Lee Min-woo (이민우)

Kim Ah-joong, the best star that a matchmaking program produced

2008/06/19 | Source | Permalink |

Matchmaking programs are famous for being the birthplace of many stars. Entertainer hopefuls catch the eyes of viewers and management companies as they work with other stars and reveal their talents.

There are many stars who have used programs such as KBS "War of Roses", MBC "Kang Ho-dong's ChunSengYunBun", and SBS "X-Man" as stepping stones to debut as actors.

We picked the best five stars that matchmaking programs produced

#1 Kim Ah-joong

Kim Ah-joong, who became a star after "200 Pounds Beauty", first showed her face on a 2004 MBC show "Love Survival".

She charmed the male stars, such as Rain, Hyeon Bin, Seo Kyeong-Seok, and Yoon Jeong-soo, with her foreign looks and her intelligence. She became a couple with Rain and the center of attention. She also appeared in "Emperor of the Sea", "Bizarre Bunch", and "200 Pounds Beauty".

#2 Yoon Jeong-hee

Elegant and quite Yoon Jeong-hee doesn't seem to fit well with game shows, but she is also from a matchmaking progra...| More

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From Kim Min-jeong to Kang Soo-yeon, Best 5 child actors

2008/05/15 | Permalink |

The futures of many child stars were generally depressing.

The childish image and the weight of the years were obstacles for child stars to become adult actors.

But even among them, there are stars who have succeeded in transforming into adults. The IS Entertainment Team has picked out the best 5 actors who started out as child stars.

The first is the heroine of "New Heart", Kim Min-jeong.

Kim Min-jeong, who's charm comes from her big eyes, debuted in 1990 when she was eight, with MBC Best Theater "Widow". In 1992, she received the 'Child Actor Award' from KBS, received the 'Youth Award' in 1998, and received much love for her smart acting. Her official change to adult acting came in 2005 with the drama "Fashion 70s" and in 2006 with the movie "Forbidden Quest".

Especially in "Forbidden Quest", she had a daring exposure scene, and fully separated from her innocent, childish image.

The second is Moon Geun-yeong, who is transforming from the nation's younger sister to e...| More

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Lee Min-woo (M) to Hold First Solo Concert in Shanghai

2008/04/16 | Source | Permalink |

Lee Min-woo (M) to Hold First Solo Concert in Shanghai

Lee Min-woo (M), a solo artist as well as a member of the group Shinhwa, will hold his first concert in China.

Lee will perform in front of some ten thousand Chinese fans at the International Gymnastics Center in Shanghai for two days from May 2. The concert will be held under the title "M, Live in Shanghai".

Open World Entertainment said this will be the first time Lee will perform solo at a large-scale concert in China without the rest of the Shinhwa members. The company said 90 percent of the tickets have already been sold since April 17.

After his China concert, he will hold another concert in Seoul for two days from May 30....| More

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Chasing the Korean dream

2008/04/11 | Source | Permalink |

By Yasmin Lee G Arpon
Deputy Editor of the Asia News Network

'Koreanovelas' Fever is sweeping the Philippines

In the last few years, Korean films, TV dramas and pop music have become immensely popular abroad, a phenomenon known as the Korean Wave. This is the second in a series of essays by a select group of foreign scholars and journalists looking at the spread of Korean pop culture in Southeast Asian countries and beyond. - Ed.

The names Johnny, Jenny and Andrew may not ring a bell for Koreans, but for Filipinos, they started the so-called Korean Wave in the Philippines. They were the "Filipinized" names of the main characters in the drama "Autumn in My Heart", better known as "Endless Love 1" when it was shown in the Philippines. It was the first-ever Korean drama to air in the country.

In 2002, the Taiwanese drama "Meteor Garden" swept through the Philippines and the rest of Asia, paving the way for Chinese dramas to enter local markets. The drama was aired on the ABS-...| More

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ABS-CBN did a great job for choosing such wonderful shows which really made a hit here in the Philippines... no offens for GMA supporters.. but Meteor Garden, My Girl, and a lot more was the beginning of Korean, Taiwanese -novela here in the Philippines.. Mardigra 2008-06-14 00:05:09

Celebrities to Participate in Hallyu Festival in Jeju-do

2008/02/25 | Source | Permalink |

Park Yong-ha along with members of Shinhwa and SG Wannabe are participating in a Hallyu event in Jeju-do (island).

The '2008 Hallyu Again in Jeju' is sponsored by BNV and Jeju Peace Tours, and supported by the Jeju Self-Governing Province. It will open on March 13th at the Jeju Halla Art Hall.

Park Yong-ha is scheduled in the first part of the festivities for a charity round of golf, hand-printing, and commemorative photos. For his fans on Jeju-do, he will also participate in a gift-giving event on 'White Day' (March 14th).

Performances by Lee Min-woo, Kim Dong-wan, and Jun Jin from Shinhwa, as well as SG Wannabe, will take place during the second half of the event.

The sponsors added that "Park Yong-ha will donate everything from the golf game, along with his own personal items, to an auction where the proceeds will be donated to a charitable organization"....| More

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