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Big Man (TV Series)
''Big Man'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Kang Ji-hwan, Choi Daniel, Lee Da-hee, and Jung So-min. It aired on KBS2 from April 28 to June 17, 2014, for 16 episodes. Plot Kim Ji-hyuk grew up a penniless orphan and lived a "third-rate life" before deciding to turn himself around and work himself to the bone, with humble dreams of owning his own restaurant. He gets entangled in a plan to save the life of Kang Dong-seok, a chaebol heir who needs a heart transplant, and is told that he is Dong-seok's older brother and begins a lavish new life in that world... and then later learns that it was all a lie. Disgusted with the corruption of his chaebol "family" and spurred on by hatred of the world's unfair realities, Ji-hyuk embarks on a reckless revenge mission in order to protect himself and those he loves. Cast Main characters * Kang Ji-hwan as Kim Ji-hyuk ** Lee Tae-woo as young Ji-hyuk :He is born a penniless orphan and grows up to be an uneducated, poor, "tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melodrama
A modern melodrama is a dramatic work in which the plot, typically sensationalized and for a strong emotional appeal, takes precedence over detailed characterization. Melodramas typically concentrate on dialogue that is often bombastic or excessively sentimental, rather than action. Characters are often flat, and written to fulfill stereotypes. Melodramas are typically set in the private sphere of the home, focusing on morality and family issues, love, and marriage, often with challenges from an outside source, such as a "temptress", a scoundrel, or an aristocratic villain. A melodrama on stage, filmed, or on television is usually accompanied by dramatic and suggestive music that offers cues to the audience of the drama being presented. In scholarly and historical musical contexts, ''melodramas'' are Victorian dramas in which orchestral music or song was used to accompany the action. The term is now also applied to stage performances without incidental music, novels, films, tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Tae-sung
Jang Tae-sung (born September 27, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He has mostly played supporting role A supporting character is a character in a narrative that is not the focus of the primary storyline, but is important to the plot/protagonist, and appears or is mentioned in the story enough to be more than just a minor character or a cameo ap ...s. Filmography Film Television series References External links * * * 1980 births Living people 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors Male actors from Busan Dongguk University alumni {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Min-jae (actor, Born 1979)
Kim Min-jae (; born March 20, 1979) is a South Korean actor. He starred in TV series such as '' Reset'' (2014), ''Spy'' (2015), '' The Village: Achiara's Secret'' (2015), and ''Feel Good to Die'' (2018). Career After debuting in 2000 as part of a small theatre company in Daegu, Kim decided to try his luck in Seoul. While on the set of Lee Chang-dong’s ''Secret Sunshine'' (2007), he was inspired to take the entrance exam for the Korea National University of Arts to study film directing. By the time he graduated, Kim realized directing wasn’t for him and resumed his acting career. After a few minor roles in ''A Little Pond'' (2010), ''Poetry'' (2010), and '' The Spies'' (2012), Kim gained recognition for his portrayal of an incorruptible detective in Ryoo Seung-wan’s crime drama ''The Unjust'' (2010). Following more supporting roles in blockbusters like ''Ode to My Father'' (2014), '' The King'' (2016), and ''The Battleship Island'' (2017), as well as appearances in critic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh Sang-jin
Oh Sang-jin (born February 15, 1980) is a South Korean former news anchor, television personality, and actor. Career He joined MBC in 2006, and became one of the network's most popular news anchors and TV show hosts. A member of the reporters' union, Oh was an outspoken critic of MBC's management, which he claimed compromised journalistic independence by keeping close ties with the Lee Myung-bak government. When Oh took part in the broadcasters' strike of 2012, MBC removed him from all its news and entertainment programs for the rest of that year, and he resigned from the network in 2013. Now a freelancer, Oh continued his television and hosting career. He also began acting, with roles in the television dramas ''My Love from the Star'', '' Sweden Laundry'' and ''The Family Is Coming''. In February 2017 it was announced that Oh joined YG Entertainment. In April 2019, Oh left YG Entertainment YG Entertainment Inc. () is a South Korean multinational entertainment agency ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Jae-rim
Song Jae-rim (; born February 18, 1985) is a South Korean actor and model. He began his career as a runway model for the Seoul collections of Juun. J, Herin Homme and Ha Sang Beg. He has also appeared in the magazines Bazaar Korea, Vogue Girl Korea, Dazed & Confused Korea, Nylon Korea, GQ Korea, Arena Homme + Korea, Esquire Korea, and Marie Claire Korea. Song began acting in 2009, and his notable roles include a loyal bodyguard in the period drama ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012), and a cold-blooded assassin in '' Two Weeks'' (2013). He shot to fame after appearing in the fourth season of ''We Got Married'' with Kim So-eun Kim So-eun (born September 6, 1989) is a South Korean actress. She rose to fame in 2009 in the popular television drama ''Boys Over Flowers''. She has since starred in ''Happiness in the Wind'' (2010), '' A Thousand Kisses'' (2011–12), ''Liar .... Filmography Film Television series Web series Television show Music video Awards a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Won-sang
Park Won-sang (born January 20, 1970) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television Theater Ambassadorship *Ambassador for 1st Democratization Movement Memorial Park Joint Memorial Cultural Festival (2022) References External links * * * 1970 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male stage actors {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Sung-min (actor)
Lee Sung-min (; born October 15, 1968) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles on television and film, notably his much-praised performances in '' Golden Time'' (2012), '' Broken'' (2014), and '' Misaeng: Incomplete Life'' (2014). Lee has also received critical acclaim for his role in the 2018 espionage film ''The Spy Gone North ''The Spy Gone North'' () is a 2018 South Korean spy drama film directed by Yoon Jong-bin. It stars Hwang Jung-min, Lee Sung-min, Cho Jin-woong and Ju Ji-hoon. The film is loosely based on the true story of Park Chae-seo, a former South Korea ...''. Filmography Film Television series Web series Theater Awards and nominations Listicles State honors Notes References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lee, Sung-min 1968 births People from North Gyeongsang Province South Korean male stage actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Living people 21st-century Sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Sang-jin
Han Sang-jin (born January 17, 1978) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in television dramas such as ''Behind the White Tower'' (2007), '' Yi San'' (2007), '' My Too Perfect Sons'' (2009), ''Marry Me, Please'' (2010), and ''The King's Doctor ''The King's Doctor'' (; lit. ''Horse Doctor'') is a 2012 South Korean television series depicting Baek Gwang-hyeon (1625–1697), Joseon Dynasty veterinarian, starring Cho Seung-woo and Lee Yo-won. It aired on MBC from October 1, 2012 to Mar ...'' (2012). Filmography Television series Film Variety show Theater Awards and nominations References External links Han Sang-jin at Blossom Entertainment * * 1978 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male stage actors Male actors from Seoul Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni Seokyeong University alumni {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cha Hwa-yeon
Cha Hwa-yeon (born Cha Hak-kyung; February 12, 1961) is a South Korean actress. Career Cha made her acting debut in 1978, and became best known as the heroine Kim Mi-ja in the 1987 television drama ''Love and Ambition'', a character who became an icon for modern Korean women in that era. But she retired a year later, after getting married in 1988. Cha returned to acting twenty years later in 2008 with '' Aeja's Older Sister, Minja''. In March 2018, Cha signed with new management agency Imagine Asia Imagine Asia (; formerly known Wellmade Yedang), is a South Korean entertainment company established in 1976. The company operates as a talent agency, television production company, event management, concert production company, and music publishi .... Filmography Television series Film Variety show Musical theatre Awards and nominations References External links * * * 1960 births Living people South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Um Hyo-sup
Um Hyo-sup (born October 24, 1966) is a South Korean actor. Um mostly plays supporting roles in films and television dramas Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance: a play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been c .... Filmography Film Television series Web series References External links Um Hyo-sup Fan Cafeat Daum Um Hyo-supat Star Village Entertainment * * * 1966 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male stage actors Yeongwol Eom clan {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Mi-kyung
Kim Mi-kyung (born October 14, 1963) is a South Korean actress. She is most active as a supporting actress in television dramas. Kim has been a member of the ''Yeonwoo Mudae'' theater company since 1985. Filmography Television series Web series Film Theater Awards and nominations References External links * Kim Mi-kyungat Popeye Entertainment * * * 1963 births Living people South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoon So-hee
Yoon So-hee (; born May 7, 1993) is a South Korean actress. Early life and education Yoon was born in Stuttgart, Germany, on May 7, 1993, and lived there for six years before returning to Seoul. In 2011, she enrolled as a Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering major at KAIST, one of South Korea's prestigious science and research universities; she is currently on a leave of absence. Later, in 2021, she returned to study. Career Yoon was first featured on ''Hit the S Style'', a variety show which spotlights campus style icons which was aired on tvN. She then appeared in the intermission video at Super Show 5, a concert tour by Super Junior, followed by an uncredited cameo in the music video for SHINee's " Why So Serious?". In 2013, she starred in music videos by EXO in ''EXO Music Video Drama'' (in both Korean and Mandarin Chinese versions). Afterwards, Yoon made her acting debut in the period drama ''The Blade and Petal''. She has since been cast in increasingly larger roles in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |