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Korean Dramas Remade in Philippines, Japan

2008/04/15 | Source | Permalink |

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter

When the SBS drama "My Girl" was shown on primetime Philippine TV in 2006, the dialogue was dubbed in the Filipino language and the characters played by actress Lee Da-hae and actor Lee Dong-wook were re-named Jasmine and Julian.

Filipino audiences fell in love with the romantic comedy series, making it one of the most popular Korean dramas in the Philippines. Since it was such a big hit, ABS-CBN, the broadcasting network that aired the drama, decided to remake "My Girl" with an all-Filipino cast.

ABS-CBN bought the rights to remake the drama from SBS, and the Philippine version of "My Girl" is scheduled to air next month.

"We're retaining the basic core of the story, but we're `Philippinizing' it in so many ways. So it's going to be different. Ours is a combination of drama and comedy. It's a younger version definitely. The number of episodes is slightly more as well. Our version should run for about 16 to 20 hours", ABS-CBN business...| More

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original is still the best... but i still believe in ABS-CBN... Aja all the way!! (*^__^*).v.. Mardigra 2008-06-14 00:03:49 crigies 2008-05-17 07:44:04 I hate it!! I don't want them to remake My Girl!! I don't like the lead actors!! I like the original better... But it will be interesting to compare the original and the remake... But I still love Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hae better!! And the or yeah, no way! still the original is the best! and i don't like the actors in the remake of My Girl in the Phil. they do not suit it, they're only 18-20, too young for 28-30 roles! jU yOO rIN 2008-05-15 05:35:54 Joe Knee 2008-05-01 01:25:47 no way! that so-called remake isn't a good idea. they'll just mess it up! can't wait for the korean version of hana yori or meteor garden...wonder who'll play the roles?..:P demi 2008-04-18 05:05:54

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Osaka Korean Film Week Begins Dec. 8

2007/11/30 | Source | Permalink |

The Osaka Korean Cultural Center will hold the Korean Film Week festival again this year (Dec.8-14). Korean films introduced to the Kansai region for the first time will be screened at downtown Shinsaibashi theaters.

The event also marks the center's reopening and will feature the latest film 'Happiness' by Heo Jin-ho, who directed 'April Snow' starring Bae Yong-joon and Son Ye-jin. Director Kim Tae-sik of 'Driving with My Wife's Lover' and a Korean Film Council official will attend a related forum for discussions.

The film list includes 'Barefoot Ki-bong', 'The Show Must Go On', 'Heart is..'., 'My Boss, My Teacher' and 'My Wife is a Gangster 3' as well as the omnibus special film '20 Identities'....| More

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Lim Hyung-joo 'Deeply Moved' by 'La Vie En Rose'

2007/11/28 | Source | Permalink |

The title track of Korean pop opera singer Lim Hyung-joo's special album entitled 'Without You' will be presented with scenes from 'La Vie En Rose', a biographical film about the tragic life of French singer Edith Piaf.

Lim's management company said the singer, who was invited to the Korean premiere of 'La Vie En Rose', was deeply moved by the love story of Edith Piaf and Marcel Cerdan and expressed his wish to use scenes from the film for the music video of 'Without You'. He added that the film importer agreed to Lim's proposal.

'La Vie En Rose' which opened in theaters nationwide on November 22 also attracted media attention for actress Marion Cotillard's outstanding performance.

Lim has sung theme songs for Korean films including 'Antarctic Journal' and 'My Boss, My Teacher'....| More

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Films to Catch During Chuseok

2007/09/20 | Source | Permalink |

Chuseok Events at Lotte Cinema

Why not enjoy traditional Chuseok games at the theater? Lotte Cinema is offering moviegoers not only the latest films but also games in its multiplex theaters, Sept. 24-26.

Jegichagi is a simple game of kicking a jegi, a feathered ball, with your inner heal, keeping it in the air for as long as you can. Couples can participate in a jegichagi competition and win prizes at Lotte Cinema Avenuel near Myeong-dong.

Family and friends can enjoy a super sized board game of yutnori at Lotte Cinema theaters located near Kunkook University and Nowon on subway line 7.

Also, Lotte Cinema Nowon offers free gifts to children visiting the theater wearing hanbok or traditional Korean clothes during the Chuseok weekend. Seongnam, Guri and Byeongjeom chains will give out gifts to all guests wearing hanbok on a first-come first-serve basis.

For more information and ticket reservations, visit http://www.lottecinema.co.kr.


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Korean films line up for Chuseok holiday

2007/07/20 | Source | Permalink |

The summer season has been dominated by Hollywood blockbusters, but a wide collection of Korean films are lining up for a release during the Chuseok holiday in September.

The holiday, which will effectively last from September 22 to 26, is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year at the local box office. With many big hits having been launched during Chuseok in past years, attention is focusing on which of this year's films may have the potential to break out.

Local distributors CJ Entertainment, Lotte Entertainment, Showbox, and Cinema Service have each lined up a film for release, while Hollywood branch office Fox will also distribute one Korean title.

CJ's selection is "The Happy Life" by director LEE Joon-ik, who has acquired star status in Korea after box office smash "The King and the Clown" and word-of-mouth hit "Radio Star" in 2006. His latest film follows four middle aged men who decide to put together a rock band. Lotte Entertainment, meanwhile, will...| More

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