Initially I wrote this gallery article to just look back at what films had North Korean elements in them. (I was also worried about spoiling the films) However one of our mods endeavor. wanted more! So here it is! I don’t claim to be a film critic, although I do love watching movies. Hope you… Continue reading South Korean Films: How Do They Portray North Koreans? Part 2
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South Korean Films: How Do They Portray North Koreans?
In the Republic of Korea, besides issues with Japan, North Korea is constantly looming around in the back of the people’s collective consciousness. Why am I suddenly writing about this? On July 6, we wrote about North Korea having a girl group that can be considered similar to the Girls’ Generation. It looks as though… Continue reading South Korean Films: How Do They Portray North Koreans?
Kim Tae Hee Is in Paris for Business and Pleasure
Kim Tae Hee combines work and play in Paris. According to reports from local news agencies, the actress was spotted in the City of Lights. Reports further said she departed South Korea on July 24 and is expected to stay until the end of the month to shoot an ad campaign for a luxury fashion… Continue reading Kim Tae Hee Is in Paris for Business and Pleasure
Infinite Collaborates with UNICEF, Following in Lee Byung Hun and Won Bin’s Footsteps
Hallyu group Infinite is working with UNICEF to promote the “2012 UNICEF Birthday Donation Campaign” (www.birthday.or.kr). The campaign lets people “donate” their birthdays, so friends and family can gift presents to children in Africa and other places in need. Started last year, the campaign has been successful and supported by many celebrities. Infinite hopes to make… Continue reading Infinite Collaborates with UNICEF, Following in Lee Byung Hun and Won Bin’s Footsteps
Which Celebrity Was the Top CF Model Last Year?
Girls’ Generation was the most featured celebrity in CFs this past year. According to a survey by TV CF, an advertisement information site, the girls have appeared in 26 episodes of commercials in total. TV CF did the rankings focusing only on television commercial films. Commercials done in series were counted separately. Also, those featuring just TaeTiSeo… Continue reading Which Celebrity Was the Top CF Model Last Year?
Meet the Newest “Bagel” Girl, Kim Hee Jung
The newest “bagel girl” has surfaced on the Web as various Korean media sources crowned the child actress-turned-model/actress Kim Hee Jung the honor lately. On April 30, a number of reports mentioned Kim Hee Jung as the new “bagel (baby face + glamorous) girl,” based on a couple photos taken at her recent CF photo shoot.
Girls’ Generation and Big Bang Picked as Most Popular K-Pop Star in First Half of 2012
Girls’ Generation and Big Bang were named the top K-Pop celebrities in the first half of 2012. On April 18, a Korean research agency called Leespiar released results to their recent survey that asked for the most popular Korean celebrity in the first half of 2012.
Won Bin is a Joker?
Actor Won Bin is garnering attention for his playful, perverted joke through using fruits. On April 12, a picture was uploaded on an online photo website board with the caption: “Even Won Bin could not resist.” The uploaded picture shown is from a past photo shoot, with Won Bin in front of a fruit store and smiling widely.
Won Bin and Kang So Ra’s Summer Pictorial
Won Bin and Kang So Ra’s photo from the Basic House’s summer attire photo shoot is revealed and it is becoming a hot issue. Won Bin, the official model for the Basic House since last year, drew eyes with his unique strong charisma. Also, despite the fact that it’s her first photo shoot with Won Bin, Kang So Ra posed very confidently.
Which Male-Male Couple Did Netizens Pick as Their Favorite?
With the upcoming domestic release of George Clooney and Ryan Gosling’s “The Ides of March,” netizens were taken away with the recently released poster, which flawlessly edited the two actors’ faces into one. It led one internet portal site to conduct a survey, asking netizens which two male stars they would like to see in such a poster.