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Unbowed
''Unbowed'' (; lit. "Broken Arrow") is a 2011 South Korean courtroom drama film starring Ahn Sung-ki and Park Won-sang. It was inspired by the true story of Kim Myung-ho, a math professor who was arrested for shooting a crossbow at the presiding judge of his appeal against wrongful dismissal. This was director Chung Ji-young's first film after a 13-year hiatus and it received a 13-minute ovation at its 2011 Busan International Film Festival premiere. ''Unbowed'' was produced and distributed by Aura Pictures on a low budget of which included marketing and for production. Ji-yeong said making the film would not have been possible without the actors' willingness to work for very little pay, commending their passion. After it was released in theaters on January 18, 2012, the outrage resonated with South Korean viewers, and word of mouth turned it into an unexpected box office hit with 3.4 million tickets sold. Plot In 1995, an untenured professor of mathematics named Kim exposes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chung Ji-young
Chung Ji-young (born November 19, 1946) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Among his most well-known films are '' North Korean Partisan in South Korea'' (1990), '' White Badge'' (1992), ''Life and Death of the Hollywood Kid'' (1994), '' Unbowed'' (2012) and '' National Security'' (2012). Career Chung Ji-young honed his directing skills by working as an assistant director to legendary filmmaker Kim Soo-yong. Chung, whose feature debut was an erotic mystery, ''The Mist Whispers Like a Woman'' (1982), also directed about 20 episodes of the MBC single-episode anthology drama series ''Best Theater''. He spent the majority of the 1980s directing melodramatic fare before moving on to more politically-charged works following the end of the Chun Doo-hwan administration. During his heyday, Chung helmed some of the most hard-hitting and socially conscious films of the 1980s and 1990s such as '' North Korean Partisan in South Korea'' (1990), '' White Badge'' (1992), and ''Lif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahn Sung-ki
Ahn Sung-ki (born January 1, 1952) is a South Korean actor. One of the country's most respected actors, he has appeared in more than 130 films during his career of over 60 years. Career A native of Seoul, Ahn was the son of a veteran filmmaker and producer and started out as a child actor, appearing in director Kim Ki-young's celebrated film '' The Housemaid'' (1960). He stopped acting in films to concentrate on his studies but was active in theater as a student at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. He completed mandatory military service in 1976 as an artillery officer after earning his commission via the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program. After his discharge, Ahn resumed his acting career. He won recognition in the 1980 film '' A Fine, Windy Day'' and was named Best New Actor at the Grand Bell Awards. This was followed by a Best Film Actor Award at the 1982 Baeksang Arts Awards for his role as a Buddhist monk in Im Kwon-taek's critically-acclaimed ''Mandala'', stil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Ji-ho
Kim Ji-Ho (born July 22, 1974) is a South Korean actress. Career Audiences were first introduced to Kim Ji-ho in 1994 in Shin Seung-hun's music video "For a Long Time Afterwards." She made her acting debut in ''Salut D'Amour'' that year, followed by the films ''A Man Wagging His Tail'' (1995) and ''Destiny'' (1997), both with Park Joong-hoon. Her popularity rose after starring in the 1995 television drama ''Apartment'', and in 1996 she appeared in commercials for more than 30 products, including Kia Avella, Amorepacific Laneige, LG Corp, and Lotte Department Store. Kim's career later slowed down, but she continues to play leading roles in TV dramas such as ''Law Firm'' (2001), ''Glass Slippers'' (2002), ''Affection'' (2002), ''Single Again'' (2005), ''Even So Love'' (2007), and ''You Don't Know Women'' (2010). Kim has also acted in Korean stagings of '' Closer'' (2006) and '' Proof'' (2008), and had a supporting role in the critically acclaimed sleeper hit ''Unbowed'' (2012). P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
48th Paeksang Arts Awards
The 48th Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony was held at the Olympic Hall in Jamil, Seoul on 26 April 2012, and broadcast on jTBC. It was hosted by comedian Lee Hwi-jae and actress Kim Ah-joong. Winners and nominees Complete list of nominees and winners: (Winners denoted in bold) Film Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Baeksang Arts Awards, 48th 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 2012 in South Korea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Won-sang
Park Won-sang (born January 20, 1970) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television Theater Ambassadorship *Ambassador for 1st Democratization Movement Memorial Park Joint Memorial Cultural Festival (2022) References External links * * * 1970 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male stage actors {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Sang-bum (film Editor)
Kim Sang-bum (born August 14, 1954) is a South Korean film editor. Filmography *''Art Museum by the Zoo'' (1998) *''Judgement'' (short film, 1999) *''A-rong's Big Expedition'' (1999) *''A Great Chinese Restaurant'' (1999) *''The Spy'' (1999) *''Yellow Hair'' (1999) *''Tell Me Something'' (1999) *''Memento Mori'' (1999) *''Spooky School'' (2000) *''Interview'' (2000) *''Bloody Beach'' (2000) *''Joint Security Area'' (2000) *''Ghost Taxi'' (2000) *''Indian Summer'' (2001) *''The Humanist'' (2001) *''My Sassy Girl'' (2001) *''Guns & Talks'' (2001) *''Waikiki Brothers'' (2001) *''Hi! Dharma!'' (2001) *''No Blood No Tears'' (2002) *''L'Abri (Bus Stop)'' (2002) *''Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance'' (2002) *'' The Way Home'' (2002) *''No Comment'' (2002) *''Surprise (aka Surprise Party)'' (2002) *''YMCA Baseball Team'' (2002) *''A Bizarre Love Triangle'' (2002) *''Conduct Zero'' (2002) *''Double Agent'' (2003) *'' The Classic'' (2003) *''Wishing Stairs'' (2003) *'' Oldboy'' (2003) *'' I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st Buil Film Awards
The 21st Buil Film Awards () ceremony was hosted by the Busan-based daily newspaper Busan Ilbo. It was held on October 5, 2012 at the Haeundae Grand Hotel's Grand Ballroom in Busan, and was emceed by director Kwak Kyung-taek and actress Ye Ji-won. Nominations and winners Complete list of nominees and winners: (Winners denoted in bold) References External links * Buil Film Awards Buil Film Awards 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 B ... October 2012 events in South Korea {{film-award-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jin Kyung
Jin Kyung (born March 27, 1972) is a South Korean actress. Career Jin made her stage debut in 1998 and spent ten years in theater, before becoming active in film and television. She won Best Supporting Actress at the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards for surveillance thriller ''Cold Eyes'' (2013). In November 2020, Jin signed with new agency YG Entertainment YG Entertainment Inc. () is a South Korean multinational entertainment agency established in 1996 by Yang Hyun-suk. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production compa .... She won Best Supporting Actress at 28th SBS Drama Awards as Oh Myung Sim in the drama series Dr. Romantic 2. Filmography Film Television series Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jin, Kyung 1972 births Living people People from Changwon 21st-century South Korean actresses South Korean stage actresses South K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Eung-soo
Kim Eung-soo (; born February 12, 1961) is a South Korean actor. Kim lived in Japan for seven years, where he studied filmmaking at the Japan Institute of the Moving Image. Filmography Film Television series Variety show Web shows Music video appearances Theater Ambassadorship * Honorary Military of Muju (2022) Awards and nominations References External links * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Eung-soo 1961 births Living people South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male musical theatre actors South Korean male stage actors South Korean male web series actors Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni People from South Chungcheong Province 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors Gwangsan Kim clan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Geung-young
Lee Geung-young (born December 12, 1960) is a South Korean actor. He graduated from the Department of Drama in Seoul. He debuted in 1977 and after completing his mandatory military service, he debuted in 1982 as the 10th public relations actor for the Korea Broadcasting Corporation (KBS), became a voice actor for a year, and re-entered his KBS 18th career in 1983. In 1983, he debuted as an actor in the KBS drama "Ordinary People". He also wrote and directed the films ''The Gate of Destiny'' (1996) and ''The Beauty in Dream'' (2002). Filmography *Note; the whole list is referenced. Film Television series Web series Music video appearances Theater Awards and nominations Legal troubles Lee was arrested immediately with the charge of prostitution with a minor aged 17 with the promise of starring the girl in a movie in 2002. Out of three intercourses, only two were found to be for the purpose of prostitution. Lee was found guilty and was ordered 160 hours of social se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moon Sung-keun
Moon Sung-keun (born May 28, 1953) is a South Korean actor and politician. He has won three Blue Dragon Film Awards, two Baeksang Arts Awards, and two Chunsa Film Art Awards for Best Actor. Career Moon was born in Tokyo, Japan. His father was Rev. Moon Ik-hwan, who fought for democracy alongside Kim Dae-jung under the military regime led by Park Chung-hee in 1970s, and was a well-known pro- unification activist. After graduation from Sogang University with a bachelor's degree in trading, Moon worked as a salaryman for eight years. In 1985, he began acting in theater, and became a key figure in the beginning of the renaissance of Daehangno stage plays in the mid-1980s, playing the leading role in such mega-hits as ''Chilsu and Mansu'' and ''Till the End of Time''. Moon made his film debut in 1990 with ''Black Republic'' directed by Park Kwang-su. During his acting career, Moon has won Best Actor award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards thrice, Baeksang Arts Awards twice, Chunsa Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
16th Busan International Film Festival
The 16th Busan International Film Festival was held from October 6 to October 14, 2011 at the Busan Cinema Center and was hosted by actresses Uhm Ji-won and Ye Ji-won, making it the first year to be hosted by two women. The 16th BIFF also marks the first year for Lee Yong-kwan as the festival director after the retirement of its founding director, Kim Dong-ho and is also the first to take place at the Busan Cinema Center which was opened on September 29, 2011. A total of 307 films from 70 countries were invited to participate in the festival, with 86 world premieres and 39 international premieres. The event had a total audience of 196,177. Program :† World Premiere :†† International Premiere Opening Film Gala Presentation A Window on Asian Cinema New Currents Korean Cinema Today - Panorama Korean Cinema Today - Vision Korean Cinema Retrospective Kim Kee-duk, On the Front Line of Korean Genre Films World Cinema Flash Forward Wide Angle Korean Short Film C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |