Sin Dong-wook (신동욱)

Sin Dong-wook Plays Detective in Japanese TV Drama

2008/02/01 | Source | Permalink |

Up-and-coming actor Sin Dong-wook has appeared in a Japanese TV drama as a detective.

In the drama, Sin says all his lines in Japanese, which he says helped him realize that language is just a means of communication and which had opened a new world to him.

Sin says he felt comfortable using Japanese while shooting the drama because the Japanese and Korean languages have much in common. The actor added that unlike Korean dramas, which are shot quickly but have longer scenes, Japanese dramas have shorter scenes and thus require more concentration.

The drama, "Mobile Phone Detective", is expected to boost Sin's popularity in Japan. Episodes featuring Sin will begin airing in Japan Feb. 23....| More

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Analysis made by the Japanese media, "Who will the next generation of the Korean-Waves stars?"

2008/01/31 | Source | Permalink |

Who will be the next generation of the Korean-Waves stars?

Recently, 'Yon-sama' Bae Yong-joon's "The Legend" is expecting revive the glory of the Korean-Waves once again, which seemed to gradually cool down last few years. In addition, the expectation for the new generation of the Korean-Waves stars is increasing.

On 5th, the Sankei newspaper reported that "Hyeon Bin, Joo Ji-hoon and Sin Dong-wook had been making frequent visits to Japan. It is interesting to see which of these stars will maintain their popularity as a Korean-Wave star in 10 years time".

The newspaper said, "The first Korean actor to gain such a huge popularity among the Asian countries is Ahn Jae-wook from "Star in my Heart" in 1997". It also introduced various dramas starred by Bae Yong-joon, Jang Dong-gun and Lee Byeong-Heon, who are the leaders of the Korean Waves at the moment.

It mentioned the extended effect of the Korean-Waves phenomenon that "As the Korean dramas started to gain such rapid popula...| More

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Actor Sin Stars in Japanese TV Drama

2008/01/31 | Source | Permalink |

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

Actor Sin Dong-wook leads the next generation of hallyu stars as he reappears on a popular Japanese TV series. The 25-year-old was cast as a detective in BS-i channel's "The Cell Phone Detective" (Keitai Deka) last December, and will once again make an appearance opposite Japanese teen actress Aya Omasa.

The actor met with the press Tuesday in Tokyo after two days of shooting the drama. Unlike the first time he appeared in "The Cell Phone Detective", Sin had to deliver lines in Japanese.

"It was my first time acting in a foreign language. I learned that language is just one form of expression and got to know a different world", he was quoted as saying by Yonhap News. He went on to demonstrate differences and similarities between the Korean and Japanese languages.

Sin rose to stardom here through the hit SBS drama "War of Money", which is currently airing on Japan's BS11. His popularity spread to Japan, and an official fan club and Web site we...| 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

[ Brokore Magazine No.14 featuring a cover story of Jumong's Song Il-gook! ]

2007/11/20 | Source | Permalink |

Brokore Magazine No. 14 "Jumong"'s Song Il-gook!

Your detailed guide and introduction to the cast of The Legend!
Please note that this section is focused on introducing "The Legend" series and is not focused on the actor Bae Yong-joon.

cover story
Feel the strong charisma behind the calm smile of "Jumong"'s Song Il-gook

brokore special
"The Legend": When the star of Jushin of shines, the King wakes up!

brokore live
- The three men of "The Good, the Bad, the Weird", Song Kang-ho, Lee Byeong-Heon, Jeong Woo-seong
- One step up - Jang Geun-seok of "The Happy Life"
- Long time no see. Won Bin
- Wandering and chasing after the memory of first love. The movie "M"'s Kang Dong-won

brokore sketch
- Ahn Jae-wook's birthday party. Spending happy time with his fans.
- The stars of the 12th Annual Busan International Film Festival

movie interview
Director Heo Jin-ho, questioning happiness in the movie "Happiness"

drama focus
Dissecting drama maniac's favorite "Devil"...| More

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