other hand, will perform OST hits from "Fight for My Way", "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha", and "Alchemy of Souls". Meanwhile, Car, The Garden, another gifted artist, will weave his magic with OST songs from hit shows "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha", "Alchemy of Souls" and "Now, We Are Breaking Up", adding a unique touch to the musical tapestry. And finally, but not least, Vincent Blue is set to blow fans away with his mellifluous voice, serenading fans with OST songs from "She Was Pretty," “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" and "Crash Course in Romance".

Day 2 (29 October): An Evening with Kim Jaejoong

On the second day, the spotlight shines on South Korean singer, artist, songwriter - Kim Jaejoong. Known for his remarkable vocals and stage presence, Kim Jaejoong will not only deliver a captivating exclusive concert (among some other surprises!) but also engage with fans in a special session where he will share personal stories and answer their burning questions. From music and fashion to cuisine and travel – Korea Travel Fest has everything! Make no mistake, however - the Korea Travel Fest is not just about music. Rather, over the entire span of both days, it will represent a kaleidoscope of experiences that will leave you wanting more. 

For instance – for those who have been wanting to visit South Korea – the Korea Travel Fest is the best place to be as it will feature travel insights through a plethora of activities including a K-Travel Zone. Besides availing themselves to online travel promotions, attendees will also have the opportunity to explore travel information booths, offering insights from participating regional tourism organizations and partners, including:

• Busan Tourism Organization 
• Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province 
• Gwangju Tourism Organization 
• Jeju Special Self-Governing Province 
• Jeju Tourism Organization Jeonbuk Culture & tourism foundation 
• Visit Korea Committee 
• Gwangmyeong Cave 
• AirAsia X 
• Batik Air 
• Klook 
• Korean Air (Online Promotion) 
• ShopBack

Dedicated to further elevate South Korea as the most sought-after MICE destination, Korea Travel Fest will conclude with an exclusive B2B event and business network session on 30th October. The prestigious event serves as a gateway to provide latest information on the thriving MICE destinations in Korea through an enthusiastic team of professionals from regional MICE bureaus and various Korean service providers. 

JYJ's Kim Jaejoong fans had once again proved their faithfulness and unchanging love towards him.

Despite being on hiatus for about 1 year and 9 months (excluding his activities in the army), Kim Jaejoong managed to prove his explosive popularity when his concert tickets were sold out in LESS than one minute.

Kim Jaejoong who had just ended his military service on Dec 30th announced the details regarding his concert only TWO days before the ticket sales begin.

According to a ticket sales' representative, usually artists will announce their concert's details at least 2 months before the concert but in this case, Jaejoong announced it quite late. However, the respond from his fans around the world were overwhelming and the competition to purchase his tickets was really tough and strong.

Jaejoong concert titled 2017 KIM JAEJOONG ASIA TOUR IN SEOUL 'THE REBIRTH OF J' will be held in Hwajeong Gymnasium, Korea University on the January 21st and 22nd. He will then tour around other countries to meet his fans too.

On the other hand, Jaejoong had already started his first activity a day after ending his military service. His fansign which was held in Live Plaza, Coex Mall was attended by more than thousand over fans who had been waiting eagerly to meet him.

Well, that's the power of Jaejoong. Congratulations and welcome back!