Gina Kim (김진아)

HA Jeong-woo in Korea-Japan co-production

2008/06/05 | Source | Permalink |

HA Jeong-woo will star together with the Japanese actor Satoshi Tsumabuki in a film tentatively titled House. KIM Young-nam is at the helm of the project and Aya Watanabe writes the scenario.

HA and Tsumabuki will portray smugglers who work together while they are based at each side of the East Sea. Complications arise when they receive the order to kidnap a Korean woman together.

HA commanded attention with his role in YOON Jong-bin's "The Unforgiven" (Yongseo Batji Mothan Ja). He extended his name internationally with Gina KIM's "Never Forever" (Doobeonjjae Sarang). With his latest film "The Chaser" (Choogyeokja) he also scored a major box office hit.

KIM directed the film "Don't Look Back" (Nae Cheongchunaegae Goham) which was invited by the Locarno International Film Festival for its 2006 international competition section where it received the FIPRESCI and NETPAC awards. His debut film Outcry of Youth was selected for KOFIC's 2005 Production Support Program for Internatio...| More

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US Release of Gina KIM's "Never Forever"

2008/04/10 | Source | Permalink |

South Korean director Gina KIM's third feature, the New York set "Never Forever " (2007), will receive a limited release in select cities across the US this Spring. The US-Korean co-production had its world premiere in the competition section of the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. After a release in Korea last June and various festival appearances, the film won the Jury Prize at the 33rd Deauville American Film Festival in France.

The film continues KIM's exploration of the issues of woman's relationship to her own body and bodily desires as laid out in her previous feature "Invisible Light" (2003). Never Forever tells the story of an upper class Caucasian woman living in New York (played by Vera Farmiga) who is unable to conceive a child with her Korean-American husband. As her husband (played by Korean-American actor David McInnis) grows increasingly despondent she attempts to get pregnant by paying a young illegal immigrant from Korea (played by HA Jeong-woo) to have sex with ...| More

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I want to watch this , but I am in Michigan. ChristyRenae 2008-04-10 12:40:20

Ha Jeong-woo explores his dark side

2008/02/06 | Source | Permalink |

Internationally recognised actor Ha Jeong-woo, explores the dark side of humanity through his take on a serial murderer in "Choogyeokja" ("The Chaser", English translation: "pursuer"). He is tracked down by a shady former detective played by KIM Yoon-seok. First-time feature film director NA Hong-jin was in charge.

The dark thriller examines society and politics through a story that sees a confessed killer released unpunished while touching upon issues as prostitution and corruption.

HA commanded attention with his role in "The Unforgiven", a film praised at international film festivals. He increased his international appeal opposite of Vera Farmiga in Gina Kim's Never Forever.

KIM received praise for his supporting roles in numerous films which earned him this leading role. NA previously directed the short film "A Perfect Red Snapper Dish". Choogyeokja opens on February 14.

Yi Ch'ang-ho (KOFIC)...| More

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Never Forever wins jury prize at Deauville

2007/09/13 | Source | Permalink |

Gina KIM's US-Korean co-production "Never Forever" has won the Jury Prize at the 33rd Deauville American Film Festival.

Held in Deauville, France, the annual event is considered a key annual showcase of American cinema, and is well attended by top U.S. directors and stars. The Jury Award is the second-highest honor presented at the festival.

"Never Forever" tells the story of an upper class Caucasian woman living in New York (played by Vera Farmiga) who is unable to conceive a child with her Korean-American husband. After her husband attempts suicide, she contacts a young illegal immigrant from Korea (played by HA Jeong-woo) in an effort to conceive a child.

The film first premiered in competition at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival in January, and it was subsequently released in Korea in June. It was co-produced by the Korean company Now Film.

Gina KIM previously directed the feature "Invisible Light", which premiered at the Locarno International Film Festival, and th...| More

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Korea-US Joint Film Production 'Never Forever'

2007/06/25 | Source | Permalink |

The first-ever joint film production between Korea and the US is being released in Korea this week.
The melodrama "Never Forever" has earned rave reviews here particularly from the women.
Son Heekyung tells us why.
The much-awaited melodrama "Never Forever" has hit the big screen.
It's Korean-American director Gina Kim's first feature and sharpened by a unique blend of stars from Korea and Hollywood.
According to one film Web portal here, 82 percent of moviegoers who reserved tickets for it online were female.

"The film is about the emotional journey of an American woman who is married to a successful Korean-American lawyer. But they can't conceive so she starts a dangerous relationship with a poor immigrant in hopes of having a child, to save her marriage. Later, the relationship between the American and Korean immigrant develop into a true love".

Movie critics say the joint production between Korea's Now Film and Vox 3 in the US is popular among women because it shows that...| More

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I don't like when Korean work with other citizens...I mean they can success without anyones help. nicolechanjiaxin 2007-06-29 06:44:29