Spring Days (Drama - 2005)

Actress Ko Reveals Truth About Rumors

Source | 2009/01/22 | Permalink |

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

Top actress Ko Hyeon-jeong surprised fans not only by appearing on a TV entertainment show for the first time in 15 years but also addressing rumors surrounding her shrouded personal life.

The 38-year-old rose to stardom through the 1995 hit TV series "Sandglass" and then made headlines for marrying into one of the wealthiest Korean families that same year. Her marriage to Chung Yong-jin, Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee's nephew and vice president of Shinsegae Department Store, ended in 2003 and Ko resumed acting in 2006.

She appeared on "Golden Fishery", a popular MBC talk show hosted by comedian Kang Ho-dong. The actress surprised the host by bringing up rumors such as how she was allegedly ostracized by her former in-laws during her marriage.

"I've heard people say that my in-laws spoke in English around me but that's completely untrue", she said. "They are well-educated people and would never ostracize people in such a childish way".

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[ChanMi's star news] Jo In-seong decides military service next Spring

Source | 2008/08/13 | Permalink |

Breaking news!!! The hot and beloved actor Jo In-seong is leaving us for two years for military service that all South Korean men must part take. We will miss him!

Most celebrities serve in military offices or bases, but Jo In-seong wants to serve in the army, navy, or the air force!...| More

Actress Ko to Return as President in New Drama

2008/03/17 | Permalink |

By Chung Ah-young
Staff Reporter

Actress Ko Hyeon-jeong will return playing the role of a female president in a new drama to be aired on SBS in July.

Ko will take the leading role of Seo Hye-lim in "Daemul" ("Queen-maker"), a drama based on the comic book of the same name by Park In-gwon.

The drama revolves around a female prosecutor who fights against social injustice and tenders her resignation after arresting a mogul who masterminds organized crime in political circles. Then, after working as a lawyer who advocates human rights, she earns a reputation as caring for people, she then runs for, and is elected, president.

An official of the drama production company said that the drama will focus on the making of a female president. "The script writer says `daemul' means the `great person' in the drama", he said.

The drama will also co-star Kwon Sang-woo, who will take the role of Ko's counterpart. .

The soap opera consisting of 20-24 episodes is expected to cost 10 bi...| More

Evolution of drama OSTs, when is the end...

Source | 2008/03/13 | Permalink |

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.

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Ji Jin-hee, making his comeback to TV screen in 3 years

Source | 2008/01/24 | Permalink |

Ji Jin-hee is making his comeback to TV screen with MBC drama "Spotlight" (Directed by Kim Do-hoon/ Script by Lee Ki-won) which will be televise on end of April. He had a long gap after his last drama, SBS "Spring Days" which he appeared with Jo In-seong.

"Spotlight" is based on the world of news reporters and their passion to make truthful reports of the society. Ji Jin-hee is acting a single-minded chief reporter, "Oh Tae-seok" who has strong professionalism and refuses make compromises to injustice of the society.

The Drama producer, MBC Story Herb said, "The single-minded Oh Tae-seok who works toward to report the truths of society resembles Ji Jin-hee's actual personality of finding enjoyments in trying new things and making challenges. Please take notice on his charisma which will captivate the TV screen this year".

Oh Tae-seok is a harsh teacher to his juniors but when he found talents in 'Seo Yoo-jin', the female main character, he becomes her mentor. He will be ...| More