Three Kinds of Misconceptions and The Truth About Jang Keun Suk

Original Source: Naver.Star and eNews
Credit: Chinese translation by KSC, English translation by Wen Lee from ECI
Edited by: Springsuk_USA



Jang Keun Suk (JKS here after) is turning 28 this year, although he’s still in his 20s but has already earned the nickname ‘Asia Prince’. Debuted as a child actor at age 12, he is a leader of Hallyu power and has the ability to fill 45,000 seats at Japan’s Tokyo Dome. Can say he is the one & only, the TOP amongst the 2nd generation of Hallyu stars.

Although the peak of Hallyu wave is already passed, but this does not apply to JKS. Including the Osaka concert next week, this year his overseas schedule is very full, proving JKS’ solid Hallyu position.

In Korea, JKS debuted as a child actor and being an actor for 17 years, in Asia he is the one & only artist, in order to solidify his position, keep running forward towards his goal. He’s so passionate, he earned the nickname ‘Zikzin Keunsuk’, with his pace he brought change of the environment. At the same time, there’s also misunderstanding from the surroundings, because of his frank behavior, there are also some jealousy of his abilities.

Actually, what is JKS like? Recently, after airing of KBS2 TV drama ‘Beautiful Man’, the JKS who faced eNews is not like his biased reputation. Happy but not frivolous, steady but not stuffy. Just like the saying ‘is youth because of pain’, JKS is a young man who is always more worried about his future than anyone else. After seeing JKS, understand there are some misconceptions and the truth.



Misconception 1 – Korean Wave purpose actor
JKS’ activities abroad are more than in Korea. Including Japan, JKS’ position in Asia is unique. Not only as an actor, also as a singer. He releases albums, holds concerts, shows his various abilities. The Tokyo Dome which even local singers find is hard, seeing how he could sell-out in record time, JKS’ overseas position is very clear.

But in order to have communication with his fans in Korea, JKS must do one film/drama project every year. No matter what the results are, JKS will do one project a year as his principle. JKS said ‘although I have desire to cater to both here & abroad, but to be able to fulfil all the schedules is a bit hard. But what I definitely can’t leave out is that I am a Korean actor. For this, I hope to have one film/drama project every year to communicate with audiences”.

Misconception 2 – Commercial purpose actor
The film work that JKS plays in will sell for high prices. That’s because JKS’ accumulated fame overseas is getting bigger & bigger. Therefore, production companies will passionately invite JKS to work together. Of course, one of the reasons is wanting to choose a suitable actor for a good film work, but once it is put out overseas, have to say that the work that JKS is involved in is very attractive.

Here, the misconception will gets worse. JKS is not a star who was formed within a short period of time. It is through 17 years of nonstop acting experience to reach the position he is today, also he has been regarded as a genius actor since he was very young.

JKS said ‘the aim in my life is not money, it is to challenge like JKS. I’m not an actor who worries about what project to choose in order to sell overseas. It was the same with Beautiful Man (Bel Ami), hope that it could show the real JKS, and also I was very happy to be able to play in a romance drama at the age of 28’.



Truth – Honest, frank actor
JKS is very frank. Is an actor who expresses his thoughts frankly. Although sometimes his comments may cause a stir in the society, but as long as he thinks this is the right thing, he will use actions to prove it.

But JKS does not have any bad intentions with his comments. Although sometimes his forthright comments without reservations may cause debate, but his words have no intention for doing that. Because it’s work with his name on it, so he will call for meetings and voice his own ideas without any reservations. During this process, his frankness can be misunderstood as not being modest.

JKS said ‘of course I have no bad intentions, a lot of people say I am direct. But I don’t want to beat around the bush when I want to say something. I can’t do that, it’s my personality, although maybe it’s my weakness, but this is my moral values.’

Reposted from JKSForever blog

[article] [Yesterday TV] ‘The Pretty Man’ Even when the viewing rate is low, Jang Keun Suk still shines

Original source: star naver



[OSEN=Oh Minhee] KBS 2TV ‘The Pretty Man’ that airs on Wednesdays and Thursdays will end today (9th). ‘The Pretty Man’, which became the center of attention since the first episode with the meeting of Jang Keun Suk and IU, recorded low viewing rate even with a fun and interesting story and a cartoon-like producing, leaving sadness behind. Even then, the cast members stood firm. Especially, Jang Keun Suk showed off his wide open charm by going back and forth between characteristics of pretending as if nothing happened and seriousness.

In the 15th episode of KBS 2TV ‘The Pretty Man’ that aired on January 8th, Dokgo Ma Te (Jang Keun Suk) realizes his love towards Kim Bo Tong (IU) and starts dating, but because of the threat from Na Hong Ran (Kim Bo Yeon), Ma Te declaring a break-up with Bo Tong was shown.

Ma Te, who finally realized his love, even tried to propose to Bo Tong but because Bo Tong was kidnapped by Na Hong Ran, he decided to give up. It was to protect Bo Tong. Even if crying in deep sorrow as he decided to break up with Bo Tong and is having a hard time, he volunteered to be the evil character who give insults that is not what he means at all just for Bo Tong, creating a feeling of pity.

In this process, Jang Keun Suk, who plays the role of Dokgo Ma Te, acted out the man in love with a soft smile, warm looks in the eye and a friendly speech. He cried in deep sorrow regarding a break-up. Jang Keun Suk even bit his lips tight to control his emotions and with a very small trembling of the face, he vividly conveyed an unbearable sadness. It was a part where we could see Jang Keun Suk’s accumulated skill and experience.

Until now, the man with a devilish personality Dokgo Ma Te matured by meeting several successful women. From a rich woman Jackhee (So Yoo Jin), he learned the value of money and he learned how to read minds when he met Elec lady (Kim Ye Won), who can read people’s minds. From the queen of human relationships Kim In Joong (Cha Hyun Jung), he learned how to manage human relationships. In addition, he met Myo Mi (Park Ji Yoon), Gwi Ji (Kim Bora), Yigim (Jeong Sun Kyung) and Yeomim (Jeong Min Joo) and learned the ways to be successful from successful women. From an immature man who only bragged while having faith in his handsome looks, he matured into someone with internal stability.

To such an unfolding of the story, Jang Keun Suk showed various styles and transformation through acting, presenting a work that gives joy to both the eyes and the ears. He even pulled off childish lines pretending as if it is nothing. He was somewhat mean to IU but to older women, he appealed to them with devilish sexiness. He showed off different kinds of charms and lived up to his name. The low viewing rate was too bad but the charm of Jang Keun Suk widely opened through ‘The Pretty Man’.

Meanwhile, ‘The Pretty Man’ is a work that shows the process of the devilish man Dokgo Ma Te (Jang Keun Suk), who has looks that is of a national treasure level, finding a true love in the end after stealing the minds of top 1% women in Korea. For the next continuing work of ‘The Pretty Man’, ‘Age of Feeling’ in which Kim Hyun Joong, Lim Soo Hyang and Jin Se Yeon and so on shows up will be on air.

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[Picture] KBS 2TV ‘The Pretty Man’ capture
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Jang Keun Suk Return to TV in drama “Beautiful Man”

Source: KOARI.net






Jang Keun Suk comes back to acting in drama as “the most beautiful man in the world”.

On 18th, Korean media reported that Jang Keun Suk stars drama “Beautiful Man”.

The drama “Beautiful Man” is based on a popular comic by Chun Kye Young. The story describes the process about Dokgo Ma-Te who’s trying to achieve money and successful career with his good looks finally finds real love.

His agent, Tree-J company said, “After finishing drama ‘Love Rain’ last year, we received a lot of offers, but it takes time to consider which his next drama should be carefully. When reading the outline of ‘Beautiful Man’, we were sure that’s it. The lead character has a enchanting charm that can drive a lot of women crazy, which every actor wants to act. And we expect he can show various faces as an actor.”

Group 8, which succeeded to make popular dramas such as “Boys Over Flowers” and “Love in Palace” based on comics, produces it. And Yoo Young-A, who is famous for movie “Gifts of Room 7″ writes the script. “Beautiful Man” starts filming after all the cast are fixed and it is scheduled to air in the second half of the year.

For more detail, check AsianWiki – Beautiful Man.

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[article] JKS cafe is worth visiting? Yes, it gives power to be positive!

Credits: http://wol.nikkeibp.co.jp

Hallyu artist Jang Keun Suk, who is active in various areas such as actor, singer and model has produced his original brand “Zikzin”, and the cafe “ZIKZIN CAFE&DINING” was open in Shibuya, Tokyo on March 14th. Just for your information, “Zikzin” means going forward/ straight in Korean. It represents his thought to tackle everything with zikzin mind.

The cafe is on the 2nd floor of Zikzin building. On the 1st floor, there is “Collecte De ZIKZIN”. And on the 3rd floor, there is “ZIKZIN NAIL SHOP”. That means the whole building is produced by him. What kind of shops they are? Let’s explore them!

1st floor: Collecte De ZIKZIN
Entering the entrance, a stylish space awaits you.



In the shop, various items are sold. For example, collaborative items with Italian brand “L’inoui”, JKS selected favorite items and Zikzin original items like T-shirt and hoodie. And the items JKS wore in his concerts are also displayed, which helps to make JKS world.



It is the hat JKS really wore in concerts. And the JKS figured doll is now only for display, but they’re planning to sell it in the future



This is the boots he wore, too. It must be coveted by his fans.. 



They are collaborative items with Italian brand “L’inoui”. Passport case, wallet and clutch in various colors.



They are eau du toilette and aromatic candles of diptyque.



They are shampoos of Chamenne. All items are his favorites and selected by him directly.



They are the Zikzin original items, T-shirt and hoodie.


2nd floor: ZIKZIN CAFE&DINING
”ZIKZIN CAFE&DINING” also has a stylish and composed atmosphere.




The atmosphere of ”ZIKZIN CAFE&DINING” seems for mature adults. The beam in a ceiling is created in the style of arrow which represents “ZIKZIN”. Not only for ordinary lunch time (from 11:00 to 15:00), they also serve lunch menu from 15:00 to 17:00. It’s convenient for working women.

Besides, you can see various ingenuities in the cafe. For example, patterns of the ceiling and floor looks like arrow which represents the concept of “ZIKZIN”. In addition, there are JKS’ handwritten messages on the floor. And photos taken by him and his favorite books are displayed.



On the floor, there are JKS’ handwritten messages and words of wisdom to be more positive.



This shelf has a very impressive straight-line shape. His favorite items and books are displayed there.






There are some photos JKS himself filmed or he was filmed, too.

For his fans, this cafe is so full of treasures that they can enjoy the cafe to details like a treasure hunting. Even not his fans can enjoy the atmosphere. Then, How about their foods and drinks?

“ZIKZIN CAFE&DINING” serves lunch and cafe menu during the daytime, and at night they serve a la carte menu like tapas, pasta, burger. So you can enjoy the cafe anytime. They offer a very unique menu blended with different food cultures such as Korean and Italian. For example, they add Korean original ingredient like Topokki and Gouchujang to standard menu like pasta and hamburger.




“Zikzin burger (1,100 yen)” using a chicken thigh meat with salty-sweet sauce like Dak Galbi is highly recommended. The price is 1,100 yen, but during late lunch hour (from 15:00 to 17:00), you can add a drink paying extra 300 yen.

Another recommended menu, “Salad Bibimbap (1,200 yen)”. On five main cereals (rice, wheat, foxtail millet, Japanese millet, and millet), there is Namul, fresh and steamed vegetable with crisp raw ham. You can enjoy three difference in texture; crunchy texture of fresh vegetable, moist texture of Namul and steamed vegetable, and crispy texture of raw ham. You can’t forget the texture once you give it a try.

Not only food menu, desserts include Korean taste.

This is “Fruit brulee and shaved ice (800 yen)” given a hint from Korean shaved ice “Patbingsu”. On the shaved ice, there is mango and custard.

This is “Hotok fried pancake (850 yen)” given a hint from Korean hotcake, Hotok.

This is “Pomegranate lemonade (700 yen)”. There are various drink menu like this used pomegranate which is commonly used in Korean drink menu.

This is “Mango Berry Apple (800 yen)” cocktail using Makkori (Korean alcoholic beverage). Like this, there are various drink menu based on Makkori.

All menu were selected among many trial menu by Zikzin brand staff including Jang Keun Suk himself. They look very delicious, which makes us eat all.

Regardless of his fans, the cafe is worth visiting and trying the menu. I’m sure it will get attention from now on!

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HOW TO ACCESS: Check this early post

Opening hours: from 11 am to 11 pm (Last call: 10:00 pm)

Business days: not mentioned the shop holiday yet

Address: 2F, 1-15-2, Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo

Tel: +81 3-6277-5370

Seats: 40

Website： http://zikzincafe.com

source: JKSForever

JKS Effect? Love Rain production company’s sales increased magnanimously by 41 times.

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20130407n06888
English translation: Wen Lee from ECI edited by tenshi_akuma

Korean Wave pioneer, the director of “Winter Sonata”, Yoon Seok-ho’s company profited immensely from “Love Rain” sales overseas.Guess who sing the song in Chinese 





Is it Jang Keun Suk’s effect? It was found that sales for Yoon’s Color Ltd., the production company of Love Rain which starred JKS & Yoona in 2012 increased by 41 times from the previous year.

According to the report Financial Supervisory Service in Korea on April 7th, Yoon’s Color’s sales in 2012 increased 4,100 percent from the previous year. That is 16.857 billion won. The business profit reached 4.252 billion won, a turn-a-round from loss to profit. The net profit was 3.371 billion won, increased by 1585% from the previous year.

Yoon’s Color was established in 2004 by Yoon Seok-ho who directed such as “Autumn Love”, “Winter Sonata”, “Summer Scent” and “Spring Waltz”. The company mainly produces dramas, films, musical dramas and manages artists. Director Yoon owns 97% of total shares (194,000 shares).

The total assets are estimated at 6.2 billion won. Land & buildings bought in 2005 in Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu are the main assets (book value 2.2 billion won). The current official land price reaches 2.8 billion won, and it is said that the actual value can reach 5-6 billion won. In past days, a mortgage about 3.3 billion won was settled. Now it was paid off from March to August last year.

The main reason why Yoon’s Color achieved a turnaround from loss to profit was said success of drama “Love Rain” & musical “Winter Sonata” which was shown until March last year. Love Rain was the first film in 10 years Director Yoon made with Oh Soo-yun, script writer of “Autumn Love” & “Winter Sonata”. Therefore, it was received a lot of people’s attention.

Also, it was starred by JKS, the most popular Korean Wave star since Bae Yong-joon & SNSD’s Yoona. Pioneer production team & the most popular Korean wave stars grouping together, it was a hot discussion topic right from the beginning.

The viewer ratings of Love Rain in Korea averaged below 6%, but overseas sales profits were good. Japan’s Ponycanyon signed the export contract with 8 billion won, the highest record in K–drama. Also it was sold to China, Thailand, Vietnam and other Asian countries, America and European countries.

source: jksforever

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I’ll do something big within 10 years
Despite a super busy schedule, Jang Keun Suk accepted shooting of the cover of AERA and our interview. He’s broken a new field with his latest drama “Love Rain”. What is his resolution in the future? He talked passionately about it with far-off look in his clear eyes.




“One, two, three… I was fallen in love in three seconds.” Drama “Love Rain” starts with such an impressive line. It describes love relationship of two generations and unchangeable adoration of first love. Jang Keun Suk plays a double role, In Ha living in 1970s and Jun (In Ha’s son) living today (in 2012).
JKS: I myself haven’t experienced living in 1970s. Therefore, Senior Jung Jin Young (In Ha in 2012) and Director Yoon Suk Ho helped me to understand the reality of 1970s. Korea in 1970s was a suppressed era. At that time. student demonstration was very popular and people prioritized happiness of their family or people around them over themselves. I can’t imagine the world without freedom. Because I’m the very person regarded as a ‘free man’, right?
As for me, it takes 0.3 seconds
– How do you feel about love relationship in 1970s?
JKS: Love relationship without mobile phone is new for me. Because we have to speak out if we want to tell our feelings. Now we are just texting for that. On the other hand, we have to wait patiently in front of her house until she comes back if we want to see her. It’s frustrating, but at the same time, beautiful. I wish I had such experience.
– In the drama, there is a line uttered by a man who experienced his youth in 1970s. “Love relationship of today is lack of adoration. Have you ever experienced your heart ache with love?”
JKS: I think it reflects Director Yoon’s real opinion. And it’s also the reason I adore 1970s. Love relationship of today is ‘instant’, isn’t it? We utter the words “I love you” instantly, and also we break up instantly. Honestly I can’t feel the preciousness of love like 1970s…
– Surely, Jun living today doesn’t believe love and he brags that he can ‘get women easily in three seconds’.
JKS: Well, as for me, it takes 0.3 seconds. Lol. Even three seconds sound long. I’m very busy. I try and get her as soon as possible.

His images are literally art

The way Yoon Suk Ho, ‘the magician of images’ directs a drama inspired him a lot, as he has also studied how to direct dramas and movies in university.

JKS: First of all, the beauty of his images. He is particular about color contrast of details as well as backgrounds. Therefore, the complete images were literally art. Long takes without cuts were also impressive. Most Korean are short-tempered. I’m very short-tempered, too. Korean culture is the one which continues to transform, while pursuing something new. It can’t be helped. But Director can ‘wait patiently’. That’s why he can do a production as such.

Director Yoon showed his spirits of ‘wait patiently’ on the shooting in Furano, Hokkaido. What he had been looking for was ‘diamond dust’. It’s a phenomenon that grain of snow looks like a diamond by reflecting sunlight. It can’t be seen unless the conditions of weather and time are right.

JKS: The shooting was carried out in late February. Because it was the dead of winter in Furano, I thought I was going to die of the cold. At the end, we could see diamond dust only for a moment. However, it was really romantic scenery. The poor thing is what I saw was a lot of the staff, wondering if it would be romantic my beloved one was standing in the light when I turned around. Lol. Soon I was pulled back into reality.

There is no end of what I want to do

After around 10-months shooting, it was over on May 28th. Wondering he would relax after that, he hardly took a break and was busy for preparing his concerts and shooting CFs. Such a busy guy, Jang Keun Suk. What does he plan to take the next step?

JKS: I’ll realize one of my dreams, ‘a production of short films’. Without any limitations of time or adult situations, I want to produce a film satisfactory to me. That’s why I decided only with my company’s money, not with investors’ one. Needless to say, I play a double role as Director and the lead actor. The script was already completed and I got the staff, too. I think I can launch the shooting this fall.

JKS: What I want to do comes out one after another and never ends. I want to become a figure whom my juniors adore me saying “I want to be like him” in five or ten yeas later. I’ll do something big within 10 years. Therefore, I just keep running now.

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The keyword of the drama is ‘first love’. But it isn’t the same as that in Japan. When we told him that most Japanese experienced their first love in elementary school, he looked very surprised to hear that. Then he asked many questions all at once. “Do you remember what your feeling was although you were so little? When was it? Where was it? Who was it?” And he added, “I don’t think it’s not love, but just affection. In my opinion, we experience ‘first love’ when we starts to be interested in girls in youth. When we first feel butterflies in stomach to a girl, I think we call it ‘first love’.”

Then, we’re curious about who his first love is? “She got married three months ago. For the first time in a long while, I got an e-mail from her saying she got married. At that time, I replied jokingly, ‘Congratulations! You’ve become older!’ But honestly I had profound feelings. It reminds me how old we’ve become. Am I shocked? No, not at all. First love remains etched into my memory and won’t disappear.”

In Korea, it is said that men have a fantasy in first love. “Yeah, men believe ‘first love’ is the purest. I found it interesting that women want to leave their ‘first love’ behind. As I heard a story from my male senior, the woman informs him of her marriage if both are their own ‘first love’. Besides, women also informs him if she has no regrets having loved him in her life. It’s really strange. Does it only happen in Korea?”

Credits: AERA

English translation: tenshi_akuma

[News] 2012-08-08 Jang Keun Suk’s Rice Donation to Gangnam-Gu Needy

Original Article: http://news.nate.com/view/20120808n08775
Article from Sina Entertainment: http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/j/k/2012-08-08/15363706362.shtml




Korean artist Jang Keun Suk, on August 7 has donated 7.1 tons “caring” rice to district government of Gangnam-Gu Seoul. The government officer revealed, the 7.1 tons rice donated by Jang Keun Suk can feed 50,000 people for one meal. This rice will be used to help poor families and widowed seniors.
Jang Keun Suk’s agency company said, this rice was donated from fans during “Love Rain” press conference. (Jang Keun Suk is the leading actor in KBS drama Love Rain). Jang Keun Suk is very grateful to his fans for doing all these for him.

NOTE: ECI and Jangkeunsukforever was very happy and proud joining the rice wreath donations for “Love Rain” Press Conference back in March.

Please click here to the pictures http://jangkeunsukforever.com/?p=10826

Credit: My daily/ Sina Entertainment/JKSFOREVER