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9th APAN Star Awards
The 2023 APAN Star Awards () ceremony took place on December 30, 2023, at Dongdaemun Design Plaza Arthall 2 Jung-gu, Seoul, and was hosted by Kim Seung-woo and Jang Ye-won. It was broadcast exclusively on tvN and Naver Now. The awards ceremony integrates content from all channels, including domestic terrestrial broadcasting, general programming, cable, OTT, and web dramas, aired from October 2022 to November 2023. In the award ceremony Lee Jun-ho won 5 awards including the Grand Award for his role in ''King the Land''. Winners and nominees Nominations were announced on December 19. Winners are listed first and denoted in bold. See also * APAN Music Awards * 8th APAN Star Awards References External links * {{APAN Star Awards APAN APAN Star Awards APAN Star Awards The APAN Star Awards is an awards ceremony for excellence in television in South Korea and contribution to Hallyu (Korean wave), organized by the Korea Entertainment Management Association (CEMA). Nom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, abbreviated as DDP, is a major urban development landmark in Seoul, South Korea, designed by Zaha Hadid and Samoo, with a distinctively neofuturistic design characterized by the "powerful, curving forms of elongated structures." The landmark is the centerpiece of South Korea's fashion hub and popular tourist destination, Dongdaemun, featuring a walkable park on its roofs, large global exhibition spaces, futuristic retail stores, and restored parts of the Seoul fortress. The DDP has been one of the main reasons for Seoul's designation as the World Design Capital in 2010. Construction started in 2009, and it was officially inaugurated on March 21, 2014. It is physically connected to Seoul Subway via Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station on Line 2, 4, and 5. Overview The Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) was designed by British- Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, winner of the 2004 Pritzker Prize, with the concept of "Metonymic Landscape." ''Metonymy'' r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Glory (TV Series)
''The Glory'' () is a South Korean streaming television series written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Ahn Gil-ho. Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon, Yeom Hye-ran, Park Sung-hoon, and Jung Sung-il round out the ensemble cast. Part 1 was released on Netflix on December 30, 2022, and Part 2 has been scheduled for release on March 10, 2023. Premise A former victim of school violence seeks revenge on her bullies after taking up a job as a homeroom teacher at the elementary school of the bully's child. Cast Main * Song Hye-kyo as Moon Dong-eun ** Jung Ji-so as young Moon Dong-eun : The homeroom teacher of Class 1-2 of Semyeong Elementary School. During her high school days, she was the target of constant bullying and physical abuse by Yeon-jin and her group. She eventually quit school and starts an elaborate plan of revenge on Yeon-jin's group. * Lee Do-hyun as Joo Yeo-jeong : A plastic surgeon working at the Seoul Joo General Hospital, where his mother is the director ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Full
Kang Full (or Kang Pool, ) is the pen name of Kang Do-young (born December 7, 1974), a South Korean webtoon artist. Though he had no formal training in art or writing, Kang launched a website in 2002 to display his comics. Kang's webtoons quickly drew attention, resulting in several film adaption based on his works. Career Regarded as a "first generation" webtoon artist, Kang had no formal teaching in either writing or drawing comics. His interest stemmed from painting wall posters for the student body at Sangji University, turning them into eye-catching comics in order to attract attention. As a student, he earned the nickname Kang Full by often wearing green clothes, 'full'(풀) meaning 'grass'(풀) in Korean.Comic artist Gang Do-young , ''KBS World'', March 5, 2008. Retrieved on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agency (South Korean TV Series)
''Agency'' () is an ongoing South Korean television series starring Lee Bo-young, Son Na-eun, Jo Sung-ha, and Han Joon-woo. It premiered on January 7, 2023 on JTBC, and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 ( KST). Synopsis The series follows the story of Go Ah-in (Lee Bo-young) who becomes the first female executive member of a large advertising agency. Cast Main * Lee Bo-young as Go Ah-in : Creative director who leads Production Team 2 of VC Planning, a leading advertising agency. She has a strong desire for success despite growing up in poverty. * Son Na-eun as Kang Han-na : VC Group's third generation chaebol. * Jo Sung-ha as Choi Chang-su : Director of the planning division of VC Planning who strives to become CEO. * Han Joon-woo as Park Young-woo : Kang Han-na's loyal secretary. Supporting People at VC Planning * Jeon Hye-jin as Jo Eun-jung : Copywriter of VC Planning's Production Team 2. * Lee Chang-hoon as Han Byung-soo : Art director of VC Planning's Production Tea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Eun-sook
Kim Eun-sook (Korean: 김은숙, born 1973) is a South Korean screenwriter. She wrote the popular television dramas ''Lovers in Paris'' (2004), '' On Air'' (2008), '' Secret Garden'' (2010), '' A Gentleman's Dignity'' (2012), ''The Heirs'' (2013), '' Descendants of the Sun'' (2016), '' Guardian: The Lonely and Great God'' (2016–2017), '' Mr. Sunshine'' (2018), '' The King: Eternal Monarch'' (2020), and '' The Glory'' (2022–2023). Career ''Lovers'' "trilogy" and film debut Kim first gained attention when her television drama ''Lovers in Paris'' became a major hit in the summer of 2004, with viewership ratings averaging 41.3% and a peak of 57.6% (#11 highest rated of all time). The cast and crew flew to France to film several scenes in Paris and Nice, igniting a trend among Korean dramas for overseas location shoots. A ''Cinderella''-like story of a cheerful, ordinary girl who becomes the housekeeper of a cold and suave businessman, lead actors Park Shin-yang and Kim Jung-e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mask Girl
''Mask Girl'' () is a 2023 South Korean streaming television series directed by Kim Yong-hoon, starring Lee Han-byeol, Nana, Go Hyun-jung, Ahn Jae-hong, and Yeom Hye-ran. It is based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Mae-mi and Hee-se, which was published between 2015 and 2018. It premiered on Netflix on August 18, 2023. Synopsis Kim Mo-mi (Lee Han-byeol/Nana/Go Hyun-jung), an office worker who is insecure about her looks, becomes a masked internet personality by night—until a chain of unexpected, ill-fated events overtakes her life. Cast and characters Main * Lee Han-byeol as Kim Mo-mi/Mask Girl (in 2009, before surgery) ** Nana as Kim Mo-mi/A-reum (after plastic surgery) ** Go Hyun-jung as Kim Mo-mi/No. 1047 (in 2023) * Ahn Jae-hong as Joo Oh-nam: an ordinary office worker who is Mo-mi's co-worker and Mask Girl's regular viewer whom he admires * Yeom Hye-ran as Kim Kyung-ja: Oh-nam's overprotective mother who seeks revenge against Mo-mi Supporting * Park Jung-hwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Bet (TV Series)
''Big Bet'' () is an ongoing South Korean streaming television series, directed by Kang Yoon-sung, starring Choi Min-sik, Son Suk-ku, and Lee Dong-hwi. The series revolves around a legendary figure in the Philippines' casino world. It premiered on December 21, 2022 on Disney+ in selected territories and on Hulu in the United States. A second season with 8 episodes released in February 15, 2023. Synopsis ''Big Bet'' tells the story of a man who rises to the top as a casino kingpin in the Philippines but experiences unfortunate events. After being charged for a murder that he did not commit, he faces the ultimate bet with his life on the line to get back in the game. Cast Main * Choi Min-sik as Cha Mu-sik **Lee Kyu-hyung as young Cha Mu-sik : A casino mogul whose world turns upside down when he becomes involved in a murder case, leading him back into the gambling scene. * Son Suk-ku as Oh Seung-hoon : A cop who is dispatched to the Philippines to handle international crimi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park In-je
Park In-je (; born May 21, 1973) is a South Korean film director, television director and screenwriter. He directed Netflix original series '' Kingdom Season 2'' (2020) and Disney+ original '' Moving'' (2023). Career Director Park In-je entered the world of film directing after graduating from Korea National University of Arts. In 2001, Park made his debut as a director and screenwriter with the short film ''Happy Death''. Two years later, in 2003, he directed and wrote the screenplay for another short film titled ''The End of the Road'', which garnered the grand prize at the 4th Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival. While working on a story about a journalist, Park discovered an interesting true story about a soldier named Yun Seok-yang, an army soldier serving in the Defense Security Command of Korea's Armed Forces. In 1990, Yun left his military base and took a floppy disk with a secret list of important people, like former presidents and religious leaders. This list had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JTBC
JTBC (shortened from ''Joongang Tongyang Broadcasting Company'' (; stylized as jtbc) is a South Korean nationwide pay television network. Its primary shareholder is JoongAng Holdings, with a 25% stake. It was launched on 1 December 2011. JTBC is a generalist channel, with programming consisting of television series, variety shows, and news broadcasting; its news division is held in similar regard to the three main terrestrial networks in South Korea. JTBC was one of four new South Korean nationwide generalist cable TV networks alongside Dong-A Ilbo's Channel A, Chosun Ilbo's TV Chosun and Maeil Kyungje's MBN launch in 2011, to serve as supplementary networks to the existing conventional free-to-air TV networks like KBS, MBC, SBS and other smaller channels launched following deregulation in 1990. History The JoongAng Ilbo, which used to be a part of the Samsung, had owned a TV station before. In 1964 it founded the Tongyang Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) and ran th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reborn Rich
''Reborn Rich'' () is a 2022 South Korean television series adapted from the original web novel of the same name, starring Song Joong-ki, Lee Sung-min, and Shin Hyun-been. It aired on JTBC from November 18 to December 25, 2022, every Friday to Sunday at 22:30 ( KST). It is also available for streaming on TVING, Netflix and Disney+ in South Korea, and on Viu and Viki in selected territories. ''Reborn Rich'' received audience acclaim, with its final episode recording 26.9% nationwide ratings, the second highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history in both viewership ratings and number of viewers. Synopsis The series tells the story of Yoon Hyun-woo (Song Joong-ki), a loyal higher-up employee working for chaebol Soonyang Group, who was betrayed and murdered by a member of the Soonyang family. Hyun-woo later wakes up in 1987 discovering that he has been reincarnated into the body of Jin Do-jun, youngest grandson of the Soonyang family. Using these circumstances to his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MBC TV (South Korean TV Channel)
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MBC TV may refer to either of the following television channels: * MBC TV (India) * MBC TV (South Korean TV channel) MBC TV may refer to either of the following television channels: * MBC TV (India) MBC TV is an Odia-language 24-hour satellite news channel based in Odisha. The channel was launched on 9 May 2011. It has its headquarters in Bhubaneswar. See ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Dearest
''My Dearest'' () is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Namkoong Min, Ahn Eun-jin, Lee Hak-joo, Lee Da-in, Kim Yoon-woo, and Lee Chung-ah. According to writer Hwang Jin-young, it is inspired by the 1936 novel '' Gone with the Wind''. It aired on MBC TV from August 4 to November 18, 2023, every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 ( KST). It is also available for streaming on Wavve is South Korea, and on Viki in selected regions. The series was divided into two parts: Part 1 aired from August 4 to September 2, 2023, for ten episodes, while Part 2 aired from October 13 to November 18, 2023, for eleven episodes. Synopsis The series is set during the Qing invasion of Joseon, and portrays the inspiring story of people who find hope and positivity even in the most challenging times. Cast Main * Namkoong Min as Lee Jang-hyun: an enigmatic nobleman who does not give his sincerity to anything, but after getting to know a woman, he opens the door to his unexpected fate. ** Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
