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Hong Gil-dong (TV Series)
''Hong Gil-dong'' () is a 2008 Korean drama, South Korean television series starring Kang Ji-hwan in the title role, Sung Yu-ri, Jang Keun-suk and Kim Ri-na and is written by the Hong sisters. The drama is loosely based on Tale of Hong Gildong, Hong Gil-dong, a fictional book about a Robin Hood-like character during Korea's Joseon Dynasty, but with modern influences and comedic tones. It aired on KBS2 from January 2 to March 26, 2008 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. Synopsis Hong Gil-dong is the illegitimate son of a minister. He is very bright and smart, but was told that he could not accomplish anything in this world due to his illegitimate status. Thus he grows up spending most of his time being lazy and causing trouble for the people around him. However, a local monk thinks he is destined to be much more, and so teaches Gil-dong martial arts. As the series progresses, Gil-dong realizes the severity of the injustices of the ranked world, and starts to fig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sageuk
(; ) in Korean language, Korean denotes historical dramas, including traditional drama plays, Cinema of Korea, films or Korean drama, television series. In English language literature usually refers to historical films and television series (of South Korea). In North Korea, South Korean historical dramas are generally called 고전 영화 (Hanja: 古典 映畫, Revised Romanization of Korean, RR: ''Gojeon Yeonghwa'') or classic film. The first known historical film, ''The Story of Chun-hyang'' filmed in 1923, was directed by a Japanese filmmaker. The first Korean sound film was also . The heyday of Korean cinema began in the 1950s and lasted until the 1980s, with many films released, like Lee Gyu-hwan's Chunhyangga, Chunhyang adaptation in 1955. In the 1960s, historical melodramas were significant, as well as martial arts films. In the 1970s, due to the popularity of television, cinema started to decline, and in the 1980s it encountered a crisis, which prompted filmmakers to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Korea Times
''The Korea Times'' () is a daily English-language newspaper in South Korea. It is a sister paper of the ''Hankook Ilbo'', a major Korean language, Korean-language daily. It is the oldest active daily English-language newspaper in South Korea. Since the late 1950s, it had been published by the Hankook Ilbo Media Group, but following an embezzlement scandal in 2013–2014 it was sold to Dongwha Group in 2015. The president-publisher of ''The Korea Times'' is Oh Young-jin. Description The newspaper's headquarters is located in the same building with ''Hankook Ilbo'' on Sejong-daero between Sungnyemun and Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea. The paper is not to be confused with ''The Korea Daily News'', a 1904 to 1910 newspaper which briefly ran under the title ''Korea Times''. It is also unrelated to another paper by Lee Myo-muk, Ha Kyong-tok and Kim Yong-ui in September 1945. History ''The Korea Times'' was founded by Helen Kim five months into the 1950-53 Korean War. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maeng Se-chang
Maeng Se-chang (; born November 13, 1991) is a South Korean actor and singer. Maeng started his career as a child actor. In 2011, he revealed his hidden ambitions as a singer. In July 2011, he debuted as the leader of the ballad group ''BoM'' with a single album "Without You." However, BoM was disbanded in March 2013. Filmography Film Television series Variety show Discography Awards and nominations References External links * * * * at Flight Entertainment * * * * * 1991 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Kookmin University alumni Se-chang {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwanghaegun Of Joseon
Gwanghaegun or Prince Gwanghae (; 4 June 1575 – 7 August 1641), personal name Yi Hon (), was the 15th monarch of the Joseon, Joseon dynasty of Korea. As he was deposed in a ''coup d'état'', he did not receive a temple name. Biography Birth and background Gwanghaegun was the second son of Seonjo of Joseon, King Seonjo; born to Royal Noble Consort Gongbin Kim, Royal Noble Consort Gong, a concubine, who died a year after his birth. He had one older brother. When Azuchi-Momoyama Period, Japan invaded Joseon to attack the Ming dynasty, Ming Empire, he was installed as Crown Prince. When the king fled north to the border of Ming, he set up a branch court and fought defensive battles. During and after the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598), Imjin Wars (1592–1598), despite being Crown Prince, he acted as the de facto ruler of the Joseon Dynasty in 1592, commanding battles and taking care of the reconstruction of the nation after the devastating wars, in the place of ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Hee-bong
Jo Hee-bong (born August 23, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Hee-bong began his acting career in 1997 as part of the theatre troupe Bipa (비파). He later became known as a supporting actor onscreen, in films such as '' Blind'' (2011) and ''Incomplete Life: Prequel'' (2013), and the television dramas '' Hong Gil-dong'' (2008), '' Unsolved'' (2010), and '' Good Doctor'' (2013). In a collaboration with director Kim Tae-yong, Jo is also the live narrator (or byeonsa) for ''Crossroads of Youth'' (1934), Korea's oldest surviving silent film. Aside from local performances in 2008 and 2012, Jo has performed at the 2009 New York Film Festival, the 2011 International Film Festival in Mexico, the 2011 Thames Festival in London, and the 2013 Berlin International Film Festival The Berlin International Film Festival (), usually called the Berlinale (), is an annual film festival held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1951 and originally run in June, the festival has been held every Februar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moon Se-yoon
Moon Se-yoon (born May 11, 1982), is a South Korean comedian and television personality. He began his career in the entertainment industry as a comedian with SBS, starting with ' in 2002. He gained recognition through his appearances on SBS's ' and cable channel tvN's '' Comedy Big League''. Currently, he is a fixed cast member of '' Comedy Big League,'' ''2 Days & 1 Night'', '' Amazing Saturday'' and '' Delicious Guys,'' and managed by FNC Entertainment. Early life Moon Se-yoon was born on May 11, 1982 in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, weighing 4.5 kg at birth. He was known in his neighborhood as a mischievous child. As a young boy, he would often wear a red toy car set and put on headphones, entertaining adults by singing songs such as Cho Yong-pil's "Empty Space." In high school, he was nicknamed "400 Won" because he often had only 400 Won in his pocket but still managed to entertain his friends and be the group's comedian. He also participated in a program called "Chasing the Stars ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Eun-pyo
Jung Eun-pyo (; born March 27, 1966) is a South Korean actor. He is active in both stage and screen since 1990, notably in the film ''Kilimanjaro'' (for which he won Best Supporting Actor at the Grand Bell Awards) and the television dramas ''Moon Embracing the Sun ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (, also known as ''The Moon that Embraces the Sun'' or ''The Sun and the Moon'') is a 2012 South Korean television drama series, starring Han Ga-in, Kim Soo-hyun, Jung Il-woo, and Kim Min-seo. It aired on MBC from ...'' and '' God's Gift: 14 Days''. Filmography Film Television series Web series Variety show Music video Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jung, Eun-pyo 1966 births Living people Male actors from South Jeolla Province South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male stage actors Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahn Suk-hwan
Ahn Suk-hwan (; born November 1, 1959) is a South Korean actor. Ahn has been active in theater, film and television since 1986. His onscreen roles include both comedic and villainous supporting turns, among them a ruthless but humane prison warden in the film ''The Road Taken'' (2003), and a strict but loving father in the Hong sisters-penned drama '' Sassy Girl Chun-hyang'' (2005). Filmography Film Television series Theater *''The Bald Soprano'' (2011) *''Cyrano de Bergerac'' (2010) *'' University of Laughs'' (2010) *''Noises Off'' (2006) *''Richard III'' (2004) *''Art'' (2003) *''Gasigogi (A Thorny Fish)'' (2001) *''Woman of Flames, Na Hye-seok'' (2000) *''People of the Jurassic'' (1998) *이 풍진 세상의 노래 (1998) *''Men's Impulse'' (1997) *''Waiting for Godot'' (1994-2002) Awards *2012 1st K-Drama Star Awards: Best Comic Acting (''Family'') *2005 KBS Drama Awards The KBS Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by the Korean Broadcasting Syst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kil Yong-woo
Kil Yong-woo (born December 17, 1955) is a South Korean actor. In 2010, he played one of the main characters in the stage adaptation of the bestselling novel '' Please Look After Mom''. Filmography Film Television series Web series Variety/radio show Theater Other activities Besides acting, Kil is also a full-time faculty member of Jangan University's Department of Entertainment, an adjunct professor at Kyungpook National University Kyungpook National University (; abbreviated as KNU or Kyungdae ()) is one of ten Flagship Korean National Universities representing Gyeongbuk Province in South Korea. It is located in Daegu, which used to be the capital city of the Gyeong ..., and an adjunct professor at Kaya University. Ambassadorship * Ambassador of Public Relations to Seoul (2023) Awards and nominations References External links Gil Yong-woo at Hunus Creative * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kil, Yong-woo 1955 births Living people South Korean male ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanggung
was an official title of the senior 5th rank (; ), the highest attainable for '' gungnyeo'', a lady-in-waiting during the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. Female officers with the title were assigned to govern the inner affairs of the palace. When a regular ''nain'' served for more than 15 years, she would be awarded with an ornamental hairpin for a . Therefore, a newly appointed was usually 35–45 years old. A court lady at the rank of was treated well enough to live in her own house with servants. The title first appears in Goryeosa ('History of Goryeo'), a compiled book about the Goryeo period. In the chapter of the book titled (), regarding all official titles, there were posts named (, managing the palace), (, managing bedding), ( managing food), and another (, managing sewing) during the reign of King Hyeonjong. The book also has another record that Lady Han was appointed as in March 1031, the 22nd year of the king's reign. These records prove that the system had existe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choi Ran
Choi Ran (; born November 30, 1960) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1979 and became best known as a supporting actress in television drama In film and television show, television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or docudrama, semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humour, humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional te ...s, notably those written by the Hong sisters. Choi married sportswriter and former basketball player Lee Chung-hee in 1984. They have one son Lee Jun-gi, and two daughters Lee Hyeon-gyeong and Lee Hyeon-jeong. Filmography Television series Film Variety show Awards and nominations References External links * * * * * 1960 births Living people People from Gimcheon Actresses from North Gyeongsang Province South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses Chung-Ang University alumni Long stubs with short prose {{So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Sang-wook (actor)
Park Sang-wook (born January 18, 1976) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series References External links Park Sang-wookat Namoo Actors * * * 1976 births Living people 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Korea University alumni {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
