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Sandglass (TV Series)
''Sandglass'' () is a South Korean television series. It is one of the highest-rated Korean dramas in history, and is also considered one of the most significant. Written by Song Ji-na, directed by Kim Jong-hak and produced by their own company Jcom, it aired on SBS in 1995 in 24 episodes. A depiction of the tragic relationship among three friends affected by the political and civilian oppression of 1970s and 1980s Korea, the series mixed politics, melodrama, and action. It recorded a peak rating of 64.5%, the fourth highest of all time, and launched its leading trio of Choi Min-soo, Go Hyun-jung, and Park Sang-won into stardom. Its reenactment of the Gwangju Uprising (interspersed with archival video footage) has been called one of the most realistic and memorable moments in Korean TV history. Synopsis ''Sandglass'' is the story of two men whose friendship is tested through the 1970s and 80s, one of Korea's most volatile periods. Park Tae-soo (Choi Min-soo), tough and loy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama
Drama is the specific Mode (literature), mode of fiction Mimesis, represented in performance: a Play (theatre), play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on Radio drama, radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been contrasted with the Epic poetry, epic and the Lyric poetry, lyrical modes ever since Aristotle's ''Poetics (Aristotle), Poetics'' ()—the earliest work of dramatic theory. The term "drama" comes from a Ancient Greek, Greek word meaning "deed" or "Action (philosophy), act" (Classical Greek: , ''drâma''), which is derived from "I do" (Classical Greek: , ''dráō''). The two masks associated with drama represent the traditional Genre, generic division between Comedy (drama), comedy and tragedy. In English (as was the analogous case in many other European languages), the word ''Play (theatre), play'' or ''game'' (translating the Old English, Anglo-Saxon ''pleġan'' or Latin ''ludus'') wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwangju
Gwangju (; ), formerly romanized as Kwangju, is South Korea's list of cities in South Korea, sixth-largest metropolis. It is a designated Special cities of South Korea, metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak, South Korea, Namak in Muan County in 2005 because Gwangju was promoted to a Special cities of South Korea, metropolitan city and was independent of South Jeolla Province. Its name is composed of the words ''gwang'' () meaning "light" and ''ju'' () meaning "province". Gwangju was historically recorded as ''Muju'' (), in which "Silla merged all of the land to establish the provinces of Gwangju, Ungju, Jeonju, Muju and various counties, plus the southern boundary of Goguryeo and the ancient territories of Silla" in the ''Samguk sagi.'' In the heart of the agricultural Jeolla region, the city is also famous for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You And I (TV Series)
''You and I'' () is a 1997 South Korean television series starring Choi Jin-sil, Park Sang-won, Cha In-pyo, Song Seung-heon, Choi Bool-am, Kim Hye-ja, , Kim Ji-young, and . It aired on MBC from 11 October 1997 to 26 April 1998 on Saturdays and Sundays at 20:00 for 58 episodes. It is currently the highest-rated Korean drama of all time, based on single episode viewership ratings, reaching 66.9% on its final broadcast on 26 April 1998. Its average rating for its entire run was 43.7%. Synopsis Park Jae-chul (Choi Bool-am) is an old sailor and a father to three sons and one daughter, Park Dong-gyu (Park Sang-won), Park Young-gyu (Cha In-pyo), Sang-ok (), and Park Min-gyu (Song Seung-heon). Park Dong-gyu is working man and carries the responsibility as the eldest in his family. He's in-love with Yoon Soo-kyung (Choi Jin-sil), and they work together to overcome all difficulties to get married. Park Young-gyu dreams of nothing but money and marrying a rich girl one day. While serving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Son Hyun-joo
Son Hyun-joo (; born June 24, 1965) is a South Korean actor. Since 1991, he has starred in numerous television series and films, such as '' First Love'' (1996), '' My Rosy Life'' (2005), '' My Too Perfect Sons'' (2009), '' Secretly, Greatly'' (2013), '' Empire of Gold'' (2013), '' The Chronicles of Evil'' (2015), and '' The Good Detective'' (2020–2022). Most notable in his filmography are two low-profile projects in which he played the leading role, both of which became unexpected hits: critically acclaimed revenge drama Drama is the specific Mode (literature), mode of fiction Mimesis, represented in performance: a Play (theatre), play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on Radio drama, radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a g ... '' The Chaser'' (2012), and mystery thriller film '' Hide and Seek'' (2013). In year 2017, Son won the Best Actor award at the 39th Moscow international film festival for his role in the movie '' Ordinary Perso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maeng Sang-hoon
Maeng Sang-hoon (born October 29, 1960) is a South Korean actor from the Sinchang Maeng clan. Filmography Television series Film References External links * * * 1960 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Sinchang Maeng clan {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Jang-lee
Hwang Jang-lee (; born 21 December 1944) is a South Korean martial artist and actor best known for his Hong Kong martial arts films. He is a ninth- dan grandmaster in Tang Soo Do and Taekwondo who began training in 1957. Prior to his acting career, Hwang was a martial arts instructor for the Korean military in Vietnam. Hwang began his acting career in 1974. In 1976, he was offered employment in Hong Kong by Ng See-yuen, where he appeared in the kung fu film '' Secret Rivals'' as the villain Silver Fox, a role he reprised in several other films, most notably '' Secret Rivals 2'' (1977). He gained prominence for appearing in the films ''Drunken Master'' (1978) and ''Snake in the Eagle's Shadow'' (1978), both opposite Jackie Chan, and '' Hitman in the Hand of Buddha'' (1981), which marked his directorial debut. He collaborated with Hong Kong filmmaker Corey Yuen on several films, including '' Snuff Bottle Connection'', ''Secret Rivals 2'', '' The Invincible Armour'' (all 1977), ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Hyun-sik
Im Hyun-sik (born December 31, 1945) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading role in the family drama ''Three Families Under One Roof'' (1986-1993), and supporting roles in the period epics '' Hur Jun'' (1999) and '' Jewel in the Palace'' (2003). Filmography Television series *''Weeping Mountains'' ( MBC, 1969) *''Chief Inspector'' (MBC, 1971) (guest) *''Tale of Chunhyang'' (MBC, 1973) *''113 Investigation Headquarters'' (MBC, 1974) (guest) *''Tomorrow'' (MBC, 1976) *''You'' (MBC, 1977) *''Become a Montain and Become a River'' (MBC, 1979) *''Country Diaries'' (MBC, 1980) (guest) *''Thrifty Family'' (MBC, 1980) *''Royal Emissary'' (MBC, 1981-1984) *''Season of Love'' (MBC, 1981) *'' 1st Republic'' (MBC, 1981) *''Yesterday and Tomorrow'' (MBC, 1982) *''500 Years of Joseon:'' "The Ume Tree in the Midst of the Snow" (MBC, 1984) *''MBC Bestseller Theater'' – "Perfect Love" (MBC, 1984) *''500 Years of Joseon:'' "The Imjin War" (MBC, 1985) *''MBC Bestseller Theate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Young-ae
Kim Young-ae (; 21 April 1951 – 9 April 2017) was a South Korean actress. Career Kim Young-ae began her acting career when she joined MBC's 3rd Open Recruitment in 1971. She made her acting debut in the TV police procedural ''Chief Inspector'' and subsequently built a prolific career in film and television. After she made her film debut in 1973's ''Long Live the Island Frogs'', Kim became most active on the big screen in the 1970s and early 1980s, appearing in films such as ''Wang Sib Ri, My Hometown'' (also known as ''Wangsimni'' or ''A Bygone Romance'', 1976), '' Suddenly at Midnight'' (1981), and '' Diary of King Yeonsan'' (1987). As she grew older, Kim transitioned to more television work. Among her notable television dramas are ''Queen Min'' (1973), ''Ilchul'' (or ''Sunrise'', 1989), ''Magpie-in-law'' (1991), ''The Brothers' River'' (1996), ''Waves'' (1999), ''Go, Mom, Go!'' (2003), '' Hwang Jini'' (2006), ''Royal Family'' (2011), and ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Hang-sun
Jang Hang-sun (born Kim Bong-soo on February 22, 1947) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * * * * 1947 births Living people People from Yesan County Male actors from South Chungcheong Province 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors Gwangsan Kim clan {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Byung-ki
Kim Byung-ki (born November 2, 1948) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Television series Film Awards and nominations References External links * * 1948 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Chung-Ang University alumni {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Seung-yeon
Lee Seung-yeon (; born August 18, 1968) is a South Korean actress, television host and beauty pageant titleholder. Career Lee Seung-yeon graduated from Inha Technical College in Incheon with a degree in Airline Navigation, and became a flight attendant for Korean Air. In 1992, she joined and won third place in the Miss Korea beauty pageant. She was South Korea's representative to the 1993 Miss World pageant, where she became one of the Miss World 1993, top ten finalists. Shortly after the pageant, Lee became a reporter for entertainment news program ''Scoop TV Entertainment'', then launched her acting career in 1993 with the campus drama ''Our Paradise''. She appeared in 1990s Korean drama, television dramas such as ''Love Is in Your Embrace'', ''Hotel'', ''Icing'', ''Wedding Dress'', and ''First Love (1996 TV series), First Love'', the last of which became the most highly rated Korean drama of all time with a peak viewership rating of 65.8%. She also made her big screen debut i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Min-su
Jo Min-su (; born January 29, 1965) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her role in the Kim Ki-duk film ''Pietà''. Career Jo Min-su graduated from a vocational high school, Gyungbok Girls' Commercial High School, and first entered the entertainment business by doing a television commercial for (about US$100). She debuted in 1986 via the KBS TV Cultural Center, then appeared first on the big screen in ''Chung: Blue Sketch''. But her public profile grew more through her television roles than movies, culminating in a Best Actress trophy in the 1989 KBS Drama Awards. Among her other notable TV series were '' Sandglass'', ''Daemang'' (also known as ''Great Ambition''), and ''Piano''. After her marriage in 2005, she took a break from her acting career, but returned four years later with a memorable performance in '' Will It Snow for Christmas?''. But 2012 would prove to be the now-veteran actress's breakthrough year. Though she initially had reservations about doing a fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
