T-ara’s Hyomin who has transformed into an actress, is now completely engrossed in Korean traditional dramas. Through her twitter on August 22nd she wrote, “Euija and Cho Young, why did we wear straw hats?” (Now before you tell me that those aren’t really straw hats, I know they aren’t… but they are shaped like straw hats and that’s pretty much the only term in the English language that can be used to describe them 😉 Netizens have stated, “You look good in your outfit,” “your expressions are cute,” “I’m curious what the reason is. Is this an assassin concept?” “Drama filming fighting.”
Category: TV/Film
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").
"Muneunim" From "Protect The Boss" Added to Naver Dictionary
"Protect The Boss" is not only breaking records and topping ratings – "Muneunim", a term coined by the hit series, is now a registered term on Naver’s online dictionary.
"Can’t Lose" Releases Another Teaser Trailer
“Can’t Lose” gears up for its upcoming premiere with the release of another teaser trailer showing the relationship of leads Choi Ji Woo and Yoon Sang Hyun. Choi and Yoon play Lee Eun Jae and Yeon Hyung Woo respectively, a bickering couple of lawyers who are in the middle of a divorce.
Past Friend of Jay Park Auditions for "Superstar K3"
On the August 19th broadcast episode of MNET’s “Superstar K3” contestant Jo Cheol Hui has attracted the attention of the public. With his brilliant performance he was described to be like Jay Park in every way.
SBS ‘Star King’ Production Team Apologizes for Misrepresenting Muslims on Latest Episode
The production team of SBS’s Star King released an official apology for the controversy they caused over misrepresent of Muslims during their August 13th broadcast.
Director Kim Ki Duk Wins Grand Prize in Polish Film Festival
Acclaimed director Kim Ki Duk has won the grand prize at the New Horizons International Film Festival in Poland, for his controversial movie "Arirang."
Kim not only directed "Arirang;" he starred in it as well. In the movie, he reflects on the 15 films he’s directed, as well as the people in his life. The title comes from the name of a popular Korean folk song. Kim wrote, "Through "Arirang" I understand human beings, thank the nature, and accept my life as it is now."
BEAST Lee Ki Gwang Makes Yoon Doo Joon Jealous on Next Episode of “All My Love”
BEAST’s Lee Ki Gwang will play a cameo role as Yoon Doo Joon’s friend on the August 19th episode of MBC sitcom “All My Love.” In the upcoming episode, Lee Ki Gwang plays the role of his real-name character “Ki Gwang” who falls in love at first sight with Saet Byul (Yoon Seung Ah’s role) in front of Mong Ddang Restaurant.
"Protect The Boss" Ratings Pass 20% Mark
The fifth episode of SBS’ Wednesday-Thursday drama "Protect The Boss" experienced a significant rise in ratings, passing the twenty percent mark.
Will "Full House 2" Star No Min Woo?
Rumors of a “Full House 2” have resurfaced and a strong buzz on a possible actor to lead the cast has also floated. Local news agencies report that No Min Woo, most recently of “Midas” is the most likely candidate to take on the lead role.