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Friday, May 9, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Friday, May 2, 2008
[Pics]Chung Jung Won
Source:
http://www.daesang.co.kr/
http://cafe.naver.com/chungjungwon
http:http://www.cyworld.com/iloveyori
Thursday, May 1, 2008
[News]Korean Photographers select “25 beautiful faces”
Seoul, 2008.5.1
Korean movie entertainment weekly magazine “MovieWeek” conducted its yearly survey among the country’s 52 top professional photographers to select “25 beautiful faces” for 2008 among the male and female entertainers. Ha Jung-woo and Kim Hye-soo were selected as the No 1 beautiful face for the male and female category respectively.
Result of top 10 male and female beautiful faces as follows :
MALE
No.1 Ha Jung-woo
No.2 Jang Dong-gun
No.3 Jo In-sung
No.4 Cha Seung-won
No.5 Jo Seung-woo
No.6 Won Bin
No.7 Kang Dong-won
No.8 Ryoo Seung-beom
No.9 Lee Byung-hyun and Jung Woo-sung
FEMALE
No. 1 Kim Hye-soo
No.2 Jung ryu-won
No.3 Jeon Do-yeon
No.4 Im Soo-jong
No.5 Kim Min-hee
No.6 Han Ye-seul
No.7 Kim Min-sun
No.8 Han Ji-min
No.9 Han Chae-yeon
No.10 Lee Yeon-hee
Translated from: http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news
and
http://chinese.yonhapnews.co.kr/
Korean movie entertainment weekly magazine “MovieWeek” conducted its yearly survey among the country’s 52 top professional photographers to select “25 beautiful faces” for 2008 among the male and female entertainers. Ha Jung-woo and Kim Hye-soo were selected as the No 1 beautiful face for the male and female category respectively.
Result of top 10 male and female beautiful faces as follows :
MALE
No.1 Ha Jung-woo
No.2 Jang Dong-gun
No.3 Jo In-sung
No.4 Cha Seung-won
No.5 Jo Seung-woo
No.6 Won Bin
No.7 Kang Dong-won
No.8 Ryoo Seung-beom
No.9 Lee Byung-hyun and Jung Woo-sung
FEMALE
No. 1 Kim Hye-soo
No.2 Jung ryu-won
No.3 Jeon Do-yeon
No.4 Im Soo-jong
No.5 Kim Min-hee
No.6 Han Ye-seul
No.7 Kim Min-sun
No.8 Han Ji-min
No.9 Han Chae-yeon
No.10 Lee Yeon-hee
Translated from: http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news
and
http://chinese.yonhapnews.co.kr/
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
[News]Most Influential figures in Korean film industry
Kim named most powerful in Korea
Written by Han Sunhee
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
SEOUL---CJ Entertainment prexy Kim Joo-sung has been named as the most influential figure in the Korean film industry for the first time.
Kim topped the 13th annual "Power 50" list published in the recent edition of film weekly magazine Cine21, which is voted for by 85 leading film industry personalities and observers. Previously in second place, he swaps places with Tcha Seung-jai of Sidus.
CJ Entertainment headed by Kim is taking the most critical role as the key investor and distributor in industry that is struggling this year. CJ Entertainment currently manages numerous biggest budget titles which will be released 2008, including "The Good, the Bad and the Weird", "Modern Boy" "The Divine Weapon" "Kang Chul-joong" and "Thirst".
Slipping to No.2 was producer Tcha Seung-jai of Sidus FNH, who previously topped in two consecutive years on the list. Unchanged in the ranks were Cinema Service founder and "Kang Chul-joong" helmer Kang Woo-suk was at No. 3, followed by Mediaplex CEO Kim Woo-taek at No.4; with helmer Bong Joon-ho at No. 5.
Rounding out the top 10 were MK Pictures producer Shim Jae-myung, Lotte Entertainment CEO Kim Kwang-seop, actor Song Kang-ho ("The Host"), helmer Park Chan-wook and Yoo In-chon, the former actor and newly inaugurated Minister of culture, sports and tourism as the first time entry at No.10
Among the actors and actresses on the list, Cannes winner Jeon Do-yeon was ranked at 17, Jang Dong-geun (upcoming in "Laundry Warrior") at 23, Lee Byung-hun ( upcoming in Paramount's "G.I. Joe") at 49. Korean Wave superstar Rain (a.k.a. Jeong Ji-hoon, "I'm a Cyborg, but that's O.K." "Speed Racer" ) also entered the list for the first time at 36.
Helmers included Kim Ji-woon("The Good, the Bad and the Weird") at No.12, Lee Joon-ik ("Sunny") at No.14, Choi Dong-hoon ("Tazza") at 29.
Source: http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/
Written by Han Sunhee
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
SEOUL---CJ Entertainment prexy Kim Joo-sung has been named as the most influential figure in the Korean film industry for the first time.
Kim topped the 13th annual "Power 50" list published in the recent edition of film weekly magazine Cine21, which is voted for by 85 leading film industry personalities and observers. Previously in second place, he swaps places with Tcha Seung-jai of Sidus.
CJ Entertainment headed by Kim is taking the most critical role as the key investor and distributor in industry that is struggling this year. CJ Entertainment currently manages numerous biggest budget titles which will be released 2008, including "The Good, the Bad and the Weird", "Modern Boy" "The Divine Weapon" "Kang Chul-joong" and "Thirst".
Slipping to No.2 was producer Tcha Seung-jai of Sidus FNH, who previously topped in two consecutive years on the list. Unchanged in the ranks were Cinema Service founder and "Kang Chul-joong" helmer Kang Woo-suk was at No. 3, followed by Mediaplex CEO Kim Woo-taek at No.4; with helmer Bong Joon-ho at No. 5.
Rounding out the top 10 were MK Pictures producer Shim Jae-myung, Lotte Entertainment CEO Kim Kwang-seop, actor Song Kang-ho ("The Host"), helmer Park Chan-wook and Yoo In-chon, the former actor and newly inaugurated Minister of culture, sports and tourism as the first time entry at No.10
Among the actors and actresses on the list, Cannes winner Jeon Do-yeon was ranked at 17, Jang Dong-geun (upcoming in "Laundry Warrior") at 23, Lee Byung-hun ( upcoming in Paramount's "G.I. Joe") at 49. Korean Wave superstar Rain (a.k.a. Jeong Ji-hoon, "I'm a Cyborg, but that's O.K." "Speed Racer" ) also entered the list for the first time at 36.
Helmers included Kim Ji-woon("The Good, the Bad and the Weird") at No.12, Lee Joon-ik ("Sunny") at No.14, Choi Dong-hoon ("Tazza") at 29.
Source: http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
[Vod]KBS - "Top Stars! See such appearances for the 1st time " (2008.4.17)
This program featured appearances of Lee Young-ae, Jang Dong-gun, Kee Hee-sun and Bae Yong-joon when they were young.
Source: http://news.kbs.co.kr/
Source: http://news.kbs.co.kr/
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Most popular actors for 1st half of 2008 – Jang Dong-gun and Kim Tae-hee
Translated from: http://news.naver.com
(Seoul, Yonhap News, Reporter Kang Jong-hoon) 2008-04-15
Jang Dong-gun and Kim Tae-hee have been selected as the most popular male and female actors for the 1st half of 2008. The most popular in singer section are Rain and Wonder Girls while Yoo Jae-suk and Shin Bong-sun are the most popular in the comedian section.
Marketing research firm Lee’s PR & Research Ltd announced the result of entertainer popularity survey for 1st half of 2008 which it conducted on 1,404 people aged 13 to 65 in 5 big cities nationwide from 25 to 31 March 2008.
In the male movie actor and TV drama actor section, Jang Dong-gun defended his No.1 position which he has held since 2nd half of 2005 with 25.4% (Translator’s Note: should be 1st half of 2005). Jo In-sung took the 2nd place (19.2%) and No.3 is Ahn Sung-ki (7.1%). Others in the top ten include Kwan Sang-woo, Bae Yong-joon, Jung Joon-ho, Won Bin and Jung Woo-sung - Kang Dong-won - Choi Bo-ram (joint 10th place)
In the female movie actor and TV drama actor section, Kim Tae-hee rose from last year 2nd half’s No.4 to No.1 with 16.0% and overtook Jeon Ji-hyun (8.5%). Kim Ha-neul and Choi Jin-sil whose TV drama are currently showing took the joint 3rd place with 8.4%. Others in the top 10 include Lee Young-ae, Kim Hye-soo, Han Ji-min, Song Yoon-ah, Kim Hye-ja and Song Hye-kyo.
In the male singer section, Rain with 15.7% support votes took No.1 position for the 6th consecutive time. Lee Seung-ki who gathered popularity through ‘1 night, 2 days’ corner in KBS2 TV’s ‘Happy Together’ rose to 2nd place with 11.8%. They were followed by BigBang, Tae Jina and SG Wannabe.
For the female singers, Wonder Girls took the No.1 position with 20.0% while 2nd place went to Girl Generation (18.7%). Lee Hyo-ri who held No.1 position since 2nd half of 2006 dropped to No.3 (18.2%). She was followed by Jang Yoon-jung and Jewelery.
In the male comedian section, Yoo Jae-suk confirmed his unique popularity with 51.1% while Kang Ho-dong took the 2nd place with 24.4%. They were followed by Park Myung-soo, Shin Dong-yub and Jung Jong-chul.
For female comedian, Shin Bong-sun maintained her No.1 place with 45.9%. She was followed by Park Mi-sun, Jo Hye-ryun, Kim Mi-hwa and Jung Sun-hee.
For sportsman section, Park Ji-sung defended his No 1 position with 47.2% while Lee Seung-yub and Park Tae-hwan took the joint 2nd place with 18.0%.
In the sportswoman section, Kim Yun-a took the No.1 place with an overwhelming support of 69.4%. She was followed by Pak Se-ri, Kim Mi-hyun and Michelle Wie.
[Translated by Just JDG Team]
Note: To read the previous translated news on the result of 2nd half of 2007, please CLICK HERE
(Seoul, Yonhap News, Reporter Kang Jong-hoon) 2008-04-15
Jang Dong-gun and Kim Tae-hee have been selected as the most popular male and female actors for the 1st half of 2008. The most popular in singer section are Rain and Wonder Girls while Yoo Jae-suk and Shin Bong-sun are the most popular in the comedian section.
Marketing research firm Lee’s PR & Research Ltd announced the result of entertainer popularity survey for 1st half of 2008 which it conducted on 1,404 people aged 13 to 65 in 5 big cities nationwide from 25 to 31 March 2008.
In the male movie actor and TV drama actor section, Jang Dong-gun defended his No.1 position which he has held since 2nd half of 2005 with 25.4% (Translator’s Note: should be 1st half of 2005). Jo In-sung took the 2nd place (19.2%) and No.3 is Ahn Sung-ki (7.1%). Others in the top ten include Kwan Sang-woo, Bae Yong-joon, Jung Joon-ho, Won Bin and Jung Woo-sung - Kang Dong-won - Choi Bo-ram (joint 10th place)
In the female movie actor and TV drama actor section, Kim Tae-hee rose from last year 2nd half’s No.4 to No.1 with 16.0% and overtook Jeon Ji-hyun (8.5%). Kim Ha-neul and Choi Jin-sil whose TV drama are currently showing took the joint 3rd place with 8.4%. Others in the top 10 include Lee Young-ae, Kim Hye-soo, Han Ji-min, Song Yoon-ah, Kim Hye-ja and Song Hye-kyo.
In the male singer section, Rain with 15.7% support votes took No.1 position for the 6th consecutive time. Lee Seung-ki who gathered popularity through ‘1 night, 2 days’ corner in KBS2 TV’s ‘Happy Together’ rose to 2nd place with 11.8%. They were followed by BigBang, Tae Jina and SG Wannabe.
For the female singers, Wonder Girls took the No.1 position with 20.0% while 2nd place went to Girl Generation (18.7%). Lee Hyo-ri who held No.1 position since 2nd half of 2006 dropped to No.3 (18.2%). She was followed by Jang Yoon-jung and Jewelery.
In the male comedian section, Yoo Jae-suk confirmed his unique popularity with 51.1% while Kang Ho-dong took the 2nd place with 24.4%. They were followed by Park Myung-soo, Shin Dong-yub and Jung Jong-chul.
For female comedian, Shin Bong-sun maintained her No.1 place with 45.9%. She was followed by Park Mi-sun, Jo Hye-ryun, Kim Mi-hwa and Jung Sun-hee.
For sportsman section, Park Ji-sung defended his No 1 position with 47.2% while Lee Seung-yub and Park Tae-hwan took the joint 2nd place with 18.0%.
In the sportswoman section, Kim Yun-a took the No.1 place with an overwhelming support of 69.4%. She was followed by Pak Se-ri, Kim Mi-hyun and Michelle Wie.
[Translated by Just JDG Team]
Note: To read the previous translated news on the result of 2nd half of 2007, please CLICK HERE
Monday, April 14, 2008
[Translation]Jang Dong Gun, Kim Tae Hee are chosen as the Best Partner/Companion to be with during Korea Black Day
Original source: Sina (China media) http://entertainment.northeast.cn/system/2008/04/14/051213212.shtml
Date: April 14th 2008
In receiving of the upcoming April 14th of Korea Black Day, actor Jang Dong Gun and Kim Tae Hee were chosen as the most wanted male and female actor to spend time with during Korea Black Day.
1701 single male and female between age 20 to 30 took part in this survey that was held by a certain beer company in Korea from April 8th to 11th. JDG and KTH with 26.5% and 30.4% of the votes took the first place respectively in the male and female category.
Jo In Sung and Jeon Ji Hyun with 26.3% and 12.1% were in the second place. The third place went to Kang Dong Won and Yun Eun Hye who received 10.7% and 9.1% of the votes. Rain and Kim Ha-Neul with 10.7% and 9.1% votes were in the Forth place. And Gong Yoo and Ha Ji Won were in the Fifth place with 9.1% and 8.8% votes.
In Korea on April 14th, those single male and female that did not receive or give any gifts in the previous 2 months (aka during Valentine and White Day) will gather together to eat Jajangmyeon to encourage one another. The representative from the beer company that held this survey expressed " Black Day has now become one of the signature date/tradition among the younger generation, this survey was held to add more fun for this special day."
Sunday, April 13, 2008
[Translation]Ti Lung praised Jang Dong Gun, "He is very hardworking."
source: The Sun Newspaper (Chinese media),
Date of news: April 13th 2008
Only relevant parts are translated..
Ti Lung who had just recently return to Hong Kong after shooting a new movie in New Zealand said "I worked with Korean actor Jang Dong Gun in a Hollywood movie. In that movie I portrayed as JDG master and we have to play sword together. When we were shooting I was really worried that we might hurt one another (based on another news it was mentioned that DG and Ti Lung have to use real sword). I was very nervous so I have insomnia. JDG is very hardworking, I hope that he can succeed in Hollywood!"
Date of news: April 13th 2008
Only relevant parts are translated..
Ti Lung who had just recently return to Hong Kong after shooting a new movie in New Zealand said "I worked with Korean actor Jang Dong Gun in a Hollywood movie. In that movie I portrayed as JDG master and we have to play sword together. When we were shooting I was really worried that we might hurt one another (based on another news it was mentioned that DG and Ti Lung have to use real sword). I was very nervous so I have insomnia. JDG is very hardworking, I hope that he can succeed in Hollywood!"
Friday, April 11, 2008
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