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West Palace
''West Palace'' () is a 1995 South Korean television series starring Lee Young-ae, Kim Kyu-chul and Lee Bo-hee. It aired on KBS2 from July 7 to December 26, 1995, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:40 for 52 episodes. Synopsis The series is based on the reign of Gwanghaegun of Joseon, and his conflict with his stepmother, Queen Inmok, along with his scheming concubine, Kim Gae-shi. Kim Gae-shi (portrayed by Lee Young-ae) is given ''Seung-eun'' (승은) by the regent Crown Prince, Crown Prince Gwanghae (portrayed by Kim Kyu-chul). Although Kim receives seung-eun, she already has a lover, Won-pyo (portrayed by Kim Bo-sung), an excellent swordsman, who then enters the palace to stay next to her. However, Won-pyo dies after trying to protect her during the rebellion. Meanwhile, Queen Inmok (portrayed by Lee Bo-hee) is a virtuous lady that fell victim to palace politics and is subsequently banished to the West Palace along with her children, Princess Jeongmyeong (portrayed by Park R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sageuk
(Hangul: 사극, Hanja: 史劇; ) in Korean language, Korean denotes historical dramas, including traditional drama plays, Cinema of Korea, films or Korean drama, television series. In English language literature usually refers to historical films and television series (of South Korea). In North Korea, South Korean historical dramas are generally called 고전 영화 (Hanja: 古典 映畫, Revised Romanization of Korean, RR: ''Gojeon Yeonghwa'') or classic film. The first known historical film, ''The Story of Chun-hyang'' filmed in 1923, was directed by a Japanese filmmaker. The first Korean sound film was also . The heyday of Korean cinema began in the 1950s and lasted until the 1980s, with many films released, like Lee Gyu-hwan's Chunhyangga, Chunhyang adaptation in 1955. In the 1960s, historical melodramas were significant, as well as martial arts films. In the 1970s, due to the popularity of television, cinema started to decline, and in the 1980s it encountered a crisis, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Seo-hee
Jang Seo-hee (born January 5, 1972) is a South Korean actress. She has starred in numerous television dramas, including ''Miss Mermaid'' (2002) and '' Temptation of Wife'' (2008), which were both extremely successful in the ratings and earned Jang the highest acting prize from the MBC Drama Awards and SBS Drama Awards. In a 2007 Chinese survey of the most influential Korean actors, Jang was the highest ranking actress and placed seventh overall. Jang made her entertainment debut when she won in a 1981 children's beauty pageant, and began her acting career as a child actress and model. She was later appointed as goodwill ambassador Goodwill ambassador is a post-nominal honorific title, a professional occupation and/or authoritative designation that is assigned to a person who advocates for a specific cause or global issue on the basis of their notability such as a public ... for the 2009 Gwangju Design Biennale. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Jung-hee
Jang Jung-hee (; born June 20, 1958), is a South Korean actress. She mostly plays supporting roles ''Supporting Roles'' ( es, Papeles secundarios) is a 1989 Cuban drama film directed by Orlando Rojas. The film was selected as the Cuban entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 62nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Ma ... in television dramas. Filmography Television drama Film References External links * * 1958 births Living people South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses 21st-century South Korean actresses {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Eul-dong
Kim Eul-dong (born September 5, 1945) is a South Korean politician and former actress. She entered politics after retiring from acting. She was the 18th, 19th (Songpa District) member of the National Assembly, and the female chairperson of the Saenuri Party. She is the granddaughter of Kim Chwa-chin, the daughter of Kim Du-han, and the mother of actor Song Il-gook Song Il-kook (; born 1 October 1971) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his role in the 2006 hit drama series ''Jumong'' as the titular character. Early life and education Song is the grandson of politician Kim Du-han, great grandson .... In 2016, 20th General Election, she failed to get elected as member of the nation assembly. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Eul-dong Living people Gim clan of Andong South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses Members of the National Assembly (South Korea) 1945 births 21st-century South Korean women politicians 21st-century South Korean pol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeong In-hong
Jeong In-hong ( ko, 정인홍, 鄭仁弘; 26 September 1535 – 3 April 1623) was a scholar-official of the Joseon period of Korea. A general and a leader of the Northerners faction. He served as Chief State Councillor during the reign of Gwanghaegun. His pen name was Raeam (also Naeam, 래암 來庵). He belonged to the Seosan Jeong clan. Family *Grandfather ** Jeong Yeon-woo (정언우, 鄭彦佑) * Father ** Jeong Ryu (정륜, 鄭倫) * Mother ** Lady Kang of the Jinju Kang clan (진주 강씨) (? - 1582) * Paternal uncle ** Jeong Geon (정건) * Siblings ** Unnamed younger brother ** Younger brother - Jeong In-yeong (정인영, 鄭仁榮) (1540 - 1602) * Wife and children ** Lady Yang of the Namwon Yang clan (남 ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Tae-woo
Jung Tae-woo (정태우) is a South Korean actor. Much of his work has been in the genre of Korean historical dramas such as ''Taejo Wang Geon (TV series), Taejo Wang Geon'', ''Dae Jo Yeong (TV series), Dae Jo Yeong'', and ''The King and I (TV series), The King and I''. Career Like many South Korean actors Jung, Tae-woo began his career as a child model/actor. He made his first mark in Korean TV drama at age 19 when he was awarded the 2001 KBS Best Supporting Actor award for his role as a precocious court advisor in the 200-episode historical series ''Taejo Wang Geon (TV series), Taejo Wang Geon''. He has been cast in a variety of supporting roles, from sensitive and tragic in historical drama to comic in such Korean television series as ''Nonstop'', ''Into the Sun'', and ''Mom's Dead Upset'' (aka ''Angry Mom''). In 2007 he appeared in the long-running and popular KBS historical series ''Dae Jo Yeong (TV series), Dae Jo Yeong playing the hero's illegitimate son Geom. Immediate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Ja-jeom
Kim Ja-jeom (; 1588 – January 27, 1652) was a Korean scholar-official of the Joseon dynasty period and Ming-Qing transition. He was one of the disciples of Seong Hon and came from the Andong Kim clan. He was Joseon's Chief State Councillor from 1645 to 1650, and was an ancestor of Kim Gu, a famous Korean independence activist. In 1646, threatened by the return of Im Gyeong-eop to the capital, Kim Ja-jeom paid soldiers to assassinate Im Gyeong-eop. Family *Great-Great-Grandfather **Kim Seong-dong (김성동, 金誠童; 1452–1495) *Great-Grandfather **Kim Eon (김언, 金漹) (1495 - ?) *Grandfather **Kim Eok-ryeong (김억령, 金億齡) (1529 - ?) *Father **Kim Tak (김탁, 金琢) *Mother **Lady Yu of the Gigye Yu clan (기계 유씨); Yu Hong's eldest daughter. ***Grandfather: Yu Hong (유홍, 兪泓; 1524–1594) * Sibling(s) ** Older brother: Kim Ja-gyeom (김자겸, 金自兼); died young *** Sister-in-law: Yi Yea-sun (이예순), Lady Yi of the Yeonan Yi clan (연 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
