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August 29, 2008
Sequel of cult film Attack the Gas Station
A sequel of the 1999 comedy Attack the Gas Station (Jooyooso Seubgyeoksageon) is planned to enter cinemas in its tenth anniversary year. Like the original, the sequel will also be in the hands of director KIM Sang-jin. It was announced that the scenario is halfway finished. Actors have not been cast yet.
Attack the Gas Stationchronicles the take over of a gas station by a young group of society's outsiders. Its cast included LEE Sung-jae (Daisy), KIM Su-ro (Vampire Cop Ricky) and LEE Yo-won (May 18/Hwaryohan Hyooga).
KIM also directed the comedies Kick the Moon (Silla-uiDalbab) and Ghost House (Gwisini Sanda). KIM started out as a assistant director on KANG Woo-suk's classic comedy Two Cops.
Credits: Yi Ch'ang-ho (KOFIC), poster from CINE21
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August 29, 2008
SO Ji-sub debuts on the silver screen
Popular actor SO Ji-sub stars alongside KANG Ji-hwan in director JANG Hoon's Rough Cut.
SO is known as a charismatic on-screen presence. He effortlessly takes the leap from the small screen to dominate the big screen.
SO plays a troubled hard-boiled gangster with a love for cinema. He is a fan of KANG's character, a star actor who specialises in violent gangster roles. While KANG also behaves tough and arrogant like a gang leader in real life, SO used to have a dream of becoming an actor. From the moment the two meet, there is tension in the air and a rivalry is born.
SO rose to stardom throughout Asia with leading roles in popular Korean dramas I'm Sorry, I Love You and What Happened in Bali. The distribution rights of Rough Cut is already pre-sold to Japan.
Director JANG has ties to Korea's maverick director KIM Ki-duk. KIM wrote and produced the film. KIM surprises with plenty of jokes, but the scenario is at the same time unmistakeably by the hands of KIM which will be a recommendation for some, but distance others. Ironically, KIM's successful humoristic inclusions unbalance the tough male oriented violence. Rough Cut hits Korean cinemas on September 11.
Credits: Yi Ch'ang-ho (KOFIC), image from empas.com
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Friday, 29 August 2008
Taewon Entertainment quits stock market
His shares valued at $18.5 million
Written by Han Sunhee
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29 August 2008
Drama Wars: IRIS and Road No. 1
One actor was last seen in the kimchi spaghetti western The Good, The Bad, The Weird . The other suffered in Bad Love. Both of these high profile Korean leading men will be appearing in blockbuster dramas next year.
Leading men in high profile dramas in 2009
Lee Byung Hun will make his drama comeback in the spy thriller IRIS (아이리스 ). The drama will be
shot in locations around the world (including the USA) and will be directed by maestro Kang Je Gyu. Kang directed blockbuster movies such as Shiri (1998) and Taegugki (2004).
Kwon Sang Woo on the other hand, will star in Road No. 1 (로드 넘버원 ), which is a drama about friendship during the Korean war. It will probably remind you of the movie Taegukgi.
Lee Byung Hun will be in the spy thriller IRIS
IRIS and Road No. 1 will start filming this autumn but are already attracting investors from Japan and some other countries.
IRIS is successfully inking a contract with Japanese investors, thanks to the reputation of LBH and director Kang. The producing company is also marketing the drama at Cannes International Film Festival at the moment.
Road No.1 will also be marketed in Japan and there are already talks with American investors as well.
LBH will start work on IRIS by September. IRIS will be aired in early 2009.
KSW will start work on Road No.1 by next February. Road No.1 will be aired on MBC, June 2009.
Source: ISplus with translations by Joe Gimm via k-popped.com |
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August 21, 2008
Seo Tai-ji to Perform With Royal Philharmonic
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
Singer Seo Tai-ji, left, and maestro Tolga Kashif appear at a news conference Friday
at Deoksu Palace in Seoul to promote their joint concert Sept. 27./ Yonhap
Korean top singer Seo Tai-ji will be back on stage after his successful rock festival, but this time with a more classical crowd. The "Culture President,'' as many call him, will hold a special concert with maestro Tolga Kashif and the celebrated Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Sept. 27.
The press conference for ``The Great 2008 Seotaiji Symphony with Tolga Kashif & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra'' already made headlines for being held at Deoksu Palace, the first time for a local singer.
Hoards of fans waited in the sizzling sun Friday for the singer and the maestro, many screaming as the two artists arrived at the venue, right in front of one of the palace's buildings.
"I always wanted to work with a celebrated arranger and an orchestra. I was a big fan of Kashif for a long time and it was me who contacted him first for this special concert,'' Seo said.
Kashif is a celebrated musical conductor, composer and arranger who has worked with some of the most famous stars in the world, including David Bowie, Elton John and U2. The maestro also arranged the ``Queen Symphony'' based on the celebrated band's music.
"I love Seo. Music is for the heart and his music hit my heart. He has a great talent in making melodies and not many artists can (do that). I was attracted to his wonderful and strong melodies and it's a great honor to be here,'' Kashif said.
The concert will offer Seo's well-known songs blended into classical tunes played by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Kashif offered some songs he and Seo have been working on for the past couple of months after the Q & A session, and received a hearty applause from fans. The crowd screamed and clapped as the maestro played the familiar melodies of Seo's songs.
"I like to improvise, although it's quite scary (to do so). I try not to make it too obvious. It's nice to find other textures in music,'' he said after the short performance.
"At the end of the day its very simple as long as music is enjoyable. We will offer the full palette of the orchestra and a truthful rendition of songs. I really hope you enjoy our concert. We have got something very special to offer to you together. It will be something quite different,'' he added.
"The Great 2008 Seotaiji Symphony with Tolga Kashif & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra'' will be held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium Sept. 27. For more information visit www.stjsymphony.com .
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 Weekly Box Office 2008.08.29 ~ 2008.08.31 3-day Gross/Total Gross (won)
1. The Dark Knight (U.S.) 1,374,489,000 / 23,776,002,500
2. The Divine Weapon (South Korea) 778,692,500 / 851,975,500
3. Mamma Mia! (U.S.) 553,572,000 / 599,868,000
4. WALLㆍE (U.S.) 351,649,500 / 6,150,842,000
5. Gosa: Blood Bell (South Korea) 325,963,000 / 9,732,078,500
6. CJ7 (Hong Kong) 240,725,500 / 1,678,399,000
7. Eye for an Eye (South Korea) 231,732,000 / 12,966,559,500
8. The Midnight Meat Train (U.S.) 244,809,000 / 1,620,023,500
9. The Good, The Bad, The Weird (South Korea) 215,180,500 / 45,443,394,500
10. Dachimawa Lee (South Korea) 179,968,500 / 3,910,428,500
Source: KOFIC |
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August 29, 2008
The sitcom 擳he Secret of Coocoo Island |
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September 1, 2008
Ryu Seung-beom, Kim Ah-joong Cast in New Film '29 Years'
Actors Ryu Seung-beom and Kim Ah-joong have been cast in the new film "29 Years," based on a comic book by Kang Pul.
Production company Cheongeoram said Ryu will take on the role of a macho scamp with a good heart while Kim will take on the role of a cool-headed shooting athlete.
The title of the film, which will cover the course of 26 years starting from 1980, has been changed to "29 Years" as the release date of the film has been tentatively set for early next year.
Byun Hee-bong will take on the role of "that person," the man responsible for an incident that took place 29 years ago, and Joo Min-mo will take on the role of chairman Kim Kap-seh, who will convict "that person."
Other actors who have been cast in the film include Jin Ku, Hang Sang-jin, Ki Joo-bong and Cheon Ho-jin.
Film director Lee Hae-young, who wrote and produced "Like A Virgin" wrote the script for "29 Years." The film shoot will begin next month.
Source: KBS Global, image from sportskhan.net via naver.com
http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1543688_11858.html
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September 1, 2008
K-POP Stars in New Artist Yibul's Debut Music Video
K-pop stars have joined forces to help the debut of new artist Yibul.
Some of Korea's hottest K-pop artists, including Park Jung-ah of Jewely, Sun-ye of the Wonder Girls, Tae-yeon of the Girls' Generation, Ga-in of the Brown Eyed Girls, Kim Dong-wan of Shinhwa and Shin-dong of Super Junior have made a joint appearance in the music video of Yibul's debut song.
The teaser video will be released online as well as cable TV channels and movie theaters. The full version of the music video will officially be launched on September 10, the release date of Yibul's debut album.
Source: KBS Global
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NEWS INDEX page 43
August 31, 2008: So Ji Sub, a Long Awaited Return After Four Years
Aug 28: 'Modern Boy' Opens in October
Sep 1: Korean Movies Feed on Raw Action
Sep 2: BoA to Debut in U.S. Market
Sep 2: Actor So Returns to Entertainment With 'Rough Cut'
Sep 2: Foreign Movie Studios Shut Down Operations
Sep 2: Chungeorahm sets up "29 Years"
Company behind megahit "THe Host" unveil new project
16th Icheon Chunsa Film Festival Nominations
Sep 3: [TV review] Forget the saints, bring back bratty bad girls
Aug 29: Taewon Entertainment leaves stock market
Sep 3: Shin Hye-sung and Lee Chung-ah Appear in Music Video
Sep 3: Lights, camera, 'Action Boys'
Sep 3: The Wonder Girls Are Ones to Watch Say Brits
Aug 18: Lee Byung Hun - Man of the World
Sep 3: Park Jin-young Writes Song for SMAP's New Album
Sep 2: "Divine Weapon" stuns in Korean B.O. previews
Sep 4: BoA Prepares to Take On Billboard Charts
Sep 2: Olympic Star Congratulates Film Star抯 Wedding (KSW)
Sep 3: Shinhwa Member Jun Jin Hurt during Filming
Sep 1: Chungmuro Film Festival Invites Top Stars
Sep 3: 2nd Chungmuro International Film Festival Red Carpet
Sep 4: Actor So Ji-sup Receives Best 'Jeanist' Award in Tokyo
Sep 4: Japan Pays Top Dollar for "Country of Wind"
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[ Last edited by katt at 5-9-2008 11:59 AM ] |
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August 31, 2008
So Ji Sub, a Long Awaited Return After Four Years
Ever since he acted in the television drama 揝orry I Love You |
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August 28, 2008
'Modern Boy' Opens in October
By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter
Director Jung Ji-woo, center, actor Park Hae-il, left, and Kim Hye-soo
pose during the promotional event for 揗odern Boy |
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September 1, 2008
Korean Movies Feed on Raw Action
By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter
揜ough Cut |
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September 2, 2008
BoA to Debut in U.S. Market
Singer BoA has announced her plans to enter the U.S. music market.
BoA's management agency SM Entertainment said BoA will make her debut and officially release an album in the United States.
BoA will hold a press conference under the slogan "Best of Asia, Bring on America!" at the Imperial Palace Hotel in Seoul on September 10. She will discuss how she has been preparing to make her debut in the U.S. as well as her future plans. The slogan "Best of Asia, Bring on America" was inspired by BoA's initials.
Prior to the press conference, SM Entertainment announced its plans to establish a branch office in the United States.
Source: KBS Global
http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1543883_11858.html |
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September 2, 2008
Actor So Returns to Entertainment With 'Rough Cut'
Actor So Ji-sup has returned after serving his mandatory military service. He won the hearts of millions of women for his romantic and intense role in the TV drama 揑抦 Sorry, and I Love You |
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September 2, 2008
Foreign Movie Studios Shut Down Operations
By Kim Tong-hyung
Staff Reporter
The recent buzz in theaters is "Batman: The Dark Knight," but Kim Seong-gyu, a self-proclaimed movie buff, isn抰 bothering to get a ticket. Kim saw the movie twice before it opened in Korean cinemas last month.
"I downloaded it on an Internet peer-to-peer site," said Kim, a 31-year-old office worker.
"I think the picture quality could have been better but you can't complain too much if you aren't paying for it," he said.
It is often said that Koreans, regarded as one of the most tech-savvy people in the world, live two or three years ahead of everyone else. However, the movie industry is certainly hoping that the country isn抰 representative of the future of film distribution.
According to industry sources, Sony Pictures, which became the first foreign movie studio to enter the Korean DVD market in 1999 by releasing "Fly Away From Home," is closing its domestic unit this month after enduring a decade of sluggish sales.
Sony was the last among major movie studios to grind it out in the difficult Korean market. Paramount, Universal, Buena Vista and 20th Century Fox packed their bags in 2006 and last year.
"Officials from our U.S. headquarters will visit Seoul soon to handle the withdrawal process," said a representative of Sony Pictures Korea.
Selling DVD products is a challenge in a country with one of the highest broadband penetration rates on Earth. According to a survey by the Korean Film Council, 47.3 percent of respondents said they have downloaded movies from the Internet at least once. The number doesn抰 include Internet users who paid for accessing unauthorized clips.
"If we count those who paid 100 won or more for pirated clips, the rate for illegal downloads would be closer to 70 percent," said Kim Jong-ho, an official from the film council.
The Korean market for DVD products and video is expected to be around 328 billion won ($289 million) this year, half of the 773 billion won in 2002.
The mighty Internet is also killing video stores, once ubiquitous in any Korean city but now becoming an endangered species.
The country had more than 10,000 video rental outlets in 2001, but had just 3,500 at the end of last year. The number of "video rooms," where customers pay to watch a video or DVD title, stood at 800 last year, down from 2,400 in 2001.
Although Internet piracy is more of a concern, movie studios are frustrated about the private DVD copies sold on the streets. Street vendors camped in front of subway stations selling three to four private copies for a single 10,000 won bill are almost part of the landscape. In the film council抯 survey, 8.1 percent of respondents said they have bought pirated DVD copies on the streets at least once.
Credits: [email protected]
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2008/09/123_30420.html
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Tuesday, 2 September 2008
Chungeorahm sets up "29 Years"
Company behind megahit "THe Host" unveil new project
Written by Han Sunhee
SEOUL - Chungeorahm, the Korean shingle responsible for mega hit "The Host," has unveiled actioner "29 Years" as its next big budget production.
Like "The Host" which was full of veiled social criticism, "29 Years" is certain to be contentious in Korea.
Based on a popular comic strip serialized online by cartoonist Kang Full ("A.P.T."), pic probes the Gwangju Massacre, a real life incident in 1980 when troops opened fire on civilians in the city and killed thousands.
Story follows a former soldier who, in order to assuage his guilty conscience 29 years later, sets out to assassinate the person who ordered the massacre. Former Korean president Chun Doo-hwan is widely suspected to have given the order and the film makes a fictionalized Chun the assassin's target.
Scripted and to be helmed by Lee Hae-young, pic is to be produced by Chungeorahm on a $6.5 million budget, with lensing beginning this month and delivery skedded for April 2009.
Chungeorahm has assembled an ensemble cast led by Kim A-jung ("200 Pounds Beauty") and Ryoo Seung-bum ("Bloody Tie") and also stars Byun Hee-bong ("The Host",) Jin Goo ("Epitaph") and Chun Ho-jin ("G.P.506".) Chungeorahm is retaining local distribution rights and has not yet fixed int'l sales representation.
Source: Variety Asia, image from empas.com
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Thanks to melusine at soompi.com for this wonderful highlight
16th Icheon Chunsa Film Festival Nominations
http://chunsafilmfestival.com/
Best Film - 최우수작품상
Crossing
The Chaser
My Father
Never Forever
Forever the Moment
Best Director - 감독상
Kim Tae-Kyun (Crossing)
Na Hong-Jin (The Chaser)
Hwang Dong-Hyuk (My Father)
Gina Kim (Never Forever)
Im Soon-Rye (Forever the Moment)
Best Screenplay - 각본상
Lee Yoo-Jin (Crossing)
Na Hong-Jin, Hong Won-Chan, Lee Shin-Ho (The Chaser)
Hur JinHo, Lee Sook-Yeon, Shin Jun-Ho, Seo Yu-Min (Happiness)
Best Leading Actor - 남우주연상
Kim Yoon-Seok (The Chaser)
Ha Jung-Woo (The Chaser)
Seol Kyung-Gu (Kang Cheol-Jung: Public Enemy 1-1)
Ahn Sung-Ki (My New Partner)
Shin Hyun-Joon (His Last Gift)
Ha Jung-Woo (Never Forever)
Best Leading Actress - 여우주연상
Lee Mi-Yeon (Love Exposure)
Park Jin-Hee (Shadows in the Palace)
Im Soo-Jung (Happiness)
Kim Jung-Eun (Forever the Moment)
Moon So-Ri (Forever the Moment)
Best Supporting Actor - 남우조연상
Kim Young-Cheol (My Father)
Im Ha-Ryong (Bravo My Life)
Park Joon-Gyu (His Last Gift)
Best Supporting Actress - 여우조연상
Kim Ji-Young (Forever the Moment)
Gong Hyo-Jin (Happiness)
Lee So-Yeon (Bravo My Life)
Best New Director - 신인감독상
Na Hong-Jin (The Chaser)
Kim Mi-Jung (Shadows in the Palace)
Gina Kim (Never Forever)
Best New Actor - 신인남우상
Daniel Henney (My Father)
Shin Myung-Cheol (Crossing)
Kwon Oh-Joong (His Last Gift)
Best New Actress - 신인여우상
Lee Tae-Ran (Love Exposure)
Jo Eun-Ji (Forever the Moment)
Lee Hwa-Seon (Sex is Zero 2)
Source: http://spn.chosun.com/site/data/ ... /2008090200823.html |
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September 3, 2008
[TV review] Forget the saints, bring back bratty bad girls
Amy (left) and Bonnie feature in 揃ad Girls |
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