| Kim Tae-hee, Lee Joon-ki to star in film "Grand Prix" (Source) |
2010/03/15 |
Korean actress Kim Tae-hee [Asia Economic Daily]
Top Korean actors Lee Jun-ki and Kim Tae-hee are set to star in a new film titled "Grand Prix", according to their agencies JG Company and Luah Entertainment on Monday.
Both agencies reported that the two stars have been cast for the lead roles and are waiting to sign the final contract for the film.
Veteran Korean actors Park Geun-hyeong and Ko Doo-sim are reportedly in talks to play supporting roles.##
"Prix", a sequel to the 2006 film "Lump Sugar" starring Korean actress Im Soo-jeong, is a story about horse racing.
The pic will be helmed by Yang Yoon-ho, who previously directed "Libera Me" (2000), "Fighter in the Wind... |More
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| A long struggle for multicultural stars (Source) |
2010/03/08 |
[Third in a series on Korea's muticultural future] A rising number of multicultural entertainers reflect a changing industry - and nation
At 20 years old, Kim In-soon had a beautiful voice, but she eked out a living singing at pubs. Then one night, a producer heard her perform, and her life in show business began. She debuted as a member of the female trio the Hee Sisters, and became part of Korea's first archetypical "girl group".
In spangle-studded dresses and form-fitting spandex, the trio stole the hearts of many male fans, but Kim was forced to put on an extra piece of clothing every time she appeared with the group: a hat or handkerchief to hide her hair.
Kim, who goes by her stage name Insooni, is the daughter of a Korean mother and an African-American soldier, and her mixed heritage gave her darker skin, a face that stood out and intensely curly hair. Because of her appearance she was often banned from appearing on TV shows, and she was denied the chance to participat... |More
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| Jeong Woo-seong, Cha Seung-won cast for "IRIS" sequel (Source) |
2010/03/03 |
Korean actors Jeong Woo-seong and Cha Seung-won [Asia Economic Daily]
Top Korean actors Jeong Woo-seong and Cha Seung-won have been set to play the main characters in the sequel to last year's blockbuster TV series "Iris", according to drama producers Taewon Entertainment on Wednesday.
Like the original series, the upcoming show returning to the small screen with its new title "Athena" after the Greek god, will be about terrorist acts and threats against the Korean Peninsula and the whole world.##
Jeong will play the role of Lee Jung-woo, a special agent, who will fight to maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula while Cha is set to take on the role of Son-hy... |More
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| Lee Byeong-heon says filming "The Influence" was like shooting "IRIS" (Source) |
2010/03/03 |
Top Korean actor Lee Byeong-heon [Asia Economic Daily]
Top Korean actor Lee Byeong-heon has said that working on his new film "The Influence" felt like an extension of shooting his KBS blockbuster TV series "IRIS" from last year.
Speaking at the film's showcase held Tuesday at Seoul CGV Multiplex, the Hallyu star described the experience as "shooting the 22nd episode of 'IRIS' because filming for "The Influence" started right after 'IRIS' ended".
"It was difficult and I felt burdened but I liked working with director Lee Jae-gyoo, whom I had wanted to work with", the Hallyu star said. "Personally I like movies with an element of fantasy to it so I was able... |More
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| 'Iris' Season 2 Cast Revealed (Source) |
2010/03/03 |
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
The lineup for the spin-off series of the hit drama "IRIS" has been revealed.
Titled "ATHENA", the highly anticipated drama will feature some of Korea's top stars and another thrilling tale of terrorism, spies and secret agents, similar to the original but with a twist.
Jeong Woo-seong, 36, who is returning to the small screen after 15 years, will appear as Lee Jeong-woo, a secret agent who gets tangled up in a conspiracy that threatens the safety of the Korean Peninsula. Taewon Entertainment, the production company, explained that the character holds all the characteristics and abilities that are found in Lee Hyun-jun, the protagonist of "IRIS", with the charm and charisma of James Bond.
Lee's nemesis, Son Hyeok, the ruthless leader of the terrorist group ATHENA, will be played by model-turned-actor Cha Seung-won. The merciless role will hopefully bring out the charisma and brutality hidden beneath the 39-year-old Cha's comical and likable ... |More
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