Friday, March 28, 2008

[Translation] Jang Dong Gun is Korea Jo Ju Lung



Original source: http://joynews.inews24.com/php/news_view.php?g_menu=701100&g
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March 27 2008

Jang Dong Gun was chosen as Korea Jo Ju Lung (Zhao Zi Long). From March 3rd till 17th for a total of 15 days, film "Three Kingdom: Resurrection of the Dragon" held a survey "the most suitable actor to become a whole new Jo Ju Lung is ?" on their pre-ticket sales website in Cizle. In this survey, Korea national actor Jang Dong Gun received 76% of the netizens support to hold the first place.

In this movie, Jo Ju Lung character is played by Hong Kong actor Andy Lau. This character is named by many as a general that was never defeated, and is also a character that is well respected and admired from the Three Kingdom. Jo Ju Lung not only had the martial art that was comparable to Kwan Yu and Zhang Fei (two other popular characters from the Three Kingdom), he was also well known for his open-minded and understanding characteristic and his willingness to share his success with other people. In the Three Kingdom he was also one of the top general.

Jang Dong Gun who was chosen to be in the first place in this survey, was loved by viewers because of the strong impression he left as an actor who showed toughness with gentle looks through his movies “The Promise”, “TaeGukgi”, “Typhoon” . Trailing behind Jang Dong Gun was Bae Yong Joon who had recently portrayed King Damduk in TV drama "The Legend" with 11% of the votes, "The Good, the Bad and the Weird" Lee Byung Hun was at the third place with 8% and "Fate" Kwan Sang Woo with 5% at the Forth place.

"Three Kingdom: Resurrection of the Dragon" top Hong Kong Superstar Andy Lau, Maggie Q and Sammo Hung will open on April 3rd in Korea.

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