Everybody has Secrets (Movie - 2004)

[Tourist Attractions in Films]

Source | 2008/11/27 | Permalink |

Ewha Womans University: "S Diary" - A story about a woman who struggles to find her sense of self. Subway line 2, Ewha Womans University Station, Exits 2 and 3

Changdeokgung: "Strokes of Fire" - A film about the life of the 19th-century painter Jang Seung-eup (winner of Cannes Film Festival Award for directing in 2002). Subway line 3, Anguk Station, Exit 3

Seonyudo Park: "Samaria" - Kim Ki-duk won best director award at the 2004 Berlin Film Festival with this film. Subway Line 2, Hapjeong Station Exit 9, bus No. 5714

63 Building: "Who Are You - Movie" - A story about a couple who fall in love with each other through online chatting. Subway Line 1, Daebang Station, 400 meters from Exit 6

Insa-dong: "Marriage is a Crazy Thing" - a story about the fantasy and reality of marriage. Subway Line 1, Jonggak Station, Exit 3

Wumyeon-dong Cathedral: "Everybody Has Secrets" - a love story between three sisters and a man. Subway line 4, Seonbawi Station, Exit 3, bus No. 4424, Gyeongm...| More

[Interview] Into Kim Hyo-jin's down-to-earth charm

Source | 2008/07/17 | Permalink |

The main female character of popular drama "I Am Happy - Drama" (SBS), screen star Yoo Ji-tae's lover, an actress who does good deeds, a fashion trend setter… There are many phrases that can describe her. This week's guest is Kim Hyo-jin. She was in a fluster as she came into a small Japanese restaurant, saying that filming on set went longer than expected. The pre-ordered noodle and fried dishes came out then and the environment was perfect for drinks. She has grown from a high school star into a charming actress who takes care of work, love, and community. Kim Hyo-jin's charm twinkled during the three-hour interview.

Arguing with him? There's not enough time to love…

Natural physical contact? We rehearse plenty

As soon as she sat, she drank, saying, "Drink Talk has to start with a refreshing glass of drinks". She's sweet. "I turn red with even one glass". She grimaces but takes a sip without a word. Within 3 seconds, her face flushes. I'm a little sorry. "My limit is two gla...| More

'Delivering Love' ("Beyong All Magic") Doesn't Come Through

Source | 2008/06/12 | Permalink |

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

Cinema allows artistry to soar high and far, allowing reality to mix freely with products of far-fetched imagination. However, there exists a marked difference between being surreal and just plain baffling. While visually pleasing, "Delivering Love" ("Beyong All Magic"), the directorial debut of Jo Nam-ho, is, unfortunately, the latter. The movie thoroughly disappoints, particularly since it stars some of South Korea's biggest actresses like Shim Hye-jin and Kim Soo-mi.

Unfolding in a rural village with scenic fruit plantations and quaint traditional houses, the film is a visual delight. A painter character does wonders to an old truck and other mundane spaces. But the film fails to keep the narrative on track and viewers will ultimately find themselves lost. If not, then you will be most likely be distracted by the intolerably cliched and corny script, which breaks the flow of the drama by inspiring giggles at all the wrong moments.

Nam-hui (Sh...| More

Jang Hyeon-soo Remakes John Woo Classic

Source | 2007/11/07 | Permalink |

Director Jang Hyeon-soo will tackle the remake of "A Better Tomorrow". The classic Hong Kong action film which was originally directed by stylized action film specialist John Woo. The remake rights were obtained by Korea's Fingerprint Pictures.

JANG more recent films include "Everybody Has Secrets" starring LEE Byeong-heon. His extensive track record also includes action films. PARK Joong-hoon played the lead in "Rules of the Game", directed by JANG in 1994.

A Better Tomorrow was released in 1986 and also enjoyed great popularity in Korea. The film is one of the numerous collaborations between John Woo and his star Chow Yun Fat.

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

Interview With Lee Byeong-heon and Kimura Takuya About "Hero"

Source | 2007/04/26 | Permalink |

"We met for the first time today, but it felt like we were really close. I look forward to working together with him".

The Japanese drama, "Hero", which had a record high of viewer ratings, had Kimura Takuya come to Pusan to film on location on the 26th. He met with Lee Byeong-heon, who is making a pro bono appearance, at the Pusan Paradise hotel in the afternoon for a press conference and said that he is glad to be appearing in this project.

After seeing the enthusiastic reception when Kimura Takuya came to the Korean airport, he expressed his thanks, saying "To behold a sight just like when a Korean star comes to Narita airport had really surprised me, and made me very happy".

Lee Byeong-heon said, "When I first received the proposal for a cameo role, I worried a lot that I might disrupt the flow of the work with the slightest provocation. I hope that I will not ruin the movie".

The 2001 drama "Hero" that was broadcasted on Fuji TV featured Kimura Takuya and Matsu Takako,...| More