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Im Sung-han
Im Sung-han (born Im Young-ran on August 24, 1960) is a South Korean television screenwriter. Her best-known dramas include ''Miss Mermaid'' and ''Dear Heaven''. Career Im Sung-han began her career writing for single-episode anthologies. Her first known work was the 1991 episode "Standing in a Maze" for KBS's ''Drama Game'', then she moved on to MBC's ''Best Theater'' in 1997, with "Definitely" (for which Im won a screenplay award). She also used another pseudonym, Im Hyang-ran (), in writing other ''Best Theater'' episodes. This led to her first television drama series in 1998, ''See and See Again'' (also known as ''Looking Again and Again'' and ''Can't Take My Eyes Off You''), about two families doubly related by marriage. Despite its popularity (its peak rating of 57.3% was the highest ever recorded for a daily soap opera), it was considered by TV critics as one of the worst dramas that year. Im's follow-up ''Foolish Princes'' (2000) was about four half-brothers, and she an ... [...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] |
Korean Shamanism
Korean shamanism or Mu-ism is a religion from Korea. In the Korean language, alternative terms for the tradition are ''musok'' () and ''mugyo'' (무교, 巫敎). Scholars of religion have classified it as a folk religion. There is no central authority in control of the religion and much diversity exists among practitioners. The ''musok'' tradition is polytheistic, promoting belief in a range of deities. Both these deities and ancestral spirits are deemed capable of interacting with living humans and causing them problems. Central to the religion are ritual specialists, the majority of them female, called ''mudang'' (Hangul:무당, Hanja: 巫堂) or ''mu'' (무, 巫); in English they have sometimes been called "shamans," although the validity of this is contested. The ''mudang'' assist paying clients in determining the cause of misfortune using divination. ''Mudang'' also perform longer rituals called ''kut'', in which the gods and ancestral spirits are given offerings of food and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseon Dynasty
Joseon (; ; Middle Korean: 됴ᇢ〯션〮 Dyǒw syéon or 됴ᇢ〯션〯 Dyǒw syěon), officially the Great Joseon (; ), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom was founded following the aftermath of the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the rivers of Amrok and Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchens. During its 500-year duration, Joseon encouraged the entrenchment of Confucian ideals and doctrines in Korean society. Neo-Confucianism was installed as the new state's ideology. Buddhism was accordingly discouraged, and occasionally the practitioners faced persecutions. Joseon consolidated its effective rule over the territory of current Korea and saw the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Courtesan
Courtesan, in modern usage, is a euphemism for a "kept" mistress (lover), mistress or prostitute, particularly one with wealthy, powerful, or influential clients. The term historically referred to a courtier, a person who attended the Royal court, court of a monarch or other powerful person. History In European feudalism, feudal society, the court was the centre of government as well as the residence of the monarch, and social and political life were often completely mixed together. Prior to the Renaissance, courtesans served to convey information to visiting dignitaries, when servants could not be trusted. In Renaissance Europe, courtiers played an extremely important role in upper-class society. As it was customary during this time for royal couples to lead separate lives—commonly marrying simply to preserve bloodlines and to secure political alliances—men and women would often seek gratification and companionship from people living at court. In fact, the verb 'to court' ... [...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] |
New Tales Of Gisaeng
''New Tales of Gisaeng'' (; also known as ''New Gisaeng Story'') is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Im Soo-hyang, Sung Hoon, and Han Hye-rin. Written by Im Sung-han and directed by Son Moon-kwon, it aired on SBS from January 23 to July 17, 2011, on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:45 for 52 episodes. It is based on Lee Hyun-su's novel of the same name. Plot "Gisaeng" was the Korean equivalent of a geisha or courtesan knowledgeable in poetry, dance, music, culture and politics, who entertained noblemen and royalty of the Joseon Dynasty. This series explores the premise that gisaeng still existed in modern-day Korea. Dan Sa-ran (Im Soo-hyang) lost her mother at a young age, and never quite got along with her stepmother and stepsister. Despite her humble background, she carries herself with pride and grace, majoring in classical dance during college. Drawing the attention of Buyonggak's head gisaeng with her dancing talent and classic beauty, Sa-ran enters Korea's sole t ... [...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] |
Lee Hyun-jin (actor)
Lee Hyun-jin (born March 5, 1985) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the films '' Boy Meets Boy'', ''Chubby Revolution'', and the television series' '' Heartstrings'', ''Operation Proposal'', and ''Sky Castle''. He made his stage debut in ''Audacious Romance'' after being encouraged by Kim Su-ro Kim Soo-ro (born Kim Sang-joong on May 7, 1970) is a South Korean actor. Career Early career Kim Soo-ro studied Theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and Dongguk University, then joined the Mokwha Repertory Company. In 1993, he made hi .... Filmography Television series Film Web series Music video Theater Awards and nominations References External linksLee Hyun-jin Fan Cafeat Daum * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lee, Hyun-jin 1985 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male stage actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Yi-hyun
So Yi-hyun (; born Jo Woo-jung, 조우정; August 28, 1984) is a South Korean actress, with starring and supporting roles in ''Hyena'', ''Assorted Gems'', ''Gloria'', '' Heartstrings'', ''Glowing She'', ''Cheongdam-dong Alice'', and '' Who Are You?''. Personal life So married actor In Gyo-jin on October 4, 2014. So and In had been friends for a decade before dating; they were co-stars in '' Aeja's Older Sister, Minja'' (2008) and ''Happy Ending'' (2012). Their first child, a daughter, was born on December 4, 2015. In October 2017, she gave birth to a second daughter. Filmography Television series Film Variety show Music video Awards and nominations References External links So E Hyun (소이현)at KeyEast KeyEast (; stylized as KEYEAST) is a management agency founded by actor Bae Yong-joon. History * October 8, 1996 – Tuneboom Korea Co., Ltd. (한국툰붐 주식회사) was established. * November 2003 – Tuneboom Korea was listed at KOSDAQ. ... {{DEFA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Se-jung
Kang Se-jung (born January 15, 1982) is a South Korean actress. She made her entertainment debut as a singer for the K-pop girl group Papaya in 2000; the group released two albums before disbanding in 2001. Kang began acting full-time in 2004, and has appeared in television series such as ''Assorted Gems'' (2009) and ''Heartless City ''Heartless City'' () is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Jung Kyung-ho, Nam Gyu-ri and Lee Jae-yoon. It aired on JTBC from May 27 to July 30, 2013 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 23:00 ( KST) time slot for 20 episodes. Synopsis This ...'' (2013). Upon turning to acting, she used the stage name Go Na-eun before reverting to use of her birth name in 2017. Filmography Television series Film Music video Television show Theater Discography Awards References External links * *Go Na-eunat Wayz Company * * South Korean film actresses South Korean stage actresses South Korean television actresses South Korean female id ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assorted Gems
''Assorted Gems'' (; lit. ''Jewel Bibimbap'') is a 2009 South Korean television series starring Go Na-eun, Lee Tae-gon, So Yi-hyun, Lee Hyun-jin, and Lee Il-min. It aired on MBC from 5 September 2009 to 21 February 2010. Plot The family drama ''Assorted Gems'' revolves around four siblings of the Gung family. All are named after precious jewels: eldest daughter, Bi-chwi (Jade), eldest son San-ho (Coral), second daughter Ryu-bi (Ruby), and younger son Ho-bak (Amber). Bi-chwi and Ruby are two pretty but shallow women who wish to marry rich men to live comfortable lives. San-ho's goal is to pass the bar exam and gain wealth and status as a prosecutor, and Ho-bak is always getting into fistfights. Their various personalities and differences lead to conflicts within the family and in their love lives. Cast ;Gung family * Go Na-eun as Gung Bi-chwi (Jade) * So Yi-hyun as Gung Ryu-bi (Ruby) * Lee Hyun-jin as Gung San-ho (Coral) * Lee Il-min as Gung Ho-bak (Amber) * Recipon Leo a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SBS Drama Awards
The SBS Drama Awards (), also known as SBS Awards Festival, is an awards ceremony presented annually by Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) for outstanding achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. It is held annually on December 31. The highest honor of the ceremony is the "Grand Prize" (), awarded to the best actor or actress of the year. Grand Prize (Daesang) SBS Special Award Top Excellence in Acting Awards Best Actor Best Actress Best Actor in a Miniseries Best Actress in a Miniseries Best Actor in a Mid-Length Drama Best Actress in a Mid-Length Drama Best Actor in a Special Planning Drama Best Actress in a Special Planning Drama Best Actor in a Serial Drama Best Actress in a Serial Drama Best Actor in a Genre & Fantasy Drama Best Actress in a Genre & Fantasy Drama Best Actor in a Romantic-Comedy Drama Best Actress in a Romantic-Comedy Drama Best Actor in a Monday–Tuesday Drama Best Actress in a Monday–Tuesday Drama Best Actor in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
