Lee Jeong-jin (이정진)

[ChanMi's movie news] Ha Seok-jin, main character in a new film

Source | 2008/10/22 | Permalink |

This new movie is directed by the same director who was praised for his documentary film, "Action Boys". It is set in the year 1996 where a spy was found in Kangwondo where four friends are having the troublesome adventure of their lives.

Here, Ha Seok-jin is one of the four, Tae-joon who has a quick temper and try to survive in this prejudiced...| More

[ChanMi's star news] Like an innocent child, Lee Yeon-hee

Source | 2008/07/16 | Permalink |

National Film Music Festival held on the 15th had the actress Lee Yeon-hee and actor Lee Jeong-jin for a reporters' meeting.

Her simple yet girly skirt and whtie blouse give her the naive and innocent image, she's cute!...| More

Popularity rating of dramas in 2007, from top 5 to bottom 5

Source | 2008/01/07 | Permalink |

As the year 2007 ended, the dramas are also changing its path. On 26th, SBS Wed-Thur drama, "Lobbyist" was finished, followed by KBS 2 "In-Soon is Pretty" on 27th. Previously, KBS1 historical drama, "Dae Jo Yeong" was crowned with perfection on 23rd. The following is the summary of popularity rating of dramas in 2007 (data provided by TNS Media Korea), beginning with MBC serial drama "Bad woman, Good woman" which began on 1st January 2007.

In the Department of Mon-Tue dramas… Between the dominance of "Jumong", "My Man's woman", "Coffee Prince", KBS was doomed, "Oh my God, What should we do?"

This year's KBS and SBS Mon-Tue dramas had a period of dark age due to MBC "Jumong". Strictly speaking, "Jumong" is the 'Old' drama, which began on 15th May 2006 and its leading actor Song Il-gook received a Grand Prize in 2006 MBC Drama Awards for his excellent performance. However, its popularity continued this year. When "Jumong" finally finished on 6th March, it recorded its maximum rati...| More

Local With English Subtitles

Source | 2005/07/07 | Permalink |

Mapado

At 11 a.m. on Saturday

Seoul Selection Bookstore

In this comic satire, a corrupt detective named Chung-su (Lee Moon-sik) is on ambush duty on a remote island called "Mapado" off a southern port of South Korea along with macho man Jae-chul (Lee Jeong-jin), in search of a woman who has concealed her whereabouts after hiding 16 billion won _ prize money from a lottery originally won by Jae-cheol's boss. To their surprise, the island is inhabited by five strong-willed grandmothers who share all production, distribution, labor and possessions together on an equal basis. Moreover, 20 years have passed since the five Amazonian women have last seen any men. From the time they arrive on the island, the two sturdy men are exploited by the old women. Tickets: 3,000 won. Located near Anguk Station on subway line 3. Details: (02) 734-9539 or http://www.seoulselection.com .

Yesterday and Today

Until July 12

Seoul Art Cinema

Seoul Arts Cinema are now screening two represen...| More

Lee Jeong-jin Joins Campaign to Protect Dokdo Islets

Source | 2005/03/18 | Permalink |

According to the production company of the movie "Mapado", actor Lee Jeong-jin will participate in an event on March 25 aimed at protecting the Dokdo Islets. The idea of holding the event was proposed by the cast of the movie "Mapado" as part of the nation's efforts to protect the islets recently claimed by Japan.

Actor Kim Eul-dong, who plays a lead role in the movie, said that he hoped the movie will inspire the Korean people to defend Dokdo, just like elderly women defended the picturesque island of Mapado in the past. At the event, the movie's cast members, including Lee and Kim, will present their opinions about the Dokdo issue to the audience.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to funding the Dokdo Coastguard. Messages written by visitors at the event will be delivered to the Japanese embassy in Korea....| More