Park Hyo-joo (박효주)

Korean shows picked at 'European Emmies'

2008/05/22 | Source | Permalink |

Five Korean programs have been nominated for awards at the 48th Monte-Carlo Television Festival.

Slated to run from June 8 to 12, the festival -- regarded as the European Emmies -- has been selecting the best of worldwide television programming since 1961, after it was founded by Prince Rainier III of Monaco.

This year, Korea is making its mark at this international event, receiving nominations for five out of eight programming categories.

Among the five nominations, MBC managed to nab three, with its cable series "BSG Police" (ByeolSunGeom) and drama "Coffee Prince" as strong contenders for the best TV series categories. Four "BSG Police" cast members -- Ryoo Seung-yong, On Joo-wan, Ahn Nae-sang and Park Hyo-joo -- are also up for the best outstanding actor and actress awards.

Cable series "BSG Police", a Korean take on CSI set in the Joseon Dynasty, was nominated for best drama, while the hit series "Coffee Prince", starring celebrities Yoon Eun-hye and Gong Yoo, nabbed a...| More

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Yoon Eun-hye, Park Hyo-joo, will they be the women of Monte Carlo?

2008/05/15 | Source | Permalink |

MBC "Coffee Prince" and cable TV's MBC dramanet "Byul Soon-gum" are entering the 2008 Monte Carlo TV Festival in the TV series category. The Monte Carlo TV Festival is a world event held in Monte Carlo, Monaco, that recognizes TV movies, TV series (drama/comedy), news, and documentaries. It is one of the world's top 4 TV festivals, along with America's Emmy's, Canada's Banff TV Festival, and Italy's Prix Italia.

"Coffee Prince" entered into the comedy category of TV series. It seems the reason is how the unique theme of a cross-dressing woman's love is played lightly. Yoon Eun-hye is a nominee for female in leading role.

"Byul Soon-gum" entered in the drama category of TV series. It is the first for a cable drama. The main character is Park Hyo-joo. On Joo-wan also was nominated for an acting award, and they will attend the ceremony that starts next month on the 8th.

Recently, KBS "Capital Scandal" was the first Korean drama to win an award at the Banff TV Festival. SBS "Wa...| More

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Park Hyo-joo, first lead role in 6 years after debut through "Byul Soon Geom"

2007/09/17 | Source | Permalink |

She is said to have debuted 6 years ago, but went rather unnoticed until the MBC drama series 'Air City' which ended in July.

Park Hyo-joo gathered attention through the role as Lee Jung Jae's junior NIS agent in 'Air City' also starring Choi Ji Woo. She was the playful and cool tomboy amongst a group of male agents. With her thin features, black suit, and short hair, she brought out the question amongst viewers, "Who is that?"

And she finally was cast as the main lead in the upcoming MBC DramaNet series "Joseon Scientific Investigation Team - Byul Soon Geom" with Oh Joo-Wan.

"It's like a dream. I am truly enjoying going to the set and they say it is difficult because it is a historical drama, but I'm just enjoying everything about it".

As an actress, she was different for the norm. I expected Park Hyo-joo to be tough from her image in 'Air City' but she was completely different in real life with her usual 'eye smile' but a lady indeed, long and lean.

She is 'Damo ' in "...| More

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