Kim Soo-mi (김수미)

2007/12/12 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

The daily sitcom 'Unstoppable Wedding on KBS 2TV is gaining popularity abroad after it was introduced in a Japanese magazine.

The first episode, which was first aired in November, features popular veteran and young actors including Kim Soo-mi, Im Chae-moo, Seo Do-yeong, Lee Jeong, Kim Dong-wuk and Park Chae-kyeong. Members of idol group FT Island and Girls' Generation have also made appearances on the show.

The sitcom is becoming popular in Asia, including China and Japan.

The appearance of Seo Do-yeong, Lee Jeong and Girls' Generation has played a significant role in the rising popularity of the sitcom.

Interview requests for Seo Do-yeong have been pouring in since 'Hallyupia'--a Japanese magazine on the Korean Wave--featured an article on 'Unstoppable Wedding'.

Attention is now focused on whether the sitcom will be able to bring about another Korean Wave in Asia....

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2007/11/02 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

Veteran actress Kim Soo-mi has expressed strong commitment to the new challenge of starring in a sitcom.

At the production presentation of the new KBS daily sitcom 'Unstoppable Wedding' (produced by Lee Kyo-wook) on Thursday, she declared she would make all Korean viewers return home early from work to watch the drama.

Kim said, "It's my first TV gig after years of comic roles in film. I'm enjoying the shoot, marked by laughters and many NGs. One thing regrettable is the early air time of 6:50 pm. But I will make 50 million Korean viewers to head home early to catch my drama".

The sitcom is based on the film 'Unstoppable Marriage' released last year. The film's two leads Kim and actor Im Chae-woo were also cast for the sitcom. ...

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she's good and so versatile she 2008-02-07 04:51:50

2007/01/18 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

By Kim Tae-jong
Staff Reporter

The new film "Mapado 2" is a sequel to a 2005 comedy, a story about a strange island where only a bunch of old grandmothers live.

The original was an unexpected hit, selling over 3 million tickets nationwide _ a huge success, especially given its low production budget of $3 million and its lack of big stars.

However, compared to the original, the sequel may be seen as a lazy and boring voyage to the same destination.

Most crewmembers from the original are on board for the sequel with only a few new members hired, including the director, Lee Sang-hoon.

But despite a few efforts to differ from the original, the film promises a safe journey with the familiar jokes and humor, which are, however, funny and enjoyable.

In the film, former detective Chung-su (played by Lee Moon-sik) takes a secret mission from a dying president of a big company. The businessman wants to see his first love before he dies.

The only information the detective ha...

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2006/10/04 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

By Kim Tae-jong
Staff Reporter

To celebrate the Chusok holiday, millions of people are expected to hit the roads to their hometowns enduring severe traffic congestion. But with longer leaves from work this year, many people will also be spending the holiday at theaters.

"As the holiday is longer than ever, we expect to have more moviegoers, maybe double the average", said Kim Min-ji, PR analyst at CJ CGV, the nation's biggest multiplex theater chain. "Since the lineup seems quite attractive, we think there are many people who will visit theaters more than twice during the holiday".

As Chusok is traditionally one of the most lucrative seasons for the film industry, many films have been released to attract holidaymakers. Local theaters are holding various events along with offering discounts.

About 10 movies are now showing at theaters, and most of them are Korean movies. If you are not sure what to see, here is some information on the movies showing.

Maundy Thursday ("Ou...

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2006/09/23 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

Time now to check on what's playing at movie theaters in Korea.
The sequel to the 2002 Korean gangster comedy "Marrying the Mafia", and "The Banquet", starring Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi are among this week's releases.
Here's Son Heekyung.

"Marrying the Mafia III" has filmgoers asking if this latest installment is as good as the previous two, which sold more than five million tickets in Korea.
Aiming to make a new history, the family's godmother starts a new business of producing the Korean spicy cabbage kimchi.
The main cast from "Marrying the Mafia II" are back once again, Kim Soo-mi, Kim Won-hee, and Shin Hyeon-joon.

KIM SOO-MI, ACTRESS: "I highly recommend the film to those who want to relieve their stress and get away from a mundane life.
I can guarantee that people won't be able to stop laughing".

Korean comedy "Moodori" named after the village revolves around three elderly men.
Set in Korea's eastern mountainous province of Gangwon the lives of the elderly men cha...

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