[NEWS]The Four ‘New Hallyu Kings’ of 2012

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In 2011, we witnessed the coming of the strongest Korean wave ever. Now it’s 2012, but the wave is showing no signs of stopping, as the love of overseas fans for Korean stars refuse to cool down.



And so for the New Year, the January 2 broadcast of Mnet’s Wide Entertainment News revealed a list of four ‘New Hallyu Kings’. They’re going to be familiar names you’ve seen a lot, of course, so let’s dive right in.



The first star to be listed is Kim Hyun Joong. Called ‘the little Bae Yong Joon’ in Japan for his resemblance to the original hallyu star, Kim is currently enjoying a reputation that also rivals that of Bae.



Kim was acknowledged as Korea’s representative solo singer in Japan after his album rose to the top of the Oricon Weekly Foreign Album Chart, and as he’s planning to release an official Japanese single album in January with Universal Japan, J-Pop and Japanese advertisement officials have their eyes fixed on him, trying to gauge when they can carry him away for their keeping.



The second on the list is Lee Min Ho. Lee started to concentrate his activities in Chinese-speaking countries since September, when City Hunter came to a close, and gathered a solid fanbase for himself with fanmeetings and modeling spots in the country.



The heat is expected to reach out to Japan. As City Hunter is a dramatization of a manga that hasn’t even been remade in Japan yet, and as it made a big success in Korea, it’s only going to be a matter of time before Lee takes over Japan, also.



Of course, we can’t leave out the Prince of Asia, Jang Keun Suk. With his drama You’re Beautiful, Jang is enjoying a popularity in East Asian regions including Japan and China that matches that of Bae Yong Joon in his heyday. His cute image and friendly approaches show him to be of a character never before seen by overseas fans, providing them with a breath of fresh air.



Yoo Ah In is also quickly rising as a new leader. The DVD for the drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal, which stars Yoo, recorded the highest rental rates in Japan, proving that he will be having many rewards to reap in the future.



Although Yoo is the latest addition to the list of ‘hallyu kings’, his appearance in the upcoming drama Fashion King may indeed come to crown him as a king if it succeeds.




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[news]Jang Geun Suk denies love scandal with Japanese model Makimu

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Actor Jang Geun Suk recently expressed his disbelief about the unexpected love scandal between him and Japanese model, Makimu.

On September 7th, Japanese press reporters announced that actor Jang Geun Suk was currently in a deep relationship with Makimu. They also claimed that the two met two months ago in Japan and fell in love.

Representatives of Jang Geun Suk’s agency had a phone conversation with OSEN and revealed that the actor is not in a relationship and said, “The press claims were so ridiculous that we did not even bother to say anything about it.”

Jang Geun Suk’s representatives further explained that people might have taken it the wrong way when the actor went to a restaurant with his companions in Japan. His friend’s cousin made a reservation, and Makimu just happened to visit the same restaurant out of coincidence. Representatives stressed that, “The two did not exchange phone numbers. Heck, they didn’t even talk to each other.”

The actor visited Japan last month to promote his KBS 2010 drama, ‘ Mary Stayed Out All Night ‘ and even participated in the Japanese version of ‘You’re Beautiful‘.

For those who do not know, Makimu is a bi-racial singer whose father is Japanese and mother is Korean. She is the exclusive model of fashion magazine, ‘EDGE STYLE‘ and is also known as a singer/actress.

Source + Photos: OSEN
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[Japan drama]You’re Beautiful sees a rise in viewer ratings

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Japan’s “You’re Beautiful” sees a rise in viewer ratings thanks to Jang Geun Suk’s cameo.

Actor Jang Geun Suk finally made his cameo appearance in the Japanese remake of his hit drama, ‘You’re Beautiful‘. Thanks to his special appearance, the drama experienced a sharp rise in viewer ratings, thus demonstrating the power of the ‘Jang Geun Suk Effect’.

The drama usually records an average of 9.5% in viewer ratings, but the episode with Jang Geun Suk’s cameo saw an increase to 10.1%. Although Jang Geun Suk enjoys great popularity in Japan, this was his first time appearing in a Japanese drama. Thanks to his Japanese lessons, the actor managed to complete his scenes in fluent Japanese without any NG cuts.

Jang Geun Suk also refused pay for his role, commenting, “I made a cameo for the fans who love the drama and me. I hope that they’ll use my compensation for the benefit of the drama.”

A Japanese representative said, “It’s because of such actions that Jang Geun Suk has become a much-loved actor in Korea and Japan.”

Source + Photos: Chosun via Naver+allkpop

[MAG's]CHOA mag volume 3

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YMP filming ends made news in japan

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Source: Japan 《サンスポSANSPO》newspapers

29 Aug 2011 – The filming of “You’re my Pet” (YMP) concluded yesterday and it will be in cinemas in Korea in November this year, and in Japan in January next year, and the lead actor / actress will go to Japan for promotion. Filming in Ibaraki had to be abandoned because of Japan’s Great Eastern Earthquake, and the two leads expressed that their hope that this movie can bring spirit and courage to everyone.


This movie shows Jang Keun Suk’s masculine side as well as many adorable aspects, and Kim Ha Neul added that YMP is a movie that would make people long for such a “pet” at least once in their lifetime.

日本 《サンスポSANSPO》报，今早讯：（译）《宠物情人》昨天拍摄结束。由韩流SART @张根硕 主演的电影《宠物情人》将于来年1月在日本上映。因为东日本大地震余波不得不放弃了日本外景的该片二位主演表示：希望这部作品能带给大家“元气”和“勇气”。 主演@张根硕 ：将向大家展示很男人味的一面和许多可爱的一面。主演金荷娜：这将是一部任何人看了都会想一生哪怕一次，要拥有这样的宠物的电影。（图片为日本サンズポ报首发）

Jang Keun Suk spends 6.5 million won in one hour in Japan??

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Jang Keun Suk recently went shopping in Japan.

On the 28th, a Japanese outlet reported that Jang went shopping in Japan. Jang flew to Japan on the 19th and has been busy shooting several programs.

Jang had one day off and went shopping around 3:00 p.m. at a department store. He went to select shops and bought a long coat, jacket, sneakers, and more, and spent about 6.5 million won in total.

Many Japanese fans rushed into the store to catch a glimpse of Jang. Four or five guards protected Jang from the crowd just in case.

A Japanese fan said, “I couldn’t reach him and I couldn’t take single picture. But I’m happy I got to see him closer.”

Jang shopped for about an hour and ate at a restaurant on the seventh floor and left.

Source: My Daily from Nate+korea.com

{japan}JKS finally arrived at haneda airport

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Hello my beloved reader's,,my update its a bit late..hehhe.
Suk flight schedule:
Gimpo to Haneda:
Flight:KE2707
Depature:09:00 am to 11:00 am(japan time)

JKS photo arrival at haneda airport japan...Finally!!!

Before I will proceed to my main topic..let me recall what happened yesterday august 16,2011..
B"coz of this photo: there was a news regarding suk trip to japan...some eels in twitter being PANIC..
Im still proud to say,that im one of those eels who got panic..hehhehe*hides*(dont laugh)hehehe..

I received a message that suk will depart that day...then i told my friend..just wait and let me confirm it first..hahhaha!!then i saw a post from one of the fan site posting the photo(above).and also MGY photo at gimpo airport..then i message my friend that suk depart already with mgy..Then my friend told me that she is going to airport that time...when she arrived the haneda,she said a few people only there and not eels..omg!!and she said security at the airport keep on saying that no star will coming that day but they dont want to believe..but after 10 minutes Almost 100 eels came, Until MGY arrived..she shared this photo:)

After MGY arrival,some of the eels maybe suk went to vip exit...After that the security told them again that no more star will arrive..but eels are really want to see suk..some eels said,maybe he is at the secong flight,,..After that my friend talkto some of  eels..maybe getting to know each other or sharing their fantasy with suk..hehhehe..Until suk posted a tweet that he has a medical checkup..(finally they got the answer)

BLUE EEL"s ready to welcome gunchan..

he said here,im off to japan eels!dont call me abba father
i havent get married yet..(hahaha)

Departure time:
JKS at GIMPO airport one of the eel who went to gimpo airport said,He look so tired but still wave and talk with his fans.

ARRIVAL SCENEs at HANEDA AIRPORT:

Korean actor Jang keun suk,Agust 17,2011..arrived at Haneda airport.Mr Jang starring in DRAMA mary stayed late all out night has event at budokan starts on august 18...Almost 800 fans rushed to the airport to welcome sukkie..also reporter's from different station...He danced shuffle and recorded eels with his iphone when he came out ^^.flying kiss once at the middle, and again in front of the exit ^^ Showing his face by sliding his sun glasses..and peace sign...Shake hands with a smile..But Prohibited to take any photo's and record at the airport this time(for privacy safety,lets respect that).His father came into smorking room area! he talked with eels a little bit..Blue eels saw suk's mom,aunt and father going to exit..(wow!what a lucky man,he got the full support of his family).
FROM THE PRESS:where do you want to go during you stay?after that he put his finger to his lips(KAMICHU) no smiling.WHat to eat?? "sushi"
What a happy beginning to all the eels till the end..

Wondering why he visit polycanyon office...another album suk??heheeh..

JKS arrival at haneda AIRPORT,CLICK HERE:

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[news]JKS Japanese Popularity

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Japanese Popularity “Honestly Scary”

Actor Jang Geun Suk gave his thoughts on his popularity in Japan.

Jang Geun Suk held an official press conference on June 28^th in Yokohama to commemorate his first photograph collection titled, “The Romance Jplus Photograph Collection.”

When Jang Geun Suk was asked about his popularity in Japan he said, “Honestly it’s scary. The reason is because I received so much love from the fans in such a short amount of time.” “When I arrived in Japan yesterday a lot of people came,” “I was worried that an accident might occur.”

On the day of the official press conference he also said some words about his Arena Tour.

Jang Geun Suk said, “This is a pretty big tour so I have been preparing since May,” “I am preparing a performance that will be even more complete, and I hope that those of you come to visit will enjoy.”

Source: Star News

JKS win most popularity poll in JP

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[news]JKS’ popularity in Japan surpasses Gaga, anxious over popularity

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27 June 2011– Stylish Korean star Jang Keun Suk held a press conference on 28 June 2011 for the release of his first photo-book “Jang Keun Suk 1st Official Photograph J Plus Series”, which will be on public sale from 27 July onwards. Besides 500 fans specially invited to the press conference, nearly 400 reporters came to cover this event and the organizers had to change the venue last minute for security reasons.

The role of Hwang Tae-kyung in “You are Beautiful” was the reason behind JKS’ meteoric rise in popularity in Japan, and there were 800 fans at Haneda airport yesterday to meet JKS. Besides the 800 fans today at the press conference and autograph session, there were also many fans waiting near the venue to catch a glimpse of JKS. At the start of the press conference, JKS said he felt touched by fans’ passion. “Because there were so many people, I was worried that accidents might happen, but luckily I reached safely.”

A point worth noting is that the scale of JKS’ press conference today exceeded that of Lady Gaga’s “MYV Video Music Aid Japan” which attracted over 200 reporters, and nearly on par with the currently most popular showbiz event “AKB48 Third Elections”, fulfilling the prediction that JKS’ popularity in Japan is slowly reaching a level far beyond other Korean stars.

Media also becomes “eels”? 2 fat uncles “declare their love” for JKS

This is JKS’ first official appearance in Japan since the Great East Japan earthquake, so not only are eels anxious with the long wait, even the usually calm reporters are also excited. JKS’ debut single “Let me cry” topped the Oricon weekly chart in the first week since its release on 27 April – not only is it a record since Kondō Masahiko 30 years ago in the 1980s, it has also set the record for the highest-selling debut single by an overseas singer. As a result, various TV stations came up with variety and news programmes to analyse JKS’ charm. At bookshops, one would discover that more than half of the Korean Hallyu magazines have JKS on their cover. Because of his schedule, JKS could not spare time to visit Japan, and some Japanese media even flew to Seoul to grab the chance of interviewing JKS

With such a good chance of interviewing JKS today, the reporters were obviously not going to miss it. A female reporter from “Tokudane”, Fuji TV’s news programme, asked, “Remember when we went to Seoul to interview you, you promised to attend our programme when you have a chance. May we ask when that will be?”

JKS said with his usually honey-coated words, “Ah, I remember this promise. I have always wanted to attend.” But the official answer was not enough to satisfy the reporter, who continued to ask, “So when is that?”

JKS said in resignation, “The people around me tell me that I cannot go out.”

The reporter asked again persistently with a note of whining, “So when can you come?” The other reporters could not help but laugh. Finally, JKS came up with an answer that pacified the reporter for the time being. “I’ll try to get a chance within this year.”

Just as the emcee reminded the media that the Q&A segment was ending, JKS suddenly pointed to a fat man dressed in a red shirt, “I know you, you’re the uncle from “Woman Herself” 《女性自身》. Please ask your question!”

The man was shy but stood and asked, “I think everyone wants to know the type of girl you like best.”

Having been asked this many times before, JKS said, “I think everyone (fans) is very clear that I like more feminine women whose hearts are generous. I often travel overseas to work. I hope that she can understand my work nature and wait at home for me to come back. Never mind if she cannot cook, because I can cook quite well.” Hard for girls not to be moved at such a gentle guy! Later, this man became the target of reporters who asked him about how he knew JKS. He said that he has interviewed JKS a few times. “I like him very much, but I didn’t expect that he recognizes me. I’m very touched.”

Towards the end of the press conference, JKS once again interrupted the emcee and specifically invited another reporter, an “uncle” dressed in black, to ask his question. This man is a well-known comedian, chan-kawai, who shouted, “I like JKS very much! I’m his loyal fan!” He was much bolder to “confess his love” for JKS in comparison to the previous man.

Praises Japanese girls for their gentleness and courtesy

“The Japanese I just learned? Kabayaki (grilled eel)!”

A reporter asked, “What do you think Japanese girls (fans) are like?”

Without hesitation, JKS replied, “I dislike them!”

The atmosphere froze instantly. JKS said, “Hahaha, bluffing you! I like them very much!” JKS’ laughter brought the audience/media back to their senses. After such a superficial answer, JKS continued with his opinion of Japanese women, and reporters marveled at his words “He’s good at speaking!”

JKS said, “I like feminine women, and Japanese women possess this quality. I like them waiting quietly for me.” JKS also praised the fans waiting in an orderly manner for him yesterday at the airport; it warmed his heart. After a thoughtful moment, JKS continued to be playful. He pointed to a female fan in the audience and said, “I like you especially!”

Everyone could not keep up with JKS’ swift change in thought and remained puzzled and quiet. JKS explained, “These (provocative) words make you feel unhappy, right?” People burst out laughing again. This press conference appeared to be fast becoming JKS’ fan-meeting as the reporters seemed drawn into “the sea of eels”!

Feels horrified at the current “JKS craze” – I will face it calmly

JKS may look as if he’s a child who has not grown up with all his antics, but this time, he impressed the media with his high level of EQ when he brought up the topic of the “JKS craze” that has been sweeping Japan for the past half year. Yesterday when the author (reporter) went to interview JKS at Haneda airport, he felt that one word can be used to describe JKS’ high popularity in Japan – “scary”, and he didn’t expect that he would hear the same words from JKS at the press conference.

“Frankly speaking, having gained the love of so many people in such a short time, I feel somewhat horrified at myself becoming a ‘boom’. I want to continue to enjoy my work calmly with happy feelings, and not to be affected by the influence of external factors.” This reveals JKS’ hopes that the JKS craze is not going to become a bubble that will burst as quickly as it had formed. Although many have considered JKS to have surpassed Bae Yong-joon to become the top Korean Hallyu star in Japan, JKS continues to face the ever-changing entertainment scene with a calm heart and ordinary mindset.

Freedom-loving JKS who doesn’t like restraints admits that the increase in his popularity comes with a fresh set of problems. “This time in Japan (actually previously I was also like that), I’ll often have some sudden ideas and actions which if I insist on carrying out, will make my staff angry, so I always hear ‘No’ or ‘You cannot do this’, so my ears also become painful.” Although JKS says this with a smile, one can still see JKS’ sense of frustration at having his degree of freedom limited.

For example, JKS mentioned that he wanted to go for a stroll at the park near his hotel, but if he wanted to go out, he must be accompanied by a group of security and staff. Because of his insatiable curiosity and sudden actions, he would make his staff angry. As JKS related all these, JKS appeared sad and fans in the audience murmured, “So pitiful!”

Reporters understood from Tree-J and staff that in consideration of security issues, JKS had his meals in the hotel yesterday and today. Despite JKS having said many times that he wanted to go out, all these requests have been rejected. Although this was “cruel”, it was necessary.

“If you all have a change of heart, I’ll turn you into grilled eel and eat you up!”

When asked what is the newest Japanese phrase he has learnt, JKS said that he has always called his fans “eels”. “I can get nutrition and energy from them, so I call them eels. Recently I learnt the phrase ‘kabayaki’ (grilled eel). If you all have a change of heart, I’ll turn you into kabayaki!” said JKS with a “ferocious” expression on his face.

Concert in October, JKS wants to see fans in swimsuit?

Besides the questions from reporters, JKS also selected fans and answered their questions. One fan holding the card “please give me a kiss” successfully got JKS’ attention and became the first fan to ask a question. She said, “Erm, erm, I want to ask, I like JKS very much!” Perhaps because she was too nervous, her question became a “declaration of love”! JKS burst out laughing too! After a few seconds, the fan became more composed and said, “We hope that you can come more often to Japan in future, and organize events such as autograph session.”

“I also hope I can come more often,” JKS promised.

In October this year, JKS will be having his concert tour at Arena. “All along I have been singing at fan-meetings. This time, it will be a true concert. I’ve started preparing 5 months ago. It will be a high-standard performance, and I’m looking forward to enjoying this together with fans.”

While replying a question from the “Tokudane” reporter, JKS came to the topic that he had the intention of organizing a pool-side party with fans this summer. “That will have to depend on Frau’s director. Did you hear that?” JKS called out to the director on the spot. The emcee had to jump in to say, “The director is feeling shy and hiding where everyone cannot see.”

I thought I am like Eun-ho, but everyone says I’m more like Hwang Tae-kyung”

When asked about which character JKS was most similar to, JKS said he thought his character was like Eun-ho in “Hwang Jin-I”, but “those around me think that I’m more similar to Hwang Tae-kyung”, to which fans clapped heartily in agreement.

Behind-the-scenes

(1) Did a strange dance 4 times; playing a fool in front of and behind the camera

At the press conference, during the lapses in between listening to reporters’ questions or the translator, JKS continued to engage in “interactive gazes” with his fans and also blew a few sweet kisses at them. When asked to do a different pose (face or action) in front of the camera to show a different side of himself, JKS hesitated for a moment and then said, “Then I shall do a dance. I actually don’t like to dance in front of the camera, so it’s only for a short while.” Taking out his mobile phone to revise what the dance looked like, JKS started to spin around. “This is the latest shuffle dance I’m smitten with. It’s really nice. Let’s dance together!” Everyone looked on in confusion, but still broke out in laughter. Don’t think that JKS intentionally wanted to perform this in front of the camera; while waiting behind the door for the press conference to start, JKS was already dancing this (though the media could not see it). Such “craziness” made his managers and bodyguards laugh too.

After the press conference, he did the shuffle dance too as he walked out. Also halfway through the autograph session, JKS also did this dance abruptly as a “break”. According to the author’s observation, JKS did this strange dance (which JKS claims to be healthy) 4 times, in front of and behind the camera. Staff said, “This is JKS’ nature. Sometimes, we also don’t know what to make of it. During this period of time, JKS would suddenly just dance this. We’re taken aback sometimes, but we get infected by his happiness.”

(2) JKS’ most-used phrase: “I want to go out and have fun”

The temperature in Yokohama that day reached 32 degrees Celsius, but apparently JKS whipped up the atmosphere to more than that. Before the press conference, JKS had gone on an inspection of the photo-book exhibition at Sogo and had left many messages there for fans, such as “You’re only permitted to look at me” (together with a domineering tone and expression), reminding fans not to have a change of heart and to like him always.

What left an impression on the author was that on that day, JKS said many times, “I want to go out and have fun.” This had almost become his favourite phrase. Having just completed his FM in Taiwan, JKS only spent a day in Korea before coming to Japan. On 30 June, JKS has a brand concert to attend. Moreover, there is still the filming of the movie “You’re my Pet”, the new album and performance tour for the rest of the year, JKS’ wish to go out and travel will not be realized anytime soon.

The first photo-book “The Romance Jplus Photograph Collection” that JKS is releasing comes in 3 versions – “Limited”, “Favourite” and the Japanese limited version. As a review of his past 24 years, the main theme is to display the real JKS. “Be it handsome or beautiful … I want to show everyone the me in real life”. As this is JKS’ first photo-book, JKS feels anxious and nervous. But actually, his worry is needless, because 50,000 books have been pre-ordered, and sales are estimated to rise.

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[news]Keun suk official shop Shibuya Parco

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Korean singer, actor during a break big in Japan Jang (23), 17 to be Japan's first open an official shop revealed. Shibuya Parco Part 1 to created a special venue for the seventh floor of 180 square meters, to open a limited period of 6 to 27 days. The jang keun suk official store is the first in Japan.

The venue as well as official merchandise is on sale at the venue can only be purchased as limited edition. The original videos and photos are published in the spleen, a special exhibition space in the privatization of Gunsoku. Currently, the only venue in development goods, and what is private property and also choose to enjoy the day.

jang keun suk is "to be able to open my first official shop in Japan, so I'm glad. We hope to have the opportunity Once you know that I enjoy more," commented. Finally, "The Japanese people, and look forward to meeting you soon," which reveals the hopes and Japan.

Jang keun suk in Japan, Suntory "Soul rice" and a larger fan base in the CM, their debut song "Let me cry" won first place in the Oricon charts. Already topped 150,000 copies. Starred in the TBS drama from the 20th, "Mary stayed out all night" that determines the broadcast. Gunsoku a rising star in the open shop, hot Shibuya likely in June.

source:nikkansports.com