Sung Yu-ri Makes Big-Screen Debut

Sung Yu-ri has talked about the difficulties she had making her career transition from a member of girl group FINKL to acting. "I was hurt a lot because I had to endure harsh criticism of my acting," she said at a press conference for her film debut "Rabbit and Lizard" on Monday.

"I have wanted to be in a film for such a long time, but there was so much pressure. I was overwhelmed and scared by the idea of my face filling up a huge screen and my acting being revealed everywhere."

Sung started out as a member of then-hot girl group FINKL in 1998; her acting debut came in 2002 in TV soap "Bad Girls." "For an actor or actress who used to be a singer, not being afraid of the camera can be a strength," she says. "But the more popular you were as a singer, the more pressure you get, and the harsher the criticism will be. So you become very vulnerable and can get hurt easily. That was the case for me. You have to overcome adversity well, taking criticism as expression of attention from fans."

"Rabbit and Lizard" is the story of a Korean-American adoptee who comes back to Seoul to find her biological mother and memories of the past. It was officially invited to the "Korean Cinema Today -- Panorama" section of the 14th Pusan International Film Festival kicking off on Thursday. It goes on general release on Oct. 22.

Credit: englishnews@chosun.com
source: Chosun

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[ Korean Movie 2007 ] A LOVE / Sarang

Movie : A Love / Sarang / 사랑
Release Date : September 19, 2007
Country : South Korea
Director : Kyung-Taek Kwak
Starring : Ju Jin-mo , Park Si-hyeon
Genre : Drama , Action
Runtime : 104 min
Website : http://www.sarang2007.co.kr/


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Synopsis

A man’s fight against his damned destiny begins! His one and only destiny! At age 17, he meets a girl as beautiful as a watercolor painting. ‘I swear I’ll protect you...’ Although he is the best fighter in school, he dreams of making his mother proud by going to college. The tough but pure hearted, CHAE In-ho.... It takes him 7 years to confess to the girl of his dreams. A poisonous fatal destiny strangles his happiness! He stabs a gangster in the neck for her. “I’m Peek-a-boo, you bastard!” He wanted to live quietly like everyone else. But to keep his promise to protect his girl, he stabs Chi-kwon, a notorious mobster in Busan. A second chance comes his way! He devotes his life to working for Chairman Yoo. ‘Give me your youth...and I’ll give you power...’ He buries his love for the vanished girl and gets a second chance while working at the docks. He offers his life to the man who first holds out his hand for him. His life’s twisted fate! The girl he cannot forget returns as a love he cannot have. “Don’t go...Women are just a phase...” The girl he never stopped thinking about suddenly reappears in his life. She becomes his patron’s woman and beyond reach... But as he decides to be happy for once in life, bitter cruel destiny rattles everything in his life.

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Son Ye Jin, appearing in new film.

Hallyu star Son Ye Jin recently had an interview regarding the new movie she's starring in.

"This was too dramatic change of character for me and I had hard time making my decision after reading the script" said the actress Son who acted as a leader of pickpocket gang, Baek Jang Mi, in the movie 'The Unprotected City'.

She took it as a challenge and an adventure for her career and that's how convinced herself to make the decision.

The interview was held in the city of Busan, where PIFF (Pusan International Film Festival) was held.

Son also said that "For the first time in my acting career, this is the first one that made me to think about what the viewers would think of me when they see this movie."

Her character will play out and show two different sides of a woman who can kill the others for her own good but also holds the weak emotional points of woman at the same time.

This 'The Unprotected City' will crank up next month and be released to the theaters in January.

source: broasia

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'Secret Sunshine' Heads to Academy Awards

A Korean film that won actress Jeon Do-yeon top honors at this year's Cannes Film Festival will be the nation's submission for the Academy Awards next spring in the category for Best Foreign Language Film.

The Korean Film Council announced Monday that the choice of "Secret Sunshine" was made by six judges who assessed the overall quality, distribution capacity and public recognition of three films submitted for consideration. read more

source : KBS WORLD

Kwon and Song Make a Transformation in the Movie'Destiny'

The stars of the movie ‘Destiny ' (Director Kim Hae-Gon, MKDK Productions), Kwon Sang-Woo and Song Seung-Heon make a transformation. The character cuts revealed a whole new personality to both the characters previously played by Kwon Sang-Woo and Song Seung-Heon.

Kwon Sang-Woo plays an ambitious character named Cheol-Jung. In order to become Cheol-Jung, he had to hide his well-built body in a black suit and slick his hair back, giving off a powerful stare.

Playing the opposite role, Song Seung-Heon, chose ‘Destiny’ to be his first movie after returning from his army services. He throws away his former soft and loving character to become a strong and manly personality in this movie.

Song Seung-Heon sports a vintage jacket with a thin face and a slightly grown mustache. His trademark, puppy-dog eyes seem to look gentle, but plays an explosively wild-natured character named Woo-Min.

It has been said that Kwon Sang-Woo and Song Seung-Heon have been impressing the director and staff members of the ‘Destiny’ movie production with their passionate acting abilities. Though they are great friends, their passionate drives are showing rivalries with good intentions.

30% of the movie filming has been completed returning to Seoul for more filming after recently shooting on Jeju Island.

source: http://english.tour2korea.com


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Jo In Sung to act out homosexual love in Director Yoo Ha's upcoming historical film

Director Yoo Ha of 'A Dirty Carnival' and Jo In Sung are partnering once again. This time it is a historical film set in Goryeo and is a melodrama following homosexual love.

Jo In Sung has been turning down numerous offers for movie and drama appearances to take on the role in the upcoming film by the director. The film will start filming next March, being the last for Jo In Sung before he enlists for his military duty. The title is to be determined.

Director Yoo says, "This is an original piece based on a true story of the Goryeo era and I have not yet decided the title. It is a love story with two men and one lady.

" He also says, "This is my fifth piece, but I wanted to make a change so I decided to do a historical film. I always felt uncomfortable with the genre but I felt I should try to overcome those feelings. It is also a new challenge for me to focus on a melodrama."

Director Yoo has received good reviews from critics and audiences for his provocative perspectives and portraying the violent aspects of human nature.

According to Director Yoo, Jo In Sung will play a Goryeo warrior accompanied by another actor and actress to form a melo line, and will also have a slight homosexual tendency added to it. He directly says it is a love story of the men, and the cast for the two other roles have not yet been decided upon.

The scenario will be completed towards the end of August while Jo In Sung is training in martial arts to play his role. Jo In Sung says, "After 'A Dirty Carnival,' I decided to do my next piece with director Yoo. I will start learning horseback riding, martial arts, and the geomungo starting this month as the Director says it is necessary for my role.

" He added, "I haven't heard the details about the film yet, but I trust the director. I will try my best as I believe it is an opportunity to show a good aspect of myself as an actor once again," showing his faith in Director Yoo.

source: broasia

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'Black House' to Open in Japan in October

The Korean thriller 'Black House,' starring veteran actor Hwang Jeong-min, will open in 250 theaters in Japan in October.

The hit film is based on a best-selling Japanese novel that has sold a million copies.

A film official says that Black House has received overwhelming praise by Japanese film people and that its release date in Japan has been set.

Its opening at some 250 cinemas is reminiscent of the opening of the Korean blockbuster 'The Host.' Such fanfare in what is considered the home country of horror films is especially meaningful.



In the movie, Hwang plays an insurance surveyor who looks into a murder case that the police have confirmed as a suicide. The story revolves around his struggle with a psychopath whom he encounters on the crime site.

In Korea, Black House led all horror movies in number of theater screenings and maintained the number one box office position for eight weeks.

source: kbs grobal

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Korean Actress in Vietnam for Film Promotion

Korean actress Nam Sang-mi will be in Vietnam on July 7th to promote her 2005 film "Never to Lose." She will be attending the Vietnamese premieres of the film and meeting her fans with her co-star Jang Hang-seon at the nation's two largest theaters.

In "Never to Lose," Nam plays a traffic cop who joins the violent crimes team. Nam is said to be very excited about her first overseas appearance.



Prior to her visit to Vietnam, Nam spent a month in Thailand for a drama shoot. At the time, she was deeply touched by the heartwarming welcome shown by the hotel and awed by the popularity of Korean dramas in Thailand.

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Song Hye-kyo promotes Hwang Jini

Korean actress Song Hye-kyo and the main cast of movie Hwang Jini attended a special movie screening for the press on Wednesday (May 23) in Seoul.

Yoo Ji-tae is the leading actor of the movie

[Image credits to chosun.com]
source: stareastasia
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"Breath" Draws Spotlight in Cannes

Director Kim Ki-deok's movie "Breath" has drawn significant attention in Cannes.

The movie, which was invited to compete at the 60th Cannes Film Festival, received a favorable response after it was screened May 19 and has grossed impressive profits.

The world-renowned movie magazine Variety quoted the firm in charge of the movie's overseas marketing as saying that the movie has been sold to film festivals in Poland, Singapore and Lithuania.

"Breath" made headlines when it was sold prior to its opening to France, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Turkey and Greece.

One foreign news agency expressed hopes that Korean filmmakers can produce more "charming films like 'Breath.'"

Attention is now focused on whether "Breath" will bring an award to director Kim Ki-deok, who has previously won awards at the Berlin and Venice film festivals.

source: kbs global

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Kim Rae Won, returns to silver screen as K-1 player in Miracle

Title : Miracle
Genre : Romance, comedy
Filming starts : May 2007
Opens : Fall 2007
Director : KANG Suk Bum

Actor Kim Rae Won returns to the big screen as a K-1 fighter.

Kim Rae Won’s next movie ‘Miracle’ will starts filming in May. ‘Miracle’, a romantic comedy, is the new project of director Kang Suk Bum, who’s attracted much attention for directing ‘Sunflower’ last year.

Kim Rae Won collaborated closely with director Kang Suk Bum last year through ‘Sunflower’. Kim Rae Won happily accepted his invitation to play in his new movie. This time Kim Rae Won plays a Taekwondo teacher and K-1 fighter. The love story spins around his dates and fights with a woman played by a top actress.

The proposed female lead is identified as top star A. Kim Rae Won has started a long series of physical training as well as Taekwondo practices for some months, preparing for the movie.

According to a production group member of ‘Miracle’, Kim Rae Won felt the strong love of movies while working for ‘Sunflower’. This time he’ll use his most skilled style to play a romantic comedy character, completely different from that in ‘Sunflower’.

On the other hand, he’s been famous as a hallyu star in Japan. He recently participated in a Japanese movie ‘Shadow of the Flower’ which will be his debut on Japan’s big screen.

Some time ago, some Japanese fans flew to Korea to see Kim Rae Won at the filming set of ‘Sunflower’ and not long ago, Kim Rae Won held a special fans meeting for his fans in Japan. As a new generation hallyu star, Kim Rae Won’s new movie ‘Miracle’ will surely arouse great attention among his Japanese fans.

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English translation by PChoi, based on Chinese by 一冉81 of kimraewon.cc]

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'Miryang' to Be Released at Home, Cannes May 24

The Korean film 'Miryang' starring Jeon Do-yeon and Song Kang-ho will concurrently be released domestically and at the 60th Cannes Film Festival in France on May 24.

The film's distributor Cinema Service coordinated the date of the domestic release with the date of the film's official preview for competition at Cannes.

Before the preview screening, Jeon, Song and director Lee Chang-dong will attend a red carpet and photo event and then watch the movie with other foreign film officials.

source: kbs global

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Japanese Fans Travel to Korea to See Jo Hyun-jae

Hundreds of Japanese fans of Korean actor Jo Hyun-jae are traveling to Seoul. The Japanese travel agency H.I.S. has introduced a tourism package that takes tourists on visits to the shooting locations of the horror film "GP506" starring Jo.

Jo's fans will leave Japan on May 25th and visit Korea's largest film complex in the Seoul suburb of Namyangju the next day. An impromptu fan meeting will take place at the film complex, where the visitors will be given ample opportunities to talk and take photos with Jo. Five lucky fans will receive Jo's personal items as prizes in a drawing.

"GP506" is Jo's first film in four years since his work "Untold Scandal" in 2003, in which he starred with Bae Young-jun and Jeon Do-yeon.

source: kbs grobal

photo GP506

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Kim Sun Ah Officially Casted In Movie "Girl Scouts"

Kim Sun Ah, who gained top star status after the success of the drama "My Lovely Sam Soon," has confirmed to appear in the movie "Girl Scouts" (by director Kim Sang Man).

After "My Lovely Sam Soon," Kim Sun Ah said that she had agreed to appear in "Thursday's Child" last May. But even after the filming started last September, due to the change of directors and production problems, her agency had cancelled her contract with the movie. "Thursdays Child" is directed by director Won Shi Yeon of the movie "A Bloody Aria," and the movie was changed to "Seven Days" with a change in the theme. This movie had also casted Kim Yoon Jin and Kim Mi Sook.

Meanwhile, "Girl Scouts" is a movie with a comic touch and is a criminal drama. When the head of a credit union disappears with millions of dollars of the credit union's money, four women create a team called "Bong Chon Girl Scouts Troop #3" to recover the stolen money and chaos ensues.

This movie was based on the work of Kim Seok Soo, who received the golden trophy at the First Gyeonggi Film Commission Scenario Awards. Mr. Kim made his name and gained popularity as the story writer for the internet comic series "Watangka."

Director Kim Sang Man was the art director of the movies "Happy End" and "Joint Security Area: JSA." He also designed the posters for the movies "Lady Vengeance," "Purpose of Love," "Host," and even was a music director for "Bloody Tie." "Girl Scouts" will be his debut as an executive director.

President Shim Bo Kyeong of the production company revealed that "there will be a variety of women in their 20's, 30's, 40's, and 50's who will appear. So far, Kim Sun Ah and Na Mun Hee have confirmed, and after the rest of the casting is done, the filming is planned to start in

source: Broasia

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