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Im (Korean Surname)
Im or Lim () is a common Korean family name. The surname is identical to the Chinese character of the same name. According to the initial law of the Korean language, both "Im" and "Lim" are interchangeable. History The first clan branch is the Supul Rim (수풀 림, meaning "Forest-Rim") and its Hanja character is 林. The Supul Rim or Lim or Im branch consists of two large clan houses; the first is Naju (early ''Hoijin'') and the second, which is the elder branch, is Pyeongtaek. Members of this branch often write their names as both 임 (Im; more common) and 림 (Rim or Lim; initial law). The character 林 means "forest". The second clan branch is the Matgil Im (맡길 임) or Mateul Im (맡을 임) and its Hanja character is 任. The Matgil Im/Mateul Im branch consists of one large clan house called Pungcheon Im clan and a smaller clan house called Jangheung (장흥). Members of this clan branch both write and pronounce their names as 임 (Im). The character 任 means " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Korea
North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the northern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders China and Russia to the north at the Yalu River, Yalu (Amnok) and Tumen River, Tumen rivers, and South Korea to the south at the Korean Demilitarized Zone, Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The country's western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. North Korea, like South Korea, claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and List of islands of North Korea, adjacent islands. Pyongyang is the capital and largest city. The Korean Peninsula was first inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. Its Gojoseon, first kingdom was noted in Chinese records in the early 7th century BCE. Following the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea into Unified Silla, Silla and Balhae in the late 7th century, Korea was ruled by the G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Che
Im Che (; 1549–1587) was a Confucianist yangban (nobleman) in Joseon. Works Im penned the following sijo upon the death of famed gisaeng, Hwang Jini. The following two poems were exchanged between Im Che and his lover, gisaeng Hanu (). Im was known for his liaisons with Hanu and Hwang Jin Yi. The term in line 3, ch'an bi (), literally translates as "freezing rain." It uses the same Chinese characters as the poetess' name (寒雨), but with a different pronunciation, and was intended by both poets as a pun. Hanu's particular gift is to echo the style of the original that Im wrote to her, while improving on it with a teasing, very human tone. The translation employs a formal tone to match Im's original; and then follows with the simpler and more lyric style used by Hanu. In both cases, the line "rain has frozen" seemed to best communicate the double entendre of the originals. When about to die, he grieved and left the words below. Kō Bun'yū introduce this line as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Kwon-taek
Im Kwon-taek (; born December 8, 1934) is one of South Korea's most renowned film directors. In an active and prolific career, his films have won many domestic and international film festival awards, as well as considerable box-office success, and helped bring international attention to the Korean film industry. As of spring 2015, he has directed 102 films. Early life Im Kwon-taek was born in Jangseong, Zenranan Prefecture, Korea, Empire of Japan, and grew up in Gwangju. After the Korean War, he moved to Busan in search of work. He then moved to Seoul in 1956, where Jeong Chang-hwa, director of '' Five Fingers of Death'' (1972), offered him room and board for work as a production assistant. Jeong recommended him for directing in 1961. Career Im's directorial premiere was with the 1962 film, '' Farewell to the Duman River'' (''Dumanganga jal itgeola''). Before 1980, he was known primarily as a commercial filmmaker who could efficiently direct as many as eight genre pictures ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nana (entertainer)
Im Jin-ah (; born September 14, 1991), known professionally as Nana (), is a South Korean singer, actress, and model known for her work as a former group member of the South Korean girl group After School (band), After School and its subgroups, Orange Caramel and After School Red. As an actress, Nana has starred in various television dramas such as ''Love Weaves Through a Millennium'' (2015), ''The Good Wife (South Korean TV series), The Good Wife'' (2016), ''Kill It'' (2019), and ''Justice (South Korean TV series), Justice'' (2019). Early life Nana was born on September 14, 1991. She graduated from in Cheongju and was a participant in the 2009 Asia Pacific Super Model Contest. Career 2009–2013: Debut with After School and Orange Caramel In November 2009 Nana debuted in After School (band), After School along with Raina (singer), Raina as third-generation members with the release of After School's second Extended play, EP, Because of You (After School song), ''Because of Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Jae-hyuk
Im Jae-hyuk (born 6 May 1994), also spelt Lim Jae-hyeok, is a South Korean part-time actor signed under Santa Claus Entertainment. He became well known for his portrayal of Yang Dae-su in South Korean Netflix series ''All of Us Are Dead''. Personal life and career Born on 6 May 1994, Im Jae-hyuk graduated from the Korea National University of Arts in 2016. While working as an actor, Im took three part-time jobs – a construction worker, a delivery driver, and a courier – to sustain his income. During his acting career, he has acted in movies, musicals and TV dramas, including an undisclosed role in 2020 SBS's drama serial ''Alice''. Im later appeared in Netflix's Korean web-drama ''All of Us Are Dead'' in 2022. He portrayed Yang Dae-su, an obese yet good-hearted student of Hyosan High School who aspires to be a singer. As preparation for his role, Im gained weight of 32 kg and he later lost 25 kg of it after the show finished filming. Im's portrayal of the characte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Hyun-sik (singer)
Lim Hyun-sik (; born March 7, 1992), simply known as Hyunsik, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and composer, and lead singer of the boy group BtoB. Biography Lim Hyun-sik was born on March 7, 1992, in Seoul, South Korea. His father, Lim Jie-hoon, is a folk singer. He studied Practical Music at Howon University with group-mate Lee Chang-sub. Lim also graduated from Joongbu University with a Master's degree in Practical Music. Career Lim debuted as the lead singer Cube Entertainment's boy group BtoB on March 21, 2012, with the promotional single "Insane". The group has released a total of 3 studio albums and 10 extended plays since debut. In September 2016, Lim became part of BtoB's first unit group, BtoB Blue, which released the digital single "Stand By Me" on September 19, 2016. On August 2, 2018, BtoB Blue released their second digital single, "When It Rains". In October 2019, Lim released an EP. '' Rendez-vous'' is the first solo album released by Lim in seven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Heung-soon
Im Heung-soon (; born 1969) is a South Korean artist and filmmaker. He lives and works in Seoul. Im is an artist and filmmaker whose work focus on explored the lives of people who are marginalized in social, political, capitalist and national contexts. His politically charged yet emotional resonant works are embodied through various visual mediums such as photography, installations, public art, community art, and films. His second feature film, ''Factory Complex'' (2014), premiered in the Wide Angle Feature Documentary section at the 201Busan International Film Festivaland received recognition at multiple festivals after winning the Silver Lion Award at the 56th who won the Silver Lion award at the 2015 Venice Biennale His works have been exhibited, among others, at the MMCA, Seoul (2017, 2018), HKW, Berlin (2017), Pompidou Center Paris (2016), Lincoln Center, NY (2015) The National Art Center, Tokyo (2015), Sharjah Biennale (2015) and MOMA PS1, New York (2015). Selected ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Dong-hyun
Im Dong-hyun (; ; born 12 May 1986) is a South Korean archer. He competes for the South Korean national team and is a former world number one. He has 20/200 vision in his left eye and 20/100 vision in his right eye, meaning he needs to be 10 times closer to see objects clearly with his left eye, compared to someone with perfect vision. Career 2004 Summer Olympics At the 2004 Summer Olympics, Im set a world record in the 72 arrow men's individual ranking round, with a score of 687 (it was not recognized by the International Olympic Committee as an Olympic record, however, as the ranking round took place on 12 August, before the 2004 opening ceremony). He then won his first three elimination matches, advancing to the quarterfinals. In the quarterfinals, Im faced Hiroshi Yamamoto of Japan, losing to the eventual silver medalist 111–110 in the 12-arrow match. Im was placed 6th overall. Im was also a member of Korea's gold medal men's archery team at the 2004 Summer Olympic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Do-hwa
Im Do-hwa (; born June 19, 1996), née Kim Chan-mi () and previously known mononymously as Chanmi (), is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group AOA. Biography Im was born on June 19, 1996, in Gumi, South Korea. She was enrolled into dancing school at a young age, and performed on the streets of Gumi. She and her two sisters, Kyung-mi and Hye-mi, were raised by their mother after their parents divorced when Im was in elementary school. Her mother ran a hair salon so she decided to become an idol to help her mother's financial situation. She was recruited by FNC Entertainment and became an FNC trainee during middle school. Career Career with AOA and AOA Cream On July 30, 2012, Im, made her debut as a member of AOA on Mnet's ''M! Countdown'' with their debut single album, ''Angels' Story'' and the title track "Elvis". AOA has released four EPs and ten singles in total. Im is also part of sub-unit AOA Cream together with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taebin
Danny Im (born May 6, 1980), better known by stage name Taebin (), is an American singer and television host. He debuted as a member of the hip hop group 1TYM in 1998, and he released his first solo album in 2004. Im began hosting the Mnet America talk show ''Danny From L.A.'' in 2012. Early life Danny Im grew up in Diamond Bar, California. He attended Diamond Bar High School with future fellow 1TYM member Teddy Park, and graduated in 1998. Career Im debuted as a singer in 1998 as a member of Korean hip hop group 1TYM. Im promoted under the stage name Taebin, which his grandfather chose when Im asked him for a Korean name. While he was the leading vocalist for 1TYM, he also rapped like the rest of the members of the group in various songs such as 'What You Gonna Do,' and 'One Time For Your Mind' . After the release of 1TYM's fourth album ''Once N 4 All'' in 2003, Im returned to his fans with the release of his solo album "TAEBIN of 1TYM", which showcased the full range ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dami Im
Dami Im ( ; ; ; born 17 October 1988) is an Australian singer and songwriter. She represented Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 held in Stockholm, Sweden with the song " Sound of Silence", placing second and achieving the highest Eurovision Song Contest score for Australia. Born in South Korea, Im emigrated to Australia with her family at the age of nine. She won the fifth season of '' The X Factor Australia'' and subsequently received a recording contract with Sony Music Australia. In 2020 she left Sony Music and signed with ABC Music. After winning ''The X Factor'', Im released her debut and winner's single " Alive", which debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart. This was followed by the release of her self-titled second studio album, which debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association. Im became the first ''X Factor Australia'' contestant to follow up a number one single w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Chang-jung
Lim Chang-jung (; born November 30, 1973) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. He is often referred by Koreans as "the original multi-entertainer" for being active in all three fields: music, film and entertainment. He made his acting debut in 1990 and his singing debut in 1995. Im has since released 17 full-length albums and is known for his hit songs that are vocally challenging to sing. He is the only artist in South Korea who has songs that reached number one on the local music charts in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. He was selected as Gallup Korea's Singer of the Year, Singer of the Year and his song "The Love I Committed" was selected as Gallup Korea's Song of the Year, Song of the Year in the surveys conducted by Gallup Korea in 2016. Personal life Im married professional golfer Kim Hyun-joo in 2006. The couple, who have three sons together, divorced in 2013. Im married a woman named Seo Ha-yan in 2017. The couple have 2 children together. On November 9, 2021 it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
