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April 23, 2008
Park Jae-jeong, Yoon Ah, Main roles in drama after "Likable or Not"
New actor Park Jae-jeong and Yoon Ah of Girls' Generation were chosen to be the lead roles of a new KBS daily drama.
Park Jae-jeong and Yoon Ah will be the leading roles for "You are My Destiny", a drama to start next month after "Likable or Not".
Yoon Ah plays Jang Sae-byeok, who loses her eyesight but after a corneal transplant, she begins to live a new life.
Ho Se, the heir of a big company, discovers the meaning of true love through Jang Sae-byeok, who has lived as an orphan but still has a bright personality.
Park Jae-jeong is a new CF star, and he has appeared in four commercials, including Prospecs and Shin-han Card. He debuted as an actor in KBS "I Am Sam" and has the opportunity to become the main role for a daily drama.
"You are My Destiny" is a warm family drama. Kong Hyeon-joo also stars for a love triangle, and Sa Mi-ja, Jeong Ae-ri, Kang Seok-woo, Lee Hye-sook, and Lee Pil-mo also star.
Original article at media.daum.net
English translation by www.hancinema.net |
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April 23, 2008
The three who made Rain an actor
 
Who are three people that receive the credit for making Rain an actor?
Writer Lee Kyeong-hee added the title of 'actor' to 'singer Rain'. This writer wrote KBS "Sang Doo! Let's go to school", Rain's debut drama in fall 2003. At this time, Rain was on the verge of releasing his second album. This writer took a new face with only one album who had no acting experience and made him into a star. She also worked with him in 2005 in KBS "A Love to Kill". She even gave him tonic medicine and treated him like a son. In every album, Rain mentions her in his thanks.
Director Park Chan-wook appointed Rain for the lead role of "I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK". Rain, who was already 'Asia's star', was in high demand from many movie makers, but Rain revealed that he wanted to work with Director Park. Rain, thanks to Director Park, had the honor of stepping on the red carpet at Berlin International Movie Festival with his first movie. Director Park of "Old Boy" played a big role in getting Rain's name out into the movie industry. Rain said, "I want to show "Speed Racer" to Director Park".
The Wachowski brothers of "Speed Racer" encouraged Rain, who took his first step in Hollywood. They increased Rain's role. Even before the opening of "Speed Racer", they asked Rain to be the main role in their movie "Ninja Assassin", and they are supporting his Hollywood career.
Original article at news.empas.com
English translation from www.hancinema.net |
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April 29, 2008
Yoo Seung-ho, Recent pictures of him grown to 171 centimeters
'The nation's younger brother' Yoo Seung-ho is drawing attention with his recent images.
He attended the ceremony of appointment as a public relations ambassador for the Korean Federation of Teachers Association. He has grown to 171 centimeters and did not disappoint many fans who said, 'Don't change'.
He showed his mature side through last year's dramas "The Legend" and "King and I" and rose as a heartthrob.
Also, because of his increased popularity, he experienced an incident that drew no laughs.
He is attending IlSan Baek-suk Junior High, and female students from Baek-shin High School next door ran to see him during physical education, and the wall separating the two schools fell.
Yoo Seung-ho's is awaiting the release of "Do You See Seoul", a movie about a group of rural kids who go on a school trip to Seoul.
Original Korean article news.naver.com
English translation by www.hancinema.net |
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April 28, 2008
Park Sol-mi, same company as Oh Ji-ho, 'Ignite Korea-Japan activities'
Actress Park Sol-mi entered a new management company and signed a contract. It is also Oh Ji-ho's company.
She signed a contract with Heavenly Star Entertainment, which started early this year. Heavenly Star is a new company, with stars such as Oh Ji-ho, Kim EZ, and Kim Jong-seok.
Park Sol-mi debuted in 1998 with MBC and rose to stardom through KBS "Winter Sonata", "All In", and movie " Paradise 1986". Park Sol-mi has been active in Japan as a Hallryu star with various promotions, commercials, and participation in albums.
Heavenly Star said, "After " Paradise 1986", she has been taking a break while exercising and studying Japanese. She is looking at scenarios and scripts for her next work. She will build her determination as a Hallyu star through Woosoo Management in Japan.
Original Korean article at http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service ... 7&newssetid=487
English translation by http://www.hancinema.net/park-so ... ivities--13683.html |
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April 28, 2008
Park Jeong-ah's movie comes out in two years thanks to popularity of Jewelry
"Frivolous Wife", the movie that Park Jeong-ah, leader of Jewelry, filmed two years ago will see the light. There is a rush of interest as Jewelry is receiving much popularity in the music industry.
The movie is about a frivolous daughter, who has a newly rich father, who marries the eldest grandson of the eldest son from a wealthy family. It tells the crazy story of her life as a wife.
Park Jeong-ah changes from a wild, college student into to the daughter-in-law of a rich family. The grandson is played by Park Jin-woo.
A representative from her company said, "The movie was finished two years ago, but we couldn't find the time to release it due to circumstances of the producing and distributing companies. Jewelry has been popular recently so we decided on its premiere".
Jewelry was very active this spring. They had some new members, and topped charts in various music programs with their song 'One More Time'.
Original Korean article at kr.news.yahoo.com
English translation by www.hancinema.net |
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Thanks to kdramafanusa at soompi.com for the highlight
April 29, 2008
Kang Dong-won, Kim Yoon-seok, Im Soo-jeong, Meet through "Jeon Woo-chi Story"
Director Choi Dong-hoon of "The Big Swindle" and "The War Of Flower" has a new movie "Jeon Woo-chi Story", starring Kang Dong-won, Im Soo-jeong, Kim Yoon-seok, and Yoo Hae-jin.
This movie tells the story of a Joseon Taoist Jeon Woo-chi, who comes into the present-day world and faces a ghost that confuses the world. It is based on a Joseon novel with the same name. It copies "Hong Gil-dong Story" and tells the heroism of Jeon Woo-chi, who was a real Taoist. The movie put the background in today's time and gives it a new feeling. Director Choi is in charge of the screenplay and the adaptation.
Kang Dong-won plays the young Jeon Woo-chi, who excels in Taoist magic but is more concerned with elegance and women than self-discipline. He has played serious characters in the past, but he will be showing a new image through this movie. Im Soo-jeong plays the woman Jeon Woo-chi loved in the Joseon era, and a coordinator who wants to be an actress.
Kim Yoon-seok, who played the evil, greedy person in "The War Of Flower", plays a charismatic character who fights with Jeon Woo-chi. Yoo Hae-jin will show comical acting playing a puppy that was transformed into a person through Jeon Woo-chi's magic.
It starts filming this August and will premiere next year.
Original Korean Article: DongA.com 2008-04-29 09:49
English Translation Credit: HanCinema |
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Thanks to kdramafanusa at soompi.com for the highlight
April 29, 2008
"Only for reality |
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April 29, 2008
Ha Ji-won comes back with 8 billion won (US$ 8 million) project
In the midst of sighs that there are no more females in leading roles, Ha Ji-won will challenge this.
Ha Ji-won will start filming "Seven Remedies" in New Zealand in June and will be coming back from a one-year hiatus.
After "Miracle on 1st Street" last February, she only appeared in cameos in "Last Present" and "Sex Is Zero 2". Now, she will be spending the summer with "Seven Remedies".
"Seven Remedies" is about a monster that is transformed through viruses and a female character who tries to fight it.
It's drawing more attention because there are few movies with female lead roles, and those few fail to succeed. Most movies have male leads, but this one has put a female in the lead.
A representative of the production company said, "Ha Ji-won will be showing action like Angelina Jolie in 'Tomb Raider". Her fighting scene with the monster will be the highlight". He said that she received the lead role because of confidence in her.
After the filming of "Seven Remedies", she will be busy filming Director Yoon Je-kyoon's 15 billion won (US$ 15 million) project "HaeUnDae" early next year.
Original Korean Article: Starnews 2008-04-29 10:58
English Translation Credit: HanCinema |
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Thanks to kdramafanusa at soompi.com for the highlight
April 25, 2008
Makers of "High Kick!" |
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April 24, 2008
Song Yoon-ah, Kim Tae-hee, Stars who have risen through evil roles
In timeless stories, the evil characters are as famous as the main characters that they bother. But the stronger and more evil the character is, it is a bigger harm to the image of an actor.
This is why famous actors didn't take on evil roles, and new or unknown actors who wanted to leave a lasting impression took on these roles.
The actress who has received the most recognition for her evil role is Song Yoon-ah. In "Mister Q", she bothered Kim Hee-seon, the female lead, for Kim Min-jong. Viewers remembered her for her evil role, but now, she is receiving lots of love for her great acting in various roles.
Kim Tae-hee, a top star today, also rose with an evil role. She would stare at Choi Ji-woo with piercing eyes in SBS "Stairway to Heaven". Then, she changed her image through dramas "Forbidden Love", "Love Story in Harvard", and movie "The Restless".
Lee Bo-yeong, who has an innocent image, received popularity for her execution of an evil role. She left a lasting impression with her role of a rich daughter who was jealous of Ji Seong, now her real-life lover, and Yoo Jin's relationship.
Lee Da-hae, who rose to stardom with MBC "Heaven's Fate" and SBS "My Girl" also started out with an evil role. In KBS "Sweet 18", she starred as Lee Dong-geon's first love, a lawyer who tried to split Lee Dong-geon and Han Ji-hye's relationship.
Original Korean article at news.empas.com
English translation by www.hancinema.net |
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April 25, 2008
Ko Soo discharged from army
Actor Ko Soo was discharged from military on the 25th.
He has been serving in KangNam, and even received recognition for being an outstanding public interest service personnel.
That day, Ko Soo will be restarting his acting career through the play "Return of Mr. Eom".
Ko Soo, who has been interested in theater for a long time, accepted the invitation from Jo Jae-hyeon to star in this play.
The play tells the inner feelings of society, has a deep message, and gives good laughs. Eom Hyo-seob, who played Seo Kyeong-jun in KBS "In-soon is Pretty", has the lead role of 'Mr. Eom'.
"Return of Mr. Eom" will be shown from May 23 to August 3 at Seoul Wonder Space Circle Theater (Sadari Art Center).
Original Korean article at spn.edaily.co.kr
English translation by www.hancinema.net |
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April 28, 2008
Jeong Joon-ho, "Marriage, Trying not to pass this year"
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Actor Jeong Joon-ho said, "We're meeting with good intentions".
He revealed this on the 28th at the closing party for MBC "Last Scandal".
He said, "I am at the age to get married. So if I do get married, I don't want to hide it. But I was confused when an unexpected article came out. I don't think it's respectful to fans either".
"It is true that I have good intentions, and I will try to see good results. To be honest, it'll be hard if this year passes. So I'm trying hard to make it work".
Jeong Woong-in, who also starred in "Last Scandal", joked, "It was Sunday and Jeong Joon-ho was on the phone while filming. But it was a woman's voice". I heard, 'Let's eat together'. So I was suspicious. Jeong Joon-ho has to hurry and get married. We have to get rid of him".
Original Korean Article: Newsva.co.kr 2008-04-28 21:02
English Translation Credit: HanCinema |
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April 24, 2008
Lee Soo-kyeong, Fight with Kim Seon-ah over Lee Dong-geon
Lee Soo-kyeong is returning as a crafty woman.
Lee Soo-kyeong, who became popular with KBS "Golden Era of Daughter-in-law", chose "When It's At Night" to be her next work. It's a comical melodrama that outlines the competition between a scholar of ancient art and an extreme patriot to find national treasures.
She is playing Wang Ju-hyun, who enters the security bureau of the cultural artifacts department to find a good husband. She will be in a love triangle with Huh Cho-hee, a sexy woman (Kim Seon-ah) and the expert of ancient art and a womanizer Kim Bum-sang (Lee Dong-geon).
"When It's At Night" will air on June 16 after "Yi San".
Original Korean Article: Kyunghyang.com 2008-04-24 13:27:33
English Translation Credit: HanCinema |
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April 24, 2008
So Ji-sub, Kang Ji-hwan, Charisma showdown in movie
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So Ji-sub and Kang Ji-hwan were cast as lead roles for "Movie is Movie".
So Ji-sub stars as Kang Pae, a gangster, and Kang Ji-hwan is Soo-Ta, a successful actor. Their respective roles allow them to show their charm and acting skills.
It is the story of Kang Pae, who lives each day streaked with violence, and Soo-Ta, who starts to dislike the star's life, who star in the same movie. The unique plot of a gangster and a star who both star in a gangster action movie is already drawing attention.
Director Jang Hoon said, "We were thinking of the two actors while working on the scenario. I'm looking forward to filming, for they both have passion for acting". It will start filming in mid-May.
Original Korean Article: SEGYE.com 2008.04.24 16:48
English Translation Credit: HanCinema |
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April 25, 2008
Song Il-gook, Jang Nara, Bada, Ko Ah-ra |
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News Index PAGE 4
May 2,2008: IVY to Make Drama Debut in June
May 2: 揅rossing |
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May 2, 2008
IVY to Make Drama Debut in June
Singer IVY took a break from the spotlight after being threatened at the end of last year.
The singer will return to showbiz this June with her TV drama debut in the SBS production "Tokyo, Yeowubi" (screenplay by Kim Jin-hee, directed by Lee Joon-hyung).
"'Tokyo, Yeowubi' was shot entirely in Japan last year and it will air at 10pm on June 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th," announced the production company of the drama, Work Wonders.
Starring Kim Sa-rang and Kim Tae-woo, "Tokyo, Yeowubi" is a melodrama about the love that blossoms between actress 'Soo-jin' and sushi chef 'Hyun-soo' after a fateful encounter in Japan.
Also starring in the TV drama are Japanese actors Otani Ryohei, Okuda Erika and Yamamoto Gaku.
"'Tokyo, Yeowubi' was produced as a cinematic drama to be viewed in theaters," explained Work Wonders. "And besides the director, writer and producer, the entire crew is Japanese."
The director of the drama, Lee Joon-hyung, is famous for directing music videos of singers Sung Si-kyung, Lee Soo-young and Vibe.
Source: KBS Global
http://english.kbs.co.kr/mcontents/entertainment/1522155_11692.html |
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Japanese mobile companies to offer contents featuring Korean singer
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Japan's major mobile service operators will offer a service this summer that contains pictures and videos of South Korean pop idol Rain, his management agency said Tuesday.
The J. Tune Entertainment said it has reached an agreement with Japan-based wireless service provider ACCEL Corporation to provide the contents through three mobile service phone carriers -- NTT DoCoMo Inc., KDDI Corp. and Softbank Mobile Corp. -- starting in June.
Source: Yonhap News
http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/ ... 80429004200315.HTML
May 2, 2008
Rain's Agency Targets Japanese Market
Rain's entertainment agency J. Tune Entertainment (CEO Cho Dong-won) is preparing to launch a cellular content service for Japanese fans.
On April 28th, a J. Tune representative announced that they have signed a contract with ACCEL Corporation, a Japanese company dealing in wireless services and that they are ready to provide "top quality content that will fulfill the needs of fans in Japan."
ACCEL will receive entertainment content from J. Tune and release it in early June to Japan's three major cellular service providers - NTT Docomo, KDDI, and Softbank.
"We plan on sharing footage of Rain's performances and his daily life through the content service which can be viewed in Japan anytime, anywhere," a J. Tune representative said. "We hope that Japanese fans will show great interest in this new service."
Source: KBS Global
http://english.kbs.co.kr/mcontents/enterta...2122_11692.html |
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April 25, 2008
The Baek Sang Awards took place on April, 24 at Main Hall Hae in Seoul.
Differing from last year's trend of dresses that showed off long legs, long dresses of faint or bright colors allowed each to have their own taste and charm shine.
Park Jin-hee, Han Ye-seul, Hyeon Yeong
Lee Ji-ah, Park Si-yeon, Kim Jeong-eun
Kim Hee-ae, Choi Yeo-jin, Park Jeong-ah
Son Ye-jin, Yoo In-yeong, Kim Min-hee
Jeong Ryeo-won, Yoon Eun-hye, Ko Ah-ra, Han Hyo-joo, Lee Yeon-hee
Original Korean article at star.moneytoday.co.kr
English translation by www.hancinema.net |
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