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Soo-ah
Soo-ah, also spelled Su-a, is a Korean feminine given name. Its meaning depends on the hanja used to write each syllable of the name. There are 67 hanja with the reading " soo" and 29 hanja with the reading "ah" on the South Korean government's official list of hanja which may be registered for use in given names. It was the eighth-most popular name for newborn girls in South Korea in the first nine months of 2017, with 1,416 out of 137,528 girls born during that period being given the name. People with this name include: *Bae Suah (born 1965), South Korean writer * Su-a Lee (born 1970s), South Korean cellist *Hong Soo-ah (born 1986), South Korean actress *Park Soo-ah (born Park Soo-young, 1994), South Korean singer, former member of After School Fictional characters with this name include: *Oh Soo-ah, in 2005 South Korean television series ''Green Rose'' *Min Soo-ah, in 2011 South Korean film '' Blind'' *Im Soo-ah, in 2012 South Korean television series '' Shut Up Flower Boy Ban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blind (2011 Film)
''Blind'' () is a 2011 South Korean crime thriller film directed by Ahn Sang-hoon with screenplay by Choi Min-seok which won the "Hit By Pitch" project fair held by the Korean Movie Producers Guild in 2009. It stars Kim Ha-neul and Yoo Seung-ho. Kim received Best Actress honors at the 48th Grand Bell Awards and the 32nd Blue Dragon Film Awards for her performance. Plot A missing person case involving a female university student and the victim in a hit and run case appears to be related. Detectives look for a witness. Min Soo-ah used to be a promising cadet at the police academy but after a horrific car accident which killed her surrogate brother Dong-hyun and caused her to lose her eyesight, her police career ended. Soo-ah reveals to Detective Jo at the police station that on the night of the hit and run case she was picked up by a taxi cab driver. Soo-ah believes the taxi driver may be the perpetrator of the crimes. Initially, Detective Jo doesn't take Soo-ah's claims seriously ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Soo-ah
Hong Soo-ah (born Hong Geun-young on June 30, 1986) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her early 2000s role in the sitcom ''Nonstop''."‘Malice’ a homecoming for actress" ''Korea Joongang Daily'', Feb 16,2016 She gained the nickname "Hong Throw" in the Korean press after making a skilful ceremonial first pitch at a Doosan Bears game in Jamsil Baseball Stadium in 2005. Hong Soo-ah has performed in a number of films and television programs and appeared on variety shows. She left Korea to perf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Green Rose
''Green Rose'' () is a 2005 South Korean television series that aired on SBS from 19 March to 29 May 2005 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:45 for 22 episodes. Starring Go Soo, Lee Da-hae, Lee Jong-hyuk and Kim Seo-hyung, ''Green Rose'' interweaves romance into a story of revenge to offer a fascinating drama. Plot Lee Jung-hyun (Go Soo) and Oh Soo-ah (Lee Da-hae) are living a normal life as a couple until it is revealed that Soo-ah is actually the daughter of Oh Byung-moo (Han Jin-hee), chairman of SR Electronics, the very company he works at. Shocked and hurt that Soo-ah wasn't honest with him, Jung-hyun tries to break up with her but she convinces him to give their relationship another chance. One night, Jung-hyun is summoned to the chairman's vacation house. Inside, Jung-hyun finds the chairman and the housekeeper both on the floor, the former unconscious and the latter dead. When Jung-hyun attempts to carry the chairman out of the house, a fire is started and Jung-hyun is knock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Itaewon Class
''Itaewon Class'' () is a 2020 South Korean television series starring Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-mi, Yoo Jae-myung, and Kwon Nara. Based on the webtoon of the same name, it is the first series to be produced by the film distribution company Showbox. It aired on JTBC in Korea from January 31 to March 21, 2020, and is streaming worldwide on Netflix. The series won Best Drama Series at the 25th Asian Television Awards. Synopsis Due to an accident which killed his father, Park Sae-ro-yi (Park Seo-joon) attempted to kill Jang Geun-won (Ahn Bo-hyun), the son of Jangga Group's founder, Jang Dae-hee (Yoo Jae-myung). He was jailed and the woman he loved, Oh Soo-ah (Kwon Na-ra), was offered a university scholarship by Jang Dae-hee and later became the Strategic Planning Head of Jangga Group. After his release from prison, Park Sae-ro-yi opens Danbam in Itaewon. He wants to be successful and seeks revenge towards Jangga Group. However, he is not too smart at managing his business. He then m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangnam Beauty
''Gangnam Beauty'' () is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Im Soo-hyang, Cha Eun-woo, Jo Woo-ri and Kwak Dong-yeon. Based on the webtoon of the same name published in 2016 by Naver, it centers on the life of a college student who went under cosmetic surgery to evade derision from her bullies, yet her decision seems to backfire as her peers ridicule her artificial look. The title of the webtoon and of the TV series alludes to the Korean word ''gangnammiin'' ('' Gangnam beauty''), a derogatory term in South Korea for people who are attractive but look as if they went through a number of plastic surgeries for a pretty face, a hot body or both. The series aired on JTBC from July 27 to September 15, 2018, every Friday and Saturday at 23:00 ( KST). It garnered praise for its portrayal of issues affecting South Korean society, particularly on its superficial beauty standards and discrimination on the basis of physical appearance. Synopsis Kang Mi-rae (Im Soo-hyang) decides ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Soo-ah
Park Soo-ah (born Park Soo-young on July 31, 1992), previously known by the stage name Lizzy, is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted as a new member of girl group After School (and later, its sub-unit Orange Caramel) in March 2010. Apart from her group's activities, she has also starred in various television dramas, including '' All My Love'' (2011) and ''Angry Mom'' (2015). She debuted as a solo artist with the digital single "Not an Easy Girl" in January 2015. In May 2018, she graduated from After School following the expiration of her contract, but remains a member of Orange Caramel. In July 2018, she was announced to have changed her promotion name to Park Soo-ah. Early life and education Lizzy was born on July 31, 1992, in Busan, South Korea. She attended Kyung Hee University, majoring in Post Modern Music. Career 2009–2010: Career beginnings Lizzy served as Son Dam-bi's backup dancer in 2009. She was first hinted to be joining After School when she joined ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shut Up Flower Boy Band
''Flower Band'' () is a 2012 South Korean television series starring Sung Joon, Jo Bo-ah, L, Jung Eui-chul, Lee Hyun-jae, Yoo Min-kyu, and Kim Min-seok. It is a coming-of-age story about a high school rock band dealing with friendship, rivalry, romance and their passion for music. The series aired on tvN from January 30 to March 20, 2012 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 23:00 ( KST) for 16 episodes. The series is the second installment of tvN's "Oh! Boy" series of Flower Boy programming targeted at the teenage demographic, preceded by ''Flower Boy Ramyun Shop'' in 2011 and followed with ''Flower Boys Next Door'' in 2013 and '' Dating Agency: Cyrano'' in 2014. Yoo Min-kyu was cast after winning tvN's reality audition program ''Flower Boy Casting: Oh! Boy''. L is from boy band Infinite, Lee Hyun-jae is from indie rock band Mate, Kim Min-seok and Kim Ye-rim were contestants on reality talent show '' Superstar K3''. Synopsis Joo Byung-hee (Lee Min-ki) is the crazy, free-spirited ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
True Beauty (South Korean TV Series)
''True Beauty'' () is a South Korean television series starring Moon Ga-young, Cha Eun-woo, Hwang In-youp, and Park Yoo-na. Based on the Line Webtoon of the same name by Yaongyi, it centers on a high school girl who, after being bullied and discriminated against because of being perceived as ugly, masters the art of makeup to transform herself into a gorgeous "goddess". It aired on tvN from December 9, 2020 to February 4, 2021, every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:30 ( KST). Plot This series is about Lim Ju-kyung, a high school student who always had a complex about her appearance since she was young. To hide her bare face, she started to wear heavy make-up. Her excellent make-up skills enhance her beauty, and persuade others that her beautiful, made-up face is her natural appearance. She befriends with her high school mate Lee Su-ho, a wealthy, but cold boy, and Han Seo-jun, an aggressive student with good talents. This plot follows Ju-kyung as she navigates her daily life a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soo (Korean Name)
Soo, also spelled Su, is a Korean family name, a single-syllable Korean given name, and an element in many two-syllable Korean given names. Of Sino-Korean origin, its meaning differs based on the hanja used to write it. Family name As a family name, Soo may be written with two different hanja, each indicating different lineages. The 2000 South Korean Census found a total of 199 people and 54 households with these family names. The more common name means "water" (; 물 수). The surviving '' bon-gwan'' (origin of a clan lineage, not necessarily the actual residence of the clan members) as of 2000 included Gangneung, Gangwon Province (46 people and 12 households); Gangnam, Seoul (41 people and 9 households); Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province (17 people and four households); Gosan (today Wanju County), North Jeolla Province (11 people and three households); and nine people with other or unknown ''bon-gwan''. According to the ''Joseon Ssijok Tongbo'' (조선씨족통보; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Home (TV Series)
''Sweet Home'' () is a South Korean apocalyptic horror streaming television series starring Song Kang, Lee Jin-wook, and Lee Si-young. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan, which recorded over 2.1 billion net views, the series was released on Netflix on December 18, 2020. The second season is scheduled to be released in 2023. A third season is also in the works. Synopsis After an unexpected family tragedy, Cha Hyun-soo leaves his home and moves into an apartment. Soon after, monsters begin appearing. People inside the apartment are trapped inside the building, realizing that monsters are lurking everywhere outside. Hyun-su and other residents shield themselves inside the building in the hope of surviving as long as they can. Cast Season 1–3 * Song Kang as Cha Hyun-soo, a suicidal high school student who moves into 1410 in Green Home after his family is killed in a car accident. He finds himself caught in the middle of an apocal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Korean Given Names
This is a list of Korean given names by type. Most Korean given names consist of two Sino-Korean morphemes each written with one hanja. There are also names with more than two syllables, often from native Korean vocabulary. Finally, there are a small number of one-syllable names. Originally, there was no legal limitation on the length of names, but since 1993, regulations in South Korea have prohibited the registration of given names longer than five syllable blocks, in response to some parents giving their children extremely long names such as the 16-syllable Haneulbyeollimgureumhaennimbodasarangseureouri (). Lists of hanja for names are illustrative, not exhaustive. Names by common first and second syllables G or k (ㄱ), n (ㄴ), d (ㄷ) M (ㅁ), b (ㅂ) S (ㅅ) Vowels and semivowels (ㅇ) J (ㅈ) and ch (ㅊ) T (ㅌ) and h (ㅎ) Native Korean names ''Goyueo ireum'' are Korean given names which come from native Korean vocabulary, rather than Sino-Korean root ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanja
Hanja (Hangul: ; Hanja: , ), alternatively known as Hancha, are Chinese characters () used in the writing of Korean. Hanja was used as early as the Gojoseon period, the first ever Korean kingdom. (, ) refers to Sino-Korean vocabulary, which can be written with Hanja, and (, ) refers to Classical Chinese writing, although "Hanja" is also sometimes used to encompass both concepts. Because Hanja never underwent any major reforms, they are mostly resemble to ''kyūjitai'' and traditional Chinese characters, although the stroke orders for some characters are slightly different. For example, the characters and as well as and . Only a small number of Hanja characters were modified or are unique to Korean, with the rest being identical to the traditional Chinese characters. By contrast, many of the Chinese characters currently in use in mainland China, Malaysia and Singapore have been simplified, and contain fewer strokes than the corresponding Hanja characters. In Japan, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
