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Pasta (TV Series)
''Pasta'' () is a 2010 Korean television series starring Gong Hyo-jin, Lee Sun-kyun, Lee Hanee and Alex Chu. The workplace romantic comedy is about the dreams and struggles of a young woman who aspires to become an elite chef. It aired on MBC from January 4 to March 9, 2010 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes. Synopsis Seo Yoo-kyung started her career as a kitchen assistant at La Sfera restaurant for 3 years. Her dream is to become an Italian cuisine chef. She eventually works her way up to become a chef. One day, the La Sfera restaurant newly hires Choi Hyun-wook, a chef who went to culinary school in Italy. Upon his arrival, the female chefs are fired one by one and Yoo-kyung finds herself to be the last woman standing. She's fired several times but comes up with ways to be rehired by Choi Hyun-wook. Eventually she's rehired permanently when she wins a blind taste contest. The newly hired president, Kim San hires his friend and celebrity chef Sae-young as a co-h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantic Comedy
Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a sub-genre of comedy and Romance novel, romance fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount all obstacles. Romantic comedy evolved from Ancient Greek comedy, Middle Ages, medieval romance, and 18th-century Restoration comedy, later developing into sub-genres like Screwball comedy, screwball comedies, career woman comedies, and 1950s Sex comedy, sex comedies in Hollywood. Over time, the genre has expanded beyond traditional structures, incorporating unconventional themes, challenging gender roles, and addressing adult topics while maintaining its core focus on romance and humor. A common convention in romantic comedies is the "Meet cute, meet-cute", a humorous or unexpected encounter that creates initial tension and sets up the romantic storyline. History Comedies, rooted in the fertility rites and satyr plays of Ancient Greek comedy, ancient ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Min-woo
No Min-woo (; born May 29, 1986) is a Japanese-born South Korean actor, musician, singer, songwriter and rapper. He is also known under the stage names ICON and MINUE. He debuted as a drummer in TRAX in 2004, and left the band two years later. In 2008, he began acting in various television series and movies, such as ''Pasta'', '' My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox'' and '' Full House Take 2'', and he regularly contributes to movie and drama soundtracks. In 2013, No made a comeback as a singer under the stage name ICON. In 2016 he enlisted in the military, and returned in 2018. In 2020, he made a comeback as the lead singer and leader of the newly formed band The Midnight Romance. Early life No Min-woo was born in Japan. His mother, then 20 years old, was aspiring to become an ''enka'' singer in Japan. He moved back and forth between Korea and Japan for a long time, and started playing the piano at age 7. He has a younger brother, No Jeong-hun, who is a singer under the pseu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 MBC Drama Awards
The 2010 MBC Drama Awards () is a ceremony honoring the outstanding achievement in television on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) network for the year of 2010. It was held on December 30, 2010 and hosted by Kim Young-man and actress Lee So-yeon. Nominations and winners (Winners denoted in bold) References External links *http://www.imbc.com/broad/tv/ent/event/2010mbc/ {{MBC Drama Awards MBC Drama Awards MBC Drama Awards MBC Drama Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
China Entertainment Television
China Entertainment Television (CETV) was a Mandarin Chinese-language satellite television channel in the Greater China region, owned jointly by TOM Group (majority shareholder) and the United States’ TBS Networks (36% shareholder). The broadcaster was originally based in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, but moved to Shenzhen, China in 2003. At launch, the channel was known for its policy of "no sex, no violence and no news" (its founder Robert Chua was known for his sexual activities, including the Hong Kong adult video magazine ''Le Club''). Chua said that the launch of CETV was an opportunity for him to create a network that practiced values elevated by Walt Disney Walter Elias Disney ( ; December 5, 1901December 15, 1966) was an American animator, film producer, voice actor, and entrepreneur. A pioneer of the Golden age of American animation, American animation industry, he introduced several develop ..., who Chua considered to be a moneymaker, as well as traditiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cameo Appearance
A cameo appearance, also called a cameo role and often shortened to just cameo (), is a brief guest appearance of a well-known person or character in a work of the performing arts. These roles are generally small, many of them non-speaking ones, and are commonly either appearances in a work in which they hold some special significance (such as actors from an original movie appearing in its remake) or renowned people making uncredited appearances. Short appearances by celebrities, film directors, politicians, athletes or musicians are common. A crew member of the movie or show playing a minor role can be referred to as a cameo role as well, such as director Alfred Hitchcock who made frequent cameo appearances in his films. Concept Originally, in the 1920s, a "cameo role" meant "a small character part that stands out from the other minor parts". The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' connects this with the meaning "a short literary sketch or portrait", which is based on the lite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryoo Seung-bum
Ryoo Seung-bum (; born August 9, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He made a name for himself in his older brother director Ryoo Seung-wan's eclectic films, notably '' Die Bad'' (his acting debut in 2000), ''Arahan'' (2004), '' Crying Fist'' (2005), '' The Unjust'' (2010), and ''The Berlin File'' (2013). Known for his manic energy, casual demeanor and subtle ability to command a scene, over the years Ryoo Seung-bum has cemented his status as one of Korea's top actors. Early life Ryoo Seung-bum was born in Asan, South Chungcheong Province. His family moved to Seoul, where he first studied at Jamjeon Elementary School, before moving back to a small town in South Chungcheong Province called Onyang, where he spent his middle school years. He returned to Seoul to study at Daedong Technical High School, but dropped out before graduating. Ryoo later said he had a hard time finding the motivation to study, but acting would bring about an important change in his life, giving him something he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Dong-hwan
Jung Dong-hwan (; born August 5, 1949) is a South Korean actor. Jung began his career in theater, then was most active in Korean cinema in the 1980s, with leading roles in ''Late Autumn'' (1982), ''Jung-kwang's Nonsense'' (1986), and ''A Top Knot on Montmartre'' (1987). As he grew older, Jung appeared more frequently in television, notably in ''The Last Station'' (1987), ''Three Kim Generation'' (1998), ''Winter Sonata'' (2002), ''Rustic Period'' (2002), ''Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin'' (2004) and '' Freedom Fighter, Lee Hoe-young'' (2010). Early years and education Jung was born in Gimje, as second and youngest son. He spent his childhood in Huam-dong, Seoul with his mother and his older brother. He proudly remember as being one of the first visitors to Namsan Library when it opened. Since he was young, Jung enjoyed watching plays. His first experience watching play was students performances from the theater department of Joongdong High School. At that time, there weren' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Yong
Jang Yong (; born April 8, 1945) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Television series *'' Hold Me Tight'' (MBC, 2018) *''Our Gap-soon'' (SBS, 2016-2017) *'' Five Enough'' (KBS2, 2016) *'' Flower of Queen'' (MBC, 2015) *'' Miss Korea'' (MBC, 2013) *'' Wang's Family'' (KBS2, 2013) *'' Ad Genius Lee Tae-baek'' (KBS2, 2013) *'' My Lover, Madame Butterfly'' (SBS, 2012) *'' Golden Time'' (MBC, 2012) *''My Husband Got a Family'' (KBS2, 2012) *'' Insu, the Queen Mother'' (jTBC, 2011) *''Poseidon'' (KBS2, 2011) *'' Miss Ripley'' (MBC, 2011) *''The Thorn Birds'' (KBS2, 2011) ( cameo) *'' Twinkle Twinkle'' (MBC, 2011) *'' Paradise Ranch'' (SBS, 2011) *''Please Marry Me'' (KBS2, 2010) *'' Three Sisters'' (SBS, 2010) *''Pasta'' (MBC, 2010) *''Cain and Abel'' (SBS, 2009) *'' The Road Home'' (KBS1, 2009) *''My Life's Golden Age'' (MBC, 2008) *'' You Are My Destiny'' (KBS1, 2008) *''Auction House'' (MBC, 2007) *''Winter Bird'' (MBC, 2007) *''Air City'' (MBC, 2007) *''Dear Lover'' (SBS, 2007) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Byun Jung-soo
Byun Jung-soo (; born April 15, 1974) is a South Korean model and actress. As a model in the 1990s, Byun walked the runways in Seoul, Paris and New York, notably for the brand Kenzo. She began acting in 2002, and starred in television dramas such as ''Women Next Door'' (2003), ''You're Not Alone'' (2004), ''Can Love Be Refilled?'' (2005), '' Last Scandal'' (2008) and '' Manny'' (2011). In 2005, Byun became the creative director for clothing label Ellahoya, when it launched its higher-end line for the Hyundai Home Shopping Network. Known for her chic sense of style, in 2008 she became the host of talk show A talk show is a television programming, radio programming or podcast genre structured around the act of spontaneous conversation.Bernard M. Timberg, Robert J. Erler'' (2010Television Talk: A History of the TV Talk Show', pp.3-4Erler, Robert (201 ... ''Olive Show'', which featured trends in fashion. Byun also created the make-up line Licht in 2009, and has written three books ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choi Min
Choi Sang (; born Choi Min-Sung on January 1, 1987) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in ''My Bittersweet Life'', ''My Dear Cat'', and ''Cinderella with Four Knights''. Previously known by the screen name Choi Min, he changed his screen name to Choi Sang beginning with his leading role in the KBS2 daily soap opera ''Cinderella Game'' in 2024. Filmography Films Television series Music videos References {{DEFAULTSORT:Choi, Min 1987 births Living people South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors Place of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Son Seong-yoon
Son Seong-yoon (; born August 24, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in the film '' The Wrath'' (2018), and ''The Prisoner'' (2020), and in the television series '' Touch Your Heart'' (2019), '' Once Again'' (2020), '' Bossam: Steal the Fate'' (2021), '' Love Twist'' (2021–2022), and ''Elegant Empire'' (2023). Career Son debuted in TV series with 2006 KBS historical drama '' Hwang Jini''. Son appeared in tvN's '' Ugly Miss Young-ae'' Season 5 (2009), MBC's ''Pasta'' (2010). In 2011 she was cast in '' My Princess'', '' Scent of a Woman'' and '' Bravo, My Love!'' In 2015 she appeared in '' Divorce Lawyer in Love'' and KBS Drama Special season 6, episode 4 "Funny Woman". Later She appeared in TV series such as: '' Because This Is My First Life'' (2017) and ''What's Wrong with Secretary Kim ''What's Wrong with Secretary Kim'' () is a 2018 Korean drama, South Korean television series starring Park Seo-joon and Park Min-young. It is based on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeong Da-hye
Jeong Da-hye (, born June 18, 1985) is a South Korean actress. She is known for starring in various Korean films such as '' The Servant'', ''The Etudes of Love'' and ''Temptation of Wolves ''Temptation of Wolves'' (; also known as ''Romance of Their Own'' or ''True Romance'') is a 2004 in film, 2004 South Korean romantic drama film directed by Kim Tae-kyun (director), Kim Tae-kyun, and based on a Web novels in South Korea, web novel ...'' as well as in Korean television dramas like '' The Lady in Dignity'', and '' Ugly Miss Young-ae.'' Filmography Film Television References External links * Living people South Korean actresses 1985 births {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
