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The Servant (2010 Film)
''The Servant'' (; lit. "The Story of Bang-ja" or "Bang-ja Chronicles", compare to ''Chunhyangjeon'') is a 2010 South Korean historical romantic drama film starring Kim Joo-hyuk, Jo Yeo-jeong and Ryoo Seung-bum. It re-tells the origins of the famous Korean folktale ''Chunhyangjeon'' from the perspective of the male protagonist Lee Mong-ryong's servant. The film was a box office hit, receiving 3,014,523 admissions."The Best Selling Films of 2010 (admissions to January 13, 2011)" ''Koreanfilm.org''. Retrieved 2012-06-04. Plot Throughout the movie, the scene switches between the 'present' Bang providing the narration, and the flashback events of his past. While a servant, Bangja shares his rooms with Mr. Ma, a notorious womanizer and self-stylized Lothario. Bangja escorts ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Dae-woo
Kim Dae-woo (born 1962) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Kim started his filmmaking career by winning the 1991 Korean Film Council Screenplay Contest. He was an accomplished screenwriter with a number of hit scripts, including ''The Girl for Love and The One for Marriage'' (1993), ''An Affair'' (1998), ''Rainbow Trout'' (1999), and ''Untold Scandal'' (2003). Making a switch to directing, he debuted with the hit period drama film ''Forbidden Quest'' (2006), followed by ''The Servant'' (2010) and '' Obsessed'' (2014). ''Forbidden Quest'' won the Best New Director at the 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards, and Best New Director and Best Screenplay at the 26th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards in 2006. Filmography As screenwriter *''The Girl for Love and The One for Marriage'' (1993) *''Wedding Story 2'' (1994) *''Pirates'' (1994) *'' Kill the Love'' (1996) *''Ivan the Mercenary'' (1997) *''An Affair'' (1998) *''Rainbow Trout'' (1999) *''The Foul King'' (2000) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Chosun Ilbo
''The Chosun Ilbo'' (, ) is a daily newspaper in South Korea and the oldest daily newspaper in the country. With a daily circulation of more than 1,800,000, the ''Chosun Ilbo'' has been audited annually since the Audit Bureau of Circulations was established in 1993. ''Chosun Ilbo'' and its subsidiary company, Digital Chosun, operates the ''Chosun.com'' news website, which also publishes web versions of the newspaper in English, Chinese, and Japanese. The paper is considered a newspaper of record for South Korea. History The ''Chosun Ilbo'' Establishment Union was created in September 1919 while the ''Chosun Ilbo'' company was founded on 5 March 1920 by Sin Sogu. The newspaper was critical of, and sometimes directly opposed to, the actions of the Japanese government during Japanese colonial rule (1910–1945). On 27 August 1920, the ''Chosun Ilbo'' was suspended after it published an editorial criticizing what it said was the use of excessive force by the Japanese police ag ... [...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] |
Busan Film Critics Awards
Established in 2000, the Busan Film Critics Awards is run by the Busan Film Critics Association (BCFA), a small but independent-minded group of critics based in Busan, South Korea. Each year they announce their choices shortly before the opening of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), and a ceremony is then held at the festival to present the prizes. Their choices are not swayed by popular opinion, but represent a thoughtful and serious attempt to judge the greatest achievements of each year. Best Film Best Director Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best New Director Best New Actor Best New Actress Best Screenplay Best Cinematography Technical Award Special Jury Prize Award for Artistic Contribution Lee Pil-woo Award References See also *Cinema of Korea *List of movie awards This is a list of groups, organizations, and festivals that recognize achievements in cinema, usually by awarding various prizes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Film Awards
The Korean Film Awards was a South Korean film awards ceremony hosted by the broadcasting network MBC from 2002 to 2010. History Originally named the MBC Film Awards, the ceremony was first established in 2002. It was renamed the Korean Film Awards in 2003. Votes were determined from a jury of 500 film professionals and 500 viewers selected through the internet, using a 7:3 ratio. In 2009, failure to secure sponsors during the global economic recession resulted in the cancellation of that year's ceremony. It resumed in 2010, with Hyundai Motor Company as the main sponsor. But persistent financial difficulties regarding the production costs led MBC to abolish the awards in 2011. Categories *Best Film *Best Director *Best Screenplay *Best Actor *Best Actress *Best Supporting Actor *Best Supporting Actress *Best New Director *Best New Actor *Best New Actress *Best Cinematography *Best Editing *Best Art Direction *Best Lighting *Best Music *Best Visual Effects *Best Sound *Bes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Bell Awards
The Grand Bell Awards (), also known as the Daejong Film Awards, is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea. The Grand Bell Awards retains prestige as the oldest continuous film awards held in South Korea, and has been called the Korean equivalent of the American Academy Awards. History The ceremony has been hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Information since 1962. The awards ceased for a couple years beginning in 1969, but were revived in 1972 after the establishment of the Korea Motion Picture Promotion Association, in an effort to stimulate the then-stagnant film industry. Awards See also *Cinema of Korea *List of film awards References External links * Grand Bell Awardsat Naver Grand Bell Awardsat CinemasieGrand Bell Awardsat the Internet Movie Database IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online dat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
47th Grand Bell Awards
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The 47th Grand Bell Awards (), also known as Daejong Film Awards, are determined and presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea. The Grand Bell Awards were first presented in 1962 and have gained prestige as the Korean equivalent of the American Academy Awards. 47th ceremony The 47th Grand Bell Awards ceremony was held at the Kyung Hee University's Hall of Peace in Seoul on October 29, 2010 and hosted by Shin Dong-yup and Kim Jung-eun. Nominations and winners (Winners denoted in bold) References External links * Grand Bell Awards Grand Bell Awards Grand Bell Awards The Grand Bell Awards (), also known as the Daejong Film Awards, is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea. The Grand Bell Awards retains prestige as the oldest co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buil Film Awards
The Buil Film Awards () is a South Korean film awards ceremony hosted by the ''Busan Ilbo'' newspaper. It began in 1958 as one of the earliest film awards in the country. During the 1950s and 1960s, it was the biggest film awards event in the Busan region, and was held annually until 1973. The event went into a 34-year hiatus from 1974 to 2007 when the film industry lost its appeal due to government censorship and the burgeoning television industry. Award ceremonies After an absence of 23 years, the awards were revived when the 17th Buil Film Awards took place on October 9, 2008 at the Grand Hotel in Haeundae District, Busan. It is currently one of the highlights of the ongoing Busan International Film Festival.Yi Ch'ang-ho (24 October 2008)"The Chaser extends awards lead" ''Korean Film Council''. Retrieved 2012-11-18. The 30th Buil Film Awards was held on October 7, 2021 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO Auditorium) in Busan. The highlight of this year's aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moon Won-joo
Moon Won-joo is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in dramas such as ''Hot Stove League'', ''Nokdu Flower'' and ''Golden Apple''. He also appeared in movies ''My Girl and I'', '' The Cut'' and ''Attack the Gas Station 2 ''Attack the Gas Station 2'' () is a 2010 South Korean action comedy film, starring Ji Hyun-woo and Jo Han-sun. It is the sequel to ''Attack the Gas Station'' (1999), and was released on January 21, 2010. Plot It's been 10 years since Mr. Park's g ...''. Filmography Television series Film References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Moon, Won-joo 1980 births Living people 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Min-kyo
Kim Min-kyo (, born April 15, 1974) is a South Korean actor and director. He is well known as a cast member ('crew') on the tvN entertainment show ''Saturday Night Live Korea'. Career He has been performing as a stage actor on several Korean theatre plays, mainly in Daehangno for 20 years, and also working as a movie actor since 1998. On early 2012, after hard years as a relatively unknown actor, he was strongly requested by his Seoul Institute of the Arts superior Jang Jin, who served as the creative director of a brand-new live comic variety TV programme ''Saturday Night Live Korea''. He eventually joined this programme and has been performing since May 2012. Furthermore, from the beginning of ''SNL Korea'' 3rd season in latter of 2012, with mentorship by high-profile comedian Shin Dong-yup, his popularity has skyrocketed. During the show, he played a series of unexpected sexual characters, which led its viewers to misapprehend him as an LGBT member. Currently, he serves b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gong Hyung-jin
Gong Hyung-jin (born April 10, 1969) is a South Korean actor. While best known as a supporting actor notably in ''Taegukgi'', ''Liar'', ''Marrying the Mafia II'' and ''Alone in Love'', Gong has also played leading roles in ''North Korean Guys'' and ''Life Is Beautiful''. Filmography Film * ''Well, Let's Look at the Sky Sometimes'' (1990) * ''Life Isn't a Multiple Choice Test'' (1991) * ''I Want to Live Just Until 20 Years Old'' (1992) * ''Goodbye Seoul Shinpa'' (1993) * ''Love in the Rain'' (1994) * ''A Growing Business'' (1999) * ''Peppermint Candy'' (2000) * '' The Legend of Gingko'' (2000) * ''Why Do I Want to Be a Boxing Referee?'' (short film, 2000) * ''Last Present'' (2001) * ''Failan'' (2001) * ''Out of Justice'' (2001) * ''My Beautiful Girl, Mari'' (2002) * ''Oh! Lala Sisters'' (2002) * '' Over the Rainbow'' (2002) ( cameo) * ''Surprise Party'' (2002) ( cameo) * ''A Perfect Match'' (2002) * ''Wet Dreams'' (2002) ( cameo) * ''Blue'' (2003) * ''Star'' (2003) ( cameo) * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Sung-ryung
Kim Sung-ryung (born February 8, 1967) is a South Korean actress. After winning the Miss Korea beauty pageant in 1988 (she later represented her country at the Miss Universe 1989 pageant), Kim began her career as a reporter on KBS's showbiz news program ''Entertainment Weekly''. In 1991, she made a memorable film acting debut in Kang Woo-suk's ''Who Saw the Dragon's Claws?'', though she became more active in television in the next decade. She returned to the big screen in 2007, with notable supporting roles in ''Shadows in the Palace'', and '' Rainbow Eyes'', followed by ''The Client'' (2011), ''Mr. XXX-Kisser'' (2012), ''The Fatal Encounter'' (2014), and '' The Target'' (2014). As she entered her forties, Kim also became known for the television dramas ''You're Beautiful'' (2009), ''The Chaser'' (2012), '' Yawang'' (2013), ''The Heirs ''The Heirs'' (Korean: ), also known as ''The Inheritors'', is a South Korean television series starring Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye, and Kim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
