Choi Min-soo (최민수)

Entertainment Business Dept. to Train Star Makers

Source | 2009/11/09 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

Many say the Korean wave, or hallyu, is dwindling. Some say the fault is on promotion, while others argue about quality. For former entertainment reporter and now professor Hong Sung-kyu, it is the overall mindset that is preventing the wave from moving further.

"The fundamental problem in the Korean entertainment industry is that it is disposable. The reason why it's so difficult to get out of this mess is because the people working within entertainment don't realize this and are not interested in moving forward for a better future", he said during an interview last week at The Korea Times.

This has led the professor to start an entertainment business major under the Conservatory of Korea to help producers, agencies and managers learn more about the industry and how to further nurture stars.

"Culture has become an important industry for Korea, and we believe we should start producing star-makers, not just stars, in the long run. Hallyu may ...| More

[ChanMi's movie news] Choi Min-soo to Hollywood!

Source | 2009/05/06 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Choi Min-soo has left for Hollywood!

He has been living in solitude since last April and last March he has left for America!

He has been casted for the new Hollywood action film, "Serpent Rising"!

Choi has left without informing a lot of his friends for this strong character as an agent.

Is is also known that he didn't even have an audition for this role for this casting.

Last February when he was given this role, he had said that it was not the time, however with a persuasive call from Hollywood staff, he has been handpicked as the Asian movie star!

Let's await for this new role and film!...| More

Choi Min-soo's wife to host new show

Source | 2009/02/02 | 0 comments | Permalink |

June Kang, wife of Korean actor Choi Min-soo, fielded questions about her upcoming show and her family at a press conference in Seoul on Friday.

As the master of ceremonies for the new Arirang TV program "Diplomacy Lounge", Kang walked into the Seoul Plaza Hotel at 6 p.m. to give the press details on the upcoming show.

Throughout the conference, the topic deviated away from the show and to her husband. Though the press was asked to refrain from inquiring about Choi, a significant portion of the conference focused on the prominent actor.

Kang herself did not seem surprised by the interest in her spouse. Starting in late April, Choi has been receiving press for an alleged assault case, a lawsuit over performance wages and for his decision to live in the mountains.

"I feel a bit frustrated. You know my husband", said the 38-year-old, also known as Kang Joo-eun. "Solitude is his first friend. I am his second".

"He has lived in the Odae mountains before. He likes mountains. T...| More

Kang Joo-eun Becomes Host of Arirang TV Program

Source | 2009/01/28 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Hwang Sung-hee
Korea Times Intern

Kang Joo-eun, the wife of actor Choi Min-soo, is to host Arirang TV's new talk show, 'Diplomacy Lounge'. The show, which will premier on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 10:30p.m., aims to interview foreign ambassadors and diplomatic services representatives in Korea about pending questions concerning Korea.

Co-hosting the show with Professor Shin Hyun-kook of Sungkyunkwan University, Kang has also worked as a university instructor at Kangnam University. She is currently serving as an active link between foreigners and Koreans as the trustee of the Overseas Development Cooperation at Seoul Foreign School, where she has been since 2003.

Kang, a former Miss Korea, married Choi Min-soo in 1994, a prominent actor in Korea with works such as 'Holiday' (2006). She entered the Miss Korea Contest in 1993 under the moniker Miss Canada. Kang was raised in Canada before coming to Korea 16 years ago.

Along with 'Diplomatic Lounge', Arirang TV is establishing thr...| More

Stars' Families Stealing Spotlight

Source | 2009/01/28 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

Do celebrities come from a special family, where all of their siblings are talented as well? Fans who wonder have had the chance to get a glimpse of some celebrities' family members through various programs. More are coming soon.

MBC's program "Introducing Stars' Friends" was one of the most popular shows last year and it has now become the stage for friends and family members of celebrities who also have what it takes to be a star.

To start with, TVXQ member Xiah Jun-su brought his twin brother Kim Jun-ho to the program last November. Many fans were surprised to see the talented and handsome brother, which led him to a commercial for a beverage company.

Kim later said that he has been thinking about making his debut as an actor, and that appearing on the program helped him gain confidence.

Singer Solbi and Super Junior's Lee Teuk also surprised fans by bringing each of their sisters to the television screen early this year, also shocking...| More