Mr. Wacky (2006) - 생, 날선생 (Saeng, Nal-seon-saeng)

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

2008/07/17 | Source | Permalink |

The main female character of popular drama "Happiness - 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 glas...| More

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3 New Weekend Dramas to Air

2008/01/29 | Source | Permalink |

By Kwon Mee-yoo
Staff Reporter

All three major television networks will start new weekend dramas for the entire family in February.

KBS will air "Mom's Dead Upset", which deals with four-generations living together and the various incidents resulting from generation gaps. MBC will air "A Beauty Unmatched, Park Jeong-geum", about a divorced single mom, while SBS will air "I Am Happy", about a happily married couple.

The first episode of "Mom's Dead Upset" will air at 7:55 p.m., Feb. 2. Written by Kim Su-hyun, the hit maker who wrote for dramas such as "My Man's Woman" (SBS, 2007), "Love and Ambition" (SBS, 2006) and "Trap of Youth" (SBS, 1999), the drama's expectations are high.

The drama features powerful actors and actresses. Lee Soon-jae, who currently plays King Yeongjo on MBC's "Yi San", Baek Il-seob, Kim Hye-ja and Kang Boo-ja are the grandfather, father, grandmother and mother of the family respectively while Sin Eun-kyeong, Kim Jeong-hyeon and Lee Yoo-ri will play t...| More

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Fans Are Source of Energy for Park Geon-hyeong

2006/12/19 | Source | Permalink |

Actor Park Geon-hyeong said he has been gaining resolve to go on with his tight drama shooting schedule from the love of his Japanese fans. He is currently participating in the shooting of the new KBS drama to be aired on Jan. 15 of next year to return to the small screen after a three-year absence.

NamooActors, his agency, said that three Japanese women came to the company to see Park in person around Dec. 15. Told that the actor was not available at that moment, they spent about an hour viewing his pictures and posters before reluctantly leaving.

One of the women said that she became a fan of Park after watching the film "Innocent Steps. "I managed to find time to visit Park's office despite my tight itinerary because I really wanted to see him in person", she said. "I came to Korea on a short trip just to see film 'Once in a Summer' starring Lee Byeong-heon".

This is not the first time that Park's Japanese fans have come to see him. Early this year, a dozen Japanese fans vi...| More

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[BOX OFFICE] Mr. Wacky (Korea 2006)

2006/05/20 | Source | Permalink |

"Mr. Wacky". Comedy. Directed by Kim Dong-wook. Playboy Woo Juho's only enjoyment in life is hanging around with girls at a club and wasting his money. His grandfather scolds him for living carelessly and orders him to work as a teacher. Having a grandfather as the head of a school, he becomes a high school math teacher without passing any official qualifications. He lacks every sense of duty as a teacher: he is always late or absent from classes and spends a day doing nothing but listening to the bells on campus. A picky teacher, Yoon So-ju (Kim Hyo-jin), decides to change his behavior. (97 min.)...| More

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