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October 7, 2015

Lee Young-ae looks cozy with kids

Actress Lee Young-ae and her children are featured in the October edition of fashion magazine. 

The pictures show the 44-year-old looking happy with her kids in a forest located in Yagpyeong County, where she lives.

The bewitching actress looks cozy and laid-back in an ivory cardigan over a white shirt, matched with cotton jeans. 

Lee has recently landed a starring role in SBS’ upcoming soap “Saimdang, the Herstory,” which will air in 2016. This is her first return to the small screen since the megahit “Jewel in the Palace” in 2003. 

The fashion spread including her interview and photos are available in the magazine’s October issue. 

(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

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Lee Young Ae Unveils a Chic Short Hairstyle in New JLook Pictorial

I might actually consider turning to the dark side if the trade-off is partaking of K-actress Lee Young Ae‘s beautifully aging fountain of class. it looks like her comeback after a ten year hiatus is well underway, with a steady stream of CF and fashion pictorials coming out, each confirming yet again that she’s deserving of being Korea’s most widely known actress export thanks to the enduring popularity of Dae Jang Geum.

Her latest pictorial is modeling designer wristwatches in a JLook spread, with the most noticeable transformation being her elegant new short haircut. I love it so much on her, it frames her insanely fine-boned facial features even more beautifully than a fall of long hair. I was never a fan during her DJG days but now am turning into one thanks to her well calibrated comeback train, with the ending station being her upcoming pre-filmed drama Saimdang: The Herstory, which airs sometime in 2016.

 

 

 

 

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October 8, 2015

15th Anniversary:

Behind-the-scene JSA captures of Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun & Lee Young Ae Released

Source: MBN Star

After 15 years, anticipating the upcoming 15th Anniversary release of 'Joint Security Area', past movie stills of actors Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun and Lee Young Ae have been released. Along with the world-acclaimed Director Park Chan Wook, the cast of JSA have continued to lead the South Korean movie industry with more excellent work.

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More random photos with short hair.

 

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JSA 15th Anniversary:

Congratulatory messages from Song Kang Ho, Lee Young Ae & Shin Ha Kyun

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Published on October 15, 2015 by K STAR 한류스타 리포트 & 생방송 스타뉴스

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JSA 15th Anniversary Release

Photo credit: hongyoshi

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October 19, 2015

Remastered Version of 'Joint Security Area' Released

Source: The Chosun Ilbo

The remastered version of "Joint Security Area" was released last weekend, 15 year after the film first came out. 

The original film has been converted to a digital format, improving the sound and picture quality.

The movie revolves around the death of two North Korean soldiers in the demilitarized zone. When it first hit cinemas in 2000, it received acclaim from movie fans and critiques alike.

Park Chan-wook, known for "Old Boy" and "Sympathy for Lady Vengeance," directed the film, starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Lee Young-ae and Shin Ha-kyun.

It is being screened at the art center operated by Myung Film, the producer of the film, in Paju, Gyeonggi Province every weekend with more venues coming soon.

Published on October 14, 2015 by Inventiver Magazine

15th Anniversary: Joint Security Area (JSA) Special Video

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October 21, 2015

JSA 15th Anniversary: Cast profile photos in 2000 released

Source: Nate ++

Clockwise from top: Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, Shin Ha Kyun

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Song Il Gook Presents Lee Young Ae With Trophy at Korea Historical Fiction Star Awards

On October 24, the Korea Historical Fiction Star Awards were held in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. At the ceremony, veteran actor Song Il Gookpresented Lee Young Ae with an award for her role in Korean period dramas.

While Song Il Gook is also known for his work in historical fiction dramas, the star of the night was Lee Young Ae. Song Il Gook presented her with a trophy for her achievements, to which she responded, “Min Sok Chon [a Korean folk village] gets a lot of love from overseas, as well as domestically. I’m very happy that so many people came out tonight.”

She added, “Right now I’m currently filming for the drama ‘Shin Saimdang: The Herstory’ here. I will work harder in the future for the people who came out and selected me for this award. This is my first drama since ‘Jewel in the Palace,‘ and I’m greeting you all once again with a historical fiction drama.”

The drama itself is about Shin Saimdang, an artist and writer and mother of Confucian scholar Yulgok (you’ll probably know her as the woman on the 50,000 won bank note), and deals with topics such as who makes for a good wife and mother.

The awards took place as part of a special Period Drama Festival in Min Sok Chon, honoring stars for promoting the Korean wave through historical fiction.

 

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When will her drama suppose to air?

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October 26, 2015

Folk village honors Lee Young-ae

Source: INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily

Actress Lee Young-ae was honored for her contributions by the Period Drama Festival, organized by Korean Folk Village. 

The actress appeared at the folk village in Yongin, Gyeonggi, on Saturday to receive the award. The folk village said it chose to recognize Lee for her hard work in the 2003 hit drama series “Dae Jang Geum,” set in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).

Lee is currently working on a new historical drama series “Saimdang: Her Story,” the first project for the actress in over a decade. 

“I’m currently shooting my new drama series here, and this is my first drama since ‘Dae Jang Geum,’” Lee said. 

“This [new] drama tells the story of Shin Saimdang, who is revered by many people. 

“You can expect a lot from it,” she added after receiving her trophy from actor Song Il-kook, the award ceremony’s host. 

Shin, who graces the 50,000 won bank-note, was a calligraphist, painter and mother of the Joseon scholar Yulgok. She is one of the best known female Korean historical figures of her time.

In the drama, Lee plays Jang-geum, who begins her career as a cook in the palace but later becomes the king’s first female physician. The drama is also known as “Jewel in the Palace.” 

“Dae Jang Geum” earned nearly 50 percent viewership in Korea and it is still one of the highest rated Korean drama series. 

It is also credited for spreading Korean programming overseas. It earned nearly 90 percent viewership in Iran when it was broadcast in 2007. 

Although “Dae Jang Geum” brought Lee global fame, the 44-year-old actress has been a stay-at-home mother since 2011, when she gave birth to twins. 

By Sung So-young

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Source: The Chosun Ilbo

Actress Lee Young-ae receives an award for her contribution to promoting Korean entertainment and culture in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province on Saturday.

 

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Lee Young-ae appointed as KNCU special envoy

 

Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU) appointed actress Lee Yong-ae as a special envoy on Monday.

KNCU decided to appoint Lee in recognition of her commitment in making donations and regularly participating in voluntary services.

Lee as a special envoy will join the charity campaign to provide education for children living in less developed countries and giving publicity to KNCU’s work.

“Lee who is assured to help out with the work that we do is a perfect fit for the job as she has been doing charity work and working to promote and preserve our culture,” said secretary-general Dong Seok-min, adding, “She will play an important role acting as a bridge between Korea and the rest of the world.”

Lee said she understands what KNCU does for underprivileged children living in Africa and hopes to be part of it.

As part of the initiative, Lee participated in filming for a short video containing a request for help and support, which is to be broadcast on T.V. on Nov. 11.

 

 

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October 27,2015

Lee Young-ae appointed as UNESCO special envoy

SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- Actress Lee Young-ae has been appointed to be a special envoy for the UNESCO Korean Commission, the commission said Tuesday.

Lee was recognized for her status as one of the top celebrities in the country and lead in donations and voluntary services, it said.

"We decided to work with her to promote the commission's activities such as a fundraising and a campaign to render educational support to underdeveloped countries," it said.

The 44-year-old actress was officially named to the post in a ceremony held in central Seoul Monday.

"As an actress and a mother of two children, I was greatly impressed by the commission's ongoing activities to provide educational support," she said during the ceremony. "I think it will be a special chance for me and I will be able to engage in many activities with UNESCO."

Lee shot to Asianwide stardom in the 2003 smash-hit Korean epic series "Daejanggeum," also known as "Jewel in the Palace," which tells the tale of an orphaned cook who goes on to become the king's first female physician.

She was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador in 2004 by UNICEF and has since held several charity functions. She has made many donations to schools and hospitals, including the Chosun First Middle School in Harbin and an elementary school in China that was thereafter renamed Lee Young-Ae Elementary School. In 2012, she donated money to help build a school in Myanmar.

South Korean actress Lee Young-ae (Yonhap) South Korean actress Lee Young-ae (Yonhap)

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October 28, 2015

Lee Young-ae to Promote Charitable Activities with UNESCO

Source: The Chosun Ilbo

Actress Lee Young-ae will work with the Korean National Commission for UNESCO.

"Lee is one of the top celebrities in Korea, while making donations and actively volunteering," a spokesman for the organization said on Tuesday. "We decided to work with Lee to promote the commission's activities such as fundraising and a campaign to render educational support to underdeveloped countries."

Lee donated to a temple in Burma to build a school for poor children in 2012 as well as a school on the verge of closing down due to financial problems in Zhejiang Province in China in 2006.

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October 28, 2015

Hallyu star becomes UNESCO envoy

Lee Young-ae (R), one of South Korea's leading hallyu actresses, poses for photos with Min Dong-seok, head of the Korean National Commission for UNESCO, on Oct. 27, 2015, in Seoul after being named a special ambassador of the organization. Lee will participate in the commission's donation campaign for education assistance to underdeveloped countries. (Photo provided by the Korean National Commission for UNESCO) (Yonhap) (END)

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October 30, 2015

Classic films get another shot in Korean theaters

Source: INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily

Classics are worth revisiting for they still manage to resonate with present-day audiences.

That is why re-releasing old films has become a trend in Korean cinemas over the past few years.

Recently, a number of popular older movies are making a comeback, up to 30 years after their original release. 

One blast from the past is the legendary romance flick by Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.”

Anybody who has experienced the pain of lost love can remember shedding a few tears while watching this film, which depicts a heart-wrenching love story between Joel (Jim Carrey) and Clementine (Kate Winslet).

The previously inseparable couple now can’t even stand to eat at the same table. Hurt and disappointed, Clementine decides to erase her memories of Joel. Feeling betrayed, Joel also decides to have his memories altered, only to realize he wants to keep those memories, no matter how painful they may be.

The film is revisiting the Korean audience to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its release here.

Also joining the re-release club are the first and second installments of the hit “Back to the Future” series.

The sensational ’80s sci-fi movies are about the time-traveling adventures of a teenage boy named Marty (Michael J. Fox) in a time machine invented by Dr. Brown (Christopher Lloyd).

To commemorate the date of Oct. 21, 2015, which is when Marty arrives in the future in the second movie, digitally remastered versions of “Back to the Future” (1985) and “Back to the Future Part II” (1989) were released worldwide last week.

Amid the buzz about what director Robert Zemeckis got right and wrong about the future, the films are enjoying a surprising level of success.

Since they opened in Korean theaters on Oct. 21, the movies have collected 20,000 ticket admissions as of Tuesday. 

Local mystery thriller “Joint Security Area” (2000), one of the early works of star director Park Chan-wook, has also been re-released for its 15th anniversary after digital remastering. 

Starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Lee Young-ae and Shin Ha-kyun, the film revolves around the mysterious death of a North Korean soldier in the demilitarized zone. 

Due to the better-than-expected response from audiences, production company Myung Films has decided to continue screening the film at its headquarters in Paju, Gyeonggi, through the end of the year. 

BY JIN EUN-SOO [jin.eunsoo@joongang.co.kr]

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First still of Lee Young-Ae as Saimdang revealed

 

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Lee Young-ae and Song Seung-heon’s first stills for Saimdang

 

 

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October 30, 2015

Actress Lee Young-ae leaves for Milan

South Korean actress Lee Young-ae arrives at Incheon airport, west of Seoul, on Oct. 30, 2015, before leaving for the Italian city of Milan to shoot "Saimdang, the Herstory," a period drama depicting the life of Shin Saimdang (1504-1551), in this photo released by the designer brand MCM. Shin Saimdang is a renowned historical figure who was good at art, calligraphy and writing, as well as the mother of Lee Yulgok, a well-known Korean Confucian scholar. The drama is scheduled to be aired in the first half of 2016. (Yonhap) (END)