Yoo Jin (유진)

[ChanMi's star news] Yoo Jin getting older?

Source | 2009/04/26 | Permalink |

She is still cute and lovely as an angel.

However, some of these close up pictures show that Yoo Jin is actually aging as time goes.

Don't you think she does?

Of course, she is aging with beauty. But, it's just a bit different to see that this young pop star is indeed going with time....| More

Singers Cross Into Acting

Source | 2009/04/01 | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

While many singers are gasping for air amid the economic recession, which lowered revenue from already plunging album sales, some are temporarily leaving their original posts to pursue different careers.

First, came entertainment programs.

Singers Lee Hyo-lee, Yoon Jong-shin and Dae-sung from boy band Big Bang appeared on the SBS program "The Family is Out!", garnering fans and leading the show to become one of the most popular on television during that time slot. Pop duo Country Kkokko members Shin Jung-hwan and Tak Hae-hun have been masters of ceremonies for quite a while, with Tak winning the grand prize at the KBS Entertainment Awards in 2007 and even appearing on the big screen several times.

Now, they are turning toward acting. While not the first time singers have appeared in dramas and commercials, the list previously only included top artists like Lee Hyo-lee ("Three Leafed Clover", 2005), Yoo Jin ("Loving You", 2002) from the now di...| More

'Romantic Island' Loses Spark

Source | 2008/12/25 | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

The Christmas season boasts many holiday movies with plots about romance, family matters and even Santa and his elves. "Romantic Island" can be added to the love story category, as four young characters leave their tiring everyday lives, arrive at one of the most beautiful islands on earth and each start to discover new sides of themselves.

Jae-hyuk, played by deep voiced Lee Seon-gyoon, is a CEO but faces a layoff by the board of directors due to radical decisions and his straightforward personality. When informed of the death of his father, who left him to live with his Filipino wife and daughter, he doesn't flinch and leaves for the island to bid his father farewell.

Meanwhile, Su-jin, played by the bubbly Lee Soo-kyeong, flies to Boracay to escape her poor family and miserable workplace. She meets the seemingly rich Jae-hyuk and resolves to fix his sour attitude.

Jeong-hwan, played by model-turned actor Lee Min-ki, is an unemployed fello...| More

"Romantic Island" for Korean couples

Source | 2008/12/22 | Permalink |

"Romantic Island" stars singer-turned-actress Eugene (Yoo Jin), LEE Soo-kyeong, LEE Seon-gyoon, and LEE Min-ki. As singles the four set out for a tropical island where they get romantically entangled. The film will be released on Christmas eve, a popular time for young Koreans to date.

"Real Fiction" director KANG Cheol-woo is at the helm of the romantic film. The film was shot on the island Borakay.

Eugene (Yoo Jin) also starred in the recent romantic film "Heartbreak Library". LEE Soo-kyeong had a supporting role in "Tazza: The High Rollers" ("The War of Flower"). LEE Seon-gyoon featured in HONG Sang-soo's "Night and Day". LEE Min-ki was seen in this year's romantic drama "Humming".

Yi Ch'ang-ho (KOFIC)...| More

[ChanMi's movie news] 'Romantic Island' press conference!

Source | 2008/12/18 | Permalink |

Yoo Jin and Lee Soo-kyeong have appeared at the press conference for the new film "Romantic Island".

This film will be released on the 24th, Christmas Eve focusing on the 20-30 year-old audiences. It is about 4 attractive singles who go to the fantasmic island escaping the busy world. The 4 will be experiencing heart moving love!...| More