Han Hye-sook (한혜숙)

"Filming Seems to Run in My Family"

2007/08/27 | Source | Permalink |

Their father made a comeback in 17 years as a director. Two sons rolled up their sleeves to help him. The new film "Mother" (to be released at theater on Sep. 13) is directed by actor-turned-director Ha Myeong-joong. His two sons reportedly chipped in their best to make his father's first comeback since 1990.

The new film, based on the namesake novel of Choi In-ho, depicts a family relationship between a mother (Han Hye-sook) and her son/writer Choi Ho. Being a boyfriend and son of a widowed mother, Choi announces his departure from her. After a long separation, they reunite and the mother passes away. Director Ha reportedly wrote the scenario himself and directed it. He also acts as old Choi Ho. His first son Sang-won plays the role of young Choi Ho, while his second son produced the film. Actually, the Has boast of a famous filming heritage. Ha's late brother Ha Gil-jong was a renowned movie director in Korea.

When asked to evaluate the performance of his son, Ha showed a ha...| More

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Broadcasters Award Top-Rated Dramas

2007/01/01 | Source | Permalink |

By Chung Ah-young
Staff Reporter

Major broadcasters wrapped up the year with awards ceremonies.

Veteran actress Han Hye-sook, who starred in the SBS drama "Love in Heaven", grabbed the top prize for acting at the network's ceremony Sunday.

The popular soap opera invited both criticism and high ratings for its twisted story.

The story revolved around a middle-aged woman who introduces her handsome news anchor son to her abandoned daughter, who had led a miserable life because of a cruel stepmother.

It triggered controversy when the woman was revealed as the girl's biological mother.

After receiving the prize, Han said, "Old soldiers never die". Han has been acting for 36 years.

On Sunday, the KBS best acting award went to actress Ha Ji-won, who performed in "Hwangjin-i".

The recent boom of kisaeng-themed entertainment _ musicals, dramas, films, even cartoons _ has been attributed to the show. Kisaeng are female entertainers similar to Japan's geisha.

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Lovebirds

2006/03/16 | Source | Permalink |

Wang-mo and Ja-gyeong finally got married.

The weekend TV drama "Dear Heaven" ("Love in Heaven" - writer: Im Seong-han; producer: Lee Yeong-hee) features a dramatic storyline that includes a daughter, deserted by her mother as a child, and the mother's stepson getting married.

In the show's March 18 episode, Yeong-sun's (Han Hye-sook) daughter Ja-gyeong (Yoon Jeong-hee) and her stepson Wang-mo (Lee Tae-gon) will marry. The secret that the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law are actually mother and daughter will soon be disclosed, and the show's audience has had a keen interest in how the drama will unfold afterwards.

According to TNS Media Korea, the show's ratings for March 12 were 34.6 percent, the highest since the start of the drama.

Key reasons for the show's success are Lim's characteristic well-woven story, sophisticated descriptions, and unique episodes. Viewers say that the true love of hero Gu Wang-mo and heroine Lee Ja-gyeong eases the sometimes too-provocative...| More

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I love this drama!!! Yoon Jung Hee and Lee Tae Gon are amazing actors!!! Love it!! dearheavenfan 2007-12-30 18:04:08 justina 2007-03-30 04:45:19 congratulations - script well written, wardrobe beautiful, characters real and acting good. word of encouragement for Lee Taegon- be yourself and you will see yourself going far in your career. I watch the serial 3x and must say this story has good korea