Forbidden Quest

	Forbidden Quest ''Forbidden Quest'' () is a 2006 South Korean period drama film about a scholar during the Joseon Dynasty who begins to write erotic novels, and becomes the lover of the King's favorite concubine. The film has not been released in Europe or America, and is only available on region 3 DVDs since May 27, 2006. Plot At the start of the film, Kim Yoon-seo, an Inspections officer (police inspector) is seen at his home where his brother has been beaten almost to death. His family wants to submit a false appeal to the king accusing the family of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Lim family. The Lim family had by the past submitted a false appeal against Yoon-seo's family. However Yoon-seo does not wish to submit such an appeal, much to the anger of his elders. He returns to the court where the King hands him an important assignment. The King's concubine, Jung-bin, had a painting she had drawn mounted, but it was replaced by an exact copy, she only realized because of the lack of a scribbl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kim Dae-woo Kim Dae-woo (born 1962) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Kim started his filmmaking career by winning the 1991 Korean Film Council Screenplay Contest. He was an accomplished screenwriter with a number of hit scripts, including ''The Girl for Love and The One for Marriage'' (1993), ''An Affair'' (1998), ''Rainbow Trout'' (1999), and ''Untold Scandal'' (2003). Making a switch to directing, he debuted with the hit period drama film ''Forbidden Quest'' (2006), followed by ''The Servant'' (2010) and '' Obsessed'' (2014). ''Forbidden Quest'' won the Best New Director at the 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards, and Best New Director and Best Screenplay at the 26th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards in 2006. Filmography As screenwriter ''The Girl for Love and The One for Marriage'' (1993) ''Wedding Story 2'' (1994) ''Pirates'' (1994) '' Kill the Love'' (1996) ''Ivan the Mercenary'' (1997) ''An Affair'' (1998) ''Rainbow Trout'' (1999) ''The Foul King'' (2000) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Park Hyuk-kwon Park Hyuk-kwon (born July 11, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Park began his acting career in 1993 as a member of the theater troupe Sanulrim. He later became a well-regarded supporting actor in films such as '' Chaw'' (2009) and ''Secret Reunion'' (2010), as well as the television series ''Behind the White Tower'' (2007), ''Secret Love Affair'' (2014) and '' The Producers'' (2015). Park also frequently stars in short films and independent films, notably in ''Milky Way Liberation Front'' (2007) and other works by Yoon Seong-ho. Filmography Film Television series Theater * '' Subway Line 1'' * ''Checkmate Checkmate (often shortened to mate) is any game position in chess and other chess-like games in which a player's king is in check (threatened with ) and there is no possible escape. Checkmating the opponent wins the game. In chess, the king is ...'' * ''Carmen on Fire'' * ''Seoul Notes'' Awards and nominations References External links * Park Hyuk-kwonat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Korean Association Of Film Critics Awards The Korean Association of Film Critics Awards (), also known as the Critics Choice Awards (), is an annual awards ceremony for excellence in film in South Korea. It was established in 1980 by the Korean Association of Film Critics (KAFC). The ceremony is usually held in November or December. Categories Best Film Best Director Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best New Director Best New Actor Best New Actress Best Screenplay Best Cinematography Best Music Technical Award is given to achievement in visual effects, editing, art direction, lighting, or costume design CJ CGV Star Award Special Mention Special Achievement Award FIPRESCI Award The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI, short for Fédération Internationale de la PRESse CInématographique) is an association of national organizations of professional film critics and film journalists from around the world fo ... (International Federation of Film Cri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Korean Film Awards The Korean Film Awards was a South Korean film awards ceremony hosted by the broadcasting network MBC from 2002 to 2010. History Originally named the MBC Film Awards, the ceremony was first established in 2002. It was renamed the Korean Film Awards in 2003. Votes were determined from a jury of 500 film professionals and 500 viewers selected through the internet, using a 7:3 ratio. In 2009, failure to secure sponsors during the global economic recession resulted in the cancellation of that year's ceremony. It resumed in 2010, with Hyundai Motor Company as the main sponsor. But persistent financial difficulties regarding the production costs led MBC to abolish the awards in 2011. Categories Best Film Best Director Best Screenplay Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best New Director Best New Actor Best New Actress Best Cinematography Best Editing Best Art Direction Best Lighting Best Music Best Visual Effects Best Sound Bes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Blue Dragon Film Awards The Blue Dragon Film Awards () is an annual awards ceremony that is presented by ''Sports Chosun'' (a sister brand of the ''Chosun Ilbo'') for excellence in film in South Korea. The Blue Dragon Film Awards considers only blockbusters and popular movies of high artistic value released during the previous year. During the selection process, about forty movies that have made it to the final list are screened to the public for free. After the screening of each selection, the awards ceremony opens. The Blue Dragon Film Awards and Grand Bell Awards are the most popular film awards in South Korea. History It was created in 1963 by ''The Chosun Ilbo'' newspaper and discontinued in 1973. ''Sports Chosun'', a Korean sports daily also owned by ''The Chosun Ilbo'', resurrected the ceremony in 1990 and it has been held annually since then. The 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held on November 26, 2021 at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. In this edition, 18 categories were awarded. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	27th Blue Dragon Film Awards The 27th Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held on December 15, 2006 at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. Hosted by actors Jung Joon-ho and Kim Hye-soo Kim Hye-soo (; born September 5, 1970) is a South Korean actress. Kim was one of the most popular teen stars in the 1980s and 1990s. She is known for her headstrong independence and regularly playing strong-willed, sophisticated women. Kim bega ..., it was presented by Sports Chosun and broadcast on KBS. Nominations and winners Complete list of nominees and winners: (Winners denoted in bold) References {{Blue Dragon Film Awards 2007 film awards Blue Dragon Film Awards 2007 in South Korean cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Cho Geun-hyun Cho Geun-hyun is a South Korean art director and film director. His directorial debut, the hit drama thriller ''26 Years'' (2012) with over 2.9 million admissions, was voted Best Korean Film by Twitter users held by KOFIC in December 2012. He was internationally recognized for his second feature ''Late Spring'' (2014), which won a total of six awards, including Best Foreign Feature at the 23rd Arizona International Film Festival, Best Film at the 14th Milan International Film Festival Awards and Best Asian Narrative Film at the 13th Asian Film Festival of Dallas in 2014. Filmography As art director ''L'Abri '' (2002) ''A Tale of Two Sisters'' (2003) ''My Mother, the Mermaid'' (2004) ''Heaven's Soldiers'' (2005) '' Duelist'' (2005) ''From Here to Seoul'' (short film, 2006) ''Forbidden Quest'' (2006) '' Evil Twin'' (2007) ''My Father'' (2007) ''Radio Dayz'' (2008) ''Go Go 70s'' (2008) ''The Accidental Gangster and the Mistaken Courtesan'' (2008) '' Love, In Betw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Grand Bell Awards The Grand Bell Awards (), also known as the Daejong Film Awards, is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea. The Grand Bell Awards retains prestige as the oldest continuous film awards held in South Korea, and has been called the Korean equivalent of the American Academy Awards. History The ceremony has been hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Information since 1962. The awards ceased for a couple years beginning in 1969, but were revived in 1972 after the establishment of the Korea Motion Picture Promotion Association, in an effort to stimulate the then-stagnant film industry. Awards See also Cinema of Korea List of film awards References External links * Grand Bell Awardsat Naver Grand Bell Awardsat CinemasieGrand Bell Awardsat the Internet Movie Database IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online dat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	43rd Grand Bell Awards The 43rd Grand Bell Awards ceremony was held at the COEX Convention Hall in Seoul Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of ... on July 21, 2006. Nominations and winners (Winners denoted in bold) References External links * Grand Bell Awards Grand Bell Awards Grand Bell Awards {{film-award-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Baeksang Arts Awards The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were first introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the Hankook Ilbo newspaper, whose pen name was "Baeksang". It was established for the development of Korean popular culture and art and for enhancing the morale of artists. They are regarded as one of the most prestigious entertainment awards in South Korea. Baeksang Arts Awards are annually presented at a ceremony organised by Ilgan Sports and JTBC Plus, affiliates of JoongAng Ilbo, usually in the second quarter of each year, in Seoul. It is the only comprehensive awards ceremony in the country, recognising excellence in film, television and theatre. Current awards Film * Grand Prize * Best Film * Best Director * Best New Director * Best Screenplay * Best Actor * Best Actress * Best Supporting Actor * Best Supporting Actress * Best New Actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	42nd Paeksang Arts Awards The 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony took place on April 14, 2006 in Seoul. It was presented by IS Plus Corp. and broadcast on SBS. Nominations and winners Complete list of nominees and winners: (Winners denoted in bold) Film Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Baeksang Arts Awards, 42nd Baeksang Baeksang Baeksang Arts Awards Baek Baek Baek (), also often spelled Paek, Baik, Paik is a Korean family name. In the year 2000, there were 351,275 people with this surname in South Korea. The word means the color white. Baek (白) "白" has a Cantonese origin from the Yuan dynasty an ... 2000s in Seoul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ra Mi-ran Ra Mi-ran (born March 6, 1975) is a South Korean actress and television personality. Career Before making her film debut in ''Lady Vengeance'' (2005), Ra Mi-ran spent years acting in theatre. Afterwards, she appeared in more than 40 films but did not receive acclaim or public recognition until she starred in ''Dancing Queen'' (2012), with one review calling her "the standout" as the protagonist's best friend and hairdresser. She is most prolific as a supporting actress, notably in Lee Joon-ik's ''Hope'' (2013), for which her portrayal of a young boy's mother won Best Supporting Actress at the 34th Blue Dragon Film Awards; as well as ''The Himalayas'' (2015), for which she won Best Supporting Actress at the 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards. She was also noted as a scene stealer in the hit cable drama ''Reply 1988'' (2015). Ra was also praised in her leading role as a North Korean defector in Jeon Kyu-hwan's indie 'Dance Town' (2011), with Variety calling it "riveting" and "a landmark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]