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Shin Dong-wook
Shin Dong-wook (born Shin Hwa-shik on September 14, 1982) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in ''Soulmate'' and ''Cloud Stairs'' (both in 2006), and his supporting role in ''War of Money'' (2007). Career In November 2016, Shin published his first novel, ''Writing, Space Journal'' about a man in a space elevator construction project that drifts into the galaxy, a love story between a cranky genius businessperson and a genius theoretical physicist. Soon after that, he appeared on TV for the first time in 6 years in a short video. After a seven year hiatus in May 2017, Shin made his acting comeback with a supporting role in the drama '' The Guardians'', in which he took a role of a Catholic priest. Later that year he was cast in the police procedural drama '' Live'' as a policeman. In 2018, Shin took a main role in the romance drama ''Dae Jang Geum Is Watching'' alongside Kwon Yu-ri. Personal life Shin stayed out of the public eye for 6 years, since ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of the 1948 constitution. According to the 2020 census, Seoul has a population of 9.9 million people, and forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area with the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province. Considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC), Seoul was the world's fourth largest metropolitan economy in 2014, following Tokyo, New York City and Los Angeles. Seoul was rated Asia's most livable city with the second highest quality of life globally by Arcadis in 2015, with a GDP per capita (PPP) of around $40,000. With major technology hubs centered in Gangnam and Digital Media City, the Seoul Capital Area is home to the headquarters of 15 ''Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Traditional Korean Medicine
Traditional Korean medicine (known in North Korea as Koryo medicine) refers to the forms of traditional medicine practiced in Korea. History Korean medicine traditions originated in ancient and prehistoric times and can be traced back as far as 3000 B.C. when stone and bone needles were found in North Hamgyong Province, in present-day North Korea. Korean medicine originated from Korea. In Gojoseon, where the founding myth of Korea is recorded, there is a story of a tiger and a bear who wanted to reincarnate in human form and who ate wormwood and garlic. In '' Jewang Ungi'' (제왕운기), which was written around the time of ''Samguk Yusa'', wormwood and garlic are described as 'edible medicine', showing that, even in times when incantatory medicine was the mainstream, medicinal herbs were given as curatives in Korea. Medicinal herbs at this time were used as remedial treatment such as easing the pain or tending injury, along with knowing what foods were good for health. More ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of Mask Singer
''The King of Mask Singer'' () is a South Korean singing competition program presented by Kim Sung-joo, with introductions by voice actor . It airs on MBC on Sunday, starting from April 5, 2015 as a part of MBC's '' Sunday Night'' programming block. Format Each competition lasts for two episodes, with the singers competing one-on-one in three elimination rounds. They are given elaborate masks which are made by designer and gloves to wear in order to conceal their identity, thus removing factors such as popularity, career and age that could lead to prejudiced voting. In the first round, both contestants sing the same song, while in the second and third round they each sing a solo song. The winners of each pair are selected by the audience and panel of celebrities through instant live votes. The identities of the singers are not revealed until they have been eliminated. The winner of the third round challenges the previous competition's Mask King, and is either eliminated or be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kko Kko Tours Single♥Single
''Kko Kko Tours Single Single'' () is a South Korean celebrity dating reality-variety show that aired on KBS2 from September 21 to November 23, 2008 as a segment in ''Happy Sunday''. It was hosted by former ''Country Kko Kko'' members, Tak Jae-hoon and Shin Jung-hwan. Format The show features male and female celebrities who will be paired up and go on dates to get to know each other. The celebrities invite someone on the show to go with them during the trip. In the beginning of the season, each person will reveal who they invited and in the last episode, they will decide who they want to spend a vacation with. Season 1 The first episode was aired on September 21, 2008 and was filmed in Saipan. In the first episode, the show introduced the celebrities who will be participating in the show. Girls' Generation's Tiffany, Park Jung-ah, Amy, Jung Shi-ah and Hong In-young were the female guests, while the male guests were Shinhwa's Lee Min-woo, Shin Dong-wook, Tim, Gil, and volleybal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yellow Hair 2
''Yellow Hair 2'' () is a 2001 South Korean film, written, produced, and directed by Kim Yu-min. It is the sequel to Kim's 1999 film ''Yellow Hair'', though it does not continue the same story or feature any of the same characters. The original film gained attention when it was refused a rating due to its sexual content, requiring some footage to be cut before it was allowed a public release. ''Yellow Hair 2'' attracted no less attention from the casting of transgender actress Harisu in her first major film role.Park Soo-in.There's no Yellow Hair in `Yellow Hair 2'. ''The Korea Times'', 17 July 2001. Retrieved on 1 August 2008. The film's English title is sometimes given as ''The Blonde 2'' or ''Running Blue''. Cast * Harisu as J, a transgender biker who works as a nightclub singer * Shin Yi as Y, a convenience store clerk and aspiring actress * Mo Hong-jin as R, a videographer * Yoon Chan as M, J's boyfriend Character names are not given during the course of the film, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woori The Virgin
''Woori the Virgin'' () is a 2022 South Korean television series written and directed by Jeong Jeong-hwa, and starring Im Soo-hyang in the lead role as Oh Woo-ri, with Sung-hoon, Shin Dong-wook and Hong Ji-yoon. Based on the American series ''Jane the Virgin'', it premiered on SBS TV on May 9, 2022, and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 ( KST) for 14 episodes. Synopsis The series is a romantic comedy drama about Oh Woo-ri (Im Soo-hyang), a woman who kept her virginal purity, getting pregnant with a child of Raphael (Sung Hoon), the CEO of a cosmetic group, due to the doctor's mistake during a regular check-up. Cast and characters Main * Im Soo-hyang as Oh Woo-ri :29 years old, an assistant writer of a popular drama airing in that time. * Sung Hoon as Raphael :33 years old, CEO of Diamond Cosmetics and the biological father of the child. * Shin Dong-wook as Lee Kang-jae :33 years old, Woo-ri's boyfriend, a homicide detective. Supporting Seogwi-nyeo Tonkatsu * Hong Eun- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Now, We Are Breaking Up
''Now, We Are Breaking Up'' () is a South Korean romantic drama television series starring Song Hye-kyo, Jang Ki-yong, Oh Se-hun, Kim Joo-hun and Choi Hee-seo. Directed by Lee Gil-bok, with screenplay by Je In, and produced by Samhwa Networks and United Artists Agency, the series is about falling in love and breaking up between men and women. It premiered on SBS TV on November 12, 2021, and aired every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 ( KST) till January 8, 2022. Synopsis The series is story of love and break ups in the romantic world. It illustrates the present scenario in the context of fashion industry. Ha Yeong-eun (Song Hye-kyo) is a trendy team leader of design department of a fashion company called 'The One'. Yoon Jae-gook (Jang Ki-yong) is a successful freelance photographer. Cast and characters Main * Song Hye-kyo as Ha Yeong-eun :38 years old, daughter of Kang Jung-ja and Ha Taek-soo, and a close friend of Hwang Chi-sook and Jeon Mi-sook, design team leader of a fashion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reflection Of You
''Reflection of You'' () is a South Korean television series directed by Lim Hyeon-wook and starring Go Hyun-jung, Shin Hyun-been, Kim Jae-young, Choi Won-young, and Kim Sang-ho. Based on a novel by writer Jung So-hyeon, the series tells the story of a woman who leaves the conditioned lifestyle of 'wife and mother' for a brief period and becomes faithful to her desires, and another woman who comes in contact with her in that short span and loses the light of her life. It premiered on JTBC on October 13, 2021, and aired every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:30 KST till December 2. The series is available for streaming on Netflix. Synopsis Jeong Hee-joo (Go Hyun-jung) had a tough time in her youth, but has become a successful painter and essayist. Her husband, Ahn Hyeon-seong (Choi Won-young), is a rich and powerful person. With their two children, they seem to enjoy a perfect family life, but Hee-joo feels like she is spending her time pointlessly. She meets Gu Hae-won (Shin Hyun- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Unfamiliar Family
''My Unfamiliar Family'' () is a 2020 South Korean television series starring Jung Jin-young, Won Mi-kyung, Choo Ja-hyun, Han Ye-ri, Shin Jae-ha and Kim Ji-seok. It aired on tvN from June 1 to July 21, 2020. Cast Main * Jung Jin-young as Kim Sang-shik ** Han Joon-woo as young Sang-shik * Won Mi-kyung as Lee Jin-sook ** Ah Young as young Jin-sook * Choo Ja-hyun as Kim Eun-joo * Han Ye-ri as Kim Eun-hee * Shin Jae-ha as Kim Ji-woo * Kim Ji-seok as Park Chan-hyuk Supporting * Park Sang-myun as Man-ho * Jo Wan-gi as Young-shik * Seo Sang-won as Yoo Sun-il * Lee Ji-ha as Oh Mi-sook * Kim Tae-hoon as Yoon Tae-hyung * Lee Jong-won as Ahn Hyo-seok * Bae Yoon-kyung as So-young * Han Joon-woo as Kim Sang-shik * Shin Dong-wook as Im Gun-joo * Ga Deuk-hee as Seo Kyung-ok * Shin Hye-jeong as Yoon Seo-young Special appearances * Kim Soo-jin as book author (Ep. 1 & 3) * Choi Woong as Lee Jong-min (Ep. 1 & 7) * Han Ji-wan as Hye-soo (Ep. 1) * Park Hee-von as Ri-ra (Ep. 9) * Oh Eui-s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Guardians (South Korean TV Series)
''The Guardians'' () is a South Korean television series starring Lee Si-young, Kim Young-kwang, Kim Tae-hoon, Kim Seul-gi and Key. The drama aired on MBC on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 ( KST) from May 22 to July 11, 2017. Synopsis Guardians tells the story of a group of four people who team up to serve justice after losing their loved ones to criminals. The group consists of a detective, a prosecutor, a hacker, and an insomniac. They want to give these criminals the punishment that they deserve, and take matters into their own hands as the justice system in South Korea fails to capture the culprits. Cast Main * Lee Si-young as Jo Soo-ji : A former shooting player and current detective. She lost her daughter to a murderer and joins the group to punish the criminal who keeps evading the law. * Kim Young-kwang as Jang Do-han : A passionate prosecutor who has a story of his own and becomes a monster for revenge. * Kim Tae-hoon as Kim Eun-jung :Jang Do-han's fellow pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stars Falling From The Sky
''Stars Falling From the Sky'' (; also known as ''Wish Upon a Star'') is a 2010 South Korean television drama broadcast on SBS. Plot Jin Pal-gang ( Choi Jung-won) has worked at an insurance firm for five years, but she spends more than she makes and has racked up credit card debt. Loud-mouthed and rash, she has a pretty immature personality despite her 25 years of age and her life's greatest goal is to find a handsome, perfect man and live in married bliss. But she suddenly becomes the guardian for her five younger adopted siblings when her parents pass away. Won Kang-ha ( Kim Ji-hoon) is Pal-gang's co-worker and romantic interest, a sharp insurance company lawyer who was abandoned as a child and has trouble opening up to others - until he meets Pal-gang and her siblings. Cast ;Jin family * Choi Jung-won as Jin Pal-gang *Park Ji-bin as Jin Joo-hwang *Kim Yoo-ri as Jin No-rang *Joo Ji-won as Jin Cho-rok * Chun Bo-geun as Jin Pa-rang *Lee Young-bum as Jin Sae-yoon *Yu Ji-in as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guest Appearance
In show business, a guest appearance is the participation of an outsider performer (such as a musician or actor) in an event such as a music record or concert, show, etc., when the performer does not belong to the regular band, cast, or other performing group. In music, such an outside performer is often referred to as a guest artist. In performance art, the terms guest role or guest star are also common, the latter term specifically indicating the guest appearance of a celebrity. The latter is often also credited as special guest star or special musical guest star by some production companies. In pop music and hip-hop, such guests are often referred to as featured artists or featured guests. Such a performer may be annotated in credits or even in song titles by the abbreviation ''feat.'' or further abbreviation ''ft.''; or by the word ''with'' or abbreviation ''w/''. In a TV series, a guest star is an actor who appears in one or a few episodes (sometimes a story arc). In some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
