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Eom Ji-won, first attempt at historical play with movie "Mr. Vertigo"

2008/07/03 | Source | Permalink |

The movie "Mr. Vertigo" is a thriller about Hong Jin-ho (Hwang Jeong-min), who is chasing a mysterious serial killer, and medical student Kwang-su (Ryoo Deok-hwan), his helper.

This movie is Eom Ji-won's first attempt at a historical play. She plays Soon-duk, a noble's wife who secretly acts as a female inventor and helps Jin-ho by making him inventions that he needs for his investigation.

Eom Ji-won has been recognized for her acting through movies "Trace of Love", "The Scarlet Letter", and "Scout". Through the role of Soon-duk, she will have a wonderful and elegant side as a noble's wife, and also a tough and powerful side as a female inventor.

Eom Ji-won said, "Soon-duk, both a noble's wife and a new woman, is an important character. She has a lot of charm and I personally feel an attachment to her. I'm looking forward to it and I hope you will be interested in "Mr. Vertigo"".

The movie, also starring Hwang Jeong-min and Ryoo Deok-hwan, started filming last 20th and will...| More

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Fans Commemorate Death of Actress Lee Eun-joo

2008/01/23 | Source | Permalink |

Fans of the late actress Lee Eun-joo have gathered to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of her death at Chungah Park in Ilsan where her ashes lay.

An official at the park said although almost three years have passed since her tragic death, her fans still remain loyal. He said many fans visited the crypt at Chungah Park a few weeks before the third anniversary of her passing.

Lee committed suicide on February 22, 2005 at the age of 25. At the time, Lee had established herself as one of the top young Korean actresses, starring in numerous successful films including 'Lover's Concerto' and 'The Scarlet Letter' as well as small-screen drama series such as 'Phoenix'.

Three years have passed but in the minds and hearts of Lee's fans, the memories of their beloved actress remain as clear as ever....| More

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TV Star Seong Hyeon-ah Marries Businessman

2007/12/10 | Source | 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" 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 Hotel in Bu...| More

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Actress Seong to Get Married in December

2007/10/14 | Source | 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

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Kim Ki-duk's Time to Open Karlovy Vary Fest

2006/05/28 | Source | Permalink |

By Nigel DSa
Assistant Editor / Staff Writer

Director KIM Ki-duk's new feature "Time" has been selected as the opening film of the 41st Karlovy Vary International Film Festival which begins next month in the Czech Republic.

The 13th feature film by Kim Ki-duk, "ime" will have its World Premier at the festival which is set to open June 30th in the Bohemian spa town of Karlovy Vary.

KIM's Time will star Actress Sung Hyeon-ah (The Scarlet Letter, Woman is the Future of Man) and actor Ha Jeong-woo (She's on Duty, The Unforgiven) in the lead roles. In keeping with KIM's daring perspectives on modern life and relationships, the film will tell the tale of a couple's fading love and the extreme measures they will go through, including changing their appearances, to revitalize their passion.

Karlovy Vary Festival Director Jiri Bartoska said "it is an honor for us that this year's festival will start off with the world premiere of a new film by Kim Ki-duk". Director KIM, who is no s...| More

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