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August 27, 2012

Korean movies dominate box office
By Claire Lee The Korea Herald

Market share of homegrown movies rises to nearly 80 percent over the weekend

Korea’s homegrown films are doing better than ever at the box office, with its market share rising to nearly 80 percent in the past weekend.

The top four movies at the box office from Aug. 26 to 27 were local films, according to the Korean Film Council. 

The films are director Kim Hwi’s thriller “Neighbors”; Kim Joo-ho’s period comedy “The Grand Heist”; Choi Dong-Hun’s star-studded blockbuster “The Thieves”; and Kim Dong-won’s action drama “R2B: Return to Base.”


“Neighbors ” (Lotte Entertainment)


“The Thieves”(1st Look)

Korean films’ sweeping performance started off with “The Thieves,” which became the third best-selling Korean film of all time, beating 2002 drama “Taegukgi” as of Aug. 15. It drew more than 12,095,094 viewers as of Saturday, according the Korean Film Council data. It ranked third at the box office in the past weekend.

Kim Joo-ho’s period drama “The Grand Heist,” on the other hand, drew 4 million viewers in just 19 days after its release, becoming the seventh homegrown movie to achieve the feat so far this year. 

Kim Hwi’s thriller “Neighbors,” which opened last week, drew 1 million viewers in the first five days after the release, topping the box office chart during the weekend.

The homegrown films’ market share rose to 77.2 percent during the past weekend, from 57.7 percent recorded last month. 


“The Grand Heist” (1st Look)

The market share of the local films hit 60.4 percent in 2006, with the box-office triumph of Bong Joon-ho’s “The Host.” The film, which drew 13,020,000 viewers, remains the bestselling locally made film of all time in Korea’s film history. 

Local movies’ market share dropped to 42.1 percent in 2008, rose to 48.8 percent in 2009, and but dropped to 46.5 percent again in 2010.

Many small- to mid-scale local films drew a significant number of viewers ― each about 4 million ― in the first half of this year, including “Architecture 101,” “Dancing Queen,” “All About My Wife,” “Unbowed” and “Deranged.” 

These movies, diverse in genre and style, contributed to the increase in the market share of the homegrown movies in the first half of the year, according to the Korean Film Council.

More highly anticipated Korean films are to be released soon. CJ Entertainment, one of the biggest film producers in Korea, is scheduled to release its highly anticipated period drama “Masquerade,” which stars mega hallyu star Lee Byung-hun, next month. Kim Ki-duk’s “Pieta,” competing at the Venice Film Festival, as well as Sin Jeong-won’s drama “Ghost Sweepers” starring Kim Su-ro and Lee Je-hoon, are also to be released next month.

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September 13, 2012
The 'Korean Invasion': This is Just the BeginningKpopStarz.com
Singer PSY's 'Gangnam Style' and director Kim Ki Duk's 'Pietà' are currently influencing both Korea and the world.
The original Hallyu movement, which was led by Super Junior, Girls Generation, Wonder Girls and other idol groups, has been augmented to include even more Korean dramas and now it seems to be reaching yet another high point. 
Ultimately it was Psy, an older and more experienced singer, who was able to break into the world markets and a director known to be an outsider even in the Korean film industry, Kim Ki Duk, who won the highest honor at the Venice Film Festival, an internationally famous and respected film festival. They are not the players that are the most representative of Korean culture but this means that representativeness isn't the issue at hand. 
The ways to publicize and market pop culture is changing every day and at this point, the stage for K-Pop and Korean culture to grow is getting bigger. Hallyu isn't a movement because its representative of Korea but it will simply become a trend that will be spreading worldwide. 
Even amidst a turbulent relationship with Japan, Jang Keun Suk's popularity is continuing and actresses like Bae Doo Na and Kim Yunjin are being recognized worldwide and in Hollywood. Ultimately this means that if the content is right and the skills are there, it's possible to seize the opportunities that launch Korea and Korean culture in to the world spotlight. 
In this vein, that's why the 'Korean Invasion' is just beginning. 
'Pietà' and its win is an amazing feat for a Korean artist but its influence on Korean mainstream film is unknown. Kim Ki Duk was never known for his commerciality or financial success but by winning this award, he drew over 100,000 audiences to his movie, which was unheard of for him. Until now, an award at a foreign film festival didn't mean much but now it's moving the masses. 
Some people believe that this will allow more directors to aspire to be like Kim Ki Duk and make art-house movies that may win awards internationally. Though he was almost exclusively loved in Europe, his Golden Lion award may earn him the possibility to be considered for the Foreign Film category for the Academy Awards, where a Korean film has never set foot. This is an incredibly fresh take and an exciting possibility for Korean film and its future. 
On the other hand, Psy's "Gangnam Style" has reached over 140 million views since its release 60 days ago on YouTube. His success was never imagined or even expected. However, he has recently signed with Scooter Braun, appeared at the MTV VMAs and was invited to the LA Dodgers to show his dance. He has recently made appearances on many primetime talk shows, indicating his amazing rise in popularity in the US. 
Though most experts believe that Psy will simply be a one-hit-wonder, he has already made Korean pop culture history and testifies to the fact that it's really the content that appeals to world audiences. It proves that an artist no longer has to depend on a large management label to be globally successful. Like Kim Ki Duk and Psy was never the epitome of mainstream Korean pop culture. In a music industry now dominated by idol groups, Psy's music style and performance style have always been unique and entertaining. 
Despite the big management companies' efforts to propel its idol groups like Super Junior and the Wonder Girls into stardom worldwide, it was never as successful as Psy's. Though he is managed by YG Entertainment, the fact that he was managed by them did not contribute to his success. This was purely content-based success and whether he will be a one-time deal or a continuing artist is a question yet to be answered. 
If Psy and Kim Ki Duk became overnight stars, Jang Keun Suk has emerged as the best Hallyu star in Asia for the best two years. In Japan, his popularity is now beyond Bae Yong Joon and his fame has spread to China and other parts of Southeast Asia. With his 2010 drama, "You're Beautiful," he was aiming for international markets with his acting, his singing and dancing. 
He hasn't had a hit project since that drama but he has continually been holding concerts and events in foreign countries and has huge amounts of fans everywhere. In China, Jang Keun Suk's Weibo account now reaches 5,000,000 followers and this is the highest number of followers for a non-Chinese celebrity. His management company says, "International fans know that he is Korean but whether there are diplomatic problems between the countries, it doesn't seem to bother them that he is Korean. His fan appeal is incredibly unique and also stable."
Meanwhile in Hollywood, Kim Yunjin, Lee Byung Hun and Bae Doo Na are waving the Korean flag.
Kim Yunjin was touted for being a member of a hit drama series called "Lost" and now is in the process of filming a new ABC drama called "Mistresses." For "Mistresses" her name is second on the credits. 
Lee Byung Hun is currently filming "RED 2" after his success in the "G.I. Joe" series and seems to continue appearing in blockbusters. 
Bae Doo Na was recently seen in the trailer for the Wachowski Siblings' sci-fi blockbuster "Cloud Atlas" as one of the lead roles and she was spotted on the red carpet for the Toronto International Film Festival, promoting the event. "Cloud Atlas" includes Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Susan Sarandon and other A-list stars. Even among them, Bae Doo Na received raving reviews from critics in Toronto.
Experts say that many Korean actors who have potential to be entertainers and step beyond the language boundaries, may have more possibilities in the international markets in the future.

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February 4, 2013
More Korean TV stars act abroad
By Shim Sun-ah YonhapNews
SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) -- Korean TV stars have become known internationally through hit Korean television series that have graced the small screen worldwide like "Winter Sonata" (2002), "Jewel in the Palace" (2003) and "Jumong" (2006). Now, with a larger audience, these Korean household names are boldly extending their reach by acting abroad -- primarily in Hollywood and China.
   Standing at the cusp of international stardom are Lee Byung-hun, Kim Yun-jin and Bae Doona.
Photo: Lee Byung-hun
Lee entered the Western market with the multinational co-production "I Come with the Rain" in 2008 and the Hollywood blockbuster "G.I.Joe: The Rise of Cobra" in 2009. This year, he is scheduled to star in two Hollywood blockbuster films: "G. I. Joe 2: Retaliation" and "Red 2," both starring Bruce Willis.
   Korean-American actress Kim Yun-jin, who rose to stardom in the U.S. with her appearance in the U.S. television series "Lost" (2004), is set to star in the upcoming ABC drama series "Mistresses." She will play the second lead in the series scheduled to air this spring.
   "When I was in 'Lost,' it took two weeks before all the members of the drama team to know my name as they experienced difficulty in precisely pronouncing the name 'Yun-jin,' but in 'Mistresses,' every staff member knew it," Kim said in a recent interview with Yonhap News Agency.
   Actress Bae Doona is also expected to field many offers from the U.S. market. She captivated the eyes of major Hollywood film studios with her Hollywood debut in "Cloud Atlas" (2012), according to industry sources. Though the 130-billion-won budget film, directed by the Wachowskis, was a commercial failure, she won critical acclaim as a serious, young actress.
   In China, the popularity of Korean pop culture has undeniably gained strength year after year.
   The "Korean Wave," known as "Hallyu," began there when the MBC TV soap opera "What is Love?" became a sensation in China after first being broadcast on the state-run CCTV channel in 1996.
   The rise of Hallyu is no longer news and Korean stars are now landing lead roles in Chinese TV series. Helming this trend are actresses Jang Seo-hee, Jang Na-ra and actor Park Hae-jin.
Photo: Jang Seo-hee 
After rising to stardom in China with the 2002 Korean TV series "Miss Mermaid," Jang Seo-hee played one of the female leads in the Chinese hit TV series "Master Lin in Seoul" (2011). She is also the lead in a big-budget Chinese historical drama that began airing in December.
   Park, who was first introduced to the Chinese market with his appearance in the Korean TV series "Famous Seven Princesses" (2006), is now as popular as Jang Seo-hee in China. His popularity has sky-rocketed in recent years with successes in two Chinese TV series, "Another Brilliant Life" and "Qian Duo Duo Jia Ren Ji" both shot last year. "He has recently received many job offers in China" and is the top-earning Korean actor there, the star's management agency said.
   Jang Na-ra, who has acted in several Chinese TV series, such as "My Bratty Princess" (2006), "Good Morning Shanghai" (2007) and "Unruly Qiao" (2011), is so well known in China that some local viewers often mistake her for being Chinese. Her agency says the young actress will continue to work and foster her popularity in the country.
   In the Chinese film industry, Korean stars Song Hye-kyo, Kwone Sang-woo and Jang Dong-gun have also been active.
   Song, who gained popularity in the Chinese-speaking world through the Korean dramas "Autumn in My Heart" (2000) and "Full House" (2004), has recently starred in two Chinese films. One of those films, Wong Kar Wai's new masterpiece "The Grandmasters," also features Tony Leung and Zhang Ziyi, and is set to open at the Berlin International Film Festival on Monday.
   Song was cast in renowned Chinese director John Woo's next film "1949" starring Chen Chang. The film recently finished shooting.
Photo: Song Hye-kyo
Kwone knocked on the door of the Chinese market with the country's romantic comedy "Shadow of Love" co-starring Hong Kong actress Cecelia Cheung last year.
   He later captivated Chinese movie goers with "CZ12," also known as "Chinese Zodiac," a 2012 Hong Kong-Chinese action film written, directed by, and starring world-renowned action star Jackie Chan. Released in December, the film to date has grossed over US$137 million at the Chinese box office.
Photo: Kwon Sang-woo

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April 22, 2013
Hwang Jung Min, Kim Yun Jin and Oh Dal Su Confirmed for ′International Market′
CJ E&M enewsWorld Oh, MiJung Translation Credit : Erika Kim  
Hwang Jung Min, Kim Yun Jin and Oh Dal Su have confirmed they will be appearing in director Yun Je Gyun′s new piece International Market.
JK Films revealed on April 22 that "the three have been confirmed as leads and shooting will start in the latter half of the year."
About the film itself, a rep commented, "It′s going to be a touching story about how people lived through what happened after the Korean War up to now."


Director Yun Je Gyun, the man behind the hit film Haeundae, said, "International Market will be dedicated to our parents′ generation, who lived passionately through their turbulent and poor pasts."
Hwang Jung Min and Kim Yun Jin will appear as a married couple and act in roles that will progress from age 20 to 70 in the film.
The film is aiming for a premiere late 2014.
Photo credit: enews DB

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April 22, 2013
Hwang Jung-min and Kim Yun-jin headline new movie
by girlfriday dramabeans.com l Nate


The director of Haeundae is returning with his first film in four years — a drama called International Market, which is not the most exciting title on the block, but it’s scored Hwang Jung-min (Fist of Legend, Penninsula) and Kim Yun-jin (Neighbors, Lost) to star. They’ll play a married couple that we’ll watch go from their twenties into their seventies, as a way to chart the way the economy changed over the course of fifty years. It’s an interesting concept, and almost sounds like documentary material.
Hwang Jung-min and Kim Yun-jin star as two young sweethearts (and first loves, natch) who get married at a young age, and Oh Dal-soo (The Gift of Room 7) co-stars as Hwang Jung-min’s best friend. We’ll see the couple age as we catch up to the present day, and in the process watch the economy change with the tide. The actors will play their roles from twenty to seventy, which will be a fun thing to watch too.
Director Yoon Je-kyun was influenced by his parents’ generation and the harsh poverty they fought to overcome, saying that it was a story he’s been wanting to tell for some time. I like the idea of covering fifty years of history through the lens of one couple, because it remains personal. Even if the movie is technically about the economy, there’s an emotional hook there if we’re invested in their journey. Perhaps not action-packed on paper, but I do think it’ll make for an interesting movie.
International Market is planning for a release later this year.
Via Mk.co.kr

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May 16, 2013
Kim Yun-jin promotes 2nd U.S. drama
By Lee Sun-min Korea JoongAng Daily



Kim Yun-jin, who earned global recognition through the U.S. TV series “Lost,” will appear as a solo guest on talk show “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” on CBS today to promote her upcoming show on ABC.
“Mistresses,” which is based on the British series of the same name, is about four women friends talking about their complex relationships. 
It is the second drama in the United States for Kim. The show, which completed filming in February, will premiere on June 3. Kim plays a character named Karen Rhodes, a psychiatrist who struggles after the death of a patient with whom she was involved. The show begins as he meets three other college friends.
K.J. Steinberg, known for her work in “Gossip Girl” on the CW Television Network, helped write the 13 pilot episodes. 
Kim said she is nervous about promoting the upcoming TV series and hopes many love the episodes, according to local media reports.
She also mentioned Psy as she watched him getting ready for his performance on “Dancing with the Stars.” 

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May 17, 2013
Kim Yoon Jin started promotion of her new American drama 'Mistresses' Source: StarN
Kim Yoon Jin will be appearing on TV shows in America.
On May 16th, actress Kim Yoon Jin's management agency said, "Kim Yoon Jin started official promotion of ABC drama 'Mistresses', which will premiere on June 3rd."
Recently, Kim Yoon Jin appeared on 'Satellite Media Tour' on 14th, had an interview with TV Guide, and appeared on ABC 'Dancing With The Stars' as a guest, and said hello to other actors who casted in 'Mistresses'.
On 16th, she will be having an interview for NBC 'Extra', and NY Post.
In addition, she will be making a solo appearance on CBS 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson' on May 17th. The show is the most representative talk show of NBC channel, and a great number of celebrities appeared on the show in the past.
Kim Yoon Jin said, "I started getting nervous after commencing the official promotion. I hope many people will love it. I saw PSY appearing on different TV shows just after starting the promotion. It feels great to know that there is another Korean entertainer who is appearing on TV as I am."
She continued, "Whenever I meet up with people, they always ask me if I know PSY. He was all alone when he first came to America, but now, he's a super star. I guess it is time for me to borrow some help from him."
Kim Yoon Jin's new drama, 'Mistresses', first premiered in England back in 2008, and Kim Yoon Jin is casting in a new American version.
On the other hand, Kim Yoon Jin will start shooting movie 'International Market' in August.
/Reporting by Lee Seul en@starnnews.com

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June 4, 2013
Actress Kim Yun-jin to feature in InStyle magazine
By Claire Lee The Korea Herald


Kim Yun-jin will be featured in the September issue of U.S. edition of InStyle magazine. (Zion Entertainment)
Korean-born actress Kim Yun-jin will be featured in U.S. fashion magazine InStyle’s upcoming issue, according to her local agency Zion Entertainment. 
The actress, who is best known in the U.S. for her role as Sun on the American TV series “Lost,” is currently starring in ABC drama series “Mistresses,” which premiered on Monday. 
Based on the 2008-10 British series of the same title, the series features the lives of four female friends who are all having extramarital affairs. 
According to her agency, the actress was photographed by British fashion photographer Phil Poynter for the magazine. 
The photo shoot, which took place in Desert Hot Springs, California, was attended by InStyle creative director Rina Stone and fashion editor and stylist Kate Sebbah. The actress wore clothes by Valentino, Nina Ricci, Jil Sander, Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs for the feature shoot, her agency said. 
The fashion photographs featuring Kim will be published in InStyle’s September issue, and will be distributed worldwide, according to Kim’s agency. 

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August 26, 2013
Hwang Jeong-min in "International Market" in September
Source: Sports Hankooki via Hancinema.net


Actor Hwang Jeong-min is going to start filming the movie "International Market" next month.
According to the movie peeps, the main lineups completed their Czech filming on the 26th. They will take a short break and start filming again next month.
"International Market" is the story of Koreans who've lived through the modern history of Korea since the 6.25 war. Hwang Jeong-min and Kim Yoon-jin play the roles of Deok-soo and Yeong-jae and change from their 20s to the 70s. To be released in 2014.

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November 5, 2013
Kimchi ad on New York Times
An ad for kimchi, South Korea's representative side dish, is featured on the Nov. 4, 2013 edition of the New York Times. Actress Kim Yun-jin, known in the U.S. for her role in popular TV series "Lost," modeled for the ad that was arranged by South Korean Prof. Seo Kyung-duk, an active promoter of Korea. (Photo courtesy of Professor Seo) (Yonhap) (END)

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November 6, 2013
Kim Yoon Jin appears on Kimchi advertisement of NYT STARN News
Professor Seo Kyung Duk of Sungshin Women's University and Kim Yoon Jin posted a Kimchi advertisement on New York Times.
On November 5th, professor Seo told that he posted a Kimchi advertisement on New York Times with actress Kim Yoon Jin.
The advertisement explains that Kimchi will be registered as an intangible cultural heritage property by UNESCO this December, and that it is making significant contributions to people's health at all over the world.
Professor Seo said, "NYT's food columnist, Melissa Clarke, recently drew attention by revealing a video of how to make 'Kimchi pickle', and star chef George Jang started selling 'Kimchi Hot Dog' at his restaurant, 'Mercer Kitchen'."
He also said, "More and more Japanese restaurants and Chinese market are selling Kimchi, and I wanted to let people know that Kimchi was originated from Korea."
Another significance of this advertisement is that actress Kim Yoon Jin, who grew largely popular in America after casting in drama 'Lost', appeared on it as the model. She is currently casting in drama 'Mistress Season 2' as well.
Kim Yoon Jin said, "When I meet a lot of American staffs, I can actually feel how much the power of Korean culture got bigger. I decided to join professor Seo to make a contribution in further spread of Korean cuisine."
Meanwhile, professor Seo will be producing a 'Korean Cuisine Art Book' with advertisements that he produced in the past, and donate it to major libraries and art galleries at all over the world.
/Reporting by Oh jin ju en@starnnews.com

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November 6, 2013
Kim Yun-jin Promotes Kimchi in NYT Ad
The ChosunIlbo


Actress Kim Yun-jin, star of the hit U.S. drama "Lost," has been featured in an advert in the New York Times promoting kimchi. 
It is part of the campaign promoting Korean food and culture around the world led by Seo Kyoung-duk, a professor at Sungshin Women's University in Seoul.
The ad reads, "When Michelle Obama tweeted her recipe for kimchi, the spicy fermented cabbage gained a huge new following. As kimchi is poised to join UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, we are excited to share our culinary tradition with more people around the world. Add a healthy kick to your meals with kimchi this weekend." 
It is already the third ad Seo has placed in the New York Times this year to promote Korean food. The other two were for bibimbab (rice with assorted vegetables) featuring actress Lee Young-ae in February and highlighting Michelle Obama's kimchi tweet in April.
The Cultural Heritage Administration said last month that the traditional Korean culture of making and sharing kimchi is to be included on UNESCO's intangible cultural asset list. 
"Many foreigners think the origin of kimchi is in Japan or China, so I planned the ad for three months to make it clear that kimchi is Korean food," said Seo. 
He added that he also plans to advertise makgeolli or traditional Korean rice wine. A Korean chicken company paid for the ad. 

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January 5, 2014
Kim Yoon Jin headlined on New York Times
Source: STARN News New York Times headlines Kim Yoon Jin.
On January 3rd (local time), America's New York Times headlined Kim Yoon Jin with an article titled 'HER NEXT GREAT LEAP'.
During her interview, Kim Yoon Jin talked about her upcoming American drama, 'Mistresses', and how she got to participate in production of the drama.
'Mistresses' will show romance and friendship of 4 college friends, and Kim Yoon Jin will be casting as woman named Karen Kim.
Meanwhile, Kim Yoon Jin will be leaving to America in late January to start shooting 'Mistresses'.
/Reporting by Lee mi hwa jp@starnnews.com

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January 6, 2014
NYT calls Kim Yun-jin ‘game-changing actress’
By Yoon Ha-youn The Korea Herald


Kim Yun-jin (New York Times)
Actress Kim Yoon-jin graced a special section in the Friday edition of the New York Times, with a detailed interview covering her acting career and life story, including her childhood as an immigrant and her New Year resolutions. 
The NYT introduced Kim as a “game-changing” actress and previewed her comeback to the small screen on ABC TV show “Mistresses.” 
Kim’s acting career began in the film “Shiri” in 1999, breaking box-office records in Korea. The star is now looking to take off to the U.S. once more to appear in the second season of the ABC drama series “Mistresses,” after earning wide recognition with the hit U.S. drama series “Lost.”
“Mistresses” revolves around the scandalous romantic lives and sisterhood of four women in their 30s, who met while in University. KJ Steinburg, the writer of “Gossip Girl” will adapt the show from the original BBC drama of the same name. 
Kim is to play one of the four friends as Karen Kim, a psychiatrist who falls into confusion after the untimely death of her patient and secret lover.
In an interview with another foreign media outlet, the star expressed excitement in getting fancy hair and makeup and glamorous outfits to try on compared to her limited looks as a plane survivor in “Lost.”
The former “Lost” star divides her time between LA and Seoul, busily engaging in small-screen gigs and filming simultaneously. The Korean film “International Market,” in which she played the lead role is to be released soon. 
The 42-year-old actress has also played a significant part in pushing for the U.S. remake of the Korean cable TV drama “Nine: Nine Time Travels,” as an executive producer, and ABC is said to be mulling over the production. 

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February 13, 2014
Kim Yun-jin back to America
By Jin Eun-soo, contributing writer INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily


Actress Kim Yun-jin has left for the United States to start filming the second season of her TV series “Mistresses,” according to local reports yesterday.
The second seasons of the series, an adaptation of a BBC series of the same name, is scheduled to begin airing in June.
“Mistresses” is about the friendship and love life of four women from the same college who encounter each other at the funeral of one of their husbands. 
In the first season, Kim played Karen, a woman who was having an affair with a married man but falls in love with his son at the man’s funeral.
This is Kim’s second U.S. series following the science-fiction program “Lost.”
Before leaving Korea, Kim finished filming “Gukje Market,” the latest movie by Youn Je-kyun, director of “Haeundae.” “Gukje” also stars Hwang Jung-min and Oh Dal-su.

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June 6, 2014
‘Mistress’ Kim Yun Jin Makes Solo Appearance on CBS Late Late Show
By Staff Writer | KDramaStars.com

Actress Kim Yoon Jin is to make a solo appearance in the popular CBS talk show "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson." Kim Yun Jin on June 5, 2014, filmed the CBS Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in Los Angeles, California. Actress Kim Yoon Jin is currently promoting the second season of the ABC TV show "Mistress," which premiered on June 2, 2014. The season one of "Mistress" premiered in July of last year. The show is based on the BBC TV show of the same name in 2008. Earlier this week on June 2, 2014, Kim Yoon Jin visited New York City to film "The View" with Whoopi Goldberg and Barbara Walters. Kim Yoon Jin is to come back to Korea next month and film the rest of the movie "International Market," which is to premiere in December.

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July 1, 2014
Kim Yoon-jin watches "Snowpiercer" with American staff
Source: OSEN via Hancinema.net

Actress Kim Yoon-jin who is active in America, set out to promote the movie "Snowpiercer".
Worldwide Korean movie "Snowpiercer" was released in North America on the 27th last month and Kim Yoon-jin who is in the middle of filming "Mistress Season 2" just happened to see an ad about it in a magazine.
She had a discussion with her staff members and they started showing interest in the movie. Most of them didn't even know it was a Korean movie.
Kim Yoon-jin used her free weekend time to invite 10 or so of the local staff and watched "Snowpiercer". According to sources, Kim Yoon-jin hoped that many people would watch it All those who watched it with her were surprised at the movie and became curious about director Bong Joon-ho. They evaluated very highly of the movie. Kim Yoon-jin was proud to hear their responses.
Meanwhile, the filming of "Mistress Season 2" is almost over.

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July 2, 2014
Actress Kim Yun-jin takes U.S. peers to watch ‘Snowpiercer’
By Chung Joo-won The Korea Herald

Actress Kim Yun-jin took her American peers and colleagues to watch the Korean film “Snowpiercer,” Korean entertainment tabloids reported on Wednesday. 

Actress Kim Yun-jin appears on the U.S. edition of fashion magazine "InStyle." (Zion Entertainment)
The actress recently saw an ad for the Korean film, which launched in the U.S. on May 29, and talked about the movie with her American colleagues and peers, according to local sports tabloids. 
“Snowpiercer” is a sci-fi action film directed by Bong Joon-ho. The movie is based on the French graphic novel “Le Transperceneige” by Jacques Lob, Benjamin Legrand and Jean-Marc Rochette. 
To the actress’ surprise, some of the crew members were not aware of the fact that the sci-fi film was a Korean movie, the reports added. 
That weekend Kim invited about 10 crew members to the Los Angeles branch of CGV to watch the film. They reportedly praised both the movie and the director.
The actress is in Los Angeles for the filming of the second season of the U.S. television series “Mistresses” on ABC, in which she plays the psychiatrist Karen Kim. The show stars Kim, Alyssa Milano, Jes Macallan and Rochelle Aytes as the four lead characters.