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[News] "Daebak/The Royal Gambler" The snake that Jang Keun Suk is biting, is actually poisonous...the scary passionate acting

Actor Jang Keun Suk’s such teeth-clenching acting, nothing can stop him, not even the poisonous snake right in front of him.

On the 11th, SBS “Daebak” production team revealed a scene where Jang Keun Suk was biting a poisonous snake, conveying his enthusiastic passion in acting. However there were some missing details in the earlier report, such as, if the snake was real, and how the filming was done.

As such, Star News personally sought further confirmation from the vested parties, enquiring how the scene of Jang Keun Suk biting the snake was done.

Firstly, the snake which Jang Keun Suk was biting is real, and in fact is poisonous. Prior to filming Daebak, the production team had given him the heads up of the many tough scenes in Daebak for this character, including the poisonous snake scene. Jang Keun Suk still went ahead to accept the role.

The filming of this scene was done in an intense atmosphere. In consideration of his safety, the fangs of the snake had been removed. That was a scene from the drama where Daegil (Jang Keun Suk) grabbed a snake from the tree and bite on it.

When the tape started rolling, Jang Keun Suk, without hesitation, grabbed the snake and gave a bite. The snake skin was harder than expected and he had to give a harder bite to break the snake.

All the crews were holding their breath while watching the filming, everyone was tensed seeing Jang Keun Suk having to bite the snake with his bare mouth, when the filming was successfully completed, everyone gave a standing ovation. As this scene requires shots from several angles, Jang Keun Suk was required to repeat biting on the snake several times. Even so, his expressions never swayed. After filming, he assured saying “it’s ok”.

A person who was present at the scene then told Star News, “Once again impressed by Jang Keun Suk’s acting. It was beyond imagination for him to be able to bite the snake without any hesitation, and without a single NG.” He was amazed by his acting.

Jang Keun Suk is currently traveling back and forth from the filming site for “Daebak”, it is estimated he probably get less than a day’s sleep in a week, and the filming is currently in full force.

3 dramas are concurrently showing on Mon-Tue. How will such selfless passionate acting of Jang Keun Suk impacts the audience’s anticipation for “Daebak”?

cr: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002516983

Eng trans: Hazy Lee from ECI

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Actor Jang Keun-suk encourages S. Koreans to vote in upcoming elections

 

 

SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- Actor Jang Keun-suk has called on his compatriots to vote in the upcoming general elections, producers of the show he's starring in said Tuesday.

"The Royal Gambler" production team released photos of the actor holding up a placard that reads, "Voting is 'daebak,'" the last word roughly translating into "bonanza" or "jackpot" in English.

"It's been a busy April. I peeled snake's skin with my teeth and rolled in mud," he was quoted as saying. "But I'll definitely vote on Wednesday no matter what."

   South Koreans will go to the polling stations Wednesday to choose who to represent their respective electorates in the National Assembly.

"I hope my viewers cast their ballots, remembering that voting can create a bonanza," he added.

cre: http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/04/12/0200000000AEN20160412004300315.html?input=www.tweeter.com%3Fc0e16b20

 

 

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Two of Jang Kuen Suk's shows are in Korea's Top 10 - per Yonhap news and CPI. Sukkie's Produce 101 was No.2 after Descendants of the Sun, and Daebak/Jackpot was 3rd. 

 

http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2016/04/12/0701000000AEN20160412002400315.html

 

"CPI is a comprehensive measure of a show's popularity, taking into account its viewership, search frequency and number of mentions on social media.

The inter-occupational romance drama "Descendants of the Sun" stayed No. 1 with 323.1 points, leading the second-place "Produce 101," an Mnet girl group competition show, by 70.8 points.

Three new shows debuted in the top 10 in the fifth week of March. SBS's "The Royal Gambler," ranked third, with "Monster" on MBC in sixth place. KBS 2TV's "My Lawyer, Mr. Jo" finished ninth." 

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[News] An actor emerged when removed title for Jang Keun Suk at "Jackpot/Daebak"

[OSEN=Park Pan Seok] A title for ‘Hallyu Star’ is just unsubstantial. An actor only deals with acting. CEO Jang at ‘Produce 101’ suited him but Jang Keun Suk looked better as an actor. Jang Keun Suk is a main character of drama ‘Jackpot’. Therefore he must not die in the beginning of the drama. Jang Keun Suk overcame those obvious story with skillful acting and delivered tension in the drama.

In the SBS Mon-Tue drama ‘Jackpot’ aired on April 11, Baek Dae-gil (a role played by Jang Keun Suk) was in the crisis of lose his life when he went out to revenge against Lee In-jwa (a role played by Jun Kwang-ryul) who killed his father Baek Man-geum (a roled played by Lee Moon-sik). Baek Dae-gil saved his life due to his luck he born with and meets the best swordsman in Joseon Kim Chae-gun (a role played by An Gil-gang).

Baek Dae-gil and Lee In-jwa both showed great acting in the scene they confront. Lee In-jwa also confronted Baek Dae-gil without mercy when he came to revenge for his father’s death. Lee In-jwa breaking Baek Dae-gil’s father’s arms and legs after killing him looked horrifying. However, Baek Dae-gil showed will and tenacity by throwing his life. Baek Dae-gil’s eyes staring at Lee In-jwa till the last minute were intense.

Baek Dae-gil dying in the 5th episode is nonsense. Moreover, the viewers already have seen Baek Dae-gil’s amazing luck several times before. It was fear enough for the viewers to expect Baek Dae-gil to come back alive.

However, Baek Dae-gil made the viewers to lost in the drama. In particular, the viewers experienced a sudden sinking feeling when Baek Dae-gil was shot by arrow that Lee In-jwa shoots.

Thus, Jang Keun Suk playing the role of Baek Dae-gil is presenting skillful acts for the viewers to concentrate. Jang Keun Suk overcame the prejudice saying he does not suit historical drama and leads ‘Jackpot’ by showing great acting skills every episode. There are Choi Min-soo playing the role of Sukjong and Jun Kwang-ryul playing the role of Lee In-jwa Yeo Jin-goo to play a role for Prince Yeoning in addition completed the drama with flawless acting.

While Jang Keun Suk is showing great acting, Baek Dae-gil’s trouble earnestly started. Indeed, the excellent acting to present by Baek Dae-gil, Lee In-jwa and Prince Yeoning attract attention.　

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http://m.star.naver.com/asiaprince/news/end?id=7520922

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[News] "Daebak" PD said, "Jang Keun Suk is a great actor...impressive

“Daebak” filming crews talked about the passionate acting of Jang Keun Suk.

In SBS Mon-Tue drama “Daebak” episode 6 aired on the 12th, Daegil (Jang Keun Suk), through his survival instinct, managed to stay alive having fell off a cliff after suffering from broken arms and legs and a knife stab.

Having lost his memory, he was sold as a slave and suffered beatings, and was even thrown into the faeces pit. Encountered a tiger in the mountains when rescuing a girl who was bullied in the middle of the night. Buried in the mud exposing only his face, munching eating crab. To the extent of chewing off a live snake due to extreme hunger.

An actor’s zealous acting could easily be masked in such dramatic scenes and storylines, Jang Keun Suk however displayed his perfect acting.

PD Nam Gun speaks about the stories behind episode 6 mud and snake scenes.

PD Nam through the agency said, “Both the mud and snake scenes were filmed as per the script, it was mentioned upfront during our first meeting with Jang Keun Suk that there will not be fake shots. Jang Keun Suk ironically was very happy and accepted the challenge readily, and felt good during the filming.”

The atmosphere was relaxed and happy during the filming of the mud scene. Prior to munching the crab, they have completed the filming the scene of eating the live snake, hence there is less burden. During the filming of the snake scene, all the production crews were very tensed, on the contrary, Jang Keun Suk would teased the staff to lighten the mood. He actually wasn’t successful in tearing the snake meat off on the first attempt but succeeded on the second, he acted without fear. As soon as that scene was completed, he received applauses from all the production crews.

He also cited Jang Keun Suk as an actor who exudes confidence.

“Jang Keun Suk is an amazing actor, no matter how tired he is physically or mentally, he always stays alert and diligent in his acting. Truly impressed by his humbleness and respect towards all the seniors and the production crews. He depicted the character of Daegil with great dedication. For me coming from the perspective of an audience, I am excited and looked forward to see the transformed Jang Keun Suk going forward”.

source: http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000596948

 English translation: Hazy Lee from ECI

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[News] Jang Keun Suk watched his new TV series live with 1,100 fans

SEOUL, April, 14 (Yonhap) — South Korean actor Jang Keun-suk watched “The Royal Gambler” live with 1,100 fans, his management company said on Thursday.

On April 5, fans from Korea, Japan and China got together at the Walker Hill Hotel in eastern Seoul to support the star’s new SBS TV Monday-Tuesday series and watched the 4th episode at the hotel, said Tree J Company.
According to his agency, Jang met and talked with his fans after the show ended.

Earlier that day, around 800 Japanese fans visited the southeast city of Mungyeong where Jang was shooting the series to show him their support.

Previously, his fan clubs around the world, 35 in total, put an ad for the then-upcoming TV series in various places including Gimpo Airport, Incheon International Airport, and subway stations in Seoul.

Jang plays the main character Baek Dae-gil in the period TV series set in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).

cre: http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2016/04/14/0701000000AEN20160414007100315.html

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Jang Geun Suk Receives Praise for Intense Survival Scene in “Jackpot”

Actor Jang Geun Suk recently impressed not only audiences but the production staff with his commitment to realistic acting in “Jackpot.”

In Episode 6, which was broadcast on April 12, Jang Geun Suk’s character, Dae Gil, was stabbed and fell off a cliff, breaking his arms and legs. In order to survive, Dae Gil has to rely on eating snakes for food.

The producer, Nam Gun, said, “The mud flat scene and the snake scene were filmed exactly as they were written in the script. We discussed it with Jang Geun Suk at our very first meeting and we decided not to fake it. Jang Geun Suk was happy to take on a new challenge.”

He added, “There was a good atmosphere on set on the day of the mud flat scene. Since it took place after the snake eating scene, he wasn’t too worried about it. On the day of the snake scene though, the entire staff was worried. But Jang Geun Suk made them laugh with jokes.”

The PD also revealed that Jang Geun Suk had to do two takes in order to film the snake skin peeling properly. “He’s an amazing actor,” he concluded. “Although the set can be mentally and physically draining, he always works hard and respects his seniors and the staff. I feel like a viewer myself watching to see how well he portrays this character who has lost everything.”

cre: 

http://www.soompi.com/2016/04/13/jang-geun-suk-receives-praise-for-intense-survival-scene-in-jackpot/

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[News] Jang Keun Suk watches drama with 1,100 fans

Top hallyu actor Jang Keun-suk watched his new drama, "The Royal Gambler," with 1,100 fans from Japan, China and Korea, Tree J Company said Thursday. The fans gathered at the Walker Hill Hotel in eastern Seoul on April 5 to support the actor's new Monday-Tuesday drama. Jang and the fans watched the fourth episode. The actor met and talked with fans after the show, the company said. Earlier that day, about 800 Japanese fans visited Mungyeong, where Jang was shooting the drama. Jang plays the main character, Baek Dae-gil, who competes with King Yeongjo in the period TV series set in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). cre: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2016/04/386_202619.html

 

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[News] IOI send sweet gift to the sets of "Daebak" for Jang Geun Suk

IOI have sent over a coffee truck to the set of SBS ‘Daebak’ in support of Jang Geun Suk!

On April 15, Jang Geun Suk’s label shared a clip of IOI on their SNS. The girls drew hearts with their hands and said, “‘Mr. Jang we hope ‘Daebak’ becomes daebak~~”

The actor’s label Tree J Company also stated, “Jang Geun Suk was touched and full of smiles from the girls’ support, and he was able to go through filming with even more giddiness. He was very appreciative and said he will cheer on IOI and all of the 101 girls.”

What a heartwarming gift!

Credit: allkpop

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“Wishing a big success of Rep. Jang’s Daebak” FROM I.O.I
The girls has sent a cheering message to Rep. Jang Keun Suk I.O.I girls with beautiful heart wish a big success of Daebak~^^

 

 

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Earlier in the show - it was revealed that the King's and Choi SukBin's firstborn son (GaeDong/DaeGil) that Baek Man Geum (Choi SukBin's first husband) raised as his own adopted son -   had a mole/birthmark on his chest....

Well, the birthmark is in episode 5 - on GaeDong/DaeGil's LEFT chest....I don't recall Sukkie having a birthmark naturally on his chest (but those who have been Mr. Jang's fans a lot longer than I can correct me) , so this birthmark is probably part of his role...you can also see the sternal scar from the arrow point when he/GedDong/Dae Gil  was an infant.....

In Episode 6 - King has a mole on his chest too - but it is in the CENTER of his chest and I don't know if that is Choi Min Soo, or the part that he plays as the King....I suppose if the birthmark is close in appearance to the parent - this could be a form of paternity test - since they didn't have DNA testing then.

 

 

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Today DCinside Jang Keun Suk gallery is supporting coffee truck to "Daebak"!   [Daebak support] Today Jang Keun Suk’s HDDKY is supporting coffee truck!  For certain reasons, no snacks, only coffee and tea are served. Thank you! Spoiler

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[Preview] SBS "Daebak/ The Royal Gambler" Episode 7

 

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[Preview] Episode 7 tonight

 

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Yoo Seung Ho and Jang Keun Suk,  Jun Kwang-ryul

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Jackpot Parody

 

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[News] "Daebak" Fans of Jang Keun Suk’s generous food truck gift, provided all sorts of gourmet food!

Jang Keun Suk’s food truck support is also unique.

Jang Keun Suk’ fans provided support in the form of food trucks for Jang Keun Suk who is passionately playing Daegil in the SBS drama ‘Daebak (The Royal Gambler)’.

On the 3rd this month, Jang Keun Suk’ fans provided a mobile buffet for 200 people working at the film location. The menu included 4 main meat courses, baked lobsters, 6 BBQ meats such as sirloin beef, 4 types of rice & soup, 9 salads & appetisers, 6 dishes of Japanese cuisine, and 9 desserts, etc etc. It’s a meal which had tens of types of gourmet dishes. Especially those dishes which required cooking on site, professional chefs were hired making this outdoor mobile buffet’s taste and atmosphere comparable to other first class buffet restaurants.

Not only that, fans also laid out bottles of ‘Royal Gambler’ rice wine neatly on the tables. Full marks for their sensibility by providing coffee truck after the meal. They even provided tooth brushing tools, towels, socks, & portable phone battery chargers afterwards gaining popularity from the actors and staff.

Banners like ‘will be Daebak after eating meal from Daegil’, ‘have waited two years to feed Actor Jang, can feel fans’ deep affection to Jang Keun Suk’ come back to TV drama.

Jang Keun Suk and all the actors & staff were recharged 200% and went back to continue filming. To date, gifts of coffee trucks etc support from fans around the world are lining up and waiting. Therefore, with this drama, can feel the well meaning from fans at almost every film location. This has received notice from others.

A representative from Jang Keun Suk said ‘for the sincere support from fans, of course Jang Keun Suk expressed he’s very touched with all of them. At the same time, he will work hard and continue to do his best with the filming and repay (fans’ support) with the best acting. Jang Keun Suk is currently concentrating on his acting, so everyone please also watch the drama.

cre:  http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000467393

Eng trans:  Wen Lee from ECI, jangkeunsukforever.com

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Baby "Daegil" so cute  - only 80 days old

 

 

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