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Lee Seong-jae, Han Eun-jeong, Lee Soo-kyeong, Lead roles for new MBC Drama

2008/05/22 | Source | Permalink |

Lee Seong-jae, Han Eun-jeong, Lee Soo-kyeong, and Ryoo Soo-yeong were cast for the drama "South Korea Lawyers", to air after "Spotlight".

"South Korea Lawyers" is a drama about the love line and struggle between two lawyers who are representing a fighting couple.

Lee Seong-jae plays Han Min-gook, who maintains a million dollar fortune. Han Eun-jeong was chosen for top actress Lee Ae-ri, who files a lawsuit for 100 billion won against her husband Han Min-gook.

Han Min-Kook's lawyer is a newcomer, Woo Lee-kyeong, played by Lee Soo-kyeong. The lawyer for Lee Ae-ri, Byeon Hyeok, is from a famous law firm, and is played by Ryoo Soo-yeong.

It will air in the beginning of July.

Lee Soo-kyeong won't play in the drama "When It's At Night" with Kim Seon-ah and Lee Dong-geon....| More

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Actor Lee Seong-jae cast as title role of drama "Shirasoni"

2008/01/16 | Source | Permalink |

Actor Lee Seong-jae will play the role of the legendary fighter Shirasoni (Lee Sung Soon).

According to his agency on the 16th, "Lee Seong-jae has signed on to star in the 52-episode series 'Shirasoni' with Ibon Entertainment".

This series will be written by Lee Hwan-gyeong who also wrote "The Age of Heroes", and directed by PD Jang Hyeong Il who worked on "Rustic Period", "Jang Gil San", and others. On location filming in China is also being discussed.

Shirasoni is a legendary fighter that was active on the Korean peninsula and in China during the Japanese colonial period. He also was involved in politics after Korea's independence supporting Shin Ik Hee, Cho Byung Ohk, and others, and passed away in 1983.

Lee Seong-jae starred in the movie "Daisy" amongst many others, and starred in the drama series "Stranger than Paradise" in 2006....| More

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Kim Tae-hee VS Seol Kyeong-gu

2007/11/07 | Source | Permalink |

Han Ji-seung is directing Kim Tae-hee and Seol Kyeong-gu in the action comedy "Fight" ("Venus and Mars") . The two stars play characters who were once a loving couple, but now Kim's character is battling Seol's character as she ended up hating him.

Kim is popular as she combines good looks with brains. She has experience with action scenes because of her role in the big budget film "The Restless".

Seol is one of korea's experienced top actors. His acting talent led to roles ranging from Lee Chang-dong's "Peppermint Candy" and "Oasis", to blockbuster action films like "Silmido".

Han directed "A day" in 2000. "A day" is a drama featuring ko so-young ("Double Agent") and lee seong-jae ("Daisy").

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Films to Catch During Chuseok

2007/09/20 | Source | Permalink |

Chuseok Events at Lotte Cinema

Why not enjoy traditional Chuseok games at the theater? Lotte Cinema is offering moviegoers not only the latest films but also games in its multiplex theaters, Sept. 24-26.

Jegichagi is a simple game of kicking a jegi, a feathered ball, with your inner heal, keeping it in the air for as long as you can. Couples can participate in a jegichagi competition and win prizes at Lotte Cinema Avenuel near Myeong-dong.

Family and friends can enjoy a super sized board game of yutnori at Lotte Cinema theaters located near Kunkook University and Nowon on subway line 7.

Also, Lotte Cinema Nowon offers free gifts to children visiting the theater wearing hanbok or traditional Korean clothes during the Chuseok weekend. Seongnam, Guri and Byeongjeom chains will give out gifts to all guests wearing hanbok on a first-come first-serve basis.

For more information and ticket reservations, visit http://www.lottecinema.co.kr.


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Korean films line up for Chuseok holiday

2007/07/20 | Source | Permalink |

The summer season has been dominated by Hollywood blockbusters, but a wide collection of Korean films are lining up for a release during the Chuseok holiday in September.

The holiday, which will effectively last from September 22 to 26, is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year at the local box office. With many big hits having been launched during Chuseok in past years, attention is focusing on which of this year's films may have the potential to break out.

Local distributors CJ Entertainment, Lotte Entertainment, Showbox, and Cinema Service have each lined up a film for release, while Hollywood branch office Fox will also distribute one Korean title.

CJ's selection is "The Happy Life" by director LEE Joon-ik, who has acquired star status in Korea after box office smash "The King and the Clown" and word-of-mouth hit "Radio Star" in 2006. His latest film follows four middle aged men who decide to put together a rock band. Lotte Entertainment, meanwhile, will...| More

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