Tuesday, June 26, 2007

[ Upcoming ] Korean movie 2008 " THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE WEIRD" Poster

The Good - Lee Byung-hun


The Bad - Jung Woo-sung



The Weird - Song Gang-ho




Genres: Oriental Western
Running Time: 2 hrs

Production Company: Barunson, Grimm Pictures, Cineclick Asia

Directed by : Kim Jee Woon




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Wednesday, June 20, 2007

[ Korean movie 2007 ] Unstoppable Marriage




Production : Mnet Media and Culture Media
Director : Kim Song Ook

Releasing Date : May 10, 2007

Cast : Eugene Kim & Ha Suk-jin

Trailer
Music video




Synopsis

Eun-ho, a daughter of Ji-man the Feung Shui expert who lives up to tradition inheritance, and Ki-baek, the only son of Mal-nyon who is both a tycoon in Kangnam-gu and a leader in luxury, rode a paraglider and had an minor accident. They grew up and live in the different backgrounds so that they fight like a cat and dog over everything. Even though they hate each other, at the same time, they come to fall for each other and become a couple. The only matter is to obtain each family’s consent.

Source http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr

Offical Website : http://www.weddingnono.co.kr

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Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Lee Jun-ki Approached to Star in Chinese Movie


Lee Jun-ki, star of the movie "The King and the Clown," has caught the eye of acclaimed Chinese director Chen Kaige.

MG SHOW, the agency in charge of promoting the actor in China, announced on Tuesday that Lee had met with Chen at the Shanghai International Film Festival last Saturday, at which Chen was a juror.

Chen proposed that the two make a film together in China, which Lee thought was a great idea. "I'd love to make the movie if the script is good and the character is right," Lee said.

Chen's proposal is understood to be more than just lip-service. The Chinese director thinks highly of Korean actors, having worked with Jang Dong-gun in his movie "The Promise" in 2005. The project can also count on Lee's extraordinary popularity in China.

Lee, who became one of the leading stars of the Korean wave with his performances in "The King and the Clown" and the drama "My Girl," has become tremendously popular in China, with over 300,000 members signed up with his fan club.

During his recent visit to Shanghai, a mob of fans in a convoy of some 20 vehicles chased the actor along a highway, at times making some dangerous moves. Lee said the chase was like a scene from a movie, but added that he's grateful for his Chinese fans' avid support.

Lee attended the Shanghai International Film Festival after wrapping up shooting in Thailand on "Time Between Dog and Wolf", which is scheduled to be broadcast next month. He took home the Top Foreign Star Award along with Hollywood screen goddess Sharon Stone.

source: ChosunIlbo

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Wednesday, June 13, 2007

The 44th Daejong Film Festival

Jeon Do-yeon

rain and kim tae-hee

Han Hyo-ju

Kim A-Joong

Rain and Moon Geun Young

Winner List

The Best Project : Family Ties


The Best Director : Bong Joon Ho ( The Host )


The Best Actor : Ahn Sung Gi ( Radio Star )


The Best Actress : Kim Ah Joong ( S Line )


The Best Supporting Actor : Kim Yoon Suk ( Tazza )


The Best Supporting actress : Shim Hye Jin ( South of the Border )


The Best New Director : Kwon Hyung Jin ( For Horowitz )


The Best New Actor : Ryu Duk Hwan ( Like a Virgin )


The Best New Actress : Jo Yi Jin ( South of the Border )


The Best Planning : Lee Jung Hak ( Lump Suger )


The Best Scenario : Sung Gi Young, Kim Tae Yong ( Family Ties )


The Best Cinematography : Park Hyun Chul ( S Line )


The Best Lighting : Lee Joo Saeng ( Paradise )


The Best Editing : Kim Sun Min ( The Host )


The Best Mixed Media Technique : Shin Jae Ho, Jung Do Ahn ( DTI, ETRI, ‘Midair’)


The Best Sound Effect : Jung Gwang Ho, Choi Tae Young ( Lump Suger )


The Best Music Score : Lee Jae Hak (S Line )


The Best Art Design : Kim Gi Chul ( Midair )


The Best Costumes : Jo Sang Kyung ( Tazza )


Special Award : Jun Do Yun


Merit Award : Shin Young Gyoon


The Most Popular Actor (Domestic) : Lee Bum Soo


The Most Popular Actress (Domestic ) : Kim Ah Joong


The Most Popular Actor (Overseas) : Jung Ji Hoon/Bi


The Most Popular Actress (Overseas) : Kim Tae Hee


Family Ties poster




credit: CindyW88 soompi.com

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Friday, June 08, 2007

Lee Jun-ki Wins Overseas Star Award at Shanghai Film Festival

Actor Lee Jun-ki will receive the Top Foreign Star Award at the 10th Shanghai Film Festival on June 16 along with actress Sharon Stone.

Lee's agency said the actor will personally attend the festival, which invites top stars from around the world.

Lee won the award for his soaring popularity in China for his roles in the
movie "King and the Clown" and the TV drama "My Girl."

source: kbs grobal

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Monday, June 04, 2007

Song Hye Gyo, "Hwangjini only held one man in her heart."

Song Hye Gyo's Hwangjini was majestic. During a time where social rank determined all, she ridiculed society amidst falling from the top to lowest of classes, delightfully stripped off the falsehood of intellect, and held only one man in her heart.

The movie '
Hwangjini' meets audiences on the 6th. With a total production budget of 10 billion KRW, Director Jang Yoon Heon of the movies 'Contact' and 'Tell Me Something' holding the megaphone, and renown staff within the film industry, and especially Song Hye Gyo who plays the role of 'Hwangjini' provide plenty of reason to look forward to the opening.

Despite the frequent questioning of the similarities in character with the
drama version, 'Hwangjiny' starring Ha Ji Won, she most likely felt that she was being asked less of them once the movie was premiered. Seeing the movie clearly shows the differences from the drama series.




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Hwangjiny's character is one I always wanted to take a challenge at, but I worry that the opportunity has come too soon. I hesitated as this is only my second film wondering if I would be able to perform well. But thinking about it, I turned 27 this year. I felt I would never be able to do it again if I let this opportunity pass. So telling myself I can do it if I give it my best, I decided to take the role."

Song Hye Gyo
says she did not think of other things as the burden of the character Hwangjiny itself was so great.

There are many close-up scenes throughout the movie. The entire screen is full of Song Hye Gyo's expression. Even in the rather intimate scene with a district magistrate, she had to express everything through her facial expressions so perhaps it could have been burdensome

"I realized there were many close-up shots after the movie was finished. Since various cuts are filmed on set, I was not aware of which scene would be used. Burdensome? No. I had the script with me at all times as soon as I decided to take the role. After living six months as Hwangjiny and speaking with the director, I feel as if I have become Hwangjiny herself. And thankfully I was able to focus each moment on becoming her."

Until now, her image has been pure, innocent, and cute. There was concern that a person with such character would not e able to express the heart of a matured lady. But she was able to rid of those concerns completely through the character that only holds one man in her heart.

"I wasn't aware, but people said my eyes have changed because of Hwangjiny while I was filming. I guess there was something. It feels good to hear that I look more matured."

The
movie Hwangjiny calmly depicts the ups and downs of Hwangjiny's life. There is confidence in being of noble class, and the anger in become demoted to the servant rank. And there is love.

"If Hwangjiny, as a '
kisaeng,' fell into the arms of many men easily, would we remember her? Though she was a 'kisaeng,' she was able to be confident as she only held the love for one man in her heart. Hwangjiny is a truly blessed person as she was able to find the love to hold her entire life."

Song Hye Gyo, in regards to her acting, also commented, "I feel I have started to realize the true meaning of acting slightly and now the greed for acting is growing more." She says she wishes to continuously choose new roles and act.

"I want to attempt acting I have never tried before. It doesn't matter if it is a movie of
drama series. I want to appear in drama series as well. But I do want to do well enough in films to be able to proudly be referred to as the 'Movie Actress Song Hye Gyo,' at least for now."

source:
Broasia

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