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Rampant (film)
''Rampant'' is a 2018 South Korean period action zombie film directed by Kim Sung-hoon. It was released on October 25, 2018. The film features a clash between exiled prince Lee Chung (Hyun Bin) and the Joseon minister of War Kim Ja-joon (Jang Dong-gun) with the backdrop of a spreading zombie plague. It received mixed reviews from critics and was a box office bomb, grossing $12.4 million worldwide against a production budget of $15 million. Plot In the Joseon dynasty, King Lee Jo is viewed as overly deferential to the nearby Qing dynasty of China. His son, Crown Prince Lee Young, plots to buy European arquebuses to drive away the Qing. The plot is exposed by War Minister Kim Ja-joon, who holds influence over the king and frames it as a rebellion. Kim meets the Europeans and learns that they have brought zombies (called "night demons"). The crown prince commits suicide as penance so that his subordinates will be spared. Joseon forces destroy the European ship and retrieve the arqu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Sung-hoon (director)
Kim Sung-hoon (born 1974) is a South Korean film director debuted with the musical drama film ''My Little Hero'' (2013). His second feature was the fast-paced action film ''Confidential Assignment'' (2017) which starred Hyun Bin. A box office hit with more than 7.8 million admissions and grossing over US$56.4 million, the film was sold to 42 territories, including the U.S., the Middle East, India, the Philippines and Mongolia. Filmography *''Love'' (1999) - assistant director *''My Little Hero'' (2013) - director *''Confidential Assignment'' (2017) - director *Rampant (2018 film), ''Rampant'' (2018) - director Awards and nominations References External links * * * 1974 births Living people South Korean film directors {{SouthKorea-film-director-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseon Dynasty
Joseon (; ; Middle Korean: 됴ᇢ〯션〮 Dyǒw syéon or 됴ᇢ〯션〯 Dyǒw syěon), officially the Great Joseon (; ), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom was founded following the aftermath of the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the rivers of Amrok and Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchens. During its 500-year duration, Joseon encouraged the entrenchment of Confucian ideals and doctrines in Korean society. Neo-Confucianism was installed as the new state's ideology. Buddhism was accordingly discouraged, and occasionally the practitioners faced persecutions. Joseon consolidated its effective rule over the territory of current Korea and saw the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Joo-hyuk
Kim Joo-hyuk (3 October 1972 – 30 October 2017) was a South Korean actor. He was known for his leading roles in the films ''My Wife Got Married'' (2008), ''The Servant (2010 film), The Servant'' (2010), and ''Yourself and Yours'' (2016), his supporting roles in ''Confidential Assignment'' (2017) and ''Believer (2018 South Korean film), Believer'' (2018), as well as the television series ''Lovers in Prague'' (2005), ''God of War (2012 TV series), God of War'' (2012), ''Hur Jun, The Original Story'' (2013) and ''Argon (TV series), Argon'' (2017). He was also an original regular cast member on the third season of the KBS2's reality-variety show ''2 Days & 1 Night''. Personal life Family Kim was the son of actor Kim Mu-saeng. He and his father both played real-life court physician Heo Jun. Relationships Kim began dating actress Kim Ji-soo (actress), Kim Ji-soo in 2003; they portrayed a married couple in the 2002 TV series ''Like a Flowing River''. Their six-year relationship ended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Confidential Assignment
''Confidential Assignment'' (; lit. ''Cooperation'') is a 2017 Cinema of Korea, South Korean action comedy film directed by Kim Sung-hoon (director), Kim Sung-hoon. It stars Hyun Bin, Yoo Hae-jin and Kim Joo-hyuk. In the film, a North Korean officer and a Seoul detective team up to track down a dangerous fugitive, who is running a gang of counterfeit money, counterfeiters. Plot Im Cheol-ryung, an officer of a special investigation team in North Korea, barges at a warehouse that prints counterfeit money, where he learns that his superior Cha Ki-seong and his own team are there to steal the master plates to print the counterfeit money. A shootout ensues where Cheol-ryung's wife Hwa-ryung and his team are killed, while Cheol-ryung is gravely injured. Meanwhile, the North Korean officials learn that Cha Ki-seong has fled to South Korea, where Cheol-ryung is ordered to capture Ki-seong and retrieve the stolen master plates, and is given only three days to complete his mission. Howeve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Train To Busan
''Train to Busan'' () is a 2016 South Korean action horror film directed by Yeon Sang-ho and starring Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok, Kim Su-an, Choi Woo-shik, Ahn So-hee, and Kim Eui-sung. The film mostly takes place on a high-speed train from Seoul to Busan as a zombie apocalypse suddenly breaks out in the country and threatens the safety of the passengers. The film premiered in the Midnight Screenings section of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival on 13 May. On 7 August, the film set a record as the first Korean film of 2016 to break the audience record of over 10 million theatergoers. The film serves as a reunion for Gong Yoo and Jung Yu-mi, who both starred in the 2011 film ''The Crucible''. A sequel, ''Peninsula'', was released in South Korea on July 15, 2020. Plot Fund manager Seok-woo is a cynical workaholic and divorced father of his daughter Su-an, who wants to spend her birthday with her mother in Busan. Seok-woo sees a video of Su-an attempting to sing " Aloha ʻOe" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandora (2016 Film)
''Pandora'' () is a 2016 South Korean disaster film written and directed by Park Jung-woo, starring Kim Nam-Gil. The film was released in South Korea on December 7, 2016. Plot Jae-hyeok is a young man who works at the local nuclear power plant, which is the only thing providing the town with energy, and also provides most of the jobs. Jae-hyeok lives with his mother, sister in law, and nephew Min-jae. Jae-hyeok, who lost both his father and brother to radiation in his early years, wishes to leave the town and the plant behind him and work on a fishing vessel to make money for his family, but is discouraged by everyone he knows. Pyeong-seok is a member of the plant, who tries to get the president to shut down the plant, but he dismisses the claims, saying nothing will happen. One night, the animals of the town mysteriously run into the water. Then, the next day, while Jae-hyeok is working, an earthquake suddenly strikes the town, causing one of the nuclear reactors to overheat. At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Tae-woo (actor)
Kim Tae-woo (born 15 April 1971) is a South Korean actor. After his breakthrough in blockbuster war film ''Joint Security Area'', Kim became best known for his leading roles in arthouse films, such as those directed by Hong Sang-soo, namely ''Woman Is the Future of Man'', ''Woman on the Beach'', and ''Like You Know It All''. Filmography Film *''Forbidden Dream'' (2019) *''Rampant'' (2018) (special appearance) *''Memories of the Sword'' (2015) *'' Casa Amor: Exclusive for Ladies'' (2015) *'' The Pirates'' (2014) *'' Santa Barbara'' (2014) ( cameo) *''The Face Reader'' (2013) *''The Winter of the Year Was Warm'' (2012) *'' Horror Stories'' (2012) ( cameo) *''Quick'' (2011) ( cameo) *''A Friend in Need'' aka ''Yeouido'' (2010) *''No Doubt'' (2010) *'' The Influence'' (2010) *''Like You Know It All'' (2009) *''The Naked Kitchen'' (2009) *''Sa-kwa'' (2008) *'' Wide Awake'' (2007) *''Epitaph'' (2007) *''GaP'' (short film in ''If You Were Me 3'', 2006) *''Woman on the Beach'' (2006) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Ji-eun
Han Ji-eun (; born 3 June 1987) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 2010 in the film ''Ghost''. She is known for her work in both film and television including ''Real'' (2017), ''Rampant'' (2018), ''100 Days My Prince'' (2018), ''Be Melodramatic'' (2019), and ''Lovestruck in the City'' (2020). Early life Han Ji-eun was born on 3 June 1987, she graduated from Dongduk Women's University, Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment. Career Han made her acting debut with the film ''Ghost'' ( ko) in 2010, starring opposite Han Ye-ri. In 2016, she led the cast of beauty drama ''Introduction to Beauty'', a web series streamed on Naver TV. In 2018, Han appeared in supporting roles in the films ''Rampant'' and '' Door Lock,'' and the dramas ''Twelve Nights'' and ''100 Days My Prince''. In 2019, she landed her first lead role in the JTBC drama ''Be Melodramatic'', in which she portrayed a single mother in her early thirties. In the same year she collaborated with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Dae-gon (actor)
Kim Dae-gon (Korean: 김대곤; born December 13, 1983) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in dramas such as ''Touch Your Heart'', '' My Country: The New Age'' and ''Hi Bye, Mama! ''Hi Bye, Mama!'' () is a 2020 South Korean television series starring Kim Tae-hee, Lee Kyu-hyung, and Go Bo-gyeol. It aired on tvN from February 22 to April 19, 2020. Synopsis Cha Yu-ri (Kim Tae-hee) has been a ghost since she died in a tra ...''. Personal life On June 30, 2022, the agency confirmed that Kim will marry his non-celebrity girlfriend in October 2022. Filmography Film Television series Music video appearances Theater References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Dae-gon 1983 births Living people 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Sun-bin (actress)
Lee Jin-kyung (; born January 7, 1994), professionally known as Lee Sun-bin (), is a South Korean actress and singer. She is known for starring in ''Squad 38'' (2016), ''Missing 9'' (2017), and ''Criminal Minds (South Korean TV series), Criminal Minds'' (2017). She is a former member of South Korean girl group JQT (group), JQT. Career 2011–2015: Beginnings, modelling and overseas activities In October 2011, GP Entertainment revealed that Lee would be joining their new girl group JQT (group), JQT, under her birth name Jin-kyung, upon departure of one of the members, Minsun. Lee participated in JQT's activities as a vocalist until their disbandment in February 2012. She took on a modelling gig alongside Teen Top for uniforms in November 2012, and was said to be debuting again in another girl group in December 2012, but plans did not follow through. She then left GP Entertainment and joined Wellmade Yedang as an acting trainee. Before officially beginning her acting career ... [...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] |
Jemulpo
Incheon (; ; or Inch'ŏn; literally "kind river"), formerly Jemulpo or Chemulp'o (제물포) until the period after 1910, officially the Incheon Metropolitan City (인천광역시, 仁川廣域市), is a city located in northwestern South Korea, bordering Seoul and Gyeonggi to the east. Inhabited since the Neolithic, Incheon was home to just 4,700 people when it became an international port in 1883. Today, about 3 million people live in the city, making it South Korea's third-most-populous city after Seoul and Busan. The city's growth has been assured in modern times with the development of its port due to its natural advantages as a coastal city and its proximity to the South Korean capital. It is part of the Seoul Capital Area, along with Seoul itself and Gyeonggi Province, forming the world's fourth-largest metropolitan area by population. Incheon has since led the economic development of South Korea by opening its port to the outside world, ushering in the modernization o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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