By Joon Soh
Contributing Writer
In January 2001, a South Korean student named Lee Su-hyun was waiting for the subway in Tokyo when a Japanese man fell on the tracks. Lee and another Japanese man jumped onto the rails in an attempt to get him out of the way before an oncoming train reached the station. Sadly, they were unsuccessful and all three men were killed.
Lee's death made headlines in both Korea and Japan, and the 26-year-old's act of unselfishness struck a deep chord with people from both countries. His heroism resonated all the more given the long and bitter history between the two countries, and may have even made people in both nations reconsider their long-held prejudices and suspicions regarding their neighbors.
The Japanese film "
26 Years Diary", which was released in Japan last year and is currently showing in Korea, is a cinematic tribute to the late Korean student. Rather than focusing on the final spontaneous act of hero...
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Daniel Henney finally received official recognition for his life-changing decision to leave the US and settle in Korea. During the 12th Pusan International Film Festival earlier this month, Henney was awarded the 3rd annual Premiere Rising Star Award for his moving role in his s...
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Staff Reporter
BUSAN -- Premiere Magazine's 3rd Rising Star Awards recognized the talent of actors
Daniel Henney (
"My Father") and
Kim Ah-joong ("
200 Pounds Beauty") at at a Busan hotel, Saturday, at the 12th Pusan (Busan) International Film Festival (PIFF).
The private ceremony was very intimate, with close friends presenting prizes to awardees. Premiere Magazine chooses among works from the past two years, taking into account its artistic merit, popularity, influence and brand power, as well...
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New actor
Lee Tae-seong has seen his popularity growing in Japan with the release of his movie there entitled "
26 Years Diary" ("We Won't Forget You"). The film has remained in the country's box-office top ten for four weeks since it was released on Jan. 27.
To respond to his popularity, Lee will visit Tokyo to participate in a ceremony to celebrate the official launch of his fan club on March 10. Having started with six members, his fan club now has some 5,000 members.
Later on March 24, Lee will hold a fan meeting in Osaka, further evidence of his potential to grow into the next Korean star leading the Korean Wave, as top stars such as...
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