[News] JKS’ popularity in Japan surpasses Gaga, anxious over popularity

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27 June 2011– Stylish Korean star Jang Keun Suk held a press conference on 28 June 2011 for the release of his first photo-book “Jang Keun Suk 1st Official Photograph J Plus Series”, which will be on public sale from 27 July onwards. Besides 500 fans specially invited to the press conference, nearly 400 reporters came to cover this event and the organizers had to change the venue last minute for security reasons.

The role of Hwang Tae-kyung in “You are Beautiful” was the reason behind JKS’ meteoric rise in popularity in Japan, and there were 800 fans at Haneda airport yesterday to meet JKS. Besides the 800 fans today at the press conference and autograph session, there were also many fans waiting near the venue to catch a glimpse of JKS. At the start of the press conference, JKS said he felt touched by fans’ passion. “Because there were so many people, I was worried that accidents might happen, but luckily I reached safely.”

A point worth noting is that the scale of JKS’ press conference today exceeded that of Lady Gaga’s “MYV Video Music Aid Japan” which attracted over 200 reporters, and nearly on par with the currently most popular showbiz event “AKB48 Third Elections”, fulfilling the prediction that JKS’ popularity in Japan is slowly reaching a level far beyond other Korean stars.

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Media also becomes “eels”? 2 fat uncles “declare their love” for JKS

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[28.06.11] Japan TV coverage

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[News snippets] 28 Jun 2011 – JPlus press conference

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500 reporters were invited to actor-cum-singer Jang Keun Suk’s Jplus photo-book press conference on 28 Jun 2011.

Under everyone’s gaze, JKS waved as he skipped into the venue. Some of what JKS said at the press conference:

“Yesterday, many people came (to the airport) to greet me. I was worried that accidents might occur, but luckily everyone is all right. At the photo-book exhibition, I wrote this message in many places – ‘I only permit you to look at me’. Everyone can see if they can find it. Hope that everyone will be happy when viewing the exihibition.”

In fluent Japanese, “Fans are like real eels. They make me feel touched and motivated… grilled eels!!” Everyone laughed.

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[27.06.11] JKS arrives at Haneda

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This is how the Japanese eels welcome JKS at Haneda airport – with such orderliness and consideration that allowed JKS to walk slowly, wave and blow kisses at fans …. Once again, the Japanese wows us with their behaviour …. No wonder JKS misses Japan! He must be glad to be back! JKS said (was it at some interview?) that his album sold so well in Japan but he feels bad that he has not yet had the chance to sing there…

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[27.06.11] JKS leaving Gimpo Airport for Haneda

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I was about to fall asleep at work when I saw these cool pics of JKS …. 😀

He’s on flight KE 2709 departing Gimpo airport at 16:30 hours and arriving in Haneda at 18:35 hours.

チャン・グンソク flight schedule 6月27日(月)KE2709 KOR(KIMPO) 16:30 –> JAP (HANEDA)18:35 张演员今日将搭乘4点半的飞机从金浦机场起飞到,达羽田机场大约为6点半

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[Pics] Taiwan Cri Show

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JKS and company on stage for the final encore song ….
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Heard that Taiwan Cri Shows are a great success.
JKS and fans were very high and enjoyed themselves tremendously!

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[News] JKS’ concert coincides with typhoon

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JKS’ concert starts amidst typhoon, claims in excitement that Taiwanese eels are his “wives”

25 June 2011 – Amidst his busy filming schedule, Jang Keun Suk still travelled to 5 Asian cities for his Asia Tour, and now is in Taiwan for the 3rd time to hold his concert. As usual, his parents accompanied JKS on the trip.

On 24 June at Taipei University Stadium, fans’ screams nearly lifted the roof as they danced and waved their lightsticks along to the music! After singing his debut single “Let me cry”, JKS greeted fans in Chinese, saying “Hello Taiwan! I miss you all very much!”

Despite an impending typhoon, fans had braved the rain to queue to enter the venue. JKS was very sweet in saying to fans, “I saw you all outside the window in the rain. My heart aches, so I want to put up a perfect performance. I love you all very much!”

Because there were some fans at the airport on 23 June dressed as brides, JKS also said at the concert, “Last year, I received many of your “promises”. This time, before I came here, I especially took a look at it.”

He also warned his fans laughingly, “All the fans here are my brides, this lifetime all of you cannot betray your promise to me! If you betray me, you’re dead!” All the fans screamed frenetically in response!

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[24.06.11] JKS fan-meeting becomes concert, warns fans not to betray him

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Yahoo News – Popular Korean star Jang Keun Suk’s fan-meeting becomes a talk show cum concert! On 24 June, “JKS The Cri Show” was held at Taipei University Stadium, attracting nearly 4,000 fans. Including the encore, he sang 10 songs in total; it was more like a mini-concert. As for the book that (Taiwanese) fans gave him previously which contained their promises to support him forever, JKS said that he looked through the book once before boarding the plane, and even warned the fans, “If you dare to betray me, you’ll get it!”

His 3rd time in Taiwan, the contents of his 3 performances were different. At the start, JKS sang his Japanese debut single “Let me cry”, igniting the atmosphere. Besides singing, lucky fans were selected for interaction on stage. Together with classic lines from “Marry me Mary” and “You are Beautiful”, snapshots from JKS’ photo-book were shown, making this performance rich in contents. In consideration of the fans who sat on the second floor, JKS walked around the venue, nearly causing a riot.

There will be 2 consecutive shows at Taipei University Stadium, the second one on 25 June. Besides Taiwanese fans, there were many fans from Japan too. JKS is scheduled to depart Taiwan on 26 June at 1.20 pm via KE 692.

[23.06.11] Taiwan entertainment news report

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Apologies for not listing source. With several videos, I cannot remember where I got the video from!

And it looks like wherever JKS goes in Taipei, there will be a yellow cab contingent following him! Amazing!