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 By Kwon Mee-yoo
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"Enjoy One's Calling" is the phrase written on actor Kim Kang-woo's cell phone. "Talented people cannot beat people who know how to enjoy life. I went through hard times when I first started acting. But one day, I realized I was doing something I wanted to do and earning money for it. The point is to take pleasure in what I do ― acting", Kim said in an interview with The Korea Times at a cafe in Samcheong-dong in Seoul, Monday.
Kim, 29, debuted through "The Coast Guard" (2002), directed by Kim Ki-duk, when he was a senior at Chung-Ang University. "The only role I could get without any acting experience was a soldier", said Kim.
He was then noticed when he played Mu-cheol in the MBC drama "Breathless" (2003) and starred in SBS's "Three Leafed Clover" (2005). Kim has been known as "Mr. Right" since then for the honest and diligent characters he played. "It's funny. I didn't know that I had that kind of sincere image in me", he said.
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Yang Yoon-ho, director of the mystery thriller "Rainbow Eyes" (Gamyeon), seemed as confident about his filmmaking technique as ever. But he was not so sure about the film's commercial potential.
"When I saw the screenplay for the first time, I was deeply drawn to the great storyline, but at the same time I instantly knew that it's not going to be a box-office hit here", Yang told reporters at a press preview held in downtown Seoul on Monday.
But it may be too early for such pessimism. After all, Kim Kang-woo, a talented award-winning star, has taken the title role for "Rainbow Eyes", to be released here on Dec. 27.
Kim played a central character in "Le Grand Chef", which became the biggest hit in the second half of this year, and he also won the best actor award at the 25th Torino Film Festival, adding much-needed credentials to his fledgling acting career.
"Rainbow Eyes" revolves around a serial killer who defies logic, and police scrutiny. The first victim is a sports cen...| More |
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 Actor Kim Kang-woo, 29, must feel like flying by now.
Although "Le Grand Chef", in which he played the leading role, opened in theaters during the slowest season (November), it has attracted more than 2.6 million movie goers nationwide. Moreover, he won the Best Actor's award on Saturday (local time) at the 25th Torino Film Festival for his role in "The Railroad", which was directed by filmmaker Park Heung-sik and opened in Korea in May. Simply put, he earned recognition as an actor who can garner both critical acclaim and box office success.
Although many Korean actresses won the Torino Film Festival, only a handful of Korean actors won this prestigious international award. Surprisingly, his voice was calm when he was asked on Sunday about winning the award.
"I couldn't imagine this could happen when I came here. I was nervous when the announcement was made, but I felt rather composed when I walked up to the platform. When I gave a few words in both English and Italian, the r...| More |
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This year's Pusan International Film Festival witnessed the opening of the inaugural Asian Film Market, a comprehensive film industry hub which covers many aspects of filmmaking from pre-sales, sales, and financing to production and post facilities as well as a casting network for up-and-coming stars.
In terms of deal-making, sales companies reported that not many deals were signed, however agreements and project advancement took place. The absence of many European buyers due largely to the opening of the Rome International Film Festival during the same period, was also noted, however those from Europe who did come had first pick and were pleased with their findings.
Among Korean deals made, CJ's martial arts fantasy The Restless and box office record-breaker The Host were bought from Cineclick Asia by Singapore's Queen Imperial for rights in Indonesia's growing market. Queen also picked up iHQ's Gangster High, Shadowless Sword, My Girl and I, A Day for an Affair, and pre-sales o...| More |
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Although their official subjects are different, the action flicks "Running Wild" (Yasu) and "Holiday" share many cinematic elements, some of which may intrigue Korean moviegoers yearning for a strong dose of refreshing action sequences.
"Running Wild", directed by Kim Seong-soo, and "Holiday" by Yang Yoon-ho feature the country's top actors as the main characters. For the former, Kwon Sang-woo takes the role of a tough, short-tempered cop, while for the latter Lee Seong-jae plays a thoughtful inmate who masterminds a high-profile kidnapping scheme.
Both characters are surprisingly similar. Kwon's Jang Do-young is a street-smart cop who knows how to fight and knows little about how to follow the rules. He frequently uses four-letter words and never stops to think about the consequences of his actions. Lee's Ji Kang-heon is rather reserved, yet has bursts of anger when he cannot control his temper. He's also vicious when he is intent on attacking his enemy.
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