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  1. [News] Jang Keun Suk, from singing to dancing to quizzes... shows off his versatile character


    Jang Keun Suk appeared on the music variety show ``20th Century Hit Song'' and revealed his recent status.
    Jang Keun Suk appeared as a special guest on the 200th episode of KBS Joy's 20th Century Hit Song, which was aired on the 26th in South Korea.

    On this day's broadcast, Jang Keun Suk appeared in a casual black and white outfit and stole the show. He greeted the audience by saying, ``Thank you for inviting me to the 200th special feature,'' and revealed his current status, ``I'm having fun and worrying about each day.''

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    Jang Keun Suk, who was introduced as a karaoke friend of Kim Heechul (SUPER JUNIOR), selected 10 masterpieces of the 20th century before recording, and chose songs that had a big influence on his middle and high school days. He revealed the reason. However, when it was revealed that he chose 21st century songs for seven of the 10 songs, Jang Keun Suk said, ``I just like this song,'' which drew laughter.

    Jang Keun Suk also showed off his exceptional singing ability. He captivated the audience by singing ``Dream'' by singer Cho Yong-pil, which was ranked as the 8th best song of the 20th century.

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    Not only that, Jang Keun Suk achieved a high accuracy rate in the intro quiz by correctly guessing "Send Me You" by singer YB (Yoon Do Hyun's band), which was selected as a masterpiece of the 20th century, and also demonstrated his dancing skills with the shuffle dance. He also demonstrated that he is a versatile character.

    He also sang FTISLAND's ``Love Trouble,'' which was ranked number one in the 20th century, with Lee Hong Ki and Kim Heechul, captivating the listeners with his sweet voice typical of Jang Keun Suk.

     

    Jang Keun Suk received a lot of love from last year's drama "Decoy/Bait''. His new album "Day dream'' is scheduled to be released in February of this year, and it has been decided that he will hold his first solo live in about 6 years from February to March. He also plans to continue active communication with fans on his YouTube channel "I'm Jang Keun Suk''.

    https://www.koari.net/entertainment/180308/

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  2. [News] Jang Keun Suk, from singing to dancing to quizzes... shows off his versatile character


    Jang Keun Suk appeared on the music variety show ``20th Century Hit Song'' and revealed his recent status.
    Jang Keun Suk appeared as a special guest on the 200th episode of KBS Joy's 20th Century Hit Song, which was aired on the 26th in South Korea.

    On this day's broadcast, Jang Keun Suk appeared in a casual black and white outfit and stole the show. He greeted the audience by saying, ``Thank you for inviting me to the 200th special feature,'' and revealed his current status, ``I'm having fun and worrying about each day.''

    53482624025_68e8753773.jpg

     

    Jang Keun Suk, who was introduced as a karaoke friend of Kim Heechul (SUPER JUNIOR), selected 10 masterpieces of the 20th century before recording, and chose songs that had a big influence on his middle and high school days. He revealed the reason. However, when it was revealed that he chose 21st century songs for seven of the 10 songs, Jang Keun Suk said, ``I just like this song,'' which drew laughter.

    Jang Keun Suk also showed off his exceptional singing ability. He captivated the audience by singing ``Dream'' by singer Cho Yong-pil, which was ranked as the 8th best song of the 20th century.

    53488733226_8e2fc1d406.jpg

     

    Not only that, Jang Keun Suk achieved a high accuracy rate in the intro quiz by correctly guessing "Send Me You" by singer YB (Yoon Do Hyun's band), which was selected as a masterpiece of the 20th century, and also demonstrated his dancing skills with the shuffle dance. He also demonstrated that he is a versatile character.

    He also sang FTISLAND's ``Love Trouble,'' which was ranked number one in the 20th century, with Lee Hong Ki and Kim Heechul, captivating the listeners with his sweet voice typical of Jang Keun Suk.

     

    Jang Keun Suk received a lot of love from last year's drama ``Mikki''. His new album ``Day dream'' is scheduled to be released in February of this year, and it has been decided that he will hold his first solo live in about 6 years from February to March. He also plans to continue active communication with fans on his YouTube channel ``I'm Jang Keun Suk''.

    https://www.koari.net/entertainment/180308/

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  3. [News] Jang Keun Suk, 13 years of warm-hearted good deeds... 10 million won rice donation
    Actor Jang Keun Suk conveyed warmth during the cold winter.
    On December 29th last year, Jang Keun Suk donated 10 million won of Rice of Love to ‘Share in Love Field.’

    Jang Keun Suk, who has continued to donate through various organizations, has also been sharing rice for the underprivileged every year for 13 years since 2011, exerting a positive influence.

     

    Jang Keun Suk said, “I hope that by sharing 10 million won worth of donations, we can alleviate some of the difficulties faced by underprivileged neighbors and facilities in special environments during the cold winter.”

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    An official from Together Sarangbat said, “We are grateful to actor Jang Keun Suk for his practice of love, which has been spreading warm love to the underprivileged through sharing rice of love for 13 years. Together Sarangbat will strive to ensure that this sharing is delivered as love to more neighbors.”

     

    Jang Keun Suk, who received a lot of love for last year's Coupang Play drama 'Bait', plans to continue active communication with fans through various works this year as well as through the YouTube channel 'I am Jang Keun Suk'.

    https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0012313130

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  4. [News] Jang Keun Suk, 13 years of warm-hearted good deeds... 10 million won rice donation
    Actor Jang Keun Suk conveyed warmth during the cold winter.
    On December 29th last year, Jang Keun Suk donated 10 million won of Rice of Love to ‘Share in Love Field.’

    Jang Keun Suk, who has continued to donate through various organizations, has also been sharing rice for the underprivileged every year for 13 years since 2011, exerting a positive influence.

     

    Jang Keun Suk said, “I hope that by sharing 10 million won worth of donations, we can alleviate some of the difficulties faced by underprivileged neighbors and facilities in special environments during the cold winter.”

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    An official from Together Sarangbat said, “We are grateful to actor Jang Keun Suk for his practice of love, which has been spreading warm love to the underprivileged through sharing rice of love for 13 years. Together Sarangbat will strive to ensure that this sharing is delivered as love to more neighbors.”

     

    Jang Keun Suk, who received a lot of love for last year's Coupang Play drama 'Bait', plans to continue active communication with fans through various works this year as well as through the YouTube channel 'I am Jang Keun Suk'.

    https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0012313130

     

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  5. [K-News] Jang Keun Suk participates in talent donation 'Commemorative donation together' Campaign, 2023 Web Award Korea Integrated Grand Prize
    The 'Together Commemorative Donation' campaign, in which actor Jang Keun Suk participates, won the grand prize in the promotion category of the '2023 Web Awards Korea'.
    The Korean Committee for UNICEF announced on the 18th that the 'Commemorative Donation Together' campaign won the overall grand prize in the promotion (public promotion) category of the '2023 Web Awards Korea'
    'Web Awards Korea', which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is hosted by the Korea Internet Professionals Association and an evaluation panel of over 4,000 web experts evaluates 18 evaluation indicators in 6 categories, including visual design, UI design, technology, content, service, and marketing. The most modern and excellent website is selected through this process.

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    UNICEF Korean Committee's 'Together Commemorative Donation' campaign received a 'very good' rating in visual design, UI design, technology, content, and service categories, and won the overall grand prize in the promotion category.
    'Commemorative Donation Together' is a campaign to commemorate important days such as birthdays, entrance exams, and weddings in a special way through donations, and Jang Keun-Suk contributed greatly to the spread and promotion of the campaign by participating in the video by donating his talent. He wanted to give children a happy daily life, so he actively encouraged and supported the campaign.


    Jang Keun Suk is a member of the UNICEF Honors Club, a group of high-value donors, and donated 100 million won to children affected by typhoons in the Philippines in 2013, 10 million won to children affected by floods in Pakistan in 2022, and 100 million won to emergency relief for children affected by earthquakes in Turkye and Syria in 2023. All was donated to the Korean Committee for UNICEF. 
    https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001673032

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  6. [K-News] Jang Keun Suk participates in talent donation 'Commemorative donation together' Campaign, 2023 Web Award Korea Integrated Grand Prize
    The 'Together Commemorative Donation' campaign, in which actor Jang Keun Suk participates, won the grand prize in the promotion category of the '2023 Web Awards Korea'.
    The Korean Committee for UNICEF announced on the 18th that the 'Commemorative Donation Together' campaign won the overall grand prize in the promotion (public promotion) category of the '2023 Web Awards Korea'
    'Web Awards Korea', which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is hosted by the Korea Internet Professionals Association and an evaluation panel of over 4,000 web experts evaluates 18 evaluation indicators in 6 categories, including visual design, UI design, technology, content, service, and marketing. The most modern and excellent website is selected through this process.

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    UNICEF Korean Committee's 'Together Commemorative Donation' campaign received a 'very good' rating in visual design, UI design, technology, content, and service categories, and won the overall grand prize in the promotion category.
    'Commemorative Donation Together' is a campaign to commemorate important days such as birthdays, entrance exams, and weddings in a special way through donations, and Jang Keun-Suk contributed greatly to the spread and promotion of the campaign by participating in the video by donating his talent. He wanted to give children a happy daily life, so he actively encouraged and supported the campaign.


    Jang Keun Suk is a member of the UNICEF Honors Club, a group of high-value donors, and donated 100 million won to children affected by typhoons in the Philippines in 2013, 10 million won to children affected by floods in Pakistan in 2022, and 100 million won to emergency relief for children affected by earthquakes in Turkye and Syria in 2023. All was donated to the Korean Committee for UNICEF. 
    https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001673032

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  7. [News] Jang Keun Suk will release his album “Day dream” on February 14th. A solo live show will be held for the first time in about 6 years!
     It has been decided that Jang Keun Suk's solo album ``Day dream'' will be released on February 14, 2024 (Wed), his first album in about two years since "Blooming'' released in March 2022.


    This work is based on the concept of warmth and kindness like a gentle spring breeze, and is set to various songs such as acoustic tones, light sounds, and grand ballads, and expresses the different forms of love that each person has, such as encounters and partings. The album also sings about episodes related to spring, such as new starts.
    At the same time, the latest artist photo has been released, showing a refreshing smile that is perfect for an album with a spring concept.

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    Additionally, along with the release of the album, it was also announced that his first solo live performance in about 6 years, ``2024 JANG KEUN SUK LIVE SCENE #2'', will be held in Tokyo and Osaka. Fan club pre-orders will start from 15:00 on December 25th (Mon), so please check Jang Keun Suk's official website for details.

    https://www.koari.net/entertainment/176676/

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  8. [News] Jang Keun Suk will release his album “Day dream” on February 14th. A solo live show will be held for the first time in about 6 years!
     It has been decided that Jang Keun Suk's solo album ``Day dream'' will be released on February 14, 2024 (Wed), his first album in about two years since "Blooming'' released in March 2022.


    This work is based on the concept of warmth and kindness like a gentle spring breeze, and is set to various songs such as acoustic tones, light sounds, and grand ballads, and expresses the different forms of love that each person has, such as encounters and partings. The album also sings about episodes related to spring, such as new starts.
    At the same time, the latest artist photo has been released, showing a refreshing smile that is perfect for an album with a spring concept.

    7490610a3246ea860df3d994355835ed.jpg


    Additionally, along with the release of the album, it was also announced that his first solo live performance in about 6 years, ``2024 JANG KEUN SUK LIVE SCENE #2'', will be held in Tokyo and Osaka. Fan club pre-orders will start from 15:00 on December 25th (Mon), so please check Jang Keun Suk's official website for details.

    https://www.koari.net/entertainment/176676/

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  9. [K-News] Jang Keun Suk donates briquettes + volunteer work with fans again this year... Consistent good deeds for 6 years
    Actor Jang Keun Suk's fan club Cri J shared warmth by donating briquettes and participating in volunteer work.
    On November 25, Jang Keun Suk's fan club Cri J delivered a total of 10,000 briquettes to 'People Making Roads in the Desert', an association that carries out various welfare projects targeting small-scale villages.
    In addition, volunteer work was carried out for the residents of the small-scale village, showing an example of the positive influence of star and fans together.

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    The Yeongdeungpo Single Room Counseling Center presented a plaque of appreciation to Jang Keun Suk and his fan club Cri J as a token of gratitude for their continued service and sharing.
    An official from Jang Keun Suk's FC said, "I heard that many of my neighbors' lives have become more difficult due to rising heating and electricity bills recently. “I hope our neighbors in need can feel a little warm,” he said. “We will continue to work together with Cri J members to continue sharing.”


    Cri J is taking the lead in spreading the sharing culture through various activities such as volunteer work and briquette donation every year, and as the 8th Sharing Leaders Club Seoul, in addition to volunteer work and donating donations, they are also participating in various donation culture such as the sharing photo exhibition commemorating Jang Keun Suk's birthday.


    Cri J, which has been consistently doing good deeds since 2018, has donated 51,000 briquettes and 5,000 kg of rice over the past six years.
    https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003316654

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  10. [K-News] Jang Keun Suk donates briquettes + volunteer work with fans again this year... Consistent good deeds for 6 years
    Actor Jang Keun Suk's fan club Cri J shared warmth by donating briquettes and participating in volunteer work.
    On November 25, Jang Keun Suk's fan club Cri J delivered a total of 10,000 briquettes to 'People Making Roads in the Desert', an association that carries out various welfare projects targeting small-scale villages.
    In addition, volunteer work was carried out for the residents of the small-scale village, showing an example of the positive influence of star and fans together.

    884bfe562047e897d94f804c686545fe.jpg


    The Yeongdeungpo Single Room Counseling Center presented a plaque of appreciation to Jang Keun Suk and his fan club Cri J as a token of gratitude for their continued service and sharing.
    An official from Jang Keun Suk's FC said, "I heard that many of my neighbors' lives have become more difficult due to rising heating and electricity bills recently. “I hope our neighbors in need can feel a little warm,” he said. “We will continue to work together with Cri J members to continue sharing.”


    Cri J is taking the lead in spreading the sharing culture through various activities such as volunteer work and briquette donation every year, and as the 8th Sharing Leaders Club Seoul, in addition to volunteer work and donating donations, they are also participating in various donation culture such as the sharing photo exhibition commemorating Jang Keun Suk's birthday.


    Cri J, which has been consistently doing good deeds since 2018, has donated 51,000 briquettes and 5,000 kg of rice over the past six years.
    https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003316654

     

     

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  11. [NEWS]“Bait [Mikki]” Jang Keun Suk’s acting is nailed! A glimpse of the highlight scene making!
    "Bait", a super S-class non-stop crime suspense starring Asia's top star Jang Keun Suk and "villain maestro" Heo Sung Tae, is now available exclusively in advance on U-NEXT and released on DVD.

    Jang Keun Suk, “Asia Prince” who is the driving force behind the Korean boom and is extremely popular.
    After he shed his previous image of a "beautiful man" and played the role of a detective with a wild appearance, sharp insight and action, he quit his job as an elite lawyer specializing in large corporations and became a detective who pursues violent criminals. It's a certain person.

    He said that he worked with extraordinary enthusiasm, and not only fans but also foreign media praised him, saying, ``He has created a different dimension in his acting career.''
    The person being chased by him is Heo Sung-tae, who made a big impression with his role as a villainous thug in the hit drama "Squid Game."

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    A must-see to see Korea's two biggest stars co-starring for the first time and their unprecedented chemistry.
    In 2023, the person who emerged as the culprit in the murder case was Noh Sang-cheon, the main character in the investment fraud case that ended in 2015 with the death of the mastermind.
    Detective Gu Do-han searches for a connection to a past fraud case and begins to suspect his death, but...

    Director Kim Hong-sung, a hit maker in the crime genre such as ``Voices: 112 Miracles'', teams up with Kim Jin-wook, the screenwriter of ``Mistresses'', for this film. As this is a work that took a long time to develop, using reference to numerous fraud cases that actually occurred in South Korea, the process of approaching the mysteries of past fraud cases and current serial murder cases does not give you much time to catch your breath. It draws you into the story with a continuous sense of tension.


    The movie-like visual beauty, the sense of speed that draws you in from the first episode, and the carefully crafted foreshadowing as the past and present intertwine have many viewers hooked, saying, ``You can't predict even one second ahead!''

    Also, don't miss the thrilling action scenes, psychological warfare and mystery warfare in which the people involved in the case, such as the fraud organization, the police, and the fraud victims, repeat deception and bargaining.

     

    A new masterpiece of crime suspense with an overwhelming sense of tension and unpredictable twists and turns with maximum addictive potential has been born!
    In this work, he plays the role of Gu Do-han, a detective who has both sharp insight and action, so he keeps a smile on his face.
    Jang Keun Suk challenged the existing image by portraying a tough man with his beard and leather jacket.
    In the video that was released, Jang Keun Suk can be seen giving a realistic performance to the camera, exposing his emotions.

    In addition, footage from the filming of the scene where Jang Keun Suk points a gun at a criminal on a motorcycle and secures him in a tunnel at a large-scale filming site where vehicle traffic is restricted has also been released.
    DVD-SET 2 also includes the filming scene of the climax scene of the final episode.
    Along with the main drama, which has a thrilling and shocking ending, be sure to check out the full video bonus on DVD-SET2.

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    https://www.koari.net/attention/174622/

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  12. [NEWS]“Bait [Mikki]” Jang Keun Suk’s acting is nailed! A glimpse of the highlight scene making!
    "Bait", a super S-class non-stop crime suspense starring Asia's top star Jang Keun Suk and "villain maestro" Heo Sung Tae, is now available exclusively in advance on U-NEXT and released on DVD.

    Jang Keun Suk, “Asia Prince” who is the driving force behind the Korean boom and is extremely popular.
    After he shed his previous image of a "beautiful man" and played the role of a detective with a wild appearance, sharp insight and action, he quit his job as an elite lawyer specializing in large corporations and became a detective who pursues violent criminals. It's a certain person.

    He said that he worked with extraordinary enthusiasm, and not only fans but also foreign media praised him, saying, ``He has created a different dimension in his acting career.''
    The person being chased by him is Heo Sung-tae, who made a big impression with his role as a villainous thug in the hit drama "Squid Game."

    2f934562eae9c4ec279cee77234e82c8.jpg

     

    A must-see to see Korea's two biggest stars co-starring for the first time and their unprecedented chemistry.
    In 2023, the person who emerged as the culprit in the murder case was Noh Sang-cheon, the main character in the investment fraud case that ended in 2015 with the death of the mastermind.
    Detective Gu Do-han searches for a connection to a past fraud case and begins to suspect his death, but...

    Director Kim Hong-sung, a hit maker in the crime genre such as ``Voices: 112 Miracles'', teams up with Kim Jin-wook, the screenwriter of ``Mistresses'', for this film. As this is a work that took a long time to develop, using reference to numerous fraud cases that actually occurred in South Korea, the process of approaching the mysteries of past fraud cases and current serial murder cases does not give you much time to catch your breath. It draws you into the story with a continuous sense of tension.


    The movie-like visual beauty, the sense of speed that draws you in from the first episode, and the carefully crafted foreshadowing as the past and present intertwine have many viewers hooked, saying, ``You can't predict even one second ahead!''

    Also, don't miss the thrilling action scenes, psychological warfare and mystery warfare in which the people involved in the case, such as the fraud organization, the police, and the fraud victims, repeat deception and bargaining.

     

    A new masterpiece of crime suspense with an overwhelming sense of tension and unpredictable twists and turns with maximum addictive potential has been born!
    In this work, he plays the role of Gu Do-han, a detective who has both sharp insight and action, so he keeps a smile on his face.
    Jang Keun Suk challenged the existing image by portraying a tough man with his beard and leather jacket.
    In the video that was released, Jang Keun Suk can be seen giving a realistic performance to the camera, exposing his emotions.

    In addition, footage from the filming of the scene where Jang Keun Suk points a gun at a criminal on a motorcycle and secures him in a tunnel at a large-scale filming site where vehicle traffic is restricted has also been released.
    DVD-SET 2 also includes the filming scene of the climax scene of the final episode.
    Along with the main drama, which has a thrilling and shocking ending, be sure to check out the full video bonus on DVD-SET2.

    3a014c73468343c59268d946e9219615.jpg

    https://www.koari.net/attention/174622/

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  13. [Article] [Special feature] The ever-evolving “beautiful man” Jang Keun Suk! What is the new charm in the drama “Bait [Mikki]”?

    Part 1:

    The Korean drama “Bait/Mikki'', in which Jang Keun Suk starred for the first time in five years, has been exclusively distributed in advance on U-NEXT, and the DVD will be released sequentially from November 3rd.

    In this work, which he chose as his comeback work after being discharged from the military, the past and present are intertwined, and an unpredictable story unfolds, with motifs of numerous fraud cases that actually occurred in South Korea. Jang Keun Suk, who is still loved even after the Korean wave boom, shows off his sweet smile and passionately plays the role of a wild and dark detective. Heo Sung Tae of the drama "Squid Game'' played a role of a huge fraudster.

     

    To commemorate the distribution and DVD release, manga artist Ai Kozaki, known for "Asa Hinagu'' and "Cecil's Queen,'' watched “Bait/Mikki.'' How has your impression of Jang Keun Suk as an actor changed over the past ten years since you watched the drama starring Jang Keun Suk a long time ago, “He's handsome?'' Along with the interview, check out the illustrations of the characters! It also contains some spoilers, so be careful if you haven't watched it yet.

    Ai Kozaki illustrates the characters from “Bait/Mikki”

    Detective Goo Do-han (Jang Keun Suk) and reporter Jeong Na-young (Lee Elijah)...how will these two traumatized people interact with the evil Sang-cheon (Heo Sung-tae)?

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    Jang Keun Suk full of wildness

    ──What did you think of the Korean drama “Bait/Mikki”?

    I didn't get bored until the end, and kept going one after another, wanting to see the next part as soon as possible, and I really enjoyed it. I think the story is very satisfying as a mystery, with its fast-paced development and the way the story gradually approaches the truth. A murder occurs in the drama, and I was wondering if the main character, detective Goo Do-han, played by Jang Keun-seok, was actually the culprit until about episode 9 (lol). One of the motifs of ``Bait [Mikki]'' is a fraud incident that actually occurred in South Korea.

    I thought it was interesting that the fraud case received so much attention. I've been paying attention to Jang Keun Suk since he was “He's a handsome guy.'' He used to have a bit of a mischievous image, perhaps due to the influence of his roles, but in “Bait” he seems more delicate. I think it's becoming. Although the thinness of the lines remains the same, it is still completely different. He really looked like the detective Goo Do-han, so I realized that he was a good actor.

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    ──Jang Keun Suk has the impression that he works in romantic movies, but this time he plays a wild detective with a stubble in a crime thriller. Even for those who like the previous works, I feel that his presence is a big reason why they are drawn to this work, which has a serious development. How have you seen that change?

    When I was watching ``He's a handsome man,'' I was like, ``Kabe-don''! Handsome! That was my impression (lol), but I think it took a Copernican turn from there. What used to look like cartoon characters now has a wild atmosphere that makes them look like they're real, but it's difficult to approach them. Maybe the quality of acting is different than before. I think he is an actor who can captivate the viewers even if he hides his previous impressions.

    cre: https://natalie.mu/eiga/pp/mikki/page/2

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  14. [Article] [Special feature] The ever-evolving “beautiful man” Jang Keun Suk! What is the new charm in the drama “Bait [Mikki]”?

    Part 1:

    The Korean drama “Bait/Mikki'', in which Jang Keun Suk starred for the first time in five years, has been exclusively distributed in advance on U-NEXT, and the DVD will be released sequentially from November 3rd.

    In this work, which he chose as his comeback work after being discharged from the military, the past and present are intertwined, and an unpredictable story unfolds, with motifs of numerous fraud cases that actually occurred in South Korea. Jang Keun Suk, who is still loved even after the Korean wave boom, shows off his sweet smile and passionately plays the role of a wild and dark detective. Heo Sung Tae of the drama "Squid Game'' played a role of a huge fraudster.

     

    To commemorate the distribution and DVD release, manga artist Ai Kozaki, known for "Asa Hinagu'' and "Cecil's Queen,'' watched “Bait/Mikki.'' How has your impression of Jang Keun Suk as an actor changed over the past ten years since you watched the drama starring Jang Keun Suk a long time ago, “He's handsome?'' Along with the interview, check out the illustrations of the characters! It also contains some spoilers, so be careful if you haven't watched it yet.

    Ai Kozaki illustrates the characters from “Bait/Mikki”

    Detective Goo Do-han (Jang Keun Suk) and reporter Jeong Na-young (Lee Elijah)...how will these two traumatized people interact with the evil Sang-cheon (Heo Sung-tae)?

    ce5dce1677031d8b7e38a28972417ade.jpg

     

    Jang Keun Suk full of wildness

    ──What did you think of the Korean drama “Mikki”?

    I didn't get bored until the end, and kept going one after another, wanting to see the next part as soon as possible, and I really enjoyed it. I think the story is very satisfying as a mystery, with its fast-paced development and the way the story gradually approaches the truth. A murder occurs in the drama, and I was wondering if the main character, detective Goo Do-han, played by Jang Keun-seok, was actually the culprit until about episode 9 (lol). One of the motifs of ``Bait [Mikki]'' is a fraud incident that actually occurred in South Korea.

    I thought it was interesting that the fraud case received so much attention. I've been paying attention to Jang Keun Suk since he was “He's a handsome guy.'' He used to have a bit of a mischievous image, perhaps due to the influence of his roles, but in “Bait” he seems more delicate. I think it's becoming. Although the thinness of the lines remains the same, it is still completely different. He really looked like the detective Goo Do-han, so I realized that he was a good actor.

    814a703801c1cf63e862f19ef6609e56.jpg

     

    ──Jang Keun Suk has the impression that he works in romantic movies, but this time he plays a wild detective with a stubble in a crime thriller. Even for those who like the previous works, I feel that his presence is a big reason why they are drawn to this work, which has a serious development. How have you seen that change?

    When I was watching ``He's a handsome man,'' I was like, ``Kabe-don''! Handsome! That was my impression (lol), but I think it took a Copernican turn from there. What used to look like cartoon characters now has a wild atmosphere that makes them look like they're real, but it's difficult to approach them. Maybe the quality of acting is different than before. I think he is an actor who can captivate the viewers even if he hides his previous impressions.

    cre: https://natalie.mu/eiga/pp/mikki/page/2

     

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  15. [News] “Bait [Mikki]” now available on U-NEXT! Jang Keun Suk talks about the unique character “Detective Gu Do Han”
    Bait [Mikki]'', a super S-class non-stop crime suspense starring Asia's top star Jang Keun Suk and ``villain maestro'' Heo Sung Tae, is being distributed exclusively in advance on U-NEXT & November 3 DVD release will start from Sunday (Friday).

    Jang Keun Suk, the “Asia Prince" who is the driving force behind the Korean boom and is extremely popular. He sheds his previous image of a "beautiful man" and plays the role of a detective with a wild appearance, sharp insight, and action. He is a shadowy person who quit his job as an elite lawyer specializing in large corporations and became a detective chasing violent criminals due to certain circumstances. He said that he worked with extraordinary enthusiasm, and not only fans but also foreign media praised him, saying, "He has created a different dimension in his acting career.''

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    The person being chased by him is Heo Sung-tae, who made a big impression with his role as a villainous thug in the hit drama "Squid Game." He has played many villainous roles and is known as a ``world-famous villain'' in this mysterious role of a man who rises from a thug to a big-money fraudster. He plays the role of a character who captivates people and plays with desires and despair over 5 trillion won (approximately 500 billion yen) with an overwhelming presence, showing off the strongest evil side in the history of villains. A must-see for the first time co-starring two of Korea's biggest stars and their unprecedented chemistry!

     

    To commemorate U-NEXT's exclusive advance distribution and DVD release, we have released a video in which Jang Keun Suk talks about his feelings for detective Gu Do Han and secret stories from the production site with Heo Sung Tae, Lee Elijah, and the directors. Masu!
    We will also be releasing photos of the DVD SET1, which will be released on Friday, November 3rd!
    In this work, Jang Keun Suk plays the role of Gu Do Han, who quit his job as an elite lawyer specializing in large corporations and became a detective who pursues violent criminals. The released video features Jang Keun Suk, Heo Sung Tae who plays Noh Sang Cheon, who rose from a thug to a huge fraudster, and Lee Elijah, who plays Jung Na Young, a reporter who is the daughter of a fraud victim and pursues the truth of the incident.

    Director Kim Hong Sung talks about Jang Keun Suk. Regarding the detective Gu Do-han, who he first played, Jang Keun-suk said, "I think he's very lonely.'' When Jang Keun Suk decided to appear in the role, "I didn't want to give an unnatural performance as it was my comeback after five years.'' Express your feelings. Regarding Jang Keun Suk, Heo Sung Tae says, "He is energetic. He's like a beast,'' and Lee Elijah says, "He's cynical and determined. He warms up the mood and is the complete opposite of the image.''

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    Jang Keun Suk also revealed that it was a new challenge, saying, "My character always wears the same costume and never smiles. I wanted to break out of my shell by playing Do-han.'' Director Kim Hong-sung, who cast Jang Keun Suk, said, "The scene where Do-han answers the phone at home clearly expresses his inner self.Even though he lives in a mansion, he has no choice but to sleep on the floor. His past scams, we will witness the incident and the current murder case through Gu Do-han,'' he explains the main points of this work. Jang Keun Suk also appealed, "If you know why a former lawyer is working as a detective, you can understand Do Han's background.''
    `Bait [Mikki]'' is a new crime suspense story with an overwhelming sense of tension and unpredictable twists and turns, with maximum addiction risk. Please watch the main drama on U-NEXT, which is being distributed exclusively in advance, and on the DVD released on November 3rd.


    https://www.koari.net/entertainment/168335/

     

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  16. [News] “Bait [Mikki]” now available on U-NEXT! Jang Keun Suk talks about the unique character “Detective Gu Do Han”
    Bait [Mikki]'', a super S-class non-stop crime suspense starring Asia's top star Jang Keun Suk and ``villain maestro'' Heo Sung Tae, is being distributed exclusively in advance on U-NEXT & November 3 DVD release will start from Sunday (Friday).

    Jang Keun Suk, the “Asia Prince" who is the driving force behind the Korean boom and is extremely popular. He sheds his previous image of a "beautiful man" and plays the role of a detective with a wild appearance, sharp insight, and action. He is a shadowy person who quit his job as an elite lawyer specializing in large corporations and became a detective chasing violent criminals due to certain circumstances. He said that he worked with extraordinary enthusiasm, and not only fans but also foreign media praised him, saying, "He has created a different dimension in his acting career.''

    d990698156709acf8c1f9ab9e864cd07.jpg

     

    The person being chased by him is Heo Sung-tae, who made a big impression with his role as a villainous thug in the hit drama "Squid Game." He has played many villainous roles and is known as a ``world-famous villain'' in this mysterious role of a man who rises from a thug to a big-money fraudster. He plays the role of a character who captivates people and plays with desires and despair over 5 trillion won (approximately 500 billion yen) with an overwhelming presence, showing off the strongest evil side in the history of villains. A must-see for the first time co-starring two of Korea's biggest stars and their unprecedented chemistry!

     

    To commemorate U-NEXT's exclusive advance distribution and DVD release, we have released a video in which Jang Keun Suk talks about his feelings for detective Gu Do Han and secret stories from the production site with Heo Sung Tae, Lee Elijah, and the directors. Masu!
    We will also be releasing photos of the DVD SET1, which will be released on Friday, November 3rd!
    In this work, Jang Keun Suk plays the role of Gu Do Han, who quit his job as an elite lawyer specializing in large corporations and became a detective who pursues violent criminals. The released video features Jang Keun Suk, Heo Sung Tae who plays Noh Sang Cheon, who rose from a thug to a huge fraudster, and Lee Elijah, who plays Jung Na Young, a reporter who is the daughter of a fraud victim and pursues the truth of the incident. Director Kim Hong Sung talks about Jang Keun Suk. Regarding the detective Gu Do-han, who he first played, Jang Keun-suk said, "I think he's very lonely.'' When Jang Keun-suk decided to appear in the role, "I didn't want to give an unnatural performance as it was my comeback after five years.'' Express your feelings. Regarding Jang Keun Suk, Heo Sung Tae says, "He is energetic. He's like a beast,'' and Lee Elijah says, "He's cynical and determined. He warms up the mood and is the complete opposite of the image.''

    11f6a2ce4d6b11bc898fc28d4c61d633.jpg


    Jang Keun Suk also revealed that it was a new challenge, saying, ``My character always wears the same costume and never smiles.I wanted to break out of my shell by playing Do-han.'' Director Kim Hong-sung, who cast Jang Keun Suk, said, "The scene where Do-han answers the phone at home clearly expresses his inner self.Even though he lives in a mansion, he has no choice but to sleep on the floor. His past scams, we will witness the incident and the current murder case through Gu Do-han,'' he explains the main points of this work. Jang Keun Suk also appealed, "If you know why a former lawyer is working as a detective, you can understand Do Han's background.''
    `Bait [Mikki]'' is a new crime suspense story with an overwhelming sense of tension and unpredictable twists and turns, with maximum addiction risk. Please watch the main drama on U-NEXT, which is being distributed exclusively in advance, and on the DVD released on November 3rd.


    https://www.koari.net/entertainment/168335/

     

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  17. [Interview]2023 Korean Wave PLUS "Bait/ Decoy" Interview 

     

     “Bait” attracted attention as Jang Keun Suk’s comeback work after 5 years. He threw away the “handsome” image he had until now and challenged himself with a surprising performance with a wide beauty.
    We deliver an interview with him about his thoughts on the work, along with the photos from the filming location.
    My hands sweating while reading the script, it was such an exciting piece of work.
    Q: This is your comeback after a long time, why did you chose “Bait”?
    There was a 5 years hiatus and even during that time, “Bait” was the work that made me want to act again. I remember sweating while reading the script “Bait”


    Q: It was such an exciting piece of work?
    I thought that if I had to show the audience my acting after a long time, it should be a work like this. Through the role of Gu Do Han, I also had a sense of challenge that I wanted to shatter my existing image.
    Q: You said you determined to break away from the existing image. What are your impressions of completed work?
    When I tried to break away from my existing image, I was worried that it would be awkward. So from the production preparation stage, I thought about how to act most naturally on all aspects of makeup, costumes, gestures, and acting.
    To be honest, I definitely had a desire to destroy myself. When I appeared in a movie called “ Itaewon Murder case”, I was told “ Oh, you can act like that”
    This time I wanted to experience catharsis through “Bait” just like before. So, I wanted to break the image of Jang Keun Suk that viewers have had so far and create a new Jang Keun Suk.

    814a703801c1cf63e862f19ef6609e56.jpg


    Q: I think this is the first time playing a tough detective. How did you prepare for it?
    Since this is my comeback project after a long time. I thought a lot about what kind of side I could show. Through the character of Gu Do Han, I thought I would break away from the image I had had so far, and take a new challenge. He expressed a tough man by growing a beard and he also paid attention to maintaining his body shape and physical condition while filming.
    Q: What lines or scenes were impressive?
    Do Han said to Nayeon (Elijah Lee) “Iam sorry, the scene where Do Han says, I finally know that fraud is heinous crime like murder” was a scene that touched my heart so much that I thought about how to express it.
    Another thing to say is, “Do you believe in street villages!” which aslo appears in trailer. I don’t know If I chose this work because I was fascinated by this the words.
    Q: Please tell us about any memorable episodes you experience while filming on location.
    I was very surprised to be able to film from many different angles. Over the past 5 years, I think cameras have gotten smaller and there have been technological advancements, but I found it interesting that there were a lot of ways to take pictures from unexpressed angles.


    Q: It is said that you go back and forth between various eras in the work. Please let us know if there is anything you paid attention to during the production process.
    There was a time when we didn’t notice each other passing each other on set because of the makeup. A person I had met and said hello to earlier was passing by, and I thought that someone I had never seen was passing by, so I asked “who is that person?” I was surprised because the makeup so different.
    A work that seems to be a culmination of five years of effort to remain faithful to oneself. 


    Q: As I have a long acting career, I think it isn’t easy choice to break away from the original character or acting and take on a new challenge. Mr. Jang Keun Suk, did you have any worries or difficulties yourself?
    I think the idea of forcing yourself to change and show your changed self is actually dangerous, because the most important thing is to express yourself naturally. Plus, we actors have to trust the script. If you act according to your own thoughts, there will be parts that don’t fit the character. That’s why I created the character not only by thinking about it but also by always consulting with the director and staffs.
    And over the past five years, I have put in a lot of effort to have quality time for myself. In the process, I think about what I can gain and think that the work can show that is ”Bait”.
    I also received acting training while appearing in this work. It was a really happy time. Because it had been a long time since I had filmed, I felt scared before I started filming and also wondered how I could do well.
    However after receiving acting training for these few months, I remembered excitement and joy of acting again. I think it was a very good time because each time I thought about it was meaningful to me.

     

    Q: Please tell us what points you want the viewers of “Bait” pat attention to?

    One of the charms of “Bait” is that it is different from other works in that the progresses by listing various times in the past and present. The same person can view an event in different chronological order. And I think it’s very interesting that each person’s different desires, wounds and obsessions are intertwined and go through about 20 years. It’s a plot that goes back and forth between various eras, but thanks to the solid scenario and the director’s detailed direction, you will be able to follow along and enjoy it without getting lost.

    cre: TW - yukyung72

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  18. [Interview]2023 Korean Wave PLUS "Bait/ Decoy" Interview 

     

     “Bait” attracted attention as Jang Keun Suk’s comeback work after 5 years. He threw away the “handsome” image he had until now and challenged himself with a surprising performance with a wide beauty.
    We deliver an interview with him about his thoughts on the work, along with the photos from the filming location.
    My hands sweating while reading the script, it was such an exciting piece of work.
    Q: This is your comeback after a long time, why did you chose “Bait”?
    There was a 5 years hiatus and even during that time, “Bait” was the work that made me want to act again. I remember sweating while reading the script “Bait”


    Q: It was such an exciting piece of work?
    I thought that if I had to show the audience my acting after a long time, it should be a work like this. Through the role of Gu Do Han, I also had a sense of challenge that I wanted to shatter my existing image.
    Q: You said you determined to break away from the existing image. What are your impressions of completed work?
    When I tried to break away from my existing image, I was worried that it would be awkward. So from the production preparation stage, I thought about how to act most naturally on all aspects of makeup, costumes, gestures, and acting.
    To be honest, I definitely had a desire to destroy myself. When I appeared in a movie called “ Itaewon Murder case”, I was told “ Oh, you can act like that”
    This time I wanted to experience catharsis through “Bait” just like before. So, I wanted to break the image of Jang Keun Suk that viewers have had so far and create a new Jang Keun Suk.

    814a703801c1cf63e862f19ef6609e56.jpg


    Q: I think this is the first time playing a tough detective. How did you prepare for it?
    Since this is my comeback project after a long time. I thought a lot about what kind of side I could show. Through the character of Gu Do Han, I thought I would break away from the image I had had so far, and take a new challenge. He expressed a tough man by growing a beard and he also paid attention to maintaining his body shape and physical condition while filming.
    Q: What lines or scenes were impressive?
    Do Han said to Nayeon (Elijah Lee) “Iam sorry, the scene where Do Han says, I finally know that fraud is heinous crime like murder” was a scene that touched my heart so much that I thought about how to express it.
    Another thing to say is, “Do you believe in street villages!” which aslo appears in trailer. I don’t know If I chose this work because I was fascinated by this the words.
    Q: Please tell us about any memorable episodes you experience while filming on location.
    I was very surprised to be able to film from many different angles. Over the past 5 years, I think cameras have gotten smaller and there have been technological advancements, but I found it interesting that there were a lot of ways to take pictures from unexpressed angles.


    Q: It is said that you go back and forth between various eras in the work. Please let us know if there is anything you paid attention to during the production process.
    There was a time when we didn’t notice each other passing each other on set because of the makeup. A person I had met and said hello to earlier was passing by, and I thought that someone I had never seen was passing by, so I asked “who is that person?” I was surprised because the makeup so different.
    A work that seems to be a culmination of five years of effort to remain faithful to oneself. 


    Q: As I have a long acting career, I think it isn’t easy choice to break away from the original character or acting and take on a new challenge. Mr. Jang Keun Suk, did you have any worries or difficulties yourself?
    I think the idea of forcing yourself to change and show your changed self is actually dangerous, because the most important thing is to express yourself naturally. Plus, we actors have to trust the script. If you act according to your own thoughts, there will be parts that don’t fit the character. That’s why I created the character not only by thinking about it but also by always consulting with the director and staffs.
    And over the past five years, I have put in a lot of effort to have quality time for myself. In the process, I think about what I can gain and think that the work can show that is ”Bait”.
    I also received acting training while appearing in this work. It was a really happy time. Because it had been a long time since I had filmed, I felt scared before I started filming and also wondered how I could do well.
    However after receiving acting training for these few months, I remembered excitement and joy of acting again. I think it was a very good time because each time I thought about it was meaningful to me.

     

    Q: Please tell us what points you want the viewers of “Bait” pat attention to?

    One of the charms of “Bait” is that it is different from other works in that the progresses by listing various times in the past and present. The same person can view an event in different chronological order. And I think it’s very interesting that each person’s different desires, wounds and obsessions are intertwined and go through about 20 years. It’s a plot that goes back and forth between various eras, but thanks to the solid scenario and the director’s detailed direction, you will be able to follow along and enjoy it without getting lost.

    cre: TW - yukyung72

     

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