Dont kill me for this I have been a fan of his for a long time, but he is starting to give me the homo vibes. I see it in his movements and interactions with other actors.

Sorry.

PS Forgot to say the most important thing: Chinese fans of YB fighting! :) Good job being so dedicated and helping us foreign fans express our love and affection and complete support to this show!

真谢谢你们的努力！加油！

PPS I'm all for sending flowers! :) Give me a website, and let me know how I can help! I think it'll be lovely for all of them to get bunches of flowers from fans from far, far away ... and even my therapist would agree flowers are okay! :)

PPPS Please don't tell me you girls are in a school starting with an "R" because that would be make me your super-sun-bae (think 3 times your age), and that would make me feel old...

... oh yeah, I already feel old....

... what?! Hong-ki is only a little over half my age?!...

... JHJ is _how_ old?!.

... THERAPY please!

(Alright, alright, I give up, bring it on girls! I'll roll with the blows I guess! :) )

@ 92 reluctantbutaddicted

I agree with you JGS needs to eat more.... he is way too skinny but I still love him....I read somewhere that he had to drop about 6-7kilos for YAB...I was watching Beethoven Virus and he looked great there...some muscles....but I guess since the filming is intesense the cast doesn't have much time to eat proper meals or get some sleep for that matter........Chinese fans thank you for bringing so much food for our TK/JGS.....the whole cast and crew deserve it.....

By the way I read in Soompi that the actor who plays the President post a comment in YAB official website and he metion something about YAB 2......omg that will be so cool......

Fans (Korean and overseas) are eager to show their support to JGS after reading his message on 29 Oct.

Thank you to Korean and Chinese fans for expressing our love to him and YB team.

@101 Jo

Lol I know what you mean but I actually get that vibe with most male Korean celebrities when watching their bts and other things. At first glance we may think it's homo-like but I believe it's just how the culture is. The guys in Korea are secure enough with their image to openly express male affection/bromance as opposed to most Westerners who would immediately jump to the conclusion that they must be in the closet lol.

@8 Happy Birthday!

I sooo need to work and what I am doing instead?? Getting my fix, of course!

just wanna share this.. (this was what happened during the event.. JGS's is so nice and approachable to his fans..

A quick summary (translation)

JGS did not know about this visit and they actually wanted to give him a big surprise. The sister (should be the coordinator) told them that JGS kept doubting his performance because he didn't have time to watch the news. The purpose of this visit is to give him confidence and affirmation. The result was fantastic and JGS was so happy that he went to show off to everyone. The most important thing that touched the fans was JGS chatting with them just like friends, asking about Chinese language and about China. The moment was so touching that she felt like crying because JGS is like any of us, a normal person who worry about performance, curious about other countries.He was very serious about learning how to pronounce Mandarin properly that was really cute. She felt that the love and warmth from the China fans let JGS lower down his defense and behaved like a normal child, smiling happily. They heard from the sister that JGS had been under tremendous pressure from filming that he did not smile so happily for a long time. Actually stars (idols) are like normal people as well, although they live glamorously and are eye-catching, only they themselves know the hardships. The only things that fans can do is to provide a channel for him to relieve stress, let him smile without worry, able to enjoy the lives of normal 20+ youngsters. The fans managed to succeed making him smile like a boy and it is super touching!

JGS was really appreciative and ate a lot, he had about five plates from the buffet while constantly praising the food was tasty till the fans felt he wanted to eat the plate as well. The CK watch and xxx brand scarf made him so surprised that he opened his eyes really wide and he really liked it a lot. He even snatched the gloves meant for the assistant.The fans are all speechless. He was really polite when the fans handed him the coffee (should be maxim coffee) and he instantly stuffed it inside the manager pocket. Poor manager, the coffee is actually chilled.

There is another follow up post (credits to jianfenvip) that mentioned about them teaching JGS how to pronounce their own names and they had a great time laughing on one of the names because it sound really funny. They also taught them a few things about dumplings. When the manager kept asking who is the most popular Korea star in China, the fans kept saying it is JGS till the manager gave up asking. They chatted about a lot of stuff and the thing that left the deepest impression was JGS carefree laughter.

credit: blyssxoxo @ soompi

@107 bitzes

Thanks so much for bringing that over, I've been trying to avoid soompi like the plague in order to avoid this week's spoilers and realized that I will miss posts like these. So I greatly appreciated that you brought it over :)

#8 jackie -Happy B'day!:-)

#101 Jo - I highly doubt that JGS is gay.:-) Hypothetically even if he is, who cares.He's a talented actor with a hot voice and the charisma to carry off even lousy clothes.What more can you ask for as a fan?:-)

#105 rubyred19 - Well said:-)

@ 100 and earlier : ha! Helpful mantras, indeed. Yes, legal, but morally off-limits (age gap just too freaky to contemplate). PSH -- I think she's more attractive playing the not-very-successful boy. As a 'girl' she's pretty but not terribly distinctive. As GMN, she's very charismatic. She is still a girl, she is still a girl.

I love the dorama YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!

Jang Geun-seok is an excellent actor , I have seen him before in Betho..... and Hong ..... and I consider the best of his generation , his skill and talent is spreading on the air

your fan from MEXICO!!!!!!!!!

I just re-watch earlier episodes of you're beautiful cos, I’m sad like that and keeps me sane (or crazy depends on how you look at it) until the next episodes. He is extremely talented actor - I'm just really impressed with his performance in the series (watching the scene in the bathroom when he remembering the first time he ate shrimp in front of his mother....just heartbreaking really). Little nervous about watching his earlier stuff - just in case it doesn’t live up to expectations.

Talking of re-watching earlier episodes is me or is the President HOOOOTT? He's really doing it for me. Just like Jang Geun-seok is making me appreciate man-mascara, the President is making me consider colourful scarf’s masquerading as ties....hhhmmm (but only for half a second) Anyway there are some seriously beautiful people in this drama!

@111 shout out from London, England - He's reaching people from all over the world!
Only 3 more days until the next episode.....WOOO HOOOO

Text preview 13/14.
http://anjelllovers.blogspot.com/

WE LOVE THEM HERE IN THE UNITED STATES TO LOVE THE SHOW

Aww that's so cool of them to do that for the YAB Cast.
And @6, he likes noonas(older women) anyway. HahaXD

@93 and 97, you are not alone. I'm a Singaporean too and absolutely crazy over YAB! =) Went to buy korean learning books hoping that I can understand better before the subs come out. I do wish channel U could buy this drama and air it so maybe they can come and promote it! haha

@ 6 yes i tell my self that, but then my brain says hot and legal!!!! And i forget what i was thinking before the hot and legal. I have a 9 yr difference with JGS and i melt each time i see the drama and hear his voice.

I will miss when the drama ends reading, sharing and laughing at the comments! The first step of an addiction is to realize you have a problem. Ok im done with step one, and i have 2 weeks to figure out the rest of the steps as i go on withdrawal.

This drama has united fans all over the world. I hope the cast can understand that maybe the ratings arent that amazing; But its more powerful to join people that speak differents languages , cultures and races. I feel very proud that i can be in my computer in Puerto Rico ( small island in the caribbean), and see how people in usa, france, spain, mexico and germany share my addiction. I hope when they saw the emails from the proyect, they realize the all the joy the drama has brought around the world . I think it was a great idea, i thank all involved in the proyect!! From the pictures you can see it was done with love an dedication.
I also love to see my flag on the wall of the dance studio where they rehearse. JGS stole the drama and my heart!! I dont know how im going to cope with the withdrawal symptoms ;) !!!

ahhh cant wait for tomorrow!! it feels like a year of waitng to watch the nest episode...em the chinese fan absolutely amazing bcoz they do whatever it takes to support JGS and also the YAB crew team..i hope i can be like them..
but since i am millions miles away from korea, so i think my best support would be watching the drama!!! and also influnce all my friends to watch this drama tooo...hehehe..

hopefully they will come out with sequel.. i bet it will be more exiciting!!
to JB, thanks for the news about all the YB activities..
we really appreciate it!!!
whenever there is news about YB dont forget to share it with us>>>

chow*

@117 Momolito

Is step 2 to join a YAB Addict Anonymous group? Maybe some of us will have to form some kind of support group to help in the "healing," recovering process. I guess one step for me will be to change my screen name...
but I too will miss the phenomenon this drama created...of course, there will be other ones, but it may take a while...and, there is always JGS's next project to look forward to! Maybe I'll just change my name to JGSaddict...Oh, I'm too old for this, what am I doing here? Where is Kang Ji Hwan's fan club, it will be more appropriate there...

I think we need sugestions to create the YAB Addict anonymous group!!!

# 1 admit that you have a problem
#2 If you feel any withdrawal symptom run to the nearest computer, look for viikii, my soju.
#3 Only try to see half of the episode. The idea is slowly tappering down the needed requirements of episodes. until you can spend one day without searching any YAB information
Please i need suggestions , because i know its going to be a difficult withdrawal!!

@ 44 Fiona

HAHAHAHA! Yes, he could make the stock market sound sexy. But actually, if he was the newscaster, no one would concentrate on the news!

Mmmmmmmm his voice penetrates my bones, it can't just be my speakers right? =D

@120 Momolito

I take it back! I don't want to be cured! Let me stay a YAB addict forever! I just rewatched the "live" full version of Promise, and it really is what started it all for me.
As most everyone has commented, JGS's voice is just amazing and capturing. It's really because of this song and this performance that I started and got addicted to this show and JGS! He is a great performer!
I'm sure everyone has seen it already, but if you would like to see it again, here you go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXq0BlaQK_8
credits: raine210

sorry Momolito, I'm not ready to join yet! Let me savour these last two weeks or so...

i think sbs should make serious effort streaming real-time for oversea audience. Imagine the % of rating missed - surely it surpasses IRIS with huge fan base all over the world. Also attempt on their website too. At least more global outlook. Really dismayed to discover English and Korean version vast different. Korean is no 1 in broadband race - can't they do better than that?

I just came back from visiting my orthodontist. I had a minor surgery done and now much in pain and guess what will numb my pain - the preview of ep 13. I'm expecting it to be released when i got back but no. JB, thanks for the article, it temporarily numb my pain. Gosh, I need my painkiller like yesterday.

@YABaddict... thank you for the link to that performance. It makes me all fangirly. I won't lie.

Although I look at JGS's body in that end part and I'm confident that a mild wind would break him in half. Someone feed that boy another buffet!

And I was thoroughly entertained by Shin-woo's angel wing rings. Hee hee...

@97 and 116 and all tiny-red-dotters:

We should write in to Channel U and ask them to bring YAB to Singapore! It's such an amazing drama. And to pls make our dream come true by bringing A.N.JELL here to promote the show! :) I'll die to see them (esp JGS) in person.

I'm currently on the lookout for Korean language classes. Anyone interested? Haha.

@126,
me too! If JGS will to ever step into Singapore, I think it will feel so surreal to see him in person! =D You know what; I actually pasted his pictures on my work desk. haha And I'm already 23 yrs old.

Anyway, I did check out the korean classes here. One quoted me quite ex so I'm still trying to find one with reasonable rates. Realised that by depending on books alone is not enough to understand the language.

@estelle
if Anjell come to Singapore, I'll fly down to support - pls get gather your Singapore fan club together.

You're Beautiful is an amazing drama. Hoping for season 2. Way to go JGS !!!!

Greetings from Canada.

@127, 126 and et al...Nice to know so many of us haunt the same sites. Anyway, I did the same with Korean classes here, but they're excruciatingly expensive, so I've given up and just gone with the whole "I'll pick it up along with the drama!" flow. Classes are overrated (only because I can't afford them).

Don't know about Channel U bringing in YAB, and although I wish Mediacorp had enough clout to make A.N.Jell appear here in person, I don't think it'll be happening (especially not when not even the SM artists visit Singapore!), but let's hope. I'll chip in a word or two if someone sets a project up.

By the way, anyone keen on doing something for the end of the drama series since there's only 4 more episodes to go? We should let them go out with a big bang or something. I've loved all the laughter theyve brought to me so far.

(And yes @33 - THANK YOU for your mantra! It really made my day LOL since I can now safely continue thinking about JGS all the time LOL)

@ Singaporeans

Kekekekekeke...
we should not only write to our local media broadcasters to bring in You're Beautiful. We should advise them NOT to bring in IRIS. Wahahahaha!!!!

IF YAB CAN'T RULE KOREA, NEXT STOP, THE WORLD!

Seriously, I don't think Iris would do well here because our country is exposed heavily to western media already.

Ok i realize I've been refreshing this page 4 times today in the office.

I used to be a responsible working adult. Is this really the spell of Jang Geun Seuk?

Thank you JB for this post.

I'm listening to Good-Bye now and I love JGS' voice. Ok, so I'm in that too old for him bracket but he's just too cute.

@ YABaddict

I think you mentioned that maybe TK remade this song as a good-bye to his mum and MN's parents. I think it's possible. The last part where he says "An Yeung" reminds me of the "Insa" song from 'A Millionaire's First Love' where it ends tragically with Hyun Bin saying good-bye to the girl he loves. In that song, if I'm not mistaken, it also ends with "An Yeung".

For those of you in Singapore and interested in learning Korean, why not learn it yourself? If you speak and read Chinese, the Korean language is not so difficult. It has many similar words. It's even easier because it's alphabet is so much less complicated than the Chinese characters. I'm Chinese (from Malaysia but now live in Hawaii) and bought a text book and taught myself the Korean alphabet. I can read but of course, far from understanding everything - I've just started a couple months ago and this YB drama is taking up all my free time...sigh...Anyways, try it out. It beats spending lots of monies on formal classroom learning.

@131 Well they're not broadcasting IRIS on the local channels, but I know it's on KBS World (which is, I believe, a free channel?...Well I think I've got it free anyway), so it's too late haha. IRIS isn't bad anyway, just a bit overrated imo; I much prefer dramas like YAB since they're more refreshing...

@133 LOL I think the Korean alphabet is too complicated because my brain is now too used to processing pictorial characters (as opposed to ...circles and straight lines...) but I agree about the similarity. It's not that hard to understand Korean if you really focus since a lot of the words sound similar to Chinese.

@127, 130, 131 and all Singaporeans:

It's heartwarming to see that there are so many local YAB fanatics over here. :) Let's continue to hold on to hope. And look forward to Wednesday (or Thursday, since that's the earliest we can catch the subbed drama over here).

@133 yvhsien:

Thanks loads for your advice. I always thought it's hard to learn Korean coz the characters in the alphabet look so similar! o_O I'm rather strong in the Chinese language, so hopefully it'll make it easier for me to learn Korean (what a naive thought haha)... Will head over to Kinokuniya to pick up a textbook soon.

*Can't stop thinking of JGS... Why oh why...*

@Singapore

That's at least 9 Singaporeans (including me) who've actually made comments! Not bad for the little red dot ^_^

I think they'll bring YB to Sg eventually, but as to when... Maybe if the fans lobby enough for a show, that would work? I'm not sure how the local stations work.

So far the show has been having nice twists and good acting, but I'm afraid that it will venture into cliche territory in the last few eps. Hope the cast and crew can keep going. Fingers crossed!

I also from Singapore! i frigging love this drama! =)

It's really fascinating, I'm melting everytime they have a moment (Tae kyung and Go mi nam). I recommended it to my friends and they love it. Please make it until episode 20.

@132Kriyn, my sentiments exactly! I used to be a responsible adult too!!

Last week I was on a conference call at work when I started giggling midway because I was watching a clip of the bidet in the bathroom scene on my phone. SO. EMBARASSING. I had to put myself on mute for the rest of the call.... this is getting dangerous....

It's great to come to DB... over here in London it's almost impossible to find anyone who will understand my obsession...*sob*..... this really feels like AA!
"My name is Fran, and I am a YB addict"

i had a question to ask regarding a recent post on the sbs website stating that there is going to be a season 2...is that just a rumour?

less than 24hrs until the next ep..

belated thanks to JB for this piece ofnews

im praying for the god of internet that Livesation & TVU will survive once the clock strike 9:55pm (KR time) :-)

grateful thanks to all those uploaders.. the subbers..

(time to make another call to our local DVD retailer)

cant wait for twrw

im dying for ep13

im in shock bcoz my friend said who study in korea, the show will last to 24 episodes..

i dont know>>>

@139 confused

you can checked the details in soompi..here the link,,

http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=308926&st=8260&p=14927845&#entry14927845

@132Kriyn, @139 Fran Former responsible working adult turned JGS fan girl as well.

It's sad. At 27 I should be a bit more mature than this right??? :)

Is it Wednesday yet? Huh... huh... huh?

Thank you JB for posting such good information. I am korean living in Cardiff.
I introduced YB to my asian colleagues in my uni. they totally loved it and cannot wait to watch next episode. I am mid 30 and love JGS and haha love the coment "he is legal" well for me "he is illegal", I am married. however still I am one of Jang-er(?).

@132Kriyn, @139 Fran Former responsible working adult turned JGS fan girl as well. @144 Carrie

Add me to the list of ex-responsible-working-adults-now-planning-on-rehab-in-2-weeks. :)

Less than 18 hours... we can do it... by day we can pretend to be working, functioning, normal workers-mothers-wives-daughters.

Then by Wed and Thur evening Korea time, we burst out of our closets with our secret angel-wing fans, and pig-nosed masks and start to haunt all the relevant chat, blog, post sites en masse and saviors of the korean-illiterate will rally to the cries for help and do volunteer subb'ing, translating, blow-by-blow spoiling as they watch live-streaming sites!

Whahahahaa! YB fanatic super-heroes will rule the internet number-of-hits-per-episode ratings!

Fighting!

awww he is so COOL!!!!!! the fans are sweet TOO!!

THAT'S SO NICE OF THEM!! I WANNA STUDY IN KOREA TOO!! HAHA. :D

Yup, indeed happy to see so many singporean YAB fans here! I bet if this drama airs locally, it will be as famous as the hype that happens when Lee Minho came to SG for his Etude promotion. If A.N.Jell will to come, let's all go and support together though I'm already past the idolise age thingy already. haha

JGS is just sooo damn cute. ^^

Start of my work day but look at where am I right now? dramabeans, soompi, baidu. -_-

He looks so happy in the pictures :) Nice to see the fans' appreciation of such a great series!