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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

Kwon, Son to Wed in Sept.

Source | 2008/07/18 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

Hallyu star Kwon Sang-woo, 32, announced plans to tie the knot with actress Son Tae-yeong, 28, in an outdoor ceremony at the Shilla Hotel, Sept. 28. Kwon appeared before reporters Friday night at the Seoul Plaza Hotel to confirm the news that had fans and the actors' own management companies in confusion.

Kwon expressed great surprise at the influx of reporters at the press meeting that took place at 9 p.m. at short notice. The actor rose to hallyu stardom through his tough guy role in the TV soap "Stairway to Heaven" opposite Choi Ji-woo and recently appeared as a gangster in "Fate". But in real life, he said he was the one who shed tears after proposing to Sohn with an engagement ring. His fiancee hugged him warmly.

The "My Tutor Friend" star met the former Miss Korea earlier this year at a small party with mutual celebrity friends. News of their romance started circulating Wednesday and became the most searched topic on major domestic portals...| More

Scrub up the dubbing, say 'Bichunmoo - Drama' viewers

Source | 2008/02/04 | 0 comments | Permalink |

A star-studded cast and state-of-the-art stunts might not be enough to save SBS' latest drama "Bichunmoo - Drama" from a bad time slot, awkward dubbing and a poorly written script.

"I felt like I was watching a pathetic Chinese movie", a viewer wrote on the drama's official bulletin board, after the first two episodes aired last Friday.

Jointly produced by Chinese and Korean companies, "Bichunmoo - Drama" features a combination of both Korean and Chinese actors. The first two episodes solved the language issue by dubbing all the Chinese actors into Korean.

But Korean audiences aren't responding well.

"Are they trying to ruin the drama?" wrote one viewer.

Yet another viewer recommended switching to subtitles, writing, "If it weren't for the dubbing, it would be an acceptable drama. It's not too late to change to subtitles now".

Viewers will have to wait till next Friday's installment to find out if SBS takes the hint and starts subtitling. But the dubbing isn't the onl...| More