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Idol (film)
''Idol'' is a 2019 South Korean thriller film directed by Lee Su-jin, starring Han Suk-kyu, Sol Kyung-gu and Chun Woo-hee. Cast *Han Suk-kyu as Goo Myung-hui *Sol Kyung-gu as Yoo Joong-sik *Chun Woo-hee as Choi Ryeon-hwa *Yoo Seung-mok as Hwang-byun *Hyun Bong-sik as Detective Kim *Kang Mal-geum as Myung-hui's wife *Kim Seong-nyeo as Myung-hui's mother *Seo Joo-hee as Dong-sook *Kim Myung-gon as Member of national assembly Choi *Jo Byung-gyu as Yo-han *Lee Woo-hyun as Boo-nam *Kim Seo-won as Assistant Kim *Kim Jong-man as Kim Yong-goo * Kim Hee-jung as Red-light district female boss *Kim Jae-hwa Kim Jae-hwa (born September 1, 1980) is a South Korean actress. Career Kim made her acting debut in 2009 in the film ''Harmony'' and she started to gain recognition following her role as Deng Yaping, Chinese champion of table tennis compe ... as Soo-ryeon *Lee Yeong-seok as Stepfather *Seung Ooi-yeol as Kim Byun *Jeon Jin-ki as Member of national assembly Kim Production Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Su-jin (director)
Lee Su-jin (born 1977) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. His first feature was the award-winning ''Han Gong-ju'' (2014). Career Lee Su-jin was born in Gimcheon in 1977. He began his filmmaking career directing short films, notably ''Papa'' (2004) which received a Korean Film Archive Award at the 30th Seoul Independent Film Festival, and ''Enemy's Apple'' (2007) which won Best Film in the ''A City of Sadness'' section of the 7th Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival. Lee made his feature film directorial debut with ''Han Gong-ju'', which he also wrote and produced. It premiered at the 18th Busan International Film Festival in 2013, where it received the CGV Movie Collage Award and the Citizen Reviewer's Award. Based on the infamous Miryang gang rape case in 2004, the film follows a traumatized, withdrawn teenage girl who is forced to change schools and move to a remote city after a horrific incident, who then attempts to rebuild her life and connect with others ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Suk-kyu
Han Suk-kyu (born November 3, 1964) is a South Korean actor. One of the leading actors of Korean cinema, Han's notable works include ''Green Fish'' (1997), '' No. 3'' (1997), ''Christmas in August'' (1998), '' Shiri'' (1999), ''The Scarlet Letter'' (2004), and ''The President's Last Bang'' (2005). He won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2011 SBS Drama Awards, for his lead role as King Sejong in the historical drama ''Deep Rooted Tree'' (2011). He won the Grand Prize (Daesang) Award again in 2016, for his performance as Master Kim in the hit medical drama '' Dr. Romantic'' (2016). In 2019, he played the role of police in the drama ''Watcher''. And, he reprised his role in ''Dr. Romantic 2'' (2020). Life and career While a student at the Theater and Film department of Dongguk University, he sang in an amateur folk rock band. He took a brief, year-long contract as voice actor at KBS, before moving on to TV and film acting. After a debut in the 1990 MBC campus drama ''Our Paradis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sol Kyung-gu
Sol Kyung-gu (born May 14, 1967) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in ''Public Enemy (2002 film), Public Enemy'' film series, ''Peppermint Candy'', ''Oasis (2002 film), Oasis'', ''Silmido (film), Silmido'', ''Hope (2013 film), Hope'' and ''The Merciless (film), The Merciless''. Career Sol was born in Seocheon on May 1, 1968, and studied Theater and Film at Hanyang University (Class of '86). Upon his graduation in 1994, he appeared in numerous theatrical productions, such as the hit Korean adaptation of the German rock musical ''Linie 1, Subway Line 1'', and productions of Sam Shepard's ''True West (play), True West'' and A. R. Gurney's ''Love Letters (play), Love Letters''. In the mid-1990s, Sol began taking on minor roles in feature films, but it was not until 1999 that he made his breakthrough, with major roles in ''The Bird That Stops in the Air'', ''Rainbow Trout'', and ''Peppermint Candy'' in which he played a suicidal man devastated by the two-decades ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chun Woo-hee
Chun Woo-hee (born April 20, 1987) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 2004, but first drew attention with her supporting role as a rebellious teenager in the 2011 box-office hit '' Sunny''. In 2014, Chun received critical acclaim for her leading role as the title character in ''Han Gong-ju'', a coming-of-age indie Indie is a short form of "independence" or "independent"; it may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Gaming *Independent video game development, video games created without financial backing from large companies *Indie game, any game (board ... about a traumatized young woman trying to move on with her life after a tragedy. Her other notable films include '' The Piper'' (2015), '' The Beauty Inside'' (2015), '' Love, Lies'' (2016) and '' The Wailing'' (2016). Filmography Film Television series Web series Television shows Awards and nominations References External links * * * 1987 births Living people South Korean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Tae-seong (composer)
Kim Tae-seong (born August 4, 1979) is a South Korean film and television composer. His credits include the films '' Crossing'' (2008), ''War of the Arrows'' (2011), '' The Admiral: Roaring Currents'' (2014), '' 1987: When the Day Comes'' (2017), ''Extreme Job'' (2019), ''Space Sweepers'' (2021), '' The Roundup'' (2022) and the television series ''Emergency Couple'' (2014), ''Squad 38'' (2016), ''Bad Guys 2'' (2017), '' The Guest'' (2018) and My Liberation Notes (2022). Filmography *''It Was Raining'' (2002; short film) *''The Girl With Red Shoes'' (2003; short film) *''My Daddy'' (2003; short film) *''Au Revoir, UFO'' (2004) *''Her Earring'' (2004; featurette) *''A Grand Day Out'' (2004; featurette) *'' The Red Shoes'' (2005) - music department staff *'' Duelist'' (2005) - music department staff *''Goodbye'' (2005; featurette) *''Waiting for Youngjae'' (2005; short film) *''HD209458b'' (2005; featurette) *''Slowly'' (2005; short film) *''Bee Season'' (2005) - music department s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CGV Arthouse
CJ CGV (Hangeul: CJ CGV (씨제이 씨지브이)㈜) is the largest multiplex cinema chain in South Korea and also has branches in China, Indonesia, Myanmar, Turkey, Vietnam, and the United States. The fifth largest multiplex theater company in the world, CJ CGV currently operates 3,412 screens at 455 locations in seven countries, including 1,111 screens at 149 locations in South Korea. CGV takes its name from the first letters of the joint venture partners at the time of launching; CJ, Golden Harvest (Orange Sky Golden Harvest), and Village Roadshow. History CGV started as Theater Business Team inside CJ CheilJedang in 1995. CJ Golden Village was jointly established in 1996 by CJ Cheil Jedang of South Korea, Orange Sky Golden Harvest of Hong Kong and Village Roadshow of Australia. However, now it is operated by CJ only as Golden Harvest and Village Roadshow have pulled out of the group. CGV opened the first multiplex in Gangbyeon in 1998. It merged CJ Golden Village and r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Mal-geum
Kang Mal-geum (; born 3 January 1979) is a South Korean actress. She graduated in Arts from Pusan National University, Department of Korean Language and Literature. She made her acting debut in 2010 in the film ''Yong-Tae :The Ordinary Memories''. She is known for her role in the film ''Lucky Chan-sil'' (2019), for which she earned six 'Best New Actress' and one 'Best Actress' awards in seven different award shows. She also appeared in the film '' The Chase'' (2017) and the television series '' Legal High'' (2019) and '' Missing: The Other Side'' (2020). In 2021, she appeared in a small role on the hit Netflix survival drama series ''Squid Game ''Squid Game'' () is a South Korean survival drama television series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk for Netflix. Its cast includes Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-joon, HoYeon Jung, O Yeong-su, Heo Sung-tae, Anupam Tripathi, and Kim Joo-ryou ...''. Filmography Film Television series Web series Theatre * Lonely Man * Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Myung-gon
Kim Myung-gon (born December 3, 1952) is a South Korean actor, screenwriter and music director. He is best known for starring in and writing the screenplay of Korean film classic ''Seopyeonje'', for which he won Best Actor at the 1993 Blue Dragon Film Awards. Kim was also Korea's Minister of Culture and Tourism from March 2006 to May 2007. Kim is a pansori performer. He was chairman of the organizing committee of the Jeonju International Sori Festival (Sound of Voice & Music) from 2009 to 2010. He taught Theater and Film as an instructor at Woosuk University from 1997 to 1998, then taught Theater as a visiting professor at Korea National University of Arts in 1999. Kim founded the Arirang Theatre Company in 1986, where he was active until 1999. He then became president of the National Theater of Korea from 2000 to 2005. He directed Korean stage play adaptations of Karl Wittlinger's ''Do You Know the Milky Way?'' in 2009, and Arthur Miller's ''Death of a Salesman'' (starring L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Byung-gyu
Cho Byeong-kyu (born April 23, 1996) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series ''SKY Castle'' (2018–2019), ''Hot Stove League'' (2019–2020), and ''The Uncanny Counter ''The Uncanny Counter'' () is a South Korean television series starring Jo Byung-gyu, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Se-jeong and Yeom Hye-ran. Based on the Daum webtoon ''Amazing Rumor'' by Jang Yi, it centers on the titular character So Mun, a high schoo ...'' (2020–2021). Personal life Bullying allegations and investigation In February 2021, Cho Byeong-kyu was accused of being a former bully back in his school days, which led to a suspension of his career and investigations being made on the veracity of these allegations. In July 2021, police investigations had concluded that the allegations were fabricated and the accuser had apologised to Cho, who was set to recover his career and in talks to star in a new drama serial. Filmography Film Television series Web s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Hee-jung (actress, Born 1970)
Kim Hee-jung (born December 4, 1970) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut after auditioning at SBS's open call for actors in 1991. Kim is best known for her roles in the Korean dramas ''First Wives' Club'' (2007-2008), ''Tae-hee, Hye-kyo, Ji-hyun'' (2009), '' Three Brothers'' (2009-2010), and ''Living in Style ''Living in Style'' () is a 2011 South Korean weekend family drama series starring Ki Tae-young and Yoon Se-in. It aired on SBS from September 17, 2011 to March 11, 2012, on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:50 for 51 episodes. Plot In the first famil ...'' (2011-2012). Filmography Television series Web series Film Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Hee-jung 1970 births Living people South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses Chung-Ang University alumni 20th-century South Korean actresses 21st-century South Korean actresses Gimhae Kim clan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Jae-hwa
Kim Jae-hwa (born September 1, 1980) is a South Korean actress. Career Kim made her acting debut in 2009 in the film ''Harmony'' and she started to gain recognition following her role as Deng Yaping, Chinese champion of table tennis competition in the 2012 series '' As One''. In 2018 she appeared in MBC's TV series ''Real Man 300 Real may refer to: Currencies * Brazilian real (R$) * Central American Republic real * Mexican real * Portuguese real * Spanish real * Spanish colonial real Music Albums * ''Real'' (L'Arc-en-Ciel album) (2000) * ''Real'' (Bright album) (2010) ...''. Filmography Film Television series Web series Television show Awards and nominations References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Jae-hwa South Korean musical theatre actresses Actresses from Seoul South Korean film actresses South Korean television actresses 1980 births 20th-century South Korean people 21st-century South Korean people Living people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Films
2019 in film is an overview of events, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies, critics' lists of the best films of 2019, festivals, a list of country-specific lists of films released, and movie programming. Evaluation of the year In his article highlighting the best movies of 2019, Richard Brody of ''The New Yorker'' said, "It's the year of apocalyptic cinema of the highest order, the year in which three of our best filmmakers have responded with vast ambition, invention, and inspiration to the crises at hand, including the threats to American democracy, the catastrophic menaces arising from global warming, the corrosive cruelty of ethnic hatreds and nationalist prejudices, and the poisonous overconcentration of money and power. At the same time, it's a year of inside-movies practicalities, of special attention to the business at hand, because of the structural threats to the movie business from new and powerful players. The major crisis specific to cinema outleaps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
