Lee Jae-han (이재한)

Korean Stars Come under One Roof in the U.S.

Source | 2009/04/29 | 0 comments | Permalink |

The merger of two major talent agencies in America, William Morris and Endeavor, has brought Korean stars together under one roof. Contracted with William Morris are Singer "Rain", actress Kim Yoon-jin of the American series "Lost", Daniel Henney of Korean drama "My Name is Kim Sam-soon", and director Park Chan-wook of "Old Boy" and "Lady Vengeance". Now actor Lee Byeong-heon of "G.I. Joe" will join these noted Korean celebrities as a member of the newly merged William Morris Endeavor Entertainment.

William Morris is the second largest agency in Hollywood, exerting extensive influence over the entire entertainment business. Endeavor is the fifth largest agency, headed by Ari Emanuel, brother of Ram Emanuel, President Obama's Chief of Staff. Currently the largest talent agency in the United States is CAA, where famed Koreans film directors Kang Je-gyu of "Shiri", Kim Ji-woon of "The Good, the Bad, the Weird", Bong Joon-ho of "The Host", and Lee Jae-han (a.k.a. John H. Lee) of "A Mome...| More

Largest Ever PIFF Draws Curtains

Source | 2007/10/12 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

The 12th Pusan (Busan) International Film Festival (PIFF) featured "Evangelion 1.0: Your Are (Not) Alone" Friday, closing what has grown to become Asia's largest film festival after nine days of fickle weather and ambivalent responses. This year's edition featured a diversified program and promising pan-Asian outlook -- but rapid progress is almost always marked by severe growing pains, and poor organization failed to help things run smoothly.

"Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone" was the 271st film ending PIFF's longest lineup of movies, though it was four less than the originally announced number. Representing 64 countries, the listing included 65 world premieres.

Online ticket sales for "Evangelion" had sold out in a matter of minutes, and the Japanese animation finally made its international debut in the packed outdoor theater on Haeundae beach. Written and directed by Hideaki Anno, it is the first of four films released in the "Rebuild of Ev...| More

Singer Ryoo Si-won to Tour Japan

Source | 2007/05/25 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Chung Ah-young
Staff Reporter

Korean singer and actor Ryoo Si-won will kick off a concert tour in Japan next month.

Under the title "2007 Ryoosiwon Live Tour With You", the 35-year-old hallyu star will tour major cities such as Kobe, Nagoya and Saitama, starting from June 13 to promote the release of his fourth album.

The album titled "With You" debuted in the No. 2 spot on the Japanese Oricon Daily Album Chart when it was released Wednesday.

"Babylon", his fifth released single, also ranked second on the daily charts and fourth on the weekly charts in April.

The song "With You" from the new album is a ballad composed by Michiya Haruhata, a Japanese guitarist from the renowned band Tube.

Among the 12 tracks on his new album",Why꿞hy?' was dedicated to the late female singer Yuni who committed suicide in January. Ryoo wrote the lyrics to the song.

Ryoo will also pay tribute to Yuni during his concerts, according to his agency R's Company.

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Ryoo Si-won to Shoot Music Video for Japanese Album

Source | 2007/01/24 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Actor/singer Ryoo Si-won will work with actress Nam Sang-mi to shoot a music video for his feature album to be released in Japan in May. Ryoo will invite Nam to his concert in Japan.

With his popularity increasing in Japan, the Korean star even became the first male singer to top the Oricon Chart.

The music video will be directed by Lee Jae-han, who directed the film "A Moment to Remember", which became a big hit in Japan. Lee is likely to benefit from working with Ryoo since he plans to direct a Japanese film in September.

Ryoo will appear in the NHK morning drama "Getting Clear" in April and hold concerts in June in the island country. ...| More

JEONG Woo-seong in The Restless

Source | 2006/10/10 | 0 comments | Permalink |

The fantasy martial arts film "The Restless" stars JEONG Woo-seong and the female lead is played by KIM Tae-hee. Jo Dong-oh makes his feature film directing debut. The film is scheduled for release in December this year.

The Restless's setting is a stylized fantasy world for souls that have passed away before they reincarnate. The epic film combines elements as romance, fantasy, sword fights/martial arts and the fight between good and evil.

JUNG Woo-sung was one of the protagonists of the Korean film Musa (KIM Seong-soo, 2001) and several staff members of the Musa production team also reunite for "The Restless". JEONG starred in "A Moment to Remember" (LEE Jae-han, 2004) which became a hit in Japan. This year he played in "Daisy" with JEON Ji-hyeon. JEONG and JO Dong-oh collaborated before on the film "Beat" (1997), JEONG as the male lead and JO was the assistant director. KIM Tae-hee is best known for her television dramas.

Yi Ch'ang-ho (KOFIC) ...| More