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Shin So-yul
Shin So-yul (born Kim Jung-min on August 5, 1985) is a South Korean actress. Shin began acting in 2006, and appeared in supporting roles in films and television series such as ''Hello My Love'', ''Jungle Fish 2'', and ''Penny Pinchers''. Her breakthrough would come in 2012 with the popular cable dramedy '' Reply 1997''. In 2013, she received acting nominations from the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Grand Bell Awards for her risque role in romantic comedy film ''My PS Partner'', and became one of the hosts of talk show ''Talk Club Actors''. Shin played the leading role in the 2014 daily drama ''Sweet Secret ''Love & Secret'' () is a 2014 South Korean daily drama starring Shin So-yul and Kim Heung-soo. It aired on KBS2 from November 11, 2014 to April 3, 2015 on Mondays to Fridays at 19:50 for 102 episodes. Plot Han Ah-reum, the daughter of the Kore ...''. In recent years, Shin became recognized for her supporting roles in various television dramas. Filmography Film Television s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guro District, Seoul
Guro District (Guro-gu) is a district of Seoul, South Korea, which was separated from Yeongdeungpo District on April 1, 1980. Located in the southwestern part of the city, where besides Yangcheon District and Geumcheon District Guro District has an important position as a transport link which contains railroads, land routes from the rest of Seoul to the south of the country. The Gyeongbu and Gyeongin railway lines connect Seoul to Busan and Incheon. In addition, Seoul Metropolitan Subway lines 1, 2, and 7, and major highways intersect in Guro District. The name Guro originates from the legend that nine ( ko, gu, script=Latn) old men (Korean: ''ro'') enjoyed longevity in the district. A digital industrial complex is located in Guro District. The Guro Digital Industrial Complex, which played a leading industrial role mainly with textile manufacturing, dressmaking and other labour-intensive industries in 1967, has been rapidly changed into an IT industrial complex. This c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lovers Vanished
''Lovers Vanished'' (; lit. "Before the Storm") is a 2010 South Korean film, directed by Cho Chang-ho as both a love story and a character drama. It stars Kim Nam-gil and Hwang Woo-seul-hye as two people who find love at the edge of life. Plot Su-in, an ex master chef, gets falsely accused of murdering his wife and is sentenced to life in prison. After several failed attempts to escape and prove his innocence, he hears that prisoners with AIDS can be freed on compassionate grounds. Su-in approaches Sang-byung, an HIV positive inmate, and deliberately injects Sang-byung's blood into his body, only to discover too late that the rumor is untrue and merely results in his being transferred to the prison hospital. Sang-byung helps the desperate Su-in to escape on condition he pays a visit to a certain remote café by the coast in Jeju Island. Su-in succeeds in escaping and confronts his wife's lover and real murderer, who's since become a priest. But after confessing to the crime, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All About My Romance
''All About My Romance'' () is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Shin Ha-kyun, Lee Min-jung, Park Hee-soon and Han Chae-ah. It aired on SBS from April 4 to May 29, 2013, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 ( KST) for 16 episodes. The political-romantic comedy series was written by Kwon Ki-young and directed by Son Jung-hyun, who previously worked together on ''Protect the Boss'' (2011). Cast Main *Shin Ha-kyun as Kim Soo-young :A legislator for the conservative New Korea Party. He is a newly-elected member of the national assembly. Prior to that, he worked as a judge. But when the higher-ups began pressuring him for judicial favors, he decided to enter politics. * Lee Min-jung as Noh Min-young :An assemblywoman for the Progressive Labor Party. She joined the world of politics after her older sister, a former presidential candidate, died. *Park Hee-soon as Song Joon-ha :A prosecutor who becomes Min-young's aide. His brother is married to Min-young's sister. *H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheongdam-dong Alice
''Cheongdam-dong Alice'' () is a 2012 South Korean television series, starring Moon Geun-young, Park Si-hoo, So Yi-hyun and Kim Ji-seok. The series tell the story of a young woman's "journey" to Cheongdam-dong ― one of the wealthiest areas in southern Seoul ― by seducing a second-generation chaebol into marriage. It aired on SBS from December 1, 2012 to January 27, 2013 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:55 for 16 episodes. Synopsis Han Se-kyung (Moon Geun-young) believed in ''l'effort est ma force'', meaning "hard work is my strength." The aspiring fashion designer couldn't afford to study overseas, but won many local design contests and mastered French on her own. She slowly begins to lose her positive outlook toward the world when her father's small bakery closes down after losing customers to larger retailers. Se-kyung's boyfriend of six years (Namkoong Min), who has to pay his sick mother's medical bills, runs away with her savings. After much struggling, Se-kyung fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Lover, Madame Butterfly
''My Lover, Madame Butterfly'' () is a South Korean romantic comedy television series starring Yum Jung-ah, Park Yong-woo, Kim Sung-soo, and Yoon Se-ah. It aired on SBS from October 16, 2012 to April 7, 2013 on Saturdays and Sundays at 20:40 for 51 episodes. Plot Nam Na-bi (''nabi'' means "butterfly" in Korean) was once a top star, whose less-than-stellar acting ability was overlooked thanks to her beauty and killer fashion sense, which afforded her immense popularity. However, the tide started to change when she got caught up in numerous incidents damaging her image. Stories of her haughtiness, vanity, rude speech, and difficulty spread and she lost all that favor and became infamous instead. The drama begins as Na-bi embarks on a new phase of her life after fame, fortune, and anti-fans: marriage. As a new bride to a mysterious husband, she moves in with her in-laws and becomes part of their family, where a new set of troubles and life lessons await her. Cast Main characters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deep Rooted Tree
''Deep Rooted Tree'' () is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Han Suk-kyu, Jang Hyuk and Shin Se-kyung. Based on the novel of the same name by Lee Jung-myung, it aired on SBS from 5 October to 22 December 2011 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. Taking its name from the poem Yongbieocheonga that says that trees with deep roots do not sway, the series tells the story of a royal guard (played by Jang Hyuk) investigating a case involving the serial murders of Jiphyeonjeon scholars in Gyeongbok Palace while King Sejong (played by Han Suk-kyu, in his TV comeback after 16 years of solely film work) comes to create the Korean alphabet. Synopsis Early in his reign, King Sejong inevitably causes the death of his in-laws and their slaves in an attempt to save them from his brutal father, King Taejong, mainly due to his lack of authority and power. Two young slaves, Ddol-bok and his friend Dam, survive but neither knows if the other has. Ddol-bok bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midas (TV Series)
''Midas'' () is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Jang Hyuk, Lee Min-jung and Kim Hee-ae. It tells the story of life in the mergers & acquisitions, stock market, and financial world amidst company takeovers and stock manipulation. It aired on SBS from February 22 to May 3, 2011 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55. The series ran for a total of 21 episodes. Synopsis Kim Do-hyun is an intelligent man with a modest upbringing. He is the top student in his class at one of the top-tier law schools in the country. While looking for prospective jobs, he is recruited as an attorney for an affluent family whose true wealth may be more than anyone could have imagined. His dreams of a peaceful life with his girlfriend (Lee Jung-yeon) are changed when someone "makes him an offer he can't refuse." Cast Main characters *Kim Do-hyun (32 years old) played by: Jang Hyuk Do-hyun is a smart man with great ambition. Kim graduated at the top of his class from Korea's best university. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jungle Fish
''Jungle Fish'' () is a 2008 South Korean youth television special starring Kim Soo-hyun and Park Bo-young. Based on a true story, the drama depicts the pressures placed on students to achieve and gain admission to prestigious colleges and universities. Also, it showcased new interactive blogging. The series marked Kim's first official lead role. It aired on KBS2 on 5 May 2008 at 19:20 ( KST), and is available for worldwide streaming through KBS World's official YouTube channel. The special recorded a viewership rating of 3.3%. It received critical acclaim for filming and editing, and acting by a cast of young performers winning numerous awards, including the Peabody Award. It became the KBS show with the most international awards in history. It was given a theatrical screening on 23 September 2010 at the Lotte Cinema at Konkuk University. A television series, ''Jungle Fish 2'', was created featuring a different cast, and aired in 2010 on KBS. Summary The drama ''Jungle Fis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lovers (TV Series)
''Lovers'' () is a South Korean television series starring Kim Jung-eun and Lee Seo-jin who play a plastic surgeon and a gangster who enter into an unlikely romance. The series is based on the Lee Man-hee stage play ''Turn Around and Leave'', the same work that inspired the 1998 blockbuster film '' A Promise'' starring Jeon Do-yeon and Park Shin-yang. It aired on SBS from November 8, 2006 to January 11, 2007 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes. It is the third and final installment of the "Lovers" trilogy by writer Kim Eun-sook and director Shin Woo-chul. Unlike previous installments ''Lovers in Paris'' (which Kim also starred in) and ''Lovers in Prague'' which were partly shot in Europe, ''Lovers'' filmed on location in China's Hainan Island. Synopsis Yoon Mi-ju (Kim Jung-eun) is the daughter of a reverend, who has adopted many children and set up an orphanage, and works as a plastic surgeon in a hospital, although her dream is to open a clinic of her own. Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Someday (TV Series)
''Someday'' () is a 2006 South Korean television series starring Bae Doona, Kim Min-jun, Lee Jin-wook, and Oh Yoon-ah. It aired on cable network OCN at 22:00 every Saturdays and Sundays, starting November 11, 2006, but on November 24, 2006, switched to 23:00 every Friday night. Cast Main cast * Bae Doona as Yamaguchi Hana * Kim Min-jun as Go Jin-pyo * Lee Jin-wook as Lim Seok-man * Oh Yoon-ah as Jung Hye-young Supporting ;Choi Family *Yoon Won-suk as Choi Jae-deok (Seok-man's friend) *Lee Eun as Choi Yoon-deok / Sammy (sister) *Kim Mi-kyung as Ms Choi (mother) *Kang Shin-il as Mr Choi (father) ;Other people *Jung Young-sook as Ha-na's grandmother *Ahn Yeo-jin as Sook-hyun (Ha-na's aunt) *Kim So-ra as Sachiko (Ha-na's friend, Sook Hyun's daughter, 22) * Shin Goo as Oh Bong-soo (Hye-young's boss) *Park Dong-bin as Hyung-in (Dr Go's friend, doctor co-worker) *Song Ji-young as Baek Eun-joo (Dr Go's nurse) *Oh Jung-se Oh Jung-se (born February 26, 1977) is a South Korean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On Your Wedding Day
''On Your Wedding Day'' () is a 2018 South Korean romantic comedy film that depicts the ten-year love and friendship of two people from teenage to adulthood. It was written and directed by Lee Seok-geun, and stars Park Bo-young and Kim Young-kwang. The film was released on August 22, 2018. Synopsis A man receives a wedding invitation from his first love whom he met in high school. He reminisces all the trouble he went through to get together with her over the span of years beginning from youth, and how they had ups and downs in their life together. He finally goes to her wedding, and thanks her for being the shining star in his life and she thanks him for his support in need. He then walks away from her wedding function. Cast Main * Park Bo-young as Hwan Seung-hee : A girl who believes in true love at first sight. * Kim Young-kwang as Hwang Woo-yeon : Seung-hee's high school friend who falls in love with her at first sight and believes her to be his destiny. Supporting * Kang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Merciless (film)
''The Merciless'' is a 2017 South Korean crime-action film directed by Byun Sung-hyun, and starring Sol Kyung-gu and Yim Si-wan. The film was released in South Korea on May 17, 2017. It was shown out of competition in the Midnight Screenings section at the 70th Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2017. Plot The story is about the loyalty and betrayal between an inmate leader and an undercover cop/prisoner, who team to take over a gang. It centers around the main character Hyun soo, the undercover cop, and Han Jaeho the inmate leader. Cast *Sol Kyung-gu as Jae-ho * Yim Si-wan as Hyun-soo * Kim Hee-won as Byung-gab * Jeon Hye-jin as Chun In-sook *Lee Geung-young as Byung-chul *Jang In-sub as Min-chul *Kim Ji-hoon as Jung-sik * Lee Ji-hoon as Public prosecutor Oh * Choi Byung-mo as Captain Choi * Moon Ji-yoon as Young-geun *Nam Gi-ae as Hyun-soo's mother *Jin Seon-kyu as Prison Security Section Chief Special appearance *Heo Joon-ho as Kim Sung-han Cameo *Shin So-yul as Os ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
