Lee Byeong-hoon (이병훈)

Lee Young-ae, Park Eun-hye, Han Ji-min... "One man's women"

2008/07/03 | Source | Permalink |

Inside of Director Lee Byeong-hoon's works, there are noticeable actresses.

Actresses such as Lee Young-ae, Hwang Soo-jeong, Park Eun-hye, and Han Ji-min have formed a upright image as a top star through Director Lee Byeong-hoon's historical dramas. Actresses that have gone through 'Midas' hands' are all brilliant.

MBC "Dae Jang Geum"is a rare work that has spread to the world. And Lee Young-ae is in the midst of that. Lee Young-ae, who has laid the foundation for her image as a court lady and a nurse in "Dae Jang Geum", became a national actress and a worldwide star.

Park Eun-hye is also a regular of 'Lee Byeong-hoon's historical dramas'. She fulfilled grave roles in "Dae Jang Geum" and "Yi San", and hardened her image as an all-around actress while acting in both historical and modern dramas. She said, "I am thankful to Director Lee. After "Yi San" ended, I went to him to thank him. He said that everything was good, so I was satisfied".

Hwang Soo-jeong also rose to stardo...| More

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Which stars have risen through "Yi San"?

2008/06/19 | Source | Permalink |

Actors Han Sang-jin, Lee Jong-soo, and Kim Yeo-jin. They are stars who are receiving interest due to MBC "Yi San". Han Sang-jin, who first emerged in "White Tower", left the title of 'beginner' through "Yi San". Lee Jong-soo succeeded in changing his image from an entertainer to an actor. Kim Yeo-jin also acted as the evil character and confirmed her abilities.

Han Sang-jin who arose with 'Hong Gook-yeong Quotes'

Han Sang-jin began as a clothing model in 1997, and although he was in "Kaist" and "Something Happened in Bali", he didn't see the light for ten years. His face became known last year in "White Tower" as Park Gun-ha.

Han Sang-jin, who got to meet the character of Hong Gook-yeon, played an important role in pulling up the popularity of "Yi San", even producing a list of famous quotes. He also received the 'new actor award' for MBC last year.

Han Sang-jin said, "Directors Lee Byeong-hoon and Kim Geun-hong have been a light to my whole family". He thanked them for the...| More

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[Interview] Han Ji-min, who finished filming "Yi San", interview "I wouldn't love a real king"

2008/06/12 | Source | Permalink |

MBC historical drama "Yi San", which has been a top drama for nine months, has two episodes left from its total 77 episodes. Han Ji-min, who played Seong Song-yeon, the woman that the king loved, matured as an actress through this drama.

Song-yeon, who became a royal concubine, left the world on the 2nd by a disease, and made Yi San and all the viewers sad. The viewers' board overflowed with messages like "Please revive Song-yeon" and "If Song-yeon dies, what pleasure is there in watching?" It's because they were empathizing with the character of Song-yeon.

During the press conference, Director Lee Byeong-hoon said that Han Ji-min was "a bright actress with a clean appearance". Her small body frame incites men to protect her, her soft and pretty face, and the tears that flow from her sad eyes are still in viewers' memories. We had a phone interview with Han Ji-min as she was moving to her last filming on the 7th.

-You're filming even though Song-yeon is dead?
-Although she is...| More

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"Yi San" the next Hallyu character following "Dae Jang Geum"

2008/05/29 | Source | Permalink |

Although MBC "Yi San" hasn't finished yet, it will air on GTV in Taiwan on the 22nd during prime time, from 9 pm to 10 pm. It is already showing signs of being the next Hallyu work.

According to MBC, GTV has said, "In 2004, "Dae Jang Geum" had record views even higher than those of Taiwanese dramas. It will be the same for "Yi San", which is also a work of Director Lee Byeong-hoon".

On the 21st, twelve reporters from China and Taiwan visited the set of "Yi San" by the invitation of the International Culture Industry Exchange Foundation.

One reporter from a daily Chinese newspaper said, "I'm a fan of "My Name is Kim Sam-soon". Compared to Chinese actors, Korean actors are excellent in portraying details and have various facial expressions and bodily movements. I've seen Park Eun-hye and Han Ji-min acting".

"Yi San" has signed contracts with Taiwan's GTV, Japan's MICO, Thailand's Golden Network, Singapore's Innoform, and Turkey's TRT, and it is showing potential to be another...| More

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The 44th PaekSang Arts Awards Sparkles with Stars

2008/04/24 | Source | Permalink |

Korean TV and film stars gathered together for The 44th PaekSang Arts Awards Thursday evening in Seoul. The Awards honors filmmakers, TV actors and actresses, producers and programs that made distinguishing marks in the field of visual media arts.

In the film category, the grand prize went to "The Chaser" directed by Na Hong-jin, who also won the best new director award. "The Chaser" has attracted over 5 million filmgoers so far, winning the top-grossing film title for the first half of 2008. The best director award went to Lee Chang-dong of "Secret Sunshine" and the best picture award to "Forever the Moment", based on a true story of the Korean women's handball team. Im Chang-jeong of "Scout" was named the best actor and Kim Min-hee of "Hellcats" the best actress. Also hunky superstar Kwon Sang-woo and lovely Kim Jeong-eun won the popularity vote.

The grand prize in the TV category was given to Kang Ho-dong for his leadership in the "One Night Two Days" segment of the entertainm...| More

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