Park Si-hoo (박시후)

Drama 'Iljimae' has tough act to follow

2008/05/20 | Source | Permalink |

New historical drama "Iljimae", airing tonight on SBS, will be hard pressed to live up to its predecessor, "On Air".

"On Air", featuring Kim Ha-neul and Park Yong-ha, topped viewer ratings charts last Thursday, when its final episode was broadcast. A strong script and four top notch actors carried this miniseries to success.

The new drama also must compete with MBC's "Spotlight". With big stars Son Ye-jin and Ji Jin-hee playing reporters and talented screenwriter Lee Ki-won at the helm, "Spotlight" may nab viewer ratings for the Wednesday and Thursday night slot, leaving "Iljimae" out in the cold.

But the verdict isn't out yet.

Based on an ancient Korean hero of the same name, the historical drama "Iljimae" revolves around the good deeds of a Korean Robin Hood. However unlike Hong Gil-dong, a Korean hero who also stole from the rich and gave to the poor, Iljimae is primarily motivated by revenge.

Hallyu star Lee Joon-ki will be taking on the complex role of this hero. An...| More

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Wishing Lee Joon-ki, cast and crew lots of luck... I look forward to seeing this drama when it is available to the US with Eng Subs. HGD will be hard to beat. Kimberly Sarreal 2008-05-20 19:47:44

Iljimae vs. Iljimae: Fight of 'Ki' (Lee Joon-ki - Lee Seung-gi)

2008/05/15 | Source | Permalink |

"Lee Joon-ki vs Lee Seung-gi, the viewers choose…'

In 2008, two 'Iljimae's will find the home theater.

The SBS historical drama "Iljimae", starring Lee Joon-ki, will air from the 21st after "On Air". In response, MBC is airing drama "Iljimae", starring Lee Seung-gi, at the end of the year. It is unconventional for two dramas with the same title to air on public television in the same year. Thus, it is inevitable that we compare 'Joon-ki's Iljimae' and 'Seung-gi's Iljimae'.

Lee Joon-ki's "Iljimae"
Green Snake Media, the production company of SBS "Iljimae", gave up purchasing the copyright of Ko Woo-yeong's comic due to production costs, and are using an original story based on the story of a chivalrous robber. The setting is the Chosun era, and Iljimae is faced with breaking the rules of social status and the pursuit of reform.

Actor Lee Joon-ki, who rose to stardom with "The King and the Clown", is the main character, and he is to show historical acting and action skills t...| More

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2007 Year-end Korean drama awards round-up

2008/01/07 | Source | Permalink |

Winners of the 2007 KBS Drama Awards

▶The Best Actor : Choi Soo-jong ("Dae Jo Young")

▶Best Actor/Actress : Lee Deok-hwa ("Dae Jo Young"), Kim Hyeon-joo ("In-soon is Pretty"), Chae Rim ("Dalja's Spring")

▶Excellence in a Mini-Drama (Wed-Thurs drama) – Male/Female : Kang Ji-hwan ("Capital Scandal"), Lee Da-hae ("Hello, Miss"), Han Ji-min ("Capital Scandal")

▶Excellence in Weekend Series – Male/Female) : Jang Hyeon-seong ("Golden Era of Daughter in Law"), Yoon Jeong-hee ("A Happy Woman")

▶Excellence in a Serial Drama – Male/Female : Park Hae-jin ("By Land and Sky"), Han Ji-hye ("Likable or Not" ("I Hate You, But It's Fine"))

▶Netizens' Choice : Choi Soo-jong ("Dae Jo Young"), Han Ji-min ("Capital Scandal")

▶Best Couple Award = Kim Ji-hoon-I - Lee Soo-kyeong ("Golden Era of Daughter in Law"), Kang Ji-hwan - Han Ji-min ("Capital Scandal"), Park Hae-jin - Han Hyo-joo ("By Land and Sky")

▶Excellence in one act drama – ...| More

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i wish i could watch those acadamy award..huhu..can i watch it on you tube.. hmm..congratz to all winners!! tfkoreanfreak 2008-02-07 10:56:34

Married, but… Missies in 2007

2008/01/03 | Source | Permalink |

Lee Yo-won, Jang Sin-yeong and Han Ga-in, the young 'missy' stars made a remarkable achievement this year. Despite the fact they are married, they took the roles of unmarried women in their dramas over other young, single actresses. They became 'young bride' and some even became mothers in their early 20s. However, they are now enjoying the height of prosperity of their acting career with their young beauty and maturing performance shaped from such dramatic life experience as their own marriage.

Lee Yo-won, a mother of 3 years old daughter, made her coming back with SBS 'Surgeon Bong Dal-hee' early this year, which was followed by a film 'May 18', in which she took a role of nurse, Park Sinae, displaying her strong fighting spirit. Presently, she is appearing in KBS2 'Bad Love' with a top star, Kwon Sang-woo.

Jang Sin-yeong, who published parturiency and a bikini picture album after the childbirth, also made her coming back with MBC 'Winter Bird' after giving birth to a healthy...| More

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Park Si-hoo to go against "Iljimae" Lee Joon-ki

2007/11/20 | Source | Permalink |

Actor Park Si-hoo who played the successor of a major corporation in "How to Meet a Perfect Neighbor" which finished airing in September will become the 'Najang' Si-hoo in the upcoming periodical action series "Iljimae".

The 'Najang' Si-hoo is a low rank member of the ministry of war in the Joseon era that receives orders from higher officials, transports or punishes criminals who during investigation and torture.

The character Si-hoo is born as the child of a mistress of a prominent family. He learns martial arts on his own to pass the government test but is discriminated against for being the child of a mistress and chooses to become a 'Najang'. To become the top despite his position, Si-hoo starts chasing after Iljimae played be Lee Joon-ki The two characters also form a love line with the female character Eun Chae.

Park Si-hoo who is currently training in horseback riding and martial arts commented, "Si-hoo in the series is a character that seems strong and rather cold, bu...| More

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