Choi Jong-tae (최종태)

‘Daddy’ Can’t Fly Beyond Expectation

2006/08/03 | Source | Permalink |

By Kim Tae-jong
Staff Reporter

The Japanese hit novel "Fly, Daddy, Fly" is acclaimed for its witty portrayal of the sad situation of an ordinary man, who struggles to win back his status as a respectable father.

But the new domestic film "Fly, Daddy, Fly", an adaptation of the Japanese novel, portrays only superficial charm without capturing the core elements of the original story.

Directed by Choi Jong-tae, the film revolves around Chang Ka-pil (played by Lee Moon-sik) in his 40s, who leads an ordinary life with his adorable wife and their 17-year-old daughter.

He faces a crisis when his daughter is severely beaten by a high school student boxer from a rich family and he finds there is nothing he can do.

To prove that he is not a coward and will do anything for his family, he decides to take revenge and physically beat up his daughter's tormentor. For the seemingly impossible task, he asks Ko Sung-suk (by Lee Joon-ki), a rebellious high school student with talent for f...| More

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King and Clown Star Works Hard for Little Pay

2006/07/27 | Source | Permalink |

It's a fine example of the kind of windfalls shrewd business can bring. For his appearance in "Fly, Daddy, Fly" (Dir. Choi Jong-tae, Prod. Dyne Film-Guardtec, Inc.), it was been learned that actor Lee Joon-ki reportedly received a sum that barely even totaled W100 million(US$1=W952) . As the hottest star in the first half of 2006, Lee has picked up a full legion of high school fans, and is now Chungmuro's hottest blue chip. The actor's popularity reached such a point that there was even a rumor going around that some production companies had simply presented Lee with a blank check. With piles of scripts pouring in, there are plenty of industry firms that will fork over top dollar. However, the appearance deal was inked was early last December: right before Lee's explosive rise to the top with the "The King And The Clown".

Dyne Films largest shareholder Kim Hyung-joon of Guardtec said, "There were great concerns at the time of Lee Joon-ki's casting, as he was a relatively unknown act...| More

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