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January 21, 2009
Top actress' cell phone cloned to eavesdrop
Korea抯 top actress Jun Ji-hyun抯 cell phone has been illegally cloned to allow eavesdropping by her management company whose contract with her expires next month, police say.
The company denied the allegation.
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency yesterday summoned an official of Sidus HQ, Jun抯 management company, for investigation.
The man is the brother of company CEO Jung Hoon-tak.
Police had earlier questioned three people from a private detective agency, including a 42-year-old man identified only by the surname Kim, and two Sidus HQ officials about the alleged phone duplication.
The private agency was hired by Jun抯 company exclusively for the job, police say. Police on Monday raided the Sidus HQ office and the private detective agency to confiscate computers and documents and are now trying to track down people who were actually involved in cloning Jun抯 phone for the detective agency.
Kim and two associated individuals set up the agency and have duplicated cell phones at the request of approximately 30 customers from from Oct. 2006 to Oct. 2008. They charged 1 to 3 million won per case, according to police.
During a recent investigation on the detective agency, police discovered that several phone calls have been made between it and Jun抯 management company. Further police questioning of Kim found that Sidus HQ asked the agency to replicate Jun抯 mobile phone, allegedly to monitor her personal life, police said.
The agency received millions of won from Jun抯 company in return for making a duplicate of her phone, police said. 揝ince a duplicated cell phone provides the record of text messages sent or received through the original phone, it is possible to take control of the phone holder抯 personal life using a reproduced phone, |
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January 21, 2009
Unhappy tales from childhood make for invites to European film festivals
Yang Ik-june must be on cloud nine. His short film, 揃reathless |
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January 21, 2009
Haunting tale of mother抯 death gets Hollywood makeover
Keep your eyes wide open for 揟he Uninvited, |
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January 20, 2009
Jang Donates Clothing to Quake Victims
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
Korean singer Jang Na-ra, center, donates 8 billion won worth of clothing to earthquake victims
in China. The duck feather parka coats were provided by Boston, the parent company of coat brand
Bing Jie, where Jang is a model. A magnitude 7.9 earthquake hit Chengdu city, the capital of Sichuan
Province, last May. / Yonhap
Korean singer/actress Jang Na-ra has donated 8 billion won抯 worth of clothing to earthquake victims in Chengdu city, the capital of Sichuan Province, in China.
The donation was organized by Boston, the parent company of parka coat brand Bing Jie, where Jang is currently modeling. Boston donated 100,000 duck feather parker coats to Jang charitable organization called "Jang Na-ra抯 Aeshim Donation," which was then given to the earthquake-hit city.
"It is a great honor and I am proud to help the people who have been shaken by the devastating earthquake. I do hope they will feel warmth in their hearts from the warm dark feather coats," she said at a ceremony.
Jang, who started out as an actor and singer here, moved to China in 2005. After attracting a large fan base there, she has received praise for her work in both singing and acting. She was also given the "Best Korean Star Promoting Seoul Tourism拻 award by the Seoul municipal government last December.
A magnitude 7.9 earthquake hit the southwestern city of China in May last year, claiming nearly 70,000 lives with an additional 19,000 missing. The earthquake left more than five million people homeless.
Credits: sanghee@koreatimes.co.kr |
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January 21, 2009
Secret celebrity marriages in the deep mid-winter
The icy winter snow started melting last Saturday, and so did the hearts of couples who got married that day.
Ballad singer Lee Se-joon, 37, tied the knot with a bride only identified as Kang, 29.
The wedding took place at a wedding hall in Yeouido, Seoul. Lee met Kang, a professional English-Korean translator, five years ago. She was a fan.
Lee appeared on the music scene in 1997 as one of two members of Yurisangja, which means a glass box. Park Seung-hwa, the group抯 other member, sang at the wedding.
Lee Kyung-eun, a member of the female trio Chakra, also got hitched, to a pro golfer identified as Kwon.
Source: http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2900082 |
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January 21, 2009
Broadway star mixes Chopin with poetry
Lee So-jung
Lee So-jung, 36, makes things hum and this time she抯 turned her attention to Chopin.
She抯 back on the local music scene with her second album, 揅hopin and the Girl, |
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Janaury 20, 2009
揃oys over Flowers |
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January 21, 2009
Valkyrie rides into town with Cruise in control
Director Bryan Singer (far left), actor Tom Cruise (center) and screenwriter
Christopher McQuarrie (far right) discuss 揤alkyrie |
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January 21, 2009
Actress Jun Ji-hyun抯 Phone Tapped
High-ranking officers of actress Jun Ji-hyun抯 agency admitted that it has asked a private investigation firm to copy the actress抯. The prosecution has questioned two officers of Sidus HQ and summoned the older brother of the agency抯 CEO. However, the accused officers have denied that they duplicated her phone to spy on her private activities.
The police are looking into why Jun抯 agency decided to copy her phone. Investigators plan to question Mr. Chung, the CEO of Sidus HQ, about whether the phone duplication was personally motivated or a company policy. Some speculate that since Jun抯 contract with Sidus HQ is scheduled to end next month, the agency may have felt pressured to monitor the movements and contacts of the very lucrative actress.
It was Jun who alerted the police to the possible tapping of her mobile phone late last year. However, she did not at first request any police investigation. Meanwhile, the police have arrested two employees of the private investigation firm and announced that no other celebrity was involved in the phone tapping.
Source: KBS World |
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News Index page 83
January 21, 2009: Singer Jang Donates W8 Bln of Clothing to Quake-hit Sichuan
Jan 21: Drama star branches out in 'Don Juan' (Joo Ji Hoon)
Jan 21: Cell phone cloning rekindles debate on celebrity right to privacy
Jan 21: From Pop Star to Handbag Designer, Sang A Shares Secrets to NY Success
Jan 21: Police seek arrest over alleged wiretap of top actress' phone
Jan 21: Kim Hee-sun Gives Birth to Baby Girl
Jan 21: Cowboys and Indians chase after the AFAs
Jan 22: Intense yet lighthearted, 'Daytime Drinking' delights audiences
Jan 22: S. Korean western nominated for best film at Hong Kong festival
Jan 22: Four 22 Year-old Star Actors Up and Coming
Jan 22: 'Marine' Stays Afloat With Supporting Acts
Jan 22: Andre Kim launches bike brand
Jan 22: Actress Ko Reveals Truth About Rumors
Jan 22: Song Hye-gyo hawks Levi抯 Lady Style
Jan 20: Hansel and Gretel released in the UK
Jan 20: Kim Han-min's sophomore project
Jan 23: Man who cloned star抯 phone arrested
Jan 23: 'Scandal Makers' to Become Most Popular Korean Comedy Ever
Jan 23: Santa Barbara Invites 3 Korean Films
Jan 23: Korea抯 First Stock Market Film, The Scam
Jan 22: Super Junior抯 Song Plagiarized?
Jan 23: 揚ainter of the Wind |
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January 21, 2009
Singer Jang Donates W8 Bln of Clothing to Quake-hit Sichuan
Singer Jang Nara (28), nicknamed "angel donator," has donated 8 billion won worth of clothing to Sichuan province, China, which suffered a devastating earthquake in May.
Jang's aides say the donation was conducted in cooperation with the parent firm of a Chinese down jumper manufacturer for which Jang is the PR model. The company donated 100,000 jumpers to Jang's foundation, which delivered them to a charity agency in Sichuan.
The wholesale price of the 100,000 jumpers is 18 million yuan (3.6 billion won) but the retail price totals 40 million yuan (8 billion won). In the delivery ceremony, Jang said she was happy to visit Sichuan and provide the quake victims with the clothing. The charity agency will distribute the jumpers to the victims for emergency winter protection.
After the donation, Jang went to a makeshift elderly center at a Chengdu suburb and delivered some clothes herself.
Source: KBS Global
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January 21, 2009
Drama star branches out in 'Don Juan'
The Korean production of French musical "Don Juan" opens Feb. 6 at Seongnam Arts Center, the first time the show will be presented in a language other than French.
But the musical is gaining attention here for another reason. This will be the musical debut of Joo Ji-hoon, 28, a major heartthrob whose credits include hit TV drama "The Palace" (2006) and film "Antique" (2008).
Joo will be sharing the role of Don Juan with Kang Tae-eul, a rising theater actor who has been active in Japan, and well-known musical actor Kim Da-hyun. Unfortunately, Joo was unable to give a sample of his Don Juan at a press event Monday as his voice had cracked from excessive rehearsing. "I'm having a hard time but trying my best to catch up with other actors because I was cast for the show later than them," said Joo. "Currently, my ability has not caught up with my will and passion."
Joo said he decided to try out musicals because he loves the feeling of being on stage. The model-turned actor said he is still figuring out the genre. As a beginner, Joo said he is just striving to learn and find something common between him and Don Juan for now. Although he still feels like a transfer student, the actor is excited to be part of a working group for the first time in a long while, he said.
Joo has found exaggerating his acting and movements in the show especially difficult. "But I think doing this show will extend my abilities and break the boundaries that I had regarding my acting," said Joo. Despite the differences between screen and musical acting, his performance will basically be the same -- genuine and true to his heart, he said. "I'm sure that it is a going to be a great show which will be full of colors and lights."
Less than two weeks before the opening, the show's director, Britain's Wayne Fowkes, said he is focusing on exploring each Don Juan and bringing out their different personalities. Kang and Kim showcased some of the show on Monday. Kang delivered a masculine and cold Don Juan, while Kim showed a soft yet charismatic portrayal.
"Don Juan" runs from Feb. 6 through March 8. Tickets are from 30,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information, call (02) 501-1377 or go to www.musicaldonjuan.co.kr
By Koh Young-aah ([email protected]), captures from empas.com
http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/html_dir/2009/01/22/200901220008.asp
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January 21, 2009
Cell phone cloning rekindles debate on celebrity right to privacy
By Shin Hae-in
SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- An unfolding probe this week into the alleged cloning of a top celebrity's cell phone by the star's own agent has renewed debate on the boundaries between an entertainer's right to privacy and commercial interests.
Sidus HQ, one of the largest entertainment agencies in South Korea, secretly paid technical experts 6.4 million won (US$4,630) to clone actress Jeon Ji-hyeon's phone in 2007. The actress only learned of the agent's scheme this month.
Rumors were circulating that Jeon, one of South Korea's most popular actresses, had been on bad terms with her agent for interfering in her personal life and was planning not to renew her contract with the firm. Jeon signed with Sidus HQ during high school more than 10 years ago.
Investigators now say other celebrities may also have fallen victim to such schemes. "We are investigating whether the agent cloned phones of more stars," the Seoul police said. "We suspect this may have been the agents' regular way of controlling celebrities."
Last year, the country's Fair Trade Commission asked 10 major entertainment firms to amend their contracts with more than 300 stars it believes had been subjected to unfair deals. Nearly 200 of the 350 celebrities questioned by the commission confessed they were forced to report their whereabouts to agents even when they were not working. More than 100 said they had virtually no private life.
"The president of my agency calls me constantly, and I have to prove to him that I'm at home. I hate mobile phones with visual functions," popular singer Seo In-young said on a recent talk show. "Stars know that their contracts are unfair and are under stress because they have no private life, but they are forced to sign the deals because that's the only way they will have a chance of becoming popular and earning money," the commission said. "We are concerned that the current environment will not be reformed in a single try."
Some contracts allowed agents to claim entire earnings of clients who break the deal, while others stipulated the agency has the right to decide on the celebrity's choice of college, overseas activities and investments.
In their defense, the agencies claim they invest heavily in "creating" a star and even if the contracts appear "oppressive," the stated terms serve as a safety net against celebrities who defect to rival firms that offer more money. "Training and feeding celebrity hopefuls often add up to tens of millions of won. And most of them require plastic surgery these days," an unnamed official at an entertainment firm said. "It is a costly investment, a gamble for us."
Some celebrities have begun to stand up for themselves in recent years. A female singer filed a lawsuit with the Seoul Central Court last November, successfully nullifying a contract that required her to pay billions of won if she left the company before her 10-year term expired.
The contract also banned her from "causing public trouble" and "making embarrassing headlines," a commonly used contractual obligation aimed at preventing female celebrities from having boyfriends or drinking too much.
Credits: [email protected], image from empas.com
http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2009/01/21/94/0701000000AEN20090121003800315F.HTML
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January 21, 2009
From Pop Star to Handbag Designer, Sang A Shares Secrets to NY Success
By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter
Sang A Im-Propp, a former singer in Korea,
has reinvented herself as a handbag designer
in New York City. / All Photos Courtesy of Sang A
Korean fans still remember her as a pop star from the 90s, but in New York City, Sang A Im-Propp is a rising designer of highly coveted, luxurious handbags made of exotic skins. The buzz about Sang A's handbags has been growing stronger, thanks to Hollywood celebrities and favorable reviews from influential fashion magazines like Vogue and Elle.
Young and beautiful stars like Rhianna, Keira Knightley, Nicky Hilton, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson and Blake Lively are fans of her glamorous clutches and totes that can go from $1,000 to nearly $10,000. Even in the ultra-hip TV show "Gossip Girl," actress Leighton Meister, who plays the always fashionable Blair Waldorf, is spotted
The Sang A River Tote bag in zebra black alligator is one of the most luxurious handbags from the collection, and also the priciest at $9,440. The same bag was featured on the hip TV show "Gossip Girl." holding one of Sang A's trademark designs, the black River Tote, which retails for $9,440.
From Pop Music to Handbags
In Korea, she is still referred to as Im Sang-a. As an actress and singer, she appeared in TV dramas and released three albums, which included the catchy dance song "Musical.'
Now, she is simply Sang A, the handbag designer.
In an email interview with The Korea Times, Sang A shares that she was always interested in fashion, creating costumes and styling her own outfits, even while working as an entertainer.
In 1998, while visiting New York City, she was drawn to the world of fashion, and decided to stay. She left her pop music career to study fashion and design at the Parsons School of Design. "I have always been more of a clothing person, but as I studied fashion design, I became more interested in accessories as the starting point for my designs... "I have always had a strong interest in the fashion industry, and as I explored different areas of the industry, accessories attracted me. I saw handbag design as the perfect way to create the strong beginnings of the Sang A signature," Sang A said.
She worked as a stylist for a year and a half, before deciding she wanted to design accessories.
As a Korean designer starting her own business in the United States, Sang A experienced difficulties at first, especially with the language barrier and cultural differences.
She may have been a celebrity in Seoul, but in New York, she was just one of countless designers hoping to get noticed in the fashion industry. Sang A married in 2001, established her own company in 2003, and launched the handbag collection in 2006.
As an entertainer, Sang A was used to being managed by other people, but as a businesswoman, she had to learn to manage other people. "Starting your own company is a major challenge, especially coming from an entertainment career where you have an entire team who manages you. Now I have the team that I must manage. At the same time, the principal elements and experiences from my previous life have stayed with me to help create my New York life and career," she said.
Her talent did not go unrecognized. Sang A won the emerging talent award from the Samsung Fashion and Design Fund, which included a $100,000 grant.
Designing Luxury Handbags
Sang A quickly learned the ropes of the business. She has taken a hands-on approach to designing the bags, which "exude the essence of modern classic with a dose of avant garde." Her own personal style is translated into the handbag designs. "I observe everyone around me, and I am inspired by these observations of individual's lives. The qualities that make each person unique and create their worlds are my main inspiration," she said.
With its striking color combinations, strong geometric shapes and exotic skins, Sang A bags are for women who want to stand out anywhere, anytime. The tote bags and clutches, made of animal skins like alligator, python, lizard and ostrich, are not for everyone. "The Sang A woman is a wife, mother and professional. She lives a sophisticated uptown lifestyle, but explores downtown for her laidback edge. She shops at Bergdorf Goodman, then heads downtown to discover avant-garde and cutting edge pieces to add that extra pop to her wardrobe. She travels widely and must have a style that is effortless and standout signature," Sang A said.
For this season's collection, Sang A said she was inspired by the vintage details on exquisite late 19th century luggage and handbags she discovered in Italy. Her favorite bag from the collection is the Pane bag. "This bag is inspired by a military-style `bread bag.' It mixes luxe skins and beautiful Italian linen, classic maturity with a youthful edge," she said.
It's no wonder why socialites and Hollywood celebrities love using her clutches, especially at red carpet events and parties. "I love to see how my designs mix with the different celebrities' styles and personalities," she said.
The Sang A brand is also getting a boost from fashion blogs, especially those dedicated to designer handbags. Blogs, like the Purse Blog and Bag Snob, have been giving generally favorable reviews for her bags. "These blogs are a very powerful voice in the industry right now. The writers behind these sites are intelligent, wonderful people and great fans of my collection. These sites have huge circulation and are a great vehicle for young designers to establish their name. The feedback that the readers post on these blogs is pure and honest and is so valuable to the designers," Sang A said.
Future Plans
Sang A is one of several Korean and Korean-American designers making waves in New York City, including Doori Chung, Richard Chai and Andy & Debb. Backed with years of experience, she offers valuable advice for aspiring designers who want to make it in New York. "I would encourage them to use every opportunity effectively and create their dreams. Immediate action and instinct is key," she said.
There seems to be no stopping Sang A from pushing forward. In the future, she hopes to launch a clothing line, as well as open retail flagship shops in New York and Seoul (her handbags are currently only available at 10 Corso Como in Seoul or www.sanga.com). "As (the brand) Sang A continues to grow, I plan to create a complete lifestyle brand. For example, I am already working on my apparel collection to launch soon, stunningly chic dresses and perfectly tailored plaid coats. I will definitely be opening retail flagships in New York and Seoul," she said. "I design what I truly believe my customer will love and I am excited to see the Sang A brand grow," she added.
Even though she's been busy with her business in the U.S., Sang A has not forgotten her roots in Korea. She usually visits Korea once a year, but still constantly misses Korean food that she grew up with. Fans might even see the return of Sang A, the pop star. "I am currently planning to work on a new digital album project for the upcoming year, I will keep you posted," she said.
Credits: cathy@koreatimes.co.kr
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January 21, 2009
Police seek arrest over alleged wiretap of top actress' phone
SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- Seoul police officials sought an arrest warrant Wednesday for a man who allegedly cloned a mobile phone used by top actress Jeon Ji-hyun at the request of her agency.
The 39-year-old man was under investigation for reportedly reproducing Jeon's cell phone in November 2007. It is believed to have been used by her agency, Sidus HQ, to eavesdrop on her conversations and text messages, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.
Source: yonhapnews.co.kr |
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January 21, 2009
Kim Hee-sun Gives Birth to Baby Girl
By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter
Actress Kim Hee-sun
Actress Kim Hee-sun gave birth to a baby girl Wednesday morning, Yonhap News Agency reported. .
A representative from her agency said Kim and her baby, who weighed 3.2 kilograms, are both "healthy and doing fine" Kim married businessman Park Ju-young in October 2007.
The 32-year-old actress showed off the nursery room she and her husband prepared for their first child in a photo spread for In Style magazine's Korea February issue.
Kim has starred in numerous TV dramas with hallyu stars like Lee Dong-gun in "Smile Agai" (2006); Kwon Sang-woo and Yeon Jung-hoon in "Sad Love Song" (2005) and Ryu Shi-won in "Propose" (1997).
She has also appeared in several movies, including the martial arts fantasy "Bichunmo" and "The Myth" alongside Chinese superstar Jackie Chan.
Credits: cathy@koreatimes.co.kr |
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January 21, 2009
Cowboys and Indians chase after the AFAs
Written by Marcus Lim
OFFICIAL WEBSITE asianfilmawards.org |
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January 22, 2009
Movie Review
Intense yet lighthearted, 'Daytime Drinking' delights audiences
By Shin Hae-in
Image from donga.com, thanks to 'Daytime Drinking' soompi thread
SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) -- The internationally acclaimed film "Daytime Drinking (Natsul)" proves two things beyond doubt: One, drinking in the daytime is bound to cause trouble, and two, US$10,000 is more than enough to make an excellent movie.
The movie, director Noh Young-seok's feature debut, has garnered intense attention from critics and film buffs here long before it is scheduled to hit the local screens.
The low-budget, self-produced movie was invited and awarded by several film festivals, including the Jeonju International Film Festival, Toronto Film Festival and Locarno Film Festival, last year, and will be screened at several more international events this year. "I hope you didn't come with too high expectations," the director told audiences at the movie's first preview in Seoul on Wednesday. His self-deprecation only served to increase the anticipation however, and luckily for him, the movie appeared to easily live up to its hype.
Faithful to the title, the film starts in Seoul one winter when Hyeok-jin (Song Sam-dong) meets his friends for a drink after being dumped by his girlfriend. Several rounds of soju, or Korean hard liquor later, Hyeok-jin and his friends agree to take a trip the next day to Jeongseon in the distant province of Gangwon. The next morning, many cigarettes and phone calls later, the heart-broken 20-something realizes that none of his friends, hung over from their previous night's heavy session, are going to make it.
Hyeok-jin decides to take the trip anyway, oblivious to the odd chain of coincidences that awaits him.
While befriending and being taken advantage of by strangers, including a gay truck driver, a seductive female thief and a nasty guesthouse owner, Hyeok-jin stumbles toward an epic hangover. Though he is desperate to leave the strange town immediately, the indecisive male finds himself held back by appeasing offers of drinks and food by weird but intriguing strangers. "I wondered whether this movie will be understood by foreign viewers because the theme and the tone are ultra-Korean," Noh said.
Indeed, "Daytime Drinking" is a strictly-Korean tale centering on the country's drinking culture which, unlike in the West, invariably involves endless sidedishes as well and accepting drinks out of politeness.
Yet the mildly black comedy about men's endless desire for alcohol and women has managed to tickle audiences worldwide. Even roughly shot scenes and somewhat awkward acting by a largely unknown cast attribute to the comic essence of the movie, leaving audiences roaring with laughter. "A remarkable achievement for its shoestring budget, this is a truly independent project with an untamed spirit," Canadian critic Giovanna Fulvi said after the movie was premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year.
The multi-talented director, who not only directed, produced, wrote and edited the film but also decorated the sets and composed the music, says the movie is based largely on his personal experience. "I would take trips alone, wondering who I will be meeting along the way and how fun it would be," Noh said, adding many of the scenes were shot when actors and himself were "really drunk."
Giving renewed hopes to the domestic film industry and emerging directors with little money, the movie has been sold to American distributor Eleven Arts and will hit the screens in the United States early this year. The only minor weak point appears to be the movie's lengthy running time of 115 minutes, which may seem a little tedious for audiences used to movies that unfold speedily.
"Daytime Drinking" will be screened at local cinemas beginning Feb. 5.
Credits: [email protected] via yonhapnews.co.kr |
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January 22, 2009
S. Korean western nominated for best film at Hong Kong festival
SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's spaghetti western "The Good, the Bad, the Weird" will be competing for the top prize at Hong Kong's upcoming Asian Film Awards (AFA), event organizers said Thursday.
Established in 2007 by the Hong Kong International Film Festival, the AFA spans the full range of genres by Asian filmmakers. The event kicks off on March 23, coinciding with the opening night of Hong Kong's main film festival.
"The Good, the Bad, the Weird," directed by Kim Jee-woon, has been well received by audiences in and out of the country, debuting at the Cannes Film Festival and drawing the largest number of viewers at home last year. The comic movie, inspired by Italian director Sergio Leone's "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," depicts a battle between three men over a supposed treasure map in 1930s' Japanese-occupied Manchuria.
The movie has been nominated in eight categories, including best film and best director.
Kim's film will be competing against Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki's animation "Ponyo on the Cliff," Chinese director John Woo's historical epic "Red Cliff" and Chen Kaige's "Forever Enthralled," which depicts the life story of the late Chinese opera performer Mei Lanfang. The drama "Tokyo Sonata," which spans the globe from Tokyo and the Netherlands to Hong Kong, will also be competing, as will Indonesia's "The Rainbow Troops." Woo and Miyazaki are also competing against Kim for best director.
South Korean actor Song Kang-ho, who won best actor at the AFA 2007, has again been nominated in the category for his performance in "The Good, the Bad, the Weird." He will be competing against Ha Jung-woo ("My Dear Enemy"), another Korean actor, China's Ge You, Indonesia's Akshay Kumar, and Japan's Kenichi Matsuyama and Masahiro Motoki.
The winners will be announced at the ceremony in Hong Kong on March 23.
Credits: [email protected], image from empas.com
http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2009/01/22/90/0701000000AEN20090122003000315F.HTML
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