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Directed by Jang Tae-yoo (장태유), Jin Hyeok (진혁)
Screenplay by Lee Eun-yeong (이은영)
SBS | Airing dates : 2008/09/24~2008/12/0420 episodes
Synopsis
In 1766, Kang Su-hang, a painter and senior member of Dohwaseo, the Academy of Painting, was found killed after being secretly commissioned by the son of the crown prince who would later become King Jungjo (1752-1800, the 22nd King of the Joseon Dynasty). The commission was to paint a portrait of the crown prince. Seo Jin... More






By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter The Seoul International Drama Awards 2009 wrapped up its 10-day run with a grand award ceremony, the biggest in its four-year history, at Olympic Hall, Olympic Park last week. The annual event started Sept. 4 at various venues around the city with 169 dramas from 37 countries competing. The final ceremony saw numerous stars, producers and writers attending, a big leap from the rather localized ceremonies of previous years. The ceremony was broadcast on KBS, and the event venue was filled with fans that came to see some of their favorite local and foreign stars. The Grand Prize went to "Memoirs in China", a period drama about two families surviving turbulent times during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Republican China (1911-1949) and finally the People's Republic of China. "Our drama is about the ups and downs of a family that survived a century in China. The courage and freedom the family showed in this drama is what we need to survive in ...| More | |||||||||||||||||
The Seoul Drama Awards 2009 have opened in Seoul for a ten-day run.
A total of 169 soap operas from 37 countries will compete in the annual global competition for television dramas. The award ceremony will be held on September eleventh at Olympic Park in Seoul. On the first day of the event on Friday, various exhibitions, including a display of drama sets, were held at Gwanghwamun Plaza. The exhibits will be displayed through September 13th. In an online poll for best drama, "Boys over Flowers" received the most votes, some 22-hundred, followed by "Painter of the Wind" and "Iljimae". Kim Hyun-joong from "Boys over Flowers" won the most votes in the best actor category, while Moon Geun-yeong from "Painter of the Wind" won 47 percent of votes in the category for best actress. Reported by KBS WORLD Radio...| More | |||||||||||||||||
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter The Seoul International Drama Awards 2009 will be held for 10 days starting from Sept. 4 at various venues around the city. A total of 169 dramas from 37 countries will compete at this year's event under the slogan "Enjoy Star & Story". "The purpose of the SDA 2009 is to raise the profile of Korean series in the international drama market and to expand cultural exchanges", an official from the organizing committee said. Some of Korea's favorite programs will compete with some of the best works from around the world, including countries like Japan, Sweden, Italy and even Ecuador. The awards will be divided into two categories: The Best Drama Award and Individual Prizes. Popular Korean dramas "Beethoven Virus" (MBC), "Painter of the Wind" (SBS) and "The Slingshot" (KBS) will compete with England's "Doctor Who Season 4", China's "Memories of China" and Canada's "The Englishman's Boy", among others. The three local works garnered fans last ye...| More | |||||||||||||||||
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By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter Supporting actors appearing in local dramas have begun unleashing their charms, and more viewers are starting to recognize their presence. MBC's hit drama "Queen Seon-deok" boasts a lineup of interesting characters surrounding the main character, Deok-man, played by Lee Yo-won, who later becomes the first queen in Korea's history. Lee is not the only actress enjoying the spotlight, as many viewers have taken notice of the villain, Mi-shil, played by Ko Hyeon-jeong. Mi-shil dreams of becoming queen, but fails when Seondoek makes a splash in political circles. Ko, who is well known for her sweet and tender roles, has successfully transformed herself into the ambitious Mi-shil, who tries to scheme and threaten her way to the throne. MBC explained before the drama's airing that Ko was originally offered the role of Seondeok, but she actually chose to take the part of the femme fatale after reading the script. "I thought acting a very clear...| More | |||||||||||||||||
The awarding ceremony of the 'Seoul International Drama Awards 2009' is held at Olympic Park on 11th of September. It attracted 169 entries from 37 countries, which is the largest in the history of the event. They came from Asia, America, Europe, and the Middle East.
In its 4th edition this year, the SDA, the world's first international award giving ceremony dedicated to dramas, comprises of events and showcases, contributing to international exchanges as the only international drama festival. The organizing committee of the SDA (Chairman Lee Byung-soon) announced works nominated for the final selection. They include Merlin (UK), which was popular when it was broadcast in Korea, Doctor Who Series 4 on BBC, Memoirs in China (China), "Beethoven Virus" (Korea), "Painter of the Wind" (Korea), and "The Slingshot" (Korea). Nominated for the Best Actor are Kim Myeong-min, known as 'The Nation's Actor', and Park Yong-ha, star of the Korean Wave. Nominees for the Best Actress include Moon ...| More | |||||||||||||||||
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