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Directed by Lee Jang-soo (이장수)
Screenplay by Park Hye-kyeong (박혜경)
SBS | Airing dates : 2003/12/03~2004/02/0520 episodes
Song-ju (Kwon Sang-woo) and Jung-suh (Choi Ji-woo) were destined to be together even before they were born. Both of their parents were close friends, they have almost grown up together since their childhood. They even looked alike as if they were twins. They even try not to be sick because one may worry the other. Song-ju, being the ... More






Actress Kim Tae-hee said Monday that she had been severely hurt by a controversy over her acting ability."I admit that there are problems in my acting. But I want to see `Iris' mark a turning point in my acting career", said Kim amid cheers in an interview with Yonhap News, referring to the TV drama now being broadcast on KBS TV. "I have hardly been shaken by groundless rumors but the dispute over my acting is most painful". Kim, 29, is said to be one of the most beautiful actresses in the country. She received a bachelor's degree in fashion design at the prestigious Seoul National University. Kim rose to stardom through her portrayal of an evil stepsister in "Stairway to Heaven", the SBS TV series, in 2003. "I have a complex about myself. After starting my acting career, I found my future bleak. Still, I feel it very difficult to act", said Kim who reportedly achieved perfect scores in every subject during her three years in middle school in Ulsan, the southeastern indust...| More | |||||||||||||||||
Simultaneous production of drama and its theatrical version increases efficiency
Generalization of digital shooting breaks down barriers of human resources & technology Respect of different ways of producing broadcast programs and movies brings higher efficiency Combination of movie & TV drama continues to evolve. Exchange between Chungmuro, Korean equivalent to Hollywood, and Yeo-ui-do, hub of broadcasting networks, was born as filmmakers produced TV dramas and drama PDs made movies. The exchange has brought the boom of 'Cross Over' such as 'TV Movie' and 'Theatrical Version'. Recently, there is an increasing number of works whose two versions as TV drama and movie were simultaneously made even in the stage of planning. The film and broadcasting industries expect this kind of 'format convergence' to be a chance to increase efficiency and quality in each genre and call for thorough preparedness based on understanding of features that each medium has. ◇'IRIS' ◆S...| More | |||||||||||||||||
Actor Kwon Sang-woo has established a cosmetics company, Natural Tears, and will become an advertising model for its brand "Tears", the company's PR agency said.Tears has been named after his nickname "Mr. Tears", which was given by his fans in Japan and other Asian nations in recognition of his tear-jerking acting in the SBS-TV drama "Stairway to Heaven". He starred in it with actress Choi Ji-woo. It will be the first time in two years that he will appear as a model in a commercial for cosmetics goods. Natural Tears will open its first outlet in Myeongdong, Seoul, in December. Kwon will run the company as its CEO and will hold autographing sessions at the grand opening. It is his second business launching following the opening of the coffee shop chain Tea'us in Myeongdong in May. The star made headlines last year when his secret romance with actress Son Tae-yeong became public. The two tied the knot in September and are expecting a baby in the spring....| More | |||||||||||||||||
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Moviegoers and drama lovers flipping through photos of Incheon and may think certain places seem vaguely familiar. With beaches, islands, an amusement park, Chinatown and Korea's largest airport, it's no wonder this metropolitan city has established itself as a filming location for movies such as the recent Cannes favorite, "Thirst".
"There seem to be all kinds of interesting sites in Incheon", says Yook Sang-hyo, director of the 2004 film "Hi, Dharma 2: Showdown in Seoul". "The beautiful roads by the seaside and the busy ports make it possible for the city to be a great background for any kind of movie". He's not kidding. According to the Incheon Film Commission, a total of 27 movies and dramas were filmed in various locations around Incheon in 2008. Thirst, for instance, found the perfect spot last year in a factory near Incheon International Airport. But fans may also remember the locations of some popular hits from a while back. One of the most famous on-screen sites in...| More | |||||||||||||||||
By Jonathan M. Hicap
Korea Times Correspondent Even before K-pop, Filipinos were long fans of imported dramas. Soap operas and drama series have become a staple for daytime and primetime viewing in the Philippines. In the 1990s, Mexican telenovelas became the mania, with huge hits like "Rosalinda" and "Marimar" attracting ratings above 50 percent. Asian dramas, including Korean, have become hits in the 2000s. The huge demand from viewers for Asian telenovelas has prompted Philippine TV stations to import Korean and Taiwanese dramas. Top Korean drama series (locally called "Koreanovelas") like "Lovers in Paris", "Full House", "My Name is Kim Sam-soon", "Stairway to Heaven" and "Coffee Prince" were imported and dubbed in Filipino, instantly becoming hits. The success of "Dae Jang Geum" (or "Jewel in the Palace") in Korea was also replicated in the Philippines and many other Asian countries. The Taiwanese drama "Meteor Garden" was also a ratings success when it ai...| More | |||||||||||||||||
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