Lim Hyeong-joon (임형준)

Park Si-yeon, Lim Hyeong-joon PR Ambassadors of "Korea in Motion"

2007/11/12 | Source | Permalink |

Actress Park Si-yeon and popera tenor Lim Hyeong-joon have been named PR ambassadors of the 2007 Korea in Motion -- Daegu".

Organized by the National Tourism Organization, 2007 Korea in Motion -- Daegu" is a festival of domestic non-verbal performances. It will open in Daegu Nov. 20 for a six-day run.

The organizers of the event said they chose Park for her healthy and dynamic image, and Lim for his passionate stage manners. Moreover, the two stars speak English well, which makes them ideal PR ambassadors for an international event.

Park and Lim will receive their appointment plaques Nov. 20 at the opening ceremony of the event and will watch the opening production "Jump" together....| More

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[MOVIE REVIEW] 'The Houseguest' overstays its welcome

2007/08/02 | Source | Permalink |

Chu Yo-sup (1902-1972) wrote the memorable short story "Saranbang sonmin-gwa eomeoni (The Guest in My Mom's House)". Published in 1935, the creative tale portrays the subtle emotional tension between a widow and a house guest from the perspective of a six-year-old girl. Emotions are intentionally suppressed, reflecting the strict social norms placed on Koreans at the time.

"Sarangbang seonsuwa eomeoni" ("The Houseguest and My Mother"), directed by Lim Yeong-seong, borrows the title from the famous short story, but does not follow the original plot. In contrast to Chu's refined storytelling, "The Houseguest and My Mother" pursues a shamelessly trite Korean filmmaking format: Different cinematic elements are crammed onto the big screen not because they are essential but because the director wants to rescue a deplorable script.

In the film, Deok-gun (Jeong Joon-ho) is 100 million won in debt to gangsters thanks to his irresponsible father who is now behind bars. Desperate to pay bac...| More

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