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Princess Aurora (TV Series)
''Princess Aurora'' () is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Jeon So-min, Oh Chang-seok, Seo Ha-joon, Park Yeong-gyu, Son Chang-min, Oh Dae-gyu, Kim Bo-yeon, Park Hae-mi, Kim Hye-eun, Lim Hyuk, and Kim Young-ran (actress), Kim Young-ran. The daily Korean drama, drama aired on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, MBC from May 8, 2013 to January 7, 2014. Plot Oh Ro-Ra is a 25-year-old woman whose family owns Chunwang Foods. As the youngest child of a wealthy family, Ro-Ra is charming, confident, and materialistic. The series is centered around Ro-Ra salvaging the second marriage of her 50-year-old brother. Cast Aurora's family *Jeon So-min as Oh Ro-ra (Aurora) *Park Yeong-gyu as Oh Wang-sung *Son Chang-min as Oh Geum-sung *Oh Dae-gyu as Oh Soo-sung *Byun Hee-bong as Oh Dae-san *Seo Woo-rim as Sa Im-dang *Lee Sang-sook as Jang Yun-shil *Lee Ah-hyun as Lee Kang-sook *Lee Hyun-kyung as Kim Sun-mi *Oh Chang-seok as Hwang Ma-ma Others *Choi Hyo-eun as Lee-jeong *Kim Hee-jung (a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melodrama
A melodrama is a Drama, dramatic work in which plot, typically sensationalized for a strong emotional appeal, takes precedence over detailed characterization. Melodrama is "an exaggerated version of drama". Melodramas typically concentrate on dialogue that is often bombastic or extremely sentimentality, sentimental, rather than on action. Characters are often Character (arts)#Round vs. flat, flat and written to fulfill established character archetypes. Melodramas are typically set in the private sphere of the home, focusing on morality, family issues, love, and marriage, often with challenges from an outside source, such as a "temptress", a scoundrel, or an aristocratic villain. A melodrama on stage, film, or television is usually accompanied by dramatic and suggestive music that offers further cues to the audience of the dramatic beats being presented. In scholarly and historical musical contexts, melodramas are Victorian era, Victorian dramas in which orchestral music or son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Young-ran (actress)
Kim Young-ran (; born August 19, 1956) is a South Korean actress. Kim dropped out of Konkuk University in 1976 to pursue an acting career. She enjoyed her heyday as a leading actress in the late 1970s to the early 1980s, and continues to be active in supporting roles in television drama In film and television show, television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or docudrama, semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humour, humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional te ...s until the present. Filmography Television series Film Variety show Writings Awards and nominations References External links * * * 1956 births Living people South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses 20th-century South Korean actresses 21st-century South Korean actresses Best Actress Paeksang Arts Award (television) winners Best New Actress for Grand Bell Awards winners Actresses fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nepotism
Nepotism is the act of granting an In-group favoritism, advantage, privilege, or position to Kinship, relatives in an occupation or field. These fields can include business, politics, academia, entertainment, sports, religion or health care. In concept it is similar to cronyism. The term originated with the assignment of nephews, sons, or other relatives to important positions by Catholic popes and bishops. It has often been witnessed in Autocracy, autocracies, whereby Aristocracy, traditional aristocracies usually contested amongst themselves in order to obtain leverage, status, etc. Nepotism has been criticized since ancient history by philosophers including Aristotle, Thiruvalluvar, Valluvar, and Confucius, condemning it as both evil and unwise. Origins The term comes from Italian word ''nepotismo'',"Nepotism." Dictionary.com. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baek Ok-dam
Baek Ok-dam (; born May 24, 1986) is a South Korean actress. Her aunt is screenwriter Im Sung-han, and Baek has mostly starred in television dramas that Im has written, including '' Princess Aurora'' (2013) and ''Apgujeong Midnight Sun ''Apgujeong Midnight Sun'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Park Ha-na, Kang Eun-tak, Baek Ok-dam and Song Won-geun. The daily drama aired on MBC TV from October 6, 2014 to May 15, 2015 on Mondays to Fridays at 20:55 for 1 ...'' (2014). Television series References External links * * 1986 births Living people South Korean television actresses {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Note
''Death Note'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It was serialized in Shueisha's Shōnen manga, manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from December 2003 to May 2006, with its chapters collected in 12 volumes. The story follows Light Yagami, a genius high school student who discovers a mysterious notebook: the "Death Note", which belonged to the Ryuk (Death Note), Ryuk, and grants the user the supernatural ability to kill anyone whose name is written in its pages. The series centers around Light's subsequent attempts to use the Death Note to carry out a worldwide massacre of individuals whom he deems immoral and to create a crime-free society, using the alias of a god-like vigilante named "Kira", and the subsequent efforts of List of Death Note characters#Kira Investigation Team, an elite Japanese police task force, led by enigmatic detective L (Death Note), L, to apprehend him. A 37-episode ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Korea Times
''The Korea Times'' () is a daily English-language newspaper in South Korea. It is a sister paper of the ''Hankook Ilbo'', a major Korean language, Korean-language daily. It is the oldest active daily English-language newspaper in South Korea. Since the late 1950s, it had been published by the Hankook Ilbo Media Group, but following an embezzlement scandal in 2013–2014 it was sold to Dongwha Group in 2015. The president-publisher of ''The Korea Times'' is Oh Young-jin. Description The newspaper's headquarters is located in the same building with ''Hankook Ilbo'' on Sejong-daero between Sungnyemun and Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea. The paper is not to be confused with ''The Korea Daily News'', a 1904 to 1910 newspaper which briefly ran under the title ''Korea Times''. It is also unrelated to another paper by Lee Myo-muk, Ha Kyong-tok and Kim Yong-ui in September 1945. History ''The Korea Times'' was founded by Helen Kim five months into the 1950-53 Korean War. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Tales Of Gisaeng
''New Tales of Gisaeng'' (; also known as ''New Gisaeng Story'') is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Im Soo-hyang, Sung Hoon, and Han Hye-rin. Written by Im Sung-han and directed by Son Moon-kwon, it aired on SBS from January 23 to July 17, 2011, on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:45 for 52 episodes. It is based on Lee Hyun-su's novel of the same name. Plot "Gisaeng" was the Korean equivalent of a geisha or courtesan knowledgeable in poetry, dance, music, culture and politics, who entertained noblemen and royalty of the Joseon Dynasty. This series explores the premise that gisaeng still existed in modern-day Korea. Dan Sa-ran ( Im Soo-hyang) lost her mother at a young age, and never quite got along with her stepmother and stepsister. Despite her humble background, she carries herself with pride and grace, majoring in classical dance during college. Drawing the attention of Buyonggak's head gisaeng with her dancing talent and classic beauty, Sa-ran enters Korea's sole ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assorted Gems
''Assorted Gems'' (; lit. ''Jewel Bibimbap'') is a 2009 South Korean television series starring Go Na-eun, Lee Tae-gon, So Yi-hyun, Lee Hyun-jin, and Lee Il-min. It aired on MBC from 5 September 2009 to 21 February 2010. Synopsis The family drama ''Assorted Gems'' revolves around four siblings of the Gung family. All are named after precious jewels: eldest daughter, Bi-chwi (Jade), eldest son San-ho (Coral), second daughter Ryu-bi (Ruby), and younger son Ho-bak (Amber). Bi-chwi and Ruby are two pretty but shallow women who wish to marry rich men to live comfortable lives. San-ho's goal is to pass the bar exam and gain wealth and status as a prosecutor, and Ho-bak is always getting into fistfights. Their various personalities and differences lead to conflicts within the family and in their love lives. Cast and characters Gung family * Go Na-eun as Gung Bi-chwi (Jade) * So Yi-hyun as Gung Ryu-bi (Ruby) * Lee Hyun-jin as Gung San-ho (Coral) * Lee Il-min as Gung Ho-bak (Ambe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dear Heaven
''Dear Heaven'' () is a South Korean television series starring Yoon Jung-hee, Lee Tae-gon, Cho Yeon-woo, Lee Soo-kyung, and Wang Bit-na. It aired on SBS TV from September 10, 2005, to July 2, 2006, on Saturdays and Sundays at 20:45 for 85 episodes. According to AGB Nielsen Media Research, it was the 5th highest rated TV program in Korea for the year 2006, with an average rating of 28.3%, and a peak rating of 44.5%. The popular soap opera invited both criticism and high ratings for its provocative plot. The story revolved around a middle-aged woman who introduces her handsome news anchor stepson to her abandoned daughter, who had led a miserable life because of a cruel stepmother. It triggered controversy when the woman was revealed as the girl's biological mother. Viewers were divided on whether it was "immoral" and "incestuous" or a fresh take on relationship dramas, but director Lee Young-hee insisted that the show's theme was "deep maternal love, with a mother reclaimi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Hee-jung (actress, Born 1970)
Kim Hee-jung (; born December 4, 1970) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut after auditioning at SBS's open call for actors in 1991. Kim is best known for her roles in the Korean dramas ''First Wives' Club ''First Wives' Club'' () is a 2007 South Korean drama series starring Kim Hye-sun, Kim Hae-sook, Oh Hyun-kyung, Ahn Nae-sang, Lee Joon-hyuk and Son Hyun-joo. The weekend drama aired on SBS from September 29, 2007 to October 5, 2008 on Sat ...'' (2007–2008), '' Hilarious Housewives'' (2009), '' Three Brothers'' (2009–2010), and '' Living in Style'' (2011-2012). Filmography Television series Web series Film Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Hee-jung 1970 births Living people Actresses from Seoul South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses Chung-Ang University alumni 20th-century South Korean actresses 21st-century South Korean actresses Gimhae Kim clan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choi Hyo-eun
Choi Hyo-eun (born 2 March 1994) is a South Korean actress and model. Early life Choi studied theatre and film at Cheongju University. Choi Hyo Eun is an actress under the artist management company Star Iyagi Entertainment. Career She started her acting career in 2006 when she was 14 years old in her first film role '' A Dirty Carnival''. In 2007 when she was 15 years old appeared in the MBC drama '' Assorted Gems''. In 2011, she continued to appear on the small screen with the movie ''All My Love''. In 2010 she appeared as a student girl in 2AM's music video worldcup song ''No. 1''. Two years later, Choi Hyo Eun got her second film role through '' Fists of Legend''. She also starred in the popular drama ''Princess Aurora'' as a supporting actor. In 2014, she made a strong impression on the audience when she appeared in five consecutive films on television, notably ''My Love from the Star ''My Love from the Star'' () is a South Korean fantasy romantic comedy televisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Ah-hyun
Lee Ah-hyun (; born April 13, 1972) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in the television drama ''Daughter of a Rich Family'', for which she won Best New Actress at the 1994 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 "Gr .... Filmography Television series Film Variety show References External links * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lee, Ah-hyun 1972 births Living people South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses Actresses from Seoul Yonsei University alumni Sejong University alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
