For Kim Jaejoong’s solo mini-concert, his international fans have presented on a grand scale rice, coal briquettes and egg wreaths, which has become a tradition to show their loving support for him for the last four years.
On Jan 26 and 27, for the mini-concert “Your, My and Mine” held at Ilsan Kintex, fans from 11 countries: Japan, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Mexico, Spain, Peru, have donated 1.5 87 tons of rice wreaths, 2000 coal briquettes and 6700 egg wreaths. The rice will be donated to Kim Jaejoong’s selected charities for struggling families with children. 6700 egg wreaths will be distributed via food bank to 670 homes for the old folk and orphans living alone, to help with the problems of malnutrition that they face. Kim Jaejoong will choose 10 selected old folk living alone, and the 2000 coal briquettes will help with their heating for one month of winter.
Kim Jaejoong’s international fans have since 2010, begun large scale record setting support drives with rice wreaths to show their love and support for his concerts, fan meetings, promotions, drama press conferences etc. They have also supported long term donation and provided 50 needy children with 1 ton of rice a month. According to reports, Kim Jaejoong’s international fans have donated 7 tons of rice wreaths for his SBS drama Protect the Boss. Last year, for his MBC drama, Dr Jin, press conference, they donated a record setting 23.68 tons of rice wreaths. In addition, despite announcements that no rice wreaths will be accepted for the premiere press con for his movie Jackal is Coming, fans still sent large amounts of coal briquettes and mango trees, which showed just how hugely popular he is.
Also, on January 26 and 27, for the two day mini-concert “Your, My and Mine” held at Ilsan Kintex, a total of 16000 local and international fans attended Kim Jaejoong’s birthday concert. After the launch of his mini album, for the first time on stage, Kim Jaejoong appeared before his fans as a rock star, winning unending applause and screams of approval, and sending all who were present into swoons. Kim Jaejoong’s sexy low voice combined with high notes, and his powerful wide vocal range which can perfectly become hoarse or clear as different songs require, is his most valuable asset as a solo singer.
Kim Jaejoong opened the concert with his single “One Kiss” from his mini-album, followed by Im Jae bum’s “For You”, Lee Sun Hee’s classics and rock songs from old hits as well as from senior musicians who have influenced his music. He also sang the deeply meaningful song chosen by fans Kim Gwang Suk’s “Though I Loved You”. He also performed the songs from his mini-album “All Alone”, “Healing for Myself”, etc. fully demonstrating his beautiful voice. In addition, he performed the unreleased new dance track “Only Love” to delighted fans.
The 26th is Kim Jaejoong’s actual birthday, so he appeared in a giant cake on stage at the start of the fanmeet, whilst fans sang Happy Birthday. They also sang along to his OST song. This was followed by all sorts of birthday celebration activities. Kim Jaejoong has created a blissful time during this very special performance during the fanmeeting by interacting and playing games with fans in the first two parts of the concert/fanmeet.
Source: Newswire via Daum, Baidu
Translated by: LovingJYJ of JYJ3