| Big Stars Appearing in Documentaries (Source) |
2009/04/15 |
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
Documentaries have been regarded as serious and educational, and only recently did viewers and producers alike appreciate the impact of these programs. Many have examined interesting topics ranging from dinosaurs to polar bears and noodles, and now cameras have turned toward local stars like Myeong Se-bin, Kim Myeong-min and soccer star Park Ji-sung.
Myeong has been out of the spotlight since her marriage and divorce, but she reappeared as a gisaeng, or Korean female entertainer, with the documentary "Gisaengjeon" last Sunday on SBS.
The actress was transformed into a beautiful gisaeng in the program, complete with the hanbok - Korean traditional outfit - exquisite hairstyles, accessories and make-up.
"They had to hide from the public, despite their rich history in art, tradition and culture. I wanted to bring back their story and re-evaluate them", the producer of the program, Jung Gu-il, said.
The documentary touched the graceful yet tr... |More
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| Familiar Names Resume Singing in First Half of Year (Source) |
2009/03/05 |
Gang Su-ji - Won Mi-yeon - Lee Seon-hee - Im Chang-jeong - Park Ji-yun
Singers are making a steady comeback this year. Last year wrapped up with a harmonious mix of the young and old. Global stars "Rain" and Dong Bang Shin Ki, '90s stars Sin Seung-hun, Kim Gun-mo and Seo Tae-ji and singers Kim Jong-guk and Kim Beom-su--after completing their military service--all came back last year.
Though not as bountiful as last year, this year's first half will also see the return of familiar faces.
The list includes Won Jun-hee, known for her hit "Love Is Like Glass", more '80-90s singers such as Gang Su-ji, Won Mi-yeon and Lee Seon-hee, Im Chang-jeong and Park Ji-yun returning from their acting gigs and GOD member Kim Tae-woo, who has fiinished his military duty. Their comeback will be dear to the singing scene, which was feared to lack a star presence last year.
Who's back
Won Jun-hee came back with the single "Return" last August after 20 years. She released her second single in J... |More
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| [ChanMi's star news] Good news! Actress Hong Eun-hee pregnant with second child! (Source) |
2008/09/19 |
The star couple Hong Eun-hee and Yoo Joon-sang is expecting a second child!
Hong Eun-hee is currently is in the drama "Don't Go Away" and Yoo Joon-sang has been in the movie "Return".
The two are known to be very affectionate toward each other and has brought the celebrity world another## good news!
This star couple has received many congratulations and encouragements in their marriage.
Doesn't it seem like this actress and mother is getting more beautiful and younger even with second child? ... |More
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| The Chaser Top Winner at Grand Bell Awards (Source) |
2008/07/01 |
Hit thriller, "The Chaser", the top Korean film at the box office for the first half of 2008, was also tops last Friday at the nation's annual film awards fest, the 45th Daejong (Grand Bell) film festival, held in southern Seoul. Director NA Hong-jin's debut feature picked up six awards including Best Picture, Director, Cinematography and Actor for KIM Yoon-seok).
Actor KIM, known for numerous supporting roles, won for his first lead performance as the cop-turned-pimp who is hot on the trail of a serial-killer played by the equally gifted HA Jeong-woo. KIM also won the BMW Popularity award at Daejon. "The Chaser" went on to captured the Best Production award as well.
The Best Actress award went to KIM Yoon-jin for her role in another successful thriller, "Seven Days", a tale of kidnapping and blackmail. KIM is known to American audiences for her role in the hit TV sevies "Lost", for which she has also won acting awards. The fast-paced plot-twister also won awards for Best... |More
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| Daejong Film Fest Showcases Trends (Source) |
2008/06/29 |
By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter
South Korea's esteemed 45th Daejong (Grand Bell) Film Festival held in southern Seoul, showcased the latest local box office trends, with its stronghold of original thrillers, stylistic period pieces and experimental projects. While superstars grabbed the limelight as expected, hitherto overlooked veteran actors and young debutant directors shined the most, suggesting that blatant star power, be it a reputed director or ravishing screen beauty, don't always guarantee ticket sales or awards.
The red carpet event took place outside the COEX Convention Hall in a sea of blinding camera flashes as glamorous cineastes filed in. Screen beauties like Han Chae-young, Park Jin-hee and Sin-Ae were elegant in cleavage-bearing, long evening gowns while others such as Kim Yoon-jin and Ko Ah-ra chose mini-dresses to show off their figures.
Actress Kim Ah-joong, who won last year's award for Best Actress ("200 Pounds Beauty"), and popular announcer Choe Gi-hwan... |More
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