Kim Hyun-joong unveils official cartoon character U:ZOOSIN

Kim Hyun-joong cartoon character [KEYEAST]

Singer and actor Kim Hyun-joong revealed his official cartoon character today.

Kim Hyun-joong’s official website revealed U:ZOOSIN, a Martian with bulgy eyes and a small crown on the side of its head while holding a staff claiming itself “God Of Galaxy_Kim Hyun-joong.”

“We took the most common form of the Martian character and re-designed it make it friendlier,” explained an official from Kim’s agency KEYEAST as quoted by the statement the same day. “The character is expected to reflect the other side to Kim which, in contrast to his charisma on the stage, can be quite freewheeling and out-of-this-world.”

The intro and first episode to the U:ZOOSIN cartoon series “Love Love Planet,” centering on U:ZOOSIN from outer-space who experiences life on earth, was uploaded onto his official website as well. A total of eight episodes is to be uploaded for next two months.

KEYEAST then added that it will also come up with clothes and other products designed with the U:ZOOSIN character which will hit stores in time with Kim’s release of his first mini-album “Break Down” set for June 8.

Kim, 24, made his debut as the leader of the popular boy band SS501 in 2005 but came to be a household name throughout Asia after starring in KBS’ smash hit series “Boys Over Flowers” in 2009.

After the members of his group went separate ways in the summer of 2009 after their contract with DSP Media expired. Kim newly signed with KEYEAST and started his solo career as both a singer and an actor.

Excerpt from U:ZOOSIN cartoon series [Capture from Kim Hyun-joong's official website]

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