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The Chaser (TV Series)
''The Chaser'' () is a 2012 South Korean television drama series about a grieving father out for revenge against corrupt officials. Despite no hype or big stars, the thriller gave a strong performance in the ratings, ending its run at 22.1% (number one in its timeslot). Its rise in popularity was based on the tightly written and well-structured storyline, solid direction, and cast members' acting skills. Plot The series tells the story of Detective Baek Hong-suk, a happily married family man whose life is shattered when his 15-year-old daughter is killed in a car accident, causing his wife to go into a state of shock, eventually killing herself and leaving Hong-suk a widower. He later discovers his daughter's death was the result of a conspiracy led by politician Kang Dong-yoon, to secure his political future as a presidential candidate. Hong-suk goes from loving, doting father and cop to harrowed man hellbent on revenge, as Kang continues to rise in power. With the help of Kang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Film
Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include life-threatening situations, a dangerous villain, or a pursuit which usually concludes in victory for the hero. Advancements in computer-generated imagery (CGI) have made it cheaper and easier to create action sequences and other visual effects that required the efforts of professional stunt crews in the past. However, reactions to action films containing significant amounts of CGI have been mixed, as some films use CGI to create unrealistic, highly unbelievable events. While action has long been a recurring component in films, the "action film" genre began to develop in the 1970s along with the increase of stunts and special effects. This genre is closely associated with the thriller film, thriller and adventure film, adventure genres and ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Go Joon-hee
Go Joon-hee (born Kim Eun-joo on August 31, 1985) is a South Korean actress. She made her entertainment debut as a school uniform model in 2001, then launched an acting career in 2003. Background Kim adopted the stage name Go Joon-hee in 2008, after her character's name in ''What's Up Fox'' (2006). Career After playing supporting roles in ''Girl Scout'' (2008) and ''Architecture 101'' (2012), she was cast as a lead actress in the 2011 indies ''Drifting Away'' and ''Yeosu'', the mainstream romantic comedies ''Marriage Blue'' (2013) and ''Red Carpet'' (2014), and the heist film '' Intimate Enemies'' (2015). Go has also appeared in several television dramas, notably '' Listen to My Heart'' (2011), ''The Chaser'' (2012), and ''Queen of Ambition'' (2013). In 2013, she joined the fourth season of dating reality show ''We Got Married'' opposite Jinwoon of boyband 2AM. In 2015, Go starred in the hit romantic comedy series ''She Was Pretty''. In February 2017, Go signed with YG Ent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Jae-ho
Song Jae-ho (born Song Jae-eon; 10 March 1937 – 7 November 2020) was a South Korean actor. Career He made his acting debut in 1959, and became best known for his work in 1970s and 1980s Korean cinema, notably ''Yeong-ja's Heydays'' (1975). Song has since become one of the most respected veteran actors in Korean film and television, with more recent starring roles in the films ''Memories of Murder'' (2003), ''The President's Last Bang'' (2005) and ''Late Blossom'' (2011), as well as the television drama ''Precious Family'' (2004). Filmography Film *'' The Way'' (2017) *''Northern Limit Line'' (2015) ( cameo) *'' The Suspect'' (2013) *''Marriage Blue'' (2013) *'' The Spy: Undercover Operation'' (2013) *'' The Tower'' (2012) *''Sunday Punch'' (2011) *''Quick'' (2011) *''Late Blossom'' (2011) *''Troubleshooter'' (2010) *'' Haeundae'' (2009) *''Private Eye'' (2009) *''A Tale of Legendary Libido'' (2008) *'' BA:BO'' (2008) *''May 18'' (2007) *'' Over the Border'' (2006) *''The P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nam Da-reum
Nam Da-reum (born June 13, 2002) is a South Korean actor. He began his career as a child actor, having played young versions of the leading characters in several popular Korean dramas, and best known for his lead role in '' Beautiful World'' (2019). His other roles of portraying child and teen versions includes: ''Boys Over Flowers'' (2009), ''Pinocchio'' (2014), '' Guardian: The Lonely and Great God'' (2016), '' Rain or Shine'' (2017), ''The King in Love'' (2017), '' While You Were Sleeping'' (2017), ''Come and Hug Me'' (2018), '' Radio Romance'' (2018), '' Start-up'' (2020), and '' Doom at Your Service'' (2021). Personal life Nam enlisted in the mandatory military service on February 8, 2022, when he was 21 years old in Korean age Countries in the East Asian cultural sphere (China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and their diasporas) have traditionally used specific methods of reckoning a person's numerical age based not on their birthday but the calendar year, and what age one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon No-min
Jun No-min (born Jun Jae Yong on August 28, 1966) is a South Korean actor. Among his recent roles were the villainous Hwarang warrior Seolwon in ''Queen Seondeok'', and the fictional independence fighter Damsari in ''Bridal Mask''. Filmography Television series * ''Mrs. Durian'' (2023) – Dan Chi-gang *''Oasis'' (2023) - Hwang Chung-seong *''Three Bold Siblings'' (2022) - Kim Myung-jae *''The Law Cafe'' (2022) - Kim Seung-woon *''Kill Heel'' (2022) - Choi In-guk *''Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce)'' (2021) *'' Live On'' (2020) (cameo, ep 3) *'' The King: Eternal Monarch'' (2020) (special appearance, ep 4, ep 6) *''Itaewon Class'' (2020) ( cameo) *''Doctor John'' (2019) *''Risky Romance'' (2018) *'' Secrets and Lies'' (2018) *'' Suits'' (2018) (special appearance, ep 7) *''My Golden Life'' (2017-2018) *''Hospital Ship'' (2017) *'' Ruler: Master of the Mask'' (2017) *''Queen of the Ring'' (2017) *''Entertainer'' (2016) *''Memory'' (2016) *''Six Flying Dragons'' (2015) *''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Geun-hyung
Park Geun-hyung (born June 7, 1940) is a South Korean actor. His career in film, television and theater has spanned over five decades. Filmography Film *''7 People in the Cellar'' (1969) *''Lovers of Seoul'' (1973) *''Spies in the National Assembly'' (1974) *''The Wild Flowers in the Battlefield'' (1974) *''Pupils of Evil'' (1974) *''Lee Jung-seob, a Painter'' (1974) *''Black Butterfly'' (1974) *''The Tigress'' (1974) *''The Instinct'' (1974) *''Flower and Snake'' (1975) *''Unfortunate Woman'' (1975) *''Visitor in Dawn'' (1975) *''Wasteland'' (1975) *''Wood and Swamp'' (1975) *''Lovers'' (1975) *''A Special Investigator, One-Armed Kim Jong-won'' (1975) *''Why Did I Do That?'' (1975) *''Black Night'' (1975) *''An Extinguished Window'' (1976) *''Seong Chun-hyang'' (1976) *''A Young Man Aware of Kwang Hwa Moon Well'' (1976) *''Wife'' (1976) *''The Door'' (1977) *''Under the Sky With No Mother (Sequel)'' (1977) *''The Land of Snow'' (1977) *''The World without Mom'' (1977) *''A Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Re
Lee Re (Korean: 이레, born March 12, 2006) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for playing the title character in ''Hope'' (2013). Early life Born in 2006, Lee is the youngest among a family of one son and two daughters. She attended Sunchang Elementary School in Gwangju, Gahyeon Elementary School in Incheon and Changchon Elementary School in Seoul. She is currently studying at Korean International Christian School in Incheon, which is a private alternative school for Protestants. Career Lee started her career by working as a model. She made her acting debut in the 2012 TV series ''Goodbye Dear Wife''. She made a very strong impression on her first film appearance, as she played an elementary schooler trying to overcome the trauma of violent sexual aggression in director Lee Joon-ik's 2013 film ''Hope'', for which her acting range was unanimously praised. For her performance in the movie, Lee won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Beijing International Film Fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Jae-yoon
Jo Jae-yoon (born September 15, 1974) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 2003 and has since starred as a supporting actor in numerous films and television series, including '' The Man from Nowhere'' (2010), ''The Chaser'' (2012), ''Gu Family Book'' (2013), and '' The Suspect'' (2013). Jo also appeared in the variety-reality show ''Animals'' (2015). Filmography Film Television series Web series Television shows Theater Awards and nominations References External linksJo Jae-yoon Fan Cafeat Daum * * *Jo Jae-yoonon Instagram Instagram is a photo and video sharing social networking service owned by American company Meta Platforms. The app allows users to upload media that can be edited with filters and organized by hashtags and geographical tagging. Posts can ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Jo, Jae-yoon 1974 births Living people People from Cheongju South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male stage acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hye-in
Lee Hye-in (born November 13, 1995) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Variety show Awards and nominations References External links * * 1995 births Living people 21st-century South Korean actresses South Korean child actresses South Korean television actresses {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Shin-young
Jang Shin-young (; born January 17, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She made her entertainment debut through a local beauty contest in 2001, and is best known for her portrayal of the femme fatale lead in the E Channel drama ''The Empress'' (2011). She was cast in the leading role in '' Flower of Revenge'' (2013), the first daily drama by cable station jTBC. Biography She married Wi Seung-cheol, a marketing director at Bae Yong-joon's management agency BOF, on November 18, 2006. The couple divorced in 2009; they have a son. In 2018, Jang announced she will marry for the second time to her '' Flower of Revenge'' co-star Kang Kyung-joon Filmography Television drama Film Music video * "Take a Drink With You" (Davichi, 2013) * "Wash" (Seo In-young, 2011) * "Wounded" (Min Kyung-hoon, 2010) * "Ping" (Clazziquai, 2009) * "어떻게 사람이 그래" (Noblesse, 2009) * "Bye Bye Bye" (Monday Kiz, 2005) * "A Thorn Tree That Loved Yearning" ( Tei, 2005) * "Did We Really Love ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Yong-woo
Lee Yong-woo (born April 15, 1981) is a South Korean actor and dancer. He graduated from the Korea National University of Arts with a degree in Dance and joined the modern dance company Laboratory Dance Project in 2001. Lee made his acting debut in 2009 and has since starred in Korean drama, television dramas such as ''Style (TV series), Style'' and ''Birdie Buddy''. He is also one of the coaches/judges (called "masters") in the reality television, reality competition show ''Dancing 9''. Filmography Television series Film Variety show Music video Stage Awards and nominations References External linksLee Yong-woo Fan Cafe at Daum (web portal), Daum * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lee, Yong-woo 1981 births Living people South Korean male dancers 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male musical theatre actors Korea National University of Arts alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Shin-il
Kang Shin-il (born November 26, 1960) is a South Korean actor. Kang graduated from Kyung Hee University with a degree in electronic engineering, but he soon put aside his studies and spent most of his time in Daehangno, Seoul's theater district, where he formed a troupe called ''Testimony'' that performed at smaller venues. In 1985, he made his acting debut in ''Chilsu and Mansu'', and soon gained fame as a stage actor in plays such as ''Kimchigook Goes Crazy'' and ''Chronicles of Han''. He appeared onscreen for the first time in the 1988 film adaptation of ''Chilsu and Mansu'' and became a prolific supporting actor in Korean cinema and television (notably in Kang Woo-suk's ''Public Enemy'' franchise), while continuing to do theater. In 2007, Kang was diagnosed with liver cancer, but after recovering from surgery Surgery ''cheirourgikē'' (composed of χείρ, "hand", and ἔργον, "work"), via la, chirurgiae, meaning "hand work". is a medical specialty that uses oper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
