All In (Drama - 2003)

Local Dramas Enduring With Support In and Out

Source | 2009/02/17 | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

The economy looks gloomy, and a dark cloud is casting a shadow over the local drama industry. But producers and networks alike are striving to keep up with demands from viewers, with support in and out of the country.

Local television network SBS will offer a new drama "Swallow the Sun" this July and has joined hands with renowned Canadian circus troupe "Cirque du Soleil" for the show.

"After discussions with the vice president of the troupe in Taiwan, we decided, in Las Vegas, to bring the circus in April", Yoo Cheol-yong, the producer, said.

He added that they decided to appear without any royalties, as it considers Korea a potential market. The new drama is being made by the makers of 2003's hit drama "All In", writer Choi Wan-gyoo and Yoo.

Seogwipo, a city on Jeju Island, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the production company for "Swallow the Sun", as the drama is to be filmed entirely in the city, with the excepti...| More

Korean drama 'Iris' to generate W3 Bln in Japan

Source | 2009/02/11 | Permalink |

The Korean drama "Iris" starring top actor Lee Byeong-heon is expected to generate some 200 million yen (3 billion won) in economic benefits in Japan's Akita prefecture, where it will be shot.

Kyodo News says the prefecture officially announced the Korean drama will be shot there for 3 weeks from mid-March. Officials expect the economic effect will include a rise in tourist numbers.

Scenes shot there will mainly focus on Lee, who is playing an intelligence agent fleeing Korea and infiltrating Japan. The production agency Taewon says Akita was picked for its snow covered scenery. As for the exact location in Akita, either Oga or Senboku districts will be the likely choice.

Akita governor Sukeshiro Terata said, "I get a glimpse of Korean dramas when my wife watches them. But 'Iris' starring Lee, highly popular in Japan, will have considerable positive impact to our prefecture".

Akita officials plan to form a corporate support team to help the shooting as well as a reception f...| More

What's on Cultural Horizon in 2009?

Source | 2008/12/30 | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

The year 2009 is now finally around the corner, and it is about time to prepare for the New Year. The past year was an interesting one, and readers can now preview what is planned in 2009.

Dramas

Historical Dramas on the Rise: The three major networks are planning to air three distinctive historical dramas next year, MBC with "Queen Seon-deok", KBS with "The Iron Empress" and SBS with "Princess Ja Myung Go".

The three dramas will touch on the lives of powerful women during the period in which the programs are set: the Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392), the Silla Kingdom (668-935) and the Goguryeo Kingdom (37 B.C.-A.D.668), respectively.

Starring Ko Hyeon-jeong and Lee Yo-won, "Queen Seon-deok" will carry the story of the first queen to rule during Goryeo, while "The Iron Empress" will bring back the courageous grand daughter of King Taejo (47-165), played by Chae Si-ra, and her lifelong struggle to protect the country her ancestors built. "Prince...| More

[ChanMi's drama news] Ji Seong in "All In 2"?

Source | 2008/12/03 | Permalink |

Actor Ji Seong is considering to be in the new drama "Con Man's World".

It is known that the staff for this new drama has picked Ji Seong as the best actor for the main character, Kim Jeong-woo.  

After the drama "New Heart" he has been getting a lot of cast requests. And "Con Man's World" is being considered out of the many.

More news soon to come whether he will be in this drama, or not!...| More

Luxurious Set-Up for "Worlds Within"

Source | 2008/10/30 | Permalink |

The KBS 2TV drama "Worlds Within" has established itself as the season's new "luxury" drama, with a top-tier composer and photographer added to its crew for the original soundtrack and drama poster.

Yeon Yeong Entertainment produced the drama and announced on the 27th that they had hired Kim Hyeong-seok, esteemed composer and producer (drama "All In", movie "My Sassy Girl"), for the soundtrack to the drama, as well as singers Kim Jo-han, Na Yoon-kwon and As One.

The drama's O.S.T. will be released early next month and the theme song will be sung by Kim Jo-han. "We wanted a 'luxury soundtrack' to suit our 'luxury drama'," said the agency. "We want this drama to be outstanding in every way".

The poster for the drama was shot by well-known photographer Cho Sun-hee. The shoot took place on the 14th at Anmyeon-do Island of Taean in Chungcheongnam-do.

The drama set is located in a studio at Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, and it was the first drama set built by Art Service, a company which ...| More