When he smiles, it′s contageous... you can′t help but smile too!!
His smile really make my day
I've been smiling ever since getting to know him in YAB
Life seems more lighter and meaningful looking at this soothing face
Friday, March 30, 2012
Killer Smile
When he smiles, it′s contageous... you can′t help but smile too!!
His smile really make my day
I've been smiling ever since getting to know him in YAB
Life seems more lighter and meaningful looking at this soothing face
First Addiction: Jang Geun Suk
Never ever in my life falling for Korean actor/actress.
What's killing me is his smile. Cute!!! Damn cute!!!
Jang Keun-Suk (장근석, romanization: Jang Geun Seok) is a South Korean actor, singer and model. He is best known for playing the role of band leader Hwang Tae Kyung in the hit 2009 drama You're Beautiful, with Lee Hongki, Jung Yong Hwa, Park Shin-hye and Uee. His latest role was that of Kang Mu Gyul in the 2010 romantic comedy series Mary Stayed Out All Night, with Moon Geun Young.
What's killing me is his smile. Cute!!! Damn cute!!!
Jang Keun-Suk (장근석, romanization: Jang Geun Seok) is a South Korean actor, singer and model. He is best known for playing the role of band leader Hwang Tae Kyung in the hit 2009 drama You're Beautiful, with Lee Hongki, Jung Yong Hwa, Park Shin-hye and Uee. His latest role was that of Kang Mu Gyul in the 2010 romantic comedy series Mary Stayed Out All Night, with Moon Geun Young.
Early life
Jang Keun-Suk was born on August 4, 1987 in Danyang Country, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea. He is an only child. Keun-Suk started working as a child model at the age of five after he was discovered by a talent agent. At that time, Keun-Suk's parents were selling their house and the agent, who was a prospective buyer, saw Keun-Suk. Seeing his potential, the agent advised Keun-Suk's parents to allow him to try a career in modeling.
[edit] Names
It is noted that the he himself spells his name Jang Keun-suk or Jang Keun Suk, as evident on his official website http://www.jangkeunsuk.co.kr/ and on his promotional materials.
- Korean: 장근석 ; Romanization: Jang Keun Suk ; RR: Jang Geun Seok
- Hanja/Traditional Chinese: 張根碩 ; Simplified Chinese: 张根硕 ; Pinyin: Zhāng Gēn Shuò
- Japanese: チャン・グンソク ; Romaji: Chan Gunsoku
- Arabic: جانج جين-سوك ; Jang Jin-Suk
- Thai: จาง กึนซอก ; Cāng Kụn Sxk
- Russian: Тян Гынсок ; Tyan Gynsok
[edit] Career
Jang Keun-Suk made his acting debut in the 1997 HBS sitcom Selling Happiness (Haengbokeul Pabmoda). He then continued to work in television as a child actor.
In middle school, Keun-Suk heard the music of Japanese pop singer Ken Hirai. He was inspired enough by these bands to start learning Japanese by himself. In junior high school, Keun-Suk went to school in New Zealand to learn English and Japanese. Because of his studies in New Zealand, he can carry casual conversations in both languages.
Even though Keun-Suk wanted to continue his studies in New Zealand, a job offer brought him back to South Korea, a role in the popular MBC sitcom Nonstop 4. After his work in Nonstop 4, Keun-Suk fell into a self-perceived slump and didn't think his acting was good enough. He decided then to re-devote himself to becoming a true actor.
In 2005, Keun-Suk's portrayal of the president's son in the SBS drama Lovers in Prague became a hit and was well regarded by drama fans.
In 2006, Keun-Suk made the jump to the big screen in the Japanese horror film One Missed Call: Final where he played the role of a deaf boy. Using his past experience with the Japanese language, Keun-Suk was able to communicate with his Japanese co-stars with ease. He also learned sign language in preparation for his role.
Back on the small screen, he next played the role of Kim Eun-ho, Hwang Jin-yi's first love in the TV drama Hwang Jin-i. Keun-Suk's performance gained the attention of many female fans. He also starred in the KBS drama, Hong Gil Dong, as Prince Lee Changhwi.
In 2007, Keun-Suk was cast in the rock music-themed film The Happy Life. His portrayal of Hyeon-ju allowed Keun-Suk to show off his masculine charms, as well as display his skills as a singer. Jang was co-MC with Heechul of Super Junior on SBS's weekly live music show Inkigayo, from 25 February to 7 October 2007.
In 2008, Keun-Suk would go on to act in two more music-inspired titles with the feature film Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do and the hit MBC TV drama Beethoven Virus starring opposite Kim Myung Min.
Keun-Suk's next role in the 2009 thriller The Case of Itaewon Homicide was his first villain role. The film is based on the true story of a murder that occurred at a Burger King restaurant in Itaewon, South Korea. Keun-Suk portrayed the role of Pearson who was a disturbed young Korean-American accused of stabbing a student to death. Keun-Suk spoke his lines in English throughout the entire film, a job he did well, according to BeyondHollywood.com: "Jang Keun Suk performs very well as the sullen Pearson."[1]
Film critics and moviegoers also praised Keun-Suk for his acting. A movie review posted on LondonKoreanLinks.com said: "The casting is cleverly done with Jang Keun-suk as the ‘innocent’ accused, his popularity allowing the audience to feel some empathy and warmth to an otherwise unattractive character. He does well in this role, a break from his normal cheerful persona and, combined with the fact he has to speak English through most of the film, it’s quite impressive. Its not perfect American accent of course, but it plays a vital part in itself."[2]
In You're Beautiful, Keun-Suk played the role of Hwang Tae-Kyung, leader of pop band A.N.Jell, who falls in love with a fellow band member who is a female pretending to be a guy on behalf of her twin brother, played by Park Shin Hye. The show also starred Lee Hong Ki and Jung Yong Hwa as the band's drummer and guitarist, respectively.
Keun-Suk was also one of the actors who appeared in the photoshoot "Kolon Christmas Photo Shoot" in 2008, along with co-actors Joo Jin Mo, Song Il-gook, Ko Soo, and Park Jae-jung.[3] He also was a host on Tracking Your X Boyfriend. He's also known for his outspoken personality and tectonic dance.
Although he sings for some of his dramas, he has not released any music of his own except for a few songs done for advertisements: "Black Engine" for Mens cosmetics and skin care, and "Touch Holic" and "Magic Drag" for Samsung's YP-M1 mp3 player from the YEPP line.
Keun-Suk did some advertisements in 2010–2011 such as Ole Beauty Candy, Zegda CF, Code Combines CF and Samsung Galaxy Player.[4]
His first single as a singer, "Let Me Cry", was released by Pony Canyon in Japan on April 27, 2011. "Let Me Cry" debuted at number 1 on Japan's Oricon single charts, making him the first non-Japanese act to have the debut single to debut at number 1 on the charts.[5]
In August 2011, Jang Keun Suk and Moon Geun Young went to Japan for their Mary Stayed Out All Night Tour. There were a total of 4 Mary Stayed Out All Night Fanmeetings in Japan, 2 Meetings in Tokyo and 2 meetings in Osaka. Their Fanmeeting is the largest FM to date which can accommodate in more than 60,000 people.
By the month-end of September 2011, Jang Keun-Suk officially released his first Chinese album, titled The Lounge H Vol.1, in China and throughout Southeast Asia.[6][7] Jang Keun-Suk worked with friend and musician Big Brother (大兄弟/Jung Kurt) to create the duo in Team H. Big Brother took part in writing, producing, re-making songs, and even rapping. The Lounge H Vol.1 has 4 tracks with the leading song "Gotta Getcha." Jang Keun-Suk has reportedly written the lyrics for this song himself. The track has a strong beat and powerful rap. The album also includes a music video for "Gotta Getcha" and special backstage clips.
Keun-Suk agreed to play the role of the pet character in the Korean movie adaptation of the Japanese drama Kimi wa Petto, based on the manga of the same name. You're My Pet was released in November 2011.
On January 18th of 2012, Oricon[8] reported that Jang Keun-suk will release a new album Lounge H (The First Impression) in Japan as part of the two-member group Team H (the other member being DJ Big Brother). To be released on March 21st and only available in Japan, this album will have its original style with brand new jacket photos and packaging. It was emphasized that this album is not Lounge H Vol.1, which Team H released the year before. The new Japanese album will have seven tracks of rock and electronic genre, including "Gotta Getcha".[9]
The TV melodrama Love Rain, starring Jang and Girls' Generation's Yoona and made by drama PD Yoon Seok Ho, will begin airing in March 2012.[10]
By the end of May 2012, Jang Keun-Suk will release another Japanese album, now titled Just Crazy. [11]
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Kegilaan-Ketagihan-Kedemaman
Aku baru saja menamatkan tontonan drama Korea bertajuk You're Beautiful
Tak pernah seumur hidup aku jadi ketagihan tengok drama Korea. Sebelum ni orang sibuk menangis bagai nak rak tonton Winter Sonata la Autumn in My Heart la Full House la. Aku tak faham sebutir pun.
Ketagihan ini bermula dari sejak aku sakit badan. Tak boleh buat apa kat rumah, nak menghadap PC buat kerja pun tak larat. Oleh itu, tonton tv la. Tiba-tiba ada satu siaran di tv 7 ke tv 8 ke bertajuk You're Beautiful. Aku tengok pun dah tinggal 10 saat nak habis. Tak puas hati sbb ending menarik aku cari la kat youtube. Susah nak jumpa gak, aku cari nasihat dari forumer di Forum Cari. Jumpa la beberapa link untuk download atau streaming. Bermula dari carian tersebut, aku ingat nak cari episod yg aku 'ter' tengok tu. Tak jumpa-jumpa lalu bermulalah pencarian aku dengan melayan dari satu episod ke episod yang lain secara putus-putus. Menariknya aku tak boleh berhenti menonton kerana dalam setiap episod ada sahaja klimaks cerita yang membuat aku tak puas hati atau feeling. hahahahhaa... lama betul tak rasa feeling macam ni.
Cerita ni jalan ceritanya ringan, kelakar, mudah difahami. Pelakon yg cute (? not really). I'm not into the actor/actress tapi pembawaan watak masing-masing membuat aku jadi seronok. Bahasa pertuturan sangat cute dan manis bunyinya. Lembut. Aku jadi macam ditimpa perasaan jatuh cinta. Tapi bukan kepada para pelakonnya. Aku jatuh cinta pada setiap watak dalam drama ini. Lagu-lagu yang dimainkan turut membuai rasa.
Seolah-olah aku berada di alam tersebut. Penuh dengan kemanisan. Penuh dengan gelak ketawa yang ringan. Aku tersenyum sendiri sorang-sorang. Aku tergelak sendiri sorang-sorang. Aku menangis sendiri sorang-sorang. Haaaa itulah yang dinamakan aku mula demam-ketagih dan nyaris sewel hehehehhehe....
Yang paling buat aku terkejut, aku menggila mencari info para pelakon. Mula mempelajari bahasa Korea. Mula mencari drama-drama lain yang menjadi kegilaan orang lain.
Aku terbayang-bayang kehidupan sebenar masyarakat Korea. Adakah mereka seperti di dalam drama?
Perasaan yang aku alami ini wujud sewaktu aku di awal usia 20an. Waktu itu aku masih muda remaja dan bertemu dengan ramai rakan kenalan. Meskipun kehidupan agak terbatas dek kekangan kewangan, namun keindahannya membuat aku rasa gembira. Berbanding kini, rakan-rakan mula tiada. Sementelah anak pun tiada. Duduk rumah sorang-sorang. Nak senyum pun takde 'gu'. Nak gaduh kena tunggu hubby balik. Nak makan pun sorang-sorang. hmmmm... drama ini membuat aku jadi sedikit ceria dan ingin meneruskan kehidupan. Bersemangat!
Tak pernah seumur hidup aku jadi ketagihan tengok drama Korea. Sebelum ni orang sibuk menangis bagai nak rak tonton Winter Sonata la Autumn in My Heart la Full House la. Aku tak faham sebutir pun.
Ketagihan ini bermula dari sejak aku sakit badan. Tak boleh buat apa kat rumah, nak menghadap PC buat kerja pun tak larat. Oleh itu, tonton tv la. Tiba-tiba ada satu siaran di tv 7 ke tv 8 ke bertajuk You're Beautiful. Aku tengok pun dah tinggal 10 saat nak habis. Tak puas hati sbb ending menarik aku cari la kat youtube. Susah nak jumpa gak, aku cari nasihat dari forumer di Forum Cari. Jumpa la beberapa link untuk download atau streaming. Bermula dari carian tersebut, aku ingat nak cari episod yg aku 'ter' tengok tu. Tak jumpa-jumpa lalu bermulalah pencarian aku dengan melayan dari satu episod ke episod yang lain secara putus-putus. Menariknya aku tak boleh berhenti menonton kerana dalam setiap episod ada sahaja klimaks cerita yang membuat aku tak puas hati atau feeling. hahahahhaa... lama betul tak rasa feeling macam ni.
Cerita ni jalan ceritanya ringan, kelakar, mudah difahami. Pelakon yg cute (? not really). I'm not into the actor/actress tapi pembawaan watak masing-masing membuat aku jadi seronok. Bahasa pertuturan sangat cute dan manis bunyinya. Lembut. Aku jadi macam ditimpa perasaan jatuh cinta. Tapi bukan kepada para pelakonnya. Aku jatuh cinta pada setiap watak dalam drama ini. Lagu-lagu yang dimainkan turut membuai rasa.
Seolah-olah aku berada di alam tersebut. Penuh dengan kemanisan. Penuh dengan gelak ketawa yang ringan. Aku tersenyum sendiri sorang-sorang. Aku tergelak sendiri sorang-sorang. Aku menangis sendiri sorang-sorang. Haaaa itulah yang dinamakan aku mula demam-ketagih dan nyaris sewel hehehehhehe....
Yang paling buat aku terkejut, aku menggila mencari info para pelakon. Mula mempelajari bahasa Korea. Mula mencari drama-drama lain yang menjadi kegilaan orang lain.
Aku terbayang-bayang kehidupan sebenar masyarakat Korea. Adakah mereka seperti di dalam drama?
Perasaan yang aku alami ini wujud sewaktu aku di awal usia 20an. Waktu itu aku masih muda remaja dan bertemu dengan ramai rakan kenalan. Meskipun kehidupan agak terbatas dek kekangan kewangan, namun keindahannya membuat aku rasa gembira. Berbanding kini, rakan-rakan mula tiada. Sementelah anak pun tiada. Duduk rumah sorang-sorang. Nak senyum pun takde 'gu'. Nak gaduh kena tunggu hubby balik. Nak makan pun sorang-sorang. hmmmm... drama ini membuat aku jadi sedikit ceria dan ingin meneruskan kehidupan. Bersemangat!
Title: 미남이시네요 / You’re Beautiful
Chinese Title : 原来是美男啊
Also known as: You’re Handsome / A.N.JELL / He’s Beautiful
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2009-Oct-07 to 2009-Nov-26
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Synopsis
Tae Kyung and On Yu are in search of a new member for their idol group, A.N.JELL. However, Mi Nam suffers an injury at the last moment. So Mi Nyu, his twin sister, is asked to step in for her brother. The rest of the drama follows the behind-the-scenes life of an idol group.
Cast
Jang Geun Suk as Hwang Tae Kyung
- Kang Soo Han as young Tae Kyung
Park Shin Hye Go Mi Nam (Male) / Go Mi Nyu (Female)
Lee Hong Ki as Kang On Yu / Jeremy
Jung Yong Hwa as Kang Shin Woo
UEE as Yoo He Yi
Extended cast
Bae Geu Rin as Sa Yu Ri (Fan club president)
Kim In Kwon as Ma Hoon Yi (Mi Nam’s manager)
Jung Chan as President Ahn
Choi Soo Eun as Wang Kko Di
Kim Sung Ryung as Mo Hwa Ran
Choi Ran as Choi Mi Ja (Mi Nam & Mi Nyu’s aunt)
Ha Dae Ro as staff
Kim Dong Yun as Dong Joon
Jang Won Young as Mr Kim (photographer, Nara Daily News)
Kim Ho Chang as dancer
Yoo Seung Ho as convenient store customer (cameo, ep9)
Yoon Gi Won as tractor driver (cameo)
Choi Dae Sung as CF director (cameo)
Lee Joo Yeon as Before School member (cameo)
Yoo So Young as Before School member (cameo)
Production Credits
Director: Hong Sung Chang
Screenwriter: Hong Jung Eun & Hong Mi Ran
Awards
2009 koreandrama.org Awards : The Best Korean Drama of 2009
2009 SBS Drama Awards: Netizen Highest Popularity Award (Jang Geun Suk)
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