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March 19, 2008
'Crossing' depicts the plight of North Korean defectors
In recent years, Korean producers have been spending more on marketing, issuing all sorts of promotional material at every possible occasion to lift their movies' chances at the box-office. Strangely though, "Crossing," a film project started about four years ago, did not announce its progress.
At a news conference held on Tuesday in downtown Seoul, "Crossing" director Kim Tae-kyun and lead actor Cha In-pyo finally disclosed the plot and some details of the film based around the politically sensitive issue of North Korean defectors.
In the film, Yong-su (played by Cha In-pyo), a North Korean living in a mining village in Hamgyeong Province, crosses the northern border with China to get food and medicine for his ailing wife, only to find himself on the run. His 11-year-old son (Shin Myeong-cheol) also risks his life to trace his father in China.
Shot in Korea, Mongolia and China between July and September last year, "Crossing" portrays the plight of North Koreans who are desperate to survive. It does so in a realistic manner aiming to raise awareness of the issue.
"This movie is about a man who faces poverty, violence and extreme control just because he happens to be born in North Korea," Cha said. "In the movie, my son is 11 years old, and I have a real son who is now 11 years old. When I was playing the role for the movie, I thought about the possibility that what I would do if my own child were sick and starving?"
Asked about a potential run for the forthcoming election, Cha said he did not have any intention to jump into politics, and the primary motive for joining the film project was his desire to help the starving North Korean children.
Director Kim Tae-kyun said: "I hope there should be no misunderstanding about this movie in terms of politics, and the key issue is concerned with the essential human nature."
Kim said the production staff members had so far met more than 100 North Korean defectors, and that careful preparations have been made to reflect the reality concerning defectors without provoking unnecessary controversy.
Director Kim said North Korean defectors' organizations helped the project in many ways, offering detailed views about the situation in North Korea and lending photographs that were later used as references for the film.
Cha said he initially rejected the offer from director Kim. "At first, I just declined his offer partly because a film about North Korean defectors would not be welcome in the market. But afterward I happened to see a photo showing a starving North Korean child, and I cried a lot because I didn't do anything for so many compatriots who are suffering."
Cha, who is also widely recognized in China for his television dramas, is also serving as an honorary ambassador for a campaign against child abuse.
By Yang Sung-jin (insight@heraldm.com), image from yahoo.kr
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March 19, 2008
Bae Yong-jun to Voice Act for Animated Series of 'Winter Sonata'
The star of 'Winter Sonata,' Bae Yong-jun, will voice act in the animated version of the popular drama series.
Bae's management agency BOF said the actor will take on the role of Jun-sang in the animated series jointly being produced with Japan.
The animation 'Winter Sonata,' which will go into joint production in late March by Keyeast Inc. and Japan's Total Promotion Company, will be made into both small screen and large screen versions.
The preview of the animated series as well as a video message from Bae will be screened during a press conference in Tokyo on March 28.
The TV drama 'Winter Sonata,' which aired in 2002 on KBS, became a phenomenal hit in both Korea and Japan. The series was aired in Japan on NHK in 2004. The huge success of the drama series made Bae one of Asia's biggest stars.
Source: KBS Global
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Goo Hye Sun involved in Gummy’s 4th album
March 19, 2008
Last March 16, actress Goo Hye Sun of the SBS drama “The King and I” has revealed more of herself in her mini homepage.
She made an entry and titled it “Gummy 4th Album Ballpen Illustration” and revealed that it was her who drew the pen illustrations for Gummy’s 4th album “Comfort” jacket and CD. Gummy and Goo Hye Sun belong to the same agency, YG Entertainment.
Goo Hye Sun has always been artistic and have studied fine arts since her middle and high school days. She entered a university with a major in Arts but eventually changed her course to Broadcasting Entertainment when she entered showbiz. Goo Hye Sun used to win in art competitions when she was still in school and now, drawing serves as her hobby and her homepage becomes her “art exhibit.”
Those who have seen her works posted comments like “Your ballpen illustrations are very appealing, you draw really well,” and “You’re beautiful, you act well and even your drawing is very enviable.”
Source: Health Korea News + krnloop
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Rhymer is in love!
March 19, 2008
Actress So Yoo Jin and rapper Rhymer (Kim Se Hwan) admitted that they are passionately in love.
“I have good feelings towards Rhymer and we are dating now,” said the actress in a recent itnerview.
Rumors of their relationship spread in February but So Yoo Jin’s agency denied it and commented that the two are “simply friends.” It was said that the two are already on its way to marriage because parents of both sides already met late last year. But So Yoo Jin clarified that they are not getting married but admitted that they are passionately in love.
The two first met when Rhymer guested in So Yoo Jin’s radio show SBS Power FM “So Yoo Jin’s Love Love.”
Soo Yoo Jin was casted as the heroine in the musical “Singing in the Rain” while Rhymer is busy preparing for the release of his full album in April.
Source: Chosun + krnloop
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Seo Tae Ji, nationwide & world tours
March 19, 2008
“Forever Idol” Seo Tae Ji is set to hold a nationwide tour and even a world tour.
“With Seo Tae Ji Company, we’re organizing a 11-concert nationwide tour that will start in Seoul. After the nationwide tour, an Asian and world tour are being looked into,” Yedang Entertainment announced on the 19th.
Seo Tae Ji’s camp commented that so far, the countries where the world tour will take place have still not been decided but is already discussing about the tour with Yedang.
The contract between the two companies is not only limited to organizing the concert tours but also includes terms on producing a live album, DVD contents circulation, MD (mini disc?) business, IPTV, etc. and sales are expected to amount to 10 billion won for this mega Seo tae Ji project.
With regard to the status of Seo Tae Ji’s 8th album, Yedang, where Seo Tae Ji signed for his 8th album (last year), revealed that it is already in its finishing stage and its contents are top-secret.
“Seo Tae Ji’s original ideas and production sense have only looked better and the most anticipated Korean performer in 2008 will have a super stage,” Yedang said.
Source: Khan + krnloop |
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Son Dambi’s album out in April
March 19, 2008
“My first album will be released in mid-April,” Son Dambi said.
Son Dambi debuted with the single “Cry Eye” last year and also became quite busy as a commercial model and participated in the “ ristontale 2″ online game OST. She sang its theme song entitled “Change the World,” which is receiving hot reactions from music and online game fans.
“We didn’t know she’ll be receiving this kind of hot reaction for singing a track of ‘ristontale 2′ online game OST,” said an official from Son Dambi’s label.
Meanwhile, Son Dambi expressed her regret for not being so much active as a singer last year because she concentrated on working on her debut album.
“Almost every day I had to record all night a new song. Starting mid-April, I’ll be back for a full-scale TV activity.”
Source: Sports Seoul + krnloop
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Jang Ri In in Sohu.com’s music chart
March 19, 2008
Jang Ri In, who released her 1st album last March 1, is getting much love in her homeland, China.
Her album’s title track called “I Will” ranked 6th in Sohu.com’s Mainland China music chart (March 10-16), which is an online weekly music ranking that is based on different charts of Guandong Radio, Haolbinyuheng (?) Music Radio, Guangzhou Radio and about 30 radio broadcasting stations affiliated with Sohu.com and online poll results.
The song initially placed 14th last week and moved up the Top 10 after 2 weeks since the song entered the chart. Jang Ri In has managed to be in the Top 10 with famous Chinese singers like Zhou Bichang (1st), Lee Hui Chun (3rd) and Zhao Wei (9th).
Source: Newsis + krnloop
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Evan’s 2nd album comeback
March 19, 2008
Evan is back in the music scene after a year of absence.
On March 22, Evan will be in MBC “Show Music Core” and perform his 2nd album’s title song entitled “It’s Ok to Cry.” Originally from the group Click-B, Evan released his 1st album in March 2007 and got busy promoting “Men…are also Helpless.”
“It’s Ok to Cry” was opened in various music sites on the 18th and has already received positive feedback for the good harmony of the song’s strong melody and Evan’s high-pitched voice.
“A manlier Evan will come back and please look forward to a different performance,” Evan’s label commented.
Evan’s 2nd album entitled “ain Reliever” was released today, March 19.
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Yuri, back with 2nd album
March 19, 2008
Yuri, who was given the title “Genius Girl Singer,” is back with her 2nd album entitled “The Ring of Diamond” after being gone for 7 years.
Yuri debuted in 2001 and became famous for writing and composing all her songs in her first album even though she was still a high school student then. At that time, teen singers like BoA, Haneul and Joen were starting to gain popularity and Yuri was even dubbed as the “Korean Utada Hikaru,” but unfortunately, her album was not successful as expected.
Yuri also had problems with school and conflicts with her manager that resulted to her temporarily leaving the music scene.
Rising Creative, which is currently her label and the home of other singers like Byul and Sung Eun, said that now that she is back, people will be hearing lyrical ballad music and Yuri’s more mature and deeper voice.
Source: Yonhap + krnloop
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MC Mong, airtight security on 4th album
March 19, 2008
MC Mong and his label Fanton Entertainment are on guard for a disaster that may strike!
MC Mong (Shin Dong Hyun, 29), who will be releasing his 4th album next month and fearing its leak, and Fantom Entertainment are implementing airtight security on the album. The recorded songs are hidden and even the label’s bosses cannot listen to them.
The management and MC Mong are very concerned now because they already experienced an album leak in 2006. A day before MC Mong’s 3rd album’s release, the album was leaked in a P2P site and portal site. Eight Netizens were accused of illegally distributing the album but accusations were later withdrawn when the they were made to do a written agreement, stating that they will not be doing such action in the future.
This time, the management deemed it fit that it does preventive measures to preempt any attempts to leak the album.
“In order to not put all the work to waste, we’re working hard to stop any attempts to leak the album,” a Fantom Entertainment official said.
“A singer and his staff work hard in order to produce an album and to see all the effort go to waste because of illegal music sharing is painful,” MC Mong said.
Meanwhile, 90% of the album is already complete and on April 1-2, the music video for the album’s title track will be filmed.
Source: Yonhap + krnloop
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Kim Bum Soo, soon to be discharged
March 19, 2008
On the 28th, Kim Bum Soo is going to be discharged from his service in the obligatory national defense duty.
Fans will just have to wait until around May for his 6th album for Kim Bum Soo will immediately work on the album under his new label, Polaris.
The “Singer Without a Face” Kim Bum Soo debuted with the song “romise” and delivered hits like “A Day” and the theme song of the drama “Stairway to Heaven.” His 5th album “Remember Kim Bum Soo 5th & So Long…” was released days before he enlisted in active service duty on April 3, 2006. After enlisting, he served in the Ministry of National Defense and did many programs for the National Military Broadcasting.
Source: Yonhap + krnloop |
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Thanks to the highlight by MS at "Byunghun of our Hearts" blog, update on GI Joe at The Earth Times
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/by...es,319435.shtml
Byung Hun Lee, Major Korean Film and TV Star Completes First Day of Filming as Storm Shadow in Paramount Pictures' 'G.I. JOE'
Posted : Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:51:37 GMT
Author : Paramount Pictures Corporation
Category : PressRelease
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 13, prominent Korean film and television actor Byung Hun Lee, one of Asia's top stars, completed his first day of principal photography as Storm Shadow in Paramount Pictures' action adventure "G.I. JOE." He joins the ensemble cast that includes Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Christopher Eccleston, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sienna Miller, Rachel Nichols, Ray Park, Said Taghmaoui, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans and Dennis Quaid.
As big in his native land as he is in other parts of Asia, including Japan, Lee started his acting career in 1991 with the Korean television drama "Asphalt, My Hometown." Since then, he has appeared in several television dramas including "Tomorrow Love," "Police," "Son of Wind," "White Knight 3.98," "Happy Together," "Beautiful Days" and "All In."
Among his feature film credits are Kim Jee Woon's "A Bittersweet Life," Park Chan Wook's "Three Extremes," "Everybody has Secrets," "Addiction," "Bungee Jumping of their Own" and Park Chan Wook's "Joint Security Area." This year he will star in two films, Kim Jee Woon's "The Good, the Bad, and the Weird" and Tran Anh Hung's "I Come with the Rain."
Storm Shadow, one of the most popular characters in the G.I. JOE universe, has a dark and complex history. He was trained by the same Ninja master as Snake Eyes, a member of the elite G.I. JOE team, but now fights against him.
Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, whose previous collaboration was the worldwide blockbuster "TRANSFORMERS," have reunited for another extraordinary action-adventure in "G.I. JOE." From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos. "G.I. JOE" is directed by Stephen Sommers ("The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns") and will be released on August 7, 2009.
Byung Hun Lee is represented by the Endeavor Agency and managed by Charles Pak of BH Entertainment. |
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Popular actor in new film
March 20, SEOUL, South Korea -- Popular South Korean actor Kwon Sang-woo is one of the stars of the new film "Fate" which was released on March 20 across South Korea. (Yonhap)(END)
Source: Yonhap News
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Korean actress in jeans ad
March 20, SEOUL, South Korea -- Top South Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun appears in an advertisement for her "Gianna" jeans which were jointly produced with U.S. premium jean maker True Religion. (Yonhap) (END)
Source: Yonhap News
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March 17, 2008
Choi Ji-woo, "Drunk pictures were photoshopped"
A representative of actress Choi Ji-woo's entertainment company Olive Nine revealed that the drunk pictures and article of her released by the Chinese press were fake.
Olive Nine released the suspicious picture and another picture from a Chinese broadcasting CCTV internet site. They claimed, "The Chinese press photoshopped the picture in order to publish a harsh article".
They revealed, "She greeted Yun Fat Chow at an event that day, and he playfully hugged her from the back, and she posed like that. In the picture from the Chinese broadcasting CCTV, Choi Ji-woo is surprised at Chow Yun Fat's sudden hug and made a V, but her face is not red at all".
Choi Ji-woo attended the party on the 14th for the opening of a Louis Vuitton branch in Hong Kong. The local Chinese press criticized her, saying she looked like a "drunk, old cat".
Original article at media.daum.net
English translation by www.hancinema.net |
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Actress Jeon to Launch Line of Blue Jeans
Actress Jeon Ji-hyun has lent her name to a world-famous brand of luxury blue jeans. True Religion is about to release a line of jeans called Gianna by True Religion, created with pan-Asian Korean star Jeon and named for her English name Gianna.
Distributed in some 50 nations including the U.S., Canada, Australia and countries in Europe, True Religion jeans became widely known when actresses like Gwyneth Paltrow and Cameron Diaz and model Heidi Klum declared them their favorite denims.
The Gianna by True Religion line features 12 kinds of denim jeans designed to fit Korean women's figures and satisfy their sense of fashion.
To many people's surprise, Jeon was reportedly involved in every stage of their production, from design to deciding on fit and wash and their decoration with accessories.
True Religion suggested the Gianna line as it decided Jeon is the Asian star who is most stylish in blue jeans. It will be the company抯 first celebrity line.
The line will debut on Friday in Korea, and then be released in 2009 in China, where Jeon has a large following and is known as a model for several companies.
Source: englishnews@chosun.com
http://english.chosun.com/w21dat ... 3/200803210006.html |
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March 20, 2008
'Fate,' When Pretty Boys Go Bad
By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter
Actor Kwon Sang-woo, center, in a scene in 'The Fate'
In the star-studded gangster film "The Fate," friends become foes and "pretty" actors get rough. Actor-turned-director Kim Hae-gon casts hallyu TV stars Kwon Sang-woo ("Stairway to Heaven") and Song Seung-heon ("Autumn Fairytale") and other familiar faces to play unfamiliar roles.
"The Fate" is a quintessential commercial flick that feeds on star power, provocative action and melodrama. While weak storytelling and exhausting running time wane the fun, the actors' engaging performances fill in the missing links.
In the dark criminal world of Seoul, U-min (Song), Cheol-jung (Kwon), Do-wan (Kim In-kwon) and Yeong-hwan (Ji Sung) are close friends in a gang. One day, with the help of an older member Gang-seop (Ahn Nae-seong), U-min, Cheol-jung and Do-wan attack the gang's casino so they can start new lives. But their plan goes awry when Cheol-jung betrays them, and U-min goes to prison. He becomes the scapegoat to save his friends' lives.
After serving his time, U-min wants to stay out of trouble but is drawn back into the underworld when he sees what has become of his friends: money and power-hungry Cheol-jung continues to betray others as he climbs up the gang ladder; Do-wan is a drug user; Gang-seop is missing; and his girlfriend Eun-yeong (Park Han-byul) has left him to run a bar as the boss' mistress.
As U-min tries to solve the situation, however, unfortunate twists of fate set off one misunderstanding after another. To make matters worse, the mob boss and right-hand man Yoeng-hwan get them involved in a huge drug deal. Once again thrown into a game with high stakes and big cash, the once best friends must fight one another for their lives.
Most of the drama centers around the "star-crossed friends," U-min and Cheol-jung. The unfortunate timing of certain events suggests that the friends are doomed to double, triple, quadruple-cross one another. It's all about lustful people destroying themselves because of dirty money.
Different sides are armed with a small army of mobsters, with a simple argument leading to full-fledged war. But as action sequences, emotional breakdowns and other climactic moments unravel one after another, the viewer must try to make sense of the confusion.
There are snippets showing the good old days when everyone was happy (like a friendly football match where, as a service to fans, the pretty boys appear topless), as well as occasional narrations by the main protagonist U-min. But it's all rather awkwardly weaved and a bit far fetched.
It's larger than life movie, where "beautiful" gangsters sporting sleek suits and an occasional scar win fights with odds of 30:1. Kwon is delightful in his role as a villain. Even though 99 percent of his lines are profanities, it's hard not to warm up to his rather comic character. Song, on the other hand, is a more moody, romantic kind of gangster. While wearing ugly clothes, he still manages to break women's hearts with his soulful eyes.
Kim In-kwon ("My Father") deserves applause as a harrowing drug addict obsessing over his ex-girlfriend. The sole heroine, Park Han-byul, while also showing the hardships of life, adds little to the plotline. She's just another damsel in distress.
The director tries to make a film a la Kwak Gyeong-taek, breaking down handsome actors' chiseled, Greek god image by making them swear and do some high kicks. Following in the footsteps of heartthrobs Jang Dong-kun ('Friend") and Joo Jin-mo ("A Love"), Song and Kwon do prove they can do more than just smile and cause ladies to swoon.
Credits: hyowlee@koreatimes.co.kr
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Thanks to the highlight by kdramafanusa at soompi.com
March 17, 2008
Female presidents, bodyguards |
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March 19, 2008
Soo-ae Becomes Empress of Chosun, 'Last Empress'
Soo-ae was cast as the Last Empress in the movie "Like Fireworks, Like Butterflies".
This movie is about the actions of the Last Empress in order to save Chosun and the bodyguard that protects her. Jo Seung-woo will play the bodyguard, who must deal with the anguish of loving someone high in social status.
Through this movie, Soo-ae will be acting in a historical work for the first time in four years, since the KBS drama "Emperor of The Sea".
This movie will go into filming in July.
Original article at news.empas.com
English translation by www.hancinema.net
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Thanks to the highlight by kdramafanusa at soompi.com
March 17, 2008
Fans at Kwon Sang-woo and Song Seung-heon's Movie Premiere
Fans gathered at the premiere of Song Seung-heon and Kwon Sang-woo's new movie, "Fate", something that has never been seen at premieres.
The premiere took place at 4 PM on the 17th, and there were signs to congratulate Song Seung-heon for the release of his first movie after army service. There were also about 70 fans.
Song Seung-heon's fan club congratulated his comeback with placards that read "Seung-heon, we love your passion. Be successful".
Kwon Sang-woo's fans also encouraged him with words such as "Kwon Sang-woo is the best" and "Kwon Sang-woo "Fate" Success".
Japanese fans were also there. Older-aged women fans also stood on one side, wondering if they could see Song Seung-heon and Kwon Sang-woo.
Bodyguards also re-checked the premiere entrance tickets of the people.
Original Korean Article: Donga 2008-03-17 16:59:03
English Translation Credit: HanCinema |
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March 18, 2008
Kwon Sang-woo "Commercials are already over"
The premiere for the long awaited movie "Fate", starring Korean top stars Song Seung-heon and Kwon Sang-woo, took place on the 17th.
At the press conference that took place after the premiere, Kwon Sang-woo drew interest with his motive of starring in this movie. "If I couldn't relate to the bad character, I wouldn't have done it. I have an image as an actor. Do you think I can play the bad character?
One reporter mentioned how he may not get any commercials due to the bad character image. Kwon Sang-woo replied, "It's been a while since the commercials stopped. My biggest duty is to show good acting, and it's something I'll continue to do".
Song Seung-heon, a long-time friend of Kwon Sang-woo, said, "I exercised a lot because I'm acting with Kwon Sang-woo, who has Korea's best body. But he comes to the gym one hour later than I do and leaves 30 minutes earlier, and I wonder what he eats to still maintain such a nice body".
Original Korean Article: Starnews 03/18 18:14
English Translation Credit: HanCinema |
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March 21, 2008
New Attitude for Actor Kwon Sang-woo
March is usually a downtime for movies, but not this year. Hallyu's well-known Song Seung-heon and Kwon Sang-woo star in "Fate," and it's gaining attention from Korean fans as well as those abroad.
Fans should be prepared for Kwon's transformation in character. He curses, he's vile and he's vicious. He doesn't even blink an eye when he stabs another character in the hand with a broken beer bottle.
"At first, I was very worried about all the swearing, especially because my mother and her friends were coming to the premiere. But after she watched the movie, she told me my character didn't seem like a bad guy because I was playing him! Actually, many people said that so I guess I'm okay... 'Chul-joong' isn't completely bad."
Kwon is already 32 years old. He has become more of a society figure than one of celebrity status. The actor is a veteran in his own right and he spoke today with easy candor. "I shot the movie at a hard time in my life.
When I got really stressed, I would scream and curse on-set. It was great stress release!"
Kwon also admitted, "Now that I'm older, I don't really need anything else. I just want people to see me as 'Actor Kwon Sang-woo'... It's most important that you enjoy what you do and that means acting for me. I guess I'm finally beginning to grow up!"
Source: KBS Global
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March 14, 2008
Han Ji-min donates 20,000 dollars to a former comfort woman
Actress Han Ji-min donated 20,000 dollars to an old lady who was forced to serve in Japanese military brothels. On the 7th, she visited the 'House of Sharing' and donated money.
Han Ji-min was reluctant about sharing her name, but the news came from a representative of the 'House of Sharing'.
Han Ji-min's entertainment company said, "She did these kind acts, because she did act as a freedom fighter in the drama "Capital Scandal", and has been interested in social welfare since college".
Original article at news.naver.com
English translation at hancinema.net |
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Thanks to the highlight by kdramafanusa at soompi.com
March 18, 2008
Lee Dong-wook, "Couple with Lee Da-hae? Only the wish of fans"
Lee Dong-wook, awaiting his comeback drama in May, commented about the rumored relationship with Lee Da-hae.
Around mid-last month, fans, nicknamed the 'Netizen Investigation Team', commented that Lee Dong-wook had the same hat and cellphone chain as Lee Da-hae. They put up pictures that showed their picture in a frame at his home. They suspected that they were dating.
Lee Dong-wook replied, "The frame and the hat were all presents from fans. Presents especially for Southeast Asia are for couples. I think they like the couple look. We have separate fan meetings, but they give us presents together. Even with frames, they put in pictures of us together. He laughed and said, "I think fans want us to date". He said this because when the rumors went public, fans encouraged their dating.
The reason why Lee Dong-wook took this with calmness was because of his thanks to his fans, who continue to show love for his drama, "My Girl". He said, "It's already been two years since the drama ended. Through "My Girl", I earned more fans and I'm known overseas". Lee Dong-wook and Lee Da-hae received a lot of support from fans as the main characters of "My Girl", which ended 2006.
While filming his new drama, MBC "A Bittersweet Life", in Japan, he experienced the advantages of the popularity of "My Girl". He said "Recently, I went to Japan to film, and "My Girl" was airing there, so I didn't have to worry about hot packs. It was snowing a lot and I fought against the cold, but I was able to stay warm with the hot packs that Japanese fans gave me. I needed about 30 hot packs a day, but after I came back from filming for 22 days, I had about 100 left".
Original Korean Article: Sports Seoul 08/03/18 12:32
English Translation Credit: HanCinema |
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March 20, 2008
Moon Geun-young to Help Build a Library in Australia
Korea抯 favorite girl-next-door Moon Geun-young is showing her generosity by building a Korean library for young Korean expatriates in Australia. The actress is going to support the library construction by helping out with the cost and donating books.
A source at Moon抯 agency Namoo Actors says that Moon has been donating books with her own money since 2006, when she saw during a visit to her relative in Australia how young Korean students there didn抰 have enough books or places to learn Korean. She will work with the Linfield Korean School in Sydney to build a permanent Korean library.
Moon has been cast in the leading role of Shin Yun-bok, a famed painter from the late Joseon Dynasty, in a new TV drama titled 揚ainter of the Wind |
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March 21, 2008
Jun Ji-hyun to Represent True Religion's New Line
Star actress Jun Ji-hyun has joined hands with a premium jean label in the United States, which will release 12 differently designed jeans under her name.
"Jun Ji-hyun and True Religion released 'Gianna by True Religion,'" announced a representative from Jun Ji- hyun's agency, Sidus HQ. "'Gianna' is Jun Ji-hyun's English name and this will be the first 'star line' executed by True Religion."
The representative explained that "True Religion is sold in over 50 nations including the U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and in Europe. It is known to be a favorite label amongst Hollywood stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz, and model Heidi Klum."
The SidusHQ agency went on to say that Jun Ji-hyun met with Jeff Lubell, founder of True Religion, several times in order to discuss design, development, and accessories for the Gianna line.
The 'Gianna by True Religion' line will also be newly launched in China starting 2009.
Source: KBS Global
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Post time 20-3-2008 01:49 PM
