Im Chang-jeong (임창정)

Korean movie "Harmony" [CJ Entertainment]

Kim Yun-jin starrer "Harmony" attracted the most moviegoers on Thursday, making it the first Korean film to place atop the local box office in 78 days.

According to the statistics from the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), "Harmony" attracted 103,196 viewers on the day of its release, topping daily admissions to become the first local film to rank above an overseas production.

The film pushed down 43-day winner "Avatar" to second place with admissions of 95,637 for Thursday. The James Cameron sci-fi action flick has brought in a total 10,721,615 viewers since its release mid-December, making it the sixth most-watched film in Korea's box office history....More

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

Funnyman Im Chang-jeong returns opposite yet another screen beauty, Park Ye-jin, in the slapstick "Fortune Salon". It appears difficult for the "Sex Is Zero" star to shed his typecast character in this half-way sex (rather than romantic) comedy, which rather strenuously tries to show that love (or lust) can prevail in the face of cruel destiny.

But more often than not, fate laughs at chance.
It's a shame because the movie could have done so much more with the classic premise of fate versus free will set against the exotic shamanist subculture that exists in modern Korea. Instead, it makes a disgrace out of one of the oldest traditions/religions here.

South Korea has long been rooted in shamanist beliefs. The fortune-telling market here amasses up to 3 trillion won annuall...More

Gang Su-ji - Won Mi-yeon - Lee Seon-hee - Im Chang-jeong - Park Ji-yun

Singers are making a steady comeback this year. Last year wrapped up with a harmonious mix of the young and old. Global stars Rain and Dong Bang Shin Ki, '90s stars Sin Seung-hun, Kim Gun-mo and Seo Tae-ji and singers Kim Jong-guk and Kim Beom-su--after completing their military service--all came back last year.

Though not as bountiful as last year, this year's first half will also see the return of familiar faces.

The list includes Won Jun-hee, known for her hit "Love Is Like Glass", more '80-90s singers such as Gang Su-ji, Won Mi-yeon and Lee Seon-hee, ...More

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

The K-pop scene is currently dominated by female stars like Son Dam-bi, Baek Ji-young and girl groups Kara and Girls' Generation, but male singers are gearing up for a fruitful year ahead.

Duo Fly to the Sky released its new album, "Decennium", and will start appearing on music programs and shows together for the first time after two years of solo acts. The group celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and members Brian and Hwan-hee have prepared a special anniversary album.

Their number "Go Away You" made headlines for being created...More

Kim Min-hee had been invited to Im Chang-jeong's baby's first birthday party.

Many other stars such as Ryoo Seung-beom, Kong Hyo-jin, So Yoo-jin, and Kim Seon-ah have been invited to this birthday party.

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