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Tuesday, 19 July 2011

JKS endorses Japanese Lawson convenience store

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1316-04

15 July 2011 – Lawson, Frau International and Tree-J Company have reached an agreement for popular Korean actor Jang Keun Suk to become Lawson’s product ambassador for the year. Lawson will emphasize products such as its desserts brand “Uchi Café Sweets” and its representative, the high-end egg-roll cake, as well as its cold bento made with fresh vegetables, in order to expand its female clientele.
Jang Keun Suk, with his gender-neuter looks and personal charm, has gained high popularity amongst Japanese women. It is expected that the contract-signing with JKS and the subsequent promotional events will attract more lady customers. For the one-year period, JKS will appear in TV commercials and supplementary promotional events such as exclusive product launch.
Contract contents:
- 2 TV commercials a year
- Promotional sales events at Lawson outlets nation-wide (8,974 outlets as of end June 2011, excluding “Lawson 100” and “Shop 99”) will use JKS as its image ambassador
- Involved in promotion of limited and exclusive Lawson products, as well as product development with various manufacturers
Brief Bio of JKS
DOB: 4 Aug 1987
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 62 cm
Blood type: A
Source: sukbar + aphrael77

Friday, 15 July 2011

JKS no.1 in TOP 10 IDOL KOREAN ACTOR (Photo-Magazine)

Hi cri~

Although the magazine didn't clearly state in words saying that JKS is no.1 but surely any reader would assume the same as me, judging by his photo took the front cover; and the first page of this photo magazine, he is No.1 in Top 10 Idol Korean Actor chart :D










Thursday, 14 July 2011

JKS: "What is seen and what is not see, both exist"

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1312-03
12 July 2011 – Popular Korean star Jang Keun Suk was in Hang-zhou two days ago for the recording of Zhe-jiang TV’s “I love memorizing lyrics”. When asked about the unstated Korean showbiz rules, JKS said tactfully, “What is seen and what is not seen both exist.”
With a planned album release in China in the later half of this year, JKS hopes that he can have a chance to study Chinese in Shanghai. Compared to other Korean artistes entering the Chinese market and participating in the filming of movies and dramas, JKS is different in that he is more cautious. “I feel that language communication is now my greatest obstacle.”
Always having been labelled as a “flower-pretty boy”, JKS expressed his wish to achieve a breakthrough and try different characters. He revealed that he likes Chinese movies and hopes very much to collaborate with renowned directors such as Zhang Yi-mou and John Woo Yu-sen, even if it is a minor character. Of the Chinese actors that he admires, JKS would like to act together with Tony Leung and Andy Lau.
For quite some time, the state of survival in Korean showbiz is worrying, with frequent news of artistes committing suicide. In response to this, JKS said, “This trend actually is not limited to Korean showbiz. As an artiste, one faces a lot of stress, but this stress is not imposed on an artiste by society; it also comes from himself. If an artiste knows how to conquer and solve the problems, the situation will be better.”
Recently, the drama “Greatest Love” making inferences to the reality of Korean showbiz became popular on the internet. The drama showed many scenes of manager slapping the artiste and manipulating artistes by gaining their confidential information. When asked whether this plot reflects the current state of Korean showbiz objectively, JKS said tactfully, “I have not experienced this kind of manager before, and am not sure about these unstated rules. In this world, I feel that what is seen and what is not seen both exist.”
Source: Cheng-du Business Times
English translation: Aphrael77


Tuesday, 12 July 2011

Panda11: JKS refuses to act as “pretty boy”, will release album in Nov in China

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1306-04
Sina Entertainment News – On 9 July, JKS will be holding his Cri Show at Shanghai Gymnastics Centre, the last stop in his overseas tour. On 8 July, JKS accepted Sina interview and revealed his plans to release an album in China in November 2011. When it comes to finding a challenging character, JKS will not take on any more pretty boy roles. As for his ideal girl criteria, JKS does not care about age but on whether she is easy to get along with.
Sina: Shanghai being the last station of Cri Show Asia Tour, any special thoughts about this? What have you prepared especially for the Shanghai fans?
JKS: Seoul is the last station for this entire Asia Tour, Shanghai is the last of the overseas countries, and will have the biggest stage..I have a lot of ideas for this show, want to know more? Please watch the show tomorrow
Sina: In Taipei, you claimed that Taiwan fans are your “brides”, how about fans in Shanghai & Beijing?
JKS: Taiwan eels wore wedding gowns at the airport, thus I called them my brides. No matter at which place, as long as there is someone waiting for me, I will let them be my women.
Sina: Any incident that leaves you a deep impression from this Asia Tour?
JKS: There are a lot of great memories in every FM. In Taiwan FM, it’s special as there is a platform for me to interact with fans on the 2nd level; in Malaysia, the atmosphere and feelings that I had, reminded me of myself in Japan FM five years ago.
Sina: How many times have you been to China? Your impression of China? What do you like most about China?
JKS: I’ve been here 5 times already. What is surprising on every trip is that there are always new things, including new buildings, more and more fans, which makes me feel that China is a rapidly growing country with increasingly big city development.
1306-03
Sina: Currently, you have been more active in the music scene, does it mean your focus is more into singing in future? Or is acting still your main role?
JKS: Not that I focus on any one area. Both singing and acting are what I enjoy the most. I started off as an actor while singing allows me to interact with fans. In order to interact more with everyone, I will be releasing my album soon in China, MV is done and will be meeting everyone soon.
Sina: , and – Which drama do you prefer? Why?
JKS: brought me to Asia fans, giving me the chance to start the tours, thus a more meaningful work; triggered my determination to be a good actor; is what I always look forward to – a “free-spirited” character so I am really grateful to have taken part.
Sina: In the recent dramas that you acted in, the characters tend to be more “gentle” and “beautiful”, is this what you prefer or does the director think you are suitable?
JKS: No matter how it was communicated earlier, in the end it is what I choose and wanted to act as. Because I want to perform my best for what I chose for myself.
Sina: Besides dramas, we know you have had quite a number of great performances in movies. Which do you prefer – Drama vs Movie? Why?
JKS: Previously, I was into movie, thinking that it will attract more audience but after which, I realised that drama can bring out more of myself to everyone in the long run. So now I am filming in a movie but I can’t wait to take up another drama.
1306-02
Sina: will be showing this year, it is a highly-anticipated movie, can you reveal more of the movie’s progress and contents?
JKS: Now 70% of the movie has been completed. So far it’s been a smooth progress, I am acting as a “pet”, I have a dog at home, but it is a bad doggie so I don’t really dote on it (hahah I think he’s joking) . But in the movie, I have to act a lovable pet that everyone likes.
Sina: What is the role that you wish to challenge right now?
JKS: Roles that I never tried before, definitely no more “flower boy”, best if there is a cool cool role, even if it is a psycho character. The killer role that I acted before helped me a lot. It may be good to act in perfectionist role, but it’s better to try out more different kinds. (Biskuteel: yes, agreed!! Wanna see more side of your action-hero ;) )
Sina: Who amongst the female celebrities that you have collaborated with had the most rapport with you? What would be the sentence that you would use to describe them?
JKS: This is a difficult question. For the recent collaboration with MGY, because we are of the same age and background, we chat together often, and we were both child actors with similar growing-up experiences, thus we can get along better.
Sina: Are you familiar with China directors and actors/actress? Is there anyone that you appreciate?
JKS: China has a lot of famous directors, whom I regard as “Great Commander” for example, Zhang Yimou. I watched a lot of Chinese movies and hope to participate in one of them, even if it is a small role in a big production.
Sina: You mentioned in HK press conference that you like Shu Qi (Taiwanese artiste) and do not mind having an older girlfriend, can you share with us the criteria you have for your lover? What kind of girl do you like?
JKS: I have had not much experience in relationships. So I don’t know how to explain this. But if I do want to have a girlfriend, age does not matter, be it older than me by 10 years or younger by 20 years, as long as she is a nice girl whom I can get along with.
Sina: What is your next project? Be it music or drama.
JKS: After , I will work on a drama serial, which will be a more fun piece of work. My Korea tour is in October and I will release my album in Japan in November followed by China.

1306-01

English translation: Sallie + Edited by: Aphrael77 + Source article: Sina Entertainment

Monday, 11 July 2011

Panda7: JKS wrap up his Asia Tour [NEWS]

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Actor-turned-singer Jang Geun Suk has wrapped up his Asian tour, “THE CRI SHOW“, with a last stop in Shanghai on July 9th.
The Hallyu star began his 3-month tour in April by traveling to Singapore as well as to Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Shanghai. Wherever he went, he met with crowds of eager fans who took up substantial areas in the airport, and was even pursued on the road by fans in cars.
Unlike in Korea, where he’s known for his acting skills, Jang Geun Suk awed his overseas fans with his amazing music performances. He charmed his audience by singing everything from ballads to cute dance songs.
Jang Geun Suk’s fans made the news by giving him with extravagant gifts, such as a Porsche; some even proposed to the star and wore wedding dresses to top off the effect.
In Taiwan, tickets for his fan meeting were completely sold out mere seconds after they went on sale. The actor’s team responded by holding an additional fan meeting to satisfy Jang Geun Suk’s devoted fans.
After successfully carrying out his first-ever Asian tour, Jang Geun Suk moved on to film for his new movie with actress Kim Ha Neul, titled ‘You’re My Pet‘.

Source: as tagged + allkpop + ramham424


Journal of Men's Non No shooting

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Men's Non-No is a Japanese magazine and the staff updated some behind the scenes photos for the magazine shooting in their blog. Check these out:

In JW Marriot Seoul, our accommodation 


Dinner at Korea Ginseng Chicken Soup which is open for 24hours



The next morning, we have meeting before the shooting start. In photo is the stylist assistant.



Unfortunate, there is heavy congested traffic due to heavy rain. Finally arrive in studio


Mr.Qin - the photographer says "So cool!"


Makoto Fujimura and Mr.Yu  (AD Magazine stylist)

"I look good in this cloth" , "I look cute"


The star of the day is the hot topic :D




Grab the girl's heart, confident, every move and facial expression is charming. Not only that, he has sense of fashion and makes shooting progress is very excellent. He also fluent in Japanese.


Commemorative photo with the staffs


With Mr. Shin Yu


And Geun Suk autographed with a message:

すけじゃね'さんへ・・・・!もう、めちゃくちゃレアでしょう! 大事にしようね。


Grilling meat



Some souvenir from Geun Suk - An autographed CD and stuffed toy of Geun Suk's dog


Translation by : Biskuteel (with the help of Google Translate)


Thursday, 7 July 2011

JKS earn 40billion won in Japan

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1302-01
There has been a prospect that Jang Geun-seok will record a sales of more than 3 billion Yen (40 billion won ~ US$40 million).
According to the Japanese evening paper Nitkangendai, “Jang Geun-seok is expected to earn more than 3 billion Yen just this year with commercials, music sales, concert tickets, photo collections, character sales and more”.
“Jang Geun-seok has received eight hundred million won for the Santori Seoul Makgolli commercial and is about to step over Bae Yong-joon. He will get more than a billion won for 1 commercial next year and there are several companies waiting in line to work with him”.
Active in acting, music and other areas, Jang Geun-seok put up a sales of more than a hundred and twenty thousand copies with his single album “Let Me Cry” which was released on the 27th of April and took first place of the Oricon Charts for the first time as a foreigner. Also, his photo collection J Plus which was released on the 27th of June went over five hundred thousand copies in pre-order alone and is getting explosive response. Therefore, Nitkangendai estimates him to earn more than 8 billion won in music and photo sales alone.
Jang Geun-seok will start his Japanese tour in Budokan at the later end of this year. An income of about 17 billion won is estimated for tickets sales, souvenirs and others. Nitkangendai estimated, “Souvenirs alone should make a hundred million Yen”.
Meanwhile, Jang Geun-seok has been chosen to model for the popular Japanese magazine ‘MEN’S NON-NO’ and proved his popularity in Japan. He has also modeled for the Japanese weekly magazine ‘An An’ continuously selling out and making the record of selling more than two hundred and eighty copies.
Source : news.nate.com
Translated by www.hancinema.net
Shared by: Farina


Tuesday, 5 July 2011

Jang and the 500Million Lamborghini!!

Hi cri~

News Nate reported about JKS appearance in Top Gear show with a 500 Million won Lamborghini! Gosh~ Man & luxurious car, don't they just suit well? :D


ORIGINAL TEXT
[아시아투데이=우남희 기자] XTM ‘탑기어 코리아’(이하 탑기코)의 MC 연정훈이 5억을 호가하는 슈퍼카 ‘람보르기니 무르시엘라고’와 함께 찍은 사진을 공개했다.

5일 공개된 사진 속 연정훈은 ‘탑기코’ 촬영 중 ‘슈퍼카 택시 기사’로 깜짝 변신, 택시로 꾸며진 노란색 ‘람보르기니 무르시엘라고’의 날렵한 라인과 대비되는 훈남 포스로 우월한 매력을 뽐내고 있다.

특히 게스트로 나선 장근석과 찍은 사진에서는 훈훈한 미소와 함께 마치 한 편의 화보 같은 분위기를 연출했다.

사진을 접한 네티즌들은 “노란색 람보르기니도 멋지지만 그 안에 탄 운전기사가 더 멋있다”, “어쩜 택시기사의 간지도 저리 멋질 수가!!!”, “노란 람보르기니와 너무 잘 어울리는 두 배우!” 등의 반응을 보였다.

한편 연정훈이 MC로 나서는 ‘탑기코’는 오는 8월 XTM을 통해 방송된다.


Source: news.nate.com

40 billion sales in Japan!!!! [ENG+KR]

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Our Prince is becoming rich with eels support, let's watch this news :)


The description below this video, says:

Analysis from sales record showing that  Hallyu Star Jang make profit of 40 billion won in Japan this year.

During his previous visit to Japan, Jang mentioned that his earnings come from commercial filming (CF), his single album and concert ticket (Cri Show).

In future, his popularity will surpass Bae Young Jung.

Meanwhile, Jang being the first Korean artist to be chosen on cover in Men's Non-No magazine, has become a hot topic.


ORIGINAL TEXT

한류스타 장근석이 올해 일본에서 약 400억 원의 매출을 기록할 것이라는 분석이 나왔습니다.

지난 1일자 일본 석간 '닛칸 겐다이'는 장근석의 활약상을 열거하면서 "장근석이 올해에만 CF, 음반, 공연 티켓 판매 등으로 400억 원을 벌 전망"이라고 보도했는데요.

이어 "앞으로 장근석이 배용준의 인기를 넘어설 것으로 보인다"고 전했습니다.

한편 장근석은 한국 연예인 최초로 일본 유명잡지 '멘즈 논노'의 표지 모델로 발탁되어 화제가 되고 있습니다

Translation by Biskuteel (I used Google Translate, thus incase there is any mistake, please advice me)

Source: ystarchannel4

Jang Keun Suk airport fashion~

Hi cri~

I've totally forgot to post about this, because when this news been reported, my head was focusing on J Plus, have this news been bookmarked yet... aish, sorry that I have this postponed too long >.<

Actor Jang Geun-seok attempted to deviate from the casual every day fashion with leopard printed shoes and chains.

Jang Geun-seok left to Japan through Kimpo International Airport for a press conference and autograph signing session. The press caught him at the airport and he was wearing a gray top with a black cardigan, washing blue jeans and overall achromatic color.He accessorized with a big bag and sunglasses, shoes and other items making them practical and finished off with a bold black bangle, rings and a chain like accessory on his pants. His blue leopard printed shoes made him look like the true fashionista.Meanwhile, Jang Geun-seok ranked number 1 on the Japanese Oricon Charts with "Let Me Cry" and his drama "You're Beautiful" is a big hit among Japanese fans.

JKS is chosen as the FIRST KOREAN COVER MODEL for Men's Non-No

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Do you remember when Suk tweet saying he will be on a magazine,which he's been looking forward about? Well, Korea.com tells all about it :D

1299-05
Jang Keun Suk, a popular Korean actor, has attracted much attention when he was chosen as a cover model for Men’s Non-No, Japan’s famous fashion magazine. It is the first time that a Korean celebrity’s face is on the cover of the magazine.
The pictorial shooting was held in southern Seoul, during which he gave off a wide range of his charms, changing outfits of different types more than five times. He’s expected to show off diverse charms through the photos by transforming himself into several characters from a strong, masculine guy to a bright boy with genial smiles, and to a gracefully beautiful person who blurs the lines between men and women.
He well radiated his youthful spirits and enthusiasm fit for each outfit of different theme, satisfying any demands of the photographer. His chic, charismatic poses proved Jang’s name as an Asian star.
At the end of the shooting, he drew astonishing praises and applause from the Japanese staff who bothered to visit Korea to take his photos. One of the staff members says, “His strong concentration impressed us all. During breaks, he dances to his favorite songs, but as the shooting restarts, he’s soon back to where he stopped, smartly absorbing any demands of the photographer and creating satisfying poses and expressions. I was also moved by his considerate attitude toward each staff member. What’s more, I could read his sincerity from his constant efforts to brighten up the atmosphere of the shooting.”
Earlier, he was chosen as a cover model for Anan, Japan’s famous weekly magazine. When the magazine with his face on its cover was released in March, more than 280,000 copies were sold, which was an outstanding sales success. That’s why Jang’s appearance on the cover of Men’s Non-No has been attracting much attention.
Meanwhile, as part of 2011 Jang Keun Suk Asia Tour – The CRI Show, he held concerts in Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia, and is going to perform in Shanghai. In addition, he is busy recording the much anticipated film You Are Pet.
By Yun Ga-yi (issue@osen.co.kr)
Source: Osen (Original article in Korean)
Photo from Osen
Translated by Geum Jae / Korea.com