Kim Myung-min
Kim Myung-min (, born October 8, 1972) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the television series ''Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin'' (2004), ''White Tower (TV series), White Tower'' (2007), ''Beethoven Virus'' (2008), ''Six Flying Dragons'' (2015-2016), and ''Law School (TV series), Law School'' (2021), as well as the films ''Closer to Heaven (film), Closer to Heaven'' (2009) and the ''Detective K, Detective K film series''. Praised for his acting skills, he is often called "The Acting Expert". Career Early years Kim Myung-min debuted as an actor when he won the 6th SBS public talent audition in 1996.Cine21그가 그린 마음의 지옥도, 의 김명민 last retrieved: 16 April 2000 Over the next five years he appeared in a number of television series in various supporting roles. Kim' first leading role came with critically appraised 2001 horror film ''Sorum'', the feature debut of the director Yoon Jong-chan, telling the story of a taxi driver m ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Susaek-dong
Susaek-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighbourhood) of Eunpyeong District, Seoul, South Korea. Geography Susaek-dong is situated at the entrance of new cities like Ilsan and Haengsin districts, with Susaek-ro serving as its border. The neighboring regions include Jeungsan-dong to the northeast, while Sangam-dong, Seongsan-dong, and Jungdong lie to the south. Towards the west, one can find Daedeok-dong and Hwajeon-dong in Deogyang District, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Currently, the development project known as Susaek Jeungsan New Town is underway in the Susaek-dong area, with an anticipated completion date in July 2023. See also * Susaek station * Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 22 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 List of special cities of South Korea#Position in hierarchy and types, metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 List of special cities of South Korea, special city (''teukbyeo ... References External linksEunpyeong District off ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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New Zealand
New Zealand () is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and List of islands of New Zealand, over 600 smaller islands. It is the List of island countries, sixth-largest island country by area and lies east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The Geography of New Zealand, country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps (), owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. Capital of New Zealand, New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland. The islands of New Zealand were the last large habitable land to be settled by humans. Between about 1280 and 1350, Polynesians began to settle in the islands and subsequently developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight and record New Zealand. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Grand Bell Awards
The Grand Bell Awards (), also known as the Daejong Film Awards, is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea. The Grand Bell Awards retains prestige as the oldest continuous film awards held in South Korea, and has been called the Korean equivalent of the American Academy Awards. History The ceremony has been hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Information since 1962. The awards ceased for a couple years beginning in 1969, but were revived in 1972 after the establishment of the Korea Motion Picture Promotion Association, in an effort to stimulate the then-stagnant film industry. The 59th edition of the award ceremony was co-hosted with the Gyeonggi Arts Center for the first time at the Gyeonggi Arts Center Grand Theater and Convention Hall on 15 November 2023. Cha In-pyo and Jang Do-yeon were master of ceremonies for the award night. In December 2023, the Federation of Korean Filmmakers, which ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lou Gehrig's Disease
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease (MND) or—in the United States—Lou Gehrig's disease (LGD), is a rare, terminal neurodegenerative disorder that results in the progressive loss of both upper and lower motor neurons that normally control voluntary muscle contraction. ALS is the most common form of the motor neuron diseases. ALS often presents in its early stages with gradual muscle stiffness, twitches, weakness, and wasting. Motor neuron loss typically continues until the abilities to eat, speak, move, and, lastly, breathe are all lost. While only 15% of people with ALS also fully develop frontotemporal dementia, an estimated 50% face at least some minor difficulties with thinking and behavior. Depending on which of the aforementioned symptoms develops first, ALS is classified as ''limb-onset'' (begins with weakness in the arms or legs) or ''bulbar-onset'' (begins with difficulty in speaking or swallowing). Most cases of AL ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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MBC Drama Awards
The MBC Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) for outstanding achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. It is held annually in December. Unlike its counterparts in KBS and SBS, MBC's highest honor of the ceremony, the "Grand Prize" (), has been determined through viewer's votes in 2014, 2015 and 2016, not by professional judges. The process has been widely criticized. Categories *Grand Prize (대상) is given to the best actor/actress of the year. *Drama of the Year (올해의 드라마) *Top Excellence in Acting Award (최우수상) *Excellence in Acting Award (우수상) *Golden Acting Award (황금 연기상) *Top 10 MBC Drama Stars is awarded to actors who have shown talent, hard work, and star power during the year. *Best Supporting Actor is given to the actor that showed the most talent and presence in a supporting role. *Best New Actor/Actress (신인상) *Best Young Actor/Actress (아역 연기상) *Write ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Grimae Awards
Grimae Awards is an awards ceremony held annually by the Korean Television Producers Association since 1993. The award aims to promote the development of innovative visuals due to the phenomenon of media convergence both inside and outside the world at the present time, where the role of the cinematographer in the Korean broadcasting company is increasing, and to improve the qualities and competence of each individual filmmaker. The actors and actress categories are selected by the filmmakers' directors voting for performers who have the most outstanding performances and good images during the last year. Grand Prize Best Picture (Drama) Best Picture (Documentary) Best Picture (TV Commercial) Best Picture (Variety Show) Best Actor Best Actress Best New Actor/Actress Best Entertainer Award See also * List of Asian television awards This list of Asian television awards is an index to articles on notable awards for contributions in various fields ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Baeksang Arts Awards
The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the newspaper ''Hankook Ilbo'', whose art name was "Baeksang". It was established for the development of Korean popular culture and art and for enhancing the morale of artists. They are regarded as one of the most prestigious entertainment awards in South Korea. Baeksang Arts Awards are annually presented at a ceremony organised by JoongAng Ilbo, JoongAng Group in the second quarter of each year. Until 2021, it was organised by ''Ilgan Sports'' before its acquisition by , a subsidiary of KG Group. It is the only comprehensive awards ceremony in the country, recognising excellence in film, television and theatre. Current awards Film * Baeksang Arts Award Grand Prize – Film, Grand Prize * Baeksang Arts Award for Best Film, Best Film * Baeksang Arts Award for Best ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The 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]   |
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Wide Awake (2007 Film)
''Wide Awake'' (), also known as ''Return'', is a 2007 South Korean thriller film directed by Lee Gyu-man, starring Kim Myung-min in the lead role. Plot In 1980s South Korea, a young boy is traumatised after experiencing anesthesia awareness during heart surgery, and no-one believes his story afterwards. Twenty-five years later, the doctors and nurses who operated on him begin to die under mysterious circumstances. Dr. Ryu Jae-woo, a surgeon married to Hee-jin, believes that the boy he remembers from his childhood is responsible for the deaths. The leading suspects are Lee Myeong-suk, who has been stalking Dr. Ryu, and the seemingly unhinged Uk-hwan. Hypnosis specialist Oh Chi-hoon also seems to know something about these deaths. Cast * Kim Myung-min as Ryu Jae-woo * Yoo Jun-sang as Kang Wook-han * Kim Tae-woo as Oh Chi-hoon * Jung Yoo-suk * Kim Yoo-mi as Seo Hee-jin * Kim Roi-ha as Lee Myeong-suk * Baek Seung-hwan as Na Sang-woo * Seo Young-hwa * Lee Sung-min as Sang ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Open City (film)
''Open City'' () is 2008 South Korean neo-noir action thriller film directed by Lee Sang-gi, starring Kim Myung-min and Son Ye-jin as a main character. Plot Jo Dae-yeong is a police officer investigating a pickpocket ring with ties to the Japanese crime syndicate, Yakuza. One day he rescues Baek Jang-mi from danger, only to discover that she is the boss of the gang he has been tracking. Cast * Kim Myung-min ... Jo Dae-yeong * Son Ye-jin ... Baek Jang-mi * Kim Hae-sook ... Kang Man-ok * Son Byong-ho ... Oh Yeon-soo * Shim Ji-ho ... Choi Seong-soo * Yoon Yoo-sun ... Jo Soo-hyeon * Kim Byeong-ok Kim Byeong-ok (born October 11, 1960) is a South Korean actor. A veteran supporting actor, he is best known for his role as Mr. Han in '' Oldboy''. Career In 2015, he was featured in a controversial Maxim Maxim or Maksim may refer to: En ... ... Hong Ki-taek/Hong Yong-taek * Ji Dae-han ... Kim Kwang-seob * Park Gil-soo ... Son Yong-soo * Do Gi-seok ... Lee Won-jong * Kim Joo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bad Family (TV Series)
''Bad Family'' () is a South Korean television series starring Kim Myung-min, Nam Sang-mi, Im Hyun-sik, Yeo Woon-kay, Kang Nam-gil, Geum Bo-ra, Kim Hee-chul and Lee Young-yoo. It aired on SBS from March 22 to May 11, 2006 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes. Plot Baek Na-rim is a nine-year-old girl living happily with her big, extended family. One day, while on their way to a family vacation, Ha In-soo, an unscrupulous businessman that Na-rim's father had cut ties with, desperately tries to flag down their van. But in the process, In-soo accidentally runs their van off the road, causing a car crash. Her entire family dies, and Na-rim is the sole survivor. Grabbing his opportunity, In-soo conceals that he was ever at the scene of the accident. Traumatized from the accident, Na-rim now suffers from amnesia and speech impairment. Her doctor advises her only remaining relative Byun, an uncle who wasn't with the family at the time of the accident, that she shouldn't ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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KBS Drama Awards
The KBS Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) for outstanding achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. It is held annually on 31 December. The highest honor of the ceremony is the "Grand Prize" (), awarded to the best actor or actress of the year. Categories *Grand Prize (대상), ceremony's highest honor *Top Excellence in Acting Award (최우수상) *Excellence in Acting Award (우수상) *Best Supporting Actor/Actress (조연상) *Best New Actor/Actress (신인연기상) *Best Young Actor/Actress (청소년 연기상) *Best Actor/Actress in a One-Act/Special/Short Drama (단막극집상) *PD Award, given to the best actor or actress, as determined by PDs. *Best Writer (작가상) *Special Award (특별상) *Achievement Award (공로상) *Popularity Award (인기상) *Netizen Award (네티즌상), given to the actor/actress with the most online votes on KBS' website. *Best Couple Award (베스트 커플상), g ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |