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Directed by Kim Kyoo-tae (김규태), Yang Yoon-ho (양윤호)
Screenplay by Jo Gyoo-won (조규원), Kim Hyeon-joon (김현준), Kim Jae-eun (김재은)
KBS | Airing dates : 2009/10/14~Now airing20 episodes
Synopsis
National Security System (NSS) Top 707 agents Hyun-jun and Sa-woo are blood brothers who swore to trust each other and unchanging friendship for life. They meet agent Seung-hee there and both fall in love with her. But Hyun-jun and Seung-hee become close and Sa-woo fights to hide his feelings for Seung-hee. One day, they are ... More
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Simultaneous production of drama and its theatrical version increases efficiency
Generalization of digital shooting breaks down barriers of human resources & technology Respect of different ways of producing broadcast programs and movies brings higher efficiency Combination of movie & TV drama continues to evolve. Exchange between Chungmuro, Korean equivalent to Hollywood, and Yeo-ui-do, hub of broadcasting networks, was born as filmmakers produced TV dramas and drama PDs made movies. The exchange has brought the boom of 'Cross Over' such as 'TV Movie' and 'Theatrical Version'. Recently, there is an increasing number of works whose two versions as TV drama and movie were simultaneously made even in the stage of planning. The film and broadcasting industries expect this kind of 'format convergence' to be a chance to increase efficiency and quality in each genre and call for thorough preparedness based on understanding of features that each medium has. ◇'IRIS' ◆S...| More | ||||||||||||||
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 Japanese actress Fueki Yuko, known in Korea as Yoo Min, is making a comeback to Korea after a four-year absence. Starting from the seventh episode of the KBS 2TV drama "Iris" this Wednesday, she will play a cold and astute intelligence agent in the Japanese cabinet.Yoo Min starred in many successful Korean dramas including MBC's "My Home" in 2001 and was greatly popular among Korean fans for her innocent image. She went back to Japan and has been acting there. The producers of "Iris" said, "We had a new character that suited Yoo Min, so while we were preparing for a location in Japan we made a proposal to her with the role". "Iris" will be the second show in which Yu Min has appeared with actor Lee Byeong-heon, after the SBS drama "All In" in 2003. "I'm very happy to get to meet the Korean audience through this star-studded blockbuster drama", she said. "I'm excited about acting with Lee again. The shooting has been thrilling". ...| More | ||||||||||||||
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 "Jin Sa-woo can control diverse feelings. This character brought about a turning point in my acting career", says actor Jeong Joon-ho, 39, who plays a spy in the KBS TV drama "Iris". Jeong's role contrasts sharply with his previous comical roles in "My Boss, My Teacher" and "Last Scandal".Jeong's acting talent shines in the action scenes of "Iris". We met with Jeong on the filming set of the drama at a shopping mall in southern Seoul. "I'm having fun because I can show a new side of my acting talent, and the drama itself is huge", said Jeong. Jeong looked kindly and even playful when he had just entered the set, but when he appeared with makeup completed, his look perfectly represented his character, Sa-woo, who agonizes over killing his friend. Jeong has also lost significant weight since he started filming the drama. He said, "I've lost 5 kg recently. Sa-woo is going through a roller coaster of emotions now. He's very anxious. I lost weight to better portray him. There is n...| More | ||||||||||||||
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Jang's character imagined himself stuck in a room alone eating dumplings like Choi. Audience say that this scene was very funny and even said that he should shoot a commercial film for dumplings! ...| More | ||||||||||||||
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"Iris" is about the National Security System agents who are also best friends and taking comic personalities also! The two are celebrating their success of a mission and are showing off their talents in front of the team. The first episode is released this 14th! ...| More | ||||||||||||||
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