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Chae Si-ra, drama comeback after two years

2008/05/22 | Source | Permalink |

Actress Chae Si-ra received the title role of the historical drama "Che".

KBS said on the 19th, "Chae Si-ra was chosen as the main character for "Empress Cheon Chu", which will star airing in October after "The Great King Sejong". This drama is about heroine of the Goryeo dynasty who fights against the Tungustic people of Manchuria in order to achieve the dream of reclaiming their old land.

As the granddaughter of Wang Geon, and mother of Mokjong, she had great power as a regent. Chae Si-ra will play Empress Cheon Chu, who has is broad-minded, and will show a charismatic heroine.

The script will be by Son Yeong-mok, who wrote "The Final Match" and "Faraway Country", the producer will be Sin Chang-seok of "The Age of Warriors" and "Golden Apple". For Chae Si-ra, who had her second child last November, it has been two years since her last drama, KBS "Invisible Man". ...| More

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'Marriage Rumor' Bae Yong-joon, Avoiding the press

2008/05/22 | Source | Permalink |

Hallryu star Bae Yong-joon is taking a break in America.

He has been surrounded by various rumors, including a marriage rumor. He filmed a commercial in New York Manhattan and is still vacationing in America.

A representative of his management company said, "Bae Yong-joon, who has been the subject of many rumors, could not stand the paparazzi that kept following him and is staying in America. We realized that there really are rumors".

The representative said that he has been under a lot of mental stress from the press and paparazzi. After renewing his mind until the end of this month, he is to attend the Japanese promotion of "The Legend" with Moon So-ri, Lee Ji-ah, and other actors. It will start airing June 1 on NHK....| More

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I hope my dear brother to be in good health and interested in the rumours All that concerns us is that we are in the best case We wish you all the best Princess Cordoba 2008-05-24 02:29:24 Kimberly Sarreal 2008-05-23 19:44:54 Dying to know if he's even dating and who?? I haven't been able to find any mention of romantic connections who is the lucky girl??????? eve_eca 2008-05-22 18:17:03

Kim Hee-seon, 4 weeks pregnant, 'A mom in December'

2008/05/22 | Source | Permalink |

'Seven months after marriage'

Actress Kim Hee-seon is four weeks pregnant.

Kim Hee-seon, who verified her pregnancy with an obstetrician, will be a mother in December or January.

On her mini homepage, there are messages congratulating her.

A representative has said in an interview, "Kim Hee-seon is four weeks pregnant and will be focusing on that for a while".

Because of this, Kim Hee-seon's comeback set for this year will be put off in the future. ...| More

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Congratulations!!! sallidro316 2008-07-01 23:54:12

Park Si-yeon, Challenge Kim Hye-soo of "The War of Flower" as 'femme fatale"

2008/05/22 | Source | Permalink |

Park Si-yeon received the role of Yoo-ri, a provocative, sexy woman, in "Marine Boy", a thriller surrounding a marine boy who transports drugs in the ocean by hiding them in his body.

For Park Si-yeon, her idiot and sexy images are said to coexist, but through "Marine Boy", she will officially act as a 'femme fatale'. Yoo-ri interferes in the business between drug carrier Chun-soo (Kim Kang-woo) and President Kang (Jo Jae-hyeon), who puts Chun-soo in danger.

She has the job of a jazz singer, but she hides her real identity and tempts President Kang and Chun-soo and unfolds her secret plans.

In order to transform into a provocative and sexy Yoo-ri that surpasses Madame Jeong in "The War of Flower", Park Si-yeon has prepared to be thoroughly transformed from her head to her feet. After casting, she is receiving vocal training for a perfect performance as a jazz singer.

A former swimmer, the drug carrier Chun-soo is played by Kim Kang-woo. Chun-soo hides drugs in his body and ...| More

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Lee Seong-jae, Han Eun-jeong, Lee Soo-kyeong, Lead roles for new MBC Drama

2008/05/22 | Source | Permalink |

Lee Seong-jae, Han Eun-jeong, Lee Soo-kyeong, and Ryoo Soo-yeong were cast for the drama "South Korea Lawyers", to air after "Spotlight".

"South Korea Lawyers" is a drama about the love line and struggle between two lawyers who are representing a fighting couple.

Lee Seong-jae plays Han Min-gook, who maintains a million dollar fortune. Han Eun-jeong was chosen for top actress Lee Ae-ri, who files a lawsuit for 100 billion won against her husband Han Min-gook.

Han Min-Kook's lawyer is a newcomer, Woo Lee-kyeong, played by Lee Soo-kyeong. The lawyer for Lee Ae-ri, Byeon Hyeok, is from a famous law firm, and is played by Ryoo Soo-yeong.

It will air in the beginning of July.

Lee Soo-kyeong won't play in the drama "When It's At Night" with Kim Seon-ah and Lee Dong-geon....| More

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Ha Ji-won, Prime Minister Award for Ministry for Health, Welfare, and Family Affairs

2008/05/22 | Source | Permalink |

Ha Ji-won attended the '2008 Family Month Event', and was the only entertainer who received the award. Her management company, Well-made Star M said, "She participated in many programs for disabled families and poor families. It wasn't a one-time event but she participated from the preparation stages for various programs and received recognition for her active, consistent hard work.

This event was the first to be held since family policy transferred into the Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs. The slogan is "Family Love 2008 – Diverse families! A Fair tomorrow!'

Ha Ji-won will soon enter filming for her movie "Haeundae"....| More

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'Loyal' Kim Ah-joong, Starring in music video of vocal teacher "Yoo-mi' with no guarantee

2008/05/22 | Source | Permalink |

Actress Kim Ah-joong will star in the music video of singer Yoo-mi, who became famous for 'Love is Always Thirsty". The title song of her third album 'Melody & Memory' is 'Words I Can't Say Because I'm a Woman'.

Yoo-mi was Kim Ah-joong's vocal teacher while she was filming "200 Pounds Beauty". Kim Ah-joong received an award for the movie, and she willingly accepted to star in the music video with no pay and proved their friendship.

The music video was filmed on the 16th and 17th, and it will be released in the end of May along with her album.
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Sassy girls who are taking the screen, success? 'Maybe'

2008/05/22 | Source | Permalink |

The screen these days is full of bizarre girls. After Jeon Ji-hyeon played the youthful and charming bizarre girl in the romantic comedy "My Sassy Girl", the line is not ending. They are now bolder, one step above Jeon Ji-hyeon's sassy girl. But as there is no young brother like an older brother or a younger sister like an older sister, there are not as many successes as "My Sassy Girl".

"Frivolous Wife" – Park Jeong-ah
There is Park Jeong-ah of "Frivolous Wife", which saw the light due to Jewelry's popularity. It is a family comedy that outlines the happenings when the flirt Chun Yeon-soo (Park Jeong-ah) marries the only son of a rich family, Lee Jung-do (Park Jin-woo).

Park Jeong-ah plays Chun Yeon-soo, who received all the love of her father, who became a millionaire overnight. She had been in a beauty pageant and has a pretty face, and she is also good at drunken singing and dancing. She stops her crazy life and marries into a rich family but like a new-generation daughter...| More

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"Lovers in Paris" writer Kang Eun-jeong to write Korean-Japanese "Lovers in Asuka"

2008/05/22 | Source | Permalink |

"Lovers in Asuka" is a joint production of Olive Nine, the producers of "Jumong", "Hwangjin-i", and "The King and I", and the Japanese advertising agency Dentsu. It will air on SBS this December.

Olive Nine said that "Lovers in Asuka" will be set in Nara in Kansai, Japan, and contain an exotic love story. Writer Kang Eun-jeong is already working on it, and SBS director Boo Seong-cheol will hold the megaphone.

For actors, they are considering Hallryu stars who are at the top of Asia....| More

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Park Tam-hee, Marrying businessman four years older on June 11

2008/05/22 | Source | Permalink |

The ceremony will be held at 6 pm at Seoul Jang-choong Shilla Hotel Dynasty Hall. She wanted a devout Christian wedding, so she only invited family and close friends to the private affair.

She doesn't have a management company, so she sent the news to the press herself. "We met through a friend, and after deepening our love within our faith, we decided to get married".

According to Park Tam-hee, her future husband is very tall and good-looking. Since he is not a celebrity, she said she would not reveal a picture of him.

She has been in "Lotus Flower Fairy", "Jumong", and "Air City", and she is filming the movie "School Story" with Jeon Moo-song and Park Cheol-min. She is also studying some drama scenarios....| More

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