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This movie has been released a few months ago. First time I saw it, from its title and the synopsis, I knew I was curious to watch the movie. And you know, finally I have a day free for this movie, and it is so… oh, skip it

OK, lets start with the synopsis first. This movie is about an unlikely “hero”. What is so special on him? Well, he goes out of his way to help rescue the planet by helping old women cross the street and hand-standing in the middle of the road “to push away” the detrimental effects of the sun.

On the other part of the story, there is a cynical documentary filmmaker named Song So-jeung, who records his story. It is described in the movie that the hero character here claims to have kryptonite stuck in his head, which is then discovered as a strange thing in his brain. The opening of the movie is really funny, shows a flying kryptonite fallen from the space, describes how was the hero “born” for the first time.

But anyway, unlike another superhero movie, there are some ridiculous scenes that will make you laugh out loud. You gotta watch it, seriously! One of the messages told in this movie is that everybody has power to help other, for real. We were a Superman, inside. Never forget to help other, unless you’ll forget how to help

Topic: Actor, Actress, Films, Korea, Movie, Movie Review

Look at the picture below! It is the cover of Lee Dong Gun’s first album that has been released in Korea entitled “My Biography”

Sony BMG, the distributor of this album, announced it as his debut album after his first album ten years ago when he was still at high school. We can find 14 songs, features six songs in Korean, six songs in Japanese and two instrumental tracks without lyrics. The album also includes a DVD which shows clips from his photo shoots and recording sessions in Japan as well as bits and pieces from his everyday life.

Credit : KBS Global

Topic: Actor, Actress, Director, News, Singer

First single from Seo Taiji’s 8th Album “Atomos Part Moai” has sold over 150 thousand copies, his agency announced to KBS Global.

What a record breaking! Seo Taiji will be the first artist to have reached sales of over 200 thousand in 2 years.

Topic: Actress, Director, Korea, News, Singer

Shin Hye-sung, a famous K-Pop singer will hold his second concert tour in Asia, starting in Seoul to Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Shanghai. The concert itself entitled “2008 SHS Live Tour Side 1 - Live and Let Live in Seoul” at the fencing stadium of Seoul Olympic Park on October 18 at 6:00 p.m.

KBS reported, Shin plans to perform a wide range of pop genres including British rock, R&B and big band. A fans meeting has also been scheduled by September 28 in Odaiba, Tokyo.

Credit and Source : KBS Global

Topic: Actress, News, Singer

Congratulation for Song Seung-heon fans! You’ll see his face acting in the drama series again, “East of Eden”.

It was reported in KBS that to celebrate Song’s 32 birthday, the best scenes from the drama series will be screened, free of charge, in eight major cities around Japan including Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Hiroshima over 23 sessions. But still, first screening in each city will only be open exclusively to members of Song’s fanclub

Anyway, dear readers, what do you think “East of Eden” in Indonesian will be? Timurnya Surga? Surga bagian Timur? Perhaps

Credit : KBSGlobal

Topic: Actor, Director, Drama, Korea, Movie, News

Among famous Korean actors, Jung Woo-sung is one of my best favorite. He is handsome, looks warmhearted, and very elegant, huh? I like the quality of his acting also, very mature and passionate.

So, the ‘Achievement in Acting Award’ i think will be very proper for him, for his outstanding performances. KBS Global reported that according to Jung’s management agency, Jung will receive the coveted award. Jung plans to attend the award ceremony and meet with the local audience and movie industry personnel.Bravo Mr. Jung, we love you and your performances! Credit : KBS

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It seems that Bae Yong Jun has a special interest in kimchi business. He has collaborated with Nonghyup Korea to introduce Kimchi to Japan.

Kimchi is a kind of Korean food made by Nonghyup Korea. Bae has been managing “Gosireh”–a traditional Korean restaurant located in Tokyo–since 2006. By September 4th, Bae’s Kimchi brand has been marketed for 600 yen per 300 grams in large supermarkets and Isetan Department Store in Japan.

Topic: Actor, Korea, Movie, News

A KBS Program, Country of Wind has been sold to Japan at a highest price ever. A representative from KBS said, they have signed the contracts with Japan’s biggest distributor, Pony Canyon, at the ‘Broadcast Worldwide Exhibition & Conference (BCWW).

“Country of Wind” is a historical drama about the life of a Goguryeo king, Mu Hyul, starring Song Il-guk. It was firstly broadcasted on Sept. 10th, replaces the previous drama “Korean Ghost Stories.”

Source and Credit : KBS Global

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Everybody have a dream about their romantic life. Oh come on, I have one too. I dream to make a video of my romantic-happy-lovely moments. I want every best scene of my life recorded, so that I can see them again, and remind me how beautiful my life was, in the past, and for the upcoming years.

Then, this couple have stolen my idea! They are Shin Hye-sung and Lee Chung-ah. Well, they’re not a couple for real, only in this music video. But, look at that fabulous video they have, so tempting me

They appear in the music video of his title song “Because of You” from his third studio album “Live and Let Live.” Shin said he was deeply impressed by how well-prepared the actress was, even bringing along her own props to the set.

Source : KBS Global

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Actor So Ji-sup won an award in the “International Category” at the 2008 Best Jeanist Awards in Japan. Japan’s Jeans Federation, selects celebrities that look the best in jeans and presents them with awards, and the result was, as we can see here, Ji-sup won!

An official at the awards ceremony said the Korean actor was selected because his tough yet sophisticated aura always complements the jeans he wears. Before, in the 2001, he also received an award form Fashion Model Award Ms&Mr Darvidoff and Best Performances by Netizen, in KBS Drama Award 2004.

Taken From Material Provided by : KBSGlobal Credit : Star Korean Drama

Topic: Actor, Drama, Korea, News