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Korean Stars Come under One Roof in the U.S.

Source | 2009/04/29 | Permalink |

The merger of two major talent agencies in America, William Morris and Endeavor, has brought Korean stars together under one roof. Contracted with William Morris are Singer "Rain", actress Kim Yoon-jin of the American series "Lost", Daniel Henney of Korean drama "My Name is Kim Sam-soon", and director Park Chan-wook of "Old Boy" and "Lady Vengeance". Now actor Lee Byeong-heon of "G.I. Joe" will join these noted Korean celebrities as a member of the newly merged William Morris Endeavor Entertainment.

William Morris is the second largest agency in Hollywood, exerting extensive influence over the entire entertainment business. Endeavor is the fifth largest agency, headed by Ari Emanuel, brother of Ram Emanuel, President Obama's Chief of Staff. Currently the largest talent agency in the United States is CAA, where famed Koreans film directors Kang Je-gyu of "Shiri", Kim Ji-woon of "The Good, the Bad, the Weird", Bong Joon-ho of "The Host", and Lee Jae-han (a.k.a. John H. Lee) of "A Mome...| More

JEONG Woo-seong and KIM Ah-joong join KIM Ji-woon

Source | 2009/02/06 | Permalink |

Director KIM Ji-woon has cast star actors JEONG Woo-seong and KIM Ah-joong for his short film Seonmool (English translation: present). JEONG and KIM will play a couple who encounter misfortune when they are to celebrate JEONG's character's birthday.

The ten minute short melodrama has a budget of W50 million ($US 50,000), and starts filming on 3 February in a hotel and restaurant in Gangnam, southern Seoul.

KIM is the director of last year's blockbuster "The Good, the Bad, the Weird". He gained fame with his earlier films "The Quiet Family" and "A Tale of Two Sisters".

JEONG worked with KIM on "The Good, the Bad, the Weird". He also starred in "Musa": The Warrior and "A Moment to Remember".

Seonmool is KIM's comeback after three years. KIM is the star of "200 Pounds Beauty".

Yi Ch'ang-ho (KOFIC)...| More

Hallyu in Northeastern States of India

Source | 2008/08/21 | Permalink |

By Sandip Kumar Mishra

In recent years, there have been some significant reverberations of the Korean cultural wave, Hallyu, at India's doorsteps. In July 2006, the Korean Drama Emperor of the Sea was for the first time introduced in India by the national broadcaster DD-1. In September 2006, another Korean drama Jewel in the Palace began to be aired on DD-1. These two Korean dramas have received a good response from Indian audiences so far. Furthermore, many Korean musical and theater troops have visited India in recent times and Korean cultural products have been gradually making their way into India.

However, the most striking and powerful manifestation of Hallyu could be seen in the Northeastern states of India, particularity in the state of Manipur. In the age of globalization and revolution in information and communication dispersal, Korean cultural products are a big hit in Manipur. These cultural products have been reaching Indian shores through Korean the satellite channe...| More

Movie-Based Dramas to Fill TV Screens

Source | 2008/07/08 | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

Amid the ongoing search for catchy, stylish, attractive ideas for local dramas, many drama-makers have turned to themes that have already been seen to be popular. Movie-based dramas are no longer new, but the race for the best-made remake is expected to get more competitive with "IRIS", "Tazza" (working title), "Friends: The Unfinished Tale" (working title) and "Beat".

The 1999 movie "Shiri" was a steppingstone for Korean cinema, being considered the first blockbuster movie that captivated local movie fans with its distinctive plot and action scenes. Now the hit movie that depicted the lives of secret agents is coming back to television screens as "IRIS". In order to bring movie-like elements onto the smaller screen, the drama will be written and produced by Taewon Entertainment and Kang Je-gyu Film, both famous movie agencies here, and will boast a budget of 20 billion won. Korean heartthrob Lee Byeong-heon ("All In", 2003) will appear as the myst...| More

Kim Ha-neul, Son Ye-jin, Soo-ae, Transformations of three 'pure ladies'

Source | 2008/06/26 | Permalink |

Kim Ha-neul, Son Ye-jin, and Soo-ae, who received love for their elegant and innocent images, are attempting at transformations on television and the screen.

Kim Ha-neul, who mainly kept a pure image with movies "Bye June" and "Ditto", has been trying to change her image with wild and comical characters. Last May, she gained popularity by acting as an arrogant top star in SBS "On Air"....| More