Kim Hye-soo and Park Hae-il have a new movie coming out, and it looks gorgeous (speaking purely aesthetically). Modern Boy held its promotional press conference in Seoul on August 27 and, despite its name, takes place in bygone years. 1937, to be exact.

The period film is directed by Jung Ji-woo (Happy End, Wisdom Tooth) and centers around a government official (Park) and the “mysterious woman” he pursues after she disappears (Kim). The titular “modern boy” refers to Park’s character, who harbors more interest in romanticism than his country’s independence.

At the press conference, both lead actors and the director had nothing but praise for one another. Kim Hye-soo talked about the director’s close attention to detail and Park Hae-il’s pure personality, and how she and Park got along comfortably despite this being their first project together. Likewise, Park returned the compliments, saying, “When I heard Kim Hye-soo was cast, I shouted in excitement. I’ve always wanted to work with her, and with us acting together on Modern Boy, we got off to a great start.”

The film opens October 2.

More presscon photos and movie stills >>

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First it was Park Jiyoon’s photoessays, then it was Jung Ryeo Won’s sketchbook, then it was Yoon Eun Hye’s collection of her artistic pursuits.

Next is the sexy movie star Kim Hye Soo, who has posted up photos of her own hobby on her mini-homepage, looking decidedly unglamorous — I wouldn’t have known it was her, but for the last photo — as she paints. (Side note: Would a serious artist perhaps be painting on an easel and not the floor, or is that just me being ign’rant?)

Fans wrote in response: “You’re really multi-talented,” “Having only seen your glamorous side, this side of you looks even more beautiful,” etc.

I’ve got nothing against actors choosing to pursue other artistic interests — it only stands to reason that creative people can be creative in more ways than one — and in fact I think Park Jiyoon’s collection had some interesting photos. But so far from what I’ve seen, these are really just vanity projects — some better than others, but perhaps not terribly interesting if divorced from the fame of their authors. Well, at least Kim Hye Soo’s not trying to sell it.

Her next (professional) project is Modern Boy, a period film that takes place in 1930s Seoul that’s set to release in April.

Via Yahoo Korea

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Kio - “왜 날” (why me) [ zShare download ]

 
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On December 1, stars gathered in Seoul for the 6th Annual Korean Film Awards, honoring the latest achievements in (what else?) Korean cinema.

Notable among its winners were the multiple talents behind one of Korea’s most critically acclaimed films of the year, Secret Sunshine — which won raves at Cannes Film Festival, where its also won its star, Jeon Do Yeon, the top acting honor.

Take a look at the winners and attendees after the jump…

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Dynamic Duo - “It’s Alright” [ zShare download ]

See who the big winners were >>

Tags: awards, Daniel Henney, fashion, Gong Hyo-jin, Han Chae-young, Hyun Young, Jang Geun-seok, Jeon Do-yeon, Jo In-sung, Jo Seung-woo, Joo Jin-mo, Kim Ah-joong, Kim Hye-soo, Kim Tae-hee, Lee Hana, Lee Yeon-hee, Sohn Tae-young, Sohn Ye-jin, Song Hye-gyo, Song Kang-ho

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Im Soo Jung, Kang Dong Won

 
Did that get your attention? Heh.

According to a poll conducted on the homepage for the cable show Love Action Season 3, as reported by Osen, netizens were asked which star they’d most want to go on a “handcuffed date” with. Despite all manner of inappropriate comments that spring to mind, it’s less kinky than it sounds — it’s a program where two strangers go on a blind date shackled together. Actors Im Soo Jung and Kang Dong Won were among the top five for either gender. …

 
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Sonick - “니가 떠난 지금” (you’re leaving now) [ zShare download ]

So who came out on top? >>

Tags: Bae Yong-joon, Im Soo-jung, Jang Dong-gun, Jeon Do-yeon, Kang Dong-won, Kim Hye-soo

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According to the following article, actress and brainiac (and I say that with affection) Kim Tae Hee has toppled sultry star Kim Hye Soo as Korea’s foremost “alpha girl.”

This comes as a result of a poll conducted by cable channel On Style — I think these surveys are mostly crap, but they generate some “news” on an otherwise slow news day so… (Yes, I realize the irony of pointing out a problem, then perpetuating it… heh. And let’s not even get into how they’re praising the women using a term that conveys sly disparaging undertones in its very word choice…)

(Random) SONG OF THE DAY

Sweet Sorrow - “당당한 그녀가 아름답다” (That confident woman is beautiful), from the soundtrack of Seducing Mr. Perfect. I was looking for an appropriate song to post — something about a successful woman, or an intelligent one — and can you believe, there were (predictably) tonnnns of songs about beautiful girls, and nary one about a smart one? So this is the best I could do. “Confident” isn’t a perfect translation, but I suppose it’s close enough. (It means someone who’s open, dignified, unashamed.)
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But the pictures! So pretty! >>

Tags: Kim Hye-soo, Kim Tae-hee

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