Friend (Movie - 2001)

Korea's most eligible bachelor finds love

Source | 2009/11/11 | 0 comments | Permalink |

The Korean entertainment industry is bigger than ever. Increasing numbers of Korean singers and actors are gaining popularity across Asia, riding the hallyu, or Korean wave, abroad and bringing the Korean entertainment world closer to its goal of becoming the Hollywood of Asia.

In particular, actors are becoming more like their Hollywood counterparts, with more star couples coming out of the closet with their relationships, which was once uncommon.

The relationship of Hyeon Bin and Song Hye-kyo, two hallyu stars who went public as an item in August, was the most talked-about example of this trend - until last week.

Two high-profile Korean actors, Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young, surprised the industry last Thursday when they went public with their relationship of about two years.

The public's reaction was immediate and the two were instantly given a nickname that is the Korean equivalent of "Brangelina", the moniker often used to refer to Hollywood super-couple Brad Pitt an...| More

Convergence of movie and TV drama continues to evolve

Source | 2009/11/05 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Simultaneous production of drama and its theatrical version increases efficiency
Generalization of digital shooting breaks down barriers of human resources & technology
Respect of different ways of producing broadcast programs and movies brings higher efficiency

Combination of movie & TV drama continues to evolve. Exchange between Chungmuro, Korean equivalent to Hollywood, and Yeo-ui-do, hub of broadcasting networks, was born as filmmakers produced TV dramas and drama PDs made movies. The exchange has brought the boom of 'Cross Over' such as 'TV Movie' and 'Theatrical Version'. Recently, there is an increasing number of works whose two versions as TV drama and movie were simultaneously made even in the stage of planning. The film and broadcasting industries expect this kind of 'format convergence' to be a chance to increase efficiency and quality in each genre and call for thorough preparedness based on understanding of features that each medium has.

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Actor Jang Dong-gun Returns as 'President'

Source | 2009/09/23 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

Jang Dong-gun makes a comeback onscreen as a character not unlike himself ― an eligible bachelor ― in "Good Morning President".

The film's press event in southern Seoul Tuesday morning buzzed with reporters, particularly since it is slated to open the 13th Pusan (Busan) International Film Festival, Oct. 8. The latest comedy by prolific director Jang Jin is about three fictional South Korean presidents.

Jang returns to the local silver screen four years after "Typhoon" as the youngest ever head-of-state who's equipped with not only charismatic diplomatic skills but also handsome looks.

The 37-year-old indeed appeared suave in a clean cut suit and tie. Reporters mischievously asked about his screen persona being dubbed "pretty-boy president" like his actual moniker, "the original pretty-boy actor".

"I feel sort of guilty to hear that title at this age, but I have to admit it's not a bad feeling", he said, chuckling. "But I do wish...| More

Jang Dong-gun for president

Source | 2009/07/24 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Star director JANG Jin got Korea's leading man JANG Dong-gun to try his hand at comedy for the first time. JANG is set to play a young charismatic president in the upcoming KnJ Entertainment production "Good Morning President". The explosive combination of JANG Jin and JANG Dong-gun turns it into a highly anticipated fall release.

HAN Chae-young has been cast in the female lead role. The story will be about three persons who get to meet the president. With JANG Jin at the helm, the film will be spiced up with JANG Jin's characteristic peculiar humour. JANG Dong-gun told reporters that except the young age of the president, the film has no similarities to current U.S. President Obama's story. "Good Morning President" is scheduled for an October release in cinemas.

JANG Dong-gun has been absent from the big screen for four years, since he appeared in 2005's "Typhoon". He's best known for the films "Friend" and "Taegukgi". JANG Dong-gun returns this year with two films. Besides "Goo...| More

[ChanMi's drama news] Will the drama version of "Friend" movie succeed?

Source | 2009/06/27 | 0 comments | Permalink |

New MBC weekend drama "Friend, Our Story" is the drama version of the film "Friend" that was a hit in 2001.

First episode was on the 27th!

Because the film was such a hit, there is great expectation for the drama, also!

There has been a press conference for the drama and we can see that the drama will be a top class drama from the beginning!

The cast is Hyeon Bin and Kim Min-joon!

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