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''Star in My Heart'' () was a 1997 Korean drama series run on MBC. One of the earlier Korean dramas to air outside Korea, as part of what became known as the Korean Wave, it was very popular and helped its cast (particularly Ahn Jae-wook) become widely recognized. Choi Jin-sil broke her exclusive contract with SBS upon accepting the lead role which ultimately resulted in MBC paying a penalty for her appearance. The drama also marked Jeon Do-yeon's final small screen appearance prior to transition in the big screen with The Contact later that year. Story Orphan Lee Yun-hee (Choi Jin-sil) is adopted into a hostile family environment. She harbors an undiscovered artistic talent, which helps to catapult her into the lives of two men. She was taken to her father's friend family, after her father died, although while his father's friend had warm feeling towards her she was met with hostility from her new stepmother (Park Won-sook) and her stepsister Ahn Yi-hwa ( Jo Mi-ryung), who ...
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Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil (; December 24, 1968 – October 2, 2008) was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the greatest actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress" for playing leading roles in some of the highest-rated Korean dramas of all time such as ''Jealousy'' (1992), ' (1993)'', Star in My Heart'' (1997)'', You and I'' (1997) and '' My Rosy Life'' (2005). Her film work includes '' North Korea's Southern Army'' (1990), '' My Love, My Bride'' (1990), '' Susanne Brink's Arirang'' (1991) and '' The Letter'' (1997). Widely regarded as the most popular actress of her time, she led the entertainment industry in terms of commercial success across film, television, and advertising. She played leading roles in 18 films and 20 television dramas, appeared in hundreds of advertisements, and won several awards. She was 39 when she died by suicide by hanging on October 2, 2008, at her home in Seoul after being the victim of distressing rumours. Early years Choi was b ...
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Sunwoo Yong-nyeo
Sunwoo Yong-nyeo (born Jung Yong-rye on August 15, 1945) is a South Korean actress. Sunwoo originally wanted to become a classical ballerina, but when she passed TBC's open recruitment in 1965, this led to her entertainment debut as a dancer on television. She began acting in 1966, and went on to an acting career in film, TV and stage spanning five decades. In 2010, Sunwoo also became the CEO A chief executive officer (CEO), also known as a chief executive or managing director, is the top-ranking corporate officer charged with the management of an organization, usually a company or a nonprofit organization. CEOs find roles in variou ... of matchmaking company Red Hills. Filmography Film Television series Variety show Theater Ambassadorship * Public Relations Ambassador 2022 Boryeong Marine Mud Expo (2022) Awards and nominations References External links * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sunwoo, Yong-nyeo 1945 births Living people People from Ji ...
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MBC TV Television Dramas
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1997 South Korean Television Series Endings
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