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Rowoon, "I Worked Out Every Day for 6 Months for a Drama"
2021/02/25, Source
Rowoon, a member of the group SF9, showed off his aspect as a pictorial master.
Rowoon, along with luxury fashion brand TODS, has been featured in the March issue of Esquire, a men's fashion and life style magazine,...More
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Winners of the 41th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2021
2021/02/09
Winners of the 41th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2021 during the ceremony held on February 9, 2021 and hosted by Kim Hye-soo and Yoo Yeon-seok,...More
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[Photos] 41th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2021 Red Carpet and Photowall
2021/02/09
Kim Hye-soo and Yoo Yeon-seok
Celebrities on the Red Carpet for the 41th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2019 ceremony held on February 9, 2021 and hosted by Kim Hye-soo and Yoo Yeon-seok,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Lee Byung-hun Thanks Fans for Coffee Car
2021/02/04
Lee Byung-hun made a recent post on Instagram with the simple text of thank you Go stones. Attached to the post was a picture of a coffee car which appears to have been sent to Lee Byung-hun as well as the cast and crew of "The Match" by fans, with the banner reading as a general expression of support for the cast and crew of the upcoming film,...More
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[HanCinema's Film Review] "What Happened to Mr. Cha?"
2021/01/01
Some of you might not remember Cha In-pyo. Well, most of you probably. As "What Happened to Mr. Cha?" quickly makes clear, Cha In-pyo was a big star in the nineties, and is consequently well-remembered by a certain age group. But in the modern day, working with a new generation of advertisers and producers, Cha In-pyo struggles for relevance despite the fact that he has still maintained a fairly fabulous physique into his fifties. Then he gets buried in an insurance scam,...More
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29th Buil Film Awards Winners 2020
2020/11/12, Source
Winners for the 29th Buil Film Awards 2020,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Nominations Released for the 41st Blue Dragon Film Awards
2020/11/11
On November 11th the Blue Dragon Film Awards released the official list of nominations for the awards ceremony that will take place on December 11th. "The Man Standing Next" is the early favorite, with the cerebral spy film leading with eleven nominations for ten individuals,...More
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40th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards 2019 Winners
2020/10/26
Winners of the 40th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards 2020. The ceremony will be held on November 11, 2020,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Park Seo-joon Buys Ten Million Dollar Building
2020/10/25
According to recently released real estate filings actor Park Seo-joon bought a ten million dollar building in the Sinsa neighborhood of the Gangnam district in Seoul. The purchase happened sometime in the spring after "Itaewon Class" had finished airing. The two events are likely related, as "Itaewon Class" performed quite well domestically and abroad and as the top-billed star Park Seo-joon almost certainly was awarded bonuses for such contigencies,...More
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[HanCinema's News] APAN Star Awards to Be Held on November 29th
2020/10/13
KStar Group recently announced the official dates for this year's APAN Star Awards. The Korean Management Entertainment Association hosts the awards, and they are now coming into their seventh year. While the celebrities are the main focus of the words their primary purpose is to honor the managers of these celebrities, who are typically not directly honored in other awards ceremonies,...More
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[HanCinema's News] "Emergency Declaration" Filming Nearly Finished Following Positive COVID-19 Test
2020/10/03
On October 3rd a person close to the filming of the upcoming blockbuster "Emergency Declaration" confirmed that the movie recently restarted its filming on September 12th. This followed a closure on the set when one of the performers was discovered to have contracted COVID-19 back on August 28th. At that time the production company approved a ten million dollar increase in the budget and a two week break from filming,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Lee Min-jung Talks About her Work-life Balance
2020/09/20
Lee Min-jung recently finished off a successful run as the lead actress in the ensemble weekend family drama "Once Again" which ended with ratings of 33.6% on September 13th. The drama's popularity has been encouraging for the image of the actress, with her role as a divorced woman making Lee Min-jung seem more independent than the more romantic parts she typically plays. There's also a parallel with Lee Min-jung's own life, as she juggles being a wife, mother, and actress,...More
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[HanCinema's News] "Once Again" Has Happy Ending and High Ratings
2020/09/13
"Once Again" completed a successful run on September 13th, airing its final, one hundreth episode to ratings of 34.8%. As expected for a weekend family drama, there were happy endings all around. One couple got married, and another started a family,...More
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[New Movie] "The Match"
2020/08/29, Source
Korean movie "The Match" added to HanCinema database,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Lee Byung-hun Considering Lead Role for "The Match"
2020/08/24
Reports on August 24th confirmed production of the new movie "The Match", which seeks to tell the story of legendary Go player Cho Hunhyun. Also in the report was word that the role of Cho Hunhyun has been offered to Lee Byung-hun, and that the major actor seems likely to accept it. At present Lee Byung-hun is filming "Emergency Declaration" and a decision regarding his next project likely will not come down until filming has been completed,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Lee Min-jung Thanks Friends for Coffee Car
2020/08/24
On Instagram actress Lee Min-jung recently thanked her friends for sending a coffee car to the set of the popular weekend drama "Once Again" in which the actress stars,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Lee Byung-hun Thanks Song Seung-heon for Coffee Car
2020/08/09
Lee Byung-hun recently made an Instagram post highlighting a coffee car he was sent on the set of "Emergency Declaration" by actor Song Seung-heon. Despite the name, in this case a catering service appears to have been ordered rather than a car, as the picture shows the coffee installation being set up indoors,...More
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[New Movie] "Concrete Utopia"
2020/08/08, Source
Korean movie "Concrete Utopia" added to HanCinema database,...More
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[Just Out on DVD] Korean Movies "The Man Standing Next", "Our Body" and documentary "The Song of the Diaspora: Arirang Road"
2020/07/21, Source
Korean movies "The Man Standing Next", "Our Body" and documentary "The Song of the Diaspora: Arirang Road" are available to order on DVD with English subtitles from YESASIA,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Lee Byung-hun and Im Si-wan Thanks Song Kang-ho for Coffee Car
2020/07/15
On July 15th Lee Byung-hun made an Instagram post wherein he thanked Song Kang-ho for having accomplished everything according to plan. Lee Byung-hun also referred to Song Kang-ho as his brother. The post followed a similar one from Im Si-wan, calling attention to the existence of a coffee car on the set of "Emergency Declaration" paid for by Song Kang-ho,...More
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[Photo] Teaser Poster Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "Emergency Declaration"
2020/07/15, Source
Teaser poster added for the upcoming Korean movie "Emergency Declaration",...More
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"Arthdal Chronicles 2" Overseas Filming Being Cancelled
2020/07/07, Source
K-drama is reeling from the aftermath of COVID-19.
"We are reviewing the production schedule for "HERE" considering various factors such as overseas location and composition", a staff of Studio Dragon, a production company, told Sports Chosun on the 7th. "It has become difficult to produce it within this year because overseas filming is the main focus". Since it was a drama dealing with the story of NGO, an international non-profit private organization, overseas filming was an essential factor, but in the end, due to the aftermath of COVID-19, it turns out to be difficult to film this year,...More
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[Upcoming DVD Releases] Korean Movies "The Man Standing Next" and "Our Body"
2020/07/06, Source
Korean movies "The Man Standing Next" and "Our Body" are available to preorder on DVD with English subtitles from YESASIA,...More
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'Parasite' Cast, Crew Invited to Join U.S. Motion Picture Academy
2020/07/02, Source
The cast and crew of Bong Joon-ho's film "Parasite" pose for a photo at a press event in Seoul in February.
The cast and production staff of filmmaker Bong Joon-ho's multi-Oscar-winning film "Parasite" have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the U.S,...More
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[Just Out on DVD] Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2020/06/22, Source
Korean movie "Ashfall" is available to order on DVD with English subtitles from YESASIA,...More
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[HanCinema's News] "Ashfall" Selected as Opening Film for Udine Far East Film Festival
2020/06/12
The Udine Far East Film Festival recently announced the initial information for this year's edition of the festival, and "Ashfall" stood out among the forty-six selections as this year's opening film. Due to COVID-19 this year's festival will take place entirely online, starting on June 26th and ending on July 4th,...More
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Today's Photo: June 6, 2020 [4]
2020/06/06, Source
Actress Kim Hee-ae poses at the annual Baeksang Arts Award at KINTEX in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province on Friday,...More
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56th Baeksang Arts Awards 2020 Winners in Movies
2020/06/05
Winners in movies for the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards 2020 announced during the June, 6 2020 ceremony presented by Shin Dong-yup, Bae Suzy and Park Bo-gum,...More
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[Photos] 56th Baeksang Arts Awards 2020 Red Carpet
2020/06/05
Korean celebrities on the red carpet for the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards 2020,...More
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Kim Hye-ja, Jung Woo-sung, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Soo-hyun at the Baeksang Arts Awards
2020/06/04, Source
The award presenter lineup of the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards was unveiled.
Actors who gave up their time as just award presenters, including those who had the joy of winning last year's awards, will join the Baeksang Arts Awards. Kim Hye-ja, Jung Woo-sung, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Soo-hyun, Go Soo, Im Si-wan and Kim Yoo-jung will be on stage to give the trophy to those who have been active for the past year,...More
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Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' Dominates Yet Another Awards Ceremony
2020/06/04, Source
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Director Bong Joon-ho's multi-Oscar-winning film "Parasite" swept awards, as anticipated, at the annual Daejong Film Awards, in Seoul on Wednesday,...More
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Today's Photo: June 4, 2020 [4]
2020/06/04, Source
Actress Eugene attends the annual Daejong Film Awards in Seoul on Wednesday,...More
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56th Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) 2020 Winners
2020/06/03
Winners for the 56th Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) 2020 during the ceremony presentede by Han Hyejin and Lee Hwi-jae,...More
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[Photos] 56th Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) 2020 Red Carpet
2020/06/03
Korean celebrities on the Red Carpet for the 56th Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) 2020 ceremony,...More
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[Upcoming DVD Release] Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2020/06/02, Source
Korean movie "Ashfall" is available to preorder on DVD with English subtitles from YESASIA,...More
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56th Baeksang Arts Awards 2020 Fan Vote Open
2020/05/26, Source
56th Baeksang Arts Awards 2020 fan vote is now open on TikTok,...More
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56th Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) 2020 Nominees
2020/05/23, Source
56th Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) 2020 nominees, winners will be announced June, 3 2020,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Movie Stars Come to the Small Screen
2020/05/21
Hwang Jung-min, Lee Byung-hun, and Ha Jung-woo have long made their reputation in the South Korean media environment as movie stars. However, their upcoming projects are breaking this format as the major, older stars are coming back to television dramas. This suggests a recent improvement in the perception of scripted South Korean dramas as relates to relative industry prestige,...More
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56th Baeksang Arts Awards 2020 - Movies: Nominees List
2020/05/12, Source
Nominees in movies for the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards 2020, winners will be announced June, 6 2020,...More
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[Cast Update] Cast Updated for the Upcoming Korean Movie "Emergency Declaration"
2020/05/12, Source
Cast updated for the upcoming Korean movie "Emergency Declaration",...More
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[HanCinema's News] BH Entertainment Makes Vague Threat Against Malicious Commenters
2020/04/30
On April 30th BH Entertainment released a public statement wherein the agency threatened legal action against any persons spreading libelous rumors against the performers they represent on the Internet. It is not clear what provoked BH Entertainment to publish this statement, as there are no significant rumors going on at present implicating any actors they represent,...More
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Bong Joon-ho, Hyun Bin and Lee Min-ho Among Others Spark a Wave of Support and Donations
2020/04/16, Source
The spread of COVID-19 is creating an unprecedented crisis not only in Korea, but also in the world. The daily lives of the people were shattered, as a whole society was in a mood of stagnation. Entertainment and sports stars and cultural figures are drawing attention as they speak out to overcome the crisis. We gathered together the voices of support to overcome COVID-19 and revive the flames of hope.
First of all, director Bong Joon-ho and lead actor Song Kang-ho, who captivated the world with the film "Parasite", donated 100 million won each to console those suffering from COVID-19,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Shin Min-a Appears in New Handbag Advertising Campaign
2020/04/07
Shin Min-a has attracted attention by appearing in the new spring collection for 20ss by Seven by Seven. In various photos released by the company Shin Min-a can be seen advertising tote bags that appear to be designed for use with formal yet fashionable women's wear,...More
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The Changing Landscape of Film Directors Going Into Drama
2020/04/06, Source
Recent hit dramas like tvN's "The Cursed" and Netflix's original series "Kingdom - Season 2" share the common factor that they were handled by movie makers. "The Cursed" was in sync with director Yeon Sang-ho, who made the films "Train to Busan" and "Psychokinesis" and Kim Yong-wan, director of "Champion". "Kingdom - Season 2" was handled by Park In-je, who created "Moby Dick" and "The Mayor" taking over the baton of season 1 director Kim Seong-hun,...More
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Actor Song Kang-ho's New Project Put on Hold Due to Coronavirus
2020/03/31, Source
The coronavirus outbreak has put actor Song Kang-ho's new film project "Emergency Declaration" on hold as the film's production company has decided to delay shooting,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Lee Min-jung Returns to Weekend Dramas With "Once Again"
2020/03/27
While Lee Min-jung is most often remembered as being the wife of major star Lee Byung-hun, the actress is a fairly strong talent in her own right - just on a smaller scale, with a very different kind of programming. So it is that she's making a comeback with the early evening weekend drama "Once Again", where she has been cast in the leading role,...More
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Celebrities Donate Money to Fight Against Coronavirus
2020/02/26, Source
From left, Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, and Park Seo-joon
Several celebrities have donated money to the fight against coronavirus,...More
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From Kim Eun-sook to Noh Hee-kyeong, Star Writers Are Making a Comeback
2020/02/19, Source
There's a reason why the drama line-up for 2020 is so highly anticipated. It's because star writers are coming back. Romance master Kim Eun-sook, human master Noh Hee-kyeong and other writers of different genres are coming back this 2020,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Yoo Jung-ho Makes Special Appearance in "Crash Landing on You"
2020/02/14
In the final stretch of "Crash Landing on You" Yoo Jung-ho has been gathering attention for his role as a special agent,...More
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[Cast Update + Photos] New Stills Added and Cast Updated for the Korean Movie "The Man Standing Next"
2020/02/03, Source
New stills added and cast updated for the Korean movie "The Man Standing Next",...More
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[Hancinema Film's Review] "The Man Standing Next"
2020/02/01
The days of the Third Republic and particularly Park Chung-hee's reign in the 70s, including the implementation of the Yushin Constitution and his assassination by his close friend and director of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, Kim Jae-gyoo, is among the darkest in modern Korean history. Based on the homonymous novel by Kim Choong-sik that narrates the final days of both Park and Kim, Woo Min-ho directs a spy film that has already topped the box office since its release on January 22,...More
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Park Chung-hee Assassination Film Proves Box Office Gold
2020/01/28, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun's latest film "The Man Standing Next" has attracted more than 3 million moviegoers.
According to the Korean Film Council, the film topped the box office over the Lunar New Year holiday with some 621,397 people watching the film on Monday alone,...More
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The Man Standing Next (2020)
2020/01/25, Source
"The Man Standing Next"
Genres: Drama Running Time: 114 min. Directed by: Woo Min-ho Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Lee Sung-min,...More
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Films to Watch out for over Lunar New Year
2020/01/23, Source
Many Koreans hit the road to their ancestral hometowns for family reunions and traditional rituals, while other holidaymakers travel overseas over the Lunar New Year.
But for those who prefer to spend the holiday on their own instead of being held up on congested roads traveling to their hometowns or being bothered by stressful encounters with relatives, here are a couple of new films that hit local theaters this week, just in time for the Lunar New Year holiday,...More
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Korean Movies Opening Today 2020/01/22 in Korea
2020/01/22, Source
Korean movies opening today 2020/01/22 in Korea: "Hitman: Agent Jun", "The Man Standing Next" and "Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP",...More
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Lee Min-ho, Lee Dong-wook and Park Seo-joon, 2020 Dramas Overflow With Top Stars
2020/01/19, Source
There are over a 100 dramas a year and this has its downs for productions and ups for viewers. The keyword for this year is ' fantasy ' and ' well-made '. Top stars who are known for 'viewership guarantee' are standing in line with dramas for the year.
The fantasy vibe is stronger in dramas this year than tranquil. The most anticipated is, of course, "The King: Eternal Monarch" written by the best, Kim Eun-sook, starring Lee Min-ho and Kim Go-eun. "The King: Eternal Monarch" is a fantasy romance drama in which a deity has unleashed a demon unto the world of humans, and that demon has opened the door to a parallel world. The drama stands out in the way that each character has a unique set of skills,...More
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[Video] Character Trailer Released for the Upcoming Korean Movie "The Man Standing Next"
2020/01/18, Source
Character trailer released for the upcoming Korean movie "The Man Standing Next",...More
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[USA] Korean Political Thriller "The Man Standing Next" Hits Theaters Jan. 24 (Buena Park), Jan. 31 (Los Angeles)
2020/01/17
Political thriller delves into the untold true story of scandal and intrigue in the Korean government "The Man Standing Next", a South Korean political drama, will open at CGV Buena Park on January 24th and CGV Los Angeles on January 31st. The film tells the untold story of a 1970 scandal in the KCIA, the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, and is based on the non-fiction hit book "KCIA Chiefs",...More
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[Photos] New Character Posters Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "The Man Standing Next"
2020/01/17, Source
New character posters added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Man Standing Next",...More
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Today's Photo: January 16, 2020 [4]
2020/01/16, Source
Kwak Do-won, Lee Sung-min, Lee Byung-hun and Lee Hee-joon pose at a preview of their new film "The Man Standing Next" in Seoul on Wednesday,...More
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[Video] New Trailer Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "The Man Standing Next"
2020/01/10, Source
New trailer added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Man Standing Next",...More
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[HanCinema's News] Ha Jung-woo Talks About His Acting With Lee Byung-hun
2020/01/09
This time last year the career of Ha Jung-woo was in a less than stellar position. His big Christmas flick "Take Point" did quite poorly at the box office, only taking in four hundred thousand admissions, with a yearlong gap until his next release. Nevertheless, "Ashfall" made up for that shortfall this year, and Ha Jung-woo will soon appear in "The Closet", a mystery genre horror thriller with Kim Nam-gil with low expectations that will almost certainly be exceeded,...More
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Volcano Disaster Flick Nears 3 Weeks at Top of Box Office
2020/01/09, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun's latest film "Ashfall" crossed its break-even point after attracting nearly 770 million moviegoers as of early this week,...More
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[Video] Blooper Video Added for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2020/01/07, Source
Blooper video added for the Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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[Video] Behind-the-scenes Video Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "The Man Standing Next"
2020/01/06, Source
Behind-the-scenes video added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Man Standing Next",...More
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[Video] New Behind-the-scenes Video Addded for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2020/01/04, Source
New behind-the-scenes video addded for the Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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[Video] 2nd Trailer Released for the Upcoming Korean Movie "The Man Standing Next"
2020/01/03, Source
2nd trailer released for the upcoming Korean movie "The Man Standing Next",...More
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[Photos] New Posters and Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "The Man Standing Next"
2020/01/02, Source
New posters and stills added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Man Standing Next",...More
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[HanCinema's News] "The Closet" Shaping up to Be the First Major Film of 2020
2019/12/31
Over the New Year's holiday, marketing for "The Closet" has ramped up in South Korean theaters. The horror film, which is set to come out in February, stars Ha Jung-woo and Kim Nam-gil as men searching for a missing girl,...More
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[HanCinema's News] "Ashfall" Closes Second Weekend With Over 5.7 Million Admissions
2019/12/30
According to the Korean Film Council, "Ashfall" completed its second weekend at the domestic box office with over 5.7 million admissions. "Ashfall" has also led the box office for all eleven of the days it has been available,...More
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[HanCinema's News] "Ashfall" Breaks Five Million Admissions at the South Korean Box Office
2019/12/27
After nine days of being publically available in South Korean theaters, "Ashfall" has broken the five million viewer mark. The disaster movie is doing exceptionally well going into its second weekend, with minimal competition from the historical drama "Forbidden Dream", the only new release of note,...More
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[Video] Chemistry Trailer Released for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/12/27, Source
Chemistry trailer released for the Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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[Photos] Character Posters and Behind-the-scenes Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "The Man Standing Next"
2019/12/27, Source
Character posters and behind-the-scenes stills added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Man Standing Next",...More
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[HanCinema's News] "Ashfall" Leads Box Office on Christmas Day
2019/12/26
"Ashfall" was the major winner at the box office for the Christmas holiday this year. According to KOFIC, over 2.01 million filmgoers went to the movies for Christmas 2019,...More
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[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/12/26, Source
New stills added for the Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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'Ashfall', 'Cats' Have Strong Openings at Box Office
2019/12/26, Source
Actor Lee Byun-hun's latest film "Ashfall" drew over 4 million viewers in about a week after its release on Dec. 19,...More
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[Photo + Video] Review Poster and trailer Added Added for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/12/24, Source
Review poster and trailer added added for the Korean movie "Ashfall"
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"Ashfall",...More
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[Photos] New Behind-the-scenes Stills Added for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/12/24, Source
New behind-the-scenes stills added for the Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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Volcano Disaster Film Draws over 2 Million Viewers in Less Than a Week
2019/12/24, Source
Actor Lee Byun-hun's latest film "Ashfall" drew more than 2 million viewers in less than a week since its release last week,...More
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[Video] New Behind-the-scenes Video Released for the Upcoming Korean Movie "The Man Standing Next"
2019/12/23, Source
New behind-the-scenes video released for the upcoming Korean movie "The Man Standing Next",...More
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[HanCinema's Film Review] "Ashfall"
2019/12/21
The opening scenes to "Ashfall" move fast. Military tough guy In-chang (played by Ha Jung-woo) is stuck in traffic while his wife Ji-yeong (played by Bae Suzy) visits the obstetrician alone. Out of nowhere a massive earthquake hits. The Seoul cityscape is ripped apart in glorious fashion. Then government manager Yoo-kyeong (played by Jeon Hye-jin-II) pressures geologist Bong-rae (played by Ma Dong-seok) to come up with a generally bonkers plan to use North Korean nuclear weapons to prevent the remaining devastating aftershocks,...More
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Ashfall (2019)
2019/12/21, Source
"Ashfall"
Genres: Disaster and Drama Running Time: 128 min. Directed by: Lee Hae-joon and Kim Byeong-seo Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Ha Jung-woo,...More
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[HanCinema's News] New Korean Academy Members Boost Oscar Prospects for "Parasite"
2019/12/20
"Parasite" appears primed to be South Korea's first nominee for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The widely accoladed film may even have a good shot at being nominated for the Best Film overall,...More
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[Photos] New Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "The Man Standing Next"
2019/12/20, Source
New stills added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Man Standing Next",...More
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[HanCinema's News] "Ashfall" Tops Reservations
2019/12/19
"Ashfall" looks to top the South Korean box office for its opening weekend, as expected. Before the movie officially started airing on the morning of September 19th, it held 51% of reservations and had already guaranteed over two hundred seventy thousand admissions by that metric alone,...More
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Korean Movies Opening Today 2019/12/19 in Korea
2019/12/19, Source
Korean movies opening today 2019/12/19 in Korea: "Ashfall", "Clean Up", "Eun-ji", "The Haunted House: Sky Goblin, The Great Jormungandr", "Ephemerals to Remember", "Patriot Game 2 - To Call a Deer a Horse", "The Techniques of Fighting" and "The First Time 3",...More
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Today's Photo: December 19, 2019 [4]
2019/12/19, Source
Ha Jung-woo, Jeon Hye-jin-II, Bae Suzy and Lee Byung-hun attend a preview of the film "Ashfall" in Seoul on Wednesday,...More
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[HanCinema's News] "Ashfall" Sold to Ninety Countries Ahead of Debut
2019/12/18
While "Ashfall" already looks to be a strong domestic box office success ahead of its December 19th debut, the star-studded disaster film has already had its rights sold to a large number of foreign countries. Many of them already have confirmed release dates over the next month. The movie opens in the United States on December 20th, and Taiwan on December 24th,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Bae Suzy Cheers on Penguin Mascot for Tuna Brand
2019/12/17
Bae Suzy has spotlighted an encounter she had with an EBS penguin mascot, Pengsoo, during a promotional event for the upcoming movie "Ashfall". During the event, the special agent penguin gave leading cast members of "Ashfall" cans of tuna, as part of a brand tie-in between the tuna company and "Ashfall",...More
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Volcano Disaster Blockbuster Poised to Take over Box Office
2019/12/17, Source
The upcoming disaster blockbuster "Ashfall" is leading the local box office in advance ticket sales.
The movie accounted for 34.4 percent of total advance sales as of Tuesday morning, according to the Korean Film Council. It will hit theaters on Thursday,...More
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Today's Photo: December 17, 2019 [3]
2019/12/17, Source
Directors Kim Byeong-seo and Lee Hae-joon, Lee Byung-hun, Bae Suzy, Jeon Hye-jin-II and Ha Jung-woo pose on the red carpet at the premiere of their new film "Ashfall" in Seoul on Monday,...More
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[Photos] New Posters Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "The Man Standing Next"
2019/12/13, Source
New posters added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Man Standing Next",...More
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Today's Photo: December 13, 2019 [2]
2019/12/13, Source
Kwak Do-won, Lee Byung-hun and Lee Hee-joon attend a press junket for their new film "The Man Standing Next" in Seoul on Thursday,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Lee Byung-hun's Adoptive Father Dies
2019/12/11
On December 9th Kim Woo-choong died at the age of eighty two years old. The former chairman of the Daewoo Group had been a major influence on South Korea economically, particular through the IMF Crisis,...More
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[HanCinema's News] "Ashfall" to Hold Red Carpet Event on December 16th
2019/12/11
The red carpet will be rolled out at the Lotte World Mall on December 16th for the latest blockbuster "Ashfall". Starting at seven PM on that day there will be a showcase for the major blockbuster at the atrium on the first floor,...More
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[Video] International Trailer Released for the Upcoming Korean Movie "The Man Standing Next"
2019/12/10, Source
International trailer released for the upcoming Korean movie "The Man Standing Next",...More
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[Photos] New Posters Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "The Man Standing Next"
2019/12/06, Source
New posters added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Man Standing Next",...More
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[Photos] New Behind-the-scenes Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/12/05, Source
New behind-the-scenes stills added for the upcoming Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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[Video] Main Trailer Released for the Upcoming Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/12/04, Source
Main trailer released for the upcoming Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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[HanCinema's News] "Ashfall" Arrives in An Awkward Political Environment
2019/12/04
On December 19th "Ashfall" will be released at the domestic South Korean box office. The major film will take place among the backdrop of an erupting volcano, the titular "Ashfall", and will feature a united task force featuring North Koreans and South Koreans who attempt to deal with the task,...More
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New Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "The Man Standing Next"
2019/12/03, Source
New stills added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Man Standing Next",...More
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[Photo] New Poster Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/12/02, Source
New poster added for the upcoming Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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[Video] New Behind-the-scenes Video Released for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/11/28, Source
New behind-the-scenes video released for the Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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[Photo] Illustration Poster Added for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/11/26, Source
Illustration poster added for the Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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[Video] New Character Trailer Released for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/11/23, Source
New character trailer released for the Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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"Parasite" Lands Five Wins at the Blue Dragon Film Awards, Cho Yeo-jeong Sheds Tears
2019/11/21, Source
Director Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and two other awards at the Blue Dragon Film Awards Festival. The Best Actor went to Jung Woo-sung and Best Actress to Cho Yeo-jeong.
The 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards were held at Paradise City in Incheon, Yeongjongdo. The hosts were Kim Hye-soo and Yoo Yeon-seok and the event awarded 18 categories,...More
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[Video] New Trailer Released for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/11/21, Source
New trailer released for the Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Ha Jung-woo Team up for Disaster Blockbuster
2019/11/21, Source
Lee Byung-hun (left) and Ha Jung-woo attend a press event for their new film in Seoul on Tuesday.
The upcoming disaster blockbuster "Ashfall" is creating a lot of hype thanks to a star-studded cast including Lee Byung-hun and Ha Jung-woo as well as Bae Suzy,...More
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Looking Forward to the Dramas of 2020
2019/11/20, Source
There is a line of dramas featuring famous stars and famous productions lined up in 2020.
It's the end of the year, but the drama industry is preparing for next year's dramas. As pre-production becomes increasingly common, there are a number of works that have already been filmed. We take a look at dramas coming in 2020 according to actors, writers, and seasons,...More
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[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/11/20, Source
New stills added for the Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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Today's Photo: November 20, 2019 [3]
2019/11/20, Source
Lee Byung-hun, Bae Suzy, Jeon Hye-jin-II and Ha Jung-woo pose at a press junket for their new film "Ashfall" in Seoul on Tuesday,...More
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[Video] 30s Trailer Released for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/11/18, Source
30s trailer released for the Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/11/15, Source
New stills added for the Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/11/13, Source
Lee Byung-hun
New stills added for the Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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[HanCinema's News] Individual Character Posters Released for "Ashfall"
2019/11/11
Five new individual character posters have been released for "Ashfall". Each one establishes context for the upcoming disaster film's five new leads, who are all expected to serve distinct overlapping roles in the larger story considering the eruption of the titular real life volcano,...More
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[Photo] New Still Added for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/11/08, Source
New still added for the Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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[Video + Photo] Teaser and Poster Released for the Korean Movie "Ashfall"
2019/11/06, Source
Teaser and poster released for the Korean movie "Ashfall",...More
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Child Actors an Essential Element for a Popular Drama
2019/10/23, Source
Little giants are encouraging the popularity of dramas.
The active parts played by little actors are remarkable. "When the Camellia Blooms" Kim Kang-hoon (Kang Pil-goo), "The Tale of Nokdu" Park Da-yeon (Hwang Aeng-doo) and "Pegasus Market" Um Tae-yoon (Jji-ae) are some of the scene stealers we are talking about,...More
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[New Drama] "HERE"
2019/10/12, Source
Upcoming Korean drama "HERE" added to HanCinema database,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Han Ji-min to Star in New TV Series About NGO Workers
2019/10/10, Source
Clockwise from top left, Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, Nam Joo-hyuk, Bae Sung-woo and Han Ji-min
Lee Byung-hun and Han Ji-min are among the ensemble of top Korean actors who have been cast in a new TV series penned by noted screenwriter Noh Hee-kyeong,...More
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Noh Hee-kyeong's "HERE" Adds Lee Byung-hun, Completes Line-Up
2019/10/07, Source
The main line-up for writer Noh Hee-kyeong's "HERE" is complete.
Nothing is known about "HERE" except for the fact that it's about NGOs, non-profit organizations. However, it's by writer Noh Hee-kyeong, one of the greatest drama writers in Korea who also has a tendency to carry out social messages in her works,...More
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From Ma Dong-seok to Lee Jong-hyuk, Stars Go to Hollywood
2019/09/19, Source
Korean actors are going to Hollywood.
With the start of Lee Byung-hun's appearance in "G.I. Joe" in 2009, "Terminator Genisys" in 2015 and "The Magnificent Seven" in 2016 opening the gates for Korean actors to Hollywood, many Korean actors have been going there. Above all, it is meaningful that actors credited for their acting skills are knocking on the doors of Hollywood, and not just Hallyu stars like Lee Byung-hun and Rain with world-class fan bases in Asia,...More
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[New Movie] "Emergency Declaration"
2019/08/31, Source
Upcoming Korean movie "Emergency Declaration" added to HanCinema database,...More
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Song Kang-ho and Lee Byung-hun Are Starring in "Emergency Declaration"
2019/08/29, Source
Song Kang-ho and Lee Byung-hun are starring in writer Han Jae-rim's "Emergency Declaration".
"Emergency Declaration" is an aviation term that describes the action of declaring an emergency to perform an unconditional landing when faced with a disaster and normal operation is no longer an option due to the captain's judgement,...More
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Jung Woo Joins Lee Byung-hun and Han Ji-min at BH Entertainment
2019/08/21, Source
Actor Jung Woo signed on with BH Entertainment.
BH Entertainment announced, "We are happy to be with Jung Woo. He's a unique actor with his own color and we will make sure he meets the right work to bring that out to the public".,...More
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Korean Movie of the Week "Keys to the Heart"
2019/08/08, Source
Korean movie of the week "Keys to the Heart" (2017) Directed by Choi Seong-hyeon With Lee Byung-hun, Youn Yuh-jung, Park Jung-min, Moon Sook, Choi Ri, Hwang Suk-jung,... Started filming : 2017/06/06 Wrapped up filming : 2017/08/27 Also known as "That's Only my World" Synopsis "Keys to the Heart" is the story of a boxer and his brother, who is a brilliant pianist with mental disabilities, reconciling through their mother,...More
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[HanCinema's News] "Ashfall" Finishes Shooting
2019/07/25
As of July 21st, the upcoming major film "Ashfall" has finished shooting. "Ashfall" stars Ha Jung-woo, Bae Suzy, Lee Byung-hun, and Ma Dong-seok in a massive effort to try and prevent the titular mountain from erupting,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Yim Soon-rye and Hong Kyung-pyo Invited to Join Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences
2019/07/03
According to a report from Variety, Yim Soon-rye and Hong Kyung-pyo have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Members of the Academy, as it is more informally called, are responsible for voting for the best pictures of the year in the United States centered Academy Awards ceremony,...More
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Theater in Honor of Actor Lee Byung-hun to Be Opened
2019/07/03, Source
A movie theater named after actor Lee Byung-hun will be opened at a multiplex in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province next week, Lotte Cinema said Tuesday,...More
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Lee Min-ho Takes Over France
2019/06/25, Source
Actor Lee Min-ho is hot in Paris, France.
He recently attended a fashion event in Paris and was welcomed by crowds of fans at Jardin du Luxembourg. Paris was his first foreign schedule after his discharge from National Service on the 25th of April,...More
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[HanCinema's News] First Lee Byung-hun and Now Kim Tae-hee Have Bought Houses in the United States
2019/06/17
First Lee Byung-hun bought a two million dollar house in Los Angeles. Now, Kim Tae-hee has also bought a two million dollar house in Irvine. Speculation has been mounting as to why, or whether these two high profile real estate transactions are mere coincidence,...More
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Korean Movie of the Week "The Fortress"
2019/06/13, Source
Korean movie of the week "The Fortress" (2017) Directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk With Lee Byung-hun, Kim Yun-seok, Park Hae-il, Go Soo, Park Hee-soon, Song Young-chang,... Started filming : 2016/11/21 Synopsis The movie depicts the conflict between Choi Myung-kil and Kim Sang-heon while they fled to the South Castle (Namhansanseong) during the Second Manchu invasion of Korea,...More
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[Photo] First Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "The Man Standing Next"
2019/06/05, Source
First stills added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Man Standing Next",...More
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[HanCinema's News] Kim Ha-neul Returns With "The Wind Blows"
2019/05/29
Kim Ha-neul, the Queen of Melos as she has been nicknamed, has returned to the small screen with "The Wind Blows". This marks her first drama appearance in three years, the last one being "Road to the Airport" in 2016.
Kim Ha-neul first started her career off as a model in 1996, eventually obtaining a debut as the lead actress in "Bye June" back in 1998. The movie did not do well, but after a popular appearance in the music video 'To Heaven' by Jo Sung Mo her profile improved dramatically,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Han Hyo-joo's Management Statement for 'Burning Sun Cosmetics Event'
2019/05/06, Source
While it turns out that club Burning Sun held a cosmetics brand event, BH Entertainment explained that the models of the brand, Lee Byung-hun, Han Hyo-joo and Kim Go-eun have never attended it.
BH Entertainment released a statement on the 5th of May and said, "Han Hyo-joo is just the model for JM Solution. She was never at the event and she has never even been to the club. We would like to stress that the actors mentioned have never been to the cosmetics brand event".,...More
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Today's Photo: May 2, 2019 [3]
2019/05/02, Source
Actress Kim Hye-soo poses at the annual Baeksang Arts Awards at COEX in Seoul on Wednesday,...More
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55th Baeksang Arts Awards 2019 - Popularity and Icon Awards
2019/05/01
The 55th Baeksang Arts Awards 2019 ceremony was held on May, 1 2019 presented by Shin Dong-yup, Bae Suzy and Park Bo-gum. Extra awards,...More
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55th Baeksang Arts Awards 2019 - Dramas: Winners List
2019/05/01
The 55th Baeksang Arts Awards 2019 ceremony was held on May, 1 2019 presented by Shin Dong-yup, Bae Suzy and Park Bo-gum. Here are the winners for dramas,...More
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[Photos] 55th Baeksang Arts Awards 2019 Red Carpet: Actors
2019/05/01
Kim Nam-gil
Korean actors on the red carpet for the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards 2019,...More
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Lee Jung-hyun Shares Candid Wedding Shots on Instagram
2019/04/29, Source
Actress Lee Jung-hyun on Saturday posted star-studded pictures from her private wedding on Instagram,...More
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55th Baeksang Arts Awards 2019 : Most Popular Actor Nominees List
2019/04/18, Source
The 55th Baeksang Arts Awards 2019 ceremony will be held on May, 1 2019, here are the nominees for most popular actor,...More
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55th Baeksang Arts Awards 2019 - Dramas : Nominees List
2019/04/18
The 55th Baeksang Arts Awards 2019 ceremony will be held on May, 1 2019, here are the nominees for dramas,...More
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[Just out on DVD] Korean Movies "The Dude in Me", "Dark Figure of Crime" and "Keys to the Heart"
2019/04/17, Source
Korean movies "The Dude in Me", "Dark Figure of Crime" and "Keys to the Heart" are available to order on DVD with English subtitles from YESASIA,...More
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Today's Photo: April 8, 2019 [3]
2019/04/08, Source
Actress Lee Jung-hyun smiles before her wedding in Seoul on Sunday,...More
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Ha Jung-woo Reveals Impressive Line-up for New Movies
2019/04/03, Source
Actor Ha Jung-woo proved his love for his fans by telling them all his plans for his next movie.
Ha Jung-woo met his fans on the 30th of March and talked about his future movie plans and the line-up that was going to be involved,...More
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Bae Suzy Moves to Management Forest
2019/03/27, Source
Miss A's contract with JYP is done and Bae Suzy moving to Management Forest.
It looks like she's making a big move as an actress and her relationship with Ha Jung-woo who she stars in "Ashfall" with, resurfaced,...More
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[Videos] The Infamous Lee Byung-hun Commercial
2019/03/26, Source
The game Brawl Stars produced a commercial featuring Lee Byung-hun, a 3 on 3 shooting game from mobile game developers Super Cell. Lee Byung-hun is a bounty hunter who sets off on his own to find a wanted criminal, but ends up getting counter attacked,...More
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[HanCinema's News] Dexter Studios Gets Six Million Dollars to Produce VFX for "Ashfall"
2019/03/26
The special effects for "Ashfall", the latest film starring Ha Jung-woo, Bae Suzy, and Lee Byung-hun, will be handled by Dexter Studios. The contract is for seven billion won, or about six million dollars,...More
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Lee Min-jung Models in Paris for Singles
2019/03/25, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung looks elegant and sophisticated in Paris,
The fashion magazine Singles released pictures of the goddess-like Lee Min-jung on the 19th,...More
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Lee Pil-mo's Bride Has a Beautiful Story With Good Connections
2019/02/27, Source
Lee Pil-mo's bride Seo Soo-yeon has good connections.
Channel A "Hearsay" spoke about Lee Pil-mo who met his bride on TV and recently got married,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Jung Doo-hong Are Nearly Twins
2019/01/29, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun and actor and martial arts director Jung Doo-hong are close friends.
Lee Byung-hun posted pictures on his Instagram saying, "They say you start to look alike if you like one another. I shouldn't like him anymore. This is not a mirror. It's Jung Doo-hong".,...More
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[Spoiler] "The Crowned Clown" Yeo Jin-goo Tackles Double Role
2019/01/07, Source
Yeo Jin-goo played King Lee Heon and clown Ha Seon in the tvN drama "The Crowned Clown". He attempts to create his own version of the king once played Lee Byung-hun who played the same role in the movie "Masquerade",...More
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Korean Actors Brush up on English-Language Skills
2019/01/05, Source
Actress Ha Jung-woo (left) talks with co-star Kevin Durand on the set of "Take Point". /Courtesy of CJ Entertainment
In his latest film "Take Point", Ha Jung-woo's lines are mostly in English as he heads a group of mercenaries. Ha admits that playing the part was "quite a challenge".
"It drove me nuts whenever my language coach pointed out an incorrect pronunciation when I said a line while trying to immerse myself into my character", he said,...More
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Lee Byung-hun Is as Good-looking as Ever
2018/12/27, Source
Lee Byung-hun's watch pictorial has been released.
The January issue of the men's magazine Esquire featured Lee Byung-hun on its cover,...More
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[New Movie] Star-studded Cast Tries to Stop Volcano in "Ashfall"
2018/12/22, Source
Added the upcoming Korean movie "Ashfall"'s page to HanCinema database,...More
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Bae Suzy May Star in "Ashfall" as Ha Jung-woo's Wife
2018/12/20, Source
Bae Suzy is considering in the movie "Ashfall". She plays the wife of Ha Jung-woo who struggles to preserve Ashfall, a volcanic mountain,...More
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[New Movie] Political Thriller "The Man Standing Next" Explores the 1970s
2018/12/08, Source
Added the upcoming Korean movie "The Man Standing Next"'s page to HanCinema database,...More
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Lee Byung-hun's Sister Changes Her Name
2018/12/05, Source
Lee Byung-hun's sister Lee Eun-hee changed her name to Lee Ji-an and she's making her first appearance on TV.
Lee Ji-an is starring in the TV Chosun's variety show "Love Clinic". Lee Pil-mo's lover Seo Soo-yeon's best friend is Lee Ji-an,...More
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"TV News At Night" Lee Min-jung Shares That Lee Byung-hun Cares for Their Child When He's Not Working
2018/12/04, Source
Lee Min-jung mentioned her husband Lee Byung-hun in "TV News At Night".
"TV News At Night" interviewed the cast of "Fates and Furies" on the 4th,...More
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"My Ugly Duckling" Lee Min-jung Wants to Get Lee Byung-hun on the Show
2018/12/02, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung suggested that Lee Byung-hun star on "My Ugly Duckling".
Lee Min-jung was the special MC for the SBS TV show on the 2nd,...More
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Today's Photo: November 29, 2018 [2]
2018/11/29, Source
Bae Suzy attends an annual entertainment awards ceremony in Incheon on Wednesday,...More
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"My Ugly Duckling" Lee Min-jung Talks About Her Home Life
2018/11/25, Source
Lee Min-jung appeared as the special guest of the SBS TV show "My Ugly Duckling" on the 25th,...More
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[Just out on DVD] Korean Movie "Keys to the Heart" and documentary "Welcome to Playhouse"
2018/10/26, Source
Korean movie "Keys to the Heart" and documentary "Welcome to Playhouse" are available to preorder on DVD with English subtitles from YESASIA,...More
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Yoon Byung-hee to star in "Long Live the King"
2018/10/25, Source
Yoon Byung-hee has been hard at work.
He is part of movies "Long Live the King" and "The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos",...More
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55th Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) 2018 Winners
2018/10/23
55th Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) 2018 winners during the ceremony presented by Shin Hyun-joon and Kim Gyu-ri,...More
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[Juts out on Blu-ray] Korean Movie "The Fortress"
2018/10/15, Source
Korean movie "The Fortress" is available to order on Blu-ray with English subtitles from YESASIA,...More
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"Mr. Sunshine" Lee Byung-hun as Eugene Choi Behind-the-scenes
2018/10/11, Source
Lee Byung-hun released a behind-the-scene cut of "Mr. Sunshine" that reflects its historical setting.
He posted a black-and-white picture of himself and David Lee McInnis in period suits on Instagram on the 5th,...More
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[Upcoming Blu-ray Releases] Korean Movies "The Day After - 2017" and "The Fortress"
2018/10/05, Source
Korean movies "The Day After - 2017" and "The Fortress" are available to preorder on Blu-ray with English subtitles from YESASIA,...More
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[Korean Drama Spoiler] 'Mr. Sunshine' Episodes 23 and 24 Screenshots Added
2018/10/02, Source
Added episodes 23 and 24 screenshots for the Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Spoiler] "Mr. Sunshine" Will Lee Byung-hun and Yoo Yeon-seok Save Kim Tae-ri?
2018/09/23, Source
"Mr. Sunshine: Gun, Glory, Sad Ending" was broadcast on the 22nd; it is a director's version of the episodes 1 to 22 of highlights and behind-the-scenes,...More
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[Upcoming Blu-ray Release] Korean Movie "Bungee Jumping of their Own"
2018/09/21, Source
Korean movie "Bungee Jumping of their Own" is available to preorder on Blu-ray (Full Slip Numbering Limited Edition) with English subtitles from YESASIA,...More
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Lee Shi-ah to Star in "Four Men" in Place of Nana
2018/09/20, Source
Actress Lee Shi-ah is taking on the leading role of female detective Yeo-rin in the upcoming drama "Four Men" in Place of Nana.
Yeo-rin is known as a moth, an attractive character who acts before she thinks or talks, with a strong sense of justice. In the middle of an investigation, she meets three men who look like Il-hoon (Park Hae-jin) and becomes more involved with the case,...More
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[Upcoming DVD Releases] Korean Movies "Keys to the Heart", "Be with You" and documentary "Welcome to Playhouse"
2018/09/20, Source
Korean movies "Be with You" and "Keys to the Heart" and documentary "Welcome to Playhouse" are available to preorder on DVD with English subtitles from YESASIA,...More
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[Korean Drama Spoiler] 'Mr. Sunshine' Episodes 21 and 22 Screenshots Added
2018/09/18, Source
Added episodes 21 and 22 screenshots for the Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Korean Drama Spoiler] 'Mr. Sunshine' Episodes 19 and 20 Screenshots Added
2018/09/11, Source
Added episodes 19 and 20 screenshots for the Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Spoiler] "Mr. Sunshine" Kim Min-jung Helps Kim Tae-ri Commit Murder
2018/09/09, Source
On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Mr. Sunshine", Kudo Hina (Kim Min-jung) went to Dr. Matsuyama to erase the crime of having killed Lee Wan-ik (Kim Eui-sung),...More
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[Korean Drama Spoiler] 'Mr. Sunshine' Episodes 17 and 18 Screenshots Added
2018/09/04, Source
Added episodes 17 and 18 screenshots for the Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Spoiler] "Mr. Sunshine" Lee Byung-hun becomes alert in front of Kim Nam-hee
2018/09/02, Source
On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Mr. Sunshine", Takashi (Kim Nam-hee) approached Eugene Choi (Lee Byung-hun),...More
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[Korean Drama Spoiler] 'Mr. Sunshine' Episodes 15 and 16 Screenshots Added
2018/08/28, Source
Added episodes 15 and 16 screenshots for the Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Spoiler] "Mr. Sunshine" Lee Ho-jae Angry With Lee Byung-hun
2018/08/26, Source
On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Mr. Sunshine", Eugene Choi (Lee Byung-hun) went to Ko Sa-hong's (Lee Ho-jae) house,...More
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[Orion's Daily Ramblings] Lee Se-young Courted for "The Crowned Clown" Alongside Yeo Jin-goo
2018/08/22
Upcoming drama remake of film "Masquerade", "The Crowned Clown" is now courting its leading man and leading woman, as Lee Se-young has joined the casting game along with Yeo Jin-goo. Should they accept, the two will play the queen and king,...More
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[Korean Drama Spoiler] 'Mr. Sunshine' Episodes 13 and 14 Screenshots Added
2018/08/21, Source
Added episodes 13 and 14 screenshots for the Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Spoiler] "Mr. Sunshine" Kim Min-jung Comforts Yoo Yeon-seok
2018/08/19, Source
On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Mr. Sunshine", Kudo Hina (Kim Min-jung) comforted Goo Dong-mae (Yoo Yeon-seok) who had been tortured,...More
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[Korean Drama Spoiler] 'Mr. Sunshine' Episodes 11 and 12 Screenshots Added
2018/08/14, Source
Added episodes 11 and 12 screenshots for the Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Spoiler] "Mr. Sunshine" Criminal Caught by Lee Byung-hun Betrayed Jin Goo
2018/08/12, Source
On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Mr. Sunshine", Eugene Choi (Lee Byung-hun) started investigating Lee Wan-ik (Kim Eui-sung),...More
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Yeo Jin-goo to Star in Drama Remake, "The Crowned Clown"
2018/08/09, Source
Actor Yeo Jin-goo is starring in the tvN drama "Yeo Jin-goo to Star in Drama Remake, "The Crowned Clown", the remake of the film, "Masquerade",...More
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[Korean Drama Spoiler] 'Mr. Sunshine' Episodes 9 and 10 Screenshots Added
2018/08/07, Source
Added episodes 9 and 10 screenshots for the Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Spoiler] "Mr. Sunshine" Kim Min-jung Steals Rebel Gold
2018/08/05, Source
On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Mr. Sunshine", Kudo Hina (Kim Min-jung) punished Lee Se-hoon's (Choi Jin-ho) concubine,...More
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[Korean Drama Spoiler] 'Mr. Sunshine' Episodes 7 and 8 Screenshots Added
2018/07/31, Source
Added episodes 7 and 8 screenshots for the Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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Ailee, Roy Kim, and Echae Kang Performs at KCON Pre-Event at Hammer Museum August 8
2018/07/29, Source
Ailee, Roy Kim, and Echae Kang to perform at KCON pre-event at the Hammer Museum on August 8 KCON WEST to Include Free Special Kick-Off Concert Leading up to the World's Largest K-pop Fan Convention and Music Festival the Following Weekend - KCON LA 2018,...More
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[Korean Drama Spoiler] 'Mr. Sunshine' Episodes 5 and 6 Screenshots Added
2018/07/24, Source
Added episodes 5 and 6 screenshots for the Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Spoiler] "Mr. Sunshine" Lee Byung-hun Wants to Team Up With Kim Tae-ri
2018/07/22, Source
On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Mr. Sunshine", Eugene Choi (Lee Byung-hun) approached Go Ae-sin (Kim Tae-ri),...More
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Lee Min-jung to Star in 1st TV Series in 2 Years
2018/07/21, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung will return to the small screen with her first series in two years,...More
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[Korean Drama Spoiler] 'Mr. Sunshine' Episodes 3 and 4 Screenshots Added
2018/07/17, Source
Added episodes 3 and 4 screenshots for the Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Spoiler] "Mr. Sunshine" Kim Min-jung Helps Kim Tae-ri to Benefit Herself
2018/07/15, Source
On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Mr. Sunshine", Go Ae-sin (Kim Tae-ri) was in danger of a search by the US Army,...More
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[Korean Drama Spoiler] 'Mr. Sunshine' Episodes 1 and 2 Screenshots Added
2018/07/10, Source
Added episodes 1 and 2 screenshots for the Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Spoiler] "Mr. Sunshine" Kim Min-jung Saves a Young Woman
2018/07/08, Source
On the latest episode of the new tvN drama "Mr. Sunshine", Kudo Hana (Kim Min-jung) gave warning to a Korean man who harassed a female employee in her hotel café,...More
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Korean Drama Starting Today 2018/07/07 in Korea
2018/07/07, Source
Korean drama starting today 2018/07/07 in Korea "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Video] New Trailer Released for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Mr. Sunshine"
2018/07/06, Source
New trailer released for the upcoming Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Video] 14min Highlight Reel Released for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Mr. Sunshine"
2018/07/01, Source
14min highlight reel released for the upcoming Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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Kakao to Invest in Talent Agencies
2018/06/28, Source
Kakao M, a subsidiary of dotcom giant Kakao, is taking steps to buy three entertainment management agencies.
Kakao already owns Melon, Korea's No. 1 online music-streaming site,...More
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[Press Release] Netflix Brings "Mr. Sunshine" to the World
2018/06/27
The series hails from the writer and director of the global Korean hit series "Descendants of the Sun". Netflix, Inc., the world's leading entertainment service, announced it has licensed the new Korean original drama "Mr. Sunshine", a 24-episode series from the creators of the global hit series "Descendants of the Sun", to premiere on Netflix around the world. "Mr. Sunshine", written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Lee Eung-bok, will premiere exclusively on Netflix starting July 7, with episodes streaming on the same day of its Korean broadcast in the U.S. and Asian territories excluding Korea. The series will then premiere in Japan on July 8 and the rest of the world on July 19,...More
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Creators Talk About New Blockbuster Period Drama
2018/06/27, Source
The director and cast of "Mr. Sunshine" attend a press event in Seoul on Tuesday. From left, director Lee Eung-bok, Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri, Yoo Yeon-seok, Kim Min-jung and Byun Yo-han
Scriptwriter Kim Eun-sook and director Lee Eung-bok have teamed up once again to create period drama series "Mr. Sunshine". which starts airing next week,...More
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Today's Photo: June 27, 2018 [3]
2018/06/27, Source
Kim Tae-ri (left) and Lee Byung-hun pose at a press junket for their new TV series, "Mr. Sunshine", in Seoul on Tuesday,...More
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[Photo] New Poster Revealed for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Mr. Sunshine"
2018/06/25, Source
New poster revealed for the upcoming Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Videos] "Mr. Sunshine" Drops Two More Trailers
2018/06/22, Source
Two trailers have been released for the intense period drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Photos] New Byun Yo-han Stills Released for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Mr. Sunshine"
2018/06/20, Source
New Byun Yo-han stills released for the upcoming Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Photos] New Kim Min-jung Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Mr. Sunshine"
2018/06/19, Source
New Kim Min-jung stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Photos] New Yoo Yeon-seok Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Mr. Sunshine"
2018/06/18, Source
New Yoo Yeon-seok stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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Actor Lee Byung-hun Is the New Face of Jaeger LeCoultre
2018/06/17, Source
Lee Byung-hun is the next face of "Jaeger-LeCoultre".
Worldwide actor Benedict Cumberbatch was chosen as the brand's leading model in January this year,...More
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[Photos] New Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Mr. Sunshine"
2018/06/15, Source
New stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Photos] Bold Character Posters Revealed for Lee Eun-bok's "Mr. Sunshine"
2018/06/07, Source
Character posters revealed for the upcoming Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Videos] New Teasers Released for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Mr. Sunshine"
2018/05/26, Source
New teasers released for the upcoming Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[HanCinema's Film Review] "Memories of the Sword"
2018/05/05
Hong-i (played by Kim Go-eun) is a talented young martial artist living in the Goryeo era. Hong-i is so jazzed about being able to achieve an obviously impossible acrobatic feat over a sunflower that she celebrates by running off into town and impulsively entering a martial arts tournament. But before we get to know Hong-i too well, her mother Wol-so (played by Jeon Do-yeon) and archenemy Yoo-baek (played by Lee Byung-hun) take over the movie, with Hong-i only making fleeting appearances,...More
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[Video] "The Fortress" Starring Lee Byung-hun Releases on Amazon, Google Play And iTunes May 1, 2018
2018/04/20
Credit: CJ Entertainment
"The Fortress" Starring Lee Byung-hun Releases on Amazon, Google Play And iTunes May 1, 2018 From "Miss Granny" Director, Hwang Dong-hyuk CJ Entertainment is releasing "The Fortress", a period drama featuring popular South Korean actor, Lee Byung-hun, best known for "Magnificent Seven" and "Terminator Genisys" on Amazon, Google Play, and iTunes on May 1, 2018. This title played in 18 cities across the U.S. and Canada last Fall,...More
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54th Baeksang Arts Awards 2018 : Most Popular Actor Nominees List
2018/04/16, Source
The 54th Baeksang Arts Awards 2018 ceremony will be held on May, 3 2018, here are the nominees for most popular actor,...More
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Lee Byung-hun's Family Buys 10-story Building for 26 Billion Won and 120 Million Won Monthly Rent
2018/04/10, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun's family bought a building worth 26 billion won.
According to Sky Daily, Lee Byung-hun's mother's Project B just bought in a 10-story building worth 26 billion won in Yangpyung, Seoul,...More
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[Video + Photo] New Teaser and Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Mr. Sunshine"
2018/04/09, Source
New teaser and still added for the upcoming Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Lily's Weekly Highlights] Lee Soon-jae
2018/04/07, Source
This week's star highlight is quite special. Exploring the great actor Lee Soon-jae's life and career means exploring the history of K-drama. He is the great actor that every celebrity in Korea looks up to and about whom no one would hesitate even for a second to say that he is indeed the greatest actor in Korea,...More
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[Videos] New Teasers Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Mr. Sunshine"
2018/04/07, Source
New teasers added for the upcoming Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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"Little Forest" The Healing Movie That Viewers Love
2018/03/08, Source
The movie "Little Forest" reached its break-even point a week after its release.
"Little Forest" is being called the greatest healing movie of 2018 and by the second week, it was best ticket selling movie. On the 7th of March the movie accumulated up to 825,027 viewers and managed to break through the break-even point of 800,000,...More
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Today's Photo: February 23, 2018 [2]
2018/02/23, Source
Actor couple Lee Min-jung (left) and Lee Byung-hun watch a short track speed skating event in Gangneung, Gangwon Province on Thursday,...More
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Lee Dong-wook Joins Other Celebrities in Pyeongchang to Cheer on Korea
2018/02/22, Source
Lee Dong-wook was in Pyeongchang and posted a picture from the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics,...More
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[Photos] First Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Mr. Sunshine"
2018/02/20, Source
Kim Tae-ri
First stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2018.02.16 - 2018.02.18
2018/02/19
"Black Panther" takes the Land of the Morning Calm by storm...
Marvel's much-anticipated superhero film "Black Panther" arrived in Korea on Valentine's Day and quickly rose to the top of the chart over the weekend. The film, the eighteenth in the so-called Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), was produced for $200 million and has already grossed close to double that figure; in Korea, and from 1,620 screens around the peninsula, the King of Wakanda opened his account with $15.6 million from 1.9 million admissions (51.33%),...More
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[HanCinema's Digest] Cinema Snippets
2018/02/18
Variety's Maggie Lee reviews Yang Woo-seok's "Steel Rain", Kyu Hyun Kim brings the second-highest grossing Korean film of all time ("Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds") down to earth, KoBiz's latest infographic highlights local films that helped to raise consciousness around mental disabilities, and will the new "Detective K" film have the legs to match its predecessors?,...More
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[Lily's Take] "Mr. Sunshine" Trailer Receive High Praises from Viewers with Video
2018/02/15
On February 15th, tvN Station and Naver TV Cast aired the very first trailer of "Mr. Sunshine" that is about minute and a half long,...More
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[Lily's Take] Kim Sa-rang to Leave Upcoming Drama "Mr. Sunshine"
2018/02/13, Source
Actress Kim Sa-rang announced that she will leave the upcoming drama, "Mr. Sunshine" due to health issues,...More
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Kim Min-jung Joins "Mr. Sunshine"
2018/02/13, Source
Actress Kim Min-jung is starring in the new tvN weekend drama "Mr. Sunshine".
Based on the late period of the Josun, "Mr. Sunshine" started filming scenes of the outdoors and special effects since November of 2017 and the drama set in Daejeon will be completed at the end of February,...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2018.02.09 - 2018.02.11
2018/02/12
Korea's favourite Joseon detective arrives and thrives while "Psychokinesis" free falls...
"Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead" by director Kim Seok-yoon, the third in the series, arrived last Thursday and ended its first weekend at the top of the chart. "Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead" (which starring Kim Myung-min, Oh Dal-soo and Kim Ji-won) dominated proceedings from 1,246 screens by claiming 48.13% of the sales, or 782,605 admissions ($5.9 million). Looking back, Kim's previous two films in this ongoing series, "Detective K" and "Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island", claimed 4.7 and 3.8 million admissions back in 2011 and 2014, respectively,...More
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[Lily's Take] Lee Min-jung's Early Birthday Party
2018/02/07, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung shared the snapshots from the early birthday party thrown for her by her friends,...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2018.02.02 - 2018.02.04
2018/02/06
"Psychokinesis" and "Keys to the Heart" score a one-two finished for the home team...
Director Yeon Sang-ho's second live-action feature, the fantastical comedy "Psychokinesis", narrowly outplayed Choi Seong-hyeon's "Keys to the Heart" to top the Korean box office during its first weekend out,...More
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[riversky's Take] "I Have a Date With Spring" Nominated for Top Prize At International Film Festival Rotterdam 2018
2018/02/02, Source
Korean movie "I Have a Date with Spring" is among the eight films vying for the most prestigious award at the 47th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) currently taking place in The Netherlands (January 24 to February 4, 2018). The competition line-up (below) includes seven world premieres and one international premiere,...More
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Lee Min-jung Watches Bungaeman with Her Son
2018/01/30, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung took a selfie with Bungaeman. She posted this picture on her Instagram saying, "We went to see Bungaeman last week. Joon-hoo was too shy for a picture. Bungaeman is my university friend Hong-suk,...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2018.01.26 - 2018.01.28
2018/01/29
"Keys to the Heart" leads and "Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds" becomes the second-highest grossing Korean film of all time...
Choi Seong-hyeon's comedy-drama "Keys to the Heart" claimed just 20,000 admissions more than its second-place finish last weekend, but it was enough to secure first place. With 668,658 admissions (29.14%), Choi's debut about a down-and-out boxer (Lee Byung-hun) and his relationship with his estranged savant brother (Park Jung-min) outperformed the final "Maze Runner" and the Oscar-nominated "Coco" during its second week out. "Keys to the Heart" has now grossed $15.1 million from 1.9 million admissions, the fifth highest-grossing film of 2018 so far,...More
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[HanCinema's Film Review] "Keys to the Heart"
2018/01/27
Jo-ha (played by Lee Byung-hun) used to be a middleweight champion. Now he's getting old, and has to hand out flyers in the street to make even a meager income. He is even accidentally (and mutually) humiliated further by wealthy society woman Ga-yool (played by Han Ji-min). The sheer disgrace of it all so badly gets to Jo-ha that he reluctantly agrees to move back in with his mother In-sook (played by Youn Yuh-jung) and his autistic younger brother Jin-tae (played by Park Jung-min). While Jin-tae is the only character in "Keys to the Heart" without a story arc, he is by far the most colorful of the bunch, being a piano prodigy who is obsessed with Street Fighter V,...More
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[Videos] "Keys to the Heart" Sets Its Family Drama to Tunes in New Music Videos
2018/01/26, Source
Two music videos released for the Korean movie "Keys to the Heart",...More
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[Lily's Take] "Keys to the Heart" Behind-the-scene Stories You Must Know
2018/01/25, Source
"Keys to the Heart" is receiving praise from the satisfied movie goers,...More
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[Video] Celebrities Support Each Other at VIP Premiere for "Keys to the Heart"
2018/01/25, Source
Stars like Park Hyung-sik visited the "Keys to the Heart" premiere in support of their fellow actors, sharing a few words about the film,...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2018.01.19 - 2018.01.21
2018/01/22
The final "Maze Runner" and local drama "Keys to the Heart" dislodge last weekend's hits...
"1987: When the Day Comes" and "Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds" (now the third highest grossing Korean film of all time) have been grabbing the tiger's share of the sales so far this year. That changed over the weekend with the arrival of "Maze Runner: The Death Cure", the third and final instalment in the popular American dystopian sci-fi series based on the novels by James Dashner. Director Wes Ball's action-packed adaptation so became the first foreign film to top the Korean box office this year, but not by much,...More
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[Video] Unpublished Behind-the-scenes Video Revealed for "Keys to the Heart"
2018/01/22, Source
Behind-the-scenes of "Keys to the Heart" look to be just as fun as in front of the camera,...More
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Keys to the Heart (2017)
2018/01/20, Source
"Keys to the Heart"
Genres: Comedy and Drama
Running Time: 120 min. Directed by: Choi Seong-hyeon Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Park Jung-min,...More
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[Video] Silly Second Trailer Dropped for "Keys to the Heart"
2018/01/18, Source
The more I see of "Keys to the Heart", the funnier it looks. Between the two brothers, it should be as entertaining as it is a touching family film,...More
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[Lily's Take] "Keys to the Heart" Afterparty with Han Ji-min and Lee Byung-hun
2018/01/18, Source
On the 17th, the "Keys to the Heart" team celebrated the release of their movie with a VIP viewing followed by an afterparty,...More
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Korean Movies Opening Today 2018/01/17 in Korea
2018/01/17, Source
Korean movies opening today 2018/01/17 in Kore: "Myeoneuri - My Son's Crazy Wife", "Keys to the Heart", and "Brothers in Heaven",...More
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Lee Min-jung Looks Classy at Premiere of "Keys to the Heart"
2018/01/15, Source
The VIP premiere of the movie "Keys to the Heart" was held on the 15th and Lee Min-jung made an appearance,...More
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[Video + Photos] New Trailer and Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "Keys to the Heart"
2018/01/10, Source
New trailer and stills added for the upcoming Korean movie "Keys to the Heart",...More
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[Video] Go Behind-the-Scenes of Lee Byung-hun's "Keys to the Heart"
2018/01/08, Source
"Keys to the Heart" has released a production trailer showing the good times, the thought, and the effort that went into crafting a film about a pair of unusual brothers,...More
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[HanCinema Awards] Best Actor in a Film for 2017 - And the Winner Is......
2018/01/07
From January to December, 2017 cast an array of talented men in film who rounded out the viewing experience and helped draw us into new worlds. You've cast your vote for your favorites and now it's time to see who won,...More
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[Photos] Family Fun in Stills for "Keys to the Heart"
2018/01/05, Source
On-camera chemistry is brimming between Lee Byung-hun, Youn Yuh-jung, and Park Jung-min in the newest stills for "Keys to the Heart",...More
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[Videos] Happy New Year from the Cast of "Keys to the Heart"
2018/01/02, Source
"Keys to the Heart" heralds in the new year with a cast greeting and a Vapp Live that shows Lee Byung-hun, Youn Yuh-jung, and Park Jung-min having a grand ol' time,...More
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[Video] Amusing Character Trailer for "Keys to the Heart"
2017/12/29, Source
I like seeing Lee Byung-hun and Park Jung-min exercise their capacity for humor in this character encyclopedia for "Keys to the Heart". Family is the core unit of society, and there's nothing quite like watching it dynfunction and come back together again to form a satisfying watching experience,...More
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[Photos] Bromantic New Stills for the Upcoming Korean Movie "That's Only My World"
2017/12/28, Source
Added new stills for the upcoming Korean movie "Keys to the Heart",...More
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[Lily's Take] Lee Byung-hun Is Disappointed When People Don't Recognize Him
2017/12/26, Source
When people don't recognize him, Actor Lee Byung-hun gets disappointed,...More
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Fantasy Spectacle Captures Christmas Box Office
2017/12/26, Source
"Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds", directed by Kim Yong-hwa, attracted 4.61 million viewers until Sunday, just six days after its release.
The pace is similar to the two of the biggest box-office hits in the history of Korean cinema, "The Admiral: Roaring Currents" in 2014 and "Train to Busan" in 2016,...More
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[HanCinema Awards] Best Actor in a Film for 2017 - Cast Your Vote! + Movie Giveaway
2017/12/23
The leading men have been strong in 2017. Globetrotters and national favorites, this year has seen a variety of talent capable of helming films for years to come. Vote for your favorite leading man from December 23 to January 6. Results for all categories will release beginning December 30,...More
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Today's Photo: December 19, 2017 [3]
2017/12/19, Source
Lee Byung-hun (left) and Park Jung-min pose at a press junket for their new film, "Keys to the Heart", in Seoul on Monday,...More
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[Photos] Character Stills of Goofy Brothers for "Keys to the Heart"
2017/12/15, Source
"Keys to the Heart"'s newest stills characterize Lee Byung-hun and Park Jung-min perfectly according to the previously dropped character descriptions. Lee Byung-hun is a less-than-stellar boxer who has a few things to learn while Park Jung-min plays the younger brother with disabilities who is also possessed of a brilliant musical gift,...More
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"Mr. Sunshine" Pushed Back to June
2017/12/11, Source
tvN drama "Mr. Sunshine" is being moved to the beginning of June so that a higher quality production can be delivered,...More
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[Photos + Video] Heartwarming Comedy "Keys to the Heart" Brings Two Brothers Together
2017/12/11, Source
A failed boxer and his disabled brother have very little in common besides blood in "Keys to the Heart". But they grow closer through some funny antics and quality time spent with each other, at least according to this trailer. The posters tell their story quite well. Boxer Lee Byung-hun is confused upon meeting his talented younger brother played by Park Jung-min who doesn't fit societal norms and his brother directly greets him. I'm curious to see how these two different people come together,...More
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[Lisa's Drama and Film Casting Bites] Delayed "Mr. Sunshine" and Presidential Advisors
2017/12/07
Tidbits for today are of both the film and drama variety,...More
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[HanCinema's Digest] Cinema Snippets
2017/12/03
No foreseeable change to Korea's male-centric thriller formula, Marvel's "Thor: Ragnarok" and DC's "Justice League" go head to head in KoBiz's latest infographic, Pierce Conran reviews Hwang Dong-hyuk's "The Fortress" on Modern Korean Cinema, and Christopher Weatherspoon previews four of the biggest films hitting Korea's screens this month,...More
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Blue Dragon Awards live on the 25th, pre-empting regular weekend programming
2017/11/26, Source
"Bravo My Life" and "We Want to Know" were pre-empted or postponed due to the airing of the 38th Blue Dragon Awards that was broadcast live on the 25th at 8:45 PM KST,...More
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[Guest Film Review] "The Age of Shadows"
2017/11/25
South Korea's contender for the 89th foreign-language Academy Award, and the first Korean-language production for Warner Bros is a blockbuster in every sense,...More
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38th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2017 Winners
2017/11/25
38th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2017 winners. The ceremony was hosted by Kim Hye-soo and Lee Sun-kyun on November 25, 2017,...More
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Today's Photo: November 14, 2017 [2]
2017/11/14, Source
From left, Lee Byung-hun, Park So-dam, Park Jung-min and Kim Tae-ri.
Actors pose with their handprints in Seoul on Monday, ahead of the annual Blue Dragon Film Awards,...More
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Lee Byung-hun attends Blue Dragon Award hand-printing
2017/11/13, Source
The hand-printing event of the Blue Dragon Award winners from the previous year was held in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul.
Director Bong Man-dae, actors Lee Byung-hun, Park So-dam, Park Jung-min and Kim Tae-ri were there,...More
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[Interview] "The Fortress" Director Hwang Dong-hyuk by The Lady Miz Diva
2017/11/11, Source
It's a rare honor when a filmmaker has the opportunity to make cinematic history even once in their career. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has had two nods; first with "Silenced" {"Dogani"} his harrowing account of real-life events, which created such outrage that new laws against child abuse were enacted. He went on to something completely different with "Miss Granny", which broke box office records, not only in South Korea, but in various blockbuster remakes around Asia.
Director Hwang returns with his historical epic, "The Fortress", spotlighting one of early Korea's most pivotal and tragic moments. Featuring some of South Korea's greatest stars and a score by Oscar-winner, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Hwang spoke with me about balancing the film's thrilling action sequences with its heartfelt story,...More
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Veteran Actress Wins Critics' Award for Sex Slavery Film
2017/11/10, Source
Veteran actress Na Moon-hee on Thursday won best actress at the Korean Association of Film Critics Award for her leading role in the movie "I Can Speak".
Na plays a woman forced to serve as a sex slave by Japanese troops during World War II,...More
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38th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2017 Nominees
2017/11/07, Source
38th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2017 nominees list,...More
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Choi Jin-ho to star in "Mr. Sunshine" by Kim Eun-sook
2017/10/24, Source
Actor Choi Jin-ho is starring in Kim Eun-sook's latest tvN drama "Mr. Sunshine" reuniting with the writer for the first time in four years since "The Heirs",...More
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[HanCinema's Digest] Cinema Snippets
2017/10/22
KoBiz's latest infographic tracks the rise in successful adaptations, BIFF's Korean Cinema Award winner is looking forward to the future of Korean cinema, The New York Times profiles "the man who put Korean cinema on the map", and Pierce Conran reveals how Korean filmmakers are standing up for comfort women,...More
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[HanCinema's Film Review] "The Fortress"
2017/10/21
The time is winter 1636. King Injo (played by Park Hae-il) has to choose between recognizing the Qing Dynasty with its Mongolian overlords as the new China, or sticking to tradition and trying to maintain Joseon's dignity as a sovereign state. The Qing Dynasty would probably crush Joseon in a decisive battle, but they'd rather not waste the resources. So they just stand their army outside of the titular fortress and wait for King Injo and his people to starve to death in the miserable cold,...More
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10 Well-matched drama couples despite their huge age gap
2017/10/17, Source
Age is just a number when it comes to a good chemistry,...More
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Kim Hye-eun to star in "Mr. Sunshine"
2017/10/16, Source
Kim Hye-eun is making a special appearance in "Mr. Sunshine", the story of a boy who was abandoned on American soil and is later stationed in Korea as an American soldier,...More
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Bae Jung-nam to star in "Mr. Sunshine"
2017/10/12, Source
Former model Bae Jung-nam is starring in the new tvN drama "Mr. Sunshine", the story of a boy who was abandoned on American soil and is later stationed in Korea as an American soldier,...More
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[Video] Added new clip for the Korean movie "The Fortress"
2017/10/12, Source
Added new clip for the Korean movie "The Fortress",...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2017.10.06 - 2017.10.08
2017/10/09
"The Fortress" narrowly outplays "The Outlaws" over Chuseok...
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk's Joseon-era drama "The Fortress" (based on Kim Hoon's novel) narrowly came out ahead of Kang Yoon-Sung's crime thriller "The Outlaws" during Korea's biggest national holiday, Chuseok. Both films were released on Oct. 3 and pooled from 1,226 and 1,314 screens respectively, and together they captured 60.74% of the sales,...More
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Korean movies opening today 2017/10/03 in Korea
2017/10/03, Source
Korean movies opening today 2017/10/03 in Korea "The Fortress" and "The Outlaws",...More
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[HanCinema's Digest] Cinema Snippets
2017/10/02
KoBiz's infographic reveals the history of Korean stars who have moved behind the camera, Netflix signs its first deal for a Korean variety show, Song Soon-jin tracks the rise of Korea's push towards web content, and veteran actor Kim Yun-seok talks about his role in the much-anticipated period film "The Fortress",...More
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The Fortress (2017)
2017/10/01, Source
"The Fortress"
Running Time: 140 min. Directed by: Hwang Dong-hyuk Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Kim Yun-seok,...More
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Choi Jin-ho to star in tvN's "Mr. Sunshine"
2017/09/25, Source
Actor Choi Jin-ho is starring in the new tvN drama "Mr. Sunshine" along with Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri, Kim Sa-rang, Yoo Yeon-seok, Byun Yo-han, Choi Moo-sung and more,...More
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[Photos] Determined poster for "The Fortress"
2017/09/25, Source
"The Fortress" will be here next week and the leading men look quite determined to bring you the goods in this newest poster. Start the countdown for the epic defense of Namhansanseong,...More
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[Guest Film Review] "Master"
2017/09/23
If one thing could be said for "Master", it is that it is timely. Dealing with the concept of pyramid frauds, the corruption of the multinational companies, and their ties to politicians in a time when Korea is facing a scandal that led to the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye was a definite recipe for success. Furthermore, the presence of Lee Byung-hun, Gang Dong-won and Kim Woo-bin at the helm insured the film's financial success even more, with "Master" taking the 32nd place on the list of highest-grossing films in South Korea of all time, as of February,...More
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[USA & Canada] Lee Byung-hun in "The Fortress" October 20 in U.S. and Canada
2017/09/22, Source
"The Fortress", starring Lee Byung-hun debuts In The U.S. and Canada October 20, 2017
From "Miss Granny" Director, Hwang Dong-hyuk CJ Entertainment is releasing "The Fortress", a new period drama featuring popular South Korean actor, Lee Byung-hun. This title will premiere on October 20, 2017 in over 30 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Following its premiere, "The Fortress" will be the main feature of Korean Film Days at the Asian World Film Festival in Los Angeles, and it has also been chosen to open at the London East Asia Film Festival (LEAFF) next in London,...More
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[Video] Cast and crew talk about "The Fortress"
2017/09/19, Source
Join the cast and crew as they talk up "The Fortress", which releases October 3,...More
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Heo Jung-eun from "Oh My Geum-bi" to star in "Mr. Sunshine"
2017/09/18, Source
Heo Jung-eun, also known as the genius kid actress, is starring in the tvN drama "Mr. Sunshine". She takes role as the younger version of Kim Tae-ri,...More
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[Video] Dive into the history that fuels "The Fortress"
2017/09/13, Source
The second invasion of the Manchu in 1636 is the groundwork for film "The Fortress". Explore that very important part of Korean history with this short trailer,...More
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[Video] Park Hae-il, Park Hee-soon, and Jo Woo-jin chat about their characters in "The Fortress"
2017/09/11, Source
Park Hae-il as King Injo, Park Hee-soon as Yi Si-baek, and Jo Woo-jin as Jeong Myeong-soo sat down during filming to talk about their characters in epic battle film, "The Fortress". I always love watching the actors talk about their roles as they've lived and breathed these men for months during filming,...More
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[Guest Film Review] "A Single Rider"
2017/09/09, Source
Lee Byung-hun's evolution as an actor has been tremendous through the years, and this low-key, kind-of-indie drama proves this fact to the point that Warner Bros decided to co-produce and distribute it,...More
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[Photos + Video] Learn the history behind "The Fortress"
2017/09/08, Source
Well-known Korean history professor Seol Min-seok explains the historical workings that power "The Fortress" in the ten minute video added to the HanCinema database. Along with the video we have a few more brilliant stills that speak a lot to the film's production value,...More
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[Video] Lee Byun-hun and Kim Yun-seok talk about their roles in "The Fortress"
2017/09/06, Source
Watch Lee Byung-hun and Kim Yun-seok who play the two heads of the warring factions in "The Fortress" talk about their roles and get a glimpse into filming in this 1st character trailer. I assume that since this was labeled the 1st trailer that there will soon be a second,...More
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[Photos + Video] Sweeping stills and celeb video for "The Fortress"
2017/09/05, Source
Does "The Fortress" sure look like a grand, grand film. The newest stills released are simply stunning in their depth and sharp relief. The movie talk preview trailer features the leads teasing the full movie talk and the film. With a cast that includes Lee Byung-hun, Kim Yun-seok, Park Hae-il, Go Soo, and more, we can anticipate big things,...More
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[Photos] New battle stills from "The Fortress"
2017/09/01, Source
"The Fortress" is a big budget war film that capitalizes on the struggles between two warring factions during the Second Manchu invasion of Korea. In any film like this there are some grand fight scenes with sweeping choreography, swords, armor, and men fighting for their lives. We just got some still depicting those very things, promising that this film will deliver on the action, honor, and adventure,...More
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[Video] Prepare for battle with the main trailer for Lee Byung-hun's upcoming film "The Fortress"
2017/08/29, Source
Prepare for battle with the main trailer for Lee Byung-hun's upcoming film "The Fortress",...More
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[Lily's Take] Can you guess these actors by their childhood pictures?
2017/08/29, Source
Here is the second part of the guessing game. The first part had you guessing who the actresses were by their childhood photos. This time we have the gentlemen,...More
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[Photos] Sweeping stills added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress"
2017/08/25, Source
Sweeping stills added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress",...More
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"The Handmaiden" Kim Tae-ri to come back with movies and drama
2017/08/22, Source
Kim Tae-ri who swept away all rookie awards in 2016 is coming back later this year. She was called the "Cinderella of Chungmuro" due to her outstanding performance in Park Chan-wook's "The Handmaiden". Many look forward to her comeback and she has several works to be released later this year,...More
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[Photos + Video] Breathtaking new stills and script reading video added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress"
2017/08/18, Source
Breathtaking new stills and script reading video added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress",...More
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From Kim Eun-sook, the Hong Sisters and Noh Hee-kyeong, will tvN 'Drama Empire' reconstruct?
2017/08/16, Source
tvN is on its way to recover the modifier 'Drama Empire'. A fancy line-up of star writers are standing by from the end of the year to early next year.
tvN "Mr. Sunshine" has been arranged for broadcast on Saturdays and Sundays starting early next year,...More
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[Video + Photos] Epic trailer and striking new stills added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress"
2017/08/15, Source
Epic trailer and striking new stills added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress",...More
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[Photos] Strong new stills and character posters added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress"
2017/08/11, Source
Strong new stills and character posters added for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress",...More
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"Mr. Sunshine" Kim Sa-rang on board
2017/08/07, Source
Kim Sa-rang is now on board "Mr. Sunshine".
Former Miss Korea actress Kim Sa-rang is appearing in Kim Eun-sook's "Mr. Sunshine",...More
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[Photos] Added new poster for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress"
2017/08/01, Source
Added new poster for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress",...More
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Song Hye-kyo and "The Battleship Island" Song Joong-ki ranks 1st place in actor brand reputation
2017/07/30, Source
According to Big Data of July on film actor brand reputation, first is Song Joong-ki, second Song Kang-ho and third Gong Yoo.
The Korea Corporate Research Institute analyzed 139,284,258 brand data of 50 Korean movie stars from June 28, 2017 to July 29, 2017 to measure the brand participation index, media index, communication index, and community index of consumers. Compared with 80,571,958 movie star brand big data in June, It increased by 72.87%,...More
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Who's Your Favorite Couple From Kim Eun-sook's Dramas?
2017/07/27
Now that the main couple's cast was officially confirmed and released for Korea's #1 scriptwriter Kim Eun'sook's new drama, "Mr. Sunshine", everyone's more than excited for it,...More
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Kim Eun-sook and Lee Byung-hun's "Mr. Sunshine"
2017/07/27, Source
"When Kim Eun-sook and Lee Byung-hun come together..."
Hit writer Kim Eun-sook and Hollywood actor Lee Byung-hun are coming together,...More
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[Video] Added teaser trailer for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress"
2017/07/26, Source
Added teaser trailer for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress",...More
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Byun Yo-han to star in Kim Eun-sook's "Mr. Sunshine"
2017/07/17, Source
Actor Byun Yo-han is the main star in "Mr. Sunshine".
He is starring in "Mr. Sunshine" as a character that looks immature and laid back but has a warm heart. This is his first drama with writer Kim Eun-sook and co-stars with Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri and Yoo Yeon-seok,...More
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Kim Go-eun Will Be Joining Lee Byung-hun's Agency
2017/07/17, Source
Actress Kim Go-eun decided to fly away to another nest. As her contract comes to an end with her current agency, HODU&U Entertainment Co.,Ltd, the news was released that she won't be resigning and moving her agency to the BH Entertainment,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri to Star in New TV Series
2017/07/11, Source
Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-ri will play the lead roles in a new TV series to be written by Kim Eun-sook, who scripted the megahit dramas "Descendants of the Sun" and "Goblin",...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-ri Will Meet in Kim Eun-sook's New Drama!
2017/07/10
South Korea's most wanted scriptwriter Kim Eun-sook ("Goblin", "Descendants of the Sun" etc.) is writing a new drama called "Mr. Sunshine". According to her, this piece have been an on-going project for her since long ago,...More
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[Hot Takes from the Noonas] Lee Byung-hun to star in Kim Eun-sook's period drama, "Mr. Sunshine"
2017/06/24
Lee Byung-hun will finally make a comeback to the small screen in "Mr. Sunshine", the latest from Kim Eun-sook, the writer of "Goblin" and "Descendants of the Sun".,...More
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[Photos] Updated cast and added early poster and crank in image for the upcoming Korean movie "Keys to the Heart"
2017/06/16, Source
Updated cast and added early poster and crank in image for the upcoming Korean movie "Keys to the Heart",...More
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[Photos] Added new on-the-set images for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress"
2017/06/15, Source
Added new on-the-set images for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress",...More
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Lee Min-jung shows backside of her son, 26 months
2017/05/25, Source
Lee Min-jung posted a picture of her son.
She posted this picture on her Instagram saying, "He is 26 months old but he looks 26 years old",...More
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Song Kang-ho, 'the most trusted actor'
2017/05/18, Source
Song Kang-ho is the most entrusted actor.
Data Spring Korea conducted a survey of 15,307 people from the 13th to 17th on who they relied on the most to watch a movie and Song Kang-ho came in first with 28.3%,...More
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Psy Launches New Album After Creative Struggles
2017/05/11, Source
Rapper Psy on Wednesday released his first studio album in more than a year and music videos of some high-profile tracks.
The title of the album -- "4X2=8" -- contains a pun, as numbers 4 (sa) and 2 (i/ee) pronounced together in Korean sound like Psy, and the album is his eighth,...More
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Today's Photo: May 9, 2017 [3]
2017/05/09, Source
Actress Jin Se-yeon attends a preview of the film "The Tooth and the Nail" in Seoul on Monday,...More
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[Photos] 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards 2017 Red Carpet : Korean Actors
2017/05/03
Park Bo-gum
Korean actors on the red carpet for the 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards 2017,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Jung Woo-sung? '0509 Rose Project' records 2 million in two days
2017/04/27, Source
The voting encouragement campaign "0509 Rose Project" set 2 million views in just two days.
The "0509 Rose Project" was revealed for the first time on the 25th. The accumulated number of views was over 2 million,...More
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Today's Photo: April 21, 2017 [2]
2017/04/21, Source
Star couple Lee Min-jung (left) and Lee Byung-hun attend the opening of a casino resort in Incheon on Thursday,...More
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[Photos] Love looks alike, the most devoted celebrity couples
2017/04/20, Source
The Paradise City opening event was held in Incheon on the 20th.
Some of the most devoted couples in the show biz were there,...More
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Top married couples in Hallyu: "List of Names" Ji Sung and Lee Bo-young, marriage equals jackpot
2017/04/10, Source
Actors Lee Bo-young and Ji Sung were nominated as the couple to hit the jackpot after getting married.
tvN "List of Names" looked through a list of couples who syngergized with each other after getting married,...More
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53rd Baeksang Arts Awards 2017 : Most Popular Actor in a Movie Nominees List
2017/04/10, Source
53nd Baeksang Arts Awards 2017 : most popular actor in a movie nominees list,...More
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53rd Baeksang Arts Awards 2017 - Movies : Nominees List
2017/04/10, Source
53rd Baeksang Arts Awards 2017 will be held on May, 3 2017, here are the nominees for movies,...More
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Today's Photo: March 30, 2017 [3]
2017/03/30, Source
Celebrity sisters Jessica (left) and Krystal attend a photo exhibition for a shoe brand in Seoul on Wednesday,...More
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[HanCinema's Film Review] "A Single Rider"
2017/03/18
Jae-hoon (played by Lee Byung-hun) is a fund manager currently living in South Korea having sent his wife Soo-jin (played by Gong Hyo-jin) off to Australia a year prior. A bad situation leaves Jae-hoon deciding to cross over the ocean himself to see what exactly Soo-jin has been up to, although for various reasons Jae-hoon is reluctant to try and approach her directly. He actually ends up talking more to Jin-ah (played by Ahn So-hee), a young traveler who like Jae-hoon has met a similar unwelcome fate,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jeong's son in leather jacket
2017/02/28, Source
Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's son is a fashionista.
Lee Min-jung posted a picture of her son saying "Little angel" on her Instagram,...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2017.02.24 ~ 2017.02.26
2017/02/27
M. Night Shyamalan's Split breaks local films' reign...
For the first time this year since "Your Name", a foreign film has stepped up and claimed pole position in Korea's box office. Local delights have been dominating since mid-January ("Confidential Assignment", "The King", and "Fabricated City"), but M. Night Shyamalan's new film, Split (starring James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy and Betty Buckley), arrived last Wednesday and came out on top during its first weekend out,...More
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A Single Rider (2016)
2017/02/25, Source
"A Single Rider"
Genres: Drama Running Time: 97 min. Directed by: Lee Zoo-young Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Gong Hyo-jin,...More
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[Interview] "Hwarang" Jin Ju-hyung, "I want to go to Hollywood like Lee Byung-hun"
2017/02/22, Source
He's good looking and he has an attractive, low-toned voice. He is actor Jin Ju-hyung.
He recently starred in the KBS 2TV drama "Hwarang" and he had an interview with TV Report,...More
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Korean movies opening today 2017/02/22 in Korea
2017/02/22, Source
Korean movies opening today 2017/02/22 in Korea: "Lucid Dream", "A Single Rider" and "Miraculous",...More
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Today's Photo: February 18, 2017 [2]
2017/02/18, Source
Actress Ahn So-hee attends a press preview of the film "A Single Rider" in Seoul on Friday,...More
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Upcoming Korean movie "Keys to the Heart"
2017/02/04, Source
Added the upcoming Korean movie "Keys to the Heart"'s page to HanCinema database,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Park Jung-min to star in "Keys to the Heart"
2017/02/01, Source
Actors Lee Byung-hun and Park Jung-min are meeting in the movie, "Keys to the Heart" as brothers.
JK Film announced this fact on the 1st of February,...More
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[Photos] Added new posters for the Korean movie 'A Single Rider'
2017/01/26, Source
Added new posters for the upcoming Korean movie "A Single Rider",...More
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[Photos] Added new posters for the Korean movie 'A Single Rider'
2017/01/20, Source
Added new posters for the upcoming Korean movie "A Single Rider",...More
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Movie Audiences Dwindle for 1st Time in 7 Years
2017/01/20, Source
Movie audiences have dwindled for the first time in seven years. The number of moviegoers hit 200 million for the first time in 2013 and had been rising steadily since, but the Korean Film Council on Thursday said they dwindled by 280,000 last year to 217 million,...More
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[Video + Photos] Second trailer and press photos released for the Korean movie 'A Single Rider'
2017/01/17, Source
Second trailer and press photos released for the upcoming Korean movie "A Single Rider",...More
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Today's Photo: January 17, 2017 [2]
2017/01/17, Source
Actress Ahn So-hee poses at a press event for her new film "A Single Rider" in Seoul on Monday,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Gong Hyo-jin and Ahn So-hee in "A Single Rider"
2017/01/16, Source
The cast of "A Single Rider" were at the premiere of the movie "A Single Rider" on the 16th.
"A Single Rider" is about a father of a family who disappears to Australia in search of his family after a distressed-debt incident. The movie features Lee Byung-hun, Gong Hyo-jin and Ahn So-hee and it comes out in February,...More
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[Photos] Added new stills and release date for the Korean movie 'A Single Rider'
2017/01/16, Source
Added new stills and release date for the upcoming Korean movie "A Single Rider",...More
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Gong Hyo-jin's New Year's Greetings
2017/01/16, Source
Gong Hyo-jin was at the premiere of the movie "A Single Rider" on the 16th.
"A Single Rider" is about a father of a family who disappears to Australia in search of his family after a distressed-debt incident,...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2017.01.13 ~ 2017.01.15
2017/01/16
Japan's highest-grossing anime retains pole position...
Makoto Shinkai's romantic fantasy "Your Name" is now the highest-grossing Japanese anime in history having recently overtaken Hayao Miyazaki's classic, "Spirited Away" (2001). Shinkai's critical acclaimed masterpiece entered the Korean market January 4 and became the first Japanese anime to enter in pole position in over a decade. During its second weekend out, "Your Name" added another 739,079 admissions (30%) and moved its total tally in Korea now to 2.4 million ($17.2 million). Worldwide, "Your Name" has grossed $290 million, enough to overtake "Spirited Away"'s $289 million,...More
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[HanCinema's Digest] Cinema Snippets
2017/01/14
Korea's "City of Film" gets a serious cash injection, Justin Lowe reviews Cho Ui-seok's "Master", Netflix's first Korean original series will be web comic, and for the first time in over a decade a Japanese anime has topped Korea's charts,...More
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[Photos] Added new poster for the Korean movie 'A Single Rider'
2017/01/09, Source
Added new poster for the upcoming Korean movie "A Single Rider",...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2017.01.06 ~ 2017.01.08
2017/01/09
Japanese anime "Your Name" enters in pole position...
For the first time in over a decade, a Japanese anime has entered at the top of the South Korean box office. Makoto Shinkai's fantasy romance anime "Your Name" (based on Shinkai's own novel of the same name) officially opened on Wednesday after becoming the second-highest grossing anime film in Japan late last year where it banked over $288 million (Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away", the highest-grossing anime, sits on $289 million). From 944 screens, "Your Name" captured 31.3% of the sales (832,040 admissions) to dislodge last weekend's number one, Cho Ui-seok's crime flick "Master",...More
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[HanCinema Awards] Conclusion of the First Annual HanCinema Awards
2017/01/08
The First Annual HanCinema Awards has concluded successfully thank to you, HanCinema Readers! With over half a million votes in fifteen categories, you let your voices be heard and we couldn't be more pleased! Thank you so much for joining us on this great adventure into film and drama!,...More
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[Video] First trailer released for the Korean movie 'A Single Rider'
2017/01/06, Source
First trailer released for the upcoming Korean movie "A Single Rider",...More
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[Photo] Added new still for the upcoming Korean movie "A Single Rider"
2017/01/04, Source
Added new still for the upcoming Korean movie "A Single Rider",...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2016.12.30 ~ 2017.01.01
2017/01/02
"Master" marches into 2017 over "Rouge One"...
After an impressive opening over Christmas weekend, Cho Ui-seok's crime thriller "Master" (starring Lee Byung-hun, Gang Dong-won and Kim Woo-bin) – Jo's fourth film after "Cold Eyes", "The World of Silence" and "Make It Big" – remained atop the chart by attracting 1.3 million admissions (44%). Despite a small cut in screens, which dipped from 1,501 to 1,261, and the arrival of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story", "Master" managed to carry its success forward into 2017 and move its total tally now to 5.4 million ($36.5 million),...More
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'Master' Races to 5 Million Viewer Mark in Less Than 2 Weeks
2017/01/02, Source
Members of the cast of "Master" celebrate the film's reaching the 5 million viewer mark in Seoul on Sunday. From left, Lee Byung-hun, Uhm Ji-won, Gang Dong-won and Kim Woo-bin /Courtesy of CJ Entertainment
The crime action flick "Master" took just 12 days from its release to draw 5 million viewers, reaching the milestone on Sunday,...More
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"Master" breaks through 5 million, Lee Byung-hun, Gang Dong-won and Kim Woo-bin's Thank You shot
2017/01/01, Source
While the movie "Master" broke through 5 million on New Year's Day, Lee Byung-hun, Gang Dong-won, Kim Woo-bin and Uhm Ji-won posed for a picture.
Lee Byung-hun, Gang Dong-won, Kim Woo-bin and Uhm Ji-won are posing in front of a "Master" poster with their hands signaling '5 million',...More
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Lee Byung-hun Wins Best Actor at Daejong Film Awards
2016/12/28, Source
Lee Byung-hun took home the award for best actor for his role in the crime flick "Inside Men" at this year's Daejong Film Awards in Seoul on Tuesday.
The film, directed by Woo Min-ho, collected four more awards out of 23 categories -- best film, best production, best director and best scriptwriter,...More
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Today's Photo: December 28, 2016 [3]
2016/12/28, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun attends the annual Daejong Film Awards in Seoul on Tuesday,...More
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[Photos] 53rd Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) 2016 Red Carpet Event
2016/12/27
Lee Byung-hun
53rd Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) 2016 Red Carpet Event. The ceremony was presented by Kim Byeong-chan, Gong Seo-young and Lee Tae-im,...More
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53rd Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) 2016 Winners
2016/12/27
53rd Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) 2016 winners during the ceremony presented by Kim Byeong-chan, Gong Seo-young and Lee Tae-im,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, 10 'Best Actor' awards in a row
2016/12/27, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun was awarded the Best Actor at the Daejong Awards. This makes it 10 in a row.
The 53rd Daejong Film Awards was held on the 27th,...More
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[HanCinema Awards] Best Actor in a Film - And the Winner Is...
2016/12/26
Welcome to the final week of the First Annual HanCinema Awards. After two weeks of voting, the first of the results are in! HanCinema thanks all of you readers for joining in and making this successful! We couldn't have done it without you, so enjoy all these fine gentlemen of Korean cinema.,...More
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Lee Min-jung and Lee Byung-hun on a date with their son
2016/12/26, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung released a picture during a date with her husband and son.
She posted the picture on Instagram, a day before Christmas Eve saying, "Team Lab World",...More
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Actor Kim Woo-bin Says Good Roles Come to Those Who Wait
2016/12/24, Source
Kim Woo-bin has returned to the big screen in the crime action flick "Master", which was released on Wednesday. Just six years since his debut, the model-turned-actor is already one of the hottest stars in the showbusiness. To be sure, his heartthrob appeal has helped his career, but Kim has charmed the critics just as much as he does his many fans,...More
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Master (2016)
2016/12/24, Source
"Master"
Genres: Action and Crime Running Time: 143 min. Directed by: Cho Ui-seok Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Gang Dong-won, Kim Woo-bin,...More
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Korean movie opening today 2016/12/21 in Korea
2016/12/21, Source
Korean movie opening today 2016/12/21 in Korea: "Master",...More
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Kim Tae-ri, "I drank with Song Kang-ho and Lee Byung-hun after the Blue Dragon Film Awards"
2016/12/20, Source
Kim Tae-ri recalled the time she won an award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards.
SBS "Celebrity News" interviewed Kim Tae-ri,...More
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[HanCinema Awards] Best Film
2016/12/16
The year of 2016 brought the world some brilliant Korean cinema that was daring, inspiring, and bold. Not only did film make a splash in Korean, but it traversed across oceans to reach welcoming audiences. From December 16 to December 23 you can vote for your favorite film of the year. Results will be revealed during the last week of 2016!,...More
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[Interview] "Master" Lee Byung-hun, "Short break, family and baby care"
2016/12/14, Source
Lee Byung-hun mentioned his family as his refuge.
Lee Byung-hun has had a busy year as he appeared in the Hollywood movie "The Magnificent Seven", made a short appearance in the movie "Secret Agent" and he starred in "Master" with Gang Dong-won and Kim Woo-bin. In 2017, he's coming out with films "A Single Rider" and "The Fortress",...More
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Lee Byung-hun kisses another woman in front of his wife Lee Min-jung
2016/12/13, Source
Apparently Lee Byung-hun kissed another woman in front of his wife Lee Min-jung.
A Hong Kong media reported recently that Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung had an after party with Han Hyo-joo and other Korean friends after the MAMA on the 2nd. Lee Byung-hun was an award presenter and Lee Min-jung accompanied him,...More
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[Video] Special trailer released for the Korean movie 'Master'
2016/12/13, Source
Special trailer released for the upcoming Korean movie "Master",...More
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[HanCinema Awards] Best Actor in a Film - Cast Your Vote!
2016/12/10
The first vote of the HanCinema Awards is here: Best Actor in a Film! Voting will be open from December 10 to December 17 and results will be out the last week of 2016!,...More
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[Photos] Added new behind-the-scene stills for the Korean movie 'Master'
2016/12/09, Source
Added new behind-the-scene stills for the upcoming Korean movie "Master",...More
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[USA & Canada] South Korean Crime Thriller "Master" debuts in N. America on January 6, 2017
2016/12/08, Source
Asia's leading studio CJ Entertainment, the signature film division of major media and content company CJ E&M, is releasing the action-packed South Korean crime thriller, "Master" in theaters across North America on January 6, 2017. The film will have viewers at the edge of their seats as they follow a high-tech cat and mouse chase to stop one of the biggest corporate frauds in history,...More
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Today's Photo: December 6, 2016 [3]
2016/12/06, Source
Kim Woo-bin smiles at a red carpet event for his new film "Master" in Seoul on Monday,...More
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Today's Photo: December 2, 2016 [3]
2016/12/02, Source
Actress Park Ha-sun arrives at Incheon International Airport on her way to the annual Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong on Thursday,...More
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Today's Photo: November 26, 2016 [3]
2016/11/26, Source
Bae Doona (left) and Ha Jung-woo arrive at the annual Blue Dragon Film Awards in Seoul on Friday,...More
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[Photos] 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2016 Red Carpet Event
2016/11/25
Son Ye-jin
The 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2016 Red Carpet Event. The ceremony was hosted by Kim Hye-soo and Yu Jun-sang,...More
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37th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2016 Winners
2016/11/25
37th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2016 winners. The ceremony was hosted by Kim Hye-soo and Yu Jun-sang,...More
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Who will win the top prize at the 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards?
2016/11/24, Source
2016 was full of movies of diverse genres and colors. This year's Blue Dragon Film Awards is expected to be competitive.
Success, cinematic quality and performance are taken into account for The Best Actor prize and it's going to get messy. There are five actors whom we can't possibly compare and they are Lee Byung-hun, Song Kang-ho, Ha Jung-woo, Kwak Do-won and Jung Woo-sung,...More
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[Video] Third character video of Kim Woo-bin released for the Korean movie 'Master'
2016/11/24, Source
Third character video of Kim Woo-bin released for the upcoming Korean movie "Master",...More
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[Video + Photos] Added new character videos and posters for the Korean movie 'Master'
2016/11/23, Source
Added new character videos and posters for the upcoming Korean movie "Master",...More
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[Photos] Updated cast and added script reading images for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress"
2016/11/22, Source
Updated cast and added early poster and script reading images for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress",...More
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8 Top Celebrities Confirmed for Round 1 Lineup for Mnet Asian Music Awards
2016/11/21, Source
The 2016 Mnet Asian Music Awards revealed a star-studded lineup,...More
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37th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2016 Nominees
2016/11/17
37th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2016 nominees list,...More
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Today's Photo: November 15, 2016 [4]
2016/11/15, Source
Kim Woo-bin, Lee Byung-hun and Gang Dong-won (from left) pose during a press junket for their new film "Master" in Seoul on Monday,...More
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Kim Woo-bin Creates Character Full of Emotion For Upcoming Movie, "Master"
2016/11/14
The main teaser photos of Lee Byung-hun, Gang Dong-won and Kim Woo-bin have been released for the upcoming movie, "Master".
On November 14, the main teaser revealed the captivating pursuit between fraudulent criminals and the head of the intelligence crime investigation team,...More
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[Video + Photos] Added new trailer and stills for the Korean movie 'Master'
2016/11/11, Source
Added new trailer and stills for the upcoming Korean movie "Master",...More
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[Photos] Added new stills and on-the-set images for the upcoming Korean movie "Master"
2016/11/08, Source
Added new stills and on-the-set images for the upcoming Korean movie "Master",...More
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[USA] 14th Annual New York Korean Film Festival begins November 11
2016/11/06, Source
The 14th Annual New York Korean Film Festival Announces Lineup for November 11th to November 13th, 2016 at the Museum of the Moving Image The Korea Society's New York Korean Film Festival returns to New York City's Museum of the Moving Image on November 11 to 13 for its yearly celebration of the best in Korean cinema.,...More
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[Photos] Added new posters for the Korean movie 'Master'
2016/10/26, Source
Added new posters for the upcoming Korean movie "Master",...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin, Yeongpyeong Awards indeed and other winners
2016/10/24, Source
Actors Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin won the Best Actor and Best Actress Award at the 36th The Korean Association of Film Critics Awards,...More
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[Photo] Added new Lee Byung-hun still for the Korean movie "The Age of Shadows"
2016/10/20, Source
Added new Lee Byung-hun still for the Korean movie "The Age of Shadows",...More
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[Interview] Kim Jee-woon with The Lady Miz Diva
2016/10/15, Source
In the 5 years since our last chat with Director Kim Jee-woon, he made a full-fledged Hollywood film and then returned to South Korea to create his latest box office smash, "The Age of Shadows". Director Kim spoke with me about his spy thriller, based on real events during the Japanese occupation of Korea, as it premiered in New York City as part of Korean Movie Night.
We talked about his 20-year collaboration with acting legend Song Kang-ho, Oscar consideration, the influence of John Cassavetes and James Coburn, and he revealed the name of the lead actor for his long-awaited adaptation of "Jin-Roh" (Titled "Illang : The Wolf Brigade"). Oh, and his leading lady, Han Ji-min, makes a cute cameo.,...More
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[Guest Film Review] "Addicted"
2016/10/15
The 00's decade signaled a trend where romantic films were injected with supernatural and/or mystery elements, in order to stand out from the plethora of entries in the category. "Ditto" and "Il Mare" are two distinct samples, as is the case with "Addicted".
Two brothers, race-driver Dae-jin and carpenter Ho-jin live happily in the same house along with the wife of the latter, Eun-soo. One day, both siblings get into traffic accidents at the same time, although in different incidents,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung with Lee Yoon-mi and her daughter
2016/10/12, Source
Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung took a picture with Lee Yoon-mi and her daughter.
Lee Yoon-mi posted a picture on her Instagram on the 12th,...More
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2016 APAN Star Awards Winners
2016/10/02
2016 APAN Star Awards Winners,...More
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[Photos] The 2016 APAN Star Awards Red Carpet Event - Actors
2016/10/02
Song Joong-ki
The APAN Star Awards, hosted by Lee Hanee and Shin Dong-yup on October 2nd, is a part of the 2016 DMC Festival which being held from October 1st to the 11th. All channels and dramas were in the spotlight for this event and 16 candidates were nominated for the Grand Prize.
More photos of actors on the Red Carpet event after the jump,...More
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[Photos] Added new behind-the-scenes images for the Korean movie "The Age of Shadows"
2016/09/30, Source
Gong Yoo
Added new behind-the-scenes images for the Korean movie "The Age of Shadows",...More
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[Video] Added new Song Kang-ho X Lee Byung-hun reunion on-the-set video for the Korean movie "The Age of Shadows"
2016/09/19, Source
Added new Song Kang-ho X Lee Byung-hun reunion on-the-set video for the Korean movie "The Age of Shadows",...More
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Lee Byung-hun Wants to Go Farther with New Hollywood Western
2016/09/13, Source
Lee Byung-hun's latest film "The Magnificent Seven", directed by Antoine Fuqua, is set to hit theaters here on Wednesday for the first time in the world. This is his sixth Hollywood film after "G.I Joe: The Rise of Cobra", "G.I Joe: Retaliation", "Red 2", "Terminator Genisys" and "Misconduct",...More
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Today's Photo: September 13, 2016 [2]
2016/09/13, Source
Lee Byung-hun attends a press preview of Hollywood blockbuster "Magnificent Seven" in Seoul on Monday,...More
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[Video] First trailer released for the Korean movie 'Master'
2016/09/12, Source
First trailer released for the upcoming Korean movie "Master",...More
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[Interview] Gong Yoo, "I suffered by myself and tried hard"
2016/09/11, Source
"The Age of Shadows" Song Yoo hit 10 million this summer with "Train to Busan". This time he's holding hands with producer Kim Jee-woon.
He seems like a crybaby, seeing as that he says he had to struggle to make the movie work but he was serious. He's honest and serious. In an interview, producer Kim Jee-woon had said, "Gong Yoo was good" but Gong Yoo said, "You could have told me that on site".
Gong Yoo 'struggled' to be Kim Woo-jin in "The Age of Shadows". Song Kang-ho and Gong Yoo put together made two large mountains,...More
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Lee Byung-hun taking pictures with Hollywood actor Ethan Hawke
2016/08/23, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun took pictures with Hollywood actor Ethan Hawke.
BH Entertainment released pictures on its official Instagram saying "The making of "Magnificent 7"",...More
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[HanCinema's Digest] Cinema Snippets
2016/08/20
The Hollywood Reporter picks actor Lee Byung-hun's brain in New York, KOBIZ's new infographic puts "Train to Busan"'s success into perspective, discover five modern Korean films that play at your heartstrings, and did you know works of romance were once banned in North Korea?,...More
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'The Age of Shadows' Han Ji-min, the only female lead among actors, showcases her classy elegance
2016/08/18, Source
Han Ji-min. who is returning to the big screen with her role in "The Age of Shadows", has unveiled her mesmerizing fashion pictorial.
Warner Bros. Korea has revealed Han Ji-min's pictorial for fashion magazine Elle on August 18th,...More
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[Guest Film Review] "A Bittersweet Life"
2016/08/13
Violent thrillers featuring gangsters have been S. Korean cinema's most successful export genre for many years, with quite a large number of films of the genre still being shot in the country. "A Bittersweet Life" is another entry in the category, which, despite not reaching the standards of the masterpieces of the genre (The Chaser, I Saw the Devil) is still, quite entertaining,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Kim Min-hee, actor and actress of the year
2016/08/08, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun and actress Kim Min-hee have been chosen as 'The Actor and Actress of the Year'.
The Korean Directors' Association announced the winners of the '2016 Directors' Cut Awards' on the 8th. Lee Byung-hun from the movie "Inside Men" and Kim Min-hee from "The Handmaiden" are the winners. Director Na Hong-jin from "The Wailing" is the Director of the Year,...More
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[HanCinema's Digest] Cinema Snippets
2016/07/16
Netflix plans to expand its offerings in South Korea, The Hollywood reporter reviews "One Way Trip", Lee Byung-hun honoured in America, and find out how Asian animations did at Annecy this year,...More
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Goddess of the streets Lee Min-jung
2016/07/06, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung posted pictures on her Instagram.
She's currently in New York with her husband Lee Byung-hun. She looks excited about the trip,...More
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Lee Byung-hun heads to US with Lee Min-jung
2016/07/05, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun departed for the States for the New York Asian Film Festival with his wife Lee Min-jung.
The couple left on July 4th. The NYAFF is one of the most famous festivals in North America and Lee Byung-hun's "The Insiders" has been sent an invitation,...More
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Upcoming Korean drama "Advance"
2016/07/02, Source
Added the upcoming Korean drama "Advance"'s page to HanCinema database,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Park Chan-wook to Vote on Oscars
2016/07/01, Source
Park Chan-wook (left) and Lee Byung-hun
Actor Lee Byung-hun, star directors Park Chan-wook and Lee Chang-dong, and DreamWorks cinematographer Jhun Yong-duk were inducted into the U.S. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Bo-young to come back with SBS drama "Advance"
2016/06/29, Source
Actor and actress Lee Byung-hun and Lee Bo-young are starring in the new SBS drama "Advance". They haven't signed contracts yet but they have a great amount of faith in the writer Park Kyeong-soo so it's very likely they are going to go with it.
Lee Byung-hun's comeback is actually quite meaningful as the last drama he starred in was the 2009 KBS 2TV drama "IRIS" which holds a record of over 40% in viewing percentage. Then he starred only in movies which were a timeless hit. In 2014, he was blackmailed by a couple of women in their 20s but he gained his reputation back with the movie "The Insiders" and diluted all negative views about him. Now he's back with a drama for the first time in 8 years,...More
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Upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress"
2016/06/25, Source
Added the upcoming Korean movie "The Fortress"'s page to HanCinema database,...More
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Moviegoers Prefer Older Stars, Watching Alone
2016/06/19, Source
Hwang Jung-min and Kim Hye-soo have been named the most popular actor and actress in an email survey of 10,286 people by the Chosun Ilbo and ticketing site Max Movie. Kim was also voted best actress, while best actor went to Song Kang-ho. All three are all in their 40s, while only a few stars in their 20s made it into the top 10. The results clearly reflect the changing demographic of moviegoers in Korea,...More
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[HanCinema's Digest] Cinema Snippets
2016/06/18
Darcy Paquet shares his experience of translating Korean films into English, "I Saw the Devil" gets reviewed on Movie Pilot, KOBIZ has an infographic detailing the top superhero films released in Korea, and find out if Na Jong-jin's latest thriller ("The Wailing") hits the mark,...More
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52nd Baeksang Arts Awards 2016 Winners in Movies
2016/06/03
52nd Baeksang Arts Awards 2016 winners in movies,...More
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Lee Byung-hun VS Yoo Ah-in VS Song Joong-ki, who will take home the Baeksang Arts Awards?
2016/06/02, Source
Who is going to be the face of Baeksang?
The 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards is being held on the 3rd of June at the Seoul Kyeonghee University. The Baeksang Arts Awards brings TV and movies together and picks the most popular stars to take home the trophy,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's investment in real estate
2016/05/09, Source
Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's home was revealed.
The tvN show "List of Names 2016", dealt with the topic, 'Those who succeeded in real estate investments',...More
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[Asian Filmist Guest Post List] 5 Korean movies to watch from 2015
2016/05/07, Source
While it is 2016 currently and Korean films are starting to pick up, it's good to look back at last year's films.
For many people, the end of last year was the era of Star Wars, since episode 7 came out. However, while Star Wars was watched by many Koreans here in Seoul, 2015 Korean films held their own. In fact, another movie, the Himalayas, outsold the famed science fiction film on opening week,...More
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52nd Baeksang Arts Awards 2016 : Most Popular Actor in a Movie Nominees List
2016/05/03, Source
52nd Baeksang Arts Awards 2016 : most popular actor in a movie nominees list,...More
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52nd Baeksang Arts Awards 2016 - Movies : Nominees List
2016/05/02, Source
2nd Baeksang Arts Awards 2016 will be held on June, 6 2016, here are the nominees for movies,...More
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Yoo Ah-in vs Song Joong-ki, Baeksang Arts Awards unveils list of nominees
2016/05/02, Source
The 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards has unveiled a list of their nominees. The 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards will be held at 8:30 PM on May 3rd at the Kyung Hee Grand Peace Palace in Seoul.
The nominees for TV dramas include SBS' 'Six Flying Dragons', MBC's "She Was Pretty", KBS 2TV's 'Descendants of the Sun' and tvN's 'Answer Me 1988' and "Signal",...More
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Pictures from Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's son's 1st birthday party go viral
2016/04/26, Source
Photos from actor actress couple, Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's son, Joon-hoo's 1st birthday party have been revealed online.
In the afternoon on April 26th, a posting came up on an online community under the title: Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's son's 1st birthday party,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Gang Dong-won, Kim Woo-bin all together attend gosa ritual wishing for the success of their movie, 'Master'
2016/04/22, Source
Movie "Master" recently had a Korean traditional sacrificial ritual, 'gosa' to wish for a success of the production.
"Master" is "Cold Eyes" director Cho Ui-seok's next film project starring the powerful golden lineup, Lee Byung-hun, Gang Dong-won, Kim Woo-bin as well as Uhm Ji-won, Oh Dal-soo, and Jin Kyung. The filming begins on April 23rd,...More
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[HanCinema's Korea Diaries] "Seoul" April 5th-11th
2016/04/16
I had lots of reasons for going back to Seoul even though I didn't especially want to- the one I most want to discuss is the Chunsa Film Art Awards. Because I have pictures, you see, of Yoo Ah-in getting all misty-eyed as he accepts his top acting prize for "The Throne". Really, the man seemed absolutely touched that he actually won. Which seems reasonable. He was up against Choi Min-sik, Jung Jae-young, Lee Byung-hun, and Ahn Sung-ki. And don't say Yoo Ah-in won by being young and handsome, since that same night Ra Mi-ran of all people won the audience popularity award,...More
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Lee Byung-hun expresses his love for Lee Min-jung by sending a truck to "Please Come Back, Mister" set
2016/04/05, Source
World star Lee Byung-hun sent a food truck to the "Please Come Back, Mister" set.
He sent the truck to the drama set on the 19th last month. He wanted to treat his wife Lee Min-jung and the rest of the team to some good food for their hard work,...More
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Chunsa Film Art Awards 2016 Nominees
2016/04/04, Source
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2016 nominees list,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Jun Ji-hyun, Yoo Ah-in and Jeon Do-yeon at the 2016 Chunsa Film Awards
2016/04/04, Source
Actors Lee Byung-hun, Jun Ji-hyun, Yoo Ah-in and Jeon Do-yeon are competing for the Best Actor and Actress at the 2016 Chunsa Film Awards.
The Awards is being held on the 5th at COEX. Chunsa Na Woon Gyu Film Festival is a nonprofit competition to pay tribute to the passion and fighting spirit of movies. The award consists of 10 categories including the Best Director, the Best Actor and the Best Actress,...More
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Song Joong-ki was skillful on KBS News 9
2016/03/30, Source
Song Joong-ki did it again. He answered silly questions with right answers. Although he is the first actor to sit at the KBS News Desk, he was modest and bold at the same time.
Song Joong-ki was interviewed on the news due to his rising popularity in "Descendants of the Sun". He appeared on the KBS 1TV "News 9" on March 30. Lee Byung-hun and Rain were previously featured on the news on a weekday night, but Song Joong-ki is the first actor to appear on the 9 O'clock news,...More
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Song Hye-kyo Continues Winning Streak in Hit Soap
2016/03/29, Source
Song Hye-kyo continues her winning streak with KBS' series "Descendants of the Sun" both in Korea and beyond.
Song already has three TV soaps under her belt in her 20-year career that generated more than 40-percent ratings --"Autumn in my Heart" in 2000, "All In" in 2003 and "Full House" in 2004 -- and has starred opposite the country's leading heartthrobs, from Song Seung-heon to Hyun Bin,...More
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[Interview] Jin Goo, "Mind controlling because of "Descendants of the Sun" popularity"
2016/03/22, Source
Jin Goo debuted in 2003 with the SBS drama "All In". He played Lee Byung-hun's childhood role and left a strong impression. Thirteen years later now, Jin Goo is doing an outstanding job.
Jin Goo is starring in the KBS 2TV drama "Descendants of the Sun". He poses as a soldier and one so realistic it's hard to know if he was actually born to be one,...More
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[Asian Film Awards] Yoo Ah-in on red carpet show off irreplaceable presence
2016/03/17, Source
Yoo Ah-in attended the 10th Asian Film Award at the Venetian Hotel in Macau on March 17th.
Yoo Ah-in was invited to the festival as the leading actor in "Veteran". Yoo Ah-in walked red carpet in a black tuxedo. His soft smiles provoked cheers from his fans on the venue,...More
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The 10th Asian Film Awards today, will Lee Byung-hun win?
2016/03/16, Source
The 10th Asian Film Awards is being held in Hong Kong and Lee Byung-hun, Park So-dam, Oh Dal-soo and others are headed there.
The AFA is being held in the Venesian Theater in Macao. The AFA chooses 9 countries and 36 movies for 15 different catergories,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Gong Hyo-jin and Ahn So-hee to star in "A Single Rider", to start in Australia on the 21st
2016/03/16, Source
Actor and actresses Lee Byung-hun, Gong Hyo-jin and Ahn So-hee are starring in the new movie "A Single Rider" starting this 21st in Australia.
"A Single Rider" is a mystery thriller about a man of issue going dark suddenly one day. The movie is the debuting work of Director Lee Zoo-young from the Korean School of Arts,...More
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Youn Yuh-jung, Jun Moo-song and Yoon Kye-sang's 'The Bacchus Lady' invited to Hong Kong Film Festival
2016/03/14, Source
Youn Yuh-jung, Jun Moo-song and Yoon Kye-sang's 'The Bacchus Lady' has been invited to Hong Kong Film Festival.
According to the administration office of the festival on March 14th, film director Lee Jae-yong's 'The Bacchus Lady' has been invited to the 40th Hong Kong Film Festival, which begins on March 21st. Lee Byung-hun and Cho Seung-woo's 'Inside Men: The Original' also has been invited to the festival and will be shown during the festival,...More
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Lee Byung-hun pays a surprise visit to 'Please Come Back, Mister' filming set to cheer for his wife Lee Min-jung
2016/03/11, Source
It has been known that Lee Byung-hun paid a surprise visit to the filming set of SBS' Wednesday & Thursday drama, "Please Come Back, Mister".
A source in the broadcasters circle told TV Report on March 12th, "Lee Byung-hun came over while "Please Come Back, Mister" filming was going on in the Nonhyeon-dong area around at midnight last March 8th",...More
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Today's Photo: March 11, 2016 [2]
2016/03/11, Source
Singer and actress Seolhyun poses at the 5th Marie Claire Film Festival in Seoul on Thursday,...More
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From Lee Byung-hun to Seolhyun, Marie Claire film festival reveals behind-the-scenes images
2016/03/10, Source
The fifth Marie Claire Film Festival took place at the Cheongdam CineCity in the afternoon on March 10th.
This year's award recipients include Lee Byung-hun for his role in 'Inside Men: The Original' for Pioneer Award, Seolhyun for her role in 'Gangnam Blues' for Rookie Award, Busan International Film Festival team for Special Award,...More
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"TV News At Night" Lee Byung-hun, "Lee Min-jung told me not to be nervous"
2016/03/03, Source
Lee Byung-hun said his wife Lee Min-jung cheered on his Academy appearance.
SBS "TV News At Night" followed Lee Byung-hun to Hollywood where the Academy Awards was held,...More
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Today's Photo: March 1, 2016 [2]
2016/03/01, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun arrives on the red carpet for the Academy Awards at the Hollywood and Highland Center in Los Angeles on Sunday,...More
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Lee Byung-hun at the Academy Awards as presenter, Sumi Jo cancelled
2016/02/29, Source
Lee Byung-hun was at the Academy Awards as a presenter.
He is the first Korean to have stood on the stage of the 88th Academy Awards. He was a presenter for the foreign movies category,...More
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Jeon Do-yeon, "'Queen of mellow' is something I still want to hear when I'm older"
2016/02/24, Source
Jeon Do-yeon is known as 'the queen of mellow' and 'the queen of Cannes'. She's back with traditional mellow.
Jeon Do-yeon stars in the movie "A Man and A Woman" which is about a man and a woman who are attracted to each other in Finland. She takes on the role of Sang-min, who is a domestic and hardworking woman,...More
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Lee Byung-hun to Present Oscar
2016/01/25, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun has been invited as a presenter at this year's Academy Awards, his agency BH Entertainment said on Saturday. The ceremony, which takes place on Feb. 28, has come under fire for the overrepresentation of white artists in the nominations,...More
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Upcoming Korean movie "A Single Rider"
2016/01/23, Source
Added the upcoming Korean movie "A Single Rider"'s page to HanCinema database,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Gong Hyo-jin to play a married couple in new movie 'A Single Rider'
2016/01/22, Source
Lee Byung-hun and Gong Hyo-jin will play a married couple in movie "A Single Rider". According to the multiple sources in film industry on January 23rd, Lee Byung-hun and Gong Hyo-jin are discussing the offers for "A Single Rider" positively.
A man is pushed to the edge of his life once he loses everything at once. He now leaves to Australia to meet his wife Soo-jin and his son Jin-woo, who had left to the country for the son's education abroad. The suspense movie is anticipated to deliver the story structure of the well-written screenplay,...More
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[Spoiler] 'Madame Antoine' Han Ye-seul is a cute fake fortuneteller
2016/01/22, Source
The first episode of JTBC's "Madame Antoine" showed how the fake fortuneteller, Ko Hye-rim (Han Ye-seul), who believes in the fantasy of love, and the psychologist, Choi Soo-hyeon (Sung Joon), who cannot feel love, first met,...More
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[HanCinema's Film Review] "Inside Men"
2016/01/16
In recent years the domestic political situation in South Korea has taken a turn for the worse. The two major political parties have never gotten along that well, but public expressions of bald contempt are now all too common. I bring this up mainly to explain why "Inside Men" exists in the form it does. "Inside Men" is a classic Korean-style gangster drama disguised as a political thriller. Even so, several factors give away the film's true form- the violence, the sex, and the general motivation,...More
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[Video] 30s Trailer released for the Korean movie 'Inside Men: The Original'
2016/01/06, Source
30s Trailer released for the Korean movie "Inside Men: The Original",...More
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Lee Jung-hyun, Lee Byung-hun, Cho Seung-woo, Lee Seung-gi, Psy, and Ko So-young together at one spot
2016/01/03, Source
Actress Lee Jung-hyun shared a part of her recent activities.
On December 2nd, Lee Jung-hyun posted on her personal Instagram, "Beginning New Year with cool people! Watched 'Inside Men: The Original'. It's still fun to watch it again",...More
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Korean movies opening today 2015/12/31 in Korea
2015/12/31, Source
Korean movies opening today 2015/12/31 in Korea "Inside Men: The Original" and "Dear Dictator",...More
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Lee Byung-hun gives out free hugs
2015/12/28, Source
A promise was fulfilled by "Insiders" team for making the 6 million mark,...More
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[Video] Upcoming Korean movie "Inside Men: The Original"
2015/12/26, Source
Added the upcoming Korean movie "Inside Men: The Original"'s page to HanCinema database,...More
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Beautiful as ever, Lee Min-jung's calendar pictorial has unveiled
2015/12/24, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung has unveiled her pictorial in a calendar format.
Lee Min-jung posted a photo of herself on her personal Instagram with a short caption saying "2016 Calendar",...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Ah-in and Han Hyo-joo to be awarded the 2015 Top Star Award
2015/12/23, Source
Actors and actress Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Ah-in and Han Hyo-joo are being awarded the Korean Top Star Prizes.
Also, the winners of the popular award are Kim Soo-hyun and Choo Ja-hyun, and the most popular stars in Korean movies are Byun Yo-han, Choi Wooshik, Lee Yoo-young and Park So-dam,...More
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Upcoming Korean movie "Master"
2015/12/19, Source
Added the upcoming Korean movie "Master"'s page to HanCinema database,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung seen out together
2015/12/16, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun and actress Lee Min-jung were seen out together.
The picture of them was posted on Instagram,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Gang Dong-won and Kim Woo-bin to star in "Master"
2015/12/16, Source
Actors Lee Byung-hun, Gang Dong-won and Kim Woo-bin are starring in the movie "Master".
"Master" is produced by Cho Ui-seok who also created "Cold Eyes". The movie is about an intellectual crime investigation team and a notorious fraud surrounding the greatest case of fraud,...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2015.12.11 ~ 2015.12.13
2015/12/14
"Inside Men" moves closer to 6 million while "The Priests" counts its blessings...
Woo Min-ho's action drama "Inside Men" enjoyed yet another weekend atop the Korean box office, moving its total tally now 5.9 million admissions ($40.4 million). The film, which stars Lee Byung-hun, Cho Seung-woo, and Baek Yoon-sik, opened in Korea November 19 and has managed to ward off all challenges to remain the country's film of choice,...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2015.11.27 ~ 2015.11.29
2015/11/30
Local Delights Dominate as "Inside Men" and "The Priests" hold true at the top...
Woo Min-ho's "Inside Men" retained the top spot in the charts over the weekend and managed to increase its admissions share to 55.4%. The film, which stars Lee Byung-hun, Cho Seung-woo and Baek Yoon-sik, claimed 1.2 million admissions across 1,129 screens (up from last weekend's 1,075) to move its total tally to 3.5 million ($24 million). There was no real challenge to its dominance as its closest rival, "The Priests", earned the attention of just 237 thousand moviegoers (10.8%),...More
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[In-depth] Chungmuro is reassured, the state of active male stars in their 20s and 30s
2015/11/24, Source
The year 2015 is proud to say it created two 10 million hit movies; "The Assassination" and "Veteran". The performances of actors in their 20s and 30s stood out and they moved not only the female crowd but the male crowd as well and it is a big development for Korean movies. We take a look at who stood out this year and who we look forward to next.
- Lee Min-ho's first successful screen debut with "Gangnam Blues",...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2015.11.20 ~ 2015.11.22
2015/11/23
"Inside Men" dislodges "The Priests" for first...
After three weeks at the top of the pile, Jang Jae-hyeon's mystery drama "The Priests" has given way to Woo Min-ho's third feature, "Inside Men". Last weekend "The Priests" topped the chart by claiming over a million admissions (47%), but in the wake of the release of Woo's new thriller, Jang's popular flick slipped to second with 487 thousand admissions (20%). Since its release early November, "The Priests" (starring Kim Yun-seok and Gang Dong-won) has attracted over 4.4 million filmgoers and banked over $30 million in the process,...More
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Inside Men (2015)
2015/11/21, Source
"Inside Men"
Genres: Crime and Drama
Running Time: 130 min.
Directed by: Woo Min-ho
Starring: Cho Seung-woo, Lee Byung-hun, Baek Yoon-sik
Synopsis: Lee Kang-hee, an editor at an influential conservative newspaper, puts lawmaker Jang Pil-woo to the position of a leading candidate for presidency using the power of the press. Behind this, there was his secret deal with the paper's biggest sponsor. Ahn Sang-goo, a political henchman who supported Lee and Jang, gets his hand cut when he is caught pocketing the record of the sponsor's slush fund. Woo Jang-hoon, an ambitious prosecutor, starts to investigate the relationship with Jang and the sponsor believing it is the only chance he can make it to the top,...More
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Korean movies opening today 2015/11/19 in Korea
2015/11/19, Source
Korean movies opening today 2015/11/19 in Korea: "Inside Men", "Under the Sun", and "Kuru Kuru and Friends: The Rainbow Tree Forest",...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Cho Seung-woo and Baek Yoon-sik in "Inside Men", the movie of their lives
2015/11/18, Source
It looks like Lee Byung-hun, Cho Seung-woo and Baek Yoon-sik are going to experience the movie of their lives.
"The Inside Men" is being anticipated by fans all over the country as they want to see the three actors as their characters as soon as possible,...More
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No misunderstandings before conversing, Cho Seung-woo
2015/11/17, Source
There's a lot of talk about Cho Seung-woo.
There are rumors that he is sharp, he's bad-tempered, he hates side scripts and that he doesn't do musicals unless he's paid a lot. Most of them are exaggerated or just plain rumors. He's not frequently published in media and it's hard to see him anywhere besides musicals and movies so he hasn't really had a chance to explain himself. Of course, there was no need to,...More
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[Photos + Video] Added new posters and video for the Korean movie 'Inside Men'
2015/11/16, Source
Added new images and videos for the upcoming Korean movie "Inside Men",...More
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52nd Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) 2015 Nominees
2015/11/15, Source
52nd Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) 2015 nominees,...More
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Park Shin-hye, "Congratulations Asia Today!"
2015/11/11, Source
Actress Park Shin-hye congratulated Asia Today on its 10th anniversary.
Hallyu stars EXO, Girls' Generation, Kim Joon-soo from JYJ, Infinite, Sistar, Girl's Day, Apink, AOA, Rainbow, Kara, Wonder Girls, Shinhwa, Block B, Beast, ZE:A - Children of Empire, BtoB, April, Sonamu, and other top singers sent their greetings,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, "I am nervous every time I work... I want to be a good actor"
2015/11/04, Source
It's been a long time. Lee Byung-hun sat down saying, "I'm looking forward to it".
There has been a lot going on. Last year, Lee Byung-hun was blackmailed of 500 million won by two young women who had a video of him. This story was fully revealed and affected his image as an actor. He became a father in March but he couldn't express how happy he was. Then his fourth Hollywood movie "Terminator: Genisys" was released and so was "Memories of the Sword" although he only showed his face every now and then.
Finally, he's having an interview for the movie "Inside Men" which is coming out this 19th. He filmed the movie while he was going through tough times. In this heavy subjected yet speedy political drama, he plays the role of Ahn Sang-goo, a political gangster who used to be a chairman at once but was betrayed to the ground and is out for revenge,...More
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[Photos] Added new stills for the upcoming Korean movie "Inside Men"
2015/11/04, Source
Added new stills for the upcoming Korean movie "Inside Men",...More
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Lee Byung-hun, the Hollywood star without a smile
2015/11/02, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun is attending the premiere of the movie "Inside Men" on the 2nd.
"Inside Men" is a criminal movie about the loyalty and betrayal of inside men who move the society of Korea,...More
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[Video] Characters trailer released for the Korean movie 'Inside Men'
2015/10/29, Source
Characters trailer released for the upcoming Korean movie "Inside Men",...More
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[Los Angeles] CJ Entertainment Celebrates 20 Years of Korean Film History with Screenings November 5-7
2015/10/22, Source
Conversations with Director JK Youn of "Ode to My Father" and Hwang Dong-hyuk of "Miss Granny" to follow screenings Two special screenings of Bong Joon-ho films including premiere of Digitally remastered "Memories of Murder" and Rare showing of "Mother - 2009" in black and white,...More
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[Video + Photos] Added new official trailer and posters for the Korean movie 'Inside Men'
2015/10/20, Source
Added new official trailer and posters for the upcoming Korean movie "Inside Men",...More
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Remastered Version of 'JSA - Joint Security Area' Released
2015/10/19, Source
The remastered version of "JSA - Joint Security Area" was released last weekend, 15 year after the film first came out. The original film has been converted to a digital format, improving the sound and picture quality,...More
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[Video] Added new poster and videos for the Korean movie 'Inside Men'
2015/10/16, Source
Added new images and videos for the upcoming Korean movie "Inside Men",...More
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"Inside Men" Lee Byung-hun, Cho Seung-woo, Baek Yoon-sik
2015/10/08, Source
Lee Byung-hun, Cho Seung-woo and Baek Yoon-sik's "Inside Men" is coming out next month and the premiere was held on the 8th.
From casting to the original web-toon, producer Woo Min-ho had an unusual confidence about him. He said, "This movie is of the actors, by the actors for the actors",...More
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Lee Min-jung, looking fresh as ever
2015/10/05, Source
Lee Min-jung posted a picture on her Instagram on the 6th saying, "It's so tasty here".
She's posing in a picture after dinner with some friends. She's wearing a hat and is dressed all in black. She looks as beautiful as ever,...More
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[Photos] Added new poster for the upcoming re-release of the Korean movie 'JSA - Joint Security Area'
2015/10/05, Source
Added new poster for the upcoming re-release of the Korean movie "JSA - Joint Security Area",...More
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[Video + Photos] Added new teaser trailer and stills for the Korean movie 'Inside Men'
2015/10/05, Source
Added new teaser trailer and stills for the upcoming Korean movie "Inside Men",...More
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[BIFF] Stars talk in Haeundae, Busan
2015/10/04, Source
In Busan, stars appear day and night. More and more stars have participated in this year's Busan International Film Festival which celebrates its 20th this year. How exciting, meeting the stars of movies in real life. The stars in Haeundae have been responding to fans' support in various ways.
The opening was hot. The opening ceremony of BIFF was held on the 1st. Although the weather was rough with gale warnings, fans gathered to see their favorite stars,...More
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Lee Byung-hun to come back with movie "Inside Men" in November
2015/09/22, Source
Writer Yoon Tae-ho's unfinished web-toon and criminal drama is coming out this November. The film features actors Lee Byung-hun, Cho Seung-woo and Baek Yoon-sik.
"Inside Men" is a criminal drama about the loyalty and betrayal of inside men who move the Korean society. The drama was serially published in 2012 but suddenly came to a stop and originates from Yoon Tae-ho's unfinished web-toon "Inside Men",...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's affection for each other
2015/09/22, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun and actress Lee Min-jung were seen out together.
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, an actor from Mexico, posted a picture on his Instagram,...More
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[Photos] Added new Kim Go-eun and Lee Kyung-young stills for the Korean movie "Memories of the Sword"
2015/08/25, Source
Added new More
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[Photos] Added new Kim Go-eun and Lee Junho stills for the Korean movie "Memories of the Sword"
2015/08/21, Source
Added new Kim Go-eun and Lee Junho stills for the Korean movie "Memories of the Sword",...More
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[Photos] Added new stills for the Korean movie "Memories of the Sword"
2015/08/18, Source
Added new stills for the Korean movie "Memories of the Sword",...More
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[Photos + Video] Added new stills and red carpet video for the Korean movie 'Memories of the Sword'
2015/08/17, Source
Added new stills and red carpet video for the Korean movie "Memories of the Sword",...More
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Memories of the Sword (2015)
2015/08/14, Source
Genres: Action and Epics
Running Time: 121 min.
Directed by: Park Heung-sik
Starring: Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Go-eun, Lee Byung-hun
Synopsis: Three warriors from the Koryo Dynasty lead a riot. Due to the betrayal of Deok-gi, Pung-cheon dies. Deok-gi then tries to persuade Seol-rang to join his side, but she refuses. She then flees with Pung-cheon's sword and his infant daughter. Some 18 years later, Seol-rang is now blind and she trains Pung-cheon's daughter to use the sword for revenge,...More
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Korean movies opening today 2015/08/13 in Korea
2015/08/13, Source
Korean movies opening today 2015/08/13 in Korea: "Memories of the Sword", "Wonderful Nightmare", "Alice In Earnestland", "SMTOWN The Stage", "Amor", "The Last Comfort Woman", "Factory Complex", and "The Martyrdom",...More
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[North America] Well Go USA Presents "Memories of the Sword"
2015/08/12, Source
Well Go USA Presents "Memories of the Sword" in theaters August 28th!,...More
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News anchor Sohn Suk-hee falls for Kim Go-eun's glamor
2015/08/06, Source
Kim Go-eun, Hong-seol in 'Memories of the Sword' appeared on the August 6th show of JTBC 'News Room', had an interview with anchor Sohn Suk-hee.
Since she debuted through movie 'A Muse', 2012, she swept various new actress awards and has emerged as a hopeful talent on Chungmu-ro. She later established the exceptional filmography including "Monster", 2012, and "Coin Locker Girl". Her outstanding performances have brought her to the position representing actresses in their 20s,...More
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Kim Go-eun, a fan of "Cheese in the Trap"
2015/08/05, Source
Actress Kim Go-eun talked about the new tvN drama "Cheese in the Trap".
Media Day was held on the 5th with appearances by director Park Heung-sik, actresses Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Go-eun, and actor Kim Young-min,...More
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[Video] Added new videos for the Korean movie 'Memories of the Sword'
2015/08/04, Source
Added new videos for the upcoming Korean movie "Memories of the Sword",...More
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[Video] Added new highlights videos for the Korean movie 'Memories of the Sword'
2015/07/30, Source
Added new highlights videos for the upcoming Korean movie "Memories of the Sword",...More
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Will actress Lee Min-jung attend the VIP screening of "Memories of the Sword" on the 11th?
2015/07/29, Source
The VIP screening of "Memories of the Sword' will be held on the afternoon of the 11th. It is an occasion for the cast, crew, and director to invite those close to them to come and watch a movie and have a good time,...More
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Lee Min-jung's Cosmetics CF... still beautiful after becoming a mom
2015/07/27, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung shows us she still got the looks after giving birth.
On the 27th, she uploaded a photo on to her social media accounts of her on the set of her cosmetics CF shoot. Lee Min-jung has been known to actively communicate with her fans via social media,...More
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Lee Byung-hun's wife Lee Min-jung says "prior to the marriage, there was no doubt regarding Lee Byung-hun in my heart" She displays trust...
2015/07/25, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun' is in the spotlight currently by opening up to the public at a press junket for his new movie "Memories of the Sword". At the press events held at Lotte Cinema's Konkuk University entrance location on the 24th, Lee Byung-hun said following about the movie being delayed. "I think it may have been because of me. It should have opened earlier, but, considering the mood and circumstances at the time, the opening was delayed". He also apologized to the other actors, the director, and production staff,...More
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Today's Photo: July 25, 2015 [2]
2015/07/25, Source
Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon and Kim Go-eun attend a press junket for their new film "Memories of the Sword" in Seoul on Friday,...More
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[Photos + Video] Added new stills and special video for the Korean movie 'Memories of the Sword'
2015/07/24, Source
Added new stills and special video for the upcoming Korean movie "Memories of the Sword",...More
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In a public appearance, Actor Lee Byung-hun says "I am deeply sorry"
2015/07/24, Source
While making a public appearance at the production junket held at Lotte Cinema's Konkuk University entrance location for his new movie "Memories of the Sword", actor Lee Byung-hun made a public apology regarding the "black mail" incident he was a victim of sometime ago,...More
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[Video] Characters video released for the Korean movie 'Memories of the Sword'
2015/07/22, Source
Characters video released for the upcoming Korean movie "Memories of the Sword",...More
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Lee Min-jung at after-party of the wedding with Lee Byung-hun
2015/07/21, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung released a picture of a party she went to recently.
She posted, "Congratulations on your wedding!" Hashtags included, '#happy', '#GiveMeNiecesAndNephews' and more,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung seen for the first time together
2015/07/15, Source
Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung were seen together.
Pictures came up online saying, "Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung attended a relative's wedding",...More
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[Video] Official trailer released for the Korean movie 'Memories of the Sword'
2015/07/15, Source
Official trailer released for the upcoming Korean movie "Memories of the Sword",...More
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Lee Byung-hun's first official appearance at "Memories of the Sword" showcase
2015/07/14, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun is coming back from America to attend the premiere of "Memories of the Sword". This is his first official appearance since the blackmail case and many wonder if he will apologize once again.
According to Lotte Entertainment, Lee Byung-hun is going to be at the premiere on the 24th. He's currently busy filming the movie "The Magnificent Seven". He only attended promotional events of "The Terminator Genisys" in America,...More
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[Photos] Added new poster and release date for the Korean movie 'Memories of the Sword'
2015/07/14, Source
Added new poster and release date for the upcoming Korean movie "Memories of the Sword",...More
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Kim Woo-bin, Kang Ha-neul and Lee Junho's 'Twenty' to be released in Japan
2015/06/30, Source
The hit comedy movie, "Twenty", which was released in March in Korea is coming to Japan in November this year.
"Twenty" scored second position at the box office and brought out the explosive reaction from moviegoers, for Kim Woo-bin, Kang Ha-neul, and 'Lee Junho"s great acting performances, who presented the unbelievably hilarious comedy at another level, and director Lee Byung-hun's cheerful and witty creation,...More
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"Memories of the Sword" Lee Byung-hun VS Blinded Jeon Do-yeon VS Vengeful Kim Go-eun
2015/06/29, Source
Stills and classic lines of Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon and Kim Go-eun from the movie "Memories of the Sword" have come up.
During the Goryeo times when the sword was all mighty, a man betrayed a woman and she pointed a sword towards him 18 years later. Lee Byung-hun stars as a go-getter, Jeon Do-yeon as a blind sword fighter and Kim Go-eun as a revenge fighter,...More
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"The Assassination" VS "Veteran" VS "Memories of the Sword"
2015/06/28, Source
Summer is the time when the theaters are most competitive. July is near and blockbusters which cost more than 10 billion won, took the plates.
Distributors of these blockbusters spend many sleepless nights during the summer season. "The Admiral: Roaring Currents" set a record last year that no one can break, but this year, it's different,...More
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'Memories of the Sword' unveiled 11 still images, Lee Byung-hun VS Jeon Do-yeon
2015/06/26, Source
Movie 'Memories of the Sword' has unveiled their 11 still images featuring the charismatic presence of Lee Byung-hun and Jeon Do-yeon.
In the end of Goryeo era when the sword meant the power, a man, who has dreamt of becoming a king, betrays. And then 18 years later, two swords appear to threaten him. The movie depicts the inevitable fate and destiny of the three swordsmen, whose last moments were different apart,...More
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Lee Min-jung, nursing at home
2015/06/25, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung looks as beautiful as ever even after giving birth.
Woman Sense revealed news about Lee Min-jung in the July issue,...More
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Lee Min-jung, a day out
2015/06/24, Source
Lee Min-jung was seen for the first time after giving birth.
Woman Sense featured Lee Min-jung in the July issue. She gave birth to her son Joon-hoo in March and is currently recovering,...More
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[Video + Photos] Added new teaser trailer and posters for the Korean movie 'Memories of the Sword'
2015/06/18, Source
Added new teaser trailer and posters for the upcoming Korean movie "Memories of the Sword",...More
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Lee Min-jung posts selfie for the first time after she delivered baby boy
2015/06/10, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung shared a glimpse of her life.
On June 11, Lee Min-jung posted two photos on her personal Instagram,...More
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Why Kim Hye-soo and Jeon Do-yeon are so precious
2015/06/08, Source
Kim Hye-soo and Jeon Do-yeon are actresses in their 40s. In the Korean movie industry, for an actress to be in her 40s means she's no longer the main act. Movies take up a big part of the culture but it's also an industry where one can only survive if profits are made from investments. Therefore, cinematic quality, completion, influence on the public and cultural values are outweighed by the success of the movie.
Choi Min-sik, Kim Yun-seok, Ryu Seung-ryong, Lee Byung-hun, Ha Jung-woo and other actors in their 40s have been successful with their movies. Screenplays are focused on them and actresses didn't get as much attention as they did before,...More
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[HanCinema's Digest] Cinema Snippets
2015/05/09
Lee Byeon-hun scores another Hollywood role, "Roaring Currents" documentary on the way, Paul Fisher's "A Kim Jong-Il Production" reviewed, and does Marvel's latest show Seoul's ugly side?,...More
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Lee Byung-hun to star in "The Magnificent Seven" in Hollywood
2015/05/05, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun is starring in a remake of "The Magnificent Seven" right after "Beyond Deceit". This is Lee Byung-hun's fifth Hollywood movie after the "G.I. Joe" series, "Red 2" and "Terminator: Genisys".
"The Magnificent Seven" was filmed in 1962 in a western village. It's about 7 gunmen. The remade version of it stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke and more. Lee Byung-hun plays the role of Billy Rock,...More
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Lee Min-jung and Lee Byung-hun's baby shower
2015/04/27, Source
While Lee Bo-young and Ji Sung's baby shower pictures are going around, Lee Min-jung and Lee Byung-hun's baby party is in the highlight again.
According to a media source, Lee Min-jung and Lee Byung-hun had a baby shower in LA on the 3rd of February. Apparently Lee Byung-hun prepared the party in secret with the help of friends around him,...More
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[HanCinema's Digest] Cinema Snippets
2015/04/25
Hangul Celluloid reviews the strange and unsettling "Vegetarian", Lee Byeong-hun to star in another Hollywood flick, Claudia Kim (Claudia Kim)'s acting career off to a flying start, and find out what South Korean films have been making waves this year,...More
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Lee Byung-hun's younger sister Lee Eun-hui hospitalized after car crash
2015/04/15, Source
Lee Byung-hun's younger sister Lee Eun-hui got into a car accident in Bundang and was sent to a hospital.
Actor Lee Byung-hun's younger sister and Miss Korea, Lee Eun-hui, 45, got into a car accident and is being treated in a hospital,...More
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Things to look out for in Cha Seung-won and Lee Yeon-hee's "Splendid Politics"
2015/04/12, Source
The first episode of the new MBC drama "Splendid Politics" is being broadcasted on the 13th. There are three parts to be looked out for.
- Another Gwang Hae-gun story, will "Splendid Politics" be different?
It's another story about the 15th Joseon king. There has been many dramas that deal with the old king recently and "Splendid Politics" is like another version of it. The viewers might be sick of seeing his character portrayed in so many projects. This time the character is written by Kim I-yeong,...More
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Lee Byung-hun goes to US for movie
2015/04/09, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun left to the United States for the movie, "Beyond Deceit". He's been by Lee Min-jung's side all this while after she had their baby. He'll be back as soon as possible to take care of her again.
Lee Byung-hun left for America last month and came back on the 27th in time for the baby's birth. Lee Min-jung had the baby on the 31st,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung name their son Lee Joon-hoo
2015/04/08, Source
Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung named their son Lee Joon-hoo.
According to MS Team Entertainment, the couple decided on Lee Joon-ho as their baby boy's name, but they haven't registered his name yet,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's son...who does he look like?
2015/03/31, Source
Lee Min-jung and Lee Byung-hun's management reported on the 31st that the couple had a son.
Lee Byung-hun arrived in Korea on Friday and was with his wife when she went through labor. The mother and child are both in good condition,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung have a baby
2015/03/30, Source
Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung now have a son.
Both their agencies reported on the 31st of March saying, "Lee Min-jung gave birth to a healthy baby boy on the 31st of March with Lee Byung-hun who returned to Korea last Friday. Both the mother and child are doing well and are recovering",...More
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2 Women Get Suspended Sentences for Blackmailing Lee Byung-hun
2015/03/27, Source
One of the two women accused of blackmailing actor Lee Byung-hun heads to a court room at the Seoul Central District Court on Thursday. /Newsis
The Seoul Central District Court on Thursday gave two women accused of blackmailing actor Lee Byung-hun a two-year suspended sentence,...More
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[HanCinema's Digest] Cinema Snippets
2015/03/21
Podcast on Fire's latest episode of "What's Korean Cinema?", Fabien introduces this week's new local releases for MKC, and Lee Byung-hun confirmed for US thriller "Beyond Deceit",...More
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Lee Byung-hun blackmail: Kim Si-won-III's release
2015/03/16, Source
Former Glam member Kim Si-won-III, who blackmailed actor Lee Byung-hun for a great sum of money, has now been released from prison.
She posted on her Instagram on the 17th saying, "Mom, I'm sorry and I'm sorry again. Thank you for being my mother. Happy birthday, my angel mother - from your two daughters",...More
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Lee Byung-hun blackmailers Lee Ji-yun and Kim Si-won-III freed
2015/03/09, Source
Lee Ji-yun and Kim Si-won-III, who were charged with blackmailing actor Lee Byung-hun, are being released.
The Korean Central Court allowed application for bail on the 9th,...More
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Lee Ji-yun, Kim Si-won-III receive 3-year sentence
2015/03/05, Source
The investigators have sentences model Lee Ji-yun and former Glam member Kim Si-won-III to 3 years in prison each.
In the first trial of the Court of Appeals on the 5th, the Seoul Central Court claimed that the two of them aren't truly sorry about what they did and therefore sentenced them to 3 years each,...More
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What's next for Kim Soo-hyun, Lee Min-ho, Kim Woo-bin and Lee Jong-suk?
2015/03/02, Source
It looks like it's time to rewrite the list of the '4 kings of Hallyu'. The original 'kings' Lee Byung-hun, Jang Dong-gun, Song Seung-heon and Won Bin are now in their 40s and are either taken (Lee Byung-hun and Jang Dong-gun) or confined to their girlfriends (Won Bin).
The appearance of the young and fresh actors in their 20s, is overpowering. Kim Soo-hyun, Lee Min-ho, Kim Woo-bin and Lee Jong-suk are mighty fan holders and guaranteed successful kings of Hallyu. Especially Kim Soo-hyun and Lee Min-ho, who both have already been noted as kings of Hallyu in Japan and China for many years,...More
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Lee Byung-hun returns, "I'm indebted to Lee Min-jung"
2015/02/26, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun left words of apology as soon as he arrived.
Lee Byung-hun arrived at Incheon International Airport on the 26th with wife and actress Lee Min-jung. He stood in front of the press to say, "A long time has passed because of my foolishness. I have caused a lifetime debt to my wife and family",...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung to land on the 26th
2015/02/25, Source
Lee Byung-hun, the man in the middle of the '5 billion won blackmail' case, is returning to Korea on the 26th with his pregnant wife Lee Min-jung.
They were supposed to land at Incheon International Airport at 5:50AM but the flight has been delayed and they didn't show up even at 7:30AM,...More
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Lee Byung-hun seeks newest US flick
2015/02/16, Source
Apparently Lee Byung-hun is in the negotiating process of the newest Hollywood movie "Beyond Deceit".
BH Entertainment told OSEN that he was in the middle of settling things with "Beyond Deceit",...More
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Stars in danger: Lee Byung-hun, Kim Jun-ho and Clara
2015/02/05, Source
Threaten or be threatened, their image breaks overnight.
Actor Lee Byung-hun, comedian Kim Jun-ho and actress Clara have been trending a lot these days. How do the netizens see them? Sports Donga and Story Dot analyzed information about these people,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung getting ready for the baby
2015/02/03, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun and actress Lee Min-jung were seen out in public.
According to a media, the married couple recently had a baby shower in LA,...More
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Actress Lee Min-jung will return to Korea around Lunar New Year's Day and stay to deliver baby
2015/01/29, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung will come back to Korea around Lunar New Year's Day and stay until and after she delivers a baby.
On January 19th, Lee Min-jung left to her husband in LA, US. At the time, her agency MS Team Entertainment said, "She will be back around Lunar New Year's Day and spend the holiday with her family. When Lee Byung-hun will return to Korea has not been decided yet though,...More
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Lee Min-jung to return to LA on the 19th
2015/01/20, Source
Lee Min-jung who is pregnant, left for LA to where her husband is.
She had returned for a while for a job and went back to LA on the 19th after everything was over,...More
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Lee Byung-hyun's Wife Announces Pregnancy
2015/01/20, Source
Lee Min-jung (left) and Lee Byung-hun
Actress Lee Min-jung is 27 weeks pregnant, her agency MS Team Entertainment said Monday. Lee married fellow actor Lee Byung-hun in August 2013, but he was recently embroiled in a blackmail scandal with two other women. "We had to be deliberate over when to announce the news to protect her from the scandal", involving her husband, the agency said in a press release. "She will do her best for her family and not to disappoint her fans",...More
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Lee Min-jung to have birth in Korea
2015/01/19, Source
Lee Min-jung might be going back to the States where her husband Lee Byung-hun is.
MS Team Entertainment claimed, "Lee Min-jung who came back to Korea on the 14th for an ad, isn't sure if she is staying or going back to the US. It's her private matter so we didn't ask her personally",...More
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2 Women Jailed for Blackmailing Actor Lee Byung-hun
2015/01/16, Source
Two women have been jailed for blackmailing star actor Lee Byung-hun with a video clip that shows him making lewd remarks to them. The Seoul Central District Court on Thursday sentenced one woman, surnamed Lee (25), to one year and two months in prison and the other, surnamed Kim (21), to one year. Prosecutors had sought three-year prison terms. During the trial Lee, a model, testified she blackmailed the actor because he wanted to break off their relationship,...More
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Glam breaks up, members cry during visit
2015/01/15, Source
Glam has disbanded as its member Kim Si-won-III has been sent to prison for a year, with model Lee Ji-yeon, for blackmailing Lee Byung-hun.
Apparently the other members of the group had come to see her in October while she was being held,...More
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Pardon denied: Lee Byung-hun blackmailers Lee Ji-yun and Kim Si-won-III to be imprisoned
2015/01/14, Source
Model Lee Ji-yun and Kim Si-won-III didn't get their pardons.
The Seoul Central Court held a trial regarding the Lee Byung-hun blackmailing case on the 15th. The Justice Department sentenced Lee Ji-yun to 1 year and 2 months and Kim Si-won-III received 1 year under the law of violent actions,...More
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The Lee Byung-hun blackmail trial to be held today
2015/01/14, Source
Lee Ji-yun and Kim Si-won-III's sentencing for blackmailing actor Lee Byung-hun is being held today.
The trial for blackmailing Lee Byung-hun of 5 billion won is being held at the Seocho Seoul Central Court. The truth is coming out at last,...More
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Actress Lee Min-jung returns to Korea alone on the 14th
2015/01/14, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung has come back to Korea.
A source from Lee Min-jung's agency, MS Team Entertainment said, "Lee Min-jung has returned to Korea in the afternoon on the 14th,...More
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"Not sure when Lee Min-jung will return"
2015/01/11, Source
Sources say they're not sure when Lee Min-jung will be coming back to Korea.
According to her agency, she hasn't mentioned anything yet about her return,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, "I'll pay your cellphone bills", "Tonight's dinner...you?" Dispatch sued for false reports
2015/01/08, Source
The contents of the text messages between Lee Byung-hun and blackmailer model Lee Ji-yun has everyone talking about them once again.
Lee Byung-hun's legal authorities are going to take legal action towards Dispatch for revealing the texts,...More
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Lee Min-jung stays by Lee Byung-hun
2015/01/07, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung is standing by her husband Lee Byung-hun who's going through a rough time.
She is currently residing in the States with her husband according to her agency,...More
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Lee Ji-yun's roommate, "Why is Lee Byung-hun in our room?"
2015/01/07, Source
While text messages between actor Lee Byung-hun and model Lee Ji-yun are out on the table, Lee Ji-yun's roommate had an interview.
On SBS "Morning Wide", Lee Ji-yun's roommate explained what had happened with Lee Byung-hun,...More
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Lee Byung-hyun and Lee Ji-yun's secret text: Uncle says, "Lee Ji-yun's father is wealthy enough"
2015/01/06, Source
While the text message between Lee Byung-hun and Lee Ji-yun, the so-called victim and blackmailer, has been revealed, Lee Ji-yun's parents had an interview in defense of their daughter.
Dispatch revealed text messages between Lee Byung-hun and Lee Ji-yun throughout the number of five times, claiming that they've met in person. According to the report the contents of the text involved comments like, "Is tomorrow going to be romantic?" and "In my head, romantic is you and that will be success". Which leads to the conclusion that they could have been dating,...More
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Lee Min-jung in the States with Lee Byung-hun
2014/12/18, Source
While the recent picture of Lee Min-jung and Lee Byung-hun has received its spotlight, Lee Min-jung's selfie came up just in time.
A picture of the couple came up on the 17th along with the words, "Lee Min-jung and Lee Byung-hun were seen in LA. They look good",...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung still 'lovey dovey'
2014/12/18, Source
A picture of Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung came up online titled, "Still lovey dovey".
The picture shows Lee Byung-hun holding a shopping bag and Lee Min-jung has her husband in a tight hug. It looks like someone took a picture of them while they were getting their picture taken,...More
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Kim Si-won-III and Lee Ji-yeon sentenced to 3 years in prison; Lee Byung-hun absent at trial
2014/12/16, Source
Glam's Kim Si-won-III and model Lee Ji-yeon have been sentenced to 3 years in prison.
The third trial regarding the 'Lee Byung-hun threat' was held on the 16th,...More
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Lee Byung-hun's case: Will the host become the master key?
2014/12/15, Source
It's been three months since Lee Byung-hun met model Lee Ji-yeon and Glam member Kim Si-won-III blackmailed him. They watched the video that triggered the case and presented new evidence which was the text messages that was sent back and forth to each other.
The third hearing is this 16th at 2:40PM in Seocho, Seoul. The second trial was attended by Lee Byung-hun, Kim Si-won-III, Lee Ji-yeon and their attorneys. The second trial made decisions on their right and wrongs,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung residing in the US
2014/12/11, Source
Apparently Lee Byung-hun and his wife Lee Min-jung are residing in the US.
According to BH Entertainment, Lee Byung-hun departed for the US for work. It's unclear if he left with his wife but they're currently living in the US,...More
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Trailer of 'Terminator Genisys' unveils Lee Byung-hun playing as 'the biggest villain in history' with his overwhelming charisma
2014/12/05, Source
The official trailer of Hollywood movie, 'Terminator Genisys" has been released.
'Terminator 5' released its first official trailer of preview on the 5th through Facebook. In the trailer, Lee Byung-hun plays the character, Robert Pattison previously acted and makes an overwhelming presence. He transforms into a murder weapon as an invincible bullet proof liquid cyborg that threatens the main characters,...More
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Attorney for Kim Si-won-III and her friend L who blackmailed Lee Byung-hun submit petition along with the 14th formal apology letter
2014/12/05, Source
GLAM's Kim Si-won-III and her friend L who were prosecuted on the charge of requesting 5 billion KRW from Lee Byung-hun using a video clip they recorded at a personal meeting, submitted a petition. Kim Si-won-III also submitted a formal apology letter along with the petition.
According to Seoul Central District Court on the 5th, they submitted the petition to the court on the 2nd. Kim Si-won-III also submitted her 14th apology letter on the 3rd,...More
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Lee Byung-hun Testifies in Blackmail Trial
2014/11/25, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun arrives at the Seoul Central District Court on Monday.
Actor Lee Byung-hun appeared in the Seoul Central District Court on Monday to testify against two women accused of blackmailing him. Prosecutors had earlier asked for the two to be tried behind closed doors due to privacy concerns. The pair, a member of a K-pop girl group identified by her surname Kim (20) and a model surnamed Lee (25) allegedly threatened to publish a video clip in which the actor is heard to make lewd remarks unless he paid them W5 billion (US$1=W1,114),...More
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Lee Byung-hun says, "It was a joke"
2014/11/24, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun appeared at court for a 3 hour battle of truth.
Lee Byung-hun appeared at the court on the 24th at 2PM with 6-7 people including his managers,...More
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Lee Byung-hun's second trial
2014/11/23, Source
Lee Byung-hun is standing in court as witness to the Kim Si-won-III and Lee Ji-yeon trial on the 24th. This case will be held private.
Kim Si-won-III and Lee Ji-yeon acknowledged the fact that they blackmailed Lee Byung-hun of 5 billion won in exchange for a video that they recorded of him, but had different sides of the story. Lee Ji-yeon's attorney said, "Lee Byung-hun asked her for sex but she refused so he broke up with her". Lee Byung-hun's attorney claims that's not true. What will the actor say in the second trial? Kim Si-won-III asked for favor of the court on 12 times and Lee Ji-yeon 3 times. They both submitted letters of apology,...More
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Lee Byung-hun to arrive on the 21st to attend the court on the 24th
2014/11/20, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun arrived back in Korea on the 21st.
He'd been residing in LA with his wife Lee Min-jung until then,...More
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Lee Min-jung to start work on the 27th
2014/11/12, Source
Lee Min-jung is coming back to work.
Lee Min-jung has been laying low ever since the Lee Byung-hun blackmailing case. She's revealing herself at a fashion brand event which she's modelling for. Her decision to do this had a lot to do with Lee Byung-hun's persuasion,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung, "We wanted to sneak into the US..."
2014/11/05, Source
It seems like Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung are on vacation. This proves that there is no problem between the two who went through a lot since last September and the wife ended up staying at her mother's.
They are currently residing in LA. The locals have seen them shopping together and their agencies confirmed that they are on vacation,...More
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Jeon Do-yeon becomes victim of Lee Byung-hun's fiasco
2014/10/22, Source
The after effects of the Lee Byung-hun incident is still ongoing.
This case made everything adjustable including his leading movies and other work that seemed to have nothing to do with him. The productions are concerned about eliminating any more talk about the case which might influence negativity on completed works,...More
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Lee Min-jung to move back home, "It's been an opportunity for us to get closer"
2014/10/21, Source
Lee Byung-hun faced one of the greatest crises of his career with the '5 billion won threat' incident. Lee Min-jung, his wife, kept silent while watching from afar. While she's been residing in her parents' home until now, she's ready to move back in with Lee Byung-hun.
There was speculation about the two of them having problems every since this issue started and it was let known that Lee Min-jung wasn't with him. However, they have resolved things and Lee Min-jung claims it's been a chance for them to get closer. She also plans to start working again,...More
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Kim Si-won-III and Lee to stand trial on the 16th
2014/10/12, Source
A trial for Kim Si-won-III from the group Glam and model Lee is being held on the 16th.
These two threatened actor Lee Byung-hun of money saying they were going to release a video of him recorded on their smartphone last month,...More
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The aftermath of the '5 billion won scandal': Lee Byung-hun suffers
2014/10/01, Source
Lee Byung-hun is going through a great ordeal.
The aftermath of this scandal is lingering with the two women who were prosecuted after trying to blackmail the actor out of 5 billion won. The brand Lee Byung-hun is currently modeling for, has reduced exposure of him and his movie. They're looking for an ideal release period for his exposure,...More
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Lee Ji-yeon asked Lee Byung-hun for a house
2014/09/30, Source
Apparently, model Lee Ji-yeon and Glam member Kim Si-won-III, who are both in court regarding a blackmailing incident, asked Lee Byung-hun for a house and many are curious what Lee Min-jung thinks about this.
It appears that Lee Min-jung is currently residing at her parents' home since she returned from Paris on September 16,...More
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Lee Byung-hun had another woman besides Lee Ji-yeon and Kim Si-won-III
2014/09/29, Source
Apparently there's a third woman involved with the '5 billion won' case.
According to Dispatch, Lee Byung-hun met Lee Ji-yeon through a friend known as 'A'. He was with 'A' when he met model Lee Ji-yeon who also brought a friend, Kim Si-won-III from Glam. They met a few more times after that,...More
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Movement to rid of Lee Byung-hun and Han Hyo-joo
2014/09/23, Source
Actress Han Hyo-joo is also a target of the 'anti-advertising movement' along with Lee Byung-hun.
A petition started going around the internet with the title, "Stop Lee Byung-hun from advertising". The petition has already recorded a number of close to 9,000 signed people by the 23rd and is currently ongoing until the 29th this month,...More
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Lee Byung-hun's attorney says results will come out this week
2014/09/23, Source
Earlier this month, Lee Byung-hun was questioned by police after being blackmailed by two young women.
He testified as the complainant on the 23rd,...More
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Han Hyo-joo and Lee Byung-hun hit by a boomerang
2014/09/17, Source
While there's a petition to get Lee Byung-hun thrown out of advertising, Han Hyo-joo has become a victim of this particular case.
A petition has been brought up on a portal site bulletin asking for the removal of Lee Byung-hun from advertisements. It is aimed at Lee Byung-hun's advertisers and has now over 2,000 people signed on it,...More
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Lee Min-jung stays in Paris for 2 weeks
2014/09/17, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun's wife and actress Lee Min-jung has been in Paris for the past 2 weeks.
She left for Paris on the 3rd to attend a friend's wedding and returned on the 16th. It turns out she left 2 days after the incident with Lee Byung-hun and the two black-mailers,...More
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Lee Byung-hun's still cuts from "Inside Men"
2014/09/10, Source
Pictures of Lee Byung-hun as a political hoodlum have been released.
"Inside Men" is a criminal drama that digs through the corruption of the Korean society starring Lee Byung-hun as the political hoodlum, Cho Seung-woo as a passionate investigator and Baek Yoon-sik, a wise media advisor,...More
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Lee Byung-hun's Blackmailers Arrested
2014/09/05, Source
Police take two women accused of blackmailing actor Lee Byung-hun to the Seoul Central Prosecutors' Office on Wednesday.
Two young women accused of blackmailing acting star Lee Byung-hun were arrested on Wednesday. They are 20-year-old member of a K-pop girl group identified by her surname Kim and a 25-year-old model named Lee,...More
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Kim Si-won-III and B were prepared to flee after threatening Lee Byung-hun
2014/09/03, Source
It turns out that Glam member Kim Si-won-III and model 'B' were planning on fleeing the country after threatening actor Lee Byung-hun.
BH Entertainment stated through official reports, "This is a premeditated crime as the suspects schemed to steal from Lee Byung-hun and run off to another country, judging by the fact that they had already prepared passports to Europe. They asked for 5 billion won which refers to the special criminal law which can sentence them to up to 5 years in prison". This reference comes from the police,...More
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2 Women Charged with Blackmailing Lee Byung-hun
2014/09/03, Source
Two women have been charged with blackmailing star actor Lee Byung-hun by threatening to publish a video clip of the actor making lewd comments at them, police in Gangnam said Tuesday. They allegedly tried to extort W5 billion (US$1=W1,018). One woman is a girl band member who debuted in 2012 and the other is a model. According to police, they claimed to have taken a video on their smartphone of the three drinking alcohol at the actor's home last month and exchanging lewd banter, and allegedly threatened to post it on the Internet unless Lee paid them off,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, "The threats are from friends of a friend"
2014/09/01, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun was threatened for a sum of money by two women in their 20s, in exchange for a video.
BH Entertainment reported on the 1st, "On August 28th, Lee Byung-hun was threatened that a private video would be released if he didn't pay money to the culprit. Celebrities have to deal with ridiculous matters such as this all the time, but we decided to make a police report about it for this particular matter",...More
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Bae Sung-woo in "Inside Men"
2014/08/05, Source
Actor Bae Sung-woo will be taking part in "Inside Men".
He stars as Park Jong-pal, according to his agency,...More
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Jung Woong-in talks about Lee Byung-hun
2014/08/04, Source
Jung Woong-in spoke about Lee Byung-hun before he was famous.
Actor Jung Woong-in appeared in the SBS TV show "Healing Camp" on the 4th and mentioned the movies and music videos he appeared in with Lee Byung-hun,...More
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Hallyu stars featured in Chinese movies
2014/07/22, Source
Hallyu stars are making it big in the Chinese film and drama industry.
For the past few years, Hallyu stars have been appearing in Chinese dramas, but it's been a common thing for them to appear in movies as well.
Drama casting is an important factor as it has everything to do with viewing percentage, but in films, ticket sales affect the success of the movie.
Like Hollywood cast Lee Byung-hun and Rain to target the Asian market, it seems like China shares a common purpose for doing the same,...More
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When are Bae Yong-joon, Won Bin and Lee Young-ae coming back?
2014/07/15, Source
When can we see them?
Several writers and directors have been sending their calls of love but the actors remain silent. Top stars who are highly wanted have been gone for far too long. Lee Young-ae is one of them. They have been gone for a maximum of 9 years, enough for a mountain to change its form. They are on the top of the list but they are hard to see and now it's becoming frustrating,...More
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Lee El to star in "Inside Men"
2014/07/13, Source
Actress Lee El is starring in the movie "Inside Men".
Based on the original web-toon, "Inside Men" delves into the world of corruption which takes place deep in society. It's directed by Woo Min-ho from "Man of Vendetta",...More
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Lee Min-jung, "Lee Byung-hun is an amazing husband"
2014/07/09, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung showed her love for husband and actor, Lee Byung-hun.
She was interviewed on SBS "TV News At Night" and explained, "He's a great husband. I told him I had an interview today and he said to say a lot of good things about him. He told me not to say the bad things. I am planning on a special treat for him as it's one of the three dog days",...More
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Cho Seung-woo to star in movie "Inside Men"
2014/06/03, Source
Cho Seung-woo is joining the movie "Inside Men" with Lee Byung-hun.
"Inside Men" is based on the original web-toon by Yoon Tae-ho,...More
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Song Hye-kyo donates 800 movie tickets
2014/06/01, Source
Actress Song Hye-kyo is donating 800 movie tickets to the 16th Seoul International Women's Film Festival (SIWFF).
Song Hye-kyo is the 7th Cinema Angel, which is a donation organization established by actresses for the class neglecting of culture under the banner 'a film changes a life',...More
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[Photos] The 50th Baeksang Arts Awards 2014 Red Carpet Actors
2014/05/27
Kim Soo-hyun
Actors on the red carpet at the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards 2014,...More
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"JSA - Joint Security Area" as a KBS drama
2014/04/24, Source
"JSA - Joint Security Area" is being made into a drama as an 8-part special.
KBS is in the process of discussing copyrights to the original novel "DMZ" and will start filming in July as soon as it's done with casting. "JSA - Joint Security Area" is a movie about a mysterious gun battle, which stars Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun and Lee Young-ae. It holds a record of 5 million audiences,...More
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Lee Byung-hun in "Terminator: Genesis"
2014/04/23, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun has been confirmed to star in the Hollywood blockbuster "Terminator: Genesis" and is currently analyzing his character.
Database IMDB claimed, "Lee Byung-hun's name has been listed on the cast and his name is fourth on the list. Considering the fact that names are listed according to the amount of appearances in the movie, it seems that Lee Byung-hun is one of the main characters. It's not known yet what Lee Byung-hun's character name is yet",...More
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Jackie Chan Invites Korean Stars to 60th Birthday Bash
2014/04/12, Source
Actress Kim Hee-sun (left) speaks at a party celebrating Jackie Chan's 60th birthday in Beijing on Sunday. /Xinhua
Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan has celebrated his 60th birthday with extended parties and invited celebrities from around the world. Starting with a concert in Beijing on Sunday, on the eve of his birthday, the star of movies like "Drunken Master", "Police Story" and "Rush Hour" has been holding events for five days in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. He has invited over 1,000 stars and movie fans to attend the celebrations. Around 30 Korean celebrities were also invited including actress Kim Hee-sun, actors Lee Byung-hun and Lee Seung-gi, and members of K-pop boy band EXO,...More
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Upcoming Korean movie "Inside Men"
2014/04/11, Source
Added the upcoming Korean movie "Inside Men"'s page to HanCinema database,...More
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Jackie Chan Invites Korean Stars to 60th Birthday Bash
2014/04/11, Source
Actress Kim Hee-sun (left) speaks at a party celebrating Jackie Chan's 60th birthday in Beijing on Sunday. /Xinhua
Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan has celebrated his 60th birthday with extended parties and invited celebrities from around the world. Starting with a concert in Beijing on Sunday, on the eve of his birthday, the star of movies like "Drunken Master", "Police Story" and "Rush Hour" has been holding events for five days in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong,...More
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Kim Hyun-joong, "Do it like Lee Byung-hun if you want to go abroad"
2014/04/10, Source
Kim Hyun-joong was interviewed in a café on the 5th.
Regarding going overseas, he said, "I should be able to speak the language before I go. I think I'll only be able to act in another language when I have mastered it enough to be able to express my feelings",...More
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Kim Woo-bin in "Twenty"
2014/04/09, Source
Actor Kim Woo-bin is playing the star role of the movie "Twenty" which is a story about three friends who just turned twenty; an age where you can do whatever you want, love whoever you want with opportunities abroad. One of the three lead roles is Kim Woo-bin.
The three boys, Chi-ho, Kyeong-jae and Dong-woo turn twenty and learn to expect, to experience and feel,...More
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Lee Byung-hun in "Inside Men"
2014/04/07, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun is starring in the new movie "Inside Men" based on the original web-toon by Yoon Tae-ho.
Directed by Woo Min-ho, this movie takes a look at the corruption and irregularity rooted deep in the Korean society,...More
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Kim Woo-bin considers starring in "Twenty"
2014/04/02, Source
Actor Kim Woo-bin is considering starring in director Lee Byung-hun's movie "Twenty".
Apparently the movie overlaps with another schedule for a drama,...More
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Lee Byung-hun Set to Join Cast of New 'Terminator' Movie
2014/04/02, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun has been cast in "Terminator: Genesis", the latest installment of the Hollywood blockbuster series.
Lee has previously appeared in such Hollywood hits as "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra", "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" and "Red 2",...More
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Han Hyo-joo, Jung Woo-sung up live and Lee Seung-gi once again
2014/02/12, Source
Han Hyo-joo mentioned the actors who she's worked with.
SBS TV show "TV News At Night" studied Han Hyo-joo on the 12th,...More
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Star couple Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung
2014/02/04, Source
Lee Min-jung and Lee Byung-hun must be busy this year.
The two of them are going to be busy with new projects,...More
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[HanCinema Feature] Historical Hysteria: Korean period films coming in 2014
2014/01/11
Joseon pirates, legends, swordsmen, angels and more coming our way in 2014...
Cinematic journeys back to Joseon and beyond have rewarded the Korean film industry with a string of profitable historical yarns, a trend that has got producers drooling with the prospect of tapping deeper into this regenerative cash cow. Recently, it's been Han Jae-rim's "The Face Reader" (9.1M admissions) that has had locals flustered and, in 2005, it was Lee Joon-ik's "The King and the Clown" that became the first Joseon-era flick to pass the 10 million admissions mark. It's big business with a cultural twist that locals enjoy supporting, international audiences love lapping up, and a trend that 2014 is keen to take advance of as a host of new retrospectives are getting raring to go,...More
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Ha Ji-yeong praises Song Hye-kyo's beauty
2013/12/30, Source
Entertainer Ha Ji-yeong complimented on Song Hye-kyo's real beauty.
Ha Ji-yeong posted on her Twitter, "I've been looking back on 2013! It's just a simple review on my life and I pick Lee Jung-jae, Song Hye-kyo and...as the best looking people I've ever seen" and added a picture with it,...More
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Lee Min-jung to possibly star in "Sly and Single Again"
2013/12/29, Source
Lee Min-jung opposed at the news of her starring in the new MBC drama "Sly and Single Again".
Lee Min-jung's representative claimed that she is revising the offer for the drama but hasn't confirmed to star in it yet,...More
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[HanCinema's Hall of Fame Review] "The Good, the Bad, the Weird": Haw Yee for Kimchi Cowboys!
2013/12/28
The lesser-spotted 'kimchi cowboy' is a serious cinematic oddity, an unusual anatopism that causes one's head to cock uncontrollably and the eyes to somehow sharpened in disbelief. Kim Ji-woon, to his credit, is a genre gypsy, a marauding mixologist who, in "The Good, the Bad, the Weird", blends and bends the spaghetti western into a fermenting pastiche of a picture. The film's bold fusion of Wild West tropes and K-comedy antics made it a local favourite (6.8 million admissions-second that year only to Kang Hyeong-cheol's "Speedy Scandal"), and once it made the festival rounds its cult status was safely secured. The film itself is narratively numbing, frustratingly fused, and a prude with its post-climax cuddling, a real scratchy quilt of a film. But when we reach for skies and surrender to the chaos of it all, life under the Manchurian sun is actually blisteringly brilliant,...More
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[2013 Star Photos] Weddings
2013/12/25, Source
2013 is at an end. Several star couples were created during the year and many of them succeeded in getting married.
"Gag Concert" couple Yoon Hyung-bin and Jung Kyung-mi and actor Han Jae-suk and actress Park Sol-mi got married first. Baek Ji-young and Jung Suk-won got married in June. Singer Jang Yoon-jeong and announcer Do Kyeong-wan got married soon after. Lee Hyori and Lee Sang-soon had their wedding quietly in Jeju,...More
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Korean movie of the week "Masquerade"
2013/12/12, Source
Korean movie of the week "Masquerade" (2012) Directed by Choo Chang-min With Lee Byung-hun, Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Kim In-kwon, Jang Gwang, Shim Eun-kyung,... Previously known as "The King of Joseon" (조선의 왕, Jo-seon-eui Wang). Synopsis A commoner becoming the king is a theme that's all too familiar to us. The story was told in the well-known fable 'The Prince and The Pauperʼ and this film takes the idea from that and takes it to the 16th- century Joseon Dynasty. The king is the tragic historic figure of Kwanghae,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, the Best Actor for "Masquerade"
2013/12/12, Source
Lee Byung-hun held the trophy for the Best Actor in the movie "Masquerade" at the 7th Asia Pacific Screen Awards on the 12th held in Brisbane, Australia.
Representative Won Dong-yeon from Realize Pictures received the award on Lee Byung-hun's behalf,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, the air of a world star
2013/12/03, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun did a photo shoot.
A perfume brand released pictures of Lee Byung-hun with its product. Lee Byung-hun is covering one side of his eye in one picture and smiling softly at the camera,...More
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34th Blue Dragon Film Awards Winners
2013/11/22, Source
Hwang Jung-min and Han Hyo-joo (right) pose after winning the Best Actor and Actress Awards at the Blue Dragon Film Awards in Seoul on Friday,...More
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[Photos] Red Carpet : 34th Blue Dragon Film Awards
2013/11/22, Source
Han Hyo-joo at the 34th Blue Dragon Film Awards in Seoul on Friday,...More
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Kim Beom and Moon Geun-young in Prague?
2013/11/03, Source
The whole entertainment industry is pink with love.
Top stars Rain and Kim Tae-hee, Won Bin and Lee Na-young have acknowledged their relationships and Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung and Ji Sung and Park Bo-young have gotten married. More celebrities have been busy getting into relationships than the past and are even faster in admitting the truth,...More
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Today's Photo: October 24, 2013 [2]
2013/10/24, Source
Actress Han Da-gam attends a fashion show in Seoul on Wednesday,...More
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Song Hye-kyo donates to the Busan International Film Festival
2013/10/01, Source
Actress Song Hye-kyo is the 7th person to step up as a member of the Culture Donations Cinema Angels.
She bought 1,000 tickets to the Busan International Film Festival for the needy children in the Busan area,...More
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[Photos] Lee Min-jung's first photo collection since the wedding
2013/09/23, Source
Lee Min-jung's collection for Cosmopolitan was revealed on the 24th.
Lee Min-jung recently wedded the Asian star Lee Byung-hun and modeled for the October issue of Cosmopolitan. This is her first collection since the wedding and it was taken in Prague. She turned into the perfect Bohemian,...More
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Today's Photo: September 11, 2013 [2]
2013/09/11, Source
Lee Byung-hun (left) and Jo Min-soo pose in a hotel in Seoul on Tuesday after being appointed promotional ambassadors for the 50th Daejong Film Awards,...More
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'Old Boy' Choi Min-sik Signs on for Luc Besson's Latest Flick
2013/09/09, Source
Choi Min-sik will appear in his first non-Korean film, "Lucy", the latest flick by French director Luc Besson. It boasts a star-studded cast including Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman. Choi has been receiving offers from around the world since the huge success in 2003 of "Old Boy", directed by Park Chan-wook. Filming on "Lucy" will begin this fall, with a release date scheduled for next year,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Jo Min-soo promote the 50th Dae Jong Film Festival
2013/09/05, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun and actress Jo Min-soo have been chosen as the promotional ambassadors for the 50th Dae Jong Film Festival.
The Dae Jong Film Festival is a movie festival established to promote the quality and development of Korean movies since the year 1962,...More
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2PM's Lee Junho to star in "Memories of the Sword"
2013/09/02, Source
2PM member Lee Junho is starring in the Lee Byung-hun and Jeon Do-yeon movie "Memories of the Sword".
Lotte Entertainment claimed that Lee Junho, Lee Kyung-young, Kim Tae-woo and Bae Soo-bin are going to start filming early this month,...More
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Updated cast for the upcoming Korean movie "Memories of the Sword"
2013/09/02, Source
Updated cast for the upcoming Korean movie "Memories of the Sword",...More
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Han Ga-in, the best but worst guest to have at a wedding
2013/08/28, Source
Actresses Han Ga-in and Kim Tae-hee were chosen as the first and second best but worst guests to have at a wedding.
Internet educational group Seven Edu conducted a survey to 435 people from the 10th to the 28th of this month on who the best but worst wedding guest is and Han Ga-in and Kim Tae-hee came in first with 36% and 16%,...More
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Lee Byung-hun appointed General Promotions Ambassador of AFCI
2013/08/27, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun has been selected as the 38th General Promotions Ambassador for AFCI.
Lee Byung-hun will be holding an official press conference on the 4th of this September,...More
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Lee Min-jung in her wedding dress, why did she cry?
2013/08/19, Source
The September issue of ELLE released pictures of Lee Min-jung in a wedding dress.
Lee Min-jung said in an interview, "I was upset at the fact that Lee Byung-hun mentioned on TV that he didn't understand why he had to make a proposal, but his sincere proposal got to me. I couldn't stop crying",...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung return from the Maldives
2013/08/18, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun and actress Lee Min-jung returned from their honeymoon.
They arrived at the Incheon International Airport on the 19th from the Maldives. They came back a few days earlier than the 10 days that were planned to be spent,...More
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Today's Photo: August 13, 2013 [2]
2013/08/13, Source
Star couple Lee Min-jung (left) and Lee Byung-hun arrive at Incheon International Airport to leave for their honeymoon in the Maldives on Monday,...More
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[Photos] Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung leave for the Maldives
2013/08/12, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung left to the Maldives on a sweet honeymoon.
The two arrived at the Incheon International Ariport on the 12th wearing comfortable clothes like checkered shirts and jeans with cardigans,...More
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Today's Photo: August 12, 2013 - Stars at Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's Wedding
2013/08/12, Source
Star couple Lee Min-jung (left) and Lee Byung-hun pose at their wedding in Seoul on Saturday,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's honeymoon home
2013/08/11, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's honeymoon house has been revealed on the MBC "Section TV" on the 11th.
Their honeymoon home is Lee Byung-hun's home, luxurious and huge,...More
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Kim Tae-hee at a wedding in a blue dress
2013/08/11, Source
Kim Tae-hee appeared at Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's wedding at the Hyatt Hotel on the 10th.
She had her hair down and wore a blue sleeveless dress. She also carried a white bag to accessorize,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's wedding, visually outstanding
2013/08/11, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun and actress Lee Min-jung's official wedding picture is the talk of the hour.
Lee Min-jung and Lee Byung-hun got married at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on the 10th. They got married under the blessings of 900 friends and family. Their agency uploaded pictures from their disclosed wedding.,...More
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Lee Byung-hun rents out a whole theater to propose
2013/08/06, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun is heard to have proposed like a movie to Lee Min-jung.
A media reported on the 6th that Lee Byeong-hen proposed to Lee Min-jung like it was in a movie scene,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Lee Min-jung Unveil Pre-Wedding Pics
2013/07/31, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun and actress Lee Min-jung revealed their pre-wedding photos on Tuesday. Lee's agency BH Entertainment said on Monday that the couple had a photo shoot two weeks ago with only their families and close friends in attendance,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's wedding shoot
2013/07/29, Source
Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung completed their wedding photo shoot.
They shot their pictures in Korea two weeks ago and they will be released on the 30th,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, ""Red 2" was like a dream"
2013/07/23, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun looked back at the time he filmed "Red 2" and said it was like a dream.
Lee appeared on the KBS 1TV news and said, "I was honored to be in a movie with the legendary Bruce Willis, Anthony Hopkins and more",...More
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[Photos] 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival Red Carpet
2013/07/18
Lee Byung-hun
The 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival will take place from July 18 to July 28 in Gyeonggi Province. On the themes of love, fantasy and adventure, a total of 230 films -- 135 features and 95 shorts -- from 44 countries will be screened this year.
Many actors and actresses attended and walked down the festival's glamorous red carpet before entering the pavilion,...More
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[Photo] Kim Tae-hee wearing see-through top with hot pants
2013/07/17, Source
Actress Kim Tae-hee attended the VIP premier of the movie "Red 2" on the 17th in Seoul Lotte Cinema,...More
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Lee Min-jung revising "Medical Top Team"
2013/07/17, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung is revising the new MBC drama "Medical Top Team".
Previously, a media reported that the actress will be coming back with this drama after getting married to Lee Byung-hun next month. She would be playing the role of Seo Joo-yeong,...More
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Kim Tae-woo likely to join "A Touch Of Zen"
2013/07/17, Source
Actor Kim Tae-woo from the SBS drama "That Winter, the Wind Blows" is about to join the movie "Memories of the Sword".
"Memories of the Sword" is about Seol-lang (Jeon Do-yeon) who raises a warrior named Seol-hee (Kim Go-eun) as a mother and a master to take revenge at the end of the Koryo times,...More
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Cho Jung-seok, Kim Go-eun and Lee Jong-suk "Sophmore jinx?"
2013/07/14, Source
There's no sophomore jinx.
Many actors and actresses who are into their second year of acting are being focused on right now. The sophomore jinx which is a kind of slump one goes through at about their second year since their debut, does not apply to Cho Jung-seok, Kim Go-eun and Lee Jong-suk. They have taken their places as mature actors and actress,...More
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[UK] Park Chan-wook's "JSA - Joint Security Area" at the Prince Charles Cinema on Wednesday 31 July
2013/07/12, Source
For this summer's edition Terracotta Film Club revisits the early work from Park Chan-wook, the acclaimed South Korean director of "Old Boy" and "STOKER". The screening on 31 July follows days after the 60th anniversary of the ceasefire agreement between North and South Korea on 27 July,...More
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Upcoming Korean movie "Memories of the Sword"
2013/07/12, Source
Added the upcoming Korean movie "Memories of the Sword"'s page to HanCinema database,...More
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The best actor and actress, Lee Byung-hun and Jun Ji-hyun
2013/07/10, Source
Lee Byung-hun and Jun Ji-hyun were chosen as the best actor and actress by producers.
According to the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival, producers all over the nation chose Lee Byung-hun and Jun Ji-hyun as the best,...More
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Lee Byung-hun Ripped and Ready to Thrill in 'Red 2'
2013/07/10, Source
A still from "Red 2" showing heartthrob Lee Byung-hun flashing his six-pack and sculpted physique has been released ahead of the movie's world premiere on July 18. Lee is said to have worked out religiously and focused on training for his action scenes for over three months after receiving the script in order to fully immerse himself in the role of a killer,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon and Kim Go-eun to star in "Memories of the Sword"
2013/07/07, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun and actresses Jeon Do-yeon and Kim Go-eun are starring in the movie "Memories of the Sword".
"Memories of the Sword" is about Seol-lang (Jeon Do-yeon) who raised Seol-hee (Kim Go-eun) as a secret weapon for her revenge, hiding her true identity of the greatest female warrior of the Koryeo times. Deok-gi (Lee Byung-hun) is one who desires the throne,...More
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Today's Photo: July 6, 2013 [3]
2013/07/06, Source
Kim Hyo-jin poses at the launch of a fashion brand in Seoul on Friday,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung pick out wedding helpers
2013/07/04, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun and actress Lee Min-jung have decided Sin Yeong-gyun as their wedding officiant and Shin Dong-yup and Lee Beom-soo as their hosts.
Getting married on the 10th of August in the Grand Hyatt, Seoul, Lee Min-jung and Lee Byeon-heon have decided to ask the favor of their close friends to play a part at their wedding,...More
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"Section TV" Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's wedding cost
2013/06/30, Source
To-be wed Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's expected cost for the wedding was revealed on the episode of the MBC program "Section TV".
A wedding planner on this day estimated a very expensive wedding between the two of them,...More
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Today's Photo: June 29, 2013 [1]
2013/06/29, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun is surrounded by fans at a promotional event for his Hollywood blockbuster "Red:The Legend" in Seoul on Friday,...More
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The Korean Film Festival comes to Montreal
2013/06/26, Source
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Korea, a selection of 10 outstanding Korean films will be showcased in Montreal from July 4th to 10th, 2013.
Ciné-Asie, along with the major support of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, presents the first edition of the Korean Film Festival in Canada – KFF – which will be launched in five Canadian cities, highlighting Montreal in partnership with the Cineplex Odeon Forum and Mosaicultures Internationales Montréal at the Montreal Botanical Garden (an event that expects nearly two million visitors this summer), the KFF anticipates to receive a large number of visitors for its first edition. For the first time, the KFF website is composed in three different languages: English, French, and Korean.
The KFF will present ten full length feature films and five short films.
The feature films are either the highest grossing movies in recent years, totalling 7 to 13 million admissions in South Korea, or have gained international critical acclaims, winning significant awards. Among them include Kim Ki-duk's "Pieta" (Le grand prix at Venice 2012), "Miracle in Cell No.7" (over 12 million admissions in Korea, 2013), and "Masquerade" starring actor Lee Byung-hun (over 12 million admissions in Korea, 2012),...More
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Lee Byung-hun's first official outing
2013/06/18, Source
Lee Byung-hun with his wedding coming up, will be making a public appearance on the 28th.
Lee will start promoting the movie "Red 2: The Legend" staring from the 28th of June at the Seoul Walker Hill Hotel Theater Hall,...More
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Lee Min-jung arrives alone
2013/06/12, Source
Lee Min-jung arrived in Korea yesterday on the Los Angeles KE012 flight.
She returned from the States, a week after leaving with Lee Byung-hun,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung depart together
2013/06/10, Source
To-be-wed Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung left on a trip to the US together on the 7th.
Some speculate that they might have left on their honeymoon,...More
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'Secretly and Greatly' Blazes Trail at Box Office by Tapping Teen Audience
2013/06/10, Source
Director Jang Cheol-soo's "Secretly and Greatly" hit the 3-million mark in terms of cinema attendance on Sunday, just five days after it was released. The hit movie attracted 1 million moviegoers in 36 hours and 2 million in 72 hours as it continues to set a series of new records in the history of Korean cinema. It attracted a record number of daily spectators (919,000) on Thursday, saw the most tickets booked before its release, and reached the 1-million mark faster than any other Korean film to date. The film is a light-hearted comedy revolving around three North Korean agents who disguise themselves, respectively, as a village idiot, a rock star and a high school student while they await their orders from Pyongyang. When their mission turns out to be an order to commit suicide, due to a sudden power shift in the North, none are best pleased,...More
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Korea's top celebrity couple to marry in August
2013/06/06, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun, 43, and actress Lee Min-jung, 31, will tie the knot in this coming August. BH Entertainment, actor Lee's agency, said, The couple will marry at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul at 6 p.m. on August 10.
Thanks for the attention and love from many people, the two people are set to tie the knot to build upon their meaningful love, actor Lee's side said. Actor Lee will faithfully continue his main job as actor, while also trying his best to become an exemplary husband of a family. MS Team Entertainment, actress Lees agency, said, No schedules have been fixed yet, but she will continue showbiz activities after marriage,...More
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Jung Woo-sung, Lee Jung-jae and Bae Yong-joon, are you watching?
2013/06/06, Source
Then there were Jung Woo-sung, Lee Jung-jae and Bae Yong-joon.
Now that Lee Byung-hun is getting married to Lee Min-jung, many wonder who is next,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung to get married in August
2013/06/04, Source
The greatest star couple is about to be born. World star Lee Byung-hun and top beauty actress Lee Min-jung are finally getting married this coming august,...More
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Lee Min-jung gets the bouquet
2013/05/28, Source
Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung caught the bouquet at a wedding.
They attended a wedding of Lee Min-jung's friend on the 25th and she caught the bouquet. There is a saying that one who catches the bouquet at a wedding should get married in 6 months,...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] April 2013
2013/05/04
April proved to be a slow month at the box office as local films gave way to foreign favourites. It wasn't until last weekend that things were given a shot in the arm as Marvel's blockbuster "Iron Man 3" sounded the horn that cause more than 2 million fans to stream in. Tom Cruise's latest efforts in "Oblivion" held down the top spot during the middle weeks, leaving Jo Dong-oh's "Running Man" to be the only Korean film to taste gold in week one. The release of both "Oblivion" and "Iron Man 3" denied Kang Woo-seok's eighth film "Fist of Legend" any traction, leaving to sit in second place spinning its tyres for much of the month,...More
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Hwang Jung-min is the most talented actor
2013/05/01, Source
Hwang Jung-min was chosen as the most talented actor.
According to Max Movie and Chosun Ilbo, audiences chose Hwang Jung-min as the most talented actor,...More
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Lee Byung-hun hosts 'supporting night'
2013/04/24, Source
Top star Lee Byung-hun hosted a supporting event for the development of Korean movies.
This event was held at the Seoul Sinsegae Mall, Burberry stores on the 24th,...More
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Pantech Aims to Take on Samsung with New Phone
2013/04/20, Source
Pantech unveiled its Vega Iron LTE smartphone on Thursday. It boasts a body made entirely of metal that can act as an antenna to boost reception and the world's thinnest bezel at 2.4 mm. on each side. It also features a five-inch HD screen, 1.7GHz quad-core CPU, 13 million pixel built-in camera and Gigabit WiFi support that is three times faster than the current WiFi standard and four times faster than LTE, the firm claimed.
Actor Lee Byung-hun poses with the Vega Iron at an event to unveil the gadget in Sangam-dong, Seoul on Thursday,...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2013.04.12 - 2013.04.14
2013/04/15
Korea's love for all things Tom Cruise proves itself once again this week as the Hollywood actor's new film "Oblivion" takes the top spot. The film is based off an unpublished graphic novel from the director Joseph Kosinski ("Tron: Legacy") and Arvid Nelson. Mr. Kosiniski said that the film pays homage to the 1970s and the science fiction films of that era. 530,069 (34%) admissions were enough for the film to hold first position over 638 screenings around the country. The film also stars Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, Morgan Freeman, Melissa Leo, Zoë Bell, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. The sci-fi genre seems to fit Cruise's acting persona well and the thousands of Korean cinephiles that came out over the weekend to see him in action would not disagree,...More
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[Photo] Lee Byung-hun's must-have items
2013/04/12, Source
Lee Byung-hun is departing to Hong Kong for the Huading Awards to receive his Best Foreign Actor Award on the 11th, today,...More
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Lee Byung-hun spotted in Hong Kong
2013/04/09, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun proved his worldwide popularity in Hong Kong.
Lee Byung-hun visited Hong Kong for the 9th Huading Awards,...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2013.04.05 ~ 2013.04.07
2013/04/08
Jo Dong-oh's action thriller "Running Man" is off to a good start as it snatched the top spot in its first weekend out. The film claimed 501,908 (30.89%) admissions over 568 screens, only just pushing outs its closest rival "G.I. Joe 2" which came close itself with 464,619 (30.49%). "Running Man" stars Shin Ha-kyun as Cha Jong-woo, a young man who accidentally gets caught up in a murder case and soon finds himself on the run because of it. This week's chart saw a number of new entries both local and foreign, in addition to some regular faces that have made the top ten their own the last few months. But overall admissions were low, with only the top two films seeing much action in this quieter week at the movies,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Simple VS Wit
2013/04/01, Source
Lee Byung-hun's emotional and classy photo collection has been revealed.
Lee Byung-hun's photo collection was seen in the Hallyu magazine KBS KWAVE which is published by KBS Global Hallyu Bureau and K Culture,...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2013.03.29 ~ 2013.03.31
2013/04/01
The second G.I. Joe film has hit the Korean peninsula and, with help of Lee Byung-hun as 'Storm Shadow' no doubt, has managed to secure first position. "G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation" snatched 708,267 admissions (43%) over 761 screens to make it only the second foreign film this year to make it to number one. The Korean actor Lee Byung-hun ("Masquerade" and "I Saw the Devil") shows that he still has quiet some pull with fans as the Korean public, after a relatively quiet March, have warmly welcomed his latest action efforts.,...More
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Lee Byung-hun has healthy teeth
2013/03/20, Source
Lee Byung-hun has been chosen as the star with healthy teeth.
A recent survey conducted by a dentist in Seoul of 255 people from ages 20 to 30 showed that Lee Byung-hun received 102 votes, which made him first place. It seems like his teeth and perfect smile stand out,...More
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Lee Min-jung these days…
2013/03/20, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung who has been talk of the issue with her relationship with top star Lee Byung-hun, has been busy with the upcoming SBS drama "All About My Romance",...More
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Lee Byung-hun, "Lee Min-jung and I broke up once"
2013/03/18, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun claims that he once dated Lee Min-jung in 2006 and broke up once.
He was asked how they met on the SBS "Healing Camp" and he said they were introduced by a friend,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, "I've cried in front of Lee Min-jung before"
2013/03/17, Source
Top star Lee Byung-hun told stories of his love Lee Min-jung on the recording of the SBS TV program, "Healing Camp".
Never having told stories about the two of them before, Lee Byung-hun carefully brought out the topic and why they couldn't deny it when the scandal first broke out,...More
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[HanCinema's Film Review] "The Good, the Bad, the Weird"
2013/03/15, Source
The plot is simple enough- a mysterious treasure map is the key to the motivations behind about eight different distinct factions of individuals with their own motivations for acquiring it. There are possibly more. After a certain point it just gets really difficult to keep track of everyone in this movie, As a result, it gets to be a bit of a headache trying to keep straight which characters know what, when, and why. And it really isn't a whole lot of fun to guess why, either,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, "I had depression in the past, now panic disorder"
2013/03/12, Source
Top actor Lee Byung-hun revealed that he had depression in the past and panic disorder now.
On the TV program "Healing Camp", Lee Byeong-eon said he had a hard time mentally and physically after his father suddenly passed away and he had to pay off his debts,...More
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Today's Photo: March 12, 2013 [2] (9 photos)
2013/03/12, Source
Stars of "G.I. Joe 2" pose at a press junket in Seoul on Monday. From left, Lee Byung-hun, D.J. Cotrona, and Adrianne Palicki,...More
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Lee Byung-hun explains about scandal with Yoon Eun-hye
2013/03/11, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun spilled the beans on the SBS "Healing Camp" on the 11th which rated 11.4%, a record.
Lee Byung-hun answered MC Lee Kyeong-gyu, Han Hye-jin and Kim Je-dong's out of the blue questions and explained about the rumors about him being a playboy and such,...More
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Lee Byung-hun's life after father's death
2013/03/10, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun spoke about the tough time he had in the past.
Lee Byung-hun starred in SBS "Healing Camp".
Lee Byung-hun poured his heart out on the TV program,...More
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Jung Doo-hong, "I look like Lee Byung-hun and Jung Woo-sung"
2013/03/04, Source
Jung Doo-hong was sure of himself and that he looked like Lee Byung-hun and Jung Woo-sung on the MBC TV program "Talk Club".
MC Hwang Shin-hye asked, "You look like another actor, don't you get told that a lot?" Jeong answered, "Are you talking about Jo Hee-bong? I get told I look like Lee Byung-hun",...More
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'Little Lee Byung-hun' Jin Goo says, "He won't admit it"
2013/02/21, Source
Actor Jin Goo claims Lee Byung-hun won't admit to the nickname 'Little Lee Byung-hun'.
Jin Goo starred in the 2003 drama "All In" as the younger Lee Byung-hun and earned the title,...More
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Park Chan-wook Retrospective at MoMI - Friday, March 1 Sunday, March 3
2013/02/19, Source
Park Chan-wook, director, screenwriter, and producer, is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers on the international film festival circuit. To celebrate the release of "Stoker", his major directorial debut in Hollywood, The Korea Society and MoMI co-present a retrospective of his work. The special screening of "Stoker" (starring Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska, and Matthew Goode) will play on February 28 at 7PM at MoMI.
Park Chan-wook, a director, screenwriter, and producer, is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers on the international film circuit. To Celebrate the release of "Stoker", his major directorial debut in Hollywood, The Korea Society and MoMI co present a retrospective of his work. He debuted with 'The Moon is What the Sun Dreams of' in 1992, but he started to gain international recognition from the sensational movie 'JSA - Joint Security Area' in 2000 which The Guardian praised it as "airy, subtle and playful, and showcases the best elements of modern Asian cinema",...More
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"Masquerade" bound to be a hit in Japan
2013/02/19, Source
"Masquerade" which drew more than 12 million viewers in Korea signaled a hit in Japan as well.
The movie which was released in Japan with the name "The Man Who Became King" was seen by 42 thousand people in over 90 theaters on the 16th. It is one of 10 ranking movies that was released in Japan. It's been a long time since a Korean movie took to top 10 ranking in Japan,...More
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Lee Min-jung, "One more drama before marriage"
2013/02/18, Source
Marriage after another drama?
While there have been speculations that actress Lee Min-jung and actor Lee Byung-hun are getting married this year, she is still being greedy about acting,...More
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Kang Byeong-gyu appeals to court
2013/02/13, Source
Entertainer Kang Byeong-gyu has been charged with not paying back money borrowed from a friend and was sentenced to 1 year a 6 months imprisonment but didn't obey court orders and has appealed to court.
According to Seoul Central District Court, Kang Byeong-gyu and his attorney appealed to court on the 8th,...More
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Lee Byung-hun's figure being made
2013/02/07, Source
A Hot Toy figure of Lee Byung-hun is being made.
BH Entertainment announced that figure making company Hot Toy is making a figure of Storm Shadow which Lee Byung-hun played the role of in the Hollywood movie "G.I. Joe". Hot Toy is company established in Hong Kong in the year 2000 and makes hero figures of the characters from "Dark Knight", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "The Avengers" and more,...More
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Yoon Joo-hee in "Iris 2"
2013/01/27, Source
Actress Yoon Joo-hee has been cast for the KBS 2TV drama "IRIS 2".
"IRIS 2" carries on the story of Iris and the NSS agents after the death of Kim Hyeong-joon (Lee Byung-hun) 3 years ago. Yoon Joo-hee is the pretty assistant of the director of NSS,...More
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"Iris 2" all dressed up in black
2013/01/15, Source
Upcoming KBS drama "IRIS 2" has a cast with a unique sense of fashion.
As if they promised, all the cast are wearing charismatic blacks. Jang Hyuk (Yoo Gun), Lee Da-hae (Ji Soo-hyeon), Lee Beom-soo (Yoo Jung-won), Oh Yun-soo (Choi Min), Yoon Doo-joon (Seo Hyeon-woo), Im Soo-hyang (Kim Yeon-hwa) and others are all looking very stylish in their black fashion,...More
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Lee Min-jung spends quality time with Lee Byung-hun's sister Lee Ji-an
2013/01/15, Source
Actress Lee Min-jung went on vacation with Lee Byung-hun's sister Lee Ji-an.
Pictures were posted online titled, "Lee Min-jung's vacation",...More
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THN's Korean Cinema Style Week 7: Park Chan-wook - "JSA - Joint Security Area"
2013/01/11, Source
Next year will see three of South Korea's most commercially successful and critically acclaimed directors present their English language debuts. Kim Jee-woon (THE LAST STAND), Park Chan-wook (STOKER), and Bong Joon-ho (Snowpiercer) have already proved themselves in their homeland, and here at THN we are taking a look back over their past efforts. Here's our first look at the films of Park Chan-wook, join us each week over the course of the next few months as we explore The Land Of The Morning Calm.
"JSA - Joint Security Area"
Director: Park Chan-wook
Year: 2000
Cast: Lee Young-ae, Lee Byung-hun, Song Kang-ho, Kim Tae-woo, Shin Ha-kyun
Plot: A member of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Committee arrives in Panmunjom, the town that houses the Joint Security Area between North and South Korea, where she must investigate the murder of two North Korean soldiers,...More
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"Iris 2" on site, Jang Hyuk, Lee Da-hae and Yoon Doo-joon
2013/01/09, Source
The cast of "IRIS 2" were seen disarmed of their charisma on the drama set and having fun.
Those actors and actresses who seemed to be so serious and charismatic all the while in the news, were unbelievably bright and cheerful in the picture posted online,...More
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Soyeon to fill Kang Ji-young's space in "Iris 2"?
2013/01/07, Source
There was a rumor going around saying that Soyeon was going to join "IRIS 2" but it turns out to be wrong.
Soyeon from T-ara was reported to be in negotiation with the "IRIS 2" team to fill in the empty space left by Kang Ji-young (Kara) who was to play the role of Song Chae-ran, a NSS bodyguard team agent,...More
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THN's Korean Cinema Style Week 6: Kim Jee-woon - I Saw The Devil
2012/12/28, Source
With Gangnam Style destroying the charts the world over, we will soon see a second wave of the Korean invasion taking place. Three of South Koreas most commercially successful and critically acclaimed directors have their English language debuts set for next year. Kim Jee-woon ("THE LAST STAND"), Park Chan-wook ("STOKER"), and Bong Joon-ho ("Snowpiercer") have already proved themselves in their homeland, and here at THN we are taking a look back over their past efforts. Starting with the films of Kim Jee-woon, join us each week over the course of the next few months as we explore The Land Of The Morning Calm.
Director: Kim Jee-woon
Year: 2010
Cast: Lee Byung-hun, Choi Min-sik, Jeon Gook-hwan, Chun Ho-jin, Oh San-ha, Kim Yoon-seo, Choi Moo-sung, Kim Si-woon
Plot: After a serial killer murders the fiancé of a secret service agent, he is hunted down in a series of vicious revenge attacks.
Mention the words 'Korean Film' and one's mind immediately jumps to ' revenge '. Not without good cause either. Sure, Korea have given us an incredible array of films but in the early naughties the ones getting the most attention were the films that focused on individuals seeking out vengeance,...More
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THN's Korean Cinema Style Week 5: Kim Jee-woon - The Good The Bad The Weird
2012/12/21, Source
With Gangnam Style destroying the charts the world over, we will soon see a second wave of the Korean invasion taking place. Three of South Koreas most commercially successful and critically acclaimed directors have their English language debuts set for next year. Kim Jee-woon ("THE LAST STAND"), Park Chan-wook ("STOKER"), and Bong Joon-ho ("Snowpiercer") have already proved themselves in their homeland, and here at THN we are taking a look back over their past efforts. Starting with the films of Kim Jee-woon, join us each week over the course of the next few months as we explore The Land Of The Morning Calm.
"The Good, the Bad, the Weird"
Director: Kim Jee-woon
Year: 2008
Cast: Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Jung Woo-sung, Yoon Je-moon, Ryu Seung-soo, Song Young-chang, Son Byung-ho, Oh Dal-soo
Plot: Three men; a bounty hunter, a mercenary, and an opportunist, fight over a map they believe will lead them to treasure. However, they may also have some personal issues to resolve along the way,...More
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Celebrities and Singers Voting on Election Day
2012/12/19
Yoon Eun-hye
Celebrities and Singers Voting on Election Day,...More
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Baek Sung-hyun becomes a hacker in "Iris 2"
2012/12/11, Source
Actor Baek Sung-hyun is coming back with "IRIS 2" as a genius hacker.
"IRIS 2" is about three years after the death of Kim Hyeon-joon (Lee Byung-hun) from "IRIS". Agents of NSS struggle to figure out he questions surrounding Kim Hyeon-joon's death and the arrest of Baek San (Kim Young-chul) for being active in the illegal organization Iris and the true identity of Master Black the actual mastermind behind Baek San,...More
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Lee Byung-hun spends the end of year with Lee Min-jung
2012/12/10, Source
Returns for the holidays "Quietly spent"
Will actor Lee Byung-hun spend Christmas and the end of the year with his lover?,...More
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30-Something Leading Ladies Take Over TV, Films
2012/12/07, Source
The entertainment industry is suffering from a shortage of actresses in their 20s. Most movies and dramas that recently gained a certain level of attention mostly featured actresses aged 30 or over. Producers and filmmakers point out that it is difficult for them to find actresses in their 20s who are suitable for leading roles. Of the 20 most popular movies released this year, Park Bo-young, who starred in "A Werewolf Boy", is the only female lead in this age group. Han Hyo-joo, who is also in her 20s, appeared in the movie "Masquerade", which drew more than 10 million viewers, but her role is greatly overshadowed by both the male lead Lee Byung-hun and supporting actor Ryu Seung-ryong,...More
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"Iris 2" is on a different scale
2012/11/28, Source
Actions scenes taken from foreign landmarks
"IRIS 2" is on a different scale.
Upcoming KBS 2TV drama "IRIS 2" is currently in the making of a blockbuster in Hungary,...More
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CGV Cinemas brings the 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards to YOU!
2012/11/23, Source
Watch the biggest K-POP festival of the year on the BIG SCREEN.
CGV Cinemas in LA and MNET are giving you TWO ways you can get tickets to this exclusive event:
1) Can't get enough of Song Joong-ki? Watch him at the 2012 MAMA in Hong Kong AND in his latest movie, "A Werewolf Boy"!
Purchase advance tickets to "A Werewolf Boy" on-site at the CGV Box Office from 11/23-11/29 and get FREE tickets to the 2012 MAMA screening!,...More
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Female warrior Im Soo-hyang's mission
2012/11/15, Source
"IRIS 2"…action training every day
Im Soo-hyang is aiming for her ' sister ' Kim So-yeon's character and fame. Im Soo-hyang is to charismatically appear on the KBS 2TV series "IRIS 2" next year. "IRIS 2" is a sequel to the first "IRIS" in 2009 starring Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-hee. This is three years later. Im Soo-hyang takes on the younger sister role of Kim So-yeon who is a South Korean spy and killer. Im becomes a killer to find her sister who goes missing during a mission.
Im Soo-hyang has the burden that she has to be better than her ' sister ' Kim So-hyeon who's already well known as a female warrior. Right after she was cast she took a break from school and is busy analyzing her character. She's also been getting action training everyday since October,...More
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"Iris 2" showcase, Lee Beom-soo, Lee Joon and Yoon Doo-joon's rice wreath
2012/11/13, Source
Fans of Lee Joon and Yoon Doo-joon from MBLAQ and Beast wished them all the best for the upcoming KBS 2TV drama "IRIS 2" and presented rice wreaths.
The "IRIS 2" Showcase was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Ritz Carlton. Lee Beom-soo's supporters Little Tiger sent a wreath of rice as well and wreaths of rice and coal from fans of Lee Joon and Yoon Doo-joon filled the ballroom,...More
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MASQUERADE sweeps with record-breaking 15 wins at Korea's Oscars!
2012/11/01, Source
Film takes the 49th Daejong Film Awards by storm, taking top prizes for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and others. Beats out "Golden Lion" winner "Pieta" and domestic all-time box office champ "The Thieves".
"Masquerade" experienced sweeping success at this year's 49th Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) on October 30th in Seoul, Korea. The awards ceremony is the oldest film awards ceremony in South Korea and is presented annually by the Motion Pictures Association of Korea, making it the equivalent of the American Academy Awards,...More
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Art and Culture
2012/10/26, Source
It's finally Friday and we have our Michelle Kim here with us for our last arts and culture segment of the week. Today, she'll tell us about the premiere of an American movie featuring a Korean actress and . Hello Michelle [Reporter : ] Hello Conn-young Let's start with the film. Which film is it and who is the Korean actress in it[Reporter : ] The film is "Cloud Atlas" and the actress is Bae Doona, who was in Los Angeles for the premiere on Wednesday,...More
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Han Hyo-joo stays three more years with current agency
2012/10/25, Source
Han Hyo-joo showed her loyalty to her agency.
BH Entertainment revealed, "Han Hyo-joo signed a new contract last week and she's going to stay with us for another 3 years". She signed with BH Entertainment in 2009 and her contract was to be up at the end of October,...More
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MASQUERADE sets box office records in South Korea and expands across North America!
2012/10/24, Source
Since its South Korean release on September 13th and its North American release in select cities on September 21st, historical drama "Masquerade" has experienced sweeping success in both countries. In South Korea, "Masquerade" has been topping the weekend box office for six consecutive weeks, reaching 10 million in admissions and becoming the 7th movie in Korean film history to surpass the number. Following a Red Carpet Premiere at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art with Lee Byung-hun and a limited U.S. release, "Masquerade" is now expanding to six more cities, including the brand new Angelika Mosaic in Washington D.C. See added list of theaters and release dates below:,...More
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Lee Byung-hun 20 years ago
2012/10/23, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun's picture from a fan meeting 20 years ago was revealed.
A picture was posted on a community bulletin recently of actor Lee Byung-hun celebrating his birthday party with his fans,...More
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'Masquerade', 7th film to reach 10 million viewers
2012/10/22, Source
Poster for "Masquerade"
By Rachel Lee The film "Masquerade" has surpassed the 10 million-milestone attendance, the film's distributor said Saturday. According to the Korean Film Council, the movie has drawn 10,041,566 viewers as of Sunday, becoming the 7th Korean film to reach the barometer of what defines a blockbuster here. It is also the second to reach the mark in 2012 after "The Thieves", which set the all-time attendance record earlier this month. The heist film directed by Choi Dong-hoon has attracted about 13.02 million people, beating out "The Host" (2006) that drew 13.01 million,...More
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MBC "All In 2" is being talked about
2012/10/16, Source
Written by Choi Wan-gyoo and produced by Yoo Cheol-yong, "All In" is being talked about but MBC claims nothing is to be sure of yet.
MBC Drama Department told TC Report on the 16th that, "We have talked about the drama but it hasn't been organized yet. Nothing has been confirmed,...More
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[HanCinema's Box Office Review] September and the Aftermath of the Summer Hits
2012/10/06
HanCinema's Korean Box Office Review (2012.09)
It took ten long weeks at the weekend box office to see off Choi Dong-hoon's "The Thieves", a monumental run that earned the film a recording-breaking 13 million admissions during that time. August was indeed the month its sales caught fire, and the month of September was just a glory lap as it gracefully bows out of the limelight and into the history books.
In addition to the re-writing of the history books, September showed a wavering level of enthusiasm for some of this month's foreign inclusions. Although, "The Bourne Legacy" was able to enter the second weekend on top, snatching 29.3% of the ticket sales in the process. This was the first time a foreign film had held the weekend number one since "The Dark Knight Rises" some seven weeks earlier. In fact, the shelf life for foreign films was on average 2~3 weeks in the top ten,...More
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Busan 17th Film Festival Red Carpet Actors
2012/10/05
Kim Nam-gil,...More
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K-Entertainment
2012/10/03, Source
Hello, everyone. Im Lena with the latest K-pop news updates. Well start off with news about global sensation Psy. Last night, Psy whos at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the U.K. music chart treated some 8,000 Korean fans to a free performance at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul,...More
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Lee Byung-hun "It's just a birthday dinner"
2012/09/27, Source
Media reported that Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung were taking the first steps to get married as they had dinner with both parents. His agency claims, "It's just a birthday dinner and it's too soon to talk about marriage".
Lee Byung-hun returned from Montreal, Canada suddenly. According to a media on the 28th of September, Lee Byung-hun joined a dinner with his girlfriend Lee Min-jung and both of their parents in Seoul on the 26th,...More
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Lee Byung-hun stops in to say thanks
2012/09/26
In between shooting his upcoming Hollywood blockbuster "Red 2", Lee Byung-hun has returned home to express his thanks to Korean fans. Lee's agency announced yesterday that the Hallyu star wants to take part in next week's Busan International Film Festival "to say thank you to all those who watched 'Masquerade,...More
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'Pieta' Gains Momentum at Box Office After Venice Award
2012/09/24, Source
Director Kim Ki-duk's "Pieta", which won the best film award at this year's Venice Film Festival, is about to hit the 500,000 mark in terms of the number of viewers it has attracted,...More
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Lee Min-jung's photo shoot
2012/09/23, Source
Lee Byung-hun's woman Lee Min-jung was seen at a photo shoot.
She shot an ad recently for One Day Acuvue Define. She held up a coffee mug and looked mellow,...More
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[Guest Post] Top 4 Korean Actors on Television
2012/09/21
Korean television is home to some of the most gifted actors in the world. Korean dramas, in particular, tend to put on display some of the best talents. And for those who want to watch Korean programming but live in the US, Direct TV offers international programming packages so you can watch the best shows and the top 4 Korean television actors,...More
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Jang Hyuk and Lee Da-hae confirms "Iris 2"
2012/09/19, Source
Actor Jang Hyuk and actress Lee Da-hae have given the go to "IRIS 2" which is to be aired in February next year.
Several media officials conveyed this fact and although they haven't signed a contract yet, they have verbally signed themselves on board,...More
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KARA's Kang Ji-young, BEAST's Yoon Doo-joon, & MBLAQ's Lee Joon To Join "IRIS 2"
2012/09/19, Source
Some of the most popular idol stars have just joined the cast of the blockbuster drama sequel "IRIS 2". According to drama officials, Kara's Kang Ji-young, BEAST's Yoon Doo-joon, and MBLAQ's Lee Joon will be taking on roles as agents in the drama,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and TOP, the most expected actioners
2012/09/18, Source
Actors Lee Byung-hun and TOP (Choi Seung-hyun) were chosen as the two actors who are most looked forward to in an action flick.
Lee Byung-hun and TOP (Choi Seung-hyun) ranked first place in the survey asking "Who would be the perfect action duo like Joseph Gordon Levitt and Bruce Willis?" by the movie "Looper",...More
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'Masquerade' Sets Box Office Alight with 1 Million Tickets Sold in 4 Days
2012/09/18, Source
"Masquerade" has attracted over 1 million viewers in just four days since it was released Thursday,...More
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Song Seung-heon and Yoon Je-moon to come together in "The Messenger"
2012/09/17, Source
Actors Song Seung-heon and Yoon Je-moon are starring in a movie together.
According to the movie industry on the 18th, Song and Yoon and considering the terms of "The Messenger". This movie is directed by Kwon Jong-gwan,...More
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[HanCinema's Film Review] Korean Weekend Box Office 2012.09.14 ~ 2012.09.17
2012/09/17
Tony Gilroy's "The Bourne Legacy" wasn't able to hold down the top spot over the weekend, ultimately being surpassed by Kim Ki-duk's "Peta" as well as two new releases both foreign and domestic. But it was Choo Chang-min's "Masquerade" that turned out to be the big favorite with 1,100,859 admissions, that accounted for and 53.3% of ticket sales over the weekend. Previously known as "The King of Joseon", it tells the familiar tale of the commoner come King in this historical drama. "Masquerade" stars Lee Byung-hun, Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo and Jang Gwang and was released last Thursday,...More
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Korean movies opening today 2012/09/13 in Korea
2012/09/13, Source
Korean movies opening today 2012/09/13,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Psy meet in US
2012/09/11, Source
Lee Byung-hun from "Masquerade" and "Gangnam Style" Psy will be meeting in America at the press releasing event of the movie "Masquerade" on the 14th.
While this event if planned to be held at the LA Country Museum of Arts (LACMA), Psy is going to visit his old friend Lee Byung-hun,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, "We call each other by name"
2012/09/09, Source
Celebrity couple Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung revealed their nicknames.
MBC TV program "Section TV" revealed an interview with Lee Byung-hun,...More
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Today's Photo: September 8, 2012
2012/09/08, Source
Actress Han Hyo-joo arrives at a preview of her latest film "Masquerade" in Seoul on Friday,...More
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Lee Byung-hun Talks About His Movies, Love Life
2012/09/07, Source
"Masquerade" in which Lee Byung-hun plays a double role, will open on Sept. 19. The film revolves around Gwanghaegun, the 15th king of the Chosun Dynasty who was deposed in a coup. In the film, Lee plays the bizarre king, known for his mischievous behavior, as well as his double, a humble acrobat and bawdy joker who stands in for the monarch when the latter faces the threat of being poisoned. Although the role hardly fits Lee's action-man image, he said he was keen to avoid being pigeonholed. "If I had other talents, like performing as a singer or hosting a show, I'd be able to show many different sides of myself", he said. "But I have to focus on playing to my skills, and doing what I can through my acting. As I don't want to be get stereotyped, I prefer to play more versatile roles",...More
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Lee Byung-hun, "Lee Min-jung's wisdom over beauty"
2012/09/03, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun chose wisdom as one of his lover Lee Min-jung's best qualities.
The Media Day for "Masquerade" was held on the 3rd. Many reporters and movie industrial people attended this event as it is expected to be the best movie to this end of the year,...More
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Han Hyo-joo "I didn't know about Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung"
2012/09/03, Source
Han Hyo-joo mentioned the relationship between Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung.
Actress Han Hyo-joo said she really didn't know about their scandal, at the "Masquerade" Media Day on the 3rd,...More
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Added new poster for the upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade"
2012/08/29, Source
Added new poster for the upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade",...More
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"Masquerade" Coming to North America on September 21!
2012/08/28, Source
CJ Entertainment brings the historical drama "Masquerade" to North American theaters on September 21st. Set in the seventeenth century, "Masquerade" was written by the co-writer of "Old Boy" and stars Lee Byung-hun (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and "A Bittersweet Life") in one of this fall's most riveting tales. "One must not record that which he wishes to hide". -February 28, 1616 The tyrant of the century, or the tragic monarch? History remembers one king with two faces,...More
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[Video] Added new stills and trailer for the upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade"
2012/08/23, Source
Added new stills and trailer for the up,...More
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Lee Min-jung chooses loyalty over love
2012/08/22, Source
Top star Lee Min-jung who is currently in a relationship with Lee Byung-hun chose loyalty over love.
Lee has re-signed with her current agency MS Team Entertainment which is management to Son Ye-jin, Moon Chae-won and others,...More
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Sunny Shim Eun-kyung in "Masquerade" with Lee Byung-hun and Ryu Seung-ryong
2012/08/21, Source
Actress Shim Eun-kyung is coming back with "Masquerade".
Well known for her dialect cussing in the movie "Sunny - 2010" from last year, Shim Eun-kyung is standing side by side with Lee Byung-hun, Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo and other big stars,...More
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Added new posters for the upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade"
2012/08/21, Source
Added new posters for the upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade",...More
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Lee Byung-hun sues Kang Byeong-gyu
2012/08/20, Source
Lee Byung-hun sued Kang Byeong-gyu in the end for the reasons that he defamed him by spreading intentional fake rumors about Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung's official relationship announcement.
Lee's legal attorney Apex revealed, "Kang Byeong-gyu has been sued for defamation".,...More
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Lee Byung-hun's relationship reported in Japan
2012/08/19, Source
Japanese media were quick to report the relationship status of actor Lee Byung-hun and actress Lee Min-jung.
Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung notified fans and public about their relationship on the 19th and Japanese media Sankei Sports reported the same on the same day at around 3:50PM,...More
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Prince-pauper tale gets election-year twist in 'Masquerade'
2012/08/14, Source
This film image released by CJ E&M shows actor Lee Byung-hun as king Gwanghaegun, right, and his commoner double Ha-sun in "Masquerade". The movie by Choo Chang-min is slated for a late September release. / Courtesy of CJ E&M
By Kwaak Je-yup With the presidential election only a few months away, "Masquerade" could not be released at a better time. Inspired by Mark Twain's "The Prince and the Pauper", the historical drama about switched royal identities challenges the audience to think about the system of the government today, specifically the way we see the role of the nation's top job, according to Lee Byung-hun, the lead actor who plays the two protagonists,...More
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Today's Photo: August 14, 2012 (1)
2012/08/14, Source
Han Hyo-joo (left) and Lee Byung-hun pose at a press event for their new film "Masquerade" in Seoul on Monday,...More
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Coming September 2012 From CJ Entertainment
2012/08/13
Coming this fall with the first ever day-and-date Korea and U.S. theatrical release for a Korean film is the hotly anticipated historical drama "Masquerade", starring Korea's world star Lee Byung-hun and written by "Old Boy" co-writer, Hwang Jo-yoon. The versatile actor LEE (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and A Bittersweet Life) plays the dual lead as both the tragic King Gwanghae and that of the commoner who shares a fatefully remarkable resemblance to the ruler, Ha-Seon,...More
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[Video] Added new images and 2nd teaser trailer for the upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade"
2012/08/09, Source
Added new images and 2nd teaser traile,...More
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Art and Culture
2012/08/08, Source
It's Wednesday and..you guessed it, it's celebrity news time with our Michelle Kim. But before we get into the latest celebrity updates, I hear she has information about an exhibition in London that she would like to tell us about first. Hello Michelle [Reporter : ] Hello Conn-young So what's happening in London,...More
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'Bungee Jump' tells of complex love story
2012/08/04, Source
Will Aronson, left, and Hue Park wrote the music and lyrics, respectively, for the new show "Bungee Jump" based on the 2001 movie "Bungee Jumping of their Own". / Courtesy of Lee Soo-jin
"Bungee Jumping of their Own", a popular 2001 film about a love transcending time, space and gender, is being staged as a musical at Blue Square's Samsung Card Hall in Hannam-dong, Seoul. Composer Will Aronson, who has worked previously with Musical Heaven, the musical's production company, and lyricist Hue Park told The Korea Times about their work, collaboration and friendship,...More
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T-ara Confirm Credentials as Korean Wave Stars with Japan Concerts
2012/07/27, Source
Girl Group "T-ara" perform at the Budokan Arena in Tokyo on Wednesday. /Courtesy of Core Contents Media
Some 10,000 people filled the Budokan Arena in Tokyo on Wednesday evening, waving fans emblazoned with the faces of "T-ara" members and shaking glow sticks. Korean Wave stars such as Lee Byung-hun, TVXQ and 2PM have all staged concerts at the historic venue in Japan, but "T-ara" is the first Korean girl band to appear there,...More
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Poster revealed for the upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade"
2012/07/23, Source
Poster revealed for the upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade",...More
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"Masquerade" two Lee Byung-huns
2012/07/22, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun was seen on the poster of "Masquerade".
"Masquerade" is about a commoner becoming king instead of the real King Gwang-hae who is on the verge of being taken down. The movie talks about the 15 days missing from history,...More
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(42) Park Chan-wook: Director with blood-coated lens
2012/07/04, Source
Director Park Chan-wook, left, waves as he is awarded with actor Choi Min-shik for the grand prix for the film "Old Boy" during the award ceremony of the 57th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes on May 24, 2004. / Korea Times file
By Andrew Salmon Tension and violence sell, but this may not be apparent to the vast majority of fans of "hallyu", the much-discussed "Korean Wave" of pop culture that has swept outward from the shores of the peninsula since, roughly, the turn of the millennium. The two standout genres of hallyu, in sales terms, are clearly K-pop and K-soaps. Of the former, Korean management companies have come up with a winning formula, churning out a range of cute, well-trained and above all wholesome boy- and girl-bands whose appeal is very different from the rebellious, opinionated, drug-spattered figures who stagger across the stage of Western rock 'n roll. Soap is similarly sugar-coated: Most dramas are centered upon pretty boys and pretty girls in pretty clothes and pretty houses/landscapes engaging in genteel, "no-sex-please-we're-Korean" romances,...More
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Today's Photo 1: July 4, 2012
2012/07/04, Source
Actors Lim Soo-jung (left) and Lee Byung-hun speak after being named promotional ambassadors for the 2012 Gwangju Biennale on Tuesday. /Yonhap,...More
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[Video] Added new stills and first teaser for the upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade"
2012/07/03, Source
Added new stills and first teaser for the upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade",...More
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"Masquerade" Lee Byung-hun's existence
2012/07/02, Source
Lee Byung-hun's first historical "Masquerade" was revealed in a teaser.
"Masquerade" deals with the 15 days missing from history about a commoner who pretends to be the king and he is at risk of being killed in the Chosun times, during the 8 years reign of Gwang Hae-gun,...More
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[Video] Teaser revealed for the upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade"
2012/06/28, Source
Teaser revealed for the upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade",...More
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Korean Actor Lee Byung-hun and Ahn Sung-ki Held Handprinting Ceremony at Historic Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood
2012/06/25, Source
Korean actors Lee Byung-hun and Ahn Sung-ki have added their hand and footprints in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.
This ceremony was part of the "Looking East 2012 Korean Movie Festival" held over the weekend at the historic theater,...More
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Ahn Sung-ki and Lee Byung-hun to make a mark in Hollywood
2012/06/24, Source
To increase Korean movie reputation and the first as Asian actors
Actors Ahn Sung-ki and Lee Byung-hun let the world know about Korean movies as they left hand prints in Hollywood. The two attended the hand-printing event in LA, USA at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood,...More
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Added new stills for the upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade"
2012/06/21, Source
Added new stills for the upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade",...More
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Ju Ji-hoon compared with Lee Byung-hun?
2012/06/03, Source
Actor Ju Ji-hoon said he didn't care about being compared with fellow actor Lee Byung-hun. The two actors are being focused on for their first attempts at a historical since their debut.
At the press release conference of the movie "I Am a King" Ju Ji-hoon was asked how he felt about being compared with Lee Byung-hun at their first attempts at historicals and he replied, "The genre between us is very different so there's no pressure",...More
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[Review] I Saw The Devil: revenge at any cost
2012/06/01, Source
Soo-hyeon unaware at the cannibal's home
Choi Min-sik is back as the psycho killer in the murder-thriller "I Saw the Devil". Min-sik's character, Kyung-chul is cold, ruthless and deceptive. In the opening scene Kyung-chul is seen assisting a young woman with a flat tire. Soo-hyeon, the fiancé of the woman in the car talks with her on the phone as she waits for a tow truck. She begins to get suspicious when Kyung-chul ominously hangs outside her car window. He strikes with brutal swiftness with a hammer, knocking her out. Later he drags her back to his kill-house where he hacks her up despite her calls for mercy,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Han Hyo-joo's "Masquerade" changed to "Gwanghae"
2012/05/30, Source
"Masquerade" with Lee Byung-hun and Han Hyo-joo has changed its name to "Gwanghae: The Man who became King" according to a staff member on the 31st.
"Gwanghae: The Man who became King" is about Ha-seon, a low-class born man, who looks exactly like the king, taking over the throne instead of the king. "Gwanghae: The Man who became King" reflects more on the content of the movie than "Masquerade",...More
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Ha Jung-woo, Ha Ji-won Voted Most Popular Movie Stars
2012/05/21, Source
Ha Jung-woo and Ha Ji-won have been voted the most popular actor and actress in Korea in an email poll by the Chosun Ilbo and the nation's largest film ticketing site MaxMovie.
Some 25,784 people voted from April 18 to May 5. The two drew 10.1 and 13.7 percent of the votes respectively. But Song Kang-ho and Jeon Do-yeon were chosen as the best -- as opposed to most popular -- actor and actress, with 18 and 23.3 percent.
Since the poll targeted online users of MaxMovie who had been to the cinema at least once last year, it probably reflects moviegoers' preferences more accurately than other surveys,...More
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"Hallyu", Korean wave, will not last 5 years
2012/05/18, Source
Top, Girls' Generation, a popular K-pop group, pose with actor and co-guest Bill Murray on "The Late Show with David Letterman" on January 31. / Bottom left, K-pop girl group T-ara take part in a photo shoot. / Bottom right, Lee Byung-hun poses for the cameras at a press launch for a TV drama.
"'Hallyu' will cool down in four years".
Six out of 10 foreigners believe the recent fad for Korean culture - K-pop, movies and TV dramas and soap operas - will decline over the next few years,...More
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Song Seung-heon returns to small screen
2012/05/15, Source
Song Seung-heon walks down a street during a visit to Vietnam to shoot a television program this January.(Courtesy of Korea Foundation)
Heartthrob Song Seung-heon is coming back to his fans through the small screen.
Despite 16 years passing since his debut, Song, 35, remains as handsome and single as ever, coupled now with better acting ability. As one of the pioneers of "hallyu", or the Korean wave, his popularity continues to the rise, both in Korea and overseas,...More
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Lee Byung-hun to star in "Red 2" with Bruce Willis
2012/05/10, Source
Top star Lee Byung-hun will continue to work in Hollywood.
According to BH Entertainment on the 10th, Lee Byung-hun will star in the movie "Red 2". This movie will be about retired CIA agents and their mission. Bruce Willis will be working with Lee Byung-hun this time,...More
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Hollywood looks East with debut of korean film festival, June 23-24
2012/04/27, Source
Grauman's to Host Korean Film Screenings, VIP Events and First-Ever Castings of Korean Talent
Hollywood, CA – An appreciation of all things Korean has swept into popular culture – from taekwondo to kalbi to K-pop – extending to a proliferation of film and television talent who trace their lineage to the Asian peninsula. This summer, Hollywood will offer an appreciation with the first Look East: Korean Film Festival, a celebratory weekend taking place Saturday & Sunday, June 23-24. Hyundai Motors serves as a Lead Festival sponsor of the festival,...More
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Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Byung-hun to Leave Handprints in Hollywood
2012/04/26, Source
Actors Ahn Sung-ki and Lee Byung-hun will leave their hand and foot prints on the forecourt of Mann's Chinese Theatre on June 23 when they participate in a Korean film festival held in Hollywood, California.
Until now, Hong Kong director John Woo is the only Asian celebrity to have left his prints there, making the two Koreans the first actors from the region to do so,...More
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Today's Photo: April 26, 2012
2012/04/26, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun poses at a press junket for "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" in Seoul on Wednesday,...More
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Baek Sang Awards 1 : "Punch" and "The Sun and The Moon"
2012/04/25, Source
Is it "Punch" and or "The Sun and the Moon"? While the 48th Baek Sang Arts Awards is about to commence, on the 26th, the question is who will receive the Grand Prize.
The 48th Baek Sang Arts Awards will be held on the 26th at 6:30 PM at the Seoul Olympic Hall with hosts Lee Hwi-jae and Kim Ah-joong. This ceremony divides into movie and TV categories. Movie, TV, Entertainment and Refinement are announced by category. Movie and TV are given Grand Prizes and Lee Byung-hun from "I Saw the Devil" and Hyun Bin from "Secret Garden" won them last year,...More
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2 Korean actors get stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame
2012/04/25, Source
Korean movie stars Lee Byung-hun and Ahn Sung-ki will get stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in June, according to a local movie promoter Wednesday.
The two will leave their hand prints in a ceremony outside of Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California on June 23 and 24, the 1st Look said. Their stars will be lined up on the famed walk alongside Hollywood legends like Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, and Harrison Ford,...More
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'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' bests original
2012/04/25, Source
Lee Byung-hun, who stars as Storm Shadow in the new film by Jon M. Chu "G.I. Joe: Retaliation", speaks at a press conference Wednesday. The movie opens in theaters nationwide in June. / Courtesy of 1st Look
Lee Byung-hun reprises loner Storm Shadow, praises new director For one of the country's biggest stars, Lee Byung-hun was surprisingly - even excessively - modest,...More
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Stills of Lee Byung-hun Whet Appetite for 'G.I. Joe' Sequel
2012/04/18, Source
New stills from "G.I. Joe: Retaliation", a sequel to a 2009 blockbuster "G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra", have been released on U.S. websites, heightening fans' excitement about the soon-to-be-released film,...More
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Lee Byung-hun & Lee Min-jung Deny Dating Rumors
2012/04/17, Source
Both considered top notch actors in Korean entertainment, the rumor mill has been abuzz about latest reports indicating Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung are dating.
One media source reported on April 16th that the 42-year-old actor and the 30-year-old actress had good opinions of each other from earlier this year,a nd had cautiously starting dating. After bumping into one another at various award ceremonies and other work-related gatherings, their work sunbae-hoobae (or senior-junior) work relationship blossomed into a romantic relationship,...More
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'Battleship' Director Talks of Love of Korea Ahead of World Premiere in Seoul
2012/04/06, Source
Peter Berg, director of the US$200 million Hollywood blockbuster "Battleship", which will have its world premiere in Korea next Wednesday, said this week he feels a special connection to the country that is still technically at war with North Korea.
"My father, he was an American marine, and fought here in South Korea. And he was very proud of his time", Berg said during a press conference in Seoul on Thursday,...More
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Presenting past, present of 'Korean wave'
2012/03/26, Source
A visitor looks at the "byeongpung", or traditional folding screen that shows Korean-style roofs on its digital screen at a Hallyu promotion booth set up inside the COEX center in Samseong-dong, Seoul, where the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit is being held for two days. (Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul)
The 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit is not just a summit for discussing nuclear security issues; it is also a great opportunity for Korea to promote its culture,...More
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Finecut dials up Love 911
2012/03/14, Source
Seoul-based sales company Finecut has announced it will be selling the upcoming film "Love 911" starting at the Hong Kong Filmart next week. Starring Go Soo and Han Hyo-joo, the film is about an unlikely romance between a dedicated firefighter with a painful past and a cold-hearted emergency room (ER) doctor who is solely focused on her career.
Notable investment and distribution company N.E.W. is financing and distributing "Love 911" in Korea,...More
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Cherry Blossoms Expected to Bloom Early this Year
2012/03/08, Source
Many Koreans are glad to finally be able to see the first signs of spring, and when the first buds appear, the annual blooming of the nation's beautiful cherry blossoms comes along. Due to the unusually warm temperatures experienced in the country last week, these beautiful trees are expected to bloom ahead of its delayed schedule by four days,...More
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Upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade"
2012/02/27, Source
Added the upcoming Korean movie "Masquerade"'s page to HanCinema database,...More
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K-celebrities now 1
2012/02/23, Source
Hwang Jung-eum's Boyfriend Kim Yong-jun Enters the Military
SG Wannabe's Kim Yong-jun entered basic military training in Nonsan on February 16th.
Fans from all over the country came to see him off.
He shyly reveals his cropped hair!,...More
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[Photos] Stars at Go Soo's wedding 1
2012/02/18, Source
Actor Go Soo poses before his wedding at a hotel in Seoul on Friday,...More
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Lee Byung-hun To MC Go Soo's Wedding
2012/02/16, Source
Actor Go Soo will be getting married on February 17th, to a woman 11 years his junior. The wedding will take place at the Dynasty Hall at the Shilla Hotel located in Seoul. It turns out that Go Soo's fellow agency member Lee Byung-hun will be emceeing the ceremony!
Furthermore, actor Lee Soon-jae will be officiating while singer Gummy will be singing the congratulatory song,...More
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The Kings of the Chosun
2012/02/13, Source
Lee Byung-hun's "King of Chosun" to be released in fall
Ju Ji-hoon's upcoming "I Am a King"
Park Yoo-chun in "The Rooftop Prince"
Hwon isn't the only king of Chosun.,...More
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Korea's most anticipated films of 2012
2012/02/10, Source
With the start of the new year, the Korean film industry looks to its brightest prospects. Kang Byung-jin profiles eight highly anticipated films of 2012.
"The Fortune Tellers"
In production. Directed by Sin Jeong-won. Starring Kim Soo-ro, Lee Je-hoon, Kang Ye-won. Produced by Dasepo Club, Saram Entertainment. Distributed by N.E.W.Release planned for the first half of 2012.
Korean fortune-tellers not only tell the future, but they also chase away ghosts. The background of "The Fortune Tellers" is Uljinri where a decades-old evil spirit rules. When mysterious accidents and events keep happening without avail, fortune-tellers from all over the country gather to hold a shaman ritual,...More
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3 Hallyu stars turn and go!
2012/02/08, Source
Jang Dong-gun and Lee Byung-hun back home...kwon Sang-woo goes out to USA and China.
Jang Dong-gun, Lee Byung-hun and kwon Sang-woo are going different ways,...More
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Historical Dramas Captivate Korea
2012/02/08, Source
From a TV drama getting 40% ratings with its heartbreaking love st,...More
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Han Hyo-joo highly considered by actor Ryan Gosling
2012/01/29, Source
Actress Han Hyo-joo has won high praise from actor Ryan Gosling from America who is famous for the movie "The Notebook".
Han Hyo-joo attended the "1st Hua Hin International Movie Festival" on the 27th in Thailand. She was very welcomed by the local fans as she visited the country with So Ji-sub as the leading characters for the movie "Always",...More
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"The Sun and the Moon" Kim Yoo-jung "Actually my ideal type is a scholar lik Lee Tae-ri"
2012/01/22, Source
Kim Yoo-jung, from "The Sun and the Moon", talked about her ideal type of boyfriend.
On the January 21st broadcast of MBC's 'Section TV', she said that her ideal mate is the scholar that Lee Tae-ri plays on the show,...More
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Ha Ji-won and Lee Seung-ki to star in "The King 2 Hearts"
2012/01/19, Source
Ha Ji-won and Lee Seung-gi are the leading cast members for upcoming MBC drama "The King 2 Hearts".
An MBC spokesperson said on January 19th, "Ha Ji-won and Lee Seung-gi have joined the team and the casting is now complete",...More
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Lee Byung-hun Praised by Hollywood Co-star
2012/01/18, Source
A protagonist of "G.I. Joe 2", Dwayne Johnson, praised the actor Lee Byung-hun very highly at a meeting with Korean reporters after he finished a press conference for his movie "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" held at Le Meridien Taipei on January 17. He talked about various episodes with Lee Byung-hun at the meeting. Lee Byung-hun will appear in "G.I. Joe 2" after he had appeared in "G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra" by playing the Cobra organization's secret weapon named "Storm Shadow". Dwayne Johnson said, "I became a friend of Lee Byung-hun while we were filming 'G.I. Joe 2' together. It was such a great experience with him. He is an actor who has great presence,...More
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Girls' Generation named best dressed in Japan
2012/01/12, Source
By Lee Hyo-won
K-pop group Girls' Generation Wednesday won a best-dressed award at a Japanese jewelry exhibition.
The nine-member band received a special prize in the women's category for best dressers at the 23rd International Jewellery (this is the official spelling) Japan (IJT) 2012, which opened Wednesday at Odaiba, Tokyo,...More
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Big-budget films to open in 2012
2012/01/05, Source
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Lee Byung-hun to host a wedding as ten year friendship gift
2012/01/03, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun will be hosting the wedding of his management company's chairman.
He's going to host BH Entertainment chairman Son Seok-woo's wedding on January 5th,...More
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Will it be hard for Shin Ha-kyun to get the grand prize?
2011/12/28, Source
Let's look back at the KBS Grand Prizes years past. There have been no cases where a leading character from a drama with less than a 20% rating took the honor. But this man, he's aiming for the best with not looks and connections but only talent. This man is Shin Ha-kyun from KBS2 "Brain".
Let's say honestly, "Brain" isn't one of the highest rated dramas. It's been rising slowly after the end of "A Thousand Days' Promise" but it topped out at 15.5% on the December 6th,...More
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The Dark Side of Korean Drama - Part 2
2011/12/24
As I said in my previous article, I decided to talk a bit about the various problems and cruelties of being a television actor, idol and celebrity in Korea. They are things that occupy my thoughts quite often, as a fan of Korean entertainment.
I was very glad to see people discussing the issues. The internet can get a bit heavy on the positive things sometimes, as a lot of fans seem to prefer denial and only talking about the good things, as reality can be too much to bare sometimes. But reality is not always bleak and problems have solutions too.
In this second and final part of my thoughts on the issue, I talk about the third big "culprit" of these problems, the audiences, and give a little closure and some ideas on how Korea could go about changing things for its entertainment,...More
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Won Bin Becomes 'Actor of the Year' for Two Consecutive Years
2011/12/23, Source
Gallup Korea conducted a survey to select the "Actor of the Year", and Won Bin has been chosen as the best actor for two years in a row. Gallup Korea said on December 22 that they had conducted a survey with 1,728 respondents from both men and women aged 13 or older across the nation from November 18 until December 6 to ask the best movie star of the year, and Won Bin obtained 11.3 percent of the votes. Gallup Korea let the respondents select two actors and counted the total votes,...More
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Lee Byung-hun, Go Soo, Han Chae-young and Han Hyo-joo in one place... what's going on?
2011/12/20, Source
Twelve top actors and actresses including Lee Byung-hun, Go Soo, Han Chae-young, Han Hyo-joo, Kim Min-hee, Bae Soo-bin, Jin Goo and more gathered in one place.
They all gathered together to celebrate the marriage of their management company's chairman, Son Seok-woo. At Han Hyo-joo's suggestion, the twelve actors and actresses held a surprise party for Son with the fashion magazine "In Style" to make a special memory,...More
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Han Hyo-joo in "King of Chosun" with Lee Byung-hun
2011/12/19, Source
Actress Han Hyo-joo is attempting at a historical again and this time it's a movie.
Han Hyo-joo has recently confirmed to cast in the movie "King of Chosun" which is directed by Choo Chang-min from "Late Blossom". This movie is about a low class person acting as the ruler instead of the Gwanghaegun then opening his eyes to the position of a king.,...More
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Jung Joon-ho's humiliation VS Lee Byung-hun's six pack
2011/12/14, Source
Actor Jung Joon-ho spoke about the time he was humiliated next to Lee Byung-hun.
He appeared in the Channel A talk show "Show King" and spoke about an incident that occurred during the drama "IRIS",...More
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From candy kiss to foam, gum and kimchi kiss
2011/12/12, Source
The kiss between Shin Ha-kyun and Choi Jung-won in the KBS 2TV drama "Brain" is lingering in people's minds.
Neurosurgery specialist Kang-hoon (Shin Ha-kyun) asked his junior staff Ji-hye (Choi Jung-won) "Do you like me?" to which she replied, "Can't I like you?" and this led to him pulling her into a kiss. There was gum on her face and he took it off with a light kiss and then continued to a long and deep kiss,...More
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2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards - Results & Photos
2011/11/29
Girls' Generation & 2NE1
The 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) were held on the evening of November 29 at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. Super Junior was the big winner of the night, and among those attending or performing were 2NE1, IU, and Girls' Generation,...More
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Yoo Ji-tae and Kim Hyo-jin's wedding should bring the Awards together
2011/11/27, Source
kwon Sang-woo, Kim Hye-soo, Park Hae-il, Soo Ae, Sol Kyung-gu, Lee Byung-hun, Cha Seung-won and others are planned to attend Yoo Ji-tae's wedding.
Actor Yoo Ji-tae and actress Kim Hyo-jin's wedding should be like another award show on its own.,...More
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Lee Byung-hun Awarded Presidential Award
2011/11/22, Source
After spending the past five months in New Orleans of the the United States shooting for the Hollywood movie "G.I. Joe 2", Lee Byung-hun finally returned home on November 21st.
As soon as Lee touched Korean soil, he was busy as the recipient of the Presidential Award for advancing Korean pop culture and arts,...More
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Lee Byung-hun to star as King of Joseon
2011/11/17, Source
Top Korean star Lee Byung-hun is set to play the lead in CJ E&M Pictures' "Masquerade" (working title). Lee's management agency BH Entertainment announced that he is confirmed to star in the historical drama to be directed by Choo Chang-min ("Late Blossom") and written by Hwang Jo-yoon ("Old Boy"),...More
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Jo In-sung "Kwon Bob" dilemma... Lee Jae-gyoo's "The King 2 Hearts" anxious
2011/11/14, Source
Actor Jo In-sung attended the "KAA Awards" in Seoul on the 20th of October. He was awarded the "Good Model" award chosen by the advertisers.
Actor Jo In-sung who was discharged from the army in May still hasn't been able to start his return flick. This is because of the "Kwon Bob" dilemma.,...More
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Lee Byung-hun comes back to Korea with "King of Chosun"
2011/11/13, Source
Top star Lee Byung-hun is attempting a historical drama for the fist time in his acting career.
He has recently confirmed as a cast member for "King of Chosun". This will be directed by Choo Chang-min and not Kang Woo-seok, who was initially supposed to direct this movie,...More
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Lee Byung-hun and Lee Si-yeong pull off 250 million won, Shin Se-kyung aphasia distress, Jung Yoo-mi idol?
2011/11/09, Source
■ Lee Byung-hun and Lee Si-young gather 250 million won for African children Actor Lee Byung-hun and actress Lee Si-young are giving hope to Africa. They have managed to gather 12,599 different sponsors and 250 million won in funds since 9AM November 9th through the KBS 1TV special program "2011 Big Run on the Road of Hope" This program is putting forward 8 representative actors and actresses for 8 weeks, helping children in Asia and Africa suffering from poverty and hunger. The following episode on November 12th will be about the Republic of Mozambique visited by actor Lee Beom-soo,...More
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Lee Byung-hun's first attempt at historical drama
2011/11/03, Source
Possibly will star in "Masquerade".
Top star Lee Byung-hun will attempt a historical drama for the first time since his debut,...More
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'Byeon Sama' Lee Byung-hun will hold a concert in Japan in December
2011/10/23, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun will hold a concert in Japan in December.
His official website posted on October 21st that he will hold a concert called 'Lee Byeon Heon on Stage 2011',...More
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Lee Byung-hun, together with the Hong sisters? "The King 2 Hearts"
2011/10/17, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun is considering a drama offer from the Hong sisters.
It turns out Lee Byung-hun was offered a role in the new MBC drama "The King 2 Hearts", planned to air next year. However, it doesn't seem like Lee Byung-hun has responded yet.,...More
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Choi Ji-woo beats Kim Tae-hee and Lee Young-ae in Hallyu star ranking!
2011/10/05, Source
Hallyu star Choi Ji-woo is still very popular in Japan.
She took first place in the "Hallyu Star Ranking" popularity and nomination categories in a recent special report of Nikkei Entertainment magazine which is published by Nikkei BP, a subsidiary company of one of Japans economic newspapers,...More
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Lee Byung-hun Is Chosen for Most Wanted Hallyu Star For Dinner Date
2011/09/14, Source
"Hotel.com" conducted a survey and Lee Byung-hun tops the list followed by actor Jang Keun-suk.
Actor Lee Byung-hun has been selected for the most wanted Hallyu star for a dinner date at a hotel in the survey conducted among Japanese fans. The world's largest hotel booking site "Hotel.com (www.hotels.com)" reported on September 7 that they had conducted the survey with 400 females consisting with 100 females from each age groups from twenties to fifties to find out the most wanted Hallyu star for their dinner date at a hotel, and Lee Byung-hun ranked atop the survey and he was followed by Jang Keun-suk and Bae Yong-joon. In addition, TVXQ, Jang Dong-gun, kwon Sang-woo, Won Bin, Ryu Si-won, Rain, and Song Seung-heon were included at the top 10,...More
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Kim Yu-na Dolls to Hit Market Next Year
2011/09/14, Source
Molded figurines of skating queen Kim Yu-na and actor Ryu Si-won will be available on the domestic and export market next fall, according to Seoul. The municipal government has signed agreements with two firms to provide a subsidy of W150 million to manufacture the dolls (US$1=W1,077),...More
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Korean movie opening today 2011/09/03 in Korea
2011/09/03, Source
Korean movie opening today 2011/09/03 in Korea short "Share the Vision",...More
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Added new stills and video for the upcoming Korean short movie "Share the Vision"
2011/08/29, Source
Added new stills and video for the upcoming Korean short movie "Share the Vision",...More
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[Exclusive] Lee Byung-hun and Kim min-hee scandal?
2011/08/28, Source
Are Hallyu star Lee Byung-hun, 41 and actress Kim Min-hee, 29 in a relationship?
This is something that recently spread fast in the fashion industry. They are in the same management and they are close enough to help each other out in their celebrity lives.,...More
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Jang Keun-suk and Kim Tae-hee's never ending Hallyu Wave
2011/08/25, Source
Pretty boy and girl Jang Keun-suk and Kim Tae-hee have set about hardening the Hallyu Wave in Japan.
The general trend, Jang Keun-suk's popularity it hitting the skies. According to Japanese weekly Flash, Jang Keun-suk was chosen as the most highly paid Hallyu star, beating Bae Yong-joon and Lee Byung-hun. His guarantee per advertisement series is 90 million Yen (roughly 1.27 billion won) and is twice as much as Girl's Generation and Kara who get paid 50 million Yen.,...More
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Yim Jae-beom music video released for the upcoming Korean short movie "Share the Vision"
2011/08/11, Source
Yim Jae-beom music video released for the upcoming Korean short movie "Share the Vision",...More
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Lee Byung-hun with Bruce Willis?
2011/08/10, Source
Negotiating "G.I.Joe 2"
There might be a possibility that top star Lee Byung-hun will act with Hollywood star Bruce Willis.,...More
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Jang Keun-suk to star in 'Love Rain'
2011/08/09, Source
By Do Je-hae
Jang Keun-suk, 23, will star in a new television drama by Yoon Seok-ho, director of "Winter Sonata", a promotion agency said.
The drama tentatively titled "Love Rain" is expected to air in the first half of next year. The new drama is also the first collaboration in a decade between Yoon and writer Oh Soo-yeon, who created "Winter Sonata" and "Autumn in my Heart",...More
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Trailer released for the upcoming Korean movie "Share the Vision"
2011/08/04, Source
Trailer released for the upcoming Korean movie "Share the Vision",...More
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Upcoming short Korean movie "Share the Vision"
2011/08/03, Source
Added the upcoming Korean movie "Share the Vision"'s page to HanCinema database,...More
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Book probes transnational identity of 'hallyu'
2011/07/29, Source
Clockwise from left, scenes from the dramas "Dae Jang Geum" ("Jewel in the Palace") and "Jumong" and the film "Il Mare" / Korea Times file
By Chung Ah-young
K-pop fever has been reignited, as illustrated by the success of recent concerts in Paris. Fans that have yet to see Korean performers on stage are forming flash mobs and group dances as they clamor for more K-pop concerts. The popularity of K-pop culture has truly become international.
Korean television dramas, songs and movies originally grew popular in the early 1990s. The influence of "hallyu" or Korean wave, spread through Asian countries and reduced Western cultural dominance in the Asian market,...More
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Movie of the week "I Saw the Devil"
2011/07/28, Source
Movie of the week "I Saw the Devil" (2010) Directed by Kim Jee-woon With Lee Byung-hun, Choi Min-sik, Jeon Gook-hwan, Chun Ho-jin, Oh San-ha, Kim Yoon-seo,... Synopsis Jang Gyeong-cheol is a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure,...More
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Lee Byung-hun leaves for Hollywood to shoot "G.I. Joe 2"
2011/07/21, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun left to shoot for the Hollywood movie "G.I.Joe 2".
According to his management BH Entertainment, Lee Byung-hun left for America on the 20th.,...More
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Cha Seung-won "My rival is Yoo Hae-jin"
2011/07/20, Source
Actor Cha Seung-won chose Yoo Hae-jin as his rival.
In an interview with men's fashion magazine 'Officiel Hommes' released on the 20th of July, Cha Seung-won mentioned same age actors Hwang Jung-min, Lee Byung-hun and Yoo Hae-jin as those who can measure with his sexiness.,...More
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Bae Doona, Kwon Sang-woo and Jeong Woo-seong go to Hollywood
2011/07/18, Source
Korean stars' second round to Hollywood is beginning.
In following the advancement of Lee Byung-hun, Jun Ji-hyun and Jung Ji-hoon (Rain) to Hollywood, there are stars that knock on the doors to the worldwide market with their strong characters.,...More
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Jang Keun-suk Appears on 'SMAP X SMAP' on Fuji TV
2011/07/13, Source
Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk appeared on Fuji TV's representative variety program "SMAP X SMAP" in Japan, his agency Tree-J Company said on July 12. Jang appeared in the feature of the program entitled "Bistro SMAP" and had a cooking competition with members of the group SMAP,...More
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Jang Keun-suk to star on Fuji TV show
2011/07/12, Source
By Lee Hyo-won
Actor Jang Keun-suk will appear on Japan's Fuji TV variety program "SMAP X SMAP", his agency said on Tuesday.
The "hally,...More
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Jeon Do-yeon "I want to act with Lee Min-ho more than Lee Byung-hun"
2011/07/10, Source
International actress Jeon Do-yeon chose Lee Min-ho as the one she wants to act with the most.
MBC "Section TV" showed Jeon Do-yeon talking about the many 'love calls' she received from other actors.,...More
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[Photos] Added more pictures for the Korean actor Lee Byung-hun
2011/07/09, Source
Added more pictures for the Korean actor Lee Byung-hun,...More
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Lee Byung-hun To Leave For The US For G.I. Joe 2
2011/07/06, Source
Top star Lee Byung-hun will be leaving Korea to start filming for G.I. Joe 2 mid-July.
According to BH Entertainment reps on July 6th, Lee will be leaving Korea mid-July for the shooting. Originally the plans were for the heartthrob to take off late June, but it was postponed,...More
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Kim Hyo Jin, Han Hye-jin, Yu Jun-sang In Style 100th special collection
2011/06/30, Source
Kim Hyo Jin, Han Hye-jin, Yu Jun-sang In Style 100th special collection
Actor and actresses Yu Jun-sang, Kim Hyo-jin, and Han Hye-jin took part in 'Star Craft' for the 100th issue of fashion magazine In Style.,...More
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Remembering Park Yong-ha
2011/06/27, Source
To commemorate the first anniversary of the late actor Park Yong-ha's death, various memorial events are being held in Japan. / Korea Times file
Memorial wave for late hallyu star continues
By Chung Ah-young
Although the late hallyu star Park Yong-ha died a year ago, his popularity is not waning in Japan,...More
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Lee Byung-hun Takes Photos at Studio Harcourt
2011/06/22, Source
Lee Byung-hun became the first Asian male actor to have his photos taken at the famous studio Harcourt in France.
Hallyu star actor Lee Byung-hun (41) took photos at Studio Harcourt, which is famous for taking pictures of Hollywood stars and French celebrities -- a first for an Asian male actor -- his agency BH Entertainment said on June 20,...More
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'Seoul's Got Soul' Coming to A Country Near You
2011/06/21, Source
Scenes featured in a National Geographic documentary about Seoul: the manufactured band Wonder Girls (top) and the ceremonial changing of palace guards in front of Deoksu Palace in Seoul /Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government
The National Geographic Channel has produced a 45-minute documentary about the Korean Wave called "Seoul's Got Soul" that will air in 59 countries including Japan, France and the U.S., the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Monday,...More
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Lee Byeon-heon shoots in Harcourt
2011/06/20, Source
Hallyu star Lee Byung-hun is the first Asian man to proceed with a shoot in the famous French Studio Harcourt which is famous for pictures of well-known celebrities, says management BH Entertainment,...More
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Jin Goo "Lee Byung-hun is the scariest"
2011/06/12, Source
Actor Jin Goo chose Lee Byung-hun as the scariest senior actor.
Jin Goo appeared on SBS Power FM "Gong Hyung-jin's Cine-Town" and revealed episodes with people around him saying, "I like mingling with people". He also spoke about Lee Byung-hun.,...More
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Han Hyo-joo and Lee Byung-hun the most beautiful smile 1st and 2nd
2011/06/08, Source
Actress Han Hyo-joo and Lee Byung-hun have been chosen as the actor and actress with the most beautiful smile.
According to Seven Dew, in celebration of 'Teeth Day' on the 9th of June, there was a survey of 518 people done from the 25th of May to the 8th of June. In the 'Who has the most beautiful smile?' survey, Han Hyo-joo was chosen as first (178 people, 34.3%) and Lee Byung-hun came second (174 people, 33.6%).,...More
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Lee Byung-hun is a fan of everyone on "I Am A Singer"
2011/06/06, Source
Lee Byung-hun said he is a fan of all the singers on the program "I Am A Singer".
When he was asked who was his favorite on the program in MBC "Section TV" on the 5th, he answered, "I am a fan of everyone on the program".,...More
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Even before "G.I. Joe" sequel, Lee Byung-hun gets Hollywood love call
2011/05/29, Source
Top star Lee Byung-hun received a love call from Hollywood with the "G.I. Joe" sequel coming up.
Management BH Entertainment revealed, "Nothing has been confirmed yet. He is currently looking at a project from a major Hollywood studio". It looks as though he will be meeting with the related people and get into details during the shooting of the "G.I.Joe" sequel.,...More
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47th Baeksang Awards - Winners' List
2011/05/27, Source
47th Baeksang Awards - Winners' ListX
In films
Daesang: Lee Byung-hun (I Saw the Devil) Best Picture: "The Man From Nowhere" Director: Lee Chang-dong ("Poetry"),...More
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Today's Photo: May 27, 2011
2011/05/27, Source
Actors Ryu Si-won (left) and Kim Ah-joong pose at the 2011 Paeksang Arts Awards, which they hosted at Kyunghee University in Seoul on Thursday,...More
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"Secret Garden" Hyun Bin receives 4 awards at Baeksang
2011/05/26, Source
"Secret Garden" proved never changing syndrome as it rose to 4 awards in a row.
At the 47th Baeksang Arts Awards on the 26th of May, Hyun Bin won the Best Actor Awards and "Secret Garden" received prizes for Best Female Rookie Award, Best Script Award and Best Drama Award.,...More
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[Photos] 47th Baeksang Awards 2011 - Part 2
2011/05/26
Choi Seung-hyun,...More
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[Baeksang Arts Awards] Han Hyo-joo, Moon Geun-young, Park Min-young and Bae Suzy 'goddess' in white'
2011/05/26, Source
The goddess' in white have come.
The 47th Baeksang Arts Awards took place on the 26th of May in Seoul with Ryu Si-won and Kim Ah-joong presiding the event. Top stars like Won Bin, Lee Byung-hun, kwon Sang-woo, Micky Yuchun, Big Bang's TOP (Choi Seung-hyun), Go Hyun-jung, Ha Ji-won, Cho Yeo-jeong, Han Hyo-joo, Lee Min-jung, Tang Wei and other displayed the red carpet.,...More
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Lee Byung-hun's secret is elevator shoes
2011/05/16, Source
Even the perfect Lee Byung-hun has a secret.
MBC "Entertainment Plus" found out about Lee Byung-hun's elevator shoes and others on the 16th.,...More
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Jang Keun-suk Tops Japanese Chart with Debut Single
2011/05/04, Source
Jang Keun-suk /Courtesy of Tree J Company
Actor and singer Jang Keun-suk's debut Japanese song topped the Oricon singles chart in the first week of its release. Oricon News reported that Jang's single "Let Me Cry" ranked first on the weekly chart with sales of 119,000 copies in the first week since its launch on April 27,...More
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Jang makes record debut on Oricon chart
2011/05/03, Source
By Lee Hyo-won
Actor-singer Jang Keun-suk made a record debut on Japan's Oricon Chart, ranking No. 1 during the first week of his single's,...More
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Jang Keun-suk named most influential Korean artist in Asia
2011/04/18
By Kwon Mee-yoo
Actor Jang Keun-suk, 24, won "Most Influential Korean Artist in Asia" at the 15th China Music Award and Asian Influential A,...More
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Go Hyun-jung Sets New Soap Opera Earnings Record
2011/04/12, Source
Actress Go Hyun-jung was apparently paid W55 million per episode of the SBS TV drama "Daemul - Big Thing" which aired last year, setting a new record for a Korean actress (US$1=W1,085). The previous record was held by Choi Ji-woo's W48 million per episode of "Celebrity's Sweetheart" back in 2008,...More
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Song Ha-yoon leads "Dangerous Excitement" with Yoon Je-moon
2011/04/10, Source
Actress Song Ha-yoon is the lead character in "Dangerous Excitement" and will be working with Yoon Je-moon.
Movie "Dangerous Excitement" is about Han Dae-hee (Yoon Je-moon), a government official of composure who goes out one day to patrol Hongdae, when he comes across a music band and the events that follow.,...More
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Sino cinema strikes back with costs for Hong Kong
2011/04/05, Source
A scene from "Aftershock", a mainland China-Hong Kong co-production that was the highest grossing Asian film in 2010 Koreans, mainlanders should learn from Cantonese filmmakers' mistakes' Hong Kong cinema's golden age waned as it saw too many movies featuring the same stars and stories. "South Korea is going through the same thing, and I fear the mainland will soon, too". By Lee Hyo-won HONG KONG - In the South Korean remake of "A Better Tomorrow", Song Seung-heon made a point of wearing dark shades and a long camel-colored raincoat for the part immortalized by Chow Yun-fat,...More
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Big Bang T.O.P, why couldn't he get up for two days?
2011/04/04, Source
Big Bang TOP (Choi Sung-hyeon) spoke about the episode with actress Lee Mi-sook.
In the recording for MBC TV program "Nollowa" he said, "I had completed a shocking photo shoot with actress Lee Mi-sook and came home after dinner with her,...More
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Chungmuro to Be Turned into Korean Wave Theme Street
2011/04/01, Source
From left, Bae Yong-joon, Choi Ji-woo, Lee Byung-hun and Hyun Bin
Chungmuro in downtown Seoul is to be turned into a theme street where tourists can immerse themselves in Korean pop culture. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced it will spend W21.4 billion (US$1=W1,097) on stars' name plates, hand prints, media artwork and collections as well as exhibition and experience spaces,...More
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Bae Yong-joon supplies blankets and medical transport for Japanese earthquake victims
2011/03/30, Source
Hallyu top star Bae Yong-joon went all out again to help those suffering in japan from the earthquake.
Japanese Sankei Sports reported on the 31st that hallyu star Bae Yong-joon supplied 15,000 blankets and 3 medical patrol cars for the victims in Japan.,...More
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Weekly star scene
2011/03/30, Source
Show transcript
Next we have our segment of with Dami!
Hello Dami!
[Reporter : ] : Today on WEEKLY STAR SCENE, we're going to take a look at the issues that have heated up the entertainment industry during the week! First, we have some good news! On Monday, March 28th, one of Korea's most well-known bachelors, actor Jung Joon-ho, tied a knot with TV announcer 이하정, who is by the way, nine years his junior! Without further a do, let's take a closer look,...More
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[PHOTOS] Jung Joon-ho, "Dear, let's get married"
2011/03/27, Source
Actor Jung Joon-ho and announcer Lee Ha-jeong are having a press conference before getting marries in the Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel on the 25th,...More
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Shin Hyun-joon and announcer Lee Jin arm in arm?
2011/03/27, Source
Sin Hyeon-joon and announcer Lee Jin have their arm in arm.
On the MBC program "Section TV Entertainment News" was Jung Joon-ho and Lee Ha-jeong's wedding scene.,...More
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[HanCinema's Film Review] I Saw the Devil
2011/03/19
Viciously enthralling and relentlessly graphic, Kim Jee-woon's "I Saw the Devil" is a thrilling descent into the blackest corners of revenge and obsession.,...More
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Lee Byung-hun Donates W700 Million to Quake Victims
2011/03/17, Source
Actor Lee Byung-hun, one of the most popular Korean stars in Japan, on Wednesday donated W700 million to help the victims of the earthquake an,...More
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Stars joining donation rush
2011/03/16, Source
By Chung Ah-young
Singers and actors are eagerly joining the ongoing donation rush to help Japanese victims hit hard by the recent devastating earthquakes.
Actors Lee Byung-hun donated 700 million won and Ahn Jae-wook gave 100 million won to the Korean Red Cross,...More
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Lee Byung-hun Donates 50 Million Yen To Japan's Earthquake Victims
2011/03/16, Source
And the string of kpop stars donating money for victims of Japan's major earthquake continues. This time, actor Lee Byung-hun.
According to,...More
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Major Earthquake in Japan: 'No More Bad News'
2011/03/15, Source
People in the entertainment business have begun activities to help Japan while they have had to cancel their schedules in Japan.
As the massive quake that hit the northeast Japan caused heavy casualties, many people in the entertainment business including Hallyu stars are offering heartfelt condolences and consolation one after another. In addition, aid groups have begun activities to donate profits to the victims from the major earthquake by holding events such as the "Rock Festival", which will be held in front of the Hongik University. The host of the festival revealed that they would donate the entire profits from the event to the earthquake victims,...More
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Yonsama donates 1 bil. won for Japan quake
2011/03/15, Source
Korean 'hallyu' celebrities reach out to victims in cyberspace
By Lee Hyo-won
Korean "hallyu" stars including actor Bae Yong-joon are ex,...More
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Korean Entertainers Step Up to Help Japan
2011/03/14, Source
From left, Bae Yong-joon, Ryu Si-won and Lee Byung-hun
Some of Korea's top celebrities are preparing to help the victims of Japan's deadly earthquake and tsunami,...More
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"I Saw the Devil" Reviewed in Los Angeles Times, New York Times
2011/03/08, Source
Mark Olsen, writing about "I Saw the Devil" in the Los Angeles Times begins his review with: "Bloody and bold, 'I Saw the Devil' is both the latest piece of horror-shock to emerge from South Korea and also something of a rebuking examination of the same. Directed by rising genre-star Kim Jee-woon, the film follows a government agent – meaning he knows how to get things done – as he goes off the rails when his fiancée is brutally murdered. Hunting down her killer, he becomes a relentless machine, burning with a quietly intense rage for revenge",...More
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[HanCinema's Film Review] "JSA - Joint Security Area"
2011/02/26
Park Chan-wook's "JSA - Joint Security Area" made huge waves at the Korean box office during the early weeks of its release. The film became the highest grossing film at the time with a million eager moviegoers flocking to see it in its second week. A DVD of the film was even presented to Kim-Jong-Il during the 2007 Korea Summit, an interesting political gesture that resonates with the filmmaker's attempt to humanise the Korean conflict.,...More
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