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Park Yong-ha's 'On Air' to Air in Japan

2008/06/16 | Source | Permalink |

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

The Japanese media spotlight shined brightly upon hallyu star Park Yong-ha and his "On Air" co-star Song Yoon-ah in Tokyo, Thursday. The actors visited the country to promote their popular Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) TV series, which will start airing in Japan next month.

Some 150 members of the press and about 800 "VIP" guests attended the event held at Toho Cinema in Ropponggi Hills, Yonhap News reported Sunday. Video footage showed hordes of fans that couldn't enter the venue waiting outside, eager to catch a glimpse of the actors.

"I'm very nervous because this is my first time appearing before you as an actor", said Park. "I will try my very best to continue my growth as an actor. I also plan to remain active as a singer in Japan", he said.

The 30-year-old is better known in Japan as a singer. In 2005 he gave sold-out concerts across eight cities and this year won Japan's Golden Disc Award for the fourth consecutive year.

Song is ...| More

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Korean Dramas Remade in Philippines, Japan

2008/04/15 | Source | Permalink |

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter

When the SBS drama "My Girl" was shown on primetime Philippine TV in 2006, the dialogue was dubbed in the Filipino language and the characters played by actress Lee Da-hae and actor Lee Dong-wook were re-named Jasmine and Julian.

Filipino audiences fell in love with the romantic comedy series, making it one of the most popular Korean dramas in the Philippines. Since it was such a big hit, ABS-CBN, the broadcasting network that aired the drama, decided to remake "My Girl" with an all-Filipino cast.

ABS-CBN bought the rights to remake the drama from SBS, and the Philippine version of "My Girl" is scheduled to air next month.

"We're retaining the basic core of the story, but we're `Philippinizing' it in so many ways. So it's going to be different. Ours is a combination of drama and comedy. It's a younger version definitely. The number of episodes is slightly more as well. Our version should run for about 16 to 20 hours", ABS-CBN business...| More

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original is still the best... but i still believe in ABS-CBN... Aja all the way!! (*^__^*).v.. Mardigra 2008-06-14 00:03:49 crigies 2008-05-17 07:44:04 I hate it!! I don't want them to remake My Girl!! I don't like the lead actors!! I like the original better... But it will be interesting to compare the original and the remake... But I still love Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hae better!! And the or yeah, no way! still the original is the best! and i don't like the actors in the remake of My Girl in the Phil. they do not suit it, they're only 18-20, too young for 28-30 roles! jU yOO rIN 2008-05-15 05:35:54 Joe Knee 2008-05-01 01:25:47 no way! that so-called remake isn't a good idea. they'll just mess it up! can't wait for the korean version of hana yori or meteor garden...wonder who'll play the roles?..:P demi 2008-04-18 05:05:54

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The 'Fans of the Korean Waves' says, "We love Korean dramas, because…"

2008/02/21 | Source | Permalink |

A monthly magazine of the 'Korean Drama Script Writers Association' have printed an exclusive article on the perspectives of the Asian 'Korean Waves lovers' toward the Korean dramas.

Under the title, "The voice of the Asian fans toward the Korean dramas" the article includes a thorough analysis of the elements of attraction in the Korean dramas by the critiques of various Asian countries, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, China and Japan.

Reporter Jen Ku Yang from 'The Hong Kong Economics Newspaper' said, "For example, previously, many Hong Kongnese only thought of Korea as a violent and unsettled country with large-scaled street demonstrations and violent conflicts. But from the sitcom "No one can stop them", they now see Korea as a creative, stable and scientifically advanced modern society. Also the drama "Be Strong, Geum-Soon!" mirrored the advancements in Korea". However, he pointed out that, "Compare to China or Japan, there are lesser viewers who watch the Korean ...| More

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An urbane look at the mystery of love

2007/11/12 | Source | Permalink |

The film "Changing Partners", the English title of a recently released Korean DVD, examines the question, "Do you live with someone you love now?"
To read between the lines and put it more bluntly, the question it explores is really, "Are you married for money or love?"
In this case most Koreans are probably guilty as charged. At least that's the explanation for the 430,000 ticket buyers on the film's opening weekend in nationwide theaters.
If you married for love, perhaps there's no point in paying 8,000 won ($9) to watch a married couple in a scandal.
The film involves two young couples who are stable and bored. By meeting each other, they discover what has been missing in their own marriages.
Indeed, the idea of cross-affair is a clever hook. It allows viewers to safely enjoy the film while holding their judgment for two hours.
The affair ― there are two ― are civilized affairs. While the characters do hesitate between guilt and desire, their marriage barriers a...| More

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TV Program Formats for Sale

2007/10/23 | Source | Permalink |

Fanny, an office worker in New York, comes home after work and turns on the television. When she presses the number for CBS, an American comedian rattles on and on to the other five not-so-friendly looking comedians who retort back to whatever each other says.

At the end of the show, she mutters, "not bad". She sees "License from 'X' broadcaster in Korea" on the ending credits. When she turns to another channel, two Afro-Americans, who seem to have not met each other in a long time, hug each other and cry out, "Welcome, friend!"

With growing sales of TV program format licenses in the global broadcasting content market, it will not be long before Korean TV programs remade locally will come to viewers around the world, just like what Fanny has experienced. TV program format refers to an overall framework of programs, including how they are run and what kind of genre they take. Korean broadcasters, which have focused on exporting ready-made TV programs, are now turning their eyes to...| More

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