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Nation's Little Sister
Nation's Little Sister () or Nation's Little Brother () is an informal title in South Korean Hallyu, entertainment industry. It refers to "a young female [or male] celebrity in her [or his] late teens to early twenties... [who is] cute, bright, and innocent." People associated with the title Nation's Little Sister * Im Ye-jin (born 1959), actress * Jang Na-ra (born 1981), singer and actress * Moon Geun-young (born 1987), actress and model * Park Bo-young (born 1990), actress * Park Shin-hye (born 1990), actress and singer * Yuna Kim (born 1990), figure skater * Ahn So-hee (born 1992), actress and singer * IU (singer), IU (born 1993), singer-songwriter and actress * Son Yeon-jae (born 1994), rhythmic gymnast * Lee Hye-ri (born 1994), actress and singer * Kim So-hyun (born 1999), actress * Kim Yoo-jung (born 1999), actress *Kim Sae-ron (born 2000), actress Nation's Little Brother * Ji Hyun-woo (born 1984), actor * Lee Seung-gi (born 1987), singer, actor and host * Park Bo-gum (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing a land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and adjacent islands. It has a population of 51.75 million, of which roughly half live in the Seoul Capital Area, the fourth most populous metropolitan area in the world. Other major cities include Incheon, Busan, and Daegu. The Korean Peninsula was inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. Its first kingdom was noted in Chinese records in the early 7th century BCE. Following the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea into Silla and Balhae in the late 7th century, Korea was ruled by the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) and the Joseon dynasty (1392–1897). The succeeding Korean Empire (1897–1910) was an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hye-ri
Lee Hye-ri (; born June 9, 1994), better known mononymously as Hyeri, is a South Korean actress, singer, and television personality. She rose to fame as the youngest member of girl group Girl's Day, and was named as the "Nation's Little Sister" by the South Korean media due to her immense popularity after appearing as a fixed cast member on ''Real Men'' (2014). She later became known for her award-winning performance as the female lead in ''Reply 1988'' (2015), which was the highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history at the time. After back-to-back success in variety and the small screen, Hyeri ranked third in ''Forbes'' Korea Power Celebrity list in 2016 and became one of the highest-paid commercial models in South Korea. Hyeri was a regular cast member on ''Amazing Saturday'' (2018–2020). After leaving the show to focus on her acting career, Hyeri starred in the popular iQiyi series ''My Roommate Is a Gumiho'' (2021)''.'' Early life and education Hyeri w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonamoo
Sonamoo (; stylized as SONAMOO, lit. Pine Tree) was a South Korean girl group formed by TS Entertainment. Originally a seven-member group, members Sumin and Nahyun left the group in 2019 after they filed a lawsuit to terminate the contracts with their company. They made their debut on December 29, 2014, with the extended play, ''Deja Vu''. Career 2014–2015: Debut and further mini-album releases On December 29, 2014, Sonamoo officially debuted with the release of their debut EP ''Deja Vu'' and single of the same name, and held their debut showcase performance. The album debuted at the number one spot on Gaon's weekly Album Chart. On February 25, 2015, they promoted "Just Go" as the second single off of their debut album. On July 20, 2015, Sonamoo released their second extended play ''Cushion''. The lead single of the same name was co-produced by EastWest and ₩uNo, who is known for being the former member of Speed, Taewoon. Members D.ana and NewSun also contributed to the writ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Language
Korean ( South Korean: , ''hangugeo''; North Korean: , ''chosŏnmal'') is the native language for about 80 million people, mostly of Korean descent. It is the official and national language of both North Korea and South Korea (geographically Korea), but over the past years of political division, the two Koreas have developed some noticeable vocabulary differences. Beyond Korea, the language is recognised as a minority language in parts of China, namely Jilin Province Jilin (; alternately romanized as Kirin or Chilin) is one of the three provinces of Northeast China. Its capital and largest city is Changchun. Jilin borders North Korea ( Rasŏn, North Hamgyong, Ryanggang and Chagang) and Russia (Prim ..., and specifically Yanbian Prefecture and Changbai County. It is also spoken by Sakhalin Koreans in parts of Sakhalin, the Russian island just north of Japan, and by the in parts of Central Asia. The language has a few Extinct language, extinct relativ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deja Vu (Sonamoo EP)
Sonamoo (; stylized as SONAMOO, lit. Pine Tree) was a South Korean girl group formed by TS Entertainment. Originally a seven-member group, members Sumin and Nahyun left the group in 2019 after they filed a lawsuit to terminate the contracts with their company. They made their debut on December 29, 2014, with the extended play, ''Deja Vu''. Career 2014–2015: Debut and further mini-album releases On December 29, 2014, Sonamoo officially debuted with the release of their debut EP ''Deja Vu'' and single of the same name, and held their debut showcase performance. The album debuted at the number one spot on Gaon's weekly Album Chart. On February 25, 2015, they promoted "Just Go" as the second single off of their debut album. On July 20, 2015, Sonamoo released their second extended play ''Cushion''. The lead single of the same name was co-produced by EastWest and ₩uNo, who is known for being the former member of Speed, Taewoon. Members D.ana and NewSun also contributed to the writ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeo Jin-goo
Yeo Jin-goo (, born August 13, 1997) is a South Korean actor. Yeo began his career as a child actor, debuting in the film '' Sad Movie'' (2005). Nicknamed "Nation's Little Brother", he went on to play the younger characters of the lead roles in movies and television dramas such as in ''A Frozen Flower'' (2008), ''Giant'' (2010), ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012), and '' Missing You'' (2012). He is known for playing the title character in the action thriller '' Hwayi: A Monster Boy'' (2013), for which he won Best New Actor at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. Since then, he has taken on lead roles in the films ''Shoot Me in the Heart'' (2015), '' The Long Way Home'' (2015), and ''Warriors of the Dawn'' (2017). He has also starred in the dramas ''Orange Marmalade'' (2015), ''The Royal Gambler'' (2016), ''Circle'' (2017), ''Reunited Worlds'' (2017), ''The Crowned Clown'' (2019), ''My Absolute Boyfriend (2019),'' ''Hotel del Luna'' (2019), ''Beyond Evil'' (2021), and '' Link: Eat, Love, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoo Seung-ho
Yoo Seung-ho (; born August 17, 1993) is a South Korean actor who rose to fame as a child actor in the film '' The Way Home'' (2002). Since then, he has starred in many television series and movie films as a child and teenager. After his two-year mandatory military service, he starred in the legal drama ''Remember'' (2015), historical films ''Joseon Magician'' (2015) and '' Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River'' (2016) as well as historical drama '' The Emperor: Owner of the Mask'' (2017), romance comedy series ''I'm Not a Robot'' (2017), and SBS's high school drama '' My Strange Hero'' (2018). Early life and education Born and raised in Incheon, Yoo is the younger of two siblings, he later claimed that his family had been poor. Yoo graduated from Baekshin High School in February 2012. He decided not to pursue a college degree in order to concentrate on his acting career. Career 1999–2009: Beginnings as a child actor Yoo made his entertainment debut in a cellphone commercia ... [...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 vars ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Seung-gi
Lee Seung-gi (; born January 13, 1987) is a South Korean singer, actor, host, and entertainer. He has numerous hit songs as a singer such as "Because You're My Woman", "Will You Marry Me", "Return" and "The Ordinary Man". He has garnered further recognition as an actor and rose to popularity in parts of Asia with leading roles in popular dramas such as ''Brilliant Legacy'' (2009), ''My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho'' (2010), ''The King 2 Hearts'' (2012), ''Gu Family Book'' (2013), '' You're All Surrounded'' (2014), ''A Korean Odyssey'' (2017–2018), '' Vagabond'' (2019), and ''Mouse'' (2021). He was a member of the first season of weekend variety show ''1 Night 2 Days'' from November 2007 to February 2012, and the host of talk show '' Strong Heart'' from October 2009 to April 2012. Lee Seung Gi's success as a singer, actor and host earned him the title "Triple Threat" entertainer. He was first included in ''Forbes'' Korea Power Celebrity list in 2010 placing seventh, subsequently ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ji Hyun-woo
Ji Hyun-woo (born Joo Hyung-tae on 29 November 1984) is a South Korean actor and musician. He was formerly the lead guitarist for Korean indie rock band and is best known for his leading roles in the cable TV series '' Queen and I'' (2012) and KBS2 weekend drama '' Young Lady and Gentleman'' (2021-22). Early life Ji Hyun-woo was born in Seong-dong gu, Seoul, the younger of two brothers. His brother, Yoon-chae (윤채), is also a named musician as a keyboardist and music producer. Ji hyun-woo remembers his childhood was full of practicing guitar, up to eight hours a day while his brother was practicing piano because their father had wished for them become star musicians in the future. Career 2003–2012: Beginnings and rising popularity Ji Hyun-woo officially made his debut as an actor in 2003. His popularity increased in 2004 with the youth drama ''You Will Know'', and sitcom-turned movie ''Old Miss Diary''. He was named the " Nation's Little Brother" due to his popularit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Sae-ron
Kim or KIM may refer to: Names * Kim (given name) * Kim (surname) ** Kim (Korean surname) *** Kim family (other), several dynasties **** Kim family (North Korea), the rulers of North Korea since Kim Il-sung in 1948 ** Kim, Vietnamese form of Jin (Chinese surname) Languages * Kim language, a language of Chad * Kim language (Sierra Leone), a language of Sierra Leone * kim, the ISO 639 code of the Tofa language of Russia Media * ''Kim'' (album), a 2009 album by Kim Fransson * "Kim" (song), 2000 song by Eminem * "Kim", a song by Tkay Maidza, 2021 * ''Kim'' (novel), by Rudyard Kipling ** ''Kim'' (1950 film), an American adventure film based on the novel ** ''Kim'' (1984 film), a British film based on the novel * "Kim" (''M*A*S*H''), a 1973 episode of the American television show ''M*A*S*H'' * ''Kim'' (magazine), defunct Turkish women's magazine (1992–1999) Organizations * Kenya Independence Movement, a defunct political party in Kenya * Khalifa Islamiyah Mindana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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