| [ChanMi's star news] Actor Kim Jin-geun-I and Jeong Ae-yeon are married! (Source) |
2009/11/22 |
 Actor Kim Jin-geun-I and Jeong Ae-yeon have been in a relationship for 6 years and finally wed this 22nd!
The two got married at their church where they invited their friends, relatives, and close acquaintances in this private wedding.
The wedding ceremony was a part of a formal service and didn't have a reception. The two are 12 years apart and met in 2004 through MBC.
The two are active in film and dram##as. Kim Jin-geun-I is the late actor Kim Jin-kyoo and Kim Bo-ae's son and Kim Jin-ah-I's younger brother.
Kim has debuted in the play, Hamlet and in the drama, "Bad Wife" and played in the movie "The Scarlet Letter".
Jeong Ae-yeon has been in "Hong Kong Express" "The Youth in Bare Foot" and ... |More
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| Korean/Japanese Screen Adaption 'White Night' in Production (Source) |
2009/10/01 |
There has been an increasing amount of Japanese Korean cinematic business happening of late and new adaption of novel "White Night" adds another notch to the belt. Written by novelist Higashino Keigo the original dark tale of two children who commit murder through self defense was also made into a successful Japanese TV drama. The Korean movie stars actors SON Ye-jin ("My Wife Got Married" 2008) and marks the return of heart throb Ko Soo after serving in the army. In addition, playing the pursuing detective is Korean stalwart actor HAN Seok-kyu, who, starring in "Shiri" (1999) and "The Scarlet Letter" (2004) should be no stranger to Japanese and Korean audiences alike.
The screen play has been completed by busy TV writer PARK Yeon-Seon who has written other adaptations and also comedy for the big screen. Joining PARK's first foray into dark cinematic territory is feature-film first timer PARK Shin-woo who is in the director's seat. "White Night" is being distributed by CJ Entertainm... |More
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| 5 Directors Explore Sensuality in 'Eros' |
2009/07/02 |
By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter
Amid the high tide of summer action movies, five star directors are bringing a modest omnibus project with a different sensibility.
"Five Senses of Eros", each depicting unique aspects of sensuality and sexuality, as well as featuring a host of high-profile actors, will provide moviegoers with a more colorful audiovisual experience.
Contrary to expectations, the five shorts don't deal with each of the five senses, nor are they pure erotica. Rather, participating filmmakers experiment with a distinct language and style, be it B-rate comedy or subtle melodrama, to deliver deliciously short episodes about human desire and its perceived complexities ― or basic simplicity.
Daniel H. Byun (Byeon Hyeok, "The Scarlet Letter") opens "Eros" with a stylish urban romance about the thrills of chance encounters and first dates. "His Concern" unfolds like a live journal ― or a guy's version of chick lit ― as it follows the stream of consci... |More
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| Eom Ji-won, first attempt at historical play with movie "Private Eye" (Source) |
2008/07/03 |
The movie "Private Eye" is a thriller about Hong Jin-ho (Hwang Jeong-min), who is chasing a mysterious serial killer, and medical student Kwang-su (Ryoo Deok-hwan), his helper.
This movie is Eom Ji-won's first attempt at a historical play. She plays Soon-duk, a noble's wife who secretly acts as a female inventor and helps Jin-ho by making him inventions that he needs for his investigation.
Eom Ji-won has been recognized for her acting through movies "Trace of Love", "The Scarlet Letter", and "Scout". Through the role of Soon-duk, she will have a wonderful and elegant side as a noble's wife, and also a tough and powerful side as a female inventor.
Eom Ji-won said, "Soon-duk, both a noble's wife and a new woman, is an important character. She has a lot of charm and I personally feel an attachment to her. I'm looking forward to it and I hope you will be interested in "Mr. Vertigo"".
The movie, also starring Hwang Jeong-min and Ryoo Deok-hwan, started filming last 20th and will... |More
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| Fans Commemorate Death of Actress Lee Eun-joo (Source) |
2008/01/23 |
Fans of the late actress Lee Eun-joo have gathered to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of her death at Chungah Park in Ilsan where her ashes lay.
An official at the park said although almost three years have passed since her tragic death, her fans still remain loyal. He said many fans visited the crypt at Chungah Park a few weeks before the third anniversary of her passing.
Lee committed suicide on February 22, 2005 at the age of 25. At the time, Lee had established herself as one of the top young Korean actresses, starring in numerous successful films including 'Lover's Concerto' and 'The Scarlet Letter' as well as small-screen drama series such as 'Phoenix'.
Three years have passed but in the minds and hearts of Lee's fans, the memories of their beloved actress remain as clear as ever.... |More
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