Jang Keun-suk eyeing new drama role

Jang Keun-suk [Asia Economic Daily]

Actor Jang Keun-suk of TV series "Minamishineyo" fame may soon decide on his next small screen role, according to his agency Tree J. Company.

An official with Tree J. spoke to Sports Today over the phone on Monday, saying the actor is "positively looking into" starring in a drama based on famed comic book writer Won Soo-yeon's web-based cartoon whose title is translated into "Mary is Staying Out Overnight."

Jang Keun-suk to wrap up Asia tour in Korea

Korean actor Jang Keun-suk for his final meeting of his Asia tour in Seoul [Tree J. Company]

Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk will be wrapping up his Asia tour in Korea next month, according to his agency Tree J. Company on Thursday.

A press release from Tree J. announced that Jang will end his six-month Asia tour at the Hwaseong Tiger Dome located in Korea University in Seoul through a final fan meeting titled "2010 Jang Keun-suk Asia Tour The Last in Seoul" on September 5.

Jang Keun-suk models for photo gallery exhibition

Korean actor Jang Keun-suk poses for his picture for the "Beautiful Eyes" exhibition [Tree J. Company]

Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk's eyes were featured for a photo gallery exhibition yesterday, according to his agency Tree J. Company on Friday.

Tree J. announced in a press release that Jang participated in an exhibition by famed Korean photographer Jo Se-hyun titled "Beautiful Eyes" which was hosted by Estee Lauder.

Jang Keun-suk holds Japan fan meeting with Park Shin-hye

Korean actors Jang Keun-suk (right) and Park Shin-hye at their Japan fan meeting on June 26, 2010. [Market Insight]

Korean actors Jang Keun-suk and Park Shin-hye, who starred in the hit TV series "Minamishineyo," held a sold-out fan meeting in Japan over the weekend, according to the show's PR manager Man Insight.

The two actors met with some 4,000 Japanese fans at the fan meeting, held at Tokyo's C.C Lemon Hall on June 26, Man Insight said in a press release.

The fan event, held twice at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., was organized by major Japanese entertainment agency AVEX. Tickets for the two shows reportedly sold out in five minutes.

"'Minamishineyo' is very popular among young fans in Japan," an executive at AVEX was quoted as saying. "It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say there hasn't been a Hallyu drama that has caused this much craze in several years."

The series, which was first introduced in Japan through Hallyu-exclusive cable channel KNTV, will air on Fuji TV as part of the "Hallyu Alpha Summer Festival" starting July 20.

Jang, 23, has appeared in several notable television dramas and films including "Beethoven Virus" (MBC, 2008) and "The Case of Itaewon Homicide" (2009).

He became a phenomenon in Korea and throughout Asia after starring in the hit TV series "Minamishineyo" (SBS, 2009), in which he portrayed an eccentric lead singer of idol group A.N.JELL.

Korean actors Jang Keun-suk (right) and Park Shin-hye performing at their Japan fan meeting on June 26, 2010. [Market Insight]

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Jang Keun-suk named celebrity supporter for Korea's tourism

Korean actor Jang Keun-suk [Tree J. Company]

Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk will be offering his star power to help promote Korea's tourism as a celebrity supporter for the "2010-2012 Visit Korea" campaign, according to his agency Tree J. Company on Thursday.

Tree J. explained in a press release that the actor, who attended the "Inspiring Night in Korea" event organized by Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), was one of the five people who were selected for the campaign and received a pendant from Korea's First Lady Kim Yoon-ok at the ceremony.

Jang Keun-suk says "proud to be Korean" after soccer match

Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk at his Singapore fan meeting in April 2010. [Tree J Company]

Hallyu star and passionate soccer fan Jang Keun-suk has said that he is "very proud to be a citizen of Korea" after the country's soccer team made history by advancing to the Round 16 of the 2010 World Cup games for the first time on foreign soil.

Jang Keun Suk’s Changes Ideal Type to Han Ye Seul

Actor Jang Keun Suk attracted attention when he changed his ideal type while he was doing an interview.

Jang Keun-suk attracts thousands to Hong Kong fan meeting

Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk at the "2010 JANG KEUN SUK Asia Tour in Hong Kong" held in Hong Kong on June 20, 2010. [Tree J Company]

Korean actor Jang Keun-suk proved to be a major Hallyu force as he attracted thousands of fans to his Hong Kong fan meeting over the weekend, according to his agency Tree J. Company on Tuesday.

The actor, who has been visiting various Asian countries since March, met with some 2,000 fans at his fifth fan meeting titled "2010 JANG KEUN SUK Asia Tour in Hong Kong" on June 20, explained Tree J. in a press release.

News of Jang's arrival on June 17 brought out swarms of fans and reporters to the Hong Kong International Airport, prompting the local police to escort the Korean star out to the car.

The actor attended a press conference on Friday, answering questions in English and Chinese and performing the song "What Should I Do" at the request of reporters, and met with some 2,000 screaming fans at an autograph signing session the following day.

The two-hour fan meeting, held Sunday at Hi Tec Star Hall in Kowloon, Hong Kong, opened with a deejaying session and featured a Q&A time with fans as well as a True/False quiz show.

"This may be hard to believe but I am deeply moved every time I meet fans from far away through fan meetings," the actor was quoted as saying. "I was very surprised at the autograph signing because I didn't think that many people would show up to see me for just a short time. I am very sorry that I can't come more often, but I think I made fun memories during my Hong Kong visit."

Jang, 23, has appeared in several notable television dramas and films including "Beethoven Virus" (MBC, 2008) and "The Case of Itaewon Homicide" (2009).

He became a phenomenon in Korea and throughout Asia after starring in the hit TV series "Minamishineyo" (SBS, 2009), in which he portrayed an eccentric lead singer of idol group A.N.JELL.

Jang will be taking part in the club festival "South Africa in LOUNGE H," which he organized, at Seoul's Walkerhill Hotel Gayageum Hall later tonight. He will be cheering on the 2010 World Cup soccer match between South Korea and Nigeria, which airs in Korea early tomorrow morning.

Korean actor Jang Keun-suk at the "2010 JANG KEUN SUK Asia Tour in Hong Kong" held in Hong Kong on June 20, 2010. [Tree J Company]

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Jang Keun Suk: ‘I Want to be Character Actor Who Can Perform Wonderfully’

Actor Jang Keun Suk had a fan meeting in Japan from May 29 to May 30 after he finished having fan meetings in Taiwan, Beijing, and Singapore.

Jang Keun Suk held performances entitled “Jang Keun Suk Asia Tour” for two consecutive days at U-Port Hall in Tokyo on May 29 and at Universal Studio Japan (USJ) in Osaka on May 30. During the performances, he showcased his various charms including singing and talking to his fans. In particular, he also had a press conference when he performed in Tokyo.

Jang said about his recent drama in the press conference, “Through the drama ‘You are beautiful,’ I could show my natural looks as best as I could. I think that I could develop myself by expressing myself in the drama. Also, when I played Hwang Tae Kyung, a leader of the band ‘A.N.JELL,’ I could develop more driving forces.”

He also introduced his next movie “You’re My Pet.” The movie is based on a Japanese cartoon and he will play a rising classic ballet dancer, but he wants to be a musical actor and choreographer. He said, “I had to go on a diet for the movie and the most difficult part was that I could not eat my favorite food, Kimchi stew. For the role, I practice dance eagerly from Monday through Friday. In the future, I want to be a character actor who can express various human emotions of sufferings and sadness from deep inside the heart.”

As the setting of the movie involves living together with a girlfriend older than him, he was asked about his thoughts on living together, especially with an older woman. He said, “If I can live with someone I love based upon a premise to get married, it will be like going on a trip every day. I want to be a husband or a boyfriend who can prepare breakfast for her.”

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[10LINE] Actor Jang Keun-suk

Clockwise from top center: actress Lee Yoon-ji, actress Ha Ji-won, actor Kang Ji-hwan, actress Park Shin-hye and actor Yoo Seung-ho [10Asia]

 

Jang Keun-suk

From an early age, the world of entertainment was his workplace. He was surrounded only by adults. Even at a young age he made a lot of money and his wish was to have a "normal part-time job." He spent his teenage years as an 'idol' who acts.

Jang Hanna
Child actress who played the role of Jeong Nan-jeong for SBS drama "Yeoincheonha." Jang Keun-suk played the role of Jeong's half-brother. Jang began his career in entertainment when he beat the odds of 1:25,000 to win first place in a beautiful child contest. However, his parents were not able to pay much attention to his career because they were busy with their fish farm business in Danyang in the North Chungcheong Province. So up till fifth grade, Jang went to a school with only 13 students near the fish farm and whenever he had a shoot, he would go to Seoul carrying his own suitcase. Since Jang moved to Seoul when he was in fifth grade, his parents told him to solve his problems on his own including finding his way home by himself after school. Even though Jang wanted to rebel against his parents he thought about how he had to "be at the broadcasting company by 9 a.m."

Kim Jong-hak
The director of SBS TV series "Daemang." "Daemang" was the first most serious role Jang took on and through director Kim he learned how to do real acting. Growing up as an actor, he learned how "reading scripts sitting cross-legged in school" would get him punished and made friends he calls his 'pillars.'

Lee Yoon-ji
His co-star in the MBC sitcom "Nonstop 4." While Jang was worrying about how he should go about his transformation into an adult actor, he was planning on going to New Zealand to study aboard during his high school years. But his plans were cut short after being offered a role in "Nonstop 4." He played the role of the cunning and fast-thinking freshman. This role was well-suited for Jang who was in between being a child actor and an adult actor. "I don't have any regrets about not having lived a normal life because I played a lot when I was younger" and this cute and precocious adolescent played a character who knew a lot about the 'adult world' in "Nonstop 4" which separated him from other actors his own age. When Jang was 18 years old he said in an interview, "Since I began working at an early age, I was surrounded by those who were older than me. I think I have a more mature personality than other 18-year-olds."

Ha Seok-jin
Jang's alumna at Hanyang University. They planned and emceed the school's festivities. For Jang, college was "a new world." He became more recognized for his role in "Nonstop 4" but was very worried that he was falling behind his fellow actors, so he tried changed his form of speech and actions because he wanted to become an adult quickly. However, Jang, who had believed that he was a good actor since he even took the location of cameras into consideration, became disappointed in his acting skills after starring in two musicals. That is when his greed for acting grew and he decided to major in theater and cinema. Since his freshmen years he created many memories by attending his classes, going on overnight trips with his colleagues and going on blind dates. His college life was different from others' but he spent time for himself in his 20s. Except for the fact that it would have been impossible anyway for him to have had "a regular part time job."

Ha Ji-won
Female star of the KBS series "Hwang Jini." At the time when Jang was shooting for "Hwang Jini," he was confused between his identity as an "entertainer" versus "actor." But he found the answer to this question through "Hwang Jini," creating a lasting impression with his role of young Eun-ho who was heavily in love. The audience accepted him, who was somewhere in between a child and adult, which let Jang slowly become an adult.

Jung Jin Young
The actor who appeared in films "Happy Life" and "The Case of Itaewon Homicide" with Jang. Jang picks "Happy Life" as his "actual film debut" through which director Lee Jun-ik said "Jang was able to grasp the movement of the camera like an experienced actor. Unlike his young age his face has a sort of pathos to it." What Jang really learned from this film was working with a galaxy of senior actors. At the time, he enjoyed drinking with the senior actors and realized the importance of compatibility. For his role as a suspect in "Homicide," he naturally melted into the role by fully pushing down his own emotions. The young man who always caught the audience's attention had learned to adapt in the adult world.

R-STARS
The racing team that Jang belongs to. Jang's dream as a young boy was to be a car racer and hopes to open a car repair center when he gets older. He also frequently says maturely, "When I become 40 years old, I'm going to buy a building and set up my very own entertainment agency." Such demeanor can be favorably interpreted that he is a deep thinker but, it may seem like he is 'showing off' when he overdoes it. The remarks that he posted on his mini-hompy such as “Lying lazily under the warm sunlight while accompanied by the music of Andre Gagnon,” made netizens’ stomachs turn and made him into “show-off Keun-suk.” But, in fact, Jang’s acting was never the kind that makes anyone feel uncomfortable and he himself has said, “Everyone has a laugh when reading their old journals. The things I had written, I had contemplated about at the time but after a while, they are really nothing.” It is not such a big deal for a young man in his early twenties to do some showing off on his mini-hompy and like it is for most actors, as long as he shows good acting work, people will forget everything else about him. Jang Keun-suk once said that his hobbies, such as cars, music and looking for pretty coffee shops, are "like candy that stops me from crying.”

Kang Ji-hwan
His co-star in the KBS series "Hong Gil-dong, the Hero." Jang played the role of Chang-hui who grows up to become a king who later struggles between reality and ideals. It was impressive to see how Jang was able to maintain the serious personality of his character Chang-hui by pressing his voice down like actor Lee Byung-hun's whose voice and gaze he says he so likes. But the role could have also easily left the impression that it is too grave for him -- barely being 20 years old but having to play a character who feels what love is for the first time while being a king who cannot get anything done. In MBC's "Beethoven Virus" he played the role of the student who was in conflict with Maestro Kang (played by Kim Myung-min). But the overwhelming acting by Kim gave no room for the audience to notice the acting skills of any other actor. Jang had kicked off his career as an adult actor but was faced with the problem of having to find his own way to digest "adult-like" and "heavy" roles.

Park Shin-hye
His female co-star who starred in SBS' "Minamishineyo" and the Etude make-up commercial. The two started their careers at an early age, they started to grow up, and finally appeared as child-like idols in "Minamishineyo." For the role of Hwang Tae-kyung, Jang made sure the character wore the clothes that he tailored. Viewers may have been reminded of the 'show-offy' side to Jang who played the charismatic leader of an idol group but he put his everything into it, even making fun of his own character who was overly stiff all the time to bring the character to life. His ability to maintain the fundamental traits of his character -- acting both coldly and considerately towards Go Mi-nam (played by Park Shin-hye), how he acts differently toward Hey (played by Uee) versus his fellow band members -- all expressed differently, made Jang seem like 'Maestro Kang Jr.' The way he laughed at Go Mi-nam made an impact because it was an image created by Jang which one would not expect to see from Hwang. Jang was finally becoming the good actor that he had wanted to become, playing roles which reflect his age and position.

Yoo Seung-ho
His co-star in the Tooniverse show "Alien Teacher," which Jang felt "was a really fun production" and when he watches again, will "watch from start to finish." Yoo also made a cameo appearance in "Minamishineyo." The two live a different life from other child actors in that they received the full celebrity treatment at a young age. That is why Jang "didn’t have a chance to experience puberty" and "is responsible for how he pretended to act like an adult during his teenage years." Jang is different from other teens because he grew up as a star and figured out the solutions to his own problems. His role in "Minamishineyo" allowed him to discover his age and current acting abilities. Hwang Tae-kyung became an adult through Go Mi-nam. Jang grew up through the role of Hwang Tae-kyung not as a child or an adult but as a person at just the right age.

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Idol band A.N.JELL opens official website

Members of A.N.JELL from the hit SBS series "Minamishineyo" [SBS]

An official website for idol band A.N.JELL from hit SBS series "Minamishineyo" has been launched.


The webpage, which can be viewed in four different languages including Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese, features the profile of the four members of the band, a news board and a message board, as well as photographs and videos of A.N.JELL.


A.N.JELL is the fictional band from the show composed of Hwang Tae-kyung played by Jang Keun-suk, Go Minam by Park Shin-hye, Kang Shin-woo by Jung Yong-hwa and Jeremy by Lee Hong-ki.


"Minamishineyo" aired in Korea during the latter half of 2009, maintaining viewership ratings in the 10 percent range despite competing against KBS blockbuster drama "IRIS" starring top actors Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-hee.


The show was a success overseas as well, soon selling its publication rights to several broadcaster's throughout Asia including CCTV (China), BBTV (Thailand), GMA (Philippines) and MATV (Singapore).


The series was also sold to Japan's KNTV last month and began its run in the prime time slot on March 27.


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A.N Jell is back again due to popularity!

Although Korean Popular TV Drama "You're Beautiful" came to an end last year, but its popularity is still

constantly increasing until now.

A.N Jell's members consist of actors: Jang Geun Suk, Jung Yong Hwa, Lee Hongki & Park Shin hye.

It is confirmed that A.N Jell official website (http://www.anjells.com/) will be officially launched on 12 April 2010.

One of the netizens who get the URL of A.N Jell website in advance shared it with fans all over South Korea,

Taiwan and Mainland China, causing 30,000 fans visiting the website at the same time.

Due to that, it resulted in a breakdown in the server.

The website is back to normal on 8 april 2010 and it's reported that the website bulletin board will be updating all news and contents in 4 languages: Korean, Chinese, English and Japanese. Not only that, the contents will contain "You're Beautiful" theme songs and episode summaries.

A.N Jell Production Company also mentioned that: 'Although "You're Beautiful" did not large-scale broadcast in foreign countries, but we are really surprised by the strong responses from the fans. We are really very grateful to all those who give us all their supports and encouragement and we also hope that "You're Beautiful" could be bring up a new korean wave.'

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Jang Keun-suk to star in film "You're My Pet"

Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk [Tree J Company]

Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk will be making a comeback to the big screen in a new film titled "You're My Pet", according to his agency Tree J. Company on Tuesday.

Tree J. announced in a press release that the actor has been cast as the male lead in "Pet", playing a promising classical ballet dancer who becomes a personal pet for a professional working woman.

"I wanted to play a cheerful character for my next role and I thought the film 'You're My Pet' is something that fits me incredibly well," the actor was quoted as saying about the new role. "Personally, I have high hopes for the movie because I believe I will be able to show a different side to myself through 'Pet'".

"Pet", based on a popular Japanese comic series by Yayoi Ogawa, is about a young single woman who invites a homeless man into her home to be her pet and the two gradually start to grow romantic feelings toward each other.

The award-winning comic series was also made into a Japanese television drama in 2003.

Jang, 23, has appeared in several notable television dramas and films including "Beethoven Virus" (MBC, 2008) and "The Case of Itaewon Homicide" (2009).

He became a phenomenon in Korea and throughout Asia after starring in the hit TV series "Minamishineyo" (SBS, 2009), in which he portrayed an eccentric lead singer of idol group A.N.JELL.

The actor, who is currently holding fan meetings in various Asian countries, is preparing to go into shoot for the film which is scheduled for local release in the second half of this year.

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Jang Keun-suk attracts thousands to Taiwan fan meeting

Singer-Actor Jang Keun suk at his fan meeting in Taiwan [Y-TREE Media]

Korean actor Jang Keun-suk kicked off his first-ever overseas fan meeting over the weekend, attracting some 2,500 fans to the Taiwanese city of Taipei, according to his agency Y-TREE Media on Tuesday.

Fans from Taiwan, Korea and Japan turned up to see the 22-year-old star at the sold-out '2010 JangKeunSuk Asia tour in Taipei' held Sunday at the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.


"I didn't know there would so many fans. I am thankful that they made me feel comfortable here and I will cherish these memories," Jang was quoted as saying.


The actor prepared a special performance for his fans, singing songs from the soundtracks of the dramas he has starred in such as "Beethoven Virus" and "Minamishineyo." He also handed out mini pamphlets introducing Seoul and played games with chosen fans.


Jang is set to continue his tour into several other countries in Asia including China, Hong Kong and Singapore until May.


Jang, who made his debut at the early age of five, made a number of noted appearances starting with MBC sitcom "Nonstop 4" and gained wider recognition through several dramas. He has also made several big screen appearances -- most recently "The Case of Itaewon Homicide."


He then gained popularity throughout Asia last year after starring in "Minamishineyo" alongside actress Park Shin-hye and actors singer-actors Lee Hong-ki and Jung Yong-hwa.


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Jang Keun-suk fan meeting in Taiwan sold out

Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk [JTree Company]

Tickets for actor Jang Keun-suk's fan meeting in Taiwan sold out in just three hours of going on sale, according to his agency on Tuesday.


Fans rushed to Taiwanese music site 'g-music' Sunday to purchase tickets for the event, initially causing the server to crash before all 2,500 tickets were sold, Jtree Company said.

A local media company had also reported, "Online, Jang's fans caused the server to go down while offline, fans from all over the country arrived at the ticket booth three days early to wait in line for the tickets."

The fan meeting is the starting point of Jang's Asian tour also set to take place in China, Hong Kong and Singapore between March and May.

Meanwhile, Jtree also added that the actor is being approached by various companies throughout Asia to be featured in their commercials. "We are currently in the process of signing with a company for an ad that will air in Korea and other Asian countries."

Jang recently held a fan meeting in Korea attended by 3,000 fans at Seoul's Olympic Park Olympic Hall last month. His fans from eight countries throughout Asia also turned up at the event.

The actor made his debut into the industry at the early age of five as a catalog model. His most notable appearances were in Korean sitcom "Nonstop 4" and Korean dramas "Beethoven Virus." Last year, he played the role of an eccentric lead singer of idol group A.N.JELL in TV series "Minamishineyo."

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