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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20121224n19432
English translation: sa_sha26

Jang Keun Suk… There’s even a Jang Keun Suk bus?
A gift from Japanese fans for his ‘Debut 20th Anniversary’

Followed by the International Herald Tribune advertisement, now there’s even a Jang Keun Suk bus to celebrate his Debut 20th Anniversary. This time it’s a gift from Japanese fans. There’s a message written on the back of the bus.

‘To everyone in Korea, thanks for giving support to us during the earthquake happened in Japan. We are slowly recovering. We sincerely thank you people. Thank you. Special thanks to: TreeJ.Company and Cri-J(Jang Keun Suk official fanclub) present by Japanese eels.

There’s also a message written on the side of the bus. ‘Thanks for these 20 years. As for future, we offer our hope and vow.

In addition, the bus will be operating on Christmas day as well. The route will be, departing from Shinsa Station, Apgujeong Rodeo – to the Gangnam Station direction – Yangjae neighborhood, and also Gangnam University. It’s scheduled to be operated from 9am to 6pm, about 8 hours.

Source: Chengsa Newspaper (China)
English translation: Wen Lee

Korea No.1 Pretty Boy Jang Keun Suk joining in Hunan TV’s new year countdown party? Yesterday, our reporter interviewed the director of the countdown party and confirmed this news. As to the criticism on the internet that this was only a false promotional act, the director ‘strongly’ expressed: “He is really coming, if he doesn’t, I swear I won’t watch Korean dramas ever again, I promise”.

Apparently, JKS has built friendly ties with Hunan TV after filming Happy Camp in June 2012. When Hunan TV New Year party directing team issued invitation to JKS, communication between both parties went smoothly. It didn’t take long to confirm his participation for the NY countdown party.

Our reporter understands that in Korea, JKS practises Chinese whenever he has time in order to provide a great performance, “because he hopes to use Chinese for simple communication and to express himself”, according to staff in the directing team.

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This article was run in Venezuelan Newspaper on December 8th, 2012 and Tree-J staff, no one tweeted about this. Below are the translation of the article. He’s surely become World Prince day by day. Zikzin!

Original Transcript: Jang Geun Suk Venezuela
English Translation : thenatcat

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Souce: KSTAR NEWS&Moneytoday Starnews

Another celebration attempt planned by eels was reported on Dec. 3rd, 2012. Actor Jang Keun Suk’s one of fanclubs “Jang Keun Suk Gallery” donated six million won to the Korea Foundation for the Prevention of Blindness (KFPB) in commemoration of JKS’ debut 20th anniversary. Collecting donations, the members put money into a piggy bank, which is designed a famous character of JKS’ drama “You’re Beautiful” for one year, and held a bazaar. The donation is used for four paitients including a 14-year-old junior high school student whose retina is damaged, have difficulties to live in a daily life or study because they couldn’t afford the opperative cost. Their eyes will be supporsed to open again after the surgery.

Besides, as we previously reported, JKS’s 20th anniversary radio message advertisement is now going on air on three different radio stations. It is reported that such kind of celebration advertisment for an artist is unprecedented on radio. The total number of airings will reach 620 for one month from Dec.1st to 31st. You can listen to the celebration message from here.

Credits: KOREA JOONGANG DAILY
Source: http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2962337

The “Prince of Asia” has set his sights on some new territory. His agency decreed that Hallyu royalty wants a slice of the U.S. and European music market in 2013.

The all-round entertainer, who is immensely popular in Japan, is also set to increase his fan base in China next month when the popular TV show “You’re Beautiful” (2009) will begin airing.
Although already popular in Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong, Jang’s agency said that “he wants to meet with his fans in the States and Europe, too.”
“In all ways through drama, music and various content, we’ll work to expand his territory,” said a representative from his agency.
At the moment, Jang is working on his next album in Korea. As a big fan of the electronic music genre, Jang is working toward making it mainstream through his contribution.
This year alone, Jang’s “The Cri Show 2” tour, which started on July 7, drew more than 115,000 fans. The Asian tour made stops in Shanghai; Taipei; Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka in Japan; as well as Seoul.
By Carla Sunwoo

Source: CJ E&M enewsWorld
Photo credits: Tree J Company

At the last stretch of his ongoing 2012 Jang Keun Suk The Cri Show 2, Jang Keun Suk is putting his all into the rehearsals for his final few concerts.

Jang Keun Suk’s Tree J Company revealed new behind-the-scenes pictures of the star during his rehearsals for his concert.

Having kicked off his concert tour in July, Jang Keun Suk’s tour has taken him through China, Japan, Taiwan in some eight different cities over the course of 13 performances. In total, his Asia tour is believed to have attracted some 123,000 with three performances left to be done in Saitama.

In addition to practicing his tracks, Jang Keun Suk has taken direct participation in everything from the stage design to the video. He has even brought in a crane to the concert to bring him closer to concert attendees on the second and third floors of his concerts.

His agency added, “Jang Keun Suk strives to show a new performance for his fans, some who have attended his concert multiple times and continues to surprise the staff with his new and creative ideas. Despite his busy and tiring schedule, he practices hard for all his rehearsals and puts a lot of concentration in all the minor details and his harmony with the dancers and staff.”

The final concerts of Jang Keun Suk’s tour will be held on November 26, 27 and 29 in Saitama.

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Source: http://adv.asahi.com/modules/kikimimi/index.php/content0078.html

This life-sized special ad for promoting Jang Keun Suk’s album “Just Crazy” won an award for excellence of Asahi Shimbun Advertisement Awards in 2012. 418 ads were applied for the planning division by advertiser. And 10 winners were selected. Jang Keun Suk’s “Just Crazy” life-sized special ads are one of them. Such kind of life-sized newspaper ads were unprecedented and they were distributed in limited area. So such strategies caused a big sensation to the readers. The award was given on Oct. 19th.