Choi Ji-woo (최지우)

2008/05/11 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

By Amr Emam
Investigative reporter, The Egyptian Gazette

Mohamed Abdel Baki sticks to the radio for two hours every evening like glue to listen to a language his family members and friends fail to identify.

When he tells them that the thing that keeps him entranced for hours is the Korean Program, they snigger at the "bizarre" interest he has developed over the last few years.

"Some of these people are narrow-minded", Mohamed, a 44-year-old civil servant from Cairo, the capital of Egypt, said. "They just don't know that in a few years' time, Korean could be one of the leading languages in the world".

Abdel Baki is part of a trend that has started to seep out of intellectual and educational circles in Egypt and into wider society over the last few years. In this Arab Middle Eastern country of 76 million people where jingoism is sometimes mixed with people's religious feelings and loyalties, a love of the culture of Korea, a country thousands of kilometers away, has started ...

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In timeless stories, the evil characters are as famous as the main characters that they bother. But the stronger and more evil the character is, it is a bigger harm to the image of an actor.

This is why famous actors didn't take on evil roles, and new or unknown actors who wanted to leave a lasting impression took on these roles.

The actress who has received the most recognition for her evil role is Song Yoon-ah. In "Mister Q", she bothered Kim Hee-seon, the female lead, for Kim Min-jong. Viewers remembered her for her evil role, but now, she is receiving lots of love for her great acting in various roles.

Kim Tae-hee, a top star today, also rose with an evil role. She would stare at Choi Ji-woo with piercing eyes in SBS "Stairway to Heaven". Then, she changed her image through dramas "Forbidden Love", "Love Story in Harvard", and movie "The Restless".

Lee Bo-yeong, who has an innocent image, received popularity for her execution of an evil role. She left a lasting impressi...

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In the last few years, Korean films, TV dramas and pop music have become immensely popular abroad, a phenomenon known as the Korean Wave. This is the 33rd in a series of essays by a select group of scholars and journalists looking at the spread of Korean pop culture in Southeast Asian countries and beyond. - Ed.

Following is an email interview with Tom Larsen, president of YA Entertainment, the largest distributor of Korean TV drama DVDs in the United States. - Ed.

The Korea Herald: What is the current market position of Korean TV dramas in the U.S. market? How are they perceived in comparison with mainstream U.S., Chinese and Japanese programming?

Tom Larsen: Like most other TV programming from international markets, Korean TV dramas are generally considered a specialty entertainment niche here in the United States. Having said that, the popularity of Korean TV dramas in the United States has grown dramatically over the past five years. Korean TV dramas are now widely recogni...

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I am in LOVE with Korean Dramas!!!!!!! fighting 2008-04-25 20:47:50

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We're curious about the highest paid stars. How much money do Korean stars really make? We'll reveal it all.

The salary of the stars that come out in "On Air" is not just a story in a drama. We'll go through the best top 7 high paid stars. Seventh is the female detective Ko Hyeon-jeong of "H.I.T" She even took lessons for her action scenes. Her salary per episode of "H.I.T" was 35 million won ($US 35,000).

Sixth is Choi Ji-woo of "Air City". She came back to television with a drama that took place in an airport. How much did she get per episode? The highest paid actress receives 40 million won. Fifth is Lee Jeong-jae of "Air City", who also made a television comeback after 8 years. His pay per episode is 45 million won ($US 45,000).

Fourth is Park Shin-yang of "War of Money". He showed a new image as a loan shark, and his pay per episode was 50 million won ($US 50,000). Third was Song Seung-heon in "East of Eden". His pay increased after returning from the military, and his pa...

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Continue your great work KSW. viv 2008-05-03 15:43:09 ah mar 2008-04-21 18:43:59 kwon sang-woo is worth every million he earns, he never slacks his work. we enjoy his every movie and tv series, even when he was a supporting player. mardi BYJ is at the top of the list and deservedly so. He's got the looks, is mega talented and has the smarts to build his own business empire. No one even comes close to him! awls80 2008-04-18 07:21:24 fighting 2008-04-17 12:40:44 They really put in emotion, including talent in there acting and music. I really enjoy the Dramas and Music of the Korean Wave. From The USA

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Stars don't just eat anywhere. There's something special about where they go. The places they go depend on their style, likes, and tastes. In today's Star's Life Style How Much, we'll reveal restaurants where stars go.

The stylish women who go well with wine parties. What do they eat with wine? The food they're passionate about is ramen. Even ramen is elegant with wine if stars eat it? It's lovable how they hide in the corner to eat it. What do stars like to eat? Where do stars usually go to eat?

Youido, where all the broadcast stations are. There is a Mexican restaurant Casa Loca, where Dong Bang Shin Ki, Jeon Ji-hyeon, Lee Hyo-lee, and Ji Seong go often. The Spanish-style signs and lighting helps to promote the feel of Mexico. Dong Bang Shin Ki comes here for fast and easy Mexican food. Their speciality is fresh well-being ingredients and a special sauce. How much is this popular menu? Seafood quesadilla, Mexican barbecue rib, and beef skewers are all 89000 won.

Another star...

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i had tried some korean delicacy and i kinda love it... hope to dine on the resto where my fav couple had their date... more power to KJE & LSJ... ladee 2008-04-14 06:30:55 fighting 2008-04-03 23:05:51 I can't wait to try the food on my visit to Korea!