Son Ye-Jin 손예진 [Drama “Thirty-Nine” (JTBC/NETFLIX)]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=855SsLZLKck...feature=related

[Guest kdramafanusa]

^ In my opinion, she really doesn't look good in some of the recent pics (like in post#5001)......the curly hair set's taken during MWGM promotional days. Not fresh looking....Even old (for her age) too...

The better looking ones are from several years ago (post #5002)....

It saddens me to say that she doesn't get it right (in terms of style) as often as she used to....Often times I wonder if she would make the worst dressed list the day after seeing her pics lately.....

But I guess she's at a point where she's known for her acting more than her looks. For me, Alone In Love was the real beginning of Son Ye Jin The Actress. I hope she'll continue to improve her craft by choosing good projects. I said it many times before, but ...the only work I don't like from her since AIL is Open City (even though I love KMM the actor especially in White Tower). I thought she was fine in Spotlight which was an 'occupational drama' - there wouldn't be romance like melodramas or romantic comedy. I like Ji Jin-Hee a lot too, he's for me.

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[MBC AMERICA :: Global News]

'Personal Taste': Son Ye-Jin strikes back as Park Ge-In

2010.02.05 14:01:20

*Broadcast: April 2010 Wed/Thurs 9:55 PM TBD

Source: MBC

Son Ye-Jin, who stole the spotlight in ‘My Wife is Married’ and ‘Into the White Night’, makes her comeback in the drama ‘Personal Taste’ (script Park Hae-Kyung, producer Son Hyung-Suk, produced by Lee Kim Productions).

Son breaks away from her usual passive image and gets into a sweet and energetic role – giving the audience much anticipation to see her spunky transformation in this new drama.

‘Personal Taste’ is an adaptation of a Korean-American’s novel where Son plays the role of the leading lady ‘Park Ge-In’. The drama’s title is a play on Ge-In’s name, which literally means “personal” in Korean.

Park Ge-In is a furniture designer in her mid twenties and is the only daughter of a well-respected professor in the construction industry. As a young CEO of the hip furniture brand marketed for singles, ‘Moon’, Park is a troublemaker who is all over the place and naively trusts people too easily hence suffers heartaches but never manages to lose her cool spirit.

With the hopes of befriending a gay friend, Ge-In coincidentally befriends and lives with Jun Jin-Ho (played by Lee Min-Ho), whom she thinks is gay, and their interaction brings joy to the screen. Through this, Ge-In’s frustration of being single disappears and she finds her femininity and grows into a more sophisticated mature woman.

Son reflects, “This year I wanted to do a bright and fun project and I am glad I found this one. Furthermore, I really liked how, despite all the struggles, the main character uses confidence and optimism to deal with her problems. I was able to have so much fun filming this drama.”

The highly anticipated Son Ye-Jin/Lee Min-Ho special ‘Personal Taste’ premieres in April as a MBC Wednesday/Thursday mini-series and is expected to be a huge hit for 2010.

‘Personal Taste’ is produced by Lee Kim Productions whose hits include ‘What Happens in Bali’, ‘Money Wars’, and ‘Please Take Care of My Lady’.

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The Korea Times 02-08-2010 16:44

Top Actresses Heading Toward Small Screen

By Han Sang-hee

Staff Reporter

Fans of TV dramas already have an ample lineup of witty programs to choose from, but the list will become more colorful with a number of top actresses returning to the small screen.

Movie star Son Ye-jin is tapping into the small screen market with "Personal Interest'' (working title) after appearing in the dark thriller "Walking the White Night'' (2009).

Son will appear as Park Gae-in, the CEO of a famous furniture company, who dreams of having a gay guy friend. She gets close to her dream when she ends up living with Jeon Jin-ho, whom she mistakes as the perfect match for her. Jeon will be played by "Boys Over Flowers'' star Lee Min-ho.

The actress expressed the difficulty of portraying her "White Night'' character during press events and interviews, and it seems like she will be able to brush away the mysterious and dark personality. The movie may have not topped the box office, but it showed how fearless the 28-year-old is when it comes to acting.

"I wanted to be involved in a bright and fun drama and I liked the character ― cute and charming and always up to the task,'' Son said.

The actress has been lucky when it comes to co-actors, performing opposite some of the top stars in Korea, including Bae Yong-joon, Kim Ju-hyuk, Jung Woo-sung and Ji Jin-hee.

Viewers will have to wait and see if she can embody the bubbly character, and create chemistry with the 22-year-old Lee.

"Personal Interest'' will start airing in April on MBC.

Actress Moon Geun-young recently applied for a temporary leave from school to focus on her new television series "Cinderella's Sister'' (working title). The 22-year-old actress will be playing a modern Cinderella who plots revenge against her step mother and sister.

Moon recently posted her feelings on her personal blog, comparing the drama to a well made dish.

"I will be starting to cook soon. I went over the recipe, how long it will take for me to finish cooking and also the ingredients needed,'' she wrote.

"I feel like it will turn out to be a very delicious dish and I promise that we will do our best.''

Her fellow cast members will also add to the highly anticipated recipe, with the characters played by boy group 2PM member Ok Taec-yeon and actor Chun Jeong-myeong competing to steal Moon's heart. This is Ok's first drama, while Chun will be returning to the small screen for the first time in four years.

Moon has earned the nickname "the nation's little sister'' over the years, but dropped off the public radar when she enrolled at Sungkyunkwan University to major in Korean literature in 2006. She returned to fans with the television series "Painter of Wind'' (SBS) in 2008, and eventually won the Grand Prize at the SBS Drama Awards.

"Cinderella's Sister'' will start airing late March in KBS.

Famous for her flawless skin and pretty features, Han Ga-in is one of the most popular cosmetic models in the nation. Pretty she may be, but the 28-year-old has yet to reach the top of the acting field since debuting in 2002. This year will hopefully bring some progress in her career, as she will meet fans through new drama "Bad Man'' (working title) opposite Kim Nam-gil from hit period drama "The Great Queen Seondeok.''

"Han is busy focusing on her character. It's been three years since her last work, and she is looking forward to meeting her fans as soon as possible,'' J.One + Entertainment said.

The series "Bad Man'' will feature Han as a stubborn character that uses her charms to climb the corporate ladder, an edgier role than her previous soft and pretty characters. It features Kim as a businessman who dreams big, both personally and professionally.

"Bad Man,'' produced by the makers of "I'm Sorry, I Love You'' (2004, KBS) and "The Snow Queen'' (2006, KBS), will start airing in May on SBS.

Meanwhile, Han Chae-young is also returning to the small screen as a headstrong city desk reporter in new soap "The Man Who is Called a God'' (working title). The new soap will be Han's first drama in four years.

The 29-year-old's priority has seemed to be films over the past few years. Except for a supporting role in the hit drama "Boys Over Flowers,'' she starred in "Girlfriends'' and "Good Morning President'' in 2009, and has two more films in the pipeline for 2010. Nevertheless, Han is expecting to change that by appearing as a passionate reporter with fellow actor Song Il-gook and actress Han Go-eun.

"The Man Who is Called a God,'' based on the namesake cartoon by the late cartoonist Park Bong-seong, will start airing in March on MBC.

Last but not least, Chae Rim is waiting to captivate viewers with her charms through new series "Oh My Lady!'' The 30-year-old actor, who appeared in "All About Eve'' (2000, MBC) and "Dalja's Spring'' (2007, KBS) will star as a bubbly and enthusiastic housewife-turned-top star manager. Also famous in China, she is expected to play opposite Super Junior member Choi Si-won.

Chae Rim has been busy flying back and forth from Taiwan for dramas, and the actress is aiming to captivate viewers once again.

"Oh My Lady'' will start airing in March on SBS.

sanghee@koreatimes.co.kr

[quteacho]

i miss tis thread hella much! many thanks for sharing

new piccies uv and articles about our onnie....

i aint know she has new project (Personal Taste) untill i drop-in on here...

everyone miss her on TV screen... in drama, we can see here longer...

super thanks for keepin tis thread uv hers alive...

[Guest cris14]

additional to the cast?

so it is going to be a triangle too.

Gimjiseok from Chuno?

http://www.cbs.co.kr/nocut/Show.asp?IDX=1389881

k, i think her looks in MWGM was intentional for her to look mature for the role.

[Guest cris14]

if you can vote...then go

http://www.highcut.co.kr/

KIM JI-SUK added to personal taste

Chuno’s slave-hunting Kim Ji-suk has just been cast in MBC’s upcoming trendy drama Personal Taste. Both are Wednesday-Thursday dramas, albeit on different stations, so this means he’ll be busy jumping from one project right into the next.

I have mixed feelings about this, because while Kim Ji-suk can be amusing (as in Chuno), I don’t feel the pull for him as a second lead. I’m reading the novel Personal Taste right now and I can see how he was cast as Lee Min-ho’s rival (he’s a “perfect” type of guy with great background, schooling, and brains), although I don’t know if I’d find him all that compelling as a competitor. But I’m hoping that the main pairing is strong enough to sustain the drama regardless.

Sohn Ye-jin and Lee Min-ho take the lead roles, with Jo Eun-ji (Forever the Moment) playing Sohn’s best friend, musical actor Jung Sung-hwa as Lee’s close sunbae, and Ahn Seok-hwan (Chuno) as the father to Sohn’s playboy ex.

Personal Taste will begin filming at the end of February and will replace The Woman Who Still Wants To Marry starting March 31.

http://www.dramabeans.com/2010/02/kim-ji-s...personal-taste/

[Guest cris14]

i dont know what this survey is. I cant understand..

syj gallery

[Guest cris14]

view this blog

http://blog.daum.net/ringringdong/10

[cherylnguyen]

i dont know what this survey is. I cant understand..

syj gallery

Based on my lack Korean, I think the poll is about the comeback of all stars (actresses and actors). Probably it is about who the audiences want to see a comeback most and so far, uri onnie is leading.

[Guest cris14]

Thanks cheryl for your unsure yet very satisfying translation..heheheh

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Happy Valentines Day

[Guest khunmama]

Come late one day for Happy Chinese New Year (Tiger Year) and Happy Valentine to everyone here!!@@@

i've not come to this thread so long cos some problems about my NB.

But i follow close to SYJ news of her new drama, it"s so fantastic that she wiil play with Lee Min Ho.

This is a return Romantic Comedy drama which i wait from Son Ye Jin.

I feel happy so much !!!!

[Guest cbg0326]

anyone knows when will her movie white night be release on dvd?

[Guest 1.deokman]

hello guys!!!! cant wait with the new series! and anyone have seen her movie with ko soo? wat ya think? havent seen it..but they sure look good as a couple though!

[Guest cris14]

hello guys!!!! cant wait with the new series! and anyone have seen her movie with ko soo? wat ya think? havent seen it..but they sure look good as a couple though!

i know someone who's able to watch white night already and she said their acting was flawless.

although the story was kind of sad and dark, but be ready to have some tissues with you 'cause it will definitely make you cry..specially for kosoo's character..

anyone knows when will her movie white night be release on dvd?

I think that will be released some time this Feb or March..I hope..

Come late one day for Happy Chinese New Year (Tiger Year) and Happy Valentine to everyone here!!@@@

i've not come to this thread so long cos some problems about my NB.

But i follow close to SYJ news of her new drama, it"s so fantastic that she wiil play with Lee Min Ho.

This is a return Romantic Comedy drama which i wait from Son Ye Jin.

I feel happy so much !!!!

hey khunmama!

welcome back!

I am excited too...

Jang Dong-Gun With Son Ye-Jin Together?

Jang Dong-Gun will pair-up with Son Ye-Jin in a movie D-Day (working title).

PD for this new movie is Kang Je-Gyu, who has worked with Jang Dong-Gun in Taegukgi.

If this news is confirmed then Son Ye-Jin will have no rest as she will soon start shooting for Personal Preference. And Jang Dong-Gun will have no honeymoon …

D-Day is scheduled to start filming in June in Korea and the cast and crew will then travel to China, Russia and France.

via sportskhan

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And also...

"Lee Byung-hun - Son Yae, 1st Seoul Culture and Art Grand Award"

http://ntn.seoul.co.kr/main.php?cmd=news/n...w&idx=24241

[Guest ruffluv]

손예진, 장동건 주연 '디 데이' 여주인공 낙점

영화배우 손예진이 장동건의 파트너로 낙점됐다.

손예진은 최근 강제규 감독의 '디 데이'(가제)의 여주인공으로 캐스팅됐다.

할리우드 자본이 대거 투입되는 '디 데이'는 장동건과 강제규 감독이 지난 2003년 '태극기 휘날리며' 이후 8년 만에 다시 뭉쳐 화제를 모으는 작품. 제2차 세계대전 당시 노르망디 상륙작전을 배경으로 일본군에 징집됐다가 독일 나치 병사가 된 남자의 비극적인 실화를 담는다. 일본 톱스타 기무라 다쿠야가 극을 이끄는 또다른 주인공 역으로 물망에 올라 있다.

'디 데이'의 한 관계자는 "손예진이 '디데이'에서 장동건과 호흡을 맞출 여주인공 역으로 캐스팅됐다"며 "강 감독의 전작인 '태극기 휘날리며'의 고 이은주보다는 비중이 훨씬 큰 역할이다"고 전했다. 관계자는 또 "시나리오가 수정되면서 여주인공 비중이 커져 연기력과 스타성을 동시에 갖춘 배우가 필요했는데 손예진의 출연이 성사됐다"며 "아직 계약서에 도장을 찍지는 않았지만 출연에 잠정 합의했다"고 덧붙였다.

손예진은 MBC 미니시리즈 '개인의 취향' 촬영이 끝나자마자 6월부터 곧장 '디 데이' 촬영에 뛰어들 전망이다. '디데이'는 오는 6월 국내에서 시작해 중국과 러시아, 프랑스를 돌며 촬영할 예정이다.

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cr: Yahoo Korea

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Jang Dong-Gun With Son Ye-Jin Together?

Jang Dong-Gun will pair-up with Son Ye-Jin in a movie D-Day (working title).

PD for this new movie is Kang Je-Gyu, who has worked with Jang Dong-Gun in Taegukgi.

If this news is confirmed then Son Ye-Jin will have no rest as she will soon start shooting for Personal Preference. And Jang Dong-Gun will have no honeymoon …

D-Day is scheduled to start filming in June in Korea and the cast and crew will then travel to China, Russia and France.

via sportskhan

cr: http://koreandiorama.wordpress.com

[Guest cris14]

Wang Jihye to join PERSONAL TASTE!

http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201002170819171001

hey ruffluv thanks for reposting..

손예진 and Jang Dong-gun 'D Day' expected to appear as a lover.

"'D Day' for the 2nd World War, a war movie in the background as a Japanese soldier in Nazi Germany, as South Korea jingjipdwae men fought in the Normandy invasion forces, and is waiting to fight. 30 billion won of production costs will be body bags."

--google translator

so i am sure the movie will have a classic set up.

[Guest ruffluv]

hey ruffluv thanks for reposting..

oops...sorry for the double posting, last time i checked no one posted yet. But i'll just leave it there as i'm too lazy to edit. Looking forward their collab, and if Kimutaku also confirms his participation, this movie will surely be da bomb!