Danny Ahn expressed affection towards JTBC "When a Woman Does Her Makeup Twice," which ends on March 7. Danny Ahn commented, "Before the show started, I was very nervous and felt pressured as this was my first time playing the main character, but my fellow actors and actresses as well as staffs helped me throughout the show. I had a lot of fun and learned so much from everyone. I will never forget about this show. Thank you for all your love and support for ‘Sun Woo’ and please remember him for a long time. I will continue my acting career, striving to be a better actor."
Category: TV/Film
Why Can’t Korean Films Ever Break Into the Academy Awards?
On February 27, The Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film went to an Iranian film, "A Separation." The Academy Awards started giving out Best Foreign Language Film awards in 1956. South Korea has been submitting films for nomination every year since 1963. Korea’s first submission was "Mother and the Houseguest" by director Shin Sang Ok. However, Korea has been unlucky all those years as no Korean films have ever been a final nominee for the Academy awards. This year, films from more than 60 countries have been submitted in the category of Best Foreign Language Film.
"Ducking" Lee Seung Gi in "The King 2Hearts"
Lee Seung Gi had his first military experience on upcoming MBC drama "The King 2Hearts." In the show, Lee Seung Gi plays mischievous Prince of South Korea Lee Jae Ha. Although Lee Jae Ha is a member of the royal family, he is serving the military like any other able-bodied Korean adult male citizens do.
Jo In Sung Set to Be the First Guest on the "Go Hyun Jung Show"
Jo In Sung will be the first guest on SBS’s upcoming talk show the "Go Hyun Jung Show." Since Jo In Sung recently signed a contract with Go Hyun Jung’s agency I-OK Company and the two are known to be good friends, people already expected him to make a guest appearance on the show
New Drama "The Strongest K-Pop Survival" Releases Teaser Poster
A new Channel A drama, "The Strongest K-Pop Survival," has announced its strong cast and has revealed a teaser poster. The cast consists of Park Yoo Hwan (Park Yoochun’s brother), Go Eun Ah, Kwak Yong Hwan and nine others.
Main Poster for "The King 2hearts" Unleashed
The main poster for “The King 2hearts” which stars Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won was unleashed. The backdrop of the drama has an interesting concept that South Korea has maintained its constitutional monarchy. The story is about South Korea’s king (Played by Lee Seung Gi) falling in love with a North Korean Special Forces instructor. (Played by Ha Ji Won) The story will show how the two push away their prejudice and differences for their love.
Girl’s Day Yura Cast for Chinese Drama "Secret Angel"
Girl’s Day member Yura will give her try at a Chinese drama. According to their entertainment agency “Dream T Entertainment,” Yura was cast for “Secret Angel.” As we reported earlier, Kim So Eun will appear on the drama as well. She will be one of the co-stars alongside Jang Woo Hyuk and Chun Si Ang. “Secret Angel” is centered on an accident-prone and clueless angel, whose life takes twists and turns. Her character is also described as “impossible to resist.”
Stars Attend VIP Premiere of "Gabi"
On the evening of March 6, the VIP premiere of "Gabi" was held at the CGV theaters in Seoul. Top stars such as Jang Dong Gun, Park Si Yeon, Han Jung Soo, Chi Chi, Jeon Hye Bin, Yoo Hae Jin, ALi and others attended the VIP premiere. The film will hit theaters on March 15.
"The Moon that Embraces the Sun" is in Trouble as Its PD Joins MBC Strike
Kim Do Hoon PD of "The Moon that Embraces the Sun" has also joined the MBC labor union strike. A source from the MBC labor union spoke with Sports Donga on March 6 and said, "Kim Do Hoon PD from ‘The Moon that Embraces the Sun’ along with three other PD’s have decided to join the labor union strike."
Lee Mi Sook to Play YoonA’s Mother in "Love Rain"
Lee Mi Sook takes on another mother role. The actress, most remembered for playing Moon Geun Young’s mother in “Cinderella’s Sister” will play the older Kim Yoon Hee in “Love Rain.” She is the mother of YoonA’s present-day character Lee Hana.