Kwon Sang Woo praised the theme song of “Pain” that was sung by Yim Jaebeum. Kwon Sang Woo stated on August 31st, “I always liked Yim Jaebeum and when I heard that he would sing the theme song I was very excited. When I saw the music video that was introduced on the movie homepage, I got goose bumps because his voice and the emotions of the song fit in well with the movie.” The film will be released on September 7.
Category: Film
Honey Lee Transforms Into a Sexy Fighter for "Hit"
Honey Lee (Also known as Lee Ha Nui) who won the 50th Miss Korea pageant and also appeared on Miss Universe 2007 revealed her transformation into a sexy female fighter. On August 30th, still cuts of the film “Hit” were shown where she wearing a tight leather suit. In the film she plays a martial arts fighter that also has a secret relationship with the main character Bajee. (Played by Han Jae Suk and it also means pants in Korean)
"Sector 7" to End its Run in Local Theaters
How did the highly-anticipated movie really fare, during it’s month-long run in Korea?
Won Bin’s "The Man from Nowhere" Chinese and Japanese Release in September
Next month Won Bin’s “The Man from Nowhere” will be released in China and Japan. “The Man from Nowhere” will open in over 4,000 screens for fall in China. The Chinese film industry is notorious for their quarter system and harsh rulings on explicitness. It is the first time a Korean film is opening in so many theaters in China. Wonbin will be a part of various different promotion events to match with the release of the film in China.
JYP to Play Main Role in the Film "5 Million Dollar Man"
JYP is taking the next step in his acting career, from appearing in a drama to appearing in a movie now. JYP made the final decision to appear on the film “5 Million Dollar Man” and he is currently focused on his acting classes. “5 Million Dollar Man” is about a man who wants to become a singer but becomes wrapped up in problems of money. JYP will play the main character.
Korean Film Festival in Australia
The Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA) is currently hosting an event in Sydney and will soon be doing the same in Melbourne. They will be bringing you 4 days of drama, comedy, action and more, bringing you the best of Korean Cinema. We love to partner up with
Weekly Box Office Report: Third Week of August
Featured Film of the Week: “Arrow, The Ultimate Weapon”
13 years after the King Injo Revolt, the Chosun Dynasty is attacked, which is the second Manchu invasion of Korea in 1636. A young man named Na-mi leaves his demolished village to find his young sister, Ja-in, and her fiancé Seo-Goon, who were to wed on the very day of the attack. While on his mission to rescue her, he is being tracked by Jushinta, a fierce Chung Warrior, and his band of malicious men who are out to stop him. Na-mi has but a day to rescue his sister before she is taken away to be a slave. When Na-mi finally finds his sister, Jushinta comes between them and a fierce battle between two of the finest warriors unfolds.
Kang Dong Won and Song Hye Gyo Kiss for "Love for Sale"
Pictures of Kang Dong Won and Song Hye Gyo, showing their characters in a kiss scene for the “Love for Sale” segment of the omnibus film “Camellia” surface online. Kang and Song’s segment, directed by Jang Joon Hwan is set in the future, when buying and selling memories are common.
Song Kang Ho and Shin Se Kyung Attend "Blue Salt" Press Conference
Song Kang Ho and Shin Se Kyung attended the press conference for their upcoming movie "Blue Salt" on August 23 at CGV Wangsimni. Shin looked gorgeous in a draped gray and black dress.
During the conference, Shin shared her positive feelings about working opposite one of Korea’s best actors. "The fact that I was able to work with Song Kang Ho was a big honor for me," said the actress. "I have a long ways to go, but I was really surprised to get this special opportunity… I had a lot of concerns but Song Kang Ho helped a lot and led the way."
Song Kang Ho and Shin Se Kyung Pair Up in Harper’s Bazaar
Song Kang Ho and Shin Se Kyung did a photoshoot for the upcoming issue of Harper’s Bazaar. The pictorial had a dark, elegant feel, most likely to complement the upcoming movie, "Blue Salt," in which the actors both star. The movie, which is scheduled to be released in September 2011, is about a retired mafia boss, Doo Heon, who hopes to open a restaurant. He attends a cooking class in which he meets a mysterious young woman, named Se Bin… who is actually an assassin hired to kill him. However, the could-be-simple plot is complicated by the feelings the two develop for one each other. The movie also stars Chun Jung Myung ("Cinderella’s Sister").