Posts Tagged ‘Kim So-yeon’

Celebrity News
Kim So-yeon sings for charity
by | December 28, 2009 | 9 Comments
Add Kim So-yeon (IRIS), like Lee Yo-won two posts down, to the list of actors taking on singing projects. Kim will be participating in the charity album put out by her management company, Namoo Actors, which is called the “Love Tree Project” (“namoo” meaning tree). Proceeds will be donated to help children suffering from incurable... More »


Drama Recaps
IRIS: Episodes 6-7
by | December 23, 2009 | 12 Comments
I’m doing two episodes because IRIS has already ended, and I’m sure there are plenty of people who already know the ending. I, however, don’t – and therefore I’m trying to get there as fast as I can! These two episodes got this reaction from me: “Whoaaa…” And episode 6 DID prove to be much... More »


Drama Recaps
IRIS: Episode 5
by | December 19, 2009 | 24 Comments
I’m starting to feel that the episodes alternate between good, fast-paced forward movement with the story line, and then 1-2 draggy episodes. Episodes 1-2 were fine, even though they were hard for me to get through quickly. But they were the first two – Korean dramas usually need that many before getting more interesting, no?... More »


Drama Reactions & Reviews
Scorecard: How did IRIS’s stars measure up?
by | December 18, 2009 | 66 Comments
Lee Byung-heon IRIS‘s scorecard December 17 saw the finale of KBS’s IRIS, which offered a tragic close for its two male leads. It averaged a 27% viewership rating. As though mocking the troubles afflicting Wednesday-Thursdays dramas since last year, it met its end with high ratings in the 20s, producing a variety of hot topics... More »


Drama Recaps
IRIS: Episode 4
by | December 9, 2009 | 18 Comments
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode – I do think that after three episodes of establishing the “ground work” with the characters, episode 4 picks up the pace and lets us plunge right into the main storyline. I’ve also heard that each character gets their moment to shine in terms of fleshing out their backstories –... More »


Drama Recaps
IRIS: Episode 3
by | December 4, 2009 | 47 Comments
My fave bad guy Hello everyone! I’m kaedejun – and I will be doing the recaps for IRIS starting with episode 3. I know that it was the biggest competition against the much beloved You’re Beautiful – of which I am completely addicted to and love as much as Coffee Prince. However, I can’t resist... More »


Drama Recaps
IRIS: Episode 1
by | October 16, 2009 | 153 Comments
Pretty badass, yo. IRIS is an expensive drama, and it totally shows. I can’t say that the drama took my breath away, but it was very entertaining, and I can see why it burst on the scene with such a strong start. And then improved on it the following day. I’m not surprised to see... More »


Chungmuro/Film
Opening red carpet at the 14th Pusan International Film Festival
by | October 8, 2009 | 81 Comments
On October 8, the 14th Pusan International Film Festival, or PIFF, opened in Busan. (Yes, the city takes a different official spelling than the film festival. Blame inconsistent Romanization.) As the largest film festival in Korea, it drew a large list of attendees, as you can see from the long list of red-carpet walkers. It... More »


Drama Casting & News
A look at Iris’s supporting cast
by | September 22, 2009 | 44 Comments
Looks like each of the characters in the main cast of spy drama Iris [아이리스] is getting his/her moment in the spotlight. With a name like Lee Byung-heon in the cast, it’s no surprise he gets most of the attention, as does his CF queen leading lady Kim Tae-hee, but this is one solid supporting... More »


Drama Casting & News
Iris releases its newest poster
by | September 8, 2009 | 65 Comments
Upcoming spy drama Iris has had the same poster forever (you know, this one) so it’s nice to see them come out with a new look, just a month before its October premiere on KBS. This image is a little more active than the first one (which was fairly static) and shows a little more... More »