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[News] ZIKZIN CAFE＆DINING will be open on March 14th

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Credits: @Press

Finally “ZIKZIN CAFE&DINING” located on the 3rd floor of Zikzin building will be open on March 14th.
The brief infomation was announced by Tree-J Japan in advance today.
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*ZIKZIN Building shop Information*
1st floor: Collecte De ZIKZIN
2nd floor: ZIKZIN CAFE&DINING
3rd floor: ZIKZIN NAIL SHOP

“Collecte De ZIKZIN” is selling Jang Keun Suk’s original brand of items designed and produced by himself. You’ll feel his sensitivity and artistic field through them. “ZIKZIN NAIL SHOP” is supporting women who pursue the beauty.
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[article] JKS Electrifies Eels Leaving Only Enticement_20130301

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Original article:
http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/j/k/2013-03-01/11243867425.shtml
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/micro-reading/dzh/2013-03-01/content_8384783.html?bsh_bid=199613175

English Translation: Wen Lee from ECI
SINA Article, 1st March 2013

Korean Entertainment ‘One Star A Week’: JKS electrifies eels leaving only enticement
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Editor’s note: in the entertainment industry where new replaces the old at a very high speed, popularity is very short-lived. One can be today’s entertainment headline but replaced tomorrow by someone else. But no matter where their star journeys head to, the most glorious moment should be remembered, SINA Korean Entertainment’s ‘One Star a Week’ takes you along to see & appreciate their successful paths.

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[article] First release of “Feel the Beat” MV: consecutive 30 hour filming

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Source: www.people.com.cn
English translation: Aphrael

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Recently, Asia Prince Jang Keun Suk revealed a series of H Films on Weibo, appealing to fans to “run quickly” to greet the coming of Team H China Year. JKS who is singing in Chinese for the first time received fans’ compliments upon the release of the song. Initially JKS was very worried about the Chinese lyrics, but at gaining the confirmation from Chinese fans, he expressed his happiness. Having had good results, JKS has never stopped his pursuit of the music he loves. JKS’ Greater China agent company HS Media, in strategic collaboration with Ocean Butterfly Music, announces the album’s digital release on 20 Feb 2013 and the physical album “I just wanna have fun” on 27 Feb in the whole of Asia.

JKS turns into “Wild MV Man” and challenges the extreme in language for new album

Actor JKS says of the MV filming for the preparation of this Korean album, “Very interesting. Although I started work from young, I had not filmed MV until I was 21 years old. Now I film MV once a month, and six MVs in this year!”

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[News] JKS performs in Shanghai on 16 March: ornate style of new album revealed

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Source: NetEasy Entertainment
Date: 17 Feb 2013
English translation: Aphrael
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Asia Prince Jang Keun Suk is about to release his first official Korean album “I just wanna have fun”, and since the beginning of the new year 2013, his new songs have been released. After the rising popularity of the first single “What is your name”, the second song “Feel the Beat” in which JKS sang in Chinese for the first time will be released today. Recently, JKS released a few performance videos on Weibo to call out to fans to “run quickly” to welcome the coming Team H’s China year.

JKS ordered pizza for team to keep warm and challenged Chinese lyrics for Chinese fans

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[article] Jang Keun Suk Celebrates His 20th Anniversary with Dinner Shows

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Credits: CJ E&M enewsWorld
Original source: eNEWS24
Translation Credit : Erika Kim
Photo credit: Tree J Company

Jang Keun Suk toured through Korea and Japan, thanking fans and receiving congratulations for his 20th anniversary in his dinner show tour.

To commemorate his 20th year as an actor, following the December 9, 2012 performance in Seoul, Jang Keun Suk has hosted his Jang Keun Suk 20th Anniversary Dinner Show With You in Osaka and Tokyo Japan.
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Three dinner shows were held in Korea′s Seoul and Busan, while four were held in Japan′s Tokyo and Osaka.

Participants for the Japanese dinner show were chosen through a random draw, and 20,000 fans rushed to apply for a chance to attend. Only 3,500 fans were chosen to be entertained by Jang Keun Suk at the show.

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[article] “History of J” Jang Keun Suk interview from Cri-J Magazine Season 2 Vol.4

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Credit: Sukbar
Chinese Translation: 绿小茶
English Translation: Springsuk_USA, Aphrael and tenshi_akuma

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20 years have past so fast. A men who lives most of his life under the camera. From a child to a teenager, from a teenager to an adult. This issue of CRI-J explores actor JKS’ 20 years acting life. He himself chose his best 10 works to let us see an actor Jang Keun Suk keeps changing through the 20 years of time. He speaks about himself, actor Jang Keun Suk’s personality and feelings.

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[article] JKS 20th debut anniversary ad appeared again in IHT

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Source: Nate
Credits: tvdaily
Korean-Chinese translation: 绿小茶和坑子拉勾勾一辈子爱你
English translation: Wen Lee
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Asia Prince Jang Keun Suk 20th debut anniversary advertisement again appeared in the International Herald Tribune.

Following the 20th anniversary celebration advertisement in the IHT on 22th Dec last year, JKS’ fans once again placed an advertisement in the IHT on 12th Jan. The advertisement took a whole half page, the big picture was taken during his concert showing he was singing, following that the large words ‘Experience Jang Keun Suk’ catch ones’ eyes. Currently, Twitter timeline is hot with JKS fans sharing this pic.

JKS’ Japanese fans sponsored a bus event to celebrate his 20th anniversary showing their thankfulness for his Korean fans who donated towards the Japanese tsunami in JKS’ name. This also became a hot topic.

Referring to this pic, netizens are saying, “JKS fans’ sponsor is really international standard”, “many artists are envious of JKS!” “Having such fans, JKS is very fortunate.” “Asia is too small for him. He is now really world king!”

On the other hand, JKS’ first album released in Japan ‘Just Crazy’ was chosen by Golden Disks Award as Best 3 album in the Asia category.

[12.01.2013] Part 2: JKS’ 20th anniversary ad in International Herald Tribune

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As the second and final part to international eels’ project to congratulate Jang Keun Suk on his 20th debut anniversary celebration and to mark the beginning of a new era of his showbiz career, Jang Keun Suk appears on another advertisement in The International Herald Tribune on 12 Jan and 13 Jan 2013. You can access the part 1 appearance (Dec. 22-23) on IHT from here.
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[News] “Just Crazy” was selected one of Best 3 album (Asia) by JAPAN GOLD DISK AWARD 2013

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Credits: THE JAPAN GOLD DISK AWARD 2013

According to the JAPAN GOLD DISK AWARD 2013 announced on January 7th, 2013, Jang Keun Suk’s debut album “Just Crazy” was selected one of the best 3 album in Asian artists category. Other two are KARA “Super Girl” and BIGBANG “ALIVE”. Congratulations! ^^
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tenshi_akuma’s note: This award has started by Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) since 1987. Every year they award this to artists who contribute to the development of music industry. The selection criteria is based on “net sales of CD, videos and sales of paid music distribution service”. And the sales data is strictly audited by certified public accountant. With this original criteria, RIAJ selects “the most popular artists or music in Japan” every year.

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[article] Fujinkoron_20130122

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Credits: Fujinkoron.jp
Photo credits: Frau International
English translation: tenshi_akuma

Jang Keun Suk, who keeps evolving, “Asian Prince”
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On the final stage of Asia Tour which attracted 160,000 audience in tatal, Jang Keun Suk, or Keun-chan, sang to fans filled the venue without showing any signs of tiredness till the end.

“Keun-chan~!” There are a lot of cheers to him throughout the venue. “Asian Prince” celebrated his self-produced tour “The CRI SHOW2” final at Saitama Super Arena. He appeared on the stage with plumed hat and decorative costume. After singing the first song, he utters, “I want to eat Kabayaki (grilled eel)~!” Keun−chan’s favorite food is eels so that he calls his fans “eels” with love.

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[news/pics/vid] Chinese Media Reports Jang Keun Suk Arrived in Changsha for HunanTV Countdown Show_20121230

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Credit: Jinying Net

Note: Added TV media report about this news.

Jang Keun Suk Brought “Hallyu Wave” Busting With Popularity. Fans Received Him At Airport Were Praised For In Good Order
JiyingNet Report (Reporter: He Min, photographer: Zhu Qing) Dec 30, the day before Hunan TV Countdown Party show time, many guest stars have arrived in Changshan to do the rehearsal for the show. Jang Keun Suk, the Korean star who has very high popularity in China arrived too. His fans knew that he was coming, they have gathered at the airport very early to get good spots to receive him. They also stand in line with good order, this has got lots of praises from the workers at the airport.
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金鹰网讯（记者：贺晟 摄影：朱青）12月30日，距离湖南卫视跨年狂欢夜正式开始还有最后一天时间，众多嘉宾艺人均纷纷抵达长沙，为即将在31日晚上演的的跨年狂欢夜进行彩排。人气超高的韩国明星张根硕也于下午抵达长沙，得知偶像今日抵长的粉丝们，也是一大早就来到机场占据有利地形，而张根硕的粉丝们自发围绕出来的队形十分有序，得到了机场工作人员的频频称赞。

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[28.12.2012] JKS is the only Korean artiste to appear on Hunan TV’s new year

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Korean-Chinese translation: Sukbar / Green Tea
English translation: Wen Lee
Source: Nate
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JKS is the only Korean artiste to appear on Hunan TV’s new year countdown party.

JKS will perform at Hunan TV’s new year countdown concert. Last year, this show’s viewership ranked No.1 amongst the 16 new year shows in the whole of China. Every year, some of the top Chinese artists will perform on this show.

In last year’s concert, some Korean artistes also shone on stage. This year, JKS is the only Korean artiste to attend, which shows his unique popularity in China. JKS will perform as the group Team H. He will sing 3 songs with his music partner Big Brother, have interaction with fans and an interview segment. He will present a magnificent stage to everyone.

To see JKS again in Changsa, Chinese fans and Korean fans have already been following this closely. The production team at Hunan TV also looks forward to their performance at this special new year countdown concert.

[article-2] Jang Keun Suk Takes an Entire Page of International Herald Tribune

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Credits: CJ E&M enewsWorld
Photo Credits: Tree J company

Celebrating 20 years in the business, Jang Keun Suk’s faithful fans have dedicated an entire page of the International Herald Tribune to the singer, actor, and entertainer.
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On December 22 and 23, Jang Keun Suk covered an entire page of the International Herald Tribune in celebration of Jang Keun Suk’s 20th anniversary since his debut.

27 fanclubs from all over the world presented the advertisement to Jang Keun Suk.

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[article-1] A full-page ad of Jang Keun Suk appears in International Herald Tribune

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UPDATE: replaced the previous translation to the full

Source: STARNEWS
Credits: KOREA.COM
Photo credits: Tree J company
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A full-page advertisement of actor Jang Keun Suk appeared in the widely read English language international newspaper International Herald Tribune (IHT).

According to his agency, Tree J. Company, on December 27, fans from twenty-seven countries, including, Korea, China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, North America, Peru, Chile, Argentina, France, Russia, Turkey, and Canada, took out a full-page ad to celebrate Jang’s 20th debut anniversary.

The full-page ad appeared in the December 22 and 23 editions of IHT, which is based in Paris, and it will also appear in early January.

A picture of Jang holding the newspaper and walking down the Champs-Elysees in July was also released. He received a lot of attention by keeping the promise that he made four years ago.

Jang says, “I’m honored to appear in the International Herald Tribune. I was surprised and happy to have the event with my fans from all over the world. I will work harder to reward them so please keep an eye on me.”

tenshi_akuma’s note: You can check about JKS & IHT from here. [14.07.2012] AsiaPrince_JKS twitter
[News] JKS in Paris with wine and “New York Herald Tribune”