“If one can get Jang Keun Suk to be on a magazine cover, the sales will definitely not be a problem,” a Japanese publishing source revealed.
Jang Keun Suk may very well outstrip the current Hallyu “leader” Bae Yong-joon. His debut single “Let me cry” topped the Oricon chart upon its first release – its sales of 119,000 is equivalent to the total annual sales record of a first-rated singer in Korea. On 11 May, many Korean media touched on the topic of “Why Jang Keun Suk can become so popular in Japan”, and analyzed the reasons why he became a top Hallyu star.
Korean media points out that in contrast to JKS’ deeply-rooted actor identity in Korea, JKS’ acting and singing skill are both widely acknowledged in Japan. Many Korean artistes sing at fan-meetings in order to broaden their artiste activities in Japan, but this time, the sales record of JKS’ debut single remains an undisputable fact which proves that his “musician” identity is officially acknowledged. Oricon’s editor even complimented JKS that “his period has arrived”. JKS was the historical first overseas singer to top Oricon’s weekly sales chart in its first week of sales (including groups and solo singers), and the media analyzed that the reason why JKS was able to achieve this feat as a newbie singer, was related to the singer roles that JKS took on in “You are Beautiful” and “Marry me Mary”, as well as his outstanding performance in singing the drama OST. They think that JKS’ singer image slowly took shape in the hearts of fans through these dramas, so even though his album release was delayed for more than a month because of the earthquake, he could still accomplish these ‘miraculous’ sales, finally leading to the official debut of singer Jang Keun Suk.
The effect of “You are Beautiful”: overseas drama with the most number of repeat broadcasts on free-to-air TV station
JKS’ overwhelming popularity in Japan can also be seen from his “You are Beautiful” (YAB). Fuji TV recently announced its third broadcast of YAB on 28 May, YAB thus becoming the first overseas drama being repeated the most. This is due to JKS’ high popularity. In addition, between 6 May to 19 May, 53 cinemas in Japan are showing YAB 2-hour movie version. At JKS’ fan-meeting in Yokohama end of last year, the demand for tickets out-stripped supply, so his fan-meeting was broadcast live via satellite at 31 cinemas across Japan, an unprecedented way to satisfy fans’ desire to watch his show.
JKS continues to hone his acting and singing despite being neglected by media
He uses sincerity to win fans
Korean media points out that before the news of JKS’ album topping the Oricon chart was announced, both the Korean and Japanese media were not enthusiastic about reports on JKS, because he still belongs to the younger generation of still-rising artistes, and JKS is not yet on par with big stars such as Bae Yong-joon, Song Seung Heon and Hyun Bin. Despite this lack of attention, JKS continues to work hard to hone his acting and singing. Every time when he holds his fan-meeting, be it in Korea or other countries such as Japan, one always sees JKS’ sincerity and consideration towards fans. The most important reason why JKS can win fans’ hearts is that he possesses Japan’s top star model etiquette.
JKS is not a top star in Korea
“You’re my Pet” becomes the test for JKS’ skill and popularity
Japan’s fascination with Korean girl groups is widely known, and on Oricon chart on 9 May when JKS surpassed top-rated Girls Generation to become the weekly champion, even many Korean fans were in for a big surprise. Not only is he the first overseas artiste to top the Oricon chart on his first release, JKS is also the first artiste (including Japanese singers) to achieve this feat in 30 years since Kondō Masahiko.
In contrast to the craze in Japan, it is also a fact that JKS is not counted amongst the ranks of top stars in Korea. His acting in “Hwang Jin-I” received some initial acknowledgement, but viewership ratings for his most recent drama “Marry me Mary” fell below the embarrassing 10% threshold. His works such as “Happy Life”, “Baby and Me” and “The Case of Itaewon Homicide” were average in terms of reviews and viewership.
Korean media analyzes bluntly that even the viewership ratings for his representative work “YAB” were poor in Korea. JKS’ popularity increase in Japan is similar to Bae Yong-joon’s, in that his drama became popular and topped ratings in Japan when Fuji TV aired it. If Bae Yong-joon can be said to have the love of middle-aged audience due to his sense of gentility rarely seen in Japanese male artistes, then JKS wins fans (including younger fans) due to his new-generation individuality and gender-neutral charm. This is similar to the reasons why K-pop became popular.
In the wake of Bae Yong-joon, many Korean artistes have also developed their career in Japan, but the only Hallyu star who has gotten all the Japanese media singing his praises is possibly only Jang Keun Suk. JKS on the cover of anan magazine sold a record 280,000 copies to the extent of no stock. “Oricon Style” editor even says that “JKS period has arrived”, and news describe JKS’ popularity as the aggressiveness of a hurricane.
The movie “You’re my Pet” is JKS’ first commercial work after joining the ranks of Hallyu star.
“Whether JKS’ popularity is the over-enthusiastic promotion of the media or a real fact, the ticket sales of this movie will prove to be the test of his talent and popularity.”
News source: Tengxun Entertainment
韩媒解析张根硕效应 《美男》创播出次数之最
腾讯娱乐讯（Mango/图文）“如果能请到他担任封面人物的话，杂志的销量一定不成问题”日本出版界的关系者透露，张根硕大有比当今日本韩流的“leader”裴勇俊“青出于蓝”的气势，出道单曲《Let me cry》首发即获得公信榜周榜的冠军，11万9000张的销量相当于韩国国内一线歌手一年的唱片总销量。11日，韩国不少媒体以《张根硕究竟为何能如此风靡日本》为题，解析他成为韩流明星的领跑者的原因。
韩国媒体指出，与在国内“演员”身份深入民心有所不同的是，张根硕的演技和唱功都在日本被广泛认可“虽然至今很多韩国演员为了能更丰富在日本的艺能活动，也会在粉丝见面会等场合拿起麦克风唱歌，但这次张根硕出道单曲的销量佳绩却是铁板钉钉的事实：证明他的“音乐人”身份被正式认可，公信榜的总编甚至撰文盛赞‘张根硕的时代已经来临’”。媒体分析张根硕作为乐坛新人，能打破如此惊人的纪录——是公信榜史上第一位出道单曲获得周榜冠军的海外艺人（包括团体、SOLO歌手）在内，与他之前在《都是美男》、《玛丽外宿中》扮演band歌手、在OST中的出色表现有很大关系“他的歌手形象通过这些作品慢慢在粉丝心中成形”，所以即便是“因为地震单曲延期一个多月发行，还是能创造这近乎‘奇迹’的销量”，“歌手”张根硕终于“千呼万唤始出来”。
《都是美男》效应：成首部被日本无线电视台重播次数最多的海外剧
张根硕在日本的火热人气还可以从其主演的《都是美男》的受欢迎度看出。富士台日前宣布将从本月28日起重播《都是美男》。这已经是该剧的第三次播出，也成为首部在日本无线电视台重播次数最多的海外剧“当然这大半要归结于张根硕居高不下的人气”。除了电视台，5月6日-19日期间，日本的53家电影院还上映着《都是美男》约2个小时的剧场版。去年底张根硕在横滨举行的粉丝见面会，就因为门票的供不应求，而采取了在全国31家影院同步卫星直播这一史无前例的方式满足粉丝观看show的愿望。
即便被媒体冷落 依旧默默磨练演技和唱功 用诚意打动粉丝心
韩国媒体指出，在夺公信榜周榜销量冠军的消息披露前“国内媒体其实对张根硕的报道热情一般，毕竟他还属于上升期中的后起之秀，还无法与裴勇俊、宋承宪、元彬等大牌相提并论，日本媒体同样如此。不过在这种情况下，他依旧是默默磨练自己的演技和唱功，每次无论在韩国还是日本等海外国家和地区举行的见面会，都会看到他真诚为粉丝着想的姿态”。“他有着丝毫不逊色于日本top star的模范生般的礼仪是张根硕能打动粉丝的最重要原因”。
在韩国本土张根硕≠ 顶级明星 《宠物情人》成实力和人气的试金石
“日本对韩国的‘女子团体症候群’已经为众人熟知，而张根硕在5月9日期的公信榜周间排行上，竟然可以凌驾天团少女时代，登上冠军的宝座，就连许多韩国歌迷也吃惊不小。”不仅是第一位出道单曲就拿到初登场周榜冠军的海外艺人，就是把日本国内的歌手算在内，张根硕也是继1980年的近藤真彦后时隔30年后的壮举。
与日本热狂的人气不同的是，张根硕在韩国本土还并未跻身顶级明星的行列也是一个不争的事实“他在电视剧《黄真伊》（电视版、电影版） 的表现令其演技初步得到认可。但最新的《玛丽外宿中》收视甚至跌入10%的尴尬境地，《快乐人生》、《宝贝与我》和《梨泰院杀人事件》等电影无论是口碑还是票房都是差强人意”。
韩国媒体尖锐地分析“即便是他的出世作《都是美男》在韩国国内的收视也不好，这部剧去年7月在日本富士台播出后成为同时段收视最高的剧集，他在日本的走红模式和当年的裴勇俊很相似”。“如果说裴勇俊以日本男艺人中罕见的温柔细腻感博得中年层观众的喜爱的话，那么张根硕则标榜着‘新时代我行我素’的中性魅力赢得包括年轻人在内的粉丝的心。这和K-pop的流行有一脉相通的道理”。
尽管在裴勇俊之后，有许多韩星扩展在日本的演艺事业，“但日本媒体如此呈一边倒的态势盛赞的韩流明星，或许只有张根硕。张根硕担任封面人物的3月出版的《anan》狂卖28万册，甚至出现断销的状态。《Oricon style》的总编更称‘张根硕时代来临’，产经新闻社把他的人气比喻成‘台风’般凶猛”。
电影《宠物情人》是张根硕加入到韩流明星行列后的首部商业之作“他的人气是媒体集体鼓吹的杰作，还是真实的反应，这部作品的票房成败将成为他实力和人气的考验”。
I, want, to, strangle, the, Korean, media.
I feel sad (and upset!) after reading this article.
We’ve heard about how JKS is more popular in countries other than his home country. I’ve “heard of” many other Korean stars who are popular in Korea as well as popular world-wide, but I’ve never ever paid any attention to any of those popular groups. Yeah, these groups can sing, they can dance well, handsome/beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and therefore subjective, but they have never induced me to pay attention to them, their songs or anything about them i.e. they don’t touch my heart the way JKS does with his multiple talents and the irresistible lure of his charming and cute personality.
I totally cannot understand why (I’ve read about some reasons, but I cannot accept it) the Korean general public (or even the media) does not like JKS as much. Yes, many Korean artistes are really very hardworking to achieve their dream of being a star. JKS is not the only hardworking artiste… but are they all blind to his acting / singing talent and the genuine charm of his character??? There are many good actors and really good singers around, but JKS is unique. We support him not just because of his talents or his looks, we support him because we like him, we admire his character – he is the one and only Jang Keun Suk in the whole world.
All the dramas that JKS has acted in – the Korean media only looks at reviews and viewership ratings? Did they ever notice that all these reviews compliment JKS for his acting?
They are surprised as to why JKS became popular in Japan, and even came up with all the analysis, which does not sound positive to me. They attribute JKS’ popularity to his dramas being well received in Japan – doesn’t that show to them that JKS has excellent acting skills and singing skill? The Japanese market is not an easy market to break into or achieve success.
I know JKS has a group of hardcore Korean eels supporting him, but I really cannot understand the Korean general public. What kind of drama / movie is good enough for them? All the long, tragic sagas that personally, I cannot even sit through one episode of?
And they dare to suggest that “You’re my Pet” will be a test for JKS’ popularity!
Just based on what they say, please encourage all your friends/relatives (fan or not) to go and watch “You’re my Pet” when it’s out in the cinemas. By our actions and support, let’s get the Korean media to swallow their words and admit that JKS has what it takes to be a top star, because there are so many of us in so many different countries supporting him!
Let’s go to Korean when You’re My Pet will be shown to to let Koreans know that there are lots fans of sukkie from all over the world…
I mean “Korea”…
wow, are u serious? go to Korea just to catch his movie?… a good fan idea but i may not be rich enough!
…. let me ask HS Media whether the movie will be released in the rest of Asia first …
hahahaha…that would be fun to do. i’ve been wanting to go to korea for quite sometime now. crazy as it seems, but i want to go there to visit those places where they shot full house, etc…. hahahaha. saw this at tour2korea where they offer filming locations as a tour.
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_4_2.jsp
I don’t know what to make of them too! I have a lot on my mind but don’t want to offend anyone. Are they a unique tribe in their own that around Asia he’s charmed a lot of people even in the west too! I think if he goes in one country there is a fan that would waiting & trailing him.
I myself is one example of someone who was charmed by him. After watching him in YAB I became a fan not because of the story of the drama but I was impressed on how he portrayed an eccentric character well. From then on I dig his dramas, movies, fan made MV’s, his CF’s, articles & anything that I can have an insight of him.
Sometimes I told myself what is wrong with these people that one prejudice blinds them to the talent & awesomeness of his total persona. He has a different charisma than other Korean celebrity that he can call his own. Even Japanese people that they say is a hard one to please was conquered by him.
Can you imagine if JKS did not act in YAB??? It would be soo different…
Aphrael,
agree, the last line make me sad (and upset). after “You’re my Pet” out in the cinemas. let’s we promote it 🙂 and let’s Korean Media admit for him.
in my opinion, the news is not that bad…
i’m flattered reading this news…they’re praising KS in different way..haha…
well, i’m just recall the Beethoven Virus where Kang Mae often openly insult Gun Woo, but he was giving his full support to Gun Woo. So does the korean media, they see KS as a potential hallyu star, of course they’re giving full support for him, is just that they’re quit surprise of KS big achievement is so much earlier than they’re expected, it’s too soon!! (maybe, they forgot that KS already walk in the path for 20 years?)
I think, even though the Korean Entertainment Industry try to mix the formula to produce the same results as KS, they won’t have the same results. KS is special & unique, he has the whole complete package (Beauty-Brain-Behaviour) that other artistes would be missing 2 or 3 points that he has. The mindset & point of view that KS has, lead him to make perfect those package. In such young age, with these achievement, even though he is not in the top of the mountain, cuz he’s still climbing to reach his highest level, surely his position is phenomenal & will become a benchmark for other younger / newbie artiste. This is what Oricon editor have said about the Jang’s Era.
I also remember in Thailand programme there’s thailand TV host said that to become good looking as KS, he should wait for couple next life. haha. Thailand are mostly Buddhist, and they believe about the existence of the past & next life, so not only in this current life, he must be working very harder in the past life to achieve this result. In this life is his glory, so he just need to work harder to make it ripe soon. It’s ripe now and that’s make Korean Media surprised. haha.
I don’t care how they analyzed his talents in acting/singing, but I only know that he is a very unique one amongst all those stars in Korea… He is the first Korean Star I like and support.. Because of him I become addicted to Korean Dramas.. I am looking forward to watch You’re my pet when they release it.. ;”]
Fighting Hyung!
@aphrael77
~~ I definitely agree with you,,,
I am from the Philippines,, so far we eels here have been unlucky because we do not have the privilege yet to see him in person.
So what I did is, I went to Singapore last April 21-23, just to see his fan meeting, and I have seen a lot of eels gather from Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia, and a lot more…
These fans of him from other countries have been willing to cross the ocean just to see him. In fact I for one is an example, considering the conversion rate of S$ to Php,,, that is no joke.
I have seen how he performed, some Korean artist will lip sync their own songs, but Sukkie, despite of his sickness sung LIVE.
It saddens me, how come Korean media is not realizing that the youth right now is the biggest viewer of these dramas.
I have seen from reviews that M3 really has a low rating in Korea, but overseas its not,, IT IS NOT JKS THEY SHOULD BE ANALYZING, they should analyze more on what really the viewers want..
How many household did they monitor to consider such ratings? I think they were lost!
I have seen some Korean artist also,, some of them are too stiff, you would be very afraid to even come near them. but for Sukkie it is not.
As for us Eels, JANG KEUN SUK has been a versatile artist, he is an artist that could ACT, SING, DANCE, DJ, ENDORSE, DIRECT,, But what we like best about him is his sincerity to his fans, and he is a free-spirited person.
I will definitely would want to see “You’re my pet” i am even considering going to Japan. I already bought “Let me Cry” online, and I bought all original DVDs of him in Singapore..
Lets keep on fighting Cri!!! We can make this happen and support our Sukkie!
wow, Geunness, u came to Singapore FM too?
JKS – his person and his performance – is truly addictive.
we’ll definitely support him all the way!
aphrael77, I think the Korean eel fans also have the same feeling as we do as they are very happy that Sukkie’s talent are recognized by international fans..I believe perhaps the reason could be Korea may still be traditional in a sense that seniority comes first and I guess Sukkie may more popular in Korea if he is older and act in those dramas which matured adults like with story appealing to them.. Don’t worry, I believe Sukkie will be recognised as one great actor and director in Korea in future..for now, he should make use of his youth and energy to focus on expanding and gaining overseas exposure and act in movie n dramas close to his age…and being a singer now, he can do even more and be ever green with that voice of his ^_^
I can’t imagine how our Sukkie feels when he read this article … haizz !!!
He has indeed has arrived, maybe a bit early for the korean people’s liking.
Yeah, I felt so sad reading this article. I hope Korean eels will support “You’re My Pet”.
aphrael77, just to add that actually many popular stars went through the same path as Sukkie like even local singers who went overseas like Sun Yan Zhi, Olivia etc their talents are recognized in Taiwan or Japan first and like Sun Yan Zhi, her songs top many charts for many years in Taiwan, HK and China..then everyone in s’pore knew her from then since..so I guess Sukkie too, he is doing well so far as he can make me a first time fan of any star ^_^
Why do Korean public/media always care so much about viewership ratings? I tried to watch dramas that had high ratings and mostly I couldn’t pass episode 3. You can’t tell an actor is talented or not just based on ratings. For me JGS is one of the best Korean actors in his age group, and I believe he will show us more of his talents in the future. I kind of hate Korean public/media and feel very sorry for JGS for not being recognized for his talents by his own people. I love him and will support him forever. 🙂
I agree with you. Viewership doesn’t mean everything. High ratings doesn’t 100% mean that this drama is fabulous, no flaws etc. They should see his acting instead of just the viewership!! I am upset (just like what aphrael said), wonder why korean media dont really like him. which is why we seldom see reports on him from the korea side. He is talented, knows how to act, sing and host! as im writing this, i feel so angry towards the korea media. no matter what, all the eels will love and support him! lets support his new movie “you’re my pet”! hope it will air in asia countries just like Singapore 🙂
wow… He always says that he will conquer the world and promote the korean culture 🙁
thank you Japan..
I wonder when Korean will know that ratings can’t evaluate an actor’s effort. I know why Korean doesn’t like him, they always have a prejudice against him but I read his cyworld n find he shouldn’t have treated like that.
Since closing his cw, he hasn’t expressed himself in messages 4 eels, just write in chaos way. If u pay attention to his face, u’ll find sometimes he is very sad m alone, poor oppa.
Let’s continue to love n support him to pour out all what he has suffered. Eels, we r one!
Aphrael and all, have you read this? Cr: geungeuncouple blog
no link F, please resend… thanks
Sorry, forgot to paste link 🙂
http://yule.sohu.com/20110509/n307121152.shtml
aigooo i cant read it 🙁 translate please 😀
please, please, please, translate the article please 😀
Haha! I’m so hopeless!! Here’s the translation:
http://geungeuncouple.blogspot.com/2011/05/jang-keun-suk-on-han-fun-magazine.html
Thanks! Saved me the effort of translating ; p
Actually it’s been circulating on FB for a few days now…was just waiting for you to upload…I suppose you’re not so active on FB huh? Btw, what’s yr Twitter name? I’d like to ‘stalk’ you lol!! Mine is jgscrazed… feel free to follow me you all 🙂
don’t have Twitter …. too busy to be on so many online platforms!
thanks! now i want to smell him 🙂 🙂
Oh yes, any of you know what perfume he uses? I know it’s Vanilla Mist but what brand? Where can we get it? How much? Is it by chance a female perfume?
I want to find out what perfume he is using too… Is it the one always appearing in his asia tour behind the scene?
you can check out the toiletries he uses aside from neutrogena and keihl’s not sure of the other brands.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ulk9n3WVA0
I heard that he uses “warm vanilla sugar Fragrance Mist “,Bath & Body Works.
I wish I could smell it and feel him 🙂
Tenshi, thanks!! Now I can look out for it 🙂
bath and body works vanilla sugar smells heavenly….. it’s a very comforting smell 😀 i’m not sure though if it’s available here in sg.
I’ve been informed it’s available to Malaysian Watson stores, costs abt RM 28-38. Bath & Body Works are exclusively in USA & Canada.
most likely on that price coz i know it’s around 10usd
OK. I will try to find out whether available in KL then inform u gals…..
Called watson hq. They sd dun hv such product? F1968 do your source know which outlet or any other place? Available thru internet cost arnd usd12???
Hmmm…. My source got it from klia Watson… She’s into her third bottle n can’t do without it now…
Called KLIA, there is no Watson outlet but only Guardian. Can check with your source again, ya! TQ Really want to try out the smell…..
Ok I’ve tweeted her, waiting for reply…
@stvcri: someone now over the moon eh with Suk scent…!!!
Ok my Tweet friend replied; you can get it at Watson stores (i presume selected outlets though)
F1968, she can’t tell which outlet she bought it…… but not KLIA coz I hv confirmed with KLIA & Watson, they dun hv branch there. Sorry for pestering you & yr frend
She just mentioned that it’s no longer avail in klia & that u can find it in Watson… I paiseh already leh…
Hey,girls….Sukie’s hard work will get pay off.Just b supportive.
What !! YAB is under “poor’ category by korean…. Hey come on… I’ve hv been seeing this drama time after time. Do asked them to checked Crazydrama… so far, YAB is stands the 1st rannking out of thousands drama listed…. really crazy korean, media & who is the editor, really want to strangle him/her. Whatever it is, JKS is going to rise like an eagle no matter what korean’s view or said. He has loyal fans all over the world, that is more than enough to support him. BTW today, I’ve just heard a chinese news from radio mentioned JKS is the top Hallyu artist @ Taiwan against Kim Hyung Joong and Hyun Bin. FIGHTING all eels to prove korean taste is lousy …… (mk me mad)
Although they are many good artists in Korea, but none is attractive me.. only JKS who repeating in my mind and make my crazy.
I will fully support him forever!!!!
it’s so crazy!
his acting is so good. I love him because his acting.
he acted well not only in You’re beautuful but also in many different drama!
Any way, love you Suk
oh! he can cook! lol…… can somebody help in subbing?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeKRSgmUQ-A
and what colorful boxers he has…yai! hahahaha….this one needs subbing too.. so helpless, been here in sg, and still doesn’t understand chinese, so i guess it’s hopeless for me to try learn korean too. heee!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvoTvneER6M
Ive been hoping someone can translate the exact same vids for a long time now… Psst: we hv a Korean onboard now! Cutecute, cld u pls just gv a rough translation from the two videos? Pls pls pretty please?? :))
i’m hoping somebody would sub the asia tour too. it’s 10 parts! lol….. i even watched the happy life in spanish sub since i can’t find any link in english, next to watch alien sam, wondering though if i’ll last thru the viet subbed. nyahahaha! crazy ahjumma here.
Wahaha!!! I watched 3 parts of Alien Sam in equally alien language!! Nvm, for time being just looking at his face is sufficient!
I just realised that so many people having the same problem here… I bought the history of JKS and Where is your star from Japan. One of them not even have japanese subtitle. I am more of watching him and guessing what he try to convey …..
F1968 , i have eng-sub link of alien sam eps 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6. have you seen it? i can share the link for u.
the rest episode doesn’t have eng-sub, is just chinese sub.
Cajaputte, yes please!!! Pls fwd links to my email: farina1968@yahoo.co.uk
Tks lots!!! Muahhhh!!!!
Me too! I want the link. Thanks!!!!
Wahhhh….. i thought i am the only one who is not able to find the English subs for Alien Sam, didn’t except there are so many of us here facing the same problem! hehee! ;p
Hiiii cajuputte!!!! Can share with me the links too???? Please Please Please? hehehe! 🙂
crazyoverjks & wap, your email address is?
@cajuputte: me too. email add: drmarlyn87@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance…
Cajuputte,why not you placed the link here for everyone to c. Tq
hi cajuputte, i also want the links for the whole drama, be it eng sub or chinese sub… thanks….
chickenlittle & F1968, i’ve already sent you the link. please check your email, and do make comments after watch.
crazyoverjks & wap, what’s your email add?
Hi cajuputte, my email is hipoya@hotmail.com
Thanks a million!!! 🙂 🙂
m_oaper@hotmail.com
thanks!
Whats this alien sam? No eng sub yet but vietsub?!
hi crazyoverjks, drmarlyn, and wap. i’ve sent the link to your email. please check it.
hi carol70, here’s the link. i put the link for u:
http://z10.invisionfree.com/keunsuk/index.php?showtopic=1074
enjoy!
tq
Actually, he is such a unique star that he might make some enemies of the Korean entertainment world.
In my opinion, there are some reasons why he is treated like this in Korean media.
(1) In the past (I mean when he was younger and immature),
he was said to be full of conceit and narcissistic.
He knew how talented and good-looking he was, so probably it might be true that he said something like “I know I’m good-looking or I’m your prine” with humor. I think the reason why he said included his hope to become such a star mentioned by him.
** Please refer to the article “Jang Keun Suk calls himself a beggar prince”.
http://jangkeunsukforever.com/?p=4368
But young as he was, some people assumed that he was a bluffer.
We all know that he dare to say like “I’m your prince” to motivate him to be a real prince. He actually makes efforts to satisfy others’ expectations and to become more matured personally and technically.
He is not conceit !!
He is not a just saying and doing nothing person!!!
He tries to develop himself day by day!!!
(2) Allegedly, there are many troubles between Korean stars (not only JKS but other stars) and their managements.
Sadly some famous stars committed suicide…
I don’t know their reasons exactly, but it was reported there were some connections to their works…
And the very popular Korean group “東方神起 (Dong Bang Shin Ki) ” is a recent example. They have split up and JYJ (the new group formed by three of them) won’t perform and release the album as an artist in Japan any more because of their complicated cotract…
I’m not quite sure about their troubles, but one of my friends told me sadly about it the other day.
JKS quit his previous management and established his own management “Tree J”.
There must be a lot of difficulties before the foundation.
But he did it to live his own life, not to live his false life even if he was so young at that time.
As you know, he is honest. Sometimes he is “too” honest.
We all love his honesty and sincerity, but for the management
it might be difficult to produce JKS as their ideal actor.
It is natural for most young Korean stars to wish to live freely and make plans to attempt new challenges by themselves like JKS.
If many followed JKS, it would cause some problems….
So I think the Korean management are worried about that…
It is my personal opinion that Korean entertainment industry doesn’t want JKS to be a success without supports of big management companies.
So they are not welcomed to hear his popularity in Asia.
Even they don’t want to admit the fact, it’s true that he is a truly good actor and there are many fans over the world. So eventually they must admit his great presence in the entertainment world.
So keep supporting him not to worry about what media says!!
We all love him forever 🙂
*** Sorry my English is not so good that I couldn’t describe my idea fully.
***But I love him and support him the same as yours!!!
well, as they say…you have the prerogative to be conceited at times if you know you have the talent. and we know how talented he is. it’s like being a genius and we know being a genius have their own eccentricities, (perfectionist, often misunderstood etc…) i just hope he’ll be given a chance to show his capabilities as an actor. like in the imc but a role with more depth. maybe by then, he’ll be given his due credits. coz as of now, his roles have been second lead, and he has just started to get lead roles, and the roles he got are more on the lighter acting. i wish to see him with the angst of taekyung, depth of changui, manly mugyul, and driven gun woo….
Hi Tenshi Akuma,
Thanks for your long explanation. i have the same opinion that “he is honest. Sometimes he is “too” honest.” and sincerity, that’s make me love and always want to support him besides his multitalented. and according to me behind his smile and cute face sometimes i can see loniness in it, that’s make me sad, so i always hope and pray that he could get for his happiness in his real life or career, eventhough he always say that he is very happy. Let’s always support him till the end :).
Umm i never crazy to anyone but JKS is my only unique lovely one! My Super-Duper Star ^ ^
hi! tenshi_akuma
where are you from?
i’ m from korea. i think your thought is right.
JKS hit the number 1 on oricon chart to overcome sonyesidae who belong to SM entertainment which is the biggist in korea. I think they are very appointed by the result of oricorn chart. The SM Entertainmet and sonyesidae maybe plan to hit the number 1 at oricon chart and then advertise extensively, they can’t do that by JKS.
many media and many reports are not objective, and in the middle of power game.
The entertainment business is the field of power game to be killed or to kill others
” I think they are very disappointed by the result of oricorn chart.”
i can’t rewrite that sentence so i write it by reply
Hi cutecute! I’ve been waiting to hear a korean fan’s personal viewpoint. Please tell us why he’s not popular in his own country? I hear so many rumors and hearsay, so perhaps you can help shed some light? Really nice to know you and everybody here 🙂
Err…cutecute, please refer to an additional comment I made a few entries above abt translating 2 videos… Hehehe!!
I’m glad to hear that he has a lot of his own countrymen supporting him! Hopefully his career will soar even higher…actually I can envision him to be as good as Kim Myung Min, they looked two peas in the same pod when they acted in BV… Of all the expressions that Suk carried, I LOVE when he shows angst best! It’s like you’re swept off your feet by a hurricane!
sorry cutecute coz most of us hv been condemning “korean”…. so we exclude korean eels here. Is JKS going to hv any FM in Seoul this year? How great if he has one in end of Oct, coz I’ll be there…..
Hi! F1968
JKS is very very very popular in korea. don’t worry.
and he is one of the first man who get the drama script.
in korea, most of popular entertainer attend the show program broadcasting at saterday night or sunday night and this help to let them be known in public. most of popular korean star At his age became famous or the singer of idol group. but JKS earned his famous only by his drama and his brilliant acting.
The drama “You are beautiful” didn’t get high score at broadcasting, but “You are beautiful” get a huge sensation on line. and i heard the DVD of “You are beautiful” is republished because of “sold out”.
And in korea, maby most of Actor can’t hold fanmeeing over 2,000 people and once per two or three. Except idol group, JKS can hold fanmeeting over that size of fanmeeting twice per one year.
it is my personal opinion Korean like a dog more than a cat, JKS also does. I think JKS is close to a cat more than a dog. HaHa.
flankly, he have so many fans in korea, and have many ANTI(the people who dislike him). so sometimes his fan said I had diliked before becomming his fan. I am the one (but never ANTI).
Hi-cri cutecute!
I’m from Japan. Nice to meet you 🙂
I’m glad to hear your opinion and it is so helpful for us (foreign eels) to understand his situation in his country.
I know he loves Korea !!!
So I’m so happy to hear that many Korean fans love him through your direct comment !!!
I’m glad we have international eel fans here in aphrael77’s blog to share views & different prospective… nice to meet all of you here ^_^ Sukkie is sure a lucky man to have many loving & kind eel fans supporting him, cheers to all in this blog!!!
sigh…. all the dark side and “political” struggles in the entertainment industry … I’m sure as hell super happy that JKS beat Girls Generation!! And showed everyone how we all love him and support him!
I don’t know anything about JKS’ previous management company, but really, for someone who is as frank and direct as he is, it’s not hard to imagine that JKS must have gone through a lot in order to survive and do well….
busy browsing youtube for jks vid today, nothing much to do. lol! found this vid, he’s having casual talk with his fans on the street. sweet!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecsxMwv2juQ
i guess the korean media has prejudice on him, maybe he is sometimes too honest (like some of you here said) or idk for what reason. well, i didnt know how he is like before cuz i only came to know him after watching YAB (which made me fall for him so so deeply though it is considered poor ratings in korea -.-) but from all his dramas and movies i have watched, the CFs he shot, the fanmeetings he held, i can see that he is very serious in whatever he do and he wants it perfect. he always consider what his fans wants and always do his best! like the cri show in Singapore recently, despite his flu, he still insist on singing live and not using the cd version. i hope he proves the korea media wrong by showing how popular he is in asia! Bravo to him to break into the Japan industries! I am really happy that the record sales beat snsd in oricon chart! this proves that he is really really popular! 😀
Hello cottoncand_y, i am so with you here! I have the same thoughts as you too.
I am just like some of the eels (M3Lover, Gabrielle, Carol and many more) here, i only came to know about JKS when i watched YAB, and from there i was ADDICTED to him!!! hahaha! 🙂
I started to google about him, search for all the shows he acted in, search for all songs sanged by him, search in YouTube for all his videos.
And BEST of all, i never have an account in Youtube & fans’ blog, but bcoz of JKS i created an account so that i can see & read about him everyday! Hehehe!
And for the first time i actually leave comments in blog! That’s why my nickname is called “crazyoverJKS”! hahaha! 🙂
He is the only star that make me go crazy! For the past 30 over years (ooops! you gals know i am past 30 liao! hehee!) never have i ever expect i will go crazy over any actors/singers. And this is my FIRST time!
JKS is the only star that will make me feel this way, the feeling is just so magical! I don’t even know how to describe it! Geeeeeee!!!!
And i can see that our dear Prince JKS is a super multi talented guy who puts in ALL his BEST in everything that he do.
He take his work seriously and wants it to be perfect. He love his fans and will do his best to make us happy!
And seriously, i don’t think i can find any other star like him in this universe! 🙂
He can act, sing, dance, host, DJ, model and many more, and everything he do is GOOD! And now his Let Me Cry album even topped the Oricon chart!!
Doesn’t this just proves that JKS is really a talented guy! And not like what the report says and how can they use YMP as a test to test his skills! Argghhhh!! Angry! Humpt!!! >.<
The moment YMP is release and if Asia is able to see it, i will DEFINITELY support JKS by watching the movie! And buy the disc if there is any too!
I will do everything to support our beloved Prince Sukkie! 🙂 🙂
crazyoverJGS, i sure can understand very well how you feel but too bad I can’t be so expressive as you ^_^ me too, I start going to Youtube, facebook, google and create all accounts just to get to know more about Sukkie after I saw flashes of YAB trailer on paid TV channel with Sukkie singing..and the worst thing is I actually watched Sukkie’s BV & HGD before also & attracted by the same person w/o knowing he is the same JKS!!! (he looks so different but his acting is so good that captures my attention…I’m never a fan girl before ^_^)
QQ,u r really funny. Like him without knowing they r d same person. Somemore has watched few of his dramas…. mk me laugh only. Tq 😉
Carol70, heee…funny right! but now if he disguised as dog in “you’re my pet” or any other roles, my QQ eyes will automatically focus on him and conditioned to follow him forever, not forgetting his unique voice, my ears are conditioned to his beautiful voice too ^_^
hahah! i agree that we cannot find any other star like him!! I like him becuz of his looks, voice, acting and the way he treat his fans! he definitely knows how to make his fans happy by feeding the baits. hehehe.
so he is the 1st star u ever go crazy for? haha, before him, i liked lee min ho, u know, boys over flowers. and was super crazy over him too, but after watching YAB, i immediately switch target 😀
so i really hope his movie will be broadcast over asia so we can support him! 😀
I agree with everyone’s comments! We all love u JKS! FIGHTING 🙂
Hah! Can’t keep track on this thread. The eels here as just as passionate as jks. Looking forward to be able to meet you up someday, have some coffee and just talk about jks 😉
Yeah, nice to meet all of you here…And thanks to Aphrael77 for providing this blog for us fans of JKS …
Wap so true… all passionate about JKS! I knw we should organise a JKS Fan FM 🙂
Yeah wap!! I’m so happy to know all of you eels here too! 🙂
So glad i found aphrael’s blog, she is my doctor to JKS’s virus!
Her daily posts & updates abt JKS are just like my nedicine.
Hehehe! 🙂 thank u so much aphrael!
Ya ya, we shld all meet up and go crazyoverJKS!! 🙂
Yeah we should 🙂 lol
I think JKS still has a lot of things to learn about acting. His voice is really awesome and when he speaks or sings he is very charming. There are some emotions that he manages to act very well but still I sometimes (not that often really so please don’t be mad at me) get the impression that something is a little off. If he, in the future, wants to be acknowledged as a marking figure of the acting stage(that means not only acting in movies but also with a live audience) I think it is useful for him not to receive only praises, as it is hard to know for sure where you stand when everybody only sees that you are pretty, and fabulous and gorgeous and so on.
If his target is to be an icon for what we, eels, dream of… well of course he needn’t try anything but be as visible as he can get. I am sure that the whole world (not just asian world) will recognise his charms as soon as he’s in sight.
Whatever his dreams and wishes may be, I know I will always be proud of being a fan of a star as big as the sun:D.
hi Mada,
I’m not a good judge of acting, but i think JKS, more than anyone else, knows that he has room for improvement in his acting, which is why he always puts in his 200% effort in acting and always has a humble attitude in wanting to learn more about acting.
So I have no doubt that JKS will continue to grow in his development as an actor ^^
I think we just have to calm down, don’t worry…we know how amazing our prince. He
Okay gals…..action is better than anything. Once the movie YMP is out in Asia, buy lots of tickets to treat yr frends or family everyday & let the movie rating burst. Just as CMA Chengdu result that came out incredibaly due to his ells daily support & hardwork~ sitting every hr to vote. Shld d movie not release in Asia, v hv to buy the dvds as present to yr frends who has yet to know him. How? Workable? hehe but at the end,$$$$$ boh liau(finished)
those from sg, raise up your hands! let’s all watch YMP together then coffee to talk some more about jks. 🙂
i am from sg! 🙂 we have to buy his movie dvd! in sg i only saw baby and I dvd..
How about Iteawon Homocide? Not available in Spore? Available in KL cost around RM20
Carol, KL got IMC!!! Arghh.h…
The dvd is not available here in SG. 🙁
crazyoverJKS, r u coming to KL on 4th June? if u really really interested, mayb I try to get one for u & pay me by then/
Carol, thanks for offering.
But too bad i won’t be going for the MY FM. 🙁
Sob…..
Me too! I’m from SG.
Same, for movies i also got the Baby & Me dvd. 🙂
yup, we should find a chance to get together, and go crazy watching him…. will figure out something but may take 2 months…. stay tuned for update …. haha! * winks *
Hooray aphrael!! Do count me in k! 🙂
Take your time, even if it’s 2years i will still meet you gals and go crazy watching JKS! Hehee! ^_^
Do count me in too 😀 we sure will have alot to talk about as long as it is regarding our prince, regardless of age. haha! 😀
Count me too ^^
me too 🙂
Me!
Hi guys! I was out a few days and can’t keep up with the thread too! I missed a lot in just a few days! and I missed JKS a lot! Anyway, no matter what others think, still JKS is the best for us because he really is…anyway, on a lighter note, I just came back from the nearest mall (which is below my unit) to check if they have this vanilla bath and body works just to smell him because I missed him so!! haha. so gaga of me! sadly we don’t have it. 🙁
anyway, Im glad to be back reading news about him! 🙂
They just do not know what we feel just by hearing his voice..
JKS has been an inspiration,, when you look at him,, something will tell you that everything is ok..
Sukkie,, do not worry,, we eels will always be by your side protecting you. Just continue doing what you think is best for your career, and what will make your eels happy.
Remember, that we need to see you,, JKS you are CRI~Genius, Gorgeous, Everything!
I really hate the writer this journalist.
he or her only one person, not represent Koreans to appreciate about Sukkie…
I hope Suk not to be affected by the wrong news.
everything sums up to what they call ‘The JKS effect’ , the longest thread so far Aphrael!!
can i react too?…mind you guys….at first i am not a fan of sukkie…but when i started to watch him and memorize all his songs….i decided to go and visit him in korea….and because of what i have noticed from his whereabouts…and i think i am not going to see him in korea…though i will pursue my trip there…just to get a chance if incase…when i knew he will have his fan meeting in malaysia…i bought a ticket for two….from my opinion…i think HE IS ALREADY A BIG STAR…..not to mention in korea …he is not….what is important …the fans are continuing to support him..and that will make him a BIG star!!!!…by the way to tell you guys…i am working in qatar…so sukkie is not only famous in japan..even in middle east………
hoooooooooo, fantastic ! R u a Malaysian? When u plan to go Korea? I’m going end of Oct. JKS wins worldwide eels heart ! His charm is 300X powerful than tsunami……yoyo!
Woah! It’s a long way to go from qatar to korea and malaysia as well 😉
I stumbled upon this vid (wz Eng subs!) Suk & Psh commented on their kiss scenes in YAB (part 1)
http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=f637KSSFByM
Part 2:
http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=rjakgs1p2jM
I can never let go of this drama!!
I often go to vote in this site once some fans told me to,,, i don’t know spanish but want to pursue all eels here …our JKS is dropped to no.2 now..eels..go go.
http://listas.rpp.com.pe/gente/3075-lista-de-los-mas-guapos-de-co
How to vote? Is it just click on the stars? No time limit.
I think we can click to that 5 stars vote every 8 minute for once..Thankssss…
Hurray JKS no. 1 again. Tq all eels. Cont’ yr voting. Our work & time spend will pay off by the result! Mk it happen again like Chengdu voting. Aumii,any closing deadline.
aphrael77, i come across 1 vid by Shanghai TV station on Sukkie, very comprehensive analysis of his charms, have u seen this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBIvAzqqs1A&feature=related
aphrael77, i saw this thread in Baidusubar on the same topic & Chinese eels also share some background…you can read about this when you are free as it is quite a long thread as it is a hot topic but after reading the background, all eels will love Sukkie more ^_^
http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kz=1082777646
Oh! too bad I can’t understand chinese! I wish I could understand!
My korean friend told me JKS is not so famous at Korea compare with overseas, might be his style look towards Japanese style. I think might be he didnt have big organisation (后台) to support him.
dream, actually the reasons are discussed in depth in the BaiduSukar link above…it is not convenient for me to translate here as I might translate wrongly in the process ^_^ After knowing the background in detail, you will feel that he is really a GREAT young man of this generation despite all the odds against him & will support him forever…just like what the Chinese eels concluded ^_^
QQeyes007 dont worry. I will always support/love him & forever ….. his is so talent and hardworking person. Salute!