Archive for September, 2009
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Rabbit and Lizard to release next month
Sung Yuri‘s film debut, Rabbit and Lizard, has finalized its movie release date and will premiere in theaters on October 22. Currently starring in the SBS drama Swallow the Sun, Sung has acted in numerous drama projects since making her transition from singer to actress, but this is her first foray onto the big screen.... More »
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FT Island’s Hong-ki ready to return to acting
Lee Hong-ki is mostly famous for being a member of the popular pop/rock band FT Island, but he’s looking forward to returning to acting, which he’ll do in SBS’s trendy idol-star drama You’re Beautiful [미남이시네요], his first drama gig in five years. (He has made cameo appearances on dramas and sitcoms, but his last drama... More »
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Jung Il-woo is confused with his character
The production of My Fair Lady held a press conference and open set day on September 18, where both Jung Il-woo and Yoon Eun-hye spoke frankly about struggling with their characters. Jung Il-woo plays “Tae-yoon,” a lawyer and chaebol who is pretty much the perfect man. But the actor confessed that he’s having trouble understanding... More »
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Jeon Ji-hyun considers Korean remake of Zettai Kareshi
This is not finalized (so take with a grain of salt), but Jeon Ji-hyun‘s potential drama comeback just may come in the Korean adaptation of Japanese manga Absolute Boyfriend, aka Zettai Kareshi. The kdrama will be directed by PD Kim Min-shik of Queen of Housewives and Before and After: Plastic Surgery. Jeon Ji-hyun is currently... More »
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Lee Min-jung gets dumped
A few more shots have been released of Smile [그대 웃어요], SBS’s upcoming weekend drama starring Lee Min-jung as a bride who is jilted after news of her family’s financial ruin makes her fiance’s family cry off the union. This particular scene was shot near the road to Incheon International Airport, and required Lee Min-jung... More »
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Open Thread #101
You guys amaze me — Open Thread #100 managed not only to keep going strong all week long, it’s surpassed 400 posts and shows no sign of abating. Well, if not for #101 to come and take its place, that is! SONG OF THE DAY Tori Amos – “Leather.” I said that the Kim... More »
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My Fair Lady: Episode 10
Another enjoyable episode, although I have to admit it didn’t top Episode 9 for me. Still, the drama is starting to feel solid, and although it comes a little late for my liking, I’m finally at a point where I’m rewatching episodes and getting emotionally invested. SONG OF THE DAY Kim Yoon-ah – “Girl Talk.”... More »
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Movie in the works for Queen Seon-deok
Ooh, interesting. Producers have announced that Queen Seon-deok, MBC’s successful historical epic series, will be re-edited down to movie format, just in time for the approaching holiday weekend. This version will not be a mere rehash of highlights and clips, but will actually tell a complete story. Its focus will not be on the drama’s... More »
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Mother screens at AFI FEST in Los Angeles
Good news for Los Angeles fans of Won Bin (Taegukgi), Kim Hye-ja (Mom’s Dead Upset), and/or director Bong Joon-ho (The Host): Their latest film, the thriller Mother, is getting a screening at this year’s AFI FEST 2009 in Hollywood. The film has already been licensed for North American theater release, but that will not occur... More »
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Choi Ji-woo and Lee Jin-wook’s public date
Aw, cute. Glam, poised star Choi Ji-woo was seen recently out on a public date with her slightly less-famous actor boyfriend Lee Jin-wook as the two strolled down the street of the Seoul neighborhood of Insadong. Photos cropped up online on September 16 showing the couple holding hands, both wearing hats, while Choi Ji-woo also... More »
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