Seo Se-won (서세원)

Wedding date set for celebrity couple

2008/06/05 | Source | Permalink |

Yoo Jae-seok, a hugely popular comedian and show host, will marry his broadcaster-fiance Nah Kyoung-eun on July 6, Yoo said at a press conference Wednesday.

Nah, who works for MBC, was not by Yoo's side at the conference held in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, as she is on business trip to the United States. About 150 reporters showed up at the event where Yoo, best known as a main emcee of the popular MBC variety "Muhan Dojeon (Infinite Challenge)", fielded questions on their marriage schedules and love story.

The couple first met on the set of "Muhandojeon" two years ago, but, according to Yoo, 35, he didn't even dream of marrying her at the beginning. "I used to say that I wanted to marry an announcer on television, even before I met her. And that made it harder for me to develop the relationship as I wished", said Yoo, seriously but happily, during the press conference.

The veteran entertainer didn't hesitate to give an answer when asked when the two kissed for the first time. ...| More

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Inside Director Shim's Film "D-War"

2007/08/15 | Source | Permalink |

What is the DNA of the monster movie "D-War", which has sold over five million tickets in just 11 days after its release?

Cable channel Super Action will air "Yeonggu and Space Monster Bulgoeri", and "Dragon Tuka", director Shim Hyeong-rae's early sci-fi movies that gave birth to "D-War", one after the other at 8 a.m. on August 15.

Even before Shim directed "Yonggari (1999)", he had already explored the potential of Korean science fiction (SF) films by making films like "Yeonggu and Dragon Zzu-Zzu (1993)", "Tirano`s Claws (1994)", "Yeonggu and Space Monster Bulgoeri (1994)", and "Dragon Tuka (1996)".

Shim Hyung-rae stars in "Yeonggu and Space Monster Bulgoeri" as Yeonggu who battles with Bulgoeri, which is sent to earth to conquer it. The appearance of Bulgoeri, which is about the same size as an adult, resembles "Yonggari", that was made for export with a production budget of 10 billion won ($10.7 million). Yoo Jae-seok and Seo Se-won, who were unknown at that time, appear in...| More

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Late Bloomer Yoo Jae-seok

2006/12/05 | Source | Permalink |

By Han Eun-jung
Staff Reporter

In a recent survey conducted by a matchmaking agency that asked its female clients who they thought were the most eligible bachelors in the country, comedian Yoo Jae-seokcame in fifth spot following K-pop sensation "Rain", movie stars Jang Dong-gun, Song Il-gook and Jo In-seong.

Yoo is not the average dreamy heartthrob, nor does he share the same clean-cut good looks as the other stars. His signature bug eyes and lean figure are why he is affectionately called Meddugi (grasshopper) by his fans and co-stars _ but he is still one of today's most popular television personalities.

Known for his good-natured and humble style of presenting, the three programs Yoo is currently emceeing are ranked in the top 10 most watched entertainment shows.

According to viewer ratings compiled by AGB Nielsen for November, KBS "Happy Together-Friends" ranked second with 15.7 percent, MBC "Muhandojon" was the third most watched program with 15.2 percent and SBS' "I...| More

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