[News]Jang Keun Suk to make drama comeback!

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More than 10 months have passed since Jang Keun Suk last worked in Korea, but according to a report in the media outlet Korea Times, the singer-actor is preparing his comeback.

Anonymous sources quoted by the news outlet said that Jang is currently choosing from a selection of films and dramas to work on in the coming year.

Jang has not worked in Korea since January due to negative publicity surrounding a tax investigation into his finances. In September 2014 when he was questioned by the National Tax Service for underreporting income earned in China.

As a result of the investigation the 28-year-old actor paid about $10 million in fines to the Seoul District National Tax Service. The chairman of Jang Geun Suk's agency Tree J Entertainment also paid a fine and the NTS investigated several other celebrities using this company to secure work in other countries. The investigation did not result in further legal action.

[News]Jang Keun Suk visits an orphanage with his fan club members

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Jang Keun Suk participated in another meaningful volunteer activity with his official fan club members.

On September 12th, actor Jang Keun Suk visited an orphanage, named ‘Namsan Orphanage,’ with his official fan club members for volunteer activities.

Jang Keun Suk and his official fan club members have participated in a great number of different volunteer activities during last many years, and ‘Namsan Orphanage’ is an orphanage that Jang Keun Suk showed particular love and supports for since 2012.

Jang Keun Suk wore an apron directly after arriving at the orphanage, and went around every child at the orphanage to say hello. Afterwards, he started cooking lunch for the children.

Jang Keun Suk, who enjoys cooking often, made Korean fried rice cake (Tteokbokki), and Korean sushi (Kimbap) for the children. He showed great care for the children even while cooking, letting them to taste bit by bit, and it is said that many officials were deeply impressed by Jang Keun Suk’s warm personality.

Jang Keun Suk said, “Letters that the children at Namsan Orphanage wrote to me were on display at the photo exhibition that my fan club members held recently, and I thought that it would be very meaningful to visit this orphanage with my fan club members. It was a great experience for me, and I hope to continue this beautiful relationship with them.”

After the visit, Jang Keun Suk’s fan club donated 15 million KRW to the orphanage, and Jang Keun Suk also donated 10 million KRW.

A representative of Namsan Orphanage said, “We were very impressed by the sincerity and devotion that Jang Keun Suk’s fan club members showed for us. We would like to express profound gratitude to Jang Keun Suk and his fan club members once again.”

Meanwhile, Jang Keun Suk recently finished ‘2015 Jang Keun Suk The Kri Show 3’ tour in Japan, and he also held a solo concert in Seoul under the title of ‘2015 Jang Keun Suk Live.’

[News]Cri-J Fan club donates to charity

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Original source: Korea Joongang Daily

Korean Wave star Jang Keun-suk’s official fan club, Cri J, has donated 6 million won ($5,400) to The Snail of Love, which is an organization that supports people with hearing impairments.
A person involved with the organization revealed on Friday that Cri J donated part of the proceeds earned from the Sharing Photo Exhibition the club held last month in Seoul to celebrate the star’s birthday. The donation was made on Aug. 27.
Thanks to the contribution, a child with a hearing disability was able to receive cochlear implants on Thursday and also will be able to undergo language rehabilitation therapy for three years.
“Every year, 1,600 babies are born with hearing impairments, and we felt deeply sorry for those babies who live disconnected from the world due to their disability,” explained a source from the fan club.
“We wanted to contribute to helping [those children] hear sounds.”
It is not the first time for Jang and his fan club to commit good deeds. For example, Jang and Cri J visited a child care institution called Namsanwon to do voluntary service on Sept. 12, according to Jang’s entertainment company on Sept. 14.

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[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]

Jang Keun Suk′s Agency Releases Official Statement Regarding Tax Evasion

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Original Source: MWAVE

With reports saying that Jang Keun Suk paid over 10 billion won in penalty tax to the National Tax Service, Jang Keun Suk′s agency released an official statement.

On January 14, Jang keun suk′s agency, Tree J Company released an official statement, saying, "The reports about tax evasion and tax investigations continue to come out, but we want to correctly state that as previously reported, it is not a special tax investigation regarding Jang keun suk′s foreign income tax, but rather a periodic tax investigation for Jang keun suk′s agency, Tree J Company."


"The company sincerely participated in the investigation, and in the investigation process of the involved authorities, an error, made by the agency′s accounting firm, was found and the tax return was amended and a penalty payment was paid."

"Tree J Company adjusted to the substantive and procedural parts and clearly carried out the duty to pay, and the involved authorities acknowledged that it wasn′t done on purpose and did not press charges, meaning that no examination of the prosecution took place."

"Through the process of many reports, several assumed that Jang Keun Suk was under the accusation of tax evasion and paid an enormous amount in penalty fee, and as that was reported as the truth, the public accepted it as the truth, causing a huge damage to the actor′s image," said Tree J Company. "Regarding this, we feel a deep sense of regret towards him."

"This issue was created due to an error made by the company′s accounting firm and completely unrelated with Jang Keun Suk. The tax report has been corrected and the penalty was paid. We′d like to state once more that Jang Keun Suk has diligently paid his taxes."

"With this issue, we will be more careful to make sure that not even a little error occurs in our financial issues," stated Tree J Company. "We sincerely express our apologies to Jang Keun Suk, who is in our company, as well as to the fans and the public. We will make sure that Jang Keun Suk′s image will not be tarnished due to the company′s mistake."

In an ending note, the company wrote, "We will work harder to show a better image. We want to apologize to our actor once more. We hope that there will be no more articles of speculation that will tarnish Jang Keun Suk′s name."

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[Mwave]Jang Keun Suk Apologizes on Stepping Off ‘Three Meals’

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Original Source: MWAVE

Jang Keun Suk officially apologized on leaving Three Meals – Fishing Village Special.

An affiliate of Jang Keun Suk spoke with Newsen on January 16 and said, “We’re very sorry to the production team of Three Meals – Fishing Village Special, Na Young Seok PD, Cha Seung Won and Yoo Hae Jin sunbaenim. They went through the hard times together and we would like to say sorry that the things turned out this way.”

The affiliate added, “Aside from all reasons, we’re sorry for having caused public criticism.”

It has been reported that Jang Keun Suk is currently out of Korea in order to carry out his overseas schedules. As soon as he returns to Korea, he will be releasing official statements on leaving tvN’s Three Meals – Fishing Village Special as well as on being accused of tax evasion.

The production team of tvN previously announced on January 15 that after going through discussions with his agency, they came to a conclusion to have Jang Keun Suk step off the program.

About being suspected of tax evasion, Jang Keun Suk′s agency has revealed that it filed a revised tax return in order to correct the accounting errors and that Jang Keun Suk has completed paying all taxes.

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[News] Whining Keun-chan, ‘Three Meals a Day-Fishing Village’ Cha Seung Won – Loo Hae Jin became a new slave…

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Original source: Korepo
Photo source: 삼시세끼 Facebook
English translation: tenshi_akuma/Jks4ever Blog

Korean cable channel tvN made a surprise release of the official ‘Three Meals a Day-Fishing Village’ poster.

On 2nd, ‘Three Meals a Day’ official Facebook, they released the image poster of self-sufficient fishermen’s life variety show ‘Three Meals a Day-Fishing Village’ that Actor Cha Seung Won – Loo Hae Jin – Jang Keun Suk appear.

They added, “I’ve become insensible whether the ocean is me or I’m the ocean while being here… the farthest island from South Korea by boat, Manjae island.”

In the poster, there were Cha Seung Won who looked serious with a towel around his head, holding a strainer, Loo Hae Jin who looked down at surging waves of the ocean carefully, and Jang Keun Suk who had an about-to-cry face. That induced laughter.

In addition, ‘Three Meals a Day-Fishing Village’ production team commented as follows. “In this spin-off program, Fishing Village as well, you can see that the cast is struggling to get even one meal a day. As for Cha Seung Won and Loo Hae Jin, they are the same in age and close. Through this filming, they have developed their sense of humor that suitable for variety shows that brings big waves of laughter. Jang Keun Suk has showed us his new possibility as a slave.” Their words promise to be fun.

‘Three Meals a Day -Fishing Village’ starts to air on January 16th, at 21:45 on every Friday.

[Soompi]Jang Keun Suk, Cha Seung Won, and Yoo Hae Jin Confirmed for “Three Meals a Day” Spin-off

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Actors Jang Keun Suk, Cha Seung Won, and Yoo Hae Jin have been confirmed to star in PD Na Young Suk‘s next project.

tvN announced through a press release on December 15, “The name of the new variety show – produced by Na Young Suk and Shin Hyo Jung, and starring Cha Seung Won, Yoo Hae Jin, and Jang Keun Suk – has not yet been decided. However, the producers are gravitating towards ‘Three Meals a Day Spin-off – Fishing Village.’” According to the channel, the working title is still subject to change.

“The concrete concept, program title, number of episodes, air date, and schedule will be announced after they are finalized,” the press release said.

The variety show will mark the first time for the three actors and PD Na Young Suk to work together.

Although the details are still up in the air, the spin-off is expected to be based on the format of the original “Three Meals a Day” that follows Lee Seo Jin and 2PM‘s Taecyeon living in an organic farm.

The currently airing fall season of “Three Meals a Day” will end its run on December 26, and the premiere date for the winter season has yet to be decided.


Source: Soompi

[News Video]First ladies of ASEAN member nations talk Korean Wave "Greeted by Jang keun Suk"

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Ask someone in Southeast Asia what comes to mind when you mention "Korea," and the answer is more than likely to be the "Korean Wave."
The region of more than 60 million people was the first outside of Korea to embrace K-pop music back in the late 1990s.
The first ladies of the ASEAN member nations got a look at the place where the wave originated during this week's Korea-ASEAN Summit.

Greeted by popular Korean actor Jang Keun-suk at the Busan Cinema Center, the ladies enjoyed clips of popular Korean movies that were made especially for the event.
They said K-pop, K-dramas and K-movies had captured the attention of the younger generation back home, and they look forward to what's coming next.

"They like something very new, very exciting, very vigorous, very energetic. I think this is why this is very well received by the young Malaysians."

(Cambodian)
"As you may know, Korean movies are quite popular in Cambodia. Korean movies also play a role in educating Cambodians, as they view these Korean movies as role models for their lives."

It's one reason that the number of tourists from Southeast Asia has been on a steady rise in recent years.
Last year, the total reached one-and-a-half million.

(stand-up)
"Citing cultural simularities as one of the main reasons the Korean Wave has been so popular throughout Southeast Asia, the first ladies of the ASEAN member nations expressed hope that the influence of soft power will continue to strengthen cultural ties between Korea and the region.


Connie Kim, Arirang News, Busan."
Reporter : connie1223@arirang.co.kr

[News]Spouses of ASEAN leaders enjoy special events in Busan

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Original news: YONHAPNEWS

South Korea's presidential aide for political affairs on Friday hosted events for spouses of ASEAN leaders on the occasion of the ASEAN-Korea commemorative summit, the foreign ministry said.

Senior presidential secretary Cho Yoon-sun warmly greeted first ladies from six Southeast Asian countries -- Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand -- for a set of events ranging from cultural ones to a luncheon, the ministry said.

The leaders from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are in South Korea's southernmost port city of Busan to attend the two-day ASEAN-Korea commemorative summit that will run until Friday. The talks were designed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of their relations.

The first ladies enjoyed about 100 traditional and contemporary fine arts of ASEAN members at a special exhibition held in the Busan Museum of Art, it said.

Later, they watched highlights of famous movies produced by Seoul and ASEAN at the Busan Cinema Center, a main venue for the annual movie festival here.

They also experienced a film-shooting program such as hand printing, together with Jang Keun-suk, a South Korean singer and actor who is popular in Asia.

The luncheon was prepared to treat the wives of ASEAN leaders to Korean dishies that include seafood to show off features of Busan, the government said.

Patchwork scarves with colors that are tailored to the preferences of each first lady were prepared as gifts by South Korean President Park Geun-hye, it said.

Separately, Cho prepared a set of Korean cosmetics, from a local brand popular throughout Asia, as well as books of Korean foods as presents.

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[News] An excerpt from Kim Jaejoong interview about Jang Keun Suk

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If you name someone with whom you’ve developed a special friendship, who is s/he?

Jang Keun Suk. We share so many things in common such as we love drinking, and we share up-down feelings. Lol. We are really in tune. His feeling up and down more dramatically than mine, but thinking of how we feel when we are depressed or very happy is really similar. That’s why we understand each other very well. We can conform to one another. Well, but we don’t get along with doing exercise, because it is his least favorite. Lol.

Both of you are very busy, so isn’t it hard to meet so often?
We live close to each other, so we sometimes spend having fun together. Keun Suk is always active and funny. I call him when I feel depressed or lonely. He understands my feeling and conforms to me. He gives me energy. That is a great help for me.

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Original Source: WSTARNEWS

[Jang Keun Suk Holds Special Birthday Event]

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Asia’s Prince” Jang Keun Suk, who’s turning 27 on August 4, will be celebrating his special day in a rather different way.

On August 2-3, a special two-day event which includes various attractions and activities such as a photo exhibit, a live open broadcast of Jang Keun Suk’s podcast, and a donation drive will be held at the Art Hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul to celebrate the upcoming birthday of the actor on August 4. This event will be the first time in six months that Jang keun Suk will be meeting his fans officially after his fan meeting last February.

While most fans usually send their love and greetings for the birthday of their favortie artists through billboards and advertisements, Jang Keun Suk’s fanclub, Cri-J, thought of putting up a photo exhibit like the previously held “2013 Jang keun Suk Birthday Photo Exhibit,” wherein photos of the actor that were personally taken by his fans will be exhibited, highlighting the love of the fans for the actor. The total profits from the photo exhibit last year that amounted to 10 million won were donated to charitable institutions and this year, Jang Keun Suk’s fans are expected to show once again that they are a model for the matured fans who have a culture of giving.

Jang Keun Suk himself will also hold a special open broadcast of his podcast, “Zikzin Radio,” and will take advantage of the chance to get closer to his fans. Zikzin Radio started in October last year and has ranked number one in the Arts Category of the Japan podcast chart.

This will be the second open broadcast of the show following the first open broadcast held in Beijing, China. Through Zikzin Radio, Jang Keun Suk will be able to hold ordinary, normal talks with his fans and have an animated conversation with them. Fans are highly anticipating this personal talk time with Jang Keun Suk which is expected to expand broadcast all throughout Asia soon.

“Jang Keun Suk is always very thankful whenever fans prepare a lot for his birthday every year. Also, it has been a while since he last stood in front of his fans after the previous fan meeting so as expected, his fans’ anticipation has risen and we are continuously fired up when it comes to the preparations,” said a representative from Jang Keun Suk’s agency.

Original source:SOOMPI

[BNT news]Jang Keun Suk Covers Marie Claire April 2014

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[by Chloe Yun] Prince of Asia Jang Keun Suk appears on the cover of Marie Clare’s April 2014 special edition issue, on newsstands March 20.

From semi-formal to casual, Jang suggested various spring looks for men through the pictorial. He showed off his great sense of fashion as mix-matching various print and floral items, which accentuated his signature boyish charm.

Jang Keun Suk, who has been loved for his outgoing, outspoken personality, told during the interview that he wanted to be “crystal clear”. He said, “I think celebrity can be thought as a certain form of product or brand. Celebrities may look flawless from the outside, but it doesn\'t mean that they are perfect on the inside, too. I want to be like a crystal box so people can see through me. ”

“I want to continue my acting career as long as possible. Acting is what I need to focus on. I can’t be sure that every movie or TV show I choose will be safe and successful. But people say that living flowers with some scratches and thorns are much beautiful than artificial flowers with no scars?”, he continued expressing his passion for acting career.

Meanwhile, more of Jang Keun Suk’s photos and interview can be found from the April issue of Marie Claire. (photo by Marie Claire)

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[Manila Bulletin]Jang Keun Suk graduates from college

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Korean actor, singer and philanthropist Jang Geun Suk has finally completed his college education.

The 26-year-old actor, who starred in such Korean dramas as “You’re Beautiful” and “Beautiful Man,” graduated from Hanyang University in Seoul with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater and Cinema.

He took to Twitter to post photos of himself wearing a toga at the graduation ceremony.

The actor entered the university in 2006.

During the ceremony, Hanyang University bestowed a special award to Jang Geun Suk for his contributions to the school.

The hallyu star, known for his generosity and his philanthropic works, donated a total of 1.2 billion won (about P50 million) as scholarship fund to the university in the last eight years.

Jang Geun Suk also donated 100 million won (about P4.12 million) for the victims of Typhoon “Yolanda” in the Philippines last December, via the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), as a gesture of support for Filipino fans.

Jang Geun Suk held a fan meeting dubbed “Propose” in Seoul recently, which was attended by over 3,000 people.

by Jonathan M. Hicap

[Enewsworld]Jang Keun Suk Successfully Completes Zepp Tour in Japan

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Jang Keun Suk successfully held the finale for ZIKZIN LIVE TOUR in ZEPP.

After starting his Zepp tour in Japan last October, Jang Keun Suk went around Sapporo, Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoyo to perform in 14 concerts, proving his status as a global artist in the country.

Throughout the years since his debut, Jang Keun Suk has been keeping busy as not as an actor, but as a soloist and a member of the project group, Team H, getting the spotlight globally for his many talents.

Filling every seat for the concert, the artist put on live band performances for songs of various genres, from the powerful songs like Indian Summer and Nature Boy to the acoustic ones such as Rain and I will Promise You.

After finishing the finale performance, Jang Keun Suk said, “Unlike in bigger concerts, I was able to show my true self and interact closely and directly with fans. I enjoyed the last four months, as I presented fans with music with different arrangements and style.”

He also added, “I was worried about the concert tour, since it overlapped with my drama schedules, but I decided to let go of those worries and show I could do. I will not be able to forget this experience.”

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[News]Jang Keun Suk finished Zepp tour final that he felt a closer bond with fans

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2013 JANG KEUN SUK　ZIKZIN LIVE TOUR in ZEPP’ dropped its final curtain on January 30th in Nagoya, which Jang Keun Suk started in October in Fukuoka.

The final of 14 stages, in 5 cities across Japan was Nagoya where he visited for the first time in one and a half year. As soon as his silhouette appeared with the introduction music, a tremendous cheer rose up from the audience.At the beginning, he sang three songs ‘Take care, my bus!’, ‘Crazy Crazy Crazy’ and ‘Let me cry’ non-stop. That made the audience higher soon. “Nagoya eels~! Long time no see! I’m feeling very high now. My heart is really beating fast. The heartbeat is so laud that I can’t hear my singing through earphones.” Then, he showed his shaking hands to the audience. He seemed not to conceal his excitement facing his final stage.

“At times like this, it’s really hard to control myself. Keeping balance to control my feeling is important. I’m fighting with myself. At the same time, however, I enjoy the nervousness.”After finishing the ‘Beautiful Man’ shooting in Korea, he spent about a-month-break, making new plans and watching his own tour DVDs and works. Especially when he watched his tour DVD that was held 2 years ago, he found it was totally different from this Zepp tour. In the previous tour, he was particular about producing the stage settings and costumes thoroughly. On the other hand, in Zepp tour, he made the stages interactively, facing his fans and feeling the air. “Even my condition is different from each stage, I have no choice to control it. That’s why I feel alive through Zepp tour and it’s a lot of fun.” When he asked “How your feeling?”, his fans responded with huge cheer. Their such direct exchanges showed how much he enjoyed making the performance with the audience.
He sang 19 songs, most were from his 2nd album ‘Nature Boy’, but he also performed two special edited versions from Team H songs.

Lastly he said, “I have a lot of things I want to do in 2014. I want to realize them one by one. And it’s my goal to be more honest than ever.”As he finished the tour, Jang Keun Suk reconfirmed bond with his fans. He will continue to go straight to the path he believes in.

[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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[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

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Team H’s “What Is Your Name” MV, please click this link to watch the Chinese subbed MV on QQ music website “What Is Your Name”
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