Showing posts with label JAPAN. Show all posts
Showing posts with label JAPAN. Show all posts

Monday, March 30, 2015

[KpopHerald]Hallyu star Jang Geun-suk’s film tops Japan chart


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Source: KPOPHERALD

A short film directed by hallyu star Jang Geun-suk (“Pretty Man”) topped the weekly film section of the Oricon Chart, Japan’s biggest music and entertainment ranking list, said PR agency Y Tree Media on March 25.

Titled “CAMP,” the 38-minute movie captures events that occur during Jang’s attempts to film wild animals in the Jejudo Island mountains as a documentary director.

The actor-singer participated in the planning and directing stages in collaboration with director Yoon Hong-seung (“The Target”), the PR agency said.

Jang is currently touring Japan for a concert series titled “The Chrishow 3.” His upcoming show will be on in Fukuoka from March 26-27.

By Rumy Doo (bigbird@heraldcorp.com)

[News]A person involved in the show talked about “What the strength of Artist Jang Keun Suk is..?”


Reposted from:Jks4ever Blog
Original Source: Korea.net


Following the shows in Osaka, Jang Keun Suk successfully finished the Niigata shows held on 26th and 27th, which has added momentum to his tour “2015 JANG KEUN SUK THE CRI SHOW 3”. The show colored by his own analog sensibility got good reputations such as it created a healing atmosphere, communicating with fans emotionally.

Above all, throughout this tour, we can enjoy the live performance played by the same band so far. That’s why the stage has become more high-quality. The bandmaster, Jang Ji-won said, “I establish a rhythm with him, just seeing his eyes”. That proved his faith in JKS.

Starting with KBS music TV program ‘Timeless masterpieces 2 – singing legend’, Jang Ji-won is one of the best bandmaster who has worked with various artists such as SHINHWA, Vibe and so on. He said, “It was my first time working with a singer who is originally an actor. So I had a preconceived idea about his talent. But soon after I came to know how high-quality and perfect he pursues in the stage. I still remember his such professionalism gave me cold sweats even in our first practice. I understood he practices freely but, at the same time, pursues perfection, too. After that, I’ve come to join the practice well prepared with more responsibility and pressure. That’s why I don’t fail in JKS show”.


He added, “Every time I perform in JKS show, I get a new feeling. I mean I never feel the same even the set list is the same. I believe a song is not sung by talent only. I think JKS’ acting experience is very helpful to express songs more emotionally. He can sing a sad song more sadly, and happy song more happily. I think this is his unique strength”.
In this tour, there is 16 performances in total; hall performances of 12 stages in 6 cities, and arena performances of 4 stages in 2 cities. Upcoming Fukuoka tour is held at Fukuoka Sunpalace on April 1st and 2nd.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

[News]Jang Keun Suk held Japan Official Fan Club 5th anniversary event ‘GIFT’

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Credits: KOARI

Jang Keun Suk Japan Official Fan Club started 5 years ago. To celebrate the 5th anniversary, JKS held his first official fan meeting ‘Jang Keun Suk VALENTINE FANCLUB EVENT’ in Japan.

For 2 days, February 13th and 14th, he spent a heart-warming time with fans in Tokyo full of St. Valentine’s Day atmosphere.

Jang Keun Suk reached an important milestone, 5th anniversary for his Japan Official Fan Club. He’s held a lot of concerts or events in Japan so far, but surprisingly, it was his first official fan meeting in Japan. The venue, Tokyo International Forum Hall A was full of fans who had waited for the day to come. As the event title ‘GIFT’ shows, the fan meeting became a memorable event given from him to fans who keep supporting him for a long time.

In this event, 7 missions related to initials of ‘JKS GIFT’ were given to him and he had to complete them such as question time using a polygraph test, check for his personal items, impromptu dancing seeing his past videos, and live response to requests given by fans like “show us your bossy style of love confession at the camera!” “Show us your best smile!” and so on. Like this, this exclusive event was totally different from his concerts.

He even walked down from the stage to get closer to fans, and walked around the venue holding a selca bar. Such an unexpected event made the audience so happy. When the MC announced that he would walk around on the second floor as well as on the first floor, the venue was covered by the cheers of the audience. He really walked all over the venue. To respond his heart, all the audience kept the promises as the MC asked beforehand. No one left from their seat and tried to touch him. That proved their solid bond between JKS and fans (eels).

Usually JKS expresses his ideas from the planning stage actively, and joins the production part of each stage, but this time the detail was not revealed to him in advance. He looked a bit confused to know each mission he had to complete, but he seemed to have fun with fans from the bottom of his heart. When he looked back memories with fans over 5 years and saw message videos by fans, he seemed lost for words because he was very impressed with them.

Besides, there were surprise events that the audience held a message banner for 2 days. The event was full of love to reconfirm their special bond in the past and in the future. It was really suitable to be held on St. Valentine’s Day.

In addition, MV of a lead song ‘Hidamari (sunshine)’ included in his 3rd album released on February 25th was released during the event for the first time. And during the mini concert segment, he sang some songs such as ‘Always close to you’ ‘Save me’ ‘Turn off’ ‘Beautiful Change’ and so on. That made us to look forward upcoming CRI SHOW3 that starts in March from Oksaka.

And this event was confirmed to be released as DVD. The detail will be out on the official website later.

*Notice: 5 years mean the number of years that Frau International started to run his Japan Official Fan Club.

Photo credits: Frau International

















Sunday, January 18, 2015

Jang Keun Suk 3rd solo album ‘monochrome’

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Original source: PONYCANYON
Reposted from:Jks4ever Blog


The title of JKS’ 3rd solo album released on February 25th was confirmed as ‘monochrome’.
This album shows his two sides; one JKS is shining on stages, and the other JKS has concerns and worries. The visual image is also monochrome photo and expresses view of the world.







[News] 2015 JKS CRI SHOW Ⅲ schedule and venues in Japan

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Original source:JKSJP
Reposted from:Jks4ever Blog

INTRODUCTION
Since 2012 JAPAN TOUR, Artist Jang Keun Suk’s challenge has developed to CRI SHOWⅠ and CRI SHOWⅡ as one of the accomplishments. It’s been 3 years since the last stage. But he always put his wishes into every performance that he produced directly such as TEAM H TOUR, ZEEP TOUR, ZEEP Festival and so on. ‘His wishes; getting closer, spending a lot of time and having fun together with fans…’ With such unchangeable wishes, he will start a new SHOW TIME in 2015. You’ll see his different performances at both halls and arena venues. 2015 JANG KEUN SUK THE CRI SHOWⅢ, the curtain goes up soon.





HALL
-Osaka: Match 14 and 15 [ORIX THEATER]
-Niigata: March 26 and 27 [Niigata Prefectural Civic Center]
-Fukuoka: April 1 and 2 [Fukuoka Sunpalace]
-Okayama: April 9 and 10 [OKAYAMA CIVIC HALL]
-Shizuoka: April 22 and 23 [Shizuoka City Culture Hall]
-Hokkaido: May 18 and 19 [Nitori Cultural Hall]

ARENA
-Hyogo: May 9 and 10 [World Hall]
-Tokyo: June 2 and 3 [Nippon Budokan]

Wednesday, December 03, 2014

[News 29/11/2014] Jang Keun Suk autograph session official report

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Original source: KOARI


English translation: tenshi_akuma+Jks4ever Blog

Jang Keun Suk interacted with his lucky 100 fans!
Some were disguised as one of ‘Beautiful Man (Bel Ami)’ characters!


Official Report: Jang Keun Suk autograph session held on November 29th (Sat) to celebrate the release of DVD, drama ‘Beautiful Man (Bel Ami)’

Jang Keun Suk who created the boom of ‘Beautiful Man’ in Japan held a very special autograph session only for 100 fans to celebrate his drama, ‘Beautiful Man (Bel Ami)’ on November 29th (Sat).


This drama is romantic comedy that a man who has beauty like a national treasure, Dokgo MaTe learns know-how of life through 10 women. This kind of drama is his specialty. The story line that he clears several missions to meet his father is interesting because we see a growing-up story that he gradually learns what fascinates and moves people. His superb acting that shows how Dokgo MaTe has developed his inner self as a real man. The original is a Korean popular comic that has the same title. Group 8 that made a series of hits such as ‘Goong (Princess Hours)’ and ‘Boys of Flowers’ produced the drama. And IU appeared the drama as the lead actress.

Lucky 100 fans attended the special autograph session held at a secret place in Tokyo.
Jang Keun Suk appeared with deafening cheers by fans. “I came here just to see you after I finished TEAM H tour in Osaka yesterday. The venue of TEAM H performance was big, but this time only for 100 fans, so I can feel you closer! It reminds me of a fan-meeting when I was a new-comer. Please enjoy yourself today.” Looking around at fans there, he commented “Everyone is beautiful!” Fans replied to him, “You’re really beautiful! Cute! So handsome!!”


After warming up, there was a surprise event for those who were disguised as a character of 10 women in the drama. He selected three of them and took a photo with them.

Subsequently, the autograph session for 100 fans started. He spoke to each fan, and gave them a firm handshake. This time fans could ask him to sign on an item brought by fans such as T-shirt, jeans, hand-made message board, magazine, mug, mobile phone and so on. There were a lot of fans who were shaking and crying for happiness seeing him so close. There was a fan whose birthday was that day. After knowing that, he congratulated on her birthday, which gave a warm atmosphere to the venue. For the fan he signed, he gave a 20-second hug to her. Everyone there wished if they had been her.


After he finished the autograph session successfully, he said “It was a short time, but I’m glad to talk with each of you, trading glances. I was so glad and touched by you dressed up beautifully for seeing me.” He added about his resolution for next year. “This year I’ve had a time to look back my life. After TEAM H tour ended, I think I can take a break as an artist. I’m going to prepare for a new drama as an actor.”
Lastly, he concluded saying he was happy to share good memories about this drama with you again through DVD.

[Naver news]Jang Keun Suk successfully holds tour concerts in Japanese 4 cities.. Shows ‘remaining Korean Wave star power’

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Original Source: NAVER


Actor Jang Keun Suk showed off his steadfast power of Korean Wave star.

He gathered 72 thousand audiences at 8 stages in 4 cities through ‘2014 TEAM H PARTY-Raining on the dance floor’ which was held in Osaka during two days on 26th and 27th after in Fukuoka and Saitama, starting with the concert in Nagoya, Japan on October 1st.

TEAM H, which is a project group consisted with Jang Keun Suk and his music partner BIG BROTHER, has performed upgraded stage every time they performed in Korea and overseas during the past 5 years. This party tour is assessed that Jang Keun Suk clearly revealed his continuous influence in Japan.

Jang Keun Suk planned on this party concept himself. He showed off delicacy by meticulously checking the special effects, stage management, and totally exposing the arena stage. The concert hall could be recreated into a party hall that reminded of a massive club which could arouse harmony with fans to its maximum.

After the party was over, Jang Keun Suk showed his inexhaustible passion by saying, “I believe that I should first enjoy 200% at the stage in order to naturally commune with fans. I feel really great that those time that I spent planning on making the stage that could harmonize and commune with fans rather than just being watched was worth. However, there are many goals that I wish to achieve yet. I want to present better performance as an artist that can improve with developed image always”.

Additionally, officials that watched this tour concert in the situation of rising worries about Korean Wave in Japan conveyed, “Jang Keun Suk is always arousing much expectation since he is continuing his steps as the only exclusive Korean Wave star as ever. Many people are giving applauses to his effort and passion”.

TEAM H has released 3 albums during the past 5 years and making new concert trend with various planned concerts along with DJing shows.

Saturday, November 01, 2014

[News] 2014 TEAM H PARTY TOUR DVD & TOUR BOOK will be released in Japan

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Original Source:HERE

Reposted from: JKS4ever Blog



TEAM H, formed by Jang Keun Suk and his music partner BIG BROTHER, marks their 5th anniversary this year. They are holding a nationwide arena tour in 2014 as well as last year! 2 types of TOUR DVD will be released as a compilation of ‘TEAM H PARTY’ touring 4 cities in Japan. Not only their performance on stages but their behind scenes will be also exclusively included in the DVDs and the tour book. You’ll feel the excitement through them.


*TEAM H PARTY TOUR DVD COLLECTORS Edition:
TEAM H PARTY Saitama will be included in COLLECTORS Edition.
As the special video, the behind scenes including rehearsals in each city and Halloween Party held on October 31st are scheduled to be in included, too.
Release date: March 27th, 2015
Contents: DVD 2 discs [about 4 hours long], photo book, and original mini poster
Price: 6,980 yen (including tax)

*TEAM H PARTY TOUR DVD LIVE Edition:
TEAM H PARTY Osaka will be included in LIVE Edition. This edition focuses on their performance on stages.
As the special video, the compilation of their best performance in each city, ‘Driving to the highway’ synchronized performance with the audience, encores in each city are scheduled to be in included, too.
Release date: March 27th, 2015
Contents: DVD 2 discs [about 4 hours long], photo book, and TEAM H cannon tape (maybe it means the tape falls from the ceiling during the show.)
Price: 6,980 yen (including tax)




*TEAM H PARTY TOUR BOOK
Release date: January 24th, 2015
Feature: A4 size, 28 pages
Bonus: tour leaflet
Price: 2,160 yen (including tax)

tenshi_akuma’s note: They will be released next year, so any other online shops have not started to accept the pre-order yet. As always, there will be no English subtitles in DVDs, but during TEAM H PARTY, there are little talk session, so you’ll enjoy feeling the party performance.

Saturday, October 04, 2014

[News] Jang Keun Suk made a surprise visit to Nagoya TSUTAYA!

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Original source: K-PLAZA.com


Jang Keun Suk, who played Dokgo MaTe who is handsome and mysterious enough to be the national’s treasure in Korean drama ‘Beautiful Man (Bel Ami)’, made a surprise visit to TSUTAYA shop Nagoya station west branch in Nagoya to celebrate the DVD release on October 3rd.



Although there was no previous announcement and even it was the daytime on weekdays, more than 300 fans gathered there. The shop had to restrict the number of people who could enter the shop. Fans who couldn’t enter the shop were waiting outside. It is said that the number of visitors is 10 times as many as usual. Jang Keun Suk said, “I heard a special T-card designed with my photo was out of stock. That’s why I came here.” JKS design T-card was just started to be issued on October 1st, but because his music unit TEAM H concert was held in Nippon Gaishi Hall on October 1st and 2nd, it seemed many rushed to TSUTAYA to get the card.


Jang Keun Suk suddenly appeared the cash register counter and gave a special ‘Beautiful Man’ plastic bag and T-card to some lucky fans directly.


After that, he moved to the shelves that displayed ‘Beautiful Man’ DVD for rent, and left his autographs on the panel, poster and so on. Even it was a short time, he enjoyed interacting with fans.


‘Beautiful Man (Bel Ami)’ is now available for rent at TSUTAYA shops. The DVD and BluRay included an application coupon for JKS’ autograph session will be sold on October 17th.

[News]TEAM H nationwide arena tour has begun!

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Original source: Korepo
Photo credits: Tree-J company
Reposted from:Jks4ever Blog




TEAM H, a music unit formed by Jang Keun Suk and his friend music producer BigBrother, has started their nationwide arena tour ‘TEAM H PARTY ~Raining on the dance floor~’ at Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya (Oct 1st and 2nd). TEAM H has 8 stages in 4 cities across the country.




This is their long-awaited nationwide tour with their 3rd album ‘Driving to the highway’ that was released in July after 1 year and 4 months of their previous one. The main stage was set in the center of the venue, with runways in four directions. That helped them to feel close to all the audience. Numerous lights and lasers illuminated the stage and the audience from various angles. Creating such a beautiful atmosphere, BigBrother started DJing. As soon as BB’s DJing started, everyone started jumping all together. The concert venue transformed into a dance floor in a moment.




As the opening tunes, they performed nonstop ‘OPEN THE DOOR’ and ‘Do it on the speaker’ from their new album ‘Driving to the highway’. In the middle of 2nd song (‘Do it on the speaker’), when JKS appeared in the fog on the stage, that reached climax of the audience. To respond JKS’ call “Nagoya, are you ready~!?”, the audience who had been looking forward to seeing him in Nagoya shouted back for him. Then, TEAM H performed their popular songs such as ‘I just wanna have fun’ and ‘What is your name?’ from their previous album nonstop .


In the middle of their show, a camera followed Jang Keun Suk to the back stage. He went there for a costume change. That was shown on big screens in the venue. Then, a talk session started in his back stage room. He introduced a game called ‘fool game’ that he’s been into recently and played the game with his staff. The lost staff was forced to drink a whole glass of champagne without interruption. That funny event made the audience laugh a lot. After that, he picked up some fans from the audience and brought them on the stage to perform with TEAM H.


Throughout their performance, JKS ran on the stage freely. He used a water gun to get close to the audience. There were some impressive stage settings such as a rotating and upward stage to entertain the audience. But, I can say the best part of their stage was when they performed ‘Raining on the dance floor’. Surrounded by fountains, Jang Keun Suk got soaked and danced like crazy. It was perfect like the powerful music video on stage. Everyone took in the beautiful and fantastic scene.


Showing such a gorgeous stage, on the other hand, TEAM H sang ‘Driving to the highway’ with a smoochy acoustic guitar. At the same time, they choreographed how to pose the hook and everyone did it all together. That brought a sense of unity to the venue. As the concert reached a final phase, their performance gained the strength. Keun Suk spoke to the audience, “I could die happy right now! Don’t you agree with that?”



JKS said that he would like to show his real self as much as possible in his solo concert last year. This TEAM H stage showed how much he himself enjoyed performing on the stage. Through the concert, they performed 24 songs. Their powerful stage was full of enthusiasm to the end.

TEAM H PARTY singing and dancing with fans has just begun. This month they have another stage in Fukuoka (Oct 11th and 12th), and in November they have in Saitama and Osaka.


tenshi_akuma’s note: The game called ‘fool [Pabo in Korean] game’ is very complicated. It’s not so easy to play. While playing, participants tap a rhythm on their lap, and clap hands. The player showed a certain number (from 1 to 5) with the fingers of his/her hand. But at the same time, the player has to say the different number in word. For example, when the player showed 3 with the finger, he/she has to say a different number such as 1, 2, 4 or 5. If the player says 3 in word, he/she loses the game. Then, another player has to follow the previous player’s number in word and showed the number with the fingers. For example, if the previous player showed 5 with the fingers and said 4 in word, the next player showed 4 with the numbers and said a different number (1, 2, 3 or 5) in word.