| Park Yong-ha to Hold Concert in Hawaii (Source) |
2009/09/29 |
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
Actor and singer Park Yong-ha, one of the top Korean wave (hallyu) stars, will hold a concert at the Hawaii Convention Center Oct. 17, his agency, Yona Entertainment said.
It will be the first time in three years ― since the 32-year-old appeared at a solo concert in Oct. 14, 2006 ― for him to perform in Hawaii. The state has appointed the day as "Yong-ha Day" ever since.
"I am excited to think that I will meet my Hawaiian fans for the first time in three years. I am rehearsing very hard to present a memorable performance", Park said.
Yona Entertainment added that they were promoting the concert in Hawaii, Los Angeles and Las Veges through KBFD TV, a Honolulu-based television channel that airs Korean programs including dramas and news.
"We are receiving calls from not only the United States, but also from Korea, Japan and Taiwan", an agency executive said.
SBS drama "On Air" (2008), which starred the actor as the strict yet ... |More
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| Singers Cross Into Acting (Source) |
2009/04/01 |
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
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| Seoul becomes a movie set (Source) |
2008/11/27 |
This is the third in a series of articles highlighting tourism spots in Seoul. The useful guide for planning weekend trips in the capital city will help readers rediscover Seoul. - Ed.
Seoul is full of beautiful and charming spots and streets where thousands of beautiful scenes in movies and TV dramas have been shot. Take a walk and you can find yourself on the set of a film or drama.
'Winter Sonata' - Choongang High School
As you live your life, there is always a chance you could run into your first love some day. The fairy tale-like TV drama series "Winter Sonata", a story about childhood sweethearts who happen to meet again as adults, made the hero and the heroine stars at home and abroad.
The school scenes were shot in Choongang High School. The red-brick school with the old-world charm of a European private school was designed by the architect Park Dong-jin and built in 1908. All the buildings here are designated as cultural treasures. The majority of the tourists who ... |More
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| Koreans Filming in the Philippines (Source) |
2008/01/21 |
By Marinel Cruz
Two Korean movie production outfits choose the busy streets of Manila and beach of Boracay ..
MANILA- Two Korean movie production outfits have chosen the busy streets of Manila, the pristine beaches of Boracay Island in Aklan and the scenic Pagsanjan Falls in Laguna to serve as backdrops for the romantic comedy they are filming here, Department of Tourism secretary Joseph Ace Durano has announced.
The crew of DRM Entertainment Co. Ltd. and Story Factory, producers of the romantic comedy "Feel So Good", has been at work in the country since Jan. 9, Durano told Korean and Filipino entertainment writers in a press conference last week. Shooting wraps up on Feb. 23, he added.
For this particular production, the DOT is helping the Korean group obtain permits and other logistical requirements for the location shoots. It is also tapping local talent for additional assistance, said Durano.
The producers considered getting Angelika Panganiban, Michelle Madrigal ... |More
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| Slack record market pushes singers into new career (Source) |
2005/12/29 |
A new trend is taking over TV land, with entertainers freely crossing over from singing to acting and vice versa. While versatile entertainers like Uhm Jung-hwa, Im Chang-jeong and Kim Min-jong took on both roles in the 1980s and 90s due to their talent in both areas, younger entertainers now choose to do both as a "survival strategy".
Singers "Rain", Eugene ("Yoo Jin"), Jeong Ryeo-won and Eric Moon are now regarded as competitive rising actors and actresses after their successful acting debuts this year. With a surging number of singers aiming for the same success, the current trend is expected to stay through the coming years.
Amid the ongoing slump in the music industry, it has become harder for singers to make a living with their singing careers only.
The situation is worse for members of dance groups which cannot maintain popularity in the entertainment world for more than three years. With the surge in online music, people are only willing to buy albums of singers with e... |More
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