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EVENT: Are Kdramas as good as they were back then?

 

 

Chingus, do you think Kdramas are no longer how they used to be, or do you think otherwise? Come join us in this event, vote in the poll and tell us about your views on this!

 

 

 

Your Event Organizers,

@partyon @agenth @confusedheart @Sleepy Owl

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10 Korean Movies with Royal Themes and Interesting Plots

 

Korean films with royal themes have always been one of the best genres, because they take history from various perspectives. Starting from romantic stories full of scandals, royal political conspiracies, and various struggles for power.

Colossal films with royal themes also always provide unique story plots and are different from other genres. There are many of the best royal-themed Korean films that you can watch.

So that your watch list grows, quoted from various sources, here are some recommendations for Korean films with royal themes that you can watch via video streaming services.

 

The Great Battle (2018)

Next is The Great Battle with the action genre by Kim Kwang Sik. The main stars are Jo In Sung, Nam Joo Hyuk, Seolhyun, and Park Sung Woong.

The story of The Great Battle tells the story of the attack on a fort named Ansi. Yang Man Chun (Jo In-sung) and the Goguryeo military forces led by Yeon Gasomun (Yu Oh-seong) were involved in the incident.

They fought against the 500 thousand people who invaded the Tang Dynasty to protect the fort.

 

https://magdalene.co/story/film korea tema kerajaan

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7 K-Drama Endings We Still Can’t Get Over

 

 

There are many times when we watch a K-drama and are so invested in it that when we get near the end, we don’t want it to be over. Sometimes, the endgame brings us an immense amount of heartache, bittersweetness, and longing for more. Here are seven K-dramas where fans have expressed that the ending was too much to handle emotionally and are still reeling from the effects of it.

 

Warning: Spoilers for the dramas ahead!

 

 

 

6. “What Happened in Bali”

 

Ha Ji Won plays Soo Jung, a poor travel agent who is working in Bali trying to make ends meet. She meets Kang In Wook (So Ji Sub) and Jung Jae Min (Jo In Sung) in Bali, and the three get entangled in a serious love triangle.

 

Probably one of the most shocking endings of all K-dramas, “What Happened in Bali” has an ending that no one could have predicted. The series is a makjang, making it very dramatic and emotional with an intense love triangle at the forefront. The ending involves murder, blood, jealousy, and rage – all components that make for a noteworthy and fiery ending. There is hardly a K-drama that can top this one in terms of ending things off with a bang.

 

 

Start watching to see how it ends here:

 

WATCH NOW

 

 

credit : soompi news

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Korean Film Festival in Abu Dhabi: 9 movies to check out

 

Acclaimed movies will be screened at Vox Cinemas in Yas Mall from June 29 to July 3

  

 

South Korean music and TV shows — or K-pop and K-dramas, as they’re known — have taken over the world and garnered plaudits from audiences and critics. Music stars such as BTS, Twice and Seventeen, and shows including ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Crash Landing On You’ have become household names for many and have attracted fans from around the globe. Korean movies are also a treasure trove of interesting stories, and the Korean Embassy and Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is hoping to introduce fans to a whole new world through film. The 6th annual Korean Film Festival is returning to the UAE and this time the theme is ‘Family on Screen’. Nine movies will be screened at Vox Cinemas in Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi from June 29 to July 3. Here’s what to know about the movies being screened:Image Credit: Pixabay

 

 

‘Escape from Mogadishu’ (2021) — When: June 29, 7pm — Kicking off the festival is this action drama that’s based on a true story, and stars Kim Yoon-seok, Jo In-sung, Heo Joon-ho and Kim So-jin. It’s set during the Somali Civil War, when a diplomatic skirmish breaks out between North and South Korea. South Korean and North Korean diplomats become trapped in the war-torn African country and they have to risk their lives as they plan a joint escape.

 

https://gulfnews.com/photos/entertainment/korean-film-festival-in-abu-dhabi-9-movies-to-check-out-1.1656415254603?slide=1

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*** On July 6, tvN's television show 'You Quiz on the Block' released a trailer for the show's next episode. In the trailer, the next week's guest Park Kyung-rim was seen talking about the time when she led 'New Nonstop'.  There she shared that she used to make excuses to practice loving scenes with JIS more than they needed to. This was a sitcom  where they acted as a couple. I'm sure that every girl in Korea was jealous of her because she got to film lots of loving scenes, including kissing scenes with JIS. She said that when she first heard that she was going to act in the sitcom as his girlfriend, she couldn't be happier and it was just a great role for her. She told JIS to keep practicing their scenes before the actual shooting.' After they practiced together, she would ask him what he thought of it, then would asked him if he wanted to practice it one more time. She was laughing telling this story.  Upon hearing her honest story from the past, the hosts burst into laughter.   
 

 

 

photo source : tvN You Quiz on the Block, MBC New Nonstop)
 

 

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*** There are numerous situations where male celebrities have to reveal their stunning bare faces. There are some celebrities just don’t mind showing off their bare face.   

 

 

Jo In Sung just confidently going on broadcast without makeup.

 

photos source : Koreaboo

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*** TODAY, July 14 Kim Hye Soo shared a series of photos on her Instagram Story with the caption, “Thank you actor Jo In Sung ♥.”  She posed with the snack truck sent by Jo In Sung to the set of her upcoming drama “Shuroop” (a historical term for “umbrella”). The truck banner uses a fun play on words to combine “Hye Soo” and “ice cream” that reads, “I-Hye Soo-cream sent to the family members of ‘Shuroop.’ Please eat refreshingly and be ‘Hwa Ryung'” referring to Kim Hye Soo’s character’s name. Their movie “Smuggling,” is set to premiere later this year.   They formed a cute friendship from this upcoming movie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003892683

 

 

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JIS for Aer 

More TVCs for JIS please 

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Kim Hye Soo Thanks Jo In Sung For Sending Thoughtful Gift To Her Drama Set

 

 

Kim Hye Soo and Jo In Sung have recently warmed hearts with their cute friendship!

On July 14, Kim Hye Soo shared a series of photos on her Instagram Story with the caption, “Thank you actor Jo In Sung ♥.” In the photos is Kim Hye Soo posing with the snack truck sent by Jo In Sung to the set of the actress’s upcoming drama “Shuroop” (a historical term for “umbrella”).

The truck banner uses a fun play on words to combine “Hye Soo” and “ice cream” and reads, “I-Hye Soo-cream sent to the family members of ‘Shuroop.’ Please eat refreshingly and be ‘Hwa Ryung,'” referencing Kim Hye Soo’s character’s name.

In 2021, Kim Hye Soo and Jo In Sung wrapped up filming for the movie “Smuggling,” which is set to premiere later this year.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1535841wpp/kim-hye-soo-thanks-jo-in-sung-for-sending-thoughtful-gift-to-her-drama-set

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5 K-Dramas That Explore Lesser-Known Disabilities And Mental Illnesses

We don’t often see these representations in K-Dramas.

 

Recently, the K-Drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo has started a lot of meaningful conversations around the representation of people with autism in Korean media. Similar discussions were sparked around other shows, such as It’s Okay Not To Be Okay and The Good Doctor, that portrayed characters who are on the spectrum.

 

However, K-Dramas are not new to exploring these issues through their storytelling. Some other K-Dramas in the past have also made honest attempts to bring certain mental disorders and disabilities into light that are worth a watch.

1. It’s Okay That’s Love

This 2014 series portrays three different characters with distinctive mental health issues. Jang Jae-yeol (played by Jo In-sung) is a bestselling novelist and a successful radio DJ who is battling Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and schizophrenia.  Ji Hae-soo (played by Gong Hyo-jin), the love interest of Jae-yeol, battles anxiety and Genophobia (a fear of sexual intercourse). Hae-soo’s housemate Park Soo-kwang (played by Lee Kwang-soo) is a cafe waiter who has Tourette syndrome. The story revolves around these three along with two other main characters, Jo Dong-min (played by Sung Dong-il) and Han Kang-woo (played by Do Kyung-soo).

 

(left) Jo In-sung and (right) Gong Hyo-jin | SBS

 

The drama’s plot is woven intrinsically with the psychological issues the protagonists are dealing with and how they struggle to find love in the process. In the 2014 year-end Content Power Index’s (CPI) top 10, It’s Okay, That’s Love ranked third due to great appreciation from viewers.

 

 

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source : https://www.koreaboo.com/stories/5-kdramas-represent-disabilities-mental-disorders/

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iok_company IG update

 

Today is Jo In-sung's birthday, who colored the small screen with his warm consideration and easy-going charm in "Unexpected Business 2" :) Please show a lot of interest and support for his great performance in Disney+ "Moving" which will be released soon!

 

 

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zoinsung_official IG update

 

Thank you very much for congratulating me on my birthday. We won't forget your support and love, and we'll greet you with a better appearance. Take care of your health in this hot weather

 

 

 

 

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HAPPY JO IN SUNG DAY: 3 BEST MOMENTS OF HIS CHARACTER ‘JANG JAE YEOL’ FROM ‘IT’S OKAY THAT’S LOVE’

 

 

Jo In Sung’s character in ‘Its Okay That’s Love’ was of Jang Jae Yeol, who is a bestselling mystery fiction novelist and radio DJ. Because of his troubled past and obsessive–compulsive disorder, Jae Yeol can only sleep in his own bathtub. From his first meeting with psychiatrist Ji Hae Soo (Gong Hyo Jin) on a talk show, they have had a combative relationship. When noise from ongoing construction beside his house interrupts his writing, and he learns that Hae Soo is currently a tenant living in a building he owns in Hongdae, Jae Yeol temporarily moves in with her and her housemates because of his fascination with her. As the two fall in love, they must later come to grips with Jae Yeol's undiagnosed schizophrenia.

Warning: Mentions of schizophrenia, suicide, murder, abuse 

 

1. His character development 

Jang Jae Yeol is a pompous and arrogant man who is very confident in his skills and it's evident in all the conversations he has. He is also aware of his effect on women and tends to turn on the charm wherever he goes but all that fails when he comes across Ji Hae Soo, he is able to gain perspective on his life and his habits. By the end, he became a more mellowed out version of himself. 

 

2. His relationship with Han Kang Woo (EXO’s D.O) 

Jang Jae Yeol has attachment issues but he found himself drawn to Han Kang Woo because he reminded him of himself and he was set out to help him in ways he’d want to be helped when he was that age. It was, however, revealed that Han Kang Woo is a product of schizophrenia and since then, the trouble Han Kang Woo got in was directly proportional to his childhood trauma taking a physical form. This gives the viewers a closer view into schizophrenia, its origin as well as the different types of it. 

 

3. His past 

As previously mentioned, Jae Yeol had a less-than-convenient childhood and as he had suppressed all the painful memories, he channeled the rage into his work, making him a successful writer but the unhealthy outlet led to a number of problems but one of the marks of his trauma was in the form of his older brother who blamed his for all the misfortunes he suffered because unlike Jae Yeol, Jae Beom lives with his skeletons. served eleven years in prison after being found guilty of killing their abusive stepfather. Jae Beom has maintained his innocence through the years, but after being released, he repeatedly stabs his brother, and gets sentenced to another 30 months in jail. Violent and unstable, Jae-beom can't wait to get out of prison and get his revenge on Jae Yeol, whom he believes is the real murderer.

 

https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/happy-jo-sung-day-3-best-moments-his-character-jang-jae-yeol-it-s-okay-s-love-1168742

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 Guess the drama - Sageuk version

 

 

Solve the blinds as become Soompi's Queen/King of Gossip! 

 

Your Event Organizers,

@Sleepy Owl @partyon @confusedheart  @agenth

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7 K-Dramas That Challenge Stigmas In South Korea

 

Sometimes through the influence of Korean entertainment, there are times when various stigmas in South Korea are challenged. Whether it be stigmas about mental illness or stigmas relating to suicide, disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community, it is always encouraging to see K-dramas bringing these topics to light. Although K-dramas sometimes don’t do the issues much justice, they still ignite conversations. There are a lot of K-dramas, especially in recent years, that touch on a lot of these issues, but here are seven K-dramas that really spark discussions and awareness.

 

 “It’s Okay, That’s Love”

“It’s Okay, That’s Love” puts you on a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s a series that will break your heart but also tug at your heart at the same time. The story deals with the topics of mental illness and romance, which many people can relate to and draw from today. And when you have two main leads like Jo In Sung and Gong Hyo Jin, you’re guaranteed a good series.

 

 

“It’s Okay, That’s Love” has a great love story, but it also brings light to the importance of mental health, especially through the main character played by Jo In Sung. He plays Jang Jae Yeol, an author who has suffered from schizophrenia and is able to recognize that he needs help as an adult. He opens up to Ji Hae Soo (Gong Hyo Jin), and she is able to give him the help he needs. The support and openness shown in this K-drama are so important to help alleviate the stigma that surrounds mental health in Korea, and it shows that it is completely okay for one to ask for help when necessary.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1537004wpp/7-k-dramas-that-challenge-stigmas-in-south-korea

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[Ishani's Picks] Top 5 Korean Romance Movies From The 90s & Early 2000s That Will Remind You Of Your First Love

 

The Korean film industry is advancing by leaps and bounds when it comes to world domination, thanks to its unbelievable innovation, striking stories, excellent characters, and more. However, there's something about old-school romance films that continues to enchant viewers even today. Here are 5 Korean romance movies from the 90s and early 2000s that are still as evocative today as they were at the time of their release.

 

 

 

"The Classic" (2002

 

Son Ye-jin plays a dual role in this iconic romance melodrama where we see a glimpse of two love stories, those of a mother and daughter, and how their fates follow a parallel trajectory before coming full circle. Starring Cho Seung-woo, Zo In-sung, Lee Ki-woo, and more, this film can only be enjoyed to the fullest if you go in without spoilers. Suffice to say, you're going to love every second of it.

 

 

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source : Hancinema

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New Event: My Soompi Corner- Summer Round-Up 

 

 

 

Chingus, so how was the summer of 2022? What dramas have you been watching?  Time to we catch up with each other. Do drop in and share what you have been up to.  

 

 

 

Your friendly, neighbourhood EO Team 

 

@confusedheart @partyon @Sleepy Owl and @agenth

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[Photo] Re-release Poster Added for the Movie "Escape From Mogadishu"

 

 

 

 

source : Hancinema

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Drama production costs are skyrocketing. 

 

There are various factors that increase production cost. (1) Actors’ appearance fees and (2) staff costs to improve the working environment increased, and (3) post-production costs increased due to the strengthening of computer graphics (CGI). 

A high-ranking official from a mid-sized production company said, "Some Hallyu stars demand 700 million won to 800 million won for appearances per episode when they appear in OTT works."

 

As production costs increase, works that have invested more than 20 billion won will be released one after another after the second half of this year...  As the market has grown due to global OTT's entry into Korea such as Netflix and Disney+, the production cost of dramas has also jumped. Disney+ has invested 50 billion won in the superpower action hero "Moving." After casting and planning top stars such as Ryu Seung-ryong and Jo In-sung one after another, the filming was completed last month, and it was found that they were considering the timing of the release.

 

 

https://n.news.naver.com/article/469/0000692358?sid=103

 

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Disney+ is expected to release original Korean content scheduled for the second half of the year, particularly, ▷ Moving, etc., series are scheduled to follow.

 

http://news.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20220823000776

 

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South Korean movie 'Escape from Mogadishu' to reopen during Chuseok

 

“Escape from Mogadishu” is reopening on Chuseok Holiday, Korean thanks giving.

Director Ryoo Seung-wan’s movie “Escape from Mogadishu” is premiering for the second time on September 7, announced distributer Lotte Entertainment on Monday.

Movie “Escape from Mogadishu” premiered on July of 2021 and attracted over 3.6 million audiences throughout pandemic era.

Reopening of “Escape from Mogadishu” provides audiences with more options to choose from. So far “Confidential Assignment 2: International” is the only South Korean movie that will be screed throughout Chuseok.

Movie “Escape from Mogadishu” is about South Korean and North Korean personals escaping Somalia through civil war in 1991. Actor Kim Yoon-seok, Jo In-sung, Heo Joon-ho, Koo Kyo-hwan and more starred in “Escape from Mogadishu.”

 

 

https://m.k-odyssey.com/news/amp.html?ncode=1065576111875503

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[Photos] New Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "Escape From Mogadishu"

 

 

 

 

 

source : Hancinema

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On 6/30/2022 at 12:25 AM, syntyche said:

Korean Film Festival in Abu Dhabi: 9 movies to check out

 

Acclaimed movies will be screened at Vox Cinemas in Yas Mall from June 29 to July 3

  

 

South Korean music and TV shows — or K-pop and K-dramas, as they’re known — have taken over the world and garnered plaudits from audiences and critics. Music stars such as BTS, Twice and Seventeen, and shows including ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Crash Landing On You’ have become household names for many and have attracted fans from around the globe. Korean movies are also a treasure trove of interesting stories, and the Korean Embassy and Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is hoping to introduce fans to a whole new world through film. The 6th annual Korean Film Festival is returning to the UAE and this time the theme is ‘Family on Screen’. Nine movies will be screened at Vox Cinemas in Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi from June 29 to July 3. Here’s what to know about the movies being screened:Image Credit: Pixabay

 

‘Escape from Mogadishu’ (2021) — When: June 29, 7pm — Kicking off the festival is this action drama that’s based on a true story, and stars Kim Yoon-seok, Jo In-sung, Heo Joon-ho and Kim So-jin. It’s set during the Somali Civil War, when a diplomatic skirmish breaks out between North and South Korea. South Korean and North Korean diplomats become trapped in the war-torn African country and they have to risk their lives as they plan a joint escape.

 

https://gulfnews.com/photos/entertainment/korean-film-festival-in-abu-dhabi-9-movies-to-check-out-1.1656415254603?slide=1

 

@syntyche  thanks for sharing this. Aside from Abu Dhabi, "Escape from Mogadishu" will also be screened at the opening ceremony of Han Cine, a Korean film festival and a leading Hallyu (Korean Wave) event in Argentina on Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. It's just that it will be held offline for the first time in three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The

 

event will be from Sept. 1-7. The event will show 12 movies in the festival.