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![]() Swallow the Sun (태양을 삼켜라 - 2009) As : Kim Jeong-woo (김정우)
| ![]() Fate (숙명 - 2008) As : Park Yeong-hwan (박영환 - Cameo
| ![]() New Heart (뉴하트 - 2007) As : Lee Eun-seong (이은성)
| ![]() Blood Rain (혈의 누 - 2004) |
![]() Beating Heart (떨리는 가슴 - 2005) | ![]() New Royal Secret Commissioner (신암행어사 - 2004) | ![]() Save the Last Dance for Me (마지막 춤은 나와 함께 - 2004) As : Kang Hyeon-woo (강현우)
| ![]() Terms of Endearment (애정의 조건 - 2004) |
![]() All In (올인 - 2003) | A Delicious Proposal (맛있는 청혼 - 2001) | ![]() KAIST (카이스트 - 2000) |
Four people working for SBS-TV's "Swallow the Sun" have caught the A(H1N1) flu virus. The infections were discovered at Incheon International Airport and on Jeju Island early this month. The crew members were returning from Las Vegas, where they had been filming the drama. The four are currently hospitalized, according to the makers of the new series. While the rest of the production crew and cast are not infected with the flu, they are still being quarantined on Jeju Island because of security measures. Ji Seong, the main actor for the drama, is one of the cast members staying on Jeju. Seong Yoo-ri, an actress on the show, is said to be in Seoul. She reportedly has no signs of the virus.SBS decided to postpone the airing of the first episode of "Swallow the Sun" until today. It was initially scheduled to air yesterday. Swallow the Sun is about four young people who dream of turning the Jeju city of Seogwipo into the Las Vegas of Asia. By Lee Hae-Joo Contributing writer...| More | ||||||||||||||
By Han Sang-heeStaff Reporter A passionate tale of lovers follows in the heels of "The City Hall", the Cinderella story of public officials with a happily ever after, tonight on SBS. The new drama "Swallow the Sun" is about young and headstrong protagonists risking their lives for success and love, and also to make Jeju Island one of the most popular cities in the world along their journey. "Sun" made a buzz months before the actual airing due to its cast, which includes Ji Seong ("New Heart", 2007), and former member of the now disbanded girl group Fin.K.L., Seong Yoo-ri, and also the makers of the program, producer Yoo Cheol-yong and writer Choi Wan-gyoo. "We chose actors with potential and spirit. They are not only great in acting, but also considerate to everyone working on the set. We have traveled around to bring the best and viewers will get to see the spectacular scenery of Jeju, Las Vegas and even South Africa. We are ready to receive both compliments and critiq...| More | ||||||||||||||
The filming in LA has been finished and on the way back to Korea, 4 staff members are found to have symptoms of the Swine Flu! This has become the emergency issue regarding the staff members. The airing of the episodes have not been changed, however, they are taking precautions in health for all members of the drama staff. The 4 staff with the flu symptoms will be treated in the hospital for a week....| More | ||||||||||||||
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By Kim Rahn
Staff Reporter It's a dilemma Korea has encountered many times before: plenty of tourists ― indeed, numbers are rising ― but a dearth of attractions with which to occupy them. In the past year, visitor numbers have increased, largely on the back of a weak won. But with exchange rates turning unfavorable to foreign visitors, the growth is beginning to slow. So authorities are faced with the same old problems: Put simply, the nation lacks things for foreign tourists to see and do. The tourism industry has been aware of the shortcomings for some time and has made efforts to develop new attractions and programs. Now another pair of developments are about to come to fruition. At the end of the month a premium Korean restaurant called Unamjeong, which has been revived from a famous comic, and an exhibition hall named "Star Avenue", which will help re-ignite Hallyu, or the Korean Cultural Wave. Unamjeong Korean food is growing more popular among...| More | ||||||||||||||
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter The year 2009 is now finally around the corner, and it is about time to prepare for the New Year. The past year was an interesting one, and readers can now preview what is planned in 2009. Dramas Historical Dramas on the Rise: The three major networks are planning to air three distinctive historical dramas next year, MBC with "Queen Seon-deok", KBS with "The Iron Empress" and SBS with "Princess Ja Myung Go". The three dramas will touch on the lives of powerful women during the period in which the programs are set: the Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392), the Silla Kingdom (668-935) and the Goguryeo Kingdom (37 B.C.-A.D.668), respectively. Starring Ko Hyeon-jeong and Lee Yo-won, "Queen Seon-deok" will carry the story of the first queen to rule during Goryeo, while "The Iron Empress" will bring back the courageous grand daughter of King Taejo (47-165), played by Chae Si-ra, and her lifelong struggle to protect the country her ancestors built. "Prince...| More | ||||||||||||||
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