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Jun 24, 201911 min read

Lee Joon Gi - Asia's Style Icon And The LJG S.E.A. Fan Alliance In Bangkok Delight

LEE JOON GI

ASIA’S STYLE ICON

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THE LJG S.E.A. FAN ALLIANCE

BANGKOK DELIGHT 3 MARCH 2018

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LEE JOON GI ASIA’S STYLE ICON AND THE LJG S.E.A. FAN ALLIANCE BANGKOK DELIGHT 3 MARCH 2018

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Much has been written about the previous Asia ‘Delight’ shows of the incredibly talented Lee Joon Gi. Seoul. Osaka. Yokohama. Taipei. It was reported that Lee had his ecstatic male and female audience in collective hypnotism or screaming hysteria in those concerts. Lee Joon Gi mania. The scenario in Bangkok was no different.

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The Bangkok ‘Delight’ narrative should start with Lee Joon Gi’s departure from the Incheon International Airport for Bangkok. As an airport fashion icon and a fashion photographer’s dream, Lee Joon Gi, has to constantly face the camera flashes. Modelling seems to be a fixture in Lee’s career landscape. As such, Lee always makes his presence felt with his effortless supermodel looks, style and fashion. There is always something interesting to tell about the superstar's fashion and style. 📷

At the Incheon International Airport, Lee wore Viva Studio’s black single riders leather jacket paired with a white long-sleeve shirt with slim black pants. Lee Joon Gi, the ultimate supermodel, looked absolutely STUNNING. Oozing style and absolute confidence, Lee did justice to the clothes he wore; he looked like a million dollars in the outfit. No doubt about it. No showbusiness artiste can compete with Lee Joon Gi in terms of style, fashion, confidence and presence. The eternally youthful multi-hyphenate actor-martial artist-martial arts coordinator-popstar-model-producer swaggered on his ‘catwalk’, though briefly, from his black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to the airport terminal building.

📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 The Asian superstar, known for his unique cum fiery dance moves, cool vocals and popular hit songs, has always been besieged by his passionate and loyal fans who flock to the airport to welcome him.

TRADITIONAL CEREMONIAL SALUTATION BY THAI FANS 📷

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In Bangkok, a regal welcome befitting a king was awaiting Lee Joon Gi. The most heart-warming gesture by his Thai fans was the Thai traditional salutation that they gave him. 

📷 But that was not all. They not only gave him expensive gifts but also cute souvenirs and bouquets of flowers. What was most astounding but nevertheless very thoughtful was they also provided the 40 members of his team and crew with loads of food, snacks, refreshments and gifts.

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It was astonishing that he even recognised a Vietnamese fan.

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And, at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on his return flight to South Korea, he wore clothes that were shockingly different.

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The very striking, stylish and colourful check-patchwork shirt that he wore was unbuttoned. He paired it with a voluminous grey shirt.

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His pair of white and black trousers was something quite interesting altogether. The lazy-style trousers had 6 khaki-coloured pockets. Raggedy tie bands laced the 4 front pockets. Lee completed his look with a navy bucket hat. He looked gorgeous and cool in his outfit. His alternative fashion style had been inspired by the grunge styles of the 90s.

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Ever the consummate supermodel, Lee Joon Gi spoke with his body; he stood out among the milling crowds at the airport not only because of his strong supermodel presence but also his beautiful looks. And what’s more, the panache with which Lee wore his attention-grabbing, artistic clothes set him apart from other people or celebrities. Imagine the ensemble without Lee Joon Gi; it wouldn’t be the same. Mind you, Lee Joon Gi is a trendsetter. Everything old is new again. Everything outdated is trendy again. It wouldn’t be surprising if grunge fashion suddenly becomes all the rage in the East.

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Upon arrival at the Incheon International Airport, Lee became an instant sensation. He caused quite a stir; many people stood and stared. He had replaced the patchwork shirt with a blue denim jacket.

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Some, including a foreigner (whose jaws nearly dropped on seeing him), were shell-shocked by his latest alternative fashion statement.

📷 Lee Joon Gi’s Bangkok leg of the tour was the most memorable so far not just because of his unique fashion and style.

The talk of the town was Lee Joon Gi’s close relationship with his family; it has captured the public imagination so much that it has cemented Lee’s position as Asia’s best celebrity role model. Lee Joon Gi introduced his father, who has always been one of his strongest supporters, to the audience. His kid sister, who is a familiar presence in his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu activities, also kept him company. It reflected well on the successful superstar because of the respect and love shown by Lee to his family. The Bangkok Delight stop was also significant in that Lee’s ‘power and influence’ manifested itself in his fans' activities. Though Lee’s Bangkok Delight concert wasn’t much different from his other 'Delight' concerts in Asia, it rapidly became evident that there was an invincible and special artiste-fan bond that bound Lee Joon Gi and his Thai fans together. His fans have parlayed that bond into the creation of ‘The LJG Southeast Asian Fan Alliance’ in Bangkok.

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A metamorphosis in Lee Joon Gi’s fandom has taken place in Southeast Asia. Lee’s fans from seven Southeast Asian countries – Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, The Philippines, Vietnam and Myanmar have formed a  fan alliance under the leadership of his Thai fans.

His Thai fan club had even formed a JG Thai Squad to oversee his fan activities in Thailand. Each national fan club of the seven-member alliance collaborated by sending not only their own congratulatory flower stands but also display stands of their favourite images of their beloved superstar, including those of Wang So, the Fourth Prince and the image of Lee Joon Gi receiving Starhub’s ‘Best Male Asian Star’ award in 2018, a prestigious international award.

📷 The founding members of the SEA LJG-fan Alliance

The fans had unleashed their inner creative spirit in their joint venture. Solidarity. A united LJG SEA fandom. Something culturally significant has been superbly conceived and executed.

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The change has caught many people by surprise. Welcome to the world of Lee Joon Gi, Asia’s great influencer who exerts a strong and enduring influence over his fandom. Lee Joon Gi, whose fandom spans across Asia, the US, South America, Russia, and the Middle East, is quite the Asian phenomenon.  His global fans have always supported him by organising advertisements for his dramas or events in shopping centres or subway stations in their own countries or in South Korea. The passing years have not dimmed his fans's passion. They have always shown their ardent support for his concerts by either sending congratulatory flower stands or doing good works for the community like contributing ‘rice wreaths’ to the less fortunate. A super united global fandom.

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What's the difference between Lee Joon Gi and the other South Korean popstars? Unlike most popstars, Lee is first and foremost an actor. It is Joon Gi’s supercharged charisma and showmanship that are crucial to his popularity in the pop business. Another significant difference is the fans who flock to Lee’s concerts range from youngsters or those in the cusp of adolescence to mature men and ladies. His appeal transcends, not just skin colour but also age. Their encounters with their beloved superstar, even with the briefest contact, have been warm, endearing and memorable as Lee Joon Gi’s has been credited with the most incredible fan service. 

The Bangkok Delight concert was a meaningful and memorable experience for his fans. The delightful experience began as the stage exploded in hues of red. The audience was then transported to a world of psychedelic and neon colours. The new and exciting live stage and lighting designs, live band and Lee's superb vocals, amazing dancing skills and showmanship ensured an evening of pure entertainment and bliss.

Lee Joon Gi caused a flurry of excitement when he spoke to his fans in Thai. Speaking sweet nothings like ‘I miss you so much’ and ‘I love you so much’ was enough to tickle his Thai fans’ funny bones.

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Magic was in the air. The audience lit up as Lee sang and strutted across the stage. Demonstrating vigour and skill, Lee really rocked his audience; he made his songs and music come to life. Ferocious levitation. Dazzling whirls. Impressive spins. Lightning-fast kicks. Feverish legwork. Cool Flips. Fiery expressions. Cool stares. Sensual body moves.

His singing talent, dancing skills and indefatigable energy created many magical moments. Lee’s dance moves were amazing; his songs mesmerising. Who knows – a day might come when one of his dance routines or songs would start a craze in the entertainment world?

📷 To his Thai fan’s great delight, Lee Joon Gi surprised them with his rendition of a few Thai songs including Finn / ‘Kae Chan Mee Ter’ by Room 39 and Ok Na Ka (Okay) which was popularised by Katreeya English. FINN / ‘KAE CHAN MEE TER’ BY ROOM 39

OK NA KA (OKAY) BY KATREEYA ENGLISH

Lee Joon Gi also serenaded his fans with his own repertoire of hit songs. His voice has been described alternately as ‘Mellifluous’ and ‘Cool’. Many are convinced that Lee Joon Gi sings better than many so-called ‘popstars’.

📷 So, the question most often asked is: ‘What’s your favourite Lee Joon Gi song?’ or ‘What are your top five?’ Well, how can you even begin to rank them? There are so many cherished ones which he sang during the concert. Fiery Eyes. Together. For Us.  Can’t Be Slow. Accepted. Tonight. Lost Frame. Now. For A While. Being an exceptional entertainer, Lee Joon Gi, the Asian King of Dance, is an unreplaceable icon in the hearts and minds of not just his Thai fans but also his global fans. For his Thai fans, the Bangkok Delight concert was a lot of fun. It was filled with screams, laughter and tears. 📷 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJrRVjwxqwc Video Clip made by his fans At one point, Lee teared up and so did his fans. He was emotional after watching a fan-created video clip about his 2009 promise that he would hold a concert in Bangkok. His Thai fans had produced the video clip to remind him that they had counted the days (3,000 days) until they could meet him in a concert. But then, he was only able to fulfil his promise this year. Promise made. Promise broken. Fate played a role. He couldn’t deliver because of the uncontrollable events in his life. He served his mandatory military service between 2010 and 2012. When he re-entered the showbusiness industry, he had to start from scratch. The fact that his loyal fans had kept track of the time made him emotional. There was a flicker of sadness and he teared up. It seems that Lee Joon Gi and his Thai fans have that invincible and special artiste-fan bond that binds.

📷 https://www.facebook.com/jgmyanmarfamily.forvideos/videos/322397835289200/UzpfSTI1MDc3NTAyNTQ5Njc1OTo0MTkxNzM0OTg2NTY5MTA/?tn-str=k*F The story of Lee Joon Gi and his Thai fans began when he shot to fame with his movie, The King And The Clown in 2005 but he further mesmerised his Thai fans when he shot part of his drama ‘Time Between Dog and Wolf in Thailand in 2007.

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In March 2009, he was also in Bangkok for Andre Kim’s Fashion Fantasia, of which he was the lead model.

📷 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kojvihpSC2M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAHV6VzOj4M Lee Joon Gi: 2009 - Andre Kim’s Fashion Fantasia

And when he launched his ‘Sawasdee Khrab’ Thailand photobook in September 2009, he promised his Thai fans that he would be back to do a concert.

📷 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9pyziQFao8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv8MSR5huDY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT53nA5wgt0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtVOkAArXjM 📷 https://www.instagram.com/p/BukzfwKBfAW/ 📷 https://www.instagram.com/p/BulQ1uDBqnl/ 📷 📷 📷 📷 At the end of the captivating and fun evening, Lee Joon Gi’s fans were given a rib-tickling look of Lee Joon Gi laughing on the stage floor.

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Finally, there was the usual concert bow as the Bangkok leg of Lee’s Asia Delight Tour drew to a close.

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His fans did not want him to leave and they didn’t want to leave. Lee knew then that the punishing round-the-clock practices and rehearsals have made everything worthwhile.

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One should not let the opportunity pass to offer the highest praise to Lee Joon Gi and his team for his amazing Bangkok ‘Delight’ concert and the LJG SEA Fan Alliance for their contributions.

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INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2 MARCH 2019

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BEHIND PRESS

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KOREA DISPATCH

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FAN VIDEOS VIDEO 1

FAN VIDEOS VIDEO  2

A REGAL THAI WELCOME FOR LEE JOON GI

SUVARNABHUMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BANGKOK 2 MARCH 2019 ARRIVAL AT AIRPORT

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TWENTY-FOUR HOUR NEWS

📷 https://www.youtube.com/embed/fnTd-0F_ouk 📷 TRUE VISIONS OFFICIAL

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FAN VIDEO CLIP 1

FAN VIDEO CLIP 3

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FAN VIDEO CLIP 5 📷 https://www.instagram.com/p/BugpOUzBnlB/ 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷

FAN VIDEO CLIP 12

FAN VIDEO CLIP 17

📷 LJG recognised a fan from Vietnam https://twitter.com/jgthaifamily?lang=en

FAN VIDEO CLIP 20

FAN VIDEO CLIP 21

ASIA TOUR BANGKOK DELIGHT THE VENUE 3 MARCH 2019

📷 GMM Live House  Central World Bangkok

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AMAZING SETUP ALLIANCE OF SEA FANS CONGRATULATORY FLOWER AND BANNER STANDS

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THAILAND

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INDONESIA

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MALAYSIA

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MYANMAR 📷 THE PHILIPPINES 📷 SINGAPORE 📷

VIETNAM

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LEE JOON GI STARHUB BEST MALE ASIAN STAR 2018 📷

WANG SO THE FOURTH PRINCE MOON LOVERS-SCARLET HEART: RYEO

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THE THAI MEDIA THE BROADCAST & ONLINE MEDIA

ROOM SERVICE NEWS TRUE VISIONS OFFICIAL

📷 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4Rs9oITIZw 📷 HELLO ASIAN

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TWENTY-FOUR HOUR NEWS

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ASIA TOUR BANGKOK DELIGHT THE CONCERT 3 MARCH 2019

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FROM THE DRESSING ROOM TO THE STAGE

I’M YOURS

BABY SHARK

OPPA GANGNAM STYLE

ACCEPTED

GOOD BOY & BANG BANG BANG

LET IT BE BY THE BEATLES

📷 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsFbYZ7Mhqc THAI SONG FINN / ‘KAE CHAN MEE TER’ BY ROOM 39

📷 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f56nkZjhgc THAI FAN PROJECT (CRY & TALK)

COMPLIMENT

MA LADY

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LEE JOON GI HOMEWARD BOUND

SUVARNABHUMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BANGKOK 4 MARCH 2019

A FASHION AND STYLE ICON

INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SOUTH KOREA 4 MARCH 2019 📷 📷 📷

THE MEDIA NEWSEN

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FAN VIDEO

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FAN VIDEOS

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