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July 16, 2008
[ChanMi's movie news]
"The Good, The Bad, The Weird" coming to USA!
The awaited movie "The Good, the Bad, the Weird" will come to the U.S early next year!
CJ Entertainment ended the contract with IFC Entertainment about exporting the movie to the States this 15th. The movie will be released in 5 theaters in the U.S such as New York, LA, and...more.
The movie will be showed in 50 through 100 screens around the country.
"The Good, the Bad, the Weird" is also being exported to 11 other countries such as Spain, Japan, Italy, Poland, Scandinavia, and more!
This is definitely exciting news!
Source:
http://spn.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2008/07/16/2008071600398.html
http://www.hancinema.net/chanmi-s-movie-news-the-good-the-bad-the-weird-coming-to-usa--14542.html |
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July 16, 2008
Anticipated blockbuster to screen with English subtitles
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- A highly-anticipated South Korean blockbuster is to be offered with English subtitles at a Seoul theater, city officials said Wednesday. CGV, the country's largest multiplex operator, will screen "The Good the Bad the Weird" with English subtitles at its Yongsan theater in central Seoul.
The movie, directed by Kim Ji-woon, one of the few South Korean directors to have clinched both commercial success and critical acclaim, is expected to become the hottest pick of the South Korean box office this summer. Spanning a range of genres, his domestic hits include horror movie "A Tale of Two Sisters" in 2003, and film noir, "A Bittersweet Life" in 2005.
Starting Thursday, the theater will provide the movie with English subtitles, at least for two weeks. "We plan to expand this to other major South Korean films, in order to give our foreign residents opportunities to enjoy our movies," an official said.
Credits: [email protected]; yonhapnews |
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July 11, 2008
JANG Dong-kun and LEE Myung-se Return to Earth
Article: news.empas.com
Korean wave star JANG Dong-kun is collaborating again with auteur director LEE Myung-se on his latest project, simply titled Earth. JANG, who last worked with LEE 9 years ago, acting in his 1999 classic Nowhere to Hide, will be doing voice-over narration for the new film this September.
Earth is said to be an atmospheric contemplation of life on earth, capturing beautiful and thought-provoking images with shooting taking place in Europe, Japan, and exotic locals around the world. JANG抯 deep, resonant voice was selected to enhance the meditative depth of the film.
Director LEE is known for his visually striking and meticulously choreographed features such as his recent films M (2007) and Duelist (2005), as well as his early work Gagman (1988) and First Love (1993). JANG has starred in numerous features including the hit film Friend (2001), The Coast Guard (2002) and his recently completed Hollywood debut in the upcoming fantasy-western Laundry Warrior.
Credits: Nigel D扴a (KOFIC) |
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July 17, 2008
Rain Among Top Global Cell Phone Celebrities
Korean superstar Rain has been featured in U.S. business and financial news magazine Forbes once again. The singer and actor was featured earlier this week on Forbes.com as one of ten celebrities representing major cell phone brands from across the globe.
Rain is the face of Samsung phones in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and was chosen as Samsung's "Olympic Brand Ambassador" for the upcoming Summer Games in Beijing because he is viewed as "Korea's answer to Justin Timberlake."
Other celebrities on the list include tennis star Maria Sharapova and singer Usher for Sony Ericsson, Hong Kong star Andy Lau for LG's Shine phone, and soccer's David Beckham for the Motorola RAZR2.
Arirang News
http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200807/200807170002.html
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July 17, 2008
Seo Tae-ji to Go Classical at Seoul Gig
Seo Tae-ji
Veteran pop star Seo Tae-ji, whose new album is about to be released, is to give a concert with the acclaimed classical conductor and composer Tolga Kashif. The concert with a big-name British orchestra titled |
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July 17, 2008
Film depicting life of North Korean defectors to be screened at Vancouver Festival
SEOUL, July 17 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean film depicting the harsh reality of life for North Korean defectors will be screened at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) this year, the distributor here said Thursday.
"Tony Rayns, a programmer for the VIFF, has recently invited us to show the film at the festival. 'Crossing' will be shown at the section of Dragons and Tigers, a program introducing films of East Asia," an official at Vantage Holdings said.
The VIFF is an annual film festival held in Vancouver, Canada, for two weeks in late September through early October. This year, it is scheduled from Sep. 25 to Oct. 10. The festival, which shows both Canadian and international films, has established a reputation as a stepping stone for many young Asian filmmakers. In 2004, it was the largest exhibition of Asian films outside of Asia.
The story, inspired by the dramatic entry of North Korean defector Jang Gil-su and his six relatives into the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees office in Beijing in 2001, portrays the dramatic escape of a father and a son crossing the border out of hunger-stricken North Korea.
An increasing number of North Koreans are fleeing their impoverished country for Vietnam, Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries via China, mostly on their way to South Korea.
About 12,000 North Koreans have arrived in South Korea since the three-year Korean War ended in 1953. But China has an agreement with its close communist ally North Korea to repatriate those they consider economic migrants, a policy strongly criticized by human rights groups. Critics say the deported defectors face harsh punishment, including prison, forced labor and execution.
Credits: [email protected], image from empas.com
http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2008/07/17/73/0701000000AEN20080717002100315F.HTML
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July 17, 2008
Buzz Member Min Kyun-hoon Holds First Solo Concert in Japan
Min Kyung-hoon, a member of the five-member singing group Buzz, recently held his first live concert and talk show in Japan.
Min, who released his first solo album entitled "Impressive" in November last year, held a solo concert at the Sinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo in front of 600 fans on July 12.
During the concert, the artist sang Buzz's debut song "Maybe" and his own debut song "Sad Food." During the talk show that followed, he told his fans that he misses his fellow Buzz members and that when the right time comes along, the group will unite once again.
However, he added that if that plan doesn't work out, he would continue his music career as a solo artist. Fans of Buzz welcomed his comment that hinted at the possibility of Buzz's reunion.
During the concert, Just and Joeun of OST made guest appearances and performed while members of Shinhwa showed their support by each giving Min words of encouragement.
Source: KBS Global
http://english.kbs.co.kr/mcontents/entertainment/1535344_11692.html |
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Thursday, 17 July 2008
IFC Films catches Kimchi Western for North America
Written by Han Sunhee
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July 17, 2008
KBS' 'Hong Gil-dong, the Thief' Awarded in Rome
The KBS 2TV drama "Hong Gil-dong, the Thief" was awarded "Best Mini-Series" at the 2nd Rome Fiction Festival.
The awards ceremony was held on July 12th in Rome, Italy. After "Hong Gil-dong, the Thief" won the award, KBS was awarded with "Best Producer and Broadcasting Network" in the mini-series category.
The Rome Fiction Festival began on July 7th. It is a festival for television productions with six competitive categories and 10 non-competitive ones for TV movies, mini-series, and dramas. Approximately 200 television productions were reviewed.
"Hong Gil-dong, the Thief" stars Kang Ji-hwan, Sung Yoo-ri, Jang Keun-suk and Kim Ri-na, and ended its run last March. It was a comical, fusion period-piece which was praised for its successful attempt at expanding the normal parameters of a historical TV drama.
Source: KBS Global
http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1535369_11858.html |
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July 16, 2008
[ChanMi's star news] Yoon Eun-hye praised by a world-known photographer
All Asia loves her, now its time for Europe to see her beauty!
Actress and singer Yoon Eun-hye has taken her first step in becoming a international fashionista starting from France, the center of fashion industries!
After finishing up "Coffee Prince" last year, Yoon Eun-hye starting part-taking in the new international fashion magazine, 'Numero Corea'. Her fist photoshoot for the first magazine volume was taken at St. Germain, France in L'Hotel where the famous writer Oscar Wilde once resided. It was the first time the residence actually allowed photoshoot, which brought more interest.
The hot news is that world-known photographer Camille Vivier took her photos! She takes sentimental pictures as well as unique angles in her modern fashion photography. She took pictures for Stella McCartney, and other top designers.
Yoon Eun-hye looks so innocent and modern in her pictures by this famous photographer.
Programmer Babeth, also well known in this industry complimented that our Korean star understood fashion quickly and is smart in cooperating well with the programmer. Also that her Asian beauty is well portrayed through breaking the barrier between a girl and woman.
The first "Numero Korea" magazine will be launched this 18th.
Source:
http://cynews.cyworld.com/Servic ... 6119&LinkID=525
http://www.hancinema.net/chanmi- ... ographer-14564.html |
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July 17, 2008
[ChanMi's movie news]
"Mandate: Mission from the Gods" Jae Hee leaving for military duties
The action thriller movie is about a manipulative murderer and a ghost hunter seeking him where Jae Hee, previously from "A Witch in Love" is the ghost hunter. Jae Hee costars with Yoo Da-in, a commercial film star.
Jae Hee will be leaving the entertainment industry for two years for military duties this August 5th.
His movie will be published this September.
Jae Hee has been in successful dramas and movies such as "Sassy Girl, Chun-hyang" and "3-Iron".
Source:
http://cynews.cyworld.com/Servic ... 18192&LinkID=66
http://www.hancinema.net/chanmi- ... y-duties-14562.html |
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July 17, 2008
[ChanMi's star news]
Kwon Sang-woo and Son Tae-yeong in a serious relationship!
Hot flash!
A new couple has emerged, kwon Sang-woo and Son Tae-yeong are an item! It is known that the two met through a group of friends' meetings where the two gained interest on one another.
kwon Sang-woo has once said at a press conference for "Fate" that he wants to get married at 35. Now, that he is 3 years away from this age, the fans are thinking he might be serious about marrying this lovely Miss Korea pageant attendee and actress Son Tae-yeong! They have started their relationship early this year. And their friend said that the two have already introduced each other to their parents!
The two are definitely enjoying their time together, let's congratulate the two!
Source:
http://cynews.cyworld.com/servic ... p;LinkID=2&lv=0
http://www.hancinema.net/chanmi- ... ionship--14565.html |
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July 17, 2008
Watch Sun-heui Become 'Sunny'
By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter
A scene from "Sunny," starring actress Su Ae as a housewife-turned-singer
during the Vietnam War and directed by Lee Jun-ik./ Courtesy of Showbox/Mediaplex
"Sunny," a love story set amid the Vietnam War, epitomizes South Korean director Lee Jun-ik's cinematic endeavors by bringing together the period detail of "King and the Clown" (2005) and musical inspirations of "The Happy Life" (2007).
This is the country's first movie directly depicting the sweat of some 320,000 Korean soldiers that fought with American forces. At the time, veteran singers like Patty Kim and Hyun Mi, who were pin-up girls back then, traveled to the war-torn land to cheer up soldiers. According to the director, a black and white photograph of a beautiful "consolatory band" singer gave birth to the film.
Lee brings a tale that seeps into the heart with the wistful tunes of Kim Chu-ja's "My Love Is Faraway," the Korean title of the movie. The story is basically about an average rural housewife who, with the sole aim of tracking down her husband, becomes a singer. But the film grazes upon a broader sense of love and humanitarian concern as it depicts a long voyage of self-discovery.
It's 1971 Confucian Korea. Actress Su Ae is Sun-heui, a quiet young woman stuck in an arranged marriage with a man who's still in love with his college sweetheart. She has no choice but to submit to her stern mother-in-law's futile campaign for a grandson, and regularly visits her soldier husband Sang-gil (Um Tae-woong). Yet, all he returns is a cold glance and a poignant question: "Do you even know what love is?"
She is speechless.
One day, Sun-heui discovers that Sang-gil has left for Vietnam. When her distraught mother-in-law packs bags to find the family's sole male heir, Sun-heui decides to make the trip. While civilians are unable to travel to the warstruck country, she finds out that so-called consolatory singers can go. She finally finds a way to make use of her latent vocal talent.
This incredulous turn of events is made possible with another desperate character. Jung-man (Jung Jin-young), a con artist, cannot miss out on the lucrative business, and happily recruits Sun-heui and other band members. Thus our protagonist trades in her outmoded name Sun-heui for Sunny.
But of course, stripping down from floral blouses buttoned all the way to the top and ankle-length skirts into cleavage-bearing mini dresses and risque high heels isn't easy. However, a sense of fortitude grapples our protagonist as she watches innocent civilians, young soldiers and Vietcong perish.
While this type of character development is all rather formulaic to war dramas, the film depicts it with tasteful restraint. Our laconic Sunny says it all with a flicker of pain in her eyes and by crooning lyrics like "I should have told you I loved you but it's too late." A question seems to linger in her mind. "Do you love me?" her husband had asked her.
The movie offers a sense of liberation, as Sun-heui truly becomes Sunny, dancing and singing her heart out. Her strength of will boosts the morale of soldiers and transforms shady men like our greasy, velvet bellbottoms-wearing Jung-man, who was keen on exploiting the star singer. The film takes on a dash of "Saving Private Ryan" (1998) as Sunny's "fans" (high-ranking military men) help search for her missing husband. Will her heart reach his?
"Sunny" may at first remind you of "Cold Mountain" (2003), where a man embarks on a cross-country trek during the American Civil War to find the love of his life. But the movie is more a kindred spirit of "The Painted Veil" (2006) ― "sometimes the greatest journey is the distance between two people.''
In theaters July 24. 15 and over. 126 minutes. No English subtitles. Distributed by Showbox/Mediaplex.
Credits: [email protected]
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2008/07/141_27773.html
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July 18, 2008
What Makes the Wonder Girls 'So Hot'?
Leave it to the Wonder Girls to make lightning strike twice. Not long ago the pop group sparked a national craze with their hit song and dance "Tell Me". Now it looks as if they've done it again, with their latest track "So Hot" growing as popular as the "Tell Me" phenomenon. Netizens' home-made versions of the "So Hot" dance routine are flooding the web, and the track has topped Internet music charts ever since its release in early May.
◆ Easy to follow
The number one reason behind the enormous success of "Tell Me" was the easy-to-follow song and dance. The moderate pitch range and the clear-cut refrain made for a perfect karaoke number. The choreography, with big hand moves, was simple to learn -- so much so that even a group of soldiers managed to pull off their own version. It was the fruit of reverse thinking as the Wonder Girls are the opposite of those idol groups whose acrobatic performances are coordinated to the most minute detail. Music critic Kim Zakka says, "The Wonder Girls' charm is their intentional clumsiness, a contrast with idol groups under SM Entertainment who are so refined as to appear artificial."
The Wonder Girls' 'So Hot' music video
"So Hot" takes a page from the same playbook. The melody, with its extensive use of synthesizer, is in line with the 1980s pop dance style. Some have even suggested the first part of the song was borrowed from the 80s hit "Sweet Dreams" by the Eurythmics. As for "Tell Me", a sample from '80s pop artist Stacey Q's "Two of Hearts" held a sonic appeal for the middle-aged. The dance moves of "So Hot" are smaller and more detailed than "Tell Me" but are still easy to follow. And this time again, there's a leading dance move, like the "bracelet dance" in "Tell Me", where the forearms move like window wipers -- the "v-line dance", in which the five girls wrap their faces in a v-shape with their palms and the backs of their hands.
◆ Increasing sexuality
In just six months time, the girls became ladies. They cry out "I'm so hot", enjoying men's attention in the music video, reminiscent of Lee Hyo-lee's 2003 hit "Ten Minutes", in which the sex icon declared she could make any man hers in just that amount of time. The Wonder Girls sport skimpy leopard-print outfits and sultry looks in "So Hot", far more provocative than the girly, Lolita-esque "Tell Me" costumes. Stylist Kim Hyo-sung says JYP Entertainment asked for the tight-fitting leopard-print look. The agency, known for successfully making stars of not only founder Park Jin-young himself but also Rain and Park Ji-yoon, set out to bring out the true colors and strengths of the Wonder Girls. Considering that the girls wore school uniforms in their debut number "Irony", the sexuality is expected to intensify by the year.
◆ This time it's the music, not the dance
For "Tell Me", the dance routine ended up being more popular than the song. It looks like it's the other way around for "So Hot." Choreographer Hong Young-joo says, "The 'So Hot' dance is a little trickier than the 'Tell Me' routine but still easier than dances of other songs."
Credits: [email protected]
http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200807/200807180018.html |
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July 9, 2008
[Interview]
Kim Heung-soo, "26 years old, stress of being at border between youth and adult"
It seemed that Kim Heung-soo had a lot of worries. During the whole interview, he spoke slowly and chose his words carefully. I thought his answer to a question was over so I would be thinking of the next question, but his answer would continue. It was like listening to a 'never-ending story'. If Jae-su, the youngest son in "More Beautiful Than a Flower" were to grow a little more, he would have been like him.
"I'm not very good at lying. I told you the truth about everything so you pick and choose".
After taking a break after 2005 SBS "Princess LuLu", he came back with MBC weekend drama "Ggak-du-gi". In the beginning of this year, he also starred in three other works, including movie "Hellcats", "Like Father, Like Son", MBC season drama "Life Special Investigation Team". Because of his busy schedule, he wasn't able to publicize "Like Father, Like Son" well, and he felt unfortunate for that.
"Life Special Investigation Team" was a season drama that ended on the 29th, and it was the last project of a series of season dramas by MBC. It tried to release it in seasons, like America does, but because it was aired 11:30 pm, the project unfortunately had to end.
It was the first time since his debut that he had a 'business worker' role, where he had to wear a suit and go to work. Gong Cheol-su, his character, is an insurance investigator who barely enters the insurance company after cramming for three years. With his seniors, he reveals the truth about insurance fraud, but because he's newly hired, it's hard for him. As Gong Cheol-su learns his trade, he slowly discovers himself changing into an insurance investigator. This work was a stepping stone for Kim Heung-soo, who always played characters like a rebellious teenager, jobless adult, or youngest son.
"The best part about shooting this drama was wearing a suit and going to work in a car. In a way, it seems like a normal role, but I haven't lived that kind of life so it was a big challenge for me".
And since we were on the topic, Kim Heung-soo talked about his disappointment about not being able to live a normal life. "My junior high days are the last memories I have of my school years". He debuted as a magazine model and began acting in 1999 in "School 2". He was 16 years old then. If he was a normal youth, he would have had memories of his school days but they don't exist for him. He cocked his head when I asked him if he had thought of going down another path.
"I don't regret becoming an actor. I'm just disappointed that I wasn't able to make more memories at school. I want to study more too. I experienced things that my friends never have, but I also missed out on a lot too. If I hadn't become an actor, I would have had to find another fun line of work. The thing I do is not important to me. It's important that I do it willingly and work hard. But now, acting is fun and I love it".
Because he debuted at a young age and has been ten years since his debut, he is still an actor who 'has potential'. He expressed his patience and frustration at his unstable position. His unfinished military service is an addition. It was surprising to hear him so unsure about his future, like a growing adolescent.
"Everyone must have worries but my worry about the work I've done for such a long time is growing. To an actor, 'natural ability' for stardom is needed. Being an actor is a job, and you have to earn money by working |
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July 10, 2008
[Interview] Jeong Woo-seong "I feel like I'm a man now"
"I just filmed it excitedly? That's all a lie".
Jeong Woo-seong is waving his hand. He's talking about the action movie "The Good, the Bad, the Weird", which cost 17 billion won to produce. Director Kim Ji-woon, Song Kang-ho, and Lee Byeong-Heon all said, "It was tiring but I filmed it excitedly", but Jeong said, "They can only say that because it's over".
If you watch "The Good, the Bad, the Weird", which premieres on the 17th, Jeong Woo-seong's words are not an exaggeration. Jeong Woo-seong plays Do-won, a hunter of prize money, and he is as good as a stuntman. One cut shows him jumping out of a window of a train, rolling on a slope, posing and firing a rifle. An exclamation of surprise automatically comes out.
"There was no stunt double. Put in simple words, it was crazy. Because I risked my life. You know, if you go through a lot, the echoes of the memories are stronger too. When I watch the movie that I filmed like that, I get excited too".
While filming, Jeong Woo-seong injured his left wrist. He was riding a horse with his hands off the reins, shooting a gun, when the horse jumped and he fell. The scene where Do-won is flying through the air with one hand on a rope and one hand on a rifle was completed without a cast on his broken wrist.
"Even though it hurts, I forget it when I start filming. There are times when you have to risk everything as if it's your last work. I think "The Good, the Bad, the Weird" was like that. Because I wouldn't be able to convey the tension through the screen if I hesitate or compromise with myself because I know there will be another work".
Jeong Woo-seong's unexplainable good looks was one reason why he suffered so much. It was because a stunt double didn't have the same 'pose' as Jeong Woo-seong did. Except for the scene where he gets off the horse, which he couldn't shoot because of his broken wrist, he had no stunt double.
Honestly, Jeong Woo-seong is so charming that even if he just stands there, it becomes a scene. His wide-brimmed cowboy hat, caramel-colored coat and boots, and the rifle in one hand tell you that this man meant to look good.
"I feel no pressure about judgment on my looks. He's charming even if he stands there. I wonder how big of praise that is. There are so many actors who try hard to hear that praise. It is my part to add to that and show you more".
'The Good' Do-won is the role Clint Eastwood played in the western film "The Good, the Ugly, the Bad", which became a motif for his movie. Although Jeong may have felt pressure to portray a modern version of Eastwood, Jeong had no intention of imitating or competing against Eastwood.
"He's someone you can't even compete against. I can't even imitate Clint Eastwood's trademark of the frown with a cigar in his mouth. He's him, and I'm me. I didn't even look at old western movies because of "The Good, the Bad, the Weird". I just tried to do it as I would".
Jeong Woo-seong's plays a lonely character in his next work, a Korean-Japanese joint drama "City Hunter". His character resembles the one in "Beat", which helped him rise to stardom. In the manga, his character, Ryo Saeba, is an absent-minded killer who likes pretty girls only to be hit with a 100-ton hammer. If the girl is ugly and doesn't have a nice body, he doesn't take her as a client.
"I make absent-minded jokes on set. You know deserted island jokes? If I say one word, everyone around me disappears. But I still get up again (laugh).
I met the original author and he said the main character has to be the sexiest guy in the world. That's why the original author doesn't like Jackie Chan's "City Hunter". Truthfully all guys are like that. If we see a pretty girl, our eyes follow her".
If we see "The Good, the Bad, the Weird", we agree with the author's judgment. Jeong Woo-seong, who spoke of the loneliness of youth in "Beat", is now in his mid-30s, but his sexy charm has become stronger. That's why the female audience watches the action movie and can only respond "Jeong Woo-seong is amazing".
"Long ago, I believed that if I turned 30, I would realize on my own that I was a man. But even in my early 30s, I still didn't have that feeling. Now, in my mid-30s, I realize that I'm a man. I'm starting to feel that I'm reaching my peak".
That's why for Jeong Woo-seong, this is a time for no rest, a time when he has to work harder. In the movie, Song Kang-ho's character, train robber Tae-gu, asks Do-won what his dream is. Do-won doesn't get to reveal his dream, but Jeong Woo-seong said, "My dream is to be a director. I also want to develop into a better actor". He said that only after he's done with his journey, he can look back and see how his expected journey and real journey were different.
So Jeong Woo-seong checks into the office of his own movie company and films movies. Is it coincidence that he received the same role as Clint Eastwood, who started out as a handsome actor and is now a Hollywood giant? We anticipate Jeong's transition as he ages even more.
Original Korean article at news.naver.com
English translation courtesy www.hancinema.net |
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July 15, 2008
[Interview] Into Kim Hyo-jin's down-to-earth charm
The main female character of popular drama "Happiness - Drama" (SBS), screen star Yoo Ji-tae's lover, an actress who does good deeds, a fashion trend setter |
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July 18, 2008
Ballads for TVXQ!'s 23rd Japan Single
K-pop group, TVXQ!, released their 23rd single in Japan and aims for first place for the fourth time on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart.
Their new single has the title track, "Why did I Start Liking You?" and one other song, "Box in the Ship." The soft ballad, "Why did I Start Liking You?" has been praised for its emotional portrayal of one person's undying love for another.
The music video stars Japanese actress, Fujii Mina (20).
TVXQ! dominated the Oricon Daily and Weekly Singles Charts with their 22nd single, "Beautiful You/1000-Year Love Story," released on April 23rd.
TVXQ! will return to Korea for "SM Town Live '08," a large concert including all singers from SM Entertainment Agency. The concert will be held August 15th at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul.
Source: KBS Global
http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1535447_11858.html |
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July 16, 2008
Overacting in dramas '3 people, 3 colors'... "Thoughtless vs comic vs princess"
Lately, the overacting of pretty actresses is watchable. Those who have kept one image are showing change.
As melodramatic acting is different with each actor's color, overacting is the same. The peculiarity comes out according to the actor's individuality and role. If the actor adds his or her own creation, everyone produces a different kind of acting. In other words, their own overacting is perfected.
There are three big actresses who are receiving acclaim for their overacting in 2008. Song Yoon-ah, who acts imprudent in SBS "On Air", Lee Soo-kyeong, who overdoes comical acting in MBC "The Lawyers of The Great Republic Korea", and Kim Jeong-hwa, who overacts as a princess in "When It's At Night".
Song Yoon-ah – Imprudence
Song Yoon-ah showed something 180 degrees different from what she always has through SBS "On Air", which ended recently. In order to portray writer Seo Yeong-eun, she made comical gestures and spoke in a high-tone voice. After studying the character with the director and writer, 'Song Yoon-ah's overacting' was born.
After the first airing, 'Song Yoon-ah's overacting' were search keywords on many portal sites. Viewers were not used to her changed image and said, "It's overwhelming to watch" and "It's too fake". There were so many negative comments that even she was shocked.
As the drama developed, viewers grew closer to Seo Yeong-eun, and changed their opinions to "It's fresh" and "It's fun". So it became a time for Song Yoon-ah to expand her limits as an actress. After the end, Park Yong-ha, who also starred with her, said, "If Song Yoon-ah's overacting wasn't there, "On Air" wouldn't have been either". Song Yoon-ah's 'overacting' was the core of the drama.
Lee Soo-kyeong – Comic
Lee Soo-kyeong is adding comedy to her overacting through MBC "The Lawyers of The Great Republic Korea". Her character, Woo Ee-kyeong, has finished last at the Judicial Research and Training Institute. Because of her role, she comes out with a curly perm and is always going left and right.
Woo Ee-kyeong is a passionate lawyer with a plain appearance. Although she works in an empty office, she acts upon her emotions rather than her logic. Because of her quick temper, she argues a lot and little incidents never stop. Her high-tone voice and exaggerated gestures, the basics of overacting, are bringing laughter to the viewers.
This kind of acting is bringing positive feedback. After the first airing, the viewers' forum said, "The character of an awkward lawyer is new" and "The drama is more fun because of Lee Soo-kyeong's comical acting". Lee Soo-kyeong's acting helped to draw in attention and interest from the viewers.
Kim Jeong-hwa – Princess disease
In MBC "When It's At Night", Kim Jeong-hwa plays Wang Ju-hyeon, a worker of the cultural bureau who is only interested in men. After Park Ji-yoon left in the middle due to personal conflicts, Kim Jeong-hwa quickly replaced her. Her character is in her 20s, looking for a husband who has potential into rising into high society.
She contemplates and plans every day to win Huh Cho-hee (Kim Seon-ah), who is receiving attention from all the men. Through this, she is showing comical overacting. Her gesture of flipping her bangs when she talks is already becoming popular.
Viewers are saying, "Kim Jeong-hwa had that side too?" and "It's new". The reason why Kim Jeong-hwa's acting is drawing interest is because she truthfully expresses the inner thoughts of women in their 20s.
Source:
http://cynews.cyworld.com/Service/news/ShellView.asp?ArticleID=2008071610120070219&LinkID=526
http://www.hancinema.net/overacting-in-dramas-3-people-3-colors---thoughtless-vs-comic-vs-princess-14600.html |
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