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3 hours ago, leeminhosha said:
Hi ! I think you should take these down. These are the photos shared by MYM to Minoz official fan club members only. This is the message in their website:
⚠All contents within MINOZ ZONE (including photos, videos, and text) is provided for paid-members only.
Please note that exposing information to outside(personal SNS, community, or other sites) may limit your membership.
So you are not supposed to share them outside the Minoz Zone. Thanks.
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On 10/2/2022 at 7:03 PM, MMEDH said:
Can someone help me please? Is there any site that i could get list of all lee min ho endorsements and brands that he was their face since his debut. I really need it for a conversation with a friend that was arguing with me about his international brands.
I don't know if there is a site -- it used to be in Wikipedia but they took it out.
I saved this list in my FB account, altho I'm not sure if it is complete; hope this helps.
11 Street Malaysia Online Shopping Site - 2015-2016 Malaysia
12 Plus Shower Cream - 2012 Thailand
A Twosome Place (Coffee Chain) - 2014 South Korea
Anchor Beer - 2017, Vietnam
Andz (clothing) - 2021 - S Korea
Azarine Cosmetics - 2022, Indonesia
Bang Bang (Clothing) - 2010 South Korea With Han Ji Hye
BBQ Chicken - 2020 , SK
Bench (Clothing) - 2012-2014, 2016 Philippines
Berluti (Clothing) - 2019
Binggrae Banana Milk - 2010 South Korea
Boss (Clothing) - 2022 - Global
Cadillac CTS (Car) - 2009 South Korea
Cantata Coffee 2010-2011 South Korea
Cartier Love Summer Exhibition - 2010 South Korea Charity project
Cass 2X (Beer) 2009 - 2010 South Korea With Jessica Gomes, Sandara Park
Cell Return Led Mask - 2020-2022, Asia
Coca Cola Georgia Gotica Coffee - 2016
CTF x Lee Min Ho (Jewelry) - 2014 China One-off collection with Chow Tai Fook
Cuckoo (home appliances) - 2022 - Malaysia
Domino's Pizza - 2020, SK
Dunkin' Donuts - 2009 South Korea
Eider (Active-wear) - 2011-2014 South Korea With Im Yoona, 2015-2017
Etude House (Cosmetics) - 2009-2010 South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan With Park Shin Hye in South Korea
Fendi (Clothing) - 2021, 2022 - Global
FILA (Clothing) - 2014 Greater China
Good Base (health food) - 2017- 2020, Asia
Guess (Clothing) - 2014 South Korea
Hyundai Veloster (Car) - 2011-2012 South Korea, China
Innisfree (Cosmetics) - 2012-2017 Asia
Isun Potato Snack - 2014 China
Jangin Furniture - 2010-2012 South Korea
Jeju Air - 2014 Asia
KGC Cheong Kwan Jang (Ginseng) - 2019 - 2022, Asia
Kia K3S (car) - 2014 China
King Sejong Institute - 2019-2022
KTF - 2005 South Korea
Kumho Tires - 2014 China With Liu Yifei
Kyochon Chicken - 2014-2016 Asia
Lazada (eCommerce Platform)- 2020, SEA
LBB Cell Beauty - 2021-2022 Global
Lenovo (smart phone) -2016
Levi's Signature (Clothing) - 2009 South Korea With Moon Chae Won
LG Optimus One - 2010 Asia
LG Teenring - 2009 South Korea With Ku Hye Sun, Kim Bum
LG Electronics - 2014-2016 Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong
LINE Messaging App - 2014 Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau Love Line Mini Drama
Lotte 7% Glucose Drink - 2012 China
Lotte Pie - 2010 Vietnam
Lotte 2% Drink - 2005 South Korea With Moon Geun Young
Lotte World - 2007 South Korea
Lotte Duty Free - 2014-2016, 2020 Asia
Lotte Busan Hotel - 2014 South Korea
Luwak White Coffee - 2016LV Watch/Jewelry - 2021 Global
Market O - 2009 South Korea
NHN Me2day - 2011 South Korea
OSIM uDiva (Massage Chair) - 2014 Mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong
Oppo (smart phone) - Malaysia 2016-2017
Ozing (Education Tablet) - 2014 China
Pepsi (Beverage) - 2014 China
Pepsi NEX (Beverage) 2009 South Korea
Pizza Hut - 2006 South Korea With Park Min Young
Qute (Snack) - 2014 China
Rocher Ferrero (chocolates) - 2015
Romanson (Watches) - 2014 South Korea
Samsonite RED - 2015 Global
Samsung Anycall Haptic Mission - 2009 South Korea With Kim Joon, Kim Hyun Joong, Son Dam Bi
Samsung Anycall Magic Hole - 2009 South Korea With Kim Hyun Joong, Uee
Semir (Clothing) - 2011-2014 China
Seven Luck Casino - 2016-2017, 2019-2020
Shimao Property - 2015
Shinsegae Chosun Hotel - 2019- 2020, SK
Suphier (Ladies' Shoes) - 2014 China
Taobao Mobile App - 2014 China
TNGT (clothing) - 2015 South Korea
Toyota Camry (Car) - 2011-2012 USA
Trugen (Clothing) - 2009-2013 South Korea
Tencent Weishi (Mobile App) - 2014 China
Tenwow (Beverage) - 2014 China
Yadea (Electric Bike) - 2014 China-
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The Unmet Aspirations of Lee Min-ho
The Hallyu superstar’s artistic passion absorbs him, as does his need to produce a body of work that truly satisfies his creative appetite
Lee Min-ho, the South Korean dreamboat, has undoubtedly led a Rue de la Victoire life. His rise to the forefront of the Korean entertainment industry and subsequent foray into the international spotlight make him more than just a success story – they also make him a cynosure of all eyes. From Boys over Flowers through to Pachinko, Lee has had a massive impact on audiences. One look at the Hallyu star – a small smile of his, a flick of his hair, or a casual wave from him – can make his fans go down on their knees. He is the proverbial celebrity who embellishes everyday events, and even when he is a normal bloke, he captures our imaginations with his engaging personality.
But isn’t it daunting to think about the repercussions of being in the public eye? I was prompted to write this article after re-watching his first Movielog film on his YouTube channel, Lee Minho Film. It made me perceive the pressure the actor must be under to be true to himself. I can only imagine how he feels when the lights go out and he is left alone. During a Q&A session with Esquire Korea, Lee expounded on the specific video, revealing that it was meant to symbolize both the evolution of who he is through time and the other side of who he is – his true self.
Read more here...
https://rollingstoneindia.com/the-unmet-aspirations-of-lee-min-ho/
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In 2022, "the most searched Korean actor in the world on Google"TOP 3: Lee Min Ho (No. 49 in the world)"Long-legged Oppa" Lee Min-ho is very popular all over Asia. Earlier, he starred in the new drama "Pachinko", which showed a new look of acting skills and caused a lot of topics. The world ranking of search popularity is 49th! In fact, Lee Min Ho is also currently filming the new drama "Ask the Stars" with Gong Hyo Jin. This combination is very exciting!
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https://www.goldderby.com/feature/2022-gold-derby-tv-awards-winners-announcement-1205039884/
2022 Gold Derby TV Awards winners ceremony: ‘Only Murders’ slays, ‘Pachinko’ upsets
While “Succession” had by far the most nominations of any program with 12, our derbyites rallied around Apple TV+’s “Pachinko,” giving that show a clean sweep of its three categories: Best Drama Series, Best Drama Actor (Lee Min-Ho) and Best Drama Supporting Actress (Yuh-Jung Youn). Lee also won Breakthrough Performer of the Year, an award for a performer in general and not for a specific performance on one program.
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https://www.goldderby.com/feature/2022-gold-derby-tv-awards-winners-announcement-1205039884/
2022 Gold Derby TV Awards winners ceremony: ‘Only Murders’ slays, ‘Pachinko’ upsets
While “Succession” had by far the most nominations of any program with 12, our derbyites rallied around Apple TV+’s “Pachinko,” giving that show a clean sweep of its three categories: Best Drama Series, Best Drama Actor (Lee Min-Ho) and Best Drama Supporting Actress (Yuh-Jung Youn). Lee also won Breakthrough Performer of the Year, an award for a performer in general and not for a specific performance on one program
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2022-aafca-tv-awards-winners-1235181780/
Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Ozark’ Top AAFCA TV Awards (Exclusive)
The African American Film Critics Association has announced the main competition winners for its 4th annual AAFCA TV Honors, which will be presented at an in-person luncheon on Aug. 20 at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles.
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The winners of the AAFCA TV Honors, which recognize outstanding achievements in television and streaming, are chosen by a jury of select members and were announced on Monday.
“We are deeply honored and proud to celebrate the excellence from the creative community at this year’s AAFCA TV Honors,” said AAFCA co-founder and president Gil Robertson in a statement. “The medium of television and streaming is ever-changing and we look forward to bringing everyone together to celebrate the incredible art that has made this year in entertainment so exciting.”
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The full list of winners follows:
BEST TV COMEDY – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
BEST TV DRAMA – Ozark (Netflix)
BEST NEW SHOW – Bel-Air (Peacock)
BEST DOCUMENTARY – Black and Missing (HBO)
BEST LIMITED SERIES/SPECIAL – Women of the Movement (ABC)BEST INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION – Pachinko (Apple TV+)
BREAKOUT STAR – Quinta Brunson
BEST ENSEMBLE – Swagger (Apple TV+) & Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (HBO)
BEST WRITING – A Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO)
BEST TV DIRECTING – Salli Richardson, The Gilded Age (HBO)
BEST TV ACTING (Female) – Patina Miller, Power Book III: Raising Kanan (Starz)
BEST TV ACTING (Male) – Courtney B. Vance, 61st Street (AMC)
IMPACT AWARD – Insecure (HBO)-
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2022-aafca-tv-awards-winners-1235181780/
Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Ozark’ Top AAFCA TV Awards (Exclusive)
The African American Film Critics Association has announced the main competition winners for its 4th annual AAFCA TV Honors, which will be presented at an in-person luncheon on Aug. 20 at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles.
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The winners of the AAFCA TV Honors, which recognize outstanding achievements in television and streaming, are chosen by a jury of select members and were announced on Monday.
“We are deeply honored and proud to celebrate the excellence from the creative community at this year’s AAFCA TV Honors,” said AAFCA co-founder and president Gil Robertson in a statement. “The medium of television and streaming is ever-changing and we look forward to bringing everyone together to celebrate the incredible art that has made this year in entertainment so exciting.”
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The full list of winners follows:
BEST TV COMEDY – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
BEST TV DRAMA – Ozark (Netflix)
BEST NEW SHOW – Bel-Air (Peacock)
BEST DOCUMENTARY – Black and Missing (HBO)
BEST LIMITED SERIES/SPECIAL – Women of the Movement (ABC)BEST INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION – Pachinko (Apple TV+)
BREAKOUT STAR – Quinta Brunson
BEST ENSEMBLE – Swagger (Apple TV+) & Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (HBO)
BEST WRITING – A Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO)
BEST TV DIRECTING – Salli Richardson, The Gilded Age (HBO)
BEST TV ACTING (Female) – Patina Miller, Power Book III: Raising Kanan (Starz)
BEST TV ACTING (Male) – Courtney B. Vance, 61st Street (AMC)
IMPACT AWARD – Insecure (HBO)-
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More than 1,500 Gold Derby users voted for the 2022 Gold Derby TV Awards nominations in 30 categories....BEST DRAMA SERIES“Better Call Saul”“Ozark”“Pachinko”“Severance”“Squid Game”“Stranger Things”“Succession”“Yellowjackets”BEST DRAMA ACTORBrian Cox, “Succession”Lee Jung-jae, “Squid Game”Lee Min-Ho, “Pachinko”Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call Saul”Adam Scott, “Severance”Jeremy Strong, “Succession”BEST DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Julia Garner, “Ozark”
Jung Ho-yeon, “Squid Game”
Christina Ricci, “Yellowjackets”
Rhea Seehorn, “Better Call Saul”
Sadie Sink, “Stranger Things”
Sarah Snook, “Succession”
Sydney Sweeney, “Euphoria”
Yuh-Jung Youn, “Pachinko”BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMER OF THE YEARQuinta BrunsonJanelle JamesJung Ho-yeonLee Jung-jaeLee Min-HoBritt Lower-
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Michelle Yeoh, Dwayne Johnson, Simu Liu and Mindy Kaling Among Honorees at Gold House’s Inaugural Gold Gala
It’s the beginning of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which means it’s time for Gold House to unveil this year’s A100, the API leadership coalition’s fifth annual list of the most influential Asians and Pacific Islanders in American society and culture.
The 2022 list sorts the A100 into five arenas — activism, advocacy and politics; business, technology and innovation; entertainment; lifestyle; and sports — with an overall A1 (maximum impact) topping each category. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu, as the first actor to portray a Marvel superhero of Asian descent in a titular role, is the A1 in entertainment, which also includes Bridgerton season 2 screen siblings Simone Ashley and Charithra Chandran; Oscar winner Chloe Zhao (Nomadland, Eternals) and fellow directors Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi); Domee Shi (Turning Red); Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car) and Taika Waititi; Jason Momoa; Netflix chief marketing officer Marian Lee; Olivia Rodrigo; the creatives and stars of Apple TV+’s Pachinko (Soo Hugh, Justin Chon, Kogonada, Theresa Kang-Lowe, Minha Kim, Lee Minho and Jin Ha); Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation president Ramsey Naito; Oscar winner Riz Ahmed; 88Rising’s Sean Miyashiro and Derek Hsu; Silk Sonic (Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars); the creator and stars of Netflix’s Squid Game (Hwang Dong-hyuk, Lee Jung-jae, Hoyeon, Oh Young-soo, Park Hae-soo); as well as Oscar winner Yuh-Jung Youn (who also stars in Pachinko).
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Bluemarblepics IG post:Pachinko is on the 2022 @goldhouseco A100 List! Congratulations to @theresakang_715 and Team Pachinko on this distinguished honor. We are grateful and humbled to be recognized among the A100 Asians and Pacific Islanders who have profound impact and demonstrate excellence at every level of culture, politics, and society. Our heroes and fellow honorees. Thank you.See the full list at https://goldhouse.org/a100/ .
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14 minutes ago, Lindyloo421 said:
It’s back for season 2- that’s wonderful and what a quick announcement on the same day as the finale.
My gosh LMH is going to be busy!How lucky are we- 2 dramas!
Yes, so happy it got renewed ! The big question is, when will it air ? LMH is busy with Ask The Stars. And based on this article, Soo Hugh is also busy with another project.
https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a39826174/pachinko-season-2-release-date-apple-tv/
Pachinko season 2 potential release date, cast, plot and everything you need to know
"There’s no way you could tell the book’s story in one season."...
Pachinko has now been officially renewed, but given the international scale of this project, season two could still take some time to reach us regardless.
And on top of that, showrunner Soo Hugh also has another Apple TV+ show on the way. ....
Given all that, we wouldn't be surprised if Pachinko season two doesn't arrive until 2024, although this early renewal makes us hope that it might arrive sooner.
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It's official !! Pachinko is renewed for Season 2 at Apply TV+ !!
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It's official !! Pachinko is coming back for Season 2 !!
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Pachinko podcast review with interesting and different views on the drama.
https://www.npr.org/2022/04/14/1092807570/in-pachinko-life-is-a-game-of-chance
Pachinko is a deeply intimate, yet hugely expansive multi-generational historical saga on Apple TV+. Adapted from Min Jin Lee's 2017 novel, the series features several intersecting characters and storylines, but focuses mainly on Sunja, a Korean woman whose family suffers under Japanese imperial rule. With an impressive cast including Lee Min Ho and Oscar-winner Yuh-Jung Youn, Pachinko depicts Sunja throughout her life amid conditions of poverty, bigotry and institutionalized injustice against Koreans.
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https://tvline.com/lists/emmys-best-drama-series-dream-nominations-2022/pachinko/
Emmys 2022: Outstanding Drama Series — Our Dream Nominees!
By Team TVLine / April 25 2022, 6:00 AM PDT
Pachinko (Apple TV+)
Photo : Courtesy of Apple TV+WHY IT DESERVES A NOD: This adaptation of Min Jin Lee’s novel of the same name is, in a word, ambitious, toggling as it does between multiple timelines to chronicle the difficult life of Kim Sunja, a young woman who grew up in a Korea lorded over by the Japanese. The sweeping saga, which to date has been mostly set in the 1930s and 1989, has featured illicit romance, heartbreaking deaths, the longing for one’s homeland and even a bit of mystery for those who didn’t read the book, while being a sumptuous, incredibly cast companion piece for those who did.
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RS Exclusive: Soo Hugh on ‘Pachinko’“We desperately need more empathy in our world. I hope shows like PACHINKO can help foster some of this empathy by offering a portrayal of dignity,” theorizes the showrunnerApr 25, 2022 ...Min Jin Lee’s brainchild, Pachinko, was a staggering success, and now its drama adaptation, the Apple TV+ original, is being hailed as one of the finest shows this year. It occurs to me that condensing a 500-page novel into a series of eight episodes can take quite an effort, and now that I see it on screen, I believe there couldn’t have been a better visualization. Pachinko is one of the most emotional stories anchored in truth, with a lot of wow factors and a brilliant portrayal of a tale that transcends time and borders. For days, it piqued my interest to know what went on behind the scenes, and the thoughts and emotions that helped this show flourish. Thanks to Soo Hugh — the writer, producer, and showrunner — we get an insight into this in this exclusive interview with Rolling Stone India.
Period pieces are notoriously challenging, and this one is no exception, as it follows three generations across multiple timelines. Needless to say, it makes things more difficult. Despite the hurdles, there must have been something really heart-warming about this novel that moved you and led you to decide to make it into a series. What was it, exactly?
I loved the novel. It was brave in its storytelling of a history that’s so little-known to much of this world. But the real reason I wanted to do my adaptation was because of the characters. They both reminded me so much of people in my family, while also feeling completely original in their own forms. I fell in love with the characters and wanted to live with them for some time.
What does the title Pachinko, which is a gambling game to my knowledge, mean metaphorically?
As in the novel, the game serves as such a fitting metaphor for the lives of our characters. Even though you know the odds are against you, you have no choice but to play this game of life. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. But it’s how you take life’s exigencies — with grace or cowardice, humility or shame — that determine ultimately what kind of player you are.
...The first thing that drew my interest to Pachinko was Lee Minho, but I was much more intrigued when I learned that he’d be portraying Ko Hansu, a grey character. He is, after all, the archetypal lover boy and a huge success story at that in the realm of K-drama. So, what was it about him that drew you to cast him in the role of Hansu?Simple, he was the best actor for the role. I always say that all actors come with a clean slate, and in Minho’s auditions, he embodied Hansu. There was no question. He won the role....
Read the rest of the article here:
https://rollingstoneindia.com/rs-exclusive-soo-hugh-on-pachinko/
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RS Exclusive: Soo Hugh on ‘Pachinko’“We desperately need more empathy in our world. I hope shows like PACHINKO can help foster some of this empathy by offering a portrayal of dignity,” theorizes the showrunnerApr 25, 2022 ...Q: The first thing that drew my interest to Pachinko was Lee Minho, but I was much more intrigued when I learned that he’d be portraying Ko Hansu, a grey character. He is, after all, the archetypal lover boy and a huge success story at that in the realm of K-drama. So, what was it about him that drew you to cast him in the role of Hansu?SH: Simple, he was the best actor for the role. I always say that all actors come with a clean slate, and in Minho’s auditions, he embodied Hansu. There was no question. He won the role.
Read the rest of the article here:
https://rollingstoneindia.com/rs-exclusive-soo-hugh-on-pachinko/
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‘Pachinko’ Showrunner on Creating a New Backstory for the Original Novel’s Most Mysterious Character
By Wilson Chapman
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Min-ho Lee, who plays Hansu, is one of the most famous actors in Korea. Can you tell me about casting Min-ho Lee, who is one of the most famous actors in Korea, for the show?
This was a very long casting process, not only because we have a lot of roles to cast, but we also had a lengthy audition process for the characters. When you, as a writer, when you live with characters as long as I have, in your head you visualize them in one way, right? And then you watch them in the audition tapes and either you’re surprised and delighted or you’re just like “No, that person is not right.” And I have to check myself, but part of the magic of making films and TV shows is that actors can bring characters to life in a way that you haven’t expected. And I have to allow myself open to that. So when I think about Chapter 7 especially, Min-ho had never done a series like this before. He’s Korea’s biggest super star. His image is so pristine. And so I’m thinking, “Can he play Hansu or not?” A lot of it was “Let’s see how he does in the audition.” And he was just so gung-ho about wanting to get this part, and had a lot of fun in the audition, and really stretched himself and showed us a side that we’ve never seen of Min-ho, and the world has never seen of Min-ho. And Chapter 7, I think it really an unveiling of what Min-ho can do, what he’s capable of.
...Read the rest of the article here..
https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/pachinko-soo-hugh-1235237538/
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Pachinko star Lee Minho on Hansu's tragic backstory and anti-hero status
The actor discusses his character's devastating past, "villain" status, hopes for a potential season 2, and more.
By Jessica Wang
April 22, 2022 at 12:00 PM EDT
...Lee Minho does not consider his Pachinko character a villain.
The South Korean actor plays Hansu, the enigmatic wealthy fish broker in the aching Apple TV+ series based on Min Jin Lee's novel of the same name. An older, married man with ties to the yakuza, Hansu shapes the life of central protagonist Sunja (played by newcomer Minha Kim and Oscar winner Yuh-Jung Youn during two stages of her life) in formative ways, beginning an all-consuming love affair and later fathering her firstborn son.
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"While season 1 serves as the beginning of Sunja and everyone else's stories, I think season 2 [would] dive into how each character managed to survive and [continued to] live their lives," Lee surmises. "I expect more desperate and intense stories that were not previously unveiled in season 1." Hopefully, Lee says, the audience "will be able to witness the different sides and colors of Hansu more clearly."
So far, creator and showrunner Soo Hugh's masterful adaptation has garnered glowing reviews. In her A grade review of the series, EW's Kristen Baldwin queried, "Is it too soon to crown the best show of 2022?" Lee is grateful for the reception. "So much work and passion from a lot of people have been put into this," he says. "I'm happy to see that it's been recognized and rewarded. I am grateful to be able to share my feelings with the audience through this work. Thank you to my fans and all the supporters."
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Read the rest of the article here...
https://ew.com/tv/pachinko-star-lee-minho-hansu-backstory-anti-hero/
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Why ‘Pachinko’ Episode 7 Diverged From the Narrative to Tell Hansu’s Backstory
TheWrap spoke with actor Lee Min-ho and the filmmakers behind the Apple TV+ series about how the penultimate episode came togetherThe penultimate episode of Apple TV+’s “Pachinko” steps away from central character Sunja’s narrative to give a glimpse into Hansu’s past. Episode 7, directed by Kogonada and written by Ethan Kuperberg and Soo Hugh, delves deeper into the narrative of Hansu (Lee Min-ho), and TheWrap spoke with the filmmakers and Lee Min-ho about bringing the episode (which invents a new storyline not found in Min Jin Lee’s source material) to life.
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For Lee Minho, the mental immersion into Hansu was an extensive process.
“I tried to understand the vibes and the feelings of people that were actually present at the time, and I asked myself a lot of ‘what if I were Hansu’ questions,” Minho told TheWrap. “So after reading the script for the first time, the second time I was reading it, I would keep asking myself why he would speak this way and why he wouldn’t directly involve himself, but indirectly do things.”
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“Depending on your perspective, Hansu could actually come off as oppressive or sometimes even evil. It was the same thing for me before filming the seventh episode,” Minho said. “I was kind of curious about why he became so ruthless and what happened to him that made him this way. And while I was filming the seventh episode, I could really understand why he had to become that ruthless person when he was young. He was a very good hearted person, so I could really understand how he became that character. So it was actually a very heartbreaking episode for me.”
...Read the rest of the article here...
https://www.thewrap.com/pachinko-episode-7-hansu-backstory/
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‘Pachinko’ Showrunner on Creating a New Backstory for the Original Novel’s Most Mysterious Character
By Wilson Chapman
Plus Icon
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Min-ho Lee, who plays Hansu, is one of the most famous actors in Korea. Can you tell me about casting Min-ho Lee, who is one of the most famous actors in Korea, for the show?
This was a very long casting process, not only because we have a lot of roles to cast, but we also had a lengthy audition process for the characters. When you, as a writer, when you live with characters as long as I have, in your head you visualize them in one way, right? And then you watch them in the audition tapes and either you’re surprised and delighted or you’re just like “No, that person is not right.” And I have to check myself, but part of the magic of making films and TV shows is that actors can bring characters to life in a way that you haven’t expected. And I have to allow myself open to that. So when I think about Chapter 7 especially, Min-ho had never done a series like this before. He’s Korea’s biggest super star. His image is so pristine. And so I’m thinking, “Can he play Hansu or not?” A lot of it was “Let’s see how he does in the audition.” And he was just so gung-ho about wanting to get this part, and had a lot of fun in the audition, and really stretched himself and showed us a side that we’ve never seen of Min-ho, and the world has never seen of Min-ho. And Chapter 7, I think it really an unveiling of what Min-ho can do, what he’s capable of.
...Read the rest of the article here..
https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/pachinko-soo-hugh-1235237538/
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Pachinko star Lee Minho on Hansu's tragic backstory and anti-hero status
The actor discusses his character's devastating past, "villain" status, hopes for a potential season 2, and more.
By Jessica Wang
April 22, 2022 at 12:00 PM EDT
...Lee Minho does not consider his Pachinko character a villain.
The South Korean actor plays Hansu, the enigmatic wealthy fish broker in the aching Apple TV+ series based on Min Jin Lee's novel of the same name. An older, married man with ties to the yakuza, Hansu shapes the life of central protagonist Sunja (played by newcomer Minha Kim and Oscar winner Yuh-Jung Youn during two stages of her life) in formative ways, beginning an all-consuming love affair and later fathering her firstborn son.
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"While season 1 serves as the beginning of Sunja and everyone else's stories, I think season 2 [would] dive into how each character managed to survive and [continued to] live their lives," Lee surmises. "I expect more desperate and intense stories that were not previously unveiled in season 1." Hopefully, Lee says, the audience "will be able to witness the different sides and colors of Hansu more clearly."
So far, creator and showrunner Soo Hugh's masterful adaptation has garnered glowing reviews. In her A grade review of the series, EW's Kristen Baldwin queried, "Is it too soon to crown the best show of 2022?" Lee is grateful for the reception. "So much work and passion from a lot of people have been put into this," he says. "I'm happy to see that it's been recognized and rewarded. I am grateful to be able to share my feelings with the audience through this work. Thank you to my fans and all the supporters."
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Why ‘Pachinko’ Episode 7 Diverged From the Narrative to Tell Hansu’s Backstory
TheWrap spoke with actor Lee Min-ho and the filmmakers behind the Apple TV+ series about how the penultimate episode came togetherThe penultimate episode of Apple TV+’s “Pachinko” steps away from central character Sunja’s narrative to give a glimpse into Hansu’s past. Episode 7, directed by Kogonada and written by Ethan Kuperberg and Soo Hugh, delves deeper into the narrative of Hansu (Lee Min-ho), and TheWrap spoke with the filmmakers and Lee Min-ho about bringing the episode (which invents a new storyline not found in Min Jin Lee’s source material) to life.
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For Lee Minho, the mental immersion into Hansu was an extensive process.
“I tried to understand the vibes and the feelings of people that were actually present at the time, and I asked myself a lot of ‘what if I were Hansu’ questions,” Minho told TheWrap. “So after reading the script for the first time, the second time I was reading it, I would keep asking myself why he would speak this way and why he wouldn’t directly involve himself, but indirectly do things.”
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“Depending on your perspective, Hansu could actually come off as oppressive or sometimes even evil. It was the same thing for me before filming the seventh episode,” Minho said. “I was kind of curious about why he became so ruthless and what happened to him that made him this way. And while I was filming the seventh episode, I could really understand why he had to become that ruthless person when he was young. He was a very good hearted person, so I could really understand how he became that character. So it was actually a very heartbreaking episode for me.”
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https://www.thewrap.com/pachinko-episode-7-hansu-backstory/
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Pachinko's Lee Min-ho and Soo Hugh explain episode 7's tragic earthquake twist
"When you see that kind of horror, how can you not change?"
Unlike the rest of Pachinko, episode seven halts the timeline-hopping in favour of something more straight and linear. "We always said that episode should feel like a standalone film by itself," says Hugh, which it does, and not just because of its smaller time-scale.
Chapter Seven is epic in a very different way to the rest of the show, and the trauma it explores is far more visceral and immediate than anything seen in the other episodes too. That's because this extraordinary hour of TV hones in on the real-life tragedy of Kanto's 1923 earthquake, along with the massacre of countless Koreans that followed.
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"I personally remember the scenes where I was at the cliff with Sunja," says Lee Min-ho. "Where she cleans her clothes. There, Hansu talked about his past and his childhood."
"I think that moment was an emotional healing for me. Because for Hansu, he kept his past and his childhood hidden from everyone, and it was something he didn't really look into. But through Sunja, it was the first time that it kind of broke loose, and he really talked about his childhood and his past."
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https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a39784288/pachinko-earthquake-true-story-episode-7/
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‘Pachinko’ Episode 7: Recap And Ending, Explained – What Prompts Hansu To Join The Yakuza?
.... His expression slowly changes from fear to sadness to stern resolve as he realizes what he needs to do to survive, with Ryoichi’s connection to the Yakuza being the first step. And, to be very honest, if this episode doesn’t get Lee Min-Ho, Kogonada, Soo Hugh, and the rest of the team all the awards in the world, it will prove yet again that something is wrong with the entertainment industry, period. In that scenario, please shower all the love and appreciation on the team of “Pachinko” for doing such a stellar job of (nearly) making us empathize with someone as cruel and heartless as Hansu...
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https://dmtalkies.com/pachinko-episode-7-recap-ending-explained-2022-apple-series/
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Star Lee Minho and showrunner Soo Hugh take us inside Pachinko's story of the Great Kantō Earthquake.
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SH: For Minho, before any frame was shot, he knew about this episode. I think this is the episode that really excited him about playing Hansu, because he's never played a role like this before. I don't think anyone in the world is expecting this huge superstar to play this role, and he's just so good in it. To see that rawness in him shows you that he's capable of doing a lot with his acting muscles.
LM: When I performed as adult Hansu, I wanted to highlight the fact that he’s someone who tries to stop himself from feeling certain emotions. He's a rather stoic person, whereas the younger Hansu is honest and true to his emotions. I wanted to balance out those two sides of him. My main goal was to portray this young man who was full of hopes and dreams, and how going through this tragic event causes him to lose his hopes and dreams altogether. I wanted to show how this man is instantly discouraged and deflated from all his previous hopes.
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https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a39775965/pachinko-earthquake-true-story-lee-minho/
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‘Pachinko’ Episode 7: Recap And Ending, Explained – What Prompts Hansu To Join The Yakuza?
.... His expression slowly changes from fear to sadness to stern resolve as he realizes what he needs to do to survive, with Ryoichi’s connection to the Yakuza being the first step. And, to be very honest, if this episode doesn’t get Lee Min-Ho, Kogonada, Soo Hugh, and the rest of the team all the awards in the world, it will prove yet again that something is wrong with the entertainment industry, period. In that scenario, please shower all the love and appreciation on the team of “Pachinko” for doing such a stellar job of (nearly) making us empathize with someone as cruel and heartless as Hansu...
Read the rest of the article here:
https://dmtalkies.com/pachinko-episode-7-recap-ending-explained-2022-apple-series/
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Star Lee Minho and showrunner Soo Hugh take us inside Pachinko's story of the Great Kantō Earthquake.
When Pachinko show-runner Soo Hugh first discovered the Great Kantō Earthquake, she knew she had to write about it. Hugh was deep into the process of drafting Apple TV+’s adaptation of Min Jin Lee’s award-winning novel, an emotionally epic story of one immigrant family told across four generations, when her research revealed a devastating history that her American schooling had never taught her. That history crystallized the show’s themes, unlocked one character’s backstory, and spoke deeply to the struggles of the Zainichi (Koreans and their descendants who came to Japan during its colonial rule of Korea).
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Esquire: The Great Kantō Earthquake wasn’t part of Min Jin Lee’s novel. When did it enter the show?
Soo Hugh: In doing research before we even had a writers’ room, I came across the history of the Great Kantō Earthquake. I was just completely taken aback. The earthquake was enormous, with such a devastating number of lives lost, and a staggering destruction of infrastructure in Japan. I thought, "I can't believe that people don't know about this." My education in the United States did not teach me about it. Then I came across a footnote saying that after the earthquake, there was violence upon the Koreans. This should be part of our historical education. As I was reading about this history, I was thinking about Hansu. He's probably the most fascinating character in the book—so charismatic and almost indecipherable at times. In a television adaptation, when you're seeing an actor portray a character, it's hard to be indecipherable, so we talked a lot about who Hansu was. It felt so intuitive that the earthquake would be his backstory.
Lee Minho: When this story first came to my attention, I felt that I could add more layers to this character and make him more multifaceted. But at the same time, I was a little worried, because it was a side story added to the main plot-line. This is a truly immense natural disaster, and I’ve never experienced that before. It's completely unimaginable. So I tried to watch a lot of earthquake-related documentaries, including a show called The Historical Journal, which has an episode about the Great Kantō Earthquake. I tried to watch these other shows to grasp the image. I learned that back in those days, most of the houses were made of wood, so what caused the most damage was not the earthquake itself, but the fires that followed. That was shocking.
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ESQ: How did you go about calibrating the performance of this different Hansu? It strikes me as almost a kind of working backwards.
SH: For Minho, before any frame was shot, he knew about this episode. I think this is the episode that really excited him about playing Hansu, because he's never played a role like this before. I don't think anyone in the world is expecting this huge superstar to play this role, and he's just so good in it. To see that rawness in him shows you that he's capable of doing a lot with his acting muscles.
LM: When I performed as adult Hansu, I wanted to highlight the fact that he’s someone who tries to stop himself from feeling certain emotions. He's a rather stoic person, whereas the younger Hansu is honest and true to his emotions. I wanted to balance out those two sides of him. My main goal was to portray this young man who was full of hopes and dreams, and how going through this tragic event causes him to lose his hopes and dreams altogether. I wanted to show how this man is instantly discouraged and deflated from all his previous hopes.
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https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a39775965/pachinko-earthquake-true-story-lee-minho/
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Apple TV+ series "Pachinko" shedding light on Korea's history and culture
Arirang News Center - April 18, 2022
FOLLOWING its release on APPLE TV-PLUS... in late March Korean drama PACHINKO has been garnering rave reviews from global audiences and critics... alike. Our Kim Bo-kyoung reports. . "Intricate yet intimate. A sweeping epic that captures the arc of history as well as the enduring bonds of family." That is how review website Rotten Tomatoes described recently-released historical saga "Pachinko." Starring Oscar-winning veteran actress Youn Yuh-jung, and Lee Min Ho and Kim Min-ha,... the drama "Pachinko" has been catching the eyes of not only global viewers' but also critics ever since its release on Apple TV+ last month. Based on the novel written by Korean American novelist Lee Min-jin,... the story focuses on 4 generations of a Korean immigrant family who have settled in Japan. Though it shines a spotlight on the main protagonist's hopes and willingness for her life,... the storyline also highlights agonizing aspects of Korea's history under Japanese colonial rule,... including forced labor and wartime sexual slavery. As well as Japan's atrocities,... the foreign media are also focusing on Korea's own cultural assets too. The New York Times pointed to Korea's traditional attire "hanbok",... saying "the evolution of the Korean hanbok is a lens into the history of the country, which is now being traced in the series “Pachinko." Highlighting the beauty and functionalism of hanbok and emphasizing that it was everyday wear in Korea before western styles were introduced,... it said "Pachinko" is offering a watershed moment in American television entertainment in that it portrays everyday Korean life in the early 20th century. Regarding the attention,... a group dedicated to sharing information about Korea with the world says the drama could be a chance for global citizens to learn more about South Korea. "In the past, Americans were not interested in Korea's history and culture that much. Now due to BTS, BLACKPINK and Squid Game,... many are becoming interested and we could use this chance to effectively let people know more about Korea..." Chronicling the tough experience four generations of a Korean family had to go through in Japan,... the adaptation of the bestselling book is serving as a cultural envoy for South Korea. Kim Bo-kyoung, Arirang news.
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'Pachinko' blocks Netflix's monopoly and ranks first in OTT integration
Apple TV+'s original series 'Pachinko' topped the OTT integrated rankings for two weeks in a row amid global attention.
According to Kinolights on the 11th, the ambitious work 'Pachinko', which Apple TV+ invested a whopping 100 billion won in production costs, ranked first in the integrated content ranking in the first week of April (4/4~4/8). This includes content in the OTT service provided in Korea and movies currently being shown in theaters. As a result, 'Pachinko' has maintained its top position for two weeks in a row following the last week and is currently solo.
Based on the novel of the same name by writer Lee Min-jin, 'Pachinko' is a drama about the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family. Among the works of Apple TV+, for the first time, it ranked first in the daily integrated rankings of Kinolitz and is playing an active role as a competitor to Netflix.
It was first released on the 25th of last month and received rave reviews from domestic and foreign media and critics, such as recording 100% freshness on Rotten Tomatoes at the same time as there are only three episodes left until the completion.
Thanks to the success of the drama, the original novel is also gaining popularity in domestic bookstores. The novel 'Pachinko', which entered the rankings on the bestseller list at major bookstores at the end of March, steadily reversed and reached the overall No. It ranks high in Kyobo Bookstore's daily overall ranking, ranking first in Internet bookstores, and in Yes24's overall overall ranking.-
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