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Basic Korean Expressions

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:20:00 +0000

'I love you' : Formal-사랑합니다.(Sa-Rang-Han-Mi-Dah)
Informal-사랑해(Sa-rang-hae)
I'm sorry : Formal - 미안합니다.(Mi An Han Mi Dah)
Informal- 미안해(Mi An Hae)

Yes: '예(formal, honorific)' or '어(informal, friendly)'
No: '아니오(formal, honorific)' or '아니(informal, friendly)

'this is...'' : 이것은
this is a cat.= 이것은 고양이 이다.
that is a cat= 저것은 고양이 이다.
this is a dog.=이것은 개이다.
that is a dog.=저것은 개이다.

When you order in restaurant or buy something in a store.

give me a coke, please
콜라 주세요

give me a cup of water,please
물 한 컵 주세요.

give me a Advil, please.
두통약 주세요.

thank you
감사합니다.	To people older than you(highly honorific)
고맙습니다.	To people older than you(highly honorific)
고마워요.	To people you don’t know well, even if they are younger than you (honorific).
고마워.	To people younger than you or you know well, e.g. friends(friendly expression)
sorry
미안합니다 죄송합니다.	To people older than you(highly honorific)
미안해요	To people you don’t know well, even if they are younger than you (honorific).
미안해	To people younger than you or you know well, e.g. friends(friendly expression)
미안
천만에요 (You're Welcome)	To people older than you(highly honorific)
별말씀을요 (don’t mention it)	To people older than you(highly honorific)

"All the world's stage, and all the men and women in it, merely players. They have their exits and entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts."
세익스피어-William Shakespeare

세상은 연극무대이고, 사람들은 그저 배우에 불과하다.
각자 등장하고 퇴장한다. 일생동한 한 사람은 여러 역할을 소화한다.

Um Jung-hwa Earns W10 Billion in 3 Months

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:10:00 +0000

Singer/actress Um Jung-hwa, who launched her own business last summer, posted sales revenues of 10 billion won just three months after launching her brand.

Um launched the fashion brands "Corner Suite" and "Zuhm in New York" in September in a joint effort with a private firm.

"Corner Suite" debuted on home shopping channels in mid-October, and was sold out in 50 minutes instead of the originally scheduled 70 minutes.

A person close to Um said the brands posted sales revenues of 10 billion dollars in three months and will be introduced on the GS and CJ home shopping channels in February. He ascribed the success to Um's efforts.

Um's popularity soared for her role in last year's drama "Osujeong," and she is currently looking for a new role.
[source]

Choi Kang-hee to Fill In as Radio DJ

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:06:00 +0000

Actress Choi Kang-hee will return as a radio DJ.

She will fill in for singer MayBee to host the KBS Cool FM show 'Pump Up on Volume' Jan. 14 to Feb. 3. It's been 14 months since she left the show as the DJ.

The replacement is scheduled because MayBee will undergo surgery on her vocal cords. MayBee was diagnosed last month while promoting her second album. She wanted to continue as DJ but her management and radio producers persuaded her to take a break for a while.

Upon hearing the news, Choi--the show's former DJ--willingly accepted the offer to sit in during MayBee's absence. Busy herself promoting her film "My Love," Choi has even delayed a photo shoot this month to a later date because of the radio gig.

Her management agency said, "Choi is happy to meet fans again as a DJ." She will also begin reviewing scripts for her next film.
[Source]

Wonder Girls- This Fool Music Video

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:59:00 +0000

Wonder Girls- This Fool Music Video

Girls Generation- Kissing You Music Video

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:53:00 +0000

Girls Generation- Kissing You Music Video

SBS Ingi Gayo

Boa: Hite Beer Commercial

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:52:00 +0000

Boa: Hite Beer TV Commercial

Korea's most beloved starlet Lee Ji Ah

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:09:00 +0000

Who is the most beloved starlet in korea? well, If I have to pick just one girl, I would have to say it's Lee Ji Ah, the girl of Bae yong jun in Tae Wang Sa Shin Gi. Here is some pictures of her. I think she sort of has something that other Korean actresses don't have.

BoA to Sing OST for Japanese Film

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:38:00 +0000

Pan-Asian start BoA will sing the original soundtrack for a Japanese movie.

The Japanese daily Sankei Sports has reported that BoA will sing the OST for a movie slated to open March 15. The singer has so far dubbed a U.S. anime film in Japanese and performed an OST for a Korean movie, but it's the first time she will sing for a Japanese movie.

The daily said the movie's production firm chose BoA because she can fully express through song the relationship between the movie's main characters, a dog and its owner.

The newspaper wrote that the OST is a ballad song entitled "Be With You," which conveys the feelings of the dog toward its owner, such as "keep in mind that I also have a soul" and "spend time with me as much as possible."

The daily said the message of the song is intended not only for dog owners but lovers as well.
[KBS]

Byul Releases Special Single Album

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:05:00 +0000

The singer Star, loved by many for her heartbreaking ballads, is back with a special single album entitled 'My Heart Knows.'

Written by composer Bang Si-hyuk and lyricist Kang Eun-kyung, who created numerous number one hits in the past such as Ivy's 'Must Be A Fool' and Yangpa's 'What Is Love,' 'My Heart Knows' is a ballad with lyrics and melody that are expected to appeal to many music lovers.
Four other songs are featured in the new single album including 'A Glass' and 'Fly Again.'
1,000 limited copies of Star's latest single will be released.
source: KBS

Baby VOX Re.V to Release Album in 4 Languages

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:02:00 +0000

The girl band Baby Vox Re.V, which has recently replaced two of its members, will release an album concurrently in several Asian countries.

Aiming to become a pan-Asian star band, Baby Vox Re.V is recording the album in four languages: Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Thai.

The songs of the album will be chosen specifically for each country based on their popularity among local fans.In a news conference, one of the band members said the band is soon to remake and release songs that have gained popularity in Thailand. She also added that the band will collaborate with famous Thai artists.

Baby Vox Re.V will hold a showcase Dec. 1 in Japan and will participate in a Korean-Chinese song festival in Beijing Dec. 6.

The band will promote its album and give concerts in Cambodia Dec. 13-15.
source: KBS Global

Park Si Yeon PR Ambassadors of "Korea in Motion"

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:48:00 +0000

Actress Park Si-yeon and popera tenor Lim Hyung-ju have been named PR ambassadors of the 2007 Korea in Motion -- Daegu."

Organized by the National Tourism Organization, 2007 Korea in Motion -- Daegu" is a festival of domestic non-verbal performances. It will open in Daegu Nov. 20 for a six-day run.
The organizers of the event said they chose Park for her healthy and dynamic image, and Lim for his passionate stage manners. Moreover, the two stars speak English well, which makes them ideal PR ambassadors for an international event.

Park and Lim will receive their appointment plaques Nov. 20 at the opening ceremony of the event and will watch the opening production "Jump" together.
source: KBS Global
Tags: PR, Ambassadors, Korea in Motion, korean actress, actress

Kim Tops Searchword Ranking

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:40:00 +0000

Actress Kim Yoon-jin has topped the search word rankings on the biggest US film portal The Internet Movie Database (IMDB). Kim who shot up to world stardom for her role in the US drama series 'Lost,' was introduced in the portal's Born Today corner on Nov. 7 when she turned 34.

Hundred of film celebrities were born that day but to select Kim as the main search term reflects her popularity.

Following her lead in the Nov. 7 daily rankings was Denzel Washington at number two and Tom Cruise at number ten.

An official at Kim's management in the US said, "The top ranking is due to her appearance as the main figure on Born Today. It served to promote her further as IMDB is a world renowned web site."
source: KBS Global

Ha Ji-won awarded Best Actress at Golden Chest

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:36:00 +0000

Actress Ha Ji-won who played the lead in the KBS drama 'Hwang Jini' received the Best Actress award at the 32nd Golden Chest International TV Festival.

She was awarded for her effort in portraying the life and art of the famed Joseon era courtesan. The drama aired from October last year for two months.

The drama also competed in the miniseries' main round at the Monte Carlo TV Festival, one of the four major global TV award ceremonies.

The Golden Chest Awards, which ended Nov. 3 in Bulgaria, is hosted by the country's broadcasting commission to boost cooperation among world TV broadcasters and seek mutual understanding in drama production skills.
source:KBS

Chu Sang-mi wedding

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:04:00 +0000

Actress Chu Sang-mi will tie the knot with musical actor Lee Seok-jun on Nov. 5. The two met when they appeared together in a musical in 2003. The wedding will be held behind closed doors by the wedding agency Lael Wedding owned by comedian Park Su-hong. After the wedding ceremony, Chu and Lee will leave for Albion Resort in Africa.

Chu debuted in 1994 and has since appeared in many TV shows and movies. Her father is the late theater actor Chu Song-woong and her brother is also an actor. Lee debuted as a theater actor in 1996 and has played leading and supporting roles in musicals. In 2004 he won the Korea Musical Award for Best Supporting Actor.
source: KBS Global

You like a barbie doll?

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:32:00 +0000

Do you like a Barbie doll and Korean 9 member girl group Girls Generation. If your answer is yes, you may want to buy Girls Generation's 1st album. They became Barbie dolls for their 1st album photoshoot. First, Girls Generation Samkak kimbab, and this time Barbie doll? It seems like SM has been trying so hard to beat Wonder Girls. Is this Barbie doll concept going to kill Wonder Girls virus, generating Barbie virus?

Girls Generation at SBS LOVE CONCERT(11/4/07)

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Wonder Girls' Tell Me Dance

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 13:17:00 +0000

This video is so funny and shows how much addictive and catchy Wonder Girls Tell Me is. It seems like whole nation is addicted to Tell Me song and dance. Some might wonder why this song and dance are so addictive in Korea. One of the main reasons many people(especially men) love Wonder Girls so much was Sohee's cute 'Ah-Muh-Na gesture' in Tell Me performance, which initially generated Tell Me virus. That is why So hee has so much fans than other members. Wonder Girls are now nation's little sisters, taking Moon Geun Young's place.

So hee's Ah-Muh-Na

Lee Soo young imitating So hee's gesture

Korean Sexy Singer Ivy In Sex Video Scandal

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 07:18:00 +0000

Sexy Singer Ivy is in a serious situation. Her stardom is likely to be damaged by sex scandal and some rumor. Ivy’s ex-boyfriend 'Yoo' blackmailed her for money. He kept threatening her with the video that he claimed to have. He was arrested for blackmailing Ivy on Nov 2nd. What matters to netizens is whether the tape he claimed to have actually exist or not.

Ivy said, she never made sex tape so the tape doesn't exist. However, there is a chance that Yoo used a hidden camera to film Ivy. Actually, Yoo threaten her that he would release the tape allegedly recorded by hidden cam. And, another rumor has it that Ivy had been seeing two guy(Yoo and singer Wheesung) at the same time. No tape hasn't been discovered yet, but one thing sure is Ivy's stardom is being seriously damaged.

Kim Tae-hee Displays Action Skills

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:24:00 +0000

Actress Kim Tae-hee has recently shown off impressive action skills that has inspired many to compare her with top Hollywood star Angelina Jolie.

Kim displayed her superb action skills in the movie "Fight," directed by Han Ji-seung.

It's a story of a couple who once loved each other greatly but ended up in a fierce fight. "Fight" is reminiscent of the Hollywood movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" starring Jolie.

A person from the movie's production firm said "Fight" has many action scenes and is modeled after "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." Playing opposite Seol Kyung- koo, Kim portrays a woman who takes revenge on a man she once loved but whom she now hates.
source:KBS

The most promising actress Kim Ah Joong

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:07:00 +0000

Kim Ah Joong, The heroine of 200 Pounds Beauty, won the most promising actress award from The Motion Pictures Associate of Korea on Oct 31st. She also recently received Elle Style's Hot Face Award.

Tags: korean actress, movie, film, the most promising actress, korean film, korean girls

Wonder Girls at University Festival

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:49:00 +0000

Wonder Girls performed at Han Yang University Festival. I never seen anything like this in my whole life in Korea. I always thought Fin.K.L is the best girl band that has been beloved by huge boy fans. I think Wonder Girls already beat Fin.K.L in every ways. Look at the university students singing 'tell me'. Wow, It was like Wonder Girls were performing in military. watch the video. It is interesting that most of the audience are 'men'.

Girls Generation commercial films

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:23:00 +0000

First Album(to be released on Nov. 1, 2007) Promotion Video

Tae Yeon's Gamevill commerical

Girls Generation's Photoshoot for Their First Album

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:14:00 +0000

Girls Generation's Photoshoot for Their First Album

Girls Generation at TVXQ Seoul Concert

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:07:00 +0000

Fan made video of Girls Generation members at VTXQ Seoul Concert