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Kim Yu-na, Cha Tae-hyeon Named Top Celebrities for Advertisers

Source | 2009/10/13 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Figure skating champ Kim Yu-na and actor Cha Tae-hyeon, who most recently starred in the box office hit "Speedy Scandal", were the were most coveted celebrities by the advertising industry in the first half of the year, according to the Media and Consumer Research survey conducted by the Korea Broadcast Advertising Corporation.

Actress Kim Tae-hee, who topped the list last year among female celebrities, came in second, followed by actress Jeon Ji-hyeon, pop star Lee Hyo-lee, and actresses Kim Nam-joo, Han Ga-in and Lee Young-ae.

Last year's top male finisher, actor Jang Dong-gun, came in second this year. Singer Rain, footballer Park Ji-sung, actor Lee Min-ho, singer and actor Lee Seung-gi followed.

This year's top finishers, Kim Yu-na and Cha, were not even in the top 10 last year.
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15 English-Subtitled Korean Films 'for Sale'

Source | 2009/10/13 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

The Seoul government is offering foreign moviegoers a chance to enjoy the latest Korean films with foreign subtitles at a discounted price. Cinema Week continues through Saturday at major theater chains in the city as part of Seoul Grand Sale 2009.

CGV Myeongdong, Yongsan and Apgujeong will offer movies subtitled in English, Japanese and Chinese for a reduced rate of 6,000 won. Titles include the tearjerker "Closer to Heaven" starring Kim Myeong-min as a dying Lou Gehrig's disease patient and Ha Ji-won as his devoted wife, and "The Sword With No Name", a star-crossed romance between a queen (Soo-ae) and her bodyguard (Jo Seung-woo) during the late Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910).

Lotte Cinema Avenuel in Myeongdong will offer the following subtitled films: the espionage romantic comedy "My Girlfriend Is an Agent" (English, Japanese); teen ghost story "A Blood Pledge" ("Whispering Corridors 5" - English); "Mother - 2009" (English), Bong Joon-ho's drama...| More

Isn't that the train station from 'My Sassy Girl'?

Source | 2009/09/16 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Moviegoers and drama lovers flipping through photos of Incheon and may think certain places seem vaguely familiar. With beaches, islands, an amusement park, Chinatown and Korea's largest airport, it's no wonder this metropolitan city has established itself as a filming location for movies such as the recent Cannes favorite, "Thirst".

"There seem to be all kinds of interesting sites in Incheon", says Yook Sang-hyo, director of the 2004 film "Hi, Dharma 2: Showdown in Seoul". "The beautiful roads by the seaside and the busy ports make it possible for the city to be a great background for any kind of movie".

He's not kidding. According to the Incheon Film Commission, a total of 27 movies and dramas were filmed in various locations around Incheon in 2008. Thirst, for instance, found the perfect spot last year in a factory near Incheon International Airport.

But fans may also remember the locations of some popular hits from a while back.

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[ChanMi's take] Park Bo-yeong is so adorable!

Source | 2009/06/04 | 0 comments | Permalink |

The actress who received a lot of love through the film, "Speedy Scandal" costarring with Cha Tae-hyeon is here wearing a white dress!

She looks so lovable and adorable!

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'Cyborg She' : My Sassy Girl-Turned-Robot

Source | 2009/05/07 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Director Kwak Jae-yong urges viewers not to compare his Japanese movie "Cyborg She" to his previous production "My Sassy Girl". But the latter comes to mind when watching "Cyborg She". The robot-girlfriend in the film, played by Japanese star Haruka Ayase, is like an updated version of the "sassy girl", who was played by Jeon Ji-hyeon. This bizarre character seems to have no limits when it comes to eccentricity.

Jirou, played by Keisuke Koide, resembles the innocent boy who was played by Cha Tae-hyeon in "My Sassy Girl". His naive behavior, silly facial expressions and the way he responds to the erratic behavior of his girlfriend mimic those of Cha's character.

Though "Cyborg She" is a fantasy movie, its emotional aspect is in many ways similar to that of "My Sassy Girl". The female characters of both these movies are proactive in their relationships but don't want to invest their feelings, whereas the male characters are very dedicated to their girlfriends despite being kept und...| More