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Oh Man-seok
Oh Man-seok (; born January 30, 1975) is a South Korean actor. Best known for playing the titular transgender singer in rock musical ''Hedwig and the Angry Inch'', Oh's acting career spans theater, television and film. After graduating from the Korea National University of Arts Theater Institute, he debuted in Daehakro in 1999, He played the role of gay clown Gong-gil in the play 'Lee' and won the 2000 Theater Association Rookie Actor Award. Early life and education Oh Man-seok majored in Theater at Korea National University of Arts. He enlisted and he was discharged from the military in 1997. Career Theater beginnings Oh Man-seok graduated from the School of Drama at Korea National University of Arts with a BFA in Acting. He made his stage debut in ''Faust'' in 1999. One of his early notable roles was as the androgynous court jester Gong-gil who becomes the object of obsession of the tyrant King Yeonsan in ''Yi'', which would later be adapted into the hit 2005 film '' Kin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital city, capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's List of cities by GDP, sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, trailing behind New York metropolitan area, New York, Greater Tokyo Area, Tokyo, Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Paris metropolitan area, Paris, and London metropolitan area, London, and hosts more than half of South Korea's population. Although Seoul's population peaked at over 10 million, it has gradually decreased since 2014, standing at about 9.6 million residents as of 2024. Seoul is the seat of the Government of South Korea, South Korean government. Seoul's history traces back to 18 BC when it was founded by the people of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. During the Joseon dynasty, Seoul was officially designated as the capital, surrounded by the Fortress Wall of Seoul. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musical Theatre
Musical theatre is a form of theatre, theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. Although musical theatre overlaps with other theatrical forms like opera and dance, it may be distinguished by the equal importance given to the music as compared with the dialogue, movement and other elements. Since the early 20th century, musical theatre stage works have generally been called, simply, musicals. Although music has been a part of dramatic presentations since ancient times, modern Western musical theatre emerged during the 19th century, with many structural elements established by the light opera works of Jacques Offenbach in France, Gilbert and Sullivan in Britain and the works of Edward Harrigan, Harrigan and Tony Hart (theater), Hart in America. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goryeo
Goryeo (; ) was a Korean state founded in 918, during a time of national division called the Later Three Kingdoms period, that unified and ruled the Korea, Korean Peninsula until the establishment of Joseon in 1392. Goryeo achieved what has been called a "true national unification" by Korean historians as it not only unified the Later Three Kingdoms but also incorporated much of the ruling class of the northern kingdom of Balhae, who had origins in Goguryeo of the earlier Three Kingdoms of Korea. According to Korean historians, it was during the Goryeo period that the individual identities of Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla were successfully merged into a single entity that became the basis of the modern-day Koreans, Korean identity. The name "Korea" is derived from the name of Goryeo, also romanized as Koryŏ, which was first used in the early 5th century by Goguryeo; Goryeo was a successor state to Later Goguryeo and Goguryeo. Throughout its existence, Goryeo, alongside Unified S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Korea Herald
''The Korea Herald'' () is a South Korean English-language daily newspaper founded in August 1953 and published in Seoul. The editorial staff is composed of Korean and international writers and editors, with additional news coverage drawn from international news agencies such as the Associated Press. ''The Korea Herald'' is operated by Herald Corporation. Herald Corporation also publishes ''The Herald Business'', a Korean-language business daily, ''The Junior Herald'', an English weekly for teens, ''The Campus Herald'', a Korean-language weekly for university students. Herald Media is also active in the country's booming English as a foreign language sector, operating a chain of hagwon as well as an English village. ''The Korea Herald'' is a member of the Asia News Network. History ''The Korean Republic'' ''The Korea Herald'' was first published on August 13, 1953, as ''The Korean Republic''. It was a four-page, tabloid-sized, English-language daily. In 1958, ''The Korean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hedwig And The Angry Inch (film)
''Hedwig and the Angry Inch'' is a 2001 American musical comedy-drama film written for the screen and directed by John Cameron Mitchell. Based on Mitchell's and Stephen Trask's 1998 stage musical '' Hedwig and the Angry Inch'', it accompanies Hedwig Robinson, a gay East German rock singer. Hedwig subsequently develops a relationship with a younger man, Tommy, becoming his mentor and musical collaborator, only to have Tommy steal her music and become a rock star. The film follows Hedwig and her backing band, the Angry Inch, as they shadow Tommy's tour, while exploring Hedwig's past and her forced sex reassignment surgery. Mitchell reprises his role as Hedwig from the original production. Despite largely positive reviews from critics and audiences, the film's limited release only grossed $3.6 million from an estimated $6 million budget. The musical has since developed a devoted cult following. In 2001, the film won the Best Director and Audience Awards at the Sundance Film Festiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Cameron Mitchell
John Cameron Mitchell (born April 21, 1963) is an American actor, playwright, screenwriter, singer, songwriter, producer and director. He is known as the writer, director and star of the 2001 film ''Hedwig and the Angry Inch (film), Hedwig and the Angry Inch'', which is based on the stage Hedwig and the Angry Inch (musical), musical of the same name. He also co-wrote and starred in the 2019 Musical theatre, musical Radio drama, audio series ''Anthem: Homunculus'' and portrayed the role of Joe Exotic in the Peacock (streaming service), Peacock limited series ''Joe vs. Carole'' in 2022. Early years Mitchell was born in El Paso, Texas, the second child of U.S. Army Lieutenant (United States), Lieutenant John Henderson Mitchell and Joan Cameron, arriving less than a year after the loss of their first child, James. He was raised on a variety of military bases—among them Forts Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth and Fort Riley, Riley (both in Kansas), Kirkland Air Force Base (New Mexico) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Gun-hyung
Park Gun-hyung (; born November 1, 1977) is a South Korean actor. Park made his acting debut in musical theatre in 2001 and has since been active on both television and stage. He starred in the ballroom dancing film ''Innocent Steps'' (2005), the period drama '' The Kingdom of the Winds'' (2008), as well as played doctors in medical drama ''Syndrome'', and romantic comedy '' I Do, I Do'' (2012). Filmography Film Television Variety show Theater *'' Something Rotten'' (2020) *''Taxi Driver'' (2015) *''December'' (2013-2014) *''The Scarlet Pimpernel'' (2013) *''Hedwig and the Angry Inch'' (2012) *''Zorro'' (2011-2012) *''The Sorrows of Young Werther'' (2010) *'' Mozart!'' (2010) *'' Fool for Love'' (2010) *''The Wedding Singer'' (2009-2010) *''The Three Musketeers'' (2009) *''I Am Sam'' (2008) *''Hamlet: The Rock Opera'' (2008-2009) *'' The Beautiful Game'' (2007-2008) *''Go! Go! Beach'' (2004) *''Saturday Night Fever'' (2003-2004) *''Singin' in the Rain ''Singin' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Dong-wan
Kim Dong-wan (; born November 21, 1979) is a South Korean entertainer, known as a member of South Korean boy band Shinhwa. He has been acting since 2002, and has starred in television dramas such as ''A Farewell to Sorrow'' and ''Children of Heaven''. He has said that given the opportunity he would prefer a career in acting rather than as a singer, However, since the release of his debut album, he has stated that now he prefers singing more. From Shinhwa, Kim is the fourth member to go solo, following Lee Min-woo, Shin Hye-sung, and Jun Jin. Early life Kim was a child actor and starred in several dramas as a teenager but opted not to pursue acting as a career. He later joined S.M. Entertainment as a trainee after being "streetcasted". He was educated in Whimoon High School. Career 1998: Debut with Shinhwa Kim made his debut in 1998 as a vocalist in the boy band Shinhwa. Although he is not the lead vocalist, he began singing bigger parts on Shinhwa's 7th album, ''Brand New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoon Do-hyun
Yoon Do-hyun (born February 3, 1972) is a South Korean hard rock/folk rock singer, musician, and songwriter. He is the founder and lead vocalist of the YB (band), Yoon Do-hyun Band (YB) since 1996. Yoon is also an MC on TV variety programs (notably ''Yoon Do-hyun's Love Letter'') and a musical theatre actor. Career Yoon Do-hyun was born in Imjin-myeon (currently Munsan-eup) in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. He graduated from Munsan High School in 1991, and began working in 1993 around Paju's music circles as part of the band Jongyiyeon (). In 1994, Yoon released his debut solo album, ''In Front of the Post Office in Autumn'' (). It produced the hit single (music), singles "Tarzan" and "Love Two," but the album did not receive much commercial success since dance music was trendy at the time. Yoon formed the eponymously named Yoon Do-hyun Band in 1996, with himself on vocals, drummer Kim Jin-won, guitarist Yoo Byung-yeol, and bass guitarist Park Tae-hee. Later that year, Yoon played t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Chang-eui
Song Chang-eui (born January 24, 1979) is a South Korean actor. Though better known as a musical theatre actor, notably in ''Hedwig and the Angry Inch'' and ''Gwanghwamun Love Song'', Song has also starred in television dramas such as ''The Scales of Providence'' and ''Life Is Beautiful''. Career Song Chang-eui began his career in musical theatre in 2002's ''Blue Saigon''. Most famous for playing a transgender rocker in ''Hedwig and the Angry Inch'', he also starred in the stage adaptation of Hollywood film ''The Graduate'', the musical adaptation of romantic comedy '' 200 Pounds Beauty'' with Bada, a musical based on ''The Sorrows of Young Werther'', popular German musical '' Elisabeth'' with Ock Joo-hyun, and Korea's first jukebox musical ''Gwanghwamun Younga'' (''younga'' is the Korean word for "love song" or "sonata") featuring the hit songs of the late composer Lee Young-hoon. After doing small roles on television starting 2005, Song gained fame in 2007 when he starred in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Jung-suk
Jo Jung-suk (; born December 26, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He began his career in theater, starring in ''Spring Awakening (musical), Spring Awakening'', ''Hedwig and the Angry Inch (musical), Hedwig and the Angry Inch'', ''Grease (musical), Grease'' and Theatrical adaptation, stage adaptation of ''The Harmonium in My Memory'', among many other musicals and plays. After nearly a decade on the stage, Jo made his film debut as a comedic supporting actor in the 2012 box office hit ''Architecture 101'', which became his breakout role. His versatility was further showcased by the television series ''The King 2 Hearts'' (2012), ''You Are the Best!'' (2013), ''Oh My Ghost (South Korean TV series), Oh My Ghost'' (2015), ''Don't Dare to Dream'' (2016), ''Hospital Playlist'' (2020–2021), as well as films ''The Face Reader'' (2013), ''My Love, My Bride (2014 film), My Love, My Bride'' (2014), ''My Annoying Brother'' (2016), ''Exit (2019 film), Exit (2019)''. With his film ''Pilot ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Um Ki-joon
Um Ki-joon (; born March 23, 1976) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 1995 in the stage play ''Richard III'', though he later became best known as a musical theatre actor, starring in ''Singin' in the Rain'', ''The Sorrows of Young Werther'', '' Grease'', ''The Three Musketeers'', ''Jack the Ripper'', ''The Count of Monte Cristo'', ''Catch Me If You Can'', and ''Rebecca''. He also appeared in the Patrick Marber play '' Closer''. Um's popularity increased after he began playing supporting roles in television dramas such as ''Life Special Investigation Team'', '' Worlds Within'', ''Hero'', ''Dream High'', '' Scent of a Woman'' and ''Phantom''. He was also the leading actor in '' Good Job, Good Job'' and '' The Virus''. He is best known for his roles in television series ''I'm Not a Robot'' (2017–2018), '' The Penthouse: War in Life'' (2020–2021) and ''Little Women'' (2022). Career Um made his acting debut in 1995 in the stage play ''Richard III.'' After his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
