Jeong Joon-ho (정준호)

Korean blockbuster drama "IRIS" [Taewon Entertainment]

Korean blockbuster drama "IRIS" is set to air during prime time on Japanese television, according to the show's producer Taewon Entertainment on Monday.

Taewon said Japanese broadcaster TBS announced the Korean TV series will run Wednesday evenings at 9 p.m., a slot usually assigned to domestic TV dramas.

Artist View, the show's marketing promoter in the country, explained that such programming is proof that Japanese people are looking forward to watching a Korean blockbuster action drama, not just Hallyu fans expecting to watch a Korean dramas and its cast....More

Korean actor Lee Byeong-Heon at 2009 KBS Acting Awards [KBS]

Top Korean actor Lee Byeong-Heon won three awards -- including the grand prize -- at the 2009 KBS Acting Awards, held at KBS Open Hall on December 31.

Lee was awarded the top acting prize of the year for his role in blockbuster drama "IRIS" and also won the Best Couple and Netizens' Choice awards.

"I started acting at KBS", said the actor in his acceptance speech. "When I had just debuted at KBS I heard about the acting awards.. I wondered if I would ever be able to go up on that stage. The very next year, I won the Best New Actor award".

He went on to say, "And now I've won Grand Prize on this stage. I'm very touched". He thanked the staff, actress Su-ae who -- believing Lee would win -- sent him a congratulatory text message in advance and his mother....More

By Park Si-soo
Staff Reporter

A series of car crashes, explosions and the ensuing exchange of gunfire between heavily armed North Korean spies and their South Korean counterparts shattered the normally tranquil morning of central Seoul, Sunday.

Braving chilly weather and unpredicted rainfall, the bloody fight continued into the evening and then the location was turned back to normal as if nothing had ever happened.

Don't fret.

The mayhem was simply the result of the shooting for an episode of the TV drama "IRIS" - a blockbuster thriller featuring popular Korean actors and actresses, including ...More

"Jin Sa-woo can control diverse feelings. This character brought about a turning point in my acting career", says actor Jeong Joon-ho, 39, who plays a spy in the KBS TV drama "IRIS". Jeong's role contrasts sharply with his previous comical roles in "My Boss, My Teacher" and "Last Scandal".

Jeong's acting talent shines in the action scenes of "IRIS". We met with Jeong on the filming set of the drama at a shopping mall in southern Seoul. "I'm having fun because I can show a new side of my acting talent, and the drama itself is huge", said Jeong.

Jeong looked kindly and even playful when he had just entered the set, but when he appeared with makeup completed, his look perfectly represented his character, Sa-woo, who agonizes over killing his friend.

Jeong has also lost significant weight since he started filming the drama. He said, "I've lost 5 kg recently. Sa-woo is going through a roller coaster of emotions n...More

New KBS drama "IRIS" shows Lee Byeong-Heon and Jeong Joon-ho as Korean country singers!

"IRIS" is about the National Security System agents who are also best friends and taking comic personalities also!

The two are celebrating their success of a mission and are showing off their talents in front of the team.

The first episode is released this 14th!

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