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Man Of Will
''Man of Will'' is a 2017 South Korean biographical film directed by Lee Won-tae, starring Cho Jin-woong and Song Seung-heon. The film was based on a novel and portrays roughly two years of the life of Korean independence activist Kim Gu, who went by the name "Kim Chang-soo" during the time period depicted in the film. Specifically, the film covers the Chihapo incident (), in which Kim murdered a Japanese man who he believed may have participated in the assassination of the Korean Empress Myeongseong. It also depicts his trial, imprisonment, and subsequent escape from prison. The film was released on October 19, 2017 and earned just $2.7 million in box offices. Plot In 1896, in the town of Chihapo (now in modern North Korea), Joseon, Kim Chang-soo murders a Japanese man who he believes may have been an assassin of Empress Myeongseong. Before he leaves the crime scene, he leaves a note with his confession to the crime written on it. Later, he is imprisoned, put on trial, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Won-tae
Lee Won-tae is a South Korean film director, screenwriter and producer. Formerly working as a producer on programs for MBC TV, Lee debuted with the period prison drama ''Man of Will'' in 2017. Prior to that, he also served as producer on the 2011 horror romcom '' Spellbound'' and penned the original story for the 2015 period film '' The Magician''. His second feature, ''The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil'', was invited to the Cannes Film Festival in 2019. An upcoming American remake of the film was announced in May 2019, with Sylvester Stallone and Braden Aftergood producing and Ma Dong-seok Ma Dong-seok (born Lee Dong-seok on March 1, 1971), also known as Don Lee, is a South Korean–American actor. With his breakout performance in ''Train to Busan'' and subsequent leading roles, he has become one of South Korea's most successful a ... reprising his role in the remake. Filmography References External links * * Year of birth missing (living people) Living peo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gojong Of Korea
Gojong (; 8 September 1852 – 21 January 1919) was the monarch of Korea from 1864 to 1907. He reigned as the last King of Joseon from 1864 to 1897, and as the first Emperor of Korea from 1897 until his forced abdication in 1907. He is known posthumously as the Emperor Gwangmu (). He was instrumental in the forced signing of the Treaty of Ganghwa (1876), an unequal treaty which would eventually pave the way for Japanese annexation of Korea. In 1895, his wife Queen Min was assassinated by Japanese agents, strengthening the king's antipathy towards the Japanese. Gojong declared Korea an empire in 1897, which ended the country's historic subordination to the Qing dynasty. His slow pace in issuing reforms led to conflict with the Independence Club, but he saw more success when carrying out the Gwangmu Reform along military, economic and educational lines. Later, Gojong was subjected to several assassination and abdication attempts; eventually forced to abdicate, he was confined in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeom Hye-ran
Yeom Hye-ran (born October 30, 1976) is a South Korean actress. Career Yeom began her career in theater in 1999 and made her screen debut in 2003. She has since played supporting roles in film and television, notably ''Dear My Friends'' (2016), ''I Can Speak'' (2017), ''Life'' (2018), '' When the Camellia Blooms'', '' Innocent Witness'' (2019), ''Chocolate'' (2019-2020) and ''The Uncanny Counter ''The Uncanny Counter'' () is a South Korean television series starring Jo Byung-gyu, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Se-jeong and Yeom Hye-ran. Based on the Daum webtoon ''Amazing Rumor'' by Jang Yi, it centers on the titular character So Mun, a high schoo ...'' (2020-2021). Filmography Film Television series Web series Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yeom, Hye-ran 1976 births Living people People from Yeosu South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses South Korean stage actresses 20th-century South Korean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Soon-won (actor)
Lee Soon-won (born 19 February 1983) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film TV series Web series References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lee, Soon-won 1983 births Living people 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male stage actors Cheongju University alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwak Dong-yeon
Kwak Dong-yeon (; born 19 March 1997), is a South Korean actor and musician. He made his acting debut in the television series ''My Husband Got a Family'' in 2012 for which he received Best Young Actor Award at the Korea Drama Awards. He then starred in '' Adolescence Medley'' (2013), '' Modern Farmer'' (2014) and in 2016, gained recognition with historical drama ''Love in the Moonlight''. He is also well known for his roles in ''Gangnam Beauty'' (2018), ''My Strange Hero'' (2018), ''Never Twice'' (2019), ''Vincenzo'' (2021), and ''Big Mouth'' (2022). Early life and education Kwak was born on 19 March 1997 in Daejeon, South Korea, the younger of two siblings. At 13, he permanently moved to Seoul by himself to pursue his dream to be an artist. He has been studying music at FNC Academy since 2010, and also took acting lessons. In February 2013, he graduated from Munrae Junior High School and graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul in February 2016. Career 2012– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Seo-won
Lee Seo-won (; born February 17, 1997) is a former South Korean actor. Career Lee debuted in JTBC television series ' in 2015. He initially garnered attention for his portrayal of a college student and Suzy's younger brother in the melodrama ''Uncontrollably Fond''. In 2017 he was cast as a main character in the drama '' The Liar and His Lover''. The director of the drama Kim Jin-min predicted Lee could potentially be the next Park Bo-gum and Song Joong-ki who are from the same agency as Lee and would follow their steps. Next, he was cast as an oriental doctor in the medical romance drama ''Hospital Ship''. Personal life Lee graduated from high school in 2015. He took a two-year break before entering Sejong University as a film major in 2017. On November 22, 2018, Lee's agency announced that Lee enlisted in the military on November 20, to fulfill mandatory military service. Sexual harassment and intimidation charges On May 16, 2018, news broke that Lee was charged with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon Bae-soo
Jeon Bae-soo (Korean: 전배수, born 2 June 1970) is a South Korean theatre, film and television actor. He is known for his supporting roles in various TV series and films. His better known works are: 2016 TV series ''The K2'', 2019 romantic comedy '' When the Camellia Blooms'', 2020 historical romantic comedy '' Mr. Queen'' and Netflix horror web series '' All of Us Are Dead''. He has appeared in more than 50 TV series, theatrical plays and films including 2022 political drama film ''Kingmaker''. In 2022, he appeared in TV series '' Tracer'' and ''Forecasting Love and Weather''. Career Jeon Bae-soo debuted as an actor in films in 2004, taking small roles. His major breakthrough was in 2016 with roles in the TV series ''The K2'' and ''Becky's Back''. After that in 2017 he appeared in both seasons of '' Stranger'', ''Fight for My Way'', ''Witch at Court'' ''Mad Dog'', and ''Revolutionary Love''. In 2020 he was cast in historical romantic comedy '' Mr. Queen''. In 2022 Jeon wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin Jung-geun
Shin Jung-geun (born September 26, 1966) is a South Korean actor. He is most active as a supporting actor in films such as ''Running Turtle'' (2009), '' In Love and War'' (2011), ''The Grand Heist'' (2012), and '' The Five'' (2013), as well as the television drama ''Pinocchio Pinocchio ( , ) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the children's novel ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'' (1883) by Italian writer Carlo Collodi of Florence, Tuscany. Pinocchio was carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a Tuscan vil ...'' (2014). Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * * * 1966 births Living people 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors People from South Jeolla Province {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Man-sik
Jung Man-sik (; born December 11, 1974) is a South Korean actor. His name is also romanized as ''Jeong Man-sik'' or ''Joung Man-sik''. Filmography Film Television series * ''Jungle Fish 2'' (KBS2, 2010) * '' Athena: Goddess of War'' (SBS, 2010) * '' The Greatest Love'' (MBC, 2011) * ''Drama Special'' "Lethal Move" (KBS2, 2011) * ''Me Too, Flower!'' (MBC, 2011) * ''The King 2 Hearts'' (MBC, 2012) * ''Drama Special'' "The Great Dipper" (KBS2, 2012) * ''The King of Dramas'' (SBS, 2012) * ''I Can Hear Your Voice'' (SBS, 2013) ( cameo, ep 18) * '' Good Doctor'' (KBS2, 2013) * ''Drama Festival'' "Principal Investigator - Save Wang Jo-hyun!" (MBC, 2013) * '' Glorious Day'' (SBS, 2014) * '' Local Hero'' (OCN, 2016) * ''Entertainer (SBS, 2016)'' * '' Man to Man'' (JTBC, 2017) * ''Falsify'' (SBS, 2017) * '' Distorted'' ''(SBS, 2017)'' * ''Bad Papa'' (MBC, 2018) * ''Welcome to Waikiki 2'' (JTBC, 2019) (cameo, ep 2) * ''Vagabond'' (SBS, 2019) * ''Chief of Staff'' (JTBC, 2019) * ''Und ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donghak Peasant Revolution
The Donghak Peasant Revolution (), also known as the Donghak Peasant Movement (), Donghak Rebellion, Peasant Revolt of 1894, Gabo Peasant Revolution, and a variety of Donghak Peasant Revolution#Role played by Donghak, other names, was an armed rebellion in Korea led by peasants and followers of the Donghak religion, a pantheistic religion viewed by many rebels as a political ideology. In 1894, the magistrate of Jeongeup, Gobu, Jo Byeonggap, had created various oppressive laws and forced the peasants to build reservoirs and settle in unowned lands in order to get rich from taxes and fines. In March, angered peasants allied under Jeon Bongjun and Kim Gaenam, beginning the Gobu Revolt. However, the Gobu revolt was suppressed by Yi Yongtae, and Jeon Bongjun fled to Taein. In April, Jeon gathered an army in Paektu Mountain, Mount Baek and recaptured Gobu. The rebels then proceeded to defeat governmental forces in Battle of Hwangtojae and Battle of the Hwangryong River. Jeon then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Row
Death row, also known as condemned row, is a place in a prison that houses inmates awaiting Capital punishment, execution after being convicted of a capital crime and sentenced to death. The term is also used figuratively to describe the state of awaiting execution ("being on death row"), even in places where no special facility or separate unit for condemned inmates exists. In the United States, after an individual is found guilty of a Capital punishment in the United States#Capital crimes, capital offense in U.S. state, states where execution is a legal penalty, the judge will give the jury the option of imposing a death sentence or life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. It is then up to the jury to decide whether to give the death sentence; this usually has to be a unanimous decision. If the jury agrees on death, the defendant will remain on death row during appeal and ''habeas corpus'' procedures, which may continue for several decades. Opponents of capital punis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Jin-young (actor)
Jung Jin-young (born October 16, 1964) is a South Korean actor. He has starred in numerous films, including ''Hi! Dharma!'', ''Bunt'', and ''The Case of Itaewon Homicide''. Jung is best known for his frequent collaborations with director Lee Joon-ik, as ''Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield'' and its sequel ''Battlefield Heroes'', ''The Happy Life'', '' Sunny'', and particularly for his role as King Yeonsan in the hugely successful ''King and the Clown''. Jung also appeared in the television series '' The Kingdom of The Winds'', '' Dong Yi'', ''Brain'', and ''Love Rain ''Love Rain'' () is a 2012 South Korean television series directed by Yoon Seok-ho. Set in the seventies and the present day, it tells a love story over two generations, with Jang Keun-suk and Im Yoon-ah playing dual roles. It aired on KBS2 from ...''. Filmography Book *꼬마삼총사 하롱하롱 탐험대 (1990) Awards and nominations References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jung, Jin-yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
