A phenomenal wave of fusion " sageuk" (or periodic drama) continues to raid the small screens in Korea. While Jumong, Four Gods, Dae Jo Young and Yeon Gae Somun all channeled their focus on the earlier part of Korean history, the latest influx of sageuk sees a trend of returning to the Joseon era. In particular, two historical dramas, namely KBS's Hansungbulgok and cable channel CGV's Eight Days, recently offered their take on the reigning era of King Jeong Jo (1776-1800), the 22nd monarch of Joseon Dynasty. MBC now joins the bandwagon, offering their unique take on the legacy of a popular king remembered as one of the greatest leaders in Korean history.
Adopting King Jeong Jo's pre-imperial... [read more]
The topic of Japanese colonialism blew across Chungmuro in 2007 with the acclaimed horror flick Epitaph followed by Once Upon a Time In Corea. Now comes Radio Dayz, a period comedy about a pesky womanizing producer and his ragtag squad kicking off the nation's first radio drama against one of Korea's darkest times in history. Written and directed by Ha Ki Ho (To My Love) in his debut feature film, this humorous tale is scented with deep nostalgia for the older generation, while offering fresh new fodder for younger audiences.
Known for his unusual roles, Ryoo Seung Bum (Conduct Zero) returns as a sleazy producer with a flamboyant streak. Kim Sa Rang (Hot for Teacher) epitomizes western-influenced... [read more]
While numerous idol bands have checked in and out of the K-pop scene over the past decade, only one has emerged as the true survivor: Shinhwa. The longest running Korean idol group as of 2008, Shinhwa has managed to sustain a high level of popularity throughout their ten years together. Having not only enjoyed many chart-topping singles, but also cultivated distinctive image and personalities for each of its members, Shinhwa has solidified their status as pop culture icons. 2008 marks the celebration of their 10th anniversary as well as a turning point for the group as Kim Dong Wan, Eric Mun, and Lee Min Woo gear up to enlist in the military, followed by Jun Jin and Andy in the next two years... [read more]
Big Bang has reached a phenomenal status as one of the most successful bands in K-pop since making their debut in 2006. Already all of their five members - G-Dragon, Tae Yang, T.O.P, Dae Sung, and Seung Ri - have become household names. Their best-selling #1 hit Lies caused a huge sensation, generating a massive sonic explosion all over the country. Not only did their music make it to the top, but their live concerts also drew in a record number of fans. Having recently wrapped up their second sold-out concert, which was held for three consecutive days from December 28th to 30th of 2007 in Seoul, these five boys of insatiable talent bring their electrifying performance to the small screen ... [read more]
Memories of first love never fade away. Filmmaker Lee Myung Se collaborates with his favorite leading man, Kang Dong Won (Duelist), to paint a romantic mystery about one man's journey through time and space in desperate search for his first love. Kang steps into his role with much austerity, portraying a man caught between remembrance and oblivion. Aptly titled M for Mystery, Memory, and Min Woo (Kang's character), director Lee's latest effort merges the tender delicacy of First Love and My Love, My Bride and the powerful punches of Nowhere To Hide and Duelist. Whilst his fusion period drama Duelist bursts with color and dynamic action, the stylistically dazzling M draws illumination from ... [read more]
In 2000, two of Korea's hottest rising newcomers, Cha Tae Hyun (My Sassy Girl) and Jang Hyuk (Thank You), teamed up with sweethearts Kim Ha Neul (Romance, My Tutor Friend) and Kim Hyun Ju (Calla) in the highly rated drama Into the Sunlight. The drama caused a media frenzy, with every newspaper, magazine, and TV station swarming around the four idols. Into the Sunlight is a coming-of-age drama about four young people from different social backgrounds and their quest to find hope and strength in love.
Having had a difficult childhood because of his parents' divorce, Kang In Ha (Cha Tae Hyun) struggles big time when his father's future plans for him come colliding with his own. Lee Yeon Hee... [read more]
Fans can enjoy magnificent scenery and handsome photos of Xiah, Hero, Max, Micky, and U-Know during their trip to Prague, Czech Republic with Dong Bang Shin Ki's third photo album, The Prince in Prague. The boys' dashing appearances have been beautifully captured in this new official photo album. It's 164 pages thick and comes with a disc of making of footage, as well as sticker and photo card gifts. Could any true TVXQ lover ask for a better year-end present?
Note: The CD-Rom is only playable on computers. The sticker set is inserted in the middle of the book, while the disc and postcards are attached to the photo album's final cover page.
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ddung - crazy, sweet and 4 years old
ddung is everybody's favorite crazy 4-year old neighborhood girl. She's busy watching TV all day and dreams of becoming Miss Korea. Due to her continuous consumption of TV programs she is wise beyond her years and never misses an opportunity to lecture her parents. In spite of that, ddung is a cute small girl who promises to touch everyone's heart in the right spot.
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