Heo Jun (Drama - 1999) - 허준 (Heo Joon)

Song Il-gook Wraps Shoot in China

Source | 2008/08/01 | Permalink |

The team of KBS 2TV's drama, "Land of Wind", finally wrapped up its shoot with Song Il-gook in China and returned to Korea on July 30th.

According to its production company, Chorokbaem Media, the "Land of Wind" team left for Shanghai on June 16th and spent 45 days filming around China. Many of the scenes were shot in Wuxi, about one to two hours from Shanghai by car, Lanzhou and Zingtai, which is two hours from Beijing by plane.

"We had difficulty filming due to the monsoon", said Chorokbaem. "And toward the end, we were rushed and pressed for time".

After one day off, the filming crew will continue the "Land of Wind" shoot as they travel through the countryside of Korea.

Set for a temporary September release, "Land of Wind" is a 36-part drama based on the popular graphic novel series by Kim Jin-I. "Jumong", "All In", and "Heo Jun" writer Choi Wan-gyoo wrote the teleplay and Kang Il-soo of "Emperor of the Sea" fame is directing. ...| More

Lee Young-ae, Park Eun-hye, Han Ji-min... "One man's women"

Source | 2008/07/03 | Permalink |

Inside of Director Lee Byeong-hoon's works, there are noticeable actresses.

Actresses such as Lee Young-ae, Hwang Soo-jeong, Park Eun-hye, and Han Ji-min have formed a upright image as a top star through Director Lee Byeong-hoon's historical dramas. Actresses that have gone through 'Midas' hands' are all brilliant.

MBC "Dae Jang Geum"is a rare work that has spread to the world. And Lee Young-ae is in the midst of that. Lee Young-ae, who has laid the foundation for her image as a court lady and a nurse in "Dae Jang Geum", became a national actress and a worldwide star.

Park Eun-hye is also a regular of 'Lee Byeong-hoon's historical dramas'. She fulfilled grave roles in "Dae Jang Geum" and "Yi San", and hardened her image as an all-around actress while acting in both historical and modern dramas. She said, "I am thankful to Director Lee. After "Yi San" ended, I went to him to thank him. He said that everything was good, so I was satisfied".

Hwang Soo-jeong also rose to stardo...| More

TV Star Seong Hyeon-ah Marries Businessman

Source | 2007/12/10 | Permalink |

Actress Seong Hyeon-ah tied the knot with businessman Heo Eun-gyo at the Paradise Hotel in Busan on Sunday. The wedding was held behind closed doors out of respect for the bridegroom and his family who did not want media exposure.

At a press conference before the wedding, the 32-year-old actress shyly expressed her hope to have a baby as soon as possible since she has married quite late. Around 1,000 guests including actress Kim Jeong-eun and composer Joo Young-hoon attended the wedding.

Moving into acting after winning the Miss Korea pageant in 1994, Seong has appeared in several TV dramas such as "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", and "The Way of Medicine: The Epic Doctor Hur Jun" ("Heo Jun") and films such as "The Scarlet Letter", and "Woman is the Future of Man" and "Time". She currently plays Princess Hwawan in the MBC drama "Yi San".

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Actress Seong Hyeon-ah poses at a press conference before her wedding at the Paradise...| More

Actress Seong to Get Married in December

Source | 2007/10/14 | Permalink |

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter

Actress Seong Hyeon-ah will tie the knot with a businessman in December. The wedding ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the Paradise Hotel in Busan.

The 32-year old Seong will marry a businessman named Hur, who is a year younger than her. However, no other details regarding her fiance are being disclosed.

The wedding will take place in Busan at the request of her future husband's family who has ties there.

Seong met her fiance in March through a mutual acquaintance. Both their parents are supportive of the marriage. Her future mother-in-law reportedly liked Seong so much that she wanted the couple to get married this year.
Seong is known for her strong, sexy roles in Kim Ki-duk's "Time" and Kim Tae-eun's "The Intimate" ("Lover"). She also starred in "The Customer is Always Right", "Cello", "The Scarlet Letter" and "Woman is the Future of Man".

She finished third in the Miss Korea beauty pageant in 1994. Seong has appeare...| More