Interviews

[text translation] JKS official fan café CriJ phone interview on Love FM_20160316

by

Shared and translated by Hazy Lee from ECI

a very heartwarming interview….. conveys the message of all eels to our one and only ….JKS!
——————————-
2016 Mar 16 Jang Keun Suk Official fan café CriJ phone interview on Love FM programe
source: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTUwMjkxMTE1Ng==.html

Host: H
Fan café member: C
—
H: Today we shall have phone interview with JKS fan, Miss XX~
C: Hello

H: Firstly, tell us how JKS is recently?
C: Currently super busy, he is Rep Jang TV show Produce 101, and at the same time filming SBS Mon-Tues drama “Daebak” which will be broadcast on Mar28 after “6 Flying Dragons”

Read more

[article] [INSIDE] Out of this World, Jang Keun Suk

by

Original source: http://m.media.daum.net/m/media/newsview/20160224094205114
English translation: Hazy Lee from ECI
すべての写真-7847
Having been through the toughest past 2 years, Jang Keun Suk will be making a return locally. He was touring in the art museum.

He appeared as the ambassador for the art exhibition of the most respected artist, Van Gogh. As he approaches 30, he carried with him sentiments from the past year, as well as his life plans as he stood on the renewed starting line.

Read more

[A chat over drinks 2] Jang Keun Suk “Experience from Life’s Success and Failure”

by

Original source: 일간스포츠 (Daily Sports)
English translation: Hazy Lee from ECI
Edited by: tenshi_akuma
03
Continuation from article 1:

– You’re starring in ‘Daebak’.
“It is a drama that I am risking my actor life to work on. My first challenge as I turn 30, a platform to determine whether I am an actor or an entertainer.”

Read more

[A chat over drinks 1] ‘Produce 101’ is all scripted?

by

UPDATE: added a ‘X-boyfriend’ video link

Original source: 일간스포츠 (Daily Sports)
English translation: Hazy Lee from ECI
Edited by: tenshi_akuma
12
“That’s Jang Keun Suk.”
Versatile. Free-spirited. A little bluffing style. Jang Keun Suk, who turns 30 this year based on Korean age, was just like these typical images we have about him. He spent a difficult year at the age of 29, turning 30 this year, he is still full of energy. He was falsely accused of tax evasion last year in January, and had to be edited from tvN’s variety show ‘Three meals a day’ even though filming was completed. The conclusion of the tax issue is that the Company has already settled the error.

Read more

[article-3] Jang Keun Suk “Love? ‘Asia Princess’ hasn’t appeared yet”

by

Original source: OSEN
English translation: Wen Lee from ECI
Edited by tenshi_akuma
02
Jang Keun Suk, who turns 30 this year, is actually an experienced actor and singer. He has been already working for 25 years in the entertainment industry. In his life as an artist, there were happiness and also difficulties which were many more times than others.
Because of his job, even one word or an instant facial expression would be recorded. It must be stressful. However, in today’s interview, JKS spoke in a detached tone. In addition, he shared his thoughts on love and ‘so-called Hosei (bluff) Keun-Suk’, showing his honesty as a ‘masked artist’.

Read more

[article-2] Jang Keun Suk’s criteria for ‘Asia Prince Junior’? Must be loyal

by

Original source: OSEN
English translation: Hazy Lee from ECI
05
In a blink of an eye, this is the 25th anniversary of his debut. From the little boy in the 1992 undergarment advertisement that everyone is familiar with, he is now a senior where many juniors look up to. Especially establishing a foundation in his name, it also conveyed the key message of the show ‘Produce 101’, and attracted the attention of many.

Read more

[article-1] Jang Keun Suk “To promote national pride, but never lose initial heart”

by

Original source: OSEN
English translation: Hazy Lee from ECI
06
The real Asia prince is back. Jang Keun Suk who turns 30 this year, appears more mature and presents his real self to everyone. The 2 years in solitude is considered neither long nor short, on the contrary, made him shine brighter and bond closer to his fans.

Read more

[summary of articles] JKS’ talk in ‘Kim Chang-Ryul’s old school (radio show)’_20160106

by

Jang Keun Suk appeared in SBS Power FM ‘Kim Chang-Ryul’s old school (radio show)’ aired on January 6th in Korea as a special guest. It takes time to release the whole translation of what he said in the radio as it was about 50 minutes long, so we’re going to share the summary sharing in media articles first here.

English translation: tenshi_akuma
jks

Original Source: KpopStarzJP
“This year I will be more active in Korea than before. My next drama project has been decided”
DJ Kim Chang-Ryul asked him ”Which do you have more fans, in Korea or abroad?” JKS answered “More fans abroad. I’m not for domestic consumption, but for export. However, I’m going to focus on working in Korea from now. I want to try everything such as dramas and movies targeted at Korean people. Above all, I’m most interested in radio show.”

Read more

[exclusive article] Jang Keun Suk “I was an alien”

by

2016-01-01 New Year Interview – Full version
Original source: STARNEWS
English translation: Hazy Lee from ECI
01
“‘Yanghwa Bridge’ belongs to me. Dad used to be a driver, and mom a dishwasher. For their son, they came to Seoul with merely 200k Korean Won. This is why I need to work hard, to protect my family, and let them be happy.”

Read more

[article] ‘VOGUE JAPAN’ 2015 April issue interview with JKS

by

English translation: Wen Lee from ECI and tenshi_akuma

‘VOGUE JAPAN’ 2015 April issue summary translation:
vogue_07
VOGUE JAPAN editors prepared some types of clothes for him. Looking at them, he said clearly “I think this and that are good.” Especially, the one he was wearing for the cover photo, GIVENCHY’s tops and bottoms with gem of gypsophila. They also thought this would suit him well. Once the shooting started, he soon understood what the photographer wanted him to do. Meanwhile, he suggested them unexpected ideas. After the photo shooting, they asked him about the clothes he was wearing on that day. JKS answered, “I’m happy to wear a floral shirt today after a long interval. I used to like wearing eye-catching clothes such as glittering ones, leopard prints, etc. But recently I prefer to wear monochrome, more simple clothes rather than colorful ones.” They asked him, “Getting older is the reason why your taste changed?” He said, “I think it’s because every time I ask girls what kind of style they like in men, they always answer ‘I like simple type’. I felt it would be better if I like the same style as that of girls. So I’m trying to change in that way, but to be honest, I would return to leopard print someday.”

Read more