Bye June (1998) - 바이 준 (Ba-i Joon)

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

2008/06/26 | Source | 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

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'Tie' Bloody Well Worth Watching

2006/04/27 | Source | Permalink |

By Kim Tae-jong
Staff Reporter

Many conventional crime thrillers feature a conflict between good and bad guys. And this dichotomized distinction often ends up with a fairly predictable conclusion _ the good side finally beats off the bad in the name of justice.

But director Choi Ho put some twists in the formula to look at the darker and more cruel aspects of human nature through crime and the relationship between people involved in his new crime thriller "Bloody Tie (Sasaeng Kyoldan)".

The film depicts a confrontation between evil characters, each with different pursuits in life that are easily justified as a means to their survival.

As the story evolves, the question the film ultimately poses is not who is right but rather who is the worst. Charismatic actors Hwang Jung-min and Ryoo Seung-beom, who play a ruthless detective and a drug trader, make the question even trickier.

The film begins with news reports and footage on drug trafficking in the southern port city of...| More

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Heartthrobs Run 'Wild'

2006/01/04 | Source | Permalink |

Kwon Sang-woo, Yoo Ji-tae Team Up for Crime Thriller 'Running Wild'

By Kim Tae-jong
Staff Reporter

Just hearing the big names starring in a film creates a high expectation of commercial success because of the response of teen fans to those names.

But stars Kwon Sang-woo and Yoo Ji-tae emphasize that their upcoming film "Running Wild (Yasu)" is a serious movie and not just a trendy film relying on their popularity.

"The movie will not appeal to audiences by satisfying trends through the popularity of Kwon and myself", Yoo said Tuesday during a news conference after the preview screening of "Running Wild" at Megabox theater in Seoul. "The movie itself is worth watching because of its own attractions".

As the movie received a rating of over 18, it is now obvious that the film's success will not be decided by teen fans of the two stars but its quality, Yoo added.

The two actors have proven their star power through they portrayal of various characters in hit movies and t...| More

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