The Slave Hunters (Drama - 2010)

추노 (Choo-no)

Directed by Kwak Jeong-hwan (곽정환), Park Jin-seok (박진석)

KBS | Airing dates : 2010/01/06~2010/03/25

24 episodes - Wed, Thu 21:55
Also known as "Chuno"
Synopsis
'Slaves fervently wishing to live like a human being' VS 'Slave hunters chasing them tirelessly' A bloody battle between them begins to take place!!!
Being a slave hunter, Dae-gil is disregarded by people due to his low social status. While doing his job, Dae-gil is offered by Lee Gyong-suk to get Song Tae-ha and is promised to be given a fair amount of money as a reward. Tae-ha was forced to become a state slave as he was wrongfully accused of stealing some provisions.
After reading a secret message saying the life of So-hyeon’s youngest son is on the line, Tae-ha tries to escape in an attempt to save him, the eldest son of the Crown Prince. Daegil, however, gets wind of his plan and the two ends up fighting a bloody fight. Having barely escaped from the fierce fight, Te-ha happens to accompany a woman named Hye-won.
Dae-gil fails to track down the slave he was first assigned to capture, and constantly runs into Seol-hwa who escaped from a troupe of strolling actors. To make things worse, Dae-gil is threatened to be killed by a group of slaves who formed a hit squad to assassinate nobles.
As for Daegil, he has every reason to be successful in accomplishing his first mission. Aside from recovering his pride hurt by Tae-ha, Dae-gil needs a sizable sum of money to live a comfortable life in his old age.
In the end, Tae- ha manages to run away from Dae-gil while Dae-gil feels affection for Hye-won.

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Jang Hyuk
장혁
As
Lee Dae-gil
(이대길)
Oh Ji-ho
오지호
As
Song Tae-ha
(송태하)
Lee Da-hae
이다해
As
Kim Hye-won
(김혜원)
Gong Hyung-jin
공형진
As
Eop-bok-i
(업복이)
Lee Jong-hyuk
이종혁
As
Hwang Cheol-woong
(황철웅)
Han Jung-soo
한정수
As
Choi Jang-goon
(최장군)

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2010/12/31, Source
Just like the results on year-end awards ceremonies, no choice will be supported by everyone. A drama cannot be considered 'better' just because more people have seen it nor can it be considered 'proper' just because more people like it. The drama, director, writer and actor of the year picked by the reporters and critics of 10Asia are strictly based on personal taste. The value of KBS TV series "The Slave Hunter" will not diminish just because KBS drama "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" beat it out by one vote to take the title of drama of the year. And the fact that while last year, actress Go Hyun-jung received an overwhelming number of the votes for her role in MBC's "Queen Seon-deok" for best actress, but that this year Jang Hyuk and many other names were mentioned, may be proof that the Korean drama industry depicted on a larger variety of people. But one thing 10Asia can tell you for sure is that our writers have observed and loved Korean dramas during the past year like no other. So please, just sit back and enjoy. ―― TV Series of the Year: KBS "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" ―― From left, main cast of KBS TV series "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" Yoo Ah-in, Song Joong-ki, Park Min-young and Park Yoo-chun. [Chae Ki-won/10Asia] KBS TV series "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" may be "not the most well-made drama but most meaningful drama" (Yoon Hee-seong) of the year,...More
[2010 10Asia's Awards] Writer & Actor of the Year
2010/12/31, Source
────── Writer of the Year: Kim Su-hyun ────── Writer Kim Su-hyun [10Asia] It is still Kim Su-hyun. Her SBS TV series "Life is Beautiful" may have seen slightly lower ratings than her previous works and the various controversies surrounding the show for the fact that it dealt with homosexuality, one of the hottest issues of debate in Korean society, may have left little space for it to be evaluated properly. But paradoxically, this showed that Kim, who has been a symbol in Korean TV writing history for over 40 years now, is "proof that she, headed into her seventies, still makes dramas that have an actual impact on reality, are controversial, and are real",...More
[2010 10Asia's Awards] Thank You List
2010/12/31, Source
There are things that cannot be expressed through annual awards ceremonies. The big trophies are not enough to describe the gratitude we feel for the dramas that contributed to brightening our days during the past year. This is why 10Asia is presenting the "Thank You" list in which we selected 10 memorable dramas. This is a shout-out to all those dramas that at time melted our hearts with highly appealing looks, made our hands and feet cringe yet leave our eyes and mouths smiling with famous lines, delighted us at the mere sight of some characters and left the single viewers green with jealously with the romance scenes. Let us thank all these dramas that took our emotions on a most exciting roller coaster ride. So thank you!,...More
Who Grabbed the Spotlight in 2010?
2010/12/31, Source
From left, Kim Yu-na, Lee Chung-yong, Ji So-yun, Jeong Da-rae, and Son Yeon-jae Sporting events were a big source of energy and pleasure for Koreans this year as young rising athletes shone in major world competitions. Figure skating star Kim Yu-na secured her leading status in February by winning the gold medal in the Vancouver Winter Olympics with the highest score ever by a female figure skater at 228.56 points. AP spoke of "a women's figure skating performance that likely will be remembered as one of the best of all time",...More
Joo Jin-mo and Lee Da-hae cast in new historical film
2010/12/30, Source
Joo Jin-mo (left) and Lee Da-hae (right) [Trophy Entertainment] Actors Joo Jin-mo and Lee Da-hae have been cast as the leads in a new historical film, according to the film's distributor Trophy Entertainment on Thursday. A press release by Trophy announced that Joo and Lee will star in the upcoming new movie tentatively titled "Gabi", based on the novel "Gabi" by Kim Tak-hwan, about Korea's first barista woman who served the king in late 19th century in Korea,...More
2010 Korean Content Awards
2010/12/30, Source
On December 20th, the '2010 Korean Contents Awards' was hosted by MCST and KOCCA. The purposes for this Korean Contents Awards were to inspire creative motif for contents producing corporations and to increase people's interests over domestic contents. This Awards program was first started in 2009. There were four criteria: 1) 'Award for Contributors of Advancement of Content into the Overseas Market, 2) 'Korea Comic, Animation and Character Awards' 3) 'Digital Content Awards', and 4) 'Media Content Grandpre'. '2010 Korean Contents Awards' Winners are like below,...More
Kang Ji-hwan voted actor of the year in Japanese survey
2010/12/29, Source
Survey by Japanese Hallyu website INNOLIFE [S-Plus Entertainment]
Korean actor Kang Ji-hwan was voted actor of the year in an annual TV su,...More
Koreans who shine in 2010
2010/12/27, Source
Politics In the June 2 local elections, Kim Moon-soo of the ruling Grand National Party was reelected as governor of Gyeonggi Province, defeating Rhyu Si-min, the opposition's unified candidate and a close confidant of the late former President Roh Moo-hyun. Since then, Kim, with the image of a hard-working administrator, has enjoyed solid support in his province, emerging as a potential candidate for the next presidency. As governor, he has pushed for an ambitious project to build an underground high-speed train, the GTX, short for Great Train Express. The express train, once completed by 2017, will link satellite cities and the capital, running up to 200 kilometers per hour,...More
SBS "Daemul - Big Thing" rules TV 9 weeks straight
2010/12/10, Source
SBS drama "Daemul - Big Thing" [SBS] SBS TV series "Daemul - Big Thing" continued to take the lead amongst Wednesdays and Thursdays prime time shows this week, making it the ninth consecutive time the show has ranked first place. According to data by Total National Multimedia Research (TNmS), "Daemul - Big Thing" marked,...More
"The Fugitive Plan B" to air in Japan in April next year
2010/12/08, Source
TV series "The Fugitive Plan B" [KBS] KBS TV series "The Fugitive Plan B" will go on air in Japan starting April next year. CEO Ahn Hyung-soo of the production company of the show told Sports Today over the phone, "It has been decided that the show will begin its air in Japan. Starting April, 'Fugitive' will be broadcasted on So-net, a station affiliated with Sony Group". Ahn added they are currently in talks with other public networks in Japan as well,...More
Lee Da-hae holds surprise fan meeting for fans in China
2010/12/01, Source
Korean actress Lee Da-hae (middle) with fans at a surprise meet-and-greet in China. [DBM Entertainment] Korean actress Lee Da-hae met with her fans in China through a surprise meet-and-greet over the weekend, according to her agency DBM Entertainment on Wednesday. DBM said Lee on Saturday arranged a last-minute fan meeting for some 300 of her fans who had unexpectedly gathered to see her at the 2010 China Fashion Awards (CFA) held in Beijing after setting the get-together through her official Weibo [China's version of Twitter] account,...More
Actress Lee Da-hae wins China Fashion Awards
2010/11/30, Source
Actress Lee Da-hae at China Fashion Awards (CFA) [DBM Entertainment] Korean actress Lee Da-hae won an award at the 2010 China Fashion Awards (CFA) held in Beijing of China over the weekend. Lee's agency DBM Entertainment announced through a press release on Tuesday that the 26-year-old actress received the award for top Asian fashionista at the annual CFA held at the Shanghai World Expo on November 27,...More
Korean Television Drama – Slave Hunters - Historical, Dramatic and Full of Action
2010/11/30, Source
“The Slave Hunters” (“Chuno”) has been described as a Korean fusion television drama. First of all, it's a historical drama set during the Joseon Dynasty and revolving around the world of slave hunters (known as “Chuno Ggun”) and slaves (known as “Nobi”). The slaves were sometimes born into the system of servitude and other times became slaves as punishment for crimes,...More
Korean Visual FX Studio – SUPERMAN PICTURES
2010/11/25, Source
Sixth in a series of posts featuring Korean visual FX studios which participated under the KOCCA umbrella at the American Film Market (AFM) 2010 in Santa Monica, Nov. 3-10,...More
[INTERVIEW] Actor Jang Seo-won
2010/11/24, Source
My name is Jang Seo-won. My real name is Kim Seul-gi. I started acting in the theater after I graduated college but my parents gave me this new name after realizing that my name doesn't suit my image as an actor. They saved my name in their cellphones under the name “Seo-won” but they just say "Hey" when they're calling me at home. I guess they're not used to it yet. I was born on November 1, 1982 as an only child. My blood type is B but a part of me is as timid as type A. Thankfully I've learned to become more laid-back after serving in the army,...More
[INTERVIEW] KBS drama "SungKyunKwan Scandal" writer Kim Tae-heui - Part 2
2010/11/05, Source
Writer Kim Tae-heui [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] 10: After episode 15, it seemed that you were trying to insert more stories into the drama and that caused some trouble to the flow of the drama. What do you regret the most? Kim Tae-heui: I still don't know whether it was because I added “Geumdeungjisa” then rushed in having to wrap up the latter half of the story, or whether I should have just dealt with it probably and made the story longer. But I was worried that may lower the ratings for the show. (laugh). I tend to make my scripts long so most of the portions edited beforehand in the script was usually about Geumdeungjisa. It's something I'll reflect upon now and in the future when I do the next project. 10: But on the other hand, I believe there was a reason you included Geumdeungjisa episode in the drama, as a writer. Kim Tae-heui: A girl in disguise as a boy didn't seem strong enough of an impact for the story. I was also worried with what else I should keep up the tension of the story after Yoo-hee's gender is revealed. And Geumdeungjisa was necessary in turning the original story into a drama. For example Hongbyeokseo (the red messenger) in the book tells a lot about problems in society but in doing the same thing in drama, it could be easily forgotten so I needed something to bring all the main characters together. Also, by linking it with King Jeongjo's reform plan I thought I could make the story much richer,...More
Actress Lee Da-hae to attend Mont Blanc brand launch event
2010/11/05, Source
Actree Lee Da-hae [DBM Entertainment] Actress Lee Da-hae took off to China today to attend a brand launching event for "Mont Blanc". Lee's agency DBM Entertainment said through a press release that Lee left Korea on Friday to take part in Mont Blanc's AP Mega Event taking place in Beijing tomorrow,...More
Ha Jung-woo, Jang Hyuk and Park Hee-soon will be in the film 'The Client'
2010/10/27, Source
Ha Jung-woo, Park Hee-soon, and Jang Hyuk will be on the upcoming film, "The Client" together. The film is directed by Sohn Young-sung ("The Pit and The Pendulum", 2008). "The Client" is about a bruising battle of wits between a lawyer, who has to defend a murder suspect, and a prosecutor, who believed that suspect is an actual criminal. The suspense, which will not let the audience go free until the very end, drew lots attentions even from the scenario stage.,...More
Death in 'Home Sweet Home' will be this year's sixth death for Kim Kap-soo
2010/10/20, Source
"Short lived" actor Kim Kap-soo will die again in MBC's new Wed-Thurs drama "Home Sweet Home". In the drama, Kim Kap-soo appears as Mo Yoon-hee"s (Hwang Shin-hye) husband, but dies due to a car accident in the first episode.,...More
Chinese remake of "All About Eve" No. 1 show in China
2010/10/15, Source
Korean actor Jang Hyuk [Sidus HQ] The Chinese remake of hit Korean drama "All About Eve", starring actor Jang Hyuk, took the No. 1 spot in viewership ratings in China. A press release from Jang's agency Sidus HQ said that "Eve" had scored ratings of about,...More
"The Fugitive Plan B" sold to 7 countries in Asia
2010/10/11, Source
New TV series "The Fugitive Plan B" [KBS] New KBS TV series "The Fugitive Plan B" has been sold to seven countries in Asia. A press release from the show's promoter announced that they have sold distribution rights to Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia,...More
Jang Hyuk said, "I still have those superior abs"
2010/10/08, Source
New generation character actor, Jang Hyuk confessed that he is still maintaining his masterpiece abdominal muscles after the departure of 'The Slave Hunters'. During the episode of 'Section TV' which was on air on October 8th, Jang Hyuk answered humorously, "I still have some" to the question, "Do you still have your masterpiece abdominal muscles?",...More
Three Actors from 'The Slave Hunters' Visit Japan
2010/10/01, Source
"The Slave Hunters" will be broadcast on the Hallyu channel MNet from November 1, and the video files will be ready for rental service at the TSUTAYA shops in all parts of the country beginning October 22. The actors appeared on the talk show held at the outdoor stage in the Shinjuku Station Square located right in front of Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on September 27,...More
[REVIEW] KBS TV series "The Fugitive Plan B" - 1st Episode
2010/09/30, Source
A scene from KBS TV series "The Fugitive Plan B" [KBS] There is heated interest in the cameo appearance by comedienne Kwak Hyun-hwa, one of the proofs of the mixed response over "The Fugitive Plan B". It was impossible not to look forward to the drama when it features a cast composed of Rain, Lee Na-young, Lee Jung-jin, Yoon Jin-seo, Daniel Henney (and even Hong Kong star Ti Lung of movie "A Better Tomorrow, 1986"!), it is a new series by director Kwak Jeong-hwan and writers Cheon Seong-il, the mastermind duo behind smash hit drama "The Slave Hunters" from earlier this year, and the Red One camera they had used for the show would be put into use once again,...More
Rain: 'I Will Join the Army Next Year'
2010/09/30, Source
Rain will play a flirty private investigator in the KBS drama, "The Fugitive Plan B". Singer and actor Rain (real name Jung Ji Hoon), who will make a comeback to the small screen after a five-year break by appearing in the KBS 2TV Wednesday and Thursday drama "The Fugitive Plan B", spoke up about the rumors of his upcoming military duty. At the production presentation of the drama "The Fugitive Plan B" held at the Lotte Hotel in Sogongdong on September 27, Rain said, "The time to join the army might be around next year",...More
[PREVIEW] KBS TV series "The Fugitive Plan B"
2010/09/28, Source
From left, upcoming KBS TV series "The Fugitive Plan B" main cast Rain, Lee Na-young and Daniel Henney pose during a photocall of a press conference for the drama held at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul, South Korea on September 27, 2010. [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] Gee-woo (played by Rain), an international investigator who has his smirking eyes hidden behind sunglasses, receives a request by Jini (played by Lee Na-young) one day to seek out Melchidec, a questionable character. Mutual trust is most important in an investigator-client relationship but for a certain reason, the two end up not trusting each other. And as soon as he accepts her request, Gee-woo, accused of killing his own colleague, starts being chased by detective Do-soo (played by Lee Jung-jin),...More
'The Fugitive Plan B' to bring stars, style and spies
2010/09/28, Source
By Han Sang-hee

Spies, in sleek black suits, plotting revenge and, of course, tangled up in a love triangle — add in some of the hottest actors in the local entertainment industry, and you have yo,...More
Rain says done lifetime's worth of running for "The Fugitive Plan B"
2010/09/27, Source
Korean singer and actor Rain poses during a photocall of a press conference for upcoming KBS TV series "The Fugitive Plan B" held at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul, South Korea on September 27, 2010. [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] Asian pop sensation Rain, who is constantly on the run as a fugitive in upcoming TV series "The Fugitive Plan B", has said he has had to run so much that he has probably done a lifetime's worth of running. In the romantic comedy investigative action series about a conspiracy involving a hefty sum of money going missing in times of the Korean War 60 years ago, Rain plays Gee-woo, a private detective at an international secret agency who becomes pegged as the murderer of his own old friend,...More
Jang Hyuk to promote "The Slave Hunters" in Japan
2010/09/27, Source
The Slave Hunters" official Japanese poster [Sidus HQ] Korean actor Jang Hyuk flew into Japan yesterday to begin promoting hit television series "The Slave Hunters" in the country, according to his agency Sidus HQ on Monday. Sidus HQ announced in a press release that Jang, as well as co-stars Oh Ji-ho and actress Lee Da-hae, will meet with 50 local media outlets for a press conference held at the Shinjuku Station Square in Tokyo today,...More
Japan wins Grand Prize at Seoul Int'l Drama Awards
2010/09/13, Source
Poster of Japanese series "Shoe-Shine Boy" [TV Tokyo] Japanese TV series "Shoe-Shine Boy" won the grand prize award at the fifth annual Seoul International Drama held last week, beating out over 170 works from a total 43 different countries. "Shoe-Shine Boy", based on a novel about the life of a shoe shiner during the aftermath of World War II, began its run in Japan on TV Tokyo in 2009,...More
Ti Lung to replace Eric Tsang on TV series "The Fugitive Plan B"
2010/09/03, Source
Hong Kong actor Ti Lung Hong Kong actor Ti Lung will be joining the star-studded cast of upcoming KBS TV series "The Fugitive Plan B", according to a press release from the show's producer on Friday. Ti Lung will be taking on the role of General Wai, who is friends with Ji-woo played by Asian superstar Rain, and a business partner to Kai, played by Korean-American actor Daniel Henney,...More
Jay Park, Jang Hyuk set to leave "Secret Garden"
2010/08/26, Source
Jay Park (left) and Jang Hyuk [SidusHQ] Actors who were cast for upcoming SBS TV series "Secret Garden", including Jang Hyuk and former boy band 2PM leader Jay Park, are said to have withdrawn from the show. According to multiple sources, actor Jang Hyuk who was set to play the male lead and actress Kim Sa-rang decided to pull out from the drama after Park's casting for the show fell through. All three are managed by major talenthouse SidusHQ,...More
Cast, director of "The Fugitive Plan B" holds press conf in Macau
2010/08/25, Source
Korean stars (from left to right): Lee Jung-jin, Rain, Lee Na-young, Yoon Jin-seo and Daniel Henney at the press conference for "The Fugitive Plan B" in Macau [Sl. Plan B] The cast and director of upcoming KBS TV series "The Fugitive Plan B" held a press conference in Macau yesterday, according to a press release by the show's producer on Wednesday,...More
'The Slave Hunters' Wins Seoul International Drama Award
2010/08/24, Source
The KBS drama "The Slave Hunters" has won the Grand Prize in the category of Hallyu drama, which was a newly established award from this year, in the Seoul International Drama Awards 2010. The organizing committee of the Seoul International Drama Awards held a press conference in the Seoul Press Center on August 20 and selected the Grand Prize winner among Hallyu dramas, and "The Slave Hunters" was ultimately chosen as the best Hallyu drama. The actor Jang Hyuk, who appeared in "The Slave Hunters", and the actor Lee Byung-hun, who appeared in the drama "IRIS", were chosen as the best actors,...More
Drama fest to offer diversity
2010/08/24, Source
By Han Sang-hee

The Seoul International Drama Festival, to be held from Sept. 1 to 10, will likely provide drama lovers a little bit more than just enjoying the storylines and characters.

First launched in 2006, the annual event will bring various events, showcases and a red carpet event invi,...More
"Slave Hunters" top 'Hallyu' content at Seoul Drama Awards
2010/08/23, Source
Official logo for Seoul International Drama Awards 2010 [Seoul Drama Awards] Last year's smash hit MBC TV series "The Slave Hunters" will receive the most recognitions for its contribution to the 'Hallyu', or Korean Wave, at this year's Seoul International Drama Awards (SDA). The Seoul Drama Awards Organizing Committee announced through a press conference on Friday that the drama itself, its producer Kwak Jeong-hwan and the show's main star Jang Hyuk played the largest role in contributing to the spread of Korean content overseas,...More
Josie Ho to appear in upcoming TV series "The Fugitive Plan B"
2010/08/12, Source
Chinese singer and actress Josie Ho [Sl. Plan B] Chinese singer and actress Josie Ho will be joining the star-studded cast of upcoming KBS TV series "The Fugitive Plan B", according to a press release by the show's producer on Thursday. Ho will be making an appearance as the role of the Chinese character Hwai, who chases after Ji-hoo, played by Korean superstar Rain,...More
[PREVIEW] SBS TV series "My Girlfriend Is Gumiho" (2)
2010/08/05, Source
What to expect from, or worry about, Lee Seung-gi, Shin Min-ah and the Hong sisters 2. Lee Seung-gi: The man of 100 percent viewership rating VS another role as immature rich boy Korean singer and actor Lee Seung-gi Although it has been over a year since he starred in SBS TV series "Shining Inheritance", which recorded a viewership rating of over 40 percent, Lee Seung-gi is still considered a guarantee for high ratings as his regular variety show appearances,...More
On-set photos of upcoming TV series "The Fugitive Plan B" revealed
2010/07/29, Source
Korean actress Lee Na-young shoots a scene for upcoming TV series "The Fugitive Plan B" at the Port of Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan ["The Fugitive Plan B"] On-set photos of Korean actors Daniel Henney and Lee Na-young from their Japan shoot for upcoming blockbuster TV series "The Fugitive Plan B" have been revealed. In the photos released by the show's producers on Thursday, the two actors recently shot a scene for the romantic comedy-intelligence drama at the Port of Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan,...More
Yoon Son-ha reveals on-set pictures from new drama
2010/07/22, Source
On-set pictures from upcoming KBS drama "The Fugitive Plan B" [Blog of Korean actress Yoon Son-ha] Korean actress Yoon Son-ha has revealed pictures from the set of the upcoming KBS drama "The Fugitive Plan B" on her personal blog. Yoon posted several photographs on her blog two days ago with the comment, "We filmed 'The Fugitive Plan B' at Chiba. I shot a lot of photos with the crew and other actors during my free time",...More
Canine movie star breaks more hearts in sequel
2010/07/15, Source
By Lee Hyo-won
Staff reporter

Imagine all the spunky tail-wagging, perky woofs and irresistible puppy eyes of "101 Dalmatians" ― but live. Korea's canine heroine Dal-i, better known by her screen persona Maumi, has returned after four years with three puppies, offering quadruple the "aww",...More
Eric Tsang to appear in TV series "The Fugitive Plan B"
2010/07/14, Source
Hong Kong actor Eric Tsang Hong Kong actor Eric Tsang will be making an appearance in several episodes in upcoming KBS TV series "The Fugitive Plan B", according to a press release by the show's producer on Wednesday. He will be playing the role of General Wai, who is friends with Ji-woo set to be played by Asian superstar Rain, and a business partner to Kai, played by Korean-American actor Daniel Henney,...More
[ChanMi's drama news] Jang Hyuk comes back to television
2010/07/09, Source
Jang Hyuk is back! He has been taking a break after "The Slave Hunters" ended, but he will star,...More
Yoon Son-ha to Make Comeback to TV Dramas with 'The Fugitive Plan B'
2010/07/08, Source
Actress Yoon Son-ha, who has been acting in Japan, will make a comeback to Korean TV dramas after three years away with the KBS drama ",...More
Yoon Son-ha to make small screen combeback in "The Fugitive Plan B"
2010/07/07, Source
Korean actress Yoon Son-ha ["The Fugitive Plan B"] Korean actress Yoon Son-ha will be making a comeback to the small screen through upcoming TV series "The Fugitive Plan B", her first acting work in Korea in three years. According to a press release by the show's producer on Wednesday, the actress has been cast for the role of Hwang Mi-jin, who is given orders to kill character Jin-yi, to be played by Lee Na-young,...More
Uehara Takako joins TV series "The Fugitive Plan B" cast
2010/07/05, Source
Japanese actress Uehara Takako Japanese actress and singer Uehara Takako of J-pop idol group Speed has been added to the star-studded cast of upcoming KBS2 TV series "The Fugitive Plan B", according to a press release by the show's producer on Monday. The actress will be playing the role of Kieko, a top Japanese singer who falls in love with the character Ji-hoo, played by Korean superstar Rain,...More
Takenaka Naoto joins "The Fugitive Plan B" cast
2010/06/29, Source
Japanese actor Naoto Takenaka in a scene from "Nodame Cantabile" Veteran Japanese actor Naoto Takenaka is the latest actor to join the A-list cast of the upcoming KBS2 TV series "The Fugitive Plan B", according to a press release by the show's producer on Tuesday. The actor will be playing the role of Hiroki, who wields his powers in the Japanese political and business world by day and in the Yakuza world by night,...More
Lee Da-hae make big screen debut with "String Song"
2010/06/24, Source
Korean actress Lee Da-hae [DBM Entertainment] Korean actress Lee Da-hae will be making her big screen debut in an upcoming historical movie, according to the movie's producer Sang Sang Entertainment on Thursday. A press release from Sang Sang announced that Lee will play the female lead named Ara in the film "String Song", based on the novel of the same name written by novelist Kim Hoon, opposite Lee Sung-jae and Ahn Sung-ki,...More
Daniel Henney To Make Comeback after Four Years with 'The Fugitive Plan B'
2010/06/22, Source
Daniel Henney will make a comeback to the small screen after four years away with the spy action drama ",...More
Daniel Henney hops aboard "The Fugitive Plan B" cast
2010/06/21, Source
Korean-American actor Daniel Henney [Apple Of The Eye] Korean-American actor Daniel is the latest actor to be cast alongside Rain and Lee Na-young for upcoming TV series "The Fugitive Plan B", according to his agency Apple Of The Eye on Monday. Apple Of The Eye announced in a press release that the actor will play the role of a shipping tycoon, who falls in love with Lee's character Jin-yi and tries to help her with his wealth and power,...More
Lee Jung-jin Cast In 'The Fugitive Plan B'
2010/06/20, Source
Actor Lee Jung-jin, who is now appearing on the KBS entertainment program "Qualifications of Men" as a cast member, has been cast in the KBS dr,...More
Lee Jung-jin joins Rain, Lee Na-young for "The Fugitive Plan B"
2010/06/18, Source
Korean actor Lee Jung-jin [Jambo Entertainment] Korean actor Lee Jung-jin has joined Rain and Lee Na-young as the main cast of upcoming KBS TV series "The Fugitive Plan B", according to his agency Jambo Entertainment on Friday. Jambo announced that the actor will be playing the role of Do-soo, an ambitious investigator who chases after Rain and Lee's character regarding a mysterious incident,...More
Lee Na-young to star in TV series "The Fugitive Plan B" with Rain
2010/06/17, Source
Korean actress Lee Na-young [KEYEAST] Korean actress Lee Na-young has been set to star in upcoming KBS TV series tentatively titled "The Fugitive Plan B" alongside Asian superstar Rain, according to her agency KEYEAST. KEYEAST made the announcement on its official website on Wednesday, confirming that Lee has been cast as the female lead opposite Rain, playing a mysterious woman named Jin-yi who approaches Rain's character with a hidden motive,...More
Lee Na-young to star in new TV series with Rain
2010/06/06, Source
Korean actress Lee Na-young [Asia Economic Daily] Korean actress Lee Na-young has been cast in upcoming KBS TV series tentatively titled "The Fugitive Plan B", making her first small screen comeback in six years. According to various industry sources, the actress is set to play the female lead opposite Rain, who is also returning to the small screen for the first time since starring in the 2005 SBS drama "A Love to Kill",...More
[ChanMi's drama news] "My Girl friend is an Agent" made into a drama!
2010/06/03, Source
Kang Ji-hwan and Kim Ha-neul were in the film, "My Girlfriend is an Agent" and it will be made into a drama! This drama is being made currently by the same company that made "He Who Can't Marry" and "Time Between Dog and Wolf - Drama". This drama screenwriter, Cheon Seong-il is the same as t,...More
Jang Hyuk to promote "The Slave Hunters" in Japan
2010/06/03, Source
Korean actor Jang Hyuk [Sidus HQ] Korean actor Jang Hyuk will be leaving for Japan today to promote his hit TV series "The Slave Hunters", which is currently airing in the country. Sidus HQ announced in a press release Thursday that the actor will be carrying out various promotional activities during his five-day visit including a press conference, interviews with local media and two fan meetings,...More
Oh Ji-ho may star in new sci-fi flick with Ha Ji-won
2010/06/01, Source
Korean actor Oh Ji-ho [Asia Economic Daily] Korean star Oh Ji-ho may be starring alongside actress Ha Ji-won in an upcoming science fiction flick, according to an industry source on Tuesday. The source explained that Oh is expected to take on the role of the boyfriend of Ha's character in the action picture titled "Sector 7", which will be produced by Yoon Jae-kyoon ("Haeundae") and helmed by Kim Ji-hoon ("May 18"),...More
[INTERVIEW] Han Jung-soo - Part 1
2010/05/28, Source
Korean actor Han Jung-soo [photographed by Chae Ki-won/10Asia] Han Jung-soo says "2010 was the luckiest year of my life" Three years ago, when Han Jung-soo was appearing in the SBS TV series "King and I", he had the words "Justice, Courage, Passion, Wisdom, Faith" set as the background on his mobile phone screen. This sincere man who said he "wants to live with a sense of justice, not like a coward" and believes "how you live life is more important that what you achieve in life" is a rare find in the 21st century. And this year, in KBS TV series "The Slave Hunters" and SBS' "Prosecutor Princess", he played characters that were most similar to himself. And during that time, his mobile phone has changed to an iPhone, and its background from those five words to cartoon characters from his favorite comics "One Piece". 10Asia met with actor Han Jung-soo, who has remained the same in his beliefs over the years,...More
[INTERVIEW] Han Jung-soo - Part 2
2010/05/28, Source
Korean actor Han Jung-soo [photographed by Chae Ki-won/10Asia] Q: You often played characters that were considered "cool" by men rather than women. Han: Yeah. I want women to like me but I think they like sensitive and affectionate men like the character Lawyer Seo (played by Park Si-hoo). Well, it's fine. Being an actor that men like... (laugh) Q: Your abs caused a stir during "The Slave Hunters" and I heard that you are extremely into sports -- you once even said that you wanted to be a mixed martial arts fighter. What kind of influence do you think training one's body has one's mental health? Han: I like exercising by myself, so I just work out at the gym more than anything. I think that, as a man, you start to feel confident psychologically when your body gains a certain amount of strength. So I tell younger actors, "Don't just drink every day. Do some exercise. It's good for your health and good for your mind too". Contrary to how I look, I can't drink alcohol so I don't have any other way to relieve stress. It's either going to the gym or going to sleep. (laugh),...More
Kim Ji-suk enters Korean military today
2010/05/24, Source
Korean actor Kim Ji-suk speaks to reporters before entering the Korean military [Asia Economic Daily] Korean actor Kim Ji-suk entered the Korean army today as part of fulfilling the country's mandatory two-year military services. Speaking to a group of reporters and fans in front of Nonsan training camp on Monday, Kim remarked that actor Jang Hyuk, his co-star in the recent hit drama "The Slave Hunters", had told him that he "will be the first to visit [Kim] in the military",...More
[INTERVIEW] Actor Cha Seung-won - Part 1
2010/04/27, Source
Korean actor Cha Seung-won [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] Actor Cha Seung-won never gets tired. He melted viewers' hearts through his role in SBS' "THE CITY HALL" last year and soon after played the stylish detective in movie "Secret - 2009". Then in order to play the role of Lee Mong-hak, he armed himself with sharp teeth and a long sword for film "Blades of Blood" which is set to open in theaters on April 29. A slew of other large productions starring Cha, including movie "71-Into the Fire" and drama "ATHENA" are also standing in line for release later this year. Below are excerpts from 10Asia's interview with Cha Seung-won. 10: Your film "Blades of Blood" is awaiting release. It's already receiving a lot of hype because it's helmed by famed director Lee Joon-ik and stars yourself and actor Hwang Jung-min. How do you feel about this movie? Cha Seung-won: I think it'll do roughly well. Roughly. (laugh) Last night I dreamt that I was heading somewhere, walking on a field covered with snow. Snow means wealth. And when I climbed over a fence, I saw was an ocean. I woke up saying wow! (laugh),...More
Kim Ji-suk to enter military in June after "Personal Taste" wraps
2010/04/22, Source
Korean actor Kim Ji-suk [Asia Economic Daily] Korean actor Kim Ji-suk will be entering the Korean army in June to fulfill his military duties after MBC TV series "Personal Taste" ends its run next month. An official at his agency said in a phone call with Asia Economic Daily on Wednesday that recent rumors of Kim enlisting on May 26 were "not true" and that he has yet to receive a draft notice from the military,...More
Lee Da-hae Has Big Plans After 'The Slave Hunters' Success
2010/04/10, Source
If Lee Da-hae looks happy, it is probably because her debut in a historical TV drama has been a resounding success with viewers. ",...More
[INTERVIEW] Actor Oh Ji-ho - Part 1
2010/04/09, Source
Korean actor Oh Ji-ho [photographed by Lee Jin-Hyeok/10Asia] Oh Ji-ho says "I learned how to really use my eyes" on 'The Slave Hunters' The time has come finally to bid farewell to KBS TV series "The Slave Hunters". What kind of ending will come for this extraordinary drama -- which showed off fantastic imagery from the start, breaking records in viewership rating with terrifying speed and at the same time carried a fairly weighty political discussion? One does not know but one thing is for sure; that the key belongs to character Song Tae-ha (played by Oh Ji-ho), who had lived his life being loyal to his master but now dreams of making a better world. Now that even one of his enemies Dae-gil (played by Jang Hyuk) has decided to help him, what kind of dream does he have and how will he achieve them? And what has Oh Ji-do dreamed and achieved during the eight months that he spent portraying Song Tae-ha and unveiled his new possibilities? In a joint press interview held on March 24 -- the day before the final episode of "The Slave Hunters" --- the actor talked about the past eight months he spent working on the show,...More
[INTERVIEW] Actor Oh Ji-ho - Part 2
2010/04/09, Source
Korean actor Oh Ji-ho [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] Q: Do you think such change means that Tae-ha is growing up? Oh: I think so. Tae-ha is someone who refuses to accept that Hye-won is the slave Eon-nyeon, and so when you tell him that Dae-gil is the same as any other nobleman, I think he must have thought about that himself. Tae-ha believes that he is carrying out his duty to save the people but he realizes that people actually hate aristocrats. And I think that is when he decides to be someone who mediates that gap and matures. Q: I can understand that meeting Hye-won was what motivated him to change. But the much talked-about kissing scene on Jeju island seemed a bit out of context. Oh: It must have seemed somewhat like that since people are saying so, but I think it also signifies that Tae-ha changed. If he was just a loyal solider, he would have just taken the young royal king with him in that situation. But as someone who lost his wife and child and feeling how could someone who couldn't save his family save a country, he had just been doing his best in protecting Hye-won,...More
Kim So-yeon says "Ma Hye-ri and I are very similar" - Part 2
2010/04/08, Source
Press conference for SBS TV series "Prosecutor Princess" Actress Choi Song-hyeon [SBS] Q: Your acting seems to have improved a lot in this drama. Are you still stressed about being called the actress who used to an anchorwoman? Choi Song-hyun: I think some people still feel awkward and uncomfortable about seeing Choi Song-hyun as an actress. People feel good when others tell them that they are great at what they want to do and what they are doing, and get upset when they hear they are doing a bad job. But I think that even telling someone they are bad at something comes out of their attention and affection for them. Personally, it's very flattering to receive attention but I'm worried that I might cause trouble for the director, staff and senior actors who are working hard to make a good show. But like they say, even someone who you don't like will grow on you when you keep seeing them, so I think if viewers keep seeing me on the screen as they tune in to watch the show, they might feel less uncomfortable about me,...More
[ChanMi's star news] Lee Da-hae in a music video
2010/04/05, Source
"The Slave Hunters" Eunyeon is no longer seen in Lee Da-hae's image in a new music video. Lee Da-hae is the female cast in the music video for Brown Eyed Soul. This return of the great R&B singers is more popular because of Lee's help!,...More
[ChanMi's movie news] Jang Hyuk will take the place of Jang Dong-gun!
2010/04/02, Source
"The Slave Hunters" star Jang Hyuk is in the Chinese version of the drama, "All About Eve". He has been at the press meeting in Shanghai where he will work with many other Chinese stars. Jang Hyuk will be costarring with popular singer and actress Zhu Dan and the Taiwanese actress Cheryl Yang. Jang said that he is impressed by many country stars from China as well as Taiwan coming together to make one movie. He,...More
[REVIEW] Final episode of "The Slave Hunters"
2010/03/30, Source
The cast and crew of KBS2 TV series "The Slave Hunters" at their wrap-up party. [Lee Jin-Hyeok/10Asia] "The Slave Hunters" - Final episode (KBS2 TV, Wednesday/Thursday evenings 9:55 P.M.) When you think about it, all the men in "The Slave Hunters" were main characters in each of their small stories. Dae-gil (played by Jang Hyuk) was a slave hunter who was searching for Eon-nyeon (played by Lee Da-hae), and the revolt of Tae-ha (played by Oh Ji-ho) and Eop-bok (played by Gong Hyung-jin) ended without having really achieved a single thing. The men in "The Slave Hunters" all failed at pursuing what they wanted and died as losers. It could be due to their helplessness, which in a narrow sense, comes from powerful authorities exercising tyranny on the weak and, in a bigger sense, that even Chosun's top military officer Tae-ha was laid in a reality where he too could not help but run away from,...More
Go Hyun-jung, "Haeundae" win grand prize at PaekSang Arts Awards
2010/03/29, Source
Korean actress Go Hyun-jung at the 46th PaekSang Arts Awards held at the National Theater of Korea on March 26, 2010. [Asia Economic Daily] Top Korean actress Go Hyun-jung and "Haeundae" producer JK Youn won the grand prize at the 46th PaekSang Arts Awards, held at the National Theater of Korea on Friday. Ko claimed the top crown in the TV category for her portrayal of royal concubine Mi-shil in historical drama "Queen Seon-deok" while producer Yoon was awarded the same honor in the film category,...More
"Three Brothers" scores sixth consecutive win on TV charts
2010/03/29, Source
"Three Brothers" stars Ahn Nae-sang, Lee Joon-hyuk and Oh Dae-gyu [KBS2] KBS2 TV's family drama "Three Brothers" has claimed the title as the most-watched television show in Korea for the sixth straight week, according to statistics on Monday. Figures by TNS Korea and AGB Nielsen Media Research showed that the series brought in viewership ratings of 36.9 percent and 36 percent, respectively, for the week of March 22 to 28,...More
[ChanMi's star news] Ha Si-eun in MAXIM
2010/03/28, Source
"The Slave Hunters" character called Lee Seon-yeong as a woman with brain damage. Ha Si-eun came back in a very dramatic change! Ha Si-eun is in the MAXIM magazine's April edition. She is revealing her healthy and fit body no longer hiding it under traditional costumes.,...More
Son Ye-jin says relieved Lee Min-ho "not young-looking" (1)
2010/03/26, Source
For Son Ye-jin, it is a drama where she will play the most comical character since her debut. For Lee Min-ho, it is a drama he chose after long consideration for his comeback role since KBS TV series "Boys over Flowers". For Kim Ji-suk, it is the last drama he will take on before entering the Korean military. For Wang Ji-hye, it is her first step toward creating a new image and for Im Im Seulong, it is his debut as an adult actor. Will the MBC series [tentatively titled] "Personal Taste" be remembered as a special drama that fulfills the taste of the public, just as it is turning into a special drama for the actors, each for his personal reasons? Below are excerpts from the Q&A session at the press conference for "Personal Taste". Korean actress Son Ye-jin [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] Q: How did you choose to do "Personal Taste"? Son Ye-jin (Son): Up till now, I have played characters that were older than my actual age. I don't really look old, but I had come to choose older parts because I was trying to show my serious, deep side. The film "White Night" was very hard on me psychologically and physically, so I wanted to do a fresh, young drama befitting my age for my next work. So it wasn't hard to choose "Personal Taste",...More
Son Ye-jin says relieved Lee Min-ho "not young-looking" (2)
2010/03/26, Source
Actor Lee Min-ho and actress Son Ye-jin pose at the press conference for their upcoming MBC TV series tentatively titled "Personal Preference" in English, held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul, South Korea on March 25, 2010. [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] Q: If you were to compare your character [in "Personal Taste"] with Wang-son from "The Slave Hunters"? Kim Ji-suk (Kim): First of all, the two are different genres and the two are different characters. If Wang-son was the youngest character who was comic and provided fun to the drama, Chang-ryeol is a main character who has to lead the story. And he is also different from Wang-son in terms of appearance, so people might feel like they are seeing a little of Wang-son in the character, I expect viewers to quickly fall in love with Han Chang-ryeol. Han Chang-ryoel is the most luxurious character that I have ever played. What is crafty about a person's mind is that, when I was working on "The Slave Hunters", I wanted to do a modern drama. But now, with so many things to worry about including my appearance, I've come to think that dramas are all the same,...More
Jang Hyuk to star in Chinese remake of "All About Eve"
2010/03/26, Source
Actor Jang Hyuk [Sidus HQ] Korean actor Jang Hyuk has been tapped to play the male lead in the Chinese remake of a hit Korean drama from ten years ago, according to the star's agency Sidus HQ on Friday. The original series, translated into "All About Eve" in English, aired in 2000 and starred actors Jang Dong-gun, Chae Rim, Kim So-yeon and Kim Jung-eun, now some of Korea's most well-known names in the industry,...More
[PREVIEW] KBS TV series "Cinderellas's Sister"
2010/03/25, Source
The cast of KBS TV series "Cinderellas's Sister": (from left) Ok Taecyeon, Moon Geun-young, Seo Woo and Chun Jung-myung [photographed by Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] KBS Wednesday/Thursday drama "Cinderellas's Sister" - A cruel tale of a sister - Written by Kim Gyoo-wan - Directed by Kim Yeong-jo, Kim Won-seok - Starring: Moon Geun-young (as Song Eun-jo), Chun Jung-myung (as Hong Ki-hoon), Seo Woo (as Goo Hyo-seon), Ok Taecyeon (as Han Jeong-woo), Lee Mi-sook (as Song Gang-sook), Kim Kap-soo (as Goo Dae-sung), Kang Sung-jin (as Yang Hae-jin) etc. - In one sentence: A fairy tale that is not like a fairy tale in which Cinderella's sister who has lived an unhappy life tries to become happy even if she has to take what her younger sister Cinderella has,...More
[REVIEW] TV series "Dong Yi" - Premiere episode
2010/03/23, Source
How to avoid comparisons with "The Slave Hunters" A scene from the first episode of MBC historical drama "Dong Yi" [10Asia] "Dong Yi" - First episode (MBC TV, Monday/Tuesday evenings 9:55 P.M.) The most important responsibility of the premiere episode in an epic historical drama, which tells of a success story of a character, is to stamp a clear image of the main character into the minds of viewers. And drama "Dong Yi" successfully achieved that mission through a five-minute relay sequence where the young Dong Yi (played by Kim Yoo-jung) first appears in the show. Dong Yi -- the girl with naked ambition who does not hesitate to use tricks or break rules in order to beat a civilian boy who looks down on her. The scene where she runs with all her might through the narrow market streets full of obstacles was beyond appropriate to symbolize her future destiny, where she will run full force after breaking free of the double restrictions of being a commoner and a female,...More
"Three Brothers" remains victorious for fifth week
2010/03/22, Source
KBS2 family drama "Three Brothers" [KBS2] KBS2 family drama "Three Brothers" was the most-watched television show in South Korea last week, remaining atop ratings charts for a fifth consecutive week, according to statistics on Monday. Figures by TNS Korea and AGB Nielsen Media Research revealed that the show brought in viewership ratings of 37.2 percent and 36.8 percent, respectively, to continue its reign for the week of March 15 to 21,...More
[PREVIEW] MBC TV series "Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown"
2010/03/22, Source
The cast of MBC TV series "Dong Yi" poses during a photo session of a press conference held at the broadcaster's outdoor set in the city of Yongin in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea on March 18, 2010. [Chae Ki-won/10Asia] MBC TV series "Dong Yi" Written by: Kim I-yeong Produced by: Lee Byeong-hoon Starring: Han Hyo-joo (as Dong Yi), Ji Jin-hee (King Sukjong), Lee So-yeon (Jang Hee-bin), Bae Soo-bin (Cha Chun-soo), Jung Jin-young (Suh Yong-ki) etc. In one sentence: Dong Yi turns from a slave into a court lady, to consort Choi Sook-bin, to the mother of a king. Premiere date: March 22, 2010. 9: 55 p.m,...More
Male Actors in Heated Rivalry to Become 'Momjjang'
2010/03/18, Source
The competition among actors to become the "Momjjang" (best physique) has begun again. In the drama "The Slave Hunters", actors such as Jang Hyuk, Kim Ji-suk, Han Jung-soo, and Oh Ji-ho have revealed and showed off their masculine bodies by appearing in simple clothes. Following their competition for the "Momjjang" title in TV dramas, other actors such as Song Il-gook, Ok Taecyeon, Namgoong Min, Kim Ji-hoon-I have joined in the rivalry. On March 16, Namgoong Min's agency promoted his abdominal oblique muscle as a "masterpiece" by releasing his photograph in a sauna scene in the drama "Birth of a Rich Man" (KBS 2TV). To play his role in "Birth of a Rich Man", he reduced his weight by 8 kilograms by going through the so-called "Girls' Generation's diet" and he will reveal the outcome of his strenuous workouts in scenes filmed in swimming pools and saunas in the drama,...More
"Three Brothers" scores fourth TV win
2010/03/15, Source
KBS2 "Three Brothers" star Korean actors Ahn Nae-song, Lee Joon-hyuk and Oh Dae-gyu [KBS2] KBS weekend drama "Three Brothers" took their fourth consecutive win on television charts last week to maintain the title as the most-watched televised show in the country, according to statistics on Monday. Numbers by TNS Korea and AGB Nielsen Media Research indicated that the show scored viewership ratings of 35.7 percent and 36.0 percent, respectively, to remain on top of both charts for the week of March 8 to 14.,...More
[INTERVIEW] Actor Jang Hyuk - Part 1
2010/03/11, Source
Korean actor Jang Hyeok [photographed by Lee Jin-Hyeok/10Asia] Jang Hyuk says "The Slave Hunters" is a story about Lee Dae-gil growing up "I would have something to say if it was about martial arts..". said Jang Hyuk before the interview, as if he were an action star who was in love with martial arts. But by the time the interview ended, I found out that to Jang Hyuk, talking about martial arts meant that he would talk about everything -- his acting and his life. Like a martial arts master finds enlightenment through martial arts, Jang Hyuk was devoting himself to his life through acting. He understands his character by melting martial arts into the acting, and reflects upon his life by analyzing the character. For Jang Hyuk to play Dae-gil in the KBS TV series "The Slave Hunters", it means the same as that he will pour out all of his life. See what and how much enlightenment he has gained from portraying Dae-gil,...More
[INTERVIEW] Actor Jang Hyeok - Part 2
2010/03/11, Source
10: For Dae-gil's martial arts skills, did you keep in mind the historical aspect and the environment Dae-gil is in? His style of fighting is apparently different from that of Tae-ha's. How did you approach that? Jang: The action sequences are handled by the martial arts specialists but I wanted to do something more. An actor has to know how he wants things done so I thought it was right that I do both the action stunts and act at the same time. That's why I asked the director if I could design the martial arts sequences by direction of the martial arts director. In "Hunters", martial arts is also part of one's acting needed in showing that person's character. Tae-ha and Chul-oong practice traditional martial arts and follow the fixed structure and system used in the palace. A slave hunter like me learned martial arts to survive in the common streets so of course my style of martial arts will be different to theirs. It has to be different from the style Choi Jang-goon and Wang-son use. Korean actor Jang hyuk [10Asia/Lee Jin-hyuk] 10: That's what I had been curious about. Dae-gil was born into an aristocrat family so he wouldn't have been taught martial arts properly. Dae-gil's martial arts moves are compact and swift which is remarkable just like the training you are receiving right now for jeet kune do,...More
Fact vs. Fiction in 'Slave Hunters'
2010/03/09, Source
By Chung Ah-young
Staff Reporter

KBS's drama "The Slave Hunters" (Chuno) is enjoying huge popularity for its heart-pumping action sequences and its focus on those who are often overlooked by history books and dramas.

Set in t,...More
"Three Brothers" takes third win on TV chart
2010/03/08, Source
The most-watched drama "Three Brothers" [KBS2] KBS2 weekend drama "Three Brothers" took another win on television charts last week, remaining the most-watched televised show for the third consecutive week, according to statistics on Monday. Figures by TNS Korea and AGB Nielsen Media Research revealed that the show held fast onto its position atop both charts with viewership ratings of 36.8 percent and 36.3 percent viewership, respectively, for the week of March 1 to 7.,...More
[ChanMi's star news] Jang Hyuk in "Men's Health"
2010/03/06, Source
Jang Hyuk and Han Jung-soo has six pack abs! They are in the male magazine, "Men's Health". The two stars are in "The Slave Hunters" where they are receiving lots of love. This masculine photoshoot will be Jang's second appearance on the,...More
[Music] Performance Industry Meets the World… Endless Exchange With Different Genres
2010/03/05, Source
Performance Industry Meets the World

Among the various factors that constitute human life, culture has the greatest capacity to nurture connections and exchange. One culture quickly absorbs the advantages of another culture and develops to integrate naturally into a large wave.

The same applie,...More
"Three Brothers" brings in second win on TV chart
2010/03/02, Source
Korean actors Ahn Nae-sang, Lee Joon-hyuk and Oh Dae-gyu from weekend drama "Three Brothers" [KBS2] KBS2 weekend drama "Three Brothers" remained on top of television charts last week for the second consecutive time, polls showed on Tuesday. Statistics from TNS Korea and AGB Nielsen Media Research revealed that the family drama held onto its position at No. 1 spot on both charts with 34.3 and 32.6 percent viewership ratings, respectively.,...More
Young Men, Not Women, Increasingly Perceived as Sex Symbol
2010/02/27, Source
Gone are the days when young attractive women were the sex symbol of society in a mainly male-led society. Now, even a heavily Confucius-indoctrinated Korean society is not an exception.

Women in South Korea today enjoy watching the young male celebrities with six-pack abdomens on the popular ser,...More
"The Slave Hunters" maintains grip on Wednesday and Thursday nights
2010/02/26, Source
KBS2 drama poster of "The Slave Hunters" [KBS2] Ratings for KBS2 drama "The Slave Hunters" continued to remain solid, surpassing the 30 percent mark for the sixth consecutive week, according to ratings from TNS Media Korea and AGB Nielsen Media Research. Statistics by TNS and AGB on Friday indicated the show brought in viewership ratings of 31.9 percent and 31.3 percent, respectively, each gaining by 1.5 percent and 0.2 percent from the previous day.,...More
[INTERVIEW] Actress Min Ji-ah
2010/02/25, Source
Korean actress Min Ji-ah [Chae Ki-won/10Asia] My name is Min Ji-ah. I used go by my birth name Kim Min-ju while appearing in short plays but someone told me it would be better for me if I use 'Min' as my last name so I did before starting shooting for "The Slave Hunters". People around me said it sounded better and I think it sounds similar to my original name too. My birthday is on October 31, 1983. I didn't do much on my last birthday because I was on set. If only I had a boyfriend... maybe he would have prepared a special event for me. I was majoring in architectural design but what I really wanted to do was act so I transferred to Kyung Hee University and majored in theater and film. As a young girl, I loved watching movies so I took many film classes. I was in movie clubs when I was in middle and high school.,...More
Actress Lee Da-hae attends Hollywood party
2010/02/23, Source
Korean actress Lee Da-hae poses with the animated character PUCCA at its launching party held in Los Angeles of the United States on February 18, 2010. [VOOZ Co.] Korean actress Lee Da-hae attended a party in Los Angeles last week, mingling with some of Hollywood's hottest stars, according to the party's host VOOZ Co. The party, hosted jointly by VOOZ and Warner Brothers, celebrated the launching of the animated character PUCCA in North America. VOOZ is a character development company which created PUCCA. "We had sent a special invitation to Lee because her lively and Asian image resembled that of PUCCA", an official at VOOZ explained.,...More
2PM Ok Taecyeon starts shooting for new drama
2010/02/23, Source
Boy band 2PM member Ok Taecyeon [3HW Communications] 2PM member Ok Taecyeon began shooting for TV series "Cinderella's Sister" through which he will make his acting debut next month, according to its promoter 3HW Communications on Tuesday. "Ok Taecyeon performed very well for the title scene, even though it was his first time standing in front of the camera as an actor", an official with the production company A-Story said of the shoot at the city of Yeoju in Gyeonggi Province on Friday.,...More
"Three Brothers" reclaims No. 1 spot on TV charts
2010/02/22, Source
KBS2 weekend drama "Three Brothers" [KBS2] KBS2 weekend drama "Three Brothers" returned to the top of weekly television charts for the third week of February, according to polls on Monday. Statistics from TNS Korea and AGB Nielsen Media Research indicated the family drama reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the both charts with viewership ratings of 35.3 percent and 36.2 percent, respectively. The most-watched TV show focuses on the lives of three brothers played by actors Ahn Nae-sang, Oh Dae-gyu and Lee Joon-hyuk.,...More
[ChanMi's star news] Actress Lee Da-hae in sexy photoshoot
2010/02/20, Source
Lee Da-hae revealed a sexy look in the magazine Esquire.,...More
[TV Program] Era of Sensation for Home Theaters; New Dramas Stimulate Five Senses
2010/02/19, Source
New dramas are taking over home theaters in 2010. Shows such as Pasta of MBC-TV, Chuno ("The Slave Hunters") and "Master of Study" of KBS-TV, and ",...More
Lee Da-hae to attend Warner Brothers party in Hollywood
2010/02/17, Source
Korean actress Lee Da-hae attends a Warner Brothers party [DBM Entertainment] Korean actress Lee Da-hae is scheduled to attend a party hosted by major Hollywood studio Warner Brothers, according to her agency DBM Entertainment on Wednesday. DBM announced that "The Slave Hunters" actress -- the only Asian actor to be invited to the event -- will be leaving for Los Angeles today to attend a character launching party hosted by Warner Brothers. The agency further explained that officials at Warner seemed "very interested in Lee Da-hae" during their visit to Korea early this year, saying they were impressed with "not only her acting skills but also her fluency in English and Chinese".,...More
"The Slave Hunters" takes 1st win on weekly TV charts
2010/02/16, Source
Poster of "The Slave Hunters" [KBS2] KBS Wednesday and Thursday drama "The Slave Hunters" topped weekly television charts for the first time during its run, according to polls on Tuesday. Statistics from TNS Korea and AGB Nielsen Media Research revealed that the historical series took over charts for the week of February 8 with viewership ratings of 33.2 percent and 31.7 percent, respectively.,...More
[ChanMi's drama news] Ok Taecyeon's first drama
2010/02/14, Source
First time to be the main actor on a drama, Ok Taecyeon from 2PM is very happy for his role. The drama following "The Slave Hunters" will be aired in March. "Cinderella's Siser" will be starring Moon Geun-young also. Moon's character is loved by the innocent lover, Jeong-woo acted by Ok Taecyeon. Through parents' divorce and remarriage, these two characters are raised lonely and share a common story. Jeong-woo's longed for a warm loving dinner table cooked by a mother, and the fir,...More
A sneak peak into the set of "The Slave Hunters"
2010/02/11, Source
Actor Jang Hyuk acts out a scene for KBS TV series "The Slave Hunters" at Unju Temple in the South Jeolla Province of South Korea on January 27, 2010. [Lee Jin-hyeok/10Asia] On a cold winter day in January, director Kwak Jeong-hwan of KBS TV series "The Slave Hunters" was at Unju Temple in the South Jeolla Province. It is the place, mentioned in the tenth episode, which Dae-gil (played by Jang Hyuk) guessed correctly right away when told Tae-ha (Oh Ji-ho) went to where a statue of Buddha lies on its back facing the sky. "There is a statue of Buddha laid on the ground and facing the sky in the Unju Temple. It is said to contain the unfulfilled hopes of the commoners. I couldn't not go to shoot there after hearing that story", Kwak explained of his reason in choosing the temple as a location which would also symbolize Tae-ha's yet-to-be opened world and the dream of the slaves.,...More
"Dong Yi" hopes to brighten up your 2010
2010/02/08, Source
Entire cast consisting of +60 members came together; including Han Hyo-joo, Ji Jin-hee, Jung Jin-young, Bae Soo-bin, Lee So-yeon, Kim Yu-seok, Jung Dong-hwan, Lee Kye-in, Choi Ran, etc. - Director Lee Byeong-hoon - "I hope people feel happier in 2010 due to 'Dong Yi'". - Scriptwriter Kim I-yeong - "I will try to write characters that everyone will be glad to portray". This is the saga of Royal consort Choi, who despite her lowly birth becomes the concubine of King Sukjong and mother of King Youngjo, the 21st king of Joseon. The first script writing for "Dong-yi" was held on the evening of the 4th. Taking place on the 10th floor of the MBC station in Yeoido, the cast and crew for "Dong Yi" showed their passion for the drama by staying past midnight to finish the reading. Particularly Han Hyo-joo and Ji Jin-hee stayed the entire time studying the script though they don't come out in the first couple of episodes.,...More
Park says career success does not quench one's thirst for love
2010/02/08, Source
"Still, Marry Me" actors (from left to right): Park Jin-hee and Kim Beom [MBC] "You shouldn't be like that with someone who is around your mom's age", Ban-suk (played by Choi Cheol-ho) says to Min-jae (Kim Beom) upon seeing a seemingly intimate picture of him and Shin-young (played by Park Jin-hee) together. That comment Ban-suk made during preview showing of a scene shown for the press on the set of "The Woman Who Still Wants To Marry" on February 2 may probably speak for what all viewers of the show probably feel. And like so, there are a couple of scenes in the drama that the public can relate to but some which also brings several questions to mind. Why is the story about a couple composed of woman who is older than the man and why does it focus on the topic of marriage? These questions were asked during a press conference attended by director Kim Min-sik, actress Park Jin-hee and actor Kim Beom. Q: How does it feel to play a couple where the woman is older? Kim Beom (Kim): I like the role but I think Park Jin-hee is tired. Yesterday's shoot wrapped up just this morning. Park Jin-hee (Park): Other than the fact that it is physically draining, I am very happy to be shooting the drama.,...More
"Three Brothers" on top once again
2010/02/08, Source
KBS2 weekend drama "Three Brothers" [KBS] KBS2 weekend drama "Three Brothers" has once again dominated TV ratings charts for the sixth consecutive week as the most-watched TV program in the country, according to polls on Monday. Weekly statistics from TNS Korea and AGB Nielsen Media Research indicated that "Three Brothers" ranked atop the charts for the first week of February with viewership ratings of 38.2 percent and 35.9 percent, respectively. The No. 1 show focuses on the lives of three brothers and the happenings of their family, love and everyday lives.,...More
[ChanMi's star news] Lee Da-hae and her S-line
2010/02/06, Source
Lee Da-hae is posing for a model shoot. MARIE CLAIRE brings this actress in such a feminine, sexy, yet mysterious way. Her role is "The Slave Hunters" is also very pretty!,...More
Rain, Lee Da-hae appointed PR ambassadors for Green Growth
2010/02/03, Source
Korean entertainer Rain [Asia Economic Daily] Asian superstar Rain and actress Lee Da-hae have been appointed publicity ambassadors for the Presidential Committee on Green Growth (PCGG), according to a press release by the committee on Wednesday. PCGG -- which is under direct control of President Lee Myung-bak -- explained they designated the two stars to raise public awareness of the green growth policy and promote green life in everyday activities. The two stars will appear in promotional videos about green growth and attend major events to fulfill their duties as PR ambassadors over a one-year period. They will be kicking off their activities today by attending the committee conference.,...More
Three Brothers maintain rule on TV charts
2010/02/01, Source
Current No. 1 drama "Three Brothers" [KBS2] KBS weekend drama "Three Brothers" topped last week's TV ratings charts, remaining the most popular televised show in Korea for the fifth consecutive week, according to polls on Monday. Statistics by TNS Media Korea and AGB Nielsen Media Research showed that "Three Brothers" took the No. 1 spot on both charts between January 25 and 31, scoring viewership ratings of 38.2 percent and 35.4 percent, respectively.,...More
[PREVIEW] SBS TV series "OB and GY"
2010/01/28, Source
The cast of "OB and GY": (from left) Actors Ko Joo-won, Jang Seo-hee and Seo Ji-suk pose during a press conference on January 27, 2010. [SBS] SBS Special Drama - "OB and GY" - Written by Choi Hee-ra - Directed by Lee Hyeon-jik, Choi Yeong-hoon - Produced by JS Pictures - Starring Jang Seo-hee (as Seo Hye-young), Ko Joo-won (as Lee Sang-shik), Seo Ji-sueok (as Wang Jae-seok), Jung Ho-bin (as Yoon Seo-jin), Song Joong-ki (as Ahn Kyung-woo), Lee Young-eun (as Kim Young-mi) - In one sentence: A competent obstetrics and gynecology surgeon learns about life, grows as a person and finds new love after experiencing demotion, pregnancy and meeting patients with unfortunate life stories. - Premiere date: February 3, 2010 (9:55 PM) Most people go to the hospital when they fall sick or get into accident. But an OB/GYN office is a place that many women must inevitably visit when they go though a certain process in life -- namely pregnancy and giving birth. The most ordinary and most dramatic aspects to an OB/GYN office was revealed during a 15-minute highlight video shown at the press conference for SBS TV series "OB and GY", held January 27 at Konkuk University Hospital.,...More
"Three Brothers" tops TV ratings for fourth week
2010/01/25, Source
Current No. 1 drama in Korea "Three Brothers" [KBS2] KBS2 TV weekend drama "Three Brothers" has topped the TV ratings for the fourth consecutive week. According to statistics by TNS Media Korea on Monday, the show was the most-watched drama in the country with a 36.6 percent viewership rating during the week of January 18 to 24.,...More
Jang Hyuk: 'I was Drawn to the Duality of Dae-gil'
2010/01/25, Source
A reporter straightforwardly asked actor Jang Hyuk (34), "Do you feel good or bad if people say your acting skills have improved?" Jang has generally played main characters for 12 years since debuting in 1988. Jang replied earnestly, as usual, "Of course it makes me feel good. However, my performance did not improve all of sudden, but it has been gradually improving until now, even though people cannot catch up on my improvement". The reporter met Jang, who stars in the KBS 2TV "The Slave Hunters", which has recorded 30 percent viewer ratings, at a cafe in Apgujung-dong on January 20. He has received favorable evaluations by appearing the drama. Jang said, "The drama fans' attention makes me feel good to know that my work is appreciated, but it still has not hit me yet. The viewer rating of my latest drama 'Scoundrels' was under 10 percent".,...More
[ChanMi's drama news] "Cinderella's Sister" brings 2PM Taec-yeon!
2010/01/24, Source
2PM's hot Ok Taecyeon is in the new drama, "Cinderella's Sister" as the main male actor. This new drama will be following "The Slave Hunters" and Ok Taecyeon will most likely be the character, Jeongwoo. Ok Taecyeon's character is a bright, athletic, and a fun honest character in the drama. Eunjo, acted by Moon Geun-young is the girl he likes and watches over. Although Ok Taecyeon has no experience in acting, he is alwas a,...More
"The Slave Hunters" continues to draw larger audience
2010/01/22, Source
KBS2 drama "The Slave Hunters" [KBS2] KBS historical drama "The Slave Hunters" tightened its grip on the small screen this week as the top-rated show continued to attract more viewers. According to TNS Media Korea on Friday, "The Slave Hunters" scored a viewership rating of 33.7 percent on Thursday, surpassing its previous high of 30.8 percent the previous week, to become the most-watched show last night.,...More
New Romantic Drama Aiming to Top Period Piece
2010/01/19, Source
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

The upcoming drama "The Woman Who Still Wants To Marry" on MBC is gearing up fo,...More
[ChanMi's star news] Lee Da-hae wears hot lovely pink!
2010/01/19, Source
She is currently in "The Slave Hunters" as the main character. Lee Da-hae is in the MARIE CLAIRE fashion magazine in a colorful photoshoot! The pink makes her look more femini,...More
[INTERVIEW] Actor Kim Ji-suk
2010/01/19, Source
Interview with the actor who appeared in 2009 hit film "Take Off" and most recently starred in movie "Lady Daddy" opposite actress Lee Na-young. Korean actor Kim Ji-seok-I [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] My name is Kim Ji-suk. My real name is Kim Bo-suk. When I first debuted as a singer with my real name, many people confused me with senior actors Jung Bo-suk and Kim Bo-sung. The CEO of the agency I was at came up with the part 'Ji' for my name. He was also the one who came with actress Choi Ji-woo's name. I was born on April 21, 1981. My family is composed of my parents, my older brother who is two years old than me and younger brother who just took his college entrance exams. My older brother and I have different brain structures. He is a member of Mensa and he also attended Oxford and KAIST. I wasn't too bad at my studies either but I wanted my parents to acknowledge me as much as they did my brother. That was the real reason I started acting. My parents emphasized education and because of that I was lucky to have attended middle and high school in England. I was able to play soccer on vast green fields, but at the time I didn't appreciate it. I still dream about those green fields sometimes. What I got out of my studies in England was a sense of professionalism and autonomy. I enjoyed the system where from a young age, you are able to study in the field that you wanted to pursue without someone forcing you.,...More
"Three Brothers" tops TV ratings for third week
2010/01/18
Current No. 1 drama in Korea "Three Brothers" [KBS2] KBS2 TV's weekend drama "Three Brothers" has topped TV ratings for the third consecutive week, according to a poll on Monday. Statistics by TNS Media Korea showed that the Saturday-Sunday family drama was the most-watched show during the week of January 11, recording a viewership of 36.5 percent in ratings.,...More
"The Slave Hunters" ratings storm ahead
2010/01/15, Source
Official drama poster for "The Slave HuntersThe Slave Hunters" [KBS2] KBS2 TV series "The Slave Hunters" sailed ahead of its competitors on Thursday, its ratings breaching the 30 percent mark in just two weeks of its showing. According to estimates released by TNS Media Korea on Friday, "The Slave Hunters" scored a national viewership rating of 30.8 percent for its fourth episode which aired on Thursday. The drama had recorded a 27.2 percent rating the previous night.,...More
[PREVIEW] MBC TV series "Woman Who Still Wants to Marry"
2010/01/15, Source
Actresses Uhm Ji-won, Park Jin-hee and Wang Bit-na [MBC] Sometimes, a title will speak for itself. MBC TV series "The Woman Who Wants To Marry", received strong support from women in 2004 by comically yet realistically portraying the life of 32-year-old TV reporter Lee Shin-young (played by Myung Se-bin) who is worried about work, dating and marriage. A 34-year-old and still single Lee Shin-young, played by Park Jin-hee this time, appeared at a press conference for "The Woman Who Still Wants To Marry" (tentative title) held at the Sherton Grand Walkerhill hotel on Thursday. Shin-young receives a wedding invitation from co-pilot Sang-woo (played by Lee Pil-mo) whom she almost got married to until he had to leave for Washington to undergo training. She also spots her was-seemingly new perfect boyfriend with another girl on the scene of a fire at a motel after having received the most glamorous proposal to be his girlfriend. And her relationship with blind date Na Ban-suk (played by Choi Cheol-ho) ends up fizzling out after a few misunderstandings. After going through a series of several more such unfortunate incidents, Shin-young declares she will never marry. But she unexpectedly falls into love with Ha Min-jae (played by Kim Beom) whom she runs into at a college she went to give a lecture at.,...More
Lee Joon-gi's "Hero - Drama" ends with low ratings
2010/01/14, Source
Lee Joon-gi in an official poster for "Hero - Drama" [MBC] MBC TV series "Hero - Drama", starring Hallyu star Lee Joon-gi, saw a bitter end to its two-month run on Thursday. According to statistics released by TNS Media Korea the following day, the Wednesday/Thursday evening drama recorded a viewership rating of 4.7 percent for its final episode. Another research firm, AGB Nielsen Media, reported a 5 percent rating. "Hero - Drama", which premiered in November, had taken off to a rough start with two lead actresses pulling out of the show and had failed to fare well against other prime-time dramas, namely KBS2 TV's "The Slave Hunters" and SBS' "Will It Snow for Christmas??".,...More
[ChanMi's star news] Lee Da-hae and Oh Ji-ho are good friends!
2010/01/13, Source
Lee Da-hae's mini homepage had posts of Oh Ji-ho's recent pictures having fun! Oh Ji-ho had been at the Teddy Bear musem. She also calls Oh her black rapper friend because of h,...More
[PREVIEW] Movie "Lady Daddy"
2010/01/12, Source
A scene from film "Lady Daddy" [Harimao Pictures] Ji-hyun (played by Lee Na-young) lives a busy life as a movie stills photographer who is also in preparations to put on her own private exhibition. She is also steadily growing closer to her boyfriend Joon-suh (played by Kim Ji-suk). Their relationship started slow but when Ji-hyun finally builds enough trust and love for him, a nine-year-old boy rings on her doorbell asking for his dad. It had already been nine years since Ji-hyun freed herself from the then seemingly useless and meaningless life living as a male. The short-lived peace she had earned after so much effort becomes shattered in just seconds with the appearance of her son. The dad who can no longer be a dad and the son who now wants to call out for his dad, start living an odd and risky life together.,...More
"Three Brothers" tops TV ratings for second week
2010/01/11, Source
Current No. 1 drama in Korea "Three Brothers" [KBS2] KBS2 TV's weekend drama "Three Brothers" has topped the television ratings chart for the second week in a row. According to statistics released by TNS Media Korea on Monday, the family drama was the most-watched show in the country with a 35.5 percent viewership rating during the week of January 4-10.,...More
TV series "The Slave Hunters" debuts with flying colors
2010/01/07, Source
Television drama "The Slave Hunters" [KBS2] KBS2 TV's new drama "The Slave Hunters" has made an impressive debut on the small screen, breaching the 20 percent mark in ratings during its first week of showing. According to statistics released by TNS Media Korea on Friday, the Wednesday/Thursday evening drama scored a viewership rating of 24.8 percent viewership on Thursday, the highest figure for its time slot (9:55 p.m.),...More
[REVIEW] Premiere episode of KBS2 TV series "The Slave Hunters"
2010/01/07, Source
A scene from KBS TV series "The Slave HuntersChuno" [KBS] "The Slave Hunters" - First episode, KBS2 TV (Wed/Thu, 9:55 P.M.) The chaser and the chased. TV series "The Slave Hunters" started with the story of the chaser, Dae-gil, played by actor Jang Hyuk. The drama opened with the scene of Dae-gil's chuno gang chasing after slaves on the run and several supporting characters appearing thereafter, but it wrapped up its first episode impressively -- maintaining its focus by concentrating its story on Dae-gil. The show proves through just a single episode that Dae-gil is a character who is multidimensional enough to lead on the story, as is shown when the image of him as someone considered less than a human being for his job as a cruel and evil man hunting chuno, overlaps with the image of him letting loose the slaves he had caught, and overlaps once again with his past. Unlike most historical dramas, "The Slave Hunters" does not use history as its plot.,...More
Heroines Line Up for Dramas in 2010
2010/01/05, Source
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

Korean dramas may be famous for their catchy storylines and handsome characters, but there is no doubt that heroines also play a big part in terms of popularity and content.

This year's drama lineup boasts various female characters, following last year's femme,...More
TV Dramas to Look Forward to in 2010
2009/12/29, Source
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

This year's lineup of dramas proved to be interesting. There were young, handsome characters attracting female fans ("Boys over Flowers", KBS), smart housewives took over households and offices (",...More
[ChanMi's drama news] Lee Da-hae as a male character?
2009/12/27, Source
The new drama, "The Slave Hunters" stars Lee Da-hae and she is in a male costume! Lee is Hye-kwon in the drama who cannot fulfill her love because of her social status, Daekil acted by Jang Hyuk meets Taeha acted by Oh Ji-ho for whom her heart wavers. The love triangle is faced with,...More
(PREVIEW) KBS TV series "The Slave Hunters"
2009/12/22, Source
The cast and producer Kwak Jeong-hwan of KBS TV series "The Slave Hunters" pose during a photo session of a press conference held at a CJ CGV theater on December 21, 2009. [Chae Ki-won/10Asia] In times when one who slaughters animals was called a butcher and looked down upon, a The Slave Hunters was considered even more lowly than beasts for their job of hunting down human beings. But Dae-gil (played by Jang Hyuk) decides to become such a The Slave Hunters to make a living after he becomes the only one left of his once-wealthy upper class household which has exterminated from a fire set by a servant under his control. Dae-gil, who takes on the boss of the top Chuno gang of the Joseon Dynasty, composed of Jang-goon (Han Jung-soo) who ruins both himself and his family after failing to pass the military service examination and former thief Wangsoni (Kim Ji-suk), one day receive a request to capture Tae-ha (Oh Ji-ho), a man slave in government employ, who has taken flight. Dae-gil, who must catch Tae-ha in order to maintain his reputation for the job and also to accumulate wealth in preparation for his old age, becomes involved in the mission he must complete while avoiding the threat of a mass of servants who have formed a society.,...More
[ChanMi's drama news] Lee Da-hae returns through "The Slave Hunters"
2009/12/20, Source
At the Youngdeungpo CGVHall, the press meeting for the new drama "The Slave Hunters" has been held. The stars are Jang Hyuk acting as Lee Dae-gil and Oh Ji-ho acting as,...More
Applications for the 2nd Cultural Contents Project Camp Now Being Accepted
2009/11/06, Source
The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA, President & CEO Lee Jae-woong) is now accepting applications for the 2nd Cultural Contents Project Camp until November 6th.
Jointly run by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KOCCA, the training program is designed to help top talents gain nece,...More

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can i download this series?

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2011-08-12 14:00:28

zahraamini

2011-01-07 06:46:54

I just like tegil and 설화 and his friends

The script was amazing… amazing. Best k-drama so far for 2010

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2010-04-23 10:42:30

bita

2010-01-29 08:59:59

End of each episodes are really breathtaking, This drama is going to break rating records...

It rocks, very interesting, even for the first two episodes, the soundtracks are just WOW .

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2010-01-08 06:08:15

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