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Jang Yoon-ju
Jang Yoon-ju (born November 7, 1980) is a South Korean model, television personality, singer-songwriter and actress. Yoon-ju began modeling in 1997 when she was 17 years old, and became one of the most successful Korean fashion models, with a career spanning almost two decades. She also hosts '' Korea's Next Top Model'', and won Best Radio DJ at the 2013 KBS Entertainment Awards for KBS Cool FM's ''Rooftop Radio''. As a singer-songwriter, Jang has released two albums, ''Dream'' (2008) and ''I'm Fine'' (2012). She made her acting debut in 2015, playing a detective in Ryoo Seung-wan's crime thriller ''Veteran''. Career In May 2011, Jang along with fellow models Kim Jae-wook, Ji Hyun-jung, Han Hye-jin and Song Kyung-ah, co-authored a book titled ''Top Model''. It is based on their experiences in the industry and includes beauty, makeup and styling tips. Filmography Television Web shows Film Television series Music videos * "Good Person" – Toy (2001) * " Bad Girls" – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of the 1948 constitution. According to the 2020 census, Seoul has a population of 9.9 million people, and forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area with the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province. Considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC), Seoul was the world's fourth largest metropolitan economy in 2014, following Tokyo, New York City and Los Angeles. Seoul was rated Asia's most livable city with the second highest quality of life globally by Arcadis in 2015, with a GDP per capita (PPP) of around $40,000. With major technology hubs centered in Gangnam and Digital Media City, the Seoul Capital Area is home to the headquarters of 15 ''Fortun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea's Next Top Model (cycle 2)
''Korea's Next Top Model, season 2'' (or ''Do-jeon Supermodel Korea, season 2'') is the second season of the Korean reality television show in which a number of aspiring models compete for the title of '' Korea's Next Top Model'' and a chance to start their career in the modelling industry. This season featured fifteen contestants in its final cast. The prizes for this season included: A cash prize of 100,000,000 Korean won, a cover shoot and editorial in W Magazine Korea, a contract with SK-II and a modelling contract with ESteem Entertainment. The winner of the competition was 17-year-old Jin Jung-sun. Contestants ''(ages stated are at start of contest and use the Korean system of determining age)'' Episodes Episode 1 Original airdate: July 9, 2011 The contestants competed on a runway in a horse track. Most of the girls impressed the judges. The girls shot with a horse for their first photo shoot. * First call-out: Lee Jenny * Bottom two: Lee Eun-sook & Yoon Yoo-jin * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monochrome (Lee Hyori Album)
''Monochrome'' (stylized in all caps) is the fifth studio album by South Korean singer-songwriter Lee Hyori. It was released on May 21, 2013, by B2M Entertainment and distributed by CJ E&M Music. The album, which has an analogue sound and retro feel, departs from her previous style of music. It is her first full-length release after a three-year hiatus since '' H-Logic'' (2010). Unlike her previous work, Lee collaborated with foreign composers such as Norwegian songwriting team Dsign Music, who previously composed Girls' Generation's " Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)" and " I Got a Boy". She also worked with blues musician Kim Tae-chun, and her then-boyfriend Lee Sang-soon for the new record. Beenzino, a member of hip-hop duo Jazzyfact, Bak Ji-yong from vocal trio Honey G, comedian Ahn Young-mi, and Lee's companion dog Soonshim participated on the album as featured artists. ''Monochrome'' contains a total of sixteen tracks, including the lead single "Bad Girls", the self-compos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toy (music Group)
Toy () is a one-man project band of Korean pop singer-songwriter and pianist You Hee-yeol. Career Toy started as a duo of You Hee-yeol and Yoon Jeong-oh, and was named after their two initials 'Y', as in Two + Y = Toy. However, after releasing Toy's debut album, Yoon Jeong-oh left the band to study overseas and You Hee-yeol joined the navy for his mandatory military service. You Hee-yeol has been the sole member of Toy since 1996.Toy (You Hee-yeol) KBS World. After his discharge from military service, You released Toy's second studio album ''Yooheeyeol''. The title song "Remember I Was Next to You" (), sung by , became a big hit and the album was a commercial success. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea - Joint Economic Area
Korea ( ko, 한국, or , ) is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided at or near the 38th parallel, with North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) comprising its northern half and South Korea (Republic of Korea) comprising its southern half. Korea consists of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, and several minor islands near the peninsula. The peninsula is bordered by China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast. It is separated from Japan to the east by the Korea Strait and the Sea of Japan (East Sea). During the first half of the 1st millennium, Korea was divided between three states, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, together known as the Three Kingdoms of Korea. In the second half of the 1st millennium, Silla defeated and conquered Baekje and Goguryeo, leading to the "Unified Silla" period. Meanwhile, Balhae formed in the north, superseding former Goguryeo. Unified Silla eventually collapsed into three separate states due to civil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
