A.N.JELL holds its last concert
by javabeans
As previously announced, the cast of SBS’s You’re Beautiful held another mini-concert on November 23, where footage was shot for the drama’s final episode, which airs this Thursday.
The mini-concert was held at Seoul’s Melon AX Hall at 6pm and featured all four of its main cast members — Jang Geun-seok, Park Shin-hye, Lee Hong-ki, Jung Yong-hwa — who make up the fictional idol band A.N.JELL in the show. Even with only a few days’ notice, a crowd of more than 2,500 fans showed up.
A source with the production company explained, “The first concert happened before the drama began airing, and I was shocked by fans who showed up through word of mouth. But this ending concert doesn’t even compare to that in how much the fans cheered, which made me feel the enthusiasm for the drama for real. The actors and production team were spurred by that as they continue filming.”
Naturally, the concert featured the songs that have been prominently featured in the drama, which were sung by the actors themselves. Those included A.N.JELL’s “Promise” and “Still”; Jang Geun-seok also sang a few solos with “Good Bye” and “What Do I Do,” the latter of which is the track Tae-kyung remakes for his mother in the drama. Park Shin-hye sang her character’s theme song, “Lovely Day.”
Jang said, “Now that You’re Beautiful is ending, I feel really sad. SBS is wondering if they should seriously consider making a Season 2. Because we were scheduled against such a huge drama [IRIS], there was a lot of talk about us being doomed to die in the timeslot, but the fact that we stayed alive is the power of you all.”
(Note: Don’t get too carried away — this does NOT mean there will be a Season 2!)
After everything had ended, Jang said, “Thank you for coming to our final episode shoot. Thanks to you, I’m very happy.” Park Shin-hye said, “Thanks to You’re Beautiful, I’ve gained so much.” Lee Hong-ki concluded by saying, “In the future, we won’t be acting just as A.N.JELL anymore but as individuals, so please keep watching for us. Later on, I’ll set up my own agency and produce A.N.JELL myself.”
Meanwhile, the soundtrack continues to be a hit. Last month, it had sold more than 20,000 albums within its first week, which is an unusually high number for a soundtrack. Well, it has continued to perform strongly and has now sold more than 30,000 units total.
Via OSEN
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Tags: Jang Geun-seok, Jung Yong-hwa, Lee Hong-ki, Park Shin-hye, You're Beautiful
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51 Momolito
November 23, 2009 at 6:57 PM
It looked amazing!! I wish i was there!!
Its really sad that this week are the final two episodes. I hope they can really understand the love that overseas fan gave the show. Latin american fans are organizing a 2hr radio show to discuss YAb and the final episode. I hope that if JGS felt responsible for the low ratings in Korea, he should feel also responsable for the big hit it has became worldwide. It will be the first time i will purchase a DVD, can someone tell me if it comes with subtittles in english??? I want to know the end of the story, but its really sad that this amazing roller coaster ride has come to an end. ajajaja
Fighting!!
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52 sinisterpotato
November 23, 2009 at 6:57 PM
I'm so sad this is ending...why does this only get 16 episodes when BOF went on FOREVERRRRRRR??! I haven't watched the last 2 episodes b/c I'm drawing it out...I don't want YAB to end! (I read the recaps here though ^_^). I don't know what I'm going to watch after this; I just want to wallow in YAB goodness forever!
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53 panshel
November 23, 2009 at 6:59 PM
I'm going to hold HongGi to that promise. A real A.N.Jell!?
I may have spoiled something for myself inadvertently and was so upset afterwards. >_< I'm looking forward to spending my Thanksgiving watching the last episode but am sad to see it ending. This is one of the best dramas ever.
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54 littlecharmsy
November 23, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Pardon my ignorance as YB is my first kdrama mania experience... (missed the mania of MNIKSS, CP, BOF but love them anyway). Looking forward to the DVD already-- it'll have English subs, right? And what are the chances that the DVD will also include BTSes (the bed scene, high-cut photo shoot, etc...) and the parodies because really, I had just as much fun watching those (and imagining what they were saying) as i did watching the drama. I really hope they do!
I love that there were so many fans that came for A.N.JELL... And the writers/director had probably already planned for a concert to end the drama and all, but what a cool way to show the fans how much their love was appreciated.
I'll be staying away from youtube and any fancams from the concert lest I should be exposed to more spoilers, but make no mistake, I'll be lingering on that site once the raw videos are out and JB has posted Ep14 recaps! I can't wait!!
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55 drama addict
November 23, 2009 at 7:07 PM
NOOOO I don't want it to end T^T
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56 Yoo Jin
November 23, 2009 at 7:07 PM
I'm so sad that this was only 16 episodes! The cast was fantastic and the entire plot was so cute! I haven't watched a drama like this in a long time. I can't believe I almost didn't this drama a chance just because it was an idol drama. It definitely exceeded my expectations and now I don't want to see it go, no matter how much i want to see the next two episodes. This drama always put a smile on my face (and even made me shed tears and i NEVER cry from dramas lol). You're Beautiful had a lot of heart which is what IRIS lacked. IRIS never held my attention from the beginning just like this drama did but I felt like all the money used in production and high profile names was all it was...in You're Beautiful i felt its warmth and sincerity.
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57 slim
November 23, 2009 at 7:10 PM
oh can't wait till the next episode..there were spoilers all over the internet..but i managed to not read any of it..im really sad it's finally coming to an end..i really grew to like all of the cast..it was such a fun group!
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58 maria
November 23, 2009 at 7:13 PM
@nom_kitteh: too cute! you're right, at least we all still have each othet here on dramabeans. hahaha
OH, and PARK SHIN-HYE.... I SEE YOU WEARING YOUR SKIRT THEEEEERE. :P go mi...nyeo? ;p
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59 kristabelle
November 23, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Thanks JB for my fix. So sad that YB will end this week. Best drama for me this year and I'm going to miss these wonderful young casts. To those who said that they need a rehab, count me in.
Not giving up yet for hoping to have a season 2. YB fighting!!!
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60 linz
November 23, 2009 at 7:13 PM
i am going to miss this amazing drama!!!
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61 anjell
November 23, 2009 at 7:14 PM
this drama coming to an end this week is really depressing... :(
I need to find another addiction ASAP or else i'll die of melancholia!
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62 kaedejun
November 23, 2009 at 7:19 PM
the skirt comments are spoiling it for me!!!! *cries*
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63 Fiona
November 23, 2009 at 7:24 PM
go ahead and watch the final concert on you tube ... no big spoilers there (unless you count PSH skirt, but that was kinda predictable, right?! just enjoy JGS at his best. his vocalization was much stronger than in the first mini-concert, and i will surely buy vol. 2 ost!
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64 Serene
November 23, 2009 at 7:25 PM
they should really produce SEASON 2! >.<
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65 panshel
November 23, 2009 at 7:28 PM
@48 D, I want to ride Jeremy's magic bus, too. Though it's going to take more than one hour for me to get over my depression. T.T
@52 sinisterpotato, BOF was waaaay too long for its own good. I never want YB to end. Season 2 pretty please...
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66 Snikki
November 23, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Augh... what to do... at least I have a couple YAB ringtones, a few of their songs, resources for rewatching episodes and BTSs, and JB's recaps. I think these will suffice to help me get through my withdrawal period.
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67 reluctantbutaddicted
November 23, 2009 at 7:33 PM
@ 52 sinisterpotato : are you related to angryparsnip?
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68 Brenda
November 23, 2009 at 7:33 PM
I am going to miss them so much. Just what am I going to watch from Thursday on. How would I feed my addiction? I will watch the series over and over and wait for thew DVD to come out and watch it too then.
LOVE YOU GUYS GREAT WORK. YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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69 lia
November 23, 2009 at 7:40 PM
love the 4th photo...
wish i was there...
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70 kpm1111
November 23, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Thanks for the links guys!! made up for this weeks YB supply for my addiction... :( seeing that ill have to wait till MONDAY to watch the last eps :(.... sigh
nahiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.,,, its goin to end!!
oh ..
and Thanks JB
BTW about the skirt.. i have a feeling that they'll not use the skirt footage.. and it was meant only for the concert purpose and the fans assembled there.. its too big a can of worms if they declare the GMNy was standing in for GMN...
May i add that JGS voice,,, awesome!! always sounded good in studio recorded songs.. but LIVE.. he has really held up the vocals..!! i love this song in his voice!!!!
tata!!
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71 Belinda
November 23, 2009 at 7:57 PM
just hearing the word "LAST" made me want to cry.
I needed a break from school stuff, something to get my mind off upcoming midterms not to mention family/friend drama going on
for once I was able to really have a moment to myself
filled with laughter, happiness, anger and sometimes sadness
all because of "You're Beautiful"
I began to love the characters and soon I ended up daydreaming about the show in class (not a smart thing to do, but hey i couldnt help it, rather think about TK and his breathless scene than learning trig. xD)
I listened to the OST many times and continue to do so, now that it's going to be over soon, it's definetely going to take some time to adjust that YB isn't going on air for a while anymore.
But I'm most definitely going to download this or buy it, YB has stolen my heart completely.
sigh~
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72 miniejungle
November 23, 2009 at 8:11 PM
thanks for the recaps! it was awesome!
there was a rumour going around that JGS admitted of having a gf and it wasn't PSH during the concert. Could you please let me know if thats true?
Thank you!
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73 graspthelove
November 23, 2009 at 8:12 PM
@67: (≧∇≦)! potato and parsnips hahaha. *grins*
sign me up to the YAB pre & post partum depression rehab too! :) And though it might a wee bit early to say this... many thanks to JB and the JB community. I usually watch shows by myself and this is my first time watching a show with a whole bunch of people; surprisingly, it's been tons of fun. Thank you~ ♥
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74 sweetaddiction
November 23, 2009 at 8:12 PM
@ D: "DVD comes out soon, DVD comes out soon, DVD comes out soon"
What would make me super happy even though it's only 16 episodes and no season 2, is that they make an extended version of the series on DVD with deleted scenes added, bts, all those parodies. That would really really really make me happy even though I'm sad the drama is at its end.
I really wished I was at the concert too. Man, if it weren't for work and I knew where they are filming in Okinawa, I would be there in an instant. Chiba's not too far from Okinawa right?
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75 YAB
November 23, 2009 at 8:22 PM
wow, this is the 1st time that I don't want a Korean drama to end yet. YAB is so addictive. The show made me cry and laugh along with it. I'll definitely get the DVD, and it better has subtitle :)
YAB hwaiting!
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