Friday, February 24, 2012

Super Junior Is Our Imaginary Best Idol

Unlike in other country like US or even in Malaysia, entertainers in Korea is very widely open with their life. Their aim is to be as close as possible to the fans. They posting what are they doing everyday, what kinda clothes they are wearing now and everything. They are using many medium such as Twitter, mini hompy or even when the fans see them on the streets, they willingly letting their photo being taken by the fans. They also have very special relation with their fans and acknowledging them appropriately. The fans will name themselves, in the case of Super Junior, their official fans name is E.L.F abbreviation from Ever-Lasting-Friends. This culture never exist consistently in Malaysia.

During the fever of Akademia Fantasia long time ago, many obsess fans will gather among themselves to show support for their chosen student. But that never last long. Up until now I never heard any Siti Nurhaliza's fanclub officially, or even if they do, they didn't catch reporter's attention. Siti also seldomly mention them in any occasions. Different in Korea, especially for Super Junior, their fans playing a very very important role. They will mention E.L.F in most or can be said in each occasion. Whether when they win something, interview, concert or even in their Twitter or mini hompy. The existence of Super Junior is caused by never ending support from their fans whether an official one like E.L.F.

Agree or not, Super Junior is more loose compare to other idol. They have more freedom to express who they are. They are more enjoy to watch. If they've been invited in any programs, the MC won't be disappointed. They will entertain us and we may start to think they as our own best friends. We laugh at their action, we shed tears when story about Donghae's father pop out, we feel happy when Shindong reveal his upcoming marriage, starting to miss Kangin's big mouth or we start to wonder who will lead the boys after Leeteuk and Heechul enlisted in army.

Slowly they become our imaginary best friend, or start to talk about them in real life like we have live a day with them. Before this, only F.R.I.E.N.D.S can drag me to their world but now, I have another world to enter. Both Central Perk and this boys gimme a huge impact in my imaginary world. I thought nothing can beat F.R.I.E.N.D.S but Super Junior did it. These two phenomena sit at the same place in my Syahmi in Imaginary Land. But don't get me wrong. I'm not crazy, but imagination is good for our mental health. A good imagination will lead to a proper lifestyle.

I believe more on Heechul. He is one of the factor why people start to recognize Super Junior. He's so legendary until he can change the anti of him to be his fans. He's very honest in giving his opinion, something that be considered as taboo in Idol world in Korea. When he's receiving a compliment, he always agree with it while other idol will deny it. When been asked about a gossip, he won't save it only for him. He'll leak it to the media. Been rumored as gay, kissing his own SuJu brother, makin suicide statement, going out with many girls, posting his picture while wildly partying and so on and so forth. People might hate him, but eventually thanking him for his honesty in showing who is he himself. He's also the only idol that have courage to break many taboos. While many idol like to play safe, he comes with many charms, uniquely charms.

Yeah, they are the only insane group in this world bravely putting each members in different Sub-Unit. First with SUJU-K.R.Y, then they comes with SUJU-T, SUJU-M and SUJU-H refer to Kyuhun-Ryeowook-Yesung, Trot, Mandarin and Happy respectively. They tackle us with different kinda music produce by various concept. We will never-endingly explore their music. Not mentioning various of program whether they star in it or involve directly. After going with different Sub-Unit, surprisingly they made their world famous comeback with Sorry Sorry. After being apart for more than a year and a half, they manage to boom us with only one hit. This is what Super Junior is made of.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Han Geng Is Dating Jiang Kaitong?

Rumors of Super Junior‘s Hankyung (28) dating a Chinese actress named Jiang Kai Tong (23) have been spreading like wildfire.Speculations arose after February 12th, when a Chinese netizen posted on their Weibo (a Chinese SNS service), “Hankyung has left for the Maldives with Jiang Kai Tong and her parents.”The netizen also posted a snapshot as evidence and wrote,“This is a photo that shows Hankyung leaving the airport to head off to Maldives.”Later, another netizen claimed, “On the night of February 4th, I saw Hankyung buying a ticket at a movie theater in Mudanjiang.”

Remembering that Jiang Kai Tong had posted pictures on her Weibo on February 1st that indicated that she was in Mudanjiang, netizens commented, “Maybe he was on a date with Jiang Kai Tong?”Additionally, on February 4th, Jiang Kai Tong posted on her Weibo, “During my lifetime, if a person like this is there, I’ll be satisfied” – adding even more fuel to the fire.

Rumor has it that Super Junior‘s Han Geng (Hankyung) is dating a Chinese actress Jiang Kai Tong. On February 12th, 2012, a netizen posted on Weibo (a Chinese social networking service) that Han Geng left for the Maldives with Jiang Kai Tong and her parents.

The netizen also provided proof with the picture below of Han Geng and Jiang Kai Tong at the airport. The netizen wrote,“This is a photo that shows Hankyung leaving the airport to head off to Maldives.”
Overseas Korean media “ONBAO” reported that ex-Super Junior member Han Kyung was seen with Chinese actress Jiang Kaitong at the airport and other areas. On February 12, one netizen wrote on Weibo, “Han Kyung, his new girlfriend Jiang Kaitong, and her parents are at Chengdu Airport on their way to Maldives.”

Earlier this month, the actress wrote “I would be happy if there was just one guy like this in my lifetime” on her Weibo, piquing netizens’ interests.

A representative of Jiang Kaitong’s management agency stated, “We cannot confirm whether the dating rumors are true.” Han Kyung’s management agency has yet to make an official statement.

Previously on February 4th, 2012, another netizen claimed that she saw Han Geng purchasing a ticket at a movie theater in Mudanjiang. Mudanjiang was the same place that Jiang Kai Tong had indicated she was at around February 1st.

Also on February 4th, Jiang Kai Tong left a cryptic message on her Weibo saying,“During my lifetime, if a person like this is there, I’ll be satisfied”Jiang Kai Tong’s agency released a statement saying,

“We too learned about the relationship on the internet. We do not know about the personal lives of celebrities. Thus, we can’t offer any answers… Jiang Kai Tong is currently on a break. If she really is dating, then we will respect her and leave the decision up to her.”

Both Han Geng and Jiang Kai Tong’s agencies have yet to confirm whether there is a relationship or not, so as of right now, we’re just left with playing the guessing game.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Super Junior Will Hold An Additional Concert Due To An Explosive Response!

Super Junior set a new record in Taiwan by selling out "SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR ‘SUPER SHOW4’” tickets in the shortest time ever.

The tickets for "SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR ‘SUPER SHOW4,’” which will be held at Taipei Arena in Taiwan for three days (2/3-2/5), were on sale from December 31st to January 1st and 30,000 seats were all sold out as soon as the ticket sales started. 

Especially, concert tickets for February 5th were sold out in 30 minutes and concert tickets for February 3rd and 4th were sold out in 17 minutes and proved Super Junior’s tremendous popularity.

Moreover, Taiwan’s media such as ‘The Liberty Times’ and ‘APPLE DAILY’ reported on local fans’ intense interest in Super Junior under the title of “Super Junior’s Concert Rebellion, 30,000 Seats were Sold out Within Seconds” and  “Tickets for Super Junior’s Concert in Taiwan were Sold out in 17 Minutes.”

Also, after tickets were sold out, Taiwanese fans were requesting for an additional ticket sales and many fans were trading tickets illegally, therefore, Super Junior decided to hold an extra concert on the 2nd. Since ‘SUPER SHOW4’ will be held for four days (2/2-2/5) for 40,000 audiences, it is expected to fascinate fans in Taiwan.

Meanwhile, Taiwan’s drama ‘SKIPBEAT’ starring Donghae and Siwon is on Taiwan’s GTV every Sunday night.Super Junior, who has been meeting the fans all over the world through the world tour, ended ‘SUPER SHOW4’ in great success in Taiwan.

Super Junior held ‘SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR “SUPER SHOW4” in TAIPEI’ at Taipei Arena in Taiwan for four days (2/2-2/5) and thrilled audiences totaling 40,000 people.

Especially, all seats were sold out as soon as the ticket sales began and Super Junior set a new record for selling out tickets in the shortest time ever in the history of concert in Taiwan. Also, due to as explosive response from local fans, Super Junior extended the concert date. Super Junior proved themselves as the king of global Korean wave by holding a concert at Taipei Arena 4 times and drawing the highest number of people as the first foreign artist. 

In addition, on February 1st, the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport was overcrowded with fans to see Super Junior and Taiwanese media such as ctiTV, CTV, TVBS, etc. reported the scene of Super Junior at the airport.

Super Junior performed a total of 36 songs including hit songs, album tracks and each member’s unit stages.
Since Super Junior’s 5th album, ‘Mr.Simple (released in August),’ has been at the number one on the Taiwan’s largest music website, KKBOX,’ for 25 consecutive weeks, the stages of the songs from the 5th album received an enthusiastic response from the audience.