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12 Years Promise
''12 Years Promise'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Lee So-yeon, Namkoong Min, Lee Tae-im, Yoon So-hee, Lee Won-keun and Ryu Hyo-young. It aired on JTBC from March 22 to June 29, 2014, on Saturdays and Sundays at 20:45 ( KST) for 26 episodes. The native title is a pun, and can also mean ''Jang Guk Becomes Dal-rae: Reunion in 12 Years''. The female protagonist's name, Jang Guk, means " clear soup with doenjang", and she later changes it to Dal-rae, meaning " azalea". Synopsis In 2002, on the night of Korea's momentous World Cup win, high school sweethearts Jang Guk ( Lee So-yeon) and Yu Jun-su ( Namkoong Min) sleep together and Jang Guk ends up pregnant. They are given permission to marry by Jun-su's father, but after a horrible accident, Jang Guk loses the baby. Their mothers who were against the relationship from the beginning, take advantage of the situation and split them up. Jang Guk then leaves Korea to live in the U.S. and changes her name to J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantic Comedy
Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a sub-genre of comedy and Romance novel, romance fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount all obstacles. Romantic comedy evolved from Ancient Greek comedy, Middle Ages, medieval romance, and 18th-century Restoration comedy, later developing into sub-genres like Screwball comedy, screwball comedies, career woman comedies, and 1950s Sex comedy, sex comedies in Hollywood. Over time, the genre has expanded beyond traditional structures, incorporating unconventional themes, challenging gender roles, and addressing adult topics while maintaining its core focus on romance and humor. A common convention in romantic comedies is the "Meet cute, meet-cute", a humorous or unexpected encounter that creates initial tension and sets up the romantic storyline. History Comedies, rooted in the fertility rites and satyr plays of Ancient Greek comedy, ancient ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital city, capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's List of cities by GDP, sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, trailing behind New York metropolitan area, New York, Greater Tokyo Area, Tokyo, Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Paris metropolitan area, Paris, and London metropolitan area, London, and hosts more than half of South Korea's population. Although Seoul's population peaked at over 10 million, it has gradually decreased since 2014, standing at about 9.6 million residents as of 2024. Seoul is the seat of the Government of South Korea, South Korean government. Seoul's history traces back to 18 BC when it was founded by the people of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. During the Joseon dynasty, Seoul was officially designated as the capital, surrounded by the Fortress Wall of Seoul. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung In-sun
Jung In-sun (; born April 25, 1991) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Film Television series Web series Television show Music video appearance Ambassadorship * Public Relations Ambassador for the 41st International Contemporary Dance Festival (2022) Awards and nominations References External links * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jung, In-sun 1991 births Living people South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses South Korean child actresses South Korean web series actresses 20th-century South Korean actresses 21st-century South Korean actresses Actresses from Goyang Sejong University alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Chan
Jung Chan (; born February 23, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film * ''The Young Man'' (1994) * ''Extras'' (1998) * ''Over the Rainbow'' (2002) * ''Road Movie'' (2002) * ''Invisible Light'' (2003) * ''Spring Breeze'' (2003) * ''How to Keep My Love'' (2004) ( cameo) * ''Possible Changes'' (2005) * '' Woman on the Beach'' (2006) ( cameo) * '' The Cut'' (2007) * ''My New Partner'' (2008) ( cameo) * ''Loveholic'' (2010) * ''Bomini'' (short film, 2010) * ''Link'' (2011) * ''Wi-do'' (2011) * '' The Concubine'' (2012) * ''Superstar'' (2012) Television series * ''TV City'' (MBC, 1995) * ''Woman'' (MBC, 1995) * '' Papa'' (KBS2, 1996) * ''August Bride'' (SBS, 1996) * ''Halt'' (KBS2, 1996) * ''The Angel Within'' (KBS2, 1997) * ''Tears of Roses'' (SBS, 1997) * ''New York Story'' (SBS, 1997) * ''MBC Best Theater'' – "Love in May" (MBC, 1998) * ''Partner'' (SBS, 1998) * ''My Love By My Side'' (KBS1, 1998) * ''Sunday Best'' – "Tollgate" (KBS1, 1999) * ''Sunday ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choi Ro-woon
Choi Ro-woon (; born February 16, 2007) is a South Korean actor. He has appeared in television series A television show, TV program (), or simply a TV show, is the general reference to any content produced for viewing on a television set that is broadcast via over-the-air, satellite, and cable, or distributed digitally on streaming plat ... such as '' Good Doctor'' (2013) and '' Plus Nine Boys'' (2014). Filmography Television series Films Variety show Music video References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Choi, Ro-woon South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors 2007 births Living people South Korean male child actors Male actors from Pyeongtaek ... [...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 on Korean film and television. He is particularly known for his mastery of ad-libbing. Personal life Lee married professional makeup artist Choi Hye-kyung in 2008, whom he met on the set of ''Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin ''Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin'' (; lit. "The Immortal Yi Sun-sin") is a South Korean television series based on the life of Yi Sun-sin, a Korean admiral famed for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Imjin war in the Joseon period ...''. Choi is 19 years younger than Lee. The couple has two children. 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 Universi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Ahn
Danny Ahn (; born December 22, 1978) is a South Korean- American entertainer best known as the main rapper of the South Korean pop music group g.o.d. Having made his debut in the entertainment industry as a member of g.o.d in 1999, Ahn has gone into acting and has also been a radio DJ and MC. Early life Ahn was born in Seattle, Washington, and holds American citizenship, although he later moved to South Korea with his family and spent most of his schooling years there. He and g.o.d bandmate Joon Park are first cousins; Ahn's father is the youngest sibling of Joon's mother. When he was in elementary school his parents divorced and he and his older sister went to live with their mother. As a teenager, he began aspiring to become a singer after listening to Seo Taiji and Boys. He studied Theater and Film at Dankook University. Career Beginnings Ahn's professional career began with his debut in the K-pop industry as a rapper for singer Uhm Jung-hwa. He was also part of a mixed-g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choi Won-hong
Choi Won-hong (born December 14, 2000) is a South Korean actor. After discharged from the military in 2022, he signed a contract with Jung Man-sik Jung Man-sik (; born December 11, 1974) is a South Korean actor. His name is also romanized as ''Jeong Man-sik'' or ''Joung Man-sik''. Filmography Film Television series * '' Jungle Fish 2'' (KBS2, 2010) * '' Athena: Goddess of War'' (SBS ...'s agency, Big Whale Entertainment. Filmography Television series Film Variety show Awards and nominations References External links * * * * 2000 births Living people Male actors from Suwon South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male child actors {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Si-hoo
Kim Si-Hoo (born Kim Young-Joon on 2 January 1988) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Web series Awards and nominations References External links * * * * South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors 1988 births Living people 21st-century South Korean male actors Male actors from Cheongju {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chun Ho-jin
Chun Ho-jin (; born September 9, 1960) is a South Korean actor. Early life Chun studied chemistry at Inha University but dropped out to pursue acting. His father was among the first generation of professional wrestlers in the country. Career Chun's acting career began in 1983 when he auditioned at Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and was selected. His first roles were mostly in miniseries and one-off telemovies (similar to KBS's ''Drama City''). He came to prominence with viewers in the long-running KBS drama ''Love on a Jujube Tree'' (:ko:대추나무 사랑걸렸네, ko), which garnered him the Baeksang Arts Awards for Best New Actor (TV), Baeksang Arts Awards for Best New Actor in the television category in 1992. In later years, he earned the sobriquet "the national father" (국민 아버지) after portraying the father of the main characters in the family dramas ''My Golden Life'' (2017) and ''Once Again (South Korean TV series), Once Again'' (2020), both of which had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Hae-mi
Park Hae-mi (; born January 28, 1964) is a South Korean actress. She is best known as a musical theatre actress, starring in stage productions of '' Mamma Mia!'', '' 42nd Street'', and ''Really Really Like You''. Park rose to mainstream popularity with her roles in the television drama ''Dear Heaven'' and the sitcom '' High Kick!''. Filmography Television series Films Web series Variety shows Ambassadorship * Public Relations Ambassador of the Seoul Social Welfare Council (2021) Theater Awards and nominations References External linksPark Hae-miat Cyworld Cyworld () is a South Korean social network service. Cyworld was originally part of SK communication, and became an independent company in 2014. Members cultivate relationships by forming ''Ilchon'' (, Hanja: ) or "friendships" with each other ... * * 1963 births Living people South Korean musical theatre actresses South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses Ewha Womans Univ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Um Hyo-sup
Um Hyo-sup (born October 24, 1966) is a South Korean actor. Um mostly plays supporting role A supporting character is a character in a narrative that is not the focus of the primary storyline, but is important to the plot/protagonist, and appears or is mentioned in the story enough to be more than just a minor character or a cameo a ...s in films and television dramas. Filmography Film Television series Web series References External links Um Hyo-sup Fan Cafeat Daum Um Hyo-supat Star Village Entertainment * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Um, Hyo-sup 1966 births Living people Male actors from Incheon South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male web series actors South Korean male stage actors 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors Yeongwol Eom clan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
