Kang Seong-yeon (강성연)

Movie-Based Dramas to Fill TV Screens

2008/07/08 | Source | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

Amid the ongoing search for catchy, stylish, attractive ideas for local dramas, many drama-makers have turned to themes that have already been seen to be popular. Movie-based dramas are no longer new, but the race for the best-made remake is expected to get more competitive with "IRIS", "Tazza" (working title), "Friends: The Unfinished Tale" (working title) and "Beat".

The 1999 movie "Shiri" was a steppingstone for Korean cinema, being considered the first blockbuster movie that captivated local movie fans with its distinctive plot and action scenes. Now the hit movie that depicted the lives of secret agents is coming back to television screens as "IRIS". In order to bring movie-like elements onto the smaller screen, the drama will be written and produced by Taewon Entertainment and Kang Je-gyu Film, both famous movie agencies here, and will boast a budget of 20 billion won. Korean heartthrob Lee Byeong-heon ("All In", 2003) will appear as the myst...| More

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[ChanMi's drama news] Who will be Madam Jeong for "The War Of Flower"?

2008/07/04 | Source | Permalink |

"The War of Flower"(타짜) is coming back as an SBS drama. But, there is one problem... who will be Madam Jeong?

Madam Jeong was Kim Hye-soo in the movie. For the drama, we all thought Seong Hyeon-ah was casted, but the staff say it was never written in papers formally. And now, there is talk that Kang Seong-yeon will be casted. That causes a ruckus!...| More

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Actor Ji Jin-hee to Promote Film 'Soo' in Japan

2008/03/24 | Source | Permalink |

Actor Ji Jin-hee, who recently stared in the action film 'Soo' (directed by Choi Yang-il and produced by Triz Club), will visit Japan in the coming days.

'Soo' is Korean-Japanese director Choi Yang-il's first Korean film. He was noted for 'Blood and Bones', which won numerous awards in Japan.

The film features star actors such as Ji Jin-hee, Kang Seong-yeon and Moon Seong-geun. The film is currently being screened at the 'Hallyu Cinema Festival 2008 Spring' in Tokyo, to be held until the end of May.

Ji will attend the 'Ji Jin-hee Special Talk Event 2008' in Tokyo on April 5 to promote the film, and greet Japanese audiences on April 6 during the special screening of the film....| More

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'Single Daddy in Love' promises comic relief

2008/02/18 | Source | Permalink |

A mixed martial arts fighter plays a single father to his seven-year-old son in KBS's new drama "Single Dad in Love".

Set to air its first episode tonight, "Single Dad in Love" follows on the heels of the star-studded melodrama "Bad Love". And, unlike its melancholy predecessor, this comic drama promises to bring laughter into households nationwide with its talented cast and quirky plot.

"[This drama] is like a fairy tale that is filled with the warm laughter and love of people who want to build their own families", said director Moon Bo-hyeon.

And veteran actors Oh Ji-ho and Kang Seong-yeon, along with newcomer Heo I-jae, promise to give this fairy tale drama the levity and warmth it needs to have its happy ending.

Oh, 31, who won audiences over with his comic performance in MBC's drama "Fantastic Couple" (2006), now takes on the challenging role of Kang Poong-ho, a single father who ekes out a living for his small family as a mixed martial arts fighter.

But playing a s...| More

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Kim Ho-jin and Kang Seong-yeon, cast in MBC "Shin Hyun Mo Yang Cheo (New Wise Mother, Good Wife)"

2007/05/04 | Source | Permalink |

Actor Kim Ho-jin and Actress Kang Seong-yeon have been cast in the new MBC drama series 'Shin Hyun Mo Yang Cheo' ("New Wise Mother, Good Wife") as the leading characters.

The drama is a 10 episode series which will start airing on the 28th prior to 'The Legend'. The story will feature episodes about wives that try their best to become 'wise mothers and good wives' but don't always have outcomes as despite their efforts.

Kim Ho-jin will play Heo Myung Pil, an elite newspaper reporter but an immature and irresponsible husband. Kang Seong-yeon will play Gyung Gook Hee, a bright and valiant wife.


Along with the two, Kim Tae-yeon will play Lim Tae Ran who is a successful scenario writer who possesses both fortune and fame, considered an ideal female figure in today's society, and Kim Nam-jin will play the college student Seok Doo who receives the love of many wives.

The series is the first Korean production of E&B Stars which has produced many Hallyu drama series in China such...| More

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