Kim Hye-Soo 김혜수 [Drama “Under the Queen’s Umbrella” | Movie “Smugglers”]

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December 19, 2013
[Graphic News] 200 million go to the movies
The Korea Herald


More than 200 million people were expected to have watched films in theaters this year as of Wednesday, setting a record in Korean cinema history. Last year, a total of 194,890,587 people hit theaters to watch films in Korea. 
Korean films alone attracted 118,160,000 viewers this year, exceeding last year’s record of 114,613,190. The market share of Korean movies also reached 59.1 percent this year, surpassing that of foreign films, which stood at 40.9 percent. 
This year saw releases of English-language films by famed Korean filmmakers, including Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho. Korean films, including “The Face Reader” and “The Berlin File,” also enjoyed great popularity, attracting 9,130,000 and 7,160,000 viewers, respectively.

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December 18, 2013
Korean moviegoers reach 200 million
By Chung Hyun-chae The Korea Times

A scene from “The Face Reader” / Korea Times
Local cinemas have sold about 200 million tickets this year, representing an all-time high, according to data from the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) Wednesday. The growth was predominantly driven by Korean movies, which represented eight of the top 10 movies in terms of audience numbers so far in 2013.
As of Tuesday, the accumulated number of moviegoers was 199.97 million. The 200-million mark was expected to be breached sometime Wednesday as the daily number of admissions at theaters has been at the 300,000 level this year.
The number of Korean moviegoers was measured at 194.9 million last year, which was the previous annual record.
"The high quality and diversity of Korean films have been the movie industry’s driving force,’’ said a KOFIC official.
"The biggest hits in Korean movies this year have come from multiple genres such as comedies, dramas, thrillers and period pieces. The subjects have become more imaginative as well. While people in their 20s continue to be the biggest movie customers, the films this year were able to bring more people from their 30s to 50s to theaters.’’
Korean films collectively garnered an audience of 118.16 million this year through Tuesday, surpassing  the symbolic 100-million mark for the second consecutive year.
Among the Korean films, "Miracle in Cell No. 7,’’ a drama about the love between a mentally ill father and his infant daughter, topped the list with an audience of 12.86 million. "Snowpiercer,’’ the Bong Joon-ho film inspired by the French comic series Le Transperceneige, and "The Face Reader,’’ a thriller based in Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) era Korea, each sold more than 9 million tickets.
Other Korean hits included "The Berlin File’’ (7.16 million), "Secretly, Greatly’’ (6.95 million), "Hide and Seek’’ (5.6 million), "The Terror Live’’ (5.57 million) and "Cold Eyes" (5.5 million). American blockbusters "Iron Man 3’’ and "World War Z’’ were the only non-Korean films on the top-10 list.

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December 30, 2013
The year in moviesLooking back at the memorable works of 2013
By Yun Suh-young The Korea Times
Data shows that local theaters have sold a combined 210 million tickets, meaning that 2013 has been an unequivocal success for Korean cinema.
But while numbers may not lie, they rarely tell the whole story. This year’s growth in ticket sales have been driven by Korean films such as “Miracle in Cell No. 7,” “Snowpiercer” and “The Face Reader.” American blockbusters “World War Z” and “Iron Man 3” were the only foreign works to make it in the top-10 list of box office hits.
Many of the Korean films that succeeded this year were above-average in quality and they also represented a broader scope of genres. However, there is also a distance between above-average and great.
The class of 2013, as commercially successful as they were, can’t artistically compare to the class of 2003, which include Park Chan-wook’s “Old Boy,” Bong Joon-ho’s “Memories of Murder” and Jang Joon-hwan’s “Save the Earth.”
Aside from Snowpiercer, Bong’s Hollywood debut, and possibly “The Attorney,” the drama based on the late President Roh Moo-hyun during his days as a human rights lawyer, it’s hard to think of any Korean work released this year that will really resonate with moviegoers a few years down the road.
Inspired by real events
Observers say the movie industry has been benefitting as a form of cheap, escapist entertainment amid a sluggish economy. And it appears that filmmakers are becoming more attentive to financially hit moviegoers.
Efforts to include social commentary were seen everywhere, even in clumsy dramas such as Miracle No. 7, an unapologetic tearjerker about a mentally-ill father and his young daughter, was watched by 12 million moviegoers.
While Cell No. 7, the biggest hit of the year, was a provider of generic, store-brand criticism of society, Snowpiercer and “New World” offered more original, discomforting experiences.
Bong’s movie is a bleak story about a class system that evolves aboard a train, Snowpiercer, which travels around the nearly-dead Earth via a perpetual-motion engine.
The content of the movie, which drew differing opinions from critics, provided plenty of conversational material for politicians, pundits and civic activists as they took the film as critical commentary on Korea’s increasing social inequality.
New World was a stellar movie by director Park Hoon-jung, a mobster film that exposed the failures of Korea’s justice system and provided an intelligent look on how the hierarchical social culture influences the lives of individuals.
New World might have been remembered as the year’s best crime thriller if not for the brilliantly-made “The Berlin File,” a spy flick directed by martial arts devotee Ryu Seung-wan.
Han Suk-kyu starred as South Korean agent Jung Jin-su, who is engaged in the relentless pursuit of a North Korean agent and expert weapons-trader Pyo Jong-sung (Ha Jung-woo) with the bigger threat being political conspiracy from Pyongyang.
The movie sold more than 7 million tickets after its February release. One has to wonder whether the numbers would have been better if it had been released in the winter, considering how the shocking political developments in North Korea in the past month would have influenced the build-up.
“The Terror Live,” in which Ha plays a radio host pulled into a terror plot when a man threatens to blow up a Seoul bridge live on air, provided biting criticism of the media in the age of 24/7 coverage.
“Hide and Seek” and “Cold Eyes” were pure dramatic triumphs, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats with the strength of the plot, pace and editing.
The Attorney, “Way Back Home,” about a Korean housewife who was jailed in France for a couple of years on charges of transporting drugs, and “Jiseul,” based on the Jeju massacre of 1948, were the notable films of the year inspired by true events.
Talented rookie corps
It’s also notable that some of the year’s most memorable films such as New World, The Terror Live, Hide and Seek, and Cold Eyes represented cinematic debuts.
Huh just needed 2.5 billion won to make Hide and Seek, which garnered more than 5 million moviegoers at theaters. The movie is driven by the tension created by a mysterious homeless person who intrudes into the house of others and is an impressive display of Huh’s talent to dramatize fear and perverted desires.
Directors Joh Ui-seok and Kim Byeong-seo collaborated on Cold Eyes, which revolves around a police investigation unit that tracks criminals. The movie proceeds at a breathtaking speed and the plot just manages to hold together smart and stylish editing.
Not all debuts were successful. Roh Deok’s romantic comedy, “Very Ordinary Couple,” was one of the works that impressed critics but not enough moviegoers.
This also wasn’t the year for actor-turned-directors. Ha’s “Fasten Your Seatbelt” and Park Joong-hoon’s “Top Star” combined for an anonymous box-office presence despite heavy publicity.
Song Kang-ho, who starred in Snowpiercer, The Face Reader and The Attorney, was the most influential actor of 2013. There wasn’t a female performer who came remotely near his presence, although Jeon’s performance in Way Back Home garnered critical acclaim.
Ha, despite disappointing in his directorial debut, solidified his status as an up-and-coming actor with The Berlin File and The Terror Live.
Lee Jung-jae and Hwang Jung-min impressed in the New World, while Jung Woo-sung was memorable as a villain in Cold Eyes.

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January 15, 2014
Innolife EnqueteWho are the stars that you wish to get married in 2014 the most?
Source: Innolife Korea

In 2013, there were many star couples got married within the celebration of fans, like Lee Byeong-Heon and Lee Min-Jeong, Ji Seong and Lee Bo-Yeong, Baek Ji-Yeong and Jeong Seok-Won and etc.

In 2014, who is going to get married happily? So Innolife Japan (www.innolife.net) had an enquete with the theme of 'Who are the stars that you wish to get married in 2014 the most?'

The top was of Bae Yong-Joon, with more than 50%. Last year December, he admitted that he's dating a woman 14 years younger than him. So he also had a marriage rumor in April. So fans are giving the most attention to his marriage.

Song Seung-Heon ranked 2nd. In 2014, Seong Seung-Heon is 39 years old in Korean age. So fans are drawing attention toward his marriage as it's his last year as 30s. But Song Seung-Heon said, "I think marriage is a far story, yet" at an interview last year.

Choi Ji-Woo ranked 3rd, which is the top within female stars. She had shown maternal love through drama 'Strange House Keeper'. So after the drama, she got many questions about marriage on interviews. But she said, "I'm not eager to get married. I just want to enjoy this state."

Kim Seon-Ah ranked 4th. She has many fans in Japan because of successful drama 'My Name is Kim Sam-Soon', and she's finding a new agency as her contract wuth current agency has expired. Fans hope she finds new home in many(?) ways.

And stars of their age, Jeong Woo-Seong, Lee Jeong-Jae, Lee Seo-Jin, So Ji-Seop, Kim Hye-Soo and etc. were on the ranking. Fans are ironic. They want their loving stars to get married, and don't in the same time. But the ones who will celebrate the stars' wedding the most will be fans who's been keeping their side for a long time. [Photo=Innolife DB/ article= Chae Hye-Joo] 

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February 4, 2014
From Lee Byung Hun's abs to Yoo Yeun Suk's shoulder, the body parts of the celebs you want to steal

Source: enews24 l Dispatch! l thanks to mistymorning for the gist ^^



Cable Channel tvN's entertainment program 'HighFive' featured the celebrities parts of the body that people would like to "steal"  
1. Kim Hye Soo's chest2. SNSD's legs3. So Ji Sub's hand4. Yoo Yeun Suk's shoulders5. Lee Byung Hun's abs6. Lee Seo Jin's arms7. G-Dragon's collarbone8. Clara's hips9. Hyun Bin's back10. Hyorin's thighs

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January 10, 2014
[HanCinema's Lists] The Top 5 Korean Period Films of All-Time

Source: Hancinema.net
Korean period features are big business that, when done right, really do bring in the big bucks. The past few years, in particular, have yielded some stellar titles that have seriously resonated with local audiences. This trend is set to continue in 2014 as a host of new historical dramas and action flicks are lining up to try and capture the public's imagination by re-framing the past in unique and exciting ways. Some of the historical films to look out for in 2014 include: "KUNDO : Age of the Rampant", "A Touch of Zen" (Memories of the Sword), "Pirates", "The Huntresses", and "Battle Of Myeongryang"; but before we usher in these new historical yarns, here's a quick look at the five highest grossing Korean period films of all-time that this year's entries will hope to challenge.
5. "The Grand Heist" (2012)

Director: Kim Joo-hoScreenplay: Kim Min-seong-IStars: Cha-Tae-hyeon, Oh Ji-ho, Min Hyo-rin, Seong Dong-il, Sin Jeong-geunLength: 121 minReleased: 2012/08/08Admissions: 4,908,695
4. "Arrow, The Ultimate Weapon" (2011)

Director: Kim Han-minScreenplay: Kim Han-minStars: Park Hae-il, Ryoo Seung-ryongLength: 122 minReleased: 2011/08/10Admissions: 7,457,902
3. "The Face Reader" (2013)

Director: Han Jae-rimScreenplay: Kim Dong-hyeokStars: Song Kang-ho, Lee Jeong-jae, Baek Yoon-sik, Jo Jeong-seok, Lee Jong-suk, Kim Hye-sooLength: 139 minReleased: 2013/09/11Admissions: 9,132,766
2. "The King and the Clown" (2005)

Director: Lee Joon-ikScreenplay: Choi Seok-hwanStars: Kam Woo-seong, Jeong Jin-yeong, Kang Seong-yeon, Lee Joon-kiLength: 119 minReleased: 2005/12/29Admissions: 10,380,657
1. "Masquerade" (2012)

Director: Choo Chang-minScreenplay: Hwang Jo-yoonStars: Lee Byeong-Heon, Ryoo Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Kim In-kwon, Jang GwangLength: 131 minReleased: 2012/09/13Admissions: 12,321,459

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February 26, 2014
Korean Women’s Wannabe Icon Kim Hye Soo’s Chic Spring Look
Source: BNTNews

[by Cho Suyoun] Actress Kim Hye Soo’s paparazzi cut was revealed online today.
Kim Hye Soo is in 40s, but she still is considered as a many Korean women’s wannabe icon for her confidence, stylish look and glamorous body line.
Today, a paparazzi photo of the actress was released on the Internet and soon attracted attentions of women fans. 
According to an acquaintance of the actress, this photo was taken while Kim was heading to a studio. As can be seen in the photo, the 43-year-old actress expressed urban chic look in loose fit white shirt with simple black pants and a pair of over-sized frame sunglasses that made her look classy.
Meanwhile, Kim Hye Soo was awarded the grand prize by KBS in 2013 for her impressive performance in hit series ‘The Queen of Office.’ (photo by Sewon ITC)

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March 7, 2014
Kim Hye Soo's new sunglass brand pictorials released
Source: STARN News
Kim Hye Soo's new pictorials were revealed.

On March 6th, a sunglass brand released Kim Hye Soo's new advertisement pictorials.
The photos show Kim Hye Soo wearing dresses which show her gorgeous body shape, and showing chic looks, wearing sunglasses of round frames.
She is showing a perfect body shape which was made through long and regular exercises, and her casual, but stylish looks are drawing many fans' attention.
Netizens who saw the photos left comments, such as "She's the best", "Looking so sexy", and "Her face looks so small."
/Reporting by Noh I-seul en@starnnews.com

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March 17, 2014
Kim Hye Soo Spotted Enjoying Her Tea Time
Source: BNTNews

[by Sunghee Park] Actress Kim Hye Soo was spotted enjoying tea time during her spring outing. 
Recently, one photo of Kim Hye Soo was revealed through an online community with a title of ‘Kim Hye Soo Tea Time.’  As can be seen in the photo, Kim enjoyed her tea time, captivating people’s attention with her elegant appearance. 
On that day, Kim Hye Soo presented an elegant look with gold top and black pants. Kim made her style more luxurious with oversize sunglasses that contain round-shaped temple. 
Meanwhile, sunglasses that Kim Hye Soo wore in the photo are from Anna Sui. (photo by Anna Sui)

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April 25, 2014
Kim Hye Soo Enjoys a Healthy Lunch at the Han River
http://www.soompi.com/2014/04/25/kim-hye-soo-enjoys-a-healthy-lunch-at-the-han-river/#.U1vmMVWSwsA


Actress Kim Hye Soo recently appeared on the SBS show “Did You Eat?” as the program’s first guest and enjoyed some lunch near the Han River. The show is a renewed version of the previous program ”How to Eat Well and Live Well.”
Comedian Lee Yeong Ja is the show’s main MC and the show is about travelling around the Korean peninsula in search of delicious food. Kim Hye Soo apparently had once revealed that she liked cuisine researcher Lim Ji Ho‘s style of healthy food. And so, Lim Ji Ho appeared on the show as well and prepared a very healthy menu for the guest. The ingredients he used were various sorts of vegetables that are very popular and much grown in spring.
The show which underwent quite a lot of changes seems to be ready to convey that eating food can be a major way of healing our minds and hearts.

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April 28, 2014
Nominees announced for Baeksang Arts Awards by javabeans http://www.dramabeans.com/2014/04/nominees-announced-for-baeksang-arts-awards/
The nominees for the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards, whose ceremony will be held on May 27.



FILM CATEGORY
Best Picture Nominees
The Snowpiercer (dir. Bong Joon-ho)The Terror Live (dir. Kim Byung-woo)Hope (dir. Lee Jun-ik)The Attorney (dir. Yang Woo-seok)The Face Reader (dir. Han Jae-rim)
Director Award Nominees
Kim Byung-woo (The Terror Live)Hong Sang-soo (Our Sunhi)Jo Eui-seok (Cold Eyes)Bong Joon-ho (The Snowpiercer)Kim Byung-seo (Cold Eyes)Lee Jun-ik (Hope)
Actor Top Excellence Award Nominees
Ha Jung-woo (The Terror Live)Song Kang-ho (The Attorney)Jung Woo-sung (Cold Eyes)Sol Kyung-gu (Hope)Sohn Hyun-joo (Hide and Seek)
Actress Top Excellence Award Nominees
Jeon Do-yeon (Way Back Home)Shim Eun-kyung (Miss Granny)Kim Hee-ae (Elegant Lie)Eom Ji-won (Hope)Moon Jung-hee (Hide and Seek)
Supporting Actor Award Nominees
Lee Jung-jae (The Face Reader)Kim Eui-sung (The Face Reader)Jo Sung-ha (The Suspect)Lee Kyung-young (Venus Talk)Kwak Do-won (The Attorney)
Supporting Actress Award Nominees
Yeh Ji-won (Our Sunhi)Kim Young-ae (The Attorney)Jin Kyung (Cold Eyes)Ra Mi-ran (Hope)Go Ah-sung (The Snowpiercer)
New Actor Award Nominees
Im Shi-wan (The Attorney)Yeo Jin-gu (Hwa-yi: A Monster Boy)Kim Soo-hyun (Covertly, Grandly)Lee Joon (Rough Play)Kim Woo-bin (Friend 2)
New Actress Award Nominees
Park Ji-soo (Mai Ratima)Lee Jae-hye (The Russian Novel)Seo Joo-ah (Pluto)Kim Hyang-gi (Elegant Lie)Lee Re (Hope)
New Director Award Nominees
Ha Jung-woo (Roller Coaster)Eom Tae-hwa (INGtoogi: The Battle of Surpluses)Heo Jung (Hide and Seek)Lee Jong-pil (Born To Sing)Yang Woo-seok (The Attorney)
Screenplay Award Nominees
Hide and Seek, Heo JungMiss Granny, Shin Dong-ikThe Terror Live, Kim Byung-wooThe Attorney, Yang Woo-seokHope, Kim Ji-hye
Actor Popularity Award
Ha Jung-woo (The Terror Live)Yeo Jin-gu (Hwa-yi: A Monster Boy)Lee Jung-jae (The Face Reader)Kim Soo-hyun (Covertly, Grandly)Im Shi-wan (The Attorney)Gong Yoo (The Suspect)Lee Joon (Rough Play)Yoo Ah-in (Kkangchulie)Sung Joon (Pluto)Jin Young (Miss Granny)Seo In-gook (No Breathing)Jo Jung-seok (The Face Reader)Kim Woo-bin (Friend 2)Jung Kyung-ho (Roller Coaster)Kim Sung-kyun (Hwa-yi: A Monster Boy)Lee Hyun-woo (Covertly, Grandly)Go Soo (Way Back Home)Lee Jong-seok (Hot Blooded Youth)Lee Min-ki (Monster)Ok Taecyeon (Marriage Blue)Hwang Jung-min (When a Man Loves)Song Kang-ho (The Attorney)Choi Seung-hyun (TOP) (Commitment)Sol Kyung-gu (Hope)Joo-won (Catch Me)Kim Yoon-seok (Hwa-yi: A Monster Boy)Jung Woo-sung (Cold Eyes)
Actress Popularity Award
Shim Eun-kyung (Miss Granny)Park Bo-young (Hot Blooded Youth)Kim Ah-joong (Catch Me)Kwon Yuri (No Breathing)Go Ah-sung (The Snowpiercer)Jeon Do-yeon (Way Back Home)Uhm Jung-hwa (Venus Talk)Sohn Ye-jin (Accomplice)Kim Hye-soo (The Face Reader)Kim Go-eun (Monster)Gong Hyo-jin (Boomerang Family)Han Hyo-joo (Cold Eyes)Lee Yeon-hee (Marriage Blue)
Via Baeksang

ps: KHS is also nominated in the Best Actress TV category for 'God of the Office'

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May 3, 2014
Kim Hye Soo tells that she once had 11 portions of meat alone
Source: STARN News
Kim Hye Soo told that she once eat 11 portions of meat alone.
May 3rd broadcast of SBS 'How To Eat & Live Well, Did You Eat?' showed Kim Hye Soo having a trip to the island of Gwansa, which is located at the southern sea of Korea.
During the show, MC Lee Young Jae asked her, "Do all of the glamorous actresses eat small?"
Kim Hye Soo said, "Some people feel full after eating only a bit, but some people always feel hungry no matter how much they it. I'm the later one. I once ate 11 portions of meat alone."
Lee Young Jae, largely surprised, said, "That is unbelievable," and "Why would you stop eating when you still can eat more? I enjoy eating meat in the morning just like Kang Ho Dong does."
Netizens left comments, such as "That is unbelievable," "But, how does she keep her body shape while eating that much," "Looks like she really loves meat," and "I thought that she would be a vegetarian."
Meanwhile, Kim Hye Soo drew attention by telling that she used to get a lot of stress for body exposure in the past.
/Reporting by Lim ju-hui en@starnnews.com

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May 3, 2014
Kim Hye Soo tells that she once got stressed because of body exposure Source: STARN News
Kim Hye Soo told that she once got a lot of stress because of body exposure.
May 3rd broadcast of SBS 'How To Eat & Live Well, Did You Eat?' showed Kim Hye Soo having a trip to the island of Gwansa, which is located at the southern sea of Korea.
During the show, Kim Hye Soo said, "Everyone has their own style, and that is a part of their lives. I think everyone should have a freedom of wearing what they want to wear."
She went on, "Word 'exposure' always started following me from some time, and it was very weird. One of my friends told me to not get stressed, wear what I like, and do not wear what I do not wear. Her words became a lot of help."
Netizens left comments, such as "Never knew that she was getting stressed from it," "It is true that she showed a lot of exposures," and "Looks like she's never getting old. So beautiful."
Meanwhile, Kim Hye Soo drew attention by talking about her childhood.
/Reporting by Lim ju-hui en@starnnews.com