Video, pics & text credits: Aphrael77
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27 May is a very eventful day of ups and downs, disappointment and blissful happiness. Ferlyn and I reached Siam Discovery Centre at 1 pm, and after scouting out various possible positions on level 1, 2 and 3, we decided to take up position on level 1 directly on one side of the stage, thinking that we’ll get to see JKS most clearly from there. We waited for hours there. I was having some stomach pain due to a very hurried lunch but I did not even want to move away from my precious position.
Then the worst thing we dreaded happened. At 4 pm, the security came and shooed us away, explaining (I think) that fans cannot wait at that area but must wait inside the allocated barricaded area. I must admit that Security did a great job to direct traffic and maintain orderliness, but the roaming numbers of Security staff diligently doing their job meant that we lost our best viewing position.
As a result, we had to circle around the 3 levels again to look for another position. Unfortunately, by that time, the crowd of fans had swelled and it was impossible for us to even find a place with a clear view. Ferlyn and I went to the stage-left area allocated for fans (centre was a section of seats reserved for the VIPs and media), but we were at the back and our view of the stage was quite obstructed, especially if people in front of us later lifted their cameras up high. But we were resigned to our position.
Then after a few minutes, I noticed that the girl in front of me had a collapsible stool at her foot. She intended to stand on it later to get a clear view for photo-taking. If she really did that, I wouldn’t even have any hope of seeing JKS. Ferlyn and I felt really down – after hours of waiting, we lost our good position and even had to face the dire possibility that we wouldn’t even get a clear view of JKS.
At that point, I split ways with Ferlyn. She stayed on the ground floor while I desperately circled level 2 and 3 again. It was only 30 minutes to the start of the event. Now, Siam Discovery Centre may look nice with those tall pillars and long hanging banners from the ceiling, but what it means is that the view from many positions at the railings was severely blocked and limited. (see pic below)
After a few futile attempts hovering behind those lining the railings and always looking for any minute space to squeeze myself in, I noticed some Thai (?) eels on one side of the level 3 railing with a bit of space in between them, and I asked them whether there was anyone standing at the space and if I could squeeze myself in. They made some space for me, for which I am eternally grateful because that completely transformed my day from a rotten day of futile waiting and disappointment to one of extreme happiness.
From between the pillar and building structure, I could see the centre of the stage, (pls see pic above, the part circled in red is the stage that I could see from my position on level 3). Owing to the effective zoom-in function of my camera, I think I got pretty clear videos. Looking at the stage with my eyes, I could not even see JKS’ face clearly, but when I zoomed in with my camera, please see the video for yourself. I took many, many videos of the event.
As at the time of writing this, it is 1 am and Four Seasons Hotel charges 235 baht for one hour of internet, which is the reason why I’m at MacDonalds 10 minutes away uploading video at the speed of 1 video for 1 hour. So I can only upload two at this point. I have only slept 2.5 hours before my flight on Friday and I do need to catch up on my sleep after this so that I can enjoy the Cri Show on Saturday. In due course back in Singapore, I will upload all videos I have if possible to my Youtube sniffiv account.
Event summary as below (in order of what I can recall and not in chronological sequence). The event started late at about 20 or 20 minutes past 5 pm. The first video above shows the start of the event, with JKS on stage smiling and waving at everyone. The emcee did a brief interview with him, followed by various people coming on stage to take photos with JKS (am guessing they are sponsors or VIPs etc). Then JKS was given a box of Ole candy which he threw happily to the audience and even to fans on the second level. Then JKS went backstage and after a break of about 15 to 20 minutes, the autograph session started. JKS was his usual sweet self and was signing posters for each fan.
Then came one fan from China (in video below, please note 3rd fan with white ribbon on her hair). She mentioned on Sina that she had prepared a nice photo album containing a selection of photos from each Asia Tour country that she has followed JKS to, and she would request JKS to sign on her photo album instead of on the given poster.
After understanding her request, JKS started to sign on her photo album. The rather fierce security staff standing behind JKS told the fan that JKS could only sign on the poster, and actually snatched the photo album away. JKS looked at the security staff, as if in a what-are-you-doing / she-is-my-fan / I-sign-where-I-want-to-sign look, drew the photo album back to himself and continued to complete his signing. When the eels present saw what JKS did, my goodness, their combined screams were loud enough to lift the ceiling – we were all applauding JKS for his action – he’s such a sweet, considerate and accommodating star, and the best thing is, he genuinely cares about eels’ welfare rather than stupid, silly guidelines set by event organisers.
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This means, of course, that it opened the floodgate for such requests for JKS to sign on other items, and a couple of fans even got JKS to sign on their T-shirt! After more of such requests, the emcee fell back on appealing to fans not to present other items for autograph but to accept the designated poster.
The photo-taking session also went smoothly. One really has to credit the Thai organisers for learning from the experiences of other countries. They provided tiers of steps so that each person can be clearly seen in the photo and did not need to ask people in the first row to kneel down on the ground, which happened to me and my knees hurt so much from the kneeling.
The autograph venue also had an Ole booth at the back, where they were doing a brisk business selling Ole candy in heart-shaped metal containers with 3 different designs of JKS printed on the container. Business was so good with so many eels snapping up the candy that by the end of the event, they had almost sold out all the candy. This is testament to JKS’ popularity!
What you see below is what Ferlyn has bought at the bequests of her friends. I bought some, but not as many as her!
From a day that promised to end in depressing disappointment without even catching a clear glimpse of JKS, to a day of extreme blissful happiness where I saw JKS clearly with the help of my zoom-in camera, to buying the JKS Ole candy heart-shaped containers that I desired, really, every minute and every second spent looking at JKS is a moment of happiness.
There are really many more videos that cannot be uploaded right now, but I will do so gradually when I’m back in Singapore. Bangkok Cri Show in Saturday 28 May will be another fantastic event with JKS. I heard from a Thai fan that security checks on cameras will be stringent. I’m not prepared to risk my camera, but Ferlyn will be able to smuggle in her slimmer camera in her pocket (please don’t tip the security to start checking pockets, ok) and we’ll try our best to see if videos can be taken ^^
Customary hug to last fan in the autograph queue – JKS hugged her so tightly and even put his hand on her hair!
* all other eels faint from envy *
That’s all for today. Good night, everyone!
I cant watch the vids, thx for info and pics
Aphrael thanks for your story…but i cannot watch your uploaded videos..
it says there “this video is private”… I am really waiting for your uploads… i hope you can fix it as soon as possible… i watched at youtube some uploaded videos but its dark..i cant clearly seen JKS…:(
but take a good rest for now and enjoy the CRi show…God bless to you and ferlyn… keep fighting for our prince.. XD
How can I see your video? it’s this is privete vid.
i got goosebumps looking at JKS hugging that girl,,, it feels like he’s hugging me too.. *sigh*
ooohhh!!! i want that hug too!!! 😀
please let us watch your video.
i really love this blog.
the pics are always clearer here than the others.
thank you cri~
i truly wish i was the one hugging JGS!!!! Thank you so much for the pics & updates ;D
aphrael, what a long day!!
You must be so tired, but thanks so much for your great report!!
Your lively and detailed report was so superb that I felt as if I were with you in Thailand!!!
I hope you’ll have a good and sound sleep and recover from fatigue ^^
I found some videos about press conference of Bangkok on 27 May, 2011.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WskKG_p_zc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgNl0c0uugA
tenshi san, thanks for the links as I’m quite touched by the scene especially the one relating to what aphrael77 has mentioned in her account during the autograph session in vid2…
thanks for the links!!!
so happy to see him..
i hope i am in Bangkok now.OH MY SUKIIIII
Oh-what-I-wld-give-to-see-that-what-the-f***-do-u-think-u-are-doing-to-my-fan stare!!! I can so picture Hwang Tae Kyung & Kang Mugyul spoiling for a fight!
Thanks a zillion Aphrael. Have a good rest and enjoy tonight’s show w loverboy while the rest of us turn all shades of green….
I second it!
I thought: THis is KMG spirit!
Fearless!!!
why can’t I see the video too? wanted to see that expression. 🙁
Hello
I want to see your video
Please show it
I ask.
Apparel, thanks for your fast update to us, making us to have a feeling that we are in thailand ourselves. Really feel happy for you that your day has turned out to be a blissful happy day eventually.
Same here.Hard work 4 everybody incl Sukkie.Hope another good show in Thailand n everybody enjoys it.Aphreal,cant wait 4 the latest report fm u.Don’t 4get 2 have fun:)
Hi, Aphrael, it’s a lovely long day to you. With your detail reports, it’s become our common sweet memory. A million thanks.
Looking forward to your FM reports, sharing your enjoyment.
Wow, thanks Aprael for the detailed account! 🙂 Have a good time at the cri show tonite! Must really see sukkie yah 🙂
Thanks Aphrael! I really admire your perseverance and stamina in following around for Sukkie’s FM. He looked sweet in grey blue outfit. FM always makes him happy and glowing as reflected in the photos. This will enable him to unwind and take away the stress that he might have.
aphrael77, thanks for the detail account as this again bring back the beautiful memory of his Cri-Show here in S’pore. I remembered I had hard time getting a place to get a view of him at Marina Square but in the end, we managed to squeeze in besides the Korean fans at the 2nd level. Anyway, enjoy your Cri-show today and get clearer view of Sukkie!!! ^_^
Thank u for sharing lovely inf!
I always enjoy reading here.
u guys are GRETE!!!!!
actually….I will join in the Malaysia Cri Show.
May i know his details there ?
i still cant find any inf about it…which hotel , when n where the autograph session will be held?
if someone know ,please kindly help me ,i very would be appreciate it.
Thanks a lot in advance
Hi, I love reading about your fan accounts. Can I watch your video on youtube and get access to your channel please? My youtube account is makkintot. Thanks!
OMG I wish I was that last fan she’s so lucky I love the way he hugs her! So jealous
thak u, enjoy 2nite fm!
I luv Suk in white n bright smile on his face, which relieve all pain n sorrow
y d vid s privte, we wanna c 2! ps!
pls aphrael77, share d vid wth us! i sure he s also so kind to us to let us c him..
thanks for all the info and the pics. …
i totally love this page .. you always put so much detail and it feels like im there thank you so much ….
i so love this part “JKS looked at the security staff, as if in a what-are-you-doing / she-is-my-fan / I-sign-where-I-want-to-sign look” i could totally imgain JKS doing that he is so sweet ….
check this video somewhere 8:30, looked like soebody pinched sukkie’s belly 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgNl0c0uugA
Hi stvcri, hahaahaa!! Yea, i saw it too! It looks like someone has pinched his belly/waist area. Eels, watch it at 8:32….. *ouch* ;p
Oh btw, did you see the part where JKS manager pretending to pose for the photo??
Hahahahaa!!! He is so cute!!! I couldn’t stop laughing! Watch it at 8:45!!! 😀
My poor Prince, who was pinching you? Can’t believe the abuse he has to tolerate ! Thai eels, please be gentle with our prince as he is always so gentle to us. You are so lucky to see him in person, and poor me… all the way in Europe where he will not hold concerts in… And yes, his manager is getting cuter and cuter every time we see him, he is gathering his own groups of fans now… Ha ha ha….
OMG he even signed DIRECT on their T-shirts… Singapore Fans are too well behaved… hahahha… nxt time shud try this too….
Thank u soooooooo much Aphrael for your superb fan account!!! 😀
Although i can’t be there, but reading your fan account really make me feel like i was there too! Geeee! You are the BEST gal! 🙂
So happy to see JKS smiling & waving happily away to all the fans there, can feel the happiness & ‘Hotness’ in him! hahaha!
And i soooooooooooooo wanna be the last gal he was hugging!! Awwww….. *Super envy!!!*
And i want the Ole Heart shape candy box too!! hehehe!
Aphrael, hope you managed to get a good rest so that you can enjoy tonight’s Cri Show! I’m sure you will have a smashing good time later with JKS! Enjoy yourself and looking forward to another fan account of the Cri show! 😀
thnx tenshi_akuma. alrdy watch d vid. c him happy with d fans, oo.. miss him so much!
Aphrael! Wow , what an amazing observations!
Bowing to the ground to you, you are the best!
All the best for you, all possible luck in your endeavors!
I really wish you you have some good time at the Cri Show.
aphrael, thanks so much for your vivid account! Hope you rested well and enjoy the cri show tonight!!
Hey Aphrael, thanks so much for the fan account! 😀 So glad that u can see JKS with the help of your powerful camera 😀 It must be a tiring for you n ur friend, rest well and continue to get high later for his Cri Show! 😀
oh and JKS is soooooooo sweet! He really loves his eels!!
Cis, the security guards really giving problem to eels…. keep getting off the eels from the stage. How do I have enough time to ask for a “hug” at a speechless & breathless moment in KL Cri 🙁
carol, YOU are really so lucky to have that pass!! envy envy! it is my ultimate dream! haha 🙂 hope next year I’ll be as lucky as you and so happy and contented in the end. 😀
ice-yelo, why not we all eels buy VVIP tickets & see him face to face together …ended up faint together 🙂 I’m only afraid the security force keep getting me out of stage, unable to req for the hug. Hope KL security force will not be that strict since is in private venue…lol
haha. that would be fun to watch, eels fainting all at the same time!
so sad I don’t get autogoraph ticket, it is really hard to get that auto pass, really hope I’m among the ones next time. 🙁 so you are really lucky! I’m excited for you! haha. and scared you might really faint! if I’ll be fortunate enough to get one, I can die! haha. –that is, after meeting him and looking into his eyes and shaking hands with him.:) addicted!
I think so but dun worry, i’ll get ready w ointment….I think i need to memorise what i should do & sd. What a waste if i got totally blank by then……hehehe
tqs for all the links n’ information of our Prince Sukkie…it’s mean a lot for me..n’ for the all Eels …gomawo…^_^.
i want that hug as well~~
made my day! miss him so so much!! thanks aphrael! enjoy!
I really miss him even though I’ve never seen him in person…
tenshi san, hv you got your ticket to MMM FM already? I really hope u can get that.. i heard Sukkie may be going for Japan tour 2nd half of this year, hope you can meet him in person soon… my situation was like you since last year after watching YAB, i missed his FM 2010 & try my best to meet him during Cri-show 2011 last month…the problem is after seeing him in person, I miss him so much…what to do? ^_^ I will pray for you to see him this year!!!
QQeyes007, thanks for cheering me up!!!
I tried to pre-order the M3 FM tickets, but there is a limit to the number of people who can be accepted during a pre-order period (it’s a previleges of Japanese JKS Fan Club membership), so the winner of getting tickets will be drawn by lots…
So I’m really anxious about the results whether I can get the tickets in advance. I pray for getting the ticket safely every day… The result of it will be announced on 4 June.
tenshi san, let me share with u & eel fans here 2 BTS vids which really make u smile while waiting for June 4 for online booking of MMM ^_^
(1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lLyz6zxKds
(2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOevwampndA&feature=related
hi, tenshi! not seen him yet? don’t worry, you’ll see him soon..:)
you all are right, he adapts to whatever hairstyle! he’s so gwapo (handsome)!!! he seems to be very happy again. love him totally! haha. miss him miss him!! 🙂 really wish we are all with aphrael! 😀
ps. btw, I also can’t view the video? thanks!
thanks again for sharing your experience with sukkie.. hope you can have so much fun on sukkie cri show.. love love love your report i’m so touch and sukkie is really the best when it comes to his fans.. I LOVE JKS more and more!!! 🙂
OMG!!! I wish I’m in Bangkok nowwww……. The time of the show!!! It’s so sad for me especially coz I’m Thai but couldnt be in Thailand at this time 🙁 Anyway, thanks for sharing and enjoy…..
Thank you Aphrael for your vivid, lively and detailed fan account. As if I was there also! Wow! Sukkie is really a thoughtful person. I love him more for this…
Hi! THANK YOU FOR YOUR REALLY HARD WORK !!! It seemed like I was there .Your journalistic talent is to be seen in all your reportages . Unfortunatelly this video here was banned , I don’t know by whom, considered to be private.But honestly I prefer your article as it is in English and I can understand what is it about. Thank you again! Good job!
Thanks Aphrael for your detailed report. If Suk will visit Philippines (hoping and hoping…), i will know what to do. hehehe. Enjoy your JKS adventure….
Great report, Ivy! Thanks for the hard work, both you and Ferlyn!
Aphrael, by now u must b exhausted & still in ‘miss’ JKS mood! Tk good rest & updd us when u refresh… Thx for yr sacrifices of time,energy & good reporting.
Thank’s much for the update aphrael, because of that im not left behind about whats happening to our jks…..The vid is in private..hope to see it soon…….looking forward for your upcoming blog…..god bless and be safe always….
too busy looking for vids if someone uploaded the cri show (FM)..i found nothing..”_”…but
i ended up seeing some photos taken at the cri show… its a relief..
even only in photos i can see how the FM goes well and i can feel the high atmosphere at the CRi Show in thailand.. JKS looks really great…
you can check this out…
http://twitpic.com/photos/keunsukchina
^_^
see this one too… the message of JKS to thai eels on his own handwriting and take note…it was written in English… love his message… I really envy thai fans…
http://twitpic.com/53m6iz
While waiting for Aphrael to update us, you guys might want to check out another diehard eel’s fan account that I enjoy reading and had the honour to meet in person:
http://shiro401.wordpress.com/2011/05/28/307/#respond
Thanks for sharing! heheh she’s really one diehard fan! i guess she went to almost all of his fanmeetings. *totally envious*
Is she the one that JKS pointing at? OMG the manager or security force also restrict eels to give present to JKS! How can turn eels down due to that. I really think they r too much :-{
Oh! Jang Geun Suk, gain weight. He is hotter when his thin, and cuter when his a lil bit fat. And! I STILL LOVE HIM SO MUCH!!! <3 :))))
A good news for all eels who wanted to go to Taiwan Cri Show!!!
“Joytime Entertainment” has finally granted our eels’ request for an additional performance!!!! Yeah!!!!!
I posted the latest their comment below. Please check this out
http://jangkeunsukforever.com/?p=4691#comment-6224
JKS must be drunk after dinner??
He was carried piggyback on Jason’s back. Soooo cute!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8V_wlwBx8A
@_@ really cute!!! first time I see him being piggyback like that & still happily waving..
Our mum in law also there w him… wearing blue dress. Playful JKS!
I really like him when he is in a playful mood…
my apologies to everyone for the private videos – i got confused between “private” and “unlisted”. and thanks to tenshi for those 2 links, so that everyone can see other videos too. Am back in Singapore ^^
Warmly welcome back, our heroines, Aphrael and Ferlyn. Big hug.
Welcome back Aphrael!! ^_^
Are you still stuck & dreaming away in JKS lala-land? hehee!
Hope you have enough rest to battle your next cri-show in KL! 🙂
Btw, Taiwan is adding an extra show on 24 June, will you be going? ;p
welcome back!!! you must still be in dreamy state now ^_^
Welcome back, aphrael !!!!!
I hope you’ve enjoyed your Bangkok Cri Show 🙂
Thanks for the warm welcome 🙂
The account will be a pretty long one, maybe because I’ve got too much to say, … don’t know how to explain it …. but am working on the account now.
as for the additional Taiwan show, I’m not pinning any hope on it. Their ticketing website will fail miserably as they have failed before
Welcome back Aphrael! heheh will be waiting patiently for your fan account. 😀 slowly write. 🙂 rest well yeah! u’re gg to msia fm right? haha *envy!* got to see sukkie again next week!
hwaiting in writing the fanacct! 😀
Aphrael, take yr time & hv good rest. I know yr mind is still full of JKS images & miss him 😉
Welcome back…. You must be super busy in coming up with the detailed update on the Thailand Cri show… We all waiting …..
For the Taiwan fm, will you still trying to get the ticket or just give it a miss?
I won’t even try. believe me, buying a ticket online is harder than striking lottery ; p
Thank you for sharing & Home sweet home…hehe ….pls pm me!!