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Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
''Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'' () is a 2021 South Korean television series starring Shin Min-a, Kim Seon-ho and Lee Sang-yi. It is a remake of 2004 South Korean film '' Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong''. It aired from August 28 to October 17, 2021, on tvN's Saturdays and Sundays at 21:00 ( KST) time slot. It is also available for streaming on Netflix. The series was a commercial hit and became one of the highest-rated series on cable television history. It ranked first place during its entire run for eight weeks, and the last episode achieved 12.665% nationwide rating, with over 3.2 million views. It also became one of Netflix's most-watched non-English television shows, and one of its longest-running hits as it spent 16 weeks in global top ten rankings. Synopsis After her life goes awry, Yoon Hye-jin, an accomplished dentist from Seoul, goes to the idyllic seaside village of Gongjin on her mother's birthday, where she spontaneously decides to open up a dental clinic, and gets to know ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantic Comedy
Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a subgenre of comedy and slice of life fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount most obstacles. In a typical romantic comedy, the two lovers tend to be young, likeable, and seemingly meant for each other, yet they are kept apart by some complicating circumstance (e.g., class differences, parental interference, a previous girlfriend or boyfriend) until, surmounting all obstacles, they are finally united. A fairy-tale-style happy ending is a typical feature. Romantic comedy films are a certain genre of comedy films as well as of romance films, and may also have elements of screwball comedies. However, a romantic comedy is classified as a film with two genres, not a single new genre. Some television series can also be classified as romantic comedies. Description The basic plot of a romantic comedy is that two characters meet, part ways due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesa
Jesa (, ) is a ceremony commonly practiced in the East Asian cultural sphere. Jesa functions as a memorial to the ancestors of the participants. Jesa are usually held on the anniversary of the ancestor's death. The majority of Catholics, Buddhists and nonbelievers practice ancestral rites, although Protestants do not. The Catholic ban on ancestral rituals was lifted in 1939, when Pope Pius XII formally recognized ancestral rites as a civil practice (see Chinese Rites controversy). Many Korean Christians, particularly Protestants, no longer practice this rite. Christians generally, and Muslims avoid the rites, and many emigrants avoid the rites Since their origins, Jesa has taken on a certain formality as human civilization has developed, which is sometimes called rituals in Confucianism . Origins in Ancient China Jesa, 祭祀 (corresponding to English: sacrifice (祭), ritual (祀); ) evolved from the ancient Chinese ''sacrifice'' ritual, which refers to the use of strin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Gyo-jin
In Gyo-jin(; born August 29, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in various television dramas. Career In Gyo-jin was born in Jochiwon, Yeongi County, South Chungcheong Province (now Sejong City). He studied English Language and Literature at Dankook University. In made his acting debut in 2000, first appearing in the long-running television series ''Lifetime in the Country''. Early in his career, his then-agency proposed that he use a stage name, and he was known as Do Yi-sung () until 2011. In 2012, he reverted to using his birth name under the advice of his agency Madin Entertainment. He signed with a new agency in 2015, KeyEast which also managed his wife, actress So Yi-hyun. The couple left KeyEast in 2020 along with fellow entertainers Jung Ryeo-won and Son Dam-bi and joined H& Entertainment, which was founded by KeyEast's former general manager Hong Min-ki. Personal life His father, In Chi-wan, is the CEO of a plastic manufacturing c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Bong-ryun
Lee Bong-ryun (; born Lee Jeong-eun, February 7, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She has appeared in supporting roles in various films and television dramas, and worked as a stage and musical actress. Early life Lee Bong-ryun was born as Lee Jeong-eun on February 7, 1981, in Pohang, North Gyeongsang. Lee dropped out of high school after a month. After she moved to Daegu, Lee enter an academy for eighth months and passed GED. Lee then enrolled in Daegu Arts University, majoring in photography at the age of 17 Years old. Then she went to a graduate school in Seoul to pursue Master's Degree in Photography at Chung-Ang University. Lee finished graduate school in Seoul at the age of 24. Her stage name used to be Zhuge Bong-ryeon, she originally used for her alias as a photographer in photography exhibitions. Career Around 2003, Lee saw a musical called 'Sing in the Rain'. She enjoyed Park Dong-ha's performance and applied for the musical department in social education center in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Han-chul
Jo Han-chul (Korean: 조한철; born June 13, 1973) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in ''100 Days My Prince'' (2018), ''Vincenzo'' (2021), ''Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'' (2021), and ''Jirisan'' (2021). He graduated from the Department of Theater and Film at Cheongju University with Bachelor Degree and graduated from the Department of Acting at the Korea National University of Arts and Drama with Master Degree. Career He debuted as theater actor in 1998 in play ''One Room'' (). A year later he debuted in movie ''Peppermint Candy'' as small role. After two decades, his breakthrough as an actor came for his role as after-life prosecutor in a box office '' Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days''. Joo wasn’t first choice choice for this work. He replaced Oh Dal-su who resigned from the movie. In the same year he also got his breakthrough in television drama with his role as a King in ''100 Days My Prince'' (Korean: 백일의 낭군님; Hanja: 百日의 � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin Shin-ae
Shin Shin-ae (; born June 3, 1959) is a South Korean actress and trot singer. She has been loved by the public by appearing in various media, including televisions programs, television dramas, movies, and theater plays. She is known for her recent roles in television drama ''Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'' and ''Lost''. She is also known as scene stealer in box office movie ''Extreme Job'' (2019). She reunited with her Extreme Job costar Lee Dong-hwi in the fifth film of Myung Film Lab and the hot topic of the 2019 Jeonju International Film Festival, in movie Gukdo Theater (2019). Shin Shin-ae, is an accomplished singer. Her famous hit song “The World is a Wonderful World, made her called as legendary star of the 90s. She also called "the Queen of Satire Songs". For her dedication to trot music She won the 2018 Proud Korean People Award held at the National Assembly Hall on October 13th 2018 for Contribution to popular music development. Career Early life and education Shin was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Young-ok (actress)
Kim Young-ok (; born December 5, 1937) is a South Korean actress who debuted in 1957. She is known as South Korea's "National Grandma" for her many portrayals of grandmothers in film and television. Career In 1959, Kim joined the Chuncheon Broadcasting Station as an announcer through open recruitment. In 1960, She re-entered the CBS Christian Broadcasting Company as a voice actor for the 6th term. A year later, in 1961, she officially debuted as a voice actor for the 1st round of MBC Cultural Broadcasting, and in 1969 appeared in MBC TV drama for the first time. Kim Young-ok is one of Korea's representative actors who have been active without a hiatus since her debut. Currently, she is the oldest active actress in Korea. Filmography Film Television series Web series Television show Voice acting Awards and nominations References External links * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Young-ok 1937 births Living people 20th-century South Korean actresses 21 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epex
Epex ( ko, 이펙스, Ipekseu, stylized as EPEX, short for Eight Apex) is an eight-member South Korean boy band formed by C9 Entertainment in 2021, consisting of Wish, Keum, Mu, A-Min, Baekseung, Ayden, Yewang and Jeff. The group debuted on June 8, 2021, with their first EP titled ''Bipolar Pt.1: Prelude of Anxiety''. History Pre-debut Keum is a former contestant of Mnet's ''Produce X 101.'' As a 2-year old trainee representing C9 Entertainment C9 Entertainment () is a South Korean entertainment agency founded in 2012 by Kim Dae-soon. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company and event management. The company was a subsidiary of Claire's Korea, par ..., he was eliminated in the final episode and was ranked 17th place. 2021: Debut with ''Bipolar Pt.1: Prelude of Anxiety'' and ''Bipolar Pt.2: Prelude of Love'' C9 Entertainment opened several SNS accounts on March 1, 2021, stating that they would become the artist accounts for the new ido ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Idol
An idol () refers to a type of celebrity working in the field of K-pop in fandom culture in South Korea, either as a member of a group or as a solo act. K-pop idols are characterized by the highly manufactured star system that they are produced by and debuted under, as well as their tendency to represent a hybridized convergence of visuals, music, fashion, and dance. They usually work for a mainstream entertainment agency and have undergone extensive training in dance, vocals, and foreign language. Idols maintain a carefully curated public image and social media presence, and dedicate significant time and resources to building relationships with fans through concerts and meetups. Trainee system Inspired by the heyday of MTV in the United States, Lee Soo-man set his sights on laying the foundation for the modern Korean pop music industry. He witnessed New Kids on the Block became very popular in Korea in the 1990s.The K-pop trainee system was popularised by Lee Soo-man, the found ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Suk-hyeong
Lee Suk-hyeong (; born July 29, 1978) is a South Korean actor. After making his debut with an indie film ''Today's Movie'' in 2014, he made a big impression on the minds of the audience through the indie films '' Jane of Dreams (2017)'' and ''Heart (2020).'' Lee Seok-hyung was named as blue chip in the independent film industry after he won the 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival Korean Fantastic: Actor Award in the Feature section through his first feature film, Action Hero. Lee also known for his in movie '' Jane of Dreams''(2017), ''Action Hero'' (2020), Netflix and tvN drama series ''Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'' (2021), and Disney plus and tvN drama series'' Link: Eat, Love, Kill'' (2022). Early life Originally dreamed of becoming a cartoonist. Lee liked cartoons and had a creative spirit. Then one day he read a book about the life of a cartoonist, and it was much more difficult and than he had imagined. At that time, he gave up on his dream of becoming a cartoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Ye-young
Park Ye-young (; born August 22, 1989) is a South Korean actress. After graduated Film Department of Konkuk University College of Arts and Design, Park began acting in 2013, and has since starred in several independent short and feature films. She is also known for her supporting role in Netflix original series ''Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,'' Coupang play original ''Anna'', and ''Summer Strike''. Dabin Cha Early years and education In her childhood, Park saw a theater performance and vaguely curious about acting. However, She only seriously interested in acting in middle school. Due to influence of a teacher, Park enrolled a theater class for a one semester until She transferred school the middle of the school year. In high school, Park, suddenly wanted to try acting again and try to persuade her parents. To pursue her dream, She enrolled and studied in Film Department of Konkuk University College of Arts and Design. Career Debut and career in independent film Park began her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woo Mi-hwa
Woo Mi-hwa (, February 2, 1974) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as actress in theater, then transitioned to supporting roles on television and film. She debuted as theater actress in 1998 with role Petra in Korean adaptation of play '' An Enemy of the People''. Woo has performed in over 60 theatre productions. Some of her stage roles during that period were in acclaimed revivals of ''Three Sisters'' and '' Dear Elena.'' She has received prestigious theater acting awards, including the 2011 Seoul Theater Festival Female Acting Award and Best Actress of the 2011 Korea Acting Awards for ''Blowing Songs Flowers in the Rain,'' Best Actress of ''the 2013 Korean Drama Awards'' for ''Three Sisters,'' and the 2017 ''SACA Best Actress Award'' for her portrayal of Elena in Lyudmila Razumovskaya '' Dear Elena.'' She has appeared in supporting roles in various films and television dramas. Her first notable supporting role in television was from drama series ''Life'' (2018) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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