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Shim Eun-jin
Shim Eun-jin (; born February 6, 1981) is a South Korean singer and actress. She was a member of South Korean girl group Baby V.O.X. Career Shim Eun-jin launched her singing career in 1998 as a member of Baby V.O.X, one of the most prominent South Korean girl groups of the 1990s. She was the first to leave the group at the end of 2004, publicly stating that she did not agree with the direction their record company DR Music was heading. After a short absence from the entertainment scene, she re-emerged at the end of 2005 with her first solo album, ''Zeeny's'', which was released by the label CJ Music on December 16, 2005. The first single, "Oopsy," was a sexy dance number, allowing Shim to showcase her sexy dance moves (which she was best known for during her time as a Baby V.O.X member). She then moved on to a ballad as her second single, although it was not promoted heavily. Sales of the album were mediocre, although not abysmal. While promoting her album, she went on various v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
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] |
Sports Chosun
''The Chosun Ilbo'' (, ), also known as ''The Chosun Daily,'' is a Korean-language newspaper of record for South Korea and among the oldest active newspapers in the country. With a daily circulation of more than 1,800,000, ''The'' ''Chosun Ilbo'' has been audited annually since the Audit Bureau of Circulations was established in 1993. ''The'' ''Chosun Ilbo'' and its subsidiary company, Digital Chosun, operate the ''Chosun.com'' news website, which also publishes news in English, Chinese, and Japanese. History The Chosun Ilbo Establishment Union was created in September 1919. ''The'' ''Chosun Ilbo'' newspaper was founded on 5 March 1920 by Sin Sogu with the financial support of the Daejong Business Association. Cho Jin-Tae, the vice-chairman of the Daejong Business Association was appointed the first President of the newspaper in 1920. However, as the Business Association failed to pay promised finances, the relationship between the Association and ''The Chosun Ilbo'' broke down ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Treacherous
''The Treacherous'' (; lit. "Treacherous Subject" or "Treacherous Retainer") is a 2015 South Korean period drama film about Joseon's king Yeonsan, directed by Min Kyu-dong. It follows Im Sung-jae, a notorious vassal who, alongside his father Im Sa-hong, manipulated King Yeonsangun of Joseon. The film was theatrically released on May 21, 2015. Plot In the 11th year of King Yeonsangun's reign, as schemers vie for power by offering women to control the king, the age of treacherous courtiers begins. Appointed as Chae Hong-sa, Im Sung-jae forcibly recruits beautiful women from across Joseon, calling them ''Unpyeong'', seizing the opportunity to execute his grand ambition for ultimate power. His ruthless actions, indiscriminately abducting noblewomen, commoners, and even the lower class, ignite public outrage. To tighten his grip, Im Sung-jae and his father, Im Sa-hong, select the stunning Dan-hee for personal training, while the infamous courtesan Jang Nok-su, fearing her loss of inf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will You Be There?
''Will You Be There?'' () is a 2016 South Korean fantasy drama film directed by Hong Ji-young, based on the French novel, ''Seras-tu là?'', by Guillaume Musso. The film stars Kim Yoon-seok, Byun Yo-han and Chae Seo-jin. Cast Main * Kim Yoon-seok as Soo-hyeon * Byun Yo-han as Soo-hyeon (young) * Chae Seo-jin as Yeon-ah (young) Supporting * Kim Sang-ho as Tae-ho * Ahn Se-ha as Tae-ho (young) * Park Hye-su as Soo-ah * Kim Ho-jung as Hye-won * Yoon Jin-yeong as dolphin show business head * Lee Yoo-mi as animal society employee * Lee Ho-cheol as cigarette store clerk Cameo appearances * Kim Ji-young as veterinarian * Jang Gwang as Soo-hyeon's father * Kim Sun-a as Sun-yeong * Kim Kwang-kyu as postman * Park Kil-soo as barbershop owner * Park Hee-von as Hye-won (young) Special appearances * Kim Sung-ryung as Yeon-ah * Jung In-gi as Yoon * Kim Hyo-jin as Irina * Shim Eun-jin Shim Eun-jin (; born February 6, 1981) is a South Korean singer and actress. She was a memb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naver
Naver (; stylized as NAVER) is a South Korean online platform operated by the Naver Corporation. The company's products include a search engine, email hosting, blogs, maps, and mobile payment. History Naver was the first Korean web provider to develop its own search engine. The company was founded on June 2, 1999, and is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea. Naver is a combination of 'navigate', which means to navigate the Internet, and the suffix '-er', which means person, which means a person who navigates the vast ocean of information on the Internet. The Naver provides community services including blogs and cafes, other convenient services such as knowledge, shopping, maps, books, e-mail and naver tool bar. In August 2000, Naver launched its 'comprehensive search' service, which allows users to get a variety of results from a single search query on one page, organized by type, including blogs, websites, images, and web communities. Naver became an early pioneer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star News (South Korea)
Star News may refer to: * Star News Group, an Australian media company based in Pakenham, Victoria * ABP News (previously STAR News), an Indian news channel * ''Pasadena Star-News'', a paid local daily newspaper for Pasadena, California * ''Star-News ''StarNews'' is an American, English language daily newspaper for Wilmington, North Carolina, and its surrounding area (known as the Lower Cape Fear (region), Cape Fear). It is North Carolina's oldest newspaper in continuous publication. It was ...'', the daily newspaper for Wilmington, North Carolina * ''The Star-News'' (Chula Vista), a community newspaper in Southern California * '' Star News Asia'', the flagship daily evening television news programmes from Hong Kong on STAR World See also * News Star (other) * Star TV (other) * Sin Poh (other) * Sing Pao (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star's Lover
''Star's Lover'' (; also known as ''Celebrity's Sweetheart'') is a 2008 South Korean television series starring Choi Ji-woo and Yoo Ji-tae that aired on SBS. A love story between a star actress and an ordinary man, director Boo Sung-chul said the series was inspired by the 1999 film ''Notting Hill''. Plot Lee Ma-ri (Choi Ji-woo) is a top star in South Korea and throughout Asia. The head of her management agency, Seo Tae-suk ( Sung Ji-ru), hires a ghostwriter to help transform Ma-ri's image. Poverty-stricken university lecturer Kim Chul-soo ( Yoo Ji-tae) takes the job in order to earn money to repay his ex-girl friend, who paid for his college tuition. Whilst they are in Japan he falls in love with Ma-ri. However, when the travel essay book ''Lovers in Asuka'', written by Chul-soo on Ma-ri's behalf, becomes a bestseller, Ma-ri gets caught up in the controversy generated by the ghost writing. The two lovers try to continue their relationship away from media attention, but obst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swallow The Sun (TV Series)
''Swallow the Sun'' () is a 2009 South Korean television series starring Ji Sung, Sung Yu-ri, Lee Wan and Jun Kwang-ryul. It aired on SBS from July 9 to October 1, 2009 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 25 episodes. Synopsis The drama opens in the 1960–1970's, with a group of criminals that were brought to Jeju Island for manual labor as punishment under the harsh supervision of troop leaders. Among this group is Kim Il-hwan (Jin Goo), an unrefined, rebellious man with no family and no direction in life. With nothing to lose, Il-hwan escapes from the rest of the infantry after combat with one of the troop leaders, Lee Soo-chang (Ahn Nae-sang). The rest of the troop eventually track him down and corner him on a cliff over Jeju's ocean. He jumps off and drifts in the sea, and is later found by Ahn Mi-yeon (Im Jung-eun), a " haenyo" (traditional free diver). Although she is afraid of this rough stranger, she does not judge him for being a criminal and does not turn him in to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Merchant
''The Great Merchant'' (; lit. ''Merchant Kim Man-deok'') is a 2010 South Korean historical drama starring Lee Mi-yeon, Han Jae-suk, Park Sol-mi, Ha Seok-jin, and Go Doo-shim. It aired on KBS1 from March 6 to June 13, 2010 on Saturdays and Sundays at 20:40 for 30 episodes. The series follows the life of Kim Man-deok (1739-1812). Kim was born on Jeju Island. Adopted by the head of a gisaeng house at the age of 12, she became a government gisaeng ― a type of Korean traditional entertainer who is designated and reserved specifically for government officials. After discovering a talent in business and commerce, she later became one of the most successful female merchants on the island. When Jeju was struck by a deadly famine in 1795 (the 19th year of King Jeongjo, Kim sold all her assets and donated approximately 90% of her money (approximated to be in today's currency) to save millions of lives. Kim was later praised by numerous scholars and philosophers, which was notable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ice Adonis
''Ice Adonis'' (), also known as ''Yellow Boots'', is a 2012 South Korean television drama series starring Lee Yu-ri, Hyun Woo-sung, Yoon A-jung and Jung Chan. It aired on tvN from February 27 to August 30, 2012 on Mondays to Thursdays at 09:45 KST for 108 episodes. The Korean title is named after the flower '' Adonis amurensis''. Synopsis Yeon-hwa and Yoo-ra became sisters after Yeon-hwa's mother engaged with Yoo-ra's father, but there is an invisible distance between both of them, especially Yeon-hwa's lover is Yoon-jae, who Yoo-ra crushes on. Until one day, Yoo-ra's car accidentally crashes into Yoon-hee, Yoon-jae's beloved sister, causing her to die. Yoo-ra then, comes up with a plan to blame Yeon-hwa for the accident, with the help of her father; a judge, and a police officer Park, whom she and her father bribed. This causes Yeon-hwa to be sentenced in jail for three years. When Yeon-hwa heard the news that Yoon-jae and Yoo-ra are to be married, she manages to escape f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pots Of Gold
''Pots of Gold'' (; lit. ''I Summon You, Gold!'' or ''Gold, Appear!'') is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Han Ji-hye, Yeon Jung-hoon, Lee Tae-sung, Lee Soo-kyung, Baek Jin-hee, Park Seo-joon and Kim Hyung-jun. It aired on MBC from April 6 to September 22, 2013, on Saturdays and Sundays at 20:40 for 50 episodes. The drama explores love, marriage and divorce through a case of mistaken identity, while making good-humored fun of a middle class family and their pretensions. Plot Mong-hee and Yoo-na are two different women who look exactly the same, so much so they could be twins. Mong-hee is a cheerful and hardworking street vendor who sells accessories and dreams of becoming a jewelry designer. On the other hand, Yoo-na is the cold daughter-in-law of a wealthy chaebol family. Yoo-na has just gone through a divorce with Park Hyun-soo. Hyun-soo's parents own a jewelry company, which he is due to inherit as the eldest son. But his younger brother Hyun-joon wants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love In Her Bag
''Love in Her Bag'' () is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Choi Jung-won, Kim Jeong-hoon, Son Eun-seo, and Park Yoon-jae. It aired on JTBC from August 5 to October 8, 2013 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 20:45 ( KST) for 20 episodes. Synopsis Despite her poverty, home abuse from her aunt (who took her in following her mother's death), and lack of education or connections, bright and plucky Eun Jung-soo ( Choi Jung-won) works her way up in the luxury handbag industry based on sheer talent alone. She encounters Do Jin-hoo (Kim Jeong-hoon), the smart and handsome chaebol heir of a fashion company, and Kim Seo-hyun (Son Eun-seo) who has to hide her true identity as Eun Kyung-hee, Jung-soo's cousin who, with her mother's help, usurped Jung-soo's place as the adopted daughter of a rich woman, in order to achieve her dreams. Cast Main * Choi Jung-won as Eun Jung-soo ** Kim Bo-ra as teenage Jung-soo ** Kim Soo-hyun as young Jung-soo * Kim Jeong-hoon as Do Jin-hoo ** Yong Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
