Sandglass (Drama - 1995)

[ChanMi's star news] Actor Kim Jeong-hyeon marries this November!

Source | 2009/08/05 | 0 comments | Permalink |

This November, the wedding bells will be ringing for the actor Kim Jeong-hyeon to the lovely Kim Yoo-joo.

The two are happily engaged!

Kim Yoo-joo is 7 years younger than the actor and she is a learning composer and lyricist.

Kim Jeong-hyeon was born in 1976 and has debuted with the film in 1992, "Hollywood Kid's Life" and has risen to stardom through the ...| More

'The Slingshot' Praised for Dealing with Current Affairs

2009/05/14 | 0 comments | Permalink |

The KBS2 drama "The Slingshot" has drawn much attention by touching on serious social issues once again -- this time new town construction and public work projects.

Chae Do-woo (Kim Kang-woo) faced opposition in pursuing his plan to build a luxury town. The ideal mayor of the city concerned, who truly wants to serve people rather than pursue power, told Chae, "Article 10 of the constitution stipulates that all people are entitled to human dignity and the right to pursue happiness, and Article 7 states that government workers are obliged to serve the entire public and be responsible for their well being. Could you please help me to live up to those rules?" He added that he would give full support to Chae's plan only if he included building an apartment complex, an elementary and middle school, and a public health center in his plan.

But displeased, Chae talked about his own notion of an ideal society. He stressed that a city should be designed only for the upper 10 percent of the ...| More

Male Hallyu Stars Clash on TV

Source | 2009/04/07 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

Hallyu stars Park Yong-ha and Kwon Sang-woo are moving into the television spotlight where, until recently, pretty boys, shiny sports cars ("Boys Over Flowers") and even a historic hero ("Moon River - Iljimae Returns") dominated.

The leading men of new dramas "The Slingshot" (KBS) and "Cinderella Man" (MBC), respectively, are expected to heat up the already star-studded drama casts, which include So Ji-sub, Kim Nam-joo and Jeong Ryeo-won.

Written by Song Ji-na as the final piece of her trilogy ― the first two being "Eye of Dawn" (1991) and "Sandglass" (1997) ― "The Slingshot" is expected to capture the reality of today's money-driven world.

"We focused on the world of men and women who are willing to sacrifice their lives for money, a world where money dictates. But I still tried to make a lighter, enjoyable and somewhat touching series", Yoon Sung-sik, the producer, said at a press conference last week in northern Seoul.

Park,...| More

'Sandglass' Voted Best Korean Soap Since 1980

Source | 2009/02/11 | 0 comments | Permalink |

"Sandglass" (1994) was voted the best Korean TV soap opera since 1980 by 20 star producers and drama writers, including Kim Jong-hak, Choi Wan-gyoo and Noh Hee-kyeong.

"Sandglass", written by Song Ji-na and directed by Kim, was praised for its realistic portrayal of how dark political situations affect individuals' lives. It was so popular that people often went home early from work to catch it.

"Jewel in the Palace" ("Dae Jang Geum" - 2004), which was hyped as the ultimate TV soap opera, came in second. "Eyes of Dawn" took third place, followed by "Winter Sonata" and "You and I". ...| More

Veteran Actors Team Up for Small Screen

Source | 2009/02/03 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

Veteran actors, with their impeccable acting and experience, are returning to the small screen, recently dominated mainly by good-looking younger people. Some of Korea's favorite actors are getting together to bring the life, love and passion of middle-aged men and women to the small screen with the drama "Again, My Love" on KBS.

Actors Park Sang-won, Choi Myeong-gil and Jeon In-hwa are famous for their acting, and viewers will have the chance to see them perform together for the first time in the 24-episode series.

"We will show more mature, perhaps even reckless relationships through the drama", Park said at a press conference last week.

Park, 49, is known as one of Korea's best male actors, with his soft smile and charismatic roles in hit dramas like "Sandglass" (1995) and "The Legend" (2007). Choi, 46, made it big with the hit drama "Last Empress" (2001) as Empress Myeongseong of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), while Jeon, 43, is also fa...| More