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[syntyche]

[42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards] "Escape from Mogadishu" wins 5 Awards Including Best Picture

 

The 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held on the afternoon of the 26th at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, hosted by actors Kim Hye-soo and Yoo Yeon-seok.

 

The Best Picture award went to Ryoo Seung-wan's 'Mogadishu', and the Best Director award went to Ryoo Seung-wan for 'Mogadishu'.

 

On top of that, the best supporting actor award went to Heo Joon-ho of "Mogadishu."

 

-The following is the list of award winners.
▲Best Picture = Mogadishu
▲Director = Ryoo Seungwan (Mogadishu)
▲Most Audience Award = Mogadishu (Director Ryoo Seungwan)
▲Best Supporting Actor = Heo Jun-ho (Mogadishu, Ryoo Seung-wan)
▲ Art Award = Kim Bo-muk (Mogadishu) 

 

http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202111262030501376393_1

 

 

 

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Jo In-seong X Kim Yun-seok, 'Perfect Bromance' (Blue Dragon Film Awards)

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Stars Bring The Glitz And Glamor On The Red Carpet For The 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards

 

On November 26, the 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards took place at the Yeouido KBS Hall.

The Blue Dragon Film Awards is an annual awards show that was first launched to promote the development of the domestic film industry and is now one of the most prestigious awards shows in Korean film.

 

Check out the glamorous looks from the red carpet below!

 

Jo In Sung and Kim Yun Seok

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Jo In Sung

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1500584wpp/stars-bring-the-glitz-and-glamor-on-the-red-carpet-for-the-42nd-blue-dragon-film-awards

 

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10 Best Looks from Hallyu Stars at the 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards

 

South Korea's brightest celebrities decorated the red carpet with smashing looks as they graced the 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards. 

Held on November 26, the annual award ceremony took place at the Yeouido KBS Hall, where Kdrama stars glammed up, honoring artists from various fields in the film industry. 

 

For the main event, "Escape from Mogadishu" took home five awards which include Best Film. 

 

Check out 10 best-dressed celebrities at the 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards.

 

Jo In Sung

 

 

Another Hallyu star who looked dapper at the 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards is Jo In Sung. 

He walked on the red carpet wearing a three-piece suit as he smiled and waved for the camera. 

 

https://www.kdramastars.com/articles/122898/20211126/10-best-looks-hallyu-stars-42nd-blue-dragon-film-awards.htm

 

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Blue Dragon Awards 2021: A star studded evening 

 

A mini look book on the many stars that completely floored us with their charm, grace and beautiful outfits

The Blue Dragon Film Awards is an annual awards ceremony that is presented by Sports Chosun (a sister brand of the Chosun Ilbo) for excellence in film in South Korea. The Blue Dragon Film Awards considers only blockbusters and popular movies of high artistic value released during the previous year. During the selection process, about forty movies that have made it to the final list are screened to the public for free. After the screening of each selection, the awards ceremony opens.

 

The Blue Dragon Film Awards is one of the most popular film awards in South Korea. It was created in 1963 by ‘The Chosun Ilbo’ newspaper and discontinued in 1973. ‘Sports Chosun’, a Korean sports daily also owned by 'The Chosun Ilbo', resurrected the ceremony in 1990 and it has been held annually since then. The 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony is being held on November 26, 2021 at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul In this edition, 18 categories will be awarded. The nominations for 15 categories were announced for the Korean films released from October 30, 2020 to October 14, 2021 on November 1, 2021. This year, the red carpet is studded with stars like ... Jo In Sung and many more. The show will be hosted by ‘Signal’ and ‘Hyena’ star Kim Hye Soo and ‘Hospital Playlist’ and ‘Dr. Romantic’ star Yoo Yeon Seok. The blockbuster film ‘Escape from Mogadishu’ received 13 nominations in 10 categories.

 

Jo In Sung

The 'Escape from Mogadishu' star ditches the casual clothes for a simple black tux and a charming smile!

 

 

https://www.pinkvilla.com/photos/song-joong-ki/blue-dragon-awards-2021-star-studded-evening-featuring-song-joong-ki-jeon-yeo-been-and-more-951604

[willenette]

'Mogadishu' wins best picture at Blue Dragon Awards

 

SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- "Escape from Mogadishu," a movie about a life-and-death escape by South and North Korean diplomats during the Somali civil war in the 1990s, on Friday won best picture at the 42nd annual Blue Dragon Film Awards, one of the nation's top film honors.

At the awards ceremony at KBS Hall in western Seoul, the movie directed by Ryoo Seung-wan earned the very last trophy out of 10 nominations.

It is Ryoo's second Blue Dragon best picture following the crime drama "The Unjust" in 2010.

The film also took the prizes of best director for Ryoo, best supporting actor for Huh Joon-ho and best production design.

"Mogadishu" has been chosen as South Korea's entry for the best international feature film category of the 94th Academy Awards slated for March.

 

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[syntyche]

Jo In-sung’s ‘Escape from Mogadishu’ wins Best Picture at 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards

 

“Escape from Mogadishu,” starring Jo In-sung and Kim Yoon-seok, won Best Picture and Best Director at the 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards held on Nov. 26 at the KBS Hall in Seoul.

 

During the ceremony, “Escape from Mogadishu” won six awards: Best Picture, Best Director for Ryu Seung-wan, Best Supporting Actor for Heo Joon-ho, Best Art Direction for Kim Bo-mook, Audience Choice Award for Most Popular Film and Popularity Award for Koo Kyo-hwan.

 

(Clockwise from top left) “Escape from Mogadishu,” Best Actor Sol Kyung-gu, Best Actress Moon So-ri, Best Supporting Actor Heo Joon-ho, Best Supporting Actress Kim Sun-young, Best New Actor Jung Jae-kwang and Best New Actress (Photos courtesy of organizer Sports Chosun https://sportschosun.com/)

 

For Best Picture, “Escape from Mogadishu” edged out “Hostage: Missing Celebrity, “The Book of Fish,” “The Day I Died: Unclosed Case” and “Space Sweepers.”

 

“Escape from Mogadishu” tells the story of personnel of the South and North Korean embassies escaping Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. In 1991, a civil war broke out in Mogadishu. The South Korean embassy’s staff and their families became isolated. One night, a group from the North Korean embassy knocks on their door asking for help. Their goal is to escape Mogadishu.

 

It is currently the No. 1 film in South Korea this year, selling 3.61 million tickets and grossing $28.88 million at the box office, based on data from the Korean Film Council (KOFIC).

 

The Best Actor award went to Sol Kyung-gu of “The Book of Fish” while Moon So-ri won Best Actress for “Three Sisters.”

The 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was organized by Korean media outlet Sports Chosun.

 

Here are the list of winners:

Best Picture – “Escape from Mogadishu”

Best Director – Ryu Seung-wan, “Escape from Mogadishu”

Best Supporting Actor – Heo Joon-ho, “Escape from Mogadishu”

Best Art Direction – Kim Bo-mook, “Escape from Mogadishu”

Popular Star Award – Song Joong-ki, Koo Kyo-hwan, YoonA, Jeon Yeo-bin

Audience Choice Award for Most Popular Film – “Escape from Mogadishu”

 

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Best New Director – Park Ji-wan, “The Day I Died: Unclosed Case”)

Best Actor – Sol Kyung-gu, “The Book of Fish”

Best Actress – Moon So-ri, “Three Sisters”

Best Supporting Actress – Kim Sun-young, “Three Sisters”

Best New Actor – Jung Jae-kwang, “Not Out”

Best New Actress – Gong Seung-yeon, “Aloners”

Best Screenplay – Kim Se-kyum, “The Book of Fish”

Best Cinematography and Lighting – Lee Eui-tae, Yoo Hyuk-joon, “The Book of Fish”

Best Editing – Kim Jung-hoon, “The Book of Fish”

Best Music – Bang Joon-suk, “The Book of Fish”

Technical Award – Jung Sung-jin, Jung Chul-min, “Space Sweepers”

Best Short Film – Choi Min-young, “Motorcycle and Hamburger”

 

https://mb.com.ph/2021/11/27/jo-in-sungs-escape-from-mogadishu-wins-best-picture-at-42nd-blue-dragon-film-awards/

 

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This video clip of Jo In Sung dancing already has thousands of likes and retweets. He seems to be enjoying himself dancing along. 

 

[willenette]

19 hours ago, syntyche said:

Jo In-sung’s ‘Escape from Mogadishu’ wins Best Picture at 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards

 

“Escape from Mogadishu,” starring Jo In-sung and Kim Yoon-seok, won Best Picture and Best Director at the 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards held on Nov. 26 at the KBS Hall in Seoul.

 

During the ceremony, “Escape from Mogadishu” won six awards: Best Picture, Best Director for Ryu Seung-wan, Best Supporting Actor for Heo Joon-ho, Best Art Direction for Kim Bo-mook, Audience Choice Award for Most Popular Film and Popularity Award for Koo Kyo-hwan.

 

(Clockwise from top left) “Escape from Mogadishu,” Best Actor Sol Kyung-gu, Best Actress Moon So-ri, Best Supporting Actor Heo Joon-ho, Best Supporting Actress Kim Sun-young, Best New Actor Jung Jae-kwang and Best New Actress (Photos courtesy of organizer Sports Chosun https://sportschosun.com/)

 

For Best Picture, “Escape from Mogadishu” edged out “Hostage: Missing Celebrity, “The Book of Fish,” “The Day I Died: Unclosed Case” and “Space Sweepers.”

 

“Escape from Mogadishu” tells the story of personnel of the South and North Korean embassies escaping Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. In 1991, a civil war broke out in Mogadishu. The South Korean embassy’s staff and their families became isolated. One night, a group from the North Korean embassy knocks on their door asking for help. Their goal is to escape Mogadishu.

 

It is currently the No. 1 film in South Korea this year, selling 3.61 million tickets and grossing $28.88 million at the box office, based on data from the Korean Film Council (KOFIC).

 

The Best Actor award went to Sol Kyung-gu of “The Book of Fish” while Moon So-ri won Best Actress for “Three Sisters.”

The 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was organized by Korean media outlet Sports Chosun.

 

Here are the list of winners:

Best Picture – “Escape from Mogadishu”

Best Director – Ryu Seung-wan, “Escape from Mogadishu”

Best Supporting Actor – Heo Joon-ho, “Escape from Mogadishu”

Best Art Direction – Kim Bo-mook, “Escape from Mogadishu”

Popular Star Award – Song Joong-ki, Koo Kyo-hwan, YoonA, Jeon Yeo-bin

Audience Choice Award for Most Popular Film – “Escape from Mogadishu”

 

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Best New Director – Park Ji-wan, “The Day I Died: Unclosed Case”)

Best Actor – Sol Kyung-gu, “The Book of Fish”

Best Actress – Moon So-ri, “Three Sisters”

Best Supporting Actress – Kim Sun-young, “Three Sisters”

Best New Actor – Jung Jae-kwang, “Not Out”

Best New Actress – Gong Seung-yeon, “Aloners”

Best Screenplay – Kim Se-kyum, “The Book of Fish”

Best Cinematography and Lighting – Lee Eui-tae, Yoo Hyuk-joon, “The Book of Fish”

Best Editing – Kim Jung-hoon, “The Book of Fish”

Best Music – Bang Joon-suk, “The Book of Fish”

Technical Award – Jung Sung-jin, Jung Chul-min, “Space Sweepers”

Best Short Film – Choi Min-young, “Motorcycle and Hamburger”

 

https://mb.com.ph/2021/11/27/jo-in-sungs-escape-from-mogadishu-wins-best-picture-at-42nd-blue-dragon-film-awards/

 

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This video clip of Jo In Sung dancing already has thousands of likes and retweets. He seems to be enjoying himself dancing along.

 

@syntyche thanks for sharing the article + the clip.   

 

 

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Pictures during the event

 

 

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On 11/26/2021 at 10:07 PM, syntyche said:

[42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards] "Escape from Mogadishu" wins 5 Awards Including Best Picture

 

The 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held on the afternoon of the 26th at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, hosted by actors Kim Hye-soo and Yoo Yeon-seok.

 

The Best Picture award went to Ryoo Seung-wan's 'Mogadishu', and the Best Director award went to Ryoo Seung-wan for 'Mogadishu'.

 

On top of that, the best supporting actor award went to Heo Joon-ho of "Mogadishu."

 

-The following is the list of award winners.
▲Best Picture = Mogadishu
▲Director = Ryoo Seungwan (Mogadishu)
▲Most Audience Award = Mogadishu (Director Ryoo Seungwan)
▲Best Supporting Actor = Heo Jun-ho (Mogadishu, Ryoo Seung-wan)
▲ Art Award = Kim Bo-muk (Mogadishu) 

 

http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202111262030501376393_1nce' (Blue Dragon Film Awards)

 

@syntyche thanks for sharing this. The movie swept this event. Ohhh...........I thought all along “Escape From Mogadishu,” won six prizes including the Best Picture Award. This is really a huge success for the movie aside from pulling million of viewers despite the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the film industry.

[syntyche]

Jo In Sung, there's an actor with such a good personality. Textbooks of celebrities attending award ceremonies.

 

The 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 26th. Ryu Seung-wan is delighted with Jo In-sung

It is the "Standard of Attending the Awards."

In the season when various awards ceremonies are held at the end of the year and New Year, participating celebrities can use Jo In-sung's "quality" as a textbook, which shone the 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards.

The movie "Mogadishu," starring Jo In-sung at the Blue Dragon Film Awards, won as many as six awards, including the Best Picture Award, Best Director Award, Best Supporting Actor Award, Art Award, Most Audiences Award, and Jeong Jeong-won Popular Star Award.

 

Jo In-sung, who dominated the audience by playing the role of Kang Dae-jin, a disaster officer who united with snob grit in "Mogadishu," using "perfect" Konglish. With Kim Yoon-seok and Heo Joon-ho seriously weighing in, he played a perfect role in instilling laughter, vitality, and tension in the story development, making him more likely to win the award than anyone else.

 

Unfortunately, however, Jo In-sung did not hold the trophy in his arms, but throughout the awards ceremony, he enjoyed the stage with his top star dignity.

 

 

Jo In-sung, who stepped on the red carpet with Kim Yoon-seok on the awards day, made a heart pose in front of the photo wall, first pleasing the photographers. As if encouraging Kim Yoon-seok, who usually looks serious, to create a large heart pose together, creating a pre-ceremony atmosphere.

 

In addition, when fellow actor Koo Sang-hwan of "Mogadishu" receives the Popular Star Award, he is the first to give a high five and show a violent reaction. When Kang Hye-jung, CEO of Oeyunaegang, the producer of "Mogadishu," expressed her feelings about winning the Best Performance Award, she also drew attention with fierce applause and cheers that seemed to mobilize all his facial muscles.

Not only this, but during Oh My Girl's "Dolphin" celebration performance, even a "sexy cute" image of imitating the Dolphin dance was captured on camera.

 

Jo In-sung previously drew attention at the 2017 Blue Dragon Film Awards with a bright smile and fierce reaction at Mamamoo's celebratory performance.

 

The way Jo In-sung truly enjoys the awards ceremony is compared to some who are obsessed with the trophy. It is also in stark contrast to the appearance of trying to find out whether or not to win the award through the agency in advance, decide whether to attend accordingly, or leave the awards ceremony in a hurry if the award fails.

 

 

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In fact, Jo In-sung is a famous actor who is also a mood maker in the movie scene. He is famous for taking good care of his seniors and juniors and encouraging his colleagues even when the atmosphere is down. Therefore, in the case of the movie he starred, it is famous that many actors are involved in the release promotion schedule. From the perspective of a public relations company, Jo In-sung is a very grateful actor.

 

A staff member who worked with Jo In-sung said, "Isn't it a born celebrity style?" His face was small and white, and when I first saw him, his style was no joke, so it was hard to get close to him. The style of being as simple as anyone else and taking care of everything from the youngest to senior staff is unusual. "I wondered why there were so many people around me, and I can see the reason when I see it from the scene," he also said.

 

Meanwhile, Jo In-sung has confirmed his appearance in "Moving" produced by Disney+, a world-class streaming service. Directed by Park In-je, director of "Kingdom" Season 2, "Moving" is a superpower action hero in which children living in the present while hiding their superpowers and parents who have hidden the painful secrets of the past face the huge dangers of the times and generations together.

 

Jo In-sung played Kim Doo-sik, a veteran agent with flight capabilities, while Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, and Kim Sung-kyun confirmed their appearance.

 

https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202112010100000530014687&servicedate=20211130

 

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23 hours ago, willenette said:

 

@syntyche thanks for sharing this. The movie swept this event. Ohhh...........I thought all along “Escape From Mogadishu,” won six prizes including the Best Picture Award. This is really a huge success for the movie aside from pulling million of viewers despite the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the film industry.

 

@willenette, the popular star award won by Koo Kyo-hwan with others is the 6th one. Really happy for the team for having such recognition for their hard work.

[willenette]

*** This drama remains one of my favorites. I watched this for JIS. Love it! 

 

 

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8 Must-Watch K-Dramas For Any Song Hye Kyo Fan

 

 

When you first become a K-drama fan, it doesn’t take much time to realize just how big of a deal Song Hye Kyo is in the Korean entertainment industry. Song Hye Kyo debuted as a model, which led to her first role in the series “First Love.”

 

Since then, she has only grown in popularity. If you are wanting to check out some of her other K-dramas, here are eight of them that are worth watching!

 

List is in no particular order.

 

 

6. “That Winter, The Wind Blows”

 

This romance drama starring Jo In Sung as Oh Soo and Song Hye Kyo as Oh Young deals with a bad boy and the woman he loves who is blind. These two have a lot of baggage, but despite their differences, they fall in love with each other.

 

Their journey is not easy, and their desperate need for each other makes for a beautiful love story. You’ll also appreciate all the prettiness of the two main leads, cinematography, and settings in this drama!

 

Playing a blind woman who also doesn’t want to live is complex, but Song Hye Kyo did it well. It is a type of role that she had never done before, and fans couldn’t help but marvel at her versatility. Seeing her very complicated relationship with Jo In Sung is so entertaining and intriguing to watch.

 

 

Start watching this series here:

 

Watch Now

 

 

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Welcome to our Soompi Advent Calendar Event where we together count down to Christmas.

Do join us for some fun while we wait for Christmas! 

 

Your Event Organizers,

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[syntyche]

The latest Korean dramas and films that will air on Viu in December 2021,

 

Viu has prepared many new Korean films which will be released in December 2021. This December, look forward to the film Escape from Mogadishu featuring talented actors. Viu will also present a new Korean film that focuses on female characters.  Well, here is the schedule for the latest Korean dramas and films on Viu in December 2021. There are many exciting stories with various interesting genres that are ready to entertain the audience. 

 

The latest Korean movie Escape From Mogadishu

The latest Korean film Escape From Mogadishu is directed and written by Ryoo Seung Hwan ( The Battleship Island, Veteran ). This film tells the story of the Korean ambassador in Mogadishu, Somalia.   People at the South and North Korean embassies are trapped in buildings during the civil war in Somalia. They finally work together to get out of Somalia.  This latest Korean film is inspired by a true story that happened in Somalia in 1992. This film features talented actors Kim Yun Seok, Jo In Sung, Heo Jun Ho, Koo Gyo Hwan, and Jeong Man Sik. The latest Korean film Escape From Mogadishu will be released December 26 on Viu.

 

https://lifestyle.kontan.co.id/news/drakor-dan-film-korea-terbaru-yang-tayang-di-viu-bulan-desember-2021-ini-jadwalnya?page=all

[willenette]

*** According to tvN, Unexpected Business is coming back with a second season in the first half of next year (2022). The production crew and original cast – Cha Tae Hyun and Jo In Sung – will join hands once again. I'm sure season 2 will be more enjoyable. 

 

 

 

 

photos source : https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003010683

 

 

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CXIAhWYJiox/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=ffd8e2a2-bfec-41f4-939b-3cf469099ee9

 

 

 

 

[syntyche]

tvn_sajang IG update

Unexpected Business Season 2 confirmed 

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Cha Tae Hyun And Jo In Sung’s Variety Show “Unexpected Business” Confirmed For 2nd Season

 

 

tvN has confirmed that there will be a second season of “Unexpected Business”!

“Unexpected Business” was a variety show starring Cha Tae Hyun and Jo In Sung as two city men who run a small supermarket in a countryside town. They shared quiet but happy memories with the residents of the local village and invited their celebrity friends to work as part-timers in the supermarket.

 

The new season will have the same cast and crew as the first season, including Cha Tae Hyun and Jo In Sung. The new season will take place in a new location and share heartwarming winter stories.

 

Producing director Yoo Ho Jin stated, “Thanks to the viewers, who showed so much love for ‘Unexpected Business,’ we were able to do a second season. In addition to the entertainment and emotions of the first season, which received so much love, we will make an even more entertaining second season. Thank you for your support.”

“Unexpected Business” season two will air sometime in the first half of 2022.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1502468wpp/cha-tae-hyun-and-jo-in-sungs-variety-show-unexpected-business-confirmed-for-2nd-season

 

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Unexpected Business Starring Cha Tae Hyun and Jo In Sung, To Have Season 2

The heartwarming reality show, Unexpected Business, is confirmed for season 2.

 

Cha Tae Hyun and Jo In Sung’s variety show, ‘Unexpected Business,’ is confirmed for season 2. The reality show where the two stars turned into the bosses of a supermarket received immense love from the fans. Thus, tvN has decided to showcase more chemistry between Cha Tae Hyun and Jo In Sung with Unexpected Business season 2. Besides the two experiencing life in the countryside, Unexpected Business welcomes celebrity guests. The fans are excited to see the wholesome interactions between the cast in the upcoming installment.

 

The new season will bring new memories, locations, and heartwarming stories. The first season was released in the spring of 2021, airing from February to May. The transformation of the city man to becoming the bosses of the rural store has entertained fans enough to bring the drama back.

 

The director of Unexpected Business, Yoo Ho-Jin, thanked fans for watching the show and giving it love. He also mentioned that the crew would try to make the second season more exciting for the fans besides all the entertainment.

 

https://otakukart.com/unexpected-business-starring-cha-tae-hyun-and-jo-in-sung-to-have-season-2/

 

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22 hours ago, willenette said:

*** According to tvN, Unexpected Business is coming back with a second season in the first half of next year (2022). The production crew and original cast – Cha Tae Hyun and Jo In Sung – will join hands once again. I'm sure season 2 will be more enjoyable. 

 

@willenette Glad that they did push through with Season 2! So excited to see them again interact with village people and invite their celebrity friends over. 

[syntyche]

Jo In-sung and Cha Tae-hyun to return in Season 2 of the show “Unexpected Business” after their long hiatus

 

Good news from actors Cha Tae-hyun and Jo In-sung has been delivered to fans.

 

According to tvN on December 6th, the entertainment program “Unexpected Business” will return with a new season in the first half of 2022. After the Season 1 of this show ended in spring this year, Cha Tae-hyun and Jo In-sung appear once again in Season 2.

 

“Unexpected Business” is an entertainment program that shows the business diary of urban men who suddenly become the bosses of a countryside supermarket. The best friend duo Cha Tae-hyun and Jo In-sung received huge love from audiences for their daily life stories with the customers they met while running the supermarket.

 

The final episode received an average nationwide rating of 7.2% (highest peak during the broadcast – 9.7%) in the Seoul metropolitan area. Meanwhile, its average nationwide rating was 6.4%, with a peak of 8.1% during the broadcast, breaking the show’s highest rating record.

 

In Season 2, Cha Tae-hyun and Jo In-sung will meet new friends in a new place. “Unexpected Business Season 2” will be aired on tvN in the first half of 2022

 

https://kbizoom.com/jo-in-sung-and-cha-tae-hyun-to-return-in-season-2-of-the-show-unexpected-business-after-their-long-hiatus/

[syntyche]

Korean Dramas Projected to Release on Disney+

 

While it's been available in the United States for some time now, Disney+ is the newest streaming service available in South Korea. Viewers in South Korea are ecstatic at the fact that they can stream their favorite Marvel movie or their favorite Star Wars movie, but what's even more exciting is that Disney+ will have its own K-drama line-up as well! 

Five dramas will be joining this line-up, and this is quite exciting to hear as these will be Disney+ exclusive. Before we even get started on the list, we said the word "exclusive" also because the starring cast for some of these dramas is pretty insane! Without further ado, let's take a look at some of these dramas! 

 

 

 

Moving

 

 

Another power acting duo, this drama is based on the webtoon "Kang Full." It covers a story of three teenagers discovering their unnatural superpowers and their story to hide it from the public. The drama is set to air in 2022.

 

https://www.allkpop.com/article/2021/12/korean-dramas-projected-to-release-on-disney

[syntyche]

Well Go USA To Release South Korea’s Best International Feature Submission ‘Escape From Mogadishu’ On Blu-Ray This January

 

 

Well Go USA has announced that they will be releasing the acclaimed action-drama Escape From Mogadishu on Blu-Ray and DVD on January 18, 2022. The film is currently available on Digital. Internationally-acclaimed, award-winning director Ryoo Seung-wan (Veteran, The Berlin File) brings together a stellar cast, including Kim Yoon-seok (The Chaser, The Yellow Sea), Huh Joon-ho (Kingdom, Illang: The Wolf Brigade), Zo In-sung (The Classic, The Great Battle), Koo Kyo-hwan (Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula, Netflix’s Kingdom: Ashin of the North), Joung Man-sik (The Swordsman, Rampant) and Kim So-jin (The Spy Gone North, The King) for the riveting story of rival diplomats from North and South Korea who become trapped as a civil war rages in Somalia. The film is South Korea’s official submission for Best International Feature at the 94th Academy Awards.

 

 

Synopsis: Dramatically constructed based on actual events: when civil war explodes in 1991 between rebel factions and Somali government forces under dictator Mohamed Siad Barre, rival North and South Korean diplomats are trapped in the capital city, surrounded on all sides by what would emerge as some of the deadliest fighting of the conflict. With no aid from either Korean government—and no means of communicating with the outside world—the diplomats’ only shot at survival may require uniting with bitter adversaries to escape.

 

Bonus material include production documentaries and a making-of featurette.

 

 

https://geekvibesnation.com/well-go-usa-to-release-south-koreas-best-international-feature-submission-escape-from-mogadishu-on-blu-ray-this-january/

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5 Dramas Without a Love Triangle

 

Love triangles have become a classic element incorporated into popular Korean dramas, leaving viewers in competition for their favorite partner. But there are also dramas that say no to the love triangle, giving viewers many moments of consolation because there will be no more moments of regret for any character and we will not be left suffering because they leave us the secondary lead even lonelier! Let's see the list ...

 

It's Ok, That's Love

Bringing together the two most popular faces in the Korean film industry:  Jo In Sung  and  Gong Hyo Jin  ,  'It's Ok, That's Love' '  is a drama about people suffering from mental illness and in need of appeasement. The series is a gentle love story between  Jang Jae Yeol  and  Ji Hae Soo  , two seriously traumatized people who find themselves amid the hustle and bustle of life and try to overcome their illness together. The drama gives us not two, but four romantic couples !!

 

 

https://www.fankdramas.com/5-dramas-sin-triangulo-amoroso/

 

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Gallup Korea year-end poll reveals Korean movie stars who shined in 2021

 

Polling firm Gallup Korea revealed its year-end list of the top 10 Korean movie stars who shined in 2021 as part of its “Person of the Year” ranking in each field.

 

Gallup Korea held a survey among 1,700 people aged 13 and above in South Korea excluding Jeju Island from Nov. 5 to 28 and asked them to name the Korean movie actors who shined in 2021. The company has been releasing its “Person of the Year” lists since 2007.

 

The Korean movie actors who shined in 2021 are (clockwise from top left) Lee Jung-jae, Youn Yuh-jung, Ma Dong-seok, Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Hwang Jung-min, Gong Yoo, Jung Woo-sung, Kim Hye-soo and Jo In-sung (Instagram, Netflix)

 

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It earlier released the rankings of the Korean TV actors who shined in 2021.

In 2021, respondents picked actor Lee Jung-jae of Netflix’s global hit Korean series “Squid Game” as the No. 1 movie actor who shined this year. In the poll, Lee Jung-jae garnered 39.7 percent.

In the same poll last year, Song Kang-ho, star of the Oscar Best Picture “Parasite,” ranked first with 27.8 percent.

 

Placing second this year is Youn Yuh-jung with 18.9 percent. Youn Yuh-jung won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in the movie “Minari” at the 93rd Academy Awards held on April 25 this year. In addition, she won best supporting actress for her role at the British Academy Film Awards and many other award-giving bodies. She debuted as a TV actress through the 3rd TBC recruitment in 1966.

 

Korean actor Ma Dong-seok, also known as Don Lee, placed third with 11.4 percent. He played the role of Gilgamesh in the Marvel Studios’ film “Eternals.” He entered Gallup Korea’s movie actor of the year list for the first time in 2016 and entered the top five for five consecutive years including grabbing first place in 2018.

 

Song Kang-ho of the 2019 film “Parasite” grabbed third place with 8.8 percent and Lee Byung-hun placed fourth with 7 percent even though they had no films in 2021, Gallup Korea noted.

 

Placing sixth to 10th places are Hwang Jung-min of “Hostage: Missing Celebrity,” 5.6 percent; Gong Yoo of “Seobok,” 3.6 percent; Jung Woo-sung, 3.5 percent; Kim Hye-soo, 2.6 percent; and Jo In-sung of “Escape from Mogadishu,” 2.5 percent.

 

Spoiler

Other Korean actors who placed in the poll are Ha Jung-woo, 2.2 percent; Yoo Ah-in, 2 percent; Choi Min-sik and Sol Kyung-gu, 1.8 percent; Hoyeon Jung and Song Joong-ki, 1.6 percent; Heo Sung-tae, 1.5 percent; O Yeong-su, 1.4 percent; Cha Seung-won, 1.2 percent; and Cho Jin-woong, 1 percent.

 

Hoyeon Jung, Heo Sung-tae and O Yeong-su starred in “Squid Game” while Lee Byung-hun and Gong Yoo made special appearances as the frontman and “ddakji” man, respectively.

Actors who responded 1.0% or more outside the top 10 were Ha Jung-woo (2.2%), Yoo Ah-in (2.0%), Choi Min-sik, Seol Kyung-gu (1.8% or more), Jeong Ho-yeon, Song Joong-ki (1.6% or more), Heo Seong-tae (1.5%), Oh Young-su ( 1.4%), Cha Seung-won (1.2%), and Jo Jin-woong (1.0%). Among them, Jeong Ho-yeon, Heo Seong-tae, and Oh Young-soo played the main players in ‘Squid Game’, and Lee Byung-hun and Gong Yoo also made special appearances in ‘Frontman’ and ‘Takjiman’, respectively.

 

Here are the Korean movie actors who shined in 2021, according to Gallup Korea:

1. Lee Jung-jae – 39.7% – “Squid Game” (drama)

2. Youn Yuh-jung – 18.9% – “Minari”

3. Ma Dong-seok – 11.4% – “Eternals”

4. Song Kang-ho – 8.8% – “Parasite” (2019)

5. Lee Byung-hun – 7% – “The Man Standing Next” (2020)

6. Hwang Jung-min – 5.6% – “Hostage: Missing Celebrity”

7. Gong Yoo – 3.6% – “Seobok”

8. Jung Woo-sung – 3.5% – “Steel Rain 2: Summit”

9. Kim Hye-soo – 2.6% – “The Day I Died: Unclosed Case” (2020)

10. Jo In-sung – 2.5% – “Escape from Mogadishu”

 

Spoiler

For comparison, here are the top 10 Korean movie actors who shined in 2020, according to Gallup Korea:

1. Song Kang-ho – 27.8 percent

2. Lee Byung-hun- 14 percent

3. Ma Dong-seok – 9.1 percent

4. Hwang Jung-min – 7.5 percent

5. Jung Woo-sung – 6.2 percent

6. Gong Yoo – 5.9 percent

7. Ha Jung-woo – 4 percent

8. Lee Jung-jae – 3.6 percent

9. Kim Hye-soo – 3.5 percent;

10. Lee Jeong-eun – 3.4 percent

 

https://mb.com.ph/2021/12/16/gallup-korea-year-end-poll-reveals-korean-movie-stars-who-shined-in-2021/

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Lee Kwang Soo Sends A Coffee Truck For His Three Friends Starring in the Drama 'Moving'

 

 

Lee Kwang Soo's sweet behavior towards his own co-actors has been proven with him by sending a coffee truck that is different from others and tickles netizens.

 

Having been friends for a long time, Lee Kwang Soo's sweet treatment of his fellow actors recently caught attention. The actor has sent gifts of coffee trucks to three of his colleagues at the same time which is rarely done by most artists.

 

On Thursday (16/12), Lee Kwang Soo sent a coffee truck which is one of the actors' cultures to support each other on the set. It is seen that he sent a truck to the set of the Disney+ drama "Moving" to show his support for the three drama stars namely Ryu Seung Ryong, Han Hyo Joo and Jo In Sung.

 

This gift giving was exhibited directly by Han Hyo Joo in her Instastory upload which showed the coffee truck on the set. "Thank you. See you later!" wrote Han Hyo Joo also tagging Lee Kwang Soo's Instagram account.

 

https://www.wowkeren.com/berita/tampil/00401070.html

 

 

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Here You Go: All The K-Dramas That We're Excited To Watch In 2022

 

As early as now, we can already *predict* that 2022 is going to be another good year for K-dramas! The list is not only long but also diverse—there's at least one series from every genre we can think of. Which only means that we'll spend more time watching them than getting a good night's sleep, LOL. Excited to know the Korean titles that will premiere next year? Here you go:

 

Moving

Who's in it: Jo In Sung, Han Hyo Joo, Ryu Seung Ryong, Cha Tae Hyun

Release date: Second half of 2022

What we know so far: It's Jo In Sung's K-drama after eight years! Moving will take us to the world of teenagers with hidden superhuman powers and their interesting backstories. The drama will air on Disney+ and we're hoping the streaming app will be available in the PH soon!

 

 

https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/2022-k-dramas-guide-a4575-20211219-lfrm2

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Like Us, These 7 Korean Singers Are Also Fans of Kdrama Actors

 

Just like us who also like Korean actors and actresses, it turns out that Korean singers also like big and small screen stars too, you know! Some say they like it, because of their appearance, acting, and some like it through the drama.

Some of the following Korean singers have stated that they are big fans of these Korean actors and actresses in public. 

 

1. Yeri

Yeri of Red Velvet is indeed a very famous fan of one of the Korean actors. Yes, Yeri is a big fan of actor Jo In Sung. She often reveals that Jo In Sung is an actor she would love to meet.

In one radio show, Yeri said that she was willing to rent a restaurant to eat with the actor she likes. In addition, through her Instagram account, Yeri has also uploaded an Instastory watching Jo In Sung's program. So cute!

 

https://www.idntimes.com/korea/knews/andina-nabila-hasnah/penyanyi-korea-juga-ngefans-aktor-aktris/2

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Korea’s Hit Political Dramas

True Life Political Tales and Fictionalized Election Stories Draw Big Crowds

 

Elections are serious business in any country, but in Korea, politics have also proven to be good business for the film sector. Stories about political events, many of them true-life accounts of major events in modern Korean history, have consistently to be significant draws at the box office over the years.

 

These stories cover the breadth of South Korea’s relatively short history and feature characters strutting through the halls of power but also the citizens whose lives are most affected by their era’s political currents. 

 

Below is a list of the all-time most popular political dramas at the Korean box office, followed by a brief primer on other Korean election dramas ahead of the political contest 2022.

 

 

 

The King - 5.32 million viewers 

 

The Scorsese-esque prosecutor saga The King (2017) from director Han Jaerim chronicles the rise and fall of an ambitious prosecutor played by Zo Insung. Zo plays Park Taesu, who comes upon from humble origins and impresses hotshot prosecutor Han Kangsik (Jung Woosung), from whom he learns the ropes and how to twist the constitution to their benefit.

 

The story is structured around Korea’s presidential election contests, which take place every five years, showing how corrupt prosecutors stand to gain or lose from these hotly contested elections during Korea’s evolving political landscape.

 

 

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