| Han Chae-young's Song Picks (Source) |
2010/03/09 |
Actress Han Chae-young [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]
There are many beautiful women in this world. But not everyone is called 'Barbie doll'. After making herself first known through KBS TV series "Autumn in my Heart", Han Chae-young has always been recognized for her unrivaled beauty. Yet at the same time, her 'goddess-like' appearance was also what created a distance between her and the audience.
So could it be that she herself sensed the disharmony that although she has a beauty which people cannot easily take their eyes off, it also makes it hard for people to approach her? Because for a while, Han appeared on the small screen playing roles far from her long-known image... |More
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| Moon Geun-yeong diagnosed with Hepatitis A (Source) |
2010/03/08 |
Korean actress Moon Geun-yeong [KBS]
Korean actress Moon Geun-yeong is on a break after becoming infected with Hepatitis A, according to a source with KBS TV series "Cinderella's Sister".
The source said in a phone call with Asia Economic Daily on Monday that the actress, who plays the lead role in the upcoming show, was "recently diagnosed with Hepatitis A".##
"Moon has stopped taking part in the shoot for 'Cinderella's Sister' and is currently resting", explained the source, yet adding that the situation will "not affect the premiere airing on March 31" since the actress will return to the set in a couple of days.
Moon, 22, first garnered attenti... |More
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| KBS TV dramas to air in Central, South Americas (Source) |
2010/02/08 |
2002 KBS TV series "Winter Sonata" starring Hallyu stars Choi Ji-woo (left) and Bae Yong-joon [KBS]
A number of Korean television dramas are set to air in several Central and South American countries, according to Korean public broadcaster KBS on Monday.
KBS Media, who sells the network's programs overseas, announced that they sold the popular TV series "Winter Sonata"(2002) and "Autumn in My Heart"(2000) to Hispanic distributor Latin Media at the "NATPE 2010" conference, held January 25 thru 27 in Las Vegas.##
"NATPE 2010", which stands for the National Association of Television Program Executives, is an annual event attended by television industry officia... |More
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| Korean Dramas Captivate Young People in Nepal (Source) |
2010/02/07 |
By Anil Giri
Contributing Writer
KATHMANDU ― Korean soap operas and dramas are in high demand in Nepal as they are loaded with love, tragedy and family troubles and touching acting, scripts and plots.
In a country widely dominated by Western and Indian lifestyles, Korean soap operas, dramas, fashion and film are becoming increasingly popular.
Lilisa Shrestha, a student at Shepherd College of Media and Technology, has been adding an extra dimension in her life; Korean drama. She picks up DVDs of Korean dramas and has started to act in the manner depicted on the shows.
"I am hanging out with Korean drama", Shrestha says.
Her affection for Korean dramas was not of her choice. She used to be a regular viewer of Korean films. After watching the drama "My Girl" she started to love Korean dramas and now they have become the part of her life.
"I can't keep track of time while watching Korean dramas", Shrestha said. "I do not take my eyes from the TV until they finish".... |More
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| Korean language study shows growing interest worldwide (Source) |
2010/02/01 |
Slowly but surely, the Korean language is being taught in more and more parts of the world. It's not just countries like the United States, China or Japan, where a large number of ethnic Koreans reside, but also in Oceania, Europe and the Middle East. Here are some of the latest examples of enthusiasm for the Korean language inspired by the country's growing economic status or its popular culture.
Australia: intense language class
Starting from this year, a public school in Australia has begun an intensive Korean language course for kindergarten and elementary students. All the classes will be taught in Korean save English literature and math. According to the New South Wales Department of Education and Training, the Campsie Public School there has just launched such a curriculum for kindergarteners and first-graders.
Although Korean language has been available as a second language in some schools and sometimes adult learning courses, this is the first time a public school has... |More
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