Ha Jeong-woo (하정우)

Yoon Kye-sang Determined to Gain Recognition as Actor

Source | 2009/10/30 | 0 comments | Permalink |

"I wanted to stay free of any thoughts when filming 'The Executioner'", said Yoon Kye-sang, who is known for his hard work in Chungmuro. Yoon admits that he is hard on himself because he wanted to receive recognition for his acting skills. He said, "I wanted people to recognize me as an actor".

To Yoon, being known only as a former member of the idol boy band G.O.D. is great pressure. That is also the reason he rarely appeared on variety shows. He wanted to be known as an actor, not as an entertainer.

Yoon debuted on the big screen in 2004 in Byeon Yeong-joo's movie "Flying Boys". It has already been six years since his debut. Yoon says he has walked a difficult road because of young passion.

In 2004, G.O.D. was embroiled in a scandal over its contract with its agency. That was also when Yoon received a movie script through his agency. It was the script for "Flying Boys". Director Byeon attached no importance whatsoever to Yoon's top celebrity status back then and gave him thr...| More

46th Annual Daejong Film Awards Nominees

Source | 2009/10/23 | 0 comments | Permalink |

46th Annual Daejong Film Awards Nominees

- Best Movie: "Take Off", "Mother - 2009", "The Divine Weapon", "Sky and Sea", "Haeundae"

- Best Director : Kim Yong-hwa ("Take Off"), Yoon Je-kyoon ("Haeundae"), Jeon Yoon-soo ("Portrait of a Beauty"), Jeong Gi-hoon ("Ae-ja"), Bong Joon-ho ("Mother - 2009")

- Best Actor : Kim Myeong-min ("Closer to Heaven"), Kim Yoon-seok (Running Turtle), Seol Kyeong-gu ("Haeundae"), Jeong Jae-yeong ("The Divine Weapon"), Ha Jeong-woo ("Take Off")

- Best Actress : Kim Min-seon ("Portrait of a Beauty"), Kim Hye-ja ("Mother - 2009"), Soo-ae ("Sunny"), Jang Nara ("Sky and Sea"), Choi Kang-hee ("Ae-ja")

- Best Supporting Actor : Kim In-kwon ("Haeundae"), Jin Goo ("Mother - 2009"), Jeong Kyeong-ho ("Sunny"), Jang Geun-seok ("The Case of Itaewon Homicide"), Kim Nam-gil ("Modern Boy")

- Best Supporting Actress : Kim Bo-yeon ("Living Death"), Kim Hae-sook ("Thirst"), Kim Yeong-ae ("Ae-ja"), Choo Ja-hyeon ("Portrait of a Beauty"), Nam Neung-mi ("Clos...| More

[ChanMi's star news] Kim Hye-ja and Ha Jeong-woo receive awards!

Source | 2009/10/09 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Kim Hye-ja from "Mother - 2009" and Ha Jeong-woo from "My Dear Enemy" have been awarded the Male/Demale Main Character Award at the Pusan International Film Festival.

The two movie stars are so happy and thankful for being awarded for their hard work.

Congratulations!...| More

Stars Fall Upon Haeundae for Busan Film Festival

Source | 2009/10/07 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

The red carpet is ready to be unrolled for the opening tonight of the 14th Pusan (Busan) International Film Festival (PIFF).

Haeundae Beach in the southern port city will sizzle with the longest ever lineup of 355 films from 70 countries and a VIP guest list featuring more than the usual number of high profile stars and cineastes from near and far.

Fans are invited to take part in not only star-studded screenings and events but also concerts, exhibitions and other eye-catching sideline events.

Star-Gazing

The opening ceremony takes place at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Suyoung Bay Yacht Marina. The 1970s screen siren Jang Mi-hee and "The Chaser" star Kim Yoon-seok will host the event, while top South Korean actors plan to grace the red carpet. The list includes heartthrobs Jang Dong-gun and Lee Byeong-heon, and actresses Jeon Do-yeon, Uhm Jung-hwa, Eom Ji-won, Ha Ji-won, Kim Ha-neul and Kim Hyo-jin, among others.

Before the ceremony, actors Lee...| More

Lee Yoon-ki's 'And Us' Halts Filming

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

Director LEE Yoon-ki's film 'And Us' ("Breakfast at Tiffany's"), currently in production has had a three week respite in shooting. Reasons for the temporary halt are unknown but given the star power attached to the film, that the film has not yet resumed shooting is significant. The male lead is HA Jeong-woo who most recently starred in "Take Off" which this year raked in 8 million admissions at the Korean box office. HA plays opposite Soo-ae who is currently playing Queen Myeon-seong in "The Sword with no Name" itself ranking at number two at the Korean box office. Since his debut feature "This Charming Girl" in 2005 Director LEE Yoon-ki has also made a name for himself at the box office. "And Us", a mid-budget film was to be his 5th feature.

With film already in the can there is still no word yet as to when shooting will resume.

David Oxenbridge (KOFIC)...| More