Son Ye-jin (손예진)

[ChanMi's star news] Son Ye-jin in "Spotlight"

2008/07/04 | Source | Permalink |

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Kim Ha-neul, Son Ye-jin, Soo-ae, Transformations of three 'pure ladies'

2008/06/26 | Source | Permalink |

Kim Ha-neul, Son Ye-jin, and Soo-ae, who received love for their elegant and innocent images, are attempting at transformations on television and the screen.

Kim Ha-neul, who mainly kept a pure image with movies "Bye June" and "Ditto", has been trying to change her image with wild and comical characters. Last May, she gained popularity by acting as an arrogant top star in SBS "On Air"....| More

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Viewer rating of Iljimae Surpasses 20 Percent

2008/06/13 | Source | Permalink |

The viewer rating of the SBS TV drama "Iljimae", starring Lee Joon-ki, has surpassed 20 percent for its 7th episode, cementing the show's position as the most popular Mon/Tues TV drama.

According to AGB Nelson Media Research on Thursday, the average viewer rating of Iljimae's Wednesday episode was higher than 20 percent. MBC's "Spotlight" and KBS 2TV's "Sisters in Love", which also aired in the same slot, recorded viewer ratings of 10.1 percent and 10.5 percent, respectively.

Iljimae's Wednesday episode showed hero Yong-ee's attempts to transform into Iljimae. Yong-ee, who falls into despair as he witnesses his long-lost sister being executed, vows to avenge his father's death.

There has been another change in the dynamics of the Wed/Thur TV dramas along with Iljimae's soaring popularity. "Women in the Sun" has begun to move ahead of Spotlight, albeit by small margins.

"Women in the Sun", starring Kim Ji-soo and Lee Ha-na, is the newest drama among the three TV dramas. Alth...| More

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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

The world Hyeon Bin and Song Hye-kyo act in

2008/05/15 | Source | Permalink |

Drama's big names have gathered. Director Pyo Min-soo of "In-soon is Pretty" will direct, and writer Noh Hee-kyeong of "More Beautiful Than a Flower" and "Goodbye Solo" will write, and Hyeon Bin of "My Name is Kim Sam-soon" and Song Hye-kyo of "Full House" will act. It's an outstanding group worthy of the drama "On Air". Their work is "The World They Live In", a drama about a director's work and love. Hyeon Bin plays a promising director, Jeong Ji-oh, and Song Hye-kyo plays director Joo Joon-yeong, who has experienced directing plays and tries a miniseries. Overcoming the complications that arise from unspoken barriers within the drama field is the foundation of the story. Of course, it also ties in love into the competition of the two producers. The production company, YEG, said, "Director Pyo Min-soo, who has a prominent way of subtly expressing emotions, and writer Noh Hee-kyeong held a long search for actors who could embrace the character in the best way".

"The World They Live ...| More

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