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Travel TV show with SIWAN 

 

 

                                                                                             

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*** Lee Byung Hun revealed an anecdote involving Im Si Wan on the recent broadcast of tvN’s You Quiz on the Block. He shared various stories, including his relationship with Im Si Wan and talking about Im Si Wan’s visit to his house. He shared, “I might not show it, but I’m really awkward (when someone comes to my house). Im Si Wan really is a unique character. When he asks, ‘Can I come over sometime?’ he’s really straightforward about it. I couldn’t refuse. When we actually meet, there’s an awkward energy since we don’t know each other’s lives well. One thing about Si Wan is that he stares right into your eyes. He asks questions like, ‘What do you usually eat in the morning?’ to which I replied, ‘Probably whatever you eat.'” Then he commented, “He asks questions that you’d never expect. Eating dinner together, I thought he was such a unique guy. His affability, warmth, and focus on people must be the best in the country.” He drew laughter by adding, “I bumped into him again a few months later, and he said he would come over again. He must have liked my house.”  

 

 

https://youtu.be/gChHiZhaFFg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001626069

 

 

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*** In the variety show teaser of "Actors on a Journey", Jung Hae In is captured taking care of close friend Im Siwan. Can't wait to discover their  chemistry on this show. They are seen chilling with their no makeup bare faces. This traveling variety program would showcase their friendship. The JTBC premiere of "Actors on a Journey" is scheduled for August 23 at 11:50

 

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*** JTBC released new posters for the upcoming travel show "Actors on a Journey".  The other poster showed the two close friends drinking. I can't wait to see this show. It's reported that Im Siwan, who has magnificent English abilities,  functions as a travel coordinator, openly chatting with local people in Scotland.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CvvuUpENcRt/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=3a66acc9-08c0-47ac-b291-9fb6987499d5

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3 domestic films ready to compete at Chuseok holiday box office

 

By Kwak Yeon-soo

Three domestic films are set to hit local theaters next month to attract film buffs ahead of Chuseok, Korea's autumn thanksgiving holiday. It is an important period for Korea's film industry as it is one of the country's longer holidays along with the Lunar New Year holiday, which fall in January or February.

This year, Chuseok will be a four-day extended holiday over the weekend, running from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1.

With the arrival of highly anticipated films like "Cobweb", "Road to Boston" and "Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman," all boasting substantial budgets and needing significant ticket sales to break even, the box office will likely witness tough competition.

 

 

"Road to Boston," starring Ha Jung-woo and Im Si-wan, is about Korean marathon runners who participated in Boston Marathon in 1947 after Korea had been liberated from Japan in 1945. It was inspired by the true story of Suh Yun-bok, who won the 1947 Boston Marathon with a world record time.

 

Korea's box office reached around 70 percent of pre-pandemic levels in the first half of 2023, according to data released by the Korean Film Council.

The total box-office revenue for the first six months of the year period was 606.7 billion won ($474.5 million), the equivalent of 72.5 percent of the same period in 2019. Compared to the first half of 2022, ticket sales have decreased by 5.9 percent. Admissions rose 29.9 percent to hit 58.39 million.

 

 

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credit : Korea Times

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/08/689_356946.html

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New Poster and Special Trailer for the Upcoming Korean Movie "Road to Boston"

 

 

 

https://btv.social/1381029_18996/#cp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : Hancinema

 

 

 

 

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YimSiwan and KoASung cameo in YooHaeIn KimHeeSun leading film HoneySweet, they act a couple.

 

 

 

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*** Coupang Play’s upcoming drama “Boyhood”, previously known as “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” has unveiled the main cast lineup! Coupang Play confirmed that Im Siwan will star in this upcoming drama. He will take on the role of Jang Byung Tae, a small and weak boy living in Onyang of South Chungcheong Province. “Boyhood” is set to premiere in the second half of 2023.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000907232

 

 

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Im Siwan, Lee Sun Bin, Kang Hye Won, And Lee Si Woo Confirmed For New Drama

 

 

Coupang Play’s upcoming drama “Boyhood” (literal title), previously known as “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” has unveiled the main cast lineup!

 

On August 17, Coupang Play confirmed that Im Siwan, Lee Sun Bin, Lee Si Woo, and Kang Hye Won will star in “Boyhood.”

 

Set in the backdrop of Buyeo Agricultural High School in Chungcheong Province in the 1980s, “Boyhood” follows the story high school student Byung Tae, a loner whose only goal is to not get beat up but who becomes the most powerful kid overnight. Director Lee Myung Woo who helmed the dramas “The Fiery Priest” and “Backstreet Rookie” is in charge of production.

 

Im Siwan will take on the role of Jang Byung Tae, a small and weak boy living in Onyang of South Chungcheong Province. Jang Byung Tae, who is at the bottom of the school’s social ladder, transfers to the neighboring Buyeo Agricultural High School. There, he faces an unexpected incident that becomes a turning point in his life.

 

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Lee Sun Bin, who impressed through the “Work Later, Drink Now” series, will play Park Ji Young, also known as “Buyeo’s black spider.”

 

 

Rising stars Lee Si Woo and Kang Hye Won, who are building up solid filmographies through various projects, will play the roles of “Asan’s white tiger” Jung Kyung Tae and the neighborhood’s queen bee Kang Sun Hwa, respectively.

 

 

“Boyhood” is set to premiere in the second half of 2023. Stay tuned for more updates!

 

 

 

credit : soompi news

 

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*** The released poster for the upcoming movie "Road to Boston" depicts historic moments in the lives of the 1936 Berlin Olympics gold medalist Sohn Kee Chung (Ha Jung Woo) and the 1947 Boston Marathon national team member Suh Yun Bok (Im Siwan). The words on the poster read, “I am a marathoner for Korea.” “Road to Boston” will be released on September 27.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0006989995

 

 

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Watch: Im Siwan And Ha Jung Woo’s Film “Road To Boston” Confirms Premiere Date With New Teasers

 

 

Upcoming film “Road to Boston” has shared a new poster and teaser!

 

“Road to Boston” tells the story of Korean national marathoners who eagerly want to compete in an international marathon event for the first time after the liberation of Korea. The Boston Marathon is a prestigious marathon event that boasts a lengthy history and prestige and is held every year on the third Monday of April ever since it started in 1897. In the film “Road to Boston,” the journey and anecdotes of the very first runners from Korea who overcome the chaotic national situation after liberation will unfold.

 

The released poster depicts historic moments in the lives of the 1936 Berlin Olympics gold medalist Sohn Kee Chung (Ha Jung Woo) and the 1947 Boston Marathon national team member Suh Yun Bok (Im Siwan). Despite winning the gold medal with a new world record time of two hours, 29 minutes, and 19 seconds during the Japanese colonial rule, Sohn Kee Chung is captured with a dejected facial expression while carrying a flowerpot. On the other hand, Suh Yun Bok, who is captured with a Korean flag attached to his shirt, is running for the first time since the liberation of Korea amid intense attention from reporters and spectators from around the world.

 

The words on the poster read, “I am a marathoner for Korea,” heightening viewers’ curiosity about Suh Yun Bok and Sohn Kee Chung’s journey to Boston in 1947 and the story behind it.

 

 

The accompanying trailer begins with director Kang Je Gyu asking the question, “What was Sohn Kee Chung thinking while running 42.195 kilometers at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?” Sohn Kee Jung stands on the podium while listening to the Japanese national anthem with a Japanese flag attached to his shirt. Next, viewers are shown heartbreaking real-life footage of marathoner Sohn Kee Chung returning home as if he were a criminal, with a serious facial expression and under heavy surveillance .

 

In another scene, Korean athletes are seen wearing the Korean team uniform for the first time since the liberation of Korea. The video concludes with Suh Yun Bok competing in a marathon while wearing a shirt with the Korean flag affixed to it and being cheered on by spectators.

 

Check out the full trailer here!

 

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“Road to Boston” will be released on September 27.

 

 

 

credit : soompi news

 

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Travel show tv with SIWAN 

 

 

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*** It's so great that Im Siwan continues to be one of the most versatile actors of his generation. He seems to have an eye in picking projects. Can't wait for "Boyhood". I like both leads.  

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*** "Boyhood" or Boys’ Generation" has been in production since June this year. Can't wait for this upcoming drama.    

 

 

 

photos source : Coupang Play

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16 hours ago, sky5joyous said:

Travel show tv with SIWAN

 

 

@sky5joyous  thanks for sharing this. They act like a cute couple as they continue to take pictures of each other in various tourist destinations. They hilariously ask each other to keep posing while others look on. Looking forward for the

 

first episode to be out on August 28.  

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cv_3xZgP1pl/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=58bf13d0-3f09-4d0b-86ce-ba37caa8c539

 

 

 

 

 

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*** In "Actors On A Journey", JTBC is offering some good variety fare. Another show I’m interested in is Actors On a Journey that sees dong-gap buddies Im Si Wan and Jung Hae in heading. Reportedly both are whisky lovers, so they definitely travelled to the right place. The show kicks off August 23.  

 

 

 

 

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Prolific actors ready to compete at Chuseok box office

 

Another peak time for box office competition, besides the summer holidays and Lunar New Year is Chuseok, the Korean version of Thanksgiving. As this year’s Chuseok will be an extended holiday over the weekend from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, even more moviegoers are expected to hit the cinema.

 

 

“Road to Boston” (Lotte Entertainment)

 

Next on the list is “Road to Boston,” a biographical film shedding light on the story of Korean marathoner Sohn Kee-jung and his preparation for the first international marathon held after World War II. Featuring Ha Jung-woo as Sohn and Yim Si-wan as fellow competitor Seo Yoon-bok, the film was helmed by Kang Je-gyu, who has been behind various hit films including “Shiri” (1999), “Brotherhood” (2004) and “Take Off” (2009).

 

“Road to Boston” had already wrapped up filming in January 2020 and will finally be presented to audiences on Sept. 27.

 

Industry insiders hope to see the Chuseok holiday season create momentum to pull up staggering sales at the local box office, despite competitive releases of tentpole films this summer. Only “Smugglers” and “Concrete Utopia” have or are expected to surpass their breakeven point, at around 4 million tickets per film.

 

Korean Film Council data showed that the number of tickets sold for Korean films stood at about 3.32 million, around half the level compared to July last year at 6.35 million. Over the same period, the number of cinemagoers who watched foreign films was some 19 million, an increase by 1 million tickets.

 

 

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credit : Korea Herald

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230821000496

 

 

 

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Travel TV show with SIWAN  EP.1

 

 

 

      

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Preview EP.2

 

                                                                                                         

 

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*** Recently, a survey was conducted by Stargio Soft, the company behind the AI-driven dating app Compatibility Mate, for Korean netizens to vote for who they think are the most desirable male and female Korean celebrities as dating partners. Between August 3 and 10, the company ran this survey through their official Instagram and Facebook accounts, where 200 participants were involved in voting. The participants included both men and women between the ages of 20 and 60. The results of the top five male and female Korean celebrities were recently shared, and they are definitely some solid picks! Siwan in fifth with 9% of the vote. Here’s a look at the voting data.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://www.wikitree.co.kr/articles/880156

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*** The main poster for the film “Road to Boston” has been released! The new poster shows Suh Yun Bok, (Im Siwan) the first runner from Korea competing in the Boston Marathon along with his coach Sohn Kee Chung. “Road to Boston” will be released on September 27. 

 

 

 

poster source : https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0007013038

 

 

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Ha Jung Woo Cheers Im Siwan On In New “Road To Boston” Poster

 

 

The main poster for the film “Road to Boston” has been released!

 

“Road to Boston” tells the story of a group of marathon runners’ challenging and heartwarming journey to compete in an international race bearing the Korean flag for the very first time after the liberation of Korea in 1947. The movie tells the true story of Korean marathon legend Sohn Kee Chung (Ha Jung Woo) and another unsung hero, Suh Yun Bok (Im Siwan).

 

The new poster shows Suh Yun Bok, the first runner from Korea to proudly don his country’s flag on his chest, competing in the Boston Marathon along with his coach Sohn Kee Chung.

 

The poster shows Suh Yun Bok running with all his might while Sohn Kee Chung watches his protege from the crowd with an anxious expression. The copy reads, “The first challenge recorded in our name,” making viewers wonder how the Korean athletes will fare in the 1947 Boston Marathon.

 

 

“Road to Boston” will be released on September 27. Check out a teaser for the drama here!

 

 

 

credit : soompi news

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Trailer Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "Road to Boston"

 

 

https://btv.social/1392999_18996/#cp

 

 

 

 

source : Hancinema

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Siwan, cameo in a drama and in a movie  

 

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