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Park Yong-ha still not let go by Japanese fans

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Japanese fans have still not let Park Yong-ha go

"We pray for the soul of Park Yong-ha from the bottom of our hearts. We are truly grateful for your bright smile." As Japan still continues to commemorate late Korean actor Park Yong-ha who took his own life on June 30, TBS' television show "KinSma" hosted by Nakai Masahiro, the leader of popular J-pop group SMAP, featured a special one-hour episode for Park on July 9. The relationship between the actor and the show began in July 2006 when Park stepped in as a temporary emcee for "KinSma." The special episode featured interviews with Japanese celebrities who had been close to Park, including producer Tsunku who created [J-pop girl band] Morning Musume and popular emcee Utsumi Midori who is famous for her connections with Korean stars, as well as showing Park's activities in Japan. A video letter from the late actor's fan Ishibashi Etsuko, who is suffering from an incurable disease, made viewers eyes well up with tears.

After TV series "Winter Sonata" aired in 2003, the most sought-after star in Japan was inarguably 'Yonsama' Bae Yong-joon. But Park Yong-ha also enjoyed as much popularity in the country after playing the role of Sang-hyuk, Bae's rival in love. When the show aired, the Japanese fans had reportedly divided up into a 'Yonsama Group' and 'Yong-ha Group.' Park, who also led a singing career, had released his full-length album "STARS" in June and was in the middle of a nationwide tour in Japan. Thus, on the morning of June 30, numerous media outlets reported on Park's sudden death as much as they covered the results for the World Cup soccer game that had taken place the previous day. For several days afterwards, every TV station and program delivered Park's death as the headline news. The funeral services, which was carried out in Seoul, also aired live on television. Park, who had been nicknamed 'Rain Man' in Japan because it had always rained whenever he put on a big event, also saw rain on the day of his funeral, which broke the hearts of his Japanese fans all the more.

In relation to Park's death, some media outlets reported extensively on a series of suicides that have been committed by Korean celebrities. While most medias including "Sankei Sports" reported that the biggest cause of celebrity suicides was groundless negative comments made by netizens, entertainment portal site Movie Walker said that "In Korea society which values other people's judgement as much as Japan does, the stars are afraid to get criticized over a small scandal and end up falling into depression because they have no one to talk to about their problems." The website pointed out that "in order to solve the issue of increasing celebrity suicides which include actresses Lee Eun-joo in 2005, Jung Da-bin in 2007 and Jang Ja-yeon in 2009, they need to re-think the relationship between stars and their fans."

Meanwhile, the Japanese fans are still paying their tributes to Park Yong-ha. At the request of fans, broadcaster TBS started re-airing the TV series "On Air," which starred Park Yong-ha, on July 6. And it was urgently decided that his most recent film "The Scam" would be played in theaters in memory of the late actor. In addition, a memorial service was held for Park in Japan at the request of fans who were unable to attend the funeral in Korea. On July 18, the Japanese fans held a flower-offering ceremony at Tokyo International Forum, where Park Yong-ha had performed concerts every year since 2005, but they are still not able to let Park Yong-ha go.

Reporter : Im Da-ham (Tokyo correspondent)

Editor : Lynn Kim lynn2878@ , Lee Ji-Hye seven@

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How are you people? It seems time flies so fast that about a month since our Yongha were gone...I have checked the slideshow I made for him and omg, the view is about 13000 times...Before he passed away, it stayed at 2000..

Hic, his birthday is coming soon my dear folks...hic..

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Already 1 month since his death and i'm feel always sad and angry against him !!!!! But i really hope he really happy now !!!

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How are you people? It seems time flies so fast that about a month since our Yongha were gone...I have checked the slideshow I made for him and omg, the view is about 13000 times...Before he passed away, it stayed at 2000..

Hic, his birthday is coming soon my dear folks...hic..

No matter how long it has been, I still can't get rid of the sadness...

My heart still hurts everytime I see him, yet I can't get away. I miss him everyday :tears:

Every morning I ask God to take care of him up there, keep him safe and sound, and happier than he's ever been.

Even as I wrote this reply, I feel like crying, but I keep telling myself, he must be happier now, right?

I listen his songs everyday, just like I cannot live without eating, I feel like something missing if I don't listen to his voice everyday >.<

It's been a month already, but feel like forever...Time passed so slow at my pace...

I will never say goodbye though...he's looking down from the bright star up there gals!

I'm counting his bday....13 days to count..I hope it won't be a sad one, though I cannot count on a happy moment...His first bday without him on this earth....

Until then...hope all of you are well, gals! We owe him a good and happy life, don't we?

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Thank you for sharing myownsecretmind, his face reminds me the time of "Will be there.." (2006), was it in 2006?

And yuzupeach21, I understand your feelings because his voice, once it comes to our minds, it can stay forever...and also his smile, his face ...I saved his photo to my mobile and everytime I see it, it's like something cracking inside..We miss him always..

PYH - STARS

I found a link contains some final photos for his album "STARS"...I wish it hadn't been a slideshow, it should have been a video clip of him....

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My STARS album, along with the 5 Years Anniversary LIVE DVD just arrived on Friday, exactly a month after he passed away....

I'm sad, but happy too... >.<

What DVD I should buy next ya? Any recommendation from friends here?

Last time I didn't have the money to buy any of his DVDs, other than his CD I Love You So Much and his dramas...they are almost all Japanese version and sooo expensive...

I hope it's not too late to start collecting now, but I still want all of them...maybe one by one ^^; They are still cost alot...

So....any recommendation which one is good to be bought now?

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how could such a happy smiley face have insomnia for such a long time?? I mean there isnt a mini hint in his face of having insomnia..he sure sould have been a lonely person and he suffered all the pain alone..Please GOd look after him well..it hurts so much

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생일 축하해 우리 사랑스러운 오빠! ;)

May you're blessed with happiness and love wherever you are

Hope the angels of love sing to you and celebrate today

Wish you get to blow your candle, drink your seaweed soup, eat your cake, and toast your soju

with all the good fellows up there

For us couldn't be with you and celebrate your birthday with you there,

I pray so the heavenly God gives you a great big hug and love

May all the shining, shimmering stars shine upon you,

lead you to a peaceful and happy place,

and shower you with all our hearts, full of love

They are yours to own and embrace...

Love you and forever will always do, Oppa...

p.s. I came upon one of his latest video uploads in youtube...I think it's in Nagoya Plaza, where he was interviewed and sang his latest single, One Love. At that time, he still said that he will have his birthday concert in Nagoya, since the date of his concert in Nagoya was supposed to be August 14th. He even said that he is going to dance in the concert and told fans to wait for it... :tears:

Hope he is dancing and singing in the heaven today...

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missing him so much..

may his soul find peace, forgiveness, and bless..

i lov u oppa..

ussualy i don't pray.. but today.. i'll pray for you..

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