[News]Three Kinds of Misconceptions and The Truth About Jang Keun Suk

Jang Keun Suk (JKS here after) is turning 28 this year, although he’s still in his 20s but has already earned the nickname ‘Asia Prince’. Debuted as a child actor at age 12, he is a leader of Hallyu power and has the ability to fill 45,000 seats at Japan’s Tokyo Dome. Can say he is the one & only, the TOP amongst the 2nd generation of Hallyu stars.
Although the peak of Hallyu wave is already passed, but this does not apply to JKS. Including the Osaka concert next week, this year his overseas schedule is very full, proving JKS’ solid Hallyu position.
In Korea, JKS debuted as a child actor and being an actor for 17 years, in Asia he is the one & only artist, in order to solidify his position, keep running forward towards his goal. He’s so passionate, he earned the nickname ‘Zikzin Keunsuk’, with his pace he brought change of the environment. At the same time, there’s also misunderstanding from the surroundings, because of his frank behavior, there are also some jealousy of his abilities.
Actually, what is JKS like? Recently, after airing of KBS2 TV drama ‘Beautiful Man’, the JKS who faced eNews is not like his biased reputation. Happy but not frivolous, steady but not stuffy. Just like the saying ‘is youth because of pain’, JKS is a young man who is always more worried about his future than anyone else. After seeing JKS, understand there are some misconceptions and the truth.

Misconception 1 – Korean Wave purpose actorJKS’ activities abroad are more than in Korea. Including Japan, JKS’ position in Asia is unique. Not only as an actor, also as a singer. He releases albums, holds concerts, shows his various abilities. The Tokyo Dome which even local singers find is hard, seeing how he could sell-out in record time, JKS’ overseas position is very clear.
But in order to have communication with his fans in Korea, JKS must do one film/drama project every year. No matter what the results are, JKS will do one project a year as his principle. JKS said ‘although I have desire to cater to both here & abroad, but to be able to fulfil all the schedules is a bit hard. But what I definitely can’t leave out is that I am a Korean actor. For this, I hope to have one film/drama project every year to communicate with audiences”.
Misconception 2 – Commercial purpose actorThe film work that JKS plays in will sell for high prices. That’s because JKS’ accumulated fame overseas is getting bigger & bigger. Therefore, production companies will passionately invite JKS to work together. Of course, one of the reasons is wanting to choose a suitable actor for a good film work, but once it is put out overseas, have to say that the work that JKS is involved in is very attractive.
Here, the misconception will gets worse. JKS is not a star who was formed within a short period of time. It is through 17 years of nonstop acting experience to reach the position he is today, also he has been regarded as a genius actor since he was very young.
JKS said ‘the aim in my life is not money, it is to challenge like JKS. I’m not an actor who worries about what project to choose in order to sell overseas. It was the same with Beautiful Man (Bel Ami), hope that it could show the real JKS, and also I was very happy to be able to play in a romance drama at the age of 28’.

Misconception 3 – Honest, frank actorJKS is very frank. Is an actor who expresses his thoughts frankly. Although sometimes his comments may cause a stir in the society, but as long as he thinks this is the right thing, he will use actions to prove it.
But JKS does not have any bad intentions with his comments. Although sometimes his forthright comments without reservations may cause debate, but his words have no intention for doing that. Because it’s work with his name on it, so he will call for meetings and voice his own ideas without any reservations. During this process, his frankness can be misunderstood as not being modest.
JKS said ‘of course I have no bad intentions, a lot of people say I am direct. But I don’t want to beat around the bush when I want to say something. I can’t do that, it’s my personality, although maybe it’s my weakness, but this is my moral values.’


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Credit: Chinese translation by KSC
English translation by Wen Lee from ECI
Edited by: Springsuk_USA/Jks4ever Blog

[Enewsworld]Jang Keun Suk Talks About Competing with Park Shin Hye

Jang Keun Suk talked about his former co-star Park Shin Hye.

The actor met with reporters on January 20, in Gangnam-gu, and talked about his celebrity connections.

When asked who he’s close to, he answered, “Kim Jae Joong, Ji Sung, Kim Hee Chul, Yong Jun Hyung, Lee Hong ki and Mithra Jin. For girls, I’m close to Yoona and Park Shin Hye, since we did projects together.”

“I talked to Park Shin Hye on the phone just yesterday,” he continued. “I will be meeting her tomorrow for a Chinese commercial. I did about three advertisements with her already. I always recommend Park Shin Hye as my partner. We get along well and I really wish the best for her as a hubae.”


The two became close through drama You’re Beautiful in 2009. But they had to compete recently when Jang Keun Suk starred in Pretty Boy, while Park Shin Hye starred in The Heirs, which aired at the same time.

About the competition, Jang Keun Suk said, “Park Shin Hye said to me, ‘Why does your drama have to air at the same time as mine.’ She said that because she had no choice but to compete with me.”


Photo credit: Jang Keun Suk’s Facebook, Instyle

[News] Jang Keun Suk Keeps Promise to Dance on The Great Wall, Also Reveal the Secret of Losing Weight

Jang Keunsuk was interviewed on Jan 20 at Gangnam Gu, he revealed some personal things.
When was asked if he cares for Anti fans, Jang Keunsuk answered: I don’t hate them, but I will not just separate like or dislike. I think as this way: (They) are different from me. I can’t ignore most people’s opinion, so I do care. I think my responsibility is to find out “What they like and what they want from me.”

Regarding “holding events for fans”, Jang Keunsuk said: “I promised that once my followers on weibo is over 10 million, I will dance on the Great Wall, now is already over 16 million. Next month (February) I will go to China, I will keep my promise to dance on the Great Wall.”

When asked: “What do you think the shortcoming of yourself?” Jang Keunsuk said: “I have many things on me is not perfect. But I will not take the appearance as the first option. In “Bel Ami (Beautiful Man)” even I think that good looking is also important, but I think the most important is to keep fit and body management.”

Jang Keunsuk continue said: “Plan A for losing weight is do not eat anything but only drink soju for 5 days. In this case, you will lose water in your body and get slim. Even this is very un-healthy way, but it can help you lose weight in a short time. Plan B is diet. I don’t like to do exercises, I only go to body trainer if the condition is worse.”

During the interview Jang Keunsuk has mentioned his friends in show business: Kim JaeJoon from JYJ, Ji Sung, Kim Heechul from Super Junior, Yong Jun Hyung from BEAST, Mithra Jin and Lee Hongki from FTIsland.

Jang Keunsuk said: I have good relationship with the actors I have worked with before” Such as Yoona and Park Shin Hey. I just talked to Park Shin Hey on the phone yesterday. We will shoot a CF in China soon.”

Jang Keunsuk praised Park Shin Hey: I have worked with Park Shin Hey for CF 3 times already, I always recommend her to others. She is hard worker and really good. I hope she gets success. The two were worked together in 2009 SBS drama “You’re Beautiful” Jang Keun Suk as Hwang Tae Kyung and Park Shin Hey as Go Mi Nam. The drama was very popular.

And, Jang Keunsuk just finished shooting KBS2 drama “Bel Ami (Beautiful Man)” he is now taking time off but already in discussing for next project.

English Translation by: Springsuk_USA/Jks4ever Blog
source:CHINESE NEWS