Are Korean Movie Stars Too Expensive?

Sept 13, 2006
The Korean film industry continues to grow at an alarming pace. After "Silmido" opened an era of 10-million ticket sellers in 2004, four more films q

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Originators of Korean Wave Still Loved in Japan

Sept 12, 2006

Four Korean actors who are considered the originators of the Korean Wave, or Korean pop culture craze, have been found to still be the favorites among Japanese f

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Japanese Fans Flock to See Song Seung-heon

Sept 11, 2006

Thousands of Japanese fans of actor Song Seung-heon are expected to visit Korea to see their favorite hallyu star, who will be discharged from military service Novem

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Jang Shin Young’s Wedding will be held in November

9/8/06 – Jang Shin Young (장신영, 22)’s wedding will be held in November.  The bridegroom will be Wee Seung Chul (위승철, 29) who is the marketing sector director of the entertainment agency BOF.  They were introduced to eac

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Song Ji Hyo Performs in MBC drama “Joo Mong”

9/6/06 – Song Ji Hyo (송지효) is selected to play Joo Mong’s first wife “Madam Yhe (예씨부인)” in the Monday-Tuesday historical drama “Joo Mong”.  She will appear in the drama soon, starting from the epis

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TV Rating (9/4/06 – 9/10/06)

1. Joo Mong (MBC) — 40.0%2. Chil Princess (KBS2) — 37.4%3. Pure 19 (KBS1) — 29.3%4. My Love motnani – Rerun (SBS) — 25.8%5. Love and Ambition (SBS) — 23.7%6. International Soccer: Korea vs. Taiwan (SBS) — 22.8%

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Heatthrob’s Fan-Meet Spells Airline Emergency

Sept 8, 2006

Seoul hotels and airlines are on high alert ahead of an Asia fan meeting with Song Seung-heon, who will be discharged from the military on Nov. 15. A staggering 9

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