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Posted 25 January 2008 - 12:47 PM
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Posted 25 January 2008 - 12:48 PM
Singer Jang Nara will sing a duet dedicated to this year's Beijing Olympics entitled 'Our Dream' with famous Chinese opera singer Liao Changyong.Jang's management agency said, "The Chinese singer had earlier expressed his intent to one day sing with Jang, and the occasion came as Korean and Chinese artists alike hope for a successful Olympics."Jang will record the song in Beijing Thursday and also shoot its music video.Liao Changyong has previously sung with soprano Jo Sumi.
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Posted 26 January 2008 - 09:31 AM
South Korea's high schools will begin to conduct regular classes in English beginning in 2010, as part of the incoming government's drive for English-immersion education, sources of the transition team of President-elect Lee Myung-bak said Thursday.
While unveiling an educational reform policy earlier this week, the team said that Lee's new government will drastically reinforce English education at primary and secondary schools to normalize public education and help parents reduce their private foreign language educational expenses estimated at 15 trillion won ($15.8 billion) annually.
"A pilot English immersion program will be introduced at some elite private and public high schools starting this year. It will be gradually expanded to ordinary high schools nationwide," said a team official in charge of educational policies.
"But the number of regular classes to be conducted in English will be gradually increased due to concern over communication problems between Korean teachers and students. Thus, the program will first be applied to math, science and arts subjects, which can be more easily understood in English," the official said.
He noted his team will make a formal announcement on the English immersion education policy in early February. "The government will also carry out intensive investments to improve the English proficiency of students from rural and low-income households to help ease polarization in foreign language education," he said.
Lee's team has vowed to enable ordinary high school graduates to speak English without difficulty, blaming the current English language education system, focused on grammar, for the inability of many Korean students to speak English fluently after over 10 years of English study.
Adding to parents' financial burdens, an estimated 35,000 young Korean students leave for foreign countries annually to attend schools and an additional 10,000 students take part in short-term English classes abroad during the summer and winter vacations.
While unveiling an educational reform policy earlier this week, the team said that Lee's new government will drastically reinforce English education at primary and secondary schools to normalize public education and help parents reduce their private foreign language educational expenses estimated at 15 trillion won ($15.8 billion) annually.
"A pilot English immersion program will be introduced at some elite private and public high schools starting this year. It will be gradually expanded to ordinary high schools nationwide," said a team official in charge of educational policies.
"But the number of regular classes to be conducted in English will be gradually increased due to concern over communication problems between Korean teachers and students. Thus, the program will first be applied to math, science and arts subjects, which can be more easily understood in English," the official said.
He noted his team will make a formal announcement on the English immersion education policy in early February. "The government will also carry out intensive investments to improve the English proficiency of students from rural and low-income households to help ease polarization in foreign language education," he said.
Lee's team has vowed to enable ordinary high school graduates to speak English without difficulty, blaming the current English language education system, focused on grammar, for the inability of many Korean students to speak English fluently after over 10 years of English study.
Adding to parents' financial burdens, an estimated 35,000 young Korean students leave for foreign countries annually to attend schools and an additional 10,000 students take part in short-term English classes abroad during the summer and winter vacations.
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Posted 26 January 2008 - 09:32 AM
Jeon Ji-hyun Takes a Big-Screen Gamble
Many Korean star actresses of the small screen have dismally flopped in movies although they achieve brilliant success and earn astronomical amounts of money in TV commercials. Now Jeon Ji-hyun is taking the gamble, returning to the silver screen with “A Man Once a Superman” directed by Chung Yun-chul.
She follows in the perilous footsteps of Kim Tae-hee , who recently appeared opposite Seol Kyung-goo in “Fight.” It attracted a mere 300,000 viewers amid controversy over Kim’s poor acting skills, which have been in question since her debut.
Ko So-young, whose beauty defies age, was also unlucky in films. Her movies “A.P.T” and “Go Go Sister” were both failures. And Moon Geun-young, once considered the queen of the small screen and the nation’s little sister, fell flat on her face with “Love Me Not.” After a long rest, she announced her return to TV soap opera.
Song Hye-kyo, meanwhile, did not meet the expectations of fans in the movie “Hwangjiny”, although her performance was slightly better than those of some fellow actresses and it drew 1 million moviegoers. But that was not enough for the producer to make profit from the production, which cost W10 billion (US$1=W937).
Jeon Ji-hyun is well aware of what she is up against. In fact, she has been there before, with the failure of “Daisy” two years ago. So the new movie is clearly a critical juncture in her career: that is why she chose to work with director Chung Yun-chul and actor Hwang Jung-min, both renowned for their superb achievements.
But the road ahead is not easy. “A Man Once a Superman” will be released on Jan. 31, coinciding with other potential blockbusters like “Once upon a Time”, “Radio Days” and “The Game.” Will she be able to break the jinx?
Many Korean star actresses of the small screen have dismally flopped in movies although they achieve brilliant success and earn astronomical amounts of money in TV commercials. Now Jeon Ji-hyun is taking the gamble, returning to the silver screen with “A Man Once a Superman” directed by Chung Yun-chul.
She follows in the perilous footsteps of Kim Tae-hee , who recently appeared opposite Seol Kyung-goo in “Fight.” It attracted a mere 300,000 viewers amid controversy over Kim’s poor acting skills, which have been in question since her debut.
Ko So-young, whose beauty defies age, was also unlucky in films. Her movies “A.P.T” and “Go Go Sister” were both failures. And Moon Geun-young, once considered the queen of the small screen and the nation’s little sister, fell flat on her face with “Love Me Not.” After a long rest, she announced her return to TV soap opera.
Song Hye-kyo, meanwhile, did not meet the expectations of fans in the movie “Hwangjiny”, although her performance was slightly better than those of some fellow actresses and it drew 1 million moviegoers. But that was not enough for the producer to make profit from the production, which cost W10 billion (US$1=W937).
Jeon Ji-hyun is well aware of what she is up against. In fact, she has been there before, with the failure of “Daisy” two years ago. So the new movie is clearly a critical juncture in her career: that is why she chose to work with director Chung Yun-chul and actor Hwang Jung-min, both renowned for their superb achievements.
But the road ahead is not easy. “A Man Once a Superman” will be released on Jan. 31, coinciding with other potential blockbusters like “Once upon a Time”, “Radio Days” and “The Game.” Will she be able to break the jinx?
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Posted 26 January 2008 - 09:35 AM
What happens when you've been dating for six years? Kim Ha-neul and Yoon Kye-sang show that the initial sparks are long gone but a deep sense of familiarity settles in, through the upcoming film ``Lovers of 6 Years,'' slated for release Feb. 5.
During a press conference last week at a Hongdae club in northern Seoul, director Kim Hyun-gene explained, ``I wondered how it would be for couples that date for a while, say six years. After six years, you grow so comfortable with each other that some break up and some overcome this and get married. I think six years becomes a bit of a turning point.''
``I was able to relate very much to my character, who is my age and generation,'' said the lead actress. ``I think that when men date someone for a long time they tend to unintentionally hurt their girlfriends with their insensitivity,'' she said. ``A simple `I'm sorry' can easily make up for it, but they don't seem to know.''
Kim, the queen of romantic comedies like ``Almost Love'' (2006) and ``Too Beautiful to Lie'' (2004), makes a long-awaited comeback on the big screen. Her co-star, Yoon, a former member of the boy band G.O.D., has also been making a name for himself as an actor ever since debuting in the film ``Flying Boys'' (2004).
The two actors, both 29 years old, spoke about the various rules of romance ― both on and off screen.
Regarding first impressions of each other, Kim said that it took a while to break the ice. ``(Yoon) seemed really shy at first. I was really concerned about playing the role of a person in a six-year relationship… But he was very considerate the whole time we worked together. He's a good friend, and I am very thankful,'' she said.
Yoon said, ``It was very awkward at first and I had heard that (Kim) was sort of snobby. I was worried, because to make this film work it helps to be close with your co-star. But as we worked together I saw that she was very passionate about her work and took each scene very seriously. I learned a lot from her as an actor.''
In the film, the two grow a little too comfortable. Kim's character doesn't hesitate to ask her boyfriend to do her favors like shopping for tampons.
``I'm the youngest in the family, so I actually ran such errands for my mother and older sister when I was young,'' said Yoon. ``They probably asked me to do it because they thought I was a clueless little kid, but it was mortifying for me to go make trips to the pharmacy. The tampon-shopping scene shows how family-like the two are.''
As much as the movie is about love, there was much interest in the sex scenes. ``There was no bedroom scene but there was one on a sofa as well as a one in a car,'' said the actors, drawing laughter and provoking much curiosity.
Yoon added, ``We joke how we shot the film for 18 and over (rated R) but edited it for 15 and over (PG). Even though Ha-neul and I discussed (the intimate scenes) a lot I got really nervous when we actually started shooting.''
As for their personal dating styles, Yoon surprised the crowd a bit. Contrary to his playful image, he said he always starts a relationship with marriage in mind.
In terms of ending relationships, Kim was asked whether she tends to dump or be dumped by her boyfriends. The actress said it usually ended mutually by bidding each other farewell in a cool manner.
Meanwhile, the movie had recently made headlines concerning a screenwriter identified as Choi, who filed a lawsuit against the production company Picasso Film. He claimed that the company did not pay him in full and went on with using his work without acknowledging him.
The makers announced during the press conference that there were no legal breaches on their behalf and the film's release will not be affected in any way.
During a press conference last week at a Hongdae club in northern Seoul, director Kim Hyun-gene explained, ``I wondered how it would be for couples that date for a while, say six years. After six years, you grow so comfortable with each other that some break up and some overcome this and get married. I think six years becomes a bit of a turning point.''
``I was able to relate very much to my character, who is my age and generation,'' said the lead actress. ``I think that when men date someone for a long time they tend to unintentionally hurt their girlfriends with their insensitivity,'' she said. ``A simple `I'm sorry' can easily make up for it, but they don't seem to know.''
Kim, the queen of romantic comedies like ``Almost Love'' (2006) and ``Too Beautiful to Lie'' (2004), makes a long-awaited comeback on the big screen. Her co-star, Yoon, a former member of the boy band G.O.D., has also been making a name for himself as an actor ever since debuting in the film ``Flying Boys'' (2004).
The two actors, both 29 years old, spoke about the various rules of romance ― both on and off screen.
Regarding first impressions of each other, Kim said that it took a while to break the ice. ``(Yoon) seemed really shy at first. I was really concerned about playing the role of a person in a six-year relationship… But he was very considerate the whole time we worked together. He's a good friend, and I am very thankful,'' she said.
Yoon said, ``It was very awkward at first and I had heard that (Kim) was sort of snobby. I was worried, because to make this film work it helps to be close with your co-star. But as we worked together I saw that she was very passionate about her work and took each scene very seriously. I learned a lot from her as an actor.''
In the film, the two grow a little too comfortable. Kim's character doesn't hesitate to ask her boyfriend to do her favors like shopping for tampons.
``I'm the youngest in the family, so I actually ran such errands for my mother and older sister when I was young,'' said Yoon. ``They probably asked me to do it because they thought I was a clueless little kid, but it was mortifying for me to go make trips to the pharmacy. The tampon-shopping scene shows how family-like the two are.''
As much as the movie is about love, there was much interest in the sex scenes. ``There was no bedroom scene but there was one on a sofa as well as a one in a car,'' said the actors, drawing laughter and provoking much curiosity.
Yoon added, ``We joke how we shot the film for 18 and over (rated R) but edited it for 15 and over (PG). Even though Ha-neul and I discussed (the intimate scenes) a lot I got really nervous when we actually started shooting.''
As for their personal dating styles, Yoon surprised the crowd a bit. Contrary to his playful image, he said he always starts a relationship with marriage in mind.
In terms of ending relationships, Kim was asked whether she tends to dump or be dumped by her boyfriends. The actress said it usually ended mutually by bidding each other farewell in a cool manner.
Meanwhile, the movie had recently made headlines concerning a screenwriter identified as Choi, who filed a lawsuit against the production company Picasso Film. He claimed that the company did not pay him in full and went on with using his work without acknowledging him.
The makers announced during the press conference that there were no legal breaches on their behalf and the film's release will not be affected in any way.
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Posted 26 January 2008 - 09:39 AM
The stereotype of a Korean ajumma, or housewife, is a stocky woman with a tight perm wearing loose pants and a bubble-patterned kerchief around her neck.
And most seem to deploy sharp elbows on the subway.
So it’s a bit of a surprise that the Kim Hye-sun, 38, has transformed herself into such an ajumma in SBS TV’s weekend drama, “First Wives’ Club” (2007).
Kim plays Han Bok-soo ― which means revenge in Korean ― one of the toughest matrons around.
Bok-soo is loud and assertive. She takes on her husband when she finds out he’s having an affair with Jung Na-mi (Byeong Jung-min), his secret girlfriend.
Bok-soo feels even more betrayed because she has spent her whole married life selling fish at the market to support her husband, who wants to become a doctor.
In previous dramas like “Lotus Flower Fairy (2004)” and “The Infamous Chill Sisters (2006),” Kim was a good-tempered shaman and a homely housewife, respectively.
It’s the first time in Kim’s 20-year career that she has played against type.
“I completely got rid of my image,” she said.
When Moon Young-nam, the scriptwriter, offered Kim the role, she accepted without hesitation.
She had some doubts at first about how to play the role, but after rehearsals she began to feel her way into her character.
She finds the strength of the character attractive.
“Most actresses would crave this role,” Kim said. “You must try out this kind of character sooner or later.”
She says actresses eventually play characters like mothers or grandmothers to continue their careers.
While establishing her new character, Kim came to realize the importance of natural beauty.
She says actresses who are getting older look prettiest when they are not deeply attached to artificial beauty.
“In the past, it took me several hours to finish my makeup,” she said. But now, for this role, it takes five minutes.”
All she does is powder her face. Such a natural look emphasizes her character’s job as a fish vendor.
To learn about the job, Kim visited Garak Market in southern Seoul and learned some fishmongering skills.
“Actually, real-life fish vendor ajumma polish their nails and wear earrings,” the actress said. “But if I appeared on television with such a look, viewers would think I looked unrealistic.”
Kim heard that some viewers had said Bok-soo’s husband had an affair because of Bok-soo’s looks. But she saw the situation differently.
“Bok-soo’s husband is the kind of guy who would have an affair no matter what his wife looked like.” she said.
That’s probably why her husband’s name ― Lee Ki-jeok ― sounds like yigijeok, Korean for selfish.
The character Lee even turns down Na-mi in fear that he might be prevented from becoming a professor.
Bok-soo gets her revenge. She browbeats her husband into signing a written promise to give up all his money, his property and custody of their child.
She even high-kicks Na-mi, without using a stuntman.
“I caught a cold while preparing for the action scenes,” Kim said.
She even coughed up blood from all the screaming and crying she did during certain scenes as Bok-soo.
The character wasn’t always so upbeat, though. Bok-soo was heartbroken by her husband’s adultery.
In one episode, as she hugs her friend Hwa-shin (Oh Hyun-kyung) whose husband had also cheated, the tears flow freely.
Though it was Bok-soo the TV drama character that cried, it was Kim who shed the tears.
Kim didn’t cry because she was in character; she was actually genuinely upset.
She was thinking of all the hardships that characters like Bok-soo and Hwa-shin went through in real life.
“Those husbands who feel guilty reading this better return back home,” Kim said. “The drama tells us that adultery is not allowed under any circumstances,” she said.
And most seem to deploy sharp elbows on the subway.
So it’s a bit of a surprise that the Kim Hye-sun, 38, has transformed herself into such an ajumma in SBS TV’s weekend drama, “First Wives’ Club” (2007).
Kim plays Han Bok-soo ― which means revenge in Korean ― one of the toughest matrons around.
Bok-soo is loud and assertive. She takes on her husband when she finds out he’s having an affair with Jung Na-mi (Byeong Jung-min), his secret girlfriend.
Bok-soo feels even more betrayed because she has spent her whole married life selling fish at the market to support her husband, who wants to become a doctor.
In previous dramas like “Lotus Flower Fairy (2004)” and “The Infamous Chill Sisters (2006),” Kim was a good-tempered shaman and a homely housewife, respectively.
It’s the first time in Kim’s 20-year career that she has played against type.
“I completely got rid of my image,” she said.
When Moon Young-nam, the scriptwriter, offered Kim the role, she accepted without hesitation.
She had some doubts at first about how to play the role, but after rehearsals she began to feel her way into her character.
She finds the strength of the character attractive.
“Most actresses would crave this role,” Kim said. “You must try out this kind of character sooner or later.”
She says actresses eventually play characters like mothers or grandmothers to continue their careers.
While establishing her new character, Kim came to realize the importance of natural beauty.
She says actresses who are getting older look prettiest when they are not deeply attached to artificial beauty.
“In the past, it took me several hours to finish my makeup,” she said. But now, for this role, it takes five minutes.”
All she does is powder her face. Such a natural look emphasizes her character’s job as a fish vendor.
To learn about the job, Kim visited Garak Market in southern Seoul and learned some fishmongering skills.
“Actually, real-life fish vendor ajumma polish their nails and wear earrings,” the actress said. “But if I appeared on television with such a look, viewers would think I looked unrealistic.”
Kim heard that some viewers had said Bok-soo’s husband had an affair because of Bok-soo’s looks. But she saw the situation differently.
“Bok-soo’s husband is the kind of guy who would have an affair no matter what his wife looked like.” she said.
That’s probably why her husband’s name ― Lee Ki-jeok ― sounds like yigijeok, Korean for selfish.
The character Lee even turns down Na-mi in fear that he might be prevented from becoming a professor.
Bok-soo gets her revenge. She browbeats her husband into signing a written promise to give up all his money, his property and custody of their child.
She even high-kicks Na-mi, without using a stuntman.
“I caught a cold while preparing for the action scenes,” Kim said.
She even coughed up blood from all the screaming and crying she did during certain scenes as Bok-soo.
The character wasn’t always so upbeat, though. Bok-soo was heartbroken by her husband’s adultery.
In one episode, as she hugs her friend Hwa-shin (Oh Hyun-kyung) whose husband had also cheated, the tears flow freely.
Though it was Bok-soo the TV drama character that cried, it was Kim who shed the tears.
Kim didn’t cry because she was in character; she was actually genuinely upset.
She was thinking of all the hardships that characters like Bok-soo and Hwa-shin went through in real life.
“Those husbands who feel guilty reading this better return back home,” Kim said. “The drama tells us that adultery is not allowed under any circumstances,” she said.
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Posted 30 January 2008 - 02:41 PM
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Won Bin, returns as men's formal wear model
Won Bin who has been resting after being discharged from the military has marked is return as a model.
Won Bin's agency announced on the 23rd, "Won Bin will start his activities as the model of ZIOZIA, a men's character formal wear brand." ZIOZIA is the brand Won Bin modeled for back from 2001 to 2005 until he entered military service.
Other than being appointed ambassador for UNICEF last year, Won Bin has not been involved in any activities. Starting towards the end of the month, he can be seen at ZIOZIA outlets.
His agency added, "He is currently reviewing many scenarios and hopes to return through a good project soon."
source: Broasia
Won Bin, returns as men's formal wear model
Won Bin who has been resting after being discharged from the military has marked is return as a model.
Won Bin's agency announced on the 23rd, "Won Bin will start his activities as the model of ZIOZIA, a men's character formal wear brand." ZIOZIA is the brand Won Bin modeled for back from 2001 to 2005 until he entered military service.
Other than being appointed ambassador for UNICEF last year, Won Bin has not been involved in any activities. Starting towards the end of the month, he can be seen at ZIOZIA outlets.
His agency added, "He is currently reviewing many scenarios and hopes to return through a good project soon."
source: Broasia
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Posted 19 February 2008 - 05:26 PM
Sorry I forgot to give all the credits to koreanwiz.org all the source are either from KBS World, Koreatimes, or Joongangdaily
Park Soo-jin is a senior at Youngdeungpo Girls€™ High School. She is greeted by her mother as she returns from her part time job at a fast food joint. She is exhausted after six hours of work. It€™s the last winter break before graduating and then she€™s off to university. She may as well take some rest but she can€™t afford to enjoy the break. She needs to make money for college tuition. She has been admitted into Soonchunhyang University€™s theater and dance department this year. Everyone tried to talk her out of choosing a drama major. But she has acting talent and will now begin to earnestly study what she€™s always wanted to do. Her passion for theater has won her 13 awards in various teen drama festivals in only three years of acting. Recognizing her talent, the Education Ministry presented its 7th top talent of the 21st century honor in the theater field to Soo-jin last year. However, her parents did not like the idea from the start. This is mother Kim Nam-sun.People say that a stage actor is a hungry occupation. Many of my friends said bad things, telling me to persuade her to take a different path.Due to their stiff opposition, Soo-jin thought she would only try out for a year or so. But the more she stood on stage, the more captivated she became by theater. When you stand on stage, everyone€™s eyes are on you alone, which is a fascinating feeling. Acting before an audience is a mystifying and very proud experience. Since my family was at home and it€™s noisy to practice at night, I remember going to the church to rehearse. She would practice late into night in the empty church chapel, listening to the resonance of her voice. Though tired, she felt good on her way back home as she looked up at the moon and stars in the night sky. Apart from becoming a top actress, Soo-jin has another dream she hopes to achieve. She€™d like to become a drama teacher. There€™s a teaching credit program at Soonchunhyang. I will complete it and become a teacher. There must be students in difficult circumstances whom I can help. University begins in March. School is far from home so she will get a new job near school. With some savings, she€™s planning a backpacking trip to Europe next year. She wants to go to the art capital, Paris, and Edinburgh in England, famous for the Edinburgh festival that features only top quality stage productions. Living as an actor may be costly, but even if that means poverty, Soo-jin will stick to theater because she is happy on stage.
Park Soo-jin is a senior at Youngdeungpo Girls€™ High School. She is greeted by her mother as she returns from her part time job at a fast food joint. She is exhausted after six hours of work. It€™s the last winter break before graduating and then she€™s off to university. She may as well take some rest but she can€™t afford to enjoy the break. She needs to make money for college tuition. She has been admitted into Soonchunhyang University€™s theater and dance department this year. Everyone tried to talk her out of choosing a drama major. But she has acting talent and will now begin to earnestly study what she€™s always wanted to do. Her passion for theater has won her 13 awards in various teen drama festivals in only three years of acting. Recognizing her talent, the Education Ministry presented its 7th top talent of the 21st century honor in the theater field to Soo-jin last year. However, her parents did not like the idea from the start. This is mother Kim Nam-sun.People say that a stage actor is a hungry occupation. Many of my friends said bad things, telling me to persuade her to take a different path.Due to their stiff opposition, Soo-jin thought she would only try out for a year or so. But the more she stood on stage, the more captivated she became by theater. When you stand on stage, everyone€™s eyes are on you alone, which is a fascinating feeling. Acting before an audience is a mystifying and very proud experience. Since my family was at home and it€™s noisy to practice at night, I remember going to the church to rehearse. She would practice late into night in the empty church chapel, listening to the resonance of her voice. Though tired, she felt good on her way back home as she looked up at the moon and stars in the night sky. Apart from becoming a top actress, Soo-jin has another dream she hopes to achieve. She€™d like to become a drama teacher. There€™s a teaching credit program at Soonchunhyang. I will complete it and become a teacher. There must be students in difficult circumstances whom I can help. University begins in March. School is far from home so she will get a new job near school. With some savings, she€™s planning a backpacking trip to Europe next year. She wants to go to the art capital, Paris, and Edinburgh in England, famous for the Edinburgh festival that features only top quality stage productions. Living as an actor may be costly, but even if that means poverty, Soo-jin will stick to theater because she is happy on stage.
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Posted 19 February 2008 - 05:27 PM
Another Korean heartthrob, actor Kim Rae-won, 26, is stepping up his activities in Japan.
Kim stars in a Japanese movie named ``Hanakage'' (Flower Shadow) directed by Hayato Kawai.
He plays an elementary school teacher who falls in love with a Korean-Japanese jewelry designer played by Mirai Yamamoto. Filmed in both Korea and Japan, this movie depicts international love.
Kim debuted in MBC's teen drama ``Me'' (1996) and is known for his role in the TV romantic comedy ``Rooftop Room Cat'' (2003), in which late Jeong Da-bin starred as his counterpart. He also appeared in movies like ``Mr. Socrates'' (2005) and ``Sunflower'' (2006).
He currently shoots Korean TV soap opera ``Sikgaek'' (The Grand Chef) based on Huh Young-man's popular cartoon. ``Sikgaek'' will be aired in April on SBS.
Meanwhile, SG Wanna Be, the Korean R&B trio, sings the main theme for the movie. Sport Hochi, a Japanese paper, reported that SG Wanna Be's ``Arirang'' was chosen for the soundtrack, since the group performs actively both in Korea and Japan.
The group were greatly impressed with the move which they felt had something profound to say about the nature of love.
Yamamoto, the leading actress, was deeply moved by the music and said that the movie and SG Wanna Be's music met through destiny led by love.
The trio debuted in 2004 through ``Wanna Be+'' and released albums ``While You Live'' (2005), ``The 3rd Masterpiece'' (2006) and ``The Sentimental Chord'' (2007). The group is known for having high album sales.
SG Wanna Be previously held four concerts in Japan, the most recent one this January.
The movie will be in theaters March 8 and SG Wanna Be will release their Japanese album ``I Love SG Wanna Be'' March 19.
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Kim stars in a Japanese movie named ``Hanakage'' (Flower Shadow) directed by Hayato Kawai.
He plays an elementary school teacher who falls in love with a Korean-Japanese jewelry designer played by Mirai Yamamoto. Filmed in both Korea and Japan, this movie depicts international love.
Kim debuted in MBC's teen drama ``Me'' (1996) and is known for his role in the TV romantic comedy ``Rooftop Room Cat'' (2003), in which late Jeong Da-bin starred as his counterpart. He also appeared in movies like ``Mr. Socrates'' (2005) and ``Sunflower'' (2006).
He currently shoots Korean TV soap opera ``Sikgaek'' (The Grand Chef) based on Huh Young-man's popular cartoon. ``Sikgaek'' will be aired in April on SBS.
Meanwhile, SG Wanna Be, the Korean R&B trio, sings the main theme for the movie. Sport Hochi, a Japanese paper, reported that SG Wanna Be's ``Arirang'' was chosen for the soundtrack, since the group performs actively both in Korea and Japan.
The group were greatly impressed with the move which they felt had something profound to say about the nature of love.
Yamamoto, the leading actress, was deeply moved by the music and said that the movie and SG Wanna Be's music met through destiny led by love.
The trio debuted in 2004 through ``Wanna Be+'' and released albums ``While You Live'' (2005), ``The 3rd Masterpiece'' (2006) and ``The Sentimental Chord'' (2007). The group is known for having high album sales.
SG Wanna Be previously held four concerts in Japan, the most recent one this January.
The movie will be in theaters March 8 and SG Wanna Be will release their Japanese album ``I Love SG Wanna Be'' March 19.
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Posted 19 February 2008 - 05:29 PM
Actress Yang Mi-kyung will publish her essay collection in Japan.
The essay collection entitled 'With Love' will be published on February 27th. In her essays, Yang candidly reveals her thoughts on being a mother and wife and on her life as an actress. The essay collection also contains the special 'Daejanggeum' or 'Jewel in the Palace' interview as well as related photos.
Yang has been working hard to promote Korea's palace cuisine and dishes in Japan. She even has an official fan club in the neighboring country.
Yang also introduces a book she authored on 60 poems written by her favorite poet entitled 'Yang Mi-Kyung's Poems Read with a Heart' and a previously written essay collection entitled 'If You Want to Live A Happy Life.'
In 2006, an album containing 13 of her favorite ballad songs performed by male artists as well as three poems she personally recited was sold out immediately after it was released.
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The essay collection entitled 'With Love' will be published on February 27th. In her essays, Yang candidly reveals her thoughts on being a mother and wife and on her life as an actress. The essay collection also contains the special 'Daejanggeum' or 'Jewel in the Palace' interview as well as related photos.
Yang has been working hard to promote Korea's palace cuisine and dishes in Japan. She even has an official fan club in the neighboring country.
Yang also introduces a book she authored on 60 poems written by her favorite poet entitled 'Yang Mi-Kyung's Poems Read with a Heart' and a previously written essay collection entitled 'If You Want to Live A Happy Life.'
In 2006, an album containing 13 of her favorite ballad songs performed by male artists as well as three poems she personally recited was sold out immediately after it was released.
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Posted 23 February 2008 - 03:34 AM
Actor and singing sensation, Rain, recently won the Korean Image Didimdol Award for being at the forefront of Korean pop-culture and introducing it to the world.
The 26-year-old, who’s real name is Jeong Ji-Hoon, attended the ceremony dressed very stylishly, with his long hair tied pinned under a felt hat. Rain received the Korean Image Didimdol Award the ‘CICI Korea 2008’ event that was held on February 19th at the Intercontinental Hotel’s grand ballroom in Samseong-dong, Seoul.
This year marked ‘CICI Korea’s’ 4th awards ceremony and Rain said, ‘I think of my mom every time I win an award. The award I received today means more to me than any international award that I have won. This is a great honor, and I am grateful."
CICI’s chief director Choi Jeong-Hwa stated on behalf of Rain’s award winning saying, “Rain rightfully won the award. He appeared as one of ‘TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People’ and entered the heart of America’s pop-culture as the top Asian star, introducing the Korean pop-culture to the world.”
DATE 2-22-2008
Source: Tour 2 Korea
The 26-year-old, who’s real name is Jeong Ji-Hoon, attended the ceremony dressed very stylishly, with his long hair tied pinned under a felt hat. Rain received the Korean Image Didimdol Award the ‘CICI Korea 2008’ event that was held on February 19th at the Intercontinental Hotel’s grand ballroom in Samseong-dong, Seoul.
This year marked ‘CICI Korea’s’ 4th awards ceremony and Rain said, ‘I think of my mom every time I win an award. The award I received today means more to me than any international award that I have won. This is a great honor, and I am grateful."
CICI’s chief director Choi Jeong-Hwa stated on behalf of Rain’s award winning saying, “Rain rightfully won the award. He appeared as one of ‘TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People’ and entered the heart of America’s pop-culture as the top Asian star, introducing the Korean pop-culture to the world.”
DATE 2-22-2008
Source: Tour 2 Korea
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