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MBC Drama Awards
The MBC Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) for outstanding achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. It is held annually in December. Unlike its counterparts in KBS and SBS, MBC's highest honor of the ceremony, the "Grand Prize" (), has been determined through viewer's votes in 2014, 2015 and 2016, not by professional judges. The process has been widely criticized. Categories *Grand Prize (대상) is given to the best actor/actress of the year. *Drama of the Year (올해의 드라마) *Top Excellence in Acting Award (최우수상) *Excellence in Acting Award (우수상) *Golden Acting Award (황금 연기상) *Top 10 MBC Drama Stars is awarded to actors who have shown talent, hard work, and star power during the year. *Best Supporting Actor is given to the actor that showed the most talent and presence in a supporting role. *Best New Actor/Actress (신인상) *Best Young Actor/Actress (아역 연기상) *Write ... [...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 signal (ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Hee-ae
Kim Hee-ae (born April 23, 1967) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading roles in Korean dramas such as ''Sons and Daughters'' (1992), ''Perfect Love'' (2003), ''My Husband's Woman'' (2007), ''How Long I've Kissed'' (2012), ''Secret Affair'' (2014), and ''The World of the Married'' (2020). She has received multiple acting awards including two Daesang (Grand Prize) and four Best Actress Awards for Television at the Baeksang Arts Awards. In 2020, she was selected as Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year. Early life Kim Hee-ae was born in Jeju City, and her family later moved to Seoul. Kim was a freshman at Hyehwa Girls' High School when she was discovered by the younger brother of one of her teachers; he had been visiting the school by chance and worked for an advertising agency. This led to her first modeling job in a commercial for a school uniform brand in 1982. This was actually her debut activity. Career 1983–2003: Acting debut and stardom In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Sun-a
Kim Sun-a (; born October 1, 1973) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her titular role as Kim Sam-soon in the popular television series ''My Lovely Sam Soon'' (2005). Other notable series include ''City Hall'' (2009), '' Scent of a Woman'' (2011),''The Lady in Dignity'' (2017), ''Should We Kiss First?'' (2018), ''Children of Nobody'' (2018) and ''Secret Boutique'' (2019). Early life Kim Sun-a was born in Daegu in 1973. She is the eldest of three siblings, with a younger brother and sister. When Kim was in middle school, her family immigrated to Japan, and she spent much of her adolescence in Chōfu, Tokyo, where she learned to speak Japanese fluently. In 1993, Kim enrolled at Ball State University in Indiana, United States as a Piano major (she also became fluent in English). Career While in South Korea for summer vacation in 1996, Kim stood in for a friend in a modeling job, thus inadvertently making her entertainment debut. Despite her inexperience in show busin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dae Jang Geum
''Dae Jang Geum'' (; literally "The Great Jang-geum"), also known as ''Jewel in the Palace'', is a 2003 South Korean historical drama television series directed by Lee Byung-hoon. It first aired on MBC from September 15, 2003 to March 23, 2004, where it was the top program with an average viewership rating of 45.8% and a peak of 57.1% (making it the 10th highest rated Korean drama of all time). Produced for , it was later exported to 91 countries and has earned worldwide, being known as one of the primary proponents of the Korean Wave by heightening the spread of Korean culture abroad. Starring Lee Young-ae in the title role, it tells the tale of an orphaned kitchen cook who went on to become the King's first female physician. In a time when women held little influence in society, young apprentice cook Jang-geum strives to learn the secrets of Korean cooking and medicine to cure the King of his various ailments. It is based on the true story of Jang-geum, the first female r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Young-ae
Lee Young-ae (born January 31, 1971) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her appearances in the Korean historical drama ''Dae Jang Geum'' (2003), and as a revenge seeking single mother in Park Chan-wook's crime thriller film ''Sympathy for Lady Vengeance'' (2005). For her performance in the film, she received Best Actress awards at the 38th Sitges Film Festival, 26th Blue Dragon Film Awards and 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards. Career Lee made her debut as a model in 1991. After appearing in television commercials, she debuted as an actress in the 1993 drama ''How's Your Husband?'', which won her Best New Actress at the SBS Drama Awards. In 2000, she starred in the mystery thriller film '' Joint Security Area'', which became the highest-grossing Korean film at that time. She followed this with melodrama '' Last Present'', where she received acclaim for her performance as a young woman facing the realities of an early death. Lee reunited with director Hur Jin-ho to star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Mermaid
''Miss Mermaid'' () is a South Korean television series starring Jang Seo-hee and Kim Sung-taek. It aired on MBC from June 24, 2002 to June 27, 2003 on Mondays to Fridays at 20:20 for 246 episodes. ''Miss Mermaid'' became a nationwide hit upon airing, reaching a peak viewership rating of 43.6%. The cast won several trophies at the 2002 MBC Drama Awards, notably the Daesang ("Grand Prize") for Jang Seo-hee. The series led to Jang's pan-Asian popularity, particularly in China. But ''Miss Mermaid'' was also criticized for Im Sung-han's sensationalistic writing and unrealistic plot twists, as well as the show's multiple extensions. Plot Eun Ah-ri-young is a successful television drama screenwriter with a past. Her father Eun Jin-sub had an affair and left their family for the other woman, and shortly after her autistic brother died and her mother Han Kyung-hye went blind. Ah-ri-young's unrelenting hate for her father throughout her childhood and adolescence drives her to meticulous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Seo-hee
Jang Seo-hee (born January 5, 1972) is a South Korean actress. She has starred in numerous television dramas, including ''Miss Mermaid'' (2002) and '' Temptation of Wife'' (2008), which were both extremely successful in the ratings and earned Jang the highest acting prize from the MBC Drama Awards and SBS Drama Awards. In a 2007 Chinese survey of the most influential Korean actors, Jang was the highest ranking actress and placed seventh overall. Jang made her entertainment debut when she won in a 1981 children's beauty pageant, and began her acting career as a child actress and model. She was later appointed as goodwill ambassador Goodwill ambassador is a post-nominal honorific title, a professional occupation and/or authoritative designation that is assigned to a person who advocates for a specific cause or global issue on the basis of their notability such as a public ... for the 2009 Gwangju Design Biennale. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cha In-pyo
Cha In-pyo (; born October 14, 1967) is a South Korean actor and director. Early life Cha graduated from Rutgers University in the U.S. with a degree in economics. His father ran a shipping company and had intended for Cha to take over the family business. Career Cha had dreamed of becoming an actor since he was a teenager, so he auditioned for ''General's Son'', but at the recommendation of his parents, he went to the U.S. with his mother to study. After working at Hanjin Shipping for several years, he quit his job to pursue acting full-time. In 1993 he joined MBC and made his debut in the television series ''Under the Same Roof'' ( ko) before enlisting and completing his mandatory military service. His major breakthrough came in the 1997 television series ''Star in My Heart'', one of the first Korean dramas to be broadcast overseas and widely acknowledged to be the "first generation" of the Korean Wave, earning him public recognition. In 2004 he starred in the SBS roma ... [...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 office a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jun Kwang-ryul
Jun Kwang-ryul () is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series '' Hur Jun'', ''Jumong'' and ''King of Baking, Kim Takgu''. Filmography Television series *'' Jinxed at First'' (2022) *'' Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny'' (2020) *''Witch at Court'' (2017) *''The Flower in Prison'' (2016) *''The Royal Gambler'' (2016) *''Remember'' (2015–2016) *''Hello Monster'' (2015) *''The Man in the Mask'' (2015) *''Passionate Love'' (2013) *''Goddess of Fire'' ( 2013) *'' Missing You'' (2012–2013) *'' Lights and Shadows'' (2011–2012) *''Warrior Baek Dong-soo'' (2011) *''Sign'' (2011) *''Road of Hope'' (2010) *''King of Baking, Kim Takgu'' (2010) *'' Swallow the Sun'' (2009) *''The King and I'' (2007–2008) *''Jumong'' (2006–2007) *''Recipe of Love'' (2005) *''Love and Sympathy'' (2005) *''The Age of Heroes'' 2004–2005) *''Jang Hee-bin'' (2002–2003) *'' Hur Jun'' (1999–2000) *''Roses and Bean Sprouts'' (1999) *''Trap of Youth'' (1999) *''I O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Ji-soo (actress)
Kim Ji-soo (born Yang Sung-yoon on October 24, 1972) is a South Korean actress. Career A graduate of Kaywon High School of the Arts, Kim made her acting debut in 1992. She worked as a television actress for over a decade before branching out into film, saying in an interview that, "I was getting older by the second, and I hated becoming complacent." In 2005, Kim made her first big screen appearance with a leading role in Lee Yoon-ki's ''This Charming Girl'', a character study of a twenty-something single woman working at a post office. The film was well received by critics, and Kim herself was singled out for praise, with ''The Japan Times'' commenting, "Kim's performance is a masterful balance of understatedness and open-wounded vulnerability." Kim won Best Actress at the Singapore International Film Festival, and Best New Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards, Busan Film Critics Awards, and Korean Film Awards, with a further nomination at the Grand Bell Awards. Due to the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star In My Heart
''Star in My Heart'' () was a 1997 Korean drama series run on MBC. One of the earlier Korean dramas to air outside Korea, as part of what became known as the Korean Wave, it was very popular and helped its cast (particularly Ahn Jae-wook) become widely recognized., The drama also marked Jeon Do-yeon's final small screen appearance prior to transition in the big screen with The Contact later that year. Story Orphan Lee Yun-hee (Choi Jin-sil) is adopted into a hostile family environment. She harbors an undiscovered artistic talent, which helps to catapult her into the lives of two men. She was taken to her father's friend family, after her father died, although while his father's friend had warm feeling towards her she was met with hostility from her new stepmother (Park Won-sook) and her stepsister Ahn Yi-hwa ( Jo Mi-ryung), who throughout the series are intriguing with against her. She becomes engaged in a relationship with a young, promising star Kang Min-hee (Ahn Jae-wook ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
