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Sandglass (TV Series)
''Sandglass'' (; also known as ''The Hourglass'') is a South Korean television series. It is one of the highest-rated Korean dramas in history, and is also considered one of the most significant. Written by Song Ji-na, directed by Kim Jong-hak and produced by their own company Jcom, it aired on SBS in 1995 in 24 episodes. A depiction of the tragic relationship among three friends affected by the political and civilian oppression of 1970s and 1980s Korea, the series mixed politics, melodrama, and action. It recorded a peak rating of 64.5%, the fourth highest of all time, and launched its leading trio of Choi Min-soo, Go Hyun-jung, and Park Sang-won into stardom. Its reenactment of the Gwangju Uprising (interspersed with archival video footage) has been called one of the most realistic and memorable moments in Korean TV history. Synopsis ''Sandglass'' is the story of two men whose friendship is put to the test through the 1970s and 1980s, one of Korea's politically tumultuous peri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance: a play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been contrasted with the epic and the lyrical modes ever since Aristotle's '' Poetics'' (c. 335 BC)—the earliest work of dramatic theory. The term "drama" comes from a Greek word meaning "deed" or " act" (Classical Greek: , ''drâma''), which is derived from "I do" (Classical Greek: , ''dráō''). The two masks associated with drama represent the traditional generic division between comedy and tragedy. In English (as was the analogous case in many other European languages), the word ''play'' or ''game'' (translating the Anglo-Saxon ''pleġan'' or Latin ''ludus'') was the standard term for dramas until William Shakespeare's time—just as its creator was a ''play-maker'' rather than a ''dramatist'' and the building was a ''play-house'' r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwangju
Gwangju () is South Korea's sixth-largest metropolis. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak in Muan County in 2005 because Gwangju was promoted to a metropolitan city and was independent of South Jeolla province. Its name is composed of the words ''Gwang'' () meaning "light" and ''Ju'' () meaning "province". Gwangju was historically recorded as ''Muju'' (), in which "Silla merged all of the land to establish the provinces of Gwangju, Ungju, Jeonju, Muju and various counties, plus the southern boundary of Goguryeo and the ancient territories of Silla" in the ''Samguk Sagi.'' In the heart of the agricultural Jeolla region, the city is also famous for its rich and diverse cuisine. History The city was established in 57 BC. It was one of the administrative centers of Baekje during the Three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You And I (TV Series)
''You and I'' () is a 1997 South Korean television series starring Choi Jin-sil, Park Sang-won, Cha In-pyo, Song Seung-heon, Choi Bool-am, Kim Hye-ja, Seo Yoo Jung, Kim Ji-young, and Lee Bon. It aired on MBC from 11 October 1997 to 26 April 1998 on Saturdays and Sundays at 20:00 for 58 episodes. It is currently the highest-rated Korean drama of all time, based on single episode viewership ratings, reaching 66.9% on its final broadcast on 26 April 1998. Its average rating for its entire run was 43.7%. Synopsis Park Jae Chul (Choi Bool-am) is an old sailor and a father to three sons and one daughter, Park Dong Kyu (Park Sang-won), Park Young Gyu (Cha In-pyo), Sang Ok ( Seo Yoo Jung), and Park Min Kyu (Song Seung-heon). Park Dong Kyu is working man and carrying the responsibility as the eldest in his family. He's in-love with Yoon Su Kyung (Choi Jin-sil). They work together to overcome all the difficulties to get married. Park Young Gyu dreams of nothing but money and marryi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Son Hyun-joo
Son Hyun-joo (born June 24, 1965) is a South Korean actor. Since 1991, he has starred in numerous television series and films, such as ''First Love'' (1996), ''To Be With You'' (2002), ''My Rosy Life'' (2005), '' Tazza'' (2008), '' My Too Perfect Sons'' (2009), ''Definitely Neighbors'' (2010), ''Secretly, Greatly'' (2013), and ''Empire of Gold'' (2013).Criminal Minds (2017) Most notable in his filmography are two low-profile projects in which he played the leading role, both of which became unexpected hits: critically acclaimed revenge drama ''The Chaser'' (2012), and mystery thriller film ''Hide and Seek Hide-and-seek (sometimes known as hide-and-go-seek) is a popular children's game in which at least two players (usually at least three) conceal themselves in a set environment, to be found by one or more seekers. The game is played by one chose ...'' (2013). In year 2017, Son won the Best Actor award at the 39th Moscow international film festival for his role in the movie ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maeng Sang-hoon
Maeng Sang-hoon (born October 29, 1960) is a South Korean actor from the Sinchang Maeng clan Sinchang Maeng clan () is one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan was in Asan, South Chungcheong Province. According to the research held in 2000, the number of Sinchang Maeng clan was 18147, and the number of families was 5631. Sinchang Maeng Cl .... Filmography Television series Film References External links * * * 1960 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Sinchang Maeng clan {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Hyun-sik
Im Hyun-sik (born December 31, 1945) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading role in the family drama ''Three Families Under One Roof'' (1986-1993), and supporting roles in the period epics '' Hur Jun'' (1999) and ''Dae Jang Geum'' (2003). Filmography Television series *수양산맥 ( MBC, 1969) *''Chief Inspector'' (MBC, 1971) ( guest) *''Tale of Chunhyang'' (MBC, 1973) *113 수사본부 (MBC, 1974) ( guest) *내일이면 (MBC, 1976) *''You'' (MBC, 1977) *산이 되고 강이 되고 (MBC, 1979) *''Country Diaries'' (MBC, 1980) ( guest) *알뜰가족 (MBC, 1980) *''Royal Emissary'' (MBC, 1981-1984) *''Season of Love'' (MBC, 1981) *''Yesterday and Tomorrow'' (MBC, 1982) *''500 Years of Joseon: The Ume Tree in the Midst of the Snow'' (MBC, 1984) *''MBC Bestseller Theater'' "Perfect Love" (MBC, 1984) *''500 Years of Joseon: The Imjin War'' (MBC, 1985) *''MBC Bestseller Theater'' "죽은 황녀를 위한 파반느" (MBC, 1986) *''Three Families Under One Roof'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Young-ae
Kim Young-ae (; 21 April 1951 – 9 April 2017) was a South Korean actress. Career Kim Young-ae began her acting career when she joined MBC's 3rd Open Recruitment in 1971. She made her acting debut in the TV police procedural ''Chief Inspector'' and subsequently built a prolific career in film and television. After she made her film debut in 1973's ''Long Live the Island Frogs'', Kim became most active on the big screen in the 1970s and early 1980s, appearing in films such as ''Wang Sib Ri, My Hometown'' (also known as ''Wangsimni'' or ''A Bygone Romance'', 1976), ''Suddenly at Midnight'' (1981), and '' Diary of King Yeonsan'' (1987). As she grew older, Kim transitioned to more television work. Among her notable television dramas are ''Queen Min'' (1973), ''Ilchul'' (or ''Sunrise'', 1989), ''Magpie-in-law'' (1991), ''The Brothers' River'' (1996), ''Waves'' (1999), ''Go, Mom, Go!'' (2003), ''Hwang Jini'' (2006), ''Royal Family'' (2011), and ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Hang-sun
Jang Hang-sun (born Kim Bong-soo on February 22, 1947) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * * * * 1947 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 Gwangsan Kim clan {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Byung-ki
Kim Byung-ki (born November 2, 1948) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Television series Film Awards and nominations References External links * * 1948 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Chung-Ang University alumni {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Seung-yeon
Lee Seung-yeon (born August 18, 1968) is a South Korean actress and talk show host. Career Lee Seung-yeon graduated from Inha Technical College in Incheon with a degree in Airline Navigation, and became a flight attendant for Korean Air. In 1992, she joined and won third place in the Miss Korea beauty pageant. She was South Korea's representative to the 1993 Miss World pageant, where she became one of the top ten finalists. Shortly after the pageant, Lee became a reporter for entertainment news program ''Scoop TV Entertainment'', then launched her acting career in 1993 with the campus drama ''Our Paradise''. She appeared in 1990s television dramas such as ''Love Is in Your Embrace'', ''Hotel'', ''Icing'', ''Wedding Dress'', and ''First Love'', the last of which became the most highly rated Korean drama of all time with a peak viewership rating of 65.8%. She also made her big screen debut in 1996's ''Piano Man'', followed by the films ''Change'' and ''Saturday, 2:00 p.m.''. Lee' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Min-su
Jo Min-su (; born January 29, 1965) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her role in the Kim Ki-duk film ''Pietà''. Career Jo Min-su graduated from a vocational high school, Gyungbok Girls' Commercial High School, and first entered the entertainment business by doing a television commercial for (about US$100). She debuted in 1986 via the KBS TV Cultural Center, then appeared first on the big screen in ''Chung: Blue Sketch''. But her public profile grew more through her television roles than movies, culminating in a Best Actress trophy in the 1989 KBS Drama Awards. Among her other notable TV series were '' Sandglass'', ''Daemang'' (also known as ''Great Ambition''), and ''Piano''. After her marriage in 2005, she took a break from her acting career, but returned four years later with a memorable performance in '' Will It Snow for Christmas?''. But 2012 would prove to be the now-veteran actress's breakthrough year. Though she initially had reservations about doing a fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Geun-hyung
Park Geun-hyung (born June 7, 1940) is a South Korean actor. His career in film, television and theater has spanned over five decades. Filmography Film *''7 People in the Cellar'' (1969) *''Lovers of Seoul'' (1973) *''Spies in the National Assembly'' (1974) *''The Wild Flowers in the Battlefield'' (1974) *''Pupils of Evil'' (1974) *''Lee Jung-seob, a Painter'' (1974) *''Black Butterfly'' (1974) *''The Tigress'' (1974) *''The Instinct'' (1974) *''Flower and Snake'' (1975) *''Unfortunate Woman'' (1975) *''Visitor in Dawn'' (1975) *''Wasteland'' (1975) *''Wood and Swamp'' (1975) *''Lovers'' (1975) *''A Special Investigator, One-Armed Kim Jong-won'' (1975) *''Why Did I Do That?'' (1975) *''Black Night'' (1975) *''An Extinguished Window'' (1976) *''Seong Chun-hyang'' (1976) *''A Young Man Aware of Kwang Hwa Moon Well'' (1976) *''Wife'' (1976) *''The Door'' (1977) *''Under the Sky With No Mother (Sequel)'' (1977) *''The Land of Snow'' (1977) *''The World without Mom'' (1977) *''A Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
