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

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May 23, 2016

Kim Hye Soo attend fan event of film 'Good Bye Single'

Source: Innolife.com

Actress Kim Hye-Soo is having a special fan service.

Kim Hye-Soo talked with fans about the film to be released next month through film 'Good Bye Single' fan event on May 23rd.

Kim Hye-Soo said, "I decided to appear on the film before appearing on drama 'Signal.'" 
This day, Kim Hye-Soo took selfies with fans and showed active fan service.

There will be actress Kim Hye-Soo, Ma Dong-Seok, Kim Hyeon-Soo, Gwak Shi-Yang, Seo Hyeon-Jin and more. [Photo=Newsis]

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Published on May 29, 2016 by 일간스포츠

52nd Baeksang Awards: Movie Best Actor & Best Actress Nominees

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Kim Hye Soo, Best Actress (TV) at 52nd Baeksang Awards

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June 6, 2016

Director Lee takes top Baeksang honor

Source: INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily

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Lee Joon-ik, director of “The Throne” (2015) and “Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet” received the highest honor from the 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards held on Friday night. [ILGAN SPORTS]

The 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards was a festive event that shined a light on a wide scope of films, dramas and actors. 

Baeksang, one of the country’s longest-running awards ceremonies, was held at Kyung Hee University, northern Seoul on Friday night and 27 directors, writers, actors and comedians were credited for their achievements. 

The highest honor in the film section went to director Lee Joon-ik who released “The Throne” last year and “Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet” this year.

Films and dramas that were released or broadcast between last April and this April were automatically nominated for the awards. 

“It’s so meaningful that I’m standing here with a film like ‘Dongju,’ which is a black-and-white, low-budget film,” said Lee, one of the big names in the country’s film scene. 

Unlike “The Throne,” made with a budget of 9.5 billion won ($8 million), “Dongju” was produced for about 600 million won. 

Lee is a commercially successful director. His recent period film “The Throne,” attracted more than 6 million moviegoers but his next move was a small film, “Dongju,” an autobiographical movie about poet Yun Dong-ju (1917-45).

While the film was about Yun, it also spotlighted his friend and rival Song Mong-kyu, who is little known to the public. 

“I want this film ‘Dongju’ to inspire young and beautiful people like Song Mong-kyu and other similar youths who lived in the era. I also hope this film would encourage today’s young people who are similar to Song.” 

Yoo Ah-in, far left, and Kim Hye-soo, second from left, received the best actor and actress awards in TV section while Jeon Do-yeon, second from right, and Lee Byung-hun grabbed the best actress and actor awards in the film section. [ILGAN SPORTS]

The grand prize at Baeksang usually goes to a film instead of a director but film critic Kim Bong-seok, one of the judges for the annual awards, told Ilgan Sports, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily, “We had many good films over the past year but none of them was excellent enough to be nominated for the top honor. We thought highly of Lee’s new attempt and challenging spirit. I would say Lee is enjoying his second heyday after the ‘King and the Clown.’” 

Lee is best known for that 2005 hit film, which attracted more than 10 million viewers. 

Actor Park Jung-min who played the role of Song in “Dongju” received the best newbie actor award, along with Park So-dam of “The Priests.” 

Lee Byung-hun of “Inside Men” and Jeon Do-yeon of “The Shameless” both received best actor and best actress awards in the film section, too. 

The grand prize in the TV section went to the drama series “Descendants of the Sun.” 

Centering on a love story of a solider and a doctor who are both dispatched to a war-torn country, the drama earned a viewership rating of 38.8 percent in April. 

With many people enjoying entertainment across various platforms including the Internet and smartphones, drama series these days rarely earn more than 15 percent of viewership so the popularity of “Descendants of the Sun” has been notable.

Song Hye-kyo and Song Joong-ki, the main protagonists of “Descendants of the Sun,” received the Star Century Popularity Award. 

Other awardees in the TV section were Yoo Ah-in of the period drama series “Six Flying Dragons” and Kim Hye-soo of the criminal drama series “Signal.” They received best actor and actress awards. 

Ryu Jun-yeol of “Reply 1988,” the biggest hit cable channel drama series this year, and Kim Go-eun of “Cheese in the Trap” snagged newbie actor and actress awards. 

BY SUNG SO-YOUNG [so@joongang.co.kr ]

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June 10, 2016

Kim Hye-soo’s career going strong
‘Familyhood’ role latest in string of powerful women

Source: INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily

Actress Kim Hye-soo is returning with the new comedy film “Familyhood” after recently starring in the popular crime drama series “Signal.”

In the film, Kim plays the role of an A-list actress, Go Ju-yeon, who is always embroiled in gossip and rumors. The actress, however, finds her life going downhill. She is no longer asked to play the lead roles in dramas, and her actor boyfriend is cheating on her.

Realizing she has no one, Go decides to become a mother in hopes of starting a family of her own. But becoming a mother is not easy for the actress, who is going through menopause.

But Go happens to come across a pregnant teenage girl named Hyun-soo, and the two make a deal.

“I liked the story, the way it delicately deals with difficult topics in witty ways,” Kim said during a press screening event in Seoul on Thursday.

The film deals with teen pregnancy and it also questions the definition of family, asking whether Go and Hyun-soo, who are not related by blood, could become a family.

Kim has achieved success across different genres of films and dramas, but she reached the peak of her career with the 1995 hit comedy film “Dr. Bong,” and has also been acclaimed for her witty performances in the comedy drama series “Queen of the Office” (2013) and “Home Sweet Home” (2010).

In that sense, “Familyhood” is special for Kim, who is marking the 30th anniversary of her debut this year, because comedy is a genre that she excels at, and her character, Ju-yeon, is similar to herself.

Like Go, who is a fixture in the show business industry, Kim is unmatched, both on the small and big screens.

In a society that admires youth, most actresses begin to play supporting roles when they reach their mid-40s, usually the mother or aunt of the protagonist, no matter how popular they used to be. But the 45-year-old actress still manages to steal the limelight and intrigue audiences with her mature beauty and meaty performances.

Kim doesn’t have to prove herself, but she keeps taking on challenges in various formats and genres.

In “Familyhood,” Kim perfectly portrays Go, who is shallow but good at heart.

In “Signal,” she played the role of a charismatic and intelligent detective who is in charge of cases that have gone unsolved for years, and she nabbed the best actress prize at the Baeksang Arts Awards earlier this month.

In order to play the boss of a loan shark and an organ trafficking business in the 2015 noir film “Coin Locker Girl,” the actress put on weight and went before the camera with a bare face. Her transformation reminded moviegoers of that of Hollywood actress Charlize Theron for the 2003 film “Monster.”

“I make different choices every time through a new project and meet different women. By representing these women, I try to deliver their stories, real stories they wish to tell people through films,” Kim said during her acceptance speech when she received the best actress award at the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards in November. 

As she mentioned, all of her previous characters have had different jobs and backgrounds, from a sultry gold digger to a feisty single mother.

On the surface, the roles all look different, but culture critic Han Sang-deok says Kim has been playing similar roles, and that is what makes her one of the only actresses who has been loved for many years.

“Actors act based on things they have, because acting is an expansion of the person he or she possesses inside. Kim has been presenting herself by playing strong, powerful and independent roles over the past three decades,” Han said. “Her acting has matured with time, and it makes Kim an undeniable iconic figure.”

Having debuted at the age of 16, Kim’s first film role was a troubled teenage girl who was good at taekwondo in “Ggambo” (1986).

After her debut, Kim played conventional, fragile female roles who were highly dependent on men until the late 1980s, but she has become synonymous with an independent woman since the 1991 drama series “Three Families Under One Roof,” in which she played a young housewife.

Independent women are quite common in dramas and films these days, but culture critics say it was rare to see such characters on screen back then. 

Kim Jeong-wu, co-author of “Star Image Research No. 2: Kim Hye-soo,” wrote in the book that Kim was not afraid of playing a housewife when she was in her 20s, unlike other actresses who avoided such roles.

“Even when she plays the role of a mother, she looks confident and cool, largely thanks to her absolute presence,” Kim wrote.

Kim lives up to her reputation in “Familyhood,” too. The comedy avoids falling into cliches and makes audiences laugh and cry. 

“Familyhood” opens nationwide on June 29.

BY SUNG SO-YOUNG [so@joongang.co.kr]

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Source: OSEN

Kim Hye Soo: Goodbye Single / Familyhood

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Goodbye Single / Familyhood 굿바이 싱글 Trailer 

 

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Source: Seoul.co.kr

52nd Baeksang Winners InStyle Pictorial

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Published on June 14, 2016 by InstyleKoreaTV

InStyleTV: Baeksang Awards highlights' video!

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June 17, 2016

Drama 'Signal' sees critical success in China

SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean TV series "Signal" has done just as well in China as it did on its home turf, South Korea's content agency said Friday.

The time-travel crime series was viewed more than 100 million times cumulatively on the Chinese video website Tencent since April 18, when it was uploaded onto the paid platform, the Beijing office of the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) said.

The series concluded with a solid 12.5 percent viewership on the South Korean cable channel tvN in March, with anything above 3 percent considered successful for a South Korean cable series.

Unlike "Descendants of the Sun," with a plot that was significantly altered in the Chinese version, all 16 episodes of "Signal" passed Chinese censorship without changes.

"It's worth noting that the entire series was approved by the Chinese censors so the episodes available in China are exactly the same as the ones broadcast in South Korea," KOCCA said.

Although "Descendants of the Sun" had the same premiere date in South Korea and China, "Signal" was brought to China only after concluding its South Korea run, a delay that makes these stats even more impressive, the agency added.

In the show starring actors Lee Je-hoon, Cho Jin-woong and actress Kim Hye-soo, two detectives communicate with another from the past via a walkie-talkie to solve cold cases.

A promotional poster for the South Korean TV series "Signal" (Yonhap)

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June 16, 2016

Oh Snap! Kim Hye-soo stares into our souls

by HeadsNo2 | Dramabeans.com

I’m proud of High Cut for simmering down a bit when it comes to shooting female stars, since there was a period where all they seemed to like were blank, vapid stares in gaudy locations. Maybe it’s just a phase—or maybe, they’re maturing. (It’s probably just a phase.)

Either way, Kim Hye-soo looks amazing in this simple spread, coming fresh off the heels of her award-winning performance in the award-winning crime thriller Signal. Here’s hoping she sticks around dramaland for just a little while yet, before chungmuro inevitably steals her back.

Via Sports Chosun

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Source: StyleM

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June 17, 2016

Moviegoers Prefer Older Stars, Watching Alone

Source: The Chosun Ilbo

Hwang Jung-min and Kim Hye-soo have been named the most popular actor and actress in an email survey of 10,286 people by the Chosun Ilbo and ticketing site Max Movie. 

Kim was also voted best actress, while best actor went to Song Kang-ho. 

All three are all in their 40s, while only a few stars in their 20s made it into the top 10. The results clearly reflect the changing demographic of moviegoers in Korea.

◆ Older Actors Shine 

A majority of the top 10 most popular actors and actresses were in their 30s to 50s, the only exceptions being Chun Woo-hee and Han Hyo-joo, who are in their 20s. 

The average age of the 10 most popular actors was 39.5, with Hwang, Song, Lee Byung-hun, Cho Jin-woong and Jung Woo-sung in their 40s. 

Hwang has over the past year appeared in a series of films -- "Ode to My Father," "Veteran," "The Himalayas," "A Violent Prosecutor" and "The Wailing" -- and they were all hits.

From left, Hwang Jung-min, Kim Hye-soo and Song Kang-ho From left, Hwang Jung-min, Kim Hye-soo and Song Kang-ho

The average age of the most popular actresses was 36.1. Kim appeared in a single film in 2015, "Coin Locker Girl," which was no great success at the box office, but she made a strong impression with her role as a crime boss. She also recently starred in TV series "Signal," which drew good response from viewers and critics. 

The average age of best -- as opposed to most popular -- actors and actresses was even higher. The top 10 actors were in their 40s or over, except for Ha Jung-woo and Yu A-in. Their average age was 44.3, while the average age of the best actresses was closer to 50 at 47.1 years. 

Veteran actors such as Kim, Jeon Do-yeon, Hwang and Song have always been in the top slots since the survey first began in 2006. 

The only young star who made it into the top 10 best actresses this year was Chun, who appeared in "Love, Lies" and "The Wailing." 

A movie producer said, "Actors whose work is below par get a cold reception from audiences these days. Regardless of their age or looks, those with proven acting skills keep getting juicy parts." 

But the main reason is an increase in the number of moviegoers in their 40s or over, replacing the teenagers and 20-somethings who used to guarantee box office success.

◆ Movie-going Patterns Change

A growing number of people enjoy going to the movies alone. When asked in 2013 whom they recently went to the movies with, only 8.2 percent said they went alone, but the figure rose to a whopping 42.4 percent this year.

According to CGV, people who bought only one ticket from its website surpassed 10 percent for the first time last year at 10.1 percent.

According to a report released by Statistics Korea last December, 56.8 percent of Koreans over 15 said they prefer their leisure activities alone, up about 13 percentage points from 2007. 

When asked their favorite way of watching movies, 87.4 percent of the respondents said the theater, up 26.4 percentage points from 2007. 

The proportion of people who favor downloading movies on the Internet halved from 13.1 percent in 2007 to 6.6 percent this year, while that of those who prefer cable channels plummeted from 14.5 percent to a paltry 2.2 percent. Watching DVDs and videos dropped to as low as 1.1 percent from 9.6 percent. 

Movies attracted more than 200 million viewers for the third straight year since 2013, and Koreans watch an average of 4.2 films a year. However, when asked if a rise in ticket prices would affect their movie-going decisions, 86.7 percent said yes.

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Published on June 8, 2016 by Phuong Tran

'Goodbye Single' Actress Kim Hye Soo Interview

 

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June 18, 2016

Kim Hye Soo Is Embarrassed By Footage Of Herself When She Was 16

Source: Soompi by leonid

An old clip of Kim Hye Soo from when she debuted at 16 years old was revealed on the June 19 episode of SBS’s “How to Eat and Live Well.”

To surprise her for the 30th anniversary of her acting career, MC Kim Soo Ro prepared an old video of her at the 1987 Baeksang Arts Awards, where she was crowned Rookie of the Year for the 1986 film “Ggambo.”

In the video, the 16-year-old Kim Hye Soo could be seen with her unchanged beauty, speaking calmly and eloquently for her age in an interview.

Kim Hye Soo was embarrassed watching the video, exclaiming, “Oh my, oh my,” entertaining the staff around her.

She also complimented the good looks of the young Park Joong Hoon when she saw him in the footage and commented, “He looks cute when he talks, but his voice is really funny.”

As Kim Hye Soo reminisced, she said, “I don’t remember much. I do recall following the assistant director around and complaining that it was so cold my feet were freezing.”

Happy 30th anniversary to Kim Hye Soo!

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June 25, 2016

Kim Hye-soo hosts manager’s wedding

Source: INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily

Actress Kim Hye-soo volunteered to host her manager’s wedding ceremony, according to the TV personality’s talent agency, Hodu&U Entertainment, on Friday. 

The act showed Kim’s fondness for her manager, surnamed Kwon, who will walk down the aisle today at a wedding hall in Gangseo District, southwestern Seoul. 

The actress is said to have made up her mind to host the special event after carefully considering what she could give Kwon as a wedding gift.

She then offered to host the wedding, and the manager gladly accepted. 

Kim has been working with Kwon since 2014. During the past two years, the veteran actress has taken part in numerous projects including the popular tvN drama series “Signal,” which aired early this year.

Her latest role is in the movie “Goodbye Single,” which will hit theaters on Wednesday. 

By Jin Min-ji

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June 25, 2016

Kim Hye-soo Says Her New Movie Will Be Fun

Source: The Chosun Ilbo

Kim Hye-soo plays a troublemaking actress in her new film scheduled to be released next week.

After a press screening for her new film "Goodbye Single" in early this month, Kim said she was attracted to the film by its funny storyline. 

"It was the first time that I have appeared as a pregnant woman for most of a movie. I also had to wear special makeup simulating the side effects of plastic surgery. It was quite a new experience, but I enjoyed it," she said. 

The comedy revolves around a movie star who is embroiled in a series of scandals.

Shocked by her boyfriend's infidelity and worried about her declining popularity, the scandal-plagued star fakes being pregnant. 

"I had to wear a fake belly. It fit me well; so when I was wearing it, I actually felt like I was pregnant sometimes," Kim said. 

"This is the most loveable role she has played," boasted Kim Tae-gon, the film's director.

"Goodbye Single" will hit local theaters on June 29.

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June 24,2016

Kim Hye-soo, the lead role of 'Goodbye Single'

Source: The Dong-A Ilbo

Some say there is a lack of actresses, while others say there are few roles to play. This is a paradox of the Korean movie industry around actresses.

Actress Kim Hye-soo is making her own specialty by creating roles, which only she can take. Kim Tae-gon, the director of “Goodbye Single,” which is released next Wednesday, said, “It would have been impossible unless she had taken the role.”
The lead role of the movie is an actress, who had been a top celebrity since she was a teenager, and still lives a glamourous life although her prime time is slightly over. It is a comedy about the lead role who suddenly declares that she wants her real partner and a child after being dumped by her boyfriend younger than her.

Kim said in an interview, “I tried to exclude things that make look like Kim Hye-soo.” However, the lead role in the movie who looks like an immature girl and then reveals loneliness, and later grows up and become confident to protect someone else seems to be a summary of her roles over the past 30 years.

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June 27, 2016

Kim Hye Soo Reveals How Acting As A Younger Version Of Herself In “Signal” Made Her Feel

Source: Soompi by JiwonYu

Actress Kim Hye Soo talked about having to act as a younger version of herself in the drama “Signal.”

On the June 27 broadcast of MBC FM4U’s “Bae Chul Soo’s Music Camp,” actress Kim Hye Soo came as a guest to promote her recent film “Goodbye Single.”

During the show, Kim Hye Soo talks about her drama “Signal,” saying, “We filmed very enthusiastically in the cold winter.”

DJ Bae Chul Soo adds, “The drama was good, but you had to play the younger version of yourself as a rookie policewoman in her 20s.”

Kim Hye Soo explains, “At first, I thought a younger actress would play it instead. I was honestly pressured in the beginning, but the script itself was excellent. The script was written in a way that I didn’t need to purposely act younger or cuter. It was planned perfectly. I just needed to focus on my emotions, and I was thankful for that.”

How do you think she did in “Signal”?

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