Yang Mi-kyeong (양미경)

Actress Yang Mi-kyeong to Publish Essay Collection in Japan

2008/02/18 | Permalink |

Actress Yang Mi-kyeong will publish her essay collection in Japan.

The essay collection entitled 'With Love' will be published on February 27th. In her essays, Yang candidly reveals her thoughts on being a mother and wife and on her life as an actress. The essay collection also contains the special 'Dae Jang Geum' or 'Jewel in the Palace' interview as well as related photos.

Yang has been working hard to promote Korea's palace cuisine and dishes in Japan. She even has an official fan club in the neighboring country.

Yang also introduces a book she authored on 60 poems written by her favorite poet entitled 'Yang Mi-kyeong's Poems Read with a Heart' and a previously written essay collection entitled 'If You Want to Live A Happy Life'.

In 2006, an album containing 13 of her favorite ballad songs performed by male artists as well as three poems she personally recited was sold out immediately after it was released....| More

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It's great !! I'm envy Japanese fan but how can i get it, i'm in Thailand Drone 2008-03-31 09:45:43 gamileh 2008-02-25 05:04:04 hi mikyeong . how are you today? i love you very much . my name is gamileh . from iran.

Actresses Jang, Yang, Lee Top Chinese Poll

2007/05/11 | Source | Permalink |

Korean actresses Jang Seo-hee, Yang Mi-kyeong and Lee Young-ae ranked first to third among actresses in a Chinese survey on the most influential Korean actors and actresses.

Jang, who starred in the Korean drama 'Miss Mermaid', was the highest ranking actress at 7th overall, following male stars Bae Yong-joon, Song Seung-heon, Kwon Sang-woo, Ahn Jae-wook, Kim Seong-taek and Ryoo Si-won.

Following Jang was veteran actress Yang Mi-kyeong and Lee Young-ae, stars of the hit Korean drama 'Dae Jang Geum' (Jewel in the Palace). Then came Choi Ji-woo, Song Hye-kyo, Son Ye-jin, Han Chae-young and Lee Da-hae.

Among actors, Bae Yong-joon topped the list while 4th-ranking Ahn Jae-wook again proved his decade-long popularity in China....| More

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WOW I love her so Drone 2008-03-31 09:47:44

Several celebrities named spokespersons for Life Ethics Committee

2005/12/05 | Source | Permalink |

Actors Ahn Seong-gi, Im Hyeon-sik and Yang Mi-kyeong, singers JK Kim Dong-wook and Booby Kim, and announcer Kang Su-jeong have been named spokespersons for the Life Ethics Committee.

The committee supports stem cell research using the 10-billion-won donation from the Seoul Catholic Archdiocese headed by Archbishop Chung Jin-suk. The diocese also designated Dec. 4 the "Day of Life" and held a special mass at the Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul to raise awareness about the value of life. The mass also featured a ceremony to appoint the spokespersons.

On the evening of that same day, the concert entitled "Night of Life" was held at Dongseong High School in Hyehwa-dong, Seoul. The performers included Hwi-sung, Chang Woo-hyuk, Seo Ji-young, Coyote, JK Kim Dong-wook, Lee So-eun and Bobby Kim.

Archbishop Chung Jin-suk and the Peace Broadcasting Company choir jointly performed the song "Love".

JK Kim Dong-wook said he has always been concerned about people suffering from incurable di...| More

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Korean Hit TV Drama 'Dae jang geum' Attracts Japanese Fans

2005/10/31 | Source | Permalink |

The popularity of the hit Korean TV drama "Dae jang geum" is spreading to more countries in Asia.
After creating a sensation in Chinese-speaking countries, the drama is also touching the hearts of many Japanese fans.
"Dae jang geum" tells the story of a 16th-century woman named Janggum, who overcomes the prejudices of a male-dominated feudal society to rise to the position of royal chef and physician.
Kang Min-ji has more.

RECORDED: "Let me introduce you to Korean actress Yang Mi-kyeong who played the court lady Han".

At this gathering organized by Japan's broadcasting station, NHK, Japanese fans of Korean hit drama "Dae jang geum" had a chance to meet one of the leading actors, Yang Mi-kyeong, in person.

RECORDED: "I wish everyone who watches our drama can keep their hopes high as the main character Daejanggum does in the story".

Fans also loved the little girl who played Dae jang geum's childhood role.
There was even a contest to pick five Japanese girls as little Dae...| More

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Daejanggeum fever in China spawns events covering tourism, Korean cuisine

2005/09/30 | Source | Permalink |

Events trying to capitalize on the fever in China surrounding a Korean TV drama series are being organized by two Korean public corporations in a bid to promote Korean cuisine and tourism among Chinese tourists.

The Korea National Tourism Organization (KNTO) said on Friday (Sept. 30) that it will hold a string of sessions first in Shanghai to promote Daejanggeum among the Chinese press and travel agencies next month after China's national holiday ends. After Shanghai, the session will move to Beijing and other major Chinese cities.

Daejanggeum is a historical TV drama set in the 16th century royal court of the Joseon dynasty. It has a storyline similar to other famous historical TV soap operas: the main character, Janggeum (starring actress Lee Young-ae) overcomes all difficulties facing her and works her way to success.

In the explanatory sessions, Kyeon Miri, who plays the arrogant and ambitious Lady Choi, and other performers will show up to promote Dae jang geum, which has...| More

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