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*** This year’s Baeksang Arts Awards is coming soon! This event will celebrate the accomplishments of broadcast, cable, and streaming TV content, as well as domestic films and theatrical productions, that were released between May 1, 2020 and April 11, 2021. Several winners of last year’s awards will be attending the ceremony once again such as KHN!

 

 

 

source : https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202105121103466710

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***  It's TONIGHT! D-DAY! The much awaited ceremony, The 57th Baeksang Arts Awards, which will take place at  Ilsanseo-gu, Gyeonggi Province. The upcoming ceremony will be hosted again by comedian Shin Dong Yup and singer-actress Bae Suzy.  KHN who's a previous winner is set to return to present the award. 

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*** Like last year, Baeksang Arts Awards 2021 is being held without a live audience. The hosts, presenters, and performers during Baeksang Arts Awards will be addressing the camera and virtual audience this year when the entire event will be broadcast live from the venue. 'Baeksang' is considered one of the prestigious awards by Korean entertainment industry. The event will be broadcast live via jTBC, jTBC2, jTBC4, and TikTok at 9 pm KST onwards and the red carpet begins at 7.20 pm. For the past few years, the star-studded event was telecast live through VLive and TikTok. Netizens can follow the

 

 

below links to watch the event live:    

 

 

https://m.vlive.tv/channel/EBF267

 

Tiktok

 

https://aqstream.com/jtbc2/JTBC2

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9 K-Dramas That Are Baeksang Awards Approved To Be The Best You Can Watch

These K-Dramas have won multiple important awards at the Baeksang Awards, certifying their quality.

 

With The 2021 Baeksang Awards completed, we know what the best of the best is! These 9 K-Dramas from the past decade are certified by the Baeksang Awards for being the best quality shows you can get.

 

They have won numerous awards, but in this specific case, they have won the Grand Prize/Best Drama and Best Screenplay showing that they’re perfect through and through.

 

Here are the 9 K-Dramas you should be adding to your list this summer!

 

 

2020 – When The Camellia Blooms

Oh Dong Baek (Gong Hyo Jin) is a single mother who runs a bar-restaurant named Camellia. The townspeople often gossip about her since she grew up as an orphan, is a single mother, and runs a bar where many men frequent. Regardless of the gossip, police officer Hwang Yong Shik (Kang Ha Neul) is in love with her. Meanwhile, Dong Baek’s ex-boyfriend Kang Jong Ryul (Kim Ji Suk) suddenly reappears. He is a famous baseball player, that hid their relationship when they dated. While Dong Baek tries to navigate her daily trials, a serial killer roams the town, and she may be the next target.

 

 

This series swept the board by winning the Grand Prize, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Screenplay. It was the highest-rated mini-series of 2019 and the second highest-rated K-Drama of 2019.

 

 

 

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source : https://theqoo.net/index.php?mid=hot&filter_mode=normal&document_srl=1982085638

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8 Korean Variety Shows To Watch If You Miss Traveling

Go around the world without leaving your home.

 

 

If there’s one thing we really miss doing right now, it’s traveling! Whether you’re wandering locally or abroad, there’s something freeing about going on adventures in places far from home. If you’re feeling the quarantine blues, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

These travel-themed K-variety shows are full of cool places and fun games that will entertain you for hours on end. Here's a list of them that you can watch on Netflix and Viu:

 

Traveler (2019-2020)

Who’s in it: Lee Je Hoon, Ryu Jun Yeol (season one); Ahn Jae Hong, Kang Ha Neul, Ong Seung Wu (season two)

Where you can watch it: Viu

 

In this reality show, actors go on backpacking trips with limited interference from the producers, making you feel like you’re really just traveling with them. The first season has Je Hoon (from our new fave, Taxi Driver) and Jun Yeol traveling to Cuba, where they must manage their own decisions every step of the way. Je Hoon doesn’t have much experience with backpacking, so Jun Yeol takes the lead. Meanwhile, our travelers in season two head to Argentina. Despite only having met for the show, the charming trio eventually becomes really close, as they enjoy the food and Argentinian hospitality, and go hiking in Patagonia.

 

 

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source : https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/travel-variety-shows-netflix-and-viu-a1163-20210516-lfrm?ref=home_feed_1

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https://theactorispresent.kr/kang-haneul
Kang Haneul

His voice is trustworthy, and his face shows its true value in big close-ups.  Kang Haneul’s heyday with a clear and heartfelt performance has just begun

 

Spoiler

 

 

photo by Ahn Seongjin

Kang Haneul’s voice shines, especially in the narration.  His beautiful voice resonates on the screen through the box office hit Twenty, his representative film Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet, and the recent film Waiting for Rain, and it holds the audience to immerse themselves in the movies.  Kang Haneul’s three-dimensional face reveals endless charms when it is closed up from various angles.  As much as directors covet his voice and face, the audience becomes more joyful.

 

Kang Haneul is a gifted actor who has been on the course of a model student in acting.  He developed his dream of becoming an actor when he was a teenager, majoring in acting at the art high school and the university.  He was recognized first in the musical world, and his debut film is Battlefield Heroes (2010), a historical comedy directed by Lee Joonik.  He played the role of the youngest son of Yeon Gaesomun, a general in Goguryeo, and skillfully performed dialect and tearful acting, drawing attention from movie officials.  He also stood out in TV dramas.  In the original webtoon drama Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), Kang played the role of Jang Baek-ki, an elite new employee, who was jealous of the main character but changed into a humane colleague.  Kang Haneul was praised for playing the character vividly.

 

In 2015, three of his films were released in a row, strengthening the actor’s position as a movie star.  In the music film C’est Si Bon, he showed off his singing talent; in the historical drama Empire of Lust, he played a vicious character obsessed with madness; he co-starred in the youth comedy Twenty.  Through those films, Kang Haneul made his characters stand out, proving that his acting ensembles with his counterparts are excellent.  Especially, he performed a slapstick performance in Twenty, exuding whimsical charms from a pure-looking model student image.  Thanks to his character, the film depicting the ‘dark history’ of three feisty guys became a box office hit with universal empathy.  That year, Kang Haneul swept the Best New Actor at various film awards and became a youth star.

 

Through Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet (2016), a black-and-white film about the life of Yun Dongju, a poet most loved by Koreans, you can meet the entire charm of actor Kang Haneul.  Casting Kang Haneul, director Lee Joonik revealed, “Kang Haneul’s appearance and righteous nature resemble Yun Dongju.”  And as the director expected, Kang showed a fantastic performance where the actor and the character became one.  Appearing on a black-and-white screen from the first scene of being questioned by a Japanese detective, Kang Haneul embodied the philosophical concept of ‘shame’ of a young intellectual who lived in the Japanese colonial era.

 

Since then, he has shown his acting talents in genre films, including the true-story drama New Trial (2017), the action-comedy hit Midnight Runners (2017), and the thriller Forgotten (2017).  After being discharged from the army, Kang gained recognition for his performance in the TV series When the Camellia Blooms (2019), which combines romance and thriller, and established himself as a big star with explosive popularity.  Through the work, Kang Haneul’s facial expression, which is lovely and shy in front of the person he fell in love with at first sight, has become his killing signature.

 

Actor Kang Haneul, who has a pure and sincere acting style, is giving a great boost to Korean cinema.  Following the retro-sentimental melodrama Waiting for Rain, the action blockbuster series The Pirates 2, the star-studded romance film Happy New Year, and his solo starring thriller Streaming are lined up.  Developing his strengths steadily so far and entering his 30s, Kang Haneul’s heyday is starting now.  And it’s an honor for us to witness his era together.  Jung Yumi

 

Filmography 
<Waiting for Rain> (2021)
<Forgotten> (2017)
<Midnight Runners> (2017)
<New Trial> (2017)
<Like for Likes> (2016)
<Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet> (2016)
<Twenty> (2015)
<Empire of Lust> (2015)
<C’est Si Bon> (2015)
<Morning Grave> (2014)
<You’re My Pet>
<Battlefield Heroes> (2010)

 

 

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*** Kang Ha-neul completed script reading and will officially begin filming for "Insider". According to Joy News, the new

 

JTBC drama held its first script reading last May 21st. Can't wait!  No photos.....................  

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*** I’ve watched his movie “Forgotten” and it just blew my mind. It’s a suspense movie. It’s scary and a violent film. It’s a brilliant film making, though. ... Koreans know how to write a twisted plot... Loses steam a bit at certain points after that police station scene, but it will keep you engaged right up to the very end. First it seems like a horror movie, the nightmares, the pills and you can't figure out what's real and what's not. It has left me puzzled and I think that if they had tried to simplify it and leave some things out, it could have been a good thriller. I was left with was just sheer confusion. It keeps you guessing who's the bad one? Well, it's still a good movie for me. 

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*** The competition to be the Most Sought After K-Actor in Casting Calls in this article survey on which actors are currently the most coveted among industry casting agents. Casting agents & production directors were asked which actor in 2021 currently is their no. 1 choice when it comes time to cast a project. (6) votes went to PSJ in 1st place, followed by Gong Yoo with (5) votes and then Hyunbin got (4) votes. Top 5 are Kim Soo Hyun & Kang Ha Neul who each got (3) votes. Seeing KHN slowly climbing his way up from being 2nd male lead to top most sought after in casting is really a proud moment for me. Joo Ji Hoon & Ji Chang Wook got (1) vote & other actors......... BTW, there's an actress version of this as well, too. This is interesting but there are many omissions, which surprised me, though. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LINK here : https://star.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_202107030800250759

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*** A staff member of the drama 'Insider' has tested positive for COVID-19 during the drama production's regular testing protocols. They immediately stopped filming and the actors and the entire staff are undergoing a COVID-19 test including KHN although, he did not come in close contact with the person. 'Insider' is scheduled to premiere in the later half of this year. 

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10 Korean Dramas That Portray Healthy Relationships

 

With the landing of the Korean wave all over the world, people in the remotest places of the globe can now connect to and relate with the stories portrayed in Korean dramas. Among all the genres that K-Dramas are popular for, romance dramas are the most beloved and for good reason too! They portray beautiful relationships, very human situations and provide healing to the soul. However, the relationships shown in these dramas don't always portray happy relationships. Here are

 

10 Korean dramas that give us shining examples of healthy relationships!

 

 

 

"When the Camellia Blooms"

 

This drama, starring Kang Ha-neul and Gong Hyo-jin is a refreshing change in the K-Drama romance world. It portrays a mature relationship between a single mother and policeman with anger issues that still gives us butterflies. It addresses social issues of judgement, prejudice and more and even sprinkles in a serial killer chase to spice things up. Above everything else, love wins and that includes self love.

 

 

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source : Hancinema

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9 K-Drama Couples That Have Healthy Relationships

 

It can be surprisingly hard to find a good depiction of a healthy relationship in a K-drama. Although the feelings might be genuine, having a strong foundation, healthy courtship, and maintaining a solid relationship is actually not common in the fictitious K-dramaland. Although we’ve visited this topic in the past (see this feature here), here are some more main K-drama couples that have pretty healthy and solid relationships.

 

Warning: Minor spoilers ahead!

 

 

4. Hwang Yong Sik and Dong Baek in “When The Camellia Blooms”

 

“When the Camellia Blooms” stars Kang Ha Neul and Gong Hyo Jin as two lovers who live in a small town. Dong Baek (Gong Hyo Jin) has a lot of baggage as a result of being abandoned by her son’s father. This doesn’t stop the enigmatic and passionate Hwang Yong Sik (Kang Ha Neul) from falling deeply in love with her and her son. Hwang Yong Sik’s infectious positivity is an attribute that Dong Baek finds solace in despite the hardships of being a single mother.

 

 

Kang Ha Neul as Hwang Yong Sik is everything. Just when Dong Baek had given up on love and swore her life to her son, Yong Sik comes into her life like a ray of sunshine. He doesn’t let her give up on love and is willing to show through his actions how much she can trust him. He makes sure to keep his distance and give her space while she tries to figure out her life and is happy just being there for her. His honesty and innocence could make anyone love him!

 

 

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credit : soompi news

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[HanCinema's News] Top 10 Male Korean Actors That Deserve More Appreciation Globally

 

With the Korean entertainment and art industry gaining more and more attention on a global scale, there's growing interest among fans to know more about Korean actors. While everyone knows the likes of Lee Min-ho, Song Joong-ki, Lee Byung-hun and Park Seo-joon, there are innumerable other actors who deserve to be appreciated on the world's stage.

 

Here are our picks for the top 10 Korean actors who are recognised for their immense talent in the K-Drama community but who newer international fans might not know about.

 

 

 

Kang Ha-neul

 

Another one of the absolute best actors in the Korean entertainment industry, Kang Ha-neul has an eye for choosing the perfect characters for himself. His versatility is a thing of wonder because he can pull off a comedy just as perfectly as a psychological thriller. We can't wait to see more of his work soon!

 

 

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I’m a big kang haneul fan! So happy to be here 

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*** The film "Waiting for Rain" can be streamed on iQiyi.

 

 

 

 

A love story of a man named Young Ho (Kang Ha Neul) and a woman named So Hee (Chun Woo Hee) who cannot meet each other due to some circumstances. Young Ho decides to send So Hee a letter and eventually suggests that they meet on December 31 – but only if it rains.

 

 

source : https://annyeongoppa.com/2021/08/08/list-of-highly-anticipated-korean-dramas-and-films-available-on-iqiyi/

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INSIDER WILL REPORTEDLY FINISH FILMING AHEAD OF SCHEDULE IN OCTOBER

 

A source said that there’s only 2 months left in the filming of Insider. They will reportedly finish filming by October instead of December. 
 

Will Insider be aired at the end of this year instead of 2022? We might be able to see Kang Haneul as Kim Yohan earlier than expected ❤️

Kang Ha Neul will star in the action suspense drama “Insider” (literal title) as the judicial trainee Kim Yo Han.

 

“Insider” is written by Moon Man Se, who penned OCN’s “Priest,” and it’s helmed by Min Yeon Hong, the director of OCN’s “Missing: The Other Side.”

 

 

source:

https://theqoo.net/index.php?mid=kanghaneul&document_srl=2111591350

Edited August 10, 2021 by Sky Kang

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mini video with Kang Sora and Kang Haneul in WAITING FOR RAIN .. 

 

                                                                                          

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KANG HANEUL AND ALL 8 MAIN CAST MEMBERS OF PIRATES 2 TO APPEAR ON HOUSE ON WHEELS 3!!

 

It was reported today that all 8 main cast of Pirates 2 will appear on House on Wheels 3.

 

As a result of OSEN coverage on the morning of the 11th, 8 actors including Kang Ha-neul, Han Hyo-joo, Lee Kwang-soo, Kwon Sang-woo, Chae Soo-bin, and EXO's Sehun, appearing in the movie 'Pirates: Goblin Flag' (hereinafter 'Pirates 2'), were cast in tvN's 'House on Wheels Season 3' (hereinafter referred to as 'House on Wheels 3') has been confirmed to have finished filming. 

However, it is known that tvN's 'House on Wheels 3', in which the movie 'Pirates 2' team appears, is a special broadcast, not the main episode, and Seong Dong-il and Kim Hee-won, who are fixed actors, were not together. 

As promotions of appearing in various entertainment programs to promote the movie before the release of the movie are gaining popularity, it is expected that the actors of the movie 'Pirates 2' will show off their chemistry in 'House on Wheels 3' and bring laughter to the viewers. 

 

 

source:

https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004454181

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21 hours ago, Sky Kang said:

INSIDER WILL REPORTEDLY FINISH FILMING AHEAD OF SCHEDULE IN OCTOBER

 

A source said that there’s only 2 months left in the filming of Insider. They will reportedly finish filming by October instead of December. 
 

Will Insider be aired at the end of this year instead of 2022? We might be able to see Kang Haneul as Kim Yohan earlier than expected ❤️

Kang Ha Neul will star in the action suspense drama “Insider” (literal title) as the judicial trainee Kim Yo Han.

 

“Insider” is written by Moon Man Se, who penned OCN’s “Priest,” and it’s helmed by Min Yeon Hong, the director of OCN’s “Missing: The Other Side.”

 

 

source:

https://theqoo.net/index.php?mid=kanghaneul&document_srl=2111591350

 

@Sky Kang, thanks for sharing this. Lee Yoo Young will be joining Kang Ha Neul in this new drama! Yesterday, August 11, it was confirmed that she will join the drama as Oh Soo Yeon, an underground businesswoman. As far as I know, “Insider” is scheduled to premiere in the first half of next year, 2022 via JTBC.