[News] Lee An on Jawa Pos, 2nd Apr 2009

* Revised English version by Tom, Thanks a lot! ^ ^
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Lee An Does Not Use the Korean Wave (Hallyu)

SURABAYA – Singer and actor, Lee An, 29, has returned to Indonesia. The artiste who was born on April 27, 1980, is involved with Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) to promote his home country. Lee An first visited Surabaya, before leaving for Jakarta. He used this opportunity to introduce his albums to Indonesians.

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How has it been like for you to return to Indonesia?

Its great. The previous time (January 2009) I made it to Bandung and Jakarta. We visited many places. Now I’m in Surabaya. The weather is a little bit warmer than Korea.

Any plans to increase your fan base in Indonesia?

Sure. For last two albums, I didn’t do many promotions in Indonesia. But I feel touched. In fact, quite a lot of Indonesians know about me. That’s why for the third album which will be released in June, I plan to do promotions here. Especially in big cities such Surabaya and Jakarta.

Do you use the Korean Wave which attracts youngsters, to promote your album?

Not really. I’m sure I can capture Indonesians’ heart without using the Korean Wave. Not many Korean artists come here. If I do that (visit Indonesia), at least it will cheer up the Indonesians.

How are your fans in Indonesia?

I like them. Typically they’re like my Korean fans. Very attractive. They are not opposed to singing together. Quite different from my fans in Singapore. They tend to be passive.

Many Korean singers are popular in Indonesia. Have you listened to Indonesian singers?

Of course. If I’m not wrong, sometimes Indonesian singers’ songs also played on Korean radios. One of them is Mocca Band. I like their music. Very striking.

Do you use Facebook to promote yourself?

Yes, sure. Since last January, I’ve been doing promotion through this networking site. Its quite good. Even my fans in Indonesia knew about my visit through FB. They welcomed me warmly.

Cheerios
Tom


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* Thanks to Nia(Surabaya) for the translation! Thanks to Igna to great article! ^ ^

Lee An Tak Manfaatkan Korean Waves
Lee An, not using Korean Waves

SURABAYA – Penyanyi sekaligus aktor Korea Lee An, 29, kembali mendarat di Indonesia. Pria kelahiran 27 April 1980 itu digandeng Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) untuk mempromosikan negara asalnya. Lee An berkunjung ke Surabaya dahulu, kemudian meluncur ke Jakarta. Kesempatan itu sekaligus dimanfaatkan Lee An untuk memperkenalkan album-albumnya ke khalayak Indonesia.
SURABAYA – Singer and actor, Lee An, 29, came back to Indonesia. Singer who was born in April 27, 1980, involved with Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) in promoting his home country. Lee An visited Surabaya first, then will leave for Jakarta. He used that opportunity to introduce his albums to Indonesian people.

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Bagaimana rasanya kembali ke Indonesia lagi?
How is it for you to come back to Indonesia?

Menyenangkan. Waktu yang lalu (Januari 2009), saya sempat ke Bandung dan Jakarta. Kami berkunjung ke banyak tempat. Sekarang di Surabaya. Udaranya sedikit lebih panas dari Korea.
Its great. Last time (January 2009) I made it to go to Bandung and Jakarta. We visited many places. Now in Surabaya. The weather is a little bit hotter than Korea.

Punya rencana untuk memperbanyak penggemar di Indonesia?
Any plans to increase your fans in Indonesia?

Pasti. Pada dua album yang lalu, saya tidak terlalu gencar berpromosi di Indonesia. Meski begitu, saya terharu, ternyata, tak sedikit orang Indonesia yang mengenal saya. Karena itu, untuk album ketiga yang rilis Juni nanti, saya berencana promosi di sini. Terutama di kota-kota besar seperti Surabaya dan Jakarta.
Sure. For last two albums, I didn’t do many promotions in Indonesia. But I feel touched, because in fact, quite many people in Indonesia know me. That’s why for the third album which will be released in June, I plan to do promotion here. Especially in big cities such Surabaya and Jakarta.

Apakah kamu memanfaatkan Korean Waves (demam Korea) yang menyerbu anak muda untuk kelangsungan albummu?
Do you use Korean Waves which attack youngers to promote your album?

Tidak begitu juga. Saya yakin bisa merebut hati orang-orang Indonesia tanpa memanfaatkan momen Korean Waves. Tidak banyak artis Korea yang melawat ke sini. Bila saya melakukannya, itu sedikit banyak akan mengobati rasa kangen penggemar Indonesia.
Not really. I’m sure I can take Indonesian people’s heart without using the Korean Waves moment. Not many Korean artists come here. If I do that, at least it can make Indonesian people relieved.

Bagaimana penggemar-penggemar di Indonesia?
How are your fans in Indonesia?

Saya suka mereka. Tipikalnya tidak jauh berbeda dengan fans Korea. Sangat atraktif. Mereka tak segan bernyanyi bersama saya. Sedikit berbeda dengan penggemar saya di Singapura. Mereka cenderung pasif.
I like them. Typically they’re like Korean fans. Very attractive. They don’t resist to sing together. Quite different from my fans in Singapore. They tend to be passive.

Penyanyi Korea sudah banyak yang menyerbu Indonesia. Apakah kamu pernah mendengar lagu penyanyi Indonesia?
Many Korean singers attact Indonesia. Have you listened to Indonesian singers?

Tentu pernah. Jangan salah, lagu-lagu penyanyi Indonesia kadang diputar juga di radio-radio Korea. Salah satu yang pernah saya dengar milik band Mocca. Saya suka musikalitasnya. Sangat mengena.
Of course. Don’t be wrong, sometimes Indonesian singer’s songs also played in Korean radios. One of them is from Mocca Band. I like their music sense. Very strikely.

Memanfaatkan Facebook untuk berpromosi?
Using Facebook to promote?

Ya, pasti. Mulai Januari kemarin, promosi via jejaring pertemanan ini saya lakukan. Ini ternyata cukup mengena. Bahkan, fans-fans di Indonesia mengetahui kedatangan saya juga dari FB. Mereka menyambut saya dengan hangat di bandara.
Yes, sure. Since last January, I’ve been doing promotion thru this networking site. Its quite good. Even, my fans in Indonesia knew my visit thru FB. They welcomed me warmly.
(ign/tia)