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24.08.11
“Pom Rak Khun Thailand” [Day 2 - The Faceshop promo event]
HJ set off his second day around 10am-ish to prepare for today’s activity. He gave a press con and interview at Centara Grand hotel (the affiliated hotel of CTW where he would be having his Faceshop promo). He moved here for reason of convenience, obviously.
He was right on time and appeared at TFS event around noon. Now you can see that the mood and tone was completely different than the hi5 event which was rather keepy-my-cool and “noir” (to fit with the image of Break Down?)
The event started off with Korean make-up style demonstration and followed by an auction which included HJ standees and shoes. I was marvelled at the rich noona fans but the auction was so much fun! (The proceeds went to Thai Rath Foundation to build schools in rural area.) I always wanted to join the bidding myself because it was so extravangaza but Hyun Joong-ah, i wasn’t rich and i spent all on TFS and hi5 to ensure my pass to your events hehe.
Despite his black outfit (chic, fashionable black top with one sleeve short and the bat-style sleeve on the other), HJ came to TFS with a sunny, all-bright aura. Perhaps it was because of the stage set up as well. Two TFS little boy and girl were sent up on the stage first. When “Hyun Joong Oppa” came on, the little boy didn’t want to get off, he just wanted to hang around with his Oppa. HJ was obviously loving these children. His attention was diverted to them right away whenever he spotted kids and little creatures. How lovely :)
He gave his interview on stage (the ususal questions, favorite TFS products, his works and future concerts). Then came the autograph session. HJ was such a considerate person. He was eager to help the crew set up and moved the table where he would use for autograph giving. Fans screamed (expectedly so) when seeing their beloved idol behaving so lovingly like this. Fans lined up and moved on to get his autograph. He was all smiling, nodding, acknowledging every fan. I was impressed and even surprised to see that he took time with them. No wonder you are so loved HJ!
After the autograph, HJ ended his activity here by saying Thai words “Pom Rak Khun Thailand” which means “I love you Thailand” hehe. HJ then proceeded to the upper floor to visit TFS outlet and took photos with Top 30 spenders. Fans ranning chaotically just to reserve the spot. It was already barricaded when i got there but i had my pass. I took photos of those top spender fans and observed HJ again. There was one incident when one fan kinda caught him off guard by charging him with a hug. He threw up his hands in the air, laughing nervously (still smiling) and made an “oh!” face. I didn’t take this photo cos i was a bit shocked too. The security came in and kinda calmed down the situation.
Again, Hyun Joong was so thoughtful. One fan just received the standee which she auctioned off but didn’t take the photo with him. He pointed his finger out to his crew and signalled her to get back and take a snap. How nice right?
In the afternoon, he went to another TFS outlet at Paragon which is nextdoor to Central World (yes Bangkok is all about shopping malls!). The venue was very small fans were trying hard to squeeze in just to get a glimpse of their idol. It started with makeup demo and auction again. This time, his standee and Wine& People book. Insane i must say as the Wine & People got bidded at 100,000 THB (3,333 USD approx). The rich noona fan who got this was the same one among the Top 30 spender program :) Although i wish the proceeds went to another more needy foundation…this is just my opinion though. Thai Rath is the most influential print media in Thailand: FYI
The event was delayed and it wasn’t until almost 5pm when HJ reappeared. This time, he came down from the escalator of the upper floor (Walking two steaps each?) with his entourage. For me, i really loved the angle where I saw him from. It was such a grandeur. Heads turned up and turned to him and all fans were screaming again like mad. HJ came up, gave a short interview and took photos with Top spenders and with successful bidders. I so loved this because some fans were creative enough and asked Hyun Joong for cute posts i.e. making a heart sign with their hands or that famous “Sarangheyo” arm hehe. HJ was kindly obliged to their requests. I envied them to the max!
That was it for the official program. Late at night I was driving around with friends, figuring out whether we should follow him. It was off the schedule already. Eventually i decided to come home and heard some news again that he went to this particular place. Well, i hope you did have a good time and relaxed a bit there Hyun Joong ah. you deserved it although noona felt a bit painful inside lol (i’m kidding girls, don’t speculate further.)
HJ arrived at Suvarnabhumi airpot the next day around 6AM-ish. I couldn’t wake up so i didn’t see him off but he was warm surely by the amount of fans who showed up. Then off to Manila, the last stop of his Asia Tour.
Well it was a fun experience for me and gave me a lot of insights. As a fan, i will of course be rooting for his concerts and support him in every way I can. I just wanted to record this here..the day I met my idol and the 2 days i would never forget and mark it as an important chapter of my life.
Good luck Hyun Joong. I wish you the best :)
