Jang Dong-kun Models Men’s Make-Up Line

By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

Korea's heartthrob Jang Dong-kun (also known as Jang Dong-gun), 35, will be the new face for Hera Homme, the men's collection of a major cosmetic brand here. He joins popular actress Kim Tae-hee, who currently models for Hera's women's line.

``Not only does Jang have a perfectly chiseled face, but he is also well-known to be a highly diligent and focused professional. He possesses a sexy, masculine appeal that fits our product image,'' said Hera's brand manager Choi Deok-su in a statement.

Launched in 2005, Herra Homme currently ranks first place in the local cosmetics market for men.

Jang will be featured from December. The photo shoots took place in New Zealand, according to Jang's management agency Star M, because he is currently shooting his latest film ``Laundry Warrior'' there. He stars opposite Kate Bosworth in the action flick, which went into production earlier this month. It will be Jang's Hollywood debut.

Jang has previously modeled for Korean make-up brand Missha with international pop star BoA. The actor has starred in some of Korea's highest grossing films such as ``Taegeukgi: Brothers of War'' and ``Friend.'' He is also a hallyu megastar who is much loved for his roles in TV dramas such as ``All About Eve.''

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[news] South Korean heartthrob Jang Dong Gun, or Zhang Dongjian in Chinese, met with fans in the eastern Chinese city of Wenzhou on Friday.

He was enthusiastically welcomed by cheering supporters from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Japan, the website sina.com reported.

Jang worked with Chinese director Chen Kaige on the 2005 blockbuster, "The Promise," in which he played a loyal slave.

Referring to the six months he spent filming in China, the actor said, "During the period I've been to many tourist attractions in China which impressed me much. And I hope to have more chances to work with Chinese directors and actors."

Later he will head for New Zealand to shoot a new film.

(CRI.cn November 24, 2007)

source: http://www.china.org.cn/english/MATERIAL/232999.htm




South Korean heartthrob Jang Dong Gun, or Zhang Dongjian in Mandarin (L), met with fans in east China's coastal city of Wenzhou on November 23, 2007.

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[News]Kate Bosworth: “I’m thrilled to work with Jang Dong-gun”

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2007.11.06



Hollywood actress Kate Bosworth (Catherine Anne Bosworth) expressed her earnest anticipation towards working with Jang Dong-gun.

Jang Dong-gun’s Hollywood debut “Laundry Warrior” will have Hollywood star Kate Bosworth as leading actress. Kate Bosworth became a new star in Hollywood after appearing in “The Horse Whisperer” and later joined the rank of top stars through her leading role in mega movie “Superman Returns”. She will work with Jang Dong-gun in “Laundry Warrior” which is due to start shooting in New Zealand soon.

Kate Bosworth recently attended a Fendi Fashion event held in China and revealed to Korean movie people including Jeon Do Yeon the news that she had been chosen to act in “Laundry Warrior”. She specifically mentioned that, “It’s an honor to be able to work with handsome Jang Dong-gun. He has a special charisma which is different from Hollywood stars. He is a talented actor. Heard that he already has high popularity in Asia. He will definitely be able to fully display his talent in Hollywood through this movie.”

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Jang’s Hollywood Debut Work to Get Stars’ Attention

11-04-2007 18:35
By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter

Heartthrob and hallyu megastar Jang Dong-kun, 35, will star opposite Kate Bosworth in his Hollywood debut ``Laundry Warrior.'' Barrie M. Osborne, maestro producer of ``The Matrix'' and ``Lord of the Rings,'' will produce the ``ultra-futuristic'' Western movie that brings together top Hollywood talent, according to reports by ``Variety'' magazine Tuesday. A Korean firm involved in the movie's publicity also confirmed the news.

In ``Laundry Warrior,'' Jang plays the role of a mysterious Asian warrior assassin who ends up in a sleepy, American Mid-Western town near a desert, where he struggles to find peace, contentment and even love. A Korean who teaches at the New York Film School wrote the script ― Lee Seung-moo (also known as Lee Sng-moo) will also direct the movie, which is scheduled to begin shooting in New Zealand, mid-November

In addition to starring Kate Bosworth, famous as Superman's lover onscreen (``Superman Returns'') and Orlando Bloom's former girlfriend off-screen, as Jang's love interest, the movie boasts other stellar cast members such as Geoffrey Rush, the Academy Award-winning, apple-munching captain from ``Pirates of the Carribbean,'' as an alcoholic cowboy.

Previous reports said Jang would be working with Chinese star Zhang Ziyi (``Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'') but she was unavailable due to scheduling conflicts. The Hollywood actress was chosen as the heroine since the lead female character was changed, the firm said. Another veteran Hollywood actor is reported as completing his contract for the role of the bad guy.


According to ``Variety,'' the film has a $40 million budget through Sad Flute, a company set up by Osborne and Michael Peyser (``Speed 2'').

``We drew on two great genres, the Samurai movie and the Western,'' Peyser was quoted as saying according to the entertainment magazine. ``We will deliver a stylized, partly anime feel, with the techniques of `300,' but a look that is brighter.''

The production will employ extensive green screen techniques, and special effects gurus like Christian Rivers (``King Kong'') from New Zealand-based Weta Digital and Michael Pangrazio, who created the visuals for ``Star Wars'' and ``Sin City,'' will take part in the filmmaking. For post-production, talents behind ``X-Men 2'' (Jason Piccioni) and ``Lord of the Rings'' (Dan Hennah) will participate.

Three-time Academy Award-winning costume designer James Acheson (``Spider-Man'') will be in charge of completing the look of ``Laundry Warrior.''

Jang, Korea's iconic pretty face, gained status as a certified actor through his breakthrough role as a tough guy in the film ``Friend,'' and has starred in some of highest grossing local films such as ``Taegeukgi: Brothers of War'' and ``Typhoon.'' He rose to hallyu superstardom through TV dramas like ``All About Eve,'' which was highly popular in Central and South America.

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