LEE JOON GI
AND
THAILAND
THAILAND
SECOND
PHOTO BOOK
LEE JOON GI PHOTO SHOOT
IN
THAILAND 28 SEPTEMBER 2018
To
07 OCTOBER 2018
 
Who would have thought that the
Asian sensation, Lee Joon Gi, would return for a second time to Thailand to
do a photo shoot for his new photo book? His legions of Thai fans were
ecstatic – over the Moon, of course! Those fans had mooned over him for years
and suddenly they found themselves invading and flooding the Chiang Rai
International Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport to see him.
Lee Joon Gi in Thailand (2018)
It is unsurprising that Lee Joon
Gi’s invigorating appearance in Thailand had created stirs of excitement. He
is a huge star especially in Asia. It is a known fact that Lee Joon Gi’s
Asian fans display the most explosive and passionate enthusiasm. His Thai
fans are also deemed friendly, warmth, generous and loving. Interestingly, even
fans from other countries - Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia had
flown to Chiang Rai and Bangkok to support him.
Sawasdee Khrab
It has been a long time since the
gorgeous, sexy and athletic superstar held his first photo shoot in Thailand.
The world launch of Lee’s first Thai photo book, ‘Sawasdee Khrab’ or ‘Hello’ was held on 27 September 2009. About a hundred members of the Asian media
were present and 1,000 fans were waiting to see him.
The book was published in
conjunction with the Korean-Thai Chamber of Commerce (KTCC) fiftieth anniversary
celebrations. In appreciation for his service as an Honorary Spokesperson for
raising Thailand’s profile, Lee received a special plaque from the Tourism
Authority of Thailand. The promotion of the photo book was also carried out
in China, Japan and South Korea. Lee was even invited to attend the birthday
event of the Thai king. It is exactly 9 years since then.
Lee’s Thai fans had cried for
the Moon every year; they wanted the super Star to return. That was many moons ago. They
don’t have to moon around anymore. Wang So (Emperor Gwangjong), the ‘Moon and Sun’ had finally
appeared on their doorstep and they couldn’t stop raving about him.
Sawasdee Khrab 2009
Sawasdee Khrab 2009
Sawasdee Khrab 2009
   
Lee Joon Gi is the first Hallyu
star to have launched his own official fan club in Thailand. The popularity
of the Asian superstar in Thailand probably started when he starred in the
movie, The King and The Clown. It
was boosted by his MBC drama Time
Between Dog and Wolf which was shot partly in Thailand in 2007. About six
(6) out of the 16 episodes are related to Thailand. The many exciting action
scenes include a Muay Thai boxing match. The shooting at many interesting
locations in Thailand took about a month.
  
When Korea's top designer, the late Andre
Kim, launched his fashion debut 'Andre Kim Fashion Art Fantasia' in Bangkok on 7 March 2009, Lee Joon Gi was the main model. The event was held to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Korea-Thailand diplomatic relations. Her Royal Highness Princess Som Sawalee and some 1,000 guests were present.
     
Lee Joon Gi’s exploding popularity
in Asia has never waned but global recognition of his work has been given a
push upwards recently. He rides a triumphant wave with Moon Lovers-Scarlet
Heart: Ryeo (2016), Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2017), Criminal Minds
Korea (2017) and Lawless Lawyer (2018).
Many of his fans have grown up
with him but now there is a new generation of younger fans. His raging fanbase
which had been predominantly female now includes young men and even older
men.
Lee Joon Gi’s beautiful and
eye-catching images in his previous photo books were shot in different
locations; his more recent ones include Hawaii, USA (2016) and Okinawa, Japan
(2017). Lee Joon Gi’s photo books are great pieces of art and are a must-have
on the bookshelves of fans.
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SOUTH
KOREA
TO
BANGKOK
INCHEON AIRPORT
SEOUL
28
SEPTEMBER 2018
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BANGKOK
TO
CHIANG RAI
SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
BANGKOK
TO CHIANG RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
28 SEPTEMBER 2018
 
SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
        
CHIANG RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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CHIANG RAI
TO
BANGKOK
CHIANG RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
01 OCTOBER 2018
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CHIANG RAI
TO
BANGKOK
CHIANG RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RUNWAY
01 OCTOBER 2018 LEE JOON GI A SUPERMODEL
ON
THE
CHIAN RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RUNWAY
                     
LEE JOON GI
SPRINTS UP THE AIRPLANE STAIRS            |
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CHIANG RAI
TO
BANGKOK
SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
BANGKOK
01 OCTOBER 2018
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BANGKOK
TO
SOUTH KOREA
SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
BANGKOK
07 OCTOBER 2018
VIDEO 1
                    
VIDEO 2
                    
VIDEO 3
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BANGKOK
TO
SOUTH KOREA
INCHEON AIRPORT
SEOUL
07 OCTOBER 2018 |
GIFTS
TO
LEE
JOON GI
FROM
HIS THAI
FANS
    
Now, that’s what we call overwhelming love and generosity!
Lee Joon Gi needs a warehouse to store all the wonderful gifts that his
fans have given him over the years. He could turn it into a museum one
day.
What about future gifts? One can foresee a flood of such gifts. Labeling and categorizing the gifts would take time.
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