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Top Star
''Top Star'' () is a 2013 South Korean drama film directed, co-written and produced by veteran actor Park Joong-hoon, in his directorial debut. It stars Uhm Tae-woong as the manager of a top actor who dreams of someday becoming famous like his client, but when a twist of fate grants his wish, his life completely changes. The film premiered at the 18th Busan International Film Festival. Plot Tae-sik is the talent manager of top celebrity Won-joon, but he has long wanted to be an actor. He unexpectedly gets his chance when Won-joon becomes involved in a hit and run accident and Tae-sik takes the fall instead by claiming he was the driver. In exchange, Won-joon promises to give Tae-sik a small role in his next film. But Tae-sik's acting career soon takes off after he gets out of jail, and his success and stardom starts to threaten and eclipse Won-joon's. Tae-sik's popularity finally overtakes Won-joon's, but his pure passion for acting turns into greed and ego. As he loses touch with h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Joong-hoon
Park Joong-hoon (born March 22, 1966) is a South Korean actor. Early life and family Park was born and raised in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea. He was classmates with retired basketball legend Hur Jae at Yongsan High School and attended Chung-Ang University together. Park was part of a "golden generation" of Chung-Ang graduates who went on to establish themselves in the film and television industry: he, Jeon In-hwa and Kim Hee-ae graduated in 1989 while Shin Ae-ra was two years their senior. Park's wife is Zainichi Korean born in Niigata (city), Niigata. He therefore often visits Japan with his family. Career Park started his career as an actor in television drama ''Sarang'' (1990). In the film ''Cambo'' (1985). In 1987, for his performance as a college student in ''Youth sketch of Mimi and Cheolsu'', he won the best new actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards. In ''Chilsu and Mansu'' (1988), Park gave a brilliant performance in acting as Chil-soo, who leads his li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeongdongjin
Jeongdongjin (also Chongdongjin) is a town near Gangneung, South Korea, and one of the most popular sites in Korea for watching the sunrise on New Year's Day. ''The Korea Herald'', December 29, 2009. Retrieved 2011-08-20. It is eighteen kilometers south-east of Gangneung on the east coast of Korea along the . See also * Jeongdongjin station * Sea Train * |
Kim Kwang-sik
Kim Kwang-sik (born March 6, 1972) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. He directed the romantic comedy ''My Dear Desperado'' (2010) and the thriller (genre), crime thriller ''Tabloid Truth'' (2014). Career Early works Kim Kwang-sik first began working as a screenwriter in 1997, on the Korean drama, television drama ''Snail'' starring Lee Jung-jae and Lee Mi-sook. He then wrote the screenplays for ''Inner Circle'' (1999), ''Last Statement'' (2002), and road movie ''Off Road'' (2007), as well as being the co-writer of the 2009 period drama series ''The Return of Iljimae'' starring Jung Il-woo. Kim was also the first assistant director on Lee Chang-dong's award-winning ''Oasis (2002 film), Oasis'' (2002). ''My Dear Desperado'' For his 2010 directorial debut, Kim cast veteran actor Park Joong-hoon opposite ingenue Jung Yu-mi (actress born 1983), Jung Yu-mi in ''My Dear Desperado''. Titled "My Gangster Lover" in Korean language, Korean, the film is about a recent college ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hyun-seung (director)
Lee Hyun-seung (born August 18, 1961) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter and producer. He directed '' The Blue in You'' (1992), ''Sunset Into the Neon Lights'' (1995), ''Il Mare'' (2000) and ''Hindsight'' (2011). Career Lee Hyun-seung studied Visual Communication Design in the Department of Fine Arts at Hongik University, then filmmaking at Korean Academy of Film Arts. In 1986, he began working as an assistant director for Park Chul-soo and Park Kwang-su. Lee made his feature directorial debut with '' The Blue in You'' (1992), which drew praise for its lush, sensual images and strong use of color. Starring Kang Soo-yeon and Ahn Sung-ki as a businesswoman and photographer who fall in love despite their equally uncompromising personalities, it is considered among the first Korean feminist films of its era. His second film ''Sunset Into the Neon Lights'' (1995), starring Moon Sung-keun and Chae Shi-ra, was less well received. Lee said the film was slightly autobiographi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryoo Seung-wan
Ryoo Seung-wan (; born December 15, 1973) is a South Korean filmmaker. He made his debut in 1996 with the short film ''Dangerous Head'', then worked as a director under director Park Chan-wook, took film lessons, and made his feature film debut with '' Die Bad'' (2000). He received the Blue Dragon Film Awards for Best New Director, drawing attention from the film industry. Ryoo Seung-wan is called Korea's "action kid" for his unique action and rough life style. He has directed films such as '' Crying Fist'' (2005), '' The Unjust'' (2010), ''The Berlin File'' (2013), ''Veteran'' (2015), '' Escape from Mogadishu'' (2021), and ''Smugglers'' (2023). Early life Ryoo Seung-wan was born in 1973 in Onyang, a small town in South Chungcheong Province. With the choice of domestic films mostly limited to propaganda and hostess films due to extreme government censorship, young Ryoo often opted for the more kinetic and free-spirited action films from the Shaw Brothers canon. Watching Jack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nam Gyu-ri
Nam Gyu-ri (; born April 26, 1985) is a South Korean actress and singer. She was the leader of the Korean female trio SeeYa. In 2009, Nam Gyu-ri had a contract dispute with the group's management company and left the group. Lee, Mi-hye오락가락 남규리, 씨야 합류 끝내 무산...네티즌 "원래 말 안됐다" (''Flip-Flopping Nam Gyuri; Plans to Return to SeeYa Dissolve...Netizens Say "It Didn't Make Sense Initially"''). '' Joins.com''/''Newsen''. August 13, 2009. Retrieved August 13, 2009. Nam has also acted, most notably in the film '' Death Bell'' and the drama '' 49 Days''. Career Nam was born in Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea. She graduated from Kyunghee University specializing in Theater and Film (Department of Theater and Film). In April 2009, Core Contents Media, SeeYa's management company, announced that Nam Gyu-ri had violated the terms of her contract by refusing to perform her engagements as a member of SeeYa; the company also stated that it woul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Dragon Film Awards
The Blue Dragon Film Awards () is an annual awards ceremony that is presented by ''Sports Chosun'' (a sister brand of the ''Chosun Ilbo'') for excellence in film in South Korea. The Blue Dragon Film Awards considers only blockbusters and popular movies of high artistic value released during the previous year. During the selection process, about forty movies that have made it to the final list are screened to the public for free. After the screening of each selection, the awards ceremony opens. The Blue Dragon Film Awards and Grand Bell Awards are the most popular film awards in South Korea. History It was created in 1963 by ''The Chosun Ilbo'' newspaper and discontinued in 1973. ''Sports Chosun'', a Korean sports daily also owned by ''The Chosun Ilbo'', resurrected the ceremony in 1990 and it has been held annually since then. The 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held on November 26, 2021, at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. In this edition, 18 categories were awarde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uhm Jung-hwa
Uhm Jung-hwa (; born August 17, 1969) is a South Korean singer, actress and dancer. Uhm is considered to be one of the most influential women in the Korean entertainment industry, finding success in both music and film. Her legacy and career reinventions have given her the nickname of "Korean Madonna". Uhm began her career in 1989 as a chorus member for the broadcasting company MBC. She starred in the romantic drama film ''On a Windy Day, We Must Go to Apgujeong'' (1993) and released her debut studio album ''Sorrowful Secret'' that same year. Though both releases found limited audiences, the album's lead single, "Pupil", helped to establish a sensual image for Uhm. She pivoted to dance music with the single "Sad Expectation" (1996), and found success with "Rose of Betrayal" () from her third studio album, ''After Love'' (1997). Subsequent album releases '' Invitation'' (1998) and '' 005.1999.06'' (1999) were bolstered by a string of hit singles: "Poison", "Invitation", "I Don ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cameo Appearance
A cameo appearance, also called a cameo role and often shortened to just cameo (), is a brief guest appearance of a well-known person or character in a work of the performing arts. These roles are generally small, many of them non-speaking ones, and are commonly either appearances in a work in which they hold some special significance (such as actors from an original movie appearing in its remake) or renowned people making uncredited appearances. Short appearances by celebrities, film directors, politicians, athletes or musicians are common. A crew member of the movie or show playing a minor role can be referred to as a cameo role as well, such as director Alfred Hitchcock who made frequent cameo appearances in his films. Concept Originally, in the 1920s, a "cameo role" meant "a small character part that stands out from the other minor parts". The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' connects this with the meaning "a short literary sketch or portrait", which is based on the lite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahn Sung-ki
Ahn Sung-ki (; born January 1, 1952) is a South Korean actor. One of the country's most respected actors, he has appeared in more than 130 films during his career of over 60 years. He received Bog-wan Order of Cultural Merit in 2005 Culture Day. Career A native of Seoul, Ahn was the son of a veteran filmmaker and producer and started out as a child actor, appearing in director Kim Ki-young's celebrated film '' The Housemaid'' (1960). He stopped acting in films to concentrate on his studies but was active in theater as a student at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. He completed mandatory military service in 1976 as an artillery officer after earning his commission via the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program. After his discharge, Ahn resumed his acting career. He won recognition in the 1980 film '' A Fine, Windy Day'' and was named Best New Actor at the Grand Bell Awards. This was followed by a Best Film Actor Award at the 1982 Baeksang Arts Awards for his role as a B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Sung-kyung
Kim Sung-kyung (; born February 15, 1972) is a South Korean television personality and actress. Kim joined the broadcasting network SBS in 1993 as a news presenter, notably as the weekend anchor for the '' SBS Eight O'Clock News''. She left SBS in 2002 to go freelance, and also became a planning director for the "edutainment" company SangSang and I in 2007. Kim made her acting debut in 2014 (her older sister is actress Kim Sung-ryung), and has appeared in Korean drama Korean drama (), also known as K-drama or Koreanovela, refers to Korean language, Korean-language television shows made in South Korea. These shows began to be produced around the early 1960s, but were mostly consumed domestically until the rise ...s such as '' City of the Sun'' (2015). News/variety programs Acting Television series Film References External links * * * 1972 births Living people South Korean television personalities South Korean actresses South Korean television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Geum-hee
Lee Geum-hee (; born on December 12, 1966, in Seoul, South Korea) is a South Korean radio presenter, television announcer, television personality, and voice actress. She became known as a KBS announcer, hosting programs such as ''6 o'clock My Hometown'', '' Love Request,'' and ''Power Interview''. She notably hosted KBS ''Morning Garden'' for 18 years and the narrator of ''Human Theatre'' for approximately 10 years. She was known as one of the nation's top broadcasting talents and recognized by public with the title of "Nation's Announcer". Since 2007, Lee has been hosting KBS Cool FM's ''It's Lee Geum-hee'', ''a Good Day to Love'' and manages her YouTube channel, ''My Geum-hee.'' Her television appearances include the 2022 show ''Stopping on the Road Once in a While''. Additionally, she has been an Sookmyung Women's University, since 1999, teaching speaking classes. She is the author of two books, ''I Don't Want to Stand Out'' and the bestseller ''We, Speak Comfortab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
