LEE JOON GI
SINGAPORE
THANK YOU ASIA TOUR
THANK YOU ASIA TOUR
02.03.2017 –
05.03.2017
LEE JOON GI
DEPARTS FOR SINGAPORE
INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
SOUTH KOREA
02 MARCH 2017
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LEE JOON GI
ARRIVES AT
CHANGI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
SINGAPORE
02 MARCH 2017
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LEE JOON GI
THANK YOU ASIA TOUR
NEWS CONFERENCE
SINGAPORE
03 MARCH 2017   
NEWS
(X)CLUSIVE!: 9 HIGHLIGHTS FROM LEE JOON GI’S PRESS CONFERENCE IN
SINGAPORE
In town to promote his ‘Thank You’ Asia Tour
Live in Singapore fanmeet, Lee Joon Gi shared his thoughts on his first visit
to Singapore and stories from his drama when he met the media yesterday
afternoon.
With his signature bright smiles and
never-ending poses that ranged from cute to suave and even seductive, the
charismatic actor definitely charmed all present as he graced his ‘royal’
presence at the press conference. All he needed to do was to smile and wave
and the flashes in the room will go off like fireworks! (This description may
be a little exaggerated but you probably get what we are hinting at.)
#1 – LEE JOON
GI’S THOUGHTS ON HIS FIRST TRIP TO SINGAPORE
“I would like to extend my apologies to my
fans in Singapore.”
None was expecting an earnest
apology when the question with regards to this trip being his first was
raised. He shared that his first thought upon his arrival in Singapore was
“Why didn’t I visit this country earlier, when there are so many of my fans
here waiting for me?” and he was really heartened by the warm welcome he
received at the airport last night when he touched down. If you need a reason
to fall for Lee Joon Gi, his sincerity is definitely one!
#2
– IMPRESSION OF SINGAPOREAN FANS?
Having heard so much about our little isle
from his fans via his various Social Networking Sites (such as Twitter,
Instagram, Weibo), the actor felt that his fans here in Singapore are not
only passionate, but also energetic. He shared that he was really looking
forward to the fanmeet, where he already had an inkling that he
would definitely receive positive energy (from his fans) that he can
take back to Korea. He expressed his excitement to create good memories at
the fanmeet and hoped that everyone present will think of it as a concert and
enjoy their night together with him.
#3 – LEE JOON
GI PREVIOUSLY PLANNED A TRIP TO VISIT SINGAPORE WITH HIS FAMILY
“Actually, before this trip, I had planned
to come here with my family as I’ve heard a lot of good things about
Singapore.”
Lee Joon Gi confessed that he previously
wanted to visit Singapore with his family, so he went online to search on
the popular tourist attractions and the “to-go” places. He shared that
he wanted to explore that famous street (which turned out to be Orchard Road)
and visit Universal Studios Singapore (as he researched that it was one of
the most popular theme parks). He also mentioned that as Singapore is an
island (surrounded by sea), he felt that there would be a lot of delicious seafood
here, so he was really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, the schedules
within his family did not match, so the trip did not happen. However, despite
everything, he is still here in Singapore for his fanmeet so he felt really
thankful for this opportunity and want to make good memories out of it. (I’m
pretty sure his fans in Singapore wouldn’t mind him visiting again in the
near future for his own personal vacation with his family!)
#4 – LEE JOON
GI THINKS THAT HE IS NOT MULTI-TALENTED?
Most would not agree on that, but the
humble actor said that the reason why he said that he is not multi-talented
was due to the fact that as compared to the professionals, he is nowhere near
their capabilities. To those that have been supporting him since 13 years
ago, the best gift is undeniably to take on an awesome role in a great
production. However, at a more personal and intimate level, singing and
dancing are things that he really enjoys doing, so he really wanted to treat
this fanmeet as a platform to showcase what he really enjoys doing, while
bridging the relationship with his fans.
#5 – THE
PREPARATION WORK FOR THE TOUR IS NOTHING BUT ENJOYABLE
The whole idea of an Asia Tour may seem
stressful to many, but to Lee Joon Gi, instead of feeling the pressure and
finding it challenging, he really enjoyed the whole preparation journey.
Knowing his own limitations and confessing that his singing capabilities are
nowhere near the professionals, he practiced doubly hard (for the cover songs
of Big Bang and Twice that he performed at his previous fanmeets) because he
wanted to do well.
Even though he knows very well that his fans
would love anything he does on stage, he wanted to put up a good performance
for them. Thus, he placed the emphasis on dance, where his fans can see his
effort through his energetic performances. The choreography was tedious and
tiring but not difficult for him.
The famous “If you do what you love, you’ll
never work a day in your life” saying by Marc Anthony seemed oddly apt, since
the actor felt the exact same way. With this fanmeet as a platform to
showcase what he loves doing, while meeting his fans all over the different
parts of Asia, every moment is an enjoyable one. He is looking forward
to spend time with his fans at the last leg of his Asia Tour tonight, where
he cannot wait to show the different sides of him.
#6 – CAUSE
NOTHING IS MORE APT THAN
‘THANK YOU’
There is actually no complicated reason
behind the tour name ‘Thank You’. While there are indeed a lot of cooler
options to choose from, Lee Joon Gi felt that nothing seems more apt than
‘Thank You’ to represent what this tour is all about – for him to express his
gratitude to those who stood by him, be it family or friends, and the people
whom he met through the many productions he was a part of. The whole
notion of this tour is to directly express his thankfulness to everybody who
had been part of his life, and these sentiments could definitely be felt and
reiterated many times throughout the press conference.
#7 – LEE JOON
GI WANTS ANOTHER SHOT IN HOLLYWOOD
“I’m a little embarrassed to call it a debut
because the role wasn’t major or big – it was more like a cameo.”
Though he admitted at his embarrassment of
calling his role in “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” his Hollywood Debut,
he did actually enjoy the entire experience and learnt a lot though the
process. It was an inspiring experience for him and he counted this
opportunity as a blessing.
Though honoured to be part of the
production, he felt that he still had a long way to go so till this day, he
still keeps in touch with Milla Jovovich’s husband (aka director Paul
Anderson) and told him to keep him in mind for his future productions, so the
audience can see him in his future movies. Lee Joon Gi even shared that Paul
Anderson joked that maybe this won’t be the final chapter of Resident Evil,
and who knows if a reboot series might be created where Lee Joon Gi returns
as a zombie or be resurrected!
#8 – LEE JOON
GI DID NOT WANT THE FILMING OF SCARLET HEART TO END
“Though most of the junior actors and
actresses on set were at least ten years younger than me, I had so much fun
on set!”
His initial concern of a generation gap and
worry of not being able to interact well with the younger actors and
actresses were unfounded, as the chemistry between them was unexpectedly
good. When the cameras started rolling, there was good interaction and the younger
members actually brought new angles and creativity to the set, which were
refreshing to Lee Joon Gi. The whole filming process was nothing but fun and
enjoyable, almost to the point that he didn’t want the filming for Scarlet
Heart to end. All good things no doubt will come to an end, but we were
pretty sure their friendship will stay on for a long long time! #FRIENDSHIP
GOALS
When Kang Ha Neul was in Singapore last year
to promote Scarlet Heart, he voted Lee Joon Gi as the most “princely”.
However, to this claim, the actor felt that it is the opposite – and that he
actually has the least prince-like traits. In fact, he confessed that he was
actually really inspired by Kang Ha Neul (with his role as the 8th Prince) because
he felt that’s how a real prince should be like!
And should Wang So be transported to the
modern era, Lee Joon Gi thinks that he would not be a fit in the present
culture due to his aggressive and controlling personality, resulting in him
not being able to get along with people. The only bonus is the fact that Wang
So will most probably still be good looking and have a charming side that
attracts people.
#9 – HIS
FAVOURITE SPORT IS SOCCER (AND CURRENTLY PICKING UP GOLF)
Like any other guy out there, Lee Joon Gi’s
favourite sport is soccer. When it comes to the sport, he admits that he
enjoys playing soccer as much as he enjoys watching them, and even confessed
that he liked the sport so much that if he were a puppy, he would be
constantly chasing the ball if someone throws one at him.
He likes to stay fit and live a healthy
lifestyle, but as he grows older, he felt that it is getting a little harder
as his stamina dropped. As much as he likes to be actively involved in the
sport, he felt like there is a limitation now due to his age.
The actor said that it had been four months
since he picked up golf and because of the short duration, he cannot say that
he is really good at it, as he is still learning to get the posture right. As
such, he is really envious of the professionals and the skills they portray
on the field. The reason why he picked golf up so late, which he regrets now,
was due to him being into active sports. Golf to him was more intricate,
something that didn’t require a lot of actions. However after picking the
sport up, he is loving it and wishes to continue the golfing journey.
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8 THINGS WE FOUND OUT ABOUT
LEE JOON GI
AT HIS SINGAPORE PRESS CON
3 Mar 2017
Whether you’ve been keeping
up with Korean dramas since a decade ago or are new to the scene, Lee Joon Gi
shouldn’t be a foreign name to you. The 34-year-old Korean actor first shot
to fame through his role in critically acclaimed movie The King and The Clown
and made flower boys a trend in Korean dramas and movies. He has since been
distancing himself from that image, taking on more masculine roles, from a
gangster in Two Weeks to the fearsome Wang So (or 4th Prince) in Scarlet Heart.
In town to promote his fan meet, [Thank You] Asia Tour Live In Singapore, the
actor spoke about going to Hollywood and getting injured in action scenes.
 
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KOREAN STAR LEE JOON GI: I AM SORRY FOR NOT COMING TO SINGAPORE
EARLIER
Lee is in Singapore to headline
the HSBC Women’s Champions music festival
BY
PUBLISHED: 5:30 PM, MARCH 3,
2017
UPDATED: 6:12 PM, MARCH 3,
2017
SINGAPORE – Korean star Lee Joon Gi has
finally made it to Singapore, after 13 years in the entertainment industry.
Speaking at a press conference at Amara
Sanctuary Resort Sentosa on Friday afternoon (March 3), the actor, who smiled
broadly and gamely posed for photos while answering questions on stage. And,
charmingly, he apologised to his fans for taking so long to make his first
visit to Singapore.
“I would like to extend my apologies to my
fans in Singapore, because the first thought that hit me (when I arrived) was
‘why have I not visited this country when so many of my fans are in this
country?’. I would like to say I am sorry for visiting you guys so late,” Lee
said in Korean, through a translator.
“I was really heartened by the warm welcome
I received at the airport last night when I touched down,” said Lee, whose
fans had welcomed him at the airport last night with a surprise song, a
flower garland, and packages filled with local food and drinks for his crew.
“I am really excited to make great memories
together. I will put my best foot forward to make tomorrow’s event a
success,” he said.
The Korean star is in Singapore to headline
the HSBC Women’s Champions music festival on Saturday (March 4), which is
part of the ladies’ golf tournament that runs until March 5.
The festival will also feature performances
by American band Thirdstory and Singaporean acts Gentle Bones, Jack and Rai
and Bounce Squad.
Lee, who has taken his Thank You Asia Tour
to cities like Seoul, Osaka, Nagoya, Yokohama and Taipei, also said he has
been enjoying rehearsing and performing, despite the grueling tour schedule.
“It’s probably because I am showcasing what
I really love doing, and also because I am meeting fans from different
countries and different parts of the world,” Lee said. “The entire journey
has been a very happy and enjoyable one, and because of that, I am really
looking forward to meeting with my fans here tomorrow.”
Even though Lee is best known for his roles
in films and TV dramas such as Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo and The King
And The Clown, it was his golfing skills that came into question.
Lee, whose favourite sport is football, said
he started picking up golf only about four months ago, and is still trying to
sharpen his technique.
“I am still trying to learn the posture, and
to get the posture right, so I am very envious of the professional golfers
here for their skills on the field. The reason why I picked it up so late,
which I really regret, is because I prefer active sports, and because golf is
more intricate and doesn’t require many actions,” said Lee.
“But after picking it up, I am really loving
it, and I really want to continue on my golfing journey.”
Lee Joon Gi will perform at the Lee Joon Gi
Thank You concert at the HSBC Women’s Champions music festival from 7pm on
Saturday. Tickets, from S$148, are available at ApacTix (www.apactix.com).
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THANK
YOU ASIA TOUR
SINGAPORE
04.03.17
  
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LEE JOON GI
PROMOTES
HIS SINGAPORE TOUR
4
MARCH 2017
(Saturday)
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LEE JOON GI’S FANS
PLACED
A FULL PAGE ADVERTISEMENT
IN
'THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER'
TO CONGRATULATE HIM
 
Lee Joon Gi's fans, including Singaporean fans, love him. A
Singaporean fan, Ms. Goh, had divulged that another Singaporean fan had come
up with the brilliant idea of congratulating Lee on his debut in Hollywood. They placed a full-page advertisement in the North American
magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, as they had wanted it to be ‘a shining moment’ for him. Lee has a cameo role in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. The movie is a huge hit in China.
The
advertisement was funded by fans from 18 countries: Singapore, Hong Kong,
Taiwan, the United States, China, Japan, Malaysia, Romania, The Philippines,
Brazil, Italy, Australia, Thailand, Bulgaria, Vietnam, Myanmar, Azerbaijan and Indonesia.
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