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Despite his busy schedule, university student Jang Keun Suk completed his end-of-semester examinations. New Hallyu star JKS, no matter whether in Korea or Japan, has a fully packed schedule every day, and especially busy with the filming of drama Love Rain, and in the midst of it all, he also faced his end-of-semester examinations steadfastly.

On 13 Dec after the end of his exams, he threw himself with equal passion into Love Rain’s media panel discussion at Dae-gu Children’s Theatre. In consideration of JKS’ situation, the production side arranged their schedule flexibly. A source says that JKS has been very busy because of his exams, so the drama production side has been considerate in adjusting the schedule.

Chinese translation: yakumocri@weibo
English translation: Aphrael77
Source: Newsen

Re-posted from thunderstix/Soompi

Jang Geun Suk has donated $1.2 million USD to his college, Hanyang University, it was revealed on November 23. The news was first shared on Hanyang University’s donation site, and students started spreading the word, which resulted in the school confirming the contribution.

“Jang Geun Suk made the donation without notifying the school in advance. But his name was revealed on the school’s donation list and his contribution was made public,” Hanyang University said.

On November 22, Jang Geun Suk’s name was first revealed on their donation site under the name, “Theater Major Jang Geun Suk,” with the amount $1.2 million USD mentioned on the side. But his name was deleted on November 23, raising speculation over the validity of his endowment.

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The 2011 Korean Popular Culture and Arts prize-winners list has been announced, comprising of people who contribute to the development of popular culture and arts as well as the promotion of Hallyu.

Prizewinners include actors, music producers, singers and in the list are leading Hallyu K-pop figures such as Girls Generation, Beast, After School, CN Blue, ZE:A, drama star Lee Byung-hun, Jang Keun Suk. They will receive their award from the Minister of Culture.

The Awards Ceremony will take place on 21 November 2011, 6 pm at Olympics Hall.

Recently, JKS ordered an Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI convertible through Audi Korea.

This car’s engine displacement is 5.2, maximum horsepower 525. From a stop, it takes 4.1 seconds to cover 100 metres, highest speed is 313 km/h. Its price is 234,600,000 won, and higher if it becomes a limited edition.

Besides the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI, JKS possesses a white Porsche 911 Carrera S (which he calls Rewi). He is the member of a sports car association and likes to drive his beloved car out for a spin when he has time to attend gatherings.

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On 2 Nov at “You’re my Pet” press conference held at Lotte Cinema, Jang Keun Suk’s fans from Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong gave nearly 820 kg of rice (flower) bouquets to JKS in support of the event.

JKS will donate these rice bouquets to children in need and under-privileged people

All the rice donated by JKS during this period from fan meetings, drama press conferences and concerts amount to 6 tons, which is enough to feed 50,000 people for one meal.

Source: Innolife

————————– Aphrael77’s Note ————————–

Before the translated article, I’d like to explain the negative JKS’ nickname which marred his reputation and artiste career. I understand it but its meaning is a bit harder to translate into concise English (where I feel my lack of vocabulary keenly). If I still translate it wrongly, please feel free to correct me.

허세 (ho-sei)
虚势

I think it means a false outward appearance (or gestures/actions) where one pretends to know more and be more than what one actually is. For lack of a better phrase, I shall term it as “pretentious style” in this translation.

We know the history of his nickname, and the purpose of posting this translation is not for us to keep on throwing eggs at all the people who have caused hurt to JKS before (even if we feel like doing it ^^), but rather, articles like this coming from the Korean media and hopefully reaching more of the Korean general public may have more far-reaching influence and serve as an initial step to change their perspective of our beloved JKS. We cannot expect a total absence of criticisms and misunderstandings, which may still happen where JKS’ unique frankness and confidence clash with Korean society and culture; but what we can do is to continue to show full support for our Prince.

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[Reporter’s Note] Jang Keun Suk, please let us see more of your pretentious style!

Jang Keun Suk acts as usual without any misgivings. His confidence once labelled as “pretentious” has now become a new embellishment for his ambition to be the Prince of Asia, as said at the 2 November “You’re my Pet” press conference. In the movie, he acts as a promising ballet dancer Kang In-ho who crosses over to become a musical actor.

“Am I an actor, singer or dancer? This is a movie about finding one’s true self. Indeed, the Prince of Asia is not a role that can be assumed casually,” JKS compliments himself. Although it made people laugh, his (offensive) forthrightness and liberal spirit came across strongly.

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According to the article, the shooting of “You’re my Pet” (YMP) in Ibaraki is cancelled for fear of radiation risk. Jang Keun Suk’s Korean fans have also expressed much concern over radiation risk.

Source: Ibaraki-Shinbun (20 August, 2011)
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12 July 2011 – Popular Korean star Jang Keun Suk was in Hang-zhou two days ago for the recording of Zhe-jiang TV’s “I love memorizing lyrics”. When asked about the unstated Korean showbiz rules, JKS said tactfully, “What is seen and what is not seen both exist.”

With a planned album release in China in the later half of this year, JKS hopes that he can have a chance to study Chinese in Shanghai. Compared to other Korean artistes entering the Chinese market and participating in the filming of movies and dramas, JKS is different in that he is more cautious. “I feel that language communication is now my greatest obstacle.”

Always having been labelled as a “flower-pretty boy”, JKS expressed his wish to

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