Lee Yeong-ha (이영하)

Popularity rating of dramas in 2007, from top 5 to bottom 5

2008/01/07 | Source | Permalink |

As the year 2007 ended, the dramas are also changing its path. On 26th, SBS Wed-Thur drama, "Lobbyist" was finished, followed by KBS 2 "In-Soon is Pretty" on 27th. Previously, KBS1 historical drama, "Dae Jo Young" was crowned with perfection on 23rd. The following is the summary of popularity rating of dramas in 2007 (data provided by TNS Media Korea), beginning with MBC serial drama "Bad woman, Good woman" which began on 1st January 2007.

In the Department of Mon-Tue dramas… Between the dominance of "Jumong", "My Man's woman", "Coffee Prince", KBS was doomed, "Oh my God, What should we do?"

This year's KBS and SBS Mon-Tue dramas had a period of dark age due to MBC "Jumong". Strictly speaking, "Jumong" is the 'Old' drama, which began on 15th May 2006 and its leading actor Song Il-gook received a Grand Prize in 2006 MBC Drama Awards for his excellent performance. However, its popularity continued this year. When "Jumong" finally finished on 6th March, it recorded its maximum rati...| More

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dae jang geum, lovers in paris, jumong are the best drama! 2ndComing 2008-04-05 01:19:35 nurulhj 2008-02-09 21:54:50 a witch in love,coffee prince are best drama and dae jang geum.

Two Star Couples Divorce

2007/10/22 | Source | Permalink |

Star couple Lee Yeong-ha, 57, and Seon-woo Eun-sook, 46, have decided to end their 26 year marriage by mutual-consent divorce, according to the November issue of Women's Chosun.

Lee said that they decided to divorce in order to give each other more freedom. There had been rumors of troubles in their marriage and even a separation, but the two had denied the talk.

"We didn't decide to divorce because of a certain or specific incident. As we grew older our feelings for each other changed, so we thought it would be better to give each other freedom", Lee explained in a recent interview. Their two sons also understand and respect their decision, Lee said.

Meanwhile, another actor-actress couple -- Park Cheol, 39, and Ok So-ri, 36 -- has also ended their marriage. The divorce was revealed when Park filed a divorce suit.

According to an entertainment industry insider, Park filed for a suit for a divorce and his share of common property. However, an industry insider close to Park ...| More

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Long-Time Star Couple Agree on Divorce

2007/10/22 | Source | Permalink |

By Sa Eun-young
Staff Reporter

Actors Lee Yeong-ha, 57, and Seon-woo Eun-sook, 48, a well-known star couple, have finalized their divorce.

The decision, which was made under a mutual agreement, comes 26 years after tying the knot.

The exact reason for the divorce was not given, however they mentioned that they were letting each other go to allow more freedom.

"When a married couple live together for a long time, there are times when you become skeptical about certain things", Lee said.

The two remain on friendly terms despite the separation.

The couple has two sons, Lee Sang-won, who is also an actor, and a younger son who is currently serving his military service.

Lee and Sunwoo both enjoyed the spotlight in the 1970s and 1980s and got married in 1981 at the peak of their careers.

The two are among the middle-aged actors who dominate parent-figure roles on television.

Lee currently appears on the drama "Golden Era of Daughter in Law" (KBS), and Seon-woo on ...| More

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Like Father, Like Son

2005/10/18 | Source | Permalink |

By Han Eun-jung
Staff Reporter

Like physical ability, talent is apparently something that runs in the family, too. This passing on of the gift for acting or singing can be seen this fall in the rush of second-generation male stars dominating both big and small screens.

Kim Moo-saeng (died in February at the age of 62) and Kim Joo-hyeok (33)

When Kim Joo-hyeok played the role of a stuffy assistant teacher on "KAIST" in 1999, he easily could have passed as an extra picked up on the set. Not only was his delivery of lines awkward, his overall performance was just plain bad, critics said. But experience gained on the job eventually led him to landing his first major role as a detective in the 2002 thriller "Say Yes", which he starred alongside Choo Sang-mi and Park Joong-hoon. It wasn't long before critics were writing that he was a chip off the old block, as it was no secret that he was the son of actor Kim Moo-saeng, who passed on last spring. The younger Kim has gone on to tak...| More

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