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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] |
Sol Kyung-gu
Sol Kyung-gu (born May 14, 1967) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in ''Public Enemy'' film series, ''Peppermint Candy'', ''Oasis'', '' Silmido'', ''Hope'' and '' The Merciless''. Career Sol was born in Seocheon on May 1, 1968, and studied Theater and Film at Hanyang University (Class of '86). Upon his graduation in 1994, he appeared in numerous theatrical productions, such as the hit Korean adaptation of the German rock musical '' Subway Line 1'', and productions of Sam Shepard's '' True West'' and A. R. Gurney's '' Love Letters''. In the mid-1990s, Sol began taking on minor roles in feature films, but it was not until 1999 that he made his breakthrough, with major roles in ''The Bird That Stops in the Air'', ''Rainbow Trout'', and ''Peppermint Candy'' in which he played a suicidal man devastated by the two-decades of historical change his country undergoes. The film was acclaimed and brought Sol to win his first Best Actor award at the 2000 Blue Dragon Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
26th Buil Film Awards
The 26th Buil Film Awards () ceremony was hosted by the Busan-based daily newspaper Busan Ilbo ''Busan Ilbo'' () is a Korean language newspaper published in the South Korean city of Busan Busan (), officially known as is South Korea's most populous city after Seoul, with a population of over 3.4 million inhabitants. Formerly roma .... It was held on October 13, 2017. Nominations and winners Complete list of nominees and winners: (Winners denoted in bold) References External links * 2017 Buil Film Awards at Daum {{Buil Film Awards 2017 film awards [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Si-wan
Yim Si-wan (; born on December 1, 1988), known mononymously as Siwan, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boyband ZE:A and its sub-group ZE:A Five. As an actor, he is best known for starring in the film ''The Attorney'' (2013), and the cable series '' Misaeng: Incomplete Life'' (2014), which were both successful in the box office and ratings. Early life Yim Si-wan was born on December 1, 1988, in Busan, South Korea. He attended Busan Gudeok High School, Busan National University, University of East Broadcasting Arts and is currently studying at Woosong Information College. He legally changed his first name from Woong-jae to Si-wan before his debut. Career ZE:A While attending Chin Chin Song Festival in Busan, Star Empire recruited him as a trainee. He entered a nine-member group called "Children of Empire", where he trained for three years. In 2009, they group started doing guerrilla performances around the country. On January 7, 2010, the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon Hye-jin (actress Born 1976)
Jeon Hye-jin (born August 10, 1976) is a South Korean actress. She starred in Lee Joon-ik's historical drama '' The Throne'' (2015), for which she won a Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. Career Jeon Hye-jin was 1997 Miss Korea's contestant from Gyeongnam. Jeon debuted as actress with minor roles in film ', which was released in 1998. At that time she was a student who was studying directing in Sangmyung University. Jeon enjoyed watching movie, but never thought that she would be acting. Director Lee Sang-woo (artistic director of the theatre company Chaimu), who met her through this film, led her to the theater world. In 1998, Jeon took the stage of the theatre in earnest through the theatre company Chaimu. When she was active as a theater actress, she used the stage name Jeon Da. She later appeared in many works in the plays 'The Moral Thief', 'The Sogue', 'There', 'Unification Express', and 'Shape'. She was nicknamed Daehangno's Jun Ji-hyun. She debuted in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Seoul Awards
The Seoul Awards () is an awards ceremony hosted by Sports Seoul. It honors outstanding achievements in film and television. It was first established in 2017 and is held annually. Ceremony Categories *Grand Prize *Best Actor *Best Actress *Best Supporting Actor *Best Supporting Actress *Best New Actor *Best New Actress *Special Acting Award *Popularity Award Film Grand Prize Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best New Actor Best New Actress Drama Grand Prize Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best New Actor Best New Actress Other awards Special Acting Award Popular Actor Award Popular Actress Award Hallyu Artist Award See also * List of Asian television awards References External links * {{South Korean film award shows Awards established in 2017 2017 establishments in South Korea South Korean film awards South Korean television awards Annual events in Sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jecheon International Music & Film Festival
Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (제천국제음악영화제, JIMFF) strives to be both a celebration of film set in Jecheon City and music for all generations and musical tastes. Jecheon is located in Chungcheongbuk province in central South Korea. The 13th edition of JIMFF was held from 10 to 15 August 2017. "World Music Film Today", JIMFF's sole competition section, will present films from around the world. The jury members will award two outstanding films with the Grand Prize and Special Jury Prize among the most contemporary selections related to music regardless of genre. Other sections will introduce the various aspects of music cinema and a number of musical performances staged outdoors on the shores of Cheongpung Lake. The Jecheon Film Music Award honors film musicians who have had significant influence on Korean film and music culture and the Jecheon Film Music Academy is a program designed for specialized education about film music. The 17th edition o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yonhap News Agency
Yonhap News Agency is a major South Korean news agency. It is based in Seoul, South Korea. Yonhap provides news articles, pictures and other information to newspapers, TV networks and other media in South Korea. History Yonhap (, , translit. ''Yeonhap''; meaning "united" in Korean) was established on 19 December 1980, through the merger of Hapdong News Agency and Orient Press. The Hapdong News Agency itself emerged in late 1945 out of the short-lived Kukje News, which had operated for two months out of the office of the Domei, the former Japanese news agency that had functioned in Korea during the Japanese colonial era. In 1999 Yonhap took over the Naewoe News Agency. Naewoe was a South Korea government-affiliated organization, created in the mid 1970s, and tasked with publishing information and analysis on North Korea from a South Korean perspective through books and journals. Naewoe was known to have close links with South Korea's intelligence agency, and according to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Film Council
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) () is a state-supported, self-administered organization under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) of the Republic of Korea. History KOFIC was launched in 1973 as the Korean Motion Picture Promotion Corporation (KMPPC). It changed its name to Korean Film Commission in 1999, to be set up as a self-regulating body that could institute film policy without requiring the ratification of the Ministry of Culture. It changed its name once more to Korean Film Council in 2004 to avoid confusion with local film commissions that provide support for location shooting. Roles KOFIC is composed of nine commissioners, including one full-time chairman and 8 committee members appointed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in order to discuss and decide on the main policies related to Korean films. It aims to promote and support Korean films both in Korea and abroad. Timeline (1973-2013) * April 1973 - Founded as Korea Motion Picture Prom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Cannes Film Festival
The 70th Cannes Film Festival took place from 17 to 28 May 2017, in Cannes, France. Spanish film director and screenwriter Pedro Almodóvar was the President of the Jury for the festival and Italian actress Monica Bellucci hosted the opening and closing ceremonies. '' Ismael's Ghosts'', directed by French director Arnaud Desplechin, was the opening film for the festival. The festival celebrated its 70th edition. In late March 2017, the official poster of the festival was revealed featuring Italian actress Claudia Cardinale. The actress responded, "'I am honoured and proud to be flying the flag for the 70th Festival de Cannes, and delighted with this choice of photo. It's the image I myself have of the Festival, of an event that illuminates everything around … Happy anniversary!" The Palme d'Or was awarded to the Swedish film, '' The Square'' directed by Ruben Östlund, which also served as the closing night film of the festival. Juries Main competition *Pedro Almodó ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Standing Ovation
A standing ovation is a form of applause where members of a seated audience stand up while applauding after extraordinary performances of particularly high acclaim. In Ancient Rome returning military commanders (such as Marcus Licinius Crassus after his defeat of Spartacus) whose victories did not quite meet the requirements of a triumph but which were still praiseworthy were celebrated with an ovation instead, from the Latin ''ovo'', "I rejoice". The word's use in English to refer to sustained applause dates from at least 1831. Standing ovations are considered to be a special honor. Often are used at the entrance or departure of a speaker or performer, where the audience members will continue the ovation until the ovated person leaves or begins their speech. Some audience members worldwide have observed that the standing ovation has come to be devalued, such as in the field of politics, in which on some occasions standing ovations may be given to political leaders as a matt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hollywood Reporter
''The Hollywood Reporter'' (''THR'') is an American digital and print magazine which focuses on the Hollywood film, television, and entertainment industries. It was founded in 1930 as a daily trade paper, and in 2010 switched to a weekly large-format print magazine with a revamped website. As of 2020, the day-to-day operations of the company are handled by Penske Media Corporation through a joint venture with Eldridge Industries. History Early years; 1930–1987 ''The Hollywood Reporter'' was founded in 1930 by William R. "Billy" Wilkerson (1890–1962) as Hollywood's first daily entertainment trade newspaper. The first edition appeared on September 3, 1930, and featured Wilkerson's front-page "Tradeviews" column, which became influential. The newspaper appeared Monday-to-Saturday for the first 10 years, except for a brief period, then Monday-to-Friday from 1940. Wilkerson used caustic articles and gossip to generate publicity and got noticed by the studio bosses in New Yor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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