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27th Buil Film Awards
The 27th Buil Film Awards () ceremony was hosted by the Busan-based daily newspaper Busan Ilbo ''Busan Ilbo'' () is a Korean language newspaper published in the South Korean city of Busan Busan (), officially known as is South Korea's most populous city after Seoul, with a population of over 3.4 million inhabitants. Formerly romanize .... The ceremony was held on October 5, 2018. Winners and nominees Complete list of nominees and winner: (Winners denoted in bold) References External links * {{Buil Film Awards 2018 film awards Buil Film Awards 2018 in South Korean cinema October 2018 events in South Korea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
26th Buil Film Awards
The 26th Buil Film Awards () ceremony was hosted by the Busan-based daily newspaper Busan Ilbo ''Busan Ilbo'' () is a Korean language newspaper published in the South Korean city of Busan Busan (), officially known as is South Korea's most populous city after Seoul, with a population of over 3.4 million inhabitants. Formerly romanize .... It was held on October 13, 2017. Nominations and winners Complete list of nominees and winners: (Winners denoted in bold) References External links * 2017 Buil Film Awards at Daum {{Buil Film Awards 2017 film awards [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Jung-min
Hwang Jung-min (born September 1, 1970) is a South Korean actor. He is one of the highest-grossing actors in South Korea, and has starred in several box office hits such as ''Ode to My Father'' (2014), ''Veteran'' (2015), ''The Himalayas'' (2015), ''A Violent Prosecutor'' (2015) and '' The Wailing'' (2016). Hwang is the third actor in South Korea to be part of the "100 Million Viewer Club" in Chungmuro. Career 1995–2004: Beginnings and Transition to films Hwang Jung-min began his career in musical theatre, making his acting debut in '' Line 1'' in 1995. He then starred in various musicals and plays in Daehangno such as ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' and '' Cats''. Despite a career on stage, Hwang had difficulty transitioning to film. He went through a long struggle for recognition, with people saying he "didn't have the right face for film." He even considered giving up his dream, but stuck to his conviction about walking the path of acting. Hwang said, "After becoming intereste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mimic (2017 Film)
''The Mimic'' is a 2017 (Hangeul: 장산범, tr. ''Jangsanbeom'') South Korean horror film written and directed by Huh Jung, and starring Yum Jung-ah and Park Hyuk-kwon. It was released on August 17, 2017. Plot A couple argues while driving in the mountains at night. The man hits a dog and brings its body to the trunk. Inside the trunk is his wife, bloodied and bound. In the woods, the man smashes open a brick wall as his wife slowly dies. He puts the bodies inside and turns to leave when they hear the disembodied voice of his dead wife calling him. Hee-yeon, Min-ho, and their little daughter Joon-hee move to Mt. Jang with Joon-hee's grandmother, who is senile, hoping it will improve her condition and so Hee-yeon and Min-ho can heal after their young son went missing five years ago. The grandmother hears her dead sister's voice calling her from the woods. Two children come in search of their dog, the one killed in the car accident from the beginning. The kids hear their dog barki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yum Jung-ah
Yum Jung-ah (born July 28, 1972) is a South Korean actress. Her notable films include ''A Tale of Two Sisters'' (2003), '' The Big Swindle'' (2004), '' The Old Garden'' (2007), and ''Cart'' (2014), as well as the television series ''Royal Family'' (2011), and ''Sky Castle'' (2018). She was the first runner-up at Miss Korea 1991 and represented Korea in Miss International 1992 Miss International 1992, the 32nd Miss International pageant, was held on October 18, 1992 in Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan. Kirsten Davidson earned Australia's third Miss International crown. Results Placements Contestants * - Gisela Manida Dem ... and finished as the second runner-up. Personal life Yum Jung-ah married doctor Heo Il on December 30, 2006. They have 2 children. Filmography Film Television series Variety show Music video Musical theatre Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yum, Jung-ah 20th-century South Korean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Can Speak
''I Can Speak'' is a 2017 South Korean film based on a true story of comfort women directed by Kim Hyun-seok and distributed by Lotte Entertainment. The genre of the film are both comedy and drama. The film depicts the story of the resolution of conviction for “comfort women” (HR121) of the Japanese military in 2007. Though the film is a comedy, the genre serves as a vehicle to discuss the deeper topic of Korean comfort women. The way that film illustrated Na Ok-Bun's enterprising attitude of her life and her courageously testifying in front of the whole world were applauded. The film stars Na Moon-hee as Na Ok-Bun, with Lee Je-hoon as Park Min-Jae. The scene of Na Ok-Bun's testimony to the United States Congress was filmed at the Capitol Building of Virginia, in the city of Richmond. Plot Nah Ok-Bun is an elderly woman who is notorious for filing citizen's complaint at her district office and is nicknamed "Goblin Granny". When Ok-Bun meets Park Min Jae, a young man who has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Moon-hee
Na Moon-hee (; Na Kyung-ja, ; November 30, 1941) is a South Korean actress. Since 1960, Na has had a prolific acting career in television and film spanning more than five decades. She established a classic Korean mother persona with her Korean drama, TV dramas ''Even if the Wind Blows'', ''The Most Beautiful Goodbye in the World'' (written by Noh Hee-kyung), ''My Lovely Sam Soon, My Name is Kim Sam-soon'', ''My Rosy Life'', ''Goodbye Solo (TV series), Goodbye Solo'', ''Amnok River Flows'' (based on ''Der Yalu fließt''), and ''It's Me, Grandma''. On the big screen, Na has received acclaim for her roles in ''Crying Fist'', ''You Are My Sunshine (2005 film), You Are My Sunshine'', ''Cruel Winter Blues'' and ''I Can Speak''. Her critically acclaimed film ''I Can Speak'' (2017) won her the Best Actress trophy in three prestigious award ceremonies: 54th Baeksang Arts Awards, 38th Blue Dragon Film Awards and 55th Grand Bell Awards — a feat that has yet to be repeated. After a series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microhabitat (film)
''Microhabitat'' (; lit. ''A Little Princess'') is a 2017 South Korean drama film written and directed by Jeon Go-woon. Plot The plot is woven around the life of Miso, a thirty something year old woman who is willing to give up her basic necessities of life in order to protect what she treasures the most: cigarettes, whiskey and her boyfriend. In 2015, Miso working as a housekeeper, finds her income barely enough to cover her expenses. When her landlord decides to increase the rent, she takes up more work to make ends meet. An increase in the price of cigarettes forces her to switch to a cheaper brand. Nonetheless, her calculations show her falling short of money by the end of the year. Pondering a bit over her main expenditures - rent, whiskey and cigarettes - she decides to do away with rent. She makes a list of her old band-mates, planning to stay with each of them for a while. First one refuses to accommodate her citing her high-pressure job as the reason. The next, Hyeon Je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esom
Lee So-young (January 30, 1990), known by her stage name Esom, is a South Korean actress and model. Career She gained recognition for her leading role in the 2014 film ''Scarlet Innocence'', for which she was nominated for Best New Actress in five different award ceremonies. She then had notable roles in television series ''The Third Charm'' (2018), ''Taxi Driver'' (2021), and film ''Samjin Company English Class ''Samjin Company English Class'' () is a 2020 South Korean comedy-drama film written and directed by Lee Jong-pil, starring Go Ah-sung, Esom and Park Hye-su. It was released on October 21, 2020. Plot In 1995, three female employees at Samjin Co ...'' (2020). In January 2023, Esom signed with new agency Management MMM. Filmography Film Television series Web series Television shows Music video Awards and nominations References External links * * * South Korean female models 1990 births Living people 21st-century South Korean actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Forest (film)
''Little Forest'' is a 2018 South Korean drama film directed by Yim Soon-rye and based on a manga series of the same name by Daisuke Igarashi which was first published in 2002. After failing to pass the national qualification exam to become a teacher, Hye-won ( Kim Tae-ri) abandons her part-time job in Seoul to return to the small village where she was raised. Synopsis The story of a young woman who returns to her childhood home, in a traditional Korean village, after leaving for the big city in pursuit of what turned out to be an elusive dream. When she returns home, her mother isn't there - but her mother's "Little Forest", the many ways in which a single mother successfully made a home for her much loved child, unfurl with a long succession of lovingly sketched details involving mostly food preparation. The unfurling moments are lightly but lovingly shared with two childhood friends, one of whom also abandoned their elusive dream of success in the big city (Seoul) and the ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Tae-ri
Kim Tae-ri (born April 24, 1990) is a South Korean actress. She is known for starring in the films ''The Handmaiden'' (2016), ''Little Forest (film), Little Forest'' (2018), ''Space Sweepers'' (2020) and in the historical drama ''Mr. Sunshine (2018 TV series), Mr. Sunshine'' (2018). Kim's leading role in the tvN coming-of-age drama ''Twenty-Five Twenty-One'' (2022) was critically acclaimed and won her the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actress – Television, Best Actress Award at the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards. Early life Kim Tae-ri was born on April 24, 1990, in Seoul. After graduating from Youngshin Nursing Business High School, Kim studied Journalism and Communication at Kyung Hee University from 2008 to 2012. Kim was inspired to become an actress in her second year of college after joining a college theater club. Career 2012–2015: Early career After graduating from college, Kim worked for a year as a member of the technical crew of a theatre troupe in Daehangno, Daehakr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herstory (film)
''Herstory'' () is a 2018 South Korean drama film directed by Min Kyu-dong. Based on the real-life story of the trials that took place in Shimonoseki in the 1990s, the film follows a group of Busan-based women who engaged in a court case against the Japanese government to highlight the ordeals of Korean women who were forced into sexual slavery as comfort women by the Japanese military during World War II. The film was released in theaters on June 27, 2018. Cast *Kim Hee-ae as Moon Jung-sook *Kim Hae-sook as Bae Jung-gil *Ye Soo-jung as Park Soon-nyeo * Moon Sook as Seo Gwi-soon *Lee Yong-nyeo as Lee Ok-joo * Kim Sun-young as President Shin *Kim Jun-han as Lee Sang-il *Lee Yong-lee as Yoo So-deuk *Jung In-gi as Choi *Choi Byung-mo as Soon-mo * Lee Seol as Hye-soo *Lee Ji-ha as Director *Kim In-woo as Presiding judge *Yokouchi Hiroki as Japanese prosecutor *Park Myung-shin as Jung Dae-hyeob *Lee Ji-ha as President Lee *Tasuku Yamanouchi as Consulate officer Abe *Kim Lee-woo a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Hee-ae
Kim Hee-ae (born April 23, 1967) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading roles in Korean dramas such as ''Sons and Daughters'' (1992), ''Perfect Love'' (2003), ''My Husband's Woman'' (2007), ''How Long I've Kissed'' (2012), ''Secret Affair'' (2014), and ''The World of the Married'' (2020). She has received multiple acting awards including two Daesang (Grand Prize) and four Best Actress Awards for Television at the Baeksang Arts Awards. In 2020, she was selected as Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year. Early life Kim Hee-ae was born in Jeju City, and her family later moved to Seoul. Kim was a freshman at Hyehwa Girls' High School when she was discovered by the younger brother of one of her teachers; he had been visiting the school by chance and worked for an advertising agency. This led to her first modeling job in a commercial for a school uniform brand in 1982. This was actually her debut activity. Career 1983–2003: Acting debut and stardom In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |