Contrary to what he said at the 2011 MAMA press conference, Kim Hyun Joong is not confirmed for the lead role in upcoming TV Chosun drama, “Speed.”
Tag: Yoo Ah In
"Sungkyunkwan Scandal" Producers Doing a Musical Drama to Compete with "Dream High 2"
The writer-director team behind the successful 2010 drama “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” are working together on a new project. Local news agencies report that director Kim Won Seok and writer Kim Tae Hee are currently developing a new musical drama set in high school for cable network Mnet.
Yoo Ah In’s "Punch" to Screen in the US and North America
The movie "Punch (Wan Deuki),” starring Yoo Ah In, is the latest Korean film to hit the screens of cities in the US and North America, following such domestic blockbusters as “Sector 7” and “Silenced.” “Punch” will first open in Los Angeles on November 18, followed by a release nationwide on December 2.
Jang Geun Suk Warns, "Yoo Ah In, Are You Watching Me?"
While posing for photographs in a café during an interview with Joynews, Jang Geun Suk shouted in a joking taunt, “Yoo Ah In, are you watching me?” Both aged 24, the two have met much earlier in their careers, having starred in a "Skoolooks" school uniform commercial in 2005. Other similarities include how both have very strong individualistic personalities and fashion styles. Earlier, Jang Geun Suk also revealed that Yoo Ah In is the same-age actor that he is most concerned about at the moment. Of course, the increased concern for Yoo Ah In could be due to the latter’s movie “Punch” (Korean name: Wandeuk-ie), which is the current no.1 box office hit, for three weeks running. Jang Geun Suk’s upcoming movie, “You’re My Pet,” co-starring Kim Ha Neul, will hit the theaters on Nov 10.
Weekly Box Office Report – First Week of November
Featured Film of the Week: Punch, "Punch" is a coming-of-age film based on the popular novel by Kim Yeo Ryung and play produced by Kim Dong Soo. Yoo Ah In Stars as Wandeugi, who is poor and rebellious. However he meets an oddball teacher and grows up. Everything about the story is unique, Wandeugi’s father is a hunchback and his mother is a Filipino. "Punch" begins firmly rooted as a coming-of-age genre, but turns into a family drama. It also deals with social issues such as gap, education, disability, and multi-culturalism.
Song Joong Ki Wants "Best Couple Award" with Female Partner
Song Joong Ki prefers the popularity award over an acting award because truthfully, he does care about popularity. The award he wants most, however, is the "Best Couple" award, but this time with a female. Song Joong Ki won the award in 2010 with Yoo Ah In for "Sungkyunkwan Scandal."
Yoo Ah In: "I Haven’t Dated Another Celebrity Since I was 20 years old"
On the November 2 broadcast of “One Night of TV Entertainment,” Yoo Ah In revealed that he never dated another celebrity after the age of 20 (Korean age). He debuted at age of 18 through the youth series, “Sharp 1.” Yoo Ah In elaborated, “Even though I am a celebrity myself, I think I have certain prejudices against celebrities.”
SNSD’s Sooyoung Is a Strong Candidate to Play the Lead in Upcoming Drama "Speed"
SNSD’s Sooyoung is being strongly considered as the female lead of upcoming cable drama “Speed.” Reports say her possible co-stars are A-list actors Lee Jung Jae of “The Housemaid” and Yoo Ah In of “Sungkyungkwan Scandal,” who are currently in talks.
Yoo Ah In’s Movie "Wan Deuk Yi" is Number One at the Box Office
"Wan Deuk Yi" has been number one at the box office since it first came out two weeks ago. According the Film Council’s statistics, "Wan Deuk Yi" has maintained the number a viewer rate of 29.1%, with "Real Steal" following at a close 28.3%. In third place comes Han Hyo Joo and So Ji Seob’s "Only You", with 17.3%.
Yoo Ah In’s “Punch” Brings In Nearly 500,000 Viewers in Just Three Days
Starring both the acclaimed actor from “The Chaser” and one of the hottest rising actors in the industry, the movie was already anticipated by fans everywhere by just the names alone. The movie appeal’s is in more than its cast, however, as it also tells a heartwarming story with a comedic touch that can draw in viewers of all ages and backgrounds.