| Jeon Ji-hyeon, Zhang Ziyi pull out of Wayne Wang film (Source) |
2010/01/29 |
Korean actress Jeon Ji-hyeon [Asia Economic Daily]
Korean actress Jeon Ji-hyeon and Chinese film star Zhang Ziyi have pulled out of Wayne Wang film "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan", according to a Singaporean media report.
Channel News Asia said Thursday that the two Asian actresses and the male lead -- reported to be set as a member of Taiwanese band F4 -- have all quit the project.##
Jeon's agency Sidus HQ however, explained that "casting was never finalized" and that they are "in the middle of negotiations".
"Nothing has been set at the present time", an official at Sidus HQ said. "Overall details regarding the production including the casting w... |More
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| Evolution of drama OSTs, when is the end... (Source) |
2008/03/13 |
Drama OSTs are evolving. Famous singers participate or the drama characters sing it themselves. The genres are also diverse, from ballads to hiphop, rock, and crossovers.
Oh Ji-ho from "Single Dad in Love", Park Yong-ha and Song Yoon-ah from "On Air", Jeong Joon-ho from "Last Scandal" have sing the theme songs themselves.
The participation of star singers in drama soundtracks is not big news anymore. 'Tei', Shin Hye-sung, and Yoon Mi-rae participated in the soundtrack for "Bad Love". Dong Bang Shin Ki" sang in "The Legend" and Bobby Kim sang in "White Tower" and "Devil".
The evolution of drama soundtracks originates in the decline of album sales and on, offline mediums.
In the music industry where the damage can be large, drama soundtracks are providing a way out.
The repetitive music is just the thing to create an addiction to mini series, broadcasted twice a week. The emotions from the images of the drama's story and the music mix to leave a lasting impression.
When... |More
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| Director Resigns From SBS' 'King and I' (Source) |
2008/01/07 |
By Kwon Mee-yoo
Staff Reporter
Renowned producer-director Kim Jae-hyeong, 72, resigned from the directorship position of SBS drama "King and I" on Jan. 5.
Executives said Kim has been suffering from pancreatitis since last August and remains unwell after hospitalization. The codirector of "King and I", Son Jae-seong, has been doing most of the soap opera's directing in his absence.
Kim is a director specializing in historical dramas. Having joined KBS in 1961, He directed many epic dramas including the first Korean epic drama "Gukto Malli" (Nation 4,000 Kilometers) (1964), "Tears of the Dragon" (1996) and "Women Rule" (2001).
He won the Best Producer of the Year in 1998 for "Tears of the Dragon". Due to Kim's advanced age, "King and I" is likely to be his last directing work of Kim. He also is a chair-professor in Creative Writing at Dongguk University.
"King and I" is Kim's 248th production and recorded an audience rating of more than 20 percent for the first few episo... |More
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| Animation Production Studio relocates to the Cultural Content Center in Sangam (Source) |
2007/11/14 |
The Animation Production Studio operated by KOCCA has recently relocated to the DMC Cultural Content Center in Sangam and has begun to consolidate its status as a representative Korean animation infrastructure facility.
Since its launch in February in Mok-dong, the Animation Production Studio has provided support through all the necessary environments required in animation production, from production cost, production facilities to equipment. Particularly, the studio offers a resident project manager (PM) who has had extensive experiences in animation production, completing the studio's comprehensive production support system.
Every year the studio is busy with about 10 animations in production. So far this year, eight animations have been completed and another eight are in production. Completed works already broadcast on TV include Mimi and Data's Art Expedition, The Day I had My Tooth Taken Out, Myo & Ga, Hyeja's Snow Flower, and Ordinary Life of Murim Ilgeom.
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| Super Junior Hits Big Screen (Source) |
2007/07/08 |
By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter
Super Junior, one of the most popular boy bands in K-pop, is making their big screen debut with the film "Attack on the Pin-up Boys" this month.
At first glance, the film may seem like another "idol movie" meant to show off the charms of Super Junior's good-looking members, rather than their acting ability.
However, Park Jeong-su, the group's leader who is also known as Lee Teuk, said he hopes people would not judge the film as just an "idol movie". "Since we debuted (as a group), we announced we will work not just as singers, but also as MCs and actors. I hope people will get rid of their prejudices a little, and watch us as new actors, not as singers", he said, during the film's press conference at Imperial Palace Hotel in Apgujeong, Thursday.
Since Super Junior is one of most popular groups today, there are a lot of high expectations for the film. The film, with a budget of 850 million won, is the first to be produced by S.M. Enter... |More
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