[VOD & News] Kim Hyun Joong draws a crowd at Haneda Airport.

[VOD & News] Kim Hyun Joong draws a crowd at Haneda Airport.
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Hallyu Star Kim Hyun Joong traveled to Japan for his first Japanese showcase.

On the 28th at around 2:30PM, the star received a big welcome from his fans who’ve waited for his visit since the early morning. More than 1,000 fans greeted Kim Hyun Joong, and he responded with a bright smile on his face.

The star wrapped up his promotional activities on the 24th and is holding his showcase on the 29th at Tokyo’s International Forum. He is set to perform his powerful title song “Break Down” as well as other songs in his mini album to 1,500 fans and various music industry representatives.

The attention surrounding the singer is especially hot, with fans fervently searching for a ticket to attend his showcase. The free tickets for this showcase are also reportedly being resold for up to $1000.



In addition, Kim Hyun Joong placed 1st on the Oricon chart on the international album rankings, by selling 11,000 albums and dominating various music programs and charts.

Japan Universal Music producer Imanari Kazuhiro stated about the singer, “We’re anticipating Kim Hyun Joong to be the center of K-Pop, due to the perfection of his album as well as the fact that he stood his ground among various Korean artists who are currently active in the Japanese music industry.”

The star will hold various interviews and film for numerous programs after holding his official press conference and showcase on the 29th. He will also attend ‘Japan Earthquake Charity Event’ on August 2nd and meet with about 10,000 fans.

[News] Hyun Bin’s ‘I am a Marine’ draws healthy pre-sale numbers.

[News] Hyun Bin’s ‘I am a Marine’ draws healthy pre-sale numbers.
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Hyun Bin, who recently enlisted as a marine in the Korean armed forces for his mandatory military service, recently revealed that he would be releasing a book titled ‘I am a Marine‘, based off his true-life experiences in the service.

According to online bookseller Yes24’s bestseller charts, it seems that his writing efforts paid off: the book placed 21st on the list of best-selling pre-sale numbers just two days after its release, racking up over 100 reservations.

It was also revealed that 92% of buyers were female, and 52% were women aged over 30, once again confirming his enormous popularity among Korea’s female populace.

The book will be released for physical sales on August 8th, and will also feature the stories of Hyun Bin’s fellow marines.

[News] Lee Soo-man Recognized for Promoting K-Pop Around the World.

[News] Lee Soo-man Recognized for Promoting K-Pop Around the World.
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SM Entertainment president Lee Soo-man (right) shakes hands with Culture Minister Choung Byoung-gug after receiving a plaque of appreciation on Wednesday. /Newsis

K-pop tycoon Lee Soo-man was given a plaque of appreciation by Culture Minister Choung Byoung-gug on Wednesday in recognition of his contribution to promoting Korean pop music all over the world.

Lee (59), the president of SM Entertainment, has been a pioneer of overseas promotion for more than a decade, starting with a concert he organized by the then hugely popular boy band H.O.T in Beijing in 2000. More recently, a bevy of stars from his company's stable gave successful concerts in Paris in June.

"Now that K-pop is spreading around the world through social networking sites like YouTube and Facebook, we need to develop more viable domestic content", Lee told Choung after the event. "H.O.T. and singer BoA achieved huge success here first, and that enabled them to go abroad. We need to improve the digital sound source market, including new marketing techniques".

Korean expats and foreigners are learning Korean by listening to K-pop, he claimed. He suggested the government build a school where young people from around the world can learn about Korean pop culture -- not only music but also TV dramas and films.

[News] Park Si-yeon to make comeback to big screen.

[News] Park Si-yeon to make comeback to big screen.
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Park Si-yeon will make her comeback to the big screen after a two-year hiatus, according to her agency Eyagi Entertainment.

On Thursday, Eyagi announced in a press release that Park will play the female lead in the upcoming film tentatively titled "Scent of a Woman" alongside Park Hee-soon and Joo Sang-wook.

"Scent of a Woman," helmed by director Kim Hyung-joon, is a drama about a mysterious woman named Kim Soo-jin (Park Si-yeon) who undergoes goes mind tricks alongside detective Sun-woo (Park Hee-soon) while trying to catch her husband who is having affair.

"I was mesmerized by Kim Soo-jin while reading the scenario for the movie," Park was quoted as saying. "I am really excited that I get to play such a character that is cool on the outside but is hurt and sad on the inside."

"Scent of a Woman" will crank in next year and is scheduled to open in theaters during the latter half of next year.

Park made her debut in the entertainment industry after placing second runner-up at the 2000 Miss Korea pageant. She has since appeared in many television dramas and films such as "Coffee House" (SBS, 2010) and "Marine Boy" (2008).

[Article] History's Choi Suk-bin in "Dong Yi" / พระสนมเอกชอยซุกบินในพระเจ้าซุกจง จากละครเรื่อง " ทงอี จอมนางคู่บัลลังก์"

'Dong Yi (동이 / 同伊)' is the old name of Choi Suk-bin : The Royal Noble Consort Sook of the Choi clan.
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'Dong Yi (동이 / 同伊)' is the old name of Royal Noble Consort Sook of the Choi clan or Choi Sook-bin. She is a concubine of King Suk-jong and King Yeong-jo of Joseon.

'Dong Yi' was a water maid in the palace, under Queen Inhyeon. One night, she was praying in her chamber for Inhyeon's wellness when Sukjong, who was crossing outside after a trip outside of the palace, heard her and, moved by her kindness (Sukjong was having his regrets at that time), made her his concubine. She became suk-bin after the birth of a son in 1694. Besides this son, she had 2 other sons (both disputed).

She was given the posthumous title "Lady Hwagyeong, Royal Noble Consort Sook of the Choi clan" (화경숙빈최씨 / 和瓊淑嬪崔氏).

'Dong Yi' MBC Drama : Set during the reign of King Suk-jong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen In-hyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee-bin. Dong-yi becomes a concubine with the rank of sook-bin and bears a son who will later become the 21st king of Joseon, Yeong-jo.

The Leader cast in 'Dong Yi' : Ji Jin-hee as King Suk-jong, Park Ha-sun as Queen In-hyeon, Lee So-yeon as Jang Hee-bin / Jang Ok-jung, Han Hyo-joo as Choi Dong-yi, later Choi Sook-bin.

[Picture Drawing] Jang Keun Suk by...moniy...

[News] Park Min-young cast in drama, Chun Jung-myung to join her?

[News] Park Min-young cast in drama, Chun Jung-myung to join her?
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Park Min-young is still on the set of her current drama City Hunter, but she’s already been cast in her next project. (By the by, doesn’t Park Min-young always star in the crack drama of the year, two years running? That’s some thunder. Perhaps she’ll be three for three before the year is even out.) She’ll be starring in the upcoming KBS drama Man of Honor, known also as the highly anticipated reteam of Baker King Kim Tak-gu‘s PD Lee Jung-seob and writer Kang Eun-kyung.

The drama is about two young people who overcome their fates and find love. Park will be playing a young woman who dreams of becoming a nurse like Florence Nightingale, even as she struggles with a harsh life. So not a light and fluffy drama, this one.

Man of Honor follows The Princess’s Man and premieres in October on KBS.

[Photo & News] Chun Jung Myung second fan meeting in Japan.

[News] Chun Jung Myung second fan meeting in Japan.
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Chun Jung Myung held his second fan meeting at U-Port Hall in Tokyo, Japan on July 24, and he spent a pleasant time with his Japanese fans during the fan meeting which was held after an eight-month break. Chun Jung Myung revealed his feelings about holding fan meetings, saying, "I am really happy and I feel like I am walking on a cloud".

He has reportedly worked out and gained twelve kilograms for his next work. He said that he will choose his next work to appear in after thorough consideration because he wants to present a different appearance in his next work.

He also unveiled an episode about being thrown from a horse when he filmed his recent work entitled "The Duo", in which he played a character named Chun Doong. In addition, he participated in various events during the fan meeting, such as suggesting stylish clothings, answering quiz questions, and carrying out fans' wishes on the spot.

He mentioned that he liked his fans the most, and he received favorable responses from his fans as he walked down from the stage to his fans' seats and introduced a specially produced video to his fans on the portable stage built at the center of the venue.

Chun Jung Myung has gained huge popularity in Japan with his appearances in dramas such as "Fashion 70s", "Fox, What Are You Doing ??", and "Cinderella's Sister". He opened his official Japanese fan club website (http://www.jeong-myoung.jp) last year, and he held his first fan meeting in Japan last year in November.

[VOD & News] Toronto film festival takes 'Countdown' Korean movie.

[News] Toronto film festival takes 'Countdown' Korean movie.
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The 36th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the first 50 films to be added to its line-up include the Korean film "Countdown", starring Jeong Jae-yeong and Jeon Do-yeon. Written and directed by newcomer Heo Jong-ho, the film will screen in TIFF's Special Presentations section.

One of the world's most prestigious film festivals and a noted gateway to the North American market, TIFF this year will be held Sept. 8 – 18. In the festival's Special Presentations section, Heo Jong-ho's "Countdown" will be in the company of other films such as Cameron Crowe's Pearl Jam Twenty, Francis Ford Coppola's Twixt, Pedro Almodovar's The Skin I Live In, and Wang XiaoShuai's 11 Flowers.



The festival website describes "Countdown" as follows: "An exhilarating caper starring two of Korea's top actors, Jeong Jae-Young and award-winning actress Jeon Do-yeon, "Countdown" is an highly assured debut feature by Heo Jong-ho that takes the audience through an entertaining journey through the underbelly of Korea".

Jeon Do-yeon previously won the Cannes best actress award for her performance in Lee Chang-dong's "Secret Sunshine" (2007). She also most recently starred in Lim Sang-soo's "The Housemaid - 2010", which likewise went to Cannes last year. Her other films include "My Dear Enemy", "You are my Sunshine", and "Untold Scandal".

Jeong Jae-yeong has also won multiple awards in Korea for his performances in films such as Lee Hae-joon's "Castaway on the Moon", Park Kwang-hyeon's "Welcome to Dongmakgol", and Kang Woo-seok's "Moss".

"Countdown" is produced by Oh Jeong-wan and her company bom Film Productions. Their prolific credits include Hong Sang-soo's "Night and Day", Kim Ji-woon's "A Bittersweet Life", and Lee Yoon-ki's "Come Rain Come Shine".

The international contact for "Countdown" is People In Communications (PIC).

In Korea, "Countdown" will be distributed by N.E.W. and SidusFNH with a release date planned for this September. The film is currently in post-production.

[Teaser] Countdown (카운트다운) - Korean Movie 2011

[News] New YG Acts Training For 2012 Debut.

[News] New YG Acts Training For 2012 Debut.
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YG Entertainment, home to 2NE1 and Big Bang, released plans of debuting new groups for next year.

Yang Hyun-suk, head of YG, revealed through Korean media sources that there will be a number of new acts to look forward to, including solo acts, slated for 2011. For one, a YG version of Girls' Generation will hit the scene the first half of 2012. Yang stressed that this group will not only be talented, but very pretty...like Girls' Generation.

YG is one of the three biggest entertainment agencies in Korea, enough reason for everyone to perk up at the new update. In fact, this is a surprising direction YG decided to take, being that they were always one of the agencies that picked those with talent over looks.

When this was brought up, Yang said that there are a lot of trainees that have both looks and talents. He assured the public that the YG version of Girls' Generation will still have YG's style. He also revealed that although groups like Big Bang trained for five years, due to improvements in YG's system, two years is more appropriate for current trainees.

Yang added that YG plans on producing the next Big Bang and next 2NE1.

On another note, the entertainment head mentioned how it's important for YG to produce acts that have a unique sound or image. Yang said, "If you take a look at all the major YG acts -- Big Mama, Se7en, Gummy, Big Bang, 2NE1 -- they all have that unique sound".

[News] KOCCA, KBS and CCTV signed MOU.

[News] KOCCA, KBS and CCTV signed MOU.
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KBS and CCTV, national broadcast companies in Korea and China, agreed to cooperate producing and broadcasting special documentaries and total talk-shows to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Korea and China. These special programs will be supported by KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency).

This cooperation contract is part of the project called '2010 International broadcast exchange support program' and made for pushing forward 'Korea-China co-producing documentaries project'.

According to the contract, KBS and CCTV agreed to make documentary to celebrate the 20th anniversary day and broadcast it. It also includes 1) Exchanging documentaries 2) co-managing Korea-China documentary forum etc.

They will broadcast 2 documentaries and a total talk-show at the early year 2012 and 4 sets of the 20th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Korea and China documentaries in August. Themes of the documentaries will be 'China in Korea' and 'Korea in China'.

Jae-woong Lee, the president and CEO of KOCCA, mentioned "The relationship between Korea and China should step forward with the 20th anniversary. We will support the project at our best to make it as a new milestone for both countries".

[VOD & News] Shin Se Kyung’s new movie, ‘Blue Salt’, reveals its official poster and Trailer released.

[VOD & News] Shin Se Kyung’s new movie, ‘Blue Salt’, reveals its official poster and Trailer released.
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“Blue Salt“, which stars actors Song Kang Ho and Shin Se Kyung, has recently revealed its movie poster.

The poster shows a teary-eyed and apologetic Shin Se Kyung, who points a gun at a placid Song Kang Ho, leaving a very strong impression on viewers.

The accompanying text beside their faces reads, “Ahjusshi..sorry” and “It’s alright… if it’s you, shedding light on the two’s relationship in the film.

“Blue Salt” is about a man (Song Kang Ho) who wants to leave his past and lead a more peaceful life when he gets approached by a mysterious woman (Shin Se Kyung) who withholds her identity. As the two characters develop deep feelings for each other, they fall into greater danger.

The movie will be released in September.

[News] “200 Pound Beauty” musical announces finalized cast.

[News] “200 Pound Beauty” musical announces finalized cast.
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The secured cast for the musical remake of “200 Pound Beauty” has finally been announced this week.

The role of the cool-headed, charismatic producer ‘Han Sang Jun‘ has been appointed to actors Lee Jong Hyun and Oh Man Suk; Supernova’s Sung Je will have a special performance for when the musical arrives in Osaka, Japan.

Meanwhile, the character of the previously overweight singer, Kang Han Byul/Jenny will be performed by singer Bada and KARA’s Park Gyuri.

Other cast members include CulTwo’s Kim Tae Kyun and musical actor Yang Jun Mo, who will be acting the role of the plastic surgeon, Lee Gong Hak, while Song Young Kyu and Im Hyung Jun will be acting as President Choi, a producer CEO who strictly prefers appearance over talent.

“200 Pounds Beauty” is a romantic comedy about an overweight lip-sync vocalist named Han Byul who owns an amazing vocal talent, but was always forced to hide herself behind the curtain due to her less-than-attractive physical appearance. After being humiliated in front of her true love, Han Byul decides to undergo head-to-toe plastic surgery in the hopes of standing on stage as a top singer.



The original musical was performed in 2008 with Bada playing as Han Byul, and it later won a total of four awards at the 3rd ‘The Musical Awards’ ceremony in 2009 for the “Best Musical Creativity Award”, “Best Actress” (Bada), “Best Director Award”, and “Best Stage Art Award” (Makeup designer Chae Song Hwa).

The producer stated, “For the scene where the previously obese Kang Han Byul transforms into the beautiful Jenny, we plan to show amazing theatrical art on stage with the help of artist Lee Eun Kyul. Designer Chae Song Hwa’s drama makeup will be more delicate and naturally upgraded to the extent where people will almost mistake Han Byul and Jenny as two different people.”

“200 Pound Beauty” will be kick-starting their Asia tour in October, beginning with performances in Osaka followed by performances in Seoul, China and Singapore.

[News] Jang Keun-suk to promote "Marry Me, Mary" in Japan next month.

[News] Jang Keun-suk to promote "Marry Me, Mary" in Japan next month.
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Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk will visit Japan next month to promote his TV series "Marry Me, Mary," according to his agency Tree J. Company on Wednesday.

"Jang will promote the drama in Japan sometime in mid-August," an official from Tree J. told 10Asia over the phone. "However, we don't have a finalized schedule for when and to where in the country he'll be going."

The official went onto explain that the details for the promotional event for "Marry Me, Mary" will be announced at a later date.

"Marry Me, Mary," also starring actress Moon Geun-young and actor Kim Jae-uck, tells the story about Mary who learns about love and herself while being in two fake marriages for 100 days with two completely different men.

The show aired in Japan's TBS in May and the Japanese edition of the DVD set went on sale the following month.

Making his debut as a catalog model at the early age of five, Jang has starred in a number of hit TV series such as SBS' "He Beautiful" and "Marry Me, Mary."

He also made his singing debut in Japan with the release of the single "Let me cry" which had topped Oricon's weekly chart and is currently working on film “You Are My Pet” alongside actress Kim Ha-neul.

Jang recently wrapped up his six-country tour in Asia where he met fans in Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan and Shanghai.

[Article] History's Queen Inhyeon in "Dong Yi" / พระราชินีอินฮยอนในพระเจ้าซุกจง ในละครเรื่อง " ทงอี จอมนางคู่บัลลังก์"

พระราชินีอินฮยอนในพระเจ้าซุกจง ในละครเรื่อง "ทงอี จอมนางคู่บัลลังก์"
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พระราชินีอินฮยอน เป็นพระราฃินีองค์ที่ 2 ในพระเจ้าซุกจง พระองค์ดำรงตำแหน่งต่อจากพระราชินีอินคยอง จากตระกูลคิม พระราชินีอินฮยอน มเหสีของพระเจ้าซุกจง ทรงไม่มีพระโอรสให้พระเจ้าซุกจง แต่พระสนมซุกกี ตระกูลจาง ประสูติพระโอรสในพ.ศ. 2231 พระเจ้าซุกจงจึงทรงจะแต่งตั้งพระโอรสองค์นี้เป็นรัชทายาท และแต่งตั้งพระสนมซุกกีเป็นพระสนมฮีบิน แต่ปัญหาก็เกิด เพราะพี่ชายของสนมฮีบิน คือ จางฮีแจ เป็นขุนนางฝ่ายใต้ หากพระโอรสองค์นี้ได้เป็นรัชทายาทสนมจางและฝ่ายใต้ย่อมมีอำนาจเพิ่มขึ้น แน่นอนวาฝ่ายโนนน (ฝ่ายตะวันตก) ไม่ยอม ซงชียอล จึงยื่นฎีกาถวายพระเจ้าซุกจง ให้ยับยั้งการแต่งตั้งรัชทายาท ควรจะรอให้พระมเหสีอินฮยอนประสูติพระโอรสที่มีสิทธิชอบธรรมเสียก่อน แต่จะแต่งตั้งพระโอรสที่เกิดจากสนมเป็นรัชทายาท พระเจ้าซุกจงทรงพระพิโรธมาก จับขุนนางฝ่ายโนนนมาสอบสวนและประหารชีวิต รวมทั้งซงชียอล และปลดมเหสีอินฮยอน ตั้งสนมจางเป็นมเหสี เรียกเหตุการณ์นี้ว่า การสลับขั้วทางการเมืองปีคีซา

แน่นอนว่าฝ่ายใต้คราวนี้มีอำนาจ แต่ไม่นานพระเจ้าซุกจงก็ทรงเปลี่ยนพระทัย อาจเป็นพระทรงรู้สึกผิดต่อมเหสีอินฮยอน จึงปลดมเหสีจางลงเป็นพระสนมฮุยบินและตั้งมเหสีอินฮยอนกลับขึ้นเป็นมเหสี ฝ่ายโนนนกลับมามีอำนาจ เรียกว่า การสลับขั้วทางการเมืองปีคัปซอล ในพ.ศ. 2244 มเหสีอินฮยอนสิ้นพระชนม์ด้วยพระโรคที่แปลกประหลาด ในปีนั้นพระเจ้าซุกจงเสด็จไปตำหนักของสนมจังฮีบิน ก็พบสนมจังอยู่กับพี่ชาย คือ จังฮีแจ และมีมูดัง (นางร่างทรง) กำลังทำพิธีสาปแช่ง พระเจ้าซุกจงทรงพิโรธมาก สั่งประหารสนมจังฮีบิน จังฮีแจ รวมทั้งขุนนางฝ่ายใต้มากมาย นับแต่นั้นมา พระเจ้าซุกจงทรงออกพระราชบัญญัติ ห้ามแต่งตั้งสนมขึ้นเป็นมเหสีอีก



[Article] History's Queen Inhyeon in "Dong Yi"

Queen Inhyeon of King Sukjong of Joseon :
Queen Inhyeon (1667–1701), Daughter of Min Yoo-jung and Lady Song, she became Sukjong's second Queen by marriage in 1681. She is perhaps one of the best known Queens of the Joseon dynasty. Her life was portrayed in many Korean historical dramas. When Jang (given name: Ok-jeong) so-ui produced a son in 1688, it created a bloody dispute called Gisa Sahwa. During this time, Sukjong wanted to give this eldest son the title of Crown Prince and wanted to promote Lady Jang from So-ui to Hee-bin. This action was opposed by the Noron faction (headed by Song Si-yeol, with Min Yoo-jung (Inhyeon's father) as member), and this was supported by the Soron faction (of which Jang Hee-jae ((then) Jang so-ui's older brother) was a member). Sukjong became angry at the opposition, and many were killed including Song Si-yeol. Many, including Inhyeon and her family, were forced into exile. Jang so-ui became Jang Hee-bin, and then became the Queen, with the title of Grand Concubine Oksan (Oksan Taebin).

Later in 1694, Sukjong, feeling remorse at his temperamental actions, gave in to a movement for Inhyeon's reinstatement, which was led by the Soron (this event was called the Gapsul Hwanguk) She was brought back to the palace and reinstated as Queen, with Lady Jang being demoted to Hee-bin. In 1701, age 35, she became ill and died of an unknown disease. It has been said that Jang Hee-bin brought a Shamanist priestess into the palace and prayed for the Queen's death. When this was discovered by Sukjong, she was executed for her actions (by poison). One of the Queen's lady's maids wrote a book called Inhyeon Wanghu Jeon (Queen Inhyeon's Story) which still exists today. She is buried in Myeong-reung in Kyeonggi Province, and Sukjong was later buried near her in the same area. She has no issue to Sukjong.

She is given the posthumous title "Queen Inhyeon, Hyogyeong Sukseong Jangsun Wonhwa Uiyeol Jeongmok" (효경숙성장순원화의열정목인현왕후 孝敬淑聖莊純元化懿烈貞穆仁顯王后).

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[Article] King Sukjong of Joseon "Dong Yi" / กษัตริย์ซุกจง แห่งราชวงศ์โชซอน ในละครเกาหลีเรื่องใหม่ "ดงอี"
[Article] History's Queen Inhyeon in "Dong Yi" / พระราชินีอินฮยอนในพระเจ้าซุกจง ในละครเรื่อง "ดงอี"
[Article] History's Jang Hee Bin in "Dong Yi" / พระสนมฮี จากตระกูลจัง ในละครเรื่อง "ดงอี"

[VOD & Storyline] ' Warrior Baek Dong Soo' Trailer 6 Minutes.

[VOD & Storyline] ' Warrior Baek Dong Soo' Trailer 6 Minute.
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'Warrior Baek Dong Soo' leader cast starring by Ji Chang-Wook, Yoo Seung-Ho, Yoon So-Yi, Shin Hyun-Bin. This drama based on the comic book 'Yanoe Baek Dong Soo' by Lee Jae-Hyun (1st published January 29, 2010). The drama set in the Joseon Dynasty during King Jeongjo’s reign, this martial-arts fusion sageuk is centered around the events involving Crown Prince Sado’s conspiracy.

The Storyline about Crown Prince Sado challenges No-Ron's power. In response, No-Ron conspires with the Qing Dynasty to frame Crown Prince Sado as conspiring a revolt. To save his son the Crown Prince Sado, King Youngjo and No-Ron agree to kill the Crown Prince's closest liaison, Baek Sa-Geong and use him as a scapegoat. Baek Sa-Geong, his family, and even his unborn child are to be all killed.

Right before Baek Sa-Goeng's beheading, he turns to his closest friend Kim Kwang-Taek, who is widely regarded as the best swordsman, and asks him to take care of his wife and unborn child. With the help of the swordsman Kim Kwang-Taek, Baek Sa-Goeng's pregnant wife is able to escape. Meanwhile, soldiers conduct a search for Baek Sa-Goeng's wife and her unborn child.

Baek Sa-Goeng's wife finally gives birth to a baby boy. Right after his birth, the mother dies. The baby boy is given the name Dong-Soo.

Soldiers arrive at the cottage to arrest the mother and her accomplices. Swordsman Kim Kwang-Taek and the newborn baby are captured. The new born baby is about to be thrown into boiling water when Crown Prince Sado arrives and show's the king's order which calls for the pardon of Kim Kwang-Taek, but not the baby. Kim Kwang-Taek pleads for the baby boy's life. He offers to to cut off one arm to save the baby, which is accepted.

Even after Kim Kwang-Taek loses his arm, the men attempt to kill baby Dong-Soo. KIm Kwang-Taek decides to flee to the Qing Dynasty with Dong-Soo. On the way, Kim Kwang-Taek is ambushed by assassins. Kim Kwang-Taek hides the baby Dong-Soo, before battling the assassins. When Kim Kwang-Taek comes back, the baby is gone. A man named Hwang Jin-Gi finds baby Dong-Soo in the mountain. Hwang Jin-Gi notices the cottage name inscribed in the baby's clothing and takes him back to the cottage where the baby was born. Hook Sa-Mo, friend of Dong-Soo's father, raises Dong-Soo. By the age of 12, Dong-Soo's health has become poor. He can't run or even raise his hands. He is always teased by the other kids.

Meanwhile, when Yeo Woon was born, his father Yeo Cho-Sang attempted to kill him, because he saw his son's fate as a killer of many people. Yeo Woon's mom is killed, while trying to protect Yeo Woon. 12 years later, Yeo Cho-Sang raises Yeo Woon, but without love. Yeo Woon practices sword fighting by himself. One day, he is picked by Chun and trained by the group "Hoksa Chorong".

"Warrior Baek Dong Soo" began airing on 4th July 2011 at SBS Broadcast on Monday & Tuesday 21.55 pm.

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[Poster & News] "Warrior" beats "Gyebaek" and "MyeongWol".

[News] "Warrior" beats "Gyebaek" and "MyeongWol".
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SBS drama "Warrior Baek Dong-soo" rose to the first place of Monday and Tuesday dramas.

According to AGB Nielson Media Research, the seventh episode of "Warrior Baek Dong-soo" on the 25th rated 14.5%. This is 0.5% lower than the sixth episode.

However, it beat MBC drama "Gyebaek" (10.6%) and KBS 2TV "Spy MyeongWol" (8.9%) and rose to the throne.

"Warrior Baek Dong-soo" had been coming up second right after MBC drama "Miss. Ripley", until "Miss. Ripley" ended.

Meanwhile, on this days episode of "Warrior Baek Dong-soo", Baek Dong-soo (Ji Chang-wook) finds out and angers at the relationship between Yoo Ji-seon (Sin Hyeon-bin) and Se-ja (Oh Man-seok).

[News] Show Luo gets tongue-tied in Japan.

[News] Show Luo gets tongue-tied in Japan.
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Encouraging fans applauded and shouted "it's all right" to the singer when he stumbled on his Japanese.

Taiwanese singer Show Luo's Japanese fans are a forgiving lot. Even when he stumbled over his Japanese, they continue to show him love.

Last Sunday, Show held an album launch for his Japanese single in Tokyo.

The singer got his fans going wild when he drove right in to the venue and got on to the stage.

Decked in a pair of sunglasses, Show, who speaks fluent Japanese, got tongue-tied with he saw that more than two thousand fans were present at the venue. He quickly apologised in Japanese saying, "This is terrible. I'm so nervous!"

However, Show's fans responded "It's all right", and motivated him with their applause.

In order to catch a good glimpse of their idol, Show's fans had started queuing since early Sunday morning, and when the singer got to know of this, he immediately said in Japanese, "It must have been hard on all of you."

When asked about his feelings about recording his song in Japanese, Show confessed that the while pronouncing Japanese words is difficult, he did try his very best to perfect it.

As he chatted with the host, Show got tongue-tied once more. When his fans applauded him again, this got him smiling shyly.

Show then mesmerized his fans with his Japanese single, Only You.

During an interview, Show admitted that although there were still slips in his Japanese pronunciation, but he had been trying his best.

While he thanked the media, Show jokingly said to his interpreter, "I will work hard to perfect my Japanese and hopefully I won't need an interpreter the next time round."

In response to their idol's language stumble, Show's Japanese fans stood up for him and explained, "We all know that his Japanese is very good. He must have been too nervous so it's all right!"

[News] Joo Jin-mo holds fan meeting in Japan.

[News] Joo Jin-mo holds fan meeting in Japan.
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Joo Jin-mo has held his first fan meeting in Japan, according to his agency JM Company on Tuesday.

A press release by JM stated that Joo met with some 2,000 of his fans at the Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo yesterday evening, also the actor's first fan meet-and-greet overseas.

At the event, Joo spoke of his pains and happiness during a Q&A session with fans, as well as singing for them and read them a self-written letter.

He also made coffee for his fans, a skill he acquired while working on a historical film tentatively titled “Coffee” where he will appear as a brilliant swindler.

The movie will also star actress Kim So-yeon who will play Korea’s first barista woman in the 19th century.

Despite not having carried out any activities in Japan, Joo, 36, made his name known in Japan through TV dramas “Fashion 70s” (SBS, 2005) and films “200 Pound Beauty” (2006) and “A Frozen Flower” (2008), the latter project for which he won the award for best male actor at Baeksang Arts Awards in 2009.

Born Park Jin-tae, Joo has appeared in other numerous films and dramas including “Queen of The Game” (SBS, 2006) as well as films “A Better Tomorrow” (2010) “A Love” (2007), “Puzzle” (2006) Liar (2004) and “The Warriors” (2001).