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Gunman In Joseon
''Gunman in Joseon'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Lee Joon-gi, Nam Sang-mi, Jeon Hye-bin, Han Joo-wan, and Yu Oh-seong. It aired on KBS2 from June 25 to September 4, 2014 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 22 episodes. Synopsis The story begins in 1876, the third year of Emperor Gojong's reign. It is a time of great upheaval and rapid modernization, with conflict brewing between the two leading political factions, the ''Sugu'' (conservative) and the '' Kaehwa'' (enlightenment). Those on the ''Kaehwa'' side support Gojong's enlightenment policies during this time of change; Joseon was known as a hermit kingdom through the nineteenth century, keen to isolate itself from foreign influence. In previous years, Joseon had rejected Western overtures to open trade lines, which had led to military clashes with American and French forces. While newer ideology advocated a more open policy, it had yet to take root. Adding to the mounting tensions, recently Gojo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sageuk
(Hangul: 사극, Hanja: 史劇; ) in Korean language, Korean denotes historical dramas, including traditional drama plays, Cinema of Korea, films or Korean drama, television series. In English language literature usually refers to historical films and television series (of South Korea). In North Korea, South Korean historical dramas are generally called 고전 영화 (Hanja: 古典 映畫, Revised Romanization of Korean, RR: ''Gojeon Yeonghwa'') or classic film. The first known historical film, ''The Story of Chun-hyang'' filmed in 1923, was directed by a Japanese filmmaker. The first Korean sound film was also . The heyday of Korean cinema began in the 1950s and lasted until the 1980s, with many films released, like Lee Gyu-hwan's Chunhyangga, Chunhyang adaptation in 1955. In the 1960s, historical melodramas were significant, as well as martial arts films. In the 1970s, due to the popularity of television, cinema started to decline, and in the 1980s it encountered a crisis, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enlightenment Party
The Gaehwa Party () was a Korean liberal and progressive party founded after the Imo Incident. They were also called the Independence Party of Joseon, the Innovation Party of Joseon, and the Reformist Faction. They tried to cut off the submissive relationship Korea had to the Qing dynasty and were opposed to what they called the ''Sadae'' Party (), a group supporting Empress Myeongseong and the Qing dynasty. They reformed domestic affairs, emulating the Empire of Japan's Meiji Restoration. They were also the organization that tried to found an independent Joseon nation. The central figures of this party were Kim Ok-gyun, Hong Yeong-sik, Seo Jae-pil and Seo Gwang-bum. The Conservative Party also participated in enlightening/educational movements, and the Enlightenment Party was also called the ''Radical Reformist Faction'' to distinguish between them. The Enlightenment Party orchestrated the Gapsin Coup after the Sino–French War with the promise of advice and support of , the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Ye-ryeong
Kim Ye-ryeong (born Kim Yoon-mi on March 17, 1966) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Film Variety shows Theater Awards and nominations References External links Kim Ye-ryeong Fan Cafeat Daum * * * 1966 births Living people South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses South Korean stage actresses Dankook University alumni People from Seoul {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...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] |
Choi Ji-na
Choi Ji-na (born May 17, 1975) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1995, and became best known as a supporting actress in television dramas, notably ''My Rosy Life'' (2005), ''A Happy Woman'' (2008), and '' My Too Perfect Sons'' (2009). In 2005, Choi received a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Korean Film Awards for her portrayal of a shaman in ''Blood Rain Blood rain is a phenomenon where blood is perceived to fall from the sky in the form of rain. Blood Rain may also refer to: * ''Blood Rain'' (film), a 2005 thriller film * ''Blood Rain'' (novel), a 1999 crime novel See also *''BloodRayne'', a ...''. Filmography Television series Film Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * * * 1975 births Living people South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses South Korean stage actresses Place of birth missing (living people) {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Dong-hwi
Lee Dong-hwi (born July 22, 1985) is a South Korean actor and singer. He gained recognition through his role in the critically acclaimed television series ''Reply 1988'' (2015–2016). Lee starred in the film ''Extreme Job'' (2019), the second highest-grossing South Korean film in history. He is also a member of South Korean supergroup MSG Wannabe. Personal life Lee has been in a relationship with model-actress Jung Ho-yeon since 2015. He is part of a celebrity group of friends known as BYH48 which consists of EXO's Suho, Ryu Jun-yeol, Byun Yo-han, Ji Soo and more. The name was coined by their fans, with BYH referring to Byun Yo-han - the group's leader - and 48 is a parody of Japanese idol group AKB48. In May 2021, Lee was revealed as one of the MSG Wannabe members who passed on variety show program Hangout with Yoo and debuted as a member of MSG Wannabe and was part of the sub-unit JSDK. Philanthropy On March 8, 2022, Lee donated million to the Hope Bridge Disaster Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choi Cheol-ho
Choi Cheol-ho (; born 2 March 1970) is a South Korean actor. He rose to fame after appearing in the hit drama ''Queen of Housewives'' (also known as ''My Wife is a Superwoman'', 2009). Other notable roles include King Seonjo in '' The Immortal Lee Soon-shin'' (2004), Geolsa Biu in '' Dae Jo Yeong'' (2006) and King Gyeongjong in ''Empress Cheonchu'' (also known as ''The Iron Empress'', 2009). Personal life He married Kim Hye-sook on 7 August 2005. Kim was the Chungnam representative at the 2004 Miss Korea pageant. They have one son, Choi Min-joon. Choi was investigated for drunkenly assaulting an aspiring actress on 8 July 2010, with the incident caught on CCTV. Filmography Television series * ''River Where the Moon Rises'' (KBS2, 2021) - ep. #15 * ''Love Alert'' (MBN, 2018) * '' Dal Soon's Spring'' (KBS, 2017) * ''Saimdang, Memoir of Colors'' (SBS, 2017) * '' The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War'' (KBS1, 2015) * ''The King's Face'' (KBS2, 2014) * ''Single-minded Dandelion'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Hyun-soo (actress)
Kim Hyun-soo (; born June 23, 2000) is a South Korean actress. She often starred as the younger version of female protagonist in television series such as ''Bridal Mask'' and ''My Love from the Star'', before receiving her first leading role in ''Solomon's Perjury''. Kim's most notable on-screen role so far was Bae Ro-na from '' The Penthouse: War in Life'' (2020–2021). Career Kim Hyun-soo started to work in the entertainment industry as a child model. She debuted as an actress through 2011 film '' Silenced'', in which her role as a deaf student who suffered abuse landed her the nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 49th Grand Bell Awards. Kim then starred as the younger version of female protagonist in several hit series, notably ''Deep Rooted Tree'', ''Bridal Mask'' and ''My Love from the Star''. She played her first regular role in TV series with ''Gunman in Joseon''. In 2016, she acted alongside Kim Hye-soo in the well-received dramedy film ''Familyhood'', as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choi Jae-sung
Choi Jae-Sung (born November 18, 1964) is a South Korean actor. Choi debuted with KBS TV drama series, ''Diary of a High School Student'' in 1984. Choi entered stardom through ''The Tree Blooming with Love'' and ''Lee Jang-ho's Baseball Team''. Filmography *Note; the whole list is referenced. TV * 1987, ''The Tree Blooming with Love'' (Sarang-i kkotpineun namu 사랑이 꽃피는 나무) * 1991, ''Eyes of Dawn'' (Yeomyeong-ui nundongja 여명의 눈동자) * 1997, ''Desire'' (Yeokmang 욕망) * 1998, ''Gamer'' (Seungbusa 승부사) * 1998, ''War And Love'' (Jeonjaeng-gwa sarang 전쟁과 사랑) * 2000, ''Sound of Thunder'' (Cheondung sori 천둥소리) * 2000, ''Love and Farewell'' (Sarang-gwa ibyeol 사랑과 이별) * 2002, ''The Dawn of the Empire'' (Jeguk-ui achim 제국의 아침) * 2002, '' Rustic Period'' (Yain sidae 야인시대) * 2004, ''Jang Gil-san'' (Jang Gil-san 장길산) * 2004, ''Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin'' (Bulmyeol-ui I Sun-sin 불멸의 이순신) * 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Korea Times
''The Korea Times'' is the oldest of three English-language newspapers published daily in South Korea. It is a sister paper of the ''Hankook Ilbo'', a major Korean language daily; both are owned by Dongwha Enterprise, a wood-based manufacturer. Since the late 1950s, it had been published by the Hankook Ilbo Media Group, but following an embezzlement scandal in 2013–2014 it was sold to Dongwha Group, which also acquired ''Hankook Ilbo''. The president-publisher of ''The Korea Times'' is Oh Young-jin. Former Korean President Kim Dae-jung famously taught himself English by reading ''The Korea Times''. Newspaper headquarters The newspaper's headquarters is located in the same building with ''Hankook Ilbo'' on Sejong-daero between Sungnyemun and Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea. The publication also hosts major operations in New York City and Los Angeles. History ''The Korea Times'' was founded by Helen Kim five months into the 1950-53 Korean War. The first issue on November ... [...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] |
Gisaeng
Kisaeng (Hangul: 기생, Hanja: 妓生, RR: ''Gisaeng''), also called ginyeo (Hangul: 기녀, Hanja: 妓女), were women from outcast or slave families who were trained to be courtesans, providing artistic entertainment and conversation to men of upper class. First appearing in Goryeo, were the government's legal entertainers, required to perform various functions for the state. Many were employed at court, but they were also spread throughout the country. They were carefully trained and frequently accomplished in the fine arts, poetry, and prose, and although they were of low social class, they were respected as educated artists. Aside from entertainment, their roles included medical care and needlework. play an important role in Korean conceptions of the traditional culture of the Joseon. Although the names of most real have been forgotten, a few are remembered for an outstanding attribute, such as skill or loyalty. The most famous of these is the 16th century Hwang Jini. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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