[23 Jun 2011] Mickey Huang’s Sina update

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From Mickey Huang’s Sina:

(23 June 2011, 8.10 pm Taiwan time)
JKS is too handsome! And responsible too, worthy of support!
張根碩帥慘了吧!又有擔當,值得支持啊!

(23 June 2011, 6.24 pm Taiwan time)
First Rate Entertainment has also completed the interview
壹級娛樂也訪完了

Japanese magazine ≪女性セブン≫ Part 2

Chinese translation: KeunSukChina
English translation: Aphrael77

For Part 1, please refer to this post.

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From “umemployment”, JKS learns that “life is about choice”.

In the previous issue, we shared about JKS’ debut as a model at the age of 6 and with the support of his beloved mother and family, he started his artiste life as a child actor. However, in the process of struggle till his success today as the “Hallyu Prince” in everyone’s heart, the process is far from smooth. JKS has experienced difficult circumstances from the age of 15 when he could not get any work, but also because of that tough period, JKS has gained much experience which paved the way for his future glory.

“What is important is not the performance itself, but how one accepts challenges.” His drama became the topic of much discussion and his debut single achieved the honour of topping the Oricon chart. Despite these results, as the “Number 1 Hallyu Prince”, JKS still has very strict expectations of himself.

In a recent interview, JKS has said that “I always work hard not to let my surroundings become one that revolves only around a domineering me, because in such an environment, I will gradually destroy myself and fall apart mentally.”

When JKS was studying in New Zealand for half a year and after that acting in “Nonstop 4” (2003 – 2004), he had fallen into such a situation. At that time, this drama series was proclaimed to be a cradle for newcomers and had indeed made many young artistes famous. In stark contrast, JKS had not gained much popularity after acting in it.

At that time, the unconfident JKS had asked himself more than once, “Must I remain in showbiz like this? I want to study in a university, I want to become an ordinary person.” JKS’ family and friends told reporters that the person who gave JKS much encouragement and support during this difficult period was

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[23 June 2011] Pretty boy JKS arrives in Taiwan, Fans in wedding gown want to “marry” him

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Korean star Jang Keun Suk who rose to popularity throughout Asia based on drama “You are Beautiful” arrived in Taiwan today at 12 noon via flight KE 691. More than 300 fans crowded at Taoyuan Airport to welcome him, filling the air with their screams and even needing police security to maintain orderliness. Of special mention is that there were around 20 fans who were dressed in wedding gown and shouted that they want to marry JKS.

Today 4 pm at Grand Formosa Regent Taipei where JKS is staying at, a press conference will be held.
On 24 June at 7.30 pm and 25 June at 7 pm, JKS will meet fans at Taipei University Auditorium.

Credits: Apple Daily News
Shared by: hooyeedog @ Sukbar

【0623】美男张根硕抵台 粉丝穿婚纱「要嫁他」

以韩剧《原来是美男》红遍亚洲的韩国男星张根硕,今搭乘KE691於中午12点3度登「台」,吸引300多位粉丝到场接机,把桃园机场挤到水泄不通,现场尖叫声不绝於耳,还必须出动警力维持秩序。特别的是,今天有20多名粉丝穿婚纱到场迎接偶像,大喊要嫁给张根硕。

张根硕来台,今天下午4时将在下榻的晶华酒店举办记者会,明、后天分别於晚上7时30分及7时,在台大体育馆和影迷相见欢。

[Berita Harian Glamor] EVERYONE’S HERO

Written by: Zul Husni Abdul Hamid
Translated by: Farina
Source: Berita Harian Glamor, Saturday 18 June 2011

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EVERYONE’S HERO

His appearance brings a new wave to Korean drama fans, in fact the popularity that Jang Geun-Suk enjoys overcomes the phenomenon that was first set by the famous actor, Bae Yong-joon.

The 24 year old young man has enjoyed extraordinary success in foreign countries, especially Japan when his acting in You Are Beautiful has been repeated on multi channels there. The release of his first single, Let Me Cry which was also launched at the Land of the Rising Sun on 27th April received a very good response, at the same time putting Geun-suk as the most popular Asian star.

“Last year, after wrapping up Marry Me Mary, I only managed to have a 10 day holiday. After that, I have never rested,” he said, admitting that his schedule is so tight that he finds it hard to find rest.

The young man who was born on 4 August 1987 in Danyang, Chungcheongbuk Province, South Korea, began his artistic career at the age of six as an advertisement model. His career path was paved beautifully. When his parents wanted to sell their house, a buyer who was also a talent agent, encouraged Geun-suk to try his luck as a model.

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Sports Seoul interview prelude & partial interview

Aphrael77’s note:
I just read KeunSukChina’s translation which includes the prelude and part of the interview not described in Tengxun article. Also, there are some minor differences between these two sources, but there is not much impact on the overall meaning.

Source: KeunSukChina

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Jang Keun Suk – An actor with intelligence and capability

“From summer last year until recently, I only rested for 20 days. My future schedule will be even more packed.” As a new-generation Hallyu star, the first sentence out of multi-talented artiste Jang Keun Suk who has been active locally and overseas under the focus of the limelight sounds gloomy.

Since April when the release of his debut single “Let me cry” shot up the Oricon chart, JKS has been travelling between Japan and Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Malaysia having his “2011 JKS The Cri Show” Asia Tour.

“The Cri Show” wraps up on 9 July in Shanghai. After finishing the Malaysia performance in early June, he has gone immediately to Jeonju movie city to film “You’re my Pet”. Besides eating and sleeping, all his time is taken up by the filming. From the end of June, his photo exhibition opens in 4 Japanese cities, and a JKS Festival will be held in Tokyo. To commemorate the broadcasting of “You are Beautiful” in Japan, there will be a series of performances too.

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[22 Jun 2011] JKS grateful to Kim Ha-neul for advice, wants to invite Kim Hyun Joong and Lee Seung Gi for drinks

Source: Sports Seoul
Chinese source: Tengxun Entertainment News

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Korean star Jang Keun Suk released his debut single “Let me cry” in Japan on 27 April this year, which topped the Oricon weekly chart upon its release, and JKS became the first foreign singer to set this record. These results led the chief editor of Japan’s most reputed entertainment magazine “Oricon Style” to proclaim that “JKS’ era has arrived”. Public TV stations including Fuji, TBS and Japan TV subsequently produced special TV Feature to introduce the phenomenon of the JKS craze sweeping over Japan and also to track his latest updates. In addition to publications and magazines, the makkori that JKS endorses also rode on the tide of popularity and its sales volume soared. JKS’ first official merchandise shop in Shibuya has also attracted fans from many countries. Today, the Korean media also sees JKS in a new light and compliments JKS for his rapid growth. In commemoration of its 26th anniversary, “Sports Seoul” especially invited JKS to do an unprecedentedly long interview and does a complete analysis of the charm of this new Hallyu leading character. Below are the main contents of the interview.

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[News] JKS’ popularity in Japan surpasses Bae Yong-jun

Source: China Entertainment Net 中国娱乐网
Date: 22 June 2011

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Japan is now clasping JKS in its hands
(i.e. treating him in a cherished manner)

Reputed Japanese magazine “AERA” has a special report entitled “Whether JKS has surpassed Bae Yong-jun”, which analyzes JKS’ high popularity in Japan at a deeper level.

According to the magazine, not only does JKS have fans in their 40s and above who have experienced the earlier Hallyu wave, he also has young fans in their teens and 20s, and seems to have surpassed Bae Yong-jun (BYJ) who has been at the forefront of the Hallyu wave since 2004.

Based on dramas such as “You are Beautiful” (YAB) and “Marry me Mary” (M3) which aired in Japan, JKS has accumulated extremely high popularity, and YAB even set the record of having been broadcast 3 times on Japan television. Already quite well-known from his earlier roles such as “Hwang Jin-yi”, JKS’ frequent activities have resulted in him becoming the most popular new-generation Hallyu star in Japan.

“AERA” thinks that the difference between JKS and BYJ is

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