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Queen And I (South Korean TV Series)
''Queen and I'' () is a 2012 South Korean television series starring Ji Hyun-woo and Yoo In-na. The story centers around obscure actress Choi Hee-jin (played by Yoo In-na, in her first leading role) who falls in love with Kim Bung-do (played by Ji Hyun-woo), a time-traveling scholar from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) who jumps 300 years into the future to the 21st century. It was broadcast on cable channel tvN from April 18 to June 7, 2012 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 23:00 for 16 episodes. Synopsis On the year 1694, Joseon Dynasty: Kim Bung-do (Ji Hyun-woo) is a noble-born scholar and his family's sole survivor after they were massacred in a conspiracy. Kim Bung-do supports the reinstatement of Queen In-hyun, who was deposed due to scheming by royal concubine Lady Jang. On the year 2012, modern-day Seoul: Choi Hee-jin (Yoo In-na), an unsuccessful actress, lands her big break when she is cast as Queen In-hyun in the television drama "New Jang Heebin". Due to a mysterious t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 2018. In 2020, the company established a first look deal with Warner Horizon. In early December 2021, CJ ENM has partnered with ViacomCBS (now Paramount) for bringing Paramount+ into TVING along with co-production in future projects. In January 2022, CJ ENM brought the majority stake of Endeavor Content and changed the name in September 2022 as Fifth Season. Divisions * CJ ENM Entertainment Division – operates as an entertainment and media company. They produced super groups from survival shows like IZ*ONE (K-pop) that disbanded in 2021 and JO1 (J-pop). * CJ ENM Commerce Division – operates as a home shopping company. * Fifth Season (formerly Endeavor Content Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as William Morris Endeavo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Jin-woo (actor)
Kim Jin-woo (born July 17, 1983) is a South Korean actor and singer. He began his acting career in musical theatre, and has since starred in Korean drama, television series such as ''Queen and I (South Korean TV series), Queen and I'' (2012), ''The Birth of a Family'' (2012), ''Can't Stand Anymore'' (2013) and ''The Return of Hwang Geum-bok'' (2015). Personal life In September 2018 it was announced that the actor would wed his girlfriend at a venue in Seoul. The bride is three years younger than him and works as a flight attendant. They met through the introduction of an acquaintance and have been seeing each other since the previous spring. He also previously announced their engagement in July. Filmography Television series Film TV Movies Musical theatre Discography References External links * * * 1983 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male musical theatre actors South Korean male film actors People from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4Men
4Men () is a South Korean rhythm and blues group formed in 1998. The group consists of two members: Shin Yong-jae and Kim Won-joo. Originally a four-member group composed of Yoon Min-soo, Jeong Se-young, Han Hyeon-hee and Lee Jeong-ho, 4Men released their debut album ''Four Men First Album'' on February 1, 1998. Two years later, they released their second album ''Ireoke Cheonildongan Moeumyeon Ibyeori Sarajindago Haetda'' on December 29, 2000. In 2001, Yoon Min-soo withdrew from the group, forming R&B group Vibe ''Vibe'' is an American music and entertainment magazine founded by producers David Salzman and Quincy Jones. The publication predominantly features R&B and hip hop music artists, actors and other entertainers. After shutting down productio ... in 2002 with Ryu Jae-Hyun and Yoo Sung-Gyu, meanwhile 4Men continued as a three-member group until J1 joined the group in 2006. In 2008, all members withdrew from the group, Jeong Se-young and Han Hyeon-hee join and form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8Eight
8Eight () is a South Korean co-ed vocal trio group consisting of Baek Chan, Lee Hyun, and Joo Hee. On December 21, 2014, Baek Chan and Joo Hee's contracts with Big Hit Entertainment and Source Music expired and the group became temporarily disbanded. 8Eight won the first season of the television series, MBC’s ''Show Survival'' (쇼 서바이벌). They debuted on MBC’s ''Show! Music Core'' on August 25, 2007. On October 8, 2012, member Lee Hyun enlisted for mandatory military service Conscription (also called the draft in the United States) is the state-mandated enlistment of people in a national service, mainly a military service. Conscription dates back to antiquity and it continues in some countries to the present day un ... of five weeks of basic training followed by duty as an active soldier for 21 months. On September 19, 2014, the group released their comeback single "Don't Go Crazy". On January 31, 2020, Big Hit Entertainment revealed that the group would rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YesAsia
YesAsia (formerly ''AsiaCD'') is an online retail company founded in 1998 that sells Asian entertainment products worldwide. After initially focusing on CD and video retailing, it has expanded into other entertainment and hobby products such as manga, video games and consoles, electronics and toys. Its website includes Asian entertainment news, music and film reviews, and pop charts from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. Since 2006, it has continually been listed in ''Internet Retailer's'' Top 500 e-commerce websites. History YesAsia was founded in 1998 as AsiaCD by Joshua K. Lau and Priscilla Chu in San Francisco, California. The company later moved its headquarters and fulfillment center to Hong Kong to better facilitate logistics handling of the Asian entertainment products carried by the website. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daum Communications
Kakao ( ko, 카카오) is a South Korean internet company that was established in 2010. It formed as a result of a merger between Daum Communications and the original Kakao Inc. In 2014, the company was renamed Daum Kakao. The company rebranded once more in 2015, reverting simply to ''Kakao''. In May 2015, the company acquired Path, an American social media company that had become successful in Indonesia. In January 2016, Kakao acquired a 76.4% stake in LOEN Entertainment, a large South Korean entertainment company, for $1.5 billion. It was later rebranded as Kakao M. The company has gained further prominence from KakaoTalk, a free mobile instant messaging application for smartphones with text and call features. By May 2017, the app had 220 million registered users and 47 million active monthly users. As of March 2022, the company is competing with Naver for No.1 position in the Japanese web comic and web novel market. History 2006-2014: Founding of Kakao Corp. Kakao Corp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwanghwamun
Gwanghwamun () is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbok Palace, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is located at a three-way intersection at the northern end of Sejongno. As a landmark and symbol of Seoul's long history as the capital city during the Joseon Dynasty, the gate has gone through multiple periods of destruction and disrepair. The most recent large-scale restoration work on the gate was finished and it was opened to the public on August 15, 2010. History Gwanghwamun was first constructed in 1395 as the main gate to Gyeongbok Palace, the main and most important royal palace during the Joseon Dynasty. During the 1592 Japanese invasion, it was destroyed by fire and left in ruins for over 250 years. Gwanghwamun was reconstructed in 1867 along with the rest of Gyeongbokgung Palace by the order of regent Daewongun during the reign of Emperor Gojong. The gate stood until 1926, when the Japanese government had it deconstructed and moved it just to the southeast of the cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwanghwamun Plaza
Gwanghwamun Plaza (, also known as Gwanghwamun Square) is a public open space on Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The plaza was opened on 1 August 2009 by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and is part of the City's plans for environmentally friendly renovation projects such as the Cheonggye Stream and Seoul Plaza. It is also historically significant as the location of royal administrative buildings, known as Yukjo-geori or Street of Six Ministries; and features statues of Admiral Yi Sun-sin of Joseon Dynasty and King Sejong the Great of Joseon. The goal of opening and reconstructing this plaza is to make it a historical and cultural place for the common citizen. History The area of the Gwanghwamun Plaza has a long history. It has been a public space and road for centuries of Korean history. Sometime in the 20th century it was converted into a 16-lane roadway. A new pedestrian-friendly open downtown urban space was first announced in February 2004, along with projects fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Won-hae
Kim Won-hae (born April 6, 1969) is a South Korean actor. He is best known as a former cast member of ''SNL Korea'' (season 1–4). Personal life In August 2020, it was reported that Kim tested positive for COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei, identified in Wuhan, China, in December ... and was receiving treatment. He had recovered since September 2020. Filmography Film Television series Variety show Theater Awards and nominations References External links * at SSGG Company * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Won-hae South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male stage actors 1969 births Living people Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean television personalit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Hui-bin
Royal Noble Consort Hui of the Indong Jang clan (Hangul: 희빈 장씨, Hanja: 禧嬪 張氏; 3 November 1659 – 9 November 1701), personal name Jang Ok-jeong (Hangul: 장옥정, Hanja: 張玉貞), was a consort of King Sukjong of Joseon and the mother of King Gyeongjong. She was the Queen of Joseon from 1689 until her deposition, in 1694. Biography Early life Jang Ok-jeong was the daughter of Jang Hyeong and his second wife, Lady Yun of the Papyeong Yun clan. Part of the Namin faction, she came from a long line of interpreters and belonged to the Jungin class. Ok-jeong is widely thought to have been one of the most beautiful women in Joseon, and her charm was mentioned in the Annals. She became a lady-in-waiting to the King's step-great-grandmother, Grand Queen Dowager Jaui, at the recommendation of Prince Dongpyeong, who was Sukjong's first cousin-once-removed and Jaui's step-grandson. Life as Royal Consort While visiting Queen Jaui, the King became infatuated wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sukjong Of Joseon
Sukjong of Joseon (7 October 1661 – 12 July 1720) was the 19th King of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea, ruling from 1674 until 1720. A skilled legislator, he caused multiple changes in political power throughout his reign, by switching among the Namin (Southerners), Seoin (Westerners), Soron and Noron political factions. Biography King Sukjong was born on October 7, 1661, to King Hyeonjong and Queen Myeongseong at Gyeonghui Palace. His given name was Yi Sun. He became the Crown Prince Myeongbo in 1667 at age 6, and in 1674, at age 13, he became the 19th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty. King Sukjong was a brilliant politician, but his reign was marked by some of the most intense factional fights in the Joseon dynasty. Sukjong frequently replaced faction in power with another one to strengthen the royal authority. With each change of government, which was called ''hwanguk'' (), literally ''change/switching of the state'', the losing faction was completely driven out of politics wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Young-rin
Park Young-rin (alias Park Tae-in; born Seosan on February 24, 1984) is a South Korean actress. Park Young-rin served as the interview-host and debuted in "Entertainer Intermediary" in 2006. In 2008, she became an actor and appeared in TV series '' Don't Cry My Love'' (2008, MBC) and ''Birdie Buddy'' (2010). She appeared as the protagonist villain of morning drama in ''Your Lady'' (2013). From the beginning of 2014 to May 2019, she performed on stage under the stage name of Park Tae-in (박태인), and changed her name back to her real name before acting in TV series ''Graceful Family'' (2019). In 2020 she is appearing in TV series ''Phoenix''. Career ; 2006 – 2013 In 2006, she appeared on J-POP Wave, a music program of cable TV station Mnet. In 2008, she made her debut as an actress in '' Don't Cry My Love'' produced by MBC. In 2009 she was cast in the main role in the musical work "Really Really Like". In 2010, while appearing in variety shows and current affairs programs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
