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Warm And Cozy
''Warm and Cozy'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Kang So-ra and Yoo Yeon-seok. Written by the Hong sisters as a twist on the fable of ''The Ant and the Grasshopper'', it aired on MBC from May 13 to July 2, 2015 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00 for 16 episodes. Plot Lee Jung-joo has struggled and worked hard all her life, but has never caught a break, leaving her perpetually grouchy. In her seven years as an administrative employee at a clothing company in Seoul, she has never missed a day of work. But that doesn't stop her from losing her job, her house and her boyfriend in quick succession, so she unwillingly sets off to start a new life in Jeju Island. There, she meets Baek Gun-woo, chef and owner of the restaurant "Warm and Cozy.". Jung-joo met Baek Gun-woo previously during their nineteenth birthday and mistaken that they are twin. Jung-joo first mistakes him for a con artist, because he can't seem to help himself from telling charming lies left and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romance Film
Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion (emotion), passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their journey through dating, courtship or marriage, marriage is featured. These films make the search for romantic love the main plot focus. Occasionally, romance lovers face obstacles such as finances, physical illness, various forms of discrimination, psychological restraints or family resistance. As in all quite strong, deep and close romantic relationships, the tensions of day-to-day life, temptations (of infidelity), and differences in compatibility enter into the plots of romantic films. Romantic films often explore the essential themes of love at first sight young and mature love, unrequited love, obsession, sentimental love, Spirituality, spiritual love, forbidden love, platonic love, sexual and passionate love, sacrificial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Jin-young (singer)
Jung Jin-young (; born November 18, 1991), professionally known as Jinyoung, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was a member of boy group B1A4, being its former leader. He is currently managed by BB Entertainment. He has also gained recognition with the television series '' Love in the Moonlight'' (2016) and '' Police University'' (2021). Career 2011–2018: B1A4 Jung was discovered on Cyworld through a photo of himself posted on the website. He trained for roughly two years on singing, composing and acting before joining B1A4. Jung was the first member of B1A4 revealed to the public on April 11, 2011. The group made their debut stage on April 23, 2011, on MBC's ''Show! Music Core''. On June 30, 2018, WM Entertainment confirmed that Jung and Baro had left the agency following the end of their contracts. Their activities with the group remain in discussion. In November 16, WM Entertainment has announced that Jung and Baro will be leavin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Okyere
Samuel Okyere (born 21 April 1991) is a Ghanaian television personality active in South Korea and Ghana. Early life He was accepted into the Korean Government Scholarship Program in 2009 and moved to Korea to study computer science and engineering at Sogang University, in Seoul. Okyere is fluent in the Ashanti Twi dialect of the Ghanaian Akan language; Korean, English, French and Swahili. Career He was a cast member in the JTBC talk show ''Non-Summit''. He was listed in ''Forbes'' 30 Under 30 Asia in 2017. Controversy Sam Okyere took to his Instagram in early August 2020 to condemn the use of Blackface in a graduation photo by a student from a high school in South Korea. His post was quickly met with criticism and caused controversy for his reproaching the use of the derogatory theatrical make-up formally used to caricature and play on the racial stereotypes of Black people. Controversy was raised for his highlighting the issue where he was accused of openly criticising the i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Ji-sub
So Ji-sub (born November 4, 1977) is a South Korean actor. After making his entertainment debut as a jeans model, he became known for his leading roles in the television series ''What Happened in Bali'' (2004), '' I'm Sorry, I Love You'' (2004), ''Cain and Abel'' (2009), ''Phantom'' (2012), '' Master's Sun'' (2013), and ''Oh My Venus'' (2015–16), as well as the film '' Rough Cut'' (2008). So has also released several hip hop EPs. Early life So Ji-sub was born on November 4, 1977, in Incheon. Self-described as introverted and insecure in his childhood and teenage years, So trained to become a professional swimmer for 11 years and bagged the bronze medal at the Korean National Games. His parents divorced at a young age. He has one older sister who lives in Australia. He tried out modeling simply because he wanted to pose alongside hip-hop artist Kim Sung-jae, who was the celebrity face for a clothing brand at the time. "I was never really interested in becoming a celebrity," ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Kwang-kyu (actor)
Kim Kwang-kyu (born December 8, 1967) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 1999 in ''Dr. K'', and its director fellow Busan native Kwak Kyung-taek later cast him in a small but memorable role as a physically abusive teacher in the 2001 box-office hit '' Friend''. Kim continued acting in both television and film as a supporting actor, notably in ''Couple or Trouble'' (2006), ''The Secret of Coocoo Island'' (2008), '' Scent of a Woman'' (2011), and '' I Can Hear Your Voice'' (2013). He also appears on the reality show Reality television is a genre of television programming that documents purportedly unscripted real-life situations, often starring unfamiliar people rather than professional actors. Reality television emerged as a distinct genre in the early 19 ...s '' I Live Alone'' (since 2013) and '' Three Meals a Day'' (2015). Filmography Film Television series Web series Television show Discography Awards and nominations References External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gyeongsang
Gyeongsang ( ko, 경상도, ''Gyeongsang-do''; ) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon dynasty. Gyeongsang was located in the southeast of Korea. The provincial capital was Daegu. The region was the birthplace of the Kingdom of Silla. The region also has a significant role in modern Korean history, since seven previous South Korean presidents ( Park Chung-hee, Roh Tae-woo, Chun Doo-hwan, Kim Young-sam, Roh Moo-hyun, Park Geun-hye, and Moon Jae-in) were born in the Gyeongsang region. Today, the region is divided into 5 administrative divisions: the three independent cities of Busan, Daegu and Ulsan, and the two provinces of Gyeongsangbuk-do and Gyeongsangnam-do. The largest city in the region is Busan, followed by Daegu. Sub-regionally, the region is also divided into Gyeongbuk and Gyeongnam. Gyeongbuk consists of Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do, while Gyeongnam consists of Busan, Ulsan and Gyeongsangnam-do. History The predecessor to Gyeongsang Provin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Go Kyung-pyo
Go Kyung-pyo (; born June 11, 1990) is a South Korean actor and comedian. He gained recognition for his role in the television series '' Reply 1988'' (2015–16) and has since starred in ''Don't Dare to Dream'' (2016) and '' Chicago Typewriter'' (2017). Go starred in his first leading role in KBS2's '' Strongest Deliveryman'' in August 2017. Career 2010–2014: Beginnings and ''SNL Korea'' Go made his acting debut in 2010, and became a cast member of live sketch comedy show ''Saturday Night Live Korea'' for its first three seasons. Since then, he has featured in the sitcom '' Standby'' (2012) and dramas '' My Cute Guys'' (2013) and ''Naeil's Cantabile'' (2014). 2015–present: Rising popularity and leading roles Go gained wider recognition with his roles in '' Reply 1988'' (2015) and ''Don't Dare to Dream'' (2016). He received the "New Star Award" at the 2016 SBS Drama Awards for his role in the latter. In 2017, Go starred in tvN's fantasy-romance drama '' Chicago Typewriter'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hwi-hyang
Lee Hwi-hyang (born October 1, 1960) is a South Korean actress. She joined the Miss MBC beauty pageant in 1981, and made her acting debut in 1982. Among Lee's notable television drama In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-gen ...s are ''Love and Ambition'' (1987), ''Forget Tomorrow'' (1988), ''Ambitious Times'' (1990), and ''The Beginning of Happiness'' (1996). Filmography Television series Film Theater Awards and nominations References External links Lee Hwi-hyang Fan Cafeat Daum * * * * 1960 births Living people South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses South Korean stage actresses Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni Best Actress Paeksang Arts Award (television) winners {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choi Jae-sung
Choi Jae-Sung (born November 18, 1964) is a South Korean actor. Choi debuted with KBS TV drama series, ''Diary of a High School Student'' in 1984. Choi entered stardom through ''The Tree Blooming with Love'' and ''Lee Jang-ho's Baseball Team''. Filmography *Note; the whole list is referenced. TV * 1987, ''The Tree Blooming with Love'' (Sarang-i kkotpineun namu 사랑이 꽃피는 나무) * 1991, ''Eyes of Dawn'' (Yeomyeong-ui nundongja 여명의 눈동자) * 1997, ''Desire'' (Yeokmang 욕망) * 1998, ''Gamer'' (Seungbusa 승부사) * 1998, ''War And Love'' (Jeonjaeng-gwa sarang 전쟁과 사랑) * 2000, ''Sound of Thunder'' (Cheondung sori 천둥소리) * 2000, ''Love and Farewell'' (Sarang-gwa ibyeol 사랑과 이별) * 2002, ''The Dawn of the Empire'' (Jeguk-ui achim 제국의 아침) * 2002, ''Rustic Period'' (Yain sidae 야인시대) * 2004, ''Jang Gil-san'' (Jang Gil-san 장길산) * 2004, ''Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin'' (Bulmyeol-ui I Sun-sin 불멸의 이순신) * 2006 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Yong-yi
Lee Yong-yi (; born July 30, 1958) is a theater, television and movie actress. She is known for her role as Nomo both in theater play and film ''Welcome to Dongmakgol'' (2005) and Netflix Series ''Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'' (2021). Career After graduated from Seoul Institute of the Arts, in 1979, Lee joined ''Theatre Company Minye'' where She debuted as an actress in the play ''Broken Jar'' by Heinrich von Kleist. In 1986, Lee joined ''Theater Company Michu'', where Lee took part in its many notable works. One of Lee notable performance was her role as Hyeong-bang in ''Madangnori Chunhyangjeon'' (1987-1992). She also performed in play Dung Dung Nakrang Dung (둥둥 낙랑둥) as King Bang Sook in July 12-24, 1996, at Towol Theater, Seoul Arts Center. In 1991, Lee Yong-yi acted in Park Kwang-soo movie ''I Want to Go to That Island''. She cast as Ne Eop-sun, a shaman who lived in the island with her husband. The actor cast as shaman husband was her real husband actor Kim Il-woo. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Han-wi
Lee Han-wi (born June 17, 1961) is a South Korean actor. Since his acting debut in 1983, Lee has become a prolific supporting actor A supporting actor is an actor who performs a role in a play or film below that of the leading actor(s), and above that of a bit part. In recognition of important nature of this work, the theater and film industries give separate awards to the ... on Korean film and television. He is particularly known for his mastery of ad-libbing. Filmography Film Television series Web series Variety show Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lee, Han-wi 1961 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male stage actors Chung-Ang University alumni People from Gwangju 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haenyeo
(also spelled ) (Hangul: ; lit. "sea women") are female divers in the Korean province of Jeju, whose livelihood consists of harvesting a variety of mollusks, seaweed, and other sea life from the ocean. Known for their independent spirit, iron will and determination, are representative of the semi-matriarchal family structure of Jeju. History Jeju's diving tradition dates back to 434 AD. Originally, diving was an exclusively male profession, with the exception of women who worked alongside their husbands. The first mention of female divers in literature does not come until the 17th century, when a monograph of Jeju geography describes them as (literally "diving women"). By the 18th century, female divers, at this point commonly referred to as , outnumbered male divers. Several possible explanations exist for this shift. For instance, in the 17th century, a significant number of men died at sea due to war or deep-sea fishing accidents, meaning that diving became the work of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
