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Fists Of Legend
''Fists of Legend'' () is a 2013 South Korean sports drama film directed by Kang Woo-suk. It is based on the popular webtoon of the same title written by Lee Jong-gyu and illustrated by Lee Yoon-gyun. The film stars Hwang Jung-min, Yoo Jun-sang, Yoon Je-moon, Lee Yo-won, and Jung Woong-in. Plot A moment of bad luck derailed Deok-kyu's Olympic dreams and led him and his friends to jail. Jin-ho got out of jail quickly because of his rich parents, but Deok-kyu, Jae-seok, and Sang-hoon were not so lucky. Years later, while running a noodle shop to earn extra money following an accident involving his daughter, Deok-kyu accepts an invitation to join a televised mixed martial arts tournament, ''Fists of Legend''. A group of middle-aged men who used to be called "legends" during their teenage high school days take part in the "real action fighting" reality show, and the winner gets a prize of every round, for a total of (). Among the contestants are Deok-kyu's old friends Sang-hoon, c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Woo-suk
Kang Woo-suk (born November 10, 1960 in Gyeongsan) is a South Korean film producer and director. He has often been called the most powerful man in Korean cinema, topping Cine21 magazine's list of '50 Most Powerful Men in Korean Cinema' for seven consecutive years from 1998 to 2004. Kang started as a director of successful comedy films before directing ''Two Cops'' in 1993, a box office hit whose success at the time was only surpassed by ''Sopyonje''. More recently, he has directed several Korean blockbusters, including the ''Public Enemy'' series (''Public Enemy'', '' Another Public Enemy'', and ''Public Enemy Returns'') and ''Silmido''. After the success of ''Two Cops'' Kang founded his own film production and distribution company, Cinema Service, which has since become the biggest homegrown studio in the Korean film industry and along with CJ Entertainment, one of the two largest film distributors in South Korea. In 2005 Kang stepped down from the position of president of Cine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea JoongAng Daily
''Korea JoongAng Daily'' is the English edition of the South Korean national daily newspaper ''JoongAng Ilbo''. The newspaper was first published on October 17, 2000, originally named as ''JoongAng Ilbo English Edition''. It mainly carries news and feature stories by staff reporters, and some stories translated from the Korean language newspaper. ''Korea JoongAng Daily'' is one of the three main English newspapers in South Korea along with ''The Korea Times'' and ''The Korea Herald''. The newspaper is published with a daily edition of ''The New York Times'' and it is located within the main offices of the ''JoongAng Ilbo'' in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. See also *List of newspapers in South Korea This is a list of newspapers in South Korea. National papers Top 10 Comprehensive Daily newspapers *Chosun Ilbo (daily) 1,212,208 *Dong-A Ilbo (daily) 925,919 *JoongAng Ilbo (daily) 861,984 *''Hankook Ilbo'' (daily) 219,672 *''Hankyoreh'' (da ... References External linksOff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Jeolla Province
North Jeolla Province (; ''Jeollabuk-do''), also known as Jeonbuk, is a province of South Korea. North Jeolla has a population of 1,869,711 (2015) and has a geographic area of 8,067 km2 (3,115 sq mi) located in the Honam region in the southwest of the Korean Peninsula. North Jeolla borders the provinces of South Jeolla to the south, North Gyeongsang and South Gyeongsang to the east, North Chungcheong to the northeast, and South Chungcheong to the north. Jeonju is the capital and largest city of North Jeolla, with other major cities including Iksan, Gunsan, and Jeongeup. North Jeolla was established in 1896 from the province of Jeolla, one of the Eight Provinces of Korea, consisting of the northern half of its mainland territory. History During the Proto-Three Kingdoms period, Jeolla region was the center of the Mahan confederacy among Samhan. There were 15 tribal countries out of 54 in the region. During the period of the Three States, this region came to belong to Baekje w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namwon
Namwon (; ''Namwon-si'') is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Namwon is about 50 minutes from the provincial capital of Jeonju, which is almost three hours away from Seoul. The official city flower is Royal Azalea () while the city tree is the crape-myrtle () and the city bird is the swallow (). Namwon is a small city located just outside Jirisan National Park, which has the largest set of mountains on the South Korean Mainland. It also borders the Seomjin River, one of South Korea's more prominent rivers. It is 3 hours and 15 minutes from the Seoul Central City Bus Terminal (via direct bus) and about one hour from both the U-Square Bus Terminal in Gwangju and the Jeonju Inter City Bus Terminal (depending on traffic). It is called "the City of Love" because of the famous Korean love story of Chunhyang. Gwanghallu Garden is a shrine to this love story. History Namwon was founded in 680 during the reign of King Sinmun of Silla Kingdom. Namwon county was founded on A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Jae-yong
Kim Jae-yong (born February 13, 1994) is a South Korean actor, singer and model. He is a former member of HALO. He is best known for his supporting roles in ''The Miracle We Met'', ''Fists of Legend ''Fists of Legend'' () is a 2013 South Korean sports drama film directed by Kang Woo-suk. It is based on the popular webtoon of the same title written by Lee Jong-gyu and illustrated by Lee Yoon-gyun. The film stars Hwang Jung-min, Yoo Jun-sang, ...'' and '' Love with Flaws'' as Joo Seo-joon. Discography Filmography Film Television series Web series Television show References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Jae-yong 1994 births Living people 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male models South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male idols South Korean male singers South Korean pop singers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Eun-soo
Kwon Eun-soo (born February 4, 1989) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her lead roles in ''If You Were Me 4'' as So-young and ''Wild Flowers'' as Eun-soo. She also did a supporting role and appeared in the famous and popular drama Who Are You: School 2015 as Eun-soo. Biography and career Kwon studied broadcasting at Induk University. She started her acting career in 2006. Filmography Television Film References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kwon, Eun-soo 1989 births Living people 21st-century South Korean actresses South Korean female models South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Hyun-sang
Im Dong-jae (born July 2, 1981), better known professionally as Kwon Hyun-sang, is a South Korean actor. Career Kwon Hyun-Sang made his acting debut in the 2008 horror movie ''Death Bell'', which was followed by supporting roles in several films and television series. Then in 2013, he played his first leading role in the indie comedy '' Let Me Out''. Kwon also appeared in a bit part in '' Hanji'', which was directed by his father, acclaimed film director Im Kwon-Taek Im Kwon-taek (born December 8, 1934) is one of South Korea's most renowned film directors. In an active and prolific career, his films have won many domestic and international film festival awards as well as considerable box-office success, and h .... His mother is retired actress Chae Ryung. Filmography Films Television series Music videos Theater References External links * * * 1981 births Male actors from Seoul South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors Living pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Sung-jin
Kang Sung-jin (born January 13, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Kang acted in the lead role in ''The Humanist'' (2001), ''APT'' (2006), ''Mission Possible: Kidnapping Granny K'' (2007) and '' Life Is Cool'' (2008). Personal His niece is actress Kang Byul Kang Byul (Korean: 강별, born August 9, 1990) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 2008 and was cast in her first leading role in the television drama '' Miss Mamma Mia'' (2015). Personal life Her maternal uncle is actor Ka .... Filmography Film Television series Variety show Theater Discography References External links Kang Sung-jin Fan Cafeat Daum * * * * 1971 births Living people South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Shin-il
Kang Shin-il (born November 26, 1960) is a South Korean actor. Kang graduated from Kyung Hee University with a degree in electronic engineering, but he soon put aside his studies and spent most of his time in Daehangno, Seoul's theater district, where he formed a troupe called ''Testimony'' that performed at smaller venues. In 1985, he made his acting debut in ''Chilsu and Mansu'', and soon gained fame as a stage actor in plays such as ''Kimchigook Goes Crazy'' and ''Chronicles of Han''. He appeared onscreen for the first time in the 1988 film adaptation of ''Chilsu and Mansu'' and became a prolific supporting actor in Korean cinema and television (notably in Kang Woo-suk's ''Public Enemy'' franchise), while continuing to do theater. In 2007, Kang was diagnosed with liver cancer, but after recovering from surgery Surgery ''cheirourgikē'' (composed of χείρ, "hand", and ἔργον, "work"), via la, chirurgiae, meaning "hand work". is a medical specialty that uses oper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ji Woo
Ji Woo (born Choi Ji-woo on November 25, 1997) is a South Korean actress. Life and career She attended Morak Middle School. In 2017, she was an honorary ambassador of the 9th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival alongside Cho Jin-woong. In June 2019, Ji Woo signed with new agency King Kong by Starship King Kong by Starship (), formerly known as King Kong Entertainment () before the merge in 2017, is a South Korean actors agency that was founded in 2009. History It was founded in 2009 by Lee Jin-sung, then an employee of IHQ Inc., and having .... In November 2022, Ji Woo signed with Hycon Entertainment. Filmography Film Television series Web series Music video Stage References External links Ji Wooat Daum * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ji, Woo 21st-century South Korean actresses South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses Konkuk University alumni 1997 births Living people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sung Ji-ru
Sung Ji-ru (born October 16, 1968) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * * * 1968 births Living people People from Gongju 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Jung-hyuk
Lee Jung-hyuk is a South Korean actor and model. He is known for his in dramas such as ''I Can Hear Your Voice'', ''On the Way to the Airport'' and he is also known for his roles in movies such as ''Fists of Legend ''Fists of Legend'' () is a 2013 South Korean sports drama film directed by Kang Woo-suk. It is based on the popular webtoon of the same title written by Lee Jong-gyu and illustrated by Lee Yoon-gyun. The film stars Hwang Jung-min, Yoo Jun-sang, ...''. Filmography Television series Film References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lee, Jung-hyuk 1985 births Living people 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male models South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
