[INTERVIEW] Jang Keun Suk, Interview with 17173 [Transl-Video-Photos]

I. Jang Keun Suk 《劲舞堂》 exclusive trailers

He shot his first commercial at the age of 5, acting in his first drama at the age of 9. In these past 30 years, he is the first Korean star who debuted his first song in Japan and got to the Top Oricon Chart. This year is the 20th anniversary of his debut.

He is Jang Keun Suk.

On Oct. 29th in the afternoon, Jang Keun Suk showed up in Chengdu for the press conference as the spokesman of the 3D musical dance game product 《劲舞堂》. After the press conference, he accepted a 17173 interview. Jang Keun Suk expressed that he is very happy to be the spokesman of the《劲舞堂》game, and also very satisfied with his development in China, and revealed that he will come to China again at the end of the year. Apart from this, 17173 will let you see a video clip of Jang Keun Suk at the Chengdu airport pick-up and behind the scene trailers of the press conference , lets us see together the unique charm of the Asian Prince.
(17173 Reporter: 饭饭)

II. Video: 17173 brings you closer to 《劲舞堂》  spokesman Jang Keun Suk

 video link: 17173带你走近《劲舞堂》代言人张根硕.)





Jang Keun Suk: Actually this type of game had already been up in the Korean market for a long time, played many times, so everybody is very familiar with it. I have a nephew who often comes to my place to play, he will use my computer to play this type of game, and I will play it when I am free. This type of game has music and dance, rather than a more complex RPG game, it is more attractive to me.

Reporter: This is the first time Jang Keun Suk serves as a spokesman of an online game, why did you choose this game? In your feelings, where is the charm of 《劲舞堂》?

Jang Keun Suk: Firstly, this game will be able to design an image of my own role, this attracted me greatly. It can let China and the players get to know me through this game, this is really great. Of course, the main object of this game, is to be able to put the fashion “music” and “dance” together, to me this is really great. In addition, this game can also implant some of my songs, and later through this game I can use it to publicize my songs, so that everyone knows me.

Reporter: Jang Keun Suk in recent years began his development in China, taking up roles as a spokesman one after another, participating in top variety shows, opening concerts, then what is the next plan in China?

Jang Keun Suk: This year compared to last year, it is true that the number of times I came to China is so much more. The more times I come the more experience I accumulate, this kind of development is good. I am now planning to come to China at the end of the year 2-3 times, to participate in a few special programs. In addition, now I am in preparation for my new album, so I will still have many new chances to meet up with my China fans.

Reporter: Is Jang Keun Suk learning Chinese at the moment?

Jang Keun Suk:  Recently, due to being busy with my Cri Show tour,  I had learned a lot, but now some I have already forgotten. (On site, he still spoke a few words “I love you”, “I am Jang Keun Suk”, “ You want me?”, “I want you!”, etc.)

Reporter: Will you invite some of your friends to play this game together?

Jang Keun Suk: I will. My game company made me a special role, so I think it will be fun to play with my friends together. I still get a special account number. The characteristic of this game is that you can become a couple and after that this couple can contact each other through the phone. I believe that this is the game’s biggest attraction.

17173 exclusive exposure Jang Keun Suk’s pick-up car can see the scene.
( A programming language: At this moment, better not to offend those fans..)

17173独家曝光从张根硕接机座驾看到的场景。（小编语：这个时候的女粉丝千万表去惹。。）


 III. Even the security was unable to sustain the fans…Jang Keun exclusive trailer

Nearly a thousand fans gathered at the airport to see a glimpse of their idol.

After the Shenzhen concert, Jang Keun Suk reached Chengdu on the 28th of Oct for the press conference as the spokesman of 《劲舞堂》. That day, nearly a thousand fans gathered at Chengdu airport, they were holding a banner of Jang Keun Suk, and the passers-by are feeling the excitement.

女粉丝保安都架不住 张根硕成都行独家花絮
近千歌迷聚集机场为睹偶像风采
在结束了深圳的演唱会之后，张根硕与10月28日抵达成都出席其代言的游戏《劲舞堂》发布会。，当天成都双流机场聚集了近千名粉丝，她们手举张根硕的横幅，让路人都大为感叹。

Due to security considerations, Jang Keun Suk was requested to use the safer passage way to leave the airport directly. But at the exit’s entrance, fans are still standing in sequence order. Through the custom staff, they get the photographed picture of Jang Keun Suk in the car.

出于对安全考虑，张根硕被要求只能直接从机场安全通道离开。但是，在出口处，依然整齐有序的站满了接机的粉丝。通过官方人员，我们拿到了从张根硕座驾上拍到的画面。

IV. Praised Chengdu Hotpot

This is the 2nd time Jang Keun Suk has come to Chengdu, upon arrival the 1st thing is to enjoy Chengdu cuisine, he went straight to the Chengdu hotpot restaurant that evening, he praised the Chengdu spicy hotpot, and said he wanst to buy some hotpot ingredients to bring back to Korea, to share them with family and friends, and let them feel the Chengdu spicy taste.

对成都火锅赞不绝口
这是张根硕第二次来到成都，抵达之后第一件事情就是要享用下成都的美食，当晚直奔火锅店，对成都火锅的麻辣赞不绝口，并称要购买一些成都火锅底料带回韩国，与家人和朋友分享，让他们也感受一下成都的麻辣味道。

V. Photos Below are from JKS Staff

29 Oct. Afternoon 2pm, Chengdu “Audition 2” press conference site. Many of the fans reached the site very early to take pictures with Jang Keun Suk posters.

10月29日。下午2点，成都音乐公园《劲舞堂》发布会现场。不少粉丝早早就到达现场，与张根硕的人像海报合影

Fans were busy outside the site while Jang Keun Suk was also busy backstage, personally preparing the presents for the players and his fans.

歌迷在场外忙碌着同时张根硕也在后台忙碌着，亲自为到场玩家和粉丝准备礼物。

Photo: At the hotel with his manager

Photo: Jang Keun Suk resting at the press conference backstage

Photo: Preparing to give the players the autograph postcard.

Original Chinese for Part 1:

张根硕成都行独家花絮

他，5岁拍摄第一条广告，9岁出演第一部电视剧。

他是30年来第一个出道曲就能在日本公信榜夺冠的韩国艺人。
今年是他出道第20个年头。
他就是张根硕。

10月29日下午，张根硕为其代言的3D音乐舞蹈游戏《劲舞堂》产品发布会现身成都东区音乐公园。并在发布会后，接受了17173的访问。张根硕表示很高兴能够成为游戏《劲舞堂》的代言人，并很满意自己现在在中国的发展，并透露，年底将会再次来到中国。另外，17173将为大家送上张根硕成都行的接机和发布会幕后花絮，一起来见识下人气爆棚的亚洲王子独特魅力。
（17173记者：饭饭）

张根硕：因为其实这款游戏在韩国已经上市了很久，所以已经玩过很多次，大家都很熟悉。我有个侄子经常到我家里玩，会用我的电脑玩这款游戏，所以之前有空的时候就曾经玩过。这个游戏有音乐也有舞蹈，比起RPG类的比较复杂的游戏，更能吸引我。

记者：这是张根硕第一次为网游做代言，为什么会选择这个游戏？觉得对你来说，《劲舞堂》魅力在哪里？
张根硕：首先，这个游戏会为我设计一个属于我自己形象的角色，对我来说吸引力很大。并且可以让中国更广大的玩家可以通过这个游戏认识我，这点真的是很棒。当然，最主要的是这个游戏，能把“音乐”“舞蹈”“时尚”结合在一起，对我来说也是非常的好。另外这个游戏还可以植入一些我的歌曲，以后可以通过游戏来宣传我的歌曲，让大家更加认识我。

记者：近年张根硕事业发展开始全面进军中国，陆续在中国接了代言、上了综艺节目、开了演唱会，接下来还会有什么在中国的计划？
张根硕：今年和去年比起来，真的来中国的次数变得很多。来的次数越多能累计更多的经验，这样的发展不错。我现在正在计划年底的时候再来中国2-3次，来参加一些中国的特别节目。另外，现在我还在筹备我的新的专辑，所以还会有很多新的机会跟中国的粉丝们见面。

记者：张根硕现在有在学习中文吗？
张根硕：最近因为忙着巡回演唱会，本来学了很多，现在有点忘记。（但还是现场秀了几句“我爱你”“我是张根硕”“你要我吗？”“我要你！”等）

记者：你会邀请你的一些朋友一起来玩这个游戏吗？
张根硕：会的。游戏公司给我制作了特别的角色，所以觉得和朋友一起玩会很有趣。还拿到了特别的账号。这款游戏的特点是可以成为情侣，且成为情侣之后还能打电话联系。我认为，这点就是这款游戏最大的魅力所在。

Credit: Korea.com
English Translation: Kalen
Source: 17173 新闻中心
Compiled by: The Eels Family