Senin, 25 Juli 2011

Nominees for Excellent Korean Drama in 2011 Seoul International Drama Awards


1. Sungkyunkwan Scandal

- Genre : Period, romance, comedy
- Cast : Micky Yoochun, Park Min Yong, Song Joong Ki, Yoo Ah In
- Synopsis
Sungkyunkwan Scandal is set in Sungkyunkwan University in the late Joseon era during the reign of King Jeongjo, revolving around the exploits and love stories of four youths. When her younger brother’s illness worsens and their family is in danger of being evicted from their house for lack of money, Kim Yoon Hee enters the school under his name, disguised as a boy in her desperation to support him.
2. Bread, Love and Dreams
- Genre : Family, Romance
- Cast : Yoon Shi Yoon, Eugene, Jun Kwang Ryul, Jun In Hwa, Joo Won
- Synopsis
Kim Tak Goo is the eldest son of Goo In Jong , the president of Samhwa Enterprise, a legend in the baking industry. Although he is an extremely talented baker and seemed destined to succeed his father as president, Goo In Jong’s family plotted to rob him of his inheritance because he was born to In Jong’s mistress.
3. Marry me, Mary
- Genre : Romance , comedy
- Cast : Moon Geun Young, Jang Geun Suk, Kim Jae Wook, Kim Hyo Jin
- Synopsis
Wi Mae Ri is the cheerful, pragmatic daughter of a failed businessman who had grown used to being constantly on the move to escape from debtors. She becomes fast friends with the free-spirited indie singer Kang Moo Kyul when she nearly ran him over in a car. Dae Han is saved from his debtors by his old friend.
4. Dream High
- Genre : School, drama, comedy, romance
- Cast : Suzy, Kim Soo Hyun, Taecyeon, Ham Eun Jung, Wooyoung, IU
- Synopsis
Dream High tells the story of six students at Kirin Art High School who work to achieve their dreams of becoming music stars in the Korean music industry. Go Hye Mi is a student who had majored in classical music but has to give up her dream by entering Kirin Art High School to pay off her father’s debt.
5. Dongyi
- Genre : Historical
- Cast : Ji Jin Hee, Bae Soo Bin, Lee So Yeon, Park Ha Sun
- Synopsis
Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee Bin. Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of sook-bin and bears a son.
6. Queen of Reversa
- Genre : Romance, comedy
- Cast : Kim Nam Joo, Jung Joon Ho, Chae Jung Ahn, Park Jung Soo
- Synopsis
Hwang Tae Hee is the daughter of a chaebol and team leder at her workplace. She is married to Bong Joon Soo who works at the same company. When Bong Joon Soo’s ex-girlfriend, Baek Yeo Jin, who happens to be Hwang Tae Hee’s rival as well, begins to work in her team, troubles start to surface.
7. My Princess
- Genre : Romance, Comedy
- Cast : Song Seung Hun, Kim Tae Hee, Park Ye Jin, Ryu Soo Young
- Synopsis
An ordinary college student, Lee Seol, finds out she’s a princess. The grandson of Daehan Group, Park Hae Young, is put in charge of educating Seol on proper etiquette. However, Hae Young is put in a precarious situation when he finds himself drawn to Seol, the girl who will take away his inheritance if the monarcy is restored.
 8.  Kim Soo Ro
- Genre : Historical
- Cast : Ji Sung, Bae Jong Ok, Yoo Oh Sung, Seo Ji Hye, Go Joo Won
- Synopsis
The drama charts the life of Kim Soo Ro, legendary founder of Geumgwan Gaya, the ruling city-state of the Gaya confederacy, which dominated sea trade and iron working during the Three Kingdoms Period. Kim Soo Ro’s fiery temperament, charisma and intelligence are his only defense in the extended political struggle, with competition.
9. Giant
- Genre : Period, drama, action, romance
- Cast : Lee Bum Soo, Park Jin Hee, Park Sang Min, Hwang Jung Eum
- Synopsis
This drama tells the story of three siblings who grew up in the 1970′s. Lee Kang Mo, his older brother Sung Mo and younger sister Mi Joo were separated at a young age when their father was killed in a smuggling scheme and their mother also died subsequently. When they are able to reunite years later, they had all reached adulthood.
10. Athena : The Goddess of War
- Genre : Action, Romance, Thriller
- Cast : Jung Woo Sung, Cha Seung Won, Soo Ae, Lee Ji Ah
- Synopsis
The story begins around the same time as Iris, when Hyun-Jun is being hunted down by North Korean agents and branded a traitor while in Budapest. South Korean President Jo, expressed interest in advancing nuclear technology to lead the world with the most advanced and cost effective energy source of the century.
11. Secret Garden
- Genre : Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
- Cast : Hyun Bin, Ha Ji Won, Yoon Sang Hyun, Kim Sa Rang, Lee Philip
- Synopsis
The drama tells the story of Kim Joo Won(Hyun Bin), an arrogant and eccentric CEO who maintains the image of seeming perfection, and Gil Ra Im(Ha Ji Won), a poor and humble stuntwoman whose beauty and body are the object of envy amongst top actresses. Their accidental meeting, when Joo Won mistakes Ra Im for actress Park Chae Rin.
12. My girl friend is Gumiho
- Genre : Romence, Comedy, Fantasy
- Cast : Lee Seung Ki, Shin Min Ah, No Min Woo, Park Soo Jin
- Synopsis
On one day after Cha Dae Woong ran away from his grandfather, he accidently freed a nine-tailed fox who was closed in a painting for about 500 years. He didn’t realize what he has done, until the Gumiho (nine-tailed fox),who took the form of a beautiful woman, appeared in front of him.
13. Bad Boy
- Genre : Thriller, melodrama, mystery
- Cast : Kim Nam Gil, Han Ga In, Kim Jae Wook, Oh Yun Soo, Jung So Min
- Synopsis
Shim Gun Wook (Kim Nam Gil) plots revenge against the Haeshin Group, a large corporation to whom Hong Tae Sung (Kim Jae Wook) is the heir. Shim Gun Wook’s fatal attraction makes Haeshin Group’s daughters fall in love. Systematic composition, distinguishing characters make the drama ‘Bad guy’ so successful.
cr: korea.com

Horror film ‘Gisaeng Ryung’ slapped with a 19+ rating


‘Gisaeng Ryung‘, the upcoming horror flick starring T-ara’s Hyomin, has been slapped with a 19+ rating.
On July 25th, production company Core Contents Media revealed that the movie was banned by theKorea Media Rating Board for “featuring too many cruel and horrifying scenes that were unfit for teenagers to watch.”
CEO Kim Kwang Soo replied, “We will not be submitting the movie for a re-evaluation. A horror film must be horrifying. We have decided not to delete the scenes in question.”
‘Gisaeng Ryung’ is about a woman who desperately wants her own child, and attempts to use black magic by sealing a child in a jar. The horror begins when the dead child’s vindictive spirit returns 99 days later to avenge his death.
The movie will hit theaters on August 4th.

Source + Photos: Star News via Nate
cr: allkpop

Super Junior’s Heechul announces M&D’s disbandment


On July 25th, Super Junior’s Kim Heechul announced the official disbandment of his project group with the Trax’s Jungmo, ‘M&D‘.
He wrote, “With today’s schedule as the last, M&D’s 21st century promotions will be coming to an end. Goodbye forever.. (?) Let’s meet again through Super Junior and Trax.”
After the release of their star-studded music video, the duo had their first and only performance atMnet’s ‘20’s Choice‘ earlier this month. Netizens were undeniably disappointed over the news, especially since it brought out a different side to the two men.
Fans commented, “We live in a world where even retirements are reversed, so feel free to come back“, and “You can’t disband until you overthrow UV!”
Source + Photos: TV Daily via Nate
cr: allkpop

Minggu, 24 Juli 2011

CNBlue Promotes Jeju Island

To be known for it’s paradise-like view, CNBlue helps to promote Jeju Island as one of The World’s 7 Wonders of Nature.



Thanks @thamei and CNBJonghyun@Tumblr for the tip!
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Tohoshinki Breaks 120 000 Copies In Two Days


On July 20, Tohoshinki released their new single “Superstar”, which has sold over 120 000 copies within a two-day time frame, earning #1 on the Oricon daily charts.

“Superstar” is a power dance song unique to Tohoshinki, and the single also includes “I Don’t Know”, which was a 7-11 Convenient Store Card CF song. To promote this single, Tohoshinki has attended various performances, variety shows, and interviews in Japan.
At the beginning of the year, Tohoshinki also released the Japanese version of “Why (Keep Your Head Down)”, which was the only single that entered into the Oricon’s Top 10 Ranking chart coming from a Korean group, once again proving their explosive popularity.
Source: [baidutvxq]
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Han Hye Jin Promises To Watch First Airing Of Kim Jaejoong’s New Drama


Kim Jaejoong has received a promise from Han Hye Jin, to watch the first airing of his drama.
Kim Jaejoong, who is playing the “Prince of the Financial World” Cha Mu Won in the new SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama “Protect the Boss,” received a promise from Han Hye Jin, saying that she will definitely watch the first airing of his drama.
On 20 July, Kim Jaejoong sent a tweet from his personal twitter account to “Healing Camp” host Han Hye Jin, saying “Noona, hwaiting on your talk show~”
Han Hye Jin then responded, saying ” Yes, yes, thanks~~ I’ll make sure to watch Protect the Boss!! There are so many rumors flying around that you work hard and are good at acting~~” promising to watch the first broadcast.
It is understood that both people were in Vietnam last month for the “Asian Dream Cup” as Park Ji Sung’s special guests, and became closer. After that, due to busy schedules from both people, they have not been able to meet and greeted each other via twitter.
Relevant personnel from the production team expressed, “Jaejoong-sshii is warm and approachable, and his friendliness allowed him to get along with acting senior Han Hye Jin like brother and sister. If possible, we hope that the two of them can appear in the same drama together.”
Also, Han Hye Jin is currently hosting “Healing Camp, Aren’t You Happy?” and Kim Jaejoong’s drama “Protect the Boss” will begin airing on 3 August.
Source : [BaiduTVXQ + Osen]
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