[sChiZoO14]

South Korean pop idol and actor Kim Hyun-jung is recovering from his contraction of influenza A (H1N1) in Tokyo, his manager said Wednesday.

Kim was quoted as saying, ``I am sorry to have surprised fans. I will make efforts to get better and meet with fans soon."

Kim, a member of boy band SS501, was confirmed to have been infected with the contagious disease Tuesday and is now hospitalized in Tokyo.

Kim's manager said, ``His fever fell overnight and his sore throat eased a lot. He sounded OK this morning.''

Kim was the first Korean celebrity to be diagnosed with the disease, which has already affected more than 6,000 people in South Korea.

Kim is reportedly nervous about being absent from the Seoul Drama Awards, which will be held in Seoul Friday. He is projected to win the Asian best actor award.

According to Japanese showbiz insiders, Kim visited a hospital in Japan Tuesday after suffering from a high fever.

He was given the antiviral drug Tamiflu and placed in an isolation ward, where he may stay for 15 days.

Kim gained international fame after starring in the KBS smash hit ``Boys Over Flowers'' as a handsome tycoon heir earlier this year. He went to Japan to promote the drama and was supposed to be there from Saturday through Monday.


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[xxcarolxx]

Thats good news that he's getting better now. I'm glad that he is too.

[Anela808]

As your angel I said a prayer for you, for a speedy recovery.

[geminihazelnut]

Yay! Aww..he's had bad luck with health this year.

[ss85k]

Thats a good news..my prayer to Kim Hyun Joong for a speedy recovery! )

[sam soon]

thank god he's recovering..its kinda sad if he cant come to seoul drama awards considering its a big event in his career..however, as long as he's healthy, that's the best place he can ever be.. he might be feeling bad already while performing at BOF fanmetting but still, he performed really well..love you kim hyun joong oppa!

[kitty99]

Oh! I'm so shocked!! I didn't even know he got sick! I'm glad he is recovering! I can't believe that he contracted it! What bad luck!! Anyways, hope he can get out of that isolation ward soon enough. "Don't worry so much about the award KHJ, getting better comes first. Then, you can win as many awards as you can!"

[★Shira]

im glad to know he's getting better and better.
gosh,i really hope he's okay.

[★cinnamon_coffee]

At least he has time for some thinking and maybe re-organising his life :> anyway, wish you speedy recovery!

[seprienna]

i hope he get well soon...wish to see him soon.

[MissEMIxox]

Yay! My hopes and wishes came trueeeeeeee! He's better!-ish!

[harry]

got to see him get recover.hope he will discharges from hospitals soon.

[ms.heoyoungsaeng]

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Kim is reportedly nervous about being absent from the Seoul Drama Awards, which will be held in Seoul Friday. He is projected to win the Asian best actor award.

That's so sad...
He won't be able to personally receive his Best Actor Award...

[purpleclouds]

Kim HJ...get better quick. Take great care of yourself.

[Love. Music.]

After hearing the news of SS501's leader being diagnosed with H1N1, it's only natural that fans would become very concerned about the future of their leader and his group.

Fortunately for fans and concerned netizens, fellow member Kim Hyung Joon was present at the ‘Find it! Green Gold’ press conference and appeased any worries. He stated, "We are absolutely fine now. I was really surprised when I heard of the news that Hyun Joong hyung was infected with H1N1 influenza. I knew that Hyun Joong hyung could not return from Japan because of H1N1 influenza through news reports. Even though we didn’t talk (over the phone) to each other, I heard he is getting better in health. His condition is getting much better and seems that he will be able to resume his activities within 2 weeks’ time."

In the meantime, magnae Kim Hyung Joon, along with Super Junior's Shin Dong, 2AM's Jo Kwon, and Fly to the Sky's Brian, will be hosting a brand new SBS variety program called 'Find it! Green Gold' focusing on the envirornment. For those interested, the show will air on September 14.

credits: allkpop

[ion333]

love HyunJoong even though he's sick..