Director Yoon Suk Ho, who created the brand-name collection of melodramas "Autumn in My Heart" and "Winter Sonata," reunites with screenwriter Oh Soo Yeon. After a decade-long hiatus, the two will collaborate in filming "Love Rain." Recently Yoon Suk Ho, Oh Soo Yun, and the cast members (Jang Geun Suk, YoonA, Kim Si Hoo, Sohn Eun Suh, Hwang Bo Rah, and Suh In Gook) have attended the official meeting for the first script reading at Yoon’s Color Production Company. With great care and detail, Yoon set up the perfect atmosphere for the cast members to bond. Everyone was well prepared for their own roles and that caused the cast to be full of enthusiasm. It is being said that the practice script reading session was more like an actual recording.
Category: TV/Film
Big Bang’s T.O.P to Show Different Side of Himself
Big Bang’s T.O.P will once again take the spotlight as he recently guest starred on SBS’s K-STAR News. The singer along with other guests will talk about the importance of retaining a fine celebrity profile as well as revealing secrets to how to go about doing that. The show, which is hosted by Son Ho Young and Yoo Yun Ji, will display a completely different side of the singer. A much more goofy and fun part of him. While he is typically known for his attractiveness as well as giving off a charming aura, he will show off his normal, a more behind the scenes image of his self.
First Recording of "1N2D" Without Kang Ho Dong Begins
September 23 marks an important turning point for the highly popular KBS variety show “1 Night 2 Day” with the date being the first recording of the show after MC Kang Ho Dong’s shocking retirement announcement MC. The remaining five members however are continuing on and have gathered to commence recording.
How Infinity Challenge Recruits Top Stars to Appear on the Show
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?
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.