KAIST (Drama - 2000) - 카이스트 (Ka-i-seu-teu)

Which stars have risen through "Yi San"?

2008/06/19 | Source | Permalink |

Actors Han Sang-jin, Lee Jong-soo, and Kim Yeo-jin. They are stars who are receiving interest due to MBC "Yi San". Han Sang-jin, who first emerged in "White Tower", left the title of 'beginner' through "Yi San". Lee Jong-soo succeeded in changing his image from an entertainer to an actor. Kim Yeo-jin also acted as the evil character and confirmed her abilities.

Han Sang-jin who arose with 'Hong Gook-yeong Quotes'

Han Sang-jin began as a clothing model in 1997, and although he was in "Kaist" and "Something Happened in Bali", he didn't see the light for ten years. His face became known last year in "White Tower" as Park Gun-ha.

Han Sang-jin, who got to meet the character of Hong Gook-yeon, played an important role in pulling up the popularity of "Yi San", even producing a list of famous quotes. He also received the 'new actor award' for MBC last year.

Han Sang-jin said, "Directors Lee Byeong-hoon and Kim Geun-hong have been a light to my whole family". He thanked them for the...| More

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Actress Han Eun-jeong, donates 100 million won to KAIST

2008/06/12 | Source | Permalink |

KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) revealed on the 4th that popular actress Han Eun-jeong donated 100 million won ($US 100,000) to the university development fund.

That day, Han Eun-jeong visited the chancellor Seo Nam-pyo, and signed the agreement for the payment.

She said, "While filming the movie "The Divine Weapon", I've realized the importance of scientific technology. I hope this helps in some way for research".

Han Eun-jeong is from Dae-jeon, debuted in 1999 with MBC "Because of Love" and acted well in dramas such as "Seoul 1945". She is awaiting the premiere of the historical movie "The Divine Weapon", also starring Ahn Seong-gi.
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Reality Programs Hit Cable Television

2008/04/29 | Source | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

The trend on television these days is "reality" and these are beginning to dominate productions.

Reality shows depict the stories of people of their lives. Unlike a drama or a talk show, the flow is more natural and most importantly, unpredictable. The programs delve deeper into meaning and look at those who are different. Boredom turns to entertainment.

Mnet Media launched their "star reality" programs a while ago, and they have become widely popular among other cliche programs.

"Off the Record Lee Hyo-lee" takes a look into the life of Korea's top singer. The cameras literally barge into her house, her studio and even her closet. Being a famous singer may have helped, but the program's popularity soared because it showed the "real" Lee. Fans are able to discover her personal side.

"Seo In-young's KAIST" also takes the camera closer to celebrities. The program was produced to give Seo, a member of the female pop group Jewelry, the chance...| More

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Cultural Critic Jin Joong-kwon

2008/02/27 | Source | Permalink |

Poignant Outspoken Critic

Mr. Jin made news for his scathing review of the domestic monster film 'D-War' and is again under the spotlight for criticizing the proposed fundraising to restore the burnt-down Sungnyemun gate. In a radio program, he blasted President-elect Lee Myung-bak's (now President) proposal to raise public donations to shoulder the cost. Jin is a leading social critic in the country. He graduated from Seoul National University with an aesthetics degree in 1986 and received a masters on 'Structural Semiology of the Soviet Union' from the same school in 1992. He then studied aesthetics, interpretative theories and linguistic philosophy at Free University Berlin but returned to Seoul during his doctoral program. He currently teaches at Chung-Ang University and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), contributes columns to various print and Internet media outlets and writes books. He is also one of the founding members of the critical journal Ou...| More

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Welcome to the 2007 CT Joint Symposium

2007/11/22 | Source | Permalink |

Hosted by the Minister of Culture and Tourism and co-led by Korea Culture and Contents Technology Association (KOCTA), Korean Society for Emotion and Sensibility (KOSES), and Human Contents Association, the 2007 CT Joint Symposium was held last November 21 at the International Summit Hall of the Press Center in Sinmunro.

Aiming to provide a venue for a fruitful exchange of ideas among specialists in various fields, including the humanities, engineering, arts, and design, and to promote joint studies for the establishment and advancement of CT, the 2007 CT Joint Symposium secretariat invited renowned specialists in the aforementioned fields who, in line with this year's theme?The Era of Convergence: The Present and Future of CT?analyzed the phenomena of convergence from various angles and discussed issues related to the consolidation of CT competitiveness.

At the first part of the symposium (Keynotes), Kim, Dong-Hee, Executive Director of Pandora TV (KOCTA), gave a presentation on...| More

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