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 By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter
Park Kyung-ni's novels are considered to be classics, and the fact that her works are revived time after time onscreen is one proof of this. Screen adaptations for both movies and TV soap operas show the enduring quality of her work.
Park's most celebrated novel "Toji, the Land" was adapted onscreen numerous times. It is often considered a timeless historical novel, and even a cartoon version was published last year. Told in five parts over 16 volumes, it portrays the social climate of the early 20th century. But tracing the lives, loves and sorrow of peasants and nobilities, "Land" features universal themes that still appeal to people today.
The story appeared as a movie in 1974, starring veteran actor Lee Soon-jae. It inspired three television soaps in 1979, 1986 and 2004 respectively. The latest version was particularly significant as it followed the publication of the fifth and final episode of the epic work in 1994.
The SBS drama was a b...| More |
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The Korea Times, the nation's first English daily, turns 57 on Nov. 1. The TOP 10 Series will feature the biggest news stories, scandals, events, figures, surprises and memorable moments in the coming weeks, in celebration of the anniversary. The series will allow our readers to revisit these moments of the past. Current and former staff members of the oldest English daily selected the Top 10s through internal meetings, online surveys and advice from outside experts. If you have differing opinions, let us know by email ( janee@koreatimes.co.kr ).
Choi Seung-hee
Choi Seung-hee (1911-1967), a pioneer dancer in Korea, introduced modern dance costumes to the country. She also contributed to popularizing Korean dance through the "fan dance" and "Hwagwanmu", a creative dance performed while wearing ornamental crowns.
Choi earned fame both in Korea and Japan during the colonial era for her versatility mastering traditional as well as modern styles. Her defection to North Korea in 1...| More |
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Not long ago, people all over the world chose the word "mother" as the most beautiful word in English. But regardless of language, a mother is no doubt the warmest and most beautiful creature in the world. The word "mother" symbolizes safety and warmth to everyone. In Korea, there is a woman who has become the role model of the present-day mothers. It's actress Ko Doo-sim. In 2004, she made the headlines by winning best actress awards from KBS and MBC for her role as a sacrificing mother in television dramas. Let's find out her own perception of what a mother should be like.
Your name is usually associated with the word "mother". And you as an actress have represented Korean mothers for a long time. When did you start playing the role of a mother?
I debuted in 1972, and have been acting for 33 years. I don't remember myself playing a single woman. I might have played the role of a single woman in a couple of dramas in the earlier days of my career. But since my first...| More
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