Jang Geun Suk Reveals that "You’re Beautiful" Broke the DVD Rental Record in Japan

Jang Geun Suk has recently revealed that the drama that helped him gain immense popularity in Japan, SBS’s "You’re Handsome", has broken a record that was set by KBS’s "Winter Sonata". During MBC "Golden Fishery – Knee Drop Guru" that was aired on September 14, Jang Geun Suk said, "I thought "You’re Handsome" would be successful during its airing. It was a completely different genre from "Iris" and I had complete confidence in the Hong sisters."

Jang Geun Suk Down With a Sty on His Eye After a Night of Drinking

Hallyu actor Jang Geun Suk has earned the sympathy of fans after posting a selca of himself struck down with a sty. He posted a photo of himself on September 12 with a sty on his eye. Along with his selca, he added, “Now everyone will recognize me. Overdrinking with Hyde-san gifted me with a sty in my eye, and now I can’t see. Meanwhile, who am I and where am I?” Meanwhile, the fact he had drunk with Hyde is becoming a hot topic as well. Belonging to a legendary Japanese rock band L’Arc~en~Ciel, Hyde is known easily as one of the top stars of Japan.

Jang Geun Suk Meets Up with Rain

After talking about his friendship with Rain on last week’s episode of "Knee-Drop Guru," Jang Geun Suk has set out to prove his relationship with the world star in the form of fun photos taken together. Jang Geun Suk updated his twitter on September 11 with the post, "I met a man. This is raw liver!!"

Jang Geun Suk Texts "I Like Women" to Lee Min Ho

Jang Geun Suk recently texted Lee Min Ho to get closer to him. The episode of MBC TV’s "Golden Fishery – Knee Slap Guru" that aired on September 7 as the Chuseok Special starred Jang Geun Suk as the main guest. During the show, Jang Geun Suk revealed that he wants to become closer to Lee Seung Gi and Lee Min Ho. Jang Geun Suk stated, "I recently texted Lee Min Ho, but he didn’t reply right away. This bothered me a lot so I began to think of things like, ‘when did he debut again?’"

MBC "Knee-Drop Guru" Extends Chuseok Special to Accomodate Jang Geun Suk’s Star Power

For the sake of popular actor Jang Geun Suk, also dubbed the "Neo-Hallyu" (new-generation Hallyu wave), MBC’s "Golden Fishery: Knee-Drop Guru" will air his appearance over two episodes, on Sept 7 and Sept 14. What’s more, his episode on Sept 7 will be extended by 10 minutes. An MBC spokesman said, "Jang Geun Suk is now known as the next-generation Hallyu star, and in consideration to the high interest he will be attracting, we have decided to devote more air time for him."