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#beijingfriedrice now trending on Twitter. About Han Geng.

#beijingfriedrice is now Trending on Twitter leaving many folks wondering what this is all about.


So what is the trending topic on twitter #beijingfriedrice all about?


"#Beijingfriedrice" is the second most talked topic on Twitter. Fans of the Korean pop singer Han Geng are wishing the star a happy birthday. Geng is more popularly known by his "Beijing Fried Rice" nickname on Twitter. The singer's name, Han Geng is also trending at position number seven.


Today is Han Geng's Birthday and this is what wikipedia has to say about him


Han Geng (born February 9, 1984), better known in Korea as Hankyung, is a Chinese pop singer and actor. A member of the Korean boy band Super Junior, he is also the leader of its subgroup, Super Junior-M. Being one of the four lead dancers of Super Junior, he is also one of the two members in the group who frequently performs Chinese martial arts in Super Junior's dance routines the other being Sung Min. Han is well-known for his dancing, being particularly skillful in Chinese traditional dances from the 56 Chinese ethnic groups.[a][2] As a member of a Korean music group, he is an important contributor to the Korean wave in China.[3] One of the first and more influential Chinese artist in Korea, Han was elected as a torch bearer for the 2008 Beijing Olympics for his contribution to the cultural changes between China and South Korea.[4]


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February 9, 2010, is the birthday of Han Geng (Hankyung). Han Geng is better known in Korea as Hankyung. Today he turns 26 years. Han Geng fans once again with “Let love fly” charitable activities are busy to give the best birthday gift to their idol.

Beginning in 2007, with in a three-year span, Han Geng fans conducted a number of charitable activities. Han Geng fans want to use their own strength for passing love for more people who need help. All fans work hard to bring joy and happiness in everybody’s life.

Since 2007, G rice began “Let love fly” as the theme of love and community projects. Every year, Han Kyung’s fans will focus on all resources to devote themselves to public charities, as a gift given to idols.

Meanwhile, Han Kyung’s fans do publically good which is not limited to Han Geng’s birthday each year. In 2008 the South snowstorm, Wenchuan earthquake moment, G rice gave their love for the first time. Han Kyung’s fans say that they will continue to carry forward the activities, but also hope that more caring people to join to the charitable support operations.

According to Wikipedia Han Geng (Hankyung) “He is a Chinese pop singer and actor and also a member of the Korean boy band Super Junior, he is also the leader of its subgroup, Super Junior-M. Being one of the four lead dancers of Super Junior, he is also one of the two members in the group who frequently performs Chinese martial arts in Super Junior’s dance routines the other being Sung Min.”










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