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'Money' Comes Up Rather Short

Source | 2009/09/03 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

Ten rising South Korean filmmakers present seriocomic stories about money matters in the omnibus project "Short! Short! Short! 2009": Show Me the Money.

As much as the opening film for the 10th Jeonju International Film Festival is about money, the tight budget for the project ($5,000 per director) is most palpable. The screaming individuality and experimentalism of each episode compensate, but commercial prospects seem slight and the flick will most likely find a small niche in arthouse cinemas.

The omnibus reel opens with Choi Ik-hwan's one-cut flick "Our Last Words, Live". The "Life Is Cool" director offers a mock home video featuring two despairing young men, who, defrauded, bankrupt and about to get arrested for false charges, try to assert their innocence by recording their last words on tape before committing suicide. But life ― and death ― are often beyond one's control.

In "A Tip for Cigarettes" by Nam Da-jeon, a news rep...| More

Jeong Woo-seong Visits Japan

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

On July 21 actor Jeong Woo-seong visited Japan to promote the movie "Season of Good Rain" ahead of its opening in that country. He was invited to the Movie Star's Project event that was organized by the cable broadcaster WOWOW.

Actor Jeong Woo-seong arrived at Haneda Airport, Japan on July 21. It was his first visit to the country in three years. The last time he visited Japan was in November, 2006 to promote "Sad Movie". During his current visit, Jeong will promote the movie "Season of Good Rain" and will attend the Movie Star's Project event, which was organized by the cable broadcaster WOWOW.

Despite the rain, some 300 fans gathered in front of the event venue early in the morning and welcomed Jeong when he showed up at 2:15 p.m. Jeong said he was happy to see his fans at the airport.

The actor held a news conference on July 22 at the ANA Intercontinental Hotel in Tokyo. He will return to Korea on July 25.
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Star Couple to Seek Probe Over Rumors

Source | 2009/07/23 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Star couple Kwon Sang-woo and Son Tae-yeong plan to ask police to investigate rumors about them that have been spreading rapidly on Internet portals, press reports say.

One of the couple's associates was quoted as saying, "Rumors began to emerge through underground newsletters circulating on the stock market. The couple will file a petition with the police cyber task force asking for a probe".

One of the rumors claims that Kwon, 33, and Sohn, 29, will divorce soon. The couple has flatly denied the rumors, reportedly saying, "We are living well. We have no idea why such rumors are spreading".

Kwon's friends support the couple's claims, noting that they have been going out with their son frequently.

Kwon and Son tied the knot last September during a three-hour private wedding that drew a crowd including top Korean stars, reporters and fans from Japan.

Kwon shot to stardom by appearing in hit dramas like "Stairway to Heaven" (2003), "Bad Love" (2007), and movies "My Tutor F...| More

Kwon Sang-woo & Son Tae-yeong Say "I Do"

Source | 2008/09/29 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Actor Kwon Sang-woo and Son Tae-yeong tied the knot at the Shilla Hotel in Jangchung-dong, Seoul, on September 28. 350 guests attended the much talked-about event.

The couple's wedding ceremony was hosted by KBS announcer Yoon In-gu and officiated by Grand National Party lawmaker Joo Ho-young. Singer Jo Sung-mo and Son's brother-in-law and pianist Yiruma each performed nuptial songs. The newlyweds will move into Kwon's apartment in Samsung-dong, Seoul.

Kwon made his acting debut in 2001 through the MBC drama series "A Delicious Proposal". He rose to stardom through the 2003 film "My Tutor Friend" and starred in numerous hit films including "Spirit of Jeet Kun Do" ("Once Upon A Time In Highschool") and "Running Wild". He also starred opposite Choi Ji-woo in the SBS drama series "Stairway to Heaven".

Meanwhile, Son made her debut as a TV entertainer in 2000 after she finished second runner-up at the 2000 Miss Korea beauty pageant. She also starred in numerous TV drama series inc...| More

Actors Kwon, Son Tie Knot

Source | 2008/09/28 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

Actors Kwon Sang-woo, 32, and Son Tae-yeong, 28, tied the knot Sunday at a three-hour private wedding that drew a crowd including top Korean stars, reporters and fans from Japan.

Before the wedding, the elegantly dressed couple appeared in front of fans and photographers, smiling and holding hands.

"I thank everybody for coming, even those who came all the way from Japan. We promise we will do our best to live happily", Kwon said.

The two actors met through friend and fellow actor Kim Sung-soo and when Kwon was asked if he talked to anybody before the wedding, he smiled and said he talked to Kim.

When asked of how many children they were planning to have, they had their differences.

"I would like to have three children, but I don't know about Son", Kwon said, while Son answered that she wanted to have two in order to stay fit.

The wedding was held at the Shilla Hotel with 300 guests. Singer Jo Sung-mo sang the nuptial song, while So...| More