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Kim Seol-hyun
Kim Seol-hyun (; born January 3, 1995), better known by her mononym Seolhyun, is a South Korean actress and singer. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group AOA (group), AOA and she has starred in television dramas ''Orange Marmalade (TV series), Orange Marmalade'' (2015), ''My Country: The New Age'' (2019), ''Awaken (TV series), Awaken'' (2020–2021), and film ''Memoir of a Murderer'' (2017). Early life and education Seolhyun was born on January 3, 1995, in Ojeong-gu, Bucheon, South Korea. She has an older sister named Joo-hyun, who is a fashion editor for ''Cosmopolitan (magazine), Cosmopolitan''. She attended Kachiul Elementary School, Sungkok Middle School and Gyeonggi Arts High School. Career 2012–2014: AOA and acting debut In 2010, Seolhyun won the 8th Smart Model Contest (), a competition in which ordinary students wear uniforms. At the event, several talent agencies were present, and Seolhyun was scouted by her current management, FNC Entertainment. Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bucheon
Bucheon (; ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Bucheon is located away from Seoul, of which it is a satellite city. It is located between Incheon and Seoul. Bucheon is the second most densely populated city in South Korea after Seoul, and as a result, administrative districts were abolished in July 2016 in favor of providing greater public service in community centers. Major manufacturing operations are located in the northern areas of the city, while the areas in the south where Seoul Subway Line 7 and Seoul Subway Line 1 pass are dense commercial and residential areas. History In 1914, the outer areas of Incheon (including Gwangyo-dong, old Incheon's city center) and Bupyeong County were joined under the name ''Bucheon''. In 1931, Gyenam township (''myeon'', 계남면) was renamed Sosa township (''myeon'', 소사면). In 1936, the westernmost part of Bucheon, then part of old Incheon, was incorporated in Incheon and in 1940 some other part of old Incheon bel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M Countdown
''M Countdown'' () is a South Korean music program broadcast by Mnet from the CJ E&M Center Studio in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul. It features appearances by popular music artists who also perform live on stage. First hosted by Leeteuk, Shindong, and Kangin of Super Junior, the show has had various celebrity emcees through the years. As of March 2025, ''M Countdown'' is hosted by Sung Han-bin of Zerobaseone and Myung Jae-hyun of BoyNextDoor. Broadcast ''M Countdown'' airs live on domestic television at 6PM KST every Thursday. Live streaming is available internationally via the ''M Countdown On Air'' page on Mwave's website. In the Philippines, online multi-view live broadcast of the show is available via gigafest.smart. It began airing on the free-to-air TV5 network from January 31, 2021, however due to low ratings on the network, it was concluded on March 6, 2022. Full episodes with English subtitles are shown every Sunday night, along with another K-Chart show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Kwang-sik
Kim Kwang-sik (born March 6, 1972) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. He directed the romantic comedy ''My Dear Desperado'' (2010) and the thriller (genre), crime thriller ''Tabloid Truth'' (2014). Career Early works Kim Kwang-sik first began working as a screenwriter in 1997, on the Korean drama, television drama ''Snail'' starring Lee Jung-jae and Lee Mi-sook. He then wrote the screenplays for ''Inner Circle'' (1999), ''Last Statement'' (2002), and road movie ''Off Road'' (2007), as well as being the co-writer of the 2009 period drama series ''The Return of Iljimae'' starring Jung Il-woo. Kim was also the first assistant director on Lee Chang-dong's award-winning ''Oasis (2002 film), Oasis'' (2002). ''My Dear Desperado'' For his 2010 directorial debut, Kim cast veteran actor Park Joong-hoon opposite ingenue Jung Yu-mi (actress born 1983), Jung Yu-mi in ''My Dear Desperado''. Titled "My Gangster Lover" in Korean language, Korean, the film is about a recent college ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Battle (film)
''The Great Battle'' () is a 2018 South Korean historical epic action film directed by Kim Kwang-sik. It features an ensemble cast led by Zo In-sung, Nam Joo-hyuk, and Park Sung-woong, with Bae Seong-woo, Uhm Tae-goo, Kim Seol-hyun, Park Byung-eun, Oh Dae-hwan, Sung Dong-il, Jung Eun-chae, and Yu Oh-seong in supporting roles. ''The Great Battle'' received polarized reactions from the audience, with some praising it and others criticizing its lack of historical accuracy. Nevertheless, the film was a commercial success and grossed over US$41.5 million. Premise ''The Great Battle'' is a historical film about the siege of Ansi City, Ansi Fortress in 645 Common Era, CE and the epic Siege of Ansi, eighty-eight day battle that Yang Manchun and his Goguryeo troops fought against 20,000 invading Tang dynasty, Tang forces to defend it. The movie opens with the Battle of Mount Jupil on June 23, 645 Common Era, CE, followed by the Tang dynasty attack on Ansi Fortress to take over the la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea JoongAng Daily
''Korea JoongAng Daily'' () is the English edition of the South Korean national daily newspaper '' JoongAng Ilbo''. The newspaper was first published on October 17, 2000, as ''JoongAng Ilbo English Edition''. It mainly carries news and feature stories by staff reporters, and some stories translated from the Korean language newspaper. Overview ''Korea JoongAng Daily'' is one of the three main English newspapers in South Korea along with ''The Korea Times'' and ''The Korea Herald''. The newspaper is published with a daily edition of ''The New York Times'' and it is located within the main offices of the ''JoongAng Ilbo'' in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital city, capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's List of cities b .... See also * List of newspapers in South Korea References SlayypookieExtern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Min-ho (actor, Born 1987)
Lee Min-ho (, born June 22, 1987) is a South Korean actor and singer. He gained widespread fame with his role as Gu Jun-pyo in the television series ''Boys Over Flowers'' (2009), which also earned him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor. His other notable works are television series ''City Hunter'' (2011), ''The Heirs'' (2013), ''The Legend of the Blue Sea'' (2016), and '' The King: Eternal Monarch'' (2020), as well as the action thriller film '' Gangnam Blues'' (2015). In 2022, he starred in the Apple TV+ period drama ''Pachinko'' based on the novel of the same name. The success of Lee's television career established him as a top hallyu star. He became the first Korean celebrity to have a wax figure made in his image at Madame Tussauds, with figures being unveiled in Shanghai in 2013, and Hong Kong in 2014. Early life and education Lee Min-ho was born on June 22, 1987, in Heukseok-dong, Dongjak District, Seoul. Raised by Buddhist parents, he is the younger one of two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangnam Blues
''Gangnam Blues'' () is a 2015 South Korean neo-noir action film written and directed by Yoo Ha, and starring Lee Min-ho and Kim Rae-won. The film is set in the 1970s against the backdrop of the real estate development of the Gangnam region of Seoul amidst socio-political turmoil and terrorism. The friendship of two childhood friends is tested as they find themselves entangled in the collusion and battles between political powers and criminal organizations. Synopsis In the 1970s, during the height of political corruption, Gangnam, the southern part of Seoul, is starting to transform into a developed area. Childhood friends, Jong-dae (Lee Min-ho) and Yong-ki (Kim Rae-won) struggle to get by, until their shanty homes are demolished by local thugs. Desperate for cash, they get involved in violent political clashes, and are separated during one of the skirmishes. Three years later, Jong-dae lives as an adopted son of a former gang leader, Gil-soo (Jung Jin-young) and unknown to him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Chosun Ilbo
''The Chosun Ilbo'' (, ), also known as ''The Chosun Daily,'' is a Korean-language newspaper of record for South Korea and among the oldest active newspapers in the country. With a daily circulation of more than 1,800,000, ''The'' ''Chosun Ilbo'' has been audited annually since the Audit Bureau of Circulations was established in 1993. ''The'' ''Chosun Ilbo'' and its subsidiary company, Digital Chosun, operate the ''Chosun.com'' news website, which also publishes news in English, Chinese, and Japanese. History The Chosun Ilbo Establishment Union was created in September 1919. ''The'' ''Chosun Ilbo'' newspaper was founded on 5 March 1920 by Sin Sogu with the financial support of the Daejong Business Association. Cho Jin-Tae, the vice-chairman of the Daejong Business Association was appointed the first President of the newspaper in 1920. However, as the Business Association failed to pay promised finances, the relationship between the Association and ''The Chosun Ilbo'' broke down ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brave Family
''Brave Family'' (), is a South Korean reality-variety show that aired on KBS2 from 23 January 2015 to 3 April 2015 and aired a total of 10 episodes. The concept of this program will follow celebrities becoming virtual family members, going overseas to live and adapting to their lifestyles. Cast *Lee Moon-sik Role: Father *Shim Hye-jin Role: Mother *Kang Min-hyuk Role: Son * Choi Jung-won Role: Eldest Daughter (EP 1 – 5) *Kim Seol-hyun Role: Youngest Daughter (Maknae) *Park Myeong-su Role: Uncle *Park Joo-mi Park Joo-mi (; born October 5, 1972) is a South Korean actress. Career Park made her entertainment debut as an Asiana Airlines model, then began acting in 1991, starring in television dramas such as ''Beautiful Seoul'' (1999) and ''Feels Good'' ... Role: Uncle's Wife (EP 6 – 10) History ''Brave Family'' replaced '' I Am a Man'', a talk show taken off air after its final episode on 19 December 2014. This show took place in Cambodia and Laos, filming of first part t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ugly Alert
''Ugly Alert'' () is a 2013 South Korean daily drama starring Im Joo-hwan, Kang So-ra, Choi Tae-joon, and Kang Byul. It aired on SBS from May 20 to December 13, 2013 on Mondays to Fridays at 19:20 for 133 episodes. Plot Gong Joon-soo is a man who's had a rough life and early on had to fend for himself. He takes the blame for a murder his younger sibling commits and serves time in prison. There he learns to sew and acquires a trade. With his newly acquired skills, Joon-soo goes to work for Na Do-hee at a fashion company. Do-hee has inherited her job because her grandfather built the company. But even though she inherited her position, she is serious about doing a good job and is something of a workaholic. Cast ;Gong family * Im Joo-hwan as Gong Joon-soo **Kang Yi-seok as young Joon-soo *Kang Byul as Gong Jin-joo **Jung Da-bin as young Jin-joo * Choi Tae-joon as Gong Hyeon-seok **Nam Da-reum as young Hyeon-seok *Kim Seol-hyun as Gong Na-ri **Kim Ha-yoo as young Na-ri *Ahn Nae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ten Asia
''The Korea Economic Daily'' (), nicknamed ''Hankyung'' (), is a conservative and business daily newspaper in South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and t .... It is the largest business newspaper by revenue in South Korea. It was founded on October 12, 1964, as the ''Daily Economic Newspaper'' and took its current name in 1980. References External linksOfficial website Business newspapers Conservative media in South Korea [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Jung-shin
Lee Jung-shin (; born September 15, 1991), known mononymously as Jungshin, is a South Korean musician, singer, rapper, and actor. He is the bassist of South Korean rock band CNBLUE, which debuted in January 2010 in South Korea. Life and career Early life and career beginning Lee Jung-shin was born on September 15, 1991 in Seoul. His family consists of his parents and an older brother. His family lives in Ilsan, and he finished high school at Jung Bal High School in Ilsan. Lee trained under FNC Entertainment in 2009, and in September of that year joined CNBLUE as a bassist, replacing Kwon Kwang-jin who left the band shortly after debut. Aside from being the band's bassist, he also serves as a rapper and backup vocalist. Solo career Lee made his acting debut in 2012 KBS2 family drama '' Seoyoung, My Daughter''. It recorded a peak viewership rating of 47.6%, making it the highest rated Korean drama of 2013. Lee received praise for his performance, and garnered several "Best Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
