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Hong Ji-hee
Hong Ji-hee (; Born in Seoul July 27, 1988) is a South Korean movie, television and musical actress. Hong made her debut as a musical actress in the 5th season of the open run musical "Finding Kim Jong-wook" in 2011, after graduating from the Department of Theater and Film at of Kyunghee University. However, she had previously made her debut as an actress with minor roles in the films ''Into the White Night'' (2009) as Cha Young-eun and film ''City of Damnation'' (2009) as a reporter. She's known for her role Yoo Cho-hee, in tvN drama series '' Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'' and Jang Hye-jin of Big Mouth. Career Debut and Musical Career (2009-2014) In 2009, Hong made her feature film debut in Park Shin-woo's film ''Into the White Night'' (2009), appearing in a small role opposite Son Ye-jin as Cha Young-eun. Her second film role was as a reporter at the bombing site in the 2009 film ''City of Damnation''. After completing her studies from Department of Theater and Film of Kyun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and List of islands of South Korea, adjacent islands. It has a Demographics of South Korea, population of 51.75 million, of which roughly half live in the Seoul Capital Area, the List of metropolitan areas by population, fourth most populous metropolitan area in the world. Other major cities include Incheon, Busan, and Daegu. The Korean Peninsula was inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. Its Gojoseon, first kingdom was noted in Chinese records in the early 7th century BCE. Following the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea into Unified Silla, Silla and Balhae in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwak Sun-young
Kwak Sun-young (born May 11, 1983) is a South Korean actress. In 2006 she began her career in musical theater, starring in musical Dalgona. She starred in the Theatrical adaptation, stage adaptation of ''Goong'' and Full House (South Korean TV series), ''Full House'', among many other musicals and plays. After over a decade on the stage, Kwak made her television debut in 2018. She is best known for her roles in ''Encounter (South Korean TV series), Encounter'' (2018),''VIP (South Korean TV series), VIP'' (2019), ''Hospital Playlist'' (2020), ''Inspector Koo'' (2021), ''Behind Every Star'' (2022), and ''Brain Works'' (2023). Career Kwak was born on May 11, 1983, in Seoul. Kwak's first contact with the stage was in high school, when she joined the theater department, even though she wanted to join a band instead. She studied acting at Dongguk University. Later in 2010, she enrolled in graduate school to pursue a master's degree in Performing Arts. After graduating, Kwak made her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseon Exorcist
''Joseon Exorcist'' () is a South Korean historical-supernatural television series. The series, directed by Shin Kyung-soo and written by Park Gye-ok, stars Jang Dong-yoon, Park Sung-hoon and Kam Woo-sung. The series follows the fight of the royal family to protect people from the evil spirits, who use human frailties to demolish Joseon. The first two episodes aired on SBS TV on March 22 and 23, 2021, at 22:00 ( KST) before being canceled due to historical inaccuracies and Chinese props present in the series that resulted in backlash from many Korean viewers. Synopsis The series follows the story of King Taejong and his two sons, Prince Chungnyung and Prince Yangnyeong, how they fight the evil spirits who came alive and must be exorcised to save Joseon. The founding rulers of Joseon have taken help of the demons and the monsters to overthrow Goryeo. Later the undead return to target the royal family. Cast Main * Jang Dong-yoon as Prince Chungnyung * Park Sung-hoon as Prince ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Yeon-seok, Jung Kyung-ho, Kim Dae-myung, and Jeon Mi-do. The first season aired on tvN every Thursday from March 12 to May 28, 2020. Each episode was released on Netflix in South Korea, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and English speaking countries after their television broadcast. By the conclusion of the first season, the series became the ninth highest-rated Korean drama in cable television history at the time. The second season aired between June 17 and September 16, 2021. According to Nielsen Korea, the first episode recorded 10.007% viewership, setting the record for the highest premiere ratings in the network's history. Premise ''Hospital Playlist'' follows the lives of five doctors in their forties, Lee Ik-jun (Jo Jung-suk), Ahn Je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fight For My Way
''Fight For My Way'' (; lit. ''Fight My Way'') is a South Korean television series starring Park Seo-joon and Kim Ji-won, with Ahn Jae-hong and Song Ha-yoon. It premiered on May 22, 2017, every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 ( KST) on KBS2. The series was the slot leader during its entire run and topped TV popularity index for 3 consecutive weeks. It was praised for its realistic plot and great performances. Synopsis The story is about underdogs with big dreams struggling to survive and striving for success in a career they're under-qualified for. A long time friendship is blossoming into romance between two immature friends Ko Dong-man (Park Seo-joon) and Choi Ae-ra ( Kim Ji-won) whose childish dynamic hasn't changed despite reaching adulthood. Cast Main The Crazy Fantastic Four They are four individuals who are considered to be lacking of abilities, but eventually in the series, they will grow as both individuals and friends. * Park Seo-joon as Ko Dong-man 고동만 ** Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthdal Chronicles
''Arthdal Chronicles'' () is a 2019 South Korean television series written by Kim Young-hyun and Park Sang-yeon and directed by Kim Won-seok, under the production banner of Studio Dragon and KPJ, starring Jang Dong-gun, Song Joong-ki, Kim Ji-won, and Kim Ok-vin. Regarded as the first Korean ancient fantasy drama, the story takes place during the Bronze Age and is loosely based on the story of Dangun, the founder of the first Korean Kingdom of Gojoseon. The series aired on tvN from June 1 to September 22, 2019, on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:00 (KST) for 18 episodes. It premiered internationally on Netflix. In spite of the generally mixed to negative reception from critics, the series was the sixth most preferred Korean drama among viewers in the United States market in 2019 as per Consumer Research Report by the Korea Creative Content Agency. Synopsis In a mythical land called Arth, the inhabitants of the ancient city of Arthdal contend with power struggles, while some enc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vietnamese People
The Vietnamese people ( vi, người Việt, lit=Viet people) or Kinh people ( vi, người Kinh) are a Southeast Asian ethnic group native to modern-day Northern Vietnam and Dongxing, Guangxi, Southern China (Jing Islands, Dongxing, Guangxi). The native language is Vietnamese language, Vietnamese, the most widely spoken Austroasiatic language. Vietnamese Kinh people account for just over 85.32% of the population of Vietnam in the 2019 census, and are officially known as Kinh people () to distinguish them from the other ethnic groups in Vietnam, minority groups residing in the country such as the Hmong people, Hmong, Chams, Cham, or Muong people, Mường. The Vietnamese are one of the four main groups of Vietic languages, Vietic speakers in Vietnam, the others being the Muong people, Mường, Thổ people, Thổ, and Chứt people. They are related to the Gin people, Gin people, a Vietnamese ethnic group in China. Terminology According to Churchman (2010), all endonyms and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unasked Family
''Unasked Family'' () is a South Korean television series starring Choi Yoon-so, Seol Jung-hwan, Shim Ji-ho, and . The series aired on KBS1 from October 28, 2019 to April 17, 2020. Synopsis The story of series depicts the life changing story of Kang Yeo-Won (Choi Yoon-so) and Bong Cheon-dong (Seol Jung-hwan). When Kang Yeo-Won was a university student, she dreamed of becoming a reporter. An unexpected pregnancy caused her to change that dream. She is now a housewife, and she is busy taking care of her troublemaker in-laws, raising her child and managing her family's finances. Her husband gets into an accident and her life changes. Bong Cheon-dong grew up in an orphanage with his younger sister. He had a heart disease, but he was able to get an operation due to Hwang Byung-rae (Seon Woo Jae-duk). He is now a grown man. Bong Cheon-dong passes his bar exam, but he works for Hwang Byung-rae, President of Hana Beverage. Cast Main * Choi Yoon-so as Kang Ye-won, Connib's daughter-in-la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maybe Happy Ending
''Maybe Happy Ending'' (; lit. "Maybe Happy Ending) is an original South Korean musical with music composed by Will Aronson and lyrics written by Hue Park, and book written by both Aronson and Park. It is their first original musical and second work together after Musical ''Bungee Jumping''. Directed by Kim Dong-yeon, ''Maybe Happy Ending'' opened in Seoul at Lifeway Hall in DCF Daemyung Cultural Factory on December 20, 2016, where it played for 51 performances. It was nominated as best musical at The 6th Yegreen Musical Awards, and won four awards including Musical of the Year Award, Music Award (Will Aronson), Directing Award (Kim Dong-yeon)and Female Popularity Award (Jeon Mi-do). It was also nominated for six awards at The 2nd Korean Musical Award and won six awards, including Best Musical, Best Director, Best Music, Lyrics and Book. Local tours and international productions have followed. Background In 2014 Hue Park was sitting in a coffee shop in Brooklyn. He heard the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keigo Higashino
is a Japanese author chiefly known for his mystery novels. He served as the 13th President of Mystery Writers of Japan from 2009 to 2013. Higashino has won major Japanese awards for his books, almost twenty of which have been turned into films and TV series. Early life Higashino was born in the Ikuno-ku ward of the city of Osaka in Osaka Prefecture. The logographic letters that make up the family name were initially read as "Tono", but Keigo's father changed the reading to "Higashino". Growing up in a working class area, Higashino's childhood was challenging because of the lower class to which his family belonged. He attended Koji Elementary School, Higashi Ikuno Junior High School, and Hannan High School. During his high school years he started reading mystery fiction. Higashino studied Electrical Engineering at Osaka Prefecture University, where he became captain of the archery club. He graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering degree. Career Higashino started writing whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miracles Of The Namiya General Store
is a 2012 Japanese novel written by Keigo Higashino and published by Kadokawa Shoten. Plot In 1980, the Namiya General Store becomes popular with citizens after its owner, Yūji Namiya, accepts people’s advice letters seeking advice for anything troubling them, similar to an agony aunt. When the store is closed, people would drop their letters through a hole in the roll-up door, collected in a mailbox, and would receive a handwritten reply from Namiya in a milk box hung outside. In 2012, three delinquents, Atsuya, Shota and Kohei, take shelter in the abandoned Namiya General Store after committing some petty crimes. Staying until the morning, the boys' pillaging is mysteriously interrupted by an advice letter being dropped through the shutter, although nobody is outside. The letter is addressed to the General Store and traditionally was written by someone to consult about worries. Upon reading it, the boys realise it was written in 1980, 32 years ago. When Kohei decides to repl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Pyeonggang And On Dal
On Dal (died 590), commonly referred to by Koreans as "On Dal the Fool" (''babo ondal'' (바보 온달)), was a Goguryeo General and the husband of Princess Pyeonggang. A legend tells that his waist was bent and his face was ugly, but he had a good heart. His family was very poor, so he begged for his mother. Though of lower-class origin, he later married King Pyeongwon of Goguryeo's daughter Princess Pyeonggang and then become a general. He died in 590 at Achasanseong Fortress during a battle against the Silla army. In popular culture * Portrayed by Ji Hyun-woo in the 2009 KBS2 TV series ''Invincible Lee Pyung Kang''. * Portrayed by Lee Jong-hyun in the 2017 Netflix TV series ''My Only Love Song''. * Portrayed by Na In-woo in the 2021 KBS2 series ''River Where the Moon Rises''. See also *Princess Pyeonggang *Pyeongwon of Goguryeo Pyeongwon of Goguryeo (ruled 559–590) the 25th ruler of Goguryeo, the northernmost of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. Pyeongwon was also known as ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
