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Park Seong-hye
Park Seong-hye (; born 1970) is a South Korean entertainment executive, planner, and producer. She began her career as an actor manager and later became the CEO of KeyEast. After retiring from KeyEast in November, 2023, she established Ordinary Gem in December 2023. In the early 1990s, Park managed actresses including Yum Jung-ah, Kim Hye-soo, and Jeon Do-yeon, establishing herself as a prominent manager in the industry. She is recognized for discovering and nurturing talents such as Ji Jin-hee, Hwang Jung-min, Im Soo-jung, Gong Hyo-jin, Yoon Jin-seo, Ha Jung-woo, and Gong Yoo. Park was also a founding member of the entertainment agency Sidus HQ and contributed significantly to its development into a leading company in the sector. She served as a Director at the Korea Entertainment Management Association from 2005 to 2008. She retired from her management career at the age of 38 for health reasons.Sport Seoul Interview * * In 2011, Park established the drama production company O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myongji University
Myongji University () is a Private university, private, Christianity in Korea, Christian university founded in 1948 in South Korea. It provides higher education in the fields of engineering, sciences and humanities. It has two campuses: the Social Science Campus is located in Seoul and the Natural Science Campus is in Yongin which is south of the capital. It consists of 10 colleges, 42 departments, seven faculties and eight specialized postgraduate programs. Myongji University has been a center for practical humanism over the past half century, and is operating various and practical globalization programs while having exchange with 150 universities in 22 countries. History Myongji University was originally founded as Seoul Primary College of Home Economics, established by Moo-gung Institution in 1948 and in 1953, it established Geunhwa Women's Primary College. In 1955, its name was changed to Seoul's Primary Women's College. In 1956, it was reorganized as a coeducation school, S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Broadcasting System
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS; ) is the public broadcasting, national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters under the government of South Korea. The KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels and multiple Internet-exclusive services. Its flagship terrestrial television television station, station, KBS1, broadcasts on Television channel, channel 9 while KBS2, an entertainment-oriented network, broadcasts on channel 7. KBS also operates the international service KBS World, which provides television, radio and online services in 12 languages. History Early radio broadcasts The KBS began as Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station () with call sign JODK, established by the Governor-General of Korea on 16 February 1927. It became the in 1932. After Korea was liberated from Japanese rule at the end of World War II, this station started using the call sign HLKA in 1947 after the United St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment Corporation () is a South Korean Multinational corporation, multinational entertainment and record label Conglomerate (company), conglomerate founded in 1997 by Park Jin-young, J. Y. Park. Operating as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management company, concert production company and music publishing house, it is one of the largest entertainment companies in South Korea. The company also operates subsidiary ventures and divisions internationally. History 1997–99: Formation and first generation K-pop artists JYP Entertainment was founded in 1997 by South Korean singer-songwriter Park Jin-young, named after his stage name, J. Y. Park, as Tae-Hong Planning Corporation. In 2001, the company was retitled as JYP Entertainment. In 1997, the company signed its first artist – Pearl (singer), Pearl. In 1999, entertainment company iHQ (company), SidusHQ introduced the future members of boy band G.o.d to Park, as their producer and me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Jin-young
Park Jin-young (; born December 13, 1971), also known by his stage names J. Y. Park and The Asiansoul or the initials JYP, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer, record executive, and reality television show judge. Park rose to stardom as a singer following the release of his 1994 debut album, ''Blue City''. In 1997, he became the founder of JYP Entertainment, one of the most profitable entertainment agencies in South Korea. As the head of JYP Entertainment from 1997 to 2011, Park has developed and managed successful K-pop artists including Rain, Wonder Girls, 2PM, Miss A, Got7, Day6, Twice, Stray Kids, Itzy, Xdinary Heroes and Nmixx, as well as Mandopop group Boy Story and J-pop groups NiziU and Nexz. Early life and education Park was born in Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea. His father was a news correspondent based in the U.S. At age 9, Park moved with his mother to New York following his father's reassignment. They lived there for three years bef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cine 21
''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] |
Sidus Pictures
Sidus (, formerly called Uno Film, Sidus and Sidus FNH) is a film production and distribution company based in Seoul, South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and t .... Established in 1995, the company has distributed and produced over 70 films since their founding. History Sidus was founded by James Hyung Soon Kim after taking over Uno Films, which began in 1995. The company changed its name to Sidus in 2000 and merged with EBM, a talent management firm. The talent management and film production divisions split in 2005, with the former becoming iHQ (also known as SidusHQ). Also in 2005, Sidus was acquired by KT corporation, under which Sidus began investing in and distributing domestic and foreign films. In 2014, Sidus was acquired by Locus Corporation, which is heade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jewel In The Palace
''Jewel in the Palace'' () is a 2003 South Korean Sageuk, historical drama television series directed by Lee Byung-hoon. It first aired on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, MBC from September 15, 2003, to March 23, 2004, where it was the top program with an average viewership rating of 45.8% and a peak of 57.1% (making it the 10th highest rated Korean drama of all time). Produced for , it was later exported to 91 countries and has earned worldwide, being known as one of the primary proponents of the Korean Wave by heightening the spread of Korean culture abroad. Starring Lee Young-ae in the title role, it tells the tale of an orphaned kitchen cook who went on to become the King's first female physician. In a time when women held little influence in society, young apprentice cook Jang-geum strives to learn the secrets of Korean cooking and Korean medicine, medicine to cure the King of his various ailments. It is based on the true story of Jang Geum, Jang-geum, the first female ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choi Min-sik
Choi Min-sik (; born May 30, 1962) is a South Korean actor. Known for his intense and transformative performances, he first gained recognition with the television series ''The Moon of Seoul'' (1994). His film breakthrough came with '' Shiri'' (1999), which established Choi as a leading actor. However, it was his role in '' Oldboy'' (2003) that cemented his status as one of South Korea's greatest actors. His performance was critically acclaimed and won him Best Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards, the Blue Dragon Film Awards, and the Grand Bell Awards. Choi continued to star in high-profile films such as '' Lady Vengeance'' (2005), '' I Saw the Devil'' (2010), '' Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time'' (2012), ''New World'' (2013), and '' The Admiral: Roaring Currents'' (2014), which became the highest-grossing film in South Korea. For his performance in the latter, Choi won the Grand Prize at the 51st Baeksang Arts Awards. In 2014, Choi came to prominence in Hollywood with his r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoo Ho-jeong
You Ho-jeong (; born January 24, 1969) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1991 and has been starring in television and film since. Roles include a divorcee whose husband lives next door in daily drama '' Definitely Neighbors'' (2010), and the grown-up protagonist A protagonist () is the main character of a story. The protagonist makes key decisions that affect the plot, primarily influencing the story and propelling it forward, and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles. If a ... in box office hit '' Sunny'' (2011). In 2013, Yoo became the host of her first ever variety show, the healthy food and lifestyle program ''Olive Show'' on cable channel O'live TV. Filmography Television series Film Variety show Bibliography Awards and nominations References External links * * * 20th-century South Korean actresses 21st-century South Korean actresses South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Jae-ryong
Lee Jae-ryong (born September 24, 1964) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in Korean drama, television series, notably the merchant-centered costume drama, period epic ''Sangdo, Merchants of Joseon, Sangdo'' (2001), the medical drama ''General Hospital'' (1994 and 2008), and Noh Hee-kyung-penned dramas such as ''Foolish Love'' (2000) and ''Goodbye Solo (TV series), Goodbye Solo'' (2006). Filmography Television series Film Variety show Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lee, Jae-ryong 1964 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Chung-Ang University alumni Korea University alumni SM Entertainment artists Male actors from South Jeolla Province 21st-century South Korean male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin Eun-kyung
Shin Eun-kyung (; born 15 February 1973) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading roles in '' Downfall'' (1997) and '' My Wife Is a Gangster'' (2001). Shin is one of the most prominent Korean actress in the 1990s, alongside Shim Eun-ha, Ko So-young and Jeon Do-yeon, whom she starred with in ''General Hospital'' (1994). Career Shin began appearing in commercials in 1986 at the age of 13, and made her television debut in 1988 on KBS. Throughout the late eighties and early nineties, she acted in a great number of films and TV dramas (notably in the 2001 medical drama ''General Hospital''), garnering fame for her warm screen presence. In 1997, however, she took on her most daring role as a prostitute in veteran director Im Kwon-taek's '' Downfall''. The film was a box-office success, leading her to star status. In 1999, she starred in two films, including the Korean-Japanese co-produced horror film '' The Ring Virus'', based on the novel by Koji Suzuki. Her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
