April 2010
Rain's back with a drama this year titled "Runaway"
Rain (Jung Ji-hoon) is coming back with a drama this year, and the news has finally been confirmed. He will be teaming with the writer and director of "The Slave Hunter"(Chuno),
Film giants shift gears with new release movie "Blades of Blood"
Actor Hwang Jeong-min and director Lee Joon-ik faced, and overcame, personal and professional obstacles to make their first cinematic collaboration a success.
Jeonju International Film Festival 2010 Kicks Off
Marking its 11th anniversary, the festival features 209 movies, 131 feature-length and 78 short films, from a record 49 countries...
KBS TV series "Sister of Cinderella" maintained its position as the most-popular drama
According to statistics released by TNS Media Korea on Friday, "Cinderella" surpassed the 20 percent mark this week with viewership ratings...
Actor Kang Ji-hwan denies dating actress Jang Hee-jin
Recently, a monthly women's magazine in Korea reported that the actor had met Jang in 2008 while working on the film "Rough Cut"...
Two Korean Films "The Housemaid" & "Poetry" to Compete at Cannes
The movie stars Cannes Best Actress Award winner Jeon Do-yeon, who again uses her charms and acting skills to portray a stark picture of human greed...
Ha Ji-won cast in 3D creature feature "Sector 7"
Ha Ji-won has been cast in her next film, Sector 7, a monster-action flick that not only boasts a 10 billion won budget, but will also be...
KBS romantic comedy drama "Call of the Country" still photos
The KBS romantic comedy drama "Call of the Country" will unfold a story filled with a great deal of trouble between rigid Ko Jin Hyuk (Kim Sang Kyung) and...
Actor Lee Jun-ki to Start Military Service
Lee had been told by the Military Manpower Administration to report for duty on April 12 but asked for a postponement because...
Korean movie "My Dear Desperado" opens in theaters on May 20
The storyline of a gangster and a person preparing for a job living together in a basement room is as unusual as the film's title...
Ku Hye-sun in talks to appear in TV series "The Musical"
Talks of her appearance in "The Musical" escalated when she showed up yesterday to watch a performance of musical "Monte Cristo", starring...
Lee Min-ki chosen to play lead in new Yoon Je-kyun movie
Korean model and actor Lee Min-ki has been chosen to play the male lead in a new production by blockbuster director Yoon Je-kyun, according to...
The 11th Jeonju International Film Festival
The film fest set a new record this year by showing a total of 209 films (131 features and 78 short films) from 49 countries that have been categorized...
Korean actress Hwang Soo-jeong to make big screen comeback this year
Hwang, 37, has appeared in several notable television dramas including "Huh Joon" (MBC, 1999) and "Four Sisters" (MBC, 2001). She also...
Actress Yoon So-yi to Star in F1 Promotional Program
Yoon spent last weekend attending the Formula One Shanghai Grand Prix in order to brush up on her knowledge of the sport in preparation...
An interview with Korean Actress Kim So-eun
That is why Kim So-eun stands out amongst all the numerous girls that have cheeks as rosy as peaches. Her slightly low tone of voice which is in contrast to...
Korean Cinema Taking Root in World Academia
In recent years, South Korean cinema has established a notable place on the world map - two local titles will be competing at the Cannes Film Festival next month...
MBC's traditional TV series "Dong Yi" remained the top Monday and Tuesday night drama
Research firm TNS Media Korea revealed that "Dong Yi," now into its sixth week of showing, scored an average rating of 22.1 percent on...
Lee Min-ki re-teams with Haeundae director in the film "Quick"
Lee Min-ki had a supporting role in the blockbuster hit Haeundae, and now has been chosen to headline the director Yoon Je-kyun's new production...
Korean drama "Strike Love" in talks for Japanese remake
The sports drama, which began its run on March 18 on Fuji TV's CS channel, was the most-searched show for two consecutive weeks on the...
Lee Min-ho attends final "Boys Over Flowers" Japan event
The actor met with some 5,000 fans at "Boys Over Flowers Last Event - Graduation," held at Yokohama Pacific Hall on April 25, making his last...
Korean drama "Three Brothers" stay undefeatable for tenth week
According to the figures from TNS Korea and AGB Nielsen Media Research on Monday, the family drama brought in viewership ratings...
Korean Movie "Bestseller" knocks out "Titans" from top of box office in Korea
Estimates by the Korean Box Office System (KOBIS) released on Monday revealed that "Bestseller" brought in 213,144 admits during April 23 to 25...
Korean Wave creates the next New Generation
Fuji TV's program "Hallyu Alpha" (Mon-Fri 2:07~3:00), which started airing on January 11 in hopes of creating 'a new Hallyu generation,' has been receiving...
Cast of "Boys over Flower" visited Japan over the weekend
The cast of Korean TV series "Boys Over Flowers" visited Japan over the weekend to attend an event promoting the hit show from early last year...
Interview with korean actor Baek Sung-hyun
I currently live in Gwangmyeong-si which is in the Gyeonggi Province. It's a lot better living there now because I can drive but before...
Korean actor Hyun Bin to hold fan meeting in Japan this week
Hyun Bin, whose real name is Kim Tae-pyung, rose to stardom when he appeared as a restaurant owner in smash hit TV series...
April Movie Releases with trailers
This is a story about a man (Kim Nam Gil), who after being betrayed by love is falsely accused and put in prison. He escapes with ...
Interview with korean actress Seo Woo
Seo Woo, well-known for her role in the critically acclaimed movie "Paju" which won awards and opened at several prestigious international...
Jang Nara helps two cities sign friendship alliance
The actress became an ambassador for Qichun county last February, when she visited the grave of famous Chinese herbalist...
Interview with korean actor Cha Seung-won of "City Hall" fame
Actor Cha Seung-won never gets tired. He melted viewers' hearts through his role in SBS' "City Hall" last year and soon after played the stylish...
Poster for upcoming TV series "Road No.1" revealed
The war drama has been garnering much hype prior to its airing due to its blockbuster scale and star-studded cast, led by So who is making...
Actor Lee Byung-hun promotes "IRIS" in Japan
The actor flew into Tokyo on Saturday, where he was greeted by some 1,000 fans at Narita International Airport, and drew large crowds...
Actor Song Il-gook to meet Kazakhstan president today
Korean actor Song Il-gook will be attending a state dinner today held in honor of Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev's visit to Korea...
SBS drama "Bad Guy" to premiere August 2
An official from SBS explained that the 20-part drama, which stars Korean actors Kim Nam-gil and Han Ga-in, will begin its run on the small screen on...
Historical MBC drama "Kim Suro" goes 3D
According to producers, next month the drama will unveil its 3D portions (titles and making-of videos) after production has been completed. A sprawling...
Korean film Bang-ja Chronicles releases trailer
The movie plays with the famous tale of Chun-hyang, which is a story of young lovers in the Joseon era, and stars Kim Joo-hyuk and Ryu Seung-beom....
Korean drama "IRIS" part 2 (IRIS2) - starts pre-production
Taewon explained in a press release that "IRIS" producers have started the casting process for the next season, even talking with agents for...
Korean movie "Poetry" director attend press conference & interview
This was the dialogue between the main star and director of film "Poetry" as seen in video containing behind-the-scenes footage revealed at a press...
Actor Song Seung-heon back in the drama "My Princess"
It's scriptwriter Kim Eun-sook is the writer of hit dramas City Hall, On Air, and Lovers In Paris, which already makes this a buzz project. Not much has been ...
Korean Drama sequel IRIS 2 to follow Athena in 2011
Although Athena: Goddess of War has been called IRIS 2, producers have specified that Athena is merely an IRIS spinoff, not a sequel. In actuality...
Korean drama "Sling Shot" (Story of a Man) wins at Houston International Film Festival
The festival is dedicated to independent works (and doesn't accept studio projects for consideration), and the Remi is the name of the honor given in ...
Actress Seo Young-hee invited to Cannes film festival
Korean actress Seo Young-hee has been invited to the 63rd Cannes Film Festival next month for her latest film "Bedevilled", according...
Upcoming drama Bad Guy failed to secure a spot on the upcoming broadcast schedule
Kim Nam-gil's upcoming drama Bad Guy has hit a bump in the road, because it has failed to secure a spot on the upcoming broadcast schedule. Producers ...
Interview with Actress Jeon Do-youn
Jeon Do-youn was called the "Queen of Cannes" after she won the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in the film "Secret Sunshine"...
Cast additions to upcoming drama Coffee House
Rumors have been confirmed and the second female lead of PD Pyo Min-soo's upcoming drama Coffee House will be Ham Eun-jung...
60% of Korean Actresses 'Accosted for Sex by Bigwigs
Six out of 10 actresses in Korea have been propositioned for sex by influential figures, according to a poll of 111 actresses by the Korean...
No competition for korean drama "Sister of Cinderella" in TV ratings
According to estimates on Friday, "Cinderella" successfully kept its position on top of TV charts with its fifth episode aired on Wednesday recording...
"Road No. 1" sold to Japan before release in Korea
"Road No. 1," set during the Korean War, was attained by Hakuhodo Media Partners, one of the largest media and content business companies in Japan...
Upcoming drama "I Am Legend" has its drummer in Jang Shin-young
Divorced-woman-turns-rock-star drama I Am Legend has secured Kim Sun-ah in the lead role as a woman who rediscovers her talent for music...
Actress Yoon Eun-hye cameos on k drama Personal Taste
Yoon will play the part of Jin-ho's (Lee Min-ho) ex-girlfriend, who happens to run into Jin-ho and Kae-in (Sohn Ye-jin) when they go to see a movie....
Korean Actresses Pressured to Give Sexual Favors
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea released Tuesday a report on the human rights situation for actresses based on a survey of 111 actresses and 240...
Rain celebrates double win on Mnet charts
Korean pop sensation Rain has made his way to the top of cable music channel Mnet's singles chart with his latest single "Love Song."
Lee Min-ho and Son Ye-jin pose during a press conference for MBC TV series "Personal Taste"
"Personal Taste", about a man pretending to be a homosexual in order to become roommates with a woman who wants to live with...
Ji Sung in lead role MBC's upcoming drama Kim Suro
Ji Sung (Swallow the Sun) is taking the titular role in MBC's upcoming drama Kim Suro, as pictured in these newly released stills. He has acted mostly in...
CJ Entertainment sets up Japanese branch
Korea's largest film investment, production and distribution company CJ Entertainment has expanded its business into Japan, setting up a...
Prosecutors investigating Rain embezzlement accusation
The Seoul Central Prosecutors' Office confirmed the investigation department has started looking into a lawsuit filed last week by a fabric manufacturing...
Korean Dramas "Merchant," "Becoming Billionaire" sold to Japan for USD 3 million
KBS said it sold the broadcasting rights for "Merchant" to NHK's main program-making subsidiary NHK Enterprise and the video rights...
Korean film "Mother" continues its stay on U.S. box office
According to statistics by the U.S. movie chart of Box Office Mojo on Tuesday, the film grossed 34,405 dollars at 27 theaters to rank...
Interview with korean Actor Oh Ji-ho of Slave Hunters Fame
The time has come finally to bid farewell to KBS TV series "The Slave Hunters". What kind of ending will come for this...
Soo-ae cast as female lead in "Iris" spin-off, upcoming action TV series "Athena"
"Soo-ae will be playing Yoon Hae-in, the lead female character who is a double agent working for both the National Intelligence Service...
Actor Gong Yoo and Lim Soo-jung to star in new film "First Love"
N.O.A stated that the two actors were cast to play the lead roles in the musical-turned-movie, based on a comical story of a woman who during her trip to...
Press conference and interview for SBS TV series "Princess Prosecutor"
On the first week of the battle amongst Wednesday andThursday evening dramas by three broadcasting networks, SBS TV series "Princess Prosecutor" came...
Top Actor Lee Byung-hun warns fans his Twitter accounts are fake
Top Korean actor Lee Byung-hun has warned fans that multiple fake Twitter accounts opened up under his name are fake, according to his agency on Thursday...
Interview with actress Hwang Woo Seul-hye
My real name is Hwang Jin-hee but when I became an actress, my mom went to the naming center and came up with this name. There were other names...
Korean films dominate local box office during Q1, 2010
The KOFIC's quarterly report on the local film industry, released Tuesday, reported that Korean movies accounted for 44.3 percent of market share...
Actress Kim Hye-soo in talks to make movie comeback
Sidus FNH, the company producing the romantic comedy thriller tentatively titled "Villain on the Second Floor," said Kim has tentatively agreed to...
Final episode of "The Slave Hunters"
When you think about it, all the men in "The Slave Hunters" were main characters in each of their small stories. Dae-gil (played by Jang Hyuk) was a slave hunter...
Interview with korean Actor Lee Sun-kyun of korean drama "Pasta" fame
For a long time, he was the gentle and candid, at times the quite sweet gentleman. His good-natured smile and mellow voice which rang like a tuning fork was...
Review of TV series "Beautiful Life"
A family drama may be considered good depending on how many concerns and conflicts it shows existent within that family, not just because...
Press conference for film "Looking for My Wife"
Three men have come together to find the wife who left home. The three men consisting of Sung-hee (played by Ji Jin-hee) who on the outside looks fine...