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T.O.P (singer)
Choi Seung-hyun (; born November 4, 1987), better known by his stage name T.O.P, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He performed as an underground rapper before joining the record label YG Entertainment and debuted as the main rapper for the boy band Big Bang in 2006. The group became one of the best-selling groups of all-time in Asia and one of the best-selling boy bands in the world. In 2010, while the group was on hiatus, T.O.P and G-Dragon collaborated to release the album, ''GD & TOP''. As a solo rapper, he has released two digital singles, " Turn It Up" (2010) and "Doom Dada" (2013), that have peaked at number two and four, respectively, on the Gaon Digital Chart. T.O.P made his acting debut in 2007 through the TV series ''I Am Sam'' (2007), followed by ''Iris'' (2009) and the TV movie '' Nineteen'' (2009). He made his film debut with '' 71: Into the Fire'' (2010), for which he received praise and won multiple accolades including B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choi (Korean Surname)
Choi is a Korean family surname. As of the South Korean census of 2015, there were around 2.3 million people by this name in South Korea or roughly 4.7% of the population. In English-speaking countries, it is most often anglicized ''Choi'', and sometimes also ''Chey'', ''Choe'' or ''Chwe''. Ethnic Koreans in the former USSR prefer the form ''Tsoi'' (''Tsoy'') especially as a transcription of the Cyrillic Цой. Origin *According to Samguk Sagi, the Gyeongju clan originates from chief Sobeoldori (소벌도리, 蘇伐都利) of Goheochon (고허촌, 高墟村), one of six villages that united to found Silla; The Gyeongju clan traces their origin back to Choi Chiwon (857–10th century), a noted Korean scholar, philosopher, and poet of the late Unified Silla period (668–935). *One theory of origin suggests that Haeju clan's progenitor Choi Choong (최충, 崔沖, 984–1068) was given the surname 崔 during the reign of Goryeo king Mokjong. *The progenitor of the Chungju cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turn It Up (T
Turn It Up may refer to: Film and television * ''Turn It Up'' (film), a 2000 drama/musical movie * ''Turn It Up!'', an American television game show * ''Turn It Up!'' (Australian TV series), a 1990s Australian music television show Music Albums * ''Turn It Up'' (Pixie Lott album), or the title song (see below) * ''Turn It Up'' (Rare Essence album) * ''Turn It Up'' (Shannon Noll album) * ''Turn It Up'' (Josh Thompson album), or the title song * ''Turn It Up'' (Treacherous Three album), or the title song * '' Turn It Up! The Very Best of Busta Rhymes'', or the title song (see below) * ''Turn It Up'', by IG Culture (recording as NSM) * '' Austin & Ally: Turn It Up'', 2013 Songs * "Turn It Up" (Brandy song) * "Turn It Up" (Chamillionaire song) * "Turn It Up" (The Feeling song) * "Turn It Up" (Johntá Austin song) * "Turn It Up" (Paris Hilton song) * "Turn It Up" (Peter Andre song) * "Turn It Up" (Pixie Lott song) * "Turn It Up" (Sean Paul song) * "Turn It Up" (Texas H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing a land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and adjacent islands. It has a population of 51.75 million, of which roughly half live in the Seoul Capital Area, the fourth most populous metropolitan area in the world. Other major cities include Incheon, Busan, and Daegu. The Korean Peninsula was inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. Its first kingdom was noted in Chinese records in the early 7th century BCE. Following the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea into Silla and Balhae in the late 7th century, Korea was ruled by the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) and the Joseon dynasty (1392–1897). The succeeding Korean Empire (1897–1910) was an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Bang In Thailand
Big or BIG may refer to: * Big, of great size or degree Film and television * ''Big'' (film), a 1988 fantasy-comedy film starring Tom Hanks * '' Big!'', a Discovery Channel television show * ''Richard Hammond's Big'', a television show presented by Richard Hammond * ''Big'' (TV series), a 2012 South Korean TV series * ''Banana Island Ghost'', a 2017 fantasy action comedy film Music * '' Big: the musical'', a 1996 musical based on the film * Big Records, a record label * ''Big'' (album), a 2007 album by Macy Gray * "Big" (Dead Letter Circus song) * "Big" (Sneaky Sound System song) * "Big" (Rita Ora and Imanbek song) * "Big", a 1990 song by New Fast Automatic Daffodils * "Big", a 2021 song by Jade Eagleson from ''Honkytonk Revival'' *The Notorious B.I.G., an American rapper Places * Allen Army Airfield (IATA code), Alaska, US * BIG, a VOR navigational beacon at London Biggin Hill Airport * Big River (other), various rivers (and other things) * Big Island (disambigu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hidden Card
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busan International Film Festival
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF, previously Pusan International Film Festival, PIFF), held annually in Haeundae-gu, Busan (''also'' Pusan), South Korea, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. The first festival, held from 13 to 21 September 1996, was also the first international film festival in Korea. The main focus of the BIFF is to introduce new films and first-time directors, especially those from Asian countries. Another notable feature is the appeal of the festival to young people, both in terms of the large youthful audience it attracts and through its efforts to develop and promote young talent. In 1999, the Pusan Promotion Plan (renamed Asian Project Market in 2011) was established to connect new directors to funding sources. The 16th BIFF in 2011 saw the festival move to a new permanent home, the Busan Cinema Center in Centum City. History * 1st Busan International Film Festival, 13–21 September 1996 : Films screened: 173 films f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commitment (2013 Film)
''Commitment'' (; lit. "Alumnus" or "The Graduate") is a 2013 South Korean action drama film starring Choi Seung-hyun. He plays the teenage son of an ex-North Korean agent who is tasked to kill a North Korean assassin in South Korea in order to save his younger sister played by Kim Yoo-jung. The film is about third generation Koreans since the division of the peninsula and the Korean War, historical events that the teenage characters did not directly experience, but nevertheless, change their lives and destinies. Plot Nineteen-year-old Li Myung-hoon (Choi Seung-hyun) never imagined he would become a killer. Born to a privileged life in North Korea, his dream was to become a pianist. But when his father, a North Korean spy, dies disgraced, Myung-hoon and his younger sister Hye-in ( Kim Yoo-jung) are sent to a "guilt-by-association" forced labor camp. Their father's superior, high-ranking military official Colonel Moon (Jo Sung-ha) proposes a deal to Myung-hoon: if he goes down to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
47th Baeksang Arts Awards
The 47th Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony was held at Kyung Hee University's Peace Palace Hall in Seoul on May 26, 2011, and was broadcast on KBS2. Presented by IS Plus Corp., it was hosted by actor Ryu Si-won and actress Kim Ah-joong. Nominations and winners Complete list of nominees and winners: (Winners denoted in bold) Film Television Other awards * InStyle Fashionista Award - Lee Min-jung * Lifetime Achievement Award - Shin Seong-il References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Baeksang Arts Awards, 47th Baeksang Baeksang Baeksang Arts Awards Baek Baek Baek (), also often spelled Paek, Baik, Paik is a Korean family name. In the year 2000, there were 351,275 people with this surname in South Korea. The word means the color white. Baek (白) "白" has a Cantonese origin from the Yuan dynasty an ... 2010s in Seoul 2011 in South Korea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
31st Blue Dragon Film Awards
The 31st Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held on November 26, 2010, at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul. It was broadcast on KBS2 and was hosted by actors Lee Beom-soo and Kim Hye-soo Kim Hye-soo (; born September 5, 1970) is a South Korean actress. Kim was one of the most popular teen stars in the 1980s and 1990s. She is known for her headstrong independence and regularly playing strong-willed, sophisticated women. Kim bega .... Nominations and winners Complete list of nominees and winners: (Winners denoted in bold) References {{Blue Dragon Film Awards 2010 film awards Blue Dragon Film Awards 2010 in South Korean cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Into The Fire
Into the Fire may refer to: Film * ''Into the Fire'' (1988 film), a 1988 thriller film directed by Graeme Campbell * ''Into the Fire'' (1989 film), a 1989 Hong Kong film produced by Sammo Hung * ''Into the Fire'' (2005 film), a 2005 film directed by Michael Phelan * ''Into the Fire'' (2007 film), a 2007 documentary film directed by Bill Couturié *'' 71: Into the Fire'', a 2010 Korean War film directed by John H. Lee Television * ''Into the Fire'' (TV series), a 1996 British television series, written by Tony Marchant *''Into the Fire'', a food-based reality show airing on Food Network * "Into the Fire" (Stargate SG-1), an episode of the television series ''Stargate SG-1'' * "Into the Fire" (''Babylon 5''), an episode of the science-fiction television series ''Babylon 5'' *''Into the Fire'', a 2018 documentary series following the varied callouts of West Midlands Fire Service Music * ''Into the Fire'' (album), a 1987 album by Bryan Adams, also a song on the same album * "Into the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19-Nineteen
''19-Nineteen'' (; lit. "I'm 19 years old") is a 2009 South Korean-Japanese film starring T.O.P, Seungri and Huh E-jae. Three nineteen-year-olds, two boys and a girl, are accused of murder and forced to run away. Everyone, including their parents, believes they are guilty, but the experience strengthens their bond as they attempt to find the real killer and prove their innocence. It was part of the "Telecinema7" project, seven feature-length mini-dramas which were collaborations between South Korean TV directors and Japanese TV screenwriters; the seven Korea-Japan joint productions both received a limited theater release and were broadcast on television. ''19-Nineteen'' was first released in Korea in CGV theaters on November 12, 2009, and later aired on SBS (South Korea) and TV Asahi (Japan) in 2010. Plot After graduating from high school Min-seo (Seungri) fails to get into college. He spends the next year cramming for his entrance exam once again. Jung-hoon (T.O.P) is a unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iris (TV Series)
''Iris'' () is a 2009 South Korean espionage television drama series, starring Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-hee, Jung Joon-ho, Kim Seung-woo, Kim So-yeon and Choi Seung-hyun. The plot revolves around two best friends from the 707th Special Mission Group recruited into a secret South Korean black ops agency known as the National Security Service. As the two friends find their loyalties tested and forge new, unlikely alliances, the journey takes them from their home country to Hungary, Japan, and China where they find themselves at the center of an international conspiracy. It aired on KBS2 from October 14 to December 17, 2009, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes. With a budget in excess of 40 billion won (34 million USD), ''Iris'' along with its spin-off '' Athena: Goddess of War'', share the record for the most expensive Korean dramas ever produced. The series was a critical and commercial success, with an average viewership of over 30% in addition to ranking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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