Le Grand Chef (2007) - 식객 (Sik-gaek)

'Sikgaek' sets off on new culinary journey

2008/06/16 | Source | Permalink |

The comic-book series was a hit. The movie version topped national charts. Will the "Sikgaek" drama get high viewer ratings?

Set to air this Tuesday night on SBS, this 24-episode drama is based on Heo Yeong-man's bestselling comic series of the same name. While the film version of the series, titled "Le Grand Chef", topped national charts last year, that doesn't guarantee the upcoming drama a free ride to the top.

With SBS melodramas "All In" (2003) and "Love Story in Harvard" (2004-2005) screenwriter Choi Wan-gyoo orchestrating the plot of the TV version, what originally started out as a soulful exploration of the regional flavors of Korean cuisine in Heo Yeong-man's series may morph into a sappy and highly dramatic romance on the small screen.

Judging from the 40-minute preview screening last week, SBS' "Sikgaek" promises to bring classic drama-making elements to audiences nationwide. Rivalry, love triangles and heritage all factor into this miniseries. Glossy shots of Korea...| More

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[Talk of the town] Seoul becomes a cinema city as hit movies hit the town

2008/06/11 | Source | Permalink |

If you're a moviegoer, expect some fun in Seoul. Starting Friday, the city will turn into a massive theater.

"The 13th Seoul Good Movie", a festival organized by Seoul City, is showing 220 films for free at various venues including Seoul Plaza, World Cup Stadium and community centers.

Some films include "D-War" (2007) "Le Grand Chef" (2007), "The Forbidden Kingdom" (2008), "With a Girl of Black Soil" (2007), "Different Tastes" (2006), "Down in the Valley" (2005) and "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" (2007).

The event continues until Sept. 30. For more information, visit http://www.seoulgoodmovie.com.

By Lee Eun-joo...| More

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'Sikgaek' Brings Korean Cuisine Back to TV Screen

2008/06/10 | Source | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

Seoul Broadcast System (SBS)'s "Sikgaek" will once again bring the delicious and colorful dishes of Korean cuisine to the television screen next week. While the hit drama "Jewel in the Palace" (2003) wowed fans with royal cuisine, "Sikgaek" will offer a wider range of dishes from traditional to everyday recipes.

"The drama is aimed to show the true potential of Korean food", said Choi Jong-soo, the producer of the drama, at a press conference Monday.

The drama is based on cartoonist Heo Yeong-man's popular namesake cartoon that first appeared as a newspaper series in 2002. The journey of the ambitious and talented chef-to-be Lee Sung-chan was also released as a movie, "Le Grand Chef" in 2007.

Korean heartthrob Kim Rae-won ("My Little Bride", 2004) will star as the warm hearted chef-in-training Lee, while actress Nam Sang-mi (TV drama "Sweet Spy", 2005) will play a silly country girl, Kim Jin-soo, who trails Lee with high hopes of becoming a ...| More

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I cannot wait to see this drama! I've waiting for the return of Kim Rae-won to a drama and the premise of the drama is very intriguing. BEST OF LUCK!!! Kimberly Sarreal 2008-06-10 18:30:18

Kim Min-seon, Shin Yun-bok casting - acting competition with Moon Geun-yeong

2008/06/05 | Source | Permalink |

Actress Kim Min-seon was cast as artist Shin Yun-bok in "Le Grand Chef" Director Jeon Yoon-soo's next work "Portrait of a Beauty". This movie started with the idea that artist Shin Yun-bok of the Choseon era was really a woman dressed as a man. Although she had great talent, she had no choice but to dress as a man because she was a woman. It is a movie about the love story that surrounds her painting 'Portrait of a Beauty'.

Kim Min-seon, who was cast as Shin Yun-bok, will compete with Moon Geun-yeong, who is currently filming SBS "Painter of the Wind", which is a drama with a similar story.

In order to play the role of the genius artist Shin Yun-bok, Moon Geun-yeong is learning calligraphy and Korean art.

"Portrait of a Beauty" will start filming on May 31, and will aim to premiere this fall around the same time as "Painter of the Wind", which will air in September. 

In the movie, Kim Yeong-ho plays artist Kim Hong-do, the teacher of Shin Yun-bok who begins ...| More

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45th Daejong Film Fest Invites Moviegoers

2008/05/07 | Source | Permalink |

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

The Daejong (Grand Bell) Film Festival ― Korea's equivalent of the Academy Awards ― holds its 45th edition with small film festivals May 24-28 in Seoul and Tokyo before the big award ceremony here June 27. Organizers announced the lineup of movies including 56 works that will enter the competition round in a press conference Tuesday.

This year a total of 56 works were submitted of which 30 will be selected for preliminary judgment beginning today through May 28. The final judgment will take place starting June 12 at Seoul Theater, Jongno-3ga, inviting ordinary citizens as jury members.

The jury will include nine film specialists and 50 civilians who will choose prizewinners for Best Film, Best Actors, Best Supporting Actors and Best New Actors. Anyone can apply for a spot in the jury through the Web site www.daejongsang.com. The award ceremony will take place June 27 at COEX, southern Seoul.

Unrelated to the awards, the Daejong Fil...| More

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