The Snow Queen (Drama - 2006) - 눈의 여왕 (Noon-eui Yeo-wang)

[THE HIGH TIDE OF THE KOREAN WAVE(33)] Whetting U.S. appetite for Korean TV dramas

2008/04/24 | Source | Permalink |

In the last few years, Korean films, TV dramas and pop music have become immensely popular abroad, a phenomenon known as the Korean Wave. This is the 33rd in a series of essays by a select group of scholars and journalists looking at the spread of Korean pop culture in Southeast Asian countries and beyond. - Ed.

Following is an email interview with Tom Larsen, president of YA Entertainment, the largest distributor of Korean TV drama DVDs in the United States. - Ed.

The Korea Herald: What is the current market position of Korean TV dramas in the U.S. market? How are they perceived in comparison with mainstream U.S., Chinese and Japanese programming?

Tom Larsen: Like most other TV programming from international markets, Korean TV dramas are generally considered a specialty entertainment niche here in the United States. Having said that, the popularity of Korean TV dramas in the United States has grown dramatically over the past five years. Korean TV dramas are now widely recogni...| More

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i think that if the Philippines and other asian countries could broadcast korean dramas with their own dubbed versions, then it should be possible to do that in English and not just go with subtitles. I think that this would be even more powerful and att srain 2008-05-29 16:45:32 jU yOO rIN 2008-05-21 01:50:31 i love korean dramas:)) I am in LOVE with Korean Dramas!!!!!!! fighting 2008-04-25 20:47:50

Lee Dong-geon, Kim Seon-ah "When It's At Night" – Enters filming this month

2008/04/17 | Source | Permalink |

Lee Dong-geon and Kim Seon-ah's new drama "When It's At Night" is looking forward to its first filming.

It plans to air after MBC "Yi San", and the first episode will come out on June 16. The romantic comedy tells the story of a womanizer and an extreme patriot who both go out to find a national treasure.

The screenplay has been finished recently, and the producers are going to Japan on the 14th. Filming in Japan will occur mid-May, and they are hoping to find a location.

After the script reading during the fourth week of April, filming will begin on the last week. Lee Dong-geon will be acting for the first time since his brother's death, and Kim Seon-ah is coming back from a 3-year hiatus after "My Name is Kim Sam-soon".

Kim Seon-ah received the role of Huh Cho-hee, a 29-year-old single woman who is lean and sexy. She enters the security bureau of the cultural artifacts department, and meets Kim Bum-sang, a professor of ancient art.

This drama will be directed by Son Hy...| More

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Any news of Yoon Eun Hye and Joo Ji Hoon? Any shows starring the both of them again after the Goong-Princess Hours? Can consider putting them together for another drama series to enhance the chemistry between the two of them. They do work well and will de laine 2008-04-17 20:38:01

Hyeon Bin, Voted for Most Handsome Body

2008/03/20 | Source | Permalink |

Netizens have chosen actor Hyeon Bin as having the best body.

The community portal site DC Inside, held a survey from the 10th to the 17th about the male star with the best body, and Hyeon Bin was first.

According to the survey directed at netizens, Hyeon Bin received 7563 votes out of 29322 (25.8%). Hyeon Bin showed off his muscular body last year on the drama "The Snow Queen" as a sparring partner for boxers.

Second place was Bae Yong-joon, with 7468 votes (25.5%). Last 2004, he surprised his fans everywhere with a photo album with pictures of his muscular body.

Kwon Sang-woo, "Rain", Joo Ji-hoon, Se7en, Cha In-pyo, Eric Moon, So Ji-sub also placed in the top ten....| More

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I'll vote for you as the Korean actor with the best body...Keep it up! otarrasue 2008-04-17 20:50:00 jan 2008-03-27 04:55:19 you're so cute Hyeon ! you are man of the year 2007/08 for sure. keep it up ! My first choice is So Ji-sub, 2nd is Hyeon Bin and 3rd is coffee prince. Moe Moe 2008-03-24 00:51:35 ah mar 2008-03-22 16:51:35 I think Kwon Sang-woo is the best ever He's cute, I can't denied that but my top choice is Bae Yong-joon, 2nd is Kwon Sang-woo, and 3rd id Rain. chaka456 2008-03-20 11:40:38

Actor Lee Seon-ho, to become Joseon's greatest warrior

2007/08/09 | Source | Permalink |

Lee Seon-ho who appeared in 'The Snow Queen' as Kim Jung-Kyu, Hyeon Bin's best friend and prodigy, will transform into Joseon's greatest warrior.

He will be playing General Jang In Hyung who gave up his position despite having the best swordsmanship due to revolutions in the upcoming 10 episode series 'The 8th' which will be aired on Channel CGV in October.

Lee Seon-ho says, "I have been training at action school for more than 5 hours a day for the fighting scenes in the series. I am taking the position of learning from the great seniors that I will be acting with".

Based on the novel 'Wonhaeng' following the eight days of Jung Jo in the midst of revolution will also star Kim Sang-Joon, Park Cheol and others.

Lee Seon-ho who debuted through 'The Snow Queen' also appeared recently in the MBC drama series 'Air City' and various other commercials....| More

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OMG Lee Seon ho is sooo handsome . LOved him in Snow Queen and Air City. Happy he finally gets a lead role as a General!!! ginger ale 2007-08-17 05:20:15

Hyeon Bin visits Japan for 'The Snow Queen'

2007/05/09 | Source | Permalink |

Hyeon Bin who has been gathering attention as a rising Hallyu Star was greeted by 600 or so fans at Haneda Airport on the 9th. He is visiting Japan to appear at the special promotional event for the drama series 'The Snow Queen' which will start airing on the 10th on TV Tokyo.

A press conference was held at the Tokyo International Forum Hall A at 7pm with 150 or press personnel and Director Lee Hyung Min and writiers Kim Eun Hee and Yoon Eun Gyung also were present.

During the press conference, Hyeon Bin spoke of his experience, "I was entitled with a role of great responsibility, but I seemed to have enjoyed the filming with great people. I only ate chicken breast to portray a third class boxer so I now don't eat chicken as much".

Hyeon Bin had actually reduced 7~8kg for the drama series. In a question asking the most memorable scene, he chose the scene where Tae Woong and his friend Sang Ho were drinking. They filmed drinking real alcohol and it had left a lasting impression...| More

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darling baby ! you are very handsome and excellent actor. Moe Moe 2007-07-18 03:12:46