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New and upcoming DVD releases - 2009/11/21

- Korean Classic Cinema 7-Disc DVD Collection - 2009/11/30, Hwangjin-y - Movie - 2007 - DVD Single Disc - 2009/11/30, A Day with My Son - DVD Single Disc - 2009/11/30, Strokes of fire - DVD - 2009/11/30, IRIS - Navigate DVD Making (JP) - 2009/11/27, Park Chan-wook - Vengeance Trilogy 8-Disc DVD Box (US Version) - 2009/11/24, Painter of the Wind - DVD Normal Edition (English Subtitled) - 2009/11/20, Again, My Love - DVD (TW - Ch Tr Sub) - 2009/11/20, Hansel and Gretel - DVD HK - 2009/11/19, Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si Do - DVD Single Disc - 2009/11/19, Fate - DVD Single Disc - 2009/11/19, More Than Blue - DVD Single Disc - 2009/11/19, Hand Phone - DVD Single Disc - 2009/11/19, 4th Period Mystery - DVD - 2009/11/18, Thirst - DVD (US - En Sub) - 2009/11/17, Thirst - DVD (US Version) - 2009/11/17, Boys over Flowers - $US5 off with BYFLWERSV1M - DVD + Photobook Vol.1/2 (US Version - English Subtitled) - 2009/11/17, Thirsty, Thirsty - DVD - 2009/11/16, - Eternity And A Day DVD - 2009/11/16, You Are My Destiny - DVD (TW - Ch Tr Sub) - 2009/11/13, 2009/11/21

Korean dramas now airing

[ChanMi's star news] Jang Dong-gun in ELLE (2009/11/20)

Jang Dong-gun and other stars were in this special photoshoot. The ELLE Korea magazine is doing a Share Happiness campaign. Other stars like Kong Hyeong-jin, Joo Jin-mo, Han Jae-seok, and Hwang Jeong-min along with other stars are being models for Jang Dong-gun's character as the photographer in this concept. The profits will go to women with talent but have not received education to gain socia

[ChanMi's movie news] Park Jin-hee and T.O.P a couple in "Into the Gunfire" (2009/11/20)

Choi Seung-hyeon also known as T.O.P is to be coupled with Park Jin-hee in a new war movie! The movie is set in the 6.25 war that was in the 1950s. The film will be cranked in this 25th and will be released as the 60th year anniversary of the Korean War. Park Jin-hee is a nurse who falls in love with a student soldier acted by Choi. Actress Park is also busy with the movie, " Mom " and the dra

[ChanMi's star news] Lee Beom-soo's young girlfriend! (2009/11/20)

Lee Beom-soo has revealed that he has a girlfriend who is 14 years younger! The lucky lady's name is Lee Yoon-jin and the two have been in a relationship for a year now! She is known well to be Rain's English teacher and an English columnist! The two have met as teacher and student but now, they are lovers! How romantic! andnbsp;

[ChanMi's star news] Jeong Ji-hoon, hot celebrity by CNN, AP, REUTERS! (2009/11/20)

Actor and singer Jeong Ji-hoon has been at the "Ninja Assassin" premier today! The premier was at Grauman's Chinese Theater with director James McTeigue, producer Joel Silver, and actors Rick Yune, Sung Kang, Maggie Q, and more. ET, AP, Reuter, CNN, and Fox were at this event to show the upcoming film premiering! Rain will be around the U.S. for the promotion tour! andnbsp;

[ChanMi's star news] Kim Min-hee and Lee Hyeok-soo's version of Corpse Bride! (2009/11/20)

Kim Min-hee and Lee Hyeok-soo have been in a photoshoot remaking the poster for animation "Corpse Bride" by Tim Burton in VOGUE magazine. The fantasie photoshoot parade will be released in the December edition of VOGUE. Other stars were in this photoshoot parade! Check out the next VOGUE magazine! andnbsp;

Joo Ji-hoon waits for his turn to serve his country (2009/11/19)

TALK OF THE TOWN Fashion model and actor Joo Ji-hoon is waiting to find out if he will be called up to complete his mandatory military service. Joo was planning to join the army at the end of the year but his plans may be pushed back due to the increase in the number of young men being conscripted this year. On a phone call with local media company Newsen, a source familiar with the actor sa

Singer Ryoo Si-won kicks off tour in Japan (2009/11/19)

TALK OF THE TOWN Korean actor-cum-singer Ryoo Si-won is celebrating the fifth anniversary of his debut in Japan. The festivities coincided with the start of his concert tour "Jump: Ryoo Siwon 5th Anniversary Live" last weekend at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo. The tour, which has a capacity of 80,000 seats and continues to Nagoya, Yokohama and Osaka, is sold out, a sign of Ryoo's popul

Yoon Do-hyeon rocks his feminine side in 'Hedwig' (2009/11/19)

The local production of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" - which has been called the most stylish rock musical of the century - is back with a notable cast that includes popular rock musician Yoon Do-hyeon in the title role. Since its inception in 2005, the Korean production of the famed rock musical has been a bona fide success. In 977 performances from 2005 to 2008, it has drawn audiences of more

Korean production hits it big at Cannes animation event (2009/11/19)

A Korean production took second place at a world-renowned animation event based in France, according to the Korea Trade Promotion and Investment Agency (KOTRA) on Wednesday (Nov. 18). "Canimal", a 3D animation for pre-schoolers, jointly produced by Korea's VOOZ Co., Ltd, and Spain's BRB International S.A., took second place among the top 30 programs selected by MIP JUNIOR 2009. A total of 40,3

Six Actresses Get Together for Film (2009/11/19)

The production announcement for the movie "Actresses" on November 17 at the COEX Megabox was unprecedented. First, actress Lee Mi-sook appeared wearing a gorgeous glittering dress. She was followed by actresses Kim Min-hee, Ko Hyeon-jeong, Choi Ji-woo, Kim Ok-bin and Yoon Yeo-jeong. The last one to appear was director Lee Jae-yong. "Actress" is a story about six actresses of several generations

Andre Kim's Star-Studded Network (2009/11/19)

A galaxy of stars including Lee Young-ae, Jeon Do-yeon, Song Yoon-ah and Han Chae-young and actor Won Bin will appear at the Best Star Award hosted by designer Andre Kim on Nov. 27. At 73, the flamboyant designer is as active as ever, with fashion shows here and abroad attracting many celebrities. The normal hurdles to casting A-listers do not seem to exist for Kim. Lee Young-ae, who has drasti

Incredible 'Hong's' Offers Comedy, Action (2009/11/19)

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter "Descendants of Hong Gil-dong" ("Hong's Family Business" - working title) by Jeong Yong-ki, who directed the second and third installments of the "Marrying the Mafia" series, brings yet another family slapstick that provides bona fide lighthearted entertainment. Earlier this year, mid-budget films such as "Speedy Scandal" have shown that good old humor rooted

Kim In-gyu Nominated to Head KBS (2009/11/19)

Kim In-gyu, a former KBS director and the chairman of Korea Digital Media Industry Association, was picked as the final nominee to head the television station, Thursday. The KBS board of directors elected Kim as the final candidate after interviewing five candidates. The board will now ask President Lee Myung-bak to appoint him as the head of the state-run broadcaster Friday. If appointed by

KOFIC Korean Film Showcase at FILMEX (2009/11/19)

KOFIC Korean films showcase in Tokyo, will be held this year from November the 21st to the 30th as an official section of FILMEX. The annual event, designed to promote a diversity of Korean films to Japanese audiences will show everything from more commercial fare such as the current box office number one "Good Morning President" to art house films including the international film festival hit "D

CJ Owned CGV to Open Third Multiplex in China (2009/11/19)

Reaching further inland, CGV will open its third Chinese multiplex in Wuhan, the capital on the Hubei province. CGV entered the Chinese market in 2006 and already has two multiplexes in Shanghai. The new addition will have 6 screens, 940 seats and be capable of 3D projection. The Korean film industry has been making steady inroads into China with co-productions such as the Zhang Ziyi starrin

44 Korean Films at the 2009 Marrakech International Film Festival (2009/11/19)

In a celebration of Korean film, a record 44 will screen at this year's 2009 International Film Festival of Marrakech. In addition, representatives from Korean government organizations, the Korean film industry: producers, directors, actors and film festival delegates will be in attendance. The festival, which began in 2000 has in the past focused on the national cinemas of Italy, Egypt and Spain

PARK Chan-wook Retrospective at Asian Film Fest in Germany (2009/11/19)

The Asia Film Fest which in 2007 held a KIM Ki-duk retrospective is this time focusing on Korean master director PARK Chan-wook. The retrospective will play 4 of his films from "JSA - Joint Security Area" (2000), "Old Boy" (2003), "Sympathy for Lady Vengeance" (2005) through to "I'm a Cyborg, but that's OK" (2006). Director PARK's "Thirst" which premiered to rave reviews at Cannes and did good

PARK's Paju to Open Rotterdam Film Festival (2009/11/19)

PARK Chan-ok's second feature "Paju" has been selected as the opening film at 39th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), set to run Jan. 27 � Feb. 7 next year in the Netherlands' port city. Rutger Wolfson, the festival's director, called "Paju" a "triumph of resilience and a powerful female voice from Asia, ambitious and intimate at the same time". Director PARK is no stranger to Rotter

North American Tour of Jeon Soo-Il's Retrospective launches in Montreal and inviration (2009/11/19)

North American Tour of Jeon Soo-Il's Retrospective launches in Montreal, accompanied by Canadian independent short films Award-winning Korean filmmaker Jeon Soo-Il arrives in Nov. 29th launching his acclaimed Retrospective Tour for the first time in North America! Montreal, November 19, 2009 - Korean independent giant Jeon Soo-Il's works will be introduced to the North American public for t

The divas of 'Actresses' promote their new movie (2009/11/18)

The stars of the new movie "Actresses" appeared at a press event at the Megabox COEX theater on Tuesday. The movie, directed by Lee Jae-yong, features six Korean actresses - Yoon Yeo-jeong, Lee Mi-sook, Ko Hyeon-jeong, Choi Ji-woo, Kim Min-hee and Kim Ok-bin - who are hired to do a photo shoot for the fashion magazine Vogue. Each actress plays herself in the movie. Ko, who played Mishil in t

Celebrity Couple? (2009/11/18)

Kim Tae-kyun, left, Wang Ji-hye Top baseball player Kim Tae-kyun is dating actress Wang Ji-hye, Starpark Entertainment, Wang's agency, admitted Wednesday. Starpark said, "It's true the two are intimate. They are meeting cautiously. But it's still burdensome to call them `lovers"'. "The two met first in the summer through the introduction of their acquaintances. They have had frequent meet

[ChanMi's star news] Son Ye-jin and Ko Soo as a couple in COSMOPOLITAN (2009/11/18)

Movie "White Night" cast Son Ye-jin and Ko Soo are in a photoshoot together. The movie is about murder that left them scars in their hearts. The two are chased for 14 years by a detective that bring the story together. The two stars are to be the best couple of the season in films! Son is wearing a white outfit and Ko Soo is wearing a black outfit to show different motifs of the film and photos

[ChanMi's drama news] "White Christmas" new drama! (2009/11/18)

Actress Han Ye-seul is in a bright white wedding dress! She is in the new drama, "White Christmas?" where she is wearing the wedding dress for an engagement ceremony. Han is costarring with Ko Soo for the drama that is being released on December 2nd! Other stars in this drama are Seon Woo-seon, Song Jong-ho, Cheon Ho-jin, Kim Do-yeon-II, Nam Ji-hyeon, and Kim Soo-hyeon-I.

[ChanMi's star news] Artiste model, Kim Hye-soo in New York (2009/11/18)

Actress Kim Hye-soo takes on another revolutionary adventure with modeling alone! She has been with a special documentary 'style meets art' where the world reknown artist works with Kim for a photoshoot. The Swiss artist, uses a pen to draw on the picture with his own handwriting. The art is being a hot issue in Europe and America! The multimedia artist has met with Kim in New York and had a ve

[ChanMi's star news] Kim Min-hee, "No paparazzi!" (2009/11/18)

Fashionista Kim Min-hee has been in a very unique concept photoshoot! She is in the December edition of CECI fashion magazine with photographer Jo Seon-hee. Kim takes on the image of a fashionable and gorgeous actress! Kim pretends to hate the paparazzis that are everywhere at the party she is entering with a disgusted face expression!

Hyeon Bin: 'There is No Right Answer for Happiness' (2009/11/17)

Actor Hyeon Bin's long hair and baggy jacket do not make him look any different from what he looked like before. But the way he appears in the movie "I Am Happy" is anything but the same. The look in his eyes and his whole body say that he is a different person. His character definitely stands apart from his characters in the TV dramas "My Name is Kim Sam-soon" and "Worlds Within". To Hyeon Bin

Cable TV OCN to Present Joseon's Sherlock Holmes (2009/11/17)

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter A legendary scholar from the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) is reborn as a charismatic detective through cable channel OCN's "Jeong Yak-yong". The eight-episode television mini-series is aimed at attracting crime film and drama fans with colorful characters and a traditional backdrop. "There are so many frightening things happening these days, and I wanted to

Actresses to Present Off-Screen Personas Onscreen (2009/11/17)

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter It was no red carpet event but cameras flashed without cease as some of the country's highest-profile actresses appeared at a theater in southern Seoul, Tuesday morning. It was a promotional event for E J-yong (Lee Jae-yong)'s new movie, appropriately titled "Actresses", which brings together six screen beauties, each representing different generations: charis

Ji Jin-hee promoting Korea's palaces (2009/11/17)

Actor Ji Jin-hee, who is popular across Asia, has been chosen by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) as a goodwill ambassador for promoting traditional palaces as a major component of Korean tourism. The KTO will hold a ceremony for the nomination Thursday at its headquarters in central Seoul and launch a promotional Web site at http://www.palacetour.co.kr .

Actress Panda Narrator (2009/11/17)

Actress Song Hye-kyo has been picked as a narrator for a documentary film featuring pandas facing the threat of extinction due to an earthquake that hit Sichuan Province, China, last year. Song, 28, was appointed as Asia's first panda goodwill ambassador by the Chinese government in June. Song will shed light on the pandas' hidden world and the threat of their extinction during the documenta

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