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Cha Chung-hwa
Cha Chung-hwa (; born on 28 April 1980) is a South Korean character actress who has worked extensively on stage, screen, and television. She has been nominated for Baeksang Arts Awards for her role as court lady Choi in tvN historical drama '' Mr. Queen.'' After graduating from Department of Theatre of Sangmyung University, Cha made her debut onstage in 2005. Cha built up her acting skills by appearing in popular works in Daehak-ro such as "Lunatic", "Sheer Madness", and "Suspicious Heungsinso". She continued to work in various roles, including the plays "Late Night Restaurant", "Midnight Serenade", and "Heavy Metal Girls", showing her own charm to the audience as supporting role and multiple role. She is known for her roles in '' Crash Landing on You'' (2019), '' Mr. Queen'' (2020–21), '' Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'' (2021), and '' Dr. Park's Clinic'' (2022). She has acted in films '' As One'' (2012), '' Train to Busan'' (2016) and ''Pawn'' among many. Early years and educ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suwon
Suwon (; ) is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately south of the national capital, Seoul. With a population of 1.2 million, Suwon has more inhabitants than Ulsan, though it enjoys a lesser degree of self-governance as a 'special case city'. Traditionally known as the 'City of Filial piety, Filial Piety', modern Suwon retains a variety of historical landmarks. As a walled city, it is a popular destination for day-trippers from Seoul, with the wall itself—Hwaseong Fortress—receiving 1½ million visits in 2015. Suwon plays an important economic role as it is home to Samsung Electronics, Korea's largest and most profitable company. The company's research and development centre is in Yeongtong District in eastern Suwon, where its headquarters have also been located since 2016. Samsung's prominence in Suwon is clear: the company is partnered with Sungkyunkwan University, which has a campus in the city; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Yun-jin
Yunjin Kim (; born November 7, 1973) is a South Korean and American actress. She is best known for her role as North Korean spy Bang-Hee in the South Korean film '' Shiri'' (1999) and Sun-Hwa Kwon on the American television series '' Lost'' (2004–2010). Her other notable works include '' Seven Days'' (2007), ''Harmony'' (2010), '' The Neighbors'' (2012), and ''Ode to My Father'' (2014). Early life Kim was born in Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. She emigrated to the United States with her family in 1983–1984. They lived in Staten Island, New York. She joined the middle school drama club in the 7th grade and performed in the musical ''My Fair Lady''. Kim attended high school at the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, in Manhattan graduating in 1989. From there, she went on to study drama at the London Academy of Performing Arts (LAMDA), and later earned her BFA degree in drama at Boston University. She is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IMBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC; ) is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. Its flagship terrestrial television station MBC TV broadcasts as channel 11. MBC News Now broadcasts as channel 12. Established on 2 December 1961, MBC's terrestrial operations have a nationwide network of 17 regional stations. Although it operates on advertising, MBC is classified as a public broadcaster as its largest shareholder is a public organization, the Foundation of Broadcast Culture. MBC consists of a multimedia group with one terrestrial TV channel, three radio channels, five cable channels, five satellite channels and four DMB channels. MBC is headquartered in Digital Media City (DMC), Mapo District, Seoul and has the largest broadcast production facilities in Korea including digital production centre Dream Center in Ilsan, indoor and outdoor sets in Yongin Daejanggeum Park. History Radio era (1961–1968) Launching the first radio broadcast sig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyond Evil (TV Series)
''Beyond Evil'' () is a 2021 South Korean television series directed by Shim Na-yeon, and starring Shin Ha-kyun and Yeo Jin-goo. It aired on JTBC from February 19 to April 10, 2021. It received seven nominations at the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards, winning three: Best Drama, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor for Shin Ha-kyun. It was also selected as one of the final candidates for the Baeksang Arts Award Grand Prize – Television. Synopsis ''Beyond Evil'' follows the story of two fearless policemen from the Manyang Police Substation of the Munju Police Station (located in the western part of Gyeonggi Province), Lee Dong-sik ( Shin Ha-kyun) and Han Joo-won ( Yeo Jin-goo), who break the law to catch a serial killer. In the course of uncovering the culprit's identity, they question the innocence of everyone involved in the case, including themselves. "Who is the monster?" "Is it you?" "Is it me?" "Is it us?" Inspiration While the plot appears to make some allusions to Korea's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin Hye-sun
Shin Hye-sun (; born August 31, 1989) is a South Korean actress. She debuted in the television series ''School 2013''. In 2017, Shin played her first leading role and became well known in the weekend drama, '' My Golden Life'', which garnered more than 8 million viewers. She is also best known for her other leading roles in Korean dramas such as '' Still 17'' (2018), '' Angel's Last Mission: Love'' (2019), ''Stranger'' (2017–2020), '' Mr. Queen'' (2020–2021), '' See You in My 19th Life'' (2023), and '' Welcome to Samdal-ri'' (2023–2024). She has been lauded by industry insiders for her acting skills, her ability to convey emotions to her audience and her accurate diction, earning her the nickname "Diction Fairy", and being called by insiders as one of the best actresses of her generation. Career 2012–2016: Career beginnings and minor roles Shin debuted as an actress through the TV drama ''School 2013'', an installment of the long-running ''School'' series, after succes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maeil Business Newspaper
The Maeil Business Newspaper (), also simply known as Maekyung (derived from the pronunciation of the Korean name) or MK, is a comprehensive daily newspaper published in South Korea, first issued on March 24, 1966. The president of the publishing company is Chang Dae-whan. Initially, it started as a weekly economic newspaper and was published under the name "Maeil Economic Week". After that, in 1970, it was converted to the Daily Economic Newspaper and changed its name to "Maeil Business Newspaper". Description Maeil Business Newspaper operates several YouTube channels, including WallGa Wallbu (243,000 subscribers), GiAntTV (207,000 subscribers), Maeburi TV (236,000 subscribers), and World Knowledge Forum (94,800 subscribers). As of March 2024, it boasts approximately 800,000 subscribers across these platforms. Since its inception in October 2000, the World Knowledge Forum has hosted 5,832 global speakers and 62,821 participants from 82 countries. Notable attendees include ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Son Ye-jin
Son Eon-jin (; born January 11, 1982), better known by her stage name, Son Ye-jin (), is a South Korean actress who rose to fame in 2003 in ''The Classic (2003 film), The Classic'' and ''Summer Scent'', which were followed by the commercially successful ''A Moment to Remember'' (2004). Her early roles in films garnered her the title "Nation's First Love" in Korea. Son has since won accolades and starred in other high-profile films, including ''My Wife Got Married'' (2008), ''The Tower (2012 South Korean film), The Tower'' (2012), ''The Pirates (2014 film), The Pirates'' (2014), ''The Last Princess (film), The Last Princess'' (2016), and ''Be with You (2018 film), Be with You'' (2018). She has also acted in popular Korean drama, television dramas, such as ''Alone in Love'' (2006), ''Something in the Rain'' (2018), and ''Crash Landing on You'' (2019–2020). From 2019 to 2022, she appeared on ''Forbes'' Korea Power Celebrity 40 for four consecutive years. Career 2000–2005: Beg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyun Bin
Kim Tae-pyung (; born September 25, 1982), better known by his stage name Hyun Bin (), is a South Korean actor. Throughout his television and film career, he has been nominated for several awards, including five at the Baeksang Arts Awards, and won various accolades for his acting recognition, including the Grand Prize for Television at the 47th Baeksang Arts Awards. Hyun first gained widespread recognition for his role in the romantic comedy '' My Lovely Sam Soon'' (2005). Since then, he has played lead roles in successful television shows, including romantic fantasy dramas '' Secret Garden'' (2010–2011), ''Memories of the Alhambra'' (2018–2019), and romantic drama '' Crash Landing on You'' (2019–2020). His popularity was further widened by starring in a series of box office hits: period action ''The Fatal Encounter'' (2014), action thriller '' Confidential Assignment'' (2017) and its 2022 sequel, as well as crime thriller '' The Swindlers'' (2017). Hyun was named Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miniseries
In the United States, a miniseries or mini-series is a television show or series that tells a story in a predetermined, limited number of episodes. Many miniseries can also be referred to, and shown, as a television film. " Limited series" is a more recent American term which is sometimes used interchangeably. , the popularity of miniseries format has increased in both streaming services and broadcast television. The term " serial" is used in the United Kingdom and in other Commonwealth nations to describe a show that has an ongoing narrative plotline, while "series" is used for a set of episodes in a similar way that "season" is used in North America. Definitions A miniseries is distinguished from an ongoing television series; the latter does not usually have a predetermined number of episodes and may continue for several years. Before the term was coined in the United States in the early 1970s, the ongoing episodic form was always called a "serial", just as a novel appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shopping King Louie
''Shopping King Louie'' () is a 2016 South Korean korean drama, drama starring Seo In-guk, Nam Ji-hyun, Yoon Sang-hyun and Im Se-mi. It aired on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00 (Time in South Korea, KST) on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, MBC from September 21 to November 10, 2016. Synopsis A romantic comedy about Louis (Seo In-guk), a rich heir who always spends money to buy everything that has a subtle beauty talking to his soul. One day he loses his memory and meets Bok-shil (Nam Ji-hyun), a pure and energetic woman from the countryside. She is at first astounded by his spending habits. In the process of teaching him to only buy bare necessities or inexpensive small kindnesses that lighten up one's day, she also learns that bare necessities are not same for everyone as they depend on everyone's own values that shape their life and thus their shopping patterns. Both have innate innocence which bring them to care for each other, leading to undeniable love. Cast Main * Seo In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Diner (Japanese TV Series)
is a Japanese TV anthology series based on the manga by , Shin'ya Shokudō. It focuses on a late-night diner in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo, its mysterious chef known only as "Master," and the lives of his customers. It is directed by Joji Matsuoka. Setting The setting is a nameless 12-seat diner in Shinjuku, Tokyo, open from midnight to 7 am. Storyline When people finish their day and hurry home, my day starts. My diner is open from midnight to seven in the morning. They call it "Midnight Diner". ''[cut to menu listing "pork miso soup combo, beer, sake, shochu"]'' That's all I have on my menu. But I make whatever customers request as long as I have the ingredients for it. That's my policy. Do I even have customers? More than you would expect. "The Master", the leading character of the show, is the owner, chef, and bartender. While he has a very limited menu (consisting only of tonjiru, sake, Beer in Japan, beer and shōchū), he always offers to produce any dish that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manga
are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term is used in Japan to refer to both comics and cartooning. Outside of Japan, the word is typically used to refer to comics originally published in Japan. In Japan, people of all ages and walks of life read manga. The medium includes works in a broad range of genres: action, adventure, business and commerce, comedy, detective, drama, historical, horror, mystery, romance, science fiction and fantasy, erotica ( and ), sports and games, and suspense, among others. Many manga are translated into other languages. Since the 1950s, manga has become an increasingly major part of the Japanese publishing industry. By 1995, the manga market in Japan was valued at (), with annual sales of 1.9billion manga books and manga magazines (also known as manga anthologies) in Japan (equivale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
