I joined a group of Singapore eels in performing a flash mob dance for JKS. The organisers had gotten in touch with Colored Rhythms to work this into their programme. So after the airport and the hotel, my friends and I walked just less than 5 minutes from the hotel to Marina Square, then I joined my dance friends at the area next to the stage. After attending a total of 6 dance practices every Saturday, I was happy to see that we were quite close to the stage where JKS could see our dance, if not all our efforts would have been wasted. (There’s a Japanese eel who joined us for the dance too!)
So sitting down and waiting for the event, I spent the rest of that afternoon trying to get internet access to post my airport and car chase experience, and soon it was 7 pm. There was some problems getting enough space for the group of us to dance, because everyone was pushing in to get close to the stage. We asked the public around us to give us a bit of space for that 3 mins, and most agreed generously, though I suspect some people may be unhappy with us (erm, sorry, staying up late!). Anyway, I think there is some unhappiness over some issues over space, but I shall not dwell on that here.
So JKS arrived, and the emcee asked him a few questions. In fact, I don’t remember anything much, just JKS talking about his album releases in Japan and China. I didn’t video this because I was standing in place for the dance, with my bag and camera not by my side. Then a cake from our group was presented to him. After he cut the cake, the music to “Just drag” started and that was our dance. I think the effect was not good because by then, the crowd had pressed in eagerly to take pics of JKS and we did not have enough space to dance. We kept hitting each other with our moves! The minute details of our dance moves might have been lost in the crowded space, but JKS saw our dance, and I hope he saw our dance leader’s movements clearly (she’s in front). While he was watching our dance, I did see him smiling throughout.
I’ll zoom past the autograph. See pics below. I didn’t take any usable pic – it was too crowded, and with fans standing in front of him, very difficult to take pics. I could only take a few videos during the photo-taking session. I didn’t note the time, but the autograph started slightly past 7 pm (?) and by the photo-taking was done, it was nearly 9 pm (?). Having been up on my feet since 10 am this morning, I was getting tired. I cannot imagine how tired JKS is. After his flight, he had to rush to the hotel, make preparations, attend a press conference and attend the autograph and photo-taking, and he was smiling throughout the whole process. There were eels present who commented that when JKS was off-stage or with no camera around (for example when moving from place to place), he did not smile at all and looked quite distant. I suppose that’s natural. One doesn’t smile all the time, right?
As for my photo-taking session, nothing fantastic. While fans were being arranged in 3 rows, JKS would be backstage for the group to get ready, then he would come on stage, take a pic, go backstage again for the next group to get ready. JKS would choose where he wanted to stand. Being in the front row, I had to kneel down and I looked at JKS when he came on-stage, but did not have the chance to be near him or catch his eye. Then the photo was taken, and we left the stage. Poor JKS actually, because some fans next to him would clutch his hands, and a few in other photo sessions did not even want to let go, so he was pulled at quite a bit.
The conclusion for that day? JKS is very tall, he is fair, he has a very sweet smile throughout, I love his beautiful brown glossy hair, and I still have not seen enough of him, LOL….. I will never see enough of him ^^
I look forward more to the fan-meeting on 23 April, because that is when we will watch JKS’ performance in air-conditioned comfort ^^
Press conference pics
Autograph / Photo-taking session
Superb model
Every pose is so model!!
Pics below: credits to Rongling
Pics below: credits to Colored Rhythms
you all did a good job, the dance surely made him surprised. He smile through the event despite tiredness, uncomportability, his smile made us forget all sorrow of life.
you all did a great job and the event was very memorable. Keun Suk looks great and is charming as ever!
One thing to note though, heard my frens from the back taking dslr pics of him that duriing the last few rounds of the photo session, he seemed abit more tired and less jovial. i think the organizer should not have asked him to come up and go back stage and up again 10 times for each photoshoot. he should have been able to just stay on stage with security guards covering him (maybe near the MC standing or etc), then he will not waste so much energy going up and down, n it is tiring doing that 10 times
you did awesome, from the chase at the airport to the dance and to making sure you share it to all of us who are *patiently* waiting 😀 thanks so much!
i commend sukkie for being a great sport too.. he must be super tired but still he appreciated everybody’s effort and made sure to show his best all the time..
I cant wait 4 da show 2nite! 😀
do you noe which hotel he stays?
nice dance! 😀
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb4jrmxR6Vo
AHHHHH!!! lean!!!! Thanks!!!!
This video will be a keepsake for ever!!!!!!
*squeaaaaaaals* He looks so beautiful in these pictures!! I’m feeling so sorry for him, it must be so tiring, I know how it feels to just come down from a plane, tired, but then you have to smile, you have to act friendly,… But he’s so professional kudos to him!!
Aphrael, reading your fan account feels like a dream lol
Thanks everyone for the pictures!
he looks like best everytime!everywhere!
He must be really tired yet he still manages to smile and make his eels happy..while reading your fan account I feel like I’m also there seeing him in person..thanks for sharing it to us..somehow we feel closer to him..^_^ Take care!!=D
Nice dance, I was just looking the vid over and over again and curious where Aphrael is…can you reveal it???hehehe..anyways thank you so much for always updating us about what happening during the photograph session…As I go reading your blog, I really felt the happiness and excitement during that event…Two thumbs up with you guyz for the great effort…..gud luck and looking forward for another blog for tonights concert……enjoy!!!
Aphrael, thanks for the updating so fast, I always admire eels’ work, they contribute their time and effort, makes us fellow eels love him even more.
I have very enjoyed last two days chasing our prince with you, although stand two hours waiting in the airport, I just catch seconds of his presence, then hopeless of searching his car in expressway, never expected we can spot his car.
Just like dream to me, accompany him to the hotel lift, but I did’t catch his smiling face. Until we were at Marine Square, he is totally different when he watched your show in stage, love his smile!
My loss in airport was totally wiped out, during photograph he just stand behind me, so if I don’t hold his hand I will never forgive myself, not only once, but twice!
I will continue to buy his ticket as long he is coming to Singapore, hope oneday I will get his autograph ticket! But airport greeting may be the only time in my life.
I heard that he has flu now.
(I was so surprised at the fact posted by JKS.)
He is not in good condition, but he is so professional and perfectionist that he forces himself to perform well.
I really worry about his health.
I’m sure that his health must be the most urgent and crucial thing.
I wish I were him….
I really hope for his recovery from symptoms as soon as possible.
I want him to get a rest as long as possible for his quick recovery.
Yeah, the undercurrent of the show was tat we know JKS is sick hence I felt he was not as jovial as previous Singapore FM last year, I was also feeling quite worried n concern tat he still got to perform while nursing a flu n he mentioned he got to go to hospital to get a jab 🙁 But he was soooo professional n responsible to deliver a truly outstanding performance tonight! Make me respect him so much more 🙂 JKS hwaiting! Get well soon! (”,)
Aphrael, thanks for sharing your account and photos. I was also at the airport at 1pm and so got a real good view/glimpse of JKS when he stepped out of Gate 32 at about 3.05pm. I didn’t take any photos (although I have my camera with me) as I want to see JKS with my own eyes , and not through my camera screen. So, I really appreciate all the photos that were shared on this blog.
I was also at Marina Square throughout the entire autograph & photo-taking session. I didn’t manage to buy the tickets for these events, but was happily standing downstage watching him – I could see him very clearly as I was standing where he walked up and down stage 🙂
JKS is the first idol who makes me do “crazy” fan stuff like waiting at airport and the shopping mall just to see him….. but at the end of the day… I am really happy that I did it!! 🙂
aphrael77, I saw this vid uploaded by eel fan who summarise the whole event at the Marina Square when Sukkie was here, nice & memorable one!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcytejpDFiY&feature=related
also, this is another vid uploaded by eel fan for the full flash dance with lettuce..very clear & most touching scene for the event ^_^ Thanks aphrael77 & the rest who did this flash dance on that day, really cute & I would smile each time when I see this!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_G1wURapEQ&feature=related