Renowned director Park Chan Wook is adding another honor to his extensive reputation, as his latest film “The Handmaiden” has set a new record in its opening week. Over the course of its first week in theatres, “The Handmaiden” had over 1.8 million viewers, making it the rated-R film with the most opening week viewers… Continue reading “The Handmaiden” Sets Box Office Record In Its Opening Week
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“Entourage” Producers Plan To Balance American And Korean Elements In Remake
Cable channel tvN recently confirmed its remake of American HBO show “Entourage,” and expectations are high for how tvN will recreate the television series in a way that resonates with Korean culture and emotions. “Entourage” is a black comedy drama about life in the entertainment industry, telling the story of the fictional A-list actor Cha… Continue reading “Entourage” Producers Plan To Balance American And Korean Elements In Remake
Gong Yoo, Ha Jung Woo, Jo Jin Woong, And Jung Yoo Mi Grab A Drink At Cannes Film Festival
Some of Korea’s top actors gathered for a few beers at one of the world’s top film festivals. On May 16, Syd Lim (Lim Seung Yong), the CEO for Yong Films that produced “The Handmaiden” updated his Instagram with a picture from France. Currently, the actors from “The Handmaiden,” directed by Park Chan Wook and… Continue reading Gong Yoo, Ha Jung Woo, Jo Jin Woong, And Jung Yoo Mi Grab A Drink At Cannes Film Festival
6 Seemingly Cold-Hearted Drama Characters Who Are Actually Sweet And Lovable
Who could resist the shy yet sweet smile of someone who seems like they wouldn’t smile at all? There have been many tsundere drama characters over the years, some more memorable than others. Tsundere, originally a Japanese term, is often used to describe characters who seem cold and distant at first, usually blunt to the point of being hostile. However,… Continue reading 6 Seemingly Cold-Hearted Drama Characters Who Are Actually Sweet And Lovable
Winners of 2016 Chunsa Film Art Awards
On the evening of April 5, members of the Korean film industry came together to celebrate some of their finest works and talent at the 2016 Chunsa Film Art Awards. The year’s Best Actor award went to Yoo Ah In for his role in “Sado” (also known as “The Throne”), while the Best Actress award was… Continue reading Winners of 2016 Chunsa Film Art Awards
Seo Kang Joon, Lee Kwang Soo, Im Siwan, and Jo Jin Woong in Talks for “Entourage” Remake
With tvN set to air a drama remake of HBO’s “Entourage” later this year, the show’s dream casting lineup has now been revealed! Actors Seo Kang Joon, Lee Kwang Soo, Im Siwan, and Jo Jin Woong have all received casting offers from the show’s production team. According to reports, Seo Kang Joon would be taking… Continue reading Seo Kang Joon, Lee Kwang Soo, Im Siwan, and Jo Jin Woong in Talks for “Entourage” Remake
Lee Je Hoon and Jo Jin Woong Preview Their Drama in Vogue Pictorial
Actors Lee Je Hoon and Jo Jin Woong showed off their strong charisma through their pictorials in the fashion magazine Vogue. In the pictorials that were released on December 21, the two seem opposite in their expressions and the moods, yet they both look quite amazing! Lee Je Hoon wore a black suit, looking rebellious,… Continue reading Lee Je Hoon and Jo Jin Woong Preview Their Drama in Vogue Pictorial
Kim Hye Soo, Lee Je Hoon, and Jo Jin Woong Confirmed for tvN’s “Signal”
Actors Kim Hye Soo, Lee Je Hoon, and Jo Jin Woong have been confirmed for tvN‘s new drama “Signal.” Previously, it was reported that Lee Je Hoon was cast in the drama as its lead. Today, it was announced that Kim Hye Soo and Jo Jin Woong, two of the Korean film industry’s hottest stars, have been cast in the drama… Continue reading Kim Hye Soo, Lee Je Hoon, and Jo Jin Woong Confirmed for tvN’s “Signal”
“Assassination” Stars Jun Ji Hyun, Lee Jung Jae, and More Thank Audience for 10 Million Ticket Sales
As of August 15, the hit film “Assassination” has surpassed the 10 million mark in ticket sales! The film stars Jun Ji Hyun, Lee Jung Jae, and Ha Jung Woo as a trio of assassins who are plotting to take out a Japanese colonial official. It takes place in Korea in the 1930s, during the… Continue reading “Assassination” Stars Jun Ji Hyun, Lee Jung Jae, and More Thank Audience for 10 Million Ticket Sales
15 Things You Didn’t Know About These Korean Celebrities’ Names
An actor’s stage name is a pretty huge deal. As a celebrity in the public eye, a name is part of your image, a part of your brand. So it follows that coming to a decision on your brand name for the rest of your career is kind of like getting a tattoo. It’s permanent,… Continue reading 15 Things You Didn’t Know About These Korean Celebrities’ Names