The topic of Japanese colonialism blew across Chungmuro in 2007 with the acclaimed horror flick Epitaph followed by Once Upon a Time In Corea. Now comes Radio Dayz, a period comedy about a pesky womanizing producer and his ragtag squad kicking off the nation's first radio drama against one of Korea's darkest times in history. Written and directed by Ha Ki Ho (To My Love) in his debut feature film, this humorous tale is scented with deep nostalgia for the older generation, while offering fresh new fodder for younger audiences.
Known for his unusual roles, Ryoo Seung Bum (Conduct Zero) returns as a sleazy producer with a flamboyant streak. Kim Sa Rang (Hot for Teacher) epitomizes western-influenced... [read more]
No need to take out your handkerchief because Kim Dong Wan isn't about to sign off yet. With time ticking down before his mandatory military service, Kim dishes out his sophomore solo act The Secret, doubling the pleasure for all his fans who have recently celebrated Shinhwa's 10th anniversary. Keeping in tune with the recent electronica trend, The Secret's titular track Bi mil ("Secret" - Track 2) rolls out some heavy edgy sounds along with a sexy narration by Tiffany of Girls' Generation. Shinhwa leader Eric shows full support through his own musical contribution in Honey (Track 4) and gospel group Heritage bares their soul in Whe geur ae (Track 3), a cover of Kim Hyun Chul's 1995 smash.... [read more]
While numerous idol bands have checked in and out of the K-pop scene over the past decade, only one has emerged as the true survivor: Shinhwa. The longest running Korean idol group as of 2008, Shinhwa has managed to sustain a high level of popularity throughout their ten years together. Having not only enjoyed many chart-topping singles, but also cultivated distinctive image and personalities for each of its members, Shinhwa has solidified their status as pop culture icons. 2008 marks the celebration of their 10th anniversary as well as a turning point for the group as Kim Dong Wan, Eric Mun, and Lee Min Woo gear up to enlist in the military, followed by Jun Jin and Andy in the next two years... [read more]
Big Bang has reached a phenomenal status as one of the most successful bands in K-pop since making their debut in 2006. Already all of their five members - G-Dragon, Tae Yang, T.O.P, Dae Sung, and Seung Ri - have become household names. Their best-selling #1 hit Lies caused a huge sensation, generating a massive sonic explosion all over the country. Not only did their music make it to the top, but their live concerts also drew in a record number of fans. Having recently wrapped up their second sold-out concert, which was held for three consecutive days from December 28th to 30th of 2007 in Seoul, these five boys of insatiable talent bring their electrifying performance to the small screen ... [read more]
Arguably one of the most talked about movies of 2007, D-War (a.k.a. Dragon Wars) is to date the fifth highest grossing Korean film of all time and the most expensive Korean movie ever made. Directed by Shim Hyung Rae as a follow-up to his 1999 sci-fi cult classic Reptilian (a.k.a. Yonggari), D-War is a riveting action fantasy of good triumphing over evil. Shim went with the Hollywood cast of British actress Amanda Brooks (Flightplan), veteran actor Robert Forster (Firewall), and Jason Behr (The Grudge), best known as Max Evans in the popular American television series Roswell. Seven years in the making, the sci-fi flick is Shim's own testimony of endurance and professional triumph. Jam-packed... [read more]
The first Korean drama to integrate animation and live action, Someday is like no drama that has come before. Through outstanding cinematography and visual design, this groundbreaking drama beautifully lenses Korea's contemporary urban landscape and peeks into the moody, imaginative world of a comic book artist. Written by movie screenwriter Kim Hee Jae (Hanbando), Someday represents another landmark work from Yellow Film, whose other 2006 titles include the critically acclaimed Alone in Love and Freeze. A "movie-like drama" with top-end production values, Someday features film star Bae Du Na (The Host), drama favorite Kim Min Joon (Lovers in Prague, Damo), and rising stars Lee Jin Wook and ... [read more]
Fans can enjoy magnificent scenery and handsome photos of Xiah, Hero, Max, Micky, and U-Know during their trip to Prague, Czech Republic with Dong Bang Shin Ki's third photo album, The Prince in Prague. The boys' dashing appearances have been beautifully captured in this new official photo album. It's 164 pages thick and comes with a disc of making of footage, as well as sticker and photo card gifts. Could any true TVXQ lover ask for a better year-end present?
Note: The CD-Rom is only playable on computers. The sticker set is inserted in the middle of the book, while the disc and postcards are attached to the photo album's final cover page.
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ddung - crazy, sweet and 4 years old
ddung is everybody's favorite crazy 4-year old neighborhood girl. She's busy watching TV all day and dreams of becoming Miss Korea. Due to her continuous consumption of TV programs she is wise beyond her years and never misses an opportunity to lecture her parents. In spite of that, ddung is a cute small girl who promises to touch everyone's heart in the right spot.
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