Archive for November, 2010
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From I Saw the Devil to Hollywood
Dark thriller I Saw the Devil was one of the past summer’s hit films, and one of five Korean films to screen at the latest Toronto Film Festival. Coincidentally enough, all three of its major players are now looking at Hollywood prospects simultaneously, though not with each other. (Those three are actors Lee Byung-heon and... More »
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Jung Il-woo gives theater production a try
Jung Il-woo has been making a concerted effort to get serious about his acting, whether it’s from immersion in in-depth character analysis or broadening his horizons with theater work. He took on a role in a stage play earlier this year portraying a gay man with AIDS in Beautiful Sunday, and is taking another step... More »
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Dr. Champ: Episode 11
OH the emotional angst! Well, all I can assure is that Ji Heon does not jump off the ledge. (Was I the only one who was afraid of that happening to some degree?) However, he does jump off a cliff and tumbles down into an emotional black hole. Poor guy. Sorry aberdeen_angus, I can’t fix... More »
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Spoiler: Dr. Champ starts raising the stakes
If you’ve been watching Monday-Tuesday sports-medical drama Dr. Champ, then you’ve been waiting for this as long as I have. I normally don’t do spoilers, but I honestly couldn’t help myself. This one’s too cute. But I’m warning you: Proceed at your own risk. SPOILERS AHEAD. Seriously. Turn back now. It’s for your own good.... More »
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Yoon Eun-hye considers Minidress for next film
Yoon Eun-hye has had her next television role lined up for a while — anticipated melodrama Love Song — but production has hit some delays after the passing of its lead actor Park Yong-ha. So there’s a possibility that we may see Yoon in a different role before that, as she is reportedly in contention... More »
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Noh Min-woo to star in rock drama Boohwal
Gumiho hunter fans of the world, your prayers have been answered. Noh Min-woo (My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho, Pasta) will be starring in upcoming rock drama Boohwal. It’s a four-episode KBS Drama Special, based on the true story of Kim Tae-won, lead guitarist and songwriter of rock band Boohwal. (The name Boohwal [부활] means rebirth... More »
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Runaway Plan B: Halftime report
All right, folks, time to check back in with Runaway Plan B. I’ve been watching the episodes despite not recapping it, and now at the halfway mark, I can say that the show is better now than it was at the outset. I’m still a few points away from loving it, but I’m more invested... More »
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Prepare for toilet humor in Cha Tae-hyun’s new comedy
The poster is out for Cha Tae-hyun‘s (Speed Scandal) new supernatural comedy, Hello Ghost, and it features him in quite the precarious position, sitting on the toilet while the ghosts that haunt him look on. It’s a combination of strange, disturbing, and funny, which is pretty much what the tone of the movie sounds like.... More »
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Kim So-yeon confirms Athena
Kim So-yeon has confirmed her guest stint on highly-anticipated IRIS spin-off Athena: Goddess of War. Round of applause! She’ll be reprising her IRIS role as kickass Northern intelligence agent Kim Sun-hwa, and will be joined by her commanding officer Park Chul-young, played by the awesome Kim Seung-woo. These two were the runaway stars of IRIS... More »
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Open Thread #160
SONG OF THE DAY Joe Hisaishi – “Asian X.T.C.” [ Download ] [Audio clip: view full post to listen] RELATED POSTS Open Thread #159 Open Thread #158 Open Thread #157 Open Thread #156 No tags for this post.... More »
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