Name: Nam Hyun Joon
Style: Freestyler Popper
Birthdate: January 30, 1979
Height: 170cm
Weight: 55kg
Hobbies: Graffiti
Inspirations: Michael Jackson, Mr. Wigglez,
Lee Juno (from Seo Taiji and his dance teacher)
Nam Hyun Joon, also known as Poppin Hyun Joon is one of the more famous contemporary poppers. He has been a part of several dance groups, including Gorilla Crew, Cyborg and Newest35 (headed by H.O.T member Jang Woo Hyuk). He currently is in his own dance group called Nam Hyun Joon and Kids.
He began his dance endeavor at the age of 12, and quickly rose to the top with his unique freestyle dancing abilities. Practicing 10-15 hours a day, Hyun Joons persistency and hard work eventually caught the eye of the famous singer, Lee Juno (from Seo Taiji & boys) who has been one of the leading reasons to Hyun Joons current success in Korea. (Hyun Joon is pursuing a career in acting and singing and is currently promoting his new cd titled "I want You")
DANCING TO POPPIN HYUN JOON
The way Hyun Joon views dancing is quite simple. It is a way to express yourself in various forms, but also a way to have fun. To Hyun Joon, skills and abilities is not what gains respect, but a passion to dance. This is what he considers true skills. Passion is what marks a dancer, and thats what Hyun Joon tries to portray in his performances. His advice, Smile! and show that you are actually enjoying yourself.
He also feels that poppin isnt only old skool poppin style (aka boogaloo), but it includes wave, popping, animation, robot, king tut and glides. if youve watched any of hyun joons performances, his freestyles are always a mixture of all these techniques
Although Hyun Joon has lost many battles, he has also won many. (Actually more than he has lost). But his advice to other dancers, is to pick yourself up and forget about it. "Some days your dancing is on the ball, and other days you just can't seem to hit the beat. But just forget about everything, and dance!" Many have criticize Hyun Joon for not being a real popper but Hyun Joons reply to them is Im not a popper, Im a freestyler! His desire to stick with his dance style despite going against the judges preferences, has cost him a lot of battles, but Hyun Joon doesn't seem to mind at all. "This is my way of showing to people my style. Even if I lose, I still have fun and I get to show people the way I dance."
Dancing isn't about winning or losing, it's about having fun. This is Hyun Joon's motto that he lives on.
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Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:33 pm
