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Kim Seol-hyun
Kim Seol-hyun (born January 3, 1995), better known by her mononym Seolhyun, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group AOA and she has starred in television dramas ''Orange Marmalade'' (2015), '' My Country: The New Age'' (2019), '' Awaken'' (2020–2021) and film ''Memoir of a Murderer'' (2017). Early life and education Seolhyun was born on January 3, 1995, in Bucheon, South Korea. She has an older sister named Joo-hyun, who is a fashion editor for ''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 (스마트 모델 선발 대회), 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. She has also appeared in the music video for boy band F.T. Island's s ... [...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. Modern history In 1914, the outer areas of Incheon City (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 City and in 1940 some other part of ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brave Family
''Brave Family'' (), is a South Korean reality-variety show that airs on KBS2 beginning 23 January 2015 and estimated to air a total of 10 episode. 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 Seolhyun 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 took p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FNC Entertainment
FNC Entertainment (; stands for "fish and cake") is a South Korean entertainment company established in 2006 by South Korean singer and record producer Han Seong-ho. The label operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. The label previously known as FNC Music, only managed musicians but later changed its name to FNC Entertainment in 2012 and began to broaden their business field of entertainment. It has since January 2012, been based in its own company offices in Cheongdam-dong. The name is based on the miracle of feeding the multitude using only five loaves and the two fish. This is because Han Seong-ho is a devout Christian, he uses the name to hope for more miracles happen for the company. The label is home to prominent musical artists such as rock bands F.T. Island, CNBLUE and N.Flying, and K-pop groups AOA, SF9, Cherry Bullet (under the sub-label FNC W) and P1Harmony. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rowoon
Kim Seok-woo (born August 7, 1996), better known by his stage name Rowoon, is a South Korean singer, actor and model. He is a member of the K-pop boy band SF9 as a lead vocalist. As an actor, he is known for his roles in television series ''Extraordinary You'' (2019), ''She Would Never Know'' (2021), '' The King's Affection'' (2021), and '' Tomorrow'' (2022). Career 2013–2014: Pre-debut He was introduced as a trainee in FNC Entertainment's reality show ''Cheongdam-dong 111''. 2015–2016: Debut with SF9 In 2015, he was a part of pre-debut team, “Neoz School”, under FNC Entertainment as a member of the group called NEOZ. In May 2016, he participated as a member of "NEOZ Dance" in FNC Entertainment's survival show ''d.o.b (Dance or Band)'', competing against NEOZ Band (later known as Honeyst). "NEOZ Dance" won the competition with 51% of the votes and received the opportunity to debut. He debuted with group SF9 in October 2016 with the single "Fanfare". 2017–pres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cha Eun-woo
Lee Dong-min (; born March 30, 1997), known professionally as Cha Eun-woo (), is a South Korean singer, actor, and model under the label Fantagio. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Astro. Early life Cha Eun-woo was born on March 30, 1997, in the city of Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province. He attended Suri Middle School and Suri High School before graduating from Hanlim Multi Art School in 2016. He is currently attending Sungkyunkwan University, majoring in performing arts. Career 2013–2015: Career beginnings Cha debuted as an actor with a minor role in the film ''My Brilliant Life''. He was the fourth trainee to be officially introduced with the Fantagio iTeen Photo Test Cut. In August 2015, Cha, along with the other members of Astro, participated in the web-drama ''To Be Continued''. 2016–present: Debut with Astro, solo activities and rising popularity Astro debuted on February 23, 2016, with the EP ''Spring Up''. In August, Cha participated in the Chuseok spec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KBS Song Festival
The ''KBS Song Festival'' () is an annual South Korean music show that airs on the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) at the end of every year. It first aired in 1965 as an awards show, but KBS discontinued the awards ceremony in 2006. It has continued since as a music festival without giving awards most years. However, awards were given in 2013. History The program was first broadcast in 1965 by the Tongyang Broadcasting Company (TBC), where it was known as the ''TBC Broadcast Music Awards'' (). Singer Choi Hee-Joon won the first award in 1965. Separate awards were then given for male and female artists from 1966 to 1986 In 1981, the South Korean government forced TBC to merge with the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS). Following the merger, the program's name was changed to the ''KBS Music Awards'' (). It aired on KBS1 every year on 30 December until 1994, when the program moved to KBS2. In 2005, Kim Jong-kook became the last singer to win the KBS Music Award. In 2006, the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Country (TV Series)
''My Country: The New Age'' () is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Yang Se-jong, Woo Do-hwan, Kim Seol-hyun and Jang Hyuk. It aired on JTBC and Netflix at 22:50 KST from October 4 to November 23, 2019. Synopsis During the transitional period between the end of the Goryeo dynasty and the beginning of the Joseon dynasty, two friends become enemies following a misunderstanding. They try to protect their country, and the people they love, their own way. Cast Main * Yang Se-jong as Seo Hwi ** Moon Woo-jin as young Seo Hwi :A warrior who is the son of a famous swordsman who was framed and put to death. * Woo Do-hwan as Nam Seon-ho ** Kim Kang-hoon as young Nam Seon-ho :An ambitious military officer who is the illegitimate son of a high-ranking official. * Kim Seol-hyun as Han Hee-jae ** Uhm Seo-hyun as young Han Hee-jae :An intelligent and outspoken woman raised by kisaeng in Ihwaru. * Jang Hyuk as Yi Bang-won ** Ji Eun-sung as young Yi Bang-won :A prince who helps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JTBC
JTBC (shortened from ''Joongang Tongyang Broadcasting Company'' (; stylized as jtbc) is a South Korean nationwide pay television network. Its primary shareholder is JoongAng Holdings, with a 25% stake. It was launched on 1 December 2011. JTBC is a generalist channel, with programming consisting of television series, variety shows, and news broadcasting; its news division is held in similar regard to the three main terrestrial networks in South Korea. JTBC was one of four new South Korean nationwide generalist cable TV networks alongside Dong-A Ilbo's Channel A, Chosun Ilbo's TV Chosun and Maeil Kyungje's MBN launch in 2011, to serve as supplementary networks to the existing conventional free-to-air TV networks like KBS, MBC, SBS and other smaller channels launched following deregulation in 1990. History The JoongAng Ilbo, which used to be a part of the Samsung, had owned a TV station before. In 1964 it founded the Tongyang Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) and r ... [...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 crime thriller ''Tabloid Truth'' (2014). Career Early works Kim Kwang-sik first began working as a screenwriter in 1997, on the 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). ''My Dear Desperado'' For his 2010 directorial debut, Kim cast veteran actor Park Joong-hoon opposite ingenue Jung Yu-mi in '' My Dear Desperado''. Titled "My Gangster Lover" in Korean, the film is about a recent college graduate from a rural town who's having trouble finding a job in Seoul, so she moves into a ... [...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 stars Jo In-sung, Nam Joo-hyuk, and Park Sung-woong. The film was released in South Korea on September 19, 2018. Premise A historical film about the siege of Ansi Fortress and the epic eighty-eight day battle that Yang Manchun and his Goguryeo troops fought against 500,000 invading Tang dynasty men to defend it. Cast Main *Jo In-sung as Yang Manchun *Nam Joo-hyuk as Sa-mul *Park Sung-woong as Li Shimin Supporting * Bae Sung-woo as Choo Soo-ji *Uhm Tae-goo as Pa-so *Kim Seol-hyun as Baek-ha * Oh Dae-hwan as Hwal-bo *Park Byung-eun as Poong *Jung Eun-chae as Si-mi *Yu Oh-seong as Yeon Gaesomun *Sung Dong-il as Woo-dae * Jang Gwang *Yeo Hoe-hyun as Ma-ro Special appearance * Stephanie Lee as Dal-rae Production Filming began on August 23, 2017 and finished January 24, 2018. The filming set featured a replica of the Ansi Fortress which was built 11 meters (36 feet) hig ... [...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, originally named as ''JoongAng Ilbo English Edition''. It mainly carries news and feature stories by staff reporters, and some stories translated from the Korean language newspaper. ''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 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 .... See also * List of newspapers in South Korea References External linksO ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Korea Times
''The Korea Times'' is the oldest of three English-language newspapers published daily in South Korea. It is a sister paper of the ''Hankook Ilbo'', a major Korean language daily; both are owned by Dongwha Enterprise, a wood-based manufacturer. Since the late 1950s, it had been published by the Hankook Ilbo Media Group, but following an embezzlement scandal in 2013–2014 it was sold to Dongwha Group, which also acquired ''Hankook Ilbo''. The president-publisher of ''The Korea Times'' is Oh Young-jin. Former Korean President Kim Dae-jung famously taught himself English by reading ''The Korea Times''. Newspaper headquarters The newspaper's headquarters is located in the same building with ''Hankook Ilbo'' on Sejong-daero between Sungnyemun and Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea. The publication also hosts major operations in New York City and Los Angeles. History ''The Korea Times'' was founded by Helen Kim five months into the 1950-53 Korean War. The first issue on Novem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
