Yeon Jeong-hoon (연정훈)

Comedy, tragedy go head to head

2008/08/25 | Source | Permalink |

With the Beijing Olympics over, broadcasting networks face the challenge of filling the void. Both KBS and MBC have already stepped up to the plate with two brand-new dramas: "Love and Marriage" and "East of Eden".

Despite the recent dismissal of the network's former head, Jung Yun-joo, KBS is determined to prove that it will continue to air quality shows. The channel's latest Monday and Tuesday night installment, "Love and Marriage", seeks to boost viewer ratings.

KBS faces some stiff competition. MBC, which failed to score high viewer ratings with their last Monday and Tuesday night series "When It's At Night, is aiming high with its epic drama, "East of Eden".

Featuring a star-studded cast, including heartthrob Song Seung-heon, this 50-episode series reportedly racked up 25 billion won ($23 million) in production costs. Like the novel by Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck, this drama charts the tumultuous struggles between two households. The similarities, however, end there...| More

[ChanMi's take] Lee Da-hae looks different?

2008/08/22 | Source | Permalink |

Lee Da-hae most well known from the hit drama "My Girl" has changed into a more mature and serious character!

She will be in "East of Eden" a new drama starring Song Seung-heon and Yeon Jeong-hoon.

By the way, do you like her longer hair, and slimmer body? I say she looks very weak and pale!...| More

[ChanMi's drama news] Lee Da-hae in between Song Seung-heon and Yeon Jeong-hoon in "East of Eden"

2008/08/20 | Source | Permalink |

The new MBC drama "East of Eden" stars Lee Da-hae as an ambition driven woman.

Her character is of a woman who graduated a Law school top of her class. And with her great intelligence and talent, Hye-rin chooses to give up on love for her ambitions....| More

TV Dramas Gear Up for Post-Olympics Race

2008/08/19 | Source | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

The Beijing Olympic Games will end Sunday, so what is worth seeing after the Olympic flame goes out? For TV fans, major networks are gearing up for a competition with their most anticipated dramas.

MBC will start the race off with "East of Eden" Monday. The drama has made headlines with its star-studded cast even before shooting, with big names like Song Seung-heon, Yeon Jeong-hoon, Lee Da-hae and Han Ji-Hye and veteran actors Yoo Dong-geon and Lee Mi-sook.

The drama is the first for Song and Yeon since they got out of the Army.

The 50-part series cost 25 billion won and tells of the brothers Dong-chul (Song) and Dong-wook (Yeon). Their fates diverge after the murder of their coal miner father, with one joining the mob and the other becoming a successful lawyer.

Next is "Beethoven Virus", a treat for classical music lovers. The drama depicts the world of musicians, from a charismatic conductor to a stubborn trumpet player and a pretty vio...| More

[ChanMi's drama news] Poster for "East of Eden"

2008/08/14 | Source | Permalink |

MBC drama "East of Eden" will be first aired this 25th. The posters that have been made definitely heighten the expectations for this drama!

"East of Eden" will be going back and forth in two eras from the 1960s and now. ...| More