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February 20, 2009
Big Bang's Self-Development Book Ranks Number One
Idol group Big Bang抯 揝houting to the World攖op the bestseller list
Top idol group Big Bang's self-help book "Shouting to the World" has beat out other authors to top the nation's bestseller list.
The book outlines how each member ― G-Dragon, T.O.P., Victory, Dae-sung and Tae-yang ― overcame difficulties to live up to his dream of becoming a successful musician. Pre-orders of the book before its official publication date of Jan. 28 also surpassed those of other books.
More celebrities have been publishing books recently, but Big Bang is among the first to top the bestseller list.
Shin Kyung-sook's novel "Take Care of My Mom" ranked second after remaining on the top spot for six weeks straight. Author Kong Ji-young's essay followed in third place.
"Dewey," a heart-warming nonfiction story about a stray cat that lived in a small public library, moved up to eighth place, while Malcolm Gladwell's "Outliers" ranked 16th. (Hwang Sung-hee)
Credits: [email protected] via koreatimes.co.kr |
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February 19, 2009
South Korea's 'Daytime Drinking' wins French film festival prize
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's independent film "Daytime Drinking (Natsul)" won the Jury Prize at a French film festival, adding another international award to its impressive record at home and abroad, movie distributors said Thursday.
The low-budget film, made with just US$10,000, was recognized by the jury of the Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema, which called the film an "outstanding debut full of humor and sarcasm."
The self-produced feature film by Noh Young-seok has already been invited to several other festivals, including the Jeonju International Film Festival, the Toronto Film Festival and the Locarno Film Festival, winning several awards.
"Daytime Drinking" features a heartbroken 20-something whose trip to a distant province leads to an odd chain of coincidences. While befriending and being taken advantage of by strangers, the main character stumbles toward an epic hangover that leaves audiences roaring with laughter for a full two hours.
Source: Yonhap News |
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Indie Film 'Old Partner' Watched by 1 Million
2009-02-20 16:48:48
The Korean independent film 'Old Partner,' has lured over one million domestic viewers since opening January 15th.
Ticket sales for the documentary went over the one-million mark in only 37 days. Over 100 theaters nationwide are now screening the indie hit about the 30-year companionship between an 80-year-old rural couple and their loyal ox.
Given that the film continues to draw an average of about 50- to 60-thousand people on weekdays, the film抯 record-breaking performance is expected to continue for some time.
Source: KBS World |
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February 19, 2009
'Oishii Man': Magic of Love, Youth
By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter
Japanese actress Chizuru Ikewaki, left, and South Korean actor Lee Min-ki star
in Kim Jeong-jung's mellow romance film "Oishii Man." / Courtesy of Sponge
Franz Kafka once said that "literature must be the axe for the frozen sea within us," and good movies, like books and other works of art, sometimes have such inspirational power. "Oishii Man" is yet another small jewel of a film by Kim Jeong-jung, and despite its prevalent imagery of the frozen sea, the youthful romance seethes with warmth.
Perhaps love and youth compliment each other like no other pair can. Kim broke hearts with "HERs," set in snow-covered Alaskan plains. This time, the director takes viewers to the ice floes of northern Japan. In "Oishii Man," two young starlets ― South Korean model-turned-actor Lee Min-ki and Japanese heroine Chizuru Ikewaki ― make music and magic.
Hyeon-seok (Lee), a once promising musician, suffers an ear problem and ends up teaching tone-deaf "ajummas" (aunties) at a local singing class. The film shines upon hidden talents of the pretty-faced actor, as he croons rock tunes and ballads effortlessly and breaks down as his character discovers he's losing his singing ability.
He spends each day listlessly, surviving on the simplest meal in the world, a concoction of raw egg, soy sauce and white rice (though such minimalism becomes a luxury when he runs out of soy sauce). Hyeon-seok instructs his students, who can't carry a tune in a bucket, literally with a bucket. He tells them to sing with a pail over their heads so they can listen to their inner voice, but he himself cannot.
One day he meets Jae-yeong (Jung Yoo-mi, "Family Ties"), a young woman who says she was a fan of his in his better days. He feels an attraction but can't find the courage to open up to her ― even when they are both intoxicated with Jae-yeong's killer boilermaker, beer and soju mixed at a 3:7 ratio, rather than the other way around.
Feeling suffocated by his mundane existence and seeking silence from Seoul's noise pollution, he takes a trip to Mombetsu, Hokkaido. At the airport, he meets Megumi (Ikewaki), a bizarrely dressed young woman who happens to run a small bed and breakfast.
The heroine of "Josee, the Tiger and the Fish," a small Japanese indie flick that took Korea by storm 11 years ago, returns as another peculiar but adorable character. Like Hyeon-seok, Megumi also seems out of place in her hometown, as the only young person in a place populated by older people, where time seems to stand still. Her only comfort is smoking and enjoying a little drink on a swing outside her inn. A visit by a young foreigner brings novelty to her life.
The two, while communicating in broken English, discover a common language in food and music ― "oishii" meaning "delicious'' in Japanese, is the first word Hyeon-seok learns. They struggle to mend each other's broken souls, and an unforgettable winter romance blooms. Ice would be the last thing one would expect to melt frozen hearts. Likewise, the movie's magical aura manifests itself in the portrayal of ice fairies, or "kurione," fantastic aquatic creatures shaped like small white angels that live only in the iciest seas.
The movie invites comparisons to the international hit "Once." Like the song-ridden Irish love story, sometimes love between two people is consummated in not being consummated, at least in the conventional sense of "happily-ever-after'' endings. While "Oishii Man'' is also about music, the soundtrack is strictly limited, unlike "Once," where the music dominates the narrative.
The poeticism of the movie lies in the silence between the notes. "Oishii Man" is indeed "oishi." The tasteful film tugs at the heartstrings without being the least bit sappy, and does not get too heavy, with lots of comic relief.
Now playing in theaters. 12 and over. 96 minutes. Distributed by Sponge. In a mixture of Korean, Japanese (with Korean subtitles) and broken English.
Credits: [email protected] via koreatimes.co.kr |
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February 14, 2009
Singer Jang Na-ra helps quake victims
Jang Na-ra [YONHAP]
Korean singer and actress Jang Na-ra, 28, donated 8 billion won ($5.8 million) worth of clothing to earthquake victims in Sichuan, China on Jan. 19.
The province抯 capital Chengdu suffered a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 in last May, a tragedy that claimed more than 69,000 lives with 18,000 listed as missing.
The donation was organized by Boston, the parent company of the Chinese coat brand Bing Jie, which Jang models for. Boston donated 100,000 down parkas to Jang抯 charity, Jang Na-ra抯 Aeshim Donation. She decided to donate them to residents of the earthquake-hit city to help them stay warm during the freezing winter.
When the delivery was made, Jang said she was delighted to visit Sichuan and provide the clothing to the victims of the quake. 揑 feel honored to help people who are facing a hard time now because of what happened last May. I抦 hoping that they will feel the warmth in their hearts with the warm down parkas, |
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NEWS INDEX page 90
February 19, 2009: Choi Ji-woo in Love
Feb 20: Actress Lee Yun-ji Joins Voluntary Service in Cambodia
Feb 21: Indie Film Tops 1 Million Viewers
Feb 20: South Korean indie film 'Old Partner' sets new ticket record
Feb 21: Discovery Channel Zooms in on Pop Icon 'Rain'
Feb 21: Hyun Young in New Sexy Photo Album
Feb 21: Hip Korea features Rain & Lee Byung-hun
Feb 22: Feel the vibes - Seoul Superstars
Two of Seoul's most famous citizens are the subject of a major documentary on South Korea
Feb 23: Indie films show strength, but road remains rocky, filmmakers say
Feb 23: Jang Dong-gun to play president in new film
Feb 23: Indie Film 'Old Partner' Tops in Ticket Sales
Feb 24: Bae to Appear in Self-produced Drama 'Dream High'
Feb 24: Cable new channel YTN given conditional reapproval
Feb 24: Stars Look to Revive Hallyu in Japan
Feb 25: Spring nuptials for Lee Hyun-woo and his mystery bride
Feb 21: 18th Seoul Music Award
Feb 23: Jang Dong-gun to Play President
Feb 24: MC Mong Wows Japan
Feb 25: Singer Kim Tae-woo Discharged from Military
Feb 25: Choi ji-woo admits relationship with actor
Feb 25: Seven to Return to Korea this Fall via US, Japan
Feb 25: KEIC to Insure Game, Drama Industries
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February 19, 2009
Choi Ji-woo in Love
The representative of actress Choi Ji-woo has admitted that the 揥inter Sonata |
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February 20, 2009
Actress Lee Yun-ji Joins Voluntary Service in Cambodia
To air Feb. 21 and 28 on KBS' "Love Request", actress Lee Yun-ji has delivered hope to children in Cambodia.
KBS 1TV's "Love Request" will air on Feb. 21 and 28 and cover the voluntary medical service offered by Korean hospitals at the BWC Children's Center in Siem Reap, Cambodia, which was built by Lotus World, an arm of an Korean Buddhist organization. Konyang University's Kim's Eye Hospital and Korea University Hospital staff members joined the good cause.
A film crew accompanied the doctors, and Lee said, "A daily average of some 300 locals visited the clinic for free medical treatment and operations held from Feb. 8 to 13. On the last day, the volunteers delivered supplies to the most destitute people who couldn't afford to visit the clinic and treated 500 people in their villages."
In Cambodia, Lee, with 30 medical staff, helped prepare meals for the 100 children at the center and shed tears and sweat to feed patients who underwent surgery.
The film crew covered one 15 year-old Cambodian girl who lost her eyesight in one eye at the age of 3 and can barely see with the other eye. Lee visited her home only to find out that her condition is too severe to be cured with surgery.
Nine year old "Tina," born with a cataract, also lost her eyesight in one eye and can barely see with the other eye. The medical team decided to bring Tina to Korea for an operation. Otherwise, she would have lost her sight completely. Lee attended the operation, which took place in Seoul Tuesday.
Source: KBS Global |
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February 20, 2009
Indie Film Tops 1 Million Viewers
A scene from "Old Partner"
A low-budget South Korean documentary "Old Partner" topped the one million viewer mark Friday, providing new hope for the domestic indie-film industry and emerging directors on shoestring budgets, Yonhap News reported Friday.
It is the first time an independent film has drawn more than one million viewers at theaters here, where local blockbusters and Hollywood movies have dominated for decades.
Ticket sales of the movie, featuring the loyal relationship between an ox and an old farmer, reached the landmark figure as of Friday afternoon, the film's distributor Indie Story said, exceeding by more than two-fold the previous record set by U.S. independent film "Fahrenheit 911" in 2004. The U.S. documentary by Michael Moore had drawn 450,000 viewers in South Korea, followed by Irish indie-movie "Once" which drew 220,000.
Directed by Lee Chung-ryul, "Old Partner" made a surprise hit thanks largely to word of mouth, screening at more than 160 theaters nationwide. The film had opened quietly at seven cinemas on Jan. 15.
Winner of the 2008 Pusan International Film Festival, "Old Partner" was the first Korean documentary to compete at the Sundance Film Festival. Movie critics in and out of the country had praised the film as "delightful" for its humorous yet poetic depiction of a longstanding companionship between an elderly farming couple and their ox in a Korean farming village.
President Lee Myung-bak was among the many to watch the film last week, calling it a "wonderful film that superbly depicted our everyday life."
Organizers of the Sundance Film Festival had introduced the movie as "a charming, heartbreaking, existential buddy tale that conveys the almost mystical inextricability of humans and nature."
Source: koreatimes.co.kr |
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February 20, 2009
South Korean indie film 'Old Partner' sets new ticket record
By Shin Hae-in
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- A low-budget South Korean documentary "Old Partner (Warnangsori)" topped the one million viewer mark Friday, providing new hope for the domestic indie-film industry and emerging directors on shoestring budgets.
It is the first time an independent film has drawn more than one million viewers at theaters here, where local blockbusters and Hollywood movies have dominated for decades.
Ticket sales of the movie, featuring the loyal relationship between an ox and an old farmer, reached the landmark figure as of Friday afternoon, the film's distributor Indie Story said, exceeding by more than two-fold the previous record set by U.S. independent film "Fahrenheit 911" in 2004. The U.S. documentary by Michael Moore had drawn 450,000 viewers in South Korea, followed by Irish indie-movie "Once" which drew 220,000.
Directed by Lee Chung-ryul, "Old Partner" turned into a surprise hit thanks largely to word of mouth, screening at more than 160 theaters nationwide. The film had opened quietly at seven cinemas on Jan. 15. Winner of the 2008 Pusan International Film Festival, "Old Partner" was the first Korean documentary to compete at the Sundance Film Festival.
Movie critics in and out of the country had praised the film as "delightful" for its humorous yet poetic depiction of a longstanding companionship between an elderly farming couple and their ox in a Korean farming village. President Lee Myung-bak was among the many to watch the film last week, calling it a "wonderful film that superbly depicted our everyday life."
After serving her owners faithfully for more than 30 years -- hauling untold firewood loads and dragging the plow through fertile fields -- the rickety ox is diagnosed with cancer, leaving her with less than a year to live.
Without forcing any emotion from audiences, the camera lingers on the ox's kind eyes and creaky bones, which silently express the depth of the animal's loyalty toward her owner. In a crude yet earnest manner, the farmer, in return, collects special fodder by hand and refuses to spray insecticides for fear of poisoning his beloved beast.
Organizers of the Sundance Film Festival had introduced the movie as "a charming, heartbreaking, existential buddy tale that conveys the almost mystical inextricability of humans and nature."
Credits: [email protected] via yonhapnews.co.kr |
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February 21, 2009
Discovery Channel Zooms in on Pop Icon 'Rain'
Korean pop star Rain
Korean pop star Rain is the subject of a documentary on the Discovery channel. Rain's management agency said the documentary, aired in Australia and New Zealand on Jan. 31, will be screened across Asia including Korea on Feb. 23. The documentary portrays Rain as a symbol of Korean pop culture that has flourished in the past decade.
As part of the special program "Hip Korea" focusing on the popularity of the Korean pop culture, Rain features as a Korean cultural icon who appeals to worldwide audiences.
Rain's passion and talent are discussed in interviews with Steven Colbert, the host of the U.S. show "The Colbert Report," which regularly lampoons the singer, actress Susan Sarandon, who appeared beside him in "Speed Racer," film director Park Chan-wook and actress Lim Soo-jung.
The Discovery Channel specializes in documentaries and is aired in some 170 countries.
Credits: englishnews@chosun.com |
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February 21, 2009
Hyun Young in New Sexy Photo Album
Hyun Young
Versatile entertainer Hyun Young unveiled a new photo album, "The Scandal." The shoot took place in Las Vegas.
In a press conference on Feb. 6, Hyun demonstrated that she is no shrinking violet. "I wanted to express the infinite beauty of a woman in her thirties through this project, revealing my femininity, sexiness, and physical fitness," she announced.
The crew are said to have praised her "versatility" despite a tight schedule.
"The Scandal" can be viewed through the SK Telecom service.
Credits: englishnews@chosun.com |
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February 21, 2009
Hip Korea features Rain & Lee Byung-hun
Just a little friendly reminder to fellow K-popped! Malaysians that Discovery Channel抯 Hip Korea is set to premiere in Malaysia on Monday (Feb 23) at 8pm.
Men to reckon with: Hallyu superstars Lee Byung-hun (left)
and Jung Ji-hoon a.k.a Rain
The documentary, which chronicles the rise of the Hallyu partly through the stories of South Korean superstars Rain and Lee Byung-hun, will be aired on Astro Channel 551.
The documentary encores the following day (Feb 24) at 11am.
Source: k-popped.com |
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February 22, 2009
Feel the vibes - Seoul Superstars
Two of Seoul's most famous citizens are the subject of a major documentary on South Korea
Compiled by MICHAEL CHEANG
Image from japan.discovery.com
Rain and Lee Byung Hun ride the Korean pop culture wave with aplomb.
AH ... South Korea. The land of kimchi (fermented vegetable appetiser), shabu-shabu (steamboat), Jinro (Korean distiller), the 2002 FIFA World Cup (well, half of it, anyway), and taekwondo. These days, though, the republic is not only increasingly known for its electronic gadgets but also, an exploding pop culture scene with a popularity that is spreading like wildfire across the world.
This is thanks in part to a robust entertainment industry with a knack for coming up with critically-acclaimed movies and tear-jerking TV dramas that feature a seemingly endless stream of luscious actresses (all of whom seem to be able to burst into tears at will), and heartthrob male artistes with the ability to make thousands of girls swoon and go weak at the knees.
Malaysians got to catch Rain抯 spectacular showmanship
during his Rain抯 Coming concert at Stadium Putra,
Bukit Jalil, in 2007.
Of the latter, more testosterone-fuelled group, two names stand out |
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Storming ahead
慔ip Korea: Seoul Savvy |
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February 23, 2009
Indie films show strength, but road remains rocky, filmmakers say
By Shin Hae-in
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- It wasn't the reverse-aging Benjamin, or manipulating stock dealers, but an old, rickety ox that lured South Korean audiences to theaters over the weekend.
South Korea's independent film "Old Partner (Warnangsori)" topped the country's blockbuster-dominated box office last weekend, setting yet another record and providing renewed hope for the domestic indie film industry and emerging directors on shoestring budgets.
The low-budget documentary beat out Hollywood's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" by nearly 70,000 audiences in 250 theaters nationwide, the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) said, the first time an independent film took No. 1 in ticket sales.
Made with just 200 million won (US$132,700), the movie has already raked in over 1.8 billion won in net profit, according to its distributor, Indie Story. "This is a very exciting time not just for us, but for everyone in the film industry," Indie Story said in a press release. "We have realized once again that audiences are no longer drawn to big name directors or actors, but to the overall quality of the films."
With "Old Partner" taking the lead, other acclaimed indie films, including "Daytime Drinking (Natsul)" and "Oishi man," are drawing favorable reaction from domestic moviegoers. Several more, including "Breathless (Ddongpari)," which received the top prize at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, are waiting to be released shortly.
"The success of these films shows that indie films or documentaries can be as fun as any commercial movie," said Koh Young-jae, chairman of the Association of Korea Independent Film and Video and the producer of "Old Partner." "They don't necessarily have to deal with political or social issues. They can be as personal and as light (as commercial movies)."
But prospects aren't all rosy, and government-led efforts are essential to keep up the phenomenon, filmmakers say. The state-run KOFIC announced last week it is scrapping a 500-million-won support program for indie movies this year, triggering criticism from members of the industry. "Old Partner" received 40 million won from the program last year.
While the council explained the money will instead go to building more indie movie theaters nationwide, filmmakers called the move "inept." "Increasing the number of cinemas won't do any good when we can't afford to make the movies to begin with," said director Kim Jin-hwang in a press conference last week. "What are these theaters going to screen when there are not enough movies to go round?"
Director Lee Chung-ryul of "Old Partner" said the success of his movie was a "meager beginning" for the industry. "I was the last beneficiary of the government support," he told a recent television interview. "Korea still has a very weak system in linking audiences to independent movies. People don't know how and where they can go and see these films even if they want to."
Indie films rarely gain a spot at commercial movie-dominated multiplex chains, and there are only 25 theaters nationwide that specialize in them. "Old Partner" opened quietly at just seven cinemas last month before spreading to nearly 200 theaters mainly by word of mouth promotions. "I am grateful for the film's ongoing success, but the number of audiences doesn't really have that much meaning," Lee added. "There is a need to stabilize the industry so that directors can continue to make movies on various issues."
" People think we won a lottery, but this isn't about luck," said "Old Partner" producer Koh. "I hope the film will become an opportunity to open a better future for all independent films."
The winner of the 2008 Pusan International Film Festival, "Old Partner" was the first Korean documentary to compete at the Sundance Film Festival and to draw an audience of over one million at home.
Movie critics in and out of the country praised the film as "delightful" for its humorous yet poetic depiction of a longstanding companionship between an elderly farming couple and their faithful ox.
Credits: [email protected]
http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/ ... 0223001500315F.HTML
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February 23, 2009
Actress Kim Hye-su Comfortable with Revealing Outfits
Sexy actress Kim Hye-soo, known for her provocative fashion sense, says she knows when people are staring at her, but that she doesn't mind and that it's a chance to provide a sense of fantasy to others.
Appearing on the KBS 2TV late night talk show hosted by actor Park Joong-hoon that aired Sunday, Kim talked about her sexy dresses. She was against wearing clothes that made a person uncomfortable in regards to what others would think. But she said she was personally comfortable wearing revealing outfits.
Regarding the rising trend of actresses baring more skin at award ceremonies, she responded positively, saying, "I guess I started the trend, but it's more due to the freer social atmosphere of today. I think it's positive. Actresses don't always wear fancy dresses. It's a time when the public and myself can enjoy something extra special and different."
She said her daring fashion sense resulted from her childhood, when she couldn't wear the clothes she wanted. She said, "It was different back then. As a child, I couldn't choose what I wanted to wear. I sometimes wore my mom's clothes and what she wanted me to wear: the 'good girl' look. I began to dress the way I wanted starting with midriff-baring T-shirts from my mid-20s."
Kim debuted in the 1986 film "Kambo" with Park and has retained star status over the past 20 years. On the talk show, she also talked about her life as an actress and a woman and about getting older.
She said, "I went through my adolescent years rather late in my 20s, when I seriously pondered on my life's direction. I couldn't even decide whether I would continue acting." On having children she said, "I don't want to get married but do want kids. It was a battle for me. But I'm now content to have my nephews. They make me sufficiently happy."
About aging, she said, "There is the fear of my physical condition getting worse, but what I fear the most is that my inner self will not correspond to my mature age."
On the pressures of being an actress, she said, "No matter how talented an actor is, not all his or her works can be fabulous. But no actor should stop evolving. We must express through our body the years we have lived."
Source: KBS Global |
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February 23, 2009
Jang Dong-gun to play president in new film
Heartthrob Jang Dong-gun will play the president in the new film "Good Morning President," his agency AM Entertainment said yesterday.
In the movie, to be directed by Jang Jin, the actor will be portrayed as an ambitious, charismatic but warm-hearted president. The film, which is expected to combine Jang Jin's usual political and social satire with humor, will feature two other presidents.
It is Jang Dong-gun's first Korean movie since 2005's "Typhoon." He starred in Chinese film "The Promise" in 2006, and U.S. movie "The Laundry Warrior," which is due to be released around August.
Credits: [email protected]
http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEW ... 24/200902240016.asp |
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Indie Film 'Old Partner' Tops in Ticket Sales
2009-02-23 15:54:16
The Korean independent film 揙ld Partner |
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February 24, 2009
Bae to Appear in Self-produced Drama 'Dream High'
Actor Bae Yong-jun (37) has been flying below the radar since the hit 2007 MBC TV drama series "The Legend" (Taewangsashingi). He is expected to appear in the tentatively-named drama "Dream High," which he will produce with music mogal Park Jin-young. Keyeast says Bae will produce and plan the drama but is also mulling a screen appearance.
Dream High is the first collaboration between JYP Entertainment, whose largest shareholder is Park, and Keyeast, whose number one shareholder is Bae. It will be a coming-of-age school drama set in an entertainment and arts school. Set to air during next year's first half, the story will feature a great deal of singing, dancing and acting and will also portray the inner workings of the entertainment industry.
JYP and Keyeast announced the project last month. Park will be in charge of the music production, lyrics, adaptation, vocal and dance training for the cast while Bae will be involved in the overall production and screenplay.
Bae earlier considered his next acting role to be the drama "One Drop" but, due to its delay, he could decide to appear in Dream High instead.
Keyeast says Bae is particularly passionate about the high profile Park-Bae collaboration and if there's fitting role, he is willing to make an appearance.
The playwright will be chosen and serious preparations will kick off this month.
Keyeast says school teen dramas such as Disney's "High School Musical" have been massive hits but that Dream High will be different from such existing dramas.
Source: KBS Global |
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