The Longest 24 Months (Movie - 2007)

Danny Ahn back in 'Closer'

Source | 2008/12/11 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Danny Ahn is back in "Closer", reprising his theater debut in March.

The actor said he decided to try out "Closer" again, instead of going for a new one, after playing supporting roles in two other plays.

"I wanted to see how my acting has improved or changed after some time and experience", said Ahn in a press meeting on Tuesday.

A former member of popular boy band G.O.D., Ahn has been pursuing a career in acting since making his debut in the 2007 movie "Crazy For Wait" ("The Longest 24 Months"). After the movie, Ahn moved on to theater and has been building experience in acting.

The two other plays he has appeared in are "Nasaengmun" and "Beotggotdongsan" (Vishnyovyi Sad).

In "Closer", now playing in Daehangno, Ahn once again plays Dae-hyun, the attractive but selfish writer who falls in love with two women at the same time.

"I feel much more comfortable on the stage now than before, when I was busy memorizing the lines", said Ahn, laughing.

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Jang Geun-seok Opens Japanese Fan Site

Source | 2008/12/10 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Jang Geun-seok's popularity is expected to soar even further with the upcoming launch of the popular Korean TV drama series "Beethoven Virus" in Japan.

Jang recently opened his official Japanese website ( http://www.jang-keunsuk.com ) and will prepare a special event to meet with his fans. He also plans to provide realtime information for his fans via a mobile fan site.

The Korean Council will also hold a "Korean Film Showcase" from December 13 to 19 at the Tokyo CQN theater featuring "Baby and I" and "The Longest 24 Months", which both star the actor.

The satellite channel Mnet, which specializes in Korean broadcast content, will begin airing "Beethoven Virus" starting December 22. To celebrate the launch of the popular TV series, Mnet will hold a fan meeting on December 17. Stars from the TV show, including Kim Myeong-min, Lee Ji-ah and Jang Geun-seok will be invited to the fan meeting.
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[ChanMi's star news] Han Ye-seul takes all 'New Movie Star Award' in 4 Film Festivals?

Source | 2008/11/28 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Actress Han Ye-seul has been nomitated for 'New Movie Star Award' for her film "Miss Gold Digger" this coming 4th. She has been awarded for this film with the same award for the last 3 film festivals this year!

If she is really awarded the same award for "Korean Grand Film Awards Festival" then she will be the first and only actress to receive all 4!

At the "Blue Dragon Film Festiva" she said that she feels like she has received the heavens and that rather than her popularity reaching the heavens she wants her acting skills to be deeply rooted in her life. ...| More

[DVD Review] A look at the girls' side of gundae

Source | 2008/05/02 | 0 comments | Permalink |

How crazy is it to wait 730 days for a lover?
A recently released Korean DVD, "Crazy Waiting" ("The Longest 24 Months" - Gidarida michyeo) portrays the painful separation period that young Korean couples endure due to the mandatory military service imposed on men here.
For patient people, 730 days might not seem that long, but it can be an eternity for young lovers.
As one of the last divided countries in the world, Korea sends its young, healthy men in their early 20s — typically the prime of their lives — into the military. The length of the service is generally two years but varies slightly depending on the armed branch.
In this film, four couples have to go through tearful goodbyes. It's sad for the guys, but even more heartbreaking for the girls, who must send their loved ones to some countryside training camp where they don't even have a decent heater.
After the initial, emotion-ridden phase, however, the girls' worries about their boyfriends soon dissipate into a tidal wave...| More

Danny Ahn Takes Second Stage Role

Source | 2008/04/10 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

Danny Ahn, former member of pop group g.o.d., will continue to show his theatrical streak in a second stage performance. The 29-year-old is currently appearing in his play debut "Closer" and will star in the musical "Nasaengmun" next Month, production company Showplay announced Thursday.

When the Park Jin-young (aka. JYP)-produced boy band disbanded several years ago, the five members have pursued individual careers in the entertainment business.

Ahn crossed over to acting, starring in the romantic comedy movie "The Longest 24 Months" opposite popular actors Son Tae-yeong and Jang Geun-seok.

Last month, he appeared onstage for the first time through "Closer", and he will mix in his singing skills for the upcoming musical. Inspired by a short story by Japanese writer Ryunosuke Akutagawa, "Nasaengmun" premiered in Korea in 2003. It is about the conflicting testimonies by different characters on the same event.

Ahn will share the role of the ...| More