Joo Chan-ok (주찬옥)

Yedang, Reborn Into A Comprehensive Content Company

Source | 2007/09/07 | Permalink |

Active both in its advance into the film business and the expansion of its media business this year, Yedang Entertainment (CEO: Yang, Hee-Jong) is seeking to widen its scope to include the performing events and drama industry.

Yedang announced that Lobbyist, an SBS' special drama scheduled to be broadcast in October and a co-production between Yedang and Chorokbaem Media, was Yedang's signal to get into the drama business. Yedang has actively been investing on dramas, starting with Winter Sonata, the icon of the Korean Wave, as well as "New Employee" and "Sweet Spy", and has been analyzing the profitability of the drama market. Particularly, Yedang teamed with TBS in Japan to produce "Rondo" last year, which made huge waves.

After "Lobbyist", given its experience in investment and co-production, Yedang is ready to jump into drama production next year. Already in this first half, Yedang has completed an optimal working environment and maximized its human resources. Based on its ...| More

Song Il-gook and Jang Jin-yeong to star in 12 billion won blockbuster 'Angel'

Source | 2007/04/20 | Permalink |

Song Il-gook of 'Jumong' and screen star Jang Jin-yeong were cast as the lead characters of the blockbuster SBS drama series 'Angel' with a budget of 12 billion won. The series which is scheduled to air in September will start filming in New York on the 21st.

The 24 episode 'Angel' draws the story of lobbyists who have a seemingly extravagant life but encounter the cruelties in achieving their purpose on the job. The love story will mix in to story line filled with international politics, black market weapon deals, and political conspiracies lobbyists are involved with.

Song Il-gook who has risen to national stardom through the series 'Jumong' will play Harry who matures through working in the military supply business. Jang Jin-yeong will be returning to the TV screen after focusing on movies since 2001 and will play the role of Maria who becomes a lobbyist to solve the mystery of her sister's death.

Along with the two, Han Jae-seok will play the lobbyist Kang Jae Hyeok who al...| More