May 2010
[INTERVIEW] Director-actor Yang Ik-joon
This interview doesn't do me any good, it's for the production company and the press, Yang Ik-joon said with a grin at the start
Angelina Jolie to visit Korea for film "Salt"
Hollywood movie star Angelina Jolie will be visiting Korea for the first time to promote her latest pic "Salt," according to the film's distributor Sony Pictures
"Death Bell 2" presold to Taiwan and Hong Kong
A Korean thriller tentatively titled "Death Bell 2" was presold to Taiwan and Hong Kong at the film market
INTERVIEW Producer Chung Tae-won
Some say he is a ruthless producer. Some evaluate him as an intelligent businessman. Some consider him as a brother
Kim Jong-hak to produce pan-Asian blockbuster drama
Famed television producer Kim Jong-hak is prepping to make a pan-Asian blockbuster drama about customs agents fighting various international crimes and organizations.
"Prince of Persia" conquers Korean box office
Hollywood action film "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" bowed onto the top of the Korean box office over
"Three Brothers" triumphs for 15th week
KBS2's Korean drama "Three Brothers" triumphed on weekly TV charts to take its 15th consecutive win
A friend who says she wants to become like me so badly that she will seal the deal at the risk of her future has only seen the pretty and fancy
CJ and "Harry Potter" producer to co-produce 3 films
Korea's major film distribution and production company CJ Entertainment (CJE) will be co-producing three films
INTERVIEW Han Jeong su
Han Jeong-su says 2010 was the luckiest year of my life Three years ago, when Han Jeong-su was appearing in the SBS TV
"Into Fire" director, Kwon Sang-woo attend Stanford seminar
Korean actor Kwon Sang-woo and director Lee Jae-han attended a special seminar for their upcoming war film "Into Fire"
"Sister of Cinderella" continues reign atop Wed-Thurs nights
KBS TV series "Sister of Cinderella" continued its reign atop Wednesday and Thursday nights
Rain to fly into LA next week for MTV awards
Asia's most celebrated star Rain will fly off to Los Angeles next week to attend this year's MTV Movie Awards
Korean film "Poetry" to premiere in U.S. this fall
Korean film "Poetry" which won the award for best screenplay at this year's Cannes Film Festival
REVIEW TV series Bad Boy
TV series "Bad Boy" - First episode (SBS TV, 9:55 PM) Where am I heading toward -- heaven or hell
Yoon Jeong-hee says expected "Poetry" to win Palme d'Or at Cannes
Veteran Korean actress Yoon Jeong-hee, the heroine of Cannes' best screenplay winner "Poetry"
Lee Min-ho to meet and greet fans on June 20
Korean actor Lee Min-ho will hold a fan meeting on June 20, according to his agency Starhaus Entertainment
"Into Fire" to premiere in Korea on June 16
The premiere date for Korean war film "Into Fire" has been pulled up by a day to June 16, according to the film's producer Taewon
Chae Rim to appear in Chinese remake of "All About Eve"
Korean actress Chae Rim will be making a special appearance in a Chinese remake of her hit TV series
Official Han Ga-in website open today
The official website for Korean actress Han Ga-in opened today, according to her agency J. One Entertainment
Japanese idols KAT-TUN want to meet Han Hyo-joo
Japanese idols KAT-TUN have revealed in a monthly magazine that they want to meet Korean actress Han Hyo-joo
Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul to visit Korea
Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul, whose film "Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives"
Park Yong-ha to star in Hong Kong pic "Comrades" TV remake
Korean actor Park Yong-ha is set to star in the small screen adaptation of legendary Hong Kong pic Comrades
Korean film "Man of Vendetta" presold to China, Taiwan
Korean film "Man of Vendetta" was presold to China and Taiwan at the film market in France
Ryu Si-won turns producer for new female artist Rottyful Sky
Korean singer and actor Ryu Si-won has turned record producer for new female artist Rottyful Sky
"Dong Yi" captures No. 1 spot for seventh week
Ratings for MBC's series "Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown" shown a slight decrease this week but remained
Park Hwi-soon "guarantees high ratings" for "Hot Brothers"
The "Hot Brothers" segment in MBC's variety show "Sunday Sunday Night" is like a mutated version of a regular variety
REVIEW MBC "Hot Brothers" - 2nd episode
Variety show "Hot Brothers" - 2nd episode (MBC TV, 5:20 PM), It only aired once and did not reappear
Ko Hyun-jung to meet with fans on June 13
Korean actress Ko Hyun-jung will hold her first-ever fan meeting on June 13, according to her agency on Tuesday
T.O.P says visits amusement parks wearing masks
Korean singer and actor Choi Seung-hyun, better known as T.O.P from idol group Big Bang
"Into Fire" cast mingle at showcase
Actors Kwon Sang-woo whispers to Cha Seung-won during a showcase for film "Into Fire" held at Lotte World in Seoul
Lee Min-ho's "Personal Taste" sells to 3rd world countries
Korean actor Lee Min-ho is proving his Hallyu star status with his recent TV series "Personal Taste"
"Three Brothers" records solid ratings for 14th win
Korean drama "Three Brothers" brought in solid ratings to score its 14th consecutive win atop weekly TV charts
"Dragon" soars to the top of box office
Hollywood animated picture "How To Train Your Dragon" bowed into first place on the local box office over
INTERVIEW Hong Sang-so
Hong Sang-soo's presence in the film industry has been celebrated since his first appearance his directorial debut pic The Day a Pig Fell into the Well
"Into Fire" sold to four additional countries
Korean film "Into Fire" has been sold to another four countries including the U.K., Germany, Singapore and Russia
Hong Sang-soo scores first win at Cannes with "Hahaha"
Korean filmmaker Hong Sang-soo has scored his first win at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival with his film "Hahaha"
Lee Chang-dong's "Poetry" wins best screenplay at Cannes
Korean film "Poetry," written and directed by noted filmmaker Lee Chang-dong, won best screenplay at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival
Kim Ji suk enters Korean military today
Korean actor Kim Ji-suk entered the Korean army today as part of fulfilling the country's mandatory two-year military
Kim Ha-neul to hold 1st fan meeting in Japan in June
Korean actress Kim Ha-neul will hold her first-ever solo fan meeting in Japan on June 26, according to her agency
"The Housemaid" sold to 15 countries at Cannes
Korean film "The Housemaid" caught the attention of numerous foreign buyers at the Cannes Film Market, selling to a total 15 countries
Kim Kang-woo to wed actress Han Hye-jin's sister
Korean actor Kim Kang-woo will be marrying his longtime girlfriend next month, who is also the older sister of actress Han Hye-jin
INTERVIEW Yoon Jeong hee
Yoon Jeong-hee was at the peak of her popularity in her career, she won an award at a film festival and went on a car parade in downtown Seoul
"Poetry" wins rave reviews at Cannes screening
The cast and director of Poetry at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival Asia Economic Daily
Park Si-hoo named Hallyu ambassador for Chinese TV fest
Korean actor Park Si-hoo has been named Hallyu ambassador for a television festival in China, according to his agency Eyagi Entertainment on Thursday.
Cold revenge, fiery ambition, fatal love" The catch phrase for new SBS TV series "Bad Boy set to first air on May 26
PREVIEW SBS TV series "Bad Boy"
"Bad Boy" is a new production by director Lee Hyung-min, the creator of melodramas such as KBS TV series
Cast of "Bad Boy" pose at press conference
photo session of a press conference for TV series "Bad Boy" held at SBS' headquarters in Seoul, South Korea on May 19, 2010
Heechul says Yoona is "the prettiest female celebrity"
Super Junior member Heechul has praised Yoona of Girls' Generation, calling her "the prettiest female celebrity I have seen" on his official Twitter site
Hyun Bin to release single album in Japan
Korean actor Hyun Bin will release a single album in Japan, according to his agency AM Entertainment on Wednesday.
Super Junior member Heechul and Yoona of Girls' Generation
Sung Min-woo (played by Choi Si-won) proposed to Yoon Gae-hwa by saying "Please be a mom for Ye-eun," just as viewers had expected
Bae Yong-joon "undecided" in starring in new drama
Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon has yet to decide whether he will appear in an upcoming drama, according to his agency KEYEAST on Wednesday.
Bae Seul gi to star in Hollywood film
Korean singer Bae Seul-gi has revealed that she "danced" her way to making her Hollywood debut in a new film titled "Final."
Hyun Bin film sells to the UK at France
Korean film "The Battle of Yellow Sea," starring heartthrob Hyun Bin, has been sold to the United Kingdom on the eve of the ongoing Cannes Film Market in France.
New Ko Hyun-jung, Kwon Sang-woo series to air Oct 6
A new TV series starring top Korean stars Ko Hyun-jung and Kwon Sang-woo is scheduled to begin
"The Housemaid" sweeps up six deals at Cannes
Korean film "The Housemaid" has racked up a string of deals at the ongoing Cannes Film Market
"Dong Yi" stays No. 1 show for sixth week
Ratings for historical epic "Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown" turned to a decline
INTERVIEW Musical actress Cha Ji yeon
I was born on February 22, 1982. I consider the No. 2 to be my lucky number because there are four 2s in my birth date
SBS TV series "Coffee House" - Episode 1
An ounce of romance, another ounce of comedy and three ounces of fantasy are what usually make up a romantic comedy
KBS "Noodle Road" named best TV documentary in NY
KBS TV's food documentary "Noodle Road" has been named best television documentary at the 69th Peabody Awards
"Twilight" actors to visit Korea next month
Hollywood actors Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner of blockbuster film "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" will be visiting Korea next month
Rain to hold encore concerts in Japan in July
Asian superstar Rain will be holding encore concerts in Japan this summer at the request of his fans
"Blades of Blood" sells to 9 countries at Cannes film market
Korean film "Blades of Blood" has been sold to nine countries including the U.K., Thailand, Iran and Indonesia at an ongoing film market in France.
KBS' Drama Special "Lollipops"
I honestly like that girl. The girl with the red candy, I really like her. The drama begins with the shabby-looking
Jang Dong-gun, wife arrive at "Desperado" screening
newlywed actors Ko So-young and Jang Dong-gun arrive at the VIP screening for film "My Dear Desperado"
When James Cameron, Samsung and SM meet and team up
Through the film "Avatar," director James Cameron made it possible for the world to enjoy a new visual experience called 3D
Director Im Sang-soo "won't be too surprised by Cannes win"
Korean filmmaker Im Sang-soo, whose film "The Housemaid" is in competition at the Cannes Film Festival this year
"Housemaid" makes successful debut as No.1 film
Much-hyped Korean erotic thriller "The Housemaid" made a successful debut atop the local box office over the weekend
"Three Brothers" remain atop TV charts for 13th win
KBS2' series "Three Brothers" continued to dominate the TV charts last week to score its 13th consecutive win.
10LINE Actress Son Ye-jin
Pretty. Popular. She has been hurt because of rumors. But she overcame the rumors through her acting skills
Korean films hot at Cannes film market
Korean films "Blades of Blood" and "Into Fire," which both star Korean actor Cha Seung-won, have scored overseas distribution deals
Hyun Bin, Joo Jin-mo to star in film "Beautiful Us"
Korean actors Hyun Bin and Joo Jin-mo have been cast in a film tentatively titled "Beautiful Us
Korean thriller "I Saw the Devil" pre-sold to France's ARP
Upcoming Korean thriller "I Saw the Devil" has been pre-sold to France's largest distribution company ARP
Sister of Cinderella" leads Wed-Thurs night TV ratings
KBS TV series "Sister of Cinderella" continued to stay the most-popular drama on Wednesday and Thursday nights
Kim Ha-neul says "first time receiving such a moving script"
'The promise of friendship and love that is fulfilled 60 years later' is the main copy for upcoming MBC series "Road No. 1" which is set to air on June 23.
So Ji-sub transforms in "Road No. 1", says producer
MBC TV series "Road No. 1" which is set to premiere June 23, has set out on a road which no other show has taken before
Bae Soo-bin's Song Picks
He was not always the one who helps the main character. But whenever he took on the role of somewhat of a helper, he would be a reliable
Rain scores first nom for MTV Movie Awards
Asian superstar Rain has become the first Korean celebrity to score a nomination for the MTV Movie Awards
INTERVIEW Actress Choi Song-hyun
My name is Choi Song-hyun.I was born on April 11, 1982. I have a jinx where bad things have happened on all my previous
SM Entertainment records biggest Q1 profit
SM Entertainment considered one of the top three talent agencies in Korea alongside YG and JYP Entertainment saw its most successful first quarter this year
Jeon Do-youn and co-stars leave for Cannes today
Korean actress Jeon Do-youn, her co-stars in "Housemaid" and director Im Sang-soo have left for the Cannes Film Festival.
"Housemaid", "Poetry" heating up Cannes Film Festival
Korean films "The Housemaid" and "Poetry" are receiving heaps of attention from foreign movie buyers at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival
Song Seung-heon to star in Asian version of "Ghost"
Hallyu star Song Seung-heon will be making his big screen debut in Japan through an Asian remake of U.S. hit film "Ghost
PREVIEW MTV's "Idol United"
Idol United" - MTV KoreaProduced by: Lee Sung-gyuStarring: Moon Hee-jun (as captain), Yoo Sang-moo (as coach), Sung-sun (as manager), Jeong Hyo-ung (sports commentator),
Ryu Si-won posts rehearsal pics for Japan tour
Hallyu star Ryu Si-won has posted up photographs of himself rehearsing for his current Japan tour on his Cyworld mini-hompy
On the set of TV series "Sister of Cinderella"
"We are going to wrap up with a kiss," cried out director Kim Young-jo of KBS TV series "Sister of Cinderella
Moon Geun-young goofs off on Cinderella set
Actress Moon Geun-young makes a funny face on the open set of KBS TV series "Sister of Cinderella"
"Dong Yi" claims top spot on Mon-Tues nights again
MBC epic series "Dong Yi" Jewel in the Crown" reigned TV charts with high viewership ratings again, proving to be no match up
Korean book featuring Lee Jun-ki stirring Asia
An upcoming Korean language learning book featuring Hallyu star Lee Jun-ki is already causing stir among his fans in Southeast
Jang Woo-hyuk again rumored to be dating Karen Mok
Korean singer Jang Woo-hyuk and Hong Kong actress Karen Mok once again are rumored to be dating
TOP says lived 17 year old 6 months Fire
In August of 1950, when the Korean War was well under way, a letter was found in the pocket of student soldier Lee Woo-geun
SS501 Kim Hyun-joong considering "IRIS" spin-off
Korean singer-actor Kim Hyun-joong is in talks to appear in the upcoming action TV series "Athena," the spin-off to last year's hit
[PREVIEW] SBS TV series "Coffee House"
SBS Monday/Tuesday evening drama "Coffee House" Written by Song Jae-jungDirected by Pyo Min-sooStarring Kang Ji-hwan
Kang Ji-hwan wants "to break Mon-Tues TV ratings record"
SBS' "Coffee House" is the second 'House' series from director Pyo Min-so and even in its production
Interview with Director Pyo Min-soo "Coffee House"
Joint press interview with director Pyo Min-soo of SBS TV series "Coffee House"
Kim Rae-won's Movie Picks
Kim Rae-won is a man of few words but also leads an honest and upright life. He goes to church every Sunday and will not answer
Yang Dong-geun to make comeback in film "Grand Prix"
Korean singer and actor Yang Dong-geun will be making his acting comeback through film Grand Prix
SBS drama "Bad Boy" rescheduled to air on May 26
New TV series "Bad Boy" has been rescheduled to premiere on May 26, according to the show's broadcaster SBS
Lee Jun-ki's military photo revealed on Cyworld
A recent photo of Lee Jun-ki taken at his current military training camp is spreading fast on the Internet since first being posted on Korea's popular
[STAR DIARY] Lee Min-ho - Part 10
After Lee Min-ho wrapped up "Boys Over Flowers", it took viewers a year to see him again on the small screen
Iron Man 2 maintains stay atop box office chart
Hollywood blockbuster film "Iron Man 2" maintained its position atop the Korean box office for the second consecutive
"Three Brothers" take 12th win on TV charts
Family drama "Three Brothers" solidified its status as the most-watched TV in the country for the 12th consecutive week
Newlywed Jang Dong-gun returns from honeymoon tomorrow
Korea's most famous newlywed actors Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young will be returning home from their
Ji Jin-hee says "happy to break stereotype" as a king
Joint press interview with the cast of MBC TV series "Dong Yi" Ji Jin-hee says he is "happy to break stereotype" playing a king
Han Hyo-joo says she "hold fast" to her role in "Dong Yi"
MBC's "Dong Yi-Jewel in the Crown" is a big obstacle for new dramas "Giant" by SBS and "The Nation's Orders"
PREVIEW The Nation's Orders tentative
"The Nation's Orders (tentative title)" - KBSWritten by: Choi I-rang, Lee Jin-maeProduced by: Kim Jung-kyu
Jung Gyu-woon to hold 1st Japan fan meeting
Korean actor Jung Gyu-woon will hold his first-ever fan meeting in Japan later today, according to his agency N.O.A Entertainment on Friday
PREVIEW SBS TV series "Giant"
"Giant" - SBS TVWritten by: Jang Young-chul, Jung Kyung-soon Produced by: Yoo In-shikStarring: Lee Bum-soo
Park Eun-hye to turn tour guide for Chinese fans next week
Korean actress Park Eun-hye will be turning tour guide for a day, showing her Chinese fans around Jeju island next week
STAR DIARY Lee Min-ho
When "Boys Over Flowers" ended its run on television, Lee Min-ho became a top star overnight.
"Cinderella" places atop Wed-Thurs primetime line-up
KBS TV series "Sister of Cinderella" continued to record solid ratings this week, remaining atop shows aired in the primetime line-up
10LINE Actress Moon Geun-young
Moon Geun-youngStar. Icon. Nation's little sister. Now we call her by her name "Geun-young." Shin Ae-dukMoon Geun-young's
"Korean Ghost Stories" wins gold at New York Festivals
KBS TV series "Korean Ghost Stories - The Curse of the Saijin Sword" has won top honors at the 2010 New York Festivals
Rain says "Lim Soo-jung is my ideal woman"
Korean entertainer Rain has revealed that actress Lim Soo-jung is his ideal type of woman. The 27-year-old singer and actor
Jun Ji-hyun dismisses rumors about going solo
A representative for Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun has denied recent rumors that she will be setting
Local agencies eager to sign on SS501 Kim Hyun-joong
Korean singer and actor Kim Hyun-joong is reportedly keeping local talent agencies on their toes as
[STAR DIARY] Lee Min-ho - Part 8
"Boys Over Flowers" had finally premiered on television. "I was monitoring the first episode too
Im Sang-soo says Jeon Do-youn is "full-fledged artist"
What opened film "The Housemaid" was not the majestic mansion nor the elegant trail of a noblewoman
Jang Dong-gun pic "My Way" delays shooting till October
It appears that Hallyu star Jang Dong-gun will have more time to invest in his new family as the shooting for his film "My Way"
[STAR DIARY] Lee Min-ho - Part 7
Although the location shoot in New Caledonia was difficult, what shocked Lee Min-ho the most during the filming of "Boys Over Flowers" was the car accident.
Kang Hye-jung gives birth to baby girl
Korean actress Kang Hye-jung, who is married to Epik High singer Tablo, gave birth to a daughter over the weekend
Lee Jun-ki enters Korean military with apologies
Korean actor Lee Jun-ki entered the Korean army today, putting his acting career on hold for the next two years to fulfill his mandatory military duties.
Lee Byung-hun, Kwon Sang-woo family at wedding
Actor Lee Byung-hun arrives at Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young's wedding held at The Shilla hotel in Seoul
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[PHOTO] Rain, Hyun Bin attends Jang Dong-gun wedding
Singer and actor Rain arrives at Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young's wedding held
Song Seung-hun, So Ji-sub arrive at wedding
From left, actors So Ji-sub and Song Seung-hun arrive at Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young's wedding held at The Shilla hotel
Kim Nam-joo, Ha Ji-won at Jang DG wedding
actors Kim Seung-woo and Kim Nam-joo arrive at Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young's wedding held at The Shilla hotel
STAR DIARY Lee Min-ho Part 6
Not long after Lee Min-ho had started shooting "Boys Over Flowers", he was to go on his overseas location shoot to New Caledonia
"IRIS" starts melting Japanese viewers' hearts
TV series "IRIS" starts melting Japanese viewers' hearts TV series "IRIS", which made headlines
Lee Jun-ki says is looking forward to life as average man
Korean actor Lee Jun-ki has revealed his feelings about going to the military next week, saying he is looking forward
STAR DIARY Lee Min-ho - Part 5
His destined connection to the drama "Boys Over Flowers", which turned Lee Min-ho into a star
Park Shin-hye arrives at Jeonju film fest
Actress Park Shin-hye arrives at the 11th Jeonju International Film Festival
Ku Hye-sun, Han Eun-jung arrives at Jeonju film fest
Actress Ku Hye-sun, Han-Eun-jung arrives at the 11th Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF)