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Mr. Go (film)
''Mr. Go'' () is a 2013 South Korean sport-comedy film written and directed by Kim Yong-hwa based on Huh Young-man's 1984 comic ''The 7th Team'' (). About a gorilla who becomes a baseball superstar and his 15-year-old female manager, it stars Xu Jiao and Sung Dong-il. ''Mr. Go'' was the first South Korean film to be fully shot in 3D. A co-production between South Korea and China, it was released simultaneously in both countries on July 17 and 18, respectively. Plot Young circus ringmaster Wei Wei has only bat-swinging gorilla Ling Ling to depend on as her only family member and friend, when her grandfather dies in the Great Sichuan earthquake, leaving behind an insurmountable debt. When a loan shark threatens to sell Ling Ling and the circus kids to cover the debt, Wei Wei has no choice but to allow Ling Ling to be scouted in the Korean Baseball League by the materialistic sports agent Sung. Ling Ling, now dubbed "Mr. Go," becomes an instant hit with fans and leads his team Doo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Yong-hwa
Kim Yong-hwa (born September 25, 1971) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Kim wrote and directed ''Oh! Brothers'' (2003), ''200 Pounds Beauty'' (2006), '' Take Off'' (2009) and '' Mr. Go'' (2013). Career Kim Yong-hwa majored in Film Studies at Chung-Ang University, but because of financial difficulties, it took him a decade to graduate. His graduation project in 1999 was the short film ''In the Jungle'' (titled "Salted Mackerel" in Korean), about two brothers (one of whom is a deaf-mute) taking care of a terminally ill mother, who are ordered to leave the hospital after they are late in paying the bills. ''In the Jungle'' won prizes at the 42nd Rochester International Film Festival and the 33rd Houston International Film Festival in 2000. For his feature directorial debut, Kim wrote and directed ''Oh! Brothers'', a comedy about an amoral, debt-ridden private detective who upon his father's death learns he has a younger half-brother with progeria, played by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Odagiri
, better known by his stage name , is a Japanese actor and musician. Personal life Joe Odagiri was born in Tsuyama, Okayama prefecture. Though he was accepted by Kochi University, he turned it down for an opportunity to study in the United States. He had originally intended to study film directing at California State University, Fresno, but mistakes in the application process landed him in acting classes. He often says that Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and List of cities in Japan, largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, ... is his second hometown. On December 27, 2008, at a news conference in Tokyo, Odagiri announced his new project. He would be director of a film that would take 11 years to make. Filmography (as Actor) Film Television Anime * '' Zaion: I Wish You Were Here'' (2001), Yuji Tamiya Filmography (as Directo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Bo-yoon
Kim Bo-yoon (born December 18, 2001) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as '' Good Casting'', '' Ms. Hammurabi'', ''At Eighteen'' and '' All of Us Are Dead''. She also appeared in movies '' The Battleship Island'', '' Mr. Go'', '' Love, Lies'' and ''Familyhood ''Familyhood'' (; lit. "Goodbye Single") is a 2016 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Kim Tae-gon, starring Kim Hye-soo. Plot Go Joo-yeon ( Kim Hye-soo) is a self-centered star actress who has always gotten what she wants: fame, money, ...''. Filmography Film Television series Web shows References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Bo-yoon 2001 births Living people People from Namyangju 21st-century South Korean actresses South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Jun-hyeok (actor, Born 1972)
Lee Jun-hyeok (born March 19, 1972), also known as Lee Joon-hyuk, is a South Korean actor. He is known for his role in the popular television series '' Love in the Moonlight'' (2016) for which he won Best Supporting Actor at the 30th KBS Drama Awards. Filmography Film Television series Television shows Awards and nominations Notes References External links * * * * * 1972 births Living people 21st-century South Korean male actors Male actors from Seoul South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Sports Medicine is a subspecialty of orthopedic medicine and sports medicine. The word orthopaedic derives from “ortho” which is the Greek root for “straight” and “pais” which is the Greek root for child. During the early history of orthopaedic medicine, orthopaedists used braces, among other things, to make a child “straight.” Subspecialty: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine The phrase “sports medicine” is not specific to one career/profession. It instead, encompasses a group of professionals from various disciplines whose focus is the health of an athlete. Athletes can be all ages and play on all different levels (youth, high school, collegiate, recreational, and professional). Orthopaedic sports medicine is the investigation, preservation, and restoration by medical, surgical, and rehabilitative means to all structures of the musculoskeletal system affected by athletic activity. Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Specialist Any Accredited Council for Grad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Jae-yoon
Jo Jae-yoon (born September 15, 1974) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 2003 and has since starred as a supporting actor in numerous films and television series, including '' The Man from Nowhere'' (2010), ''The Chaser'' (2012), ''Gu Family Book'' (2013), and '' The Suspect'' (2013). Jo also appeared in the variety-reality show ''Animals'' (2015). Filmography Film Television series Web series Television shows Theater Awards and nominations References External linksJo Jae-yoon Fan Cafeat Daum * * *Jo Jae-yoonon Instagram Instagram is a photo and video sharing social networking service owned by American company Meta Platforms. The app allows users to upload media that can be edited with filters and organized by hashtags and geographical tagging. Posts can ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Jo, Jae-yoon 1974 births Living people People from Cheongju South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male stage acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung In-gi
Jung In-gi (born September 12, 1966) is a South Korean actor. Jung made his acting debut in 1990, and has remained active in mainstream and independent film as well as television Television, sometimes shortened to TV, is a telecommunication Media (communication), medium for transmitting moving images and sound. The term can refer to a television set, or the medium of Transmission (telecommunications), television tra ..., notably in ''Jury'' (2013), '' The Five'' (2013) and '' Gap-dong'' (2014). Filmography Film Television series Music video Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jung, In-gi 1966 births Living people People from Gyeonggi Province South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male stage actors 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea Baseball Organization
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO; ko, 한국야구위원회) is the governing body for the professional leagues of baseball in South Korea. The KBO was founded in 1981 and has governed two leagues: the KBO League ( ko, KBO 리그) and KBO Futures League ( ( farm league) since 1982. It is one of two major baseball governing bodies; the other is the Korea Baseball Association ( ko, 대한야구협회), which is the governing body for amateur baseball competitions. The KBO is a member of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF), and is responsible for the national baseball team for the World Baseball Classic and Asia Series. National team participation in other competitions is governed by the Korea Baseball Association. Awards :''See Baseball awards#South Korea'' * KBO League MVP Award * KBO League Rookie of the Year Award * KBO League Golden Glove Award * KBO League Korean Series MVP Award''See also'': Major League Baseball World Series MVP Award. *KBO League A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Eung-soo
Kim Eung-soo (; born February 12, 1961) is a South Korean actor. Kim lived in Japan for seven years, where he studied filmmaking at the Japan Institute of the Moving Image. Filmography Film Television series Variety show Web shows Music video appearances Theater Ambassadorship * Honorary Military of Muju (2022) Awards and nominations References External links * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Eung-soo 1961 births Living people South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male musical theatre actors South Korean male stage actors South Korean male web series actors Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni People from South Chungcheong Province 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors Gwangsan Kim clan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NC Dinos
The NC Dinos ( ko, NC 다이노스) are a South Korean professional baseball team based in Changwon. They are a member of the KBO League. Since 2019, their home stadium is Changwon NC Park. NC Dinos are owned by video game developer NCSoft Corporation. History On 1 July 2010, the cities of Changwon, Masan and Jinhae were integrated into one city, Changwon. As a result of the integration, Changwon became the eleventh largest city in South Korea. Afterward, Changwon drove forward the project, which attracted a baseball team in the city. On 22 December 2010, video game company NCSoft submitted a plan that it wanted to found a baseball team that would be later admitted to the Korea Baseball Organization as a member franchise. Changwon hereby became the first city having a baseball team among all the non-metropolitan cities in South Korea. In the 2012 season, NC Dinos competed in the unaffiliated Freedom Division of the Korea Baseball Futures League. On 8 May 2012, the Korea Baseb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Jung-tae
Kim Jung-tae (born Kim Tae-wook on December 13, 1972) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles on film and television. Career He made his acting debut in 1999 with the film ''The Uprising'' under his birth name Kim Tae-wook. In 2006 he started going by his current stage name Kim Jung-tae. Best known as a supporting actor, Kim was often typecast in antagonistic roles, mostly as gangsters, loan sharks, and other such villains. Kim drew praise in 2010 when he played the leading role in the 25-minute short film ''Remember O Goddess'', a film noir involving memory loss. That same year, audiences first got a taste of Kim's comical side in '' He's on Duty''. In 2014, he and his son Kim Ji-hoo appeared on '' The Return of Superman'', a reality show that follows celebrity fathers who take over caring for their children for a few days while their wives are away. They were originally guest stars in his friend Jang Hyun-sung's segment on episodes 20 and 21, but ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Manager (baseball)
In Major League Baseball, the general manager (GM) of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the ballclub during contract discussions with players. Roles and responsibilities The general manager is normally the person who hires and fires the coaching staff, including the field manager who acts as the head coach. In baseball, the term ''manager'' used without qualification almost always refers to the field manager, not the general manager. Before the 1960s, and in some rare cases since then, a person with the general manager title in sports has also borne responsibility for the non-player operations of the ballclub, such as ballpark administration and broadcasting. Ed Barrow, George Weiss and Gabe Paul were three baseball GMs noted for their administrative skills in both player and non-player duties. History and evolution In the first decades of baseball's post-1901 modern era, responsibilities for player acquisition fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
