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Kim Ji-seok (actor)
Kim Ji-seok (born Kim Bo-seok on April 21, 1981) is a South Korean actor. Early life and education Kim is the grandson of Kim Seong-il, who worked as an independent activist in Manchuria during the Japanese colonial era. His grandfather was a student of Kim Gu, a Manchurian independence activist. Kim Bo-seok debuted in 2001 as a rapper in the five-member Eurodance boyband LEO (리오), formed to capitalize on the success of then-popular boyband g.o.d, however, LEO never hit it big, and the group disbanded after eight months. After failing the exam to get into the theater department, Kim majored in German at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Having attended middle school and high school in England, Kim is also fluent in English, and received his secondary teaching certificate in German and English in 2006. He also has a master's degree in Cultural Contents Planning from Kyung Hee University's Graduate School of Journalism and Communication. Kim was told by the head ... [...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 ''Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Need Romance 2012
''I Need Romance 2012'' () is a 2012 South Korean romantic comedy television drama, starring Jung Yu-mi, Lee Jin-wook and Kim Ji-seok. The series follows the everyday lives of work, love and friendship of thirty-something women and men in Seoul. It aired on cable channel tvN from June 20 to August 9, 2012 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 23:00 for 16 episodes. Following the success of tvN's ''I Need Romance'' in 2011, ''I Need Romance 2012'' is a loose spin-off with new characters, but continues the first season's frank discussion of sex and realistic depiction of messy relationships. Plot Joo Yeol-mae was in a 12 year on-and-off relationship with her boyfriend Yoon Seok-hyun, before they broke up for the fifth time 3 years ago. This is mainly because Seok-hyun keeps her at arm's length and does not want to get married. However, even after they break up, Yeol-mae and Seok-hyun remain friends and are present in each other's lives. Enter Shin Ji-hoon, an alluring new love interest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Top Star U-back
''Top Star U-back'' () is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Kim Ji-seok, Jeon So-min and Lee Sang-yeob. It aired once a week on Fridays from November 16, 2018 to February 1, 2019 at 23:00 KST on tvN. Synopsis The story of a narcissistic, former idol and A-list actor who is banished to a remote island after causing some major trouble. While struggling to adapt to his new surroundings, he eventually strikes up a romance with an islander who has very little in common. Casts Main * Kim Ji-seok as Yoo Baek ** Ji Min-hyuk as young Yoo Baek : A narcissistic A-list actor and former idol. After causing some major trouble, Yoo Baek is forced to lie low for a while, and he ends up leaving Seoul for a temporary stay on a remote island. * Jeon So-min as Oh Kang-soon : An unsophisticated, tough-as-nails islander who is unpredictable but bright and optimistic. She is hardworking and does not care about anything aside from her studies, her work as a diver, or the supermarket sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Ye-seul
Han Ye-seul (Hangul: 한예슬; born Leslie Kim on September 18, 1981) is an American-born South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in the sitcom '' Nonstop 4'' (2003), and has since played leading roles in television dramas such as ''Couple or Trouble'' (2006), '' Tazza'' (2008), and ''Birth of a Beauty'' (2014), as well as the films ''Miss Gold Digger'' (2007) and '' Penny Pinchers'' (2011). Early life Leslie Kim was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She attended Cerritos High School and graduated from Cerritos College with an associate degree in Computer Graphics. She is fluent in both English and Korean. Career Acting debut She began her modeling career in South Korea after winning the SBS Supermodel Contest in 2001. Under the stage name Han Ye-seul, she made her acting debut in the popular sitcom '' Nonstop 4'' in 2003. Han quickly rose to fame, and she renounced her U.S. citizenship in 2004 and became a naturalized South Korean citizen to continue estab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Children Of The 20th Century
''Children of the 20th Century'' () is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Han Ye-seul and Kim Ji-suk with Lee Sang-woo, Ryu Hyun-kyung and Lee Sang-hee. The series aired on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 ( KST), from October 9 to November 28, 2017. Synopsis The story follows three women in their mid-thirties as they navigate their love lives, friendships, and their familial ties. Cast Main * Han Ye-seul as Sa Jin-jin **Kang Mi-na as young Sa Jin-jin :An idol turned actress adored by many. Despite her good looks and fame, she has not dated before. * Kim Ji-suk as Gong Ji-won ** Kim In-seong as young Gong Ji-won :An investment banker with a Harvard MBA, and a background in Wall Street. He is innocent in love and remains loyal to his first love. *Lee Sang-woo as Anthony / Lee Chul-min **Park Seo-ham as young Anthony :A former boy band member of Boys Be Ambitious. Sa Jin-jin's crush since young. He is also Ji-won's step brother. * Ryu Hyun-kyung as Han A-reum **S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeonsangun Of Joseon
Yeonsangun of Joseon or Prince Yeonsan of Joseon (23 November 1476 – 20 November 1506), personal name Yi Yung (Korean: 이융; Hanja: 李㦕), was the tenth ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. Often considered the worst tyrant in Joseon's history and perhaps all Korean history, he is notorious for launching two bloody purges, seizing hundreds of women from all over the peninsula to serve as palace entertainers, and appropriating Sungkyunkwan as a personal pleasure ground. Yeonsangun's despotic rule provided a stark contrast to the liberal era of his father, and as a much-despised overthrown monarch, he did not receive a temple name. Biography Execution of his mother Lady Yun, later known as the Deposed Queen Yun, served Yeonsangun's father, King Seongjong, as a concubine until the death of Queen Gonghye, Seongjong's first wife. With no heir, the king was urged by counselors to take a second wife to secure the royal succession. Lady Yun was chosen for her beauty and was f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rebel (South Korean TV Series)
''Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People'' () is a South Korean television series starring Yoon Kyun-sang, Chae Soo-bin, Kim Ji-seok, Lee Ha-nui, and Kim Sang-joong. It aired on MBC every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 ( KST) from January 30, 2017 to May 16, 2017. The series was a success with average viewership ratings of 11.34%, and was praised by both critics and audiences for its plot and performances. Synopsis Set during the reign of famous tyrant King Yeonsangun, it tells the story of Hong Gil-dong, the son of a servant who stole from the rich and gave to the poor, and his journey in becoming Joseon's first revolutionary activist. Hong Gil Dong ( Yoon Kyun-sang) is the son of servant Hong Ah Mo Gae, which gives Gil Dong no legal standing in Joseon society. With no opportunities to do any legitimate work despite his brilliance, Gil Dong becomes the leader of a band of smugglers who steals from the rich to give to the poor. Gil Dong's contemporary, Yi Yung, becomes the tyrannic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Another Oh Hae-young
''Another Miss Oh'' () is a South Korean television series starring Eric Mun, Seo Hyun-jin, Jeon Hye-bin. It replaced ''Pied Piper'' and broadcast on cable network tvN on Mondays and Tuesdays at 23:00 ( KST) time slot for 18 episodes from May 2 to June 28, 2016. The series recorded the highest audience rating for a tvN Monday-Tuesday show and became one of the highest-rated Korean dramas in cable television history. The drama was extended by 2 episodes and 2 specials. Synopsis Park Do-kyung (Eric Mun) is a sound director in his 30s. A year ago, his bride, Oh Hae-young (pretty) (Jeon Hye-bin), disappeared on their wedding day leaving him miserable. One year after that incident, Do-kyung was told that Hae-young is going to marry a young entrepreneur named Han Tae-jin (Lee Jae-yoon). Do-kyung exacted revenge by sabotaging Tae-jin's business leaving him bankrupt. However, the woman who has the name Oh Hae-young (just/"그냥") (Seo Hyun-jin) was actually just a stranger who coincid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Problematic Men
''Problematic Men'' () is a South Korean television program that airs on tvN, and currently stars Jun Hyun-moo, Kim Ji-seok, (Peppertones), Ha Seok-jin, Joo Woo-jae and . It currently airs on Thursdays at 20:00 (KST). The program went on hiatus after its broadcast on March 25, 2018. On May 9, 2018, it was announced that the program would be returning as Season 2 from May 29, 2018 and would air on every Tuesday at 23:00 (KST), with no change in the current cast lineup. Beginning January 7, 2019 the program airs on Mondays at 23:00 (KST). The program was on another hiatus after its broadcast on June 10, 2019 as the program was replaced by More Salty Tour in its current time slot, and it is slated to return in the second half of 2019. On October 28, 2019 tvN confirmed the program will return as Season 3 starting November 21, 2019, with original cast members Tyler Rasch and Park Kyung (Block B) not returning. Plus, model Joo Woo-jae and YouTuber/entrepreneur will join the cast as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheer Up! (TV Series)
''Cheer Up!'' (; lit. ''Sassy, Go Go'') is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Jung Eun-ji, Lee Won-keun, Cha Hak-yeon, Ji Soo and Chae Soo-bin. It aired from October 5, 2015 until November 10, 2015 on KBS2 every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 KST for 12 episodes. Synopsis Set at the elite Sevit High School in Seoul, the drama follows the lives of five students as they attempt to survive in a vicious environment where academic elitism takes place. Kang Yeon-doo (Jung Eun-ji) is the leader of outcast street dance club "Real King", a group of students who band together because of their poor academic performance, whereas Kim Yeol (Lee Won-keun) is the President of "Baek Ho", an elite club composed of students from the top 5 percent. When the two clubs are forcibly merged to create a cheerleading squad, the two put their differences aside for the benefit of their clubs. As they go on with their misadventures, many things happen that result in a strong and unbreakable bond. ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unkind Ladies
''Unkind Ladies'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Kim Hye-ja, Chae Shi-ra, Do Ji-won and Lee Ha-na. It aired on KBS2 from February 25 to May 14, 2015 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. Plot Three generations of a family of women are led by matriarch Kang Soon-ok, a famous cooking instructor to the rich and famous. Her older daughter Kim Hyun-jung is a rising network anchor at a television station, while younger daughter Kim Hyun-sook is the black sheep of the family. Jung Ma-ri is Hyun-sook's daughter but takes after her aunt by being accomplished, and is on track to become the youngest professor at the university where she works. Ma-ri gets caught up in a love triangle between a pair of half-brothers, reporter Lee Doo-jin and kendo instructor Lee Roo-oh. Cast Main characters *Kim Hye-ja as Kang Soon-ok **Lee Hang-na as 37-year-old Soon-ok * Chae Shi-ra as Kim Hyun-sook **Ha Seung-ri as young Hyun-sook *Do Ji-won as Kim Hyun-jung **Im J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
