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The Happy Life (Movie - 2007)

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The Happy Life (즐거운 인생)
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즐거운 인생 (Jeul-geo-woon In-saeng)

Directed by Lee Joon-ik (이준익)

Screenplay by Choi Seok-hwan (최석환)

Comedy Drama

112min | Release date in South Korea : 2007/09/12

Synopsis

Sang-woo, the leader of college rock band Volcano, dies and sets up a reunion for Gi-yeong and the other members of the group. Former bass player Seong-wook lives a hand-to-mouth existence working two jobs. Drummer Hyeok-su is a single father struggling to make a living as a car salesman. The jobless lead guitarist Gi-yeong dreams of ta... More

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JANG Mi-hee and KIM Yoon-seok to Open PIFF (Source) 2009/10/01
Two Korean stars have been named to host the opening ceremony of the 14th Pusan International Film Festival. Actress JANG Mi-hee, who made her debut in 1976 and actor KIM Yoon-seok, who rose to lead status with his role in 2007's The Chaser, will raise curtains for the star-studded ceremony on Oct. 8th at the Busan Yachting Center on Haeundae beach.

JANG was one of Korea's top stars throughout the 80s, starring in films such as BAE Chang-ho's "Hwang Jin-Yi" (1986) and "Deep Blue Night" (1985). She is currently enjoying a renaissance in her acting career though TV drama "Mom Has Grown Horns" ("Mom's Dead Upset") in which she plays the colorful and unique character "GOH Eun-a".

KIM Yoon-seok is a charismatic actor known for his supporting roles in many Korean films including "The Happy Life" (2007), "Tazza: the High Rollers" ("The War of Flower" - 2006), "Like A Virgin" (2006), and "The Big Swindle" (2004). His gritty lead role in "The Chaser" put him in the national spotlight... |More
Korean Film Festival Tours China (Source) 2008/11/19
A Korean Film Festival will be held across China this month, bringing 12 Korean features to three major Chinese cities – Beijing (Nov. 14-19), Shanghai (Nov. 16-21) and Kunnming (Nov. 25-28).

The event, organized by the Korean Film Council, China's state film authorities, and the Shanghai International Film Festival, brings a mix of critically and commercially successful Korean hits to local Chinese audiences.

Opening the festival is director LEE Joon-ik's rock-redemption comedy "The Happy Life" (2007). LEE Chang-dong's "Secret Sunshine", which has won numerous awards including Best Picture at the 2007 Asia-Pacific Screen Awards and Best Actress at Cannes (for JEON Do-yeon) will also screen.

Other films in the touring festival include JEONG Yoon-cheol's "A Man Who Was a Superman", JANG Yoon-hyeon's "Hwangjin-y - Movie - 2007", HEO Jin-ho's "Christmas in August" and IM Kwon-taek's "Beyond the Years".

Actor, JEONG Kyeong-ho will attend the Shanghai leg of the tour, repr... |More
KOFIC, Korea-China Interchange to Revitalize Two Industries (Source) 2008/11/12
KOFIC (chairperson KANG Han-sup) is commencing two events in order to revitalize the film interchange between Korea and China.

First of the two events is '2008 Korea-China Business Campus' which will take place from Thursday, November 13 to Monday, November 17, over the course of 5 days. The event will mainly focus on the process of sharing films as well as co-production opportunities. This event first took place in 2006 in China, and then moved to Pusan International Film Festival in 2007 as a forum format, thus making this year's event second edition to be held in Korea. First annual event focused on the effect of Korean manpower and resources in Chinese film industry, while the current Business Campus will concentrate on not only the further advancements of above but how Korea and China can collaborate on projects that promote exchange of resources between the two countries. The event will hold pitching/mentoring sessions, seminars, business meetings for producers, production/po... |More
[ChanMi's drama news] Jang Geun-seok's still picture in "Beethoven Virus" (Source) 2008/07/30

"Beethoven Virus" stars Jang Geun-seok as the genius trumpet player.


He has revealed his musical talents in "The Happy Life" by singing and dancing and now he will play the trumpet!##


Jang will be Kang Geun-woo who became interested in a flyer that recruited trumpet players and begin his journey into music.


Kang Geun-woo used to be a traffic officer who never forgot the notes that a car horn made revealed his geniusness in music through the 'Project Orchestra flyer'.


This drama casted all the actors and actresses who are awesome in their job and will have a spectacular influence among the viewers.


The Conductor with a temper is acted by Kim Yeong-min will be in this project as well as great actors Lee Soon-jae and ... |More

Jecheon festival looks to blend music and film (Source) 2008/07/17
The fourth Jecheon International Music & Film Festival will kick off its six-day schedule Aug. 14, introducing 82 flicks from 30 countries plus a variety of music performances.

"The festival aims to develop a new genre, putting together music and film, and we expect a fresh momentum this year as we introduce a competition section for the first time", said festival organizing committee head Eom Tae-young at a news conference in Seoul on Tuesday.

JIMFF, started in 2005, is Asia's first music-oriented film event where moviegoers and music lovers can share opportunities to enjoy both. This year it has established a new competition section titled World Music Film Today, where 10 films from nine countries compete to win awards and a cash prize worth $15,000 in a bid to solidify its position as a film festival.

Cho Seong-woo, executive director of the festival, said the slogan for this year, "Jump! JIMFF!" illustrates the organizers' resolve to upgrade the event's status into one spe... |More
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 Produced by
 Jo Cheol-hyeon (조철현)
Distribution
CJ Entertainment (CJ Entertainment)
Staff
Kang Hae-min<br />(강해민)  Choi Seok-hwan (최석환)
 Production department
Kang Hae-min<br />(강해민)  Lee Byung-hoon (이병훈)
 Musician
Kang Hae-min<br />(강해민)  Bang Joon-seok (방준석)
 Musician
 Kim Sang-beom (김상범)
 Editor
 Kim Jae-beom (김재범)
 Editor
Kang Hae-min<br />(강해민)  Jang Youn-Jung (장윤정)
 Stylist
Kang Hae-min<br />(강해민)  Jang Youn-Jung (장윤정)
 Makeup department
Technics
112 min 35mm Cinemascope (2.35)
Web site
www.cjent.co.kr/happ... ( Korean )
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Release date in South Korea : 2007/09/12
South Korean Box Office
Source : www.cine21.com & www.kobis.or.kr
As of 2007.10.14 : 1,178,093 admissions (total)
As of 2007.10.07 : 1,085,758 admissions (total)
As of 2007.09.30 : 929,610 admissions (total)
As of 2007.09.23 : 488,004 admissions (total)
As of 2007.09.16 : 258,531 admissions (total)
Source http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr

Synopsis

Sang-woo, the leader of college rock band Volcano, dies and sets up a reunion for Gi-yeong and the other members of the group. Former bass player Seong-wook lives a hand-to-mouth existence working two jobs. Drummer Hyeok-su is a single father struggling to make a living as a car salesman. The jobless lead guitarist Gi-yeong dreams of taking over Volcano as the new frontman. When he suggests they reform the band while the old friends reminisce at the funeral, they all spurn the idea. But Gi-yeong persists and gets each to relent, setting the stage for a rock and roll reunion.

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i really love jang keun sok.. his character in YB.. i really miss d drama. i watch it 2 tyms:)
2010-02-07 04:32:38
2008-11-22 21:44:09
i love Jang Guen sok >.,
i'm surprise becoz I find geun suk looks so matured here...
2007-11-11 04:54:55
2007-11-07 04:21:12
i want to watch this movie..hmm
jang see u soon!!!i will never give up imaging that one day we will be meet..^_^
2007-11-02 03:35:53
2007-11-02 03:31:28
i hope that ur movie living a happy life will click to everyoneas the one eho admires u?
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