| Jang Hyeok to promote "The Slave Hunters" in Japan (Source) |
2010/06/03 |
Korean actor Jang Hyeok [Sidus HQ]
Korean actor Jang Hyeok will be leaving for Japan today to promote his hit TV series "The Slave Hunters", which is currently airing in the country.
Sidus HQ announced in a press release Thursday that the actor will be carrying out various promotional activities during his five-day visit including a press conference, interviews with local media and two fan meetings##.
The fan meetings, titled "Jang Hyeok with LOVE", will be held at Tokyo's ZEPP music hall tomorrow and at Osaka's Universal Studios Japan on Sunday.
"The local interest in Jang Hyeok is higher than ever", said a source related to the Japan promotion eve... |More
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| Manhwa industry declines, but movies are hits (Source) |
2010/05/20 |
Over the years, Korean manhwa has served as the inspiration for numerous films, television dramas and musicals, many of which have gone on to critical and financial success. This provided a critical boost to an entertainment industry that was facing increased competition from foreign imports.
But the nation's once-thriving manhwa industry - which encompasses comic books, graphic novels and animated cartoons - is in the midst of a crisis because of rampant illegal downloads and a shrinking market.
The latest film to borrow from manhwa is Lee Joon-ik's "Blades of Blood", based on the Korean comic of the same name. Meanwhile, Bong Joon-ho, of "Mother - 2009" (2009) and "The Host" (2006), is planning a film adaptation of the French comic book "Le Transperceneige". Television drama series like "A Man Called God" (2010), "Boys Over Flowers" (2009) and "Master of Study" (2009) all incorporate comic book story lines, as does the forthcoming drama "BIRDIE BUDDY".
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| Jang Hyeok to star in Chinese remake of "All About Eve" (Source) |
2010/03/26 |
Actor Jang Hyeok [Sidus HQ]
Korean actor Jang Hyeok has been tapped to play the male lead in the Chinese remake of a hit Korean drama from ten years ago, according to the star's agency Sidus HQ on Friday.
The original series, translated into "All About Eve" in English, aired in 2000 and starred actors Jang Dong-gun, Chae Rim, Kim So-yeon and Kim Jeong-eun, now some of Korea's most well-known names in the industry##.
For the Chinese remake, Jang Hyeok will play the role of a producer of a broadcasting company who helps those around him while Chinese actress Dan Zhu and Cheryl Yang will be two news reporters who fight for the top position in the company.
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| New Drama to Bring Warmth This Christmas (Source) |
2009/12/01 |
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
The Christmas period has many seasonal expectations, one of them being snow. Following the anticipation, both for the television screen and winter, SBS will start airing its new drama "Will It Snow for Christmas?" Dec. 2.
The storyline of the new soap is the usual boy-meets-girl scenario, but boasts a lovely couple and some of the best makers of dramas in the business.
The handsome Cha Kang-jin, played by actor Ko Soo, leads a tough life, knowing that the only way for him to escape the dark shadows of his childhood is to become the best at everything he does, from fighting to studying. The quiet Kang-jin meets Han Ji-wan, played by Han Ye-seul, and discovers that the world is actually a warm, caring place. When Ji-wan leaves her hometown and Kang-jin after her brother's death from an accident, the heartbroken Kang-jin realizes how much he loved her and embarks on a lonely journey to win her back.
A few years pass, and the two characters me... |More
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| [YEAR-END REVIEW (5) DRAMA] Drama market gets globalized, theme-driven (Source) |
2008/12/25 |
With the new year less than a week away, the drama market merits a moment of reflection. The year 2008 proved to be a trying time for Korean dramas.
Pummeled by an economic crisis and competition from hit American and Japanese series, the domestic market cut down on the number of miniseries it aired in November. Yet despite cutbacks, a few stellar pieces stood out this year that, along with a dramatic increase in theme-driven dramas, softened the blow.
Here is a recap of the highs and lows of 2008, along with a glimpse into 2009.
Drama Recession
Around November, KBS, MBC and SBS responded to the economic downturn by slashing their drama budget. KBS discontinued their 7:40 p.m. daily KBS 2 TV dramas, MBC their special weekend dramas and SBS their Friday premium dramas as part of their autumn program reforms.
Various factors contributed to the reduction, including an increase in wages for celebrities and screenwriters, which upped production costs, along with a decrease in... |More
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