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  1. I've been wondering what is his religion? Is he buddhist, christian, or catholic? Anybody know?

    He once said he accompanied his mom to pray at the temple... he never said exactly about his religion. No one ever asked him either I think ^_^

    @nus711... yeah, most of his fans flock somewhere else now... still remember what it was like in here several years ago.. :sweatingbullets:

    Pics of Sukkie in Only Star magazine, out May 11

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  2. Jang Geun Suk to Provide Theme Song for Fairy Tail Anime

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    Hallyu star, Jang Geun Suk, was chosen to provide the opening theme song for the anime movie- "Fairy Tail Movie :Houou no Miko". It will be the first time that versatile actor and singer will sing for an anime. The theme song will be called "200 Miles" and will also be included in Jang Geun Suk's first full length Japanese album called "Just Crazy".

    The said album will have 11 tracks including the title track, "Crazy, Crazy, Crazy." It will also include some of his past single like: "Let Me Cry" and "Bye Bye Bye".

    "Just Crazy" will be released on May 30th while "Fairy Tail Movie: Houou no Miko" will be released in theaters on Aug 18th.

    Source: http://www.jpopasia.com/news/jang-geun-suk-to-provide-theme-song-for-fairy-tail-anime::10981.html

  3. Jang Geun Suk ‘Essence of Love Drama’ Acting Critically Acclaimed

    The meticulous emotional acting by Jang Geun Suk who is starring in KBS drama “Love Rain” is critically acclaimed by the audience.

    Jang Geun Suk naturally interprets the character of rough and gentle evil man “Seo Joon,” he uses one line to express the hurt suffered since young to now from the family, and in the happy period and parting scenes with Ha Na (YoonA), he expresses the change of emotion in great detail, allowing viewers to go deeper into the plot.

    In particular, whenever he interprets the complex feelings of “Seo Joon,” his meticulous breathing, gestures, eyes are perfectly manifested.

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    The production team of “Love Rain” said, “Jang Geun Suk perfectly demonstrates the emotional play with a variety of pain, which is both happy and sad when falling into love. Nobody can replace Jang Geun Suk to play the role of ‘Seo Joon,’ in the remaining plot, the emotional acting of Jang Geun Suk will shine even more, please looking forward to it.”

    Source: http://dramahaven.com/jang-geun-suk-essence-of-love-drama-acting-critically-acclaimed/#ixzz1u9R5eSsr

  4. If Caffe Bene sponsored the coffee the other day, today is Cri J's turn... :w00t: Today Jang Keun Suk official fanclub provided lunch for the cast n crew of Love Rain with lunch for 100 people. Pics are from Keun Suk's tweets and Tree J staff's tweets :wub:

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    Because it's so hot today, the staff put straw hat on Suk's head to shield from the sun while he did some signing for Cri J and the food truck's ahjussi and answering some questions ^^

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  5. Yesterday was a busy day for the eels because Keun Suk tweeted since morning until afternoon ^O^ Here are some of the pics he tweeted...

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    So funny how he advertised Caffe Bene and Codes Combine while also asking them to sponsor stuff for the filming cast n crew of Love Rain kkkkk And he succeeded! Caffe Bene supplied 100 cups of beverages for the crew and Codes Combine would send some shirts too ^^

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    The CFs of his Caffe Bene

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  6. I heard Jang Keun Suk won't return to filming today April 30 to go to hospital for more thorough examination. I guess they were catching up filming for ep 12 yesterday...

    He updated the eels that he had an accident on Sunday late morning by posting pic of his banged-up car. Then he promptly proceeded with posting pic of himself eating to comfort the eels that he's doing ok. He also teased his manager who drove the car and showed the fans that he harbored no grudge and not blaming him for the accident. Then after receiving first aid, he returned to the filming set, postponing a more thorough examination until he's done with the most urgent work.

    Is there any wonder why I adore this guy? :wub:

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    Anyway, Crazy Crazy Crazy short MV was uploaded to his Youtube channel today... check it out here... I can't get this song out of my head ^O^

    His album would be released in Japan on May 30 ^^

    Jang Keun Suk - Crazy Crazy Crazy

  7. His new makkoli CM is out today!! ^O^

    A version: Suntory Seoul makkoli CM - A (30s)

    B version: Suntory Seoul makkoli - B (30s)

    making CM: from Jijipress

    Learning Seoul makkoli: Makkoli Lesson by Jang Keun Suk

    The wallpapers

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    Pics from the Lounge H showcase on Feb 20th

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    And some pics from Joyrich,..

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    What's up next?

    His official shop would be opened in Tokyo next week. And Love Rain would resume the filming in Hokkaido next week too ^^

  8. @theone4me: don't concern yourself too much over it. He's always compared to someone else ^^;;; As much as I don't like it either, there's nothing else we could do, right? Just supporting him would have to be enough ^^

    Anyway, his new Lounge H album - Japan version is out next month! March 21 ^O^ the showcase would be held this coming Monday on Feb 20 and 21 in Tokyo. Free admission, but only for lucky 4000 people, chosen by lottery system from the 50,000 people who put their names in ^^

    Downside to this: some tickets ended up at auction. Some even reaching almost 400,000yen there!! O.o His agency in Japan heard about this and promised to tighten the security to enter the venue.

    Oh, his official shop World Prince Shop (WPS) are going to be opened soon at Shin-okubo area in Tokyo. Date not officially announced yet... also Tree J Japan would be opened soon too ^^

    Some pics:

    wallpaper from his qiip CF

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    pics from Spring 2012 Codes Combine

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    His postcards sold at You're Pet event in Osaka

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    his towels sold at You're Pet exhibition in Tokyo

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  9. Keun Suk planned to make a quiet donation of 1.2billion won to Hanyang University where he is studying now. But when the school board published his name in the list of donors, the netizens found out n made a buzz, causing the media to catch on.

    The university decided to set up a Jang Keun Suk scholarship foundation to help giving deserving Film major students some help in paying the school fees. The commemoration of this took place yesterday.

    Here are the pics:

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    And some video of it (Eng sub by Keun Suk China)

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  10. @ilwoo_aein: He's become Seo InHa now... I'm sure when it's time for Seo Joon to appear, he would change his style again: hair n clothes. I can't wait to see it ^O^ He depicted Seo Joon as somewhat defiant and outspoken. And I think his style would mirror his character ^^

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    I'm one of the people who is very sad that he decided to close down his twitter. I utterly love his storm-tweeting because through his tweets, I can see the person that I admire so much. Honest. Witty. Smart. Humorous.

    But still I totally understand his reasons to close it down. He gave his reason when he decided to close it down: because he doesn't like the half-truths made by the media or people who read his tweet but couldn't accept/understand his outspoken way. I think he said things about battery to make light of the situation. But if you're reading the message at his application, you'd know how disturbed he is by the comments, the criticism, the verbal attacks that he got. And in one of the storm-tweets, he explained that he wants to have a little bit of quiet time.

    We all know how sensitive he really is. He's not the type of person to let criticism going in one way, going out the other way. He said it himself that he kept those things and thought about them. As much as I love his tweets, I want to see him being happy much much more. If by continuing to tweet he opens up himself for more criticism n hurt, then I'd rather not have the tweets. If he conforms to what people want him to be/act (not that he would ever do :P), then his tweets would lose the elements that we love the most, wouldn't it? It would be the boring same-old-same-old tweets like any others.

    I think it's ultimately his decision. He knows best how to cope in this situation. He knows how to prevent those bad things from going farther down that road. And really, he already has too much on his plate without adding anymore complications. Of course I would be jumping and dancing with joy if he decides to continue tweeting his way. But if he decided to close it down, I would be comforted knowing he must be happier that way.

    My two cents ^^ (okay, four cents :P)

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    Several articles came out today...

    45,000 tickets for Jang Keun Suk’s Tokyo Dome concert sold out

    Source: http://en.korea.com/?p=298337

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    Tickets for actor Jang Keun Suk’s Japanese concert recently sold out.

    On November 17, Jang’s agency, Tree J Company, said that 45,000 tickets for Jang’s exclusive concert, ‘Jang Keun Suk 2011 The Cry Show in Tokyo Dome -The Beginning-’, which will be held on November 26, sold out.

    The concert is an upgrade version of the ’2011 Arena Tour’. The concept for the concert is ‘Prince World’ and Jang will invite all the audience and introduce the ‘Prince World’ to them.

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    Jang’s imaginary Prince World will be described in 3-D as an opening for the concert. The audience will be invited to his bedroom, club, living room, and stage and they will share everything about Jang.

    Jang’s friends, including, Big Brother, Joosuc, Verbal Jint, and Park Shin Hye will appear at the concert as guests.

    Tree J Company says, “The concert means a lot to Jang’s Japanese fans because the second term of ‘Jang Keun Suk Japan Official Fan Club’ will be launched on December 20. Jang will captivate fans’ hearts once more.”

    Jang says, “I think the concert will describe what I am. I will tell different story and give different performances from the previous arena tour.”

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    Source: Starnews

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    Jang Keun Suk’s Power! Broadcasting right for “Love Rain” is sold out in Japan

    Source: http://en.korea.com/blog/enter/tv/jang-keun-suk%E2%80%99s-love-rain-is-expected-to-rain-throughout-japan/

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    The upcoming drama series Love Rain in which Jang Keun Suk and SNSD’s Yoona star completed the contracts of its broadcasting rights with Japanese broadcasters even before the series start to air in Korea.

    According to its production company, Love Rain has attracted so much attention from Japan and other overseas broadcasting markets even as it was in the pre-project planning phase thanks to the brilliant cast including Jang Keun Suk and Yoona. Recently, they concluded a contract of Love Rain’s broadcasting rights with Japan’s Pony Canyon.

    The company added, “Love Rain has received lots of calls from Japanese broadcasters who take a profound interest in airing the series on their networks. That’s why its broadcasting rights were all sold out now even before start airing in Korea. I know that it was the biggest deal among Korean drama series exported to overseas markets.”

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    Besides Japan, Love Rain has recently had a high profile in overseas markets, so it is expected to mark a new record among Korean drama series entering the overseas markets.

    The production company said, “It might be natural that Love Rain enjoys such a high level of attention like this considering that this is the combination of the proven director Yoon Seok Ho and top Hallyu stars, Jang Keun Suk and SNSD’s Yoona. To reciprocate the high expectations placed on Love Rain, we are doing our best to create the best piece of work.”

    Director Yoon Seok Ho is firmly determined to show the quintessence of melodrama loaded with picturesque cinematography and sensibility which are his trade mark. He has produced a series of hit drama series including “Autumn Tale” and “Winter Sonata.”

    Source: Starnews

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    And this interview is a MUST read. He totally justifies (and more) why I admire n love him this much :wub:

    [iNTERVIEW] Actor Jang Keun-suk

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    * Reporter: Kim Hee Ju.

    * Reporter : Lee Ji-Hye.

    * Photographer : Lee Jin-hyuk.

    * Editor : Jessica Kim.

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    Jang Keun-suk. It was honestly a bit nerve-racking going into interview this mysterious form of life that calls itself the 'prince of Asia.' Yet the conversation with him was quite enjoyable and this was because he was a man who showed himself the way he was. His fans call him 'the most loveable and amazing being including all living and non-living things.' And you could probably add 'the most honest being' to it. Below are excerpts from 10Asia's interview with the Jang who 'intensely' and 'excitingly' talked about himself.

    I think "You Are My Pet" is the wrong name for your movie. It would've been better as "You Are Jang Keun-suk." [laugh] Because from the dancing to singing to acting cute, it did well at utilizing the repertoire that is likely to be seen at your Asia fan meetings tours.

    Jang Keun-suk: I felt that the overall setup to the movie and the character I'd play was the role that I needed to play the most right now. While the characters I'd played till now were somewhat crying out in pain and were sad, I felt like I was having fun in front of the camera for the In-ho I played in "You Are My Pet." And I read in a review that it seemed like I was saying, 'You still don't think you'd fall for me?' which is true. I shot this movie to make viewers cringe so I felt very strongly about not cowering to it. I told myself that the audience would look down on me the moment I become embarrassed by it so I decided to put be shameless and brazen.

    How did you feel about the script when you first got it? There were a variety of elements to it, to the extent that typical actor would not be able to go for the movie. So how did you approach your character?

    Jang: I actually had a lot of doubts regarding the script because I liked my character and the overall vibe to the movie but I personally prefer movies that are closer to reality. Having too many fantasy elements to it would lessen its believability so Kim Ha-neul, the director, and I talked a lot about how the movie could become convincing. At first the director wanted the scenes to be extremely pretty but I needed a valid reason to act like that. And we couldn't change the entire script so when on set, the director gave me time to come up with the details for the movie. She said to tell her what we want included so Kim Ha-neul and I came up with a lot of things on set. "You Are My Pet" isn't a movie that is constantly funny. It's rhythmically witty.

    Well "You Are My Pet" is a movie one would enjoy if you were a woman and a fan of yours in particular but not appealing to everyone. And a solidarity for men said that it's defamation of character. What did you think of Momo as a guy?

    Jang: I don't think the solidarity's argument is worth even mentioning and I personally don't think authoritative guys are attractive. Even when you're in a relationship with a guy, aren't the ones that are round, instead of just manly all the time, more attractive? Plus Momo needs to act cute to his owner to be fed sausages so of course he needs to win her favor. [laughs]

    Then what sort of guy do you think of yourself as?

    Jang: I recently wrote something because someone recently asked on my Twitter account, 'What sort of guy is Jang Keun-suk?' [Takes out mobile phone and searches Twitter] I wrote it recently. Ah! 'Attractive and intellectual and fatal and even loveable yet unpredictable and mysterious although honest -- a human being that can't be defined in just one word.' [laughs]

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    And do you think those fancy modifiers [laugh] describe who you see yourself as being or are what you want to become?

    Jang: Probably more of what I want to become. I myself actually don't know what sort of person I am. You can't define one's personality as being of just one certain way, right? So I think I think of myself as being on the journey to discover the various aspects to my personality. The reason I chose to be an actor is because I'd be able to try being a variety of characters within the structure of a project. The management industry has their actors do things according to their plan these days but I think that's a bit boring. I think actors need to discover themselves first to know what they need for their acting. And that's why I really like to say hello to people that I don't know on the street and like studying the way people walk. I also like riding on the subway because even the way everyone sleeps on it is different, right? And it's fun studying that.

    I think you must be the type that's difficult for an agency to manage. Because you won't go by its plans.

    Jang: That's why I set up my own. [laughs]

    And how do you feel now?

    Jang: I'm happy and it's so comfortable. I do feel lonely sometimes and am treated like the weak one but at least I don't have to live in the way someone makes me.

    There are times that you're the weak one?

    Jang: Because there's always a struggle of power within the market. Because you can't disregard your relationship with big companies and big media outlets nor your relationship with the people you work with just because you don't like them. That's why it's overwhelming to provide support for more than 15 employees at times but for now, I like that I can do what I want to.

    It seems that you're fully aware of what you want to do, what you need to do and what you can do. You said that you took on "You Are My Pet" as well because you felt that you needed to do a sweet project like that while you're in your twenties.

    Jang: There actually aren't a lot of Korean actors under the age of 25 with ticket power. And male actors of my age get a limited number of scripts. We get projects in a limited number of genres and most of them want us to wear school uniforms. On top of that, I haven't had any movies that have done well. I've been called a blue chip but none of my dramas nor movies have been smash hits. However, I do think I'm at the stage where there are an increasing number of movies I can be in. And there are more genres and roles I can play. At 25, I don't have any intention of staking my all for "You Are My Pet" nor calling it my major work. I can goof around and act frivolous because it's now but I'm sure I'll have more opportunities once I turn 30 and become a real man.

    I think you in yourself are a hit project. Actors are people who play characters so a lot of them they tend to avoid showing their true selves but you're going in the opposite direction. Aren't you worried that you may not get to play a role you want by fixing your image?

    Jang: A character within a project exists solely within the project. Of course, "You Are My Pet" is a bit of an exception because there's a lot of me in it. Anyway, characters are characters and I'm myself although it does seem like I'm gaining more attention these days. Yet the reason I can't be satisfied with this situation nor say it's enough is because I've never won high recognition as an actor. Not once! My personality may have gained popularity from "The Guru Show" but I think that an actor's life is about winning recognition for his projects. That's why no matter how 'hot' I may be right now, I think of myself as a being that is in a bubble that could burst any moment from whatever accident. And I think that's why I can't do a sloppy job at whatever I do. I only got three hours of sleep today. I had two near-death experiences while coming to Seoul from Daegu. I'm spending my time well to the extent that if I asked myself, "Hey do you really have no regrets over your life?" I could answer, "I don't, you a**hole!"

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    You receive more attention as an entertainer than actor but your filmography shows that you've constantly worked on projects of a variety of genres every year. Hence you may be talented in many ways but acting has always been at the center of your career so it seems that being an 'actor' is more important to you than we think it is.

    Jang Keun-suk: There are two reasons for that with the first being that I feel a stronger catharsis from expressing a character in front of the camera than showing my actual self on it. When I sing or dance, of course I'll seem like a joke if you put me beside people who actually do those things as their job. I merely know how to sing, not fully understand their world. But when it comes to acting, I'm confident of not losing if I had to fight over a character with someone else. Because I've been acting for 20 years now. Although strictly speaking, I consider myself to have been in training for 15 of those years because people recognized me but I was confused about what I was doing. I think that I started on a new playing ground when I turned 20.

    I was honestly quite surprised by you in KBS TV series "Hwang Jini" which received a lot of attention as well as in KBS' "Hong Gil-dong, the Hero" and MBC's "Beethoven Virus." You had a presence which did not get overshadowed even by actor Kim Myung-min.

    Jang: But I made a fatal mistake while working on that project. I wanted to become a man too quickly. I cut my hair short, grew a beard and stiffened by body. What should I call it... that I sort of used a cheat key? I think I was thinking that I'm all grown up now that I'm 22, 23. So putting on an attitude and trying to look cool and manly so that I wouldn't seem like a kid, was the mistake I made. I should've been under the mindset that I should learn from Kim Myung-min but I just struggled not to get overshadowed and I still think it made me look pitiful.

    Well people may think about their mistakes but it isn't the easiest to talk about them in such a frank way. Yet you seem okay with it?

    Jang: I always practice objectifying myself. There's a Jang Keun-suk that is listening to the Jang Keun-suk that is speaking. So if I lied or exaggerated anything while talking, I'd get scolded by the Jang Keun-suk that's listening. I trained myself to do that. And for example, if the Jang Keun-suk ten years later told the Jang Keun-suk today, 'Hey, stop doing the shuffle dance, it's embarrassing,' then it would be a mistake for me to be doing the shuffle dance right now. Because I'd regret it later on. But if I'm able to communicate with the public and enjoy how they laugh and have fun while looking at me, then I think the Jang Keun-suk ten years later would say, 'It's okay because you're 25. But you need to make sure to find your place when you're 35.'

    So you're saying that you nurture a character of yourself in simulation but while you might be living according to the plans you have for yourself, there are times when the public won't play along.

    Jang: I think that's why the public is very amusing. They seem simple yet are also hard to please. But one thing for sure is that no matter how good a 25-year-old is at something, he's still just 25. He could be a real genius but he can't be better than an adult with more experience in life. Yet the reason I just honestly say that I want to be the prince of Asia is because I'm young so there's so much for me to do. When I say my dream is to become the prince of the world, I'm not saying I'll achieve it but that I'll show the public how I work towards it. And I may fail or have to tread on a thorny path while trying but I think I should still walk it while cutting at the thorns. I'm not embarrassed of failing or suffering setbacks. I'll just be mad at myself, not afraid of the public finding out about it. I may fall and get hurt but please root for me when I do fall! And of course, you're also allowed to just ignore me too! Because I'll definitely be back on my feet again! This is the ultra positive mindset I have.

    But people are bound to shrink back when they fall. It will at least hurt if not be embarrassing. So how is it that you're not afraid of it? Have you been working on it since you were young?

    Jang: It's because no matter how much pain I'm in right now, there was a time when I was in much more pain. I may not look it but I lived a hard life when I was younger. The reason I started acting when I was young was to make money and me and my parents talk about those times a lot when we drink together. I've hit pit bottom before, when I first came to Seoul, so the pain I feel when I fall over now is nothing compared to how I felt then. I've tried not to go down the wrong path because I don't want to go back to where I was. So I think having been through that time is how I came to have my positive mindset?

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    I think that Japanese people like that positive mind and honesty about you as well. And you're walking on a different path from other Hallyu stars in Japan in the sense that you didn't expand your career into Japan based on your popularity in Korea. So I think this in itself must be significant for you.

    Jang: I think it serves as a task for me because I don't have a hit or representative project in Korea. I haven't had a drama that has passed the 30 percent mark nor a movie that has seen over two million viewers. I achieved those dreams in Japan first because "He's Beautiful" set new records. But on the other hand, this has presented me with a task. I could say that I just want to stay in Japan because I've seen success there but I'm Korean and want to be acknowledged in Korea. No amount of money can fulfill this desire of mine. That's why I could've taken a break but I've been working hard on "Love Rain" (tentative title) immediately after "You Are My Pet." I think I feel a compulsion to resolve this task.

    What are your thoughts on "Love Rain"? The main characters to director Yoon Suk-ho's past works have been people who are extremely cautious at expressing their emotions.

    Jang: "Love Rain" is about two forms of love. Up till the fifth episode, set in the 1970s, the show depicts on the cautious analogue-type love of our parents' generation. People sometimes confess of their love through text messages or email these days but in those days, you would have to wait in front of the girl's classroom for up to an hour to meet her. And I think that's more romantic. It's sweet and how should I put it, I think one's heart stayed aflutter for longer. Then starting from the sixth episode, the utterly digital love starts and my character becomes defiant and sometimes outspoken. Getting to show both of these in a single project is the largest challenge as well as merit the drama has for me.

    I think what keeps you going is the uncontrollable amount of energy you have. But you may have that energy because you're young. And you may run out of that energy once you're old so you'll need a different sort of weapon for then.

    Jang: Experience. I've been working for 20 years so I think I'll know how to get back on my feet after failing. That's why I don't want to go the 'safe way.' I want to do things that I haven't done before and take on reckless challenges that I know won't work out. And then I'm sure there'll be a project that comes to me and make me become the prince of Asia more quickly. Of course, I would then be happy to have become the prince of Asia but I'm also not interested in doing well in the obvious way. Do I always have to go straight forward? Wouldn't taking the long way around be fun as well? Whatever the road I take, I want it to be fun. It's fun surprising the public with projects like "The Case of Itaewon Homicide" which wasn't expected of me at all. And when they start getting interested in the path I'm taking and wonder about my next choice, I take on movies like "You Are My Pet" where I show them what I do best. Next year, I may be a zombie or murderer. I want to go about things excitingly than with a single image.

    I wish there were actors like that in Korea as well.

    Jang: Aren't there a lot?

    Yoo A-in? [laugh]

    Jang: Yes. Yoo A-in and Kim Soo-hyun. I laughed a lot while watching "Punch." And I've known A-in since I was in high school. We haven't kept in touch after growing up and becoming busy although we've said hello to each other at awards ceremonies. But it somehow seemed that I'd have more fun watching him from far away than close up as good friends. And what do you know, he makes it big with "Punch." If Yoo A-in has "Punch," I have "You Are My Pet." And Kim Soo-hyun, hurry and catch up! Overtake me so that it stimulates me! [laughs]

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  11. Hi shiro, nice to see you too here again :) I'm glad that Seukki will have a new drama soon..Can't wait to watch it since it'll be directed by PD Suk Ho whom i love so much for his great 'seasons drama' project :) Btw, Seukki cut his hair right? I like his hairstyle now because it fits him..Thanks also for updating this thread ;)

    Later eels~

    Yeah, he cut his hair to match the 70s atmosphere of the first several episodes of the new drama ^^ He really looked like someone from Beatles era when the hair wasn't styled kkkk :P

    But when it's styled, right, he looked trendy and I love it :lol: That pic in the BIFF Open Talk and the pics in Seoul showcase of You're My Pet are among my favorite looks of his :wub:

    Sukkie went to Nagoya last night in preparation for the Arena Tour tomorrow... that guy worked until late at night for this. Hope the show tomorrow would run smoothly. Heard it would be part musical and part concert, and he invested 3.5 billion won for the wire work, stage, etc.

    The video of his arrival at Nagoya yesterday... despite Frau (his agency in Japan) prohibiting the fans to come to the airport, 600 people came... :lol:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4pFBLUmHpQ

    Oh, and looks like Love Rain is confirmed to be aired next year in March on KBS :w00t:

    http://news.sportsseoul.com/read/entertain/979086.htm

    Pictures time... :D

    From Codes Combine Winter collection (cr to infinitySui)

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    And another pic from You're Pet android application... too bad the only 2 countries that succeed installing this app is Japan and Korea T_T

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    This pic is by flower during Seoul showcase of You're Pet. I love the smile, I love the style, I love the tux n its ribbon tie, and those twinkling eyes... :wub:

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  12. Hi ilwoo_aein... nice to see you here again :) And thanks for posting the news ^^

    Have anyone seen this video? It's the recording of You're Pet (which would be released on Nov 10) soundtrack. Sukkie was soooo cute :wub: now this buing buing thing is kept echoing in my head LOL

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw7ZoeuXZsM

    And some entertainment reports with English sub

    cr to SweetAngelz

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ufl7m939nY

    cr to sniffiv

    http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xlojma_1012hd-late-night_shortfilms

    And seems like Sukkie is filming Love Rain day and night now... He will go to Japan soon, and might be going for a week, so maybe he is cramming all his parts now. His manager posted pic of him yesterday, taken the night before after filming late at night. He looked so tired... :(

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    But he got a chance to relax n played some game during lunch yesterday :D

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    Oh, by the way, Tree J opened their own facebook account a couple of days ago... and they posted pic of Sukkie there :D

    http://www.facebook.com/treeJcompany (Sukkie's FB page is http://www.facebook.com/jangkeunsuk0804 if you haven't added it yet ^^)

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  13. Some pics from Lotte Charlotte-i in 《女性自身》 magazine...

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    The making video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe1Yx-t3wa0

    The 15-sec CM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7vOvT0Jn_Y

    The 30-sec CM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbmCEWUNy7U

    The news today all talk about Pusan Film Festival on Oct 6. This will be the first time Sukkie would go to said festival. Previous years, it always coincided with his schedule so he couldn't go, Can't wait to see him in suit again :D

    There will also be showcase of You're Pet: Oct 8 in Busan and Oct 10 in Seoul. And Sukkie will attend YMP Showcase and Open Talk Event with a Hollywood movie star as a representative of Korean young movie stars in Pusan International Film Festival~ (thanks to Night Flight for translating this ^^)

    In Japan later in October, on the 24th, he would also join WinWin Korea/Japan Charity Baseball game. The game would be held in Tokyo Dome. And it's said he would sing the national anthem and would probably pitch the first ball.

    And eels, don't forget to follow his twitter and join the fun: @AsiaPrince_JKS

    He's been replying to the fans' comments and I truly love his answers ^O^

  14. Yes, please vote for our Prince J. There is a voting through Facebook too. He's nominated for 3 awards: Best Drama Actor, Best Drama Series and Best Music Theme... Please like the page first before voting :D

    http://www.facebook.com/KoreaDotCom?sk=app_122215841202866

    How to vote: http://gall.dcinside.com/list.php?id=jgs&no=452532&page=1&bbs=

    Sukkie also updated through twitter an hour ago...

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    Edit: another one... sooooo cute!! :wub:

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  15. @ais730 you should have said hi to me :D let's do it next time ^.~

    There was a rumor several days ago that Keun Suk would do a short movie for Cartier with Lee Min Jung. And today the photographer actually posted a message saying that she would do filming for Keun Suk and Lee Min Jung tomorrow!! :D I don't know if it's really for Cartier since she didn't say... she only said short movie preview. But sooooo happy to hear this news ^_____________^ Maybe we can watch something before you're my pet would be screened :lol: (btw, yes, I think there will be bathtub scene kkkkk it's practically one of the important scenes since there are so many of them in the manga n dorama :lol: )

    Oh, Keun Suk also did a signing for Keungall after the free lunch today.

    All credits to Jang Keun Suk DC Gallery

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHNKz1j-cW0

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjXyyma3Uio

  16. Haven't been here for so long... how are you eels? :D

    Oh, today Keungall (Keun Suk DC Gallery) sent food to YMP filming location. He looked soooo casual... is this MomoSuk's sleeping attire? :lol: Then not long after, he left a message in his iPhone App wearing the same clothes... he's reading a script (?) and seemed to be waiting for his hair to be styled :D

    Some pics to share: (all credits to Keungall)

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    Shanghai is less than a month away!! Are you ready for it? :D

    the tickets are sold online from today... go here: http://www.damai.cn/ticket_26336.html

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    Then some summer Suk from Samsung Galaxy Player ads... (do you know that Sukkie would join the Samsung concert on June 30? :D)

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    VIdeo of a Japanese morning talk show today (Korean sub by JKS DC Gallery)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jis4T7r_95g&feature=youtu.be

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