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Kim Hye-sun
Kim Hyeseon (born September 28, 1969) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading role in the television drama '' First Wives' Club'' (2007–2008). Career Kim Hyeseon began modeling when she was in middle school. While attending Anyang High School of the Arts, Kim appeared in commercials for Orion, Lotte Samkang and Korea Cosmetics, and subsequently made her acting debut in 1986. She quickly gained popularity as a teen star with an innocent and bright image. Kim also became active in Japanese entertainment in 1988, where she was known under the name and released two photo books titled ''Temptation of the White Wind'' and ''Like It!''. In 1993, she won Best Supporting Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for her performance in ''Love Is Oh Yeah!''. After getting married in 1995, Kim retired from show business and immigrated to the United States. But she returned to acting two years later in the television drama ''The River of Maternal Love'' (1997). As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the Capital city, capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the North Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of the Constitution of North Korea, 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, 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 List of cities by GDP, 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 List of South Korean regions by GDP, GDP per capita (PPP) of around $40,000. With ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Bloody Battle For Revenge
''A Bloody Battle for Revenge'' ( ko, 복수혈전) is a 1992 South Korean action film directed, written by, and starring Lee Kyung-kyu. This film is often cited as an example of failure in movie industry in 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 .... 1992 films 1990s Korean-language films 1992 action films South Korean action films {{1990s-action-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruler Of Your Own World
''Ruler of Your Own World'' (; lit. "Do As You Wish") is a 2002 South Korean television series starring Lee Na-young and Yang Dong-geun. It was written by In Jung-ok and directed by Park Sung-soo. Often regarded as the best Korean drama of 2002, the series was critically praised for its daring realism and refusal to rely on K-drama conventions. Synopsis Go Bok-su ( Yang Dong-geun) has had a difficult childhood and served time in prison. He has a longtime girlfriend, Song Mi-rae ( Gong Hyo-jin) who is a cheerleader of the LG Twins. Jeon Kyung (Lee Na-young), a moody tomboy and a daughter of a rich family, is the keyboardist of an unknown indie rock band. The lead female vocalist of Kyung's band is diagnosed with a brain injury due to an accident, and her fellow band members try to earn money for the surgical procedure that might save her life. Kyung begs her father, an authoritative hotel owner, but is unable to get the funds. One day Bok-su steals Kyung's wallet which con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empress Myeongseong (TV Series)
''Empress Myeongseong'' () is a 2001 and 2002 South Korean television series that aired on KBS2. Historical connection Empress Myeongseong was considered as the last empress of Korea because of the Eulmi Incident (also called Operation Fox Hunt). Cast Main *Choi Myung-gil as Empress Myeongseong (episodes 82-124) **Lee Mi-yeon as Empress Myeongseong (episodes 1, 10-81) *** Moon Geun-young as Min Ja-yeong (young Empress Myeongseong) * Lee Jin-woo as King Gojong ** Lee In as young Gojong * Yoo Dong-geun as Heungseon Daewongun Supporting Royal Family * Kim Yong-rim - Grand Royal Queen Dowager Jo *Kim Jeong-ha - Royal Queen Dowager Hong *Yoo Hye-young - Queen Cheorin * Baek Seung-woo - Sungjong of Korea ** Lee Tae-ri and Kwak Jung-wook - young Sunjong * Lee Yu-ri - Empress Sunmyeong ** Park Eun-bin and Kim Soo-yeong - young Empress Sunmyeong *Jung Seon-gyeong - Royal Consort Gwi-in of Gyeongju Yi clan *Lee Jae-eun - Royal Consort Gwi-in of the Deoksu Jang clan * Kim S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hur Jun (TV Series)
''Hur Jun'' () is a South Korean television series about the life of Joseon-era doctor Heo Jun. The period drama was broadcast by MBC from November 22, 1999 to June 27, 2000, and reached record-breaking viewership ratings of 64%. Internationally, it aired on Taiwan Television in 2002 and Hong Kong's TVB in 2005, after the finale of '' Dae Jang Geum'' (which was also directed by ''Hur Jun'' director Lee Byung-hoon). Because of the similarities between the protagonists of both shows, ''Hur Jun'' has often been called the male version of ''Dae Jang Geum''. It aired in Thailand on Channel 3 in 2006. Synopsis The story is set in Joseon, primarily during the reign of King Seonjo, 50 years after the death of Jang Geum (reputedly the first female doctor in Joseon). Hur Jun was the son of a devon ("untouchable") mother. Due to his mother's social position, he was also considered sangnom under Joseon law at the time, even though his father was from the ruling caste and held o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul Broadcasting System
Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) () is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. The broadcaster legally became known as SBS in March 2000, changing its corporate name from Seoul Broadcasting System (서울방송). Its flagship terrestrial television station SBS TV broadcasts as channel 6 for digital and cable. Established on 14 November 1990, SBS is the largest private broadcaster in South Korea, and is owned by the Taeyoung Construction. It operates its flagship television channel which has a nationwide network of 10 regional stations, and three radio networks. SBS has provided digital terrestrial television service in the ATSC format since 2001, and T-DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) service since 2005. History After the 1987 South Korean democratic reform, the government had decided to create a new commercial broadcaster in South Korea. Eventually, MBC was a mouthpiece of KBS to broadcast sporting events like the 1986 FIFA World Cup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, and multiple Internet-exclusive services. Its flagship terrestrial television stations KBS1 broadcasts on channel 9, while KBS1 sister channel KBS2, an entertainment oriented network, broadcasts on channel 7. KBS also operates the international service KBS World, which provides television, radio, and online services in twelve different languages. History Early radio broadcasts The KBS began as Keijo Broadcasting Station (경성방송국, 京城放送局) with call sign JODK, established by the Governor-General of Korea on 16 February 1927. It became the in 1932. After Korea was liberated from Japanese rule at the end of World War II, this second radio station started using the call sign HLKA in 1947 after the Republic of Korea was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Jong-seo (general)
Kim Jong-seo (김종서, 金宗瑞; 1383 – 10 November 1453) was a prominent military official and politician of the early Joseon Dynasty. His ancestral home was Suncheon (順天). He was also known under the names Gukgyeong (國卿) and Jeoljae (節齋), and his posthumous name is Chungik (忠翼). In 1405, he passed the state examination and became a rank 13 official. He served King Sejong the Great as a general during the campaign against the Jurchens. In 1453, he was assassinated on the order of Prince Suyang along with his two sons. His tomb is located near Sejong City. Biography Early life Kim Jong-Seo was born in 1383 in Yanggwang-do, Gongju as the son of Kim Su and Lady Bae of the Seongju Bae clan. He was the second of 3 brothers. All three siblings achieved successful political careers: his older brother Kim Jonghan was a high-ranking official, and his younger brother Kim Jongheung was the magistrate of Yangju. Career He passed the state examination in 1405 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munjong Of Joseon
Munjong of Joseon (15 November 1414 – 10 June 1452), personal name Yi Hyang ( Korean: 이향; Hanja: 李珦), was the fifth ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. As the eldest son of King Sejong the Great and Queen Soheon, he succeeded to the throne in 1450. Biography Yi Hyang was the longest serving heir apparent during the Joseon dynasty, holding the position for a record 29 years. In January 1421, Sejong instructed that his eight-year-old son be educated by scholars from the Hall of Worthies, then in October the same year, he was invested as crown prince and sent to study at the Sungkyunkwan. From 1442 until his own ascension to the throne in 1450, Yi Hyang served as regent and took care of state affairs during the final years of his father's reign, as Sejong developed various illnesses and disorders. Most of his achievements were during his time as crown prince. Although credit is primarily given to Jang Yeong-sil for inventing the water gauge, the Annals of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Hyegyeong
Lady Hyegyeong of the Pungsan Hong clan (혜경궁 풍산 홍씨, 惠慶宮 豊山 洪氏; 6 August 1735 – 13 January 1816), also known as Queen Heongyeong (헌경왕후, 獻敬王后), was a Korean writer and Crown Princess during the Joseon Dynasty. She was the wife of Crown Prince Sado and mother of King Jeongjo. In 1903, Emperor Gojong gave her the posthumous name of Heongyeong, the Virtuous Empress (헌경의황후, 獻敬懿皇后). Early life Lady Hong was born in 1735, the third child and second daughter of the scholar Hong Bong-han of the Pungsan Hong clan and his first wife, Lady Yi of the Hansan Yi clan. Lady Hong was the great-great-great granddaughter of Princess Jeongmyeong, a daughter of Seonjo of Joseon and Queen Inmok. One of her father’s younger half-sisters eventually married Jo Eom (조엄, 趙曮) (1719 - 1777) of the Pungyang Jo clan, and became the great-grandmother to Queen Shinjeong, wife of Crown Prince Hyomyeong and mother of King Heonjong. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KBS1
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, and multiple Internet-exclusive services. Its flagship terrestrial television stations KBS1 broadcasts on channel 9, while KBS1 sister channel KBS2, an entertainment oriented network, broadcasts on channel 7. KBS also operates the international service KBS World, which provides television, radio, and online services in twelve different languages. History Early radio broadcasts The KBS began as Keijo Broadcasting Station (경성방송국, 京城放送局) with call sign JODK, established by the Governor-General of Korea on 16 February 1927. It became the in 1932. After Korea was liberated from Japanese rule at the end of World War II, this second radio station started using the call sign HLKA in 1947 after the Republic of Korea was gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 flagship terrestrial television station MBC TV broadcasts as channel 11. Established on 2 December 1961, MBC's terrestrial operations has a nationwide network of 17 regional stations. Although it operates on advertising, MBC is a public broadcaster, as its largest shareholder is a public organization, the Foundation of Broadcast Culture. MBC consists of a multimedia group with one terrestrial TV channel, three radio channels, five cable channels, five satellite channels and four DMB channels. MBC is headquartered in Digital Media City (DMC), Mapo District, Seoul and has the largest broadcast production facilities in Korea including digital production centre Dream Center in Ilsan, indoor and outdoor sets in Yongin Daejanggeum Park. History Radio era (1961-1968) Launching the first radio broadcast signa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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