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Weak Hero Class 1
''Weak Hero: Class One'' ( Korean: 약한영웅 Class 1) is a 2022 South Korean television series starring Park Ji-hoon, Choi Hyun-wook, and Hong Kyung. It is based on the popular Naver webtoon ''Weak Hero'' by writer Seopass and illustrated by Kim Jin-seok (Razen), which was published in 2018, and is a prequel to the events of the series. The first three episodes premiered at the 27th Busan International Film Festival that was held October 5th through October 14th, 2022. The entire eight episode series premiered on wavve November 18, 2022 and was simultaneously broadcast overseas on Kocowa, Viki, and IQIYI. Synopsis Yeon Si-eun ( Park Ji-hoon) is among the top 1% of students in his class and is not interested in anything except studying. Though he is physically weak, he does not back down from the bullies in his classroom led by Jeon Young-bin (Kim Su-gyeom). Using quick decisions, his knowledge of physics and objects in his surroundings, Si-eun protects himself from their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coming-of-age
Coming of age is a young person's transition from being a child to being an adult. The specific age at which this transition takes place varies between societies, as does the nature of the change. It can be a simple legal convention or can be part of a ritual or spiritual event, as practiced by many societies. In the past, and in some societies today, such a change is associated with the age of sexual maturity ( puberty), especially menarche and spermarche. In others, it is associated with an age of religious responsibility. Particularly in western societies, modern legal conventions which stipulate points in around the end of adolescence and the beginning of early adulthood (most commonly 18, with the range being 16-21) when adolescents are generally no longer considered minors and are granted the full rights and responsibilities of an adult) are the focus of the transition. In either case, many cultures retain ceremonies to confirm the coming of age, and coming-of-age ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Won Bin
Kim Do-jin (born on November 10, 1977), professionally known as Won Bin, is a South Korean actor. He first gained wide popularity in 2000 after starring in the KBS's television series ''Autumn in My Heart''. One of the most selective actors in the Korean entertainment industry, he has starred in only five films to date, ''Guns & Talks'', ''Taegukgi'', '' My Brother'', ''Mother'' and '' The Man from Nowhere (2010 film), The Man from Nowhere''. He was Gallup Korea's Film Actor of the Year in 2010 and 2011. Early life Won Bin was born and raised in Jeongseon County in Gangwon Province, South Korea. He is the fifth and youngest child, with one brother and three sisters. His father was formerly employed in a mine and his mother worked on a farm; both of his parents are now retired. As was common for other children living in mountainous regions, Won Bin spent most of his time playing around with friends in the mountains and rivers, and later explained: "I came back home most nights ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Squid Game
''Squid Game'' () is a South Korean survival drama television series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk for Netflix. Its cast includes Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-joon, HoYeon Jung, O Yeong-su, Heo Sung-tae, Anupam Tripathi, and Kim Joo-ryoung. The series revolves around a contest where 456 players, all of whom are in deep financial hardship, risk their lives to play a series of deadly children's games for the chance to win a (, , or as of broadcast) prize. The title of the series draws from a similarly named Korean children's game. Hwang had conceived of the idea based on his own economic struggles early in life, as well as the class disparity in South Korea and capitalism. Though he had initially written it in 2009, he was unable to find a production company to fund the idea until Netflix took an interest around 2019 as part of their drive to expand their foreign programming offerings. ''Squid Game'' was released worldwide on September 17, 2021, to critical accla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincenzo (TV Series)
''Vincenzo'' () is a 2021 South Korean television series starring Song Joong-ki as the title character alongside Jeon Yeo-been, Ok Taec-yeon, Kim Yeo-jin, and Kwak Dong-yeon. It aired on tvN from February 20, 2021, to May 2, 2021, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:00 ( KST); each episode was released on Netflix in South Korea and internationally after its television broadcast. The first episode reached a 7.7% rating (AGB nationwide), making it the fourth highest-rated tvN drama premiere. The finale received 14.6% rating, making it the eleventh highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history at the time. It also made the series the sixth highest-rated drama in tvN's history. The series was also popular among international viewers through Netflix, maintaining its position in the top 10 TV shows on Netflix in the world since its start and reached the fourth rank on April 26. It ranked fourth on Forbes list of most-viewed Korean series on Netflix in 2021. Synopsis At the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creative Director
A creative director (or creative supervisor) is a person who makes high-level creative decisions and, with those decisions, oversees the creation of creative assets such as advertisements, products, events, or logos. Creative director positions are often found within the television production, graphic design, film, music, video game, fashion, advertising, media, or entertainment industries, but may be found in other creative organizations such as web development and software development firms as well. A creative director is a vital role in all of the arts and entertainment industries and can be seen as another element in any product development process. The creative director may also assume the roles of an art director, copywriter, or lead designer. The responsibilities of a creative director include leading the communication design, interactive design, and concept forward in any work assigned. For example, this responsibility is often seen in industries related to advertisemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival
The Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival (MSFF) is a Korean short film festival, intended to support upcoming young filmmakers. Since its launch in 2002, it is held every June in Seoul, South Korea. Official Program Sections The Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival is organised into various sections: *Opening Film: Moving Self-Portrait contains video clips shot by the entrants in the Competition in order to introduce themselves. *Competition: The films are grouped into five genres. **A City of Sadness - Comments on Society **A Short Film About Love - Focus on Relationship **The King of Comedy - From Chaplin to Steven Chow **The Extreme Nightmare - World of Horror & Fantasy **The 40000 Blows - Action & Thriller on Mean Streets *Invitation Programs for Domestic Films *Awarded Films from last year Awards Grand prize Best Film in A City of Sadness Best Film in A Short Film About Love Best Film in The King of Comedy Best Film in The Extreme Nightmare Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netflix
Netflix, Inc. is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service and production company based in Los Gatos, California. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, it offers a film and television series library through distribution deals as well as its own productions, known as Netflix Originals. As of September 2022, Netflix had 222 million subscribers worldwide, including 73.3 million in the United States and Canada; 73.0 million in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, 39.6 million in Latin America and 34.8 million in the Asia-Pacific region. It is available worldwide aside from Mainland China, Syria, North Korea, and Russia. Netflix has played a prominent role in independent film distribution, and it is a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). Netflix can be accessed via web browsers or via application software installed on smart TVs, set-top boxes connected to televisions, tablet computers, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoo Su-bin
Yoo Su-bin (born 6 November 1992) is a South Korean actor. Career Yoo made his drama debut in ''Prison Playbook ''Prison Playbook'' () is a 2017 South Korean television series directed by Shin Won-ho and starring Park Hae-soo and Jung Kyung-ho. The series marks Park Hae-soo's first-ever lead role. It aired from November 22, 2017 to January 18, 2018 on tv ...'' in 2017, as Yang Jung Suk, who was involved in the back story of Jung Hae In's character. Prison Playbook is directed by the Shin Won Ho, who is also behind Reply 1988. In 2019, he had a major supporting role in the short film ''The Present''. However, it was his role as a North Korean soldier obsessed with South Korean dramas in the dramas '' Crash Landing on You'' that made a surprising impact. Besides his amusing characterization, he also received strong praise from North Korean defectors who are impressed with his accent. Personal life Yoo is the younger brother of director Yoo Soo-min, who directed ''Weak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Han-chul
Jo Han-chul (Korean: 조한철; born June 13, 1973) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in ''100 Days My Prince'' (2018), ''Vincenzo'' (2021), ''Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'' (2021), and ''Jirisan'' (2021). He graduated from the Department of Theater and Film at Cheongju University with Bachelor Degree and graduated from the Department of Acting at the Korea National University of Arts and Drama with Master Degree. Career He debuted as theater actor in 1998 in play ''One Room'' (). A year later he debuted in movie '' Peppermint Candy'' as small role. After two decades, his breakthrough as an actor came for his role as after-life prosecutor in a box office '' Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days''. Joo wasn’t first choice choice for this work. He replaced Oh Dal-su who resigned from the movie. In the same year he also got his breakthrough in television drama with his role as a King in ''100 Days My Prince ''100 Days My Prince'' () is a 2018 South Korea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Sung-kyun
Kim Sung-kyun (born May 25, 1980) is a South Korean actor. Kim began his career in theatre, then made his screen debut as a gangster boss's faithful henchman in '' Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time'', followed by supporting roles in '' The Neighbor'', '' Reply 1994'', '' Reply 1988'' and '' Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo'' (2016). Filmography Film Television series Web series Theater Awards and nominations References External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Sung-kyun 1980 births Living people People from Daegu South Korean male stage actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors Best New Actor Paeksang Arts Award (film) winners ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gong Hyun-joo
Gong Hyun-joo (born January 7, 1984) is a South Korean actress. Personal life Gong married a non-celebrity 1 year older than her in March 2019. In January 2023, Gong's agency announced that she is pregnant with the couple's first child and expected to give birth in July 2023. Filmography Television series Web series Film Theater Variety show Music video Advertisement References External links * at Jellyfish Entertainment Jellyfish Entertainment (), is a South Korean entertainment company established by composer and producer Hwang Se-jun in Seoul, South Korea. Jellyfish Entertainment is the home of artists including Jang Hye-jin, VIXX, Verivery and formerly gug ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Gong, Hyun-joo Jellyfish Entertainment artists South Korean film actresses South Korean television actresses South Korean television personalities Living people 1984 births Actresses from Seoul Dongduk Women's University alumni 21st-century South Korean actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
