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'Sword' presents the softer side of actress Soo-ae

Source | 2009/10/01 | 0 comments | Permalink |

For years, top female actresses in Korea took turns playing the historical figures Jang Hi-bin and Hwang Jin-hi in the movies.

Now, you can add Empress Myeongseong to the list.

Stars including Kang Soo-yeon, Choi Myeong-gil, Chae Si-ra, Lee Mi-yeon and Moon Geun-yeong have recently played the role of the hwanghu, which means empress in Korean.

The latest: actress Soo-ae, known throughout the country for her classical beauty. Soo-ae plays Empress Myeongseong in the recently released film "The Sword with No Name", which is based on a book by Ya Seol-lok and was directed by Kim Yong-gyoon.

The movie depicts a desperate romance between the empress and warrior Mu-myeong (Jo Seung-woo). The empress, a forward-thinking advocate of modernity, wields her political influence to further her ideals. But she is often at odds with her orthodox father-in-law, regent Daewon-gun (Cheon Ho-jin), and meets a tragic death in her lover's arms. The movie is loosely based on history, but there ar...| More

Shin Seong-il to Star in Historical Drama

Source | 2009/08/07 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

Veteran actor Shin Seong-il will appear in the television drama "The Light of the East" (working title).

The 72-year-old actor will play the first Japanese Resident-General Hirobumi Ito, who was assassinated by Korean independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910) at Harbin, northeastern China, according to JI Productions Friday.

It is Shin's first full-length television drama in his 48-year acting career.

"To appear in the drama, which is being made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Ahn's death, was a historical calling. We are all expecting a vigorous schedule of shooting back and forth in Korea and China, but I hope to bring the best of my acting to the drama", Shin was quoted as saying by JI Productions.

The line up for the television series included popular movie actor Lee Seong-jae as Ahn and Cheon Ho-jin as Ahn's father.

The 24-episode series "The Light of the East" will present the full life of Ahn, who struggled for Kore...| More

[ChanMi's movie news] Seo Hyo-rim in new movie "Desire to kill"

Source | 2009/07/15 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Actress Seo Hyo-rim is new to the film industry! Her first screen will be in the movie, "Desire to Kill".

Here she will be debuting in this movie about two men who want to kill each other because they are using the same hospital room. The two men are casted as Cheon Ho-jin and Yoo Hae-jin....| More

Ryoo Seung-beom, Kim Ah-joong Cast in New Film '29 Years'

Source | 2008/09/01 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Actors Ryoo Seung-beom and Kim Ah-joong have been cast in the new film "29 Years", based on a comic book by Kang Pool.

Production company Cheongeoram said Ryoo will take on the role of a macho scamp with a good heart while Kim will take on the role of a cool-headed shooting athlete.

The title of the film, which will cover the course of 26 years starting from 1980, has been changed to "29 Years" as the release date of the film has been tentatively set for early next year.

Byeon Hee-bong will take on the role of "that person", the man responsible for an incident that took place 29 years ago, and Joo Min-mo will take on the role of chairman Kim Kap-seh, who will convict "that person".

Other actors who have been cast in the film include Jin Goo, Hang Sang-jin, Ki Joo-bong and Cheon Ho-jin.

Film director Lee Hae-yeong, who wrote and produced "Like A Virgin" wrote the script for "29 Years". The film shoot will begin next month....| More

[ChanMi's movie news] "29 Years" starring Ryoo Seung-beom and Kim Ah-joong

Source | 2008/08/29 | 0 comments | Permalink |