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Kim Joo-hun
Kim Joo-hun (; born March 1, 1980) is a South Korean theater, television and movie actor. He debuted in 2009 in Korean adaptation of stage play Marat Sade and become member of Alleyway Theater Company until 2014. He is best known for his roles in television series ''Encounter'' (2018), ''Dr. Romantic 2'' (2020), ''It's Okay to Not Be Okay'' (2020), ''Now, We Are Breaking Up'' (2021), and ''Big Mouth'' (2022). Career Kim was born in South Korea on March 1, 1980. Kim studied at the Seoul Institute of the Arts where he received bachelor degree from the Department of Theater and Film. He used to be more interested in the film class and just doing only few theater works. His debut as an actor was in an independent short black and white film ''A Matter of Principle'' in 2008. One day when Kim and actor Shim Jae-hyun were working in a school play, they were approached by Professor Park Geun-hyung. He was one of university professor of the Seoul Institute of the Arts and also lead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pohang
Pohang () is a city in the province of North Gyeongsang, South Korea, and a main seaport in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region. The built-up area of Pohang is located on the alluvium of the mouth of the Hyeongsan River. The city is divided into two wards ( ''gu''), Buk-gu or Northern Ward () and Nam-gu or Southern Ward (). This city has the largest population of North Gyeongsang Province and it has the third-largest land area of any city ( ''si'') in South Korea. History The earliest evidence of human occupation in the Pohang area is from the Mumun Pottery Period (1500–300 BC). Archaeologists have unearthed small villages and megalithic burials (dolmen) from this period. Still a small fishing village at the dawn of the 20th century, the earliest steps toward developing Pohang into a place of greater significance were taken in 1930 with the construction of a modern harbour. Pohang grew rapidly afterward, attaining the designation of town ( ''eup'') in 1931 and then earning the statu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OCN (TV Channel)
OCN (originally an initialism of the Orion Cinema Network) is a movie channel on basic cable throughout South Korea, owned by CJ ENM CJ ENM (, CJ Entertainment aNd Merchandising) is a South Korean entertainment and retail company founded in 2018. CJ ENM was established as a result of the merger of two CJ Group subsidiaries, CJ E&M and CJ O Shopping respectively, in July 201 ... E&M Division. In the 2000s, it became the most viewed station in South Korea, which prompted them to create their widely recognized English-language slogan, "Korea number-one channel." With cable TV penetration quite high in South Korea, OCN is a popular movie resource. OCN's lineup is a mixture of movies from several years ago or earlier, particularly during the daytime, with more recent films during evening prime-time hours. They do not air movies that are as recent as those of sister station CatchOn, a pay service offered on cable TV. They also air episodes of popular overseas television series, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netflix
Netflix, Inc. is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service and production company based in Los Gatos, California. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, it offers a film and television series library through distribution deals as well as its own productions, known as Netflix Originals. As of September 2022, Netflix had 222 million subscribers worldwide, including 73.3 million in the United States and Canada; 73.0 million in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, 39.6 million in Latin America and 34.8 million in the Asia-Pacific region. It is available worldwide aside from Mainland China, Syria, North Korea, and Russia. Netflix has played a prominent role in independent film distribution, and it is a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). Netflix can be accessed via web browsers or via application software installed on smart TVs, set-top boxes connected to televisions, tablet computers, smartph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 SBS Drama Awards
The 2020 SBS Drama Awards (), presented by Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), was held on 31 December 2020 at 21.00 ( KST) at SBS Prism Tower, Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. This year being the 30th anniversary of the founding of SBS, the awards ceremony was announced by Park Eun-bin and Jo Byung-gyu in a teaser on 17 December 2020. The show was hosted by Shin Dong-yup and Kim Yoo-jung. In order to observe COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols, the awards presentation was held without an on-site audience. Winners and nominees * ** Special performances See also * 2020 KBS Drama Awards * 2020 MBC Drama Awards * 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 awa ... References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:2020 SBS Drama Awards Seoul Broadcasting Syst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Suk-kyu
Han Suk-kyu (born November 3, 1964) is a South Korean actor. One of the leading actors of Korean cinema, Han's notable works include ''Green Fish'' (1997), '' No. 3'' (1997), ''Christmas in August'' (1998), '' Shiri'' (1999), ''The Scarlet Letter'' (2004), and ''The President's Last Bang'' (2005). He won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2011 SBS Drama Awards, for his lead role as King Sejong in the historical drama ''Deep Rooted Tree'' (2011). He won the Grand Prize (Daesang) Award again in 2016, for his performance as Master Kim in the hit medical drama '' Dr. Romantic'' (2016). In 2019, he played the role of police in the drama ''Watcher''. And, he reprised his role in ''Dr. Romantic 2'' (2020). Life and career While a student at the Theater and Film department of Dongguk University, he sang in an amateur folk rock band. He took a brief, year-long contract as voice actor at KBS, before moving on to TV and film acting. After a debut in the 1990 MBC campus drama ''Our Paradis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantic Doctor Kim Sa Bu
''Dr. Romantic'' () is a South Korean television series starring Han Suk-kyu as the title character with Yoo Yeon-seok, Seo Hyun-jin in first season, Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Sung-kyung in second and third season. The first season aired on SBS TV from November 7, 2016, to January 16, 2017, every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 ( KST). The second season aired from January 6 to February 25, 2020, every Monday and Tuesday at 21:40 (KST). The third season is scheduled to premiere in April 2023. The first season received positive reception, recording over 20% in ratings. In addition, it also received positive reviews for its plot and Han Suk-kyu's performance. Series overview Synopsis Season 1 A story about Boo Yong-joo (Han Suk-kyu), a triple-board certified surgeon, who was once at the top of his field and used to work at Seoul's top medical center, Geosan University Hospital. After a traumatic incident, he disappears and changes his name to Kim Sa-bu. He begins working at a small hospital ... [...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, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Hye-kyo
Song Hye-kyo (; born November 22, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She gained international popularity through her leading roles in the television dramas ''Autumn in My Heart'' (2000), '' All In'' (2003), ''Full House'' (2004), ''That Winter, the Wind Blows'' (2013), '' Descendants of the Sun'' (2016), ''Encounter'' (2018), ''Now, We Are Breaking Up'' (2021). Her film work includes '' Hwang Jin Yi'' (2007), '' The Grandmaster'' (2013), ''My Brilliant Life'' (2014), and '' The Queens'' (2015). In 2017, Song Hye-kyo ranked 7th in ''Forbes'' magazine's Korea Power Celebrity list, and 6th in 2018. She is referred to as one of "The Troika," along with Kim Tae-hee and Jun Ji-hyun, collectively known by the blend word "Tae-Hye-Ji". The success of Song's television dramas internationally established her as a top Hallyu star. Early life and education When Song was born, she was so ill that her parents and doctors thought that she would not survive. Upon her recovery, Song's parents reg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Bo-gum
Park Bo-gum (; born June 16, 1993) is a South Korean actor. He gained recognition for his diverse range of roles in film and television, notably, a psychopathic lawyer in ''Hello Monster'' (2015), a genius Go player in ''Reply 1988'' (2015–2016), a Joseon Crown Prince in ''Love in the Moonlight'' (2016), a free-spirited man who falls for an older woman in ''Encounter'' (2018), and a model who overcomes various hardships to become a successful actor in ''Record of Youth'' (2020). Park was the youngest artist to be named Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year. He was also the first ever actor to top the Korea Power Celebrity list by ''Forbes Korea''. Early life and education Born in Seoul on June 16, 1993, Park is the youngest of three siblings. "Bo-gum" (寶劍) means 'precious sword'. His mother died when he was in fourth grade. He started learning to play the piano when he was in kindergarten and was a pianist and choir member at church. He was also on the varsity ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argon (TV Series)
''Argon'' () is a 2017 South Korean television series directed by Lee Yoon-jung, starring Kim Joo-hyuk and Chun Woo-hee as passionate reporters. The series marks Chun Woo-hee's first small screen lead role. It aired on cable channel tvN every Monday and Tuesday at 22:50 ( KST) from September 4–26, 2017. It was one of Kim Joo-hyuk's last projects before his death on October 30, 2017. Synopsis The story of truthful reporters who strive to deliver the facts in a world full of fake news. Cast Main * Kim Joo-hyuk as Kim Baek-jin, a perfectionist news anchor, reporter and leader of a news program called ''Argon''. * Chun Woo-hee as Lee Yeon-hwa, a temporary employee who gets transferred to the ''Argon'' team in the last 3 months of her contract and fights to become an official reporter. Supporting * Park Won-sang as Shin Chul, the producer of ''Argon'' and a veteran reporter. * Lee Seung-joon as Yoo Myung-ho, the report bureau chief. * Shin Hyun-bin as Chae Soo-min, a lawyer and l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TvN (South Korean TV Channel) , an American news service of the 1970s
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TVN may refer to: * TVN (Australian TV channel), a former horse racing channel * Televisión Nacional de Chile, a public broadcaster * TVN (Indonesia), a former television station; predecessor of Rajawali Televisi * TVN (Norway), or TVNorge, a commercial television channel * TVN (Panamanian TV network), a television network * TVN (Polish TV channel), a commercial broadcaster * tvN, a South Korean commercial general entertainment channel * tvN Asia, a Korean entertainment channel * TVN Entertainment Corporation, a US cable television company * Television News Inc. Television News Inc. (TVN) was an American syndicated news service, providing daily feeds of newsfilm to subscribing television stations in the United States and Canada between 1973 and 1975. Majority-owned by the Coors Brewing Company of Gold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Henry Hwang
David Henry Hwang (born August 11, 1957) is an American playwright, librettist, screenwriter, and theater professor at Columbia University in New York City. He has won three Obie Awards for his plays '' FOB'', '' Golden Child'', and '' Yellow Face''. Three of his works—''M. Butterfly'', ''Yellow Face'', and ''Soft Power''—have been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Early life He was born in 1957 in Los Angeles, California, to Henry Yuan Hwang, the founder of Far East National Bank, and Dorothy Hwang, a piano teacher. The oldest of three children, he has two younger sisters. He received a bachelor's degree in English from Stanford University in 1979 and attended the Yale School of Drama between 1980 and 1981, taking literature classes. He left once workshopping of new plays began, since he already had a play being produced in New York. His first play was produced at the Okada House dormitory (named Junipero House at the time) at Stanford University after he briefl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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