| Lee Byeong-heon scores triple wins at KBS Acting Awards (Source) |
2010/01/04 |
Korean actor Lee Byeong-heon at 2009 KBS Acting Awards [KBS]
Top Korean actor Lee Byeong-heon won three awards -- including the grand prize -- at the 2009 KBS Acting Awards, held at KBS Open Hall on December 31.
Lee was awarded the top acting prize of the year for his role in blockbuster drama "IRIS" and also won the Best Couple and Netizens' Choice awards.
"I started acting at KBS", said the actor in his acceptance speech. "When I had just debuted at KBS I heard about the acting awards.. I wondered if I would ever be able to go up on that stage. The very next year, I won the Best New Actor award".
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| 2009 Drama Awards Wrap Up With No Surprises (Source) |
2010/01/03 |
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
There were no big surprises at the Drama Awards held by the three major networks ― KBS, SBS and MBC ― last year.
The Grand Prizes each went to Lee Byeong-heon for his work in "Iris" (KBS), Jang Seo-hee for "Temptation of Wife" (SBS) and Ko Hyeon-jeong for "Queen Seon-deok" (MBC).
Year-end drama awards have been criticized for being too generous when giving out awards and also not meeting the public's consensus. Last year's events were indeed generous, yet there were no decisions that caused anyone to shake their heads. However, there were distinctive trends that made the three events different from the past.
'30s Reigning the Small Screen
Unlike the pop industry where young idol bands are main stream, the older crowd is on top in the drama scene.
Lee, Jang and Ko are all in their '30s, beating their younger colleagues with their charisma, experience and impeccable acting skills.
Top prizes, including the Best Acting Awar... |More
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| Traditional clothing for the 21st century (Source) |
2009/10/21 |
Want to check out the fashion styles of some of Korea's most famous historic figures, such as Jumong (58 B.C.-19 B.C.), the founding monarch of the Goguryeo Dynasty (37-668 B.C.)?
Look no further than the Korean Hanbok Festival 2009, which will be held this weekend on the grounds of Deoksu Palace in central Seoul.
Models will strut down the runway sporting hanbok, or traditional Korean clothing, designed by noted local fashion designers and professionals who created costumes for heroes and heroines of famous epic dramas like "Jumong" (2006), "The Iron Empress" (2009) and "Queen Seon-deok" (2009).
The TV shows, as their names suggest, revolve around famous female leaders. Cheonchu (964-1029) was an empress during the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), while Seondeok (?-647) was a queen during the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C.-A.D. 935).
The Lee Myung-bak administration is particularly keen on promoting Korea's traditional elements abroad, with a heavy emphasis on the local cuisine. So it's... |More
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| Experienced Actors Stealing Spotlight (Source) |
2009/09/16 |
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
Experience is speaking volubly on the small screen these days, as former teen stars and now middle-aged veteran actors have made comebacks.
Local dramas have been favored ― and criticized - for pretty but inexperienced new faces depicting love triangles and romantic stories. However, many female viewers in their late 20s, 30s and 40s have noticed the charms of the realistic world of politics, both office and real life, portrayed by older actors who may not be young and fresh, but have the charisma and experience to lead.
The current most popular Monday-Tuesday period drama "Queen Seon-deok" (MBC) stars Ko Hyeon-jeong as the femme fatale Mi-shil of the Shilla Kingdom. The series may be the first period drama of her acting career, but the 38-year-old actor is making headlines.
"I watch the drama because of Ko. The other characters are interesting, but Ko does a great job portraying the mean, yet charismatic Mi-shil", Youn Myung-sook, 51,... |More
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| Mother, Son Pitted Against Each Other in 'The Iron Empress' (Source) |
2009/06/05 |
The May 31 episode of "The Iron Empress" featured conflict between Hwang Bo-su (Chae Si-ra) and her son, Prince Gaeryeong (Lee In), over power succession.
Nearing death due to an illness and having no rightful heir, King Seongjong (Kim Myeong-soo) decided to hand over the throne to Prince Gaeryeong, who had been deprived of his right to the throne over his mother's attempt to dethrone the king.
Hwang was released from exile and came to see her son. "At last you are to become a king", she said. But Prince Gaeryeong replied, "I don't want to be a king. There is no good reason for me to become a king. Please tell that to the king".
This made Hwang angry, and she said, "Don't you know how many people had to sacrifice themselves to make you a king". The prince said, "That is exactly why I don't want to be a king. I don't really care at all about the bloodstained throne".
He continued, "Do you have any idea about what the throne means to me? It's a curse to me. It pitted the one ... |More
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