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thanks for keeping us updated, melusine! RSB sure has his own unique style, I love that, and SOOO glad he's had/got so many films coming out! I can't wait to see him collaborate with his brother again, and the project with SHK!

BTW anyone know the significance of the bell tattoo? wonder why they highlighted that in the pic?

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^You're very welcome, mj07! I too love that he has his own style and just wears whatever the hell he wants. But I do wish he wasn't so fond of wearing those high-waisted, roomy pants--I don't care how trendy they are, they just look like grandpa pants to me. I don't think the bell tattoo has any particular significance, the photographers probably just did a closeup of it the way they would a pair of shoes or a piece of jewelry. When I first saw it in his W Korea shoot I assumed they were all temporary tattoos (except the star on his wrist). Now I'm wondering if ALL the stuff on his chest and arms in that shoot were real. If so, that is a lot of ink.

Have you seen No Mercy? Good acting (from RSB and Seol Kyung-Gu; Han Hye-Jin was miscast and out of her depth) aside, I was disappointed with it, especially its by-the-numbers direction. I'm looking forward to The Servant, despite some reviews that describe it as a fun-at-times mess, heh.

As you know, I'm a Ryu Seung-Wan fangirl, so I'm more excited about Unfair Deal (the international title is apparently The Unjust). And of course RSB and HJM are two of my favoritest K-actors.

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Man, remember that time they sang with Leessang on the (now-defunct, sorely missed) music show Yoon Do-Hyun's Love Letter? EPIC. AWESOME. LOVE.

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So glad they're acting together again. They had perfect chemistry in Bloody Tie.

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W Korea, September 2008

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^You're very welcome, mj07! I too love that he has his own style and just wears whatever the hell he wants. But I do wish he wasn't so fond of wearing those high-waisted, roomy pants--I don't care how trendy they are, they just look like grandpa pants to me. I don't think the bell tattoo has any particular significance, the photographers probably just did a closeup of it the way they would a pair of shoes or a piece of jewelry. When I first saw it in his W Korea shoot I assumed they were all temporary tattoos (except the star on his wrist). Now I'm wondering if ALL the stuff on his chest and arms in that shoot were real. If so, that is a lot of ink.

Have you seen No Mercy? Good acting (from RSB and Seol Kyung-Gu) aside, I was disappointed with it, especially it's by-the-numbers direction. I'm looking forward to The Servant, despite some reviews that describe it as a fun-at-times mess, heh.

As you know, I'm a Ryu Seung-Wan fangirl, so I'm more excited about Unfair Deal (the international title is apparently The Unjust). And of course RSB and HJM are two of my favoritest K-actors.

Man, remember that time they sang on the (now-defunct, sorely missed) music show Yoon Do-Hyun's Love Letter and sang with Leessang? EPIC. AWESOME. LOVE.

So glad they're acting together again. They had perfect chemistry in Bloody Tie.

Yes, I saw "No Mercy"! I agree, the acting was superb but the plot, ghrr... that was just awful! Can't wait to see him in "The Servant", particularly since it seems like a break from some of the other really dark stuff he's done!

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Enjoy summer with Pentaport, Jisan rock fests

By Han Sang-hee, Korea Times Staff reporter

07-14-2010 16:54

Brush off the summer heat and frustration with two of the biggest rock events in Korea.

With the Pentaport Rock Festival and the Jisan Valley Rock Festival just around the corner, music fans are getting ready to experience a rock 'n' roll fiesta with some of the most popular and talented bands from Korea and abroad.

Pentaport Rock Festival

The Pentaport Rock Festival is offering a lineup of Korean rock history that spans 30 years, from the oldest Wildflowers, to Kang San-eh, Crying Nut, Hot Potato to indie bands including Huckleberry Finn, Lee Jang-hyuk and gukkasten. Along with local sounds, the event has invited numerous foreign artists and bands, including Hoobastank, Stereophonics and Ian Brown. Groups from Taiwan (Wu Bai & China Blue) and China (Yunhoe) will also join the already colorful lineup.

Divided into two main stages ― the Pentaport Stage and the Dream Stage ― event organizers are also preparing a sub-stage called Groove Night where DJs will perform for visitors all day and night.

The Pentaport Rock Festival will be held from July 23 to 25 at Dream Park, Incheon. Tickets cost 77,000 won for one day, 99,000 won for two days and 121,000 won for a three-day pass. For more information, visit www.pentaportrock.com. The website is in Korean, English and Japanese. [...]

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Party to take over Busan for night of DJs and dance

By Ines Min, Korea Times Staff reporter

07-27-2010 18:07

The heat has taken its toll across the world, and it’s that time of year when people start deserting the city centers for cooler respites. In France, Paris empties, giving way to the beckoning countryside; Americans take their vacations at swimming holes across the continent; Koreans head to the beach and party.

This Saturday a massive line-up of international DJs will be making their way to the Haeundae Grand Hotel, Busan, for the 2010 Extreme Urban Night. Party organizers Blue Spirit ― which has helped bring in such acts as Benny Benassi and Armin van Buuren and sponsors the Global Gathering music fest ― brings together Japanese and local acts for the group’s first major event outside of Seoul.

Fantastic Plastic Machine (FPM), Verbal, Revolver 69, DJ Kawasaki and a special performance by Coco Star will comprise the line-up.

FPM, real name Tomoyaki Tanaka, is a Japanese musician who has taken the world with his shibuya-kei and house numbers. Verbal is formerly of the iconic hip-hop group m-flo and now a part of the Teriyaki Boyz, and the two artists will also play joint sets.

Revolver 69 is comprised of the renowned Korean actor and DJ Ryoo Seung-bum, who was last seen in his role of the historical comedy "The Servant," and DGuru.

DJ Kawasaki is another acclaimed Japanese disc-jockey and producer who has been steadily gaining fame here.

The special show by Coco Star, a British dance vocalist, is sure to keep the crowds on their feet with her energy and impressive range.

The 2010 Extreme Urban Night takes place at the Haeundae Grand Hotel Convention Hall, Saturday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day. Tickets cost 30,000 won, while VIP tables are also available. For more information visit www.bluespirit.co.kr or call (02) 3141-5300, (010) 6628-5300.

Busan event is saved by the music

Organizers have work to do to replicate their success in Seoul

By Lee Sun-min [summerlee@joongang.co.kr], JoongAng Daily

August 09, 2010

Emcee Verbal of M-Flo and Fantastic Plastic Machine spin at the event by @Blue Spirit in Busan on July 31 at Haeundae Grand Hotel. Provided by @Blue Spirit

The two Japanese artists invited to play for Seoul-based event organizer @Blue Spirit’s Busan debut kept the music going until 4 a.m. - but by the end of the night they were playing to a sparsely populated room.

Choi Sung-chul, one of the event promoters, said they expected to have an audience of more than 2,000 people, but that things didn’t turn out quite as they’d planned.

“It was different from what we expected,” said Choi.

The organizers, who have put together many successful events at various clubs in Seoul, had hoped to see the event become the first in an annual summer series, but it looks like they’ve still got some work to do before they take their show on the road.

On the day of the event, July 31, the staff discovered that there weren’t enough advance reservations to fill the venue, the Haeundae Grand Hotel, so event promoters hit the beach to distribute free tickets for the event.

Their efforts paid off. Around 11 p.m., there were so many people with the free tickets that it was hard to get close to the stage.

However, the audience got tired of waiting for the show to start, and they started leaving an hour later. By the time things finally got going at around 1 a.m. the crowd had thinned significantly.

Despite the staff’s lack of organization, the artists put on a great show.

Things got started with a performance by Revolver 69, featuring actor Ryu Seung-bum (of the 2010 MBC drama “Pasta” and the 2007 film “Radio Dayz”).

The headliners - Emcee Verbal of the Japanese hip-hop group M-Flo and Fantastic Plastic Machine - provided partygoers with a good introduction to what’s hip and hot in Japan.

M-Flo has released five studio albums, all of which have gone to the top of the charts in Japan, including their most recent, “Cosmicolor” from 2007. The group has collaborated with a wide range of artists in genres including jazz, which has given their music a unique sound. Verbal is a third generation Korean-Japanese musician raised in Japan and one of the biggest names in Japanese hip-hop.

Fantastic Plastic Machine is the solo project of the Japanese electronic music artist Tomoyuki Tanaka, whose eclectic music draws on bossa nova, lounge music and other genres. He has released seven albums, including “FPM” from 2009.

Tanaka recently performed on the SBS talk show “Chocolate” alongside Verbal and Korean pop star Lee Hyo-ri.

The artists kept crowds engaged with witty comments and by throwing out signed rubber balls and paper airplanes.

During his set, Verbal would write something such as “Are you having fun?” on a giant sketchbook and show it to the crowd, which induced big shouts of “Yes” that reverberated throughout the venue.

Before Verbal and FPM got on stage, the dance floor was almost half empty. But when they started spinning, the crowd poured out onto the floor, unable to resist the zeal and enthusiasm on the faces of the two artists.

Despite the problems, the organizers’ efforts to spread underground music at a popular vacation spot were well worth it.

However small it was, the audience appreciated the music, and I can’t help but think that those who left would have liked it, too.

Since @Blue Spirit plans to make this summer event an annual one, the staff is expecting to be more organized next time around so they can bring more people into this vibrant music scene.

http://www.bluespirit.co.kr/

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Elle, August 2010

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Saengil Chukahae Seung-Beom sshi!

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Happy Belated Birthday Ryu Seung Beom-ssi. sorry.

August 11, 2010

2010.08.11 SAW THE DEVIL VIP Premiere

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^thanks rubie! I didn't realize he was at the VIP screening. Although on second thought, I should've expected him there since Kim Ji-Woon is one of the best friends of his hyung Ryu Seung-Wan, and both RSW and Seung-Beom are close to Choi Min-Shik.

Am still very excited about I Saw the Devil (I have a cast-iron stomach when it comes to hardcore movie violence ). It's a relief that their problems with the restricted rating eventually got resolved.

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First stills of The Unjust via HanCinema:

Synopsis

A serial killer targeting elementary school students is on the loose — and 5 victims means even the president gets involved in the investigation. When the most probable suspect dies in custody and the case looks like it’s reached a dead end, high ranking police brass decide to create a killer — and anyone will do. Though Detective CHOI Cheol-gi boasts an incredible number of arrests over his career his rank never showed it. He was framed and demoted for another crime and decides that this is his last chance at professional redemption. He makes a deal with mob boss JANG Seok-gu, who he has been investigating, and together they decide to set up one of the existing suspects as the serial killer. The only hurdle in their plan is public prosecutor JU Yang, who takes on the case. JU himself had been involved in a deal with the boss of a rival criminal organization, and President Kim wants CHOI dismissed from his position. When the secret deals and back alley agreements start to come to light, it only serves to drag CHOI, JU, JANG, and KIM deeper and deeper into a dark hole of questionable ethics and abuse of the law. [via KOFIC]

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FOXY FESTIVAL, A light, fun story on sex

by HAN Sunhee, Korean Cinema Today

10 August 2010

Not to mention the case of JANG Sun-woo’s Lies, fight for freedom of expression in past Korean cinema had mostly involved movies about sex. Even so, despite the tacit agreement of the entertainment business that ‘sex always sells’, number of films on sex itself had been very limited in the last few years. It shows what a difficult and delicate theme sex can be in Korean film market. Nevertheless, Foxy Festival directed by LEE Hae-young boldly challenges itself to such taboo. Writing the screenplay himself, the director chose to make use of imagination and humor to express this provocative subject in a comical and cheerful way. Here are his words, “I wished to face sex right in the face but do so in a way that has been never tried before. Nothing dark or uncomfortable. I tried my best to hold onto the bright, refreshing jokes at all times. In fact I hoped to describe even the uncommon, peculiar sex as healthy and energetic.”

The film is consisted of a multi-plot structure with separate stories of four couples. Jang-bae (SHIN Ha-kyun), who has always been confident about his sexual powers, is shocked when he finds a vibrator in his girlfriend Ji-su (UM Ji-won)’s room. An elegant Hanbok store owner Sun-shim (SHIM Hye-jin) is aroused when she finds handcuffs. High school girl Ja-hye makes money as a part time clerk selling sweaty underwear, and persistently tries to win the heart of Sangdu (RYOO Seung-bum), a mysterious junk-food seller on the street. Middle aged teacher Gwang-rok (OH Dal-soo) grows a fetish after he tries on a sexy bra he bought for his wife. Such unique and provocative characters have unusual tastes in sex, yet daringly reveal their desires, moving towards the festivity at the end as they encounter and pass by each other.

Director LEE Hae-young says he had “a romantic porn version of Love Actually” in mind when he was writing the treatment. In his previous film Like a Virgin he had beautifully described the theme of transgender in a heart-warming way. This time he touches upon those sexual fantasies everyone is always curious about but afraid to ask through a kitschy method. “I wish this film will be colorful and multishaped rather than being refined and pretty. I want it to be remembered as a color of junk food that may be bad for the health but sweet on the tongue.”

For the comical expression of deviant sexual fantasies, much effort was put into costumes and props. Each couple from the movie seek different concept of sex, thus they are differentiated visually as well. In the episode of the genital-obsessed macho cop played by SHIN Ha-kyun and chic vibrator-using lady played by UM Ji-won, appears a prop maximizing the director’s imagination and humor. The musical guru of Korea’s electronica genre, Dalparan will add the excitement to the film with their disco-based soundtrack.

Of course, Foxy Festival will not remain to be a simple joke about sex. With the works of Paul Thomas ANDERSON in mind, LEE Hae-young reveals his wishes for his audiences to look back upon their desires and be reminded of certain reality. “While they giggle and chase after the story and its characters, in the end hopefully they will feel all the sexual encounters from the movie are lovely and charming. I wish everyone will realize each and every character is true to one’s heart and none of them deserves to be criticized.”

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RSB in Lacoste (GQ, October 2010)

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The Unjust press conference - September 30, 2010

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Ryu’s new film tells tale of corruption

By Song Woong-ki, Korea Herald

2010-10-05 18:50

Cult writer-director and sometime actor Ryu Seung-wan’s latest crime saga “The Unjust” will take on a more subtle approach to the seductive mechanisms of corruption.

Speaking at the press conference announcing the film’s release, Ryu said the film forgoes elements of satire and instead is more concerned with examining how the film’s individual characters gradually lose their way as harbingers of law and justice.

There has been plenty of buzz surrounding the film, which has been described as an unapologetic look into corruption in the Korean justice system.

“This film has its sights focused more on the consciousness of individual characters,” Ryu said.

(From left) Yu Hae-jin, Ryu Seung-beom, Hwang Jeong-min, and director Ryu Seung-wan pose for cameras after the press conference for upcoming crime thriller “The Unjust,” set to roll out in theaters nationwide on Oct. 28. (Yonhap News)

“It takes on issues of corruption in the justice system specifically those who work for the metropolitan police department and the prosecutor’s office that are bankrolled by these shady real estate tycoons and clandestine organizations.”

“The film is in no way a critical look into the Korean justice system, but individuals.”

Headlined by the method acting tandem of Hwang Jeong-min and Ryu’s younger brother Ryu Seung-beom playing a crooked homicide detective and prosecutor, “The Unjust” marks a dramatic departure from Ryu’s usual over-the-top style.

Widely considered one of Korea’s top directors through acclaimed hits like “Crying Fist,” “No Blood, No Tears,” and “Arahan,” Ryu has for the past decade gained a modest following from passionate movie lovers through his pulpy crime thrillers and searing dramas about near low-lives.

The film centers on a botched investigation of a series of child murders that rock the country. When the likely suspect is unexpectedly killed, a patsy is chosen by the lead homicide detective Choi, played by Hwang.

He does so with the help of his sponsor and real estate tycoon Jang (Yu Hae-jin) on the condition that all information regarding his criminal organization would be covered up.

With the case seemingly coming to a close, a rival real estate developer orders public prosecutor Ju (Ryu Seung-beom) to re-open the case and probe detective Choi’s investigation.

“We tried to let these despicable characters tell the story rather than peel the layers of the plot through flashy direction,” Ryu said.

“This wouldn’t have been possible without the believable performances by the film’s cast and I’m not just saying this just as a formality. All of the actors, from the leads to the supporting cast, turned in great, dedicated performances.”

Working for the first time with material written for him, Ryu said he found it to be a liberating experience as it allowed him to be more objective during the editing process.

“With films I wrote, it was difficult to be cold-hearted in cutting scenes out because I had a personal attachment to them,” Ryu said.

“But with material written for me, I saw that I could be more decisive with what to keep and what to leave out.”

This is the fifth film in which Ryu has cast his younger brother. With the exception of “The City of Violence,” in which director Ryu starred himself, he has worked with his brother in all of his films.

“My decision to cast him isn’t just because he’s my younger brother,” Ryu said.

“It has mostly to do with the fact he’s a great actor and it’s comfortable for me to work with him.”

In response, the younger Ryu said, “A relationship between actor and director is always a professional one and it wasn’t any different in our case.”

“Having said that, he is known as a tough director to work with, and there were times I wanted to smack him.”

“Also, I was paid the same amount I would be paid for any other film. There was no, shady, under-the-table trade going on like our characters do in the film,” Ryu joked.

(kws@heraldm.com)

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The stars of the new romantic comedy movie "Festival" -- Oh Dal-soo, Shin Ha-kyun, Shim Hye-jin, Uhm Ji-won, Baek Jin-hee, Sung Dong-il and Ryu Seung-beom (2nd L to R) -- along with director Lee Hae-young (L) pose for a photo during a publicity event in Seoul on Oct. 18, 2010. The movie will be released in South Korea on Nov. 18.

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Actor Ryu Seung Bum attended the press conference for upcoming movie “Festival” and revealed that his favorite girl group is 2NE1.

The MC asked if there is any member from the female idol groups whom he likes, and Ryu Seung Bum answered “I like 2NE1’s CL.”

Ryu Seung Bum [...] was voted the No.2 Fashionista by High Cut magazine, with G-Dragon at No.3 spot and actor Kang Dong Won at No.1.

Source: http://2ne1-sg.blogspot.com/2010/10/news-actor-ryu-seung-bum-likes-cl.html

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The stars of the new movie "The Unjust" -- Hwang Jung-min, Ryu Seung-beom and Yoo Hae-jin (2nd L to R) -- along with director Ryu Seung-wan (L) -- pose for a photo during a publicity event in Seoul on Oct. 19, 2010. The movie, which depicts a conspiracy involving the police, prosecutors and their sponsors, will be released in South Korea on Oct. 28.

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