Wonderful Life (Drama - 2005) - 원더풀 라이프 (Won-deo-pool La-i-peu)

Eugene (Yoo Jin) to Play Second Mother Role

Source | 2008/03/27 | Permalink |

Eugene (Yoo Jin) becomes the mother of a child and a lucky woman who receives the love of three men--Jo Hyeon-jae, Jae Hee and Sin Seong-rok--one of whom is the father of the baby.

The new KBS 2TV (Wed./Thurs.) drama "Three Dads, One Mom" is about a married couple who receives sperm donations from three of the husband's friends. Although the conception is successful, the wife loses her husband suddenly in an accident. The story continues with the wife and the three friends.

Eugene plays the role of the widowed mother, "Song Na-young", but this isn't her first role as a mother. In 2005, the actress starred in the MBC drama "Wonderful Life" as a young woman who gets pregnant and thrown into married life after a night of bad judgments.

"Back then, the baby wasn't planned, but this time the baby is, so I can be much more of a proud mommy", Eugene (Yoo Jin) said. "In the other drama, my husband didn't love me, but for this one I receive the love of three men, though I do lose my hu...| More

Koreans Filming in the Philippines

Source | 2008/01/21 | Permalink |

By Marinel Cruz

Two Korean movie production outfits choose the busy streets of Manila and beach of Boracay ..

MANILA- Two Korean movie production outfits have chosen the busy streets of Manila, the pristine beaches of Boracay Island in Aklan and the scenic Pagsanjan Falls in Laguna to serve as backdrops for the romantic comedy they are filming here, Department of Tourism secretary Joseph Ace Durano has announced.

The crew of DRM Entertainment Co. Ltd. and Story Factory, producers of the romantic comedy "Feel So Good", has been at work in the country since Jan. 9, Durano told Korean and Filipino entertainment writers in a press conference last week. Shooting wraps up on Feb. 23, he added.


For this particular production, the DOT is helping the Korean group obtain permits and other logistical requirements for the location shoots. It is also tapping local talent for additional assistance, said Durano.

The producers considered getting Angelika Panganiban, Michelle Madrigal ...| More

Kang Ji-hwan, Han Ji-min cast as main leads for 'Gyeong Seong (Capital) Scandal'

Source | 2007/04/30 | Permalink |

Kang Ji-hwan and Han Ji-min have been cast to the upcoming KBS drama series 'Gyeong Seong Scandal'.

This series which will start airing on June 6th is the story of Gyeong Seong, the capital of the day, in the 1930s in a fusion historical drama format focusing on those rebelling against the Japanese government with a line of romance drawn in a bright and cheerful spirit.

Kang Ji-hwan will play Seon Woo Wan, the greatest playboy in Gyeong Seong, while Han Ji-min will draw Na Yeo Gyeong, a not so traditional female figure. Ryoo Jin will play the elite Lee Soo Hyeon who as a Chosun person rises amongst the ranks in the government while Han Go-eun will play the famous bar hostess Cha Song Joo of one of the top class restaurants.

The script is being written by Jin Soo-wan who also wrote 'Wonderful Life' and 'My 19 Year Old Sister in Law', and will be directed by Producer Han Joon-seo of 'Runaway Lee Doo Young' which aired last year....| More

Kim Jae-won Captivates Japanese Fans

Source | 2006/09/19 | Permalink |

Actor Kim Jae-won has become the next Korean star to capture the hearts of Japanese fans, according to the Tuesday internet edition of the Japanese daily Sankei Sports.

The daily said that Kim held a fan meeting in Tokyo on Monday, where he sang his favorite song--"Tomorrow Never Knows" by famous Japanese group Mr. Children--for some 2,700 fans. Kim happily thanked his fans for coming to see him from across Japan.

Meanwhile, the DVD series of the drama "Wonderful Life" starring Kim is scheduled to be released on Oct. 27 and Nov. 15. ...| More

"A Moment To Remember" poised to break record of "April Snow" in Japan

Source | 2005/11/23 | Permalink |

The movie "A Moment To Remember", co-starring Son Ye-jin and Jeong Woo-seong, is well on its way to setting a record among all Korean movies that have ever opened in Japanese theaters.

Eiga.com estimated on Nov. 22 that "A Moment To Remember" has maintained the number two position in the Japanese box-office for three straight weeks after previously topping the chart for two consecutive weeks.

In the third week of November, the box-office was topped by the Japanese movie "It's A Wonderful Life", which has remained on top for three straight weeks.

"A Moment To Remember" will likely continue to gain popularity among Japanese viewers until Hollywood hits start pouring in during the Christmas season. If such a trend continues, the movie stands a good chance of breaking the record set by "April Snow", starring Bae Yong-joon.

"April Snow" has grossed 2.7 billion yen, recording the best performance among all Korean movies that have opened in Japan.

Last week, "A Moment To Rememb...| More