Jang Dong Gun 장동건

[ccbabe]

Thanks Ruffluv and Willenette for sharing the photos and news about the "Share Happiness Campaign' with us here. Wow, there are 93 celebrities supporting a good cause, with lots of my favs included, nice job! Can't wait for more photos...

[willenette]

MBC station internal ranking of couples :

http://news.joins.com/article/701/3887701.html?ctg=15

Cr.Halo21/HB thread

[willenette]

Which celebrity is most marketable?

Of the celebrities in Korea, it has been announced that Jang Dong Gun, Kim Tae Hee, Rain/Bi and Lee Hyori have the best celebrity brands.

The results for Best Celebrity Brands study, undertaken by the Institute for Industrial Policy Studies, were announced at the Korea Brand Conference 2009, which took place on November 25th. In the male/female actor category, Jang Dong Gun, and Kim Tae Hee took the number #1 spot. Although this marked the fifth year that Jang Dong Gun received top honors, it was a first for Kim Tae Hee, who took the coveted spot from Lee Young Ae, previous winner for the last four years.

In the male/female solo musician category, Rain and Lee Hyori held down the top spot for the sixth and fifth consecutive years respectively, and Yu Jae Seok and Shin Bong Sun received top honors in the male/female comedian category.

The “super brand” study by the Institute for Industrial Policy Studies was based on answers from an online poll, which ran from March to October of this year and had over 3,000 participants ranging from 20~ 60 years in age.

Source : allkpop

http://www.allkpop.com/index.php/full_stor...ost_marketable/

[willenette]

[10 LINE] Jang Dong-gun

Jang Dong-gun

He is handsome. He is patriotic. And he has enormous support from the Korean people. He is willing to risk everything he has for just one person. He is capable of handling diplomatic relations with the U.S. and Japan. Well, of course, no such person exists in reality. But what if it were Jang Dong-gun? He is a top star for whom it has become only natural to play the role of a president. And that is the exact choice he made.

Park Soon-ae Television actress. She was the star of a detergent commercial in which Jang Dong-gun made his first appearance. Jang, who was studying for his third attempt at the national college entrance exam, decided to appear in the commercial to earn money for his studies. Only his topless torso appeared in the commercial where he was paid KRW 250,000 won for three days’ work and in the next commercial, he shot a cassette tape commercial in which his bare back was displayed against the background of a beach. By the time he was shooting his third commercial, he decided to apply to become a television actor because it would pay him 2 million won. Jang said of the time, “I had nothing to offer. I was supposed to lay out a future vision or something, but I had nothing to offer.”

Choi Yoon-seok

Director of TV drama. He was the director for Jang's television debut, MBC TV series “Our Paradise”. Jang’s role in “Paradise” was originally intended for teen heartthrob Kim Min-jong but Jang ended up getting the part when things didn’t work out with Kim. It was an unbelievable opportunity for newcomer Jang, who, at the time, had only appeared as an extra on a few commercial and didn’t even have his own manger. But it was understandable, Jang being the man he is. On the first day of shooting, Jang was told he could be replaced because he was not good enough but he was able to continue working on the drama by working hard such as starving himself for two days to shoot a scene where his character is so hungry that he steals dumplings.

Son Ji-chang

Television actor who co-starred with Jang in MBC TV series “The Last Game”. The drama, which represented the basketball craze at the time of its airing, was immensely popular. Some 16,000 teenagers showed up to watch the shooting of the basketball game scenes at the Jamsil Stadium and five got injured in the crowd. Jang gained an enormous amount of popularity through this drama, but at the time the public only appreciated him for his good looks, not for his acting skills. During his appearance on MBC drama “Iljimae”, he even heard that “the lead actor is hidden by the fantastic supporting actors”. Jang felt that getting judged on his looks was like “a homework that he had to solve” and “resented people who kept asking about his looks”.

Lee Sun-gyun

Actor and Jang’s classmate at the Korean National University of Arts. In the beginning of his life at college, Jang used to slip out of classes because other students would stare at him but gradually adjusted by befriending fellow actors like Lee and Oh Man-seok. Jang received good marks in classes where he used his body to act and enrolling in college was the first step that he took to shake off his limiting, pretty boy image. Seeing a handsome actor taking a break from work to study acting, the public began to view him in a different light.

Park Joong-hoon

Jang’s co-star in “Nowhere to Hide”. Park is famous for having told Jang, who was worried about his looks, “You were born handsome, what can you do?” Jang repaid this wise advice ten years later by appearing on the KBS talk show “The Park Joong-hoon Show”. Jang worked on film “Nowhere” as a student going to school, and learned to properly act in film by being “faithful and doing everything the director told [him] to do”. Jang regards “Nowhere” as his movie debut and the film, in which Jang had only a small role, gave him the new image as a serious actor who was working hard to improve his acting. After “Nowhere”, Jang -- who admitted that he “used to feel flattered when people told me I looked Adonis” -- said that “for an actor, there is nothing as dangerous as being caught in a single image” and wanted to play different types of characters in movies.

Kwak Kyung-taek

Filmmaker who directed Jang in “Friend” and “Typhoon”. “Friend” made Jang a blockbuster movie star and certified him as a bankable actor who had “good looks and good acting skills as well”. Like Tom Cruise, whom he is said to have studied, Jang had everything that a handsome actor could have. “Friend” and “Tae Guk Ki”, his two most successful films, had elements that could attract both male and female and the young and old. He portrayed the tragic life of a gang member in “Friend” while his crazy intense acting in “Tae Guk Ki” was enough to convince the viewers that he had “good acting chops”. As Korea’s hottest heartthrob playing a strong, impressive character in a blockbuster movie, Jang was able win the public’s affection on both aspects: as a handsome actor and as a great actor. There might be other actors who are either better looking or more talented than Jang. But there is no one possesses both qualities and is as well known and as appreciated as he is.

Beop Jeong

A buddhist monk who authored Jang’s favorite book “No Possession” and served as chairman on the “Life Share Association(LISA)”, an organ donation committee. Jang signed with the committee to donate his cornea when he dies. Working as a PR ambassador for LISA, Jang felt that it was “hypocritical to recommend organ donation to others” so he decided to do it himself. He also participated in the one-man demonstration [Korean stars took turns holding up a sign] to oppose the government's decision to reduce screen quotas for Korean films. He was quoted as saying, “I wouldn’t be so against the decision if the government could delay free trade of rice for ten years by decreasing screen quotas”. For someone who rarely appears on TV variety programs, he enthusiastically agreed to show up on a radio show for his close friend Kong Hyung-jin, threw a baseball at the opening season of the K-League and is rumored to be a “typography addict” who has a beautiful handwriting. He’s gorgeous, talented, does charity work and is very good at managing his personal life that no negative remarks were written about him in the “Celebrity X-FILE” [a collection of confidential, scandalous information on Korean celebrities which was leaked to the public in 2005]. Jang’s current position is far beyond a famous entertainer and is closer to being the ideal man that the Korean public can trust.

Kang Ho-dong

The emcee who lost Jang to Park Joong-hoon. Every variety show host, including Kang, wants Jang to appear on their program. But Jang says he is “not trying to build a mystique” but does believe it is “good to be mysterious to a certain extent and meet fans through his characters.” This attitude was effective for him in maintaining his charisma as a top star, but creates as much of a distance. Perhaps that is the reason why after “Friend”, his movies got bigger and bigger - from “Taegukgi” to “Typhoon” to “The Warrior's Way” -- and his characters also became somewhat far from that of an average man. Jang, along with Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon, currently has the biggest name and the biggest responsibility in Korea. Of course, he appears on television commercials where he can show himself as a human being but from a certain a point on, he has became a force that people have felt they can only meet on screen.

Jang Jin

Director of “Good Morning President”. “President” is by far the most perfect yet most unexpected choice that Jang has made. His character, who has immense public support, good looks and a flawless personal life, is perfectly fitting for Jang. But working with director Jang Jin, who has a unique sense of humor, was an unexpected choice. Pairing director Jang Jin with someone with an image like Jang Dong-gun's seemed almost awkward. Somewhat reminiscent of his role in “Nowhere to Hide”, Jang shared his screen time with two of Korea’s most respected actors Lee Soon-jae and Go Doo-shim and played his character differently than people had expected. Any actor can get drunk or fart in the role, but when President Jang Dong-gun does such things, it becomes something new. The early success of “President” could be due to the fact that people wanted to see both the “perfect guy” and “humanistic star” in the film. Just like that, Jang had entered another turning point in his career.

Playboys

A baseball team composed of Korean celebrities including Jang. Jang talked about Playboys in every one of his interviews for “President”. As a member of the team, Jang proves that he too is just a human being who wants to win and even spits our curse words during the games. This could be something that shows another change in Jang. The former extra and model has now become the hottest movie star who attracts ten million viewers and someone who is both “close and distant” from the public. In “President”, he shows the daily life of a head of state and takes a step closer to his people. Can Jang free himself from the weight of his famous name and show us a wider and more comfortable path to his career? Oh well, if he could, that would be the birth of the perfect human being.

Senior Reporter : Kang Myoung-Seok two@10asia.co.kr

Editor : Lynn Kim lynn2878@asiae.co.kr

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http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=e...112618090797922

[Guest 2uss]

SSH, WB, LBH and JDG early morning (fan reports were 5 am) photoshoot/filming promoting "FOUR OF A KIND" event in Japan December

from dcssh (thank you :blush: )

*TSH

also, i think the schedule of photoshoots/filming is dependant on LBH's schedule since he films IRIS everyday (sometimes until very late at night) to meet deadline for each episode... it's cool that the 3 other guys are very considerate to accomodate LBH's busy schedule as well

[Guest 2uss]

ohhhhhhh goooodies!!

http://www.famima.com/disp/CFmDispListPage...001001005005004

FOUR CARDS 限定 写真入りフォトフレーム(Photobook)

FOUR CARDS 公式パンフレット (official brochure)

FOUR CARDS 公式ポスター (official poster)

FOUR CARDS クリアファイル2枚セット(clear files)

*TSH

[Guest 2uss]

another video from Japanese TV station during behind the scenes filming promotion for the event next month filming was done from 10pm to 6am (as reported by fans)

from njs @ TSH (thank you :blush: )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIJpJvmpNDI...player_embedded

the video confirms the pictures above was part of the filming

[Guest 2uss]

here's an article from chosunonline

http://www.chosunonline.com/entame/20091127000068/4

Top actors Lee Byung-hun, Jang Dong Gun, Song Seung Heon and Won Bin emerged at night Seoul station.

25th night at the Seoul Station, event will be held 17th next month in Tokyo on full-blown miracle. Hallyu Four of a Kind ~ FOUR OF A KIND ~" done in "Cinema" leading to the shooting, four of Korea's leading actors gathered.

Director Hur Jin-ho, the film also takes, in this reading the play written by a songwriter and producer Yasushi Akimoto, the video was filmed in Seoul starts, it will be recreated in a live stage to stage without wearing it.

Lee Byung Hun about this event, "The four people have been able to gather is really a miracle. December 17th is the time you think will be unforgettable for everyone. And you always want to meet directly but I was feeling the limits of an actor standing on stage live. when such director or heard of Mr. Hur Jin Akimoto, joy and excitement, wanted to be an event full of warmth. fun and fresh I am convinced that the event will be attractive" he said.

The video directed by Hur Jin-ho, this event begins with a leading cinema by Yasushi Akimoto director of the newly written script, December 17 will be held at the Tokyo Dome. Advance tickets are generally released from 28 Nov.

*TSH

[eilasa]

Hi all *waves*

Just wanna share this piece of good news with you guys.

Jang Dong Gun and Shin Min Ah to collaborate in Tire CF

A known tire manufacturer expressed that they have engaged Jang Dong Gun and Shin Min Ah as spokepersons for its “Driving Emotion” CF.

The representative for the brand stated that Jang Dong Gun has an upright and reliable image which suits the brand’s image whereas Shin Min Ah’s pure and elegant charisma will attract the attention of customers, hence they are selected.

“Driving Emotion” is a sensual CF campaign by Hankook Tire in which Jeon Do Yeon and Joo Ji Mo have appeared in.

Source

Translated by: eilasa

Additional credits to mimidodo

I am very excited that Minah gets to work with Jang Dong Gun in a CF. Looking forward to seeing their onscreen chemistry.

[Guest 2uss]

more event accessories... WOW!! the Japanese are really milking this event with all sort of goodies for sale!!

from dcssh

http://gall.dcinside.com/list.php?id=songs...page=1&bbs=

*TSH

[Guest 2uss]

here's another article of the promotion filming for the event in December and a more detailed descriptions of what type of characters they were acting in the filming

http://news.pia.jp/pia/news_image.do?newsC...9&imageCd=0

韓国TOPスター4人、夜のソウル駅で撮影敢行！

2009年11月27日19時20分配信

*translation

LBH, JDG, SSH and WB, Korea top 4 stars acting in the same play on the stage of Tokyo Dome on Thursday, 17Dec the event of the topic "a miracle was prepared". Korean four of a kind - FOUR OF A KIND ... 4 gathered and for a reading aloud drama to become the eyeball of this event, the middle of the night of 24Nov, photography was performed at Seoul Station in Korea.

Because four people gathered for photography for the event in the middle of Nov, it became the topic, four people had the first co-starring as actors realized on that day. There is a crowd at the Seoul station square at past 10pm when a photography set just like the movie was made and in no time the spectators exceeded 300. It moved to the station yard at 1am and photography was carried out until 5am. It would only be originally possible for the realization in the tight schedule that the photography would start was like this for one week if thought of activity of four stars. It gain the contest of four dreams and the picture is considerably precious, but is over only in the introduction of a reading aloud drama performed in Tokyo Dome. By the performance, follow this picture, and four people will just reproduce the continuation of the story. It means that the raw stage by four actors is developed.

The story about the entrepreneur who went bankrupt (JDG), a movie director sentenced to loss of eyesight (LBH), a gangster armed and commanded to act (WB), a marriage conman put on the wanted list (SSH), four men each have their circumstances, and waits for the same train at Seoul station. Because the departure of the train was delayed by two hours, each life changes. The made story, picture, premium work which may never seen called the live co-starring take off a veil soon to be able to hold it for this event. The ticket opened for sale on Friday, 28Nov.

In addition, the photography exclusive report in magazine 『韓流ぴあ』 release on 26Nov .

*TSH

[Guest ruffluv]

thanx will and 2uss for all the articles updates and the Tokyo Dome event updates..

eilasa, thanx for the good news. Nice to see DG collaborating with his younger sister... . AM Entertainment is getting a lot of great projects lately...DG is getting richer and richer..

Posco shooting (28 Nov)

Credits: sarang0416blog, 914-304blog, DG@Baidu

more Share Happiness Campaign

Credits: http://blog.naver.com/commmeon

4 of a Kind relaated pix

credits: DG@Baidu, http://blog.naver.com/yoko105

[Guest Elfwine]

Hi everybody,

Hope you all are fine (both physical and heart).

[Guest inezjang]

Hi everybody,

Hope you all are fine (both physical and heart).

hello Elfwine!

we're all good..good to have you back!

DG has this glow lately..he looks so healthy and love is such a good thing..!

waves to ccbabe, Ruffie, Mona, eilasa, Will, peachy, Marchy and the rest!

also kisses to Fel my chingu!

2uss..thanks for all infos on Tokyo Dome events..so awesome of you! Babe, can you please tell me about the tickets and sales and everything?? thanks!!

[Guest 2uss]

2uss..thanks for all infos on Tokyo Dome events..so awesome of you! Babe, can you please tell me about the tickets and sales and everything?? thanks!!

hi inezjang :blush: i got some information regarding tickets

info from SSH JOFC:

【一般発売】/ Public ticket sale

■2009年11月28日(土)AM10:00～

◆券種：全席指定　15,800(税込)／2階追加席 9,800(税込)　

◆ Ticket： 15,800 (tax-included) / 9,800 (tax-included) 2F addition seat

using coinmill conversion:

tickets ranges from 9,800 JPY (112.97 USD) to 15,800 JPY (182.13 USD)

tickets were sold like hotcakes

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4 hallyu hunks walk together into a bar.....

and after a few hours come back out intending to make some Japanese ladies VERY HAPPY.

While those of us close-ish to Hollywood were resting up for our annual turkey feast 2 days ago, 4 of Hallyuwood’s reigning Prince Charmings were hard at work. Jang Dong Gun, Lee Byung Hun, Won Bin and Song Seung Hun rendezvoused in a secret, hush-hush, pre-dawn meeting in Seoul on the 26th to discuss their upcoming joint concert in Tokyo. (!!!)

The awesome foursome will be holding the event at the Tokyo Dome on December 17th. They plan to present a short film titled “Reading Seminar” especially for their Japanese fans. Tickets have already been sold out for the hottie convention subtly titled, “Hallyu’s Four of a Kind.”

I sure hope that the Tokyo Dome has one heavy-duty insurance policy because the roof is going to be on fi-re! Japanese women are n-utty-otorious for their idealized KPop men obsession, and I predict absolute panty-flinging, hyperventilating mayhem.

Source : seoulbeats

http://seoulbeats.com/2009/11/4-hallyu-hun...her-into-a-bar/

[Guest inezjang]

hi inezjang :blush: i got some information regarding tickets

info from SSH JOFC:

【一般発売】/ Public ticket sale

■2009年11月28日(土)AM10:00～

◆券種：全席指定　15,800(税込)／2階追加席 9,800(税込)　

◆ Ticket： 15,800 (tax-included) / 9,800 (tax-included) 2F addition seat

using coinmill conversion:

tickets ranges from 9,800 JPY (112.97 USD) to 15,800 JPY (182.13 USD)

tickets were sold like hotcakes

thank you so much!! some lucky frens are going..*sighs*

[Guest ruffluv]

Hi everybody,

Hope you all are fine (both physical and heart).

hi Elfwine....long time no see... . You weren't around when the doomsday hit DG's fandom on the 5th Nov? Don't worry, we are fine now (that is, until another heartbreaking news coming, which my avid fan's instinct tells me not long after the Tokyo Dome event.. ). Life goes on for him and for us... .

thank you so much!! some lucky frens are going..*sighs*

inez sis, you better ask your lucky frens to hurry, i'm afraid the tickets are already sold out by now...

tonite is the Blue Dragon Award. Slim chance that DG will attend.....slimmer chance that he will win... . Hope he proves me wrong on both. Dong Gun, fighting!!!

[Guest 2uss]

a short 1:40 video promoting FOUR OF A KIND event in Japan

video is from dcssh and uploaded by pana55wave (thank you :blush: )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXDjN_CXgAE...player_embedded

*TSH (thank you :blush: )

[willenette]

ELLE Korea shares happiness

Stars have come together for Elle magazine’s ‘Share Happiness’ campaign.

The charity campaign aims to raise funds to fight hunger for children in Africa.

Ninety-three celebrities participated in this campaign which has raised a total of 250 million won (about 200 thousand USD). Some of the celebrities who participated are, Jang Dong-gun, Hwang Jung-min, Joo Jin-mo, Shin Mina, Gong Hyeong-jin, Han Jae-seok, Cha Tae-hyun, Lee Byung-hun, Go Joon-hui and Kim Nam-gil.

Check out the photoshoot:

Source : popseoul

http://popseoul.com/