Devil / Mawang: Wave of Japanese Support
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I’m not keeping up with Devil/Mawang these days, but it still makes me glad to see quality programming still being appreciated, even if the drama isn’t winning its time slot.
“Japanese Fans Wish For Devil/Mawang’s Success with 10,000 Paper Cranes”
(日 팬들 ‘마왕’ 대박기원 종이학 1만개 갖고 한국 방문 밀물)
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According to this article, Japanese fans are so looking forward to seeing Devil that they are sending 10,000 folded paper cranes in encouragement, wishing the kdrama success. They are also planning on visiting the filming location en masse on the 21st, in a city just outside of Seoul called Pyongtaek. They’ll come with the paper cranes as presents and gather at the set location at 2pm.
The series Resurrection (부활) was televised last year in Japan, and was recognized for its quality and earned Uhm Tae Woong popularity among Japanese fans. Upon learning of the upcoming Devil, which not only stars Uhm Tae Woong but is also directed and written by the same people who worked on Resurrection (dir. Park Chan Hong and writer Kim Ji Woo), Japanese fans have been eagerly anticipating the series. A fan expressed excitement at the thought of visiting the location and meeting the three stars, Uhm Tae Woong, Joo Ji Hoon, and Shin Min Ah, counting down the days to the sure-to-be-unforgettable event.
The location details, which had not been fully made public, were first publicly announced to media outlets on behalf of the Japanese fans, so they could come to the location on this day.
(I love reading about stuff like this — a give-and-take relationship between the production and the fans, which shows that the production realizes to whom they owe their successes, and the fans being grateful rather than entitled to the dramas they love. I’m also amazed, because no way in hell would American entities allow their fans anywhere this level of access — although probably for good reason, since there are so many crazies around, especially when we’re talking Hollywood. Still, I hear about things like Seven’s fan club sending lovely gestures like gift packages and food to the set of Goong S and I’m mystified that it’s actually safe to eat. I can’t be the only paranoid one! — especially not after the DBSK/Yunho poisoning incident by an anti-fan some months ago.)
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source: http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?news_uid=129511&code=100100
日 팬들 ‘마왕’ 대박기원 종이학 1만개 갖고 한국 방문 밀물
[2007-04-18 14:59:07]
[뉴스엔 이정아 기자]“종이 학에 대박 기원의 꿈을 담는다.”
엄태웅 주지훈 신민아 주연의 KBS 2TV 수목드라마 ‘마왕’(극본 김지우/연출 박찬홍)을 향한 일본 팬들의 성원이 뜨겁다.
일본의 ‘마왕’ 팬들은 21일 오후 2시 촬영 장소인 경기도 평택 세트장을 방문해 드라마의 대박을 기원하며 종이 학 1만마리를 선물한다.
지난해 ‘부활’이 일본 SO-NET TV를 비롯해 각 지역방송을 통해 인기리에 방영돼 그 인기가 ‘마왕’에 까지 이어졌다. 이미 일본의 한류 팬들 사이에 ‘부활’은 명품 드라마로서 인정받고 있다. 이에 오는 10월부터 일본에서 방영 예정인 ‘마왕’ 또한 ‘부활’에 이은 명품 드라마의 계보를 이어 나간다.
‘마왕’의 제작사 측은 18일 “‘마왕’에 대한 일본 팬들의 관심이 뜨겁다. 일본 팬들끼리 대화와 이메일을 통해 연락을 주고 받으며 너나 할 것 없이 모두 종이학 접기에 동참했다. 종이 학 1천마리를 10묶음으로 만들어 ‘마왕’의 대박을 기원하기로 했다”고 전했다.
일본의 한 팬은 “ ‘부활’의 감독과 작가가 다시 뭉친 작품 ‘마왕’이 정말 기대된다. 3명의 배우 엄태웅 주지훈 신민아를 만난다는 생각에 매우 기분이 좋고 설렌다. 그래서 21일 되기만을 손꼽아 기다리고 있다. 그날은 내 생에 잊지 못할 날이 될 것 같다”는 말로 기대감을 나타냈다.
그 동안 현장 공개가 일체 없었던 ‘마왕’이 일본 팬들을 위한 첫 촬영 현장 공개에 국내 매체는 물론 일본 매체와 팬들의 관심이 모아지고 있다.
한편 이번 행사가 끝난 후 엄태웅은 일본 팬들의 사랑에 보답하고자 서울시 홍은동 그랜드 힐튼 호텔에서 팬 미팅을 갖는다.
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That is so cool, yeah living in America that would not ever happen…lots of crazy stalker fans who go overboard. Hopefully if I ever run into a celebrity that I love I can do something nice like that for them…a girl can dream!!!
javabeans, this series is the one that replaced dalja’s springs in kbs world. im currently watching it. do you think it’s really worth it even if i usually like romance-comedy genre of kdramas?
FuschiaPink — Well, I don’t know what your taste is and I don’t want to tell anyone what to or what not to watch… But Devil IS a very well-made show, and if you take a look at the prior work of the production team, Resurrection — which I admit I didn’t catch but has received near-universal praise — it’s got a pretty high pedigree. So if you’re enjoying it so far, I’d keep watching.
Thanks for your opinion. =) Really appreciate it. Considering the your very nice summaries and reviews your opinion definitely counts when it comes to kdramas. Thanks again! I will definitely watch it next week.
How cool! Also living in America I see your point- it’d never work in Hollywood. I used to thing fans in asian culture were too overtop (though you can sense obsessive-ness) but its really nice how they send gestures of support. Being a JJH supporter got me interested in Mawang, but the more I hear the greater my anticipation grows- can’t wait till i can watch w/ Eng subs
Well I’ve watched Mawang / The Devil to the end (unfortunately not all episodes had English subs).. But it’s a very stylish well directed crime drama.. It doesn’t fit the romance comedy genre but its something worth watching if you appreciate great work. Ju Ji Hoon acted very well (it’s a role he was born to play) so did Uhm Tae Woong.. Even though I wasn’t a big fan of JJH after Goong (found it overrated) this drama sure made a fan out of me..
thats really good and teh yhevil series its really good, and i thought waht japanese fans do its worth it with this series coz this series its really different from teh other korean series and once again its really good. especially JJH and SMA i love they’re chemistry.
javabeans do you have the devil ost coz, i really wanna have this ost. the soundtrack its really cool
Hi R and Javabeans, i’m thinking of catching “the devil” but does it have a happy ending? sorry i just have this thing abt watching dramas that end tragically… thanks for sharing
atsl, i haven’t finished watching devil, but (highlight to see spoiler) no, it’s not a happy ending.
I’m amazed at the level of access they have too. I think the Asian entertainment community are a lot more in tune with the fans, and vice versa…..I mean, counting the incident with the girl from Goong and the DBSK incident, that’s only two times I’ve heard about stalker-type things happening. But in America, it’s like, “No way! Nuh uh.” The only reason they’ve never gotten in trouble is that the security’s so beefed up. But the Korean stars give their fans so much access it’s a wonder nothing ever happens.
Then again, they seem to be a lot more organized. Really huge fan clubs, with the presidents having quite a bit of power. It’s odd. ^^ Especially after I read the manhwa Chocolat, which tells about the relationship between a fan and a star.
I wish to watch it too, for JJH….but I’m a romantic comedy fan. I’m not sure I can do such a high crime drama.
i just finished watching The Devil yesterday and it’s awesome.
I liked this series a lot. Not only that I praise JJH acting here as much as I loved him in Goong. In this series all actors played well. BTW, I like the girl in here. I think the series as a whole was done in good taste. I felt the romance and cried with the protagonists.