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The nicest man in Korean cinema
2011/12/01, Source,
In his 50-plus years in film, Ahn Seong-gi has built a reputation for charitable work and unadulterated kindness
It's hard to believe the talk about actor Ahn Seong-gi, 59, the man who is often cited as a living legend of Korean cinema. After having been in the public eye for more than 50 years, Ahn has built a reputation for kindness and charity through his work with organizations such as the Korean Committee for Unicef, where he has served as a goodwill ambassador for the past 19 years. Yet the talk about him seems almost too good to be true. He is said to be as polite to famous directors in their 60s and 70s as he is to the youngest of crew members doing the most menial tasks on set. And when he meets younger actors and actresses, he is always the first to break the ice by lowering himself,...More
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Actor Park Joong-hoon named Gangnam-gu ambassador
2011/04/28, Source,
By Kim Rahn
Actor Park Joong-hoon will be appointed as Gangnam-gu's publicity ambassador.
Gangnam-gu Office said Thursday that it will,...More
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Park Joong-hoon: "Playing Detective Is Both Easy and Difficult"
2011/04/07, Source,
Actor Park Joong-hoon participated in the production presentation of the movie "The Apprehenders".
Park said, "I appeared in the first series of the movie 'Two Cops' 17 years ago. At that time, I played an active and passionate detective like the character that Lee Seon-gyoon plays in this movie, and senior actor Ahn Seong-gi played an old foxy detective whom I play in this movie. Now I can notice very well that time has gone so fast". Actor Park Joong-hoon had played various detective characters in his hit movies including the series of "Two Cops" and "Nowhere To Hide", and he also plays a team leader in a serious crime squad in "The Apprehenders" that will be released next month,...More
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Cineaste's picks at cinematheque
2011/01/10, Source,
From left, directors Kim Tae-yong, Lee Joon-ik and Lee Hae-yeong and programmer Kim Sung-wook speak during a press event for the 6th Cinematheque Friends Film Festival on Jan. 5 at Seoul Art Cinema, Jong-no. /Courtesy of Seoul Art Cinema
By Lee Hyo-won
Ever wondered what kind of works inspire famous filmmakers?
Fans will have a chance to find out through the Cinematheque Friends Film Festival, featuring 44 domestic and foreign works including those that were handpicked by directors who have paved new possibilities in Korean cinema. The 6th edition of the annual event kicks off on Jan. 18 at Seoul Art Cinema, Jongno, and will continue through Feb. 27,...More
