Ji Seong (지성)

Korean actor Ji Seong [Namoo Actors]

Korean actor Ji Seong has been set to star in a 20 billion won blockbuster TV series titled "Kim Soo Ro", according to his agency Namoo Actors.

Namoo announced Thursday that the actor has been cast to play the lead role in the upcoming MBC drama, playing the historic figure Kim Su-ro who founded and ruled the state of Geumgwan Gaya in the 5th century....More

Korean actor Ji Seong [Asia Economic Daily]

Korean actor Ji Seong has signed with entertainment agency Namoo Actors which also manages top Korean actresses Moon Geun-yeong and Kim So-yeon.

"We recently signed a contract with Ji Seong", an official at Namoo was quoted as saying. "Ji Seong's ambition to solidify his position as a Hallyu star and the company's vision matched up well"....More

Lee Byeong-Heon receives prize at Asian model awards

Actor Lee Byeong-Heon [Park Sung-ki/Asia Economic Daily]

Actor Lee Byeong-Heon gives his acceptance speech after receiving the award for top Asian star at the 2010 Asia Model Festival Awards held at the Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea on January 15, 2010....More

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...More

By Han Sang-hee
Staff 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...More