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Jung Jae-il
Jung Jae-il (,; born 7 May 1982) is a South Korean composer. He notably composed the score of critically acclaimed works: the 2019 Academy Award-winning film ''Parasite,'' directed by Bong Joon-ho, and the television series ''Squid Game'', which he earned a nomination for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music in 74th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards''.'' Biography He was three when he first sat on a piano, played the guitar at nine, and at age 13, he posted an ad on a music magazine called ''Hot Music'' "to find bass drums and vocals to do a style of music that is similar to the British heavy metalband Carcass." He graduated from . He debuted as the bassist of the band gigs (which , vocalist Lee Juck and guitarist were also part of) in November 1999. He released his first solo album "tear flower(눈물꽃)" in 2003. He also was a member of band Puri in their second album in 2007. He went to serve the military when he was at the age of 30 (around 2012 or 2013). He p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cine21
''Cine21'' is a South Korean film magazine published by ''The Hankyoreh'' newspaper. The magazine was first published on 24 April 1995 in Seoul, and subsequent issues have continued to be released weekly. The first editor-in-chief An editor-in-chief (EIC), also known as lead editor or chief editor, is a publication's editorial leader who has final responsibility for its operations and policies. The editor-in-chief heads all departments of the organization and is held accoun ... was Seon-hee Cho, the culture desk journalist. The first issue was published with the articles including "Who is controlling Korean film industry", "The vote of 'Korean film power 50'". 1 August 2003, ''Cine21'' was spun off from ''The'' ''Hankoyreh'' and became an independent subsidiary ("Cine21 Corporation") of the former. As of 2019, the Hankyoreh Media Group owns 85% of the company's shares. History ''Cine21'' was the first weekly film magazine published in South Korea. It was born out of the Han ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chosun Ilbo
''The Chosun Ilbo'' (, ), also known as ''The Chosun Daily,'' is a Korean-language newspaper of record for South Korea and among the oldest active newspapers in the country. With a daily circulation of more than 1,800,000, ''The'' ''Chosun Ilbo'' has been audited annually since the Audit Bureau of Circulations was established in 1993. ''The'' ''Chosun Ilbo'' and its subsidiary company, Digital Chosun, operate the ''Chosun.com'' news website, which also publishes news in English, Chinese, and Japanese. History The Chosun Ilbo Establishment Union was created in September 1919. ''The'' ''Chosun Ilbo'' newspaper was founded on 5 March 1920 by Sin Sogu with the financial support of the Daejong Business Association. Cho Jin-Tae, the vice-chairman of the Daejong Business Association was appointed the first President of the newspaper in 1920. However, as the Business Association failed to pay promised finances, the relationship between the Association and ''The Chosun Ilbo'' broke down ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Moon-saeng
Kim Moon-saeng (, born 1 January 1961) is a South Korean animator, director and screenwriter. Biography Kim is one of the best-known commercial directors in Korea. His experience has been focused on special effects with animation film for over 15 years. During this period, he has directed more than 200 TV commercials including products like Fanta (Buzz 2-D & 3-D complex animation: awarded gold medal at the 27th Creative Award USA, Korean Broadcasting Commercial Award 1988, Seoul Int'l Creative Animation Festival Award 1996, Pinnacle finalist 1997). From 1998, he has worked with Hong Kong–based international advertising agencies such as Oglivy & Mather and JWT. He also serves as a professor at the Kaywon Art School, teaching film design. Wonderful Days In 2003, Kim created the post-apocalyptic animated film, ''Wonderful Days'' (aka ''Sky Blue (film), Sky Blue'', in the US and UK), his first feature film so far. It tells the story of an ethnic group of people known as Diggers wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JoongAng Ilbo
''The JoongAng'', formerly known as ''JoongAng Ilbo'' (), is a South Korean daily newspaper published in Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the three biggest newspapers in South Korea, and a newspaper of record for South Korea. The paper also publishes an English edition, ''Korea JoongAng Daily'', in alliance with the ''International New York Times''. It is often regarded as the holding company of JoongAng Group ''chaebol'' (a spin-off from Samsung) as it is owner of various affiliates, such as the broadcast station and drama producing company JTBC, and movie theatres chain Megabox. History It was first published on September 22, 1965, by Lee Byung-chul, the founder of Samsung Group which once owned the Tongyang Broadcasting Company (TBC). In 1980, ''JoongAng Ilbo'' gave up TBC and TBC merged with KBS. ''JoongAng Ilbo'' is the pioneer in South Korea for the use of horizontal copy layout, topical sections, and specialist reporters with investigative reporting teams. Since Apri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sky Blue (film)
''Wonderful Days'' (released in US and UK as ''Sky Blue'') is a South Korean Adult animation, adult animated science fiction film released in 2003 and was written and directed by Kim Moon-saeng. It features backdrops rendered using photo-realistic computer-generated imagery (CGI), comparable to those in the film ''Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within'', along with the use of highly detailed models for some of the backdrops into which the cel animated characters were then animated. However, convincing CGI animation of humans (especially human movement) was not attempted. The backgrounds in the film were shot with traditional motion control techniques, then processed to look like computer graphics. The vehicles were all rendered, and the characters were cel animated. Plot ''Wonderful Days'' is set in 2142. Environmental pollution has led to a breakdown of human civilization. A technologically advanced city named Ecoban was built and it harvests energy from the DELOS System, which us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Resurrection Of The Little Match Girl
''Resurrection of the Little Match Girl'' () is a 2002 South Korean action film. It was screened at the 2003 London Film Festival and was the opening film of the Fantasia Festival that same year. The film was inspired by the 1845 Hans Christian Andersen tale "The Little Match Girl". Plot The story is set in modern Korea. The Match Girl wanders the streets, trying to sell her matches. No one will buy any, and stores kick her out. Cold and hungry, she tries to warm her hands with the matches. A passersby tells her she should sniff the fumes instead, which she does. Feeling no more hunger or cold, she sees the snowflakes turn into cherry petals, and in the midst of the beautiful scenery she dies in the street. Ju and his friend Lee are entertaining two young women in a bar. Lee is a popular ''StarCraft'' player in a tournament. Ju is more interested in his meal and leaves alone. He works as a delivery boy, humiliated by his employer. He wants to be a great gamer like his friend Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Il-gon
Song Il-gon (born January 1, 1971) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter known for his internationally award-winning early short films, and later feature films such as '' Spider Forest'' (2004) and '' Feathers in the Wind'' (2005). Long more popular abroad than in South Korea, Song was the first Korean filmmaker to win an award at the Cannes Film Festival. Life and career Song Il-gon was born in Seoul on January 1, 1971. He studied Fine Arts at the Seoul Institute of the Arts. After graduation he applied to study film in the United States. His visa application was rejected by that country, and Song instead attended the National Academy of Film in Łódź, Poland. He was only the second Korean student to study at this institution which is known for prominent alumni such as Roman Polanski and Krzysztof Kieślowski. Unable to deal with specifically Korean themes or history while in Poland, Song turned to themes influenced by psychology and Western mythology. Beginning i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flower Island
''Flower Island'' () is a 2001 South Korean film directed by Song Il-gon. This was Song's first feature-length film after directing several award-winning short films. Plot The film is in three parts. The first introduces three women who are separately suffering from their own psychological injuries. In the second part, the three women encounter each other and other people as they are each on a journey to an island reputed to have healing powers. The last third of the film deals with the characters on a boat headed to the island. Awards * 2002 Fribourg International Film Festival: FIPRESCI Prize, "For its sensitive portrait of three human destinies, within an accomplished and mature cinematographic grammar."Awards from * 2002 Fribourg International Film Festival: Special Mention: Song Il-gon * 2001 Director's Cut Awards: Best New Director, Song Il-gon * 2001 Pusan International Film Festival: FIPRESCI Prize New Currents, "For its remarkable direction in creating the interior univ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Sun-woo
Jang Sun-woo (; born March 20, 1952) is a South Korean film director. Film career Before his directorial debut, Jang made a name for himself by writing film criticism and scripts. His first film, ''Seoul Jesus'' ( 1986), based on one of his scripts, was noted for its "sarcasm and pronounced realism." His 1993 film '' Hwa-Om-Kyung'' won the Alfred Bauer Prize at the 44th Berlin International Film Festival. Personal life Jang attended Seoul National University and received a bachelor's degree in anthropology. After the completion of his latest film, he has moved to live in Jeju Island. Filmography * '' Seoul Jesus'' (1986) * '' The Age of Success'' (1988) * '' The Lovers of Woomook-baemi'' (1989) * '' Road to the Racetracks'' (1991) * '' Hwa-Om-Kyung'' (1993) * '' To You from Me'' (1994) * '' Cinema on the Road'' (1995) * '' A Petal'' (1996) * '' Bad Movie'' (1997) * '' Lies'' (1999) * '' Resurrection of the Little Match Girl'' (2002) See also *Cinema of Korea The cinema of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Movie
''Bad Movie'' (), also known as ''Timeless, Bottomless Bad Movie'', is a 1997 South Korean docudrama film directed by Jang Sun-woo. Upon its initial release in South Korea, around thirty minutes of footage was censored due to objectionable material; this footage was restored in overseas releases. Synopsis A semi-documentary shot with amateur actors depicting various episodes from the violent lives of marginalised and homeless youth in Seoul. Cast *Hang Seul-ki () *Choi Mi-seon ()- as "princess" *Park Kyeong-won ()- as "prince" *Lee Jae-kyeong () *Jang Nam-kyeong ()- as "bird" *Byeon Sang-gyu ()- as "Red byeon(Bloodshit)" * Song Kang-ho * Gi Ju-bong * Ahn Nae-sang * Lee Moon-sik - as convenience store owner Awards * Pusan International Film Festival (1997) Netpac AwardAwards based on * Tokyo International Film Festival The is a film festival established in 1985. The event was held biennially from 1985 to 1991 and annually thereafter. According to the FIAPF, it is one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollywood Music In Media Awards
The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) is an award organization honoring original music (Song and Score) in all forms visual media including film, TV, video games, trailers, commercial advertisements, documentaries, music videos and special programs. The HMMA was the first to include ''Outstanding Music Supervision'' as featured award categories. HMMA nominations and winners have historically been representative of key awards shows announced months later. The annual HMMA main event, held the week before Thanksgiving, features live music performances, celebrity presenters, tributes to music industry icons and awards for composers, songwriters and performers. The 2023 winners were announced on November 15. The HMMA formerly celebrated emerging, independent artists for creative and innovative contributions in genre categories. The Hollywood Independent Music Awards, Hollywood Independent Music Awards (HIMA) is now an extension of the HMMA, honoring independent artists, composer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April 2018 Inter-Korean Summit
The April 2018 inter-Korean summit took place on 27 April 2018 on the South Korean side of the Joint Security Area, between Moon Jae-in, President of South Korea, and Kim Jong Un, Chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and Supreme Leader of North Korea. The summit was the third inter-Korean summit – the first in eleven years. It was also the first time since the end of the Korean War in 1953 that a North Korean leader entered the South's territory; President Moon also briefly crossed into the North's territory. The summit took place after the two sides had already held several meetings in preparation for their joint attendance at the 2018 Winter Olympics. The idea was initially brought forward through an official invitation from the North to conduct a meeting. The summit was focused on the North Korean nuclear weapons program and denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. The Panmunjom Declaration was made following the summit. Agenda The two Koreas' high government offici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
