By
Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
The lineup for the spin-off series of the hit drama
"IRIS" has been revealed.
Titled
"ATHENA", the highly anticipated drama will feature some of Korea's top stars and another thrilling tale of terrorism, spies and secret agents, similar to the original but with a twist.
Jeong Woo-seong, 36, who is returning to the small screen after 15 years, will appear as Lee Jeong-woo, a secret agent who gets...
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By
Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
The small screen has had its fair share of sports dramas, so the question must be asked: Are local viewers ready for another one? The makers of "
Boys over Flowers" are recreating the famous comic book series "
BIRDIE BUDDY" as a golf drama this year, and despite the reliable production team, it's still too early to predict success.
Another Sports Drama?
Sports dramas here have not yet tasted true success: "
Strike Love" (a show about baseball) failed to captivate viewers with its weak storyline, while
"Triple" (figure skating) ended up being a run-of-the-mill melodrama. "Dream' - Drama' (martial arts) and "
No Limit" (football) also lost their spark due to their lack of realism and shaky storylines.
But the crew and actors of the 20-episode "Birdie Buddie", as well as cartoonist
Lee Hyeon-se, firmly believe this time will be different.
"It's true that sports dramas have failed to win the hearts of viewers. This is another challenge for all of us", said
Song Byeong-joon, the head of production company Group8, at a press conference at High1 Resort, Jeongseon, Gangwon Province, early this month.
The original cartoon features the techniques, triumphs and competition of the sport, plus the lifelong lessons and philosophies lea...
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By
Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
The upcoming drama
"IRIS" is expected to be about more than top stars, sleek suits and action scenes.
The 20-episode television soap will finally air next week, and the actors and crew got together one last time for a press conference Monday, at Sogong-dong, central Seoul, to offer what they have in store,
"It's already our third press conference. I have never seen a drama that held so many promotional events", quipped
Lee Byeong-Heon, who stars as the National Security Service agent Kim Hyun-jun.
The espionage series will deal with love, hate and betrayal between spies from both South and North Korea and the dangerous tasks and choices the protagonist, played by Lee, must accomplish.
"IRIS" follows the recent trend in film and drama making, according to the two directors
Kim Kyoo-tae and
Yang Yoon-ho.
"`Iris' is fast paced and th...
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By
Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
The Broadcast Worldwide (BCWW) Exhibition is an annual event where broadcasters and exhibitors gather to attract buyers from all over the world. The British Broadcast Company (BBC) Worldwide was among the participants at this year's event.
"BBC Worldwide has 50,000 hours of programs. You can always find something depending on genres and target audience. We have basically found something for every broadcaster", Joyce Yeung, the senior vice president and general manager of Sales and Distribution Asia at BBC Worldwide, told The Korea Times last week at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center, southern Seoul.
The owner of some of the most popular programs, including "Strictly Come Dancing", the original version of the hit program "Dancing with the Stars" and al...
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By
Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
Following the success of "
Boys over Flowers" early this year, KBS is bringing yet another stylish drama to television fans with leading stars
Yoon Eun-hye, Yoon Sang-heon and
Jeong Il-woo.
According to the producer
Ji Yeong-soo, the drama "will offer humor and laughs, perfect for the summer season".
The storyline is simple: A former playboy, played by Yoon, gets himself a job as a servant of one of the richest and pickiest girls in town, and struggles to win both her money and heart. His plan takes a turn as a talented and rich lawyer, played by Jeong, steps between the two characters.
The three actors showcased their new styles and personalities at a press conference last week in southern Seoul, and fans can expect an interesting transformation from the trio.
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