Model-turned-actor Lee Eon (also spelled Lee Un, most famously of Coffee Prince) has died in a motorcycle accident.
The 27-year-old, born Park Sang-min, was on his way home following the wrap party for KBS’s Strongest Chil Woo early on the morning of August 21. He was riding a motorcycle and ran into the guardrail of the overpass, and is said to have died almost immediately.
The news has shocked everyone; online, netizens are abuzz in disbelief. Just the night before, he had been onscreen in Chil Woo’s finale episode, and the sudden news is, to say the least, startling.
Lee Eon got his start modeling, but shot to mainstream levels of fame when he took on the role of simple-hearted but lovable Min Yub in last year’s Coffee Prince. He followed that with a stint as a cable-TV MC, then returned to dramas with Who Are You? and, most recently, Strongest Chil Woo.
RIP.
Source : http://www.dramabeans.com
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Hur Jin-ho and Yoo Ji-tae Appointed Judges for 2008 JIMFF
Film director Hur Jin-ho and actor Yoo Ji-tae have been appointed as judges for the 4th annual Jecheon International Music and Film Festival, which will be held from August 14-19.
Hur and Yoo will take part in selecting the winning piece for the "World Music Film Today" category.
This year's film festival will be held at Cheongpung Lake and the theater district in downtown Jecheon. A total of 82 films and music from 30 countries around the world will be introduced this year.
Source : http://english.kbs.co.kr/mcontents/entertainment/1540486_11692.html (by http://www.koreanmovie.com)
Hur and Yoo will take part in selecting the winning piece for the "World Music Film Today" category.
This year's film festival will be held at Cheongpung Lake and the theater district in downtown Jecheon. A total of 82 films and music from 30 countries around the world will be introduced this year.
Source : http://english.kbs.co.kr/mcontents/entertainment/1540486_11692.html (by http://www.koreanmovie.com)
Movie Is A Movie
So Ji-sub and Kang Ji-hwan pose on press day (August 12) for upcoming movie A Movie Is A Movie (directed by Jang Hoon for Kim Ki-duk Films).
This is Kang Ji-hwan’s big-screen debut — the two actors are the same age, but Kang explains, “When I debuted, So Ji-sub was already a big star, so I felt a strong sense of rivalry with him. With the two characters being antagonists in the film itself, and considering that on location we would be co-lead actors more than friends, it would be a lie to say I didn’t feel any rivalry.”
He explains that this is because he’d felt a burden when first finding out he’d be acting opposite So Ji-sub. “I was playing the role of the star actor, but when we first met, I could feel that he was more star-like. But as we filmed, every time a scene ended I’d look on the monitor and get the sense of how dignified he was. I’ve worked in various projects with many senior actors and teachers, but this is the first time I’ve felt that dignified feeling from a colleague.”
So Ji-sub likewise praised his co-star, saying, “When we first met, I felt a little awkward, but Kang Ji-hwan treated me well, even occasionally bringing me drinks of ginseng and honey that he’d mixed himself. He’s a very detailed and subtle person.” Kang returned, laughingly, that it was a habit that arose after working with lots of female co-stars and looking after them: “In an action film, we need to take good care of our bodies, and your co-star’s condition has to be the best for you to act well.”
In the movie, Kang’s character is a spoiled, famous actor who hits his co-star for real while filming (presumably by accident), sending him to the hospital. In the waiting room, he meets a gangster (So), kicking off the story between the two. So’s character is brought onto the film as an actor with the requirement that he fight for real in the action scenes.
The movie opens September 11.
Source : http://www.dramabeans.com/tag/so-ji-sub/
This is Kang Ji-hwan’s big-screen debut — the two actors are the same age, but Kang explains, “When I debuted, So Ji-sub was already a big star, so I felt a strong sense of rivalry with him. With the two characters being antagonists in the film itself, and considering that on location we would be co-lead actors more than friends, it would be a lie to say I didn’t feel any rivalry.”
He explains that this is because he’d felt a burden when first finding out he’d be acting opposite So Ji-sub. “I was playing the role of the star actor, but when we first met, I could feel that he was more star-like. But as we filmed, every time a scene ended I’d look on the monitor and get the sense of how dignified he was. I’ve worked in various projects with many senior actors and teachers, but this is the first time I’ve felt that dignified feeling from a colleague.”
So Ji-sub likewise praised his co-star, saying, “When we first met, I felt a little awkward, but Kang Ji-hwan treated me well, even occasionally bringing me drinks of ginseng and honey that he’d mixed himself. He’s a very detailed and subtle person.” Kang returned, laughingly, that it was a habit that arose after working with lots of female co-stars and looking after them: “In an action film, we need to take good care of our bodies, and your co-star’s condition has to be the best for you to act well.”
In the movie, Kang’s character is a spoiled, famous actor who hits his co-star for real while filming (presumably by accident), sending him to the hospital. In the waiting room, he meets a gangster (So), kicking off the story between the two. So’s character is brought onto the film as an actor with the requirement that he fight for real in the action scenes.
The movie opens September 11.
Source : http://www.dramabeans.com/tag/so-ji-sub/
Monday, August 11, 2008
Bae Yong-joon Receives Shoulder Surgery
Actor Bae Yong-joon is recuperating in a hospital after a recent shoulder surgery.
According to Bae's management agency BOF, Bae received surgery for a pulled shoulder ligament in a hospital south of the Han River.
BOF said the surgery took around two hours and that the outcome is positive. The agency said Bae will remain in the hospital for about a week more.
Bae pulled his shoulder ligament and injured his knee while shooting MBC's popular history drama series "Taewangsasingi" last year.
BOF said thanks to a two-month rest in the United States and regular treatment, Bae's knee has almost healed.
source : english.kbs.co.kr (by : asianbite.com)
According to Bae's management agency BOF, Bae received surgery for a pulled shoulder ligament in a hospital south of the Han River.
BOF said the surgery took around two hours and that the outcome is positive. The agency said Bae will remain in the hospital for about a week more.
Bae pulled his shoulder ligament and injured his knee while shooting MBC's popular history drama series "Taewangsasingi" last year.
BOF said thanks to a two-month rest in the United States and regular treatment, Bae's knee has almost healed.
source : english.kbs.co.kr (by : asianbite.com)
Friday, August 8, 2008
Jerry Yan Finally Showed Up At Premier Hot Shot
Jerry Yan not only stole the spotlight away from Show Luo at the "Hot Shot" premiere event, but also harassed him in private. In a scene where the two have a ball combat, the basketball in Jerry Yan has no eyes, and directly hit Show's "private area," hurting him so badly that he couldn't speak. There was also one part where the cameras had missed, where Jerry was happily playing a game of tackling privates.
CTV and GTV's "Hot Shot" held a first autograph session at Taipei's Dazhi. This time Jerry was really missing, Show then very obviously became the main event. Some fans also present him with a birthday cake, to celebrate his birthday early. But Show never failed to forget to tell the media to also focus on Chun. When there were people that said Chun was just a "cameo" coming along with the promotions, Show hurried to come out and clarify, "He [referring to Chun] isn't just a cameo, he always appear in the most important events."
Show and Chun have become super close, and even called him "baby." Show said, Chun and himself have both played Liang Shan Bo, so they're really destined. GTV has a habit of betting on TV ratings. Yesterday, before they reached the autographing venue, even the actors themselves laid down bets, but when Show was asked how much he had bet, he stepped aside and didn't answer, but his baby came out and answered for them, "The number is the same as our airing time." Turns out it was 9.3, as for Chun himself, he laughed and said it has something to do with the Olympics and father's day, the answer: 8.8. Their competitior 'Fated To Love You' has already broke 12.
While Show was autographing, to his left was a mirror, so he could see himself whenever he wanted to. As for questions regarding Jerry Yan, he carefully answered, to prevent the media from making up stuff again. At the premiere event, he had tripped and fell, the media had written that when Jerry suddenly showed up, Show had felt upset, and had a stern face. Yesterday, he clarified again that it had nothing to do with Jerry showing up, he just felt it was really embarrassing to have fallen over at such a big event.
source: East Day (from http://www.bebo.com/basketball-fire)
CTV and GTV's "Hot Shot" held a first autograph session at Taipei's Dazhi. This time Jerry was really missing, Show then very obviously became the main event. Some fans also present him with a birthday cake, to celebrate his birthday early. But Show never failed to forget to tell the media to also focus on Chun. When there were people that said Chun was just a "cameo" coming along with the promotions, Show hurried to come out and clarify, "He [referring to Chun] isn't just a cameo, he always appear in the most important events."
Show and Chun have become super close, and even called him "baby." Show said, Chun and himself have both played Liang Shan Bo, so they're really destined. GTV has a habit of betting on TV ratings. Yesterday, before they reached the autographing venue, even the actors themselves laid down bets, but when Show was asked how much he had bet, he stepped aside and didn't answer, but his baby came out and answered for them, "The number is the same as our airing time." Turns out it was 9.3, as for Chun himself, he laughed and said it has something to do with the Olympics and father's day, the answer: 8.8. Their competitior 'Fated To Love You' has already broke 12.
While Show was autographing, to his left was a mirror, so he could see himself whenever he wanted to. As for questions regarding Jerry Yan, he carefully answered, to prevent the media from making up stuff again. At the premiere event, he had tripped and fell, the media had written that when Jerry suddenly showed up, Show had felt upset, and had a stern face. Yesterday, he clarified again that it had nothing to do with Jerry showing up, he just felt it was really embarrassing to have fallen over at such a big event.
source: East Day (from http://www.bebo.com/basketball-fire)
Carina Lau & Tony Leung Married In Buddhist Ceremony
BEIJING, July 22 -- Long-time celebrity couple Carina Lau (Liu Jialing) and Tony Leung (Liang Chaowei) were finally married in the Hilmalayan kingdon of Bhutan Monday morning, HK reporters said.
It took Tony, 46, and Carina 42, nearly two decades to get to the altar.
They were married in a Buddhist ceremony taking place in the luxury Uma Paro Hotel, media reported, adding that about 20 lamas were seen leaving the hotel after the wedding.
Their spokesperson reported that the ceremony had taken place in two parts – the first being a traditional Buddhist ceremony that is officially recognized as a marriage in Bhutan. For the second part, Carina showed off her 12-carat Cartier wedding ring, worth over 10 million Hong Kong dollars, as she cut her five-tiered wedding cake with Tony.
Ming Pao Daily News said about 80 guests, including singer Faye Wong (Wang Fei), former actress Brigitte Lin (Lin Qingxia) and singer Kenny Bee (Zhong Zhentao), attended the ceremony.
Celebrities such as Chang Chen (Zhang Zhen), Cecilia Yip (Ye Tong) and Stanley Kwan (Guan Jinpeng) were also present.
Although the couple did everything to maintain privacy for their special day, they were still very understanding of the waiting press and issued official release photographs to share their happy day with the media and all their fans throughout the world.
The wedding in figures:
* 100 guests
* 80 Bhutanese police
* 20 bodyguards
* 20 lamas
* 1 crown prince
Cost: 2 million euros (30 million HK dollars) of which € 1000 (13 000 HK $) cake.
Source : www.news.xinhuanet.com & www.chinese-tools.com
It took Tony, 46, and Carina 42, nearly two decades to get to the altar.
They were married in a Buddhist ceremony taking place in the luxury Uma Paro Hotel, media reported, adding that about 20 lamas were seen leaving the hotel after the wedding.
Their spokesperson reported that the ceremony had taken place in two parts – the first being a traditional Buddhist ceremony that is officially recognized as a marriage in Bhutan. For the second part, Carina showed off her 12-carat Cartier wedding ring, worth over 10 million Hong Kong dollars, as she cut her five-tiered wedding cake with Tony.
Ming Pao Daily News said about 80 guests, including singer Faye Wong (Wang Fei), former actress Brigitte Lin (Lin Qingxia) and singer Kenny Bee (Zhong Zhentao), attended the ceremony.
Celebrities such as Chang Chen (Zhang Zhen), Cecilia Yip (Ye Tong) and Stanley Kwan (Guan Jinpeng) were also present.
Although the couple did everything to maintain privacy for their special day, they were still very understanding of the waiting press and issued official release photographs to share their happy day with the media and all their fans throughout the world.
The wedding in figures:
* 100 guests
* 80 Bhutanese police
* 20 bodyguards
* 20 lamas
* 1 crown prince
Cost: 2 million euros (30 million HK dollars) of which € 1000 (13 000 HK $) cake.
Source : www.news.xinhuanet.com & www.chinese-tools.com
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Fahrenheit to promote Taiwan tourism
Popularity kings Fahrenheit, is officially kicking out F4, the Taiwan Tourism Board spokesperson is changing people to see how it works! Last year Taiwan Tourism Board funded $80 million NT to invite F4 to be their tourism spokespersons, attracting the Japan/Korea markets, the results were positive, this year's end of June, F4's contract is expiring, the new spokespersons Fahrenheit is pretty much expected take over to be attracting the younger groups!
Fahrenheit under comics management expressed, at the moment Aziotv has submitted a proposal, but spokesperson promotion or dramas, they're not confirmed; to understanding, Azio has gained a vote, but Azio says, at the moment they're not at the stage of a contract procedure yet, therefore its not appropriate to comment on any questions regarding this, but in the future if this case is going through, they will use all their efforts to complete it.
source : Liberty Times (by asianfanatics.net)
Fahrenheit under comics management expressed, at the moment Aziotv has submitted a proposal, but spokesperson promotion or dramas, they're not confirmed; to understanding, Azio has gained a vote, but Azio says, at the moment they're not at the stage of a contract procedure yet, therefore its not appropriate to comment on any questions regarding this, but in the future if this case is going through, they will use all their efforts to complete it.
source : Liberty Times (by asianfanatics.net)
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