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Vampire Idol
''Vampire Idol'' () is a 2011 South Korean youth sitcom that ran on MBN from 2011 to 2012. Synopsis A naïve vampire prince from Vampire planet visits Earth to see a live performance of his favorite idol contender. He remains stuck on Earth with his three trusted and loyal servants. He then decides to join the competition himself and struggles to become a global pop idol. Cast Main characters * Lee Jung as Prince (''Wang-ja'') : He gets everything perfect: appearance, character, talent, and attitude. But only when he is the prince of Vampire planet, on Earth he is considered the exact opposite and hated on for being "unattractive." * Kang Min-kyung as Min-Kyung : 19 years old. She works as a road manager in the talent agency. Later she becomes the vocalist in a girl group. * Shin Dong-yup as Dong-yup : Manager of a talent agency. He's in charge of Vampire Voice. Everything he says is a lie and he's very good at it. * Kim Soo-mi as Soo-mi ** Song Soo-hyun as young Soo-mi : 61 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitcom
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent setting, such as a home, workplace, or community. Unlike sketch comedy, which features different characters and settings in each Sketch comedy, skit, sitcoms typically maintain plot continuity across episodes. This continuity allows for the development of storylines and characters over time, fostering audience engagement and investment in the characters' lives and relationships. History The structure and concept of a sitcom have roots in earlier forms of comedic theater, such as farces and comedy of manners. These forms relied on running gags to generate humor, but the term ''sitcom'' emerged as radio and TV adapted these principles into a new medium. The word was not commonly used until the 1950s. Early television sitcoms were often filme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea JoongAng Daily
''Korea JoongAng Daily'' () is the English edition of the South Korean national daily newspaper '' JoongAng Ilbo''. The newspaper was first published on October 17, 2000, as ''JoongAng Ilbo English Edition''. It mainly carries news and feature stories by staff reporters, and some stories translated from the Korean language newspaper. Overview ''Korea JoongAng Daily'' is one of the three main English newspapers in South Korea along with ''The Korea Times'' and ''The Korea Herald''. The newspaper is published with a daily edition of ''The New York Times'' and it is located within the main offices of the ''JoongAng Ilbo'' in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, 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 b .... See also * List of newspapers in South Korea References SlayypookieExtern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thailand
Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand and historically known as Siam (the official name until 1939), is a country in Southeast Asia on the Mainland Southeast Asia, Indochinese Peninsula. With a population of almost 66 million, it spans . Thailand Template:Borders of Thailand, is bordered to the northwest by Myanmar, to the northeast and east by Laos, to the southeast by Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the southwest by the Andaman Sea; it also shares maritime borders with Vietnam to the southeast and Indonesia and India to the southwest. Bangkok is the state capital and List of municipalities in Thailand#Largest cities by urban population, largest city. Tai peoples, Thai peoples migrated from southwestern China to mainland Southeast Asia from the 6th to 11th centuries. Greater India, Indianised kingdoms such as the Mon kingdoms, Mon, Khmer Empire, and Monarchies of Malaysia, Malay states ruled the region, competing with Thai states s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moon Joon-young
Moon Joon-young (born 9 February 1989), is a South Korean singer, actor, and model. He debuted as member of boy group ZE:A. He also appeared in dramas Poseidon, Vampire Idol and The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War. He also appeared in films such as Ronin Pop and ZE:A Breathe. Biography and career He was born in Seoul on February 9, 1989. He attended Digital Seoul Culture Arts University after he graduated. In 2010 he signed contract with Star Empire Entertainment. He debuted as member of boy group ZE:A in 2010. Apart from his group activities, he also made his debut as an actor and appeared in various television dramas Poseidon, Please Marry Me, Gloria, Vampire Idol and Poseidon Poseidon (; ) is one of the twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology, presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses.Burkert 1985pp. 136–139 He was the protector of seafarers and the guardian of many Hellenic cit ..., The Clinic for Married Couples: Lov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Park
Jay Park (born April 25, 1987), Korean name Park Jae-beom (), is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and dancer based in South Korea. He is a member of the Seattle-based breakdancing, b-boy crew Art of Movement (AOM), and founder and former CEO of the independent hip hop record labels AOMG and H1ghr Music, as well as the founder of the record label More Vision. Park returned to South Korea in June 2010 for the filming of ''Hype Nation'', and in July, Park signed a contract with SidusHQ, one of the largest entertainment agencies in South Korea. Rebranding and re-debuting as both a solo singer and a rapper, Park has participated in the underground hip hop culture scene in South Korea, a rarity for both active and former K-Pop idols. Known for his charismatic performances and stage presence, Park has been described as a "born entertainer" by Korean pop singer Patti Kim (singer), Patti Kim, and ''The New York Times'' quoted the president of digital music distributor DFSB Kollect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Wan-sun
Kim Wan-sun (; born May 16, 1969) is a South Korean pop singer who was known in the mid-1980s and early 1990s as the "Korean Madonna" and "the dancing queen of Korean popular music's renaissance era" as well as a sex symbol for her "sexy" dancing and "charismatic" stage presence. Kim debuted in 1986 with the album, ''Tonight''. Her fifth album, 1990's ''Pierrot Smiles at Us'', sold 1 million copies. She is considered to be one of the first wave of Hallyu artists due to her success in Taiwan in the mid-1990s. Early life Kim Wan-sun was born Kim I-sun on May 16, 1969, the third of her parents' five daughters. When she was in middle school, Kim began training to be a singer and dancer under the guidance of her aunt, Han Baek-hee, who managed successful musicians including the singer Insooni. Han rigorously trained Kim for three years, during which time Kim dropped out of school and did not visit her parents. She studied digital art at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa The U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hae-in (actress)
Lee Ji-young (born April 19, 1986), known as Lee Ji, is a South Korean actress, singer and pianist. She is a former member of South Korean girl group Gangkiz. Biography Hae-in was born as Lee Ji-young on April 19, 1986, in Masan Masan () is an administrative region of Changwon, a city of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It was formerly an independent city from 1949 until 30 June 2010, when it was absorbed to Changwon along with Jinhae District, Jinhae. Masan was ..., South Korea. She has studied at Masan Gapo High School and Seoul Arts National University. Music career Hae-in debuted as a member of the girl group Gangkiz in 2012; their group released the mini album ''We Became Gang'' and repackaged mini album ''Mama'' in the same year. A year later, she left the group and became an actress. Since September 2020, Hae-in started to post piano-playing videos on YouTube. Discography Filmography Film Television series Music video Theater References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh Hee-joon
Oh Hee-joon is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in dramas such as '' Gangnam Beauty'', '' How to Buy a Friend'', '' 365: Repeat the Year'', '' Cheese in the Trap'' and ''All of Us Are Dead''. He also appeared in movies '' The Accidental Detective 2: In Action'', '' The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil'', '' Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned'' and ''My Brilliant Life ''My Brilliant Life'' () is a 2014 South Korean drama film starring Gang Dong-won and Song Hye-kyo. It was co-written and directed by E J-yong film adaptation, based on the 2011 novel ''My Palpitating Life'' by Kim Ae-ran. The film was released und ...''. Filmography Television series Film Awards and nominations References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Oh, Hee-joon 1988 births Living people Male actors from Cheongju 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Spike
Kim Min-su (; born January 24, 1977), better known by his stage name Don Spike () is a South Korean singer, composer and entertainer. Personal life Relationships In May 2022, it was reported that Don Spike would hold a wedding with his non-celebrity girlfriend on June 4, 2022. Drug use allegations On September 27, 2022, Don Spike was arrested due to test resulted in a positive test for narcotics of using methamphetamine Methamphetamine (contracted from ) is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug use, recreational or Performance-enhancing substance, performance-enhancing drug and less commonly as a secon .... According to news reports, the Nowon Police Station in Seoul had arrested Don Spike at around 8 pm on the 26th at a hotel in Gangnam, Seoul. Discography Singles As producer Filmography Television Web shows References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Spike, Don 1977 births Living peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Sook (comedian)
Kim Sook (; born July 6, 1975) is a South Korean comedian. The second woman to ever win the Grand Prize in Entertainment (대상), Kim Sook is one of the most sought after female comedians that has broken barriers and paved the way for female entertainers in South Korea. Debuting at the age of 19, her career has span for almost three decades. She is currently signed with IOK Company, as her agency. Early life and education As a teenager, Kim attended . She went on to study at Youngsan University, then known as ''Seongshim Foreign Language University''. She also attended Gukje Cyber University, where she gained a qualification in social work, although it took her 6 years to graduate from the university as she was often too busy to study for the qualification. Career In 1995, Kim made her debut in the South Korean entertainment industry after she won silver in the National College Comedy Contest. In 2016, Kim and fellow comedian Song Eun-i published a book together, based on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh Kwang-rok
Oh Kwang-rok (born August 28, 1962) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Theater References External links Oh Kwang-rokat SidusHQ iHQ Inc., doing business as SidusHQ () is one of the leading talent management agencies in South Korea. It was founded in January 2001 by Teddy Hoon-tak Jung. The company is involved in talent management (artist content), and TV drama/music prod ... * * * 1962 births Living people Male actors from Busan South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male stage actors IHQ (company) artists 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors Kwang-rok Long stubs with short prose {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Yu-bi
Lee So-yul (; born Im Yu-jin, November 22, 1990), better known by the stage name Lee Yu-bi () is a South Korean actress. Early life Yu-bi is the daughter of the actors Kyeon Mi-ri and Im Young-gyu. Her parents divorced in 1993. When her mother remarried in 1998 their stepfather, Lee Hong-heon legally adopted her and her sister, Lee Da-in who is also an actress. Lee changed her real name, Lee Yu-jin, to Lee So-yul, but she did not change her stage name. Career She began her career in the 2011 sitcom ''Vampire Idol'', then played supporting roles in television dramas '' The Innocent Man'' (2012), ''Gu Family Book'' (2013), and ''Pinocchio'' (2014), as well as the films '' The Royal Tailor'' (2014) and '' Twenty'' (2015). Lee plays her first leading role in '' Scholar Who Walks the Night'', adapted from the webtoon about a Joseon vampire scholar and a cross-dressing bookseller. In 2017, Lee starred alongside Choi Min-ho in the JTBC web drama ''Somehow 18''. In October 2017, Lee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
