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Musical to Show Retro Culture of 70-80s

2008/06/10 | Source | Permalink |

By Chung Ah-young
Staff Reporter

There was a time when a roller-skating rink was one of the few places to hang around with friends among teenagers in 1980s.

The skaters enjoyed dancing to the strong dance beat song, "Harlem Desire" by London Boys, radiating their youth as they took a break from school routine.

Not only this piece but also other memorable hit songs from the 1970s-80s will resonate on stage to invoke the audience with nostalgia, along with retro dances and fashion in this new musical, "Really Really Like You".

The musical based on a 70's hit film of the same name will go on stage on June 13, starring actress Park Hae-mi, actors Park Sang-myeon, Lee Pil-mo and comedian Choi Byong-seo.

The musical will show love, hope and frustration among high school students and teachers who experience frustration and finally seek hope through a high school baseball team.

"This musical will present the pure Korean emotional touches", actor Park Sang-myeon told reporter...| More

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New Drama Series 'You Are My Destiny' Off to a Fresh Start

2008/05/07 | Source | Permalink |

'You Are My Destiny', a brand new drama series on KBS 1TV has kicked off to a great start.

According to AGB Nielsen Media research, 'You Are My Destiny', which debuted on May 5 after the previous drama series 'Likeable or Not' ended, recorded 24.8 % nationwide viewer ratings. The viewer ratings in the Seoul area alone were 29.1%.

KBS explained that the viewer ratings of the new drama series is in the same range as 'Likeable or Not' on its debut date. 'Likeable or Not' maintained a stable viewer rating of 35.4% throughout the past eight months, topping the list of the most successful drama series on KBS 1TV since 2000.

Yoona, a member of the popular female vocal group Girls' Generation, stars in 'You Are My Destiny' as the heroine who finds herself happily adjusting to a new family after a life-changing corneal transplant surgery. Park Jae-jeong, Lee Ji-hoon, Kong Hyeon-joo, Lee Pil-mo and Kim Jeong-nan are the co-stars of the new drama series.

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Park Jae-jeong, Yoona, Main roles in drama after "Likable or Not"

2008/05/01 | Source | Permalink |

New actor Park Jae-jeong and Yoona of Girls' Generation were chosen to be the lead roles of a new KBS daily drama.

Park Jae-jeong and Yoona will be the leading roles for "You are My Destiny", a drama to start next month after "Likable or Not".

Yoona plays Jang Sae-byeok, who loses her eyesight but after a corneal transplant, she begins to live a new life.

Ho Se, the heir of a big company, discovers the meaning of true love through Jang Sae-byeok, who has lived as an orphan but still has a bright personality.

Park Jae-jeong is a new CF star, and he has appeared in four commercials, including Prospecs and Shin-han Card. He debuted as an actor in KBS "I Am Sam" and has the opportunity to become the main role for a daily drama.

"You are My Destiny" is a warm family drama. Kong Hyeon-joo also stars for a love triangle, and Sa Mi-ja, Jeong Ae-ri, Kang Seok-woo, Lee Hye-sook, and Lee Pil-mo also star.
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2007 Year-end Korean drama awards round-up

2008/01/07 | Source | Permalink |

Winners of the 2007 KBS Drama Awards

▶The Best Actor : Choi Soo-jong ("Dae Jo Young")

▶Best Actor/Actress : Lee Deok-hwa ("Dae Jo Young"), Kim Hyeon-joo ("In-soon is Pretty"), Chae Rim ("Dalja's Spring")

▶Excellence in a Mini-Drama (Wed-Thurs drama) – Male/Female : Kang Ji-hwan ("Capital Scandal"), Lee Da-hae ("Hello, Miss"), Han Ji-min ("Capital Scandal")

▶Excellence in Weekend Series – Male/Female) : Jang Hyeon-seong ("Golden Era of Daughter in Law"), Yoon Jeong-hee ("A Happy Woman")

▶Excellence in a Serial Drama – Male/Female : Park Hae-jin ("By Land and Sky"), Han Ji-hye ("Likable or Not" ("I Hate You, But It's Fine"))

▶Netizens' Choice : Choi Soo-jong ("Dae Jo Young"), Han Ji-min ("Capital Scandal")

▶Best Couple Award = Kim Ji-hoon-I - Lee Soo-kyeong ("Golden Era of Daughter in Law"), Kang Ji-hwan - Han Ji-min ("Capital Scandal"), Park Hae-jin - Han Hyo-joo ("By Land and Sky")

▶Excellence in one act drama – ...| More

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i wish i could watch those acadamy award..huhu..can i watch it on you tube.. hmm..congratz to all winners!! tfkoreanfreak 2008-02-07 10:56:34

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

2008/01/07 | Source | 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 Young" 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

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dae jang geum, lovers in paris, jumong are the best drama! 2ndComing 2008-04-05 01:19:35 nurulhj 2008-02-09 21:54:50 a witch in love,coffee prince are best drama and dae jang geum.