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Busan Film Fest 2009 Kicks Off In Style

Source | 2009/10/09 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

Busan - The 14th edition of the Pusan (Busan) International Film Fstival (PIFF) kicked off Thursday with glitz and glam. Some 150 star cineastes and VIP guests walked the red carpet, sizzling up the cool autumn evening at the seaside resort.

The Busan Yatching Center Outdoor Theater exploded with excitement, as more than the usual number of fans who could not secure seats swarmed the venue outside. Competition was fierce among domestic and foreign press during the photo-op.

Hollywood heartthrob Josh Hartnett and South Korean superstar Lee Byeong-heon stole the limelight as the two "I Come With the Rain" co-stars walked down the red carpet together. Also in the spotlight was actress Kim Yoon-jin, who appeared glamorous in a chic black dress. The "Lost" star attended the PIFF opening ceremony for the first time as the new face of makeup brand L'Oreal, an official partner of the event.

Meanwhile, Jang Jin, who directed the event's opening film "...| More

Actress Jeong to Make Hollywood Debut

Source | 2009/10/02 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Former K-pop singer and actress Jeong Ryeo-won is poised to advance to Hollywood.

According to press reports, Jeong, 27, visited the United States last month and met with officials from an unidentified Hollywood studio. She was also courted by Hollywood last year but this is the first time that she has had a meeting in connection with her entry into Hollywood.

A local movie expert praised Jeong, saying, "She is highly qualified to enter the United States for acting".

An official from Jeong's agency confirmed her Hollywood plan and said, "She will also be active in South Korea".

Some South Korean and Korean American actors such as Kim Yoon-jin, Lee Byeong-heon, Daniel Henney and Jang Dong-gun are now active in Hollywood.

Jeong, a former member of the girl group Chakra, immigrated into Australia during her childhood and returned to South Korea in 1999. She drew attention in 2005 when she made a successful debut as a TV actress in MBC TV's "My Name is Kim Sam-soon". She, al...| More

[Policy] 'Robinson Crusoe' to Be Re-created

Source | 2009/06/11 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Can you find something in common between Movie 'Cast Away', 'LOST' starring actress Kim Yoon-jin', recently released 'Castaway on the Moon', and game 'Robinson Crusoe Fantasy 2'?
The answer is that story unfolds centering on a desert island.

Inha University WCU (World Class University)'s Digital Story Telling Platform Business Unit hosts 'The 1st Digital Story Telling Competition with Prof. Pierre Levy' July 13-19. The competition is to re-create the adventure of Robinson Crusoe who drifts around a desert island.

With the theme of 'Alone in the World', the competition is attended by middle and high school and university students. Each group consists of 4 participants and creates a story, using Robinson Crusoe as a motif.

Those who want to participate in the competition should submit 10 min creative videos such as UCC, animation (3D, Flash), and documentaries. Spaces for team communities on the web are provided to promote cooperation between team members. Professional juries ...| More

[ChanMi's star news] Stars dressed up in their own styles fo MARC JACOBS

Source | 2009/06/04 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Why have all these beauties come to one place?

MARC JACOBS Free Standing Store opening has been celebrated by these stars!

Kim Nam-joo, Lee Hye-young, Han Ji-hye, Kong hyo-jin, Kim Jeong-eun, Kim Yoon-jin, and Kim Hee-ae are all at this fashion brand opening.

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[ChanMi's star news] Stars come to congratulate Seol and Song!

Source | 2009/05/28 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Many stars have come to celebrate and congratulate the newly weds, Seol Kyeong-gu and Song Yoon-ah!

Don't the stars look so happy and festive, also?

Here is Uhm Jung-hwa, Kim Hee-seon, Ryoo Seung-beom, Kong Hyo-jin, Lee Deok-hwa, Kang Hye-jeong, Ha Ji-won, Son Ye-jin, Han Hye-jin, Park Yong-ha, Kim Yoon-jin, and more of the top stars!...| More