[NEWS] ‘Love Rain’ OST to Include Seo In Guk’s First Self-Composed Track

After displaying his acting skills on Love Rain, singer/actor Seo In Guk will soon be showcasing his composing skills for the same drama!


It was revealed the Superstar K winner’s song Destiny will be included in the KBS’ Love Rain OST.


Destiny will have a personal connection to Seo In Guk as it will be the first song released by the singer that was composed and written by him.

On May 22, Seo In Guk tweeted, “Daebak news!! My first self-composed song, Destiny will come out on the Love Rain OST. The song may be played during the drama so don’t miss it. I′m anticipating it haha.” 

Watch a clip of a scene in which Seo In Guk’s song was played below:

In addition, following his appearance on Love Rain, Seo In Guk has been cast as the lead in tvN’s upcoming drama, the tentatively-titled, Respond 1997 and is scheduled to premiere as early as June.



source: enewsworld
Photo credit: KBS

10asia: JKS Interview

Jang Keun Suk revealed more of himself, his plans, and dreams in a recent interview with 10asia.  He shared his thoughts no-holds-barred, answering each and every question honestly.  And once again, he exhibited a level of maturity way beyond his years.

I stand by my opinion and observation that there's more to Sukkie than meets the eye.  He may be young and playful on the outside, but this guy has depth and substance. I admire him for his sincerity and for always being himself no matter how other people think of him.

Here's a link to the English translation of the article: Part 1 & Part 2 

Date: November 2011
credit: JangKeunSukForever

[INTERVIEW] Yonhap News interview with Jang Keun Suk

credit: open and shut, sukiheather + shiro401

Oh My News Interview with Jang Keun Suk

Date: November 2011

Source: shiro401 | credit: as tagged

credit: open and shut

Oricon: Interview with Jang Keun Suk & Kim Ha Neul for YMP

( K: Kim Ha Neul / J: Jang Keun Suk )

J: The moment you are in love with someone: When you know her weakness.

K: The moment you are in love with someone: The feeling comes before you even know it.

YMP is the first movie featuring JKS, the most popular hallyu star in Japan, and KHN, “the Queen of Romantic Comedy Movie.” It tells of a woman and man in a relationship as owner and her pet. Come and listen to what they say about each other and some BTS stories, also about love in their real lives.

Q1: The first meeting was “cold”. This was the first time they play in a movie together. What’s their first impression of each other?

K: Normally, we should meet first on site for shooting, but we met before that. It was at a coffee shop to discuss the roles. He immediately joked with me and showed me his playful side. My first impression of him is that he seems to be a serious worker. We only discussed about the script and didn't have any other communication. So, I didn't know that he is a very lively person before the shooting. I was even sort of worried, but when the shooting started, I found out that he is actually a person who is full of energy and is very active, but also very serious and concentrated when acting.

J: I didn’t bring my agent, only the two of us talked about script. I thought I was just being like a dongsaeng who comes to visit a nuna. I said hello in a light way, but I don’t know if Ha Neul didn’t really pay attention to that or what, we only talked about the script and nothing else. So, I was thinking, “Is she a cold person?” And with that thought I came to shooting. But she is not cold at all. (laughs). I was just joking!

Q2: Before shooting, have you read the YMP manga or watched the Japanese version TV Series?

K: When I first read the script and learned about Ji En and In Ho’s roles in the movie, I felt the story is very unique and kind of difficult. Will the viewers really buy it? I was worried about it. But after I watched the Japanese version TV series, I think their world is really beautiful, and I immediately think it's going to be a movie that people will be attracted to and fall in love.

J: (Answered in Japanese) I read the script 4 years ago. At that time, I felt that this was a very cute and sweet story and I would love to see a movie or TV series made from it. Now, after 4 years and with the script in hand, “Finally I can play in a movie with a story I love.” I was really happy about it.

Q3: In real life, when is the moment that you feel you’re in love. In the movie, how did you produce the “love” moment? 

K: The moment of feeling love... it comes before you even know it. If you really want to know which scene is “the moment,” I would say it is when Ji En and In Ho were playing on the bed and the two of them looked into each other’s eyes and was almost about to kiss. Actually, I really think even that scene is not that important, the feeling between them slowly changed before that scene.

J: In the beginning, In Ho is only a “pet” to Ji En. So she always acted as an owner, but little by little, she didn’t look for loyalty from In Ho but a feeling of living together and getting very close. In many ways after that, the feeling surfaced. In Ho was no longer a “pet” but a man in her eyes. So her real emotions started to show more and more.

Q4: What is it like if you love someone in real life?

K: When I was young, I had love of first sight. But now I don’t think that is going to happen. I will need a long time to know him and feel really good about him. Then, if I have a man who can really take care of me, I may fall for him.

J: Well, this… so are we really going to talk about me? (hahaha) When I love someone is the moment that I know her weakness. This weakness will be a difficulty for her but to me, it’s nothing. So when that time comes, I really want to love her and help her.

Q5: “Pulling down the shorts,” that was an exciting scene. Ji En was giving In Ho a bath in the bathroom - the scene was pretty impressive. How was the atmosphere on site during the shooting of that scene?

J: That scene was not planned like I pull down my shorts and stand up in the bath tub. But I wanted to let the viewers see a funny In Ho so I decided to do that and I think Ha Neul nuna was pleased with it.

K: I didn’t know it was like that beforehand. When the shooting started and I saw Geunsuk do that unplanned act, I was totally shocked and so surprised to see it. Not only that, he even pulled up his shirt.Tthis was even more shocking to me. Of course, he has shorts under his shirt. Actually, at that moment, it was already not that important if he has it (underwear shorts) or not. Because of shock, I yelled out so loud and Geunsuk saw my reaction, so he thought I was pleased with it… but he put such a great acting to it, I think it was really not bad. (laughs).

 J: Also, when shooting was finished, nuna seemed to leave reluctantly.

Q6: Is there a very romantic scene?

J: By the river when we were dancing together. Not only the music was so romantic, the whole site was just beautiful. I think Ha Neul nuna should remember that scene very well too? (laughs).

K: (laughs) Talk about romantic scene. I may have a different choice than Geunsuk. There was a scene after In Ho fought with Ji En’s ex-boyfriend and In Ho wanted to kiss Ji En, this was the most memorable scene to me. I (Ji En) understood In Ho’s feeling as a man. Ji En actually cared so much about In Ho. The complicated emotions and her state of mind at that moment really made me have a strong resonance.

Q7: It’s lonely when you’re by yourself. During shooting, did you see the surprising side of each other?

J: Nuna looks like a very beautiful and virtuous lady but in fact, she is a very strong woman. Just like Ji En in the movie, it is hard. Also, the viewer can see her dance alone. This was surprising to me and I felt it was so fresh.

K: Geunsuk always lights up the shooting site. If he saw that I was tired, he would do something with it. He is always full of energy, very active. But one day, I saw him sitting on the chair alone and he looked lonely. I kind of understood that he had that kind of lonely moments, too. (hehehe).

Q8: In Japan, there are lots of professional women and many never even fall in love. Those women, after they watching the movie, they understand Ji En and In Ho’s relationship and they admire that kind of feeling. So, what do you think about that kind of love like in the movie?

K: I think in a relationship, it doesn’t matter how it started. Actually, the most important thing is the process of  handling the love. Of course, there will be situations like in the movie, how it starts with that kind of relationship.

J: Like in the movie, In Ho was raised by an older woman. He wants the owner to come home. He deeply adores her, spoils her, depends on her, and even prepare a program for her, etc. If everyday is like this, isn’t that a happy thing? (In Japanese). Come to raise me! …if you have the confidence. (laughs)

Q9: Do you have thoughts that you don’t want to be raised but to be an owner yourself? 

J: Hmmm, yes. I want that. It will be very interesting. I also want to revenge Ji En (laughs).

K: What do you want to do?

J: First, I will let her wash clothes, do the cleaning, etc. I think to a professional woman, these things are not advantages. We should start with those kind of things.

K: I hate doing those things.

J: Well then, let’s wait for YMP 2 to reverse the relationship between the two of them!

[End]

February 2012

credit: KSC , open and shut

English translation: Sarah Ye of Eels Club International

[INTERVIEW] A Japanese Website Interviews Jang Keun Suk & Kim Ha Neul for YMP

"I WILL TAKE CARE OF NUNA."

This is a movie that Geunjang would like to do since he was 20 years old.

Q: A man is taken as a pet, this is an unimaginable story. Let’s listen to what they felt about this story when they first read it.

K: When I first read the script a few years ago, I didn’t have any special feeling about it. As the years passed, maybe also because I grew older, I felt the role became more and more close to my character. I kind of feel that to live with a younger man and raise him as a pet, that’s really not bad. Even if I just said that, in reality this is difficult to happen. But we can always have fun in the movie.

J: I think this story is very interesting. It’s a movie I would like to do since I was 20 years old. Now, I feel fortunate that I could be in the production to make this movie. I really feel lucky about it. “Momo” - this role, you can only successfully portray him when you’re young. I’m happy that I did it.

Q: I heard that you were interested in the original work 5 years ago? Which part in the original was attractive to you?

J: In the script, the story is not only about a man as a pet. It told the progress of how Momo grew from “a pet” to a man. In this movie, you can see the cute side of him and also his charisma when he becomes a matured man.

Geunjang talked about a side of Kim Ha Neul that you would be surprised to know.

K: I normally give people the impression that I'm not an easy person to get to close to. Before this movie, I have never worked so closely with other actors who were in the same movie with me. Geunjang is very good at communicating with people. He always gets along with people around him. He is very warm and easy to get to close to. Not only that, he also pays attention to others and takes care of them. We do have a lot in common, just like Ji En and Momo in the movie. We work together very happily.

J: Ji En is a strong-minded professional woman. But she is sort of conservative when it comes to being with a man. She is very smart, too. After I did the movie together with nuna, I found out that nuna is actually different from Ji En.

K: That’s not true, we are the same, OK? I’m very strong-minded, too. (laughs)

J: Hahaha! So, I need to be by nuna’s side and take care of her! And as an actor, sometimes I need to be the lead. Ahh, this is not easy. (laughs)

The hottest kiss scene in history.

Q: Both of you have been in many movies before. The kiss scene in this movie, we think you won’t let the Japanese audience be disappointed. So it must be a scene that can make their hearts beat fast.

J: True. Before this movie, I did have lots of kiss scenes in other ones already. But this one was the first time that is so intense. It was like there were bells ringing from a faraway place. It was a very beautiful kiss.

K: Lie, lie. When we shot the scene, it was not at all that romantic.

J: Here she goes again. Actually, nuna was very pleased and enjoyed the loving kiss scene. And because this movie has this kiss scene is why I decided to do it.

K: Geunjang always likes to joke. You said that... I don’t know what to say. For the kiss scene, you seem to be the one who has more experiences.

J: What? So far, was I the first one?

K: Geunjang, if you are talking like this, how am I suppose to answer? Anyway, in fact, we did make a very beautiful scene (laughs).

Q: Ha Neul, is Geunjang always this way? Talks like a prince-holic?

K: Yes!!!

J: Prince-holic? No, I AM THE PRINCE!!!

Q: In the movie, there are lots of scenes that will make your hearts beat fast. So what do the two of you think a perfect date would be?

J: I love to cook so I would do Korean cuisine for her. And I love to read, too. I collected lots of good books. If we can read together at home, that would be very nice.

K: I love animals, I would like to go to the zoo to have a happy date.

J:  Ahh, in this case, just come to my house with me. After drinking, I will become the animal!!! (laughs)

[End]

Date: February 2012
credit:OPEN AND SHUT,  KSC Translation Team
English Translation (from Chinese): Sarah Ye of Eels Club International

[INTERVIEW] Steady Magazine: Interview with Jang Keun Suk

WITH FANS, I HOPE I’M IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM.


In a relationship, the sincerity to your partner is the most important.


Q: In the movie YMP, Jang In Ho is a ‘pet’ to an older woman, do you think you two have anything in common?


A: (Yes), Like he is a free spirited person and also has his own dreams. Also, for his master, he can risk his life for her, this is also like me. Who is my master? This is a secret! Of course, eels give me energy (laughs). The biggest charm of this movie is that at the beginning I was a pet, but gradually my position turned around, In Ho initiates the kiss at the end. It is fascinating to see a man growing.


Q: What is the ideal relationship with fans?


A: I hope we are not a celebrity and fans relationship, but as in a relationship with a man named Jang Keun Suk. For example, if I said in my APP: “Geunjang is eating curry!” fans would say: “I want to eat that too.” In this case, it feels close, just like in a relationship.


Q: In Ho is a man that would like to express himself directly, so how about Keun Suk, is he also like this, to be very open to a woman?


A: If you force your thoughts to your partner, it always makes the other one feel like “I’m the man”, that’s meaningless. It’s like playing a game, sometimes it is necessary to lose to the other one. I think with that, the love will grow bigger, the relationship will also get balanced. It’s no fun for just one side to win all the time.


Q: When you are in a relationship, would you like to pursue excitement and growing or you like to be at ease.


A: I’ve never thought of this question, you will grow even if you are by yourself. In my opinion to be in a relationship is not to ask for something from the other person. First you have to be sincere, that’s most important. Well, like In Ho, he fell in love with an older woman, he might grow more mature. I don’t have that experience, so I don’t know (hehe).


Q: If someone will be in a relationship with Keun Suk, where you would take her for a date?


A: I would love to get on the bus with her in Tokyo, find some delicious food just at the food stand on the street. It would be boring if it is always only one kind of date, so sometimes we can go to a nice restaurant to have some wine and dinner, we can go on the ferries wheel. I will let her listen to her favorite songs from MP3, and we can walk in the park and chat, all sounds good.

“LOVE” Q and A

If Geunjang falls in love, what will he be like?  Read the following carefully, you will feel like you want to be Geunjang’s girlfriend…

Q: If you find someone you love, what will you do?

A: Tell her right away! The key words is “Sangranghe”, I will take initiative to get to her. I think women love “to be loved”.

Q: Do you like to be spoiled by your girlfriend or vice versa?

A: I like to spoil my girlfriend, but different time with different situation. Basically, I like that she wants me to spoil her. Of course, I don’t care about the ages.

Q: What thing a girl (a woman) does make your heart beat fast?

A: The touch when we talk. I like to hold her, but lots of time will feel shy about it, then I will say: “ahh, I’m having a headache” I will put my head over… that will feel so good.

Q: Do you like delicate pretty girl or sexy girl?

A: Delicate pretty. Well, I love all (laughs). If I have to choose one, I will choose delicate. I like a girl who dresses clean and is generous.

Q: Do you like aggressive girl or docile girl?

A: Aggressive girl. Aggressive girl is more fun to be with. Until now, the girls I was with are all… this is a secret! (laughs)

Q: What kind of style do you like a girl to wear?

A: Feminine style, dress and mini skirt.

Q: What kind of cuisine would you like your girlfriend to cook for you?

A: Hotpot! To me, a Japanese woman is a foreigner. If she would like to cook Kimchi Hotpot for me, I will be touched.

Q: 6 words to learn about Geunjang

1: Sensation

I still can’t believe the success I had when I’m in my 20 something. I will not be arrogant because of that. I look at myself in an objective way. This is important, I often talk to myself in the mirror.

2: Seriousness

Does Geunsuk have a serious character? How does he express it…? (We asked this question to his manager)

“No matter if at work or in his private life, he is always very passionate. He has a great personality.”

3: Happy moment

If I can have a nice leisure sleep at home... no, actually,  in front of camera doing what I like to do, that’s the most happy and relaxed time.

4: Leonardo Dicaprio

Leo started as a child star but he's not just an actor with his pretty face. He used his good acting to earn his audience, he overcame his limits. He is an actor I love.

5: Dinner Show

I plan to have a dinner show for my 20th Debut Anniversary. This will be different from a live show. I would like people to see what kind of person I am from this show.

6: Self-improvement

I will surf and search on line to check news about me. I will keep finding something that I want to improve, not because of others, I just don’t want lose to myself.

Date: January 2012
source: open and shut
translation from Chinese to English: Sarah Ye of Eels Club International

[INTERVIEW]MORE MAGAZINE INTERVIEW with Jang Keun Suk

If I have a girlfriend, I will tell her, “I love you” everyday. I don’t want to waste a single minute of our precious time.


“When I first read the script of ‘You’re My Pet (YMP)’, I realized In Ho and I are so alike. Both are cheerful and mischievous. We have own dream. I didn’t find any difficulties while acting him,” JKS said. JKS played Kang In Ho, a young prospective dancer, came to a career woman (a career woman, Ji Eun)’s house and became her pet “Momo” afterward. He enjoyed behaving like a pet by taking advantage of the position. For example, Momo asked her to shampoo him as his master’s obligation. Momo flung his arms around her because he was hungry.


JKS also shows us his innocent and cute behaviors. For example, he suddenly began to sing songs (such as ‘Anatani-Aitakute (Missing You)’ by Seiko Matsuda and ‘Bye Bye Bye’ by JKS) and dance. During the break of shooting, he was eating an orange and then when he caught the eye of our staff, he smiled and gave him half of the orange, saying “Do you wanna eat it?” His such mischievous nature breaks the ice and he naturally makes us smile. It is really like In ho.


“Needless to say, it is necessary for men to grow up and be mature. But still I wish to remain with an innocent heart as a child throughout my life. I just want to live my life happily, not to live such as telling lies to myself because of worrying too much about what others think of me. I don’t make myself too busy working to enjoy my own life. If it came real, life would suck… I want to say what I want to say. I want to do what I want to do. If so, I’m sure I will be satisfied with my life fully and I live my life with smile every moment. I really want to enjoy my life from the bottom of my heart.”


What is his view on love?
“Ah, I can’t answer this question because I’ve never had a girlfriend before… Do you think I’m telling a lie…? Lol. Anyway, I wonder if there are any couples who play fighting like In ho and Ji Eun. Lol. But I feel it must be interesting whatever I do with my loved one. As for me, I don’t care how older or younger she is when I love her. The most important thing is sincerity to her. And my taste is a gentle and feminine woman whom I get the urge to protect without thinking. I like a stylish woman, too. As I was reading your magazine, I found that MORE’s fashion is my taste. If I’m in love, I will first tell her my love. Because I am a man.”


In this way he declared his view on love. When we asked him what his favorite word is, he replied plainly, “…’I love you’ is my favorite words. If I have a girlfriend, I will tell her, ‘I love you’ everyday. I don’t want to waste a single minute of our precious time.”

Behind the scene of YMP, we still remain our relationship as the master and the pet.


Kim Ha-neul has a dignified elegance with impressive eyes. She is also exactly Ji Eun, a career woman who has both beauty and intelligence. “I think we are alike. We have some similarities such as we are in 30s, have a job, single and no boyfriend. We both look strong but, in fact, we are not so strong, rather sensitive. That’s why I really understand why Ji Eun needs Momo. I’d be happy if I have someone who play with me like a little child and understand me without words.” She added that she had enjoyed shooting every day while looking back on those days.


“We called each other ‘the master’ and ‘Momo’ even behind the shooting place. JKS is real Momo. He is mischievous and everyone around him smiles. One day when I was sick, he bought a goody to encourage me and said, ‘Dear master!’ Afterward, I recovered soon. Lol. Even now Momo sometimes calls me, ‘What are you doing, my master?’ He is cute, isn’t he? On the other hand, his attitude to work is so adorable as a man, an actor. He lives his life with clear vision. I respect him even if he is younger than I.”


Date: December 2011
Credits:MORE and Jang Keun Suk Forever
English translation: tenshi_akuma— with Nava Love ForeverSukkie.

Japan's “Men’s Non No” Magazine Calls Jang Geun Suk: “Truly One of a Kind”

The photo of Jang Geun Suk on the cover of Japanese magazine, “Men’s Non No,” was released on August 10th. The star actor/singer became the first Korean celebrity to don the cover of “Men’s Non No” magazine. 

Featured in the September issue of the magazine, Jang Geun Suk appears in a sophisticated black suit look. With his brown long hair and a thin black tie, Jang Geun Suk perfectly expresses the metrosexual style. The photo shoot for the magazine’s cover and eight-page special feature took place in Korea last month. 

The chief editor of the magazine said, “After shooting some photos with Jang Geun Suk, I realized he’s not just a great model that dresses perfectly well, but a real professional who knows how to express himself. He’s a ‘new generation fashion icon’ with a variety of charms. You can’t describe Jang Geun Suk in a single word. He’s truly one of a kind. I look expect to see a lot more of him in the future." 

Jang Geun Suk was also featured on the cover of Japanese weekly magazine, “Anan.” That issue sold out shortly after its release, selling more than 280,000 copies in a week. 

Q. what is your treasure? 
A. SUNI 

Q. huh? 
A. My dog 

Q. where do you go shopping in Japan? 
A. ISETAN (dept store)and HARAJUKU 

Q. what kind of fashionable style do you like the most? 
A. shirts style 

Q. what is basic item in your wardrobe? 
A. scarf and stole 

Q. what is the happiest thing for you? 
A. the moment when i'm acting 

Q. what kind of bag do you like? 
A. large size bag 

Q. how many bags do you have? 
A. hmm...about 20? all bags I have are large 

Q. what do you always have in your bag? 
A. iPod, iPad, Galaxy, fragrance, books(novel) 

Q. what is your favorite brand? 
A. PRADA, Dries Van Noten, Neil Barrett..ah! McQueen! like it most! n Rick Owens! like it so much! n Burberry Prorsum 

Q. do you like japanese food? 
A. SUKI! (like it!) sashimi (sliced raw fish), esp toro (fatty tuna). n fugu (blowfish) 

Q.what is your MOST favorite food all over the world? 
A. - - hi eels, what is your guess about it? kkkk 

Q. what is your MOST favorite food all over the world? 
A. Gejang cooked by my grandma! 

Q. what kind of pet do you want if you keep new one? 
A. I wanna keep only Suni now bcoz i love her sooo much 

Q. Besides clothes, what else would you want? 
A. Rest 

Q. 1st thing to do in the morning? 
A. After washing face, drink orange juice 

Q. What do you do before sleep? 
A. Listening to music 

Q. Let us know the trick of your charming smile 
A. look into the other person's eyes before smiling 

Q. Not many Korean actors with long hairs like you. Your opinion? 
A. Hairstyle changes according to scripts/roles. With long hair, then hairstyle could be more varied, can enjoy a variety of fashionable hairstyle 

Q. what do you eat just this moment? 
A. meat! 

Q. What are you proud of? 
A. Shuffle Dance 

Q. What do you do to pick yourself up when you're down? 
A. Shuffle Dance. Obsessed with it LOL 

Q. what is your habit which you wanna stop but not? 
A. searching article on internet. 

Q. what's the newest item you buy?? 
A. what did i buy...?? I shopped in japan, but bought a lot... ah! white boots! at omotesandou hills 

Q. What place do you want to live in the future? 
A. Quiet villa 




Date: August 2011

[INTERVIEW] Jang Keun Suk on Han FUN magazine: declares Moon Geun Young is a Sassy Girl

Sohu entertainment: (credit 舍人) weekly magazine pubished by Japanese chanjing news agency gains a lot of attention from Korean fans since its preparation. And the cover figure of this second issue of magazine (published on May 4) is Jang Keun Suk who becomes a hot topics because his debut creates "miraculous sales". To interview Jang Keun Suk, the reporter from specially rushed to Seoul,and listened to his thoughts of such great performance of the music debut.

said because of Jang Keun Suk sensation, many fans called editing department, and said the ordinary stores are out of store,and inquired how to purchase it. Jang Keun Suk's popularity, no need to go into details. What's worth mentioning is that Jang Keun Suk's excellent Japanese pronunciation and articulation in gains much complements. Many people praised: "I'm not his fan, so when I listened to this song at the first time, I thought it's sung by a Japanese singer."While interviewed by , Jang Keun Suk answered questions in Japanese as much as he can (without help of interpeter). What impressed the reporter is that Jang Keun Suk on the stage is so straightforward and a little crazy, but behind the scenes, he must work very hard.

The following is the content of the interview with Jang Keun Suk from :

Resorting to the drama , he is becoming one of the actors who have the most power ofinfluence in Asian showbiz, he is Jang Keun Suk. His popularity in Japan is such amazing to us in the same field.The debut single released on April 27, created the unprecedented recording, weekly no 1 on Oricon after its release (Overseas actors）

and the Suntory CF received much good comments. His will be broadcasting on TBS on May 20. While meeting Jang Keun Suk in Seoul, he was still in fresh looks, and told me in fluent Japanese that in Autumn he wanted to open a concert tour in Japan. It's a big news want to let eels see the stage that only belongs to Jang Keun Suk

Acting in CF, the products of this brand will be sold out ,and on the cover figure of magazine,the magazines's sales will immidiatedly be out of store.......Jang Keun Suk is playing as a increasing popularity rule: debut single sold out 119 thousand,and become the no.1 on Oricon in the whole week. And he is the second male SOLO singer who achieved such performance after Masahiko Kondo. Moreover, Including SOLO, bands, he is the first overeas singer that his single is No.1 in the whole week after its release

Reporter: Congratulate on your debut as a singer. You’ve played musicians on screen for times, now you realise your dream in reality, how's your feeling of it?

JKS: It completely differs from playing a singer in drama. No matter how many times I played, I never had a chance to sing and perform as myself but to show the character's life and sing as required. when performing on screen, even though I wished to perform in my own way, it wouldn't be accepted because of the conflict with the script. However, as a singer, I can show the real "Jang Keun Suk". So now, I want to offer my eels the stage that only belongs to me.

Reporter: You want your Japanese eels to see your performance soon?

JKS: I really do.

Reporter: Do you have any confirmed schedule?

JKS: the national tour fan meeting in Japan had been scheduled to hold in April but was cancelled because of the earthquake. My personal photo book will be released in July, I think the tour concert is likely to be on this Autumn.

Reporter: You played MMM after a big hit of YB, that would be pressures for you. When played MMM, what did you especially pay attention to?

JKS: the reason why i accepted MMM is because I admire Mu Gyul 's lifestyle. as you said,because of the epidemic of YB, many people look forward to my next step, that may put me under pressure. But I'm still young, a young actor. I still need to learn a lot from each drama I involve in, what I should do is just to do my best. I may feel worried but I still try my best to work out while shooting each work.

Reporter: On MMM press conference, you said when you had known Moon Geun Young was in the cast, you'd screamed "bravo". So how do you feel about working with her?

JKS: She's the actress I always dream to collaborate with. Both of us are kid actors, at the same age, so we have a lot in common. During the work, I find her intelligent and assertive. she'd proposed her own idea after hearing the director's instruction, and designed her performance after discussion.

Reporter: You guys won the "Best Couple" on KBS award. Did you have any debate during work?

JKS: Yes. but our debate was not caused by dissatisfaction about each other but our anxiety for playing the characters better, so sometimes we got different ideas about performing, coz both of us prepared well for the drama and had our own expectations on it. We tried to find a good way to perform that could satisfy 2 of us.

Reporter: What's your impression of Moon Geun Young?

JKS: She surprised people. the real Geun Young, (if had a relationship with her) must be the strong side in the relationship (sassy girl)(lol). (GeunYoung's personality is opposite to her role) Mary is a motivate girl who can give strength to people around her, flawless, so I can play the role easily.

Reporter: Your Japanese is not bad. I heard that you’d studied in Japan. Can you share any tips for learning Japanese?

JKS: I never studied in Japan, I just lived there for a period.

Reporter: You didn’t?

JKS: I didn’t. I lived in Japan for a month, not for work. During that period, I learnt some Japanese. But actually I genuinely learnt it when I was studying in New Zealand. I made lots of Japanese friends there and accessed to plenty of Japanese music and movies.

Reporter: Because of your CF, the rice wine enjoys a good sale.

JKS: Sold out. Sorry for that.(lol)

Reporter: The CF is highly praised and widely welcomed.

JKS: When shooting the CF, I would say I played a new role rather than showed the real “JKS”. I heard that a good many customers want to buy the product. Since the earthquake took place, I was unable to communicate with my fans face to face temporarily. And lots of fans get relived by watching my CF,that would be great. I received texts from my Japanese friends once in a while, saying” I’m drinking ‘your’ wine”. And I’d reply, ”don't drink it up once a time”.(lol)

Reporter: Have you thought why you are called MOTERU (handsome, hot guy, a man has his own style)?

JKS: Why? (lol) I felt quite surprised that I can start a trend. It’s nice but I often feel like everything would fade quickly, so I tell myself not to be slack. For me, keeping going is a task, an extra homework, and the burden would be increased as well.

Reporter: Share with us your tips for being MOTERU.

JKS: hahahaha, drink a lot.

Reporter: Which parts do you usually care a lot?

JKS: I’m the one who cares about fragrance and tries to keep it. I especially love Vanilla perfume.

Reporter: You live a busy life, I think you may not have lots of time to rest. How do you relax yourself in spare time?

JKS: I can’t have a rest recently. I have to enforce myself to work hard this year.

Reporter: At last, what do you wanna say to Japanese eels?

JKS: I feel very sorry that I couldn’t meet with you guys as scheduled owing to the earthquake. The new album showcase could not be held as promised either, I feel extremely sorry for that. But I think currently, the recovery of victims is the most important. I’ll pray for them. I hope you fans can remain patient and wait for a while until everyone can meet with me in a pleasant mood. Drink “makkol” (the rice wine), listen to my songs, time would fly. I myself extremely look forward to singing together with you, and I promise I’ll be there, please wait for me.

The debut singles breaks many recordings, being No.1 on Oricon: so moved When hearing his debut single is weekly No.1 on Oricon, Jang Keun Suk said under the influence of earthquake, (I) can't head to Japan to promote my singles. But the sales is so good.'(I felt) so touched and moved by eels's continued support, I will reward you for working harder. Really thanks.

Words out of the interview；As to the perfume story of Jang Keun Suk, (I) heard from others earlier. (I) attended a press conference of an activity the year before last year, and heard Media friends whispered: "Did you smell it?", "yeah,I did, it's the same from the hearsay'. I was confused at that time. Until last year, (I) learnt it from the couterpart: Girls are very curious about the perfume Jang Keun Suk use, Because it smells very very good'.

In August, Jang Keun Suk will visit Japan with Moon Geun Young, and hold the audience meeting in Tokyo.

Date: May 2011

source: http://yule.sohu.com/20110509/n307121152.shtml

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