Kong Hyeon-joo (공현주)

2008/05/07 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

'You Are My Destiny', a brand new drama series on KBS 1TV has kicked off to a great start.

According to AGB Nielsen Media research, 'You Are My Destiny', which debuted on May 5 after the previous drama series 'Likeable or Not' ended, recorded 24.8 % nationwide viewer ratings. The viewer ratings in the Seoul area alone were 29.1%.

KBS explained that the viewer ratings of the new drama series is in the same range as 'Likeable or Not' on its debut date. 'Likeable or Not' maintained a stable viewer rating of 35.4% throughout the past eight months, topping the list of the most successful drama series on KBS 1TV since 2000.

Yoona, a member of the popular female vocal group Girls' Generation, stars in 'You Are My Destiny' as the heroine who finds herself happily adjusting to a new family after a life-changing corneal transplant surgery. Park Jae-jeong, Lee Ji-hoon, Kong Hyeon-joo, Lee Pil-mo and Kim Jeong-nan are the co-stars of the new drama series.

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2008/05/01 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

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.
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2008/03/13 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

On a breezy spring day in March 2008, the entertainment investigation team of Sports Khan sensed an emergency. The argument between female stars about their influence has become fierce, almost to the point of battle. Accordingly, under the supervision of Detective Choi, the entertainment investigation team had a briefing on the 'Map of Various Powerful Female Stars'. A record of the questions and answers from the briefing are provided.

Detective Choi: As you all know, we've gathered here to discuss the toppling balance of the influence of top female celebrities. Firstly, the 'super model' group has almost taken over the 'Miss Korea' group and has become the 'big sister' of the entertainment industry. Also, the new 'internet beauty' group is extended its boundaries. Contrary to these changes, the 'horror story' group is still steadily on the top.

Chairman Oh: Surprising. 'Super models' are not only tall but are growing in power? What is their weapon? Sushi knives? Wooden sticks?
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2006/07/27 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

Model and actress Kong Hyeon-joo has been recognized as the "Korean queen of commercial advertisement models" by China's largest portal site.

On July 20, Sina.com posted a special feature article on Kong on its front page, which drew great attention from Chinese netizens.

The portal said that Kong has worked with many top Korean actors such as Bae Yong-joon, Kwon Sang-woo, Jeong Woo-seong and Jo Seung-woo, and even gained popularity in Japan due to a commercial in which she appeared with Japan's "favorite son-in-law", Bae.

The site said that Kong possesses an elegant image and various charms to explain the increasing interest in her in Asia. ...

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