It was a memorable night with an earnest exchange of love and amazing synergy – a tribute to Jung Hae In’s successful acting career and a “Thanksgiving” gathering which celebrated the appreciation between the actor & his adoring fans.

From jogging to different ends of the stage to reach out to fans, throwing autographed paper planes, wefies with different poses and big hugs to all who went on stage, autographed props and personal items, and allowing fans to video him during the Goodbye Session, Jung Hae In delivered the most ultimatum fan services one can imagine.

Being sincere, genuine, humble, warm, thoughtful and appreciative, are what makes him tick.

Let’s take a brief moment to return to the interactive night filled with Jung Hae In belting songs from his drama OSTs, Q&A sessions, game segment and sharing some heartfelt life stories.
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We had an “Oh! Happy Day” with Park Bo Gum back in 2017, when we were moved by his excellent fan service and sincerity.

We’re thrilled to have him back to endow us with a “Good Day” in 2019.

It was a fabulously “Good Day”, whereby our hearts were filled to the brim by his altruistic nature. He’s not just a “precious sword”, but also a very “rare gem”.

What didn’t change is his humble, down-to-earth, sincere and genuine demeanor. It’s in your guts to be able to distinguish a sincere person immediately. You can tell he had wholeheartedly put in effort to spend an enjoyable and memorable day with his adorers.

While the game segments were cut down to accommodate a longer sing-and-dance session, the ever generous Bogummy still gifted many lucky fans with autographed items. He’s still as cheeky, bubbly, smiley, energetic, sweet, hardworking and emits positive vibes to everyone around him. We love a true gentleman who is so ever warm-hearted.

Decked in checkered brown suit and his megawatt smile, the hall crooned with cheers and applause while he started the FM with DAY6’s “I Like You”. He chose “May Your Everyday be a Good Day” as his 2nd FM theme because he felt that any moment spent together with his fans, is a GOOD day. Ah Ken praised Bogummy to be a very hardworking guy who took his rehearsals seriously and diligently practised every song on the list.

We vividly remembered him playing the piano and singing a BD song for a fan whose birthday happened to fall on the day of the FM. He did it again this year for all the birthday babies. This guy is never a facade.
He earnestly felt the fans deserved a BD song since they spent their important day with him, instead of their loved ones.

When asked how he acted out the cute “drunk scene” in “Encounter” since he doesn’t drink alcohol in real life, he expressed that it was just a feeling. He had sung for his friends over the phone like Jin Hyuk did in “Encounter”. He was in deep thoughts, revisiting his memories to recall the exact songs or scenarios. It was an adorably cute moment of silence. He is so unpretentious, even when it comes to giving responses.

The “Catch Up with Encounter” segment was the most heart palpitating. 3 lucky fans had the “Encounter” of their lifetime and re-enacted scenes with Park Bo Gum. Be it Bogummy putting scarf around their neck, taking a wefie or a backhug, these drew zealous screams from the crowd.

There was a table stacked full of autographed merchandises and personal items, such as calendars, sports shoes, clothes similar to those he had worn during filming and the hat he got from USS. He’s an endearing Santa Claus. It doesn’t have to be December to be the season of giving. Park Bo Gum makes you feel loved the whole year round!

The candle making segment opened our horizons to how he is like in real life – a perfectionist with some OCD traits.

Blue sand was chosen as it reminded him of the blue sky in Singapore, a lion figure which represents “Lion City”, five white stars and a heart shape that embodies his love for his fans.

He tried to ensure that the sand was leveled as flat as possible. We could hear amusing “cartoon” noises like “argh”, “wraahhh”, “hmmmphh”, “grrrr” when he couldn’t have the lion figurine standing on the sand after several failed attempts. It came to a point when he was so displeased and frustrated with his creations that he removed everything from the bottle, just to smoothen out the sand!

His seriousness & OCD in ensuring the D.I.Y Singapore candle was “perfect”, was a hilariously comical moment when he insisted the creation had to be pretty.

This did not deter Bogummy in making a “perfect” gift. He does not condone slip shod work and wanted the best for his fans.

This is not just an idol’s sweet and heartfelt way of reciprocating his devotees’ love, but also an act of his LOVE for them.

There were soulful renditions to ballads such as IU’s “Through the Night”, G.O.D’s “One Candle”, his previous dramas OST tracks, such as “Always Be with You”, “My Person” & “Swallowing My Heart”.

The atmosphere took a switch to being lively and chirpy when he began grooving to a 80s style hit, “Honey” from JYP. It cracked us up to see his hilarious and cheeky expressions while dancing to upbeat tunes such as TWICE’s “What is Love”, SEVENTEEN’s “Pretty You” & PSY’s “Entertainer”.

This isn’t something we expect from someone who’s usually so reserved. Getting audience to groove on their feet and “mocking” at them later for being “bad dancers”, was a “prank” that he totally enjoyed. He was absolutely delighted to see the audience being entertained.

The gracious actor walked down the aisles a few times to get up-close with the audience, distributing autographed rubber balls. Regardless the price you paid for the ticket, he ensured that no one was being left out.
He did not merely amuse us, but also touched us in many ways.

The climax of the night would undeniably be the moment when he sat by a black piano and began playing and singing along to JJ Lin’s “修炼爱情/Practice Love”。While he fumbled along the way with the lyrics, it was such a commendable effort that it had the audience cheering and singing aloud to help him with it. He totally awed us with this delightful surprise. The cheers and applause was the loudest at this magical moment. It was a heartwarming mass sing-along session.

He ended the night with Deul Guk Hwa’s “Blessing”, thanked the fans for being with him and wished all to be well and healthy, with the promise to reciprocate with better works.

While going through the Hi-5 session, he was tirelessly thanking everyone with a smile. I said a “Thank You”, while he greeted me with a very energetic “BYE”!

That positive energy is indeed infectious and his FMs would always top the 1st few on my ranking charts.

It’s certainly true that he draws his energy from his devotees’ love; for there wasn’t an instance he showed his weariness.

As if giving out autographed items, wefies, big hugs, dancing and singing weren’t enough to prove his love, he gave everyone a “love letter” and a Hi-5 too.

Just what would he not do to make his fans smile?

Just like the official light stick that he designed, he has a pair of invisible angel wings on his back. He stays very much rooted to his humble beginnings and never once forgets to live each day to the fullest and treats everyone the best that he can.

Our hearts are full because of you, Bogummy. Your heart is BIG and you showed us how generous and giving someone can be. These thoughts and gestures are the best presents you can “gift” anyone.

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大家所熟悉的金曲歌王陈奕迅,在台上是个用歌声征服观众的实力派唱将。只要是不唱歌的时候,他会瞬间变成个”过动儿”,也能用他独特的方式散发 Happy Virus, 来征服你。和Eason接触过的人, 可能会觉得他有点”癫”,但你却无法不爱他。

若”金曲歌王”是个较为沉重的称呼,那”音乐顽童”应该还满适合他。

Eason 是个个性开朗活泼,真性情,超鬼马,搞笑和完全不受控制,不按牌理出牌的阳光派。他很随和,也很随性,时不时会笑到久久不能自己。但他同时也是个很有想法,对音乐热爱的一名歌手和音乐人。与其说这是场粉丝见面会, 倒不如说是场音乐创作分享会。

这是个很有朝气,正能量和欢笑的分享会。

这场 “E 起 Chan 谈 L.O.V.E”音乐分享会的特别之处, 就是纯粹让 Eason 分享创作理念和概念,让出席者试听新专辑还未曝光的3首歌曲,并没有任何演唱新歌的部分。不过 Eason 的即兴哼唱或演唱几句,都让观众听出耳油。

专辑筹备了6年之久,原本就自嘲可以”Talk forever”的 Eason, 更是滔滔不绝地, 侃侃而谈。那兴奋之情再也按捺不住,就像瀑布般狂涌。

这是个很好的宣传手法。除了有少数 (exclusivity) 的大众可以把未曝光的作品先听为快,让大家更清楚地知道每一首歌曲背后的创作来源,有趣故事,也会引起大家的密切关注。加上 word of mouth + the power of social media, 这比只主打几首歌曲更有效应。

希望众多歌手日后也可以考虑多用这种形式和粉丝/大众们分享创作心得。这样不只可以激起大家会更想购买专辑听每首歌曲的欲望,也会更 Appreciate 这些难能可贵的甘苦谈。

很庆幸这次的主持人是杨君伟。君伟是个资深的主持人,见过各个大大小小的场面,也会事前做足功课。况且这次是遇见自己很欣赏的歌手,更会好好地掌握资讯,跟多些互动。原本这类型的 Auditorium 就只能容纳500人,规模也有点像是 giving a talk 的感觉。若主持人和来宾都很严肃的话,会让观众觉得枯燥乏味。幸好两人之间”抛球和接球” + 搞笑功力,也令人由始至终捧腹大笑,拍案叫绝。

董姿彦曾在后台喊了”Eason老师”。Eason 转过头给她个诚恳的微笑。。这小小的举动对于董姿彦来说,是非常窝心的。因为 Eason 不只没耍大牌,还给她作为一个人的认可。Eason 只耸了耸肩说 “But we are only Human”。可见 Eason从来也没觉得自己是什么巨星,待人处事还是那么真诚, 应该是再也踏实不过的体现。

令人很 impressed 的是,君伟居然还提醒 Eason,其实他和王双骏已认识了20年。他还能哼出王双骏为草蜢写的”好戏在后头”。这也让 Eason 很佩服君伟。两人也在台上拥抱握手了好几次。我想是”遇到真正的知音”和”我没欣赏错歌手”的体现。

精通中,英,和粤语的Eason, 说他的 emotional style language is English, working style (工作时用的语言) 是中文, 但最直接表达的必定是粤语。

从2010年”DUO陈奕迅世界巡回演”会过后,就开始断断续续地从2012年筹备这张以”Love”为概念的专辑。和 Duo Band 团队有很深厚的感情和在演唱会后觉得很失落,于是想和大家一起来记录他们之间的感情,所以才花费很多年来完成这项 Project。大多数的歌曲都是以”Live Recording”的方式,同步录制。主唱,合声,乐器都在不同的房间一并录制。这就等于是像我们平时在演唱会听到的”Live”版本,会和原版有些出入,和更多惊喜。团队也录制了”Documentary”, 希望可以在年底出专辑之前,提前让大众更了解制作背后的趣事。

这张新专辑会有7首粤语,2首中文和1首英语歌曲。

新专辑之前先曝光的3首歌曲有”与你常在、渐渐 和可一可再”。试听会上的3首歌曲包括Funky 曲风的 “破坏王”,虐心的抒情歌曲 (暂不透露歌名) 和几前年和 Duo Band的队友们所经历疯狂事迹的”疯狂的朋友”。3首都很有自己的特色。而且听 Eason分享背后的故事,都令大家笑到久久无法自拔。

这句由 Chris Paulanco 诠释的”空调,可不可以开一下”, 不只令大家会心一笑,也深深地烙印在我们的脑海里。”疯狂的朋友”应该会成为一首盛行的”友谊之歌”。虽然歌词当中的趣事有掺杂”fiction” & “non-fiction” 的 Inside Jokes,但整体显现出朋友们之间的爱。

Eason 说接下来可以尝试 APAC 类型的歌曲,如印度歌曲,越南语歌曲和泰语歌曲。Eason 说他和草蜢都曾听说新加坡的歌迷都很文静。但草蜢在新加坡开演唱会后发现歌迷们都很疯狂,也很热情。所以 Eason 从来不觉得自己的粉丝很文静,觉得他们是”痴神”的。可能因为自己也是”疯”的,还数度叫大家不要理会他。之后他还补充说,”人来疯 疯癫,神经, insane, crazy, 不都一样?”

分享会其实已经”OT”了好一阵子,而 Eason 也不想让在后头苦等的媒体朋友们等地太久,于是只好结束分享会。但在结束之前,和大家有个大合照。君伟要求大家比个”Love”,但 Eason 觉得用最原始的 Universal Love hand sign, 最为贴切。

原以为分享会就此结束,但突然蹦出个小惊喜。所有到场的观众,都能上台向 Eason 领取一份特别的小礼物。Eason在活动前的晚上帮大家在小卡片上,亲笔签名。幸运的粉丝还会个”Love”型号。卡片上有个特别的小别针,刻着”Eason & the Duo Band” & “L.O.V.E”。

“E神”偶尔也会蹦出一些令人爆笑的举动或话语。不难发现,听 Eason歌曲的群众,来自各个年龄层。可见他的魅力是老少通杀。这暖心的举动+之前的 entertaining + engaging session, 早就让大家把之前排队排了很久的事情,远远的抛在脑后。

我也希望, Eason 继续可以做他热爱的音乐,唱自己引以为傲的作品。

There’s nothing we would like you to change, stay the same!

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Clueless as to why he’s crowned as the “Nation’s Boyfriend” in Korea, Park Seo Jun thinks the only reason is because he’s an honest person.

After having spent a good 2 hours at the fan meet, we’re not surprised as to how he earned his title & can certainly list you some very good reasons.

He’s not just eligible boyfriend material, but also a Male Best Friend aka Buddy material.

Park Seo Jun earned the hearts of those present with his earnest & easy going nature. He’s straightforward but takes time to warm up. He’s pretty humorous in his own “Pabo”way.

Just like Ko Dong Man, he’s a very down-to-earth person who works hard to attain his goals. He has just been awarded the “Best New Actor Award” for his movie “Midnight Runners” and undoubtedly, one of the rising stars in Korea.

He’s got a strong sense of justice & responsibility. He may not be a “walk out of comic” character, but he has a warm & personable allure that draws you to him.

Host Matthew Zachary Liu encouraged fans to snap & video to their hearts’ content. This made the whole event more relaxed & enjoyable. The power of social media should not be undermined. By sharing interesting, funny videos & pictures online, it can reach out to more fans worldwide. It is also good publicity for the artiste.

Park Seo Jun’s very amicable & his fan service was excellent.

While most fan meets have similar rundown, no one seemed to really mind if they could spend some quality time with their favourite star.

Sometimes, it is the simplest things in life that make it more enjoyable.

I appreciate his sincerity in how he spent a lot of time & effort in preparing the pasta for his fans. He also answered every question from the audience (that was not scripted).

Now, that is quite uncommon for a Korean fan meet as most questions needed to be screened through prior to the event.

He’s pretty 亲民 & accommodating, when he took selfies & gave big hugs to all who went on stage. He acceded to fans’ requests of recording “Good Morning” videos, singing BD songs, even teasing the fans with a “No” when they wanted to him to say “I Love You”.

The Dong Saeng was at the exit, patiently awaiting everyone who passed by, met their eyes, raised both his palms and did a “High 10” gently, saying “Thank You” in English.

That’s what we call being earnest and sincere.

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“The Battleship Island” has started screening in cinemas on 17 August 2017. Have you watched or are you intending to watch this historical blockbuster? Be it watching for your favourite actors or wanting to know more about a dark page in history, your ticket money would be worth it. I am contemplating to brace myself to watch it a 2nd time. Prepare your tissues if you have more delicate tear glands.

With an A-List casting of Hwang Jung Min, So Ji Sub, Song Joong Ki, Lee Jung Hyun, Kim Su An and Award Winning Director Ryoo Seung Wan and a budget of US$21 million, we can almost be assured that the ticket box office sales will soar real high. The stars also made a trip to Singapore and Malaysia to promote this historical blockbuster. It shows how much emphasis the cast and crew place on this movie.

As expected, this movie would invite much controversy but what I would like to say is, it is a movie and not a documentary after all, thus entertainment value needs to be considered. More importantly, what the director and production crew hopes to do is to unravel a dark side of history that the world (including many Koreans) never knew. It is to relook into the past and learn from a new perspective, which can direct everyone to a better future.

The actors felt that we can all somehow relate to the happenings and would be touched by the story and also be aware that this actually happened in history. I feel this would also serve as a good lesson for the people in this generation that war would only bring harm to everyone else. There is no win-win situation when so many people have to suffer.

The trauma, atrocities, hardships, tortures, separations, deaths, sadness, betrayal, selflessness, selfishness and all forms of humanity could be seen from the movie.

I would say, the actors did a very great job.

The director also put in some joyful and heart-warming moments, creating some light heartedness within the inhuman living conditions of those on the island.

The one highlight of the movie would be the big escape plan and how the 400 Joseon workers helped one another. With war and escape plans would definitely bring about much bloodshed. However, “Unity is strength” indeed.

I am sure those who walked out of the cinema, would feel that their ticket money is worthwhile. You not only get to swoon at your favourite K-Actors but you also learn another lesson in history and it makes you appreciate more of what you have in the present and also to treasure your loved ones.

I would give it 4 out of 5 stars.

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