14th June 2013 – Running Man
Sparta Kim Jong Kook Showcase has just ended in HGH Convention Centre, KL. This showcase was organized by New Pro Star, PMP Entertainment and Running Into The Sun. It was a
showcase full of awesome fan-servicing especially for KJK & Running Man Fans.
The show
started with the performance by guest appearances of local celebrities Virus Wu and Henley Hii. Both of them sang two songs respectively. (Virus Wu
sang We
are all we are and Sayang, while Henly sang Crazy
and Time is Love).
At around 8.30pm,
there was an opening video followed by The
Sparta, Kim Jong Kook’s appearance on the stage. The fans were screaming in
excitement as they saw their favourite strongest man in Running Man came on
stage! He sang his first song in the showcase which was “Today More Than Yesterday”!
After his
first song performance, there was an interview and sharing session with KJK. He
greeted the Malaysian Fans with, “Apa Khabar?”. Although he is a big and
muscular tough guy, he appeared to be a shy guy during his interview. Anyway,
Malaysia fans were splendid as they gave responds, screams and applause every
time KJK responded to the host, ONE FM
Ah Yoon’s questions.
Shortly
after this session, there were a series of games on stage whereby the lucky fans
get to interact with KJK up-close! First game was named as “Flamingo” whereby KJK and the fans need to hold one of their legs
up and try to make their opponents fall. It’s KJK against the fans which
consisted of two people in each single team. He was a very sporting person.
Next, three
teams of fans who won the Flamingo were proceeded to another game. I am sure
Running Man’s fans knew this game very well. It’s the “Tag Game”, whereby two teams will be formed and the members are
required to remove the tags behind their opponent’s back. It was a tough
competition whereby in the end, KJK has to go against Malaysia Sparta! (The
only guy fans on stage)
KJK has
proven himself to be unbeatable and was able to remove the tag from Malaysia
Sparta. (But you have tried your best to make our country proud, Malaysia
Sparta! Well done!)
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| The fans putting "Love Shape" on top of their head! |
Then, the
showcase continued with the next game, a.k.a “KJK Dream Girl” whereby the fans girls have gone crazy during this
session! KJK was required to tell the audience regarding the criteria of a girl
which he wanted as his dream girl! Anyone who fulfilled the criteria has to
maintain their hands with “Love Shape” on top of their heads! Some criteria
which KJK has mentioned, included “Long Hair”, “Tanned skin” and etc. KJK has
chosen 5 lucky girls from the crowd as the potential candidates to become his
dream girl!
The 5 lucky girls
have tried their best to attract KJK. One of them with a perm hair offered him
that she would make very nice food for KJK if KJK picked her.
So, in the
end…KJK’s dream girl was the girl with the good cooking skills and natural perm
hair!
Last game
they played was the “Hula Hoop”. A
few lucky fans were again chosen to go on stage to play games with KJK. They
were required to hold hands with each other and transfer the Hula Hoop to the
next person without using hands. This game required great body flexibility. The
mechanism of the game is like playing “Musical
Chair” whereby there is music playing in the background and when the music
stops, the one with the Hula Hoop will be punished. It was an entertaining game
and so coincidentally KJK has been the “lucky” ones for twice. So, here’s his
punishment:
First
punishment: Have to show off his prominent muscles on his biceps and triceps
Second
punishment: Well…he was requested by the fans to do Gwiyomi!
KJK stated
that he would suggest this game to be included in Running Man next time!
So , that’s
all for the game sessions. The showcase then proceeded with the playing of Fan Made Clip via the screen on stage.
There were some funny fan made clips and there were also some heartwarming
ones.
After the
fan made clip session, there was a short break time whereby KJK went to the
backstage for a small interval of rest. On the other hands, the audience was
entertained by a short video. (The video featured KJK inside)
In about 10
minutes, KJK reappeared on stage and continued the showcase with his singing!
He sang “Men are all like that”, “Don’t
be too good to me”, “Star, Wind, Sun and Love”, “Lovable” and “Twist King”! It’s amazing to see the Sparta
in Running Man to be able to sing and dance well on stage! All of the fans were
excited as he sang the fast pace songs “Lovable”
and “Twist King”!
As he
finished singing “Twist King”, he
gave a short sentimental farewell message to the fans indicating that that’s
the end of the show. However, the fans wanted more of course. Shortly after he
left the stage, everyone on the floor started shouting for an encore! He never
disappointed the fans as he reappeared again with his encore song, “One Man”!
That’s the
end of the showcase.
Overall, it’s
a pleasant evening with splendid performance from Kim Jong Kook! I am sure all of his fans and Running Man fans who
have attended the showcase were absolutely pleased by this showcase!
For those who have missed the showcase, you can still catch a glimpse of KJK at 2pm, 15th June 2013 at Paradigm Mall!
(Coverage was done and copyrighted by photojournalist WLJack. This article was also featured
in WLJack.com)
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