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Kim Rae-won, Popular in both Korea and Japan

2008/03/13 | Source | Permalink |

The drama "Best Chef" in Korea. Two movie premieres in Japan.

'There's no time to rest!"

It is expected that actor Kim Rae-won will be showing different sides of his charm in Korea and Japan. While filming the Korean drama "Best Chef", he will be premiering two movies in Japan. A representative of Kim Rae-won has said, "Two movies will premiere in Japan soon. On the 8th, "Hana Kage" (Director Kawai Hayato) and "Sunflower" (Director Kang Seok-beom) will premiere. "Hana Kage" will be premiering in Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and other major cities, and will be a stepping stone for him to become a star of the Korean wave".

It is hard for Kim Rae-won to even show his face these days due to his filming of the drama "Best Chef". Because of this, the curiosity of fans is growing. Kim Rae-won's representative said, "I believe there will be a chance for him to meet with his fans soon in Korea to promote his Japanese movies. He really wants to meet with his fans".

"Best Chef" will be airi...| More

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I am dying to see "Best Chef", I've been waiting a long time to see KRW in a new drama. He was really terrific in Sunflower... Hope he keeps up the good work, rides high on the Korean Wave abd stays healthy. Kimberly Sarreal 2008-03-16 20:13:52

Actor Kim Stars in Japanese Movie

2008/02/15 | Source | Permalink |

By Kwon Mee-yoo
Staff Reporter

Another Korean heartthrob, actor Kim Rae-won, 26, is stepping up his activities in Japan.

Kim stars in a Japanese movie named "Hanakage" (Flower Shadow) directed by Hayato Kawai.

He plays an elementary school teacher who falls in love with a Korean-Japanese jewelry designer played by Mirai Yamamoto. Filmed in both Korea and Japan, this movie depicts international love.

Kim debuted in MBC's teen drama "Me" (1996) and is known for his role in the TV romantic comedy "Cat on the Roof" (2003), in which late Jeong Da-bin starred as his counterpart. He also appeared in movies like "Mister Socrates" (2005) and "Sunflower" (2006).

He currently shoots Korean TV soap opera "Sikgaek" ("The Grand Chef") based on Heo Yeong-man's popular cartoon. "Sikgaek" will be aired in April on SBS.

Meanwhile, SG Wanna Be, the Korean R&B trio, sings the main theme for the movie. Sport Hochi, a Japanese paper, reported that SG Wanna Be's "Arirang" was chosen for th...| More

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"Chef" Overfeeds Gourmet Drama

2007/10/25 | Source | Permalink |

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

Inspired by the phenomenally popular comic series of the same name, "Le Grand Chef" (Sikgaek) offers an "Iron Chef"-style edge that dashes through an explosively colorful array of Korean dishes. Revolving around a fierce cooking competition, "Chef " is stimulating throughout, but is ultimately more "gluttonous" than tasteful.

A Japanese man has stepped forward to redeem past evils involving the chef to Korea's last emperor Seonjong, and a nationwide culinary battle ensues. Archenemies Seong-chan (Kim Kang-woo) and Bong-ju (Im Won-hee) rekindle their longstanding rivalry as they sharpen their knives. Five years before, the two had competed to take over Unamjeong, a renowned Korean restaurant. But Seong-chan suffers a critical blow when his blowfish dish poisons the jurors. Distraught, he retires to the countryside, while Bong-ju exploits the wealth and fame of his inheritance.

With the help of Jin-su (Lee Ha-na), a pretty, energetic reporter, Seon...| More

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Singer-turned-actor Jeong Ryeo-won

2007/08/23 | Source | Permalink |

Jeong Ryeo-won was not an "It girl" when she was a singer in the group Chakra – a Korean all-girl band. When she turned her career path to acting, she didn't draw much attention at first, and it was common at the time for many singer-turned-actors, many far more famous and popular than her, to become the target of harsh criticism for their low-grade acting. But with the success of "Hello, Francesca", a situation comedy, "My name is Kim Sam-soon", a drama, and "What's your star ?", another drama, she made a soft-landing as an actress.

Now, she has made her debut as a movie actor. In her first movie, "'2 Faces of My Girlfriend', soon to be released on September 13, she appears as a person with an identity disorder. In the movie, she plays a naïve and dreamy girl named "Ani", but suddenly turns into the violent "Hani". Actor Bong Tae-gyu played her shy but generous boyfriend. The movie is reminiscent of "My Sassy Girl" to an extent, but it has a cartoon-like fun factor and it is enjoya...| More

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Week's New Movie Premieres

2007/06/08 | Source | Permalink |

It's Friday, which means it's time to check the latest film releases.
A Korean movie out is about one of the country's most celebrated female entertainers, plus a horror movie and the latest Shrek sequel.
Here's Son Heekyung.
The period drama "Hwangjin-y - Movie - 2007" is entering the public's conscience.
The film is ranked first in online ticket sales in one of Korea's leading multiplex chains, beating out Hollywood blockbuster sequels like "Shrek the Third" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End".
"Hwang Jini" is about one of Korea's most celebrated female entertainers of the Joseon Dynasty which ruled Korea between the 14th and the early 20th centuries.
Actress Song Hyekyo plays a heartbroken woman who is torn between her lover and the powerful district magistrate.

"Though 'gisaeng' in general earned no great reputation, Hwang Jini performed for the upper classes. Writing poetry, singing, dancing and playing a musical instrument this woman could do it all".
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