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

[Seriya]

I see.  I see TLP as a historical epic/biography kind of movie whereas I feel The Cross is something completely different, tonally, visually, shooting style etc.  The Cross sounds dark and dystopian, possibly futuristic, in a world we may not even recognise much, though obviously the border/wall will resonate with the NK/SK situation and the migrant/inequality crisis globally.  It may not necessarily contain a lot of action scenes though this kind of film will have to create a sense of a different world, different society that will require some budget.  Niccol seems to be a director who's more interested in examining socio-economic and political and futurism issues through more deliberate drama than big action set pieces.  But who knows, since we still know very little about The Cross.  An action movie may be a bigger draw at the box office, but you need the budget for that.  Some of the very best works in the scifi dystopian genre don't have much action in them, and I prefer it when action doesn't overwhelm the story or the characters.

 

 

[ElectricHearts]

@welh11 wonder when we will get a real update since if it is suppose to still film in April.. They need to start locking and forming things down soon

 

Edited October 23, 2020 by ElectricHearts
post editted due to jennyhouse content that was uploaded and not approved by them

[ElectricHearts]

So many updates:

 

Bride and You is excited about Son Ye Jin being their first model they posted on it on both of their accounts

 

 

 

update on vanav account but not new pics:

 

 

 

Jennyhouse also made a donation:

 

Jenny House, donated 2,000'hand protector senitizers' to cosmetic Gangnam-gu public health center

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/215/0000909869?sid=101

 

[ElectricHearts]

 

Her latest endorsement she filmed earlier in the month. It is for their new product Lacto Biome

 

 

Her agency website is getting an upgrade

 

 

Naver article talking about CLOY popularity again. This time mention again on January Jones wearing Yoon Seri coat

 

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▲ January Jones (right) who lived after Yoon Se-ri's court. Source| January Jones InstagramSon Ye-jin, who showed a splendid fashion as a chaebol heiress character, captured the heart of a Hollywood actor. January Jones, famous for'Love Actually','X-Men: First Class', and'Mad Man', boasted that Bottega bought a Veneta coat following Yoon Se-ri's Son Ye-jin. January Jones recently released a picture of himself and Son Ye-jin wearing the same coat on his Instagram, saying, "I love Yoon Se-ri and Lee Jung-hyuk." He also posted a poster picture of'Crash Landing in Love' saying, "I've never been in love like this."

 

More in the article:

https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/477/0000269080

[ElectricHearts]

APAN Star Awards Popularity vote information:

 

BTS, Kang Daniel → Hyunbin, Son Yejin, announce nominees for'Popularity Award' at the 2020 APAN Award

'2020 APAN AWARDS', which is regarded as the most prestigious awards ceremony by pop culture officials, announced the start of the all-time awards ceremony by unveiling a teaser poster and announcing the nominations for the Popularity Awards selected through popular voting.

'2020 APAN AWARDS', held on November 28th and 29th, is hosted and hosted by the Korea Entertainment Management Association in the form of untact and is broadcast live in over 200 countries around the world.

 

What attracts attention is the music awards ceremony'APAN Music AWARDS', which was established from this year. 'APAN STAR AWARDS', which started in 2012 as the first and only integrated drama awards ceremony in Korea for full-length and cable broadcasting, including terrestrial broadcasts, opened the music awards section, and K-Culture, which encompasses all popular culture such as drama and K-POP. It was possible to meet the protagonists in one place, and it was reborn as an awards ceremony dealing with all-round entertainment.

 

Previous grand prize winners were Sohn Hyun-ju (1 time), Song Hye-kyo (2 times), Jo In-seong (3 times), Kim Soo-hyun (4 times), and Song Joong-ki (5 times), and the 6th Grand Prize was won by Lee Byung-hun. I was honored with the award. '2020 APAN AWARDS', announcing a new start, announced the popularity award nominees with the release of a teaser poster set in an intense purple background on the 26th.

 

From October 27 to November 27, popularity is voted through the Idol Champ mobile app, and the popularity award winners are determined through 100% popularity vote excluding judges scores. The popularity awards of'MUSIC AWARDS' are held in 10 categories in total: Korean men and women solo, domestic men and women group, global men and women solo, global men and women group, and men and women entertainer awards.

 

 

Freshly Seven, rivers Daniel Bulletin, New East, more Boise, Red Velvet, Mamamoo, Monster X, Jay Park, Bulletproof Boy Scouts, Black, Pink, biwayi, stern, Seventeen, Super M, stray kids, IU, eyes circles (women ) Children, Girlfriend, Young Tak, Oh My Girl, Space Girl, Lim Young-woong, Lee Lee, Jang Min-ho, Jang Yoon-jung, Jeong Seung-hwan, Jesse, Cheongha, Taeyeon, Twice, Paul Kim, Ha Sungwoon, Hwasa, Haze, Wheein, ITZY (I have), NCT , SF9, and other top idol groups in Korea and popular solo artists were nominated.

 

In the actor category, the winner is determined through a popular vote, and the voting is divided into three categories: the male and female popularity award and the OST award. Kang Haeul, Go Ara, Kim Go Eun, Kim Dami, Kim Min Jae, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Hee Sun, Kim Hee Ae, Nam Gung Min, Nam Joo Hyuk, Moon Chae Won, Park Bo Gum, Park Seo Joon, Park So Dam, Park Eun Bin, Park Min Young, Bae Bae Ji, Seo Kang Joon, Seo Ye Ji, Seol Hyun, Son Ye Jin, Youn Seok, Lee Min Ho, Dong Wook Lee , Lee Seong-gyeong, Lee Min-jung, Lee Seung-gi, Lee Jun-ki, Ki-Yong Ki, Jang Dong-yoon, Jeon Mi-do, Jeong Hae-in, Jo Bo-a, Jo Jung-seok, Ji Chang-wook, Joo-won, and Hyun-bin.

 

'APAN MUSIC AWARDS', which awards a total of 32 categories, including 10 teams of K-POP's top-notch artists who shined this year, Rookie Award, Album Award, and Popularity Award. In'APAN STAR AWARDS', which awards the aired drama, a high interest is gathering about who will be the main character of the topic that swept the Korean music industry and home theater. This year, awards will be awarded in a total of 27 categories by expanding the grand prize to the web/short drama category.

 

http://m.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=195110

[welh11]

By my unofficial count, in 2020 SYJ has had 12 CFs (endorsements). It is an extremely high number of deals which shows how popular she has become in the marketing industry. It also means that her income has surged this year which makes it less likely that she needs to quickly decide on her next film/TV project. I recall that Song Hye-Kyo took off about three years because she had so many endorsements (especially in China). My prediction is that SYJ will wait until the pandemic is under control before committing to her next project.

[Cala Taksin]

Following SYJ all these years, I don’t think there’s been a year where she didn’t have a movie or drama out. I wonder if she feels restless. 

[cloyfan]

@welh11 there’s no guarantee that it will pan out but she has technically committed to The Cross (set to begin filming April 2021)

[ElectricHearts]

No I don't think Son Ye Jin will take any years off from work unless she is married and pregnant. Only when ex. pregnant and want to focus on family life would she actually take years off. She is so use to travelling and working. So right now, I am sure she is also restless too but now is getting more comfortable staying at home and realizing the difference it can be by not working and enjoying time with friends and family.

 

Right now, I think her mindset is to do one more project and then potentially focus more of the future family life but we shall see. Since covid can really change people's thoughts right now.

 

I don't think SHK took years off she was busy working on Chinese films. Similar with Ha Ji Won and Han Ji Min, they do work but aren't a cow like SYJ was. They tend to work on less projects each year. However, they work in some form by either doing CFs or fan meetings. Otherwise, they are also travelling too. 

 

 

 

[Cala Taksin]

On 11/23/2005 at 8:31 PM, Guest yellow roses said:

this is the translated interview regarding SYJ's part in the reunification of the North and South Korea.

 

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SYJ is at an industrial park in North Korea filming a short clip “Reunification of North and South Korea” and is currently being interviewed by some reporters.

 

 

SYJ said that she hopes to contribute in the national reunification, even if it is only for a little bit.

 

 

On that day, SYJ told the reporters that because this was the first time she is filming inNorth Korea, she felt overwhelmingly touched.

 

Q: What kind of feelings do you have regarding this project?

 

A: In order to show the hope for reunification in this press conference, this point is extremely relevant and meaning. I hope that both South and North Korea will know that we wholeheartedly hope for a reunion and are willingly to put in our best effort.

 

A: Have you been to Pyongyang before?

 

A: Never before, and I also never interacted with North Koreans before, only when I occasionally see it on tv. That is why when I first thought of seeing North Korea, I was overwhelmed.

 

Q: it is heard that you are not being paid for this?

 

A: (laughs) Yes, not a cent. Because this is a very meaningful thing, much more compared to previous films so I will do my best. Thus I happily receive all suggestions.

 

 

Q: How much do you understand about this industrial park?

 

A: I know this park allows South and North Koreans to work and cooperate together hand in hand and this makes me feel ecstatic.

 

Q: What hopes do you have for North Korea?

 

A: For every Korean to have a want for reunification. Normally I don’t feel so deeply towards this issue but after the filming my perceptions start to change. I wish our country will reunite as one and if this small clip can help in any way, which will be great. So I have a extremely optimistic attitude while working on this project.

 

 

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okay, she's a great actress and mature, honest person for her age AND cares about national matters...

 

i'll not be surprised if she becomes a household name in korea! emoticons/default_smile.png.1a17920c0f0ac6da5e6bf86100ef353d.png

This interview from 15 years ago....YeJin so mature and Cloy seems like fate.

[yejinatic1981]

I have been following Son Ye Jin for decades and she would have an average of 5-6 endorsements + print ads pictorials along with 1-2 movies per year and 1 drama (every two years except in 2013-2018 when she focused more on making movies) and she never had to take sometime off. Hence, the nickname So Ye Jin.

 

Song Hye Kyo did not take 3 years off either, those years she was not visible in Korean cinema/ tv, she took advantage of her popularity in China and tried her luck in big screen there doing supporting roles in big Chinese/ HK movies because she hasn't been very successful in Chungmoro. Perhaps, she did not want to be stereotyped in drama only.

[yejinatic1981]

On 10/23/2020 at 4:17 AM, welh11 said:

@ElectricHearts I read this week that Worthington is going to start filming his new project, a western. Hawke was reportedly finishing a film, but he has committed to direct a Paul Newman documentary and to produce/direct an film adaptation of a Tennessee William's play. No mention of The Cross in either press release as a future project. So it may be wishful thinking or  hype to attach bankable stars to the project.

 

We mused that Niccol was in SK looking for Korean investors. Maybe he was thinking SYJ would invest in her own film. Alas, she did the smart (less risky) thing and instead bought a commercial building.

Many producers queue to invest in Son Ye Jin films and dramas (She's been awarded the producers choice in 2014 and chosen as no. 1 actress  by  top Korea's movie promoters/ producers  as the actress whose projects the latter can confidently put their investment in. The actress with the strongest ticketing power in 2017). Niccol does not have to trick Son Ye Jin to make her invest in her own film because a lot of producers are willing to invest in her projects  anyway, especially now that her popularity has soared even higher not only in Asia but in the whole world because of Netflix and other worldwide streaming services. In fact, she has declined many projects.  Son Ye Jin only invested directly in one of her films, The Last Princess (not because no investor would invest but because the production cost rose unexpectedly). It was initially funded by some investors but the film production cost rose than the estimated budget hence SYJ offered her own personal money in the middle of filming to avoid delay and give the production staff a better working condition.  The budget for the film Cross has been set years ago, it's the script that kept changing. Why would you say that it would be a wishful thinking or hype to attach bankable stars to the film Cross when Orlando Bloom and Olga Kurylenko (James Bond's Girl/ Quantum of Solace) already agreed to do the film years ago? Son Ye Jin investing in real estate has nothing to do with her movie The Cross... she's had invested in real estate and there's nothing new to that. And I don't think the money she invested in real estate is her only money (in case she chooses to invest in other things as well).

[ElectricHearts]

SMART cakes to Jane 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CG2I4vOpQju/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

Vanav

https://www.instagram.com/p/CG1wCcoFjiN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

Son Ye Jin on Preview Magazine

 

International Celebrity Son Ye Jin Has Stayed Simple and Authentic Throughout Her Career

 

 

No true blue K-drama fan is unfamiliar with the work of Son Ye Jin. Her 20-year career has blessed our screens with TV and movie gems like The Classic, Summer Scent, Something in the Rain, and international hit Crash Landing On You. Not only is she a talented actor as evidenced by her many awards, but she’s also one of our favorite Korean style icons.

 

^{Photo courtesy of Smart Signature}

Son Ye Jin, the A-List Actress

Ye Jin made her debut as an actress when she was just 18 in a movie titled Secret Tears that was released in the year 2000. From then on, she tirelessly jumped from project to project, making the most of every opportunity that came her way.

It’s this eagerness and drive to excel that led her colleagues to tease her for working as hard as a farm animal. During a panel interview at the 2016 Busan International Film Festival, she shared that colleagues would tease and call her “So Ye Jin,” “so” meaning cow in Korean. But this only flattered the actress who prizes professionalism and hard work above all.

Ye Jin quickly earned a reputation for playing lead roles in romance-dramas. But not one to be type casted, she took on diverse roles that veered away from her established image. Those who’ve seen her in The Art of Seduction, Open City, and My Wife Got Married can attest to the actress’ range and flexibility.

It was her work for the latter that ultimately led Ye Jin to win her first Blue Dragon Film Best Leading Actress award. Of course, she would go on to bag numerous acting awards from other prestigious organizations, such as the Baeksang Arts Awards and Grand Bell Awards, not to mention awards she had received for popularity and style.

 

^{Photo courtesy of Smart Signature}

But even Ye Jin could not have foreseen the global fame that came when she crash-landed on our screens as Yoon Se Ri in Crash Landing On You. Addressing her fans in an interview, she shared, “I’m so amazed and grateful that Crash Landing On You has created a lot of international fans. Your support gives me so much strength, and I’m always grateful. Thank you for sending me so many letters, flowers, cakes, gifts, and many more. I will surely repay you with another good project!”

The Superstar is All of Us

It’s hard to imagine how someone who has top-billed so many dramas and films, as well as graced magazine covers could manage to stay down-to-earth, but it’s surprisingly the case with Ye Jin. When asked how she keeps herself grounded, the actress says she doesn’t even consider herself a global star. “There’s really nothing special about me. In front of the camera, I’m always in character with the given role so I tend to stick to it. But behind the camera, I think I’m just ordinary.”

Away from the spotlight as filming schedules have been pushed back because of the global pandemic, the Hallyu star shares that she’s been spending more time at home. Unable to travel and see her friends, she says the one thing she’s realized about herself during this time is how much she misses being on the road. “I now see how frustrated I feel when I can’t go anywhere to travel. I miss friends living abroad the most.”

 

^{Photo courtesy of Smart Signature}

Given the situation, Ye Jin is enjoying her downtime at home binge-watching her favorite shows. The Korean celebrity perfectly captured our collective quarantine mood when she said, “All I need is a sofa and a TV on my day off. And also my smartphone.”

Did the pandemic change her digital routine? She admits that she has been spending much more time on her phone. The actress claims that she uses her camera app a lot and that she relies on her connection to listen to music and study English.

A Smart Match

It is this humility in light of her many accomplishments that caught the particular attention of Smart Communications President and CEO Alfred Panlilio, who thought her image fitting for the telecom giant’s new campaign. “She’s composed, very empowered, confident, and at the same time, she’s also very simple and genuine. The brand promise of ‘Simple. Smart ako.’ fits her very well,” says Panlilio, who’s had the chance to meet and chat with the actress via Zoom.

A few months after Smart launched its ‘Simple, Smart Ako’ campaign in May featuring her CLOY leading man, we saw Ye Jin join the Smart family as the new ambassador for Smart Signature. And as Smart Signature is the telecom’s postpaid plan designed to help go-getters like Ye Jin achieve their goals, it couldn’t have been a better match.

 

https://www.preview.ph/culture/international-celebrity-son-ye-jin-has-stayed-simple-and-authentic-throughout-her-career-a1747-20201027-lfrm?ref=home_feed_1

[puan iryantie]

On 10/27/2020 at 11:37 AM, ElectricHearts said:

Since covid can really change people's thoughts right now.

agree with you

she is smart to choice her next project safely

 

Anyone knows how was cinema in SK during covid?

[Seriya]

On 10/27/2020 at 3:40 PM, Cala Taksin said:

This interview from 15 years ago....YeJin so mature and Cloy seems like fate.

Oh thank you! I've been wanting to read this since I knew that she participated in this project. Is the clip of her at the NK location available anywhere? What a big deal and how meaningful for her to have been asked by govt to participate at her young age then.  Unfortunately, I think that NK/SK factory has been bombed this year.   For anyone who does visit SK, I do recommend the US tour to go to the DMZ, and not just for CLOY reasons. 

 

I really hope SYJ can capitalise on her wave of popularity, acclaim and interest from CLOY not just with endorsements, but with a fantastic high quality next project, but covid does factor in a lot of uncertainty.  If not for covid, maybe she would have confirmed her next project by now.  I feel SYJ still feels there is a lot more she wants to accomplish as an actor, she's still hungry and ambitious for more great roles, so I hope CLOY can be a springboard to that.  I hope she can have a film project in the near future that takes her career to new heights like CLOY/SITR did in terms of her drama work, where everything just comes together both in terms of critical and popular reaction.  I would love for her to have a film that is the calibre of Parasite on her film resume and film work where she can play a fully realised character like Yoon Seri. 

 

A miniseries or anthology type show or even a film released on netflix might not be a bad choice in covid times.  It seemed CLOY filming really exhausted SYJ so maybe a 6 episode type show (are they common in SK?) would be a good fit, though I'm sure she'll do another traditional length drama like CLOY in time. 

 

I had hoped for more media articles and in depth interviews of her discussing CLOY given CLOY's popularity but it seems just mostly Filipino media/endorsement related articles?  

[ElectricHearts]

2 hours ago, puan iryantie said:

agree with you

she is smart to choice her next project safely

 

Anyone knows how was cinema in SK during covid?

 

I read on here that people have been attending. There are also drive in screenings but shortly after the film gets released it is decided to be distributed and shown online ex. Netflix. So a lot of films that have been released are also considering to be shown online for international audiences. Otherwise, releases have been pushed as well but not by that much a month or 2. Anyone who had taken on earlier projects in the year to be filmed before summer - those projects are either indefinitely postpone or filmed a few weeks later - so who knows if some of those projects that were postponed or dropped will be happening in new year. If they are, it could also be an entirely different cast due to those actors having picked up new work. 

 

Crash Landing On You won in the VOD category at the Cable Broadcast Awards:

 

Spoiler

In addition, 'The Cross of North Gando ( CBS TV )' and 'Beyond Confrontation (Arirang International Broadcasting)' for the liberal arts/document awards ,'The Choir (Daegyo Children's TV )' for children , and the music awards for ')','Gyeongsul Gukchi, About Shame ( TBS )' as the target, 'Welcome, this is the first time in Korea ( MBC Every1)' for the global award , and'Crash Landing on Love ( tvN )' for the VOD category . 

https://n.news.naver.com/article/001/0011976200

 

 

[ninjayejin]

Majority of films in SoKor are based on Netflix etc , due to the pandemic the cinema is suffering. But she is been non stop working with 2 projects on a year , I feel the fact CLOY was a big success , the pandemic etc contributed to her getting some time off and recharging . She is doing a lot of endorsements as well . She has a big Hollywood ambitious project coming so she is been extra careful not to wore herself down prior to it . 

 

 

[welh11]

South Korea was the #4 market for movie theater releases.

 

In 2019, 909 movie releases grossed $11.36 billion (US).

 

In 2020, 382 movie releases grossed $1.9 billion (US).

 

South Korea is on pace to have less than 45 percent of normal number of movie releases

and less than 20 percent of normal box office sales due to the pandemic.

[ElectricHearts]

 

[ElectricHearts]

for manyo japan: