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Jang Dong-yoon
Jang Dong-yoon (born July 12, 1992) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the popular television series ''School 2017'' (2017), ''The Tale of Nokdu'' (2019), and ''Search'' (2020). Early life After finishing high school, Jang began his mandatory military service in May 2012 and was discharged in February 2014. Career 2015: Beginnings In 2015, while studying at Hanyang University, Jang was reported in the media for his bravery. It was reported that he had come across a robber with a lethal weapon threatening a convenience store clerk in Seoul's Gwanak District, and that he devised a quick plan to have the culprit arrested. He was recognized with a commendation from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency for this act of heroism. This popularity later led to him receiving many casting offers. 2016–2018: Acting debut In 2016, Jang debuted as an actor with the Naver web drama, ''Women at a Game Company''. Later that year he was cast in the teen-myste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daegu
Daegu (, , literally 'large hill', 대구광역시), formerly spelled Taegu and officially known as the Daegu Metropolitan City, is a city in South Korea. It is the third-largest urban agglomeration in South Korea after Seoul and Busan; it is the third-largest official metropolitan area in the nation with over 2.5 million residents; and the second-largest city after Busan in the Yeongnam region in southeastern Korean Peninsula. It was overtaken by Incheon in the 2000s, but still it is said to be the third city, according to the "Act on the Establishment of Daegu City and Incheon City" (Act No. 3424 and April 13, 1981). Daegu and surrounding North Gyeongsang Province are often referred to as Daegu-Gyeongbuk, with a total population over 5 million. Daegu is located in south-eastern Korea about from the seacoast, near the Geumho River and its mainstream, Nakdong River in Gyeongsang-do. The Daegu basin is the central plain of the Yeongnam List of regions of Korea, regio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indie Film
An independent film, independent movie, indie film, or indie movie is a feature film or short film that is produced outside the major film studio system, in addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies (or, in some cases, distributed by major companies). Independent films are sometimes distinguishable by their content and style and the way in which the filmmakers' personal artistic vision is realized. Usually, but not always, independent films are made with considerably lower budgets than major studio films. It is not unusual for well-known actors who are cast in independent features to take substantial pay cuts for a variety of reasons: if they truly believe in the message of the film; they feel indebted to filmmaker for a career break; their career is otherwise stalled or they feel unable to manage a larger commitment to a studio film; the film offers an opportunity to showcase a talent that hasn't gained traction in the studio system; or si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KBS Drama Special
''KBS Drama Special'' () is a South Korean anthology series created and broadcast by KBS2, with each episode having a different story, cast, director and scriptwriter. The format is based on its predecessor ''Drama City'' and MBC's Best Theater. ''Drama City'' ended its run in 2008 after 14 years. Since then, television series adapted from comic books or online novels have been rising to mainstream, leaving even less space for short series to make a comeback. However, on May 15, 2010, ''KBS Drama Special'' was introduced in the form of a single-episode anthology series, starting with "Red Candy" by veteran scriptwriter Noh Hee-kyung. For the 2020 and 2021 editions, Monster Union, the drama production subsidiary of KBS, has been producing Drama Special. In 2021, KBS introduced a film project 'TV Cinema' in Drama Special. It will be aired first time in October and have 10 works, including four 90-minute TV cinemas and six 70-minute single-act plays. In 2022, starting with the th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon Tae-il
Jeon Tae-il (; 28 September 1948 – 13 November 1970) was a South Korean sewing worker and Human rights defender, workers' rights activist who committed suicide by Self-immolation, self-immolation at the age of 22 in protest at the poor working conditions of South Korean factories. His death brought attention to the substandard labor conditions and helped the formation of labor union movement in South Korea. Early life Jeon Tae-il was born on 28 September 1948. He was the son of Jeon Sang-soo, a poor worker in Namsan-dong, Daegu, and his wife, Lee So-sun. At one time, his father, Jeon Sang-soo, also tried his hand at the domestic water industry, but failed repeatedly. His maternal grandfather was killed by a Japanese police officer on charges of joining the anti-Japanese independence movement. In 1954, he and his family members came to Seoul, but were homeless under the Yeomcheon Bridge near Seoul Station. His mother begged in Manni-dong while Jeon Tae-il's father, who did sew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Project Wolf Hunting
''Project Wolf Hunting'' () is a 2022 South Korean science fiction action thriller film directed by Kim Hong-sun, starring Seo In-guk and Jang Dong-yoon. The films depicts a story that takes place on a cargo ship used to transport dangerous criminals from Manila, Philippines to Busan, South Korea. It premiered at 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, 2022, and was released on September 21, 2022 in theaters in South Korea. Cast * Seo In-guk as Park Jong-doo * Jang Dong-yoon as Lee Do-il * Choi Gwi-hwa as Alpha * Park Ho-san as Lee Seok-woo * Jung So-min as Lee Da-yeon * Ko Chang-seok as Go Kun-bae * Jang Young-nam as Choi Myeong-ju * Sung Dong-il as Dae-woong * Son Jong-hak as Soo-cheol * Lee Sung-wook as Kyung-ho * Hong Ji-yoon as Eun-ji * Jung Moon-sung as Kyu-tae * Lim Ju-hwan as CEO * Kwon Soo-hyun * Jung Sung-il * Kim Kang-hoon Kim Kang-hoon (Korean: 김강훈; born 2009) is a South Korean child actor. He is known for his roles in the televi ... [...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] |
7th APAN Star Awards
The 7th APAN Star Awards () ceremony was held on January 23, 2021 at Kyung Hee University Peace Hall, Seoul, and was hosted by Kim Seung-woo. It was broadcast exclusively on online platforms Olleh TV and Seezn. First held in 2012, the annual awards ceremony recognizes the excellence in South Korea's television. Nominees were selected from dramas that aired on free-to-air networks MBC, KBS and SBS and cable channels tvN, JTBC, OCN, MBN and TV Chosun. Originally set to take place on November 29, 2020, the physical ceremony was indefinitely postponed on November 18, 2020, after Level 1.5 social distancing rules went into effect amid a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in Seoul and surrounding metropolitan areas. On December 17, it was announced that the awards will be held in 2021 on January 24. It was again rescheduled for January 23; it was a two-day integrated event collectively referred to as the APAN MusicStar Awards. Winners and nominees *Winners are listed first, hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 KBS Drama Awards
The 2019 KBS Drama Awards (), presented by Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), was held on December 31, 2019 at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. It was hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Shin Hye-sun. Winners and nominees See also * 2019 SBS Drama Awards *2019 MBC Drama Awards The 2019 MBC Drama Awards (), presented by Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC; ) is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. ''Munhwa'' is the Sino-Korean word for "culture". Its ... References External links * * {{KBS Drama Awards Korean Broadcasting System original programming 2019 television awards KBS Drama Awards 2019 in South Korea December 2019 events in South Korea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hankook Ilbo
''Hankook Ilbo'' () is a Korean-language daily newspaper in Seoul, South Korea. As of 2017, it had a daily circulation of about 213,200. It was previously published by the Hankook Ilbo Media Group, however following an embezzlement scandal in 2013–2014 it was sold to Dongwha Enterprise, which also owns ''The Korea Times''. Political position ''Hankook Ilbo'' tends to be economically centre-right and socially centre-left. ''Hankook Ilbo'' is a "liberal" media, but this is different from the meaning of "liberal" in the American political context. ''Hankook Ilbo'' officially doesn't put forward ideology other than "centrism". However, ''Hankook Ilbo'' has basically shown a fiscal conservative tone that values "fiscal responsibility". The newspaper has often criticized the Moon Jae-in government's fiscal policy for its lack of awareness of "financial soundness" (). This newspaper also supports "liberal economy". In contrast to the somewhat conservative tendency financially, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim So-hyun
Kim So-hyun (; born June 4, 1999) is a South Korean actress who began her career as a child in 2006, initially gaining public attention for playing pivotal roles in ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012) and '' Missing You'' (2013). She took on her first leading role in teen drama ''Ma Boy'' (2012) and since then has starred in many TV series including high-school drama '' Who Are You: School 2015'' (2015), horror comedy ''Hey Ghost, Let's Fight'' (2016), historical melodrama '' The Emperor: Owner of the Mask'' (2017), romantic comedies '' Radio Romance'' (2018) and ''The Tale of Nokdu'' (2019), teen suspense romance ''Love Alarm'' (2019 & 2021) and Korean folklore ''River Where the Moon Rises'' as an assassin. '' Pure Love'' (2016) was her first movie as a lead. She was the regular host of MBC's music program ''Music Core'' and survival reality show ''Under Nineteen'' in 2019. Kim has been nicknamed by the Korean medias as the "Nation's Little Sister", "Queen of Child Actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 KBS 연기대상 조선로코 녹두전
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