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2013 SBS Drama Awards
The 2013 SBS Drama Awards () is a ceremony honoring the best performances in television on the SBS network for the year 2013. It was held at the SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Seoul on December 31, 2013, and hosted by Lee Hwi-jae, Lee Bo-young, and Kim Woo-bin. Nominations and winners Complete list of nominees and winners: (Winners denoted in bold) Top 10 Stars *Jo In-sung - ''That Winter, the Wind Blows'' *Kim Woo-bin - ''The Heirs'' *Lee Bo-young - ''I Can Hear Your Voice'' *Lee Jong-suk - ''I Can Hear Your Voice'' *Lee Min-ho - ''The Heirs'' *Lee Yo-won - ''Empire of Gold'' *Nam Sang-mi - ''Goddess of Marriage'' *Park Shin-hye - ''The Heirs'' * So Ji-sub - '' Master's Sun'' *Song Hye-kyo - ''That Winter, the Wind Blows'' New Star Award *Choi Jin-hyuk - ''The Heirs'' * Im Joo-hwan - ''Ugly Alert'' *Jung Eun-ji - ''That Winter, the Wind Blows'' *Kang Min-hyuk - ''The Heirs'' *Kang So-ra - ''Ugly Alert'' * Kim Ji-won - ''The Heirs'' *Kim So-hyun - ''The Suspicious Housekeepe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sangam-dong
Sangam-dong is a legal '' dong'' (neighborhood) of the Mapo District in Seoul, South Korea. In the wake of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, a large apartment complex and DMC business district have been created and developed into the center of western Seoul. Attractions *Nanjido (난지도 蘭芝島) * World Cup Park (월드컵공원) **Millennium Park (밀레니엄공원) **Sky Park (하늘공원) **Pyeonghwa Park (평화공원 平和公園) ** Noeul Park (노을공원) ** Nanjicheon Park (난지천공원) ** Hangang Citizens' Nanji Park (한강시민난지공원) *Korean Film Archive (한국영상자료원) **Jodin Leeso Korean Film Museum (한국 영화 박물관) **Cinematheque KOFA (시네마테크 KOFA) **Korean Film Referential Library (영상 자료실) * CJ E&M Center (씨제이 이앤엠 센터) (broadcast and recording studio of many Mnet programs with a studio audience such as the live weekly music show ''M! Countdown'') *Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation(MBC) (문화방송) Ed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All About My Romance
''All About My Romance'' () is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Shin Ha-kyun, Lee Min-jung, Park Hee-soon and Han Chae-ah. It aired on SBS from April 4 to May 29, 2013, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 ( KST) for 16 episodes. The political-romantic comedy series was written by Kwon Ki-young and directed by Son Jung-hyun, who previously worked together on ''Protect the Boss'' (2011). Cast Main * Shin Ha-kyun as Kim Soo-young :A legislator for the conservative New Korea Party. He is a newly-elected member of the national assembly. Prior to that, he worked as a judge. But when the higher-ups began pressuring him for judicial favors, he decided to enter politics. *Lee Min-jung as Noh Min-young :An assemblywoman for the Progressive Labor Party. She joined the world of politics after her older sister, a former presidential candidate, died. *Park Hee-soon as Song Joon-ha :A prosecutor who becomes Min-young's aide. His brother is married to Min-young's sister. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Sang-woo
Kwon Sang-woo (in Korean: 권상우, ''Kweon Sang-u''; born August 5, 1976) is a South Korean actor. He rose to stardom in 2003 with the romantic comedy film ''My Tutor Friend'' and the melodrama series ''Stairway to Heaven''. Career Kwon Sang-woo, the most visible example of the so-called ''mom-zzang'' (slang for "great body") movement, started his career as a fashion model in the late 1990s. His first acting experience was in the TV drama ''Delicious Proposal'', and for the first few years of his entertainment career, he received only minor roles on television, before making his big-screen debut in the martial arts film ''Volcano High'' (2001). The following year, he played his first lead role in the comedy ''Make It Big'' (2002) together with real-life best friend Song Seung-heon."Actors and Actresses of K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Incarnation Of Money
''Incarnation of Money'' () is a 2013 South Korean television series about greed, ambition, and love. Starring Kang Ji-hwan, Park Sang-min, Hwang Jung-eum, Oh Yoon-ah, Choi Yeo-jin and Kim Soo-mi, it aired on SBS from February 2 to April 21, 2013 on Saturdays and Sundays at 22:00 for 24 episodes. Plot Lee Cha-don grew up in an orphanage and became a prosecutor, one of the most respected professions in Korea. But, as it turns out, it also can be one of the most corrupt professions, with plenty of opportunities to shake down gamblers and pocket some extra cash. With no memories of his past, Cha-don's fate is inextricably tied with Bok Jae-in, the daughter of a loan shark who funded Cha-don's upbringing and education and wants to be repaid for the investment. Ji Se-kwang, a senior prosecutor, is responsible for the trajectory of Cha-don's life, pretends to be a righteous prosecutor while hiding the misdeeds of his past. In 1998, a wealthy businessman, Lee Joong Man was killed by J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Ji-hwan
Kang Ji-hwan (born Jo Tae-gyu; March 20, 1977) is a South Korean actor. He began his career in musical theatre, and has since starred in television dramas such as ''Be Strong, Geum-soon!'' (2005), ''Capital Scandal'' (2007), '' Hong Gil-dong'' (2008), Lie to Me (2011), Incarnation of Money (2013), Big Man (2014) and Children of a Lesser God (2018) as well as the films ''Rough Cut'' (2008) and ''My Girlfriend Is an Agent'' (2009). Career 2002–2005: Beginnings and rising popularity Jo Tae-gyu made his acting debut in musical theatre in 2002, in the Korean stagings of popular musicals ''The Rocky Horror Show'' and '' Grease''. From 2003 to 2004, using the stage name Kang Ji-hwan, he began appearing in small roles on television, which included the sitcom '' Nonstop 4'' and the Korean dramas ''Summer Scent'' and '' Save the Last Dance for Me''. 2005–2008: First fame film roles and commercial peak Kang shot to fame in 2005 with ''Be Strong, Geum-soon!'', in his first onscr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empire Of Gold
''Empire of Gold'' () is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Go Soo, Lee Yo-won, and Son Hyun-joo. It aired on SBS from July 1 to September 17, 2013 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. Plot The series is a multi-generational saga that covers a twenty-year span from 1990 to 2010, and follows one chaebol family as it arises out of the ruins of the 1990s IMF financial crisis that wreaked havoc on the Korean economy, becoming one of the top conglomerates in the nation. Three people become locked in a power struggle for control of this chaebol empire. Cast *Go Soo as Jang Tae-joo :Jang Tae-joo comes from nothing, and his ambition is fuelled after witnessing the misfortunes of his poor hardworking father. After their father dies, Tae-joo, along with his mother, raises his little sister Hee-joo on his own, and fights tooth and nail to rise to the top relying on his cunning wits. Smart, passionate, and driven, he endures contempt and humiliation as he works ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Go Soo
Go Soo (born October 4, 1978), also known as Ko Soo, is a South Korean actor. He has appeared in television series such as ''Piano'', ''Green Rose'' and ''Will It Snow for Christmas?'', as well as the films '' White Night'' and '' The Front Line''. Early life and education Go was born and raised in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea as the youngest of 2 sons. He attended college in Sangmyung University, Cheonan campus, where he majored in Cinema degree. Career 1998–2005: Debut and breakout fame When Go Soo first came to Seoul, he acted on stage, but he lacked money that time. Since he lacked money, he decided to put his stage acting on hold for later and eventually stopped. From then on, he began presenting his profile photo to numerous agencies. Go first appeared in a soft drink TV commercial, followed by a role as an extra in the 1998 music video "Last Promise" by the band Position. He made his television debut in 1999 through the MBC sitcoms ''My Funky Famil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heirs
''The Heirs'' (Korean: ), also known as ''The Inheritors'', is a South Korean television series starring Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye, and Kim Woo-bin. Written by Kim Eun-sook, the drama is set in a high school populated by the privileged and uber-rich. It aired on SBS from October 9 to December 12, 2013. This was the first Korean drama co-produced by American digital distribution platform DramaFever and Korean production company Hwa&Dam Pictures. Due to its star-studded cast and writer Kim Eun-sook (who previously wrote ''Lovers in Paris'', '' Secret Garden'' and '' A Gentleman's Dignity''), international broadcasting rights were sold to 13 countries. It had the highest selling price in Japan among all the 2013 Korean dramas at US$30,000 for each episode. As of January 26, 2014, the series has garnered more than one billion views on Youku, China's biggest video streaming site. Synopsis The series follows a group of wealthy, privileged high school students as they are about to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Min-ho
Lee Min-ho (, born June 22, 1987) is a South Korean actor, singer, model, creative director and businessman. He gained widespread fame worldwide with his role as Gu Jun-pyo in ''Boys Over Flowers'' (2009) which also earned him the Best New Actor award at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards. His notable lead roles in television series include ''Personal Taste'' (2010), ''City Hunter'' (2011), ''Faith'' (2012), ''The Heirs'' (2013), ''The Legend of the Blue Sea'' (2016). In 2020 he starred in Studio Dragon's '' The King: Eternal Monarch'', which grossed US$135 million. Apart from his television career, Lee featured in the first lead role in the film ''Gangnam Blues'' (2015). This was followed by his first China-produced film ''Bounty Hunters'' (2016), and the mini-romance-web-series ''Line Romance'' (2014), both collectively grossed US$51 million. The success of Lee's television series established him as a top Hallyu star; he is the most followed South Korean actor on social media. Lee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheongdam-dong Alice
''Cheongdam-dong Alice'' () is a 2012 South Korean television series, starring Moon Geun-young, Park Si-hoo, So Yi-hyun and Kim Ji-seok. The series tell the story of a young woman's "journey" to Cheongdam-dong ― one of the wealthiest areas in southern Seoul ― by seducing a second-generation chaebol into marriage. It aired on SBS from December 1, 2012 to January 27, 2013 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:55 for 16 episodes. Synopsis Han Se-kyung (Moon Geun-young) believed in ''l'effort est ma force'', meaning "hard work is my strength." The aspiring fashion designer couldn't afford to study overseas, but won many local design contests and mastered French on her own. She slowly begins to lose her positive outlook toward the world when her father's small bakery closes down after losing customers to larger retailers. Se-kyung's boyfriend of six years (Namkoong Min), who has to pay his sick mother's medical bills, runs away with her savings. After much struggling, Se-kyung finall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moon Geun-young
Moon Geun-young (; born May 6, 1987) is a South Korean actress. Affectionately called the "Nation's Little Sister," Moon began modeling at the age of 10, then made her acting debut in 1999 as a child actress. She first rose to stardom through her role as the young Eun-suh in the hugely popular television drama series ''Autumn in My Heart'' (2000), followed by a well-received turn in Kim Jee-woon's critically acclaimed horror film ''A Tale of Two Sisters'' (2003). Moon solidified her star status by headlining the box-office hits ''My Little Bride'' (2004) and ''Innocent Steps'' (2005). At age 21, she became the youngest recipient of a Grand Prize ("Daesang") which she won at SBS Drama Awards for the television series ''Painter of the Wind'' (2008). Career Early career Before her acting debut on a television drama series, Moon filmed several commercials and modeled for various magazines. She started modeling at the age of 12, and first appeared onscreen on the 1999 documentary dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gong Hyo-jin
Gong Hyo-jin (born April 4, 1980) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading role in the film '' Crush and Blush'' (2008), as well as for her popular television series '' Sang Doo! Let's Go to School'' (2003), ''Thank You'' (2007), ''Pasta'' (2010), '' The Greatest Love'' (2011), ''Master's Sun'' (2013), ''It's Okay, That's Love'' (2014), '' The Producers'' (2015), ''Don't Dare to Dream'' (2016) and '' When the Camellia Blooms'' (2019). She is considered to be the queen of romantic comedies due to her successful portrayals in her rom-com dramas. In 2019, she was Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year. Early life Gong Hyo-jin was born in 1980 in Sinwol-dong, Gangseo District, Seoul, South Korea. When she was a junior in high school, she moved to Australia with her mother and younger brother, while her father remained in Korea to support the family. Kong attended high school at John Paul College in Brisbane. Kong has spoken fondly of her memories of her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
