| Now showing on evening TV: provocative, racy themes (Source) |
2009/11/16 |
What do you get when you combine a broken family and betrayal, throw in some adultery and revenge and top it all off with a dash of violence? A daytime soap opera.
Provocative, exaggerated and often unbelievable story lines have defined daytime soap operas almost as long as they've been in existence. The formula is a no-brainer: The more dramatic, the better. Sprinkle in a few scenes where a mean mother-in-law slaps her son's wife on the cheek or a guilt-free man lashes out at a woman with chauvinistic, insulting remarks and chances are the ratings will soar.
While this is nothing new in the world of daytime soap operas, these racy and controversial elements are quickly creeping into prime-time dramas as well, when children are more likely to see them. They're also getting even more provocative - and therefore controversial - as shows go all-out to gain more viewers.
The trend has even given birth to the word makjang, which literally means "blind-end", implying that things hav... |More
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| [ChanMi's star news] Son Tae-yeong, mysterious! (Source) |
2009/08/18 |
 Actress Son Tae-yeong has been in the W magazine with a mysterious pose.
The actress is starred int he 09 Fall/Winter collection with the concept "Lost in Time".
She is in a very artistic background with a very sophisticated pose and costume.
She is currently in the drama "Two Wives", but has taken her time to be in the photoshoot. We can see her photoshoot in the W ##magazine's September issue!
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| Andy Picked as Ideal Husband in Thailand (Source) |
2009/08/14 |
Actor/singer 'Andy' (real name Lee Seon-ho, 28) has been picked as the ideal husband in Thailand, said his agency, TOP Media, on August 12.
'Andy"s popularity rose after he appeared as a virtual husband of singer Solbi on the MBC TV show "Sunday Night - We Got Married". On August 9, he participated in the taping of the famous Thai talk show "Speak Out", which airs on the cable channel True Vision Network. The channel has been airing "We Got Married" these days and the show has become a big hit in Thailand. At the taping, the production team announced the results of a viewer vote, which showed that 'Andy' was picked as the "best husband" and that he and his virtual wife Solbi made the "best couple".
Actress Top, who hosted the show, said that she thought of 'Andy' as a "cute guy" when she watched "We Got Married" but found him to be very stylish when she saw him in person. She also credited him for his humble and polite personality. After the taping, she told 'Andy"s fans in the ... |More
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| [ChanMi's take] Son Tae-yeong's fashion error (Source) |
2009/04/28 |
 Nope!
That is not good to look at.
Son Tae-yeong has appeared in public like this.
There has been a press meeting for the new drama, "Two Wives" for which Son will be starred.
Son Tae-yeong has appeared in a see through shirt wich grey pants that look too loose for her.
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| [ChanMi's star news] Son Tae-yeong's bodyline as if she never had a child! (Source) |
2009/04/14 |
 Three months after her giving birth, her bodyline is back to normal!
Son Tae-yeong seems like she never had a big belly with a baby!
For the "allure" magazine's May edition, she has modeled at Well Being Organic Lifestyle Resort. She is definitely happy for having a loving family and is trying to think more positive for the future.
She is returning through a new drama, "Two Wives" on May 4th.## ... |More
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