Nov 9, 2006
There is no question that a Korean Wave is sweeping Asia. Sophisticated and trendy Korean movies, television dramas and music are widely loved throughout the region. But skeptics have long doubted the regional wave would ever cross
Category: Variety
Vengeance trilogy director Park Chan-wook returns with romantic comedy starring Rain
By Kim HyunSEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) — Fresh from making hard-boiled thrillers, South Korea’s Park Chan-wook said Thursday that he wanted to deliver a romantic story that "smells like fruit" this time.
Bae Yong-jun Releases Classical Album in Japan
Nov 8, 2006
Actor Bae Yong-jun has released an album of classical music productions that he personally selected. The Nikkei Sports reported November 8 that Ba&r
Hallyu Expo Will Commence in Jeju This Coming Nov.
Nov 6, 2006
The "Hallyu Expo" is celebrating the Hallyu Wave, which has spread throughout Asia. The expo begins on Nov. 29, and will continue until March 10,
Lee Min Young and Lee Chan’s wedding will be held at the Millennium Seoul Hilton Hotel on 12/10
11/6/06 – On 11/5, actress Lee Min Young (이민영, 30) and actor Lee Chan (이찬, 30) announce their wedding date at the Millennium Seoul Hilton Hotel. Their wedding will be held at the Grand Ballroom of the same hotel on 12/10.
Lee Byung Hun, Kim Rae Won, Bi, and Jung Woo Sung compete at the box office in December
11/2/06 – Four movies led by top “Korean Wave” stars Lee Byung Hun, Kim Rae Won, Bi, Jung Woo Sung (이병헌, 김래원, 비, 정우성) respectively will compete among one another at the box office in December. Lee Byung Hun&r
Copyright for Remake of “The Host” Sold to Universal
Nov 3, 2006
"The Host," which made Korean film history this summer with the record-setting number of viewers of some 13 million, is likely to be remade in the U
Chun Ji-hyun to Debut in Hollywood
Nov 3, 2006
Actress Chun Ji-hyun will debut in the U.S. movie market in the role of a half-human/half-vampire warrior named Saya.Chun’s agency said the actr
Kang Ho-dong reveals his wedding photos
Nov 2, 2006
Kang Ho-dong, right, a popular ssirum (Korean wrestling) athlete-turned-TV celebrity, reveals his wedding photos. He will ti
Hwang Soo-jung ‘Better than Ever’ After Five-Year Break
Nov 2, 2006 After a drug bust in 2001 that put her career on hold, actress Hwang Soo-jung (34) has finally made her comeback in a music video by the singer WAX. Yedang Entertainment, which represents the artist, in a press release Wednesday said