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Wi Ha-joon
Wi Ha-joon (; born Wi Hyun-yi (); August 5, 1991) is a South Korean actor and model. He is best known for his roles in the films '' Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum'' (2018), ''Shark: The Beginning'' (2021) and ''Midnight'' (2021), as well as the television series ''Something in the Rain'' (2018), ''Romance Is a Bonus Book'' (2019), ''18 Again'' (2020), and ''Squid Game'' (2021), the lattermost of which brought him international fame. In 2022, Wi was named one of '' GQ Korea''s Men of the Year. Early life and education Wi was born on August 5, 1991, on the island of Soando, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, and was raised on his family's abalone farm. He attended Sungkyul University, majoring in theatre and film. Career Wi made his acting debut in 2012, starring in a short film, ''Peace in Them''. As of September 2021, he is managed by MSTeam Entertainment. Wi was widely known for his portrayal as Hwang Jun-ho in the 2021 South Korean web series, ''Squid Game ''Squid Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wando County
Wando County (''Wando-gun'') is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It takes its name from the island of Wando, which is the largest island within the county and serves as the county seat. Wando island is perhaps most famous for Cheonghaejin, the former headquarters of Jang Bogo, a 9th-century Korean historical figure whose private fleet and army dominated the sea routes in the Yellow Sea. Wando's most famous native in modern times is champion golfer K.J. Choi. Districts Speciality The best Gim is produced in the Wando area. Laver farming goes back 200 years, and with 22%, Wando is the biggest production area. In 2006, Wando exported about 2.3 million tons of green laver to the United States, Japan, and Taiwan. Climate Twin towns – sister cities Wando is twinned with: * Gangdong-gu, South Korea * Nowon-gu, South Korea * Yeonsu-gu, South Korea * Cheonan, South Korea * Rongcheng, China See also * Sinjido * Saengildo * Cheongsando Cheongsando ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Golden Life
''My Golden Life'' () is a 2017-18 South Korean television series starring Park Si-hoo, Shin Hye-sun, Lee Tae-hwan, and Seo Eun-soo. The series was originally broadcast on KBS2 every Saturday and Sunday from September 2017 to March 2018 between 19:55 to 21:15 ( KST). Synopsis Revolves around a woman who has a chance to rise in status but falls into a bottomless pit, and eventually finds a chance to seek happiness. It also involves a man who tries to find happiness in her. A mother's misguided love has caused her daughters to get swapped in status, and so the heroine Seo Ji-an enters the chaebol household to have a better life without knowing she is actually not their long-lost daughter, Choi Eun-Seok, but her "former twin" sister Seo Ji-soo instead. When the secret eventually gets revealed, Seo Ji-an turns miserable and attempts suicide. Eventually, Seo Ji-an's friend rescued her and brings her back to life. What way would Seo Ji-an use to seek happiness for herself, and wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
39th Blue Dragon Film Awards
The 39th Blue Dragon Film Awards () ceremony was held on November 23, 2018 at Kyung Hee University's Peace Palace Hall in Seoul. It was live broadcast on SBS and hosted by Kim Hye-soo and Yoo Yeon-seok. Organized by Sports Chosun (a sister brand of Chosun Ilbo), the annual award show honored the best in Korean language films released from October 12, 2017 to October 11, 2018. Nominations and winners Complete list of nominees and winners Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (). Main awards Other awards * Best Short Film: **''A New Record'' (Director Heo Ji-eun & Lee Kyung-ho) * Audience Choice Award for Most Popular Film: **1st – '' Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds'' ***2nd – '' Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days'' ***3rd – '' 1987: When the Day Comes'' ***4th – '' The Great Battle'' ***5th – '' Believer'' * Popular Star Award: ** Ju Ji-hoon – '' The Spy Gone North'' **Kim Young-kwang – ''On Your ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Dragon Film Awards
The Blue Dragon Film Awards () is an annual awards ceremony that is presented by '' Sports Chosun'' (a sister brand of the ''Chosun Ilbo'') for excellence in film in South Korea. The Blue Dragon Film Awards considers only blockbusters and popular movies of high artistic value released during the previous year. During the selection process, about forty movies that have made it to the final list are screened to the public for free. After the screening of each selection, the awards ceremony opens. The Blue Dragon Film Awards and Grand Bell Awards are the most popular film awards in South Korea. History It was created in 1963 by '' The Chosun Ilbo'' newspaper and discontinued in 1973. '' Sports Chosun'', a Korean sports daily also owned by ''The Chosun Ilbo'', resurrected the ceremony in 1990 and it has been held annually since then. The 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held on November 26, 2021 at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. In this edition, 18 categories were award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baeksang Arts Award For Best New Actor – Television
The Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor – Television () is an award presented annually at the Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony organised by ''Ilgan Sports'' and JTBC Plus, affiliates of ''JoongAng Ilbo'', usually in the second quarter of each year in Seoul Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the Capital city, capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the North Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea .... Winners and Nominees 2010s 2020s References Sources * * External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor - Television Baeksang Arts Awards (television) Television acting awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
55th Baeksang Arts Awards
The 55th Baeksang Arts Awards () ceremony, organised by ''Ilgan Sports'' and JTBC Plus, took place on May 1, 2019, at Hall D, COEX, Seoul, beginning at 9:00 p.m. KST. It was hosted by Shin Dong-yup, Bae Suzy and Park Bo-gum for the second consecutive year and was broadcast live on JTBC. One of South Korea's major awards shows, the annual awards ceremony recognizes excellence in film and television. The highest honors of the night, Grand Prize (Daesang), were awarded to actor Jung Woo-sung of ''Innocent Witness ''Innocent Witness'' () is a 2019 South Korean drama film directed by Lee Han, starring Jung Woo-sung and Kim Hyang-gi. The film was released in South Korea on February 13, 2019. Synopsis The story follows the relationship between a lawyer and ...'' in the film division and actress Kim Hye-ja of '' The Light in Your Eyes'' in the television division. Winners and nominees *Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baeksang Arts Awards
The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were first introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the Hankook Ilbo newspaper, whose pen name was "Baeksang". It was established for the development of Korean popular culture and art and for enhancing the morale of artists. They are regarded as one of the most prestigious entertainment awards in South Korea. Baeksang Arts Awards are annually presented at a ceremony organised by Ilgan Sports and JTBC Plus, affiliates of JoongAng Ilbo, usually in the second quarter of each year, in Seoul. It is the only comprehensive awards ceremony in the country, recognising excellence in film, television and theatre. Current awards Film * Grand Prize * Best Film * Best Director * Best New Director * Best Screenplay * Best Actor * Best Actress * Best Supporting Actor * Best Supporting Actress * Best New Actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Worst Of Evil
''The Worst of Evil'' () is an upcoming South Korean streaming television series starring Ji Chang-wook, Wi Ha-joon, and Im Se-mi. It is scheduled for release on Disney+ on September 27, 2023. Synopsis Set in the 1990s, ''The Worst of Evil'' follows undercover police investigators who infiltrate a massive criminal organization responsible for the illegal drug trade between Korea, China and Japan. Cast * Ji Chang-wook as Park Joon-mo : A police officer who infiltrates a gang to investigate drugs. * Wi Ha-joon as Jung Gi-cheol : The leader of a criminal organization. * Im Se-mi as Yoo Eui-jung : Park Joon-mo's wife who is a narcotics officer. * Bibi as Hae-ryeon : A key distributor of a drug factory in China who came to Korea to trade with Gi-cheol. Production Principal photography Principal photography is the phase of producing a film or television show in which the bulk of shooting takes place, as distinct from the phases of pre-production and post-production. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gyeongseong Creature
''Gyeongseong Creature'' () is an upcoming South Korean television series starring Park Seo-joon, Han So-hee, Soo Hyun, Kim Hae-sook, Jo Han-chul and Wi Ha-joon. Set in the spring of 1945, when Gyeongseong (the old name for Seoul) was in its darkest era, the series depicts the story of people who fight fiercely at the border between life and death. It is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in the fourth quarter of 2023. On November 3, 2022, a second season was confirmed. Synopsis In Spring 1945 in Gyeongseong, during Japanese rule over Korea, two young adults confront a strange creature born of greed, and battle against it for survival. Cast Main * Park Seo-joon as Jang Tae-sang : A wealthy man and the best informant in Gyeongseong. * Han So-hee as Yoon Chae-ok : A specialist in finding missing people. * Soo Hyun as Maeda : The mistress of family that controls the Gyeongseong area. * Kim Hae-sook as Nawol-daek : Geumokdang's Butler. * Jo Han-chul as Yoon Joong-won : ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YouTube
YouTube is a global online video sharing and social media platform headquartered in San Bruno, California. It was launched on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. It is owned by Google, and is the second most visited website, after Google Search. YouTube has more than 2.5 billion monthly users who collectively watch more than one billion hours of videos each day. , videos were being uploaded at a rate of more than 500 hours of content per minute. In October 2006, YouTube was bought by Google for $1.65 billion. Google's ownership of YouTube expanded the site's business model, expanding from generating revenue from advertisements alone, to offering paid content such as movies and exclusive content produced by YouTube. It also offers YouTube Premium, a paid subscription option for watching content without ads. YouTube also approved creators to participate in Google's AdSense program, which seeks to generate more revenue for both parties ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Women (2022 TV Series)
''Little Women'' () is a South Korean television series directed by Kim Hee-won, and starring Kim Go-eun, Nam Ji-hyun, and Park Ji-hu. Set in the modern day, it is loosely based on the 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott. It aired from September 3 to October 9, 2022, on tvN's Saturdays and Sundays at 21:10 ( KST) time slot. It is also available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions. Synopsis The series depicts the story of three poor sisters,In-ju,In-hye and In-Keong love for money, independents and love.One of the sisters supposedly dead friend left her 70 billion won but the people behind it, Korea’s richest family, will do anything to stop them. Cast and characters Main * Kim Go-eun as Oh In-ju :* Park So-yi as young Oh In-ju : The eldest sister. She grew up in a terribly poor environment and is still poor. Ever since she was a young child, In-ju realized that money was the most important thing to protect herself and her family. Her dream is to liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad And Crazy
''Bad and Crazy'' () is a South Korean television series. Directed by Yoo Seon-dong and co-produced by Studio Dragon and Mink Entertainment, it features Lee Dong-wook, Wi Ha-joon, Han Ji-eun, and Cha Hak-yeon in main roles. This iQIYI original series depicts the story of a competent but corrupt detective whose life is thrown into chaos by a mysterious, justice-seeking entity. It premiered on tvN & iQIYI on December 17, 2021 and aired every Friday and Saturday at 22:40 ( KST) till January 28, 2022. Synopsis The story is about a corrupt yet practical detective who manifests a split personality who harbours a sense of justice. Su-yeol (Lee Dong-wook) works as a police officer. He is competent at his job, but he also has questionable ethics. He will do anything to achieve success. Due to his ambitious personality, he has received promotions in a short period of time. His smooth life suddenly changes with the appearance of K ( Wi Ha-joon), who is a righteous person. Meanwhile, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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