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Lee Jong-won, Sin-ae to appear in China-Korea joint production drama series

2007/08/27 | Source | Permalink |

Actor Lee Jong-won and actress Sin-ae will appear on Chinese television through the China-Korea joint production "Miro" ("Maze").

"Miro (Maze)" is a traditional melodrama produced by Korea's Samhwa Networks whose library includes "My Man's Woman" and "Golden Era of Daughter in Law" along with China's largest media company SMG (Shanghai Media Group). The series is a remake of the 1992 "Husband's Woman" starring Ko Doo-sim and Noh Joo-hyeon.

Lee Jong-won and Chinese actress Tao Ho Min play a married couple while Sin-ae plays the role of the woman who falls in love with Lee Jong-won. The series is produced and directed by Jang Yong-woo of "Hotelier" and "Wangcho".

Samhwa Networks commented on the 25th, "'Miro (Maze)' which was completed last year will be aired at 7pm through the SMG drama channel in Shanghai. This is the first case of a joint China-Korea production to be aired during prime time. The Chinese press showed great interest at the promotion event held on the 22nd and 2...| More

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Scriptwriter Choi Wan-gyoo to write TV version of 'Shiri'

2007/05/21 | Source | Permalink |

Choi Wan-gyoo who wrote scripts for numerous hit television series including 'Heo Jun', 'All In', 'Jumong' and others will be writing the script for the television of 'Shiri'.

The movie 'Shiri', directed by Kang Je-gyu and considered the start of Korean blockbusters, will be remade into a drama series according to MK Pictures of which Director Kang Je-gyu is a member of.

Choi Wan-gyoo commented on the 21st, "I will be writing the script for the drama version of 'Shiri', and am currently preparing as the genre is different".

While the production director has not yet been determined, Producer Jang Yong-Woo of 'Wangcho' and 'Hotelier' is being strongly considered.

Scriptwriter Choi also says, "An NIS agent will be the main character as in the movie while the Presidential Security Service will serve as a major setting. The series will resemble the '24' in structure".

The series will be written by the group of writers of A Story, Inc. with Choi Wan-gyoo as the main writer.

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Entertainment companies curb the power of producers

2005/02/16 | Source | Permalink |

February 16, 2005 ㅡ Around six years ago, drama producers, or "PDs", wielded absolute power in the broadcasting industry. To actors and actresses, they were the route to fame and fortune.
If they aspired to be on television again in the next drama series, the actors had to maintain close relations with the PDs. Some people at the time said the relationship was that of master and servant. It is easy to see why scandals between actresses and PDs always hit the headlines.
But times have changed. PDs are no longer kings of the jungle; the tables have been turned with the arrival of television superstars and the increasing role of entertainment companies. With the rise in the status of actors, there is even the belief that once a "name" actor is cast in a drama, the show's viewing rate will be at least 15 percent.
It is now almost mandatory for PDs to attend the weddings and funerals of stars and their families. They send Christmas cards and make regular phone calls giving seasona...| More

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