Oct 26, 2006 The actor Lee Jun-ki, propelled to stardom in the surprise blockbuster "The King and the Clown," has picked up quite a following in Japan. At the 19th Tokyo International Film Festival which runs from Oct. 21 to 29, Lee was
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US Hallyu: Korean-American Roles Become More Visible in Hollywood
Oct 25, 2006
By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter As Korean dramas and movies spread like wildfire in Asia, a different form of ‘hallyu’ or Korean Wave seems to be taking place in the U.S. Hollywood appears to be
Bae Yong Joon and 300 Asian stars’ Photo Book on sale for Charity
Oct 24, 2006
Bae Yong Joon’s Photo Book goes on sale for Charity along with 300 other Asian celebrities. "Super Stars Project" is a charity event whic
Picture Album of Choi Ji-woo to Go Mobile
Oct 24, 2006
Actor Choi Ji-woo, who has enjoyed rising popularity throughout Asia as well as Japan since the release of the KBS hit drama "Winter Sonata,"
Gisaeng Becomes Cultural Icon of 2006
Oct 24, 2006
The gisaeng, women who entertained guests at any feast or den of worldly pleasures with their songs, dances and other accomplishments, are emerging as the pop culture icon of 2006. It began as just a flicker at the end of last year
MC Mong, “All I ever did was move to where Bae Yong Joon used to live…”
Oct 23, 2006
"I experienced the popularity of a Hallyu Star, by giving up my sleep."MC Mong revealed his story about not being able to sleep because o
‘Anti-fans’ force managers to increase stars’ security
October 24, 2006 ㅡ Overzealous attention from obsessive fans is something that celebrities have to endure. But the recent attack on popular Korean boy band member U-know with a glue-laden drink has startled Korea’s entertainment world.
Korea Drama Fest Opens in Chinju
Oct 23, 2006
By Han Eun-jung Staff Reporter The Korea Drama Festival 2006 will start this week in Chinju, South Kyongsang Province. A variety of events, including drama screenings and celebrity fan meetings, will t
“War of Flower” Enters Box-office’s Top-10
Oct 23, 2006
The movie "War of Flower," based on the same-titled cartoon by cartoonist Heo Young-man, has joined the ranks of top-10 domestic movies.
Korea Film Festival to Be Held in China
Oct 20, 2006
The Korean Film Festival will be held in Beijing and Shanghai from Friday through Sunday, after the CJ China Film Festival was held in the two biggest Korea