Recently, it has been revealed that Shin Se Kyung will be appearing on "Infinity Challenge" and people have been wondering how so many top stars got recruited to appear on the show. What is the reason that "Infinity Challenge" (IC) is the only show that gets top celebrities, who are usually hard to see, to join them? What strategies does IC use for recruitment?
Category: TV/Film
Seo Woo Cast for New Weekend Drama "When Tomorrow Comes"
Actress Seo Woo is ready to make her smallscreen comeback, as she’s recently been cast in a new SBS weekend drama, "When Tomorrow Comes," directed by Jang Yong Woo and written by Kim Jung Soo. Officials of her agency confirmed her casting on September 22 by revealing, "Seo Woo has been cast for ‘When Tomorrow Comes’ as the role of Go Doo Shim’s daughter."
Jang Dong Gun to Star in "Dangerous Liaisons" with Cecelia Cheung and Zhang Ziyi
Actor Jang Dong Gun will be collaborating with China’s top beauties, Cecelia Cheung and Zhang Ziyi. They have been casted for director Heo Jin Ho’s melodrama movie, "Dangerous Liaisons," and will begin filming in China at the end of this month. Director Heo’s past movies include, "One Fine Spring Day," "Happiness," and "A Good Rain Knows."
Kim Ki Duk’s "Arirang" to Open at Tokyo Filmex
Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard category winner “Arirang” by Kim Ki Duk opens on November 12 at the Tokyo Filmex in November. “Arirang” will not be in the competition but three other Korean films are among a selection of the 10 in competition.
"Mr. Idol" Releases Theatrical Trailer
A new, longer trailer of the K-Pop-themed movie “Mr. Idol” is just out, building up from the glimpse of fictional idol group Mr. Children that was released in mid-August. The new trailer introduces with more detail the other players in “Mr. Idol,” namely Kim Soo Ro as entertainment mogul and Star Music agency CEO Sa Hae Moon and Park Ye Jin as former music producer Oh Gu Ju.
Cho Young Nam’s Surprise Kiss on SNSD’s Taeyeon Spark Fierce Debate Among Fans
Korean entertainment portals saw heated debate among fans on Sept. 22 after the video of veteran singer Cho Young Nam giving a surprise kiss on the cheek of SNSD’s Taeyeon spread online. At the end of the Sept. 21 episode of KBS “Big Brothers,” the 66 year old Cho Young Nam gave a farewell kiss to Taeyeon on the side of her face as they wrapped up the first episode of the pilot program. Taeyeon, however, appeared to be slightly shocked at the peck he gave her, as her eyes turned big before smiling back at Cho Young Nam while giving him a hug.
Kim Rae Won and Su Ae Display Affection in "A Thousand Days’ Promise" First Stills
“A Thousand Days’ Promise” releases its first stills of leads Kim Rae Won and Su Ae in character. The stills provide a glimpse into the loving relationship of Kim Rae Won’s and Su Ae’s characters, building anticipation on how their story will play out. “A Thousand Days’ Promise” tells of a woman who is slowly losing her memory and the man who loves her.
Jang Geun Suk and YoonA’s "Love Rain" Adds More Cast Members
Two more actresses have been confirmed to take part in “Love Rain,” the upcoming fantasy-melodrama starring new generation Hallyu star Jang Geun Suk and SNSD’s YoonA. Son Eun Seo and Hwang Bora join the cast that includes Seo In Kook and Kim Shi Hoo, who were also just recently added.
Running Man: Great Wall of China Controversy
SBS’s “Running Man” gave an official apology because of causing a controversy for its subtitles. On the episode of “Running Man” that was broadcast on September 22 they described the Great Wall of China as being 8,851km long. Netizens on the message board of “Running Man” pointed out that describing the Great Wall of China as being 8,851km long is giving credence to China’s “Northeast Asia Project.” China’s “Northeast Asia Project” began in the year 2002, and is trying to include all of the history within China’s border as China’s own history.
Sung Shi Kyung: “The Format of MBC ‘I Am a Singer’ Makes Me Uncomfortable"
Sung Shi Kyung shared his feelings regarding the MBC reality show, "Survival: I Am a Singer." Although he has repeatedly been asked to participate in the show, Sung Shi Kyung has continually declined and revealed the reason, stating, “I understand its function but I feel uncomfortable with its format.”