willenette Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 [Photo] New Character Poster Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "Alienoid" source : Hancinema 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Best dramas in the first half of 2022 selected by drama editors Below are the best dramas in the first half of 2022 according to drama editors’ evaluations. As the competition of OTT platforms intensified, many dramas were introduced in the first half of 2022. Disney+, which entered the Korean market in the second half of last year, presented its original series one after another while Netflix also released new works with anticipation that they would create another huge craze like “Squid Game”. However, their performances were quite disappointing. Disney couldn’t cause a sensation and Netflix has not produced any remarkable work except for “Our Beloved Summer”. Also, “Our Blues” and “My Liberation Notes”, which clearly expressed the writers’ colors, were praised as healing dramas. Our Blues “Our Blues” is a work that draws the life of ordinary people. It may be obvious, but it is a drama that made us realize that the story of ordinary people like us can still be the greatest comfort. It is also attractive that Jeju Island was portrayed as a “people-living neighborhood” rather than a “tourism destination,” showing a new aspect of Jeju that has not been seen before. (skipped unrelated.....) source : https://kbizoom.com/best-dramas-in-the-first-half-of-2022-selected-by-drama-editors/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 *** Singer Lim Young-woong posted a music video on his YouTube channel of the song titled "Our Blues" some months ago, and as of yesterday, July 5th, that song has now officially received over twelve million views. He regularly enters the chart at the top of South Korea's YouTube charts alongside 'IU' and BTS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 *** Our Blues was considered one of the best shows in recent times by many. Well, these are some of the quotes from the drama by KWB . The dialogues prove the show is worth watching. The scriptwriter wrote it well. The drama is good. How real the others' stories were. It is such a heart-warming drama. “No one can always have fun. This is normal. This is life. There are good and bad days.” – Jeong Jun “You can’t just thoughtlessly trust someone when they haven’t done anything to gain your trust.” – Jeong Jun source : allkpop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 *** The Alienoid cast challenged all kinds of action scenes for the movie. For this unique movie that connects the past and present and encompasses action, the cast went through tough action training to pull off various techniques such as wire fu, and martial arts. KWB who plays Guard that manages alien prisoners, put on the motion capture suit for his scenes. He said - “At the beginning, I didn’t have that many action scenes. But the more I filmed, the more I wanted, so I ended up pulling off intense action sequences like wire fu.” This new movie will hit the screen on July 20th. photo source : Zapzee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Top 4 K-Drama Actors With The Best Instagram Update For The Month Of June According To Kpopmap Readers Instagram is one of the many social media platforms our favorite stars use to connect with fans. Sharing regular updates of their activities from behind-the-scenes moments, photoshoots, games, adventures, or simple things like going on a stroll, visiting a coffee shop, food pictures, or just the adorable selfies. Fans get a kick out of this when their favorite actors share pictures of their activities, which further fosters their connection with them. Every week, we highlight our top 10 picks of K-Drama actors who share the best Instagram updates. This fun series is to spotlight the actors' page and show some of our readers who may or may not be their fans, some of the content they might have missed from these stars. At the end of each article, we take a fun poll asking our readers to choose which of these actors had the best update that week. The results are in! Here are the top 4 actors with the best Instagram updates in the month of June according to Kpopmap readers. Note that the pictures used in this article are from the original updates by these actors which were voted for by Kpopmap readers. 1. Week 1 - Kim WooBin Every time famous actor Kim WooBin graces the pages of any magazine, it is always a heart-stopping moment, as he looks irresistibly charming. Tall and handsome, the actor can very well add the model feather to his hat, as with his visuals, aura, and poses, he embodies the qualities of a successful model. For the first week of June, the actor ranked 1st in the poll. (skipped unrelated.....) source : https://www.kpopmap.com/top-4-kdrama-actors-with-the-best-instagram-update-for-the-month-of-june-according-to-kpopmap-readers/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 *** One of the most important aspects of a K-Drama that makes it all the more impactful is the OST. Just listening to the OST can bring back the emotions you felt while watching the drama. Kpopmap Mood Playlist: Top 5 OSTs From Recent 2022 K-Dramas That Hit Different 2. BTS' JiMin, Ha SungWoon - 'With You' from "Our Blues" The poignant melancholy of 'With You' epitomizes patient, selfless love. JiMin and Ha SungWoon's breathy vocals hold the spotlight with grace, striking a chord in the deepest recesses of your heart. Most importantly, from the genre of the song to the lyrics, 'With You' is immensely well-suited to "Our Blues". (skipped unrelated.....) source : https://www.kpopmap.com/kpopmap-mood-playlist-top-5-osts-from-recent-2022-kdramas-that-hit-different/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 These Were The 25 Most Popular Korean Entertainment Wikipedia Pages For June 2022 Several new K-Dramas ranked high on the list! With K-Pop and Korean entertainment becoming more popular worldwide, there are countless Wikipedia articles on various topics related to them, from individual idols and K-Pop groups to K-Dramas, actors, and athletes, and everything in between. Using WikiProject Korea, it’s easy to see which topics are trending among netizens based on how many views different articles are earning over a period of time. Here are the 25 most-viewed Wikipedia pages related to Korean entertainment for the entire month of June 2022! 11. Our Blues In June, this article received 175.0k total views (averaging about 5.8k views per day). Here is what it opens up with: “Our Blues is a 2022 South Korean television series starring Lee Byung Hun, Shin Min A, Cha Seung Won, Lee Jung Eun, Uhm Jung Hwa, Han Ji Min, and Kim Woo Bin. The series revolves around the sweet and bitter life of people standing at the end, climax, or beginning of life, and depicts their stories in an omnibus format against the backdrop of Jeju Island.” (skipped unrelated.....) source : https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/korean-entertainment-popular-wikipedia-pages-june-2022/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 [Photos] New Behind-the-scene Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "Alienoid" source : Hancinema 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Intense Main Trailer For Sci-Fi Film “Alien” *** The new 90-second trailer starts with a voiceover by Kim Tae Ri as she explains, “For a long time, aliens have locked up their prisoners in various time periods.” Next, an energy knife is introduced, which can wake up imprisoned aliens and allow time travel. Part 1 of the movie hits theaters on July 20. source : https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202207080100062680003739&servicedate=20220708 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 9 Korean Actors Who Are Still Owed Money For Past Works Some of them have been waiting for over a decade! It should be common for Korean celebrities to get paid on time, but this isn’t always the case. These 9 actors are still waiting to get paid for past works they have done, as some of them have been waiting for over a decade! 5. Kim Woo Bin & Go Soo Kim Woo Bin and Go Soo ran into some problems with advertising companies. The two actors signed with advertising companies back in 2012 and 2013 but never received payment after fulfilling their contracts. (skipped unrelated.....) source : https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/9-korean-actors-still-owed-money-past-works/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 *** His upcoming movie "Alienoid/ Alien" is expected to set the bar for films to a whole new level. It's a highly anticipated movie because of its star-studded cast. poster source : Kdramastars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivaleta64 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Happy birthday Kim Woo Bin!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 *** Happy Birthday, Oppa! I hope you had a grand time celebrating your special DAY with SMA and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backstreetboysfan Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Happy Birthday Kim Woo Bin Kim Woo Bin Discusses Upcoming Sci-Fi Film “Alienoid” And How His Perspective On Acting Has Changed Kim Woo Bin recently sat down for an interview to talk about his upcoming film “Alienoid”! “Alien” is a two-part film about the happenings that occur when a mysterious time portal opens and connects Taoists from the Goryeo Dynasty searching for a legendary sword with people in 2022 chasing down an alien prisoner that’s been imprisoned in a human’s body. The film is directed by Choi Dong Hoon and boasts a star-studded cast, including Ryu Jun Yeol, Kim Woo Bin, Kim Tae Ri, So Ji Sub, Honey Lee, Yeom Jung Ah, Jo Woo Jin, Kim Eui Sung, Shin Jung Geun, and Lee Si Hoon. Kim Woo Bin admitted that he had been confused after reading the synopsis for the first time. He revealed, “It took me eight hours to read through the synopsis. I hadn’t really watched science fiction films before and it was difficult to imagine what it would look like. However, after seeing the big picture it became an easy story. It’s a never-before-seen kind of film.” The actor stars in the film as Guard, who escorts alien prisoners. Such a role certainly fits right into the sci-fi genre, and getting the visual aspect of the character just right is crucial. However, Kim Woo Bin shared that the director wanted his character to blend in. “This is why we chose an outfit that doesn’t stand out but can still send some energy,” he explained. Talking about how it felt to be filming with actors of similar age, Kim Woo Bin said, “When I’m working with senior actors I always feel like I need to be doing something for them out of respect. With actors around my age, our conversation becomes more relaxed and we talk honestly about our acting. We take on the role of the audience for each other.” The film marks Kim Woo Bin’s first appearance on set in almost five years, as he filmed this before his role in “Our Blues.” He recalled the feeling of arriving at the filming location for the first time and being greeted by the director and staff, saying, “I still vividly remember the air and the feeling of my heartbeat before the first clap of the film slate.” Kim Woo Bin commented on the flow of filming and how his lines were often changed on a whim. “Every actor has their own style, and I feel most at ease when I have everything prepared,” he began. “I was a bit afraid at first. I don’t have much prepared, but what if I can’t live up to people’s expectations? But while discussing with the director before filming, all of those worries disappeared. The director is someone who isn’t stubborn about sticking to what’s in his head and goes with the flow of the situation and the actors.” He continued, “The set made me realize that a film is something made together with many people. I’m someone who is quite shy and has a lot of inhibitions, but I started to enjoy my days on set more and more.” The actor reflected on how his previous roles shaped his attitude towards acting as he said, “I used to frequently take on flashy roles and try to portray the charm of that certain genre. However, I always wanted to show off some realistic acting. After experiencing something big in my personal life, my outlook on the world has changed. In the past, I used to live in the future. Everything I did was to help myself later, and I exercised to get a good body. Because of that, work felt more like work.” He continued, “While taking a break, I realized how grateful I was for all of things I took for granted. As such, I started to like myself as I was instead of wanting to go to the future. I found pleasure in conversation, meals, and exercise. I think that’s influencing my acting as well. Ever since I was young, I thought that I was lucky to take on work that was bigger than me. I felt the weight and responsibility to not let people down. But while filming for ‘Alienoid,’ I began to put my trust in others and think, ‘The director will do this for me,’ and ‘Ryu Jun Yeol will take over where I’m lacking.'” As for his future plans, Kim Woo Bin said, ‘I finished filming for the Netflix series ‘Black Night’ about three or four weeks ago. It took me a lengthy period of time, so I’m planning on taking a breather.” Part 1 of “Alienoid” premieres in theaters on July 20. Check out a trailer here! Kim Woo Bin Discusses Upcoming Sci-Fi Film “Alienoid” And How His Perspective On Acting Has Changed | Soompi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 *** South Korean municipalities have confirmed that they were used as a filming location for the fantasy film "Alienoid". First Mungyeong, located in North Gyeongsang province, held a press event with producer Kim Sung-min-VI, as well as representatives for the filming sites and public officials of the city, which confirmed the use of Mungyeong as a filming location. Apparently, a contract was reached in August of 2020. Actual filming took place from January to June of 2021. Additionally, Andong, which is also located in North Gyeongsang province, confirmed that they also served as a filming location. While the Mungyeong scenes were in the modern day, Andong, or more specifically the Hahoe Folk Village, was used for scenes taking place in the distant past. Both cities expressed positive sentiments regarding their participation in "Alienoid" and expressed hope to similarly collaborate with filmmakers in the future. credit : William Schwartz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 *** According to figures released by the Korean Film Council, "Alienoid" has opened in first place at the South Korean box office. The film registered 158,162 admissions in its first day of availability on July 20th. source : William Schwartz (Hancinema) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 *** It’s always fun when a solid cast gathers for a group photo shoot. The actors of "Alienoid" did exactly that for 1st Look magazine and took some happy shots. photos source : https://breathlesssurvival.wordpress.com/2022/07/20/alienoid-1st-look/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 *** These are some of the comments moviegoers left after watching "Alienoid": “I can’t believe Korea finally came up with such a plot.” “This is a movie you must see in the theater.” “I loved the actors’ performance.” “It’s a K-version of Avengers.” “All the characters are so charming.” “A perfect combination of a stellar cast and Choi Dong Hoon’s witty direction.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 *** There’s plenty of celebrities in one place at the "Alienoid" VIP premiere on July 18 : Kim Soo Hyun, So Ji Sub’s BFF Song Seung Heon sporting long hair, and some others. alienoid vip premiere photos source : https://breathlesssurvival.wordpress.com/2022/07/19/alienoid-vip-premiere/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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