Miss Mermaid (Drama - 2002) - 인어 아가씨 (In-eo A-ga-ssi)

"Likable or Not" Reach Highest Drama Ratings since 2000

2008/04/25 | Source | Permalink |

The KBS 1TV daily drama "Likable or Not" is now the most popular daily drama to have been broadcast after 2000.

On the 24th, AGB Nielsen Media Research released the results of a survey of the 20 highest-ranking TV programs by episode after 2000. The "Likable or Not" episode which aired on the 22nd ranked 17th with 43.9% ratings.

The daily drama edged in front of the 2003 MBC daily drama "Miss Mermaid" (43.6%, January 2nd) and the 2007 KBS1 daily drama "Hearts of Nineteen" (43.2%, January 2nd).

TV ratings for "Likable or Not" began at 26.8% on September 3rd of last year and have continued to rise steadily. The last episode will air May 2nd....| More

Actresses Jang, Yang, Lee Top Chinese Poll

2007/05/11 | Source | Permalink |

Korean actresses Jang Seo-hee, Yang Mi-kyeong and Lee Young-ae ranked first to third among actresses in a Chinese survey on the most influential Korean actors and actresses.

Jang, who starred in the Korean drama 'Miss Mermaid', was the highest ranking actress at 7th overall, following male stars Bae Yong-joon, Song Seung-heon, Kwon Sang-woo, Ahn Jae-wook, Kim Seong-taek and Ryoo Si-won.

Following Jang was veteran actress Yang Mi-kyeong and Lee Young-ae, stars of the hit Korean drama 'Dae Jang Geum' (Jewel in the Palace). Then came Choi Ji-woo, Song Hye-kyo, Son Ye-jin, Han Chae-young and Lee Da-hae.

Among actors, Bae Yong-joon topped the list while 4th-ranking Ahn Jae-wook again proved his decade-long popularity in China....| More

Jang Seo-hee Invited to Shanghai Korean Film Festival

2006/08/04 | Source | Permalink |

Actress Jang Seo-hee has been invited as a VIP guest to the Shanghai Korean Film Festival slated for October 1 in China.

Chang will participate in all major events of the festival, including a festival eve party and the opening and closing ceremonies.

Chang has received a special invitation to the festival as her popularity soared in China for her roles in the movies "Ghost House" and "My Captain Mr. Underground" as well as the TV drama "Miss Mermaid".

Organized by the State Administration of Radio Film and Television, the festival is sponsored by China's influential institutions, including the Shanghai municipal government, attesting to the popularity of Korean films and actors in China.

Chang's participation in the festival is expected to further boost her status in China. ...| More

"Full House" attracts attention whether it is aired in China early next year or not

2005/11/24 | Source | Permalink |

According to the Chongqing Courier's report on Nov. 22, "Full House" starring Hallyu Star "Rain" and "Song Hye-kyo" would be aired through Chinese CCTV-8's "Foreign Drama" section during New Year's festival.

The newspaper said that CCTV has not announced yet, but it is sure in fact because it could guarantee the high audience rating thanks to singer Rain's high popularity all around China after his concert in Beijing last month and the series' 16 episodes are adequate for one week airing during the festival.

Meanwhile, the person from the broadcasting's "Foreign Drama" team denied the rumor with the following two reasons: First, CCTV prefers the family moral melodrama full of the real life's scenes like "See and See Again" to such a "Star's drama" when selecting a Korean drama. Second, it needs to be a long piece generally.

His wording seems to be quite persuasive if we see the pattern of last aired series such as "What a Love", "Guys in Bathhouse", "See and See Again", "The L...| More

Jang Seo-hee to appear on the stage as main guest of a talk show in China

2005/06/28 | Source | Permalink |

Thanks to her popularity in China, Korean actress Jang Seo-hee was singled out as main guest of a talk show that CCTV makes.

Jang Seo-hee is the first time that Hanryu (Korean wave) star appears on the stage as main guest of a talk show in China.

CCTV is going to cover Jang Seo-hee's growth background, the recent conditions, episodes of her performance life and so on.

Born in January 5, 1972, the beautiful Jang Seo-hee has a large global following. The actress actually majored in Dance at the Kyunghee University. Good thing for her fans that her love of acting took precedence over her passion for dance.

From her first time on the television screens, Jang Seo-hee has captured the admiration and love of people all over the world.

On Miss Mermaid Jang Seo-hee became part of a blockbuster series. Playing the lead character, a woman who grows up vowing revenge but later realizes there is more to life than hatred, Jang Seo-hee won a Korean Best Actress Award in 2002.

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