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rubie · March 14, 2015

December 8, 2014

'Misaeng' Byun Yo Han, Ugly Selfie With Im Siwan & Kim Dae Myeong

By Esther Chung | KpopStarz

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Actor Byun Yo Han of the drama "Misaeng" revealed a funny picture with other actors of the show Im Siwan and Kim Dae Myung.

Actor Byun Yo Han recently posted on his Instagram, "'Misaeng' Jang Gurae, Kim Dong Shik, Han Suk Yool 'Three Shot'" along with a picture.

In the picture, Byun Yo Han, Im Siwan, and Kim Dae Myeong are making funny faces at the camera.

Internet users who saw this commented, "I love Byun Yo Han," "Episode 14 was so sad," and "Can you slap boss Mah for me once?"

rubie · March 14, 2015

March 13, 2015

DRAMAFEVER MOVIE NIGHT:

The Attorney, starring Song Kang Ho and Im Si Wan

by CoCo Kdrama on Dramafever

This week's DramaFever Movie night is an intense award-winning courtroom drama based on a true story. The Attorney, starring Song Kang Ho and Im Si Wan, is the perfect Korean movie to watch with your friends and family who love meaningful and powerful stories about defending human rights. Let's take a look!

Synopsis

Armed with only a high school diploma, Song Woo Seok (Song Kang Ho) manages to pass the bar exam in Busan, where he sets up shop as an unsavory tax lawyer. Driven only to make money, Woo Seok takes on unfavorable cases rejected by prestigious colleagues and eventually builds a lucrative practice, but when an intense civil liberties case falls on his desk, Woo Seok must decide whether he's got what it takes to fight for what's right. Will justice prevail, or is this hack lawyer in over his head?

willenette · March 16, 2015

Park Yoo Chun sees Im Si Wan as his rival among acting idols

Park is considered an "acting idol," a term referring to someone like

him who switches back and forth between singing and acting activities.

Therefore, when Park Yoo Chun was asked who he considers as his

rival among the other acting idols, his response is not only a surprise

but also worth paying attention to.

He said, "Everyone does a lot of acting these days. I watched over a

lot of dramas and movies, but I was surprised when I saw Si Wan in The Attorney. I did not know he was a singer. I only knew him as an actor." He

continue to praise Im Si Wan's acting abilities and admitted that he

later found out Si Wan was also a singer from Kim Jae Joong who had Si

Wan as a co-star in the drama, Triangle.

Im Si Wan

certainly has become a successful singer-actor. He is a member of ZE:A,

and he has acted in projects which became critical and commercial

success. As noted in this article, He was first noticed as one of the young actors in the stellar historical romance drama, The Moon that Embraces the Sun. In 2013, he won awards for his role as a student activist in the critically-acclaimed movie, The Attorney,

which became the second highest-grossing Korean film for that year

and the 8th best-selling Korean film of all time. In 2014, he starred in

two very popular dramas: Triangle and Misaeng. Having become a fan favorite in other Asian countries, he is definitely on a bright path to Hallyu stardom.

No wonder Park Yoo Chun, despite his own success, views Im Si Wan

as a rival. I'm sure Park's candid response reflects a positive

competition among young, talented, and versatile singer-actors.

As members of the audience, we are the ones who will benefit from the

continued good works from these awesome performers.

We will next see Park Yoo Chun in Sensory Couple on DramaFever. Have you watched Im Si Wan in The Attorney on DramaFever? Do you think they are rivals?

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~ NancyZdramaland

(Source: via 1, 2) / dramafever

rubie · March 17, 2015

March 16, 2015

CJ E&M Announces MIPTV 2015 Lineup with All-new Formats

Source: Hancinema.net

Asia's leading media conglomerate brings extraordinary content from ordinary subjects

Asia's leading content and media company CJ E&M has unveiled its slate for MIPTV 2015, which features nine new key formats. Korea's latest mega hit reality entertainment Three Meals a Day leads the lineup, as well as unprecedented music entertainment show I Can See Your Voice, and regional cooking competition Dish of the Nation. Scripted formats include "Let's Eat", "Sing Again, Hera Gu", "The Idle Mermaid", and "Incomplete Life".

Discovering extraordinary formats from ordinary subjects such as food, singing, on-line games, and office life, CJ E&M presents a strong lineup of entirely new content that is making its international debut in Cannes.

"We are thrilled to bring such unique formats to this year's MIPTV. Now is the time for Asian formats to prove to the world that we have something different to present. Our fresh and new formats will meet the needs of all buyers", said Hwang Jin Woo, Head of Formats at CJ E&M.

UNSCRIPTED FORMATS

Three Meals a Day is a No, 1 weekend primetime show in Korea, having become the latest phenomenon in recent months. It is a cooking-themed reality show with 3S's (Slow, Simple and Self-sufficient) that people yearn for in their busy life. Main characters stay in a designated village or on a remote island for a few days, miles away from their convenient lifestyle, and are left with nothing else but to cook for themselves three times a day. Continuously breaking ratings records each week on the air, Three Meals a Day had peaked to 16.8% at one point, with Episode 5, in particular, reached an average rating of 14.2%. From the original creators of the international hit Grandpas over Flowers at tvN, Three Meals a Day invites viewers to experience the next funniest yet heartwarming reality of all ages.

I Can See Your Voice is a new type of music entertainment format where contestants compete to prove that they have what it takes to be "recognized" as talented singers. Up to 8 contestants, who are either extremely talented in singing or tone-deaf, take part to convince a celebrity judging panel and a guest artist who, in the end, has to decide which contestant genuinely sings well, not lip-syncing or imitating the motions and gestures of a singer.

Broadcast on Korea's top food channel Olive, Dish of the Nation is the only cooking competition format that is localized to introduce indigenous dishes and culinary skills throughout various regions in one country. It will let viewers discover which region's symbolic recipe becomes the dish of the nation.

From START 'till CLEAR is an innovative game tutorial show for average players. As not everyone plays like god, a host and his friends play a new game every episode from the beginning until it is all clear. Viewers can immediately find straight reviews, tips and play guides of the game.

Let's Go Time-Travelers is a comedy reality show about going back in time to experience the real lives of our great grandfathers. Celebrities will find their roots and learn about the wisdoms of older generations, while stumbling upon the inconvenient lifestyle of the old.

SCRIPTED FORMATS

Korea's most sensational drama series of 2014 "Incomplete Life" (Misaeng) depicts the everyday lives of average office workers based on a popular webtoon about a failed professional Go player who ends up working at a trading company. As the lead character meets a charismatic boss, he struggles to manage daily tasks in the corporate world. Having set record high ratings and garnered extremely high attention from various groups of viewers, "Incomplete Life" has become a cultural phenomenon in Korea.

Propelling the "Muk-bang" (eating scene) TV trend in Korea, "Let's Eat" is a romantic comedy of singles who love to browse their favorite foods on the blog site "Let's Eat" to relieve stress from work. The main characters live alone in studio apartments, and as they get to know their co-workers and neighbors, they gradually learn how to build new relationships through food eating. The show inspires viewers to enjoy delicious meals and hunt them down in real life. Riding high on the success of Season 1, the second season of "Let's Eat" will premiere in April.

Musical drama "Sing Again, Hera Gu" shows lives of aspiring young musicians and their hopes to become K-Pop stars. Seven friends fail to qualify in a well-known singing competition, but they continue on with a journey to follow dreams while overcoming challenges with courage and passion, and of course sharing their passion for music.

"The Idle Mermaid" is a new fairy-tale-inspired drama about a mermaid who experiences life on earth for the first time, and her new life takes place in Seoul. Moving into a house with young job seekers, she struggles to find true love in order to become a real human within 100 days. The drama unfolds a unique plot and a creative satire that transcends genres.

The aforementioned lineup by CJ E&M will be exhibited on the stand #P-1 D75 at MIPTV 2015.

rubie · March 17, 2015

March 16, 2015

Celebrities Attend ‘Cable TV Broadcasting Awards’

Source: BNTNews

[by Woorim Ahn, photo by Kim Chi Yoon] Red carpet event of ‘Cable TV Broadcasting Awards’ was held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul on March 13.

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Cable TV’s first airing, Lim Si Wan, Kang Ha Neul, Shim Hyung Tak, Hong Jong Hyun, Ivy, Park Ji Yoon, Jung Joon Ha, Jeon Hyun Moo, Choi Hee, Han Seung Yeon (KARA), Yura (Girl’s Day), Ji Yeon (T-ara), Hong Jin Young, Ailee, Bangtan Boys (BTS), Ahn Young Mi and others attended the event. (photo by bntnews DB)

willenette · March 17, 2015

8 Idols With Severe Phobias You Never Even Knew Existed

Idols seem to be the epitome perfections but some idols seem to have very odd phobias that would seem irrational at first…

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Idols seem to be the epitome perfections but some idols seem to have very odd phobias that would seem irrational at first…

Bonus: Lim Siwan (ZE:A)

Siwan of ZE:A stated in an interview once that he was scared of Gwanghee.

When Siwan began to gain popularity, Gwanghee apparently got so

jealous that he would not leave Siwan alone. Siwan actively tried to

avoid Gwanghee for a time

source : koreaboo

rubie · March 18, 2015

March 18, 2015

Im Siwan to Play Young Choir Leader in Upcoming Movie Set in the 1950s

by an0ya Soompi.com

ZE:A‘s Im Siwan has been cast in an upcoming historical film entitled “Oppa’s Thought” (literal translation).

All eyes have been on the rising star since the end of tvN’s “Misaeng,” and fans of the young talent have keenly waited for news about his next acting project. It was finally revealed on March 18 that Im Siwan has chosen to appear on an upcoming film from production company NEW, the producers of 2013′s hit film “The Attorney.”

According to the producers, Im Siwan will be playing a young choir leader named Sang Ryul. The plot is inspired by the story of a children’s choir that actually existed during the Korean War in the early 1950s.

With a budget of ten billion KRW (approximately nine million USD), “Oppa’s Thought” is one of the major pieces to come out from NEW this year. The movie will mark Im Siwan’s second time to work together with the team, following his appearance on “The Attorney.” The filming will reportedly start next month.

rubie · March 19, 2015

March 18, 2015

Si Wan's next project to be film 'Thinking of Older Brother' dealing with children's choir during Korean War
Source: Newsen via Hancinema.net

Si Wan has chosen movie 'Thinking of Older Brother' for his next project.
An official from Si Wan's agency said through the phone conversation with Newsen, "Has decided to appear in movie, 'Thinking of Older Brother'. Filming is scheduled to begin in May and be completed in August".
NEW took in charge of distribution of the movie, 'Thinking of Older Brother'. The movie directed by director Lee Han of "Punch", 2011, and 'Elegant Lies', 2013, depicts the stories of children's choir that actually existed during Korean War. Si Wan will play Sang-yeal, who leads the choir.
While Si Wan's popularity has gone up through the movie "The Attorney" seen by more than 10 million viewers last year and the drama, "Incomplete Life", his decision to star in the movie 'Thinking of Older Brother' is drawing attention.

willenette · March 19, 2015

rubie said:
March 18, 2015

Si Wan's next project to be film 'Thinking of Older Brother' dealing with children's choir during Korean War
Source: Newsen via Hancinema.net
Si Wan has chosen movie 'Thinking of Older Brother' for his next project.
An official from Si Wan's agency said through the phone conversation with Newsen, "Has decided to appear in movie, 'Thinking of Older Brother'. Filming is scheduled to begin in May and be completed in August".
NEW took in charge of distribution of the movie, 'Thinking of Older Brother'. The movie directed by director Lee Han of "Punch", 2011, and 'Elegant Lies', 2013, depicts the stories of children's choir that actually existed during Korean War. Si Wan will play Sang-yeal, who leads the choir.
While Si Wan's popularity has gone up through the movie "The Attorney" seen by more than 10 million viewers last year and the drama, "Incomplete Life", his decision to star in the movie 'Thinking of Older Brother' is drawing attention.

rubie · March 19, 2015

March 19, 2015
Yim Si-wan to star as military officer in new flick
(OSEN)
Korean singer-turned-actor Yim Si-wan has picked up the male lead in an upcoming movie “Thinking of Brother (working title),” directed by popular Korean director Lee Han known for his feel-good movies such as “Punch,” the movie producer said on Thursday.
The star of tvN series “Misaeng (Incomplete Life)” will play the role of Han sang-ryul, a military officer who commands his unit with excellent leadership while suppressing agony inflicted by the war. Set in the midst of the 1950-1953 Korean War, the movie is a heart-warming story about a children’s choir which Sang-ryul happens to get involved in.
“I can’t think of anyone else apart from Yim. I think he is the best fit for the movie. I have utmost confidence that he will pull off his role,” said the director.
Yim, who debuted as a member of K-pop boy band ZE:A in 2010, has starred in box office hits and hot TV dramas such as “Attorney” and “Misaeng.”
By Yeo Jun-suk (jasonyeo@heraldcorp.com)

rubie · March 19, 2015

March 19, 2015
New Korean War Film Recruits IM Si-wanLEE Han Preps 6th Feature by Pierce Conran / KOFIC

K-pop idol IM Si-wan, a member of the boy band ZE:A, has been cast in his first leading role in LEE Han’s upcoming war film Thinking of My Older Brother (translated title). The film will see IM star as Second Lieutenant HAN Sang-yeok, who leads his platoon during the Korean War in the early 1950s. During the war, his character encounters a children’s choir who have lost everything due to the war. Emphasising with their plight, he tries to protect the children. IM previously graced screens as part of the cast of The Attorney (2013), alongside SONG Kang-ho, KIM Young-ae, and OH Dal-su. The film went on the accrue over 11 million admissions at the local box office. Active since 2002’s Lover’s Concerto, director LEE most recently made the well-received drama Thread of Lies (2013) and the hit KIM Yu-seok film Punch (2011). Thinking of My Older Brother will be the veteran cineaste’s sixth production behind the helm. Currently finalizing casting, Thinking of My Older Brother is preparing to go before cameras in May and is expected to complete production in August. Produced by Joy Rabbit, LEE’s film will be distributed by Next Entertainment World (NEW).

rubie · March 19, 2015

March 19, 2015

Im Shi-wan chooses period film Thoughts of Oppahttp://www.dramabeans.com/2015/03/im-shi-wan-chooses-period-film-thoughts-of-oppa/

It seems like everyone’s been waiting on pins and needles for Im Shi-wan to choose his follow-up project to last year’s hit drama Misaeng. For good reason too, since expectations are high for the idol-actor who turned heads in his big screen debut (The Attorney opposite Song Kang-ho) and then became the mascot of the Everyman as Misaeng’s Jang Geu-rae. For a while after the series ended, we just kept hearing about all the offers that were pouring in, but he’s finally picked one: a period movie called Thoughts of Oppa.
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March 20, 2015

class="at_ttl"Im Si Wan Plays A Military Man With Heart

BY Julie Jones | Mar 19, 2015 10:33 AM EDT

Im Si Wan has taken a role in the upcoming movie "Thinking of Brother." The ZE:A singer-turned actor will play Han Sang Ryul, a military officer with exemplary leadership skills.

Not only does Hang have the skills to lead his troops to victory but he's compassionate. He tries to minimize the cruelties that war inflicts on those who made most vulnerable by it. The film's story is set during the 1950 - 1953 Korean War that tore the nation apart. But the film focuses less on the horror of war than the heartwarming efforts of one man to minimize its effects on children.

In the midst of war, Hang Sang Ryul becomes involved with and winds up leading a children's choir.

Director Lee Han, who is best known for his films "Punch" and "Elegant Lies," said that Im Si Wan was the perfect actor for the role.

"I can't think of anyone else apart from Im," Lee said in an interview with Korean publication TV Report. "I think he is the best fit for the movie. I have the ultimate confidence that he will pull off his role."

Im managed not to only pull off his last three roles but he earned praise and awards for them. He played Jang Geu Rae the under-qualified but optimistic office employee in the hit tvN series "Misaeng."

Playing that often-heartbreaking character won him a 2015 Cable TV Broadcasting Best Actor award.

Im Si Wan also won praise for playing Park Jin Woo in 2013 film "The Attorney," which turned out to be the eighth best-selling Korean film of all time. He won six different awards for that role.

And the actor also won an MBC Drama Award for his role in "Triangle," where he played the youngest of three brothers who were separated when they were young. Lee Bum Soo and JYJ's Kim Jae Joong played his older brothers. Im Si Wan's drama character grew up rich but was not happy.

The 26-year-old actor-singer had his first drama role in 2010 when he had a cameo appearance in the comedy "Prosecutor Princess." But he first attracted notice when he played the young Heo Yeom in the 2012 historical drama "The Moon Embracing The Sun."

He debuted with the group ZE:A in 2010

According to the Korean media outlet Newsen, "Thinking of Brother" will begin filming in May and wrap up by August.

Source: http://www.kdramastars.com/articles/78722/20150319/im-si-wan-plays-a-military-man-with-heart.htm

willenette · March 20, 2015

kyung-jin said: class="at_ttl"Im Si Wan Plays A Military Man With Heart