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Kang Hye-jung Cast in American Film 'Wedding Palace'

lookout — Wed, 6 Aug 2008 07:46:09 -0700

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Actress Kang Hye-jung has been cast in an American film entitled "Wedding Palace."

Kang's management agency YG Entertainment said Kang has been cast in the film to be directed by Korean-American film director Christine Yoo. The romantic comedy is about the life of a couple from two different cultural backgrounds who meet in Los Angeles and get married.

Korean-American actor Brian Tee, who appeared in "Fast and the Furious," will also star. The film will be produced by TU Productions, jointly founded by Yoo and Tee.

YG Entertainment said Yoo decided to cast the Korean actress after watching "Welcome to Dongmakgol" and "Old Boy," two acclaimed Korean films starring Kang. Yoo said Kang's distinctly Korean beauty grabbed her attention.

The film shoot will begin in LA late September. Most of the scenes will be shot in the United States and some of it will be filmed in Korea.

Korean Movie "GoGo 70 (2008)" Teaser Trailer

lookout — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:56:24 -0700

Korean Movie "GoGo 70 (2008)" Teaser Trailer

Cannes cut of "The Good, The Bad, The Weird" in Theaters

lookout — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:04:39 -0700

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The edited version of "The Good, The Bad, The Weird" that screened at the Cannes International Film Festival will be coming to Korean theaters on August 6th.

"We received a lot of requests from the public regarding the Cannes cut of 'The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.' That is why we will be releasing that version of the movie to ten CGV theaters on the 6th," explained a representative of the film's distribution company, CJ Entertainment.

The Cannes Film Festival version of the movie is approximately three minutes shorter than the two hours and thirteen minutes of the Korean theater version. CJ Entertainment added, "The endings of the two versions are different, with the Cannes cut reflecting the end that director Kim Ji-woon originally wanted. We believe that audiences in Korea will be pleasantly surprised."

Kwon Vows to be a Passionate and Devoted Husband

lookout — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:50:48 -0700

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Actor Kwon Sang-woo, who held a press conference on July 18 regarding his recent wedding announcement to actress Sohn Tae-young, said, "I really feel like a grown up person now."

On his bride-to-be, the popular actor said he was touched by her shedding tears on camera and felt a deep sympathy towards her. He added that she was a good-hearted and down-to-earth person.

The two actors met while having dinner with mutual friends. He told reporters that although he is normally a shy guy, he mustered up the courage to call her to ask her out on a date.

He also said Sohn was a very devoted daughter who even brings laughter to his home.

The actor said he proposed to her while on a hot air balloon ride during a trip to Australia with close friends.

The two top actors have set a wedding date of September 28. The ceremony will be held at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul.

Song Hye-kyo Teams Up with Michelle Yeoh

lookout — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:30:46 -0700

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Hallyu star Song Hye-kyo teams up with Michelle Yeoh from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Memories of a Geisha" fame to target the Asian public.

According to the film magazine "Variety," Song recently signed a contract with Stella Entertainment, located near Taiwan, for her work overseas.

Stella Entertainment was established by Yeoh, Terrance Chang (who produced "Mission: Impossible 2" and "Face-Off") and entertainment agent David Tang.

Variety magazine wrote that "Song Hye-gyo became extremely popular [with the Asian public] after co-starring with Rain in the TV drama, 'Full House.' She also starred in 'My Girl and I,' as well as 'Hwangjinyi.' She was also cast in the director Sohn Su-beom's independent film which was also his U.S.A. debut, 'Fetish.'"

Song also signed a new contract with Eden Nine, the Korean agency representing Won Bin. Won Bin and Song both plan on more active participation in the Asian entertainment industry.

Actor Jang Hyuk Stars in Taiwanese Singer Elva's New Music Video

lookout — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:05:18 -0700

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Actor Jang Hyuk has appeared in top Taiwanese singer Elva's new music video.

According to Jang's management agency, Sidus HQ, the actor stars as Elva's love interest in three of her latest music videos.

The Taiwanese producer of the music video said although it was the first time that the two stars met, they shared great chemistry and delivered an outstanding performance.

Jang became well-known in Taiwan through dramas such as "Successful Story of a Bright Girl" and films like "Introducing My Girlfriend."

Jang, who recently became married, has been cast in the upcoming SBS TV drama series "Tajja" and film "Penthouse Elephant."

Survey: Celebrities who Go Well with 'Hallyu Street' in Shinjuku, Tokyo

lookout — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:02:29 -0700

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Okubo street in Tokyo's trendy Shinjuku district is home to one of Japan's largest Koreatowns and is referred to as the "Hallyu Street."

The June 19th edition of the Oricon News announced the results of a recent survey entitled "Celebrities who Go Well with Okubo Street." SMAP member Tsuyoshi Kusanagi took first place in the male celebrity category while Korean actress Yoon Son-ha nabbed the first spot in the female celebrity category.

In the survey, people said they thought Kusanagi, who is proficient in Korean, would frequent the street to eat Korean food. Meanwhile, people said they could picture Yoon visiting the area to buy Korean groceries and being a regular customer at all of the best Korean restaurants.

Actor Bae Yong-joon took third place and actor Park Yong-ha took sixth place.

Rain Heads to Japan from Berlin Movie Shoot

lookout — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:53:18 -0700

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Actor and singer Rain (Jung Ji-hoon, 26) has been in Berlin filming a movie, but he will be flying to Tokyo, Japan on the 30th for a free admission meeting with his fans at JCB Hall. His agency, J.Tune Entertainment, recently posted photographs of the celebrity on his website (http://www.rain-jihoon.com).

Rain is in Berlin, Germany, for the filming of the upcoming Joel Silver & Wachowski Brothers flick, "Ninja Assassin," directed by James McTeigue. They are running on a grueling schedule, spending over ten hours a day in action, hoping to wrap the shoot by the end of this month or early June.

Rain's agent in Berlin said that during the day off that the celebrity gets per week, he spends it resting at home or sometimes ventures out to watch a movie.

"Rain is making preparations for the fan event in Japan whenever he has the time," his agent added. "He's very excited to stand in front of his fans again."

Actor Yoo Ji-tae's Short Film Invited to 10th SSFF in Japan

lookout — Wed, 4 Jun 2008 07:09:41 -0700

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A short film directed by actor Yoo Ji-tae has been chosen as one of the "10 Maestros" by the Japanese Short Shorts Film Festival.

SSFF, which is the largest short film festival in Asia, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. This year's festival takes place in Harajuku, Japan and screens some 80 short films from 25 countries around the world over a two-week period.

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, SSFF has organized a special event entitled "10 Mastros" that will screen short films by renowned film directors from around the world.

At the 8th annual SSFF in 2006, Yoo submitted a short film entitled "Dreams of the Visually Impaired" in a special program category. Last year, he was invited to the festival as one of the judges and took part in a talk show about Korean and Japanese short films.

Hallyu Wood Draws Attention of Asian Press

lookout — Tue, 3 Jun 2008 07:29:37 -0700

Ten major press agencies around Asia flocked to cover the launch of the construction of the Hallyu Wood Theme Park and the Hallyu Wood Start Festival.

A 34-year-old reporter from Hong Kong's cable network CEN spent a busy day interviewing Korean celebrities in Ilsan, the venue of the Hallyu Wood Start Festival. She said that the Hallyu Wood complex will be a great entertainment space for Asian fans of Korean cultural content.

Another reporter from a Japanese cable network program entitled 'Movie Plus' also expressed his hope that Hallyu Wood would become a great venue for cultural exchange.

Choi Ji-woo, Jewelry, Kim Ah-joong, Big Bang, Cho Hyun-jae, Lee Hye-young, Paik Yoon-shik and Lim Kwon-taek were among the celebrities who were present at the festival.