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October 13, 2016

[bnt photo] Tablo and Kang Hye Jung Make V-Signs

Source: BNTNews

[by Woorim Ahn, photo by Baek Soo Yeon] Luxury brand Coach had its 75th anniversary heritage exhibition event at Boutique Monaco in Seocho-gu, Seoul on October 12.

Meanwhile, Kim Ah Joong, Kim Sung Ryung, Hyoni Kang, Tablo, Kang Hye Jung, SHINee Minho and others attended to grace the event. (photo by bntnews DB)

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Throwback Thursday

#CUT #3Extremes #ThreeMonster

Photo: orange_o_d_ssey

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February 15, 2017

'Lucid Dream' promotion

Actress Kang Hye-jung (C) attends an event in Seoul on Feb. 15, 2017, to promote the sci-fi thriller "Lucid Dream," the story of a father who slips into his own dreams with help from a psychiatrist to locate his little boy who was kidnapped three years ago and find clues to track down his captor. At her left is actor Go Soo and at right is actor Sol Kyung-goo. (Yonhap) (END)

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Photo: bhent_official

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February 21, 2017

(Yonhap Interview) 'Lucid Dream' actress Kang Hye-jung waits for second peak in career

By Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- The "Old Boy" actress Kang Hye-jung returns to the big screen for the first time in about two years since "How To Steal A Dog" (2014).

In the new Korean sci-fi crime thriller "Lucid Dream," Kang plays a medical doctor character who guides the viewers and other main characters of the film into the world of lucid dreaming, the story's main subject.

"My husband Tablo returned home with a fairly flushed face the other night and said the film was more interesting than he expected. So I said 'Oh, that's great!'," she said during an interview with Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday.

Actress Kang Hye-jung of "Lucid Dream" poses for the camera before an interview with media in this photo provided by Next Entertainment World on Feb. 21, 2017. (Yonhap)

The film, set to be out on Wednesday, tells the story of Dae-ho, a broadcasting reporter and single father who visits his and others' lucid dreams to find clues to track down the kidnapper of his little boy, who was spirited away three years ago.

For those unfamiliar with the meaning of the title, lucid dreaming is an elusive state in which you consciously know you are dreaming. Unlike a regular dream where there is no control over what you experience, a lucid dream offers you the possibility to control your surroundings.

Kang's character is So-hyeon, Dae-ho's childhood friend and psychiatrist considered as the nation's top authority in the field of researching lucid dreaming. As some critics have pointed out, she appears to exist in the film only to provide information on what is lucid dreaming and what side effects it can bring. She does not hesitate as a doctor before deciding to accept Dae-ho's request to use the psychiatric methods for purposes other than treatment.

"Actually there were scenes where So-hyeon tries to persuade Dae-ho to receive psychological counseling. The scenes might have been essential from her viewpoint, but I thought cutting them out was the right decision because they could have distracted viewers' attention from the film's main plot and Dae-ho's struggle to find his son," she said.

The veteran actress added her standard for choosing films is their quality, not the size of her roles.

Actress Kang Hye-jung of "Lucid Dream" poses for the camera before an interview with media in this photo provided by the Next Entertainment World on Feb. 21, 2017. (Yonhap)

After rising to fame as Mido, the beautiful sushi waitress in Park Chan-wook's Cannes-winning "Old Boy" (2003), Kang starred in many television shows and films in her peak years. Three of her other well-known films were "Welcome to Dongmakgol," "Rules of Dating" and "Antartic Journal," all released in 2005.

But she has rarely appeared on the screen since her marriage to Tablo, a Korean-Canadian rapper from the K-pop trio Epik High in 2009. The couple has a 7-year-old daughter who became Kang's other standard for choosing films.

"I, these days, ponder whether the films I pick are good enough for her to see," she said, laughing.

This image released by Next Entertainment World shows Kang Hye-jung in a scene from "Lucid Dream." (Yonhap)

Questioned whether she felt anxious when the number of job offers was conspicuously reduced after nearly 10 years away from work, the 35-year-old working mother said "yes."

"There were times when I felt like I lost everything and strived to do more. After all those years, I'm now becoming much more calm," she said.

When asked what she wants to change the most if she can go back in time to her 20s, Kang said she doesn't want to if such a move brings any change to her current family situation.

"Even if it may be the most regrettable choice in my life, I wouldn't change it. I'll choose to bear all the consequences from the decision alone because I can't imagine my life without my daughter."

She called her daughter "the greatest achievement" in her and her husband's lives.

However, her inactivity for the past decade does not mean she will no longer be a prolific actress, she emphasized.

"Because life is long, I think I'll be able to get more chances to be on the screen if I makes myself ready... I, for instance, may do three TV shows at the same time to give more freedom to my husband from the burden of supporting the family."

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February 21, 2017

Tablo Supports His Wife For Lucid Dream

Source: BNTNews

[by Jo Hee Seon] Group Epik High Tablo and actress Song Yoon Ah attended the VIP premiere of movie ‘Lucid Dream’ which was held at COEX Megabox in Samsung-dong, Gangnam, Seoul.

Even in the cold weather of late winter, Tablo and Song Yoon Ah made it to the movie theater to show support to their respective spouse, Kang Hye Jung and Seol Kyung Goo.

Movie ‘Lucid Dream’ is a sci-fi movie that follows the story of Das Ho, a reporter specialized on business corruption who resort to Lucid Dream to find his son who had been abducted three years earlier. He finds clue in his memories to pursue the criminal.

‘Lucid Dream’ starring Go Soo, Seol Kyung Goo, Kang Hye Jung and more will hit the theaters on February 22.

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March 27, 2017

Kang Hye Jung Reveals Whether She Would Let Haru Become An Actress

Source: Soompi by D. Kim

Actress Kang Hye Jung sat down for an interview and talked about her husband Tablo and their daughter Haru.

When asked what she would do if Haru were to pursue a career in acting, Kang Hye Jung responded, “It’s a very charming profession. It’s good to have a stable occupation, of course, but acting is an addictive yet difficult career path. I don’t regret becoming an actress, but there were times when the job didn’t fit with my personality.”

Kang Hye Jung also dished on the details of her marriage life. “I’ve always been close to my husband. These days, after putting Haru to sleep, the two of us have a lot of fun chattering away while eating chicken and drinking beer or soda. If we don’t do this, my soul feels empty. It’s true that you gain weight after you get married. In the past, we expressed our love through physical contact, but we use a bit of force now (laughs). Tablo is a very fun and odd person,” she revealed.

The actress then shyly confessed that 99.9 percent of her happiness comes from Haru and Tablo. “I think protecting something is happiness itself. Whether it’s protecting family, friends, or loved ones, this is the driving force of happiness. It’s precious and worthwhile. I discovered what I need to protect, and I became grateful for my relationships. I think it’s important to protect all these things,” she shared.

Aren’t Kang Hye Jung, Tablo, and Haru a lovely family?

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June 15, 2017

[Photo] Tablo spends quality-time with daughter Haru

Tablo of hip-hop crew Epik High and his daughter Haru enjoyed quality father-daughter time, photos shared by the rapper show. 

In the photo Tablo uploaded on his Instagram account Wednesday, Tablo and Haru are seen walking down an exotic-looking street, holding a coffee and ice cream in their hands, respectively. The rapper showed his love for his little girl by captioning the photo “BFF,” an acronym for “Best Friends Forever.” The palm trees in the background hinted that the photo was taken overseas. 

Another photo also uploaded Wednesday show the entire family together, with Tablo’s wife Kang Hye-jung joining the crew. Sporting a red checkered shirt, Haru is seen staring at the camera with her eyes wide open. 

The celebrity father and his perky daughter captured the hearts of viewers while starring in the KBS’ babysitting reality show “Superman Is Back“ in 2014. 

By Hong Dam-young (lotus@heraldcorp.com)

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July 30, 2017

Gong Hyo Jin Shares Photos From Her Cozy Evening With Haru And Kang Hye Jung

Source: Soompi by J. K  

Actress Gong Hyo Jin recently got to spend some time with her friend Kang Hye Jung and her daughter Haru!

On July 30, Gong Hyo Jin uploaded photos to her Instagram of herself hanging out at what appears to be the home of Kang Hye Jung, Tablo, and Haru. She wrote in the caption, “Friday evening.”

Swipe through the photos below!

Gong Hyo Jin and Kang Hye Jung both got their start as models for magazines, and are members of the friend group that calls themselves “Kiki 98.” The two actresses were double cast in the lead role of the play “Educating Rita” in 2014.

Meanwhile, Haru and her family became household names when they appeared on KBS’s reality show “The Return of Superman” from 2013 until late 2014.

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October 12, 2017

 

Kang Hye-jung likely to star in "Jugglers"

 

Source: Newsen via HanCinema.net

 

 

Actress Kang Hye-jung is likely to star in the new KBS 2TV drama "Jugglers". Nothing has been confirmed as she is still reviewing the offer.

 

If she joins, Kang Hye-jung will play Wang Jeong-ae, an innocent and naïve housewife and a rookie assistant to the Sports Department Chairman. This will also be her first drama since the 2014 "Drama Festival - Lump in my Life".

 

"Jugglers" revolves around an uptight, do-it-himself former-boxer boss and his supportive, versatile secretary. The name "Jugglers" refers to a team of assistants that are also known as "multi-players".

 

Meanwhile, "Jugglers" will be up after "Witch's Court".

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October 25, 2017

 

Tablo And Kang Hye Jung Celebrate Their 8th Anniversary

 

Source: Soompi by D. Kim

 

 

Epik High’s Tablo and actress Kang Hye Jung are celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary today!

 

On October 26, Tablo shared a lovely photo on his personal Instagram alongside the caption, “8 years. Been through it all together. #1026 #love.” The photo captures a precious moment of him and Kang Hye Jung walking down the aisle hand in hand at their wedding eight years ago.

 

8 years. Been through it all together. #1026 #love

A post shared by tablo | 타블로 (@blobyblo) on Oct 25, 2017 at 8:13pm PDT

 

Tablo and Kang Hye Jung got married on October 26, 2009, after confirming that they were dating in September 2008. They gave birth to their beautiful daughter Haru on May 2, 2010, and revealed their happy family life through season one of “The Return of Superman.”

 

Congratulations to the lovely couple on their eighth anniversary!

 

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December 9, 2017

 

Kang Hye Jung Is Ready To Get Down To Work In New Stills For “Jugglers”

 

Source: Soompi by Y. Chang

 

 

KBS 2TV’s “Jugglers” has released stills of Kang Hye Jung working hard on a field, completely different from her character’s usual image.

 

In “Jugglers,” Kang Hye Jung plays the role of Wang Jung Ae, a housewife who succeeds in getting a job as the secretary for the director of a sports industry (played by Lee Won Geun). She is a naive yet lovable woman who suffers from lack of money despite her seemingly glamorous lifestyle.

 

The released pictures show Wang Jung Ae fully committing to fieldwork with no signs of her usual fashionable self. She is wearing purple sweatpants, rubber boots, and even arm warmers. The pink towel wrapped around her head highlights her determination.

 

 

 

 

 

In one image, Wang Jung As is throwing up her hands in surprise while moving flowerpots, raising the question of what has made her so surprised.

 

 

The scene was filmed at Pyogo Village in the city of Paju on November 27. Kang Hye Jung appeared on the set wearing a full costume fit for farming instead of her usual elegant clothes. The actress also studied where she should place the pots and how she should run in surprise before beginning to shoot the scene.

 

While filming, Kang Hye Jung focused entirely on moving the pots that she almost seemed to have forgotten that the cameras were rolling. Only when the director signed “OK” did she stand up with a smile.

 

The production staff of “Jugglers” shared, “Kang Hye Jung is the mood maker on set with her down-to-earth personality and bright laugh, but she immediately gets into character as soft, innocent Wang Jung Ae when the cameras start rolling. There is almost no need for retakes when filming Kang Hye Jung.” They added that the third episode of the drama will feature the struggle of Wang Jung Ae after she officially begins earning money on her own.

 

“Jugglers” airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. KST.

 

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January 7, 2018

 

"Jugglers" Gong Hyo-jin Sends Bestie Kim Hye-jung a Gift

 

Source: etnews via HanCinema.net

 

Kang Hye-jung received a coffee truck from her best friend, Gong Hyo-jin.

 

The "Jugglers" actress posted pictures on her Instagram showing the coffee truck on set. In the photo, she smiles brightly.

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January 28, 2018

[Lily's Take] Kang Hye-jung's Acting Is Inspired by Daughter Haru

 

Source: Naver via HanCinema.net

 

 

Kang Hye-jung is well-known for being married to husband Tablo and their daughter is Lee Haru.

 

 

As Kang Hye-jung returned to the drama field with "Jugglers" as Wang Jeong-ae, she mentioned her beloved family in a recent interview. She shared the family's excitement on her appearance in the drama as she said, "Tablo and Haru said that they wish "Jugglers" was a daily-aired drama. They were a big fan of the drama and anxiously awaited for the days it aired, which were Mondays and Tuesdays. The two dropped by the filming set sometimes and everyone on set welcomed their visits. It was a fun time".

 

When Haru visited the "Jugglers" set, it wasn't just to support her mom. It was a time where she understood where her mom came from and her twenty-year career. Also, watching the staff working hard helped Haru think about the effort put into the making of a drama.

 

Kang Hye-jung commented, "When Haru visited the set, I think it became an opportunity to show Haru the many jobs and passion out there. She saw the cameramen, make-up artists, hair artists, assistants, etc. She got to have a first-hand experience in observing work that is hard to see".

 

"Jugglers" was a meaningful drama for Kang Hye-jung. First of all, it was her returning work after a 5-year absence. When she came back to the drama field, she challenged herself to a character she's never played before. Unlike her previous roles, character Wang Jeong-ae gave Kang Hye-jung a refreshing acting challenge.

 

 

She shared her feelings regarding her long-waited return saying, "I think it's good to be in a drama. That way, my kid can see it right away. Every week, there are new episodes, and there's a big reaction from her (laughs). I can show her that I'm actually working when I'm out and about. Movies take time to make and sometimes she can't even watch the movie due to the rating. Both dramas and movies are very charming works. I think having a consistent work would be a good idea. She didn't realize before when she was younger, but now that she's older, she finds it cool that her mom is on TV, working".

 

By: Lily Lee

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February 3, 2018

 

Kang Hye-jung is happy to be a character again :

The actor saw a lot of herself in her role on the drama 'Jugglers'

 

Source: INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily

 

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After a five-year hiatus, Kang Hye-jung has returned to acting, the job that she says is the most attractive to her. Ever since she married rapper Tablo from hip-hop trio Epik High in 2009, she has become known as “Tablo’s wife” and later “Haru’s mother” after their daughter was born in 2010. But “actor” is her favorite title of them all.

 

On the recently wrapped MBC drama “Jugglers” she played a very clumsy secretary named Wang Jeong-ae, who is totally unprepared for her job. She had never worked for a company because she had spent the previous 15 years living as a housewife. By perfectly portraying the character, she impressed viewers and the drama finished with a notable viewership rating of 9.1 percent.

 

Ilgan Sports, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily, sat down with the actor and discussed her return to entertainment. The following are edited excerpts from the interview.

 

Actor Kang Hye-jung plays a secretary on the recently wrapped MBC drama “Jugglers.” [SCREEN CAPTURE]

 

Q. What was it like to be back after a five-year hiatus?

 

A. For the first time after completing a project, I did not want it to end. I was especially sad to be away from the people I worked with on set. I really enjoyed being with them. The six of us [lead actors] met a lot before we began shooting the series. We practiced the script together and occasionally had meals with each other as well.

 

You returned to your acting career after five years away. In some ways, you are quite similar to your character Wang Jeong-ae.

 

I was able to sympathize with the character very much as I am too a housewife supporting my husband and my child. 

 

Through doing this drama, how have you changed?

 

I learned that [acting] is not something one can do alone, and that by being careful with others, and respecting the people you’re working with, the quality of the work can improve. I learned a lot from [actors] In Gyo-jin and Choi Dae-chul. They are really masters of acting.

 

Did Tablo enjoy the show?

 

Because the plot of the drama wasn’t too challenging, our family was able to enjoy it together. It was easy to show it to Haru as well. They said it is hard for them to wait until Monday [for the show to return] and that they wished that the drama aired everyday.

 

Is this the first time that Haru was able to watch a show that her mother was in?

 

Yes. When I have worked on movies, she wasn’t able to actually understand that her mother is an actor because there is a gap between when I go to work and when it is released. But because the drama comes out every week, she was able to understand pretty quickly what I am doing outside of the house. At first, she wasn’t able to understand the concept of acting. However, after she visited the studio once, she figured it all out. 

 

Why have you not tried any jobs outside of acting?

 

I think it is because I’ve never tried anything else. I also think I can do other things well, but I have just never tried anything else. Still, being an actor is attractive, because it is kind of a job where many people walk the same path together and head toward the same goal, while putting forth their best effort. Every time I start a new piece, I become more addicted to this job. 

 

As an actor, how do you want to be remembered?

 

I want to be remembered by the characters I have played, instead of who I am as a person. That’s why when I was much younger, I used to casually walk around Myeong-dong [in central Seoul] wearing a turban. The staff at a noodle restaurant that I went to would take my order in English because they thought I was a foreigner, and I answered in English too. (Laughs) Anyway, I hope that I am remembered by the characters I’ve played.

 

BY LEE MI-HYUN [hong.youkyoung@joongang.co.kr]

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July 11, 2019

 

Favorite films come to life in Lotte Annual Art Project

 

Source: INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily // CINE21

While organizers of the film industries are hosting various events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Korean Cinema, Lotte Annual Art Project (LAAP) will also celebrate it with style. 

 

The project is in second year to host simultaneous exhibitions in Lotte galleries across the country under one unifying theme. Last year was fashion, and this year is films under the title of “Behind the Scenes.” Added atop with director Bong Joon-ho’s achievement of winning the Palme d’Or for “Parasite,” the project had singled out films as an important part of local popular culture. 

 

 

“Through this project, we wanted to provide the viewers [of the exhibitions] a space to talk about their most memorable scenes in films,” art director of the Lotte Gallery Kim Hyun-kyung said as she explained the motive behind the exhibitions at the press conference on Friday. “Usually when we watch films, we are only left with feelings or memories of the scenes. So we wanted the viewers to remanence and share with others the special moments or powerful emotions they’ve experienced while watching films through the artist’s works.”

 

At the Jamsil branch, eastern Seoul, artworks of 100 contemporary artists are displayed in the area which reinterpret their favorite cinematic scenes across canvas. Moreover, the organizers asked film-related collectors such as Yang Hae-nam, Choi Kyu-sung and culture critic Choi Ji-woong to share their collections with the audience. Yang is an avid collector of film posters, currently in possession of 2,400 posters from 1989. Choi is a graphic designer of film posters, postcards, archive books, and more and will share his works with the audience. Lastly, culture critic Choi collects the LPs and albums of the films’ original soundtracks. 

 

Besides Jamsil branch, other exhibitions are being held across total of 10 branches- four in Seoul, and each one at Incheon, Daejeon, Ilsan, Daegu, Gwangju and Busan. 

 

In Incheon, under the sub title of “Wes Anderson: Nostalgia,” the organizers want the audience to indirectly experience the scenes in the director’s representative work “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014) by recreating the scent that Gustave wears, the L’Air de Panache cologne, through the local brand Sutome Apothecary. Inside the gallery, the audience can also taste a whip of Mendl’s cake that also acts as a scene-stealer in the film. 

 

Other exhibitions include “Summer Cinema: Rho Jae Oon Project in Avenuel” held at the main branch in Myeong-dong, “Hidden Pictures in Cinema” in Yeongdeungpo, and Ilsan branch’s “Bric_Behind the Scenes.” All the exhibitions will be held until July 28. 

 

BY LEE JAE-LIM [lee.jaelim@joongang.co.kr]

 

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