Lee Mi-yeon (이미연)

11th Int'l Women's Film Festival in Seoul

Source | 2009/03/19 | Permalink |

The 11th International Women's Film Festival in Seoul (IWFFIS) kicks offits second decade of femme power this month, bringing 105 films from 23 countries to the Artreon Theater in Sinchon, western Seoul. Under the banner "See the World through Women's Eyes" the event runs April 9 – 16.

Opening the fest is the multi-culturally tense feature Half-Life, which premiered at Sundance last year to rave reviews. The festival's only competition section, Asian Short Film Competition section will screen 18 shorts from around Asia. This year's jury includes Korean actress KONG Hyo-jin, director LEE Mi-yeon, director of the fest opener Jennifer Phang, and Japanese women's film festival chief Yukiko Hibino.

The New Currents section presents 24 features from around the world, including several Korean features. Debut director LEE Kyoung-mi's "Crush and Blush", KIM So-Yong's award-winning "Treeless Mountain", LEE Suk-gyung's "The Day After", and BOO Ji-young's "Sisters on the Road" will scree...| More

[HERALD INTERVIEW] Marco sprints to stardom with his boyish charm

Source | 2008/12/18 | Permalink |

At first sight, the quiet and somewhat aloof "Marco", 31, looks very different from his bubbly TV image.

Within minutes, however, he begins to let loose, and bursts into his signature boyish staccato laugh. "Marco" in real life turns out to be like "Marco" on television, or at least a slightly toned-down version.

Although already enjoying an modeling career and several stints in movies, "Marco" got his biggest break in the entertainment scene this year by acting as a pseudo-married couple with pop star Son Dam-bi on MBC's semi-reality show "Just Married".

A third-generation ethnic Korean from Argentina, "Marco" raised eyebrows and left people asking, "Who is that guy?" when he appeared on the hit show featuring four different celebrity couples.

His handsome looks and sculptured physique contrasted with an inarticulate Korean accent and uninhibited expression of his feelings, kept people, especially women, glued to the television.

"Yes. I think I am not that much differen...| More

[ChanMi's star news] Cheong-ryeong Film Festival red carpet filled with stars!

Source | 2008/11/21 | Permalink |

Their sophisticated poses and sexy back line are truly a part of the red carpet photo!

Here, lovely stars pose for the cameras.

Aren't they all lovely?

Here is Jeon Hye-bin, Kim Min-seon, Lee Soo-kyeong, Han Chae-young, Kim Hye-soo, Moon So-ri, Kim Ha-neul, and Lee Mi-yeon!...| More

[ChanMi's star news] Ko Ah-ra picked best model by Kwangjoo citizens!

Source | 2008/10/23 | Permalink |

Actress Ko ah-ra and actor Lee Seon-gyoon has been picked the best models for this year. The two stars have attended the KAA ceremony, "2008 Korea Kwangjoo Festival- Kwangjoo Night Awards".

They have been picked because of how they present the products they model for in commercials with amiable and attractive ways. It is a picky process with 3 steps to go through to be chosen the best model in commercial films.

Ko Ah-ra has won the votes with 43.1 percent. Her innocent and bright image in commercials for ...| More

[ChanMi's star news] Kwon Sang-woo and Son Tae-yeong shed tears of joy throughout their wedding

Source | 2008/09/29 | Permalink |

Receiving much blessings from friends and families, Kwon Sang-woo and Son Tae-yeong couple promise to be beside each other forever. This afternoon, Kwon Sang-woo was greeting his parents and his in-laws when he started to shed tears. He is grateful for his mother who raised him alone after his father died.

Son also shed tears greeting and hugging her parents and in-laws as their new daughter. This day, singer Hwang-bo received the bride's bouquet and popular ballad artist Jo Seung-mo sang "You Raise Me Up" for the new couple....| More