Yoo Ji-tae is calm and honest type. He has been on the red carpets with his girlfriend being bold in his relationship, however he is also very shy and keeps to himself.
That is where his charisma and attraction comes from.
He is acting two characters in "Secret Love" as twin brothers who love one woman. He acts this prohibited love as older brother and younger brother.
Yoo says that his joy these days comes from his girlfriend. He is thankful and...More
By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter
The celebrity couple of
Yoo Ji-tae, 33, and
Kim Hyo-jin, 25, have donated 20 million won to Haiti earthquake relief.
The screen stars each donated 10 million won to World Vision, the international aid organization announced Thursday.
The funds will be used to purchase emergency kits, which include blankets, basic cooking and dining utensils, toiletries and other household necessities.
Kim has been volunteering regularly through World Vision after being named an honorary ambassador for the organization in 200...
MoreSimultaneous production of drama and its theatrical version increases efficiency
Generalization of digital shooting breaks down barriers of human resources & technology
Respect of different ways of producing broadcast programs and movies brings higher efficiency
Combination of movie & TV drama continues to evolve. Exchange between Chungmuro, Korean equivalent to Hollywood, and Yeo-ui-do, hub of broadcasting networks, was born as filmmakers produced TV dramas and drama PDs made movies. The exchange has brought the boom of 'Cross Over' such as 'TV Movie' and 'Theatrical Version'. Recently, there is an increasing number of works whose two versions as TV drama and movie were simultaneously made even in the stage of planning. The film and broadcasting industries expect this kind of 'format convergence' to be a chance to increase efficiency and quality in each genre and call for thorough preparedness based on understanding of features that each medium has.
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"IRIS"
◆Simultaneous Production of Movie and TV Drama= A movie-like drama,
"IRIS" is enjoying popularity with its large scale, sophisticated image and fast development comparable to those of a movie. Therefore, it is not surprising why it receives such compliment given that talents of Chungmuro, Korean equivalent to Hollywood, participated in producing the drama which airs on Wednesdays and Thursdays (KBS 2). IRIS (director:
Kim Kyoo-tae and
Yang Yoon-ho) was produced by Taewon Entertainment, famous for movies such as
"Marrying the Mafia" and '
Eye for an Eye'. About 80% of the staff came from the movie circle including director
Yang Yoon-ho who produced '
Fighter in the Wind' and
"Holiday".
Taewon Entertainment is considering releasing a movie version of
"IRIS" after its 20 episodes are over. The movie version is currently in production ...
MoreBy Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter
The red carpet is ready to be unrolled for the opening tonight of the 14th Pusan (Busan) International Film Festival (PIFF).
Haeundae Beach in the southern port city will sizzle with the longest ever lineup of 355 films from 70 countries and a VIP guest list featuring more than the usual number of high profile stars and cineastes from near and far.
Fans are invited to take part in not only star-studded screenings and events but also concerts, exhibitions and other eye-catching sideline events.
Star-Gazing
The opening ceremony takes place at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Suyoung Bay Yacht Marina. The 1970s screen siren
Jang Mi-hee and
"The Chaser" star
Kim Yoon-seok will host the event, while top South Korean actors plan to grace the red carpet. The list includes heartthrobs
Jang Dong-gun and
Lee Byeong-Heon, and actresses
Jeon Do-yeon,
Uhm Jung-hwa,
Eom Ji-won,
Ha Ji-won,
Kim Ha-neul and ...
MoreA number of high-profile Korean features will have their World Premiere at the 14th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) including opening film "
Good Morning President" by writer-director
Jang Jin. It stars top Korean actor
Jang Dong-gun, who is expected to greet the opening night crowd when the fest kick offs October 8 for a 9-day run.
Making it's Gala World Premiere is "
The Fair Love" by director
Shin Yeon-shick, a drama starring veteran lead
Ahn Seong-gi about an unstoppable romance between an old bachelor in his 50s and a college girl in her 20s. Also in the Gala program is "In My End Is My Beginning" by
Min Gyoo-dong, the director of "All for Love" ...
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