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Alienoid
''Alienoid'' () is a 2022 South Korean science fantasy action film directed by Choi Dong-hoon, starring Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Woo-bin, and Kim Tae-ri. The film depicts an extraordinary story that unfolds as the gates of time open between late Goryeo and the present in 2022, when aliens appear. It was released on July 20, 2022, in IMAX and 4DX formats. Plot The plot of the movie takes place in 3 timelines as explained below. The timelines will be explained linearly instead of the interwoven pattern in the film. Timeline 1: 1380 A.D. The film opens with the narrator explaining that Aliens have been locking up their criminals for a long time inside human bodies and humans were unaware of this. In this timeline, monk warriors try to kill an Alien and it's host human woman to no avail. Suddenly a portal opens and a jeep arrives. A flying robot takes form from the jeep and another Humanoid robot emerges from the vehicle, named Thunder and Guard respectively. Guard battles the Alien, wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st New York Asian Film Festival
The 21st New York Asian Film Festival began in New York from 15 July with the opening film of the festival '' Fast and Feel Love'', a Thai film by Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit. The 21st edition was celebrated as 20th anniversary of the festival and seventy titles were screened in person. The lineup included six world premieres, eight international premieres, 19 North American premieres, four U.S. premieres, and 17 East Coast premieres. The festival closed with Korean sci-fi 2022 film ''Alienoid'' by Choi Dong-hoon on 31 July. Mongolian film ''The Sales Girl'' by Janchivdorj Sengedorj won the Uncaged Award for Best Feature Film. This year the festival hosted a fundraising event 'Fight Cancer Night' on July 17, with the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Kwon Soo-kyung presented his film ''Stellar: A Magical Ride'', which had its international premiere at the festival. Screening venues * Film at Lincoln Center * Walter Reade Theater * Asia Society * 725 Park Avenue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryu Jun-yeol
Ryu Jun-yeol (; born September 25, 1986) is a South Korean actor, activist, and photographer. Ryu began his acting career in independent films, and then rose to prominence through his breakthrough role in the critically acclaimed television series ''Reply 1988'' (2015–2016), the highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history at the time, which also led to him winning various Best New Actor Awards in South Korea. Known as a prolific Chungmu-ro actor, since then he has starred in the box-office hit films '' The King'' (2017), ''A Taxi Driver'' (2017), '' Little Forest'' (2018), ''Believer'' (2018), ''Money'' (2019), '' The Battle: Roar to Victory'' (2019), and '' The Night Owl'' (2022). Ryu has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including nominations for Baeksang Arts Awards, Blue Dragon Film Awards, Buil Film Awards, Chunsa Film Art Awards, London East Asian Film Festival and New York Asian Film Festival. In addition to his film work, Ryu actively e ... [...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] |
Choi Dong-hoon
Choi Dong-hoon (; born February 24, 1971) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. He ranks as one of the most consistently successful directors working in contemporary Korean cinema, with all five of his films becoming commercial hits -- '' The Big Swindle'' attracted 2.12 million viewers, '' Tazza: The High Rollers'' at 6.84 million, '' Jeon Woo-chi: The Taoist Wizard'' at 6.13 million, ''The Thieves'' at 12.9 million, and ''Assassination'' at 12.7 million. Career After graduating from the prestigious Korean Academy of Film Arts, Choi Dong-hoon first worked as an assistant director on Im Sang-soo's ''Tears'' (he subsequently appeared in acting cameos in several of Im's films). After working on the screenplay for two years, Choi made his feature film directorial debut in 2004 with '' The Big Swindle'' and single-handedly re-imagined the heist and crime thriller genre into something uniquely Korean. His follow-up '' Tazza: The High Rollers'', a gambling flick adapted fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Woo-bin
Kim Woo-bin (born Kim Hyun-joong on July 16, 1989) is a South Korean actor and model. He began his career as a runway model and made his acting debut in the television drama '' White Christmas''. He subsequently gained attention in '' A Gentleman's Dignity'' (2012), and made his breakthrough with ''School 2013'' (2012-2013) and ''The Heirs'' (2013). Kim later starred in box office hits '' Friend: The Great Legacy'' (2013), '' The Con Artists'' (2014) and '' Twenty'' (2015). In 2016, he took on his first leading role on television in ''Uncontrollably Fond''. In May 2017, Kim's agency announced that Kim would be taking a hiatus after he was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer. Kim subsequently returned to screen in 2022 with the TV series '' Our Blues'' and ''Black Knight'' and also with the sci-fi action film ''Alienoid'', directed by Choi Dong-hoon. Career 2009–2012: Beginnings Kim wanted to pursue a modeling career since he was a high school student. He debuted as a runway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Ji-sub
So Ji-sub (born November 4, 1977) is a South Korean actor. After making his entertainment debut as a jeans model, he became known for his leading roles in the television series '' What Happened in Bali'' (2004), ''I'm Sorry, I Love You'' (2004), ''Cain and Abel'' (2009), ''Phantom'' (2012), ''Master's Sun'' (2013), and ''Oh My Venus'' (2015–16), as well as the film ''Rough Cut'' (2008). So has also released several hip hop EPs. Early life So Ji-sub was born on November 4, 1977, in Incheon. Self-described as introverted and insecure in his childhood and teenage years, So trained to become a professional swimmer for 11 years and bagged the bronze medal at the Korean National Games. His parents divorced at a young age. He has one older sister who lives in Australia. He tried out modeling simply because he wanted to pose alongside hip-hop artist Kim Sung-jae, who was the celebrity face for a clothing brand at the time. "I was never really interested in becoming a celebrity," So ... [...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] |
Lee Hanee
Lee Hanee (; born March 2, 1983), also known as Honey Lee, is a South Korean actress, model, classical musician as well as beauty pageant titleholder where she represented her country at Miss Universe 2007. She has acted in several films and television series. Early life Lee Hanee is the middle child of three, and has an older sister and a younger brother. Her father Lee Sang-eob was a high-ranking official with the National Intelligence Service. Her mother Moon Jae-suk has a PhD in Korean music history and is a professor at Ewha Womans University as well as music director of Gimhae City Gayageum Orchestra. Her sister is Lee Seul-gi, a member of the KBS Orchestra of Traditional Korean Music. Lee's maternal uncle is politician Moon Hee-sang (currently Speaker of the National Assembly). Lee graduated from Seoul National University with high honors in traditional Korean music. She received her master's degree from the same university. Career Beauty pageant Lee won the 2006 Miss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon Yeo-been
Jeon Yeo-been (; born Jeon Bo-young on July 26, 1989) is a South Korean actress. Jeon rose to prominence for her performance in the independent film ''After My Death'' (2018) which earned her the Actress of the Year Award at the 22nd Busan International Film Festival and the Independent Star Award at the 2017 Seoul Independent Film Festival. Jeon's career continues to rise after she starred in the television series ''Vincenzo'' (2021) and the crime action film '' Night in Paradise'' (2021). Career Jeon learned acting when she studied Broadcast Entertainment at Dongduk Women's University. She started acting 5 years later after actress and director Moon So-ri saw her in a trailer for the Seoul International Women's Film Festival and contacted her to make an appearance in the short film ''The Best Director''. In 2015, Jeon made her debut in the period drama film ''The Treacherous''. In 2017, Jeon portrayed an undercover journalist investigating a religious cult in the thriller T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Dae-myung
Kim Dae-myung (born February 16, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He began his acting career in theater, then rose to fame in the television series '' Misaeng: Incomplete Life'' (2014), as well as ''Hospital Playlist ''Hospital Playlist'' () is a South Korean television series written by Lee Woo-jung and directed by Shin Won-ho. It is the second installment of the ''Wise Life'' series, following ''Prison Playbook'' (2017–18). It stars Jo Jung-suk, Yoo Ye ...'' (2020). Filmography Film Television series Television shows Music video Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * * Kim Dae-myungat Prain TPC 1980 births Living people 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male musical theatre actors South Korean male stage actors South Korean male web series actors Sungkyunkwan University alumni {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Hae-sook
Kim Hae-sook (; born December 30, 1955) is a South Korean actress An actor or actress is a person who portrays a Character (arts), character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek .... Kim is a national actress called the ‘national mother.’ Career In 1974, she made her acting debut in MBC's ''Chief Inspector''. Over the past decade, she has won over 10 awards and appeared in over 30 films. Kim Hae-sook has published a book entitled "Mother of Hallyu Stars: Kim Hae-sook's Story". Filmography Film Television series Web series Book Awards and nominations State honors Notes References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Hae-sook 1955 births Living people 20th-century South Korean actresses 21st-century South Korean actresses South Korean film actresses South Korean television actresses People from Busan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoo Jae-myung
Yoo Jae-myung (; born June 3, 1973) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the series ''Reply 1988'' (2015), '' Stranger'' (2017), ''Life'' (2018), ''Itaewon Class'' (2020) and '' Voice of Silence'' (2020). He won Best Supporting Actor at the 6th APAN Star Awards. Career Making his debut through the film '' The Last Witness'' in 2001, Yoo Jae-myung mainly took the supporting roles in movies and dramas. He was also a theater director in Busan and taught acting for four years in Seoul. Yoo's popularity raised through one of the highest rated dramas in Korean cable television history, ''Reply 1988'', in 2015, and later gained the main roles in films and TV series. From 2016 to 2018, he appeared in critically acclaimed shows such as ''The Good Wife'', '' Stranger'' (''Secret Forest''), and ''Prison Playbook''. Yoo then appeared in two television series ''Life'' and ''Confession'' in 2018 and 2019 respectively, in which he received positive reviews from audience ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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