March 2010
Jeonju film fest unveils 2010 lineup
Director Park Jin-oh, well-known in the film industry for his original short movies, will receive the spotlight at this year's Jeonju International Film Festival
Personal Taste already stirring Asia
MBC said in a press release that the show is already receiving inquiries about overseas broadcasting copyrights and has been sold at "unprecedented prices" to
"Shining Inheritance" ends run in Japan with flying colors
Korean hit drama "Shining Inheritance," starring top actors Han Hyo-joo and Lee Seung-gi, saw a successful end to its run in Japan this week, according
The six actors of TV series Bad Guy
"Bad Guy" is one who possesses an exceptional form of "feeling" that has brought out maximum synergy effect from his lead actors in many of his previous hit dramas.
Press conference for drama Bad Guy
Kim Nam-gil, Han Ga-in, Oh Yeon-su, Kim Jae-wook and Jung So-min. TV series "Bad Guy" without question has an absolute upper hand, against shows both currently or set to be broadcast this year,
Rain's new ballad "Love Song" tops online music charts
Korean singing sensation Rain's new ballad "Love Song" has topped several online music charts since its release yesterday
REVIEW 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 who was searching for Eon-nyeon (played by Lee Da-hae)
Lee Sun-kyun wins best male actor at Las Palmas film fest
Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun has won the award for best male actor at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival held in Spain this month,
Choi Ji-woo signs autograph at Shiseido event
Actress Choi Ji-woo signs an autograph at an event marking the launching of Japanese
Kim Yun-jin weds movie producer in Hawaii
Korean actress Kim Yun-jin married movie producer in a surprise wedding ceremony in Hawaii today,
Lee Hye-young at 2010 Seoul Fashion Week
Korean actress and fashionista Lee Hye-young (front) walks down the runway at the Jardin de chouette show during
Ko Hyun-jung,"Haeundae" win grand prize at PaekSang Arts Awards
Top Korean actress Ko Hyun-jung and "Haeundae" producer Yoon Je-kyun won the grand prize at the 46th PaekSang Arts Awards, held at the National Theater of Korea on Friday
Korean actresses light up PaekSang Arts Awards
"Queen of Housewives" actress Kim Nam-joo arrives at the 46th PaekSang Arts Awards held at the National Theater of
Korean actors at PaekSang Arts Awards
Top Korean actor Lee Byung-hun walks the red carpet at the 46th PaekSang Arts Awards held at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul on March 26, 2010.
Rain's new single a ballad titled "Love Song"
The title song to Korean entertainer Rain's new album due out next month will be a ballad named
Kim A-joong to host 2010 BaekSang Arts Awards
Korean actress Kim A-joong has been chosen to host the 46th annual BaekSang Arts Awards on Friday.
"Cinderella" is not quite the fairy tale, says Taecyeon (1)
You must be quite determined since this is the first drama you're taking on since being discharged
Park Shin-hye joins cast of new film "Cyrano Agency"
Korean actress Park Shin-hye has joined the cast of new romantic comedy "Cyrano Agency," according to her agency
Release date for new film "Housemaid" set for May 13
The release date for erotic suspense film "Housemaid" has been set for May 13, according to its production company
Korean pic "Mother", stars win big at Green Planet Movie Awards
Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho wins Best International Director award at Green Planet Movie Awards held in Los Angeles, California on March 23, 2010 [Korea Green Foundation]
REVIEW SBS TV series "Oh! My Lady"
"Oh! My Lady" - Second episode (SBS TV, Monday/Tuesday evenings 8:50 P.M.)
[PREVIEW] SBS TV series "Princess Prosecutor"
SBS Wednesday/Thursday drama "Princess Prosecutor" - A prosecutor wears a hot pink dress
Myung Se-bin to return to the small screen
Korean actress Myung Se-bin will make her comeback to the small screen for the first time in three years as one of the sisters in an upcoming SBS drama tentatively titled
[REVIEW] MBC sitcom "High Kick 2" - Final Episode
"I wish time would stop," Se-gyeong (played by Sin Se-gyeong) said as she turned to look toward Ji-hoon (Choi Daniel)
TV series "Dong Yi," "Oh! My Lady" off to good start
Two new Monday and Tuesday prime time dramas -- MBC's "Dong Yi-Jewel in the Crown" and SBS' "Oh! My Lady" have taken off to a good start since first airing on Monday.
Korean film "Mother" ranked No.41 among U.S. films
Korean drama "Mother" has been climbing up the ranks of the box office charts in the United States since its release
Korea's "Mother", "Thirst" score wins at Asian Film Awards
Korean films "Mother" and "Thirst" scored multiple wins including the prize for Best Picture at the 4th Asian Film Awards
Cover to Rains comeback album revealed
The cover to Asian pop sensation Rain's special album due out April 1 has been unveiled.
Super Junior Kim Hee chul makes radio DJ comeback
Boy band Super Junior member Kim Hee-chul will be returning as a radio DJ for SBS Power FM (107.7 MHZ) starting next week for the first time in four years.
Shutter Island captures top spot on Korean box office
Crime thriller "Shutter Island" made its way to the top of the domestic box office to win the title as most-watched
"Three Brothers" remains victorious for fifth week
KBS2 family drama "Three Brothers" was the most-watched television show in South Korea last week
[PREVIEW] MBC TV series "Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown"
The cast of MBC TV series "Dong Yi - Jewel of the Crown" poses during a photo session of a press
[PHOTO] Han Hyo-joo smiles at "Dong Yi" press conf
Actress Han Hyo-joo smiles at a press conference for new MBC TV series "Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown"
Korean star Lee Byung-hun cleared of gambling charges
Korean actor Lee Byung-hun has been cleared of illegal gambling charges filed against him last year by his former girlfriend.
Korean film Blades of Blood sold overseas before premiere
Korean film "Blades of Blood" has been sold to five countries ahead of its release, according to the movie producers
INTERVIEW High Kick 2 Actress Yoo In na
"I was chosen? Thank you so much," is was what Yoo In-na said after receiving news she was selected as our next interviewee.
SHINee Minho falls during "Dream Team" shoot
Boy band SHINee member Minho was injured yesterday during a recording for the second season of KBS sports entertainment show "Let's Go! Dream Team."
[INTERVIEW] Actor Yoon Shi-yoon of "High Kick"
Maybe it is possible to do things right the first time. Actor Yoon Shi-yoon, who first met viewers through MBC sitcom
Korean comic Full House to become animated 3D film
Korean comic Full House to become animated 3D film
Jang Keun-suk starrer "Homicide" DVD rights sold to Japan
The DVD publications rights for Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk's film "The Case of Itaewon Homicide" have been sold to Japan, according to his agency Tree J. Company on Wednesday.
PREVIEW SBS TV series "Oh! My Lady"
"A housewife and manager are alike in that they are both good at taking care of others," producer Park Young-soo explained of the idea behind TV series "Oh! My Lady" at its
"Dong Yi" sold overseas ahead of premiere
Historical epic "Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown" has been sold overseas ahead of its airing in Korea, according to the show's broadcaster MBC on Wednesday.
INTERVIEW Actor Kim Dong wook
especially in "Donnie Brasco" where he played an FBI agent who goes undercover
Director Jang Hun's Song Picks
There are two men. Whether they have their backs turned or are facing each other, they are enemies. They stand together only because they need to,
Rain to make Korea comeback in April with new album
Korean superstar Rain has announced that he will be returning to the K-pop music scene with a new album next month.
Lee Seung-gi to make comeback in a new TV series
Korean singer and actor Lee Seung-gi will be making a comeback to the small screen in a new TV series, his first since starring in the smash hit drama "Shining Inheritance" last year
Gang Dong-won, Ko Soo cast in new action thriller
Top Korean actors Gang Dong-won and Ko Soo have become the main cast of a new action thriller tentatively
Kim Tae-hee, Lee Jun-ki to star in film "Grand Prix"
Top Korean actors Lee Jun-ki and Kim Tae-hee are set to star in a new film titled "Grand Prix", according to their agencies JG Company and Luah Entertainment on Monday.
Lee Min-ho warns fans about fake Twitter account
Korean actor Lee Min-ho has warned fans of a fake Twitter account opened up under his name, according to his agency Starhaus Entertainment.
"Three Brothers" scores fourth TV win
KBS weekend drama "Three Brothers" took their fourth consecutive win on television charts last week to
Korean films, stars nominated for U.S. Green Globe Awards
Just like TV series "Pasta," "Still, Marry Me" ended with a sweet kissing scene. But while it is possible to imagine that the couple from the former show would be in love and
[PHOTO] Actors salute at military concert
From left, actors On Joo-wan, Lee Jin-uk, Lee Dong-wook and Jae-hee salute attendees
Bong Joon-ho wins praise from L.A. Times for "Mother"
Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho has won praise from U.S. daily newspaper L.A. Times for his film "Mother", which opens today in Los Angeles.
Lee Jun-ki to star in new TV series "Faith"
Korean actor Lee Jun-ki will star in an upcoming historical drama tentatively titled "Faith" in English, according to his agency on Friday.
[INTERVIEW] Actor Jang Hyuk - Part 1
"I would have something to say if it was about martial arts..." said Jang Hyuk before the interview, as if he were an action star who was in love with martial arts
INTERVIEW Actor Jang Hyuk Part 2
For Dae-gil's martial arts skills, did you keep in mind the historical aspect and the environment Dae-gil is in? His style of fighting is apparently different from that of Tae-ha's. How did you approach that?
Interview with actress Baek Jin-hee
My name is Baek Jin-hee.My birthday is February 8, 1990. I can finally celebrate Adults Day this year! The third Monday of May where young people in Korea celebrate turning
[REVIEW] TV series "Pasta" - Final Episode
"This wraps up our work today," said Hyun-wook (played by Lee Sun-kyun) disappointedly after sending out the last dish ordered by himself. But he did so while
Rain to wrap up Asia Tour and release new mini album
K-pop artist Rain will soon visit Japan as he gets ready to wrap up his Asia tour, according to his agency J.Tune Entertainment.
Kim Hee-seon to make comeback in film "Warring States"
Korean actress Kim Hee-seon will be making a comeback to the big screen for the first time in five years through a Chinese film tentatively titled "Warring States", according to
Choi Si-won's new TV series "Lady" already stirring China
Super Junior member Choi Si-won's upcoming SBS TV series "Oh! My Lady" is already making waves in China, according to agency SM Entertainment on Wednesday.
Jung Woo-sung pic "Assassins" Korea release confirmed
Korean actor Jung Woo-sung's international debut film "Reign of Assassins" has been confirmed to
"Pasta" makes proud exit from small screen
MBC TV series "Pasta" made a proud exit from the small screen yesterday, scoring the highest ratings the show has ever seen during its 20-episode airing.
Actress Han Hyo-joo promotes drama in Japan
Korean actress Han Hyo-joo was in Japan last week to promote her hit TV series "Shining Inheritance," according to her agency BH Entertainment on Tuesday.
[REVIEW] MBC TV series "The Man Called God"
It is hard to say what exactly this drama is about. But come to think of it, it seems "The Man Called God" -- from the script to its action sequences
Han Chae-young's Song Picks
There are many beautiful women in this world. But not everyone is called 'Barbie doll.' After making herself first known through KBS TV series
Yoon Sang-hyun to release two more dramas in Japan
Korean actor Yoon Sang-hyun seems to be making headway in expanding his presence in Japan with two more of his dramas set to air in the country
Moon Geun-young diagnosed with Hepatitis A
Korean actress Moon Geun-young is on a break after becoming infected with Hepatitis A, according to a source with KBS TV series "Cinderella's Sister".
Jang Dong-gun officially announces May 2 wedding
Top Korean actor Jang Dong-gun announced at his fan meeting over the weekend that he will wed his actress girlfriend
"Three Brothers" takes third win on TV chart
KBS2 weekend drama "Three Brothers" took another win on television charts last week, remaining the most-watched
Korean-American actors on a roll in U.S. dramas
The good news keeps rolling in for Korean-American actors as they continue to be cast for various U.S. TV shows.
Kim Nam-gil to join army in June after "Bad Guy"
Korean actor Kim Nam-gil will enter the army in June to fulfill the country's mandatory military service,
Park Shin-hye, Song Joong-ki to promote Jeonju film fest
Korean actors Park Shin-hye and Song Joong-ki have been named publicity ambassadors for the 11th Jeonju
Actress Kim Yun-jin's Movie Picks
Kim Yun-jin spent her childhood in the United States and made her first step into the world of acting on Broadway. Hence, English was the language she acted in and also
Ji Sung to star in new TV series "Kim Su-ro"
Korean actor Ji Sung has been set to star in a 20 billion won blockbuster TV series titled "Kim Su-ro"
Nichkhun denies starring in variety show "We Got Married"
Nichkhun of Korean idol group 2PM has denied rumors that he will be appearing on MBC variety show "We Got Married"
REVIEW KBS TV series "The Birth of the Rich"
Basically put, "The Birth of the Rich" was not quite the pleasant drama. Suk-bong (played by Ji Hyun-woo), who justifies his spontaneous actions by saying they are meant to help
[INTERVIEW] Actress Lee Bo-young
A poster shoot for "Golden House" was taking place at a studio in Nonhyun-dong of Seoul. The actors, each already full of character, displayed facial expressions that summarized the roles they had taken for the drama
Jung Woo-sung, Cha Seung-won cast for "IRIS" spin-off
Top Korean actors Jung Woo-sung and Cha Seung-won have been set to play the main characters in the spin-off to last year's blockbuster TV series "Iris,"
INTERVIEW Actor Song Kang-ho - Part 2
Ten years ago, I did the films "Swiri" and "Joint Security Area JSA" which are both about South Korea, North Korea and men. So, "Reunion" was similar to them in a way,
INTERVIEW Actor Song Kang-ho - Part 1
Song Kang-ho is not a funny person. He is an entertaining actor. Song Kang-ho is not a friendly person. He is a familiar actor. Song Kang-ho is not a diligent person.
Choi Ji-woo to reach out to less fortunate in Swaziland
Korean actress Choi Ji-woo will be visiting the Kingdom of Swaziland in South Africa to lend
Jang Dong-gun to reveal wedding plans at fan meeting
Top Korean actor Jang Dong-gun will be revealing his plans to get married in May during an upcoming fan meeting set for the weekend, according to an entertainment industry source.
[PHOTO] Han Chae-young attends "Influence" showcase
Actress Han Chae-young speaks during a showcase for online mystery film "The Influence"
Top Korean actor Lee Byung-hun has said that working on his new film "The Influence" felt like an extension of shooting his KBS blockbuster TV series "IRIS" from last year.
Girls' Generation arrives at press conference
From top down, Girls' Generation members Yoona and Seohyun arrive at a press conference held ahead of giving an encore performance
"Secret Reunion" maintains hold on Korean box office
Korean movie "Secret Reunion" continued to take control of the Korean box office during the final week of February, according to estimates on Tuesday.
"Three Brothers" brings in second win on TV chart
KBS2 weekend drama "Three Brothers" remained on top of television charts last week for the second consecutive time, polls showed on Tuesday.
Gong Yoo wraps up Japan fan meeting in success
Korean actor Gong Yoo successfully wrapped up his fan meetings in Japan over the weekend, his first in three years since being discharged from the military last December,
Yoo Sun becomes new face of Japanese cosmetics brand
Korean actress Yoo Sun has been tapped as the new face of Japanese skin care brand Grace Aiko
Choi Ji-woo to reach out to less fortunate in Swaziland
Korean actress Choi Ji-woo will be visiting the Kingdom of Swaziland in South Africa to lend