English version of FM held in Hokkaido on 2nd March 2008. Chinese text was composed by Ms Jessica from Hong Kong.
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FM held in Hokkaido on 2nd March 2008.
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Initially, I did not intend to post this but since there have been a lot of new Wookie fans joining recently, as a fan who stuck between new and old fans, i feel that i have the obligations to share what happened at the fans meeting held on 2nd of March 2008.
As I only came to realise that I could make it to see Dong Wook in Hokkaido in a the very last minute, everything was in great haste, from getting entrance tickets, air-tickets to making hotel reservations.....
At noon on 2nd of March, it had been snowing and freezing at the place where the FM was held. Japanese fans were very friendly. Some were coordinating in gift collections. Some were collecting fans' messages, pasted them into a common photo album that would be given to Dong Wook as a gift.
Japanese fans dressed up beautifully to attend the FM. Some were wearing tops with Dong Wook's picture.
A man in his 60s took off his suits the moment he arrived at the hall and put on a shirt with Dong Wook's pictures.
The picture printed on the front was Dong Wook holding a gun and on its back was the baby Dong Wook's picture.
The rest of fans ran up to greet him and helped him to tidy up his sleeves and collars.
The atmophere was very warm and all seemed to be enjoying it.
I am sure the attendance was far beyond the preliminary quota set.
There were a lot of male fans too.
The mc was a young chubby lady. She was lovely and really knew to spice up the atmosphere.
As Dong Wook was still on his way from the shooting scene which was quite a distance from the venue,the organiser has arranged to play some clips took on the day when Dong Wook arrived in Hokkaido airport and the trailer from <bittersweet life >
(saw Dong Wook hugging the lead actress from her back and the kissing takes )
Finally Dong Wook appeared on stage. Everyone was wowing and clapping.
Dong Wook has lost some weights but he still looked very handsome.
He was in a coffee colour short leather jacket and a pair of jeans.
He kept his moustache. He appeared manly and charming.
Dong Wook first thanked everyone and apologized for being late, followed by questions & answers session.
As the weather has been harsh ( heavy snow ) the shooting progress was disrupted.
Dong Wook has to catch up with the shooting schedule, as a result, he has got no time to rest.
Dong Wook was very tired. He has caught a flu too but Dong Wook tried his best to make the FM a memorable one.
He kept using his hands to rub his eyelips so that he could stay awake ( as once he stopped moving around, he might fall asleep )
He tried to cheer up his fans. He even sang unintentionally. The crowd gave him big claps.
The FM proceeded well partly due to the mc was good in spice up the atmosphere, fans frequently burst into laughters and wow.
The lead actress could not make it to the FM as she got tied up with filming.
Another actor Kang Joong Won was there. He is even taller than Dong Wook. About 186cm. Not bad looking ( also a handsome chap ) but he is not as good looking as Dong Wook.
Especially in a close distance. Can see Dong Wook's delicate features and pinkish face, high nose, pearl white teeth, clear and watery pair of eyes, very charming.
next - games session.
Upon arrival to the all, we filled up our mobile phone number and dumped it into a draw box.
Dong Wook handpicked 3 lucky participants from the box and rang them up.
Whosoever mobile phone rang, he or she got the chance to take part in the games on stage.
Dong Wook was very playful. The moment the call was answered, he would say mo shi mo shi and a few simple Japanese words.
Game - 1st, handpick three fans to participate. 2nd, Dong Wook would do the following -
1. knee bend in front of the fan, kiss his / her hands
2. hug him / her from behind
3. carry fan on his back
Fans on and off stage were equally enjoying the games.
Dong Wook ran around on the stage and he seemed to be enjoying himself and very much into the games.
Fans split into a few batches to take group photo before Dong Wook shook hand with each of them.
Dong Wook is a great guy. He treasures and cares for his fans.
When he saw the Japanese fan who has injured her left hand few days ago, he asked if her left hand has recovered. That fan was so shocked and touched.
If you want to tell him something, he would lean his head towards you to listen. He would answer your questions as well as posting questions to you.
Some fans still turned around to talk to him when heading to the other direction and Dong Wook would also turned around and talked to them.
As usual, Dong Wook is well mannered. When he shook hands with the elderly, he bent his body to a very low position.
When shook hands with inflexible walking people, Dong Wook would hold their hands tenderly.
When elderly people handed a handkerchief to Dong Wook, Dong Wook thanked them and used it to wipe off his sweats from his forehand and face.
When Dong Wook saw Japanese fans in shirts with his childhood picture, he happily pointed at his picture and said, " this is me, this is me."
I was the 1st HK fan who shook hands with Dong Wook. Dong Wook hold my hands and looking at me with a smile. The way he looked at me warmed my heart. He said a few sentences which I couldn't figure out it's in Korean or Japanese. I staring him and telling him in a clear and slow pace , " Welcome to Hong Kong."
He laughed sincerely and replied, " yes! yes ! Thank you."
When the 2nd batch of HK fans shook hands with him, Dong Wook said to them, " Thanks for coming."
Time flies.
The FM came to its end. Dong Wook thanked and bid farewell to his fans.
Dong Wook had to rush back to the shooting scene again.
Dong Wook works very hard. I feel heartpain.
Some fans rushed to the carpark to see Dong Wook but we decided to stay back as the Japanese fans told us that we may visit Dong Wook and can be the extras in the movie scene that night.
Some of them visited Dong Wook and took parts as extras that night and the next day.
We could only make it that night as we had to leave for the airport the next day.
Finally, we alighted with hopes at the presumed filming place but only then we found out that the shooting scene was indeed taking place in a remote town which is very far away from where we alighted.
Besides, we had no idea when would he return from the remote town, it would probably be around 3am or 4am.
We were starving and it was chilly out there. We were totally lost and yet we could not bear to leave.
Some Japanese fans were carrying their luggages with them as they went straight to the FM venue from the airport.
At last, we got no choice but left the place.
The next day, we met up with the Japanese fans who are from the fans club and the extras in the movie shooting. The one who speaks English was not there yet.
These fans were very friendly. They knew we were from HK. They tried to help us. They spoke 80% Japanese and 20% English to tell us that the shooting activities are carried out from 10:00 to 15:00 and they would be taken place on a moving train. They just found out that the train was about to depart.
They said, " Dong Wook is on the train now. You may go see him." They helped us to buy the cheapest train tickets when we arrived at the train station.
After we crossed over the gate, we saw some photograpy equipments and crew members. We also saw a few others who hold the same intentions as us, who wished to see Dong Wook before they head to the airport. The pretty lady who carried her luggage bag with her was there as well. She said she had to rush to the airport in half an hour time.
Dong Wook's manager came over and told us that Dong Wook is upstairs but likely he would not come out.
We were disappointed. After 5 minutes, we heard some noise. A few Japanese fans led us to the front part and we saw Dong Wook was just in front of us with Miss Wu ( the lead actress).
Dong Wook said hello to us and then proceeded to the hamburger outlet ( he was wearing his ear-piece ).
Some fans were secretly taking pictures of him. That pretty Japanese luggage lady said she really has to go in 5 minutes.
After a short while, all the crew members, the extras and the supporting team board the train.
Dong Wook came out. He removed his ear-piece when he heard people calling his name.
We told him that we are leaving for the airport. Can he take pictures with us? He answered at once " OK! "
Everybody rushed to his sides. I helped to take pictures. I was so nervous that I did not manage to press the button on the camera when taking the 2nd picture.
Dong Wook was very patient. He just stood there waiting, did not move at all.
At last, it was lucky enough to take a few pictures. Dong Wook said " Thank you! Thank you ! " before running upstairs to board the train.
The pretty luggage lady was very happy and gave everyone a hug before she left for the airport.
This FM was successful. Japanese fans have granted us a lot of help.
Some of them made 3 trips to Hokkaido from Tokyo ( those from fans club ).
Fans flew in from different countries and cities, eg HK, Tokyo and Osaka, only on one common mission ... to see Dong Wook.
Dong Wook is really a nice guy. He cares and pampers his fans very much.
When he stares at you, his gazes are warm and comforting.
This is why many people are attracted to see him again and again. It is his charm.