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Korean actress Jang Seo-hee at SBS Drama Awards [SBS]

Korean actress Jang Seo-hee won the grand prize at the SBS Drama Awards, held at SBS' Open Hall on December 31.

Jang was awarded the top honor for her role in "Temptation of Wife", which was one of the most-watched and most controversial dramas of the year for its sensational storyline.

"I didn't want to cry. I wanted to be cool about receiving [the award]".. said Jang in her acceptance speech. "I thought I wouldn't be able to win this because of the genre. I would like to thank writer Kim Soon-ok... I was in a slump for three years but she helped me make a comeback"....More

Jeong Kyeo-woon and Lee Soo-kyeong are in a drama together!

The two are Baek Kang-ho and Ko Eun-nim on their honeymoon!

"Love You a Thousand Times" is about two couples who overcome family obstacles to get married!

Kang-ho and Eun-nim are having a romanti...More

Simultaneous production of drama and its theatrical version increases efficiency
Generalization of digital shooting breaks down barriers of human resources & technology
Respect of different ways of producing broadcast programs and movies brings higher efficiency

Combination of movie & TV drama continues to evolve. Exchange between Chungmuro, Korean equivalent to Hollywood, and Yeo-ui-do, hub of broadcasting networks, was born as filmmakers produced TV dramas and drama PDs made movies. The exchange has brought the boom of 'Cross Over' such as 'TV Movie' and 'Theatrical Version'. Recently, there is an increasing number of works whose two versions as TV drama and movie were simultaneously made even in the stage of planning. The film and broadcasting industries expect this kind of 'format convergence' to be a chance to increase efficiency and quality in each genre and call for thorough preparedness based on understanding of features that each medium has.

◇"IRIS"
◆Simultaneous Production of Movie and TV Drama= A movie-like drama, "IRIS" is enjoying popularity with its large scale, sophisticated image and fast development comparable to those of a movie. Therefore, it is not surprising why it receives such compliment given that talents of Chungmuro, Korean equivalent to Hollywood, participated in producing the drama which airs on Wednesdays and Thursdays (KBS 2). IRIS (director: Kim Kyoo-tae and Yang Yoon-ho) was produced by Taewon Entertainment, famous for movies such as "Marrying the Mafia" and 'Eye for an Eye'. About 80% of the staff came from the movie circle including director Yang Yoon-ho who produced 'Fighter in the Wind' and "Holiday".

Taewon Entertainment is considering releasing a movie version of "IRIS" after its 20 episodes are over. The movie version is currently in production ...More

Actress Lee Soo-kyeong is in SBS new drama "Love You a Thousand Times" costarring with Jeong Kyeo-woon.

She is acting as a poor girl who wants to become a teacher. She is facing financial crisis because her father was ill and is telling her stories of her difficult life.

Jeong is acting as Baek Kang-ho who is a compassionate and loving husband who also had disheartening family past. ...More

Lee Soo-kyeong will be in the new SBS drama "Love You a Thousand Times" and will be returning to the screens. The actress is returning to the screens after three years of break!

Her role is as S University as a law student, Ko  Eun-nim. She has been growing up under a step mother, however was able to be loved by her father and grandmother as a bright girl. She even worked for ...More