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Chungmuro/Film News
Petty Romance sheds some clothes…but not enough
by | October 23, 2010 | 65 Comments
“Now THAT’s what I’m talkin’ about!” … is what I said when I first saw this new poster for Petty Romance. Because the poster for sex-columnist-meets-adult-comics-writer should be showing some skin, yeah? Oh, like YOU didn’t want to see Lee Seon-kyun nekkid. But then I scrolled down, and saw that not only is he NOT... More »


Chungmuro/Film News
Official poster and release date for Late Autumn
by | October 23, 2010 | 61 Comments
Listen, it’ll be a miracle if I say anything coherent in this post, because WHY SO PRETTY? I’m a fan of the scruffy look on any guy, but on Hyun Bin, it pretty much takes the cake. And the frosting on top. The official poster and release date have been announced for 60s classic remake... More »
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Celebrity News
Lee Min-jung at Haeundae for High Cut
by | October 22, 2010 | 48 Comments
Lee Min-jung is fast becoming a household name. Her latest film, romantic comedy Cyrano Dating Agency is a smash hit, spending three weeks in the number one spot in box office sales, handily surpassing the 2-million ticket mark. I pretty much died of envy watching every drama character in the last month go on dates... More »


Drama Recaps
Playful Kiss: Episode 16 (Final)
by | October 21, 2010 | 281 Comments
Show, I didn’t expect you to take the snail’s pace thing quite so literally. But here we are in the finale, and well, loose ends get tied, double-knotted, and bow-tied for good measure. It’s an entire episode of getting everyone’s ducks in a row, with not even a hint of conflict to drive us home.... More »


Celebrity News
Yoon Shi-yoon for Vogue
by | October 21, 2010 | 52 Comments
Most of the time, fashion magazines walk a fine line between artsy and crazy, but they usually play it safe: pretty people looking pretty in designer duds. But this shoot adds just enough whimsy to tip it onto fully crazy…and I inexplicably love it. What? Birds totally go with haute couture. I’m planning on wearing... More »


Celebrity News
Park Shi-yeon’s New York shoot for Cosmo
by | October 20, 2010 | 44 Comments
Actress Park Shi-yeon (Coffee House, Story of a Man) took to the streets of New York to attend the 25-year anniversary gala for Tommy Hilfiger, and shot a photo spread for Cosmopolitan in their new fall line. I know it’s stating the obvious, but she really does look good in everything. It’s been great to... More »


Chungmuro/Film News
Go Soo and Shin Ha-kyun’s new movie
by | October 18, 2010 | 25 Comments
Principle photography is underway for Go Soo‘s second film this year, upcoming war drama Before the Hills, alongside big-screen veteran Shin Ha-kyun (Festival, Cafe Noir). They’ll be playing soldiers who get taken by the North as prisoners of war, and will form an opposition force against their captors. Before the Hills is the third feature... More »


Chungmuro/Film News
Lee Shi-young’s new comedy
by | October 17, 2010 | 48 Comments
Up-and-comer Lee Shi-young has been making waves as the resident haughty second lead in MBC’s Playful Kiss, doing a fantastic job of being strangle-worthy and yet…completely endearing in her own right. She seems to have caught the attention of the film industry as well, scoring a headlining role in a new comedy. The title of... More »


Drama Casting & News
Eom Ji-won joins Heaven
by | October 17, 2010 | 15 Comments
Woot! Eom Ji-won (The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry) joins the cast of forensic-investigation drama Heaven, starring Park Shin-yang and Kim Ah-joong, due out early next year. I have to say, Eom is one of my favorite discoveries from this past drama season. I adore her, and the way she can walk the line... More »


Celebrity News
Han Ga-in’s first CF with husband
by | October 16, 2010 | 77 Comments
I’ve never seen anyone dressed so well to do laundry, but hey, I suppose a couple in their last wearable clothes isn’t really going to sell high-end washing machines. Although, now that I think about it, beautiful couple down to nothing but their last socks and underwear? That might actually make me sit through a... More »