Original source: dongA.com
English translation: Zoe from ECI
Actor Jang Keun Suk’s schedule is busier than ever before. He has a tight shedule and goes back and forth between Korea and Japan, and between being a singer and an actor.
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[News] Jang Keun Suk sang with 10,000 fans on the final stage of the tour
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English translation: tenshi_akuma
A Korean actor and singer, Jang Keun Suk (30) had the final stage of his nationwide tour at Musashino Forest Sport Plaza.
[News] Jang Geun Suk Participates In 2018 Olympic Torch Relay Surrounded By Fans
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Jang Geun Suk was the latest celebrity to run with the Olympic torch as a promotional ambassador for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.
On January 29, the torch relay continued in Chuncheon, the capital city of Gangwon Province. The event started in the early hours of the day and Jang Geun Suk was the last runner of the day.
[News] Berlin Completes Panorama Lineup With Films From Kim Ki-Duk, Idris Elba
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The Berlin Film Festival’s Panorama sidebar is now complete, bursting with 47 titles from 40 countries, and mixing documentary and features. Among the new additions today is Idris Elba’s directorial debut Yardie which just premiered at Sundance. Other selections announced include the Pedro Almodovar-produced Franco regime doc The Silence Of Others and Lemonade, produced by Romania’s Cristian Mungiu (4 Months, 3 Weeks And 2 Days).
Also on deck are new works from Korea’s Kim Ki-duk, Human, Space, Time And Human; and Ursula Meier’s Shock Waves – Diary Of My Mind.
[News] Jang Keun-suk considers becoming ‘Peacock King’
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Actor Jang Keun-suk is considering a return to TV screens after two years away, with the upcoming SBS series “Peacock King,” local media outlets reported Monday.
Tree J Company confirmed the actor was recently approached by the production staff of the drama series, but they are still reviewing the proposal.
[News] Jang Geun Suk Chosen As Promotional Ambassador For 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics
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Jang Geun Suk has been selected as a promotional ambassador for the upcoming 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, 2018 Pyeongchang Paralympics, and the Gangwon Province, and will be officially appointed by the Gangwon Provincial Government at a ceremony on December 8.
A source from Jang Geun Suk’s agency said, “It is an honor to promote the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics and 2018 Pyeongchang Paralympics, which are taking place in our country 30 years after the 1988 Olympics. He has a strong will to actively participate in representing our country. He will work hard to inform others about this Winter Olympics, South Korea, and Gangwon Province.”
[News] Jang Keun-suk named honorary ambassador for PyeongChang Olympics
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SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) — Star actor-singer Jang Keun-suk has been named honorary ambassador for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and the host province of Gangwon, his agency said Thursday.
“We have high expectations from Jang Geun-suk as he has played a role bridging cultures in Asia,” Gangwon Province Gov. Choi Moon-soon was quoted as saying by Tree J Company.
Jang will promote the Winter Olympics and the ensuing Paralympics at his Japanese concerts in Osaka and Tokyo in January.
He also promised to buy 2,018 tickets to watch the Olympics together with fans at PyeongChang.
“He plans to watch an ice hockey event together with his fans to relay his thanks and contribute to the success of PyeongChang,” a Tree J representative said.
[News] JKS is appointed as ‘2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games’ Honorary Ambassador
Original source: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000612007
English translation: Mimi Mimi from ECI; based on Sukstar Chinese translation
JKS will attend the handover ceremony on December 8 in Gangwan- Dao Hall for 3 events:
– 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics (February 9 to 25, 2018)
– 2018 PyeongChang Winter Paralympic Games (March 9-18, 2018)
– Gangwon-do Travel Promotion
As ambassadors, he will promote all celebration activities both nationally and internationally.
Representative from his company said, “We are honored to have 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and 2018 PyeongChang Winter Paralympics to be first held in South Korea since the 1988 Olympics in 30 years,” JKS is determined to take an active part in what he can and do to represent Korea. At this Winter Olympics, he will try his best to publicize Korea and Gangwon Province.”
[article] Fujii Mina, “Jang Keun Suk’s fanclub sent us a food truck every day”
Original source: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0002981788
English translation: Zoe from ECI
Fujii Mina talked about the popularity of Hallyu star Jang Keun Suk.
On the 5th December, in the 74 episode of MBC every1 ‘Videostar’, Fujii Mina revealed an interesting story from filming a movie with Jang Keun Suk.
[News] Jang Geun Suk Personally Gifts “Degree Of Love” Cast And Crew With Food Truck
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On October 27, actor Jang Geun Suk personally visited the set of SBS’s “Degree of Love” to show his support for director Nam Geon. He also gifted the cast and crew with a food truck that could feed up to 120 people, providing the staff members with some much-needed fuel during their busy filming schedule.
[interview] Jang Keun Suk’s Comment ; Asia International Competition Audience Award Winner ‘The Great Legacy’
Original source: Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia Official Website
Director’s Comment ; Asia International Competition Audience Award Winner ‘The Great Legacy’
The Great Legacy
Keun-suk Jang/9:29/South Korea/Drama/2016
[article] Jang Geun Suk’s Fan Club Raises Thousands Of Dollars For Donation Through Birthday Event
original source: Soompi
Actor Jang Geun Suk’s fan club raised 75 million won (approximately $66,300) through a photo exhibition held in honor of his birthday.
The charity event is organized by Cri J, the official fan club of Jang Geun Suk, and this is the fifth year of it running since it began. “2017 Jang Geun Suk’s Birthday Sharing Photo Exhibition” was held on September 2 and 3 alongside “2017 Cri-Present in Seoul fan meeting.” The exhibition is an event where fans showcase photos of Jang Geun Suk’s works from the past year, led by the official fan club.