A Witch in Love (Drama - 2007) - 마녀유희 (Ma-nyeo-yoo-heui)

[ChanMi's take] 3 beautiful ladies: Han Ga-in, Lee Da-hae, Yoon Eun-hye

Source | 2008/08/30 | Permalink |

Three actresses Han Ga-in, Lee Da-hae, and Yoon Eun-hye pose for the camera.

Aren't they so lovely?

Pick your favorite!

-Han Ga-in from "A Witch in Love"

-Lee Da-hae from "My Girl"

-Yoon Eun-hye from "Princess Hours"...| More

[ChanMi's movie news] "Mandate: Mission from the Gods" Jae Hee leaving for military duties

Source | 2008/07/17 | Permalink |

His new movie is out, "Mandate: Mission from the Gods" but he won't be there for its release and the publicizing because of military duties.

The action thriller movie is about a manipulative murderer and a ghost hunter seeking him where Jae Hee, previously from "...| More

Popularity rating of dramas in 2007, from top 5 to bottom 5

Source | 2008/01/07 | Permalink |

As the year 2007 ended, the dramas are also changing its path. On 26th, SBS Wed-Thur drama, "Lobbyist" was finished, followed by KBS 2 "In-Soon is Pretty" on 27th. Previously, KBS1 historical drama, "Dae Jo Young" was crowned with perfection on 23rd. The following is the summary of popularity rating of dramas in 2007 (data provided by TNS Media Korea), beginning with MBC serial drama "Bad woman, Good woman" which began on 1st January 2007.

In the Department of Mon-Tue dramas… Between the dominance of "Jumong", "My Man's woman", "Coffee Prince", KBS was doomed, "Oh my God, What should we do?"

This year's KBS and SBS Mon-Tue dramas had a period of dark age due to MBC "Jumong". Strictly speaking, "Jumong" is the 'Old' drama, which began on 15th May 2006 and its leading actor Song Il-gook received a Grand Prize in 2006 MBC Drama Awards for his excellent performance. However, its popularity continued this year. When "Jumong" finally finished on 6th March, it recorded its maximum rati...| More

Married, but… Missies in 2007

Source | 2008/01/03 | 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

Stars Are Late Bloomers

Source | 2007/02/27 | Permalink |

By Kim Tae-jong
Staff Reporter

It's graduation season. Students receive a bunch of flowers, take pictures with friends or throw their mortarboards into the air.

Many celebrities can also be seen at graduation ceremonies. But one of the major differences between their time in school and that of most students is that they usually need a lot more time to finish their studies.

Actress Ha Ji-won recently graduated from Dankook University. It took her 10 years to finish a four-year program. She expressed her joy with big smiles during the Feb. 14 graduation ceremony in which she received a special award.

"It's more meaningful, as it took me 10 years. Honestly, I thought I would never make it", Ha told reporters after the graduation ceremony ended.

Ha entered university in 1997 but had to take time off several times because of her busy acting career. She has starred in many television dramas and movies, including the 2000 KBS drama "School II", the 2003 MBC drama "Damo", the 2...| More