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Jeon Woo-chi (TV Series)
''Jeon Woo-chi'' () is a 2012 South Korean fantasy period television series, starring Cha Tae-hyun as the titular Taoist wizard who becomes an unlikely hero to the people of Joseon. It is based on the same folktale as the 2009 movie of the same name, but has a different story. Also starring Uee, Lee Hee-joon, Baek Jin-hee, Kim Kap-soo and Sung Dong-il, it aired on KBS2 from November 21, 2012 to February 7, 2013 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00 for 24 episodes. Synopsis In the fictional utopian nation of Yuldo, established by the righteous bandit hero Hong Gil-dong, Jeon Woo-chi is a ''dosa'', a Taoist wizard, who gained his powers by swallowing a gumiho fox bead. A friend's betrayal causes him to lose his mentor, and sorcery turns the love of his life Hong Mu-yeon into an emotionless assassin. So in order to avenge them, he travels to Joseon, and is moved by the plight of the people and becomes a reluctant hero to them. Cast and characters *Cha Tae-hyun as Jeon Woo-chi / ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sageuk
(Hangul: 사극, Hanja: 史劇; ) in Korean language, Korean denotes historical dramas, including traditional drama plays, Cinema of Korea, films or Korean drama, television series. In English language literature usually refers to historical films and television series (of South Korea). In North Korea, South Korean historical dramas are generally called 고전 영화 (Hanja: 古典 映畫, Revised Romanization of Korean, RR: ''Gojeon Yeonghwa'') or classic film. The first known historical film, ''The Story of Chun-hyang'' filmed in 1923, was directed by a Japanese filmmaker. The first Korean sound film was also . The heyday of Korean cinema began in the 1950s and lasted until the 1980s, with many films released, like Lee Gyu-hwan's Chunhyangga, Chunhyang adaptation in 1955. In the 1960s, historical melodramas were significant, as well as martial arts films. In the 1970s, due to the popularity of television, cinema started to decline, and in the 1980s it encountered a crisis, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseon
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] |
Kim Byung-se
Kim Byung-se (born September 26, 1962) is a South Korean actor. Kim attended California State University Long Beach. Kim is an avid golfer and can be often seen golfing on his Instagram. Him and his wife have two dogs. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * * * * 1962 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Best New Actor Paeksang Arts Award (film) winners {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Joo-yeon
Lee Joo-yeon (born March 19, 1987), formerly known mononymously as Jooyeon, is a South Korean actress and singer. She is best known for being a former member of the girl group After School. Since leaving After School, she has focused primarily on acting. She made her acting debut in the drama '' Smile Again'' (2010) and has made several participation in other dramas since then. Career 2007-2014: Pre-debut and career beginnings In 2007, Jooyeon made a cameo in the movie My Tutor Friend 2, playing the role of Azumi. Before her debut, Jooyeon was famous on the internet for being an Ulzzang, or "best face" which consisted of her being well known for her natural beauty features. She made her first unofficial appearance with After School's on December 29, 2008, at the SBS Song Festival, performing "Play Girlz" with Son Dam-bi. On January 15, 2009, Jooyeon made her debut in South Korean girl group After School, with the release of their debut single "AH!" alongside their EP, ''N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Jong-hyun
Hong Jong-hyun (born February 2, 1990) is a South Korean actor and model. Career Hong began his entertainment career in 2007 as a professional model. He made his acting debut in 2008, and has appeared in the romantic comedy ''Oh! My Lady'' (2010), sitcom ''Vampire Idol'' (2011), followed by supporting roles in ''Jeon Woo-chi'' (2012) and '' Dating Agency: Cyrano'' (2013). In 2014, Hong was cast in his first leading role in the cable series ''Her Lovely Heels'', followed by the melodrama '' Mama''. He also joined the fourth season of reality show ''We Got Married'', pairing up with Girl's Day member Yura. Hong next starred in the romantic comedy film '' Enemies In-Law'' and horror film ''Alice: Boy from Wonderland'' in 2015, followed by historical drama '' Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo'' in 2016. In 2017, he co-starred in historical melo-romance drama ''The King in Love''. In 2018, he was cast in the romantic comedy drama ''My Absolute Boyfriend'', based on the Japanese m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahn Yong-joon
Ahn Yong-joon (born November 22, 1987) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Television series * ''Under the Queen's Umbrella'' (2022); Cameo (episode 12) * '' Secret House'' (2022) * ''Tunnel'' (2017) * ''Make Your Wish'' (MBC, 2014) * '' Two Weeks'' (2013) * ''Jeon Woo-chi'' (2012) * ''Full House Take 2'' (2012) * ''Monster'' (2012) * ''Quiz of God Season 2'' (2011) * ''Drama Special'' "Our Happy Days of Youth" (2011) ( cameo) * ''Can't Lose'' (2011) (guest appearance, ep 12-13) * ''Drama Special'' "Hair Show" (2011) * ''Quiz of God'' (2010) (guest appearance, ep 9-10) * ''Comrades'' (2010) * ''Gourmet'' (2008) * ''I Am Happy'' (2008) * ''MBC Best Theater'' "봉재 돌아오다" (2007) * ''Get Karl! Oh Soo-jung'' (2007) * ''Capital Scandal'' (2007) * ''90 Days, Time to Love'' (2006) * ''Secret Campus'' (2006) * ''My Love'' (2006) * ''My Lovely Fool'' (2006) * ''Jumong'' (2006) * ''Sharp 3'' (2006) * ''Love and Ambition'' (2006) Film * ''Half'' (2014) * ''School of Youth: The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Byung-joon
Lee Byung-joon (; born January 27, 1964) is a South Korean actor. Active in film, television and theater since 1985, Lee is best known for his supporting roles in ''A Bloody Aria'' (2006), '' Highway Star'' (2007), and ''Eye for an Eye'' (2008). On TV, he appeared in the sitcoms ''Kokkiri (Elephant)'' (2008), ''Oh My God'' (2011) and ''Salamander Guru and The Shadows'' (2012), as well as the dramas '' Secret Garden'' (2010) and ''Dream High'' (2011). Filmography Film *''The Eternal Empire'' (1995) *''Sunset Into the Neon Lights'' (1995) *''Mugoonghwa - Korean National Flower'' (1995) *''Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005) '' *''A Bloody Aria'' (2006) *''Dasepo Naughty Girls'' (2006) *''Good Night'' (short film, 2007) *'' Highway Star'' (2007) *''Eye for an Eye'' (2008) *''City of Fathers'' (2009) ( cameo) *'' Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle'' (2010) *''Man of Vendetta'' (2010) *''Earth Rep Rolling Stars'' (animated, 2011) *''Perfect Game'' (2011) ( cameo) *'' Never Ending Story'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Honorifics
The Korean language has a system of honorifics that recognizes and reflects the hierarchical social status of participants with respect to the subject and/or the object and/or the audience. Speakers use honorifics to indicate their social relationship with the addressee and/or subject of the conversation, concerning their age, social status, gender, degree of intimacy, and speech act situation. One basic rule of Korean honorifics is ‘making oneself lower’; the speaker can use honorific forms and also use humble forms to make themselves lower. The honorific system is reflected in honorific particles, verbs with special honorific forms or honorific markers and special honorific forms of nouns that includes terms of address. Honorific particles in an honorific sentence The Korean language can index deference or respect toward a sentence referent in subject or dative position through the application of lexical choices such as honorific particles.Lee, 1. S., & Ramsey, S. R. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea JoongAng Daily
''Korea JoongAng Daily'' is the English edition of the South Korean national daily newspaper ''JoongAng Ilbo''. The newspaper was first published on October 17, 2000, originally named as ''JoongAng Ilbo English Edition''. It mainly carries news and feature stories by staff reporters, and some stories translated from the Korean language newspaper. ''Korea JoongAng Daily'' is one of the three main English newspapers in South Korea along with ''The Korea Times'' and ''The Korea Herald''. The newspaper is published with a daily edition of ''The New York Times'' and it is located within the main offices of the ''JoongAng Ilbo'' in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. See also *List of newspapers in South Korea This is a list of newspapers in South Korea. National papers Top 10 Comprehensive Daily newspapers *Chosun Ilbo (daily) 1,212,208 *Dong-A Ilbo (daily) 925,919 *JoongAng Ilbo (daily) 861,984 *''Hankook Ilbo'' (daily) 219,672 *''Hankyoreh'' (da ... References External linksOff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon Woo-chi
Jeon Woo-chi (, 14?? ~ 15??) was a Taoist scholar during the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He is known by many as the most prominent "sorcerer" in Korean history, and a representative trickster from old Korean literature. His art name was Woosa (), which means "featherman". Though he was a Taoist heretic, he studied Confucianism under Seo Gyeong-deok. Stories about his life According to the '' Complete Works from Azure Residence'' by Yi Deok-moo, when Jeon was very young, he went to a mountain temple to study in solitude. One day, the rice wine which was brewed at the temple vanished. The monks scolded Jeon, accusing him of drinking it. Jeon was aggrieved and upset, so he decided to hunt down the true culprit. He waited beside the wine jugs until twilight. At dusk, a nine-tailed fox came out from the forest and drank the wine until she was drunk. Jeon jumped out and tied her up with some rope. The fox offered him her grimoire if he would release her. Jeon accepted that and became a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gumiho
A kumiho or gumiho (, literally " nine-tailed fox") is a creature that appears in the folktales on East Asia and legends of Korea. It is similar to the Chinese and the Japanese . It can freely transform, among other things, into a beautiful woman often set out to seduce boys, and eat their liver or heart (depending on the legend). There are numerous tales in which the appears, several of which can be found in the encyclopedic ''Compendium of Korean Oral Literature'' (). Mythology The old Chinese text Classic of Mountains and Seas, the earliest record to document the nine-tailed fox, mentioned that the fox with nine tails came from and lived in the country called Qingqiu (靑丘) three hundreds miles east, the term meaning "green hill" interpreted as the country or region of the east and was later historically used to refer to the region of Korea at least since the era during the Three Kingdoms of Korea. However, the name of Gojoseon (called Joseon in the record), the Korean k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Gildong (character)
''Hong Gildong jeon'' (Hangul: 홍길동전; hanja: 洪吉童傳) is a Korean novel, often translated as ''The Biography of Hong Gildong'', written during the Joseon Dynasty. Hong Gildong, an illegitimate son of a nobleman and his lowborn concubine, is the main character of the story. Gifted with supreme intelligence and supernatural abilities, he steals from rich and corrupt aristocrats, which has drawn him comparisons to famous bandits like the English folk hero Robin Hood and Australia’s Ned Kelly. Historical sources point to the existence of a bandit named Hong Gildong who was arrested in 1500, but the historical inspiration for the character was the Korean bandit and folk hero Im Kkeokjeong, who lived in the early 16th century. The character of Hong Gildong has become a mainstay of Korean culture and literature. In Korea today, Hong Gildong is a common placeholder name, similar to John Doe in the United States. Charles Montgomery of the website Korean Literature in Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
