The Man From Nowhere (Movie - 2010)

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  Won Bin
  원빈
  As
  Cha Tae-sik
  (차태식)
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  Kim Sae-ron
  김새론
  As
  So-mi
  (소미)
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  Kim Tae-hoon
  김태훈
  As
  Kim Chi-gon
  (김치곤)
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  Kim Hee-won
  김희원
  As
  Man-seok
  (만석)
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  Kim Sung-oh
  김성오
  As
  Jong-seok
  (종석)
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  Lee Jong-pil
  이종필
  As
  Detective No
  (노 형사)

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  "Let's Eat Dinner Together" Kim Sae-ron Says That Won Bin is Amazing
  2018/11/07, Source
  Kim Sae-ron remembered Won Bin. She appeared in the JTBC TV show "Let's Eat Dinner Together" with Lee Sang-yeop for dinner in Banpo, Gongju,...More

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  [Lily's Take] Kim Sae-ron Enjoys a Vacation in Bali
  2018/03/13, Source
  Actress Kim Sae-ronrecently visited the beautiful island of Bali to enjoy some time off from her work and soak in the sunshine and water of the paradise on earth,...More

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  [Interview] "V.I.P" Lee Jong-suk - The Cruelty Hidden Behind His Innocent Face
  2017/08/14, Source
  Very Important Person, "V.I.P" is the character Kim Gwang-il in this movie, played by actor Lee Jong-suk,...More

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  Kim Sae-ron to star in "The Villagers"
  2017/07/20, Source
  Kim Sae-ron is starring in the movie "The Villagers". "The Villagers" is about a physical education teacher named Gi-cheol (Ma Dong-seok) who is assigned to a countryside high school due to an unfortunate incident. Then a student named Yoo-jin (Kim Sae-ron) asks questions about the disappearance of her friend,...More

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  The Most Popular Actor in South Korea : Won Bin
  2017/03/31
  So, we have all of these brilliant Korean actors we love, who are all so handsome and charming and so great at acting,...More

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  Won Bin to come back in "Still Life"?
  2017/03/28, Source
  Word about Won Bin's come back has been going around for the first time in 7 years. His agency claimed "Still Life" was something he was looking through since last year, but he hasn't made up his mind yet,...More

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  Actress Kim Sae-ron Signs With YG Entertainment
  2016/11/14
  YG Entertainment released an official statement about actress Kim Sae-ron's contract with the company,...More

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  [USA] "The Wailing" Available on DVD and Blu-ray + ***Blu-ray Giveaway*** First-come, First-served
  2016/10/08, Source
  Suspicion leads to hysteria when rural villagers link a series of brutal murders to the arrival of a mysterious stranger in the supernatural thriller "The Wailing", debuting on digital September 6, and on Blu-ray™ and DVD October 4 from Well Go USA Entertainment,...More

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  Han Hyo-joo, Won Bin, Im Soo-jung and Jeong Hyeong-don, the most anticipated comeback stars
  2016/07/13, Source
  Recently, actress Jeon Do-yeon made a successful comeback in the tvN drama "The Good Wife". Her rare appearance in a drama was a great deal even with the celebrities. Besides Jeon Do-yeon, there are other stars with long-awaited comebacks,...More

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  Thriller Draws 2 Million Viewers in About a Week
  2016/06/09, Source
  Park Chan-wook's latest film "The Handmaiden" hit the 2-million mark in cinema attendance as of Wednesday. The film attracted more than 1 million viewers in the first four days since its release early this month and over 2 million in six days, making it the fastest R-rated Korean movie to achieve the feat,...More

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  "The Handmaiden" brings in 290,000 in one day
  2016/06/01, Source
  The movie "The Handmaiden" topped the charts on its first day of release. According to the Korean Film Council, "The Handmaiden" rounded up a total of 289,424 on the 1st of June. The accumulated number is expected to be around 301,192,...More

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  "Missing You - 2016" Sim Eun-jyeong, Yoon Je-moon, Kim Sung-oh
  2016/01/31, Source
  Tracking thriller "Missing You - 2016" has cast the irreplaceable Shim Eun-kyung, Yoon Je-moon and Kim Sung-oh. The movie "Missing You - 2016" is a 7-day thriller of a girl and a detective who waited 15 years for the killer who killed her father. The day the killer is back out into the world, a murder similar to his pattern occurs,...More

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  Won Bin declines "Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds", when will he come back?
  2015/10/19, Source
  Won Bin ended up turning down "Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds". So when will he start acting again? According to the film industry, Won Bin refused to be in "Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds" which is based on a web-toon and is directed by Kim Yong-hwa who is also responsible for "200 Pounds Beauty" and "Take Off". Ha Jung-woo was nominated for the drama which is about an angel of death who brings people into the other world. The first and second movie is being made at the same time,...More

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  Kim Sae-ron, "I don't mind the dark image"
  2015/08/28, Source
  Actress Kim Sae-ron shared her honest thoughts on her image seen by the public. Kim Sae-ron's pictorial, which has been revealed on August 28th, presents the mysterious and youthful innocent ambience. Her deep moist eyes convey Kim Sae-ron's own unique innocent appeals, which grab your attention naturally,...More

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  Won Bin and Lee Na-young tied the knot in secret
  2015/05/30, Source
  On May 30, actor Won Bin, 38, and actress Lee Na-young, 36, were married through a private wedding ceremony in Jeongseon, Kangwon-do, where only family members attended. Won Bin and Lee Na-young's agency, Eden Nine said, "Today (May 30), the two loving lifetime partners made their very first step together on a small unnamed trail midst a wheat field in Kangwon-do" and "After the wedding ceremony, they set an iron cast pot in the middle of the field and shared warm noodles with their family members",...More

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  Jang Geun-suk opens and Kim Sae-ron closes
  2015/05/18, Source
  The definition of a family tree is a book that has down the blood and history of a family since the time of our ancestors. In other words, it's what we call those who have walked the same path for a long time. There's a family tree in children actors too. There are some stars looking towards their 30s that used to memorize lines as a child. The first generation of 'child actors and actresses' are Jang Geun-suk and Moon Geun-young. The first generation that became Hallyu stars,...More

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  [Interview] Na Jong-chan, a bright tomorrow
  2015/04/21, Source
  He looks like a different person without the warrior suit and beard. He's 187 centimeters tall and good looking. He's just 22 years old and he's rookie actor Na Jong-chan. Na Jong-chan starred in the MBC drama "Shine or Go Crazy" as warrior Se Won. He was the head of Wang Sik-ryeom's (Lee Duk-hwa) team of assassins who was in love with the prettiest woman of all, Hwang-bo Yeo-won (Lee Honey). Later, it turned out he was Sin Yool's (Oh Yeon-seo) brother,...More

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  Won Bin and Lee Na-young still in good relationship and they'll come back soon, says their agency
  2015/02/24, Source
  The agency for Won Bin and Lee Na-young mentioned about their comeback of the actor and the actress. On February 24th, their agency, Eden9 said during the phone conversation with Newsen, "Lee Na-young will appear in "Sad Scene", a short film, which will be released in March. You can consider it as a signal for her full comeback. Won Bin also is reviewing scripts for his next project. His break has been somewhat lengthened, however he is preparing to meet the public through projects within this year",...More

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  Won Bin may come back soon as discussion for his next work has begun
  2015/01/25, Source
  Whether or not actor Won Bin may come back this year from the five year break has been drawing attention. It is because he started discussing with a few film producers since the end of last year. According to a source from movie industry on January 25th, Won Bin resumed in-depth discussions about offers received from several movies. The offers include a period drama as well as an action blockbuster such as spy films,...More

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  "Beauty Inside" Bae Sung-woo, Jo Dal-hwan, Kim Hee-won
  2015/01/21, Source
  Bae Sung-woo, Jo Dal-hwan and Kim Hee-won have joined the movie "Beauty Inside", which deals with a unique concept of 20 people in a single role. Stills of the actors were released on the 22nd,...More

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  "Gangnam Blues" beats "Ode to My Father"
  2015/01/21, Source
    "Gangnam Blues" gathered 150,000 audiences on the first day of its release and ranked first place. According to the Korean Film Council, "Gangnam Blues" gathered 152,578 people on the first day of release with an accumulated numver of 163,400. Despite the fact that it's adult rated, it still came in first of the Box Office,...More

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  Bae Yong-joon, Won Bin and Lee Na-young: Will we see them this year?
  2015/01/08, Source
  Will we be seeing them this year? While many are interested in what actors and actresses will be coming forth with, there are a few that are being missed. Bae Yong-joon who is an Asian star beyond Korea, has been hinting comeback for a few years now and it's becoming more difficult to see him. He made a special appearance in the 2011 KBS 2TV drama "Dream High" but that was all,...More

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  Kim Hee-won Comes Out of Obscurity with Villainous Characters
  2014/12/16, Source
  Actor Kim Hee-won's career seems to be made up of villainous roles. He is gaining fame as he appears as a bad guy in hit soap "Incomplete Life" on cable channel tvN, which is drawing an explosive response among salary workers. Based on the web comic book series, the soap vividly portrays the life of office workers who suffer from severe workplace stress and hardship,...More

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  [HanCinema's Actor Spotlight] Kim Sung-oh
  2014/07/26
  The elusive stardom being what it is and standards to reach it being what they are, it is often easy to see why a certain actor does not reach that level. Depending on the industry, the issue can be anything from skills to appearance and popularity. Sometimes, however, even those who seemingly have enough to make better progress during their career lack that breakthrough role or a hand in showing what they can do. One actor who is slowly climbing up that ladder to the spotlight is Kim Sung-oh. Kim started in theater in 2000 and has since worked his way through movies and dramas, initially taking very small roles as a cameo or extra. Kim has therefore worked as characters who barely had much presence or even a name. It was with 2010's "Secret Garden" and also 'The Man From Nowhere' that Kim got more attention in both cinema and the drama industry. His likable Assistant Kim in the former and heartless criminal Jong-seok in the latter not only gave him more screen time, but were also very different types of roles, giving a two-in-one boost to his career within the same year,...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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  Jung Woo-sung & "The Divine Move" defeats "Transformers 4" at the box office
  2014/07/03, Source
  Jung Woo-sung, Lee Beom-soo, Ahn Sung-ki, Kim In-kwon, Lee Si-young, Ahn Kil-kang and Choi Jin-hyuk's "The Divine Move" topped "Transformers: Age of Extinction" on the first day of release. According to the Korean Film Council, "The Divine Move" gathered 181,052 people in one day and came in first,...More

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  [HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2014.06.13 ~ 2014.06.15
  2014/06/16
  "Edge of Tomorrow" pushes past 3 million to top the table once more… Last weekend Doug Liman's science fiction adaptation "Edge of Tomorrow" snatched over 1.5M admissions to take gold, and while its haul was significantly less this time around, the 679K (40%) it pulled over the weekend was enough to secure a second reign. Cruise and his sci-fi flicks go down like a treat in Korea, and paired with the tale's Japanese origin, Liman's futuristic frenzy has thus far managed to amass over 3M admissions ($25M). And while Cruise and his co-star Emily Blunt were blazing at the top, two new local films made their entry into the top ten in the form of "Gyeongju" and "For The Emperor",...More

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  [HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2014.06.06 ~ 2014.06.08
  2014/06/09
  "Edge of Tomorrow" dislodges Marvel's mutants and cruises into first… Tom Cruise's latest, "Edge of Tomorrow", opened its Korean account over the weekend and was welcomed by some 1.2 million cinephiles. Based off of the military science fiction novel "All You Need Is Kill" by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, the film sees Cruise star alongside Emily Blunt in an action-packed outing that has already amassed $140M worldwide. Cruise has long been a popular personality in Korea and helped the film dislodge Marvel's mutants by capturing 42.2% of the sales in week one,...More

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  Three noir movies coming to theaters
  2014/06/04, Source
  The 3 noir movies that are coming to theaters this June have been unveiled. Two have already been released and the final one, "For The Emperor", is being released on the 12th. ▲ The keyword for "No Tears for the Dead" - quantity,...More

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  Legendary S. Korean Director of "The Man from Nowhere" Returns with the Highly Anticipated Film "No Tears for the Dead"
  2014/06/04, Source
  South Korea's highly anticipated film "No Tears for the Dead" (directed by Lee Jeong-beom) is set to be released in North American theaters June 20th! PROLOGUE Veteran hitman Gon (Jang Dong-gun) receives a mission, which is to target Mogyeong (Kim Min-hee). The trouble is, he falls in love with her. SYNOPSIS Abandoned by his mother shortly after immigrating to America, Gon is raised by the mafia and grows up to become a cold-blooded hitman. Though usually flawless in taking out his targets, Gon makes a terrible mistake of killing an innocent young girl. A flood of guilt takes over his life and the situation becomes worse when his boss assigns him the job of killing the young girl's mother. Gon's new target, Mogyeong, is a risk manager at an investment firm and has buried herself in work to bury her grief. She is completely unaware of her role at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy. Finally, she meets the man who wants to tell her the truth behind the death of her child,...More

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  [HanCinema's Film News] New Korean Films Inbound...
  2014/05/31
  K-Films Coming Soon: ★★★★★ "No Tears for the Dead": After accidentally killing a young girl a despondent hit man is given a new target-her mother. (06/05) ★★★★ "Ready Action! Violence Movies": An action-themed omnibus film featuring three short stories by Choe Won-kyung, Jung Jae-woong, and Kim Do-kyoung. (06/05) ★★★★ "Man on High Heels": A seeming masculine detective secretly wants to become a woman, but when he finally decides to go under the knife an unexpected crisis arises. (06/04),...More

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  [HanCinema's Hall of Fame Review] "The Man from Nowhere": Masculinity Under Fire
  2014/05/31
  In the Spotlight this Week: Lee Jeong-beom's "The Man From Nowhere"... Writer/director Lee Jeong-beom's third feature-length film "No Tears for the Dead" is set to grace Korea's screens this coming week, and so I thought it fitting to return to his breakout blockbuster: "The Man From Nowhere". This stylish action noir went onto become the highest grossing film of 2010, and attracted over 6 million admission during its ten week run with the support of one Won Bin,...More

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  [HanCinema's Image Gallery] "The Man From Nowhere"
  2014/05/31
  A selection of shots from Lee Jeong-beom's "The Man From Nowhere" "No Tears for the Dead" is coming soon to Korean theatres, a film that looks to be running in a very similar vein to Lee's previous blockbuster: "The Man From Nowhere". Lee's 2010 hit become the highest grossing Korean film of its year, attracting over 6 million filmgoers and enjoyed an undisturbed five week run as the country's number one. The film's success was unashamedly boosted by the presence of one of Korea's most popular stars Won Bin, but it also acted as a catalyst for the career of his talented co-star, the young actresses Kim Sae-ron, and publically proclaimed Lee's own storytelling skills and made his name one to remember...Enjoy! [spoilers],...More

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  Jang Dong-gun, "My son looks like his mom and my daughter looks like me"
  2014/05/26, Source
  Actor Jang Dong-gun claimed his daughter of 2 months old looks just like himself. He had an interview with Sports Joseon and spoke about the movie "No Tears for the Dead". He said, "My daughter looks like me. She has my eyes. I'm glad my son looks like his mother. He has dark eyebrows, though",...More

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  Jang Dong-gun, "Living with a face like this? It's not bad..."
  2014/05/20, Source
  The showcase for the new movie "No Tears for the Dead" was held in Gungook University on the 20th with Jang Dong-gun, Kim Min-hee, Kim Hee-won and others. Jang Dong-gun acts in the role of a problematic, cold-blooded killer and was asked what it was like to live with an appearance like his. He said, "It's not bad. It's convenient",...More

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  Shin Min-ah and Kim Min-hee, on the big screen
  2014/04/30, Source
  Two actresses are taking a leap onto the big screen. Best friends and most standing out actresses in their 30s, Kim Min-hee and Shin Min-ah are coming out with new movies this June. They went through the course of cover models in their teens, youth stars in their 20s and now they're attempting at something new in their 30s,...More

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  Blockbusters coming soon this spring
  2014/03/10, Source
  The formality of Korean blockbuster movies is breaking up. It starts off with Hyun Bin. With the release of "The King's Wrath" in April, other movies such as Son Ye-jin's "Pirates" and other blockbusters fill up the line. These blockbusters cost more than 10 billion won each and the atmosphere seems completely different from that of movies that usually come out into the open in July ~ August,...More

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  [HanCinema's Hall of Fame Review] "Bedevilled": A Gorgeously Grotesque Revenge Rampage
  2014/02/15
  In the Spotlight this Week: Jang Cheol-soo's "Bedevilled"... Jang Cheol-soo has an incredible cine-clock ticking within, a marvellous metronome that I like to imagine he has swinging and tocking above his desk as he writes and plans his work. This constant ticking then harmonises with whatever creative genius takes hold of him as puts pen to paper. A film like Jang's debut film "Bedevilled" is the result of such a ritual; a gorgeously grotesque genre film that hypnotises and horrifies with the percussive precision of a mad watchmaker come autistic composer. The film ebbs and flows like a daring dream; one that's sweet and surreal, but whose intent is deranged and two-faced, mixing together melodrama, horror, and revenge into a compelling cinematic concoction that bubbles and boils over in the most spectacle fashion imaginable,...More

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  Jang Dong-gun to smile in March
  2014/01/27, Source
  Jang Dong-gun is coming back as a father. Jang Dong-gun is done with "The Crying Man" in February. He's been playing it rough with all the action in the movie for 6 months and he claims he's spending time with his family as soon as the movie making is over,...More

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  [HanCinema's Lists] The Top 5 Korean Thrillers of All-Time
  2014/01/17
  One of the most popular trends we saw in 2013 was the rampant release of action-packed thrillers! It's a genre that Korean cinema favours and continues to return to, but in 2013 the industry really did pump out a number of successful hits that contributed to the record-breaking tickets sales last year enjoyed. It's tricky to pinpoint films that are 'pure' thrillers because Korean films often blend and bend their genres in unique and creative ways. That being said, here is a quick look at the top 5 Korean thrillers that have stormed their way to box office glory,...More

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  Won Bin and Lee Na-young on a date to a wedding
  2013/12/16, Source
  Visual couple Won Bin and Lee Na-young went to a wedding. The two attended a wedding in Seoul and drew attention. This is the first time they appeared together in public after announcing their relationship in July. It was surprising that it was a wedding,...More

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  Jang Dong-gun's fan club sends lunch truck to Busan
  2013/12/02, Source
  Actor Jang Dong-gun is dearly loved by his fans. 'Adonis' his fan club, delivered a surprise to the movie set of "The Crying Man". They delivered chicken broth enough for 100 people and coffee,...More

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  [HanCinema's Hall of Fame Review] "200 Pounds Beauty"
  2013/09/21
  In the Spotlight this Week: "200 Pounds Beauty" (2006) by Kim Yong-hwa Earlier this year Korea put out its first 3D tech-tank with "Mr. Go", an expensive experiment that was truly fantastical but still failed to capture the imagination of the Korean public. The film recovered just over a third of its $22.5 million price tag, and some might ask why such a gorilla was even allowed out of its cage in the first place. In 2011 Kim also help produced "My Way", another apparent cash cow that failed to come in for the slaughter. So while big-budget blockbusters may not appear to be Kim's forte, he did managed to find the right stuffing in his comedies "Take Off" (2008) and "200 Pounds Beauty" (2006),...More

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  Im Soo-jung and Jang Dong-gun's "The Crying Man" falls through
  2013/08/27, Source
  The movie "The Crying Man" fell through. Im Soo-jung had made up her mind to star in the movie about a killer and a woman who becomes his target. It was one of the most highly expected movies for this year as it was directed by Lee Jeong-beom from "The Man From Nowhere" and starred by Jang Dong-gun,...More

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  CJ Entertainment Proudly Presents "A Werewolf Boy"
  2013/07/23
  Some Instincts Can Never Be Tamed ... Is It Possible He Continues to Wait for Her? Romantic Fantasy Comes to Life on DVD Aug. 13th Sometimes love can wait a lifetime in the romantic fantasy "A Werewolf Boy", captivating DVD Aug. 13 from CJ Entertainment America. An unexpected phone call summons an elderly woman, who has lost interest in life, back to Korea and the remote cottage in the countryside where she spent a tumultuous time in her youth. Memories overwhelm Suni (Park Bo-young) of a feral and mute orphan (Song Joong-ki) who the family took in ... only to discover that he was a creature never meant to exist,...More

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  Jang Dong-gun becomes a killer
  2013/05/23, Source
  Jang Dong-gun, who is becoming a killer, will put in all in action. Action noir, "The Crying Man" actor Jang Dong-gun will start practicing his action moves starting June. He has to master the high levels of actions for the movie. He takes on the role of a killer who struggles to protect the woman he loves,...More

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  'The Berlin File' Becomes Korea's Top Action Movie
  2013/03/05, Source
  Spy film "The Berlin File", directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, has so far attracted more than seven million viewers since its release on Jan. 30, a first for a domestic movie in the genre. It moved beyond "The Man From Nowhere" (2010) and "The Good, the Bad, the Weird" (2008), which lured 6.28 million and 6.68 million cinemagoers, respectively,...More

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  CJ Entertainment Proudly Presents "R2B: Return to Base" DVD
  2013/02/04
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  [HanCinema's Film Review] Fatherly Forces Collide in "I am a Dad"
  2012/11/10
  Film: "I Am a Dad" Director: Jeon Man-bae & Lee Se-yeong-II Stars: Kim Seung-woo, Son Byung-ho, Im Ha-ryong & Kim Sae-ron Review Score: 3 / 5 Also Try: "The Man From Nowhere" & "Man of Vendetta  Kim Seung-woo and Son Byung-ho go at each other in this hard-hitting action drama; in the end leaving just one of them standing, on a roof, doing magic? That's right, nothing, not even this huge spoiler could prepare you for the film's catastrophically dismal final moments. Directors Jeon Man-bae ("The Romantic President") and Lee Se-yeong-II failed to impress the Korean public when the film was released early last year; with "I Am a Dad" failed to reach even 200,000 admissions. It was an incredible failure on all levels, but what did it all fall to pieces? Surprisingly, it's the worst film I'll still have to end up recommending,...More

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  'Neighbors' weighs price of indifference
  2012/08/22, Source
  Clockwise from left, actors Kim Yoon-jin, Kim Sae-ron, Kim Sung-kyun, Ma Dong-seok and Do Ji-han in "Neighbors", a film by Kim Hwi. The crime thriller is currently in theaters nationwide. / Courtesy of Lotte Entertainment By Kwaak Je-yup What would you do if you found out someone living in your building is a serial killer? That is the premise of the new thriller "Neighbors", which opened on Wednesday. While the usual comic book hero would fight against evil, the answer is not so clear cut in this more realistic setting,...More

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  CJ Entertainment America to release Korean Movie on DVDs and Blu-rays in the USA
  2012/06/08
  If the last time you checked, Korean filmmaking was all about horror ... It may be time to check again! While pan-Asian filmmakers still know how to produce a superior scarefest (and do!), American movie-goers – and critics – are also taking note of the regions' dramas, romantic fare, comedies and music. G&A is now working with CJ Entertainment America, the U.S. arm of Asia's premier entertainment company and Korea's #1 filmmaker and distributor, CJ Entertainment & Media (CJ E&M). Since 1995, CJ E&M has provided original, award-winning content; is a prominent investor in entertainment co-ventures with such U.S. companies as 1492 Pictures, DreamWorks and IMAX; and has been a key force in popularizing Korean and Pan-Asian cinema around the world,...More

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  Kim Hee-won, "I asked Won Bin if he ever thinks of seeing someone"
  2012/05/02, Source
  Kim Hee-won spoke about the time he questioned Won Bin about his relationships. On the MBC TV program "Radio Star" on the 2nd of May, Kim Hee-won spoke about Won Bin whom he starred in "The Man From Nowhere" with. "He doesn't speak. He's always in a corner and doesn't speak",...More

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  "Nameless Gangster" released in North America
  2012/03/28, Source
  PREFACE "My reason for wanting to tell a story from the '80s is because I feel that the current societal climate is very similar. About 3 years ago I got a feeling that the era of my deceased father was suddenly coming back, an era in which everyone's good will is only reserved for their own survival and well being. But like my own father, I did not see these people as selfish fools, but sympathized with them. I wanted to portray these characters not as criminals who were on the wrong side of the law, but as people who tried their best to survive and thrive despite the conditions they were in. People innately follow the times they live in and those who ride it architect the next generation. The '80s in South Korea were an incredibly volatile decade in which a single person's decision could change the direction of an entire era. Following men who lived through that decade, I wanted to show that the eighties had more dramatic appeal than any other decade. I wanted to inquire whether it was the times that were changing the people, or if it was the people that were changing the times. Most of all, I hope that the audience can laugh and identify with these men who lived like kings in the face of loyalty, betrayal, and ambition".,...More

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  Kanryu Currents in Japan, Past and Present
  2012/03/11, Source
  Tokyo-based journalist, translator and filmmaker Jason GRAY examines the ebb and flow of the Korean Wave in Japan over the past ten years, pinpointing the highs and lows. The Korean wave of popular culture in Japan, referred to as "kanryu" or "hanryu" in Japanese, has had an interesting ebb and flow over the past decade. There were earlier booms here including traditional Korean ballads ("enka") in the late 70s, the Seoul Olympics in 1988 and the South Korea-Japan co-hosted World Cup in 2002. Japanese cinema exhibitors saw their first genuine Korean smash with Kang Je-gyu's "Shiri" (2000), which earned JPY1.8 billion (US$22.1 million) - an impressive result to this day. As we'll see, KANG is unique in that he figures into pre, peak and post kanryu cinema,...More

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  Korean Blogathon 2012 : Fifth Batch
  2012/03/09, Source
  Friday 9th March 2012 : Remember to add names of authors if possible! Feel free to message us if we miss you, there are a lot of links rolling in!,...More

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  36 year-old stars, talent and visual all together
  2012/03/08, Source
  Who is 36 years old in the entertainment business? A post recently came up on an online community website of actors Kang Ji-hwan, So Ji-sub, Won Bin, Ji Sung and other stars born in the year 1977. They are all born in the same year of the Snake and have beautiful visuals despite the age over mid-30,...More

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  Won Bin's commercial site
  2012/02/28, Source
  Pictures of Won Bin's New Zealand TV commercial were revealed. Currently a contract model for out door brand K2, Won Bin showed off his manly appeal in stills that recalled his role in the film "The Man From Nowhere",...More

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  CINEMA ON THE PARK Season 2 Announced!
  2012/01/22, Source
  The Korean Cultural Office in Sydney has just announced another exciting Season of Cinema on the Park, the film night that delighted audiences in 2011 will return once again in 2012. A surprise hit with more than 1,000 people attending, Thursday nights are now etched firmly on the Sydney cinema calendar as Korean night and will see 21 feature films and 14 guest speakers in the first half of the year alone, surely enough to satisfy anyone's appetite for Korean cinema!,...More

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  Korean Cinema Series: The Man from Nowhere (Jan. 12 & 27, 2012)
  2012/01/16, Source
  Amid the darkness of drugs, gangs, and human exploitation, young and bubbly So-mi (Kim Sae-ron) is a ray of light. Her single mother, a dancer and heroin user, warns So-mi to stay away from their quiet, reclusive neighbor, Tae-sik (Won Bin), but to no avail; the two seem to share a special bond, both being ostracized, troubled, and judged in their own ways. When So-mi's mother becomes wrapped up in a drug deal gone wrong, she and her daughter are taken captive by a vicious gang that trades in harvested organs,...More

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  Local films foray into Chinese market
  2011/12/26, Source
  Actress Ha Ji-won in a still from the movie "Sector 7" By Lee Hyo-won The past year has seen Korean cinema on an upward climb from the recession that hit the industry hard in the mid-2000s, particularly as homespun works made successful debuts in the Chinese box office and more experimental mid-budget films drew crowds domestically. In the early 2000s, few Korean movies enjoyed wide releases in large neighboring Asian markets such as Japan. In September, however, "The Man From Nowhere", a 2010 crime drama, made successful box office debuts not only in Japan but also in China, one of the world's fastest growing markets,...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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  Won Bin caught in a club
  2011/12/13, Source
  Actor Won Bin was seen in a club in Itaewon, Seoul. A picture of him was posted online on December 12th with the title, "Won Bin seen in a club",...More

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  "Hello Ghost" walks through walls, opens in China
  2011/11/30, Source
  Korean comedy "Hello Ghost" became the third South Korean film this year to get a theatrical release behind the Great Wall of distribution barriers in China when it opened Nov. 24. Mega Films, which is in charge of "Hello Ghost"'s Chinese distribution, released the film on about 4,000 screens in Shanghai, Beijing and other cities large and small,...More

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  Kim Sae-ron is growing up so fast
  2011/11/28, Source
  Kim Sae-ron attended the press release event for Channel A establishing special drama "Heaven's Garden" on the 28th at the Palace Hotel in Seoul, seemingly taller.,...More

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  [HanCinema's Film Review] Highest Grossing Korean Films of 2011
  2011/11/26
  Highest Grossing Korean Films of 2011 2011 has produced a range of successful Korean films that have captured the public's imagination, tugged at their heartstrings, caused a few laughs, and asked some serious questions. Although the year is not quite done, the big films of the year have largely had their say at the box office. This week I wanted to take a look at the top domestic films of 2011 and see just what type of films captured the public's interest in 2011,...More

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  "The Front Line" - "Arrow" lead, "Bleak Night" dark horse
  2011/10/17, Source
  22 award winners were awarded in 21 categories at the 48th Daejong Award Film Festival which was held on the 17th at 7:40PM at the Sejong Cultural Center. The highlights of this evening's event were the awarding of Best Actor to Park Hae-il from "Arrow, The Ultimate Weapon", Best Actress to Kim Ha-neul from "Blind", Best Picture to "The Front Line" and Director's Award to director Kang Hyeong-cheol from "Sunny - 2010",...More

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  [HanCinema's Film Review] Authority and Power in Korean Cinema
  2011/10/15
  The representation of authority in modern Korean cinema has me perplexed. The power and agency public organisations should hold is lacking, with institutions being portrayed as weak, incompetent and unprofessional. This is not a judgement but rather an observation that recent films such as "Silenced" and "Poongsan" have confirmed. Political corruption, police incompetence, and individual responsibility seems to be some of strongest themes running through contemporary Korean cinema. The 2011 film "Silenced" has sparked outcry from the Korean public as the true-life story, on which is was based, remains unresolved even in this cinematic retelling. The Korean populous has refused to accept the results of the investigation and have sited a number of laws and procedures they want to have change in order to prevent another tragedy from occurring,...More

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  Little Wonders - The Child Actors of South Korea
  2011/10/08, Source
  Shim Eun-kyung - "Hansel and Gretel" The way people perceive of child actors can be guessed by the term itself. "Child actor" instead of "actor", as it is for everyone else. Whether the world likes it or not, Western cinema, and mainly Hollywood, is the one that is available everywhere and so in our faces that we are often having trouble finding anything else. So the usual idea people have about child actors as well, comes from Hollywood. We see children as adorable amateurs who can't really act, but are still endearing and cute for trying. We usually tend to forgive or ignore their performances in works because they seem to have no guidance or much effort put in them,...More

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  The 3 Means of Success For Hot Stars
  2011/10/01, Source
  There was an article a few days ago in the korean Osen portal, on Gang Dong-won, Won Bin and Gong Yoo and 3 common elements between them which contributed to their success. Being someone who has quite positive feelings for all three of these beloved actors, I decided to write an article inspired by the one found in Osen. Well-timed transition from television to movies So the one obvious common strategy between these three is that they started with television. Dramas are a good way to gain popularity, raise the level of offers you get and generally get noticed. All three gentlemen started with them and gained recognition and mainly fame through them. But television is a good way to pigeonhole ones self,...More

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  Be Aware for the UPCOMING MOVIE 'Arrow, The Ultimate Weapon'
  2011/09/30, Source
  Park Hae-il Will SURELY Pierce the Hearts of All Women in the US! Don't miss your opportunity to watch 'Arrow, The Ultimate Weapon' Releasing in LA (September 30th) and Nationwide (October 7th)! Succeeding over Won Bin's "The Man From Nowhere" in 2010, Park Hae-il's "Arrow, The Ultimate Weapon" hits straight to the top of the box office :) Here's a brief synopsis: Nam-Yi uses an arrow that is only 1/3 of the traditional arrow size and weight, making it superior in velocity, force, and range. His arrows make it hard to detect the shooter's location, thus ideal for an ambush. On the other hand, Jyu Shin-Ta uses an arrow that is 24 times heavier than the traditional arrow, tearing apart targets with just one shot. Different features and actions that are performed by each bow will keep you on the edge of your seat with action that has never before been experienced in Korean film history,...More

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  Bae Yong-joon, Won Bin, Lee Young-ae, Ko So-young "Return of the Kings and Queens"
  2011/09/08, Source
  The "Kings and Queens" are back. Bae Yong-joon, Won Bin, Lee Young-ae and Ko So-young who have been on a break are coming back.,...More

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  Won Bin: 'I have Come to Think About Meaning of Love'
  2011/09/01, Source
  Actor Won Bin p,...More

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  KOFFIA: Korean Screen Hits The International Scene Down Under
  2011/08/23, Source
  Korean cinema is revived this August as the Korean Film Festival In Australia (or KOFFIA, for brevity's sake) rolls onto the Aussie red carpet for a week-long foray into the world of Korea in pictures. The festival sees a clash of east and western cultures as Korean films hit Sydney shores at Dendy Cinemas, sitting on a backdrop of the iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House. The fever's spread further south this year too, with the festival expanding into Melbourne after the Sydney-exclusive's success last year,...More

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  Kim Yuna, Most Memorable Ad Model For First Half of 2011
  2011/08/18, Source
  World-renowned figure skater Kim Yuna leaves deep impressions not only on the ice, but through her many advertisements. According to a report on the most memorable ad model for the first half of 2011 conducted by government organizations, Kim came out on top with 10.5% of the votes. This is her third win after being number one in 2009 and 2010,...More

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  KOFFIA 2011 Film Line-up announced!
  2011/07/27, Source
  KOFFIA 2011 is coming! HOLD ON TIGHT! For immediate release The KOFFIA Korean Film Festival is back in Sydney for the second time this August, bigger and better than ever, and it all begins here! KOFFIA 2011 will present 13 feature films and 7 shorts that showcase the great diversity of Korean cinema today, as well as providing a true Korean cultural experience with industry forums, cultural performances, food tastings and so much more. HOLD ON TIGHT! The festival will take place from 24th – 29th August at Dendy Cinemas in Circular Quay, Sydney. In this Australia-Korea Year of Friendship, we are very excited to announce that KOFFIA will also travel down to the beautiful city of Melbourne! The festival will run from 10th – 13th September at ACMI Cinemas, Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Federation Square, Melbourne. This is an extra special date, as 12th September marks the important Korean Thanksgiving Holiday of Chuseok, join us in this celebration,...More

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  Sunny draws 7 million viewers
  2011/07/20, Source
  The 1980s retro drama "Sunny - 2010" drew more than 7 million viewers as of Tuesday, according to the film's distributor Showbox/Mediaplex, since opening in theaters 11 weeks ago on May 4. The movie, directed by Kang Hyeong-cheol, is the 12th local franchise to attract such numbers since "May 18" drew in 7.3 million viewers in 2007,...More

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  The 13th Seoul International Youth Film Festival kicks off
  2011/07/08, Source
  by KOFIC
  
  The largest event of its kind in Asia, Seoul International Youth Film Festival (SIYFF) starts its 13th edition today with the opening film The Strongest Man in Holland.
  
  Directed by Mark,...More

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  Youth film festival opens in Seoul Thursday
  2011/07/06, Source
  Lineup includes local and Asian premieres, adult-themed films By Lee Hyo-won Forget the preconception that a film festival for children only features fuzzy family movies and animations. The Seoul International Youth Film Festival (SIYFF) aims to demonstrate its educational initiative by showcasing a lineup of carefully selected works that includes local premieres and R-rated movies,...More

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  6 Million People Go to See Sunny
  2011/07/04, Source
  The film "Sunny - 2010" had attracted more than 6 million viewers on Sunday, two months after its release. The film portrays the friendship of women in their 40s. According to the Korean Film Council, "Sunny - 2010" has lured 6.05 million spectators since its release on May 4, becoming the first Korean film to surpass the 6 million mark this year,...More

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  Multicultural film fest beckons foreign residents
  2011/06/29, Source
  By Patricia Kim Though some 1.2 million foreigners reside in Korea, amenities for non-natives are still deemed insufficient. In hopes of filling in the cultural gap, CGV Theater, one of the country's biggest cinema chains, is hosting the 3rd Multicultural Film Festival in Seoul beginning Thursday, through July 13. The festival aims to provide foreign residents with an opportunity to enjoy a more diverse range of movies in Korea, according to organizers. Overseas students studying in Korea as well as migrant workers and immigrants are invited to the event,...More

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  Won Bin, joins 16 billion won "Shanghai Project" with Heo Jin-ho?
  2011/06/20, Source
  The movie industry is curious to see if top star Won Bin and director Heo Jin-ho will join hands. Won Bin has recently got the love call of director Heo Jin-ho on the "Shanghai Project". It is a remake of "Dangerous Liaisons" with Singapore and a Chinese company he did "Season of Good Rain" with.,...More

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  The Yellow Sea
  2011/06/18
  Un Certain Regard Directed by Na Hong-jin Cast Ha Jung-woo, Kim Yun-seok, Jo Sung-ha By Ju Sung-chul The success of "The Chaser" has lingered in the aftermath for a long time. Since the huge hit of "The Chaser" , a number of thriller genre films, "The Man From Nowhere", " I Saw Devil" and "The Unjust" have been introduced and the desire of directors and actors on making a firmer and stronger films has been a trend in the Korean industry. And "The Yellow Sea" seems to complete the trend and flow in the industry at peak done by Na Hong-jin himself, who started the trend,...More

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  Kim Hyun-joong "I get jealous when women scream for Won Bin or Gang Dong-won"
  2011/06/12, Source
  Kim Hyun-joong confessed he gets jealous of Won Bin and Gang Dong-won. In the late night variety show SBS "Every Night" Kim Hyun-joong pointed out Won Bin and Gang Dong-won when he was asked "Is there any actor you envy the looks of?",...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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  Yuh brings new sensibilities to 'Kung Fu Panda'
  2011/05/17, Source
  "Kung Fu Panda 2" director Jennifer Yuh Nelson poses with Po the panda during a press conference in Seoul, Monday. The Korean-American spoke about her being the first female director at DreamWorks. / Yonhap DreamWorks' first female director speaks about leadership By Lee Hyo-won Po the martial arts panda has returned in "Kung Fu Panda 2", and the sequel of the comic adventure sees more pronounced soul-searching themes under the wing of director Jennifer Yuh Nelson,...More

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  Family film tainted by violence
  2011/05/12, Source
  Actors Ahn Nae-sang, front, and Jin Ji-hee appear in a scene from the film "The Cane". / Courtesy of Lotte Entertainment By Lee Hyo-won The "hoichori", or cane traditionally used to reprimand children, is said to bruise not only kids' calves but also the tender hearts of the parents or teacher. In the most extreme cases, adults would roll up their pants and have the child whip them, reasoning that their shortcomings in parenting or teaching are to blame,...More

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  Kim Eui-suk, New Chairman of Korean Film Council
  2011/05/08, Source
  By HAN Sunhee   KCT: You have previously been to Cannes as a director, when your film "Sword in the Moon" was invited to 'Un Certain Regard' section. Your shoulders must feel much heavier returning to Cannes this time. Kim Eui-suk: Going to the Cannes for "Sword in the Moon" in 2003 was my first time at the festival, and this will be my second visit. It's been about 8 years and it is still the best to be at a film festival as a director. Back then Korea cinema was on the rise with "Old Boy" and "Woman is the Future of Man" competing, so I was relatively out of the spotlight. As a director I had nothing to worry about, but since I am going as a different position it feels quite different. In all, I must introduce Korean cinema and make many formal exchanges with the industry people from around the world,...More

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  Lee Min-ho shows Won Bin's "The Man From Nowhere" moves in "City Hunter"
  2011/05/01, Source
    Actor Lee Min-ho is going to display the martial arts moves made by Won Bin from movie "The Man From Nowhere" Lee Min-ho is Lee Yoon-seong, an MIT doctorate on the National Communications Team in the SBS drama "City Hunter" coming this 25th of May.,...More

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  Analysis of 2010 Korean Film Industry
  2011/04/26, Source
  by KOFIC Film Research & Development Center In 2010, the Korean film industry witnessed several significant changes, many of which were directly related to the worldwide success of the Hollywood blockbuster "Avatar". The box office gross increased by 6.5% as compared to last year, largely due to the increased ticket prices of 3D films, which boomed in popularity following "Avatar". However, the number of admissions actually decreased by 5.2%, scoring a total of only 146 million admissions. The number of times the average Korean went to the movie theater also dropped from 3.15 per individual in 2009 to 2.92 in 2010,...More

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  [HanCinema's Film Review] Korean Weekend Box Office (2011.04.15~2011.04.17)
  2011/04/18, Source
  Korean Weekend Box Office (2011.04.15~2011.04.17) The dynamic Ryoo Seung-bum (from "Foxy Festival", "The Unjust", and "The Servant") leads the charts this week in Jo Jin-mo's "Suicide Forecast". This comedy drama just squeezes into number one with 279,636 admissions in its opening week, knocking "Clash of the Families" down to second.,...More

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  Won Bin, Ha Ji-won Sweep Popularity Stakes in Movie Poll
  2011/04/15, Source
  Won Bin (left) and Ha Ji-won Won Bin and Ha Ji-won were voted the most popular actor and actress in Korea in an email poll by the Chosun Ilbo and Korea's largest film ticketing site MaxMovie. Some 22,362 people voted from March 30 to April 5. The two drew 16.2 and 10.9 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 17.7 and 21.8 percent of the votes. 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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  The International Festival of Detective Films of Beaune 2011 winners
  2011/04/09, Source
  Posted by Craig Grobler On Friday, April 08, 2011 Initially this was going to be a piece about Jeong-Beom Lee's "The Man From Nowhere" winning the Grand Prize at the International Festival of Detective Films of Beaune 2011 but the more I looked into the International Festival of Detective Films of Beaune the more, I felt I needed to shout out about the festival and some of the films it celebrated this year - as seems to be the bellwether for some really good upcoming films,...More

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  Local Washington DC News Spotlights Korean Food and Film
  2011/04/09, Source
  To celebrate Filmfest DC's 25th anniversary and a slate of Korean films as one of this year's highlights, local news station WUSA 9 interviewed Tony Gittens, director of the international film festiva,...More

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  "Can You Hear My Heart" Kim Sae-ron and Kang Chan-hee kids act, favorable comments
  2011/04/04, Source
  MBC weekend drama "Can You Hear my Heart" kid actors Kim Sae-ron and Kang Chan-hee mesmerized viewers. First being broadcast on the 2nd, "Can You Hear my Heart" is about a girl who lives with her 7 year old minded father acting dumb herself and about a man who is deaf but pretends he can hear everything.,...More

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  Kim Jae-won and Hwang Jung-eum "Can You Hear My Heart" lovely image cut
  2011/03/23, Source
  The image cut for new MBC drama "Can You Hear my Heart" has been revealed. MBC opened the picture of Cha Dong-joo played by Kim Jae-won and Bong Woo-ri played by Hwang Jung-eum.,...More

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  Korean cineastes sweep Asian Film Awards
  2011/03/22, Source
  From left, actor Ha Jung-woo, the winner of Best Actor award, Youn Yuh-jung, the winner of Best Supporting Actress award, and director Lee Chang-dong, the winner of Best Director award, pose with their trophies at the Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong, Monday. / AP-Yonhap By Lee Hyo-won HONG KONG ― South Korean cineastes shone at the Asian Film Awards Monday, winning Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Editing. The fifth edition of the awards, held in conjunction with the Hong Kong International Film Festival, featured a tough competition among some of the most renowned Asian cineastes and the red carpet event beamed brighter than ever with the attendance of top stars. Yet it was marked by many absences in the aftermath of the disastrous earthquakes in Japan, and ovations were respectful rather than enthusiastic,...More

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  29th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
  2011/03/12, Source
  I wish I were there, oh so badly! By Daniel Matthews The 29th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) – March 10-20 – is officially underway and I couldn't be more excited. Opening night for SFIAAFF usually rings in the beginning of the Pan Asian film season for the upcoming year. Many other film festivals, movie enthusiasts and pop culture fans have their eyes on the SFIAAFF programming to see what the big hits of the year are going to be. Not only does SFIAAFF have usually exemplary programs, they also do a great job at feeding the inner Asian Pop Cultural geek with different seminars, workshops, concerts, and events,...More

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  Weekly star scene 2
  2011/02/02, Source
  Won Bin [Reporter : ] Now, we will hear the news of two Hallyu stars. Won Bin, who is beloved everywhere for his chiseled looks, and Lee Byung-hun, who is rapidly rising to the status of world star! Let's see what these two stars have been up to. Won Bin, star of "The Man From Nowhere", has been selected as the "Best Male Jewellery Wearer",...More

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  Hyun Bin cute "You have a message~" studio goes ballistic
  2011/01/18, Source
  Let's listen to "Secret Garden" Hyun Bin's "You have a message"! On the 17th SBS "Night after Night", 2010 SBS Radio stars Gong Hyung-jin and Jung Sun-hee came and showed off their voluble.,...More

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  'Assistant Kim' Kim Sung-oh "TOP look-alike? Closest to a salamander
  2011/01/13, Source
  Kim Sung-oh from the drama "Secret Garden" said it himself that he looks like a salamander. On the 13th, in SBS "TV Entertainment News at Night", when asked the question, "You look like a lot of celebrities, who are they?" he replied, Big Bang TOP (Choi Seung-hyun), Shinee Jong-hyeon and Lee Min-ki.,...More

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  Won Bin-Hyun Bin 'Two Bin's" surprise voice casting in "Night after Night"
  2011/01/11, Source
  The two representing pretty boys Won Bin and Hyun Bin made a surprise voice appearance on the late SBS late night talk show, "Night after Night". Their voices could be heard when actor Gong Hyung-jin called them while recording on the set. To be broadcasted this coming 17th, actor Gong Hyung-jin and Jung Sun-hee have the ultimate talk battle.,...More

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  [HanCinema's Film Review] The Man From Nowhere
  2011/01/08
  Having been nominated for and winning numerous awards, "The Man From Nowhere" (2010, directed by Lee Jeong-beom) is definitely one to see, but not for the reasons you might think. This dark action flick seduces you with its delivery of gritty violence and dynamic action scenes, but at its core this is a story of identity, the meaning in one's life and rekindling the passion for that which we hold dear.,...More

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  [2010 10Asia's Awards] Drama and Director of the Year
  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

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  Korean Movies – The Man from Nowhere
  2010/12/20, Source
  Korean movie "The Man From Nowhere" (Korean title "Ajeossi") is a thriller came out on Aug. 4th is directed by Lee Jeong-beom. It has gotten the most number of viewers (6,228,299) among all Korean movies out by end of November 2010. The actor Won Bin shattered out his soft pretty-boy image, and came back as a wild and charismatic man,...More

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  "Secret Reunion" wins best picture at Blue Dragon awards
  2010/11/29, Source
  Poster for film "Secret Reunion" [Showbox] Korean film "Secret Reunion" starring top actors Song Kang-ho and Gang Dong-won took the prize for best picture at this year's Blue Dragon Film Awards held last Friday. The action drama helmed by director Jang Hoon had competed against "The Man From Nowhere", "Moss", "JEON WOO CHI : The Taoist Wizard" and "The Housemaid - 2010",...More

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  2010 Blue Dragon Film Awards Winners
  2010/11/27, Source
  Best Film: "Secret Reunion",...More

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  KoreaTown – Korean Cinema in Los Angeles, CA
  2010/11/24, Source
  Posted on November 23, 2010 by KOCCA By Lukas Schwarzacher Koreatown in Los Angeles is called the "Seoul of the West". It's only 3 square miles (7.8 square kilometers) big, but over 120,000 people live there between shops and entertainment spots, almost all with Korean signage. And while Hollywood movies capture most of the screens in the U.S., there are two cinemas in Koreatown which show Korean films subtitled in English,...More

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  Go Hyun-jung's first solo-starred movie will be released in 2011
  2010/11/20, Source
  Actress Go Hyun-jung is casted for a film starring one main character; this is her first one-star movie after her debut. Company 'NEW' said, “Go Hyun-jung will be appearing in an action comedy film called 'Participation'.” The title, 'Participation' is just the early stage name, so there is a great chance that this name will be changed.,...More

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  "The Man From Nowhere" sweeps Korea Film Awards
  2010/11/19, Source
  Korean action movie "The Man From Nowhere" [CJ Entertainment] "The Man From Nowhere" triumphed at the 2010 Korea Film Awards on Thursday, raking up the most trophies at the annual ceremony including its main star Won Bin who won the prize for best actor. The action flick directed by Lee Jeong-beom took the awards for best actor, best new actress, best cinematography, best music, best lighting, best visual effects and best editor,...More

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  Won Bin won Best Actor Award in Korea Film Awards... 'The Man From Nowhere' won 7 awards
  2010/11/18, Source
  Won Bin won Best actor Award at the 8th Korea Film Awards. He won Best Actor Award in 8th Korea Film Awards, which was held at Seoul Cultural Hall on 18th, by his latest movie, "The Man From Nowhere".,...More

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  Final Korean Box Office for the Week-end 2010.11.12 ~ 2010.11.14
  2010/11/16, Source
  The number one movie this week is "Haunters" (초능력자),...More

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  Early Korean Box Office for the Week-end 2010.11.12 ~ 2010.11.14
  2010/11/14, Source
  The number one movie this week is "Haunters" (초능력자),...More

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  Final Korean Box Office for the Week-end 2010.11.05 ~ 2010.11.07
  2010/11/09, Source
  The number one movie this week is "The Unjust" (부당거래),...More

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  Final Korean Box Office for the Week-end 2010.10.29 ~ 2010.10.31
  2010/11/02, Source
  The number one movie this week is "The Unjust" (부당거래),...More

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  'Poetry' sweeps 47th Daejong Film Awards
  2010/10/31, Source
  By Lee Hyo-won
  
  "Poetry" by Lee Chang-dong took home four prizes including Best P,...More

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  Early Korean Box Office - Week-end 2010.10.29 ~ 2010.10.31
  2010/10/31, Source
  Number one movie this week-end in Korea : "The Unjust" Early Korean Box Office - Week-end 2010.10.29 ~ 2010.10.31,...More

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  Won Bin won his first Daejong Best Actor Award... He said, "Acting skill is still my concern"
  2010/10/30, Source
  Yoon Jung-hee won Best Actress Award… "Poetry" won Best Film Award The real stars of this fall night were Yoon Jung-hee and Won Bin.,...More

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  Gang Dong-won or Won Bin? Who will win this year's Daejong Award?
  2010/10/28, Source
  Who will get Daejong Best Actor Award, Gang Dong-won or Won Bin? The 47th Daejong Awards will be held on the 29th in Kyeong-hee University's Hall of Peace. On that day's awards event, 'Bedevilled', "The Servant", 'Barefoot Dream', "Poetry", 'I Saw the Devil', 'The Man From Nowhere', "Secret Reunion", "Moss", "Harmony", and "The Housemaid - 2010" will complete against each other.,...More

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  Won Bin to model for 'The Face Shop' and target the Asian market
  2010/10/19, Source
  Won Bin, who is having the best year of his life by placing 'The Man From Nowhere' to the box office hit list, signed a contract with makeup company, The Face Shop. Won Bin will get the highest treatment with 1 year contract, and will be targeting the Asian market. One official from 'The Face Shop' mentioned, “we will increase our company's reliability by using Won Bin's luxurious and reliable image. He will be advertising premium line products from 'The Face Shop'.,...More

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  MCs for 47th Daejong Fil Awards will be Shin Dong-yup and Kim Jung-eun / 2PM and Girls' Generation will performed for this event
  2010/10/17, Source
  Actor Shin Dong-yup and actress Kim Jung-eun will be two MCs for 47th Daejong Film Awards. 10 films were selected by 50 different random people since September 18th, 2010, will be narrowed down to one final winner by 11 professional film critics.,...More

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  Who's The Ultimate Autumn Man This Year
  2010/10/13, Source
  Won Bin can attribute his new title as the ultimate "Autumn Man", to his successful film ",...More

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  "Cyrano Agency" places at No. 1 once again
  2010/10/11, Source
  Korean actors Uhm Tae-woong and Choi Daniel on the movie poster for "Cyrano Agency" [Lotte Entertainment] Korean romantic comedy "Cyrano Agency" has placed at the top spot on the local box office once again, taking its third consecutive win in the country. According to the Korean Box Office System (KOBIS) on Monday, "Cyrano Agency", starring Uhm Tae-woong and Park Shin-hye, was the most-watched movie in the country, attracting,...More

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  [PIFF] Hoping that moment will be about Busan
  2010/10/08, Source
  Actor Won Bin, actress Kim Sae-ron and director Lee Jeong-beom of film "The Man From Nowhere" walk the red carpet of the opening ceremony for the 15th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) in Busan, South Korea on October 7, 2010. [Chae Ki-won/10Asia] Second visit to Busan and first time covering the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF). It is experience that is embarrassing to even be considered short. But instead feeling discouraged by the Busan natives and reporters who cover PIFF every year, the fireworks which went off at the start of the festival were watched with ease and excitement. It was probably from the anticipation felt from getting to meet directly with actors and directors who turned up at the show with their films as precious as their own child, and the satisfaction felt from being amongst the huge crowd seated at the venue,...More

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  [PHOTOS] "The Man from Nowhere" PIFF meet-greet
  2010/10/08, Source
  Won Bin [Chae Ki-won/10Asia] From left, actor Won Bin and child actress Kim Sae-ron walk onto the stage of an audience meet-and-greet for film "The Man From Nowhere" at the PIFF Village Outdoor Stage of the 15th Pusan Film Festival (PIFF) in Busan, South Korea on October 8, 2010,...More

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  "Cyrano Agency" still No. 1 after two weeks
  2010/10/04, Source
  Movie poster for "Cyrano Agency" [Lotte Entertainment] Korean romantic comedy "Cyrano Agency", starring Park Shin-hye and Uhm Tae-woong, topped the Korean box office for the second consecutive week. For the weekend of October 1 to 3, "Cyrano Agency" stayed at the No. 1 spot of the chart with,...More

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  "Cyrano Agency" claims No. 1 spot on local box office
  2010/09/27, Source
  Movie poster for "Cyrano Agency" [Lotte Entertainment] Korean romantic comedy "Cyrano Agency" made its way up to the No. 1 spot on the local box office over the weekend, pushing past former winner "The Invincibles" during the final week of September. The Korean Box Office System (KOBIS) reported on Monday that "Cyrano Agency", which opened in theaters on September 16, came in first place attracting,...More

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  Today, Won Bin's 'The Man From Nowhere' going to reach 6,000,000 viewers
  2010/09/26, Source
  'The Man From Nowhere', a movie starring Won Bin, going to reach 6,000,000 viewers until today, for sure. This splendid achievement happened after 9 weeks from the opening of the movie. Viewers were counted by Korean Film Council, who says that ‘The Man From Nowhere’ which had its opening on August 4th, had been drawn about 5,978,500 viewers until 25th. It only need 20,000 more viewers until 6 million.,...More

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  [ChanMi's movie news] "The Man From Nowhere" goes to the U.S.
  2010/09/25, Source
  This year's popular film, "The Man From Nowhere" is going to America. CJ Entertainment has exported to LA CGV to be released on the 30th,...More

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  "A Better Tomorrow" shine over "Troubleshooter"
  2010/09/19, Source
  Movie poster for "A Better Tomorrow" [CJ Entertainment] Korean action movie "A Better Tomorrow" bowed into the No. 1 spot on the local box office over the weekend, outshining previous winner "Trapped" during the fourth week of September. According to the Korean Box Office System (KOBIS) on Monday, "A Better Tomorrow", which opened in theaters on September 16, placed in first with,...More

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  Young Women Boost Viewing Figures for Won Bin Action Flick
  2010/09/18, Source
  The violent action film "The Man From Nowhere" continues to draw crowds at the box office, staying at No. 3 in the sixth week aft,...More

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  Sugary romances on big screen for Chuseok
  2010/09/15, Source
  By Lee Hyo-won
  
  Chuseok is the time for migrating home en masse, or for film buffs, the perfect time to camp out in front of the big screen.
  
  The cinema lineup this year was mostly marked by hardb,...More

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  "Troubleshooter" knocks out "The Man From Nowhere"
  2010/09/12, Source
  Korean action film "Troubleshooter" [Next Entertainment World] Korean action movie tentatively titled "Troubleshooter" took the No. 1 spot on the local box office over the weekend, pushing down five-week winner "The Man From Nowhere" to third place during the third week of September. According to the Korean Box Office System (KOBIS) on Monday, "Troubleshooter", which opened in local theaters on September 9, came in first place, attracting,...More

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  Box Office Hit Yearly High In August
  2010/09/07, Source
  The number of box office tickets sold reached a monthly high for the year in August.
  
  The Korean Film Council said Tuesday that some 19-point-one million movie tickets were purchased in the month of,...More

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  "The Man From Nowhere" continues to shine as No. 1
  2010/09/05, Source
  Korean actor Won Bin and child actress Kim Sae-ron from a clip from "The Man From Nowhere" [CJ Entertainment] Korean thriller "The Man From Nowhwere", starring Hallyu star Won Bin and child actress Kim Sae-ron, has outshined competition on the local box office once again for the fifth consecutive week. According to the Korean Box Office System (KOBIS) on Monday, "Man", about a reclusive former special agent who befriends a young girl next door, attracted,...More

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  Movie 'The Man From Nowhere' Ranks Atop Ticket Sales
  2010/09/03, Source
  The movie "The Man From Nowhere", in which actor Won Bin appears as the prota,...More

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  "The Man From Nowhere" stays atop local box office
  2010/09/02, Source
  Korean actor Won Bin from a clip from "The Man From Nowhere" [CJ Entertainment] Korean thriller "The Man From Nowhwere" maintained its month-long reign as the No. 1 movie in the country during the final week of August. According to the Korean Box Office System (KOBIS) on Thursday, the Won Bin starrer, which opened in local theaters on August 4, took the top place on the box office with,...More

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  'Troubleshooter' plays it too safe
  2010/09/02, Source
  By Lee Hyo-won
  
  Sol Kyung-gu's latest screen persona coincidentally shares the same name and a similar profile as,...More

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  [ChanMi's movie news] Won Bin's movies all successful
  2010/08/29, Source
  Actor Won Bin's 5 movies have all been hits! "The Man From Nowhere" has been viewed by over 4,047,227 people already only 4 weeks after its release! This film is Won Bin's first main character role that he has been his most recent. Others were "Guns and talks" in 2001,,...More

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  Web Users Flame Child Actress Over Photo
  2010/08/27, Source
  The mini homepage of Kim Sae-ron, 10, a child actress starring with actor Won Bin in the Kor,...More

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  "The Man From Nowhere" hangs onto No. 1 spot
  2010/08/22, Source
  No. 1 movie in the country "The Man From Nowhere" [CJ Entertainment] Korean action pic "The Man From Nowhere" held onto to its title as the No. 1 movie in the country for the third straight week between August 20 to 22. According to the Korean Box Office System (KOBIS) on Monday, "Man" attracted,...More

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  [ChanMi's star news] Won Bin modeling for HANGTEN
  2010/08/16, Source
  Actor Won Bin is an Autumn model. His movie "The Man From Nowhere" is currently in the top charts and he has also modeled F/W casuals HANGTEN,...More

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  "The Man From Nowhere" tops local box office once again
  2010/08/15, Source
  Korean action movie "The Man From Nowhere" [CJ Entertainment] Korean action film "The Man From Nowhere" maintained its title as the most-watched movie in the country during the weekend of August 13 to 15, scoring its second win on the local box office. According to the Korean Box Office System (KOBIS) on Monday, "Man", which opened in theaters in early August, attracted more moviegoers this weekend than the previous three-day period, selling,...More

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  New Trend In K-Pop: Pretty-Beasts?
  2010/08/12, Source
  They're not just pretty boys, yet they're not your typical "beastly", manly men either. So what are they??
  
  There's been a new wave of poster boys in the k-pop industry that have created a new fusio,...More
• Testosterone-fueled films dominate
  2010/08/12, Source
  By Lee Hyo-won
  
  Korean actresses should be enjoying a nice long vacation on exotic beaches this summer — as male stars unabashedly show off their macho side onscreen there seems to be little room for the ladies.
  
  The alpha male, as depicted through recent Korean cinema, has been reverting to a,...More

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  [ChanMi's movie news] "The Man From Nowhere" has a great start
  2010/08/09, Source
  Won Bin is the main character for the movie, "The Man From Nowhere" which had been released this year. It has only been out for 5 days when it has already hit 1 million viewers. The CJ Entertainment said that it has only been a first week for this great turnout. Other films that had the similar audience was "Secret Reunion" and,...More

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  "The Man From Nowhere" soars to top of local box office
  2010/08/08, Source
  Korean action movie "The Man From Nowhere" [CJ Entertainment] Korean action flick "The Man From Nowhere" made its debut atop local box office charts during the weekend of August 6 to 8, pushing Hollywood pic "Salt" down the charts. According to the Korean Box Office System (KOBIS) on Monday, "Man", which opened in local theaters on August 4, attracted,...More

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  Won Bin Beats Out DiCaprio And Jolie
  2010/08/06, Source
  As a follow-up article regarding whether Won Bin has what it takes to take on some of Hollywood's biggest names, here's your answer :
  
  YES. He is.,...More

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  [INTERVIEW] Actor Won Bin - Part 1
  2010/08/04, Source
  Won Bin [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] 10: I heard that when you debuted, you had wanted to become an actor after watching Choi Min-soo starrer "Terrorist". "The Man From Nowhere" also revolves around the action sequences of one man. How did it feel? Won Bin: For me, "Terrorist" was the greatest movie at the time. I dreamt of becoming an actor after watching that film. The time I spent working on "The Man From Nowhere" was a lot of fun for me. It was a new genre for me and I liked it even more because my character communicated with a child. 10: You must've been excited. (laugh) Won Bin: It was fun. Many people worried that I might get hurts since there was so much action in it but I like moving around and sweating. I felt like I was playing a game doing the action scenes. I hadn't done this sort of action movie before so it was tough physically but it was new so it felt like I was learning something,...More

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  [INTERVIEW] Actor Won Bin - Part 2
  2010/08/04, Source
  Won Bin [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] 10: How did you feel about there being almost no change to his expression? And him saying very few lines. He shows most of his emotions through his eyes. Won Bin: I think it's inevitable that he has become quiet because he hasn't gone outsid efor three years. He hadn't spoken to anyone and must've held great grief in his heart. I thought that it was only natural that there would be little change to his expression because of the character he is. 10: Wasn't it difficult trying to express your emotions through the slightest expression or look? Won Bin: It was but it was rather more appealing. I think that the sadness he feels in his heart was delievered more effectively because he pushed down useless talk rather than expressing himself overly or shouting out loudly,...More

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  [INTERVIEW] Actor Won Bin - Part 3
  2010/08/04, Source
  Won Bin [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] 10: Then you must be more cautious about choosing new roles. What about a new movie do you regard as most important? Won Bin: First, that the scenario is strong and what story it tells within it. And it was never on purpose but I think the roles I've played till now have been humane. They have always had an affinity. I think "The Man From Nowhere" too contains a form of love between a man and a child but I wonder whether I would've taken on the movie if there wasn't such form of communication,...More

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  Can Won Bin Take On DiCaprio and Jolie?
  2010/08/04, Source
  The movie "The Man From Nowhere" started showing in theaters in Korea on August 4th. This is the first project where,...More

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  Won Bin: 'I Dreamed of Becoming Actor After Watching Action Movie'
  2010/08/04, Source
  The movie "The Man From Nowhere", which will be released on August 4, is a very violent movie with realistic action scenes. The fight scene in which Tae Sik, who is the former member of a special forces unit, devastates a criminal organization that kidnapped a neighbor girl contains violent scenes such as splattered blood and broken bones, but the scene is also filled with resolute and well-made action sequences. An interviewer met actor Won Bin, who has been "reborn" as an action hero, at a café located in Samcheong-dong, Jongno on August 2. He had previously filmed battle scenes in the movie "Taegukgi" and he had carried a gun when he filmed the movie "Guns and talks", but he mentioned that this is the first time for him to film a legitimate action movie,...More

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  'Man' hardboiled but touching
  2010/07/29, Source
  By Lee Hyo-won
  Staff reporter
  
  It's bloody and brutal, and harrowingly so ― as it pins down a soft spot in the hearts of viewers.
  
  While featuring some of the most memorable child acting,,...More

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  [PHOTOS] "The Man from Nowhere" screening
  2010/07/27, Source
  Won Bin [Park Sung-ki/Asia Economic Daily] Actor Won Bin speaks during a photo session of a press screening for film "The Man From Nowhere" held at a CJ CGV multiplex in Seoul, South Korea on July 27, 2010,...More

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  Won Bin: 'I Almost Killed Myself While Filming Action Scene'
  2010/07/12, Source
  "When I first tried to perform a wire stunt, I had the impression, 'It is too tough, I should not do this again. I could die while I am filming this action scene'. The most dangerous moment was when I fought holding a sword in my hand. If I did something wrong even slightly, I could hurt my eyes or my face". -Won Bin In the production presentation for the movie "The Man From Nowhere", which was held in Apgujeong CGV on July 8, the main protagonist Won Bin revealed that the action scenes were very difficult for him. In the movie, Won Bin played Tae Sik, who is the former member of a special forces unit and lives alone by running pawnshops. When a girl living next door, who is his only friend, is kidnapped by a criminal organization, he throws himself into the fray to save the girl,...More

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  [ChanMi's movie news] Won Bin, "I thought I was going to die"
  2010/07/08, Source
  While filming "The Man From Nowhere", Won Bin thought he could die. He filmed action scenes with,...More

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  [PHOTO] Press conference for film "The Man From Nowhere"
  2010/07/08, Source
  Korean actor Won Bin speaks during a press conference for film "The Man From Nowhere" held at Apkujung CGV multiplex in Seoul, South Korea on July 8, 2010,...More

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  Won Bin speaks with action in new film "The Man From Nowhere"
  2010/07/08, Source
  Korean actor Won Bin at a press conference for film "The Man From Nowhere" held at Seoul's Apkujung CGV multiplex on July 8, 2010. [photographed by Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] The saying 'actions speak louder than words' could work as a tagline for Korean actor Won Bin, who used frequent and fancy action movements to deliver the emotions of his title character Tae-shik in the film "The Man From Nowhere". At the film's press conference held Thursday morning at Seoul's Apkujung CGV multiplex, several promotional videos as well as behind-the-scenes footage and interviews revealed that the lanky actor spent a considerable amount of time on the screen running, jumping, punching, firing gunshots and throwing axes at bad guys,...More

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  Won Bin shows tough side in new film
  2010/07/08, Source
  By Lee Hyo-won
  Staff reporter
  
  Won Bin has cast off his pretty boy image to show off his knack for high kicks and dagger-swinging skirmishes in,...More

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  Korean box office sets all-time high during first half of 2010
  2010/07/07, Source
  Movie posters for Korean films "JEON WOO CHI : The Taoist Wizard" (left) and "Secret Reunion", both starring actor Gang Dong-won [CJ Entertainment/Showbox] The Korean box office set a new record during the first half of 2010 with ticket sales hitting an all-time high, according to data by the Korean Film Council (KOFIC). KOFIC's official report on the local film industry, released Tuesday, stated that Korean moviegoers paid out approximately 547 billion won for theater tickets during the first six months of the year, up 14.6 percent from the same period last year,...More

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  Won Bin, Korea's New Action Hero
  2010/06/21, Source
  After more than a decade of familiar action heroes like Lee Byung-hun, Jung Woo-sung,...More

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  Won Bin unveils photos from film "The Man From Nowhere"
  2010/06/09, Source
  Korean actor Won Bin in a scene from film "The Man From Nowhere" [CJ Entertainment] Top Korean actor Won Bin has unveiled pics from his upcoming film tentatively titled "The Man From Nowhere", which wrapped up shooting yesterday. CJ Entertainment, which produced the film, released to the press several candid photos of the actor taken on the movie set, topless and sporting tight abs,...More

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  [ChanMi's movie news] "The Man From Nowhere" brings Won Bin back!
  2010/06/08, Source
  The original pretty boy Won Bin is now a man with such muscular body! He has been in "Taegukgi" and "Mother - 2009" as a character whom you might want to protect, but now he is the opposite! The great scenario and the top star cast is back i,...More

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  [ChanMi's drama news] Kim Hyo-seo in a movie with Won Bin!
  2009/11/21, Source
  Actress Kim Hyo-seo will be costarring in a new film, "The Man From Nowhere" with Won Bin! The movie is about a lonely young man who gives all he has for the girl who opens up her heart to him. This is an action drama where Kim comes out as a night dancer Hyo-jeong who has a 7 year old daughter. Won Bin will be a mysterious man who has a p,...More