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Preview screening for Itaewon Murder Case
by | August 31, 2009 | 55 Comments

Another press conference, another eccentric ensemble worn by Jang Geun-seok, right?

On August 31, the cast of the movie Itaewon Murder Case [이태원살인사건], the mystery thriller based on a true story, convened for the film’s preview screening event. In attendance were actors Shin Seung-hwan, Jung Jin-young, and, of course, Jang Geun-seok.

The movie is based on the 1997 murder of a Korean university student in Seoul’s Itaewon district; Jang Geun-seok plays a Korean-American suspect in the case investigated by Jung Jin-young. (More plot details here.)

The film opens on September 10.

I’m no longer surprised by Jang Geun-seok’s aggressively eccentric fashion stylings, since it always seems as though he is determined to stand out as much as possible by going the unconventional route. That’s cool. I don’t think he always does so to his best advantage, however, which doesn’t negate the fact that he is cute and a promising actor. I’m just saying — dude knows how to strike a girlish pose:




Via Hankyung

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55 Comments
  1. Angela

    haha, when I first saw that picture, I thought he was a girl. Still can’t wait to see this movie though.

  2. kk

    I think he’s got the wrong colour foundation on. His face is a different colour to his body

  3. ciera

    that’s an wild outfit. lol
    he kinda makes it work though -_-

  4. T

    why do you keep breaking my heart, JGS… whyyyyy???

  5. Shelley

    For sure he is a GAY! It’s too obvious. T_T

  6. tina

    i think he’s wearing these eccentric clothes so people would talk about him. good or bad publicity is still publicity!

    his face is so white!

  7. Alyssia

    ^
    Please dont put him in the gay section just because he has weird taste. Even if he is, there is nothing wrong with that. He reminds me of a vampire in that pale skin. You dont need makeup man. You look fine.

  8. cecee

    He certainly is eccentric! Talented but eccentric!

  9. infiniti512

    Wow that’s the most normal I’ve seen him. Not too bad.

  10. 10 findland

    I just say he has a strange taste of fashion , must has some influence from his kpop idol friends (:

  11. 11 langdon813

    I am definitely looking forward to this movie! I’ve never seen JGS in anything before but based on JB’s previous posts about him it sounds like he’s very talented. He’s a bit like Lee Jun-ki, a little off-kilter fashion wise but never boring, that’s for sure!

  12. 12 Yoo Jin

    O_o he looks like a vampire lol but he is a good actor =]

  13. 13 Snikki

    He’s an interesting character. Most eccentric people I know are very talented and geniuses.

  14. 14 Linh

    wtf? i dont think that he is gay xD his taste of style is indeed really weird (i liked his “old” style in his “old” days)

    but who cares? he has a freakin awesome cuteness face.. he makes me smile and laugh and is an great actor who did great in all his roles,
    i cant wait to see the movie and his drama! omg.. i wanna see more of him:)

  15. 15 findland

    @langdon813: Yup, he’s really talented, some people say he’s trying to be ” jack of all trades” ha ha . I’m not a fan of his fashion but I’m definitely a fan of his works : MC, singing, acting, and going to be directing somedays .

  16. 16 vis

    LOL! That sure is a girlish pose… the clothes are one thing, but he should add a pose like that to it ^^;;;

    I saw the stills for his new drama “You’re beautiful” and is it just me or is there a Michael Jackson look/vibe to Jang Geun-seok there? I think it’s the hair and makeup…. It’s not as prominent here as in the stills…

  17. 17 cheria

    I agree that is gay, because he dress to much like a girl. he outfit are a bit to much.

  18. 18 nanaee

    Has he become a gay??? No straight guy will wear that black bow tie…

  19. 19 Sengo

    I’m not too familiar with this guy…didn’t he host some show about tracking your ex-boyfriend? That black ribbon tied around his neck is “over the top”! Would look good on a woman though.

  20. 20 kdramatic

    hahah wen i saw the secong pix i thot it was a girl that is such a girl model pose~~~
    he looks scary but goooood lookiing~

  21. 21 asianromance

    wow he looks like a really really pretty girl in these pictures! he might have been able to get away with the outfit if it wasn’t for the ribbon.

  22. 22 yhang

    ee!
    his face is too white! As in, oh so white!
    it’s like seeing another edward cullen..
    haha..

  23. 23 ellaszandra

    I like the outfit looool… ^^; i think it fits him pretty well *biased* (?)

  24. 24 Anonymous

    he’s gay!

  25. 25 Anonymous

    he’s gay! did u hear him talk, so girlish….

  26. 26 s hee

    i agree with #1 — i didn’t recognize him right away, he looks feminine & i hope this hairstyle of his wld only be in this movie or film cause i liked his hair in Beethoven Virus and/or Lovers in Prague. He’s always a cutie with that baby face look but nah for this image!

  27. 27 Soobi

    He gives me Kim Jae Wook vibes~~ ^^

  28. 28 capricious

    gosh, how did this kid grow up so wrong??? lol. kiddin’.

  29. 29 nana

    he looks like someone froms johnny’s juniors got ahold of him. doing the japanese metrosexual thing.
    poor guy.
    still, looking forward to this movie.

  30. 30 etsy

    Not trying to offend jang geun sook fans, but I definitely thought he was a cute new actress when I saw the picture. And then I saw the comment below it. Yes, it’s another offbeat ensemble, and it also reminisces of Michael Jackson’s outfits.

  31. 31 Sonam

    Wild! Love his outrageous style! I have always had a thing for androgynous look. This is one confident guy. That makes him very sexy.

  32. 32 linlyy

    I’m sorry but Jang Geun-seok’s outfit looks funny…

  33. 33 dot

    hmmm im not liking the bad foundation either!

  34. 34 k-lover

    lol, I’m still puzzled by his weird outfit. Maybe he’s trying to emulate his psycho role here with the crazy outfit. :D

  35. 35 tina

    I think Jang Geun Sook is trying to take over the slot vacated by Joo Ji Hoon……

  36. 36 Urg Ga Ga

    Duh.. wads wid d make up? Too much, me thinks… But the attire is actually pretty gud. Like wad people would have in mangas lol…

  37. 37 chubbygirl1

    #30, #34 hahahah, so funnie……..he does resembles nutty MJ, the cuter version.lozlz ,
    Gosh, first it was the outrageous outfits, and now his girly pose and his cakey face. im sure he plans to grow his hair long.
    Next thing we know, we have Jan Guen Suk, the “actress”. lolzz…thankgod, he still retain some cuteness..yummy.

  38. 38 m_naughtybynature

    what’s with him and the semi-Gothic look lately? i mean seriously this guy’s just oozing charm and surely there are lots to talk about him – we don’t need weird outfits and cakey face as topic starters!

  39. 39 retsnom_Adedekutsu

    If he really is gay, I still find him cool! ^^

  40. 40 Jo

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  41. 41 yvhsien

    The wardrobe is one thing – I guess he has a say on what he puts on but doesn’t he have a stylist that makes sure his make-up is right?

  42. 42 budsdiana

    Before I only blame his stylist (if he has one) everytime I see him with his weird (in my opinion) taste, now I blame his make-up artist, too. Unless he is channeling an Edward Cullen look, as mentioned above. But those actors (twilight) are edgy in their look, his is ewwy.

    I also think he is turning gay or bi, not that his sexuality matters, it does not affect his acting skills, though. Maybe he is suppressing it (sexuality) and he can only express it in his fashion. i don’t know how Koreans are accepting about the sexual preferences of their actors/astist, but hey I am still interested to watch his movie, regardless of his fashion. Fashionista I am not, so who am I to judge anyway……….. OK I can’t help it , his taste is WTH????..

    I first noticed him in Hong Gil Dong, and he was the reason i became interested in watching the drama.

  43. 43 chajjye

    i thought it was some new actress. omg. jGs, please. be a man. and do the right thing. XD

    the makeup has to go.

  44. 44 maricel

    if he really is gay, OMG he would be breaking mine and my daughter’s heart! he’s a good actor though…

  45. 45 crabapple

    his style reminds me of G-Dragon’s style… Jang Geun Suk almost always dresses so differently, but I like it – makes him more interesting of a person

  46. 46 mlm

    hi
    i thought he was a woman on the poster. he looks like a woman. i saw the film. i plan to review it on my blog. i think this is my first time seeing him.

  47. 47 emeldy

    i like him as an actor, but he cannot stop surprising with his terrible dressing sense.

  48. 48 Erwin

    I agree with Emeldy haha. yeah at least his not afraid to experiment fashion stuff’s.

  49. 49 yeni

    he looks sexy !!! im falling in love again and again and again with him..

  50. 50 alice tuazon

    EVERYBODY’S A CRITIC….GIVE THE GUY SOME SLACK!!!

    HE HAS MORE BREAKS! WHAT MORE WE FANS CAN ASK FOR?

    IF HE’S FINE WITH WHAT HE WEARS, THEN BE REAL GOOD FANS

    AND RESPECT HOW OR WHAT HE IS LIKE, OR WHAT HE LIKES!

    IS IT JUST ALL ABOUT LOOKS?!?

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