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Kang Hye-jung's Why Did You Come To My Home?

March 29th, 2009 // by javabeans

Kang Hye-jung (Herb), Park Hee-soon (Seven Days), and Big Bang’s Seung-ri are out with a new movie, Why Did You Come To My Home? [우리 집에 왜 왔니], which opens on April 9. (Watch the trailer below.)

At first glance, the movie looks as quirky and wacky as you might expect from the casting (Kang's got a history of playing oddball characters and is known for being rather offbeat herself): Kang plays a homeless woman, Park's the hapless man into whose home she barges in, and Seung-ri's the neighbor she kidnaps.

The plot: Kang's homeless "Soo-kang" character steps in and announces herself "at home," tying up the resident, Park's "Byung-hee." He's a sad sack who's tried to kill himself numerous times but failed, and now finds himself prisoner in his own house. But for some odd reason, she spends all day looking out the window with binoculars, and he seizes a moment of her inattention to reverse the tables -- tying her up with the ropes that used to bind him. But he doesn't call the police, or run away -- he ends up staying out of curiosity, and even helps her. So what's her suspicious secret?

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk6SWmbHYyo

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(I'm not sure how useful this is without subtitles, but to sum it up: In the first half, Kang Hye-jung ties Park Hee-soon up and cheerfully refuses to leave. In the latter half, she tells him she's found "the most important person in my life" (Seung-ri) and plans to kidnap him.)

Below, Kang Hye-jung talks about her character in an interview with Cine 21. I find Kang interesting because she often speaks with a refreshing frankness that you don't always get from top actresses. (For instance, asked about her upcoming Hollywood film, she says: "Hallyu wave, Hollywood debut, those are tiring words that make no sense and have nothing to do with me. Honestly speaking, if you look at the screenplay, it's not something I'd pick to do, but I'm doing it because I think it'll be fun to work on a foreign project.")

Kang Hye-jung's return in Why Did You Come To My Home?

This is Kang Hye-jung. She's returned to the big screen two years after Herb [허브]. With projects like the drama Flowers For My Life [꽃 찾으러 왔단다] and the film Kill Me [킬미], it's not like she hasn't worked, but for some reason she's been quiet for the past two years, and it's not just because she hasn't released a movie. Starting around the time Herb released in 2007, Kang Hye-jung has gradually become quieter. The words she used to blurt out cheerfully have diminished, and her silences have grown. She's also gotten caught up in noise not related to her work. After correcting her teeth, her altered appearance caused people to accuse her of plastic surgery, followed by breakup rumors with her then-boyfriend.

And now. She has a new project, Why Did You Come To My Home? [우리집에 왜왔니]. Her character Lee Soo-kang isn't just a stalker but also homeless, who harbors inner pain.

When did you receive the screenplay?

It started with a screenplay called "Laundry" [세탁소]. That was three years ago, and it changed its name to "Why Did You Come To My Home" about a year and a half ago. I already knew director Hwang Su-ah and had told her before that I'd like to work together on a movie. I think it was when I was twenty. When she asked if I'd like to read her script, I said okay, and that was "Laundry." It was based on the same original material that the Japanese film Laundry, starring Kubozuka Yosuke, was based on. It was so interesting. However, because of investment issues and other difficulties, the director said that she would rewrite the film to fit the budget she had, so she said she would write it first, then we'd talk again.

In that case, was Why Did You Come To My Home as good as before?

Um... Well, I'd agreed to do it. [Laughs] I felt the promise strongly. It wasn't that they're obvious characters with an obvious story, but they'd changed a little and seemed eccentric. Also, in Korea there aren't many movies where you can act as a homeless person, so just on that alone I thought it had merit. It's too difficult making me seem pretty, and in this movie I'd be acting naturally, without making myself up.

How did you handle the character of Lee Soo-kang?

I think of it as an extreme case. Anybody can go crazy liking someone. Even if the other person is completely wrong, I can't control how I feel. And so, I might annoy the other person, or sometimes even torment him. Lee Soo-kang has started down that road, but she doesn't know where to end it. She's really been horribly alone and finally opened her heart, and she can't control it. But I don't think the reason for that is because she loves the guy so much (Park Ji-min, played by Seung-ri). It's just that they share a similar destiny? Maybe you could say it's like they've promised to be together for the rest of their lives. I think she realizes after meeting Byung-hee (Park Hee-soon) that in relationships you have to moderate your desires and your feelings.

Via Cine 21, Nanum News, Kuki News

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Why Did You Come To My House VIP Premiere on April 6th

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Shim Eun-Jin & Kim Heung-Soo

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Source: Newsen/Daum

[Guest ngarky]

i really think she resembles cecilia cheung now

but tablo and her are really good together

hope they elope or something

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via allkpop.com

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i love her! is she mixed?

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Esquire

i think this is her...right?

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September 5, 2009

Tablo, Kang to Tie Knot in October

Hip-hop group Epik High leader Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung will get married in October.

"Tablo is preparing for an October wedding. The couple will become father and mother next year," said an official for Tablo Saturday. "They had planned to wed next year but Kang's pregnancy caused them to advance the wedding date." Kang is reportedly in her fifth week of pregnancy.

Tablo, 29, and Kang, 27, have been dating since they first met at Epik High's Christmas concert last year. Unlike other celebrity couples who usually keep their love stories secret, Tablo and Kang have talked about their relationship through various TV shows and press interviews.

Tablo is a leading Korean hip-hop musician, rap artist, songwriter and lyricist.

Kang made her debut as a magazine model while attending high school. She gained fame through her role as "Mido" in "Oldboy," the critically acclaimed film directed by Park Chan-wook.

Source: koreatimes.co.kr

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September 6, 2009

Tablo and Kang await first baby

star.moneytoday.co.kr

Epik High frontman Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung of "Welcome to Dongmakgol" announced on Saturday the two will tie the knot next month and have a baby on the way.

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In an announcement made through his management company Tablo said "It was fate that I fell in love at first sight with Hye-jung and we're preparing our wedding for this fall," and added "sometime in the middle of next year we will be a mother and father."

He explained further that plans for the wedding had been pushed forward from next year after they had been informed of Kang's pregnancy. "Hye-jung was always there for me during the difficulties I faced and went through after setting up the group's independent company earlier this year," he said.

"Right now, providing peace and love for the person I love is my top priority and I hope she can plan our future with me with comfort and ease. Please wish us all the best."

Credits: kws@heraldm.com via koreaherald.co.kr

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September 8, 2009

Tablo, Kang Hye-jung to Get Married

Tablo of the group Epik High and actress Kang Hye-jung have announced their plans to get married in October. They also added that they are expecting a baby.

Tablo said via his agency that he fell in love with Kang at first sight and that the two would tie the knot this coming fall. He also said that next year they would become parents.

The two initially planned to get married next year but they had to advance the date because of Kang's pregnancy. Tablo said he knew for sure that he wanted to marry Kang because she helped him through many hardships when he and his colleagues founded a firm.

Tablo said, "Her peace of mind is a priority to me at this point. I want her to rest assured as she prepares to spend the rest of her life with me. I hope everyone will congratulate us. I pray that our baby takes after her."

Source: KBS Global

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^Aww~~ congrats!! I wish her and Tablo (+ baby^^) much happiness

With her impending wedding and her 5-week pregnancy, actress Kang Hye Jung could not be any happier!

To top her happiness, Kang Hye Jung was given a surprise party from her movie cast to congratulate her on her wedding and pregnancy news recently. Despite her pregnancy, Kang Hye Jung is working on a new movie called Girlfriends, in a main character role.

Surprised by the kind gesture of her movie cast, Kang Hye Jung was full of laughter during the whole event. In response to the surprise event, she stated, "If I were to be congratulated like this every time, I would get married two or three more times."

Towards her lover of 9 months, she expressed her happiness, "Receiving a proposal from Tablo, and having his child is the best thing to have happened to me in my life."

Kang Hye Jung plays the main female role in Girlfriends, along with fellow actress Han Chae Young. The movie tells a story of three women who become friends thanks to their common interest, one man. This romantic comedy will be released in December.

Source: http://www.allkpop.com/index.php/full_stor...nant_and_happy/

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The Production staff of her new movie took time to extend their tokens of congratulations/best wishes on her forthcoming wedding in October.

The new movie "Girlfriends" stars Kang Hye Jung, Han Chae Young and Heo Yi Jae.

It's a story of 3 women and a man. And the male character is played by Bae Soo Bin.

The movie is set to premiere in December 2009.

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to start, congratulations to her coming wedding and expected baby! she and tablo make sure a good couple. and they're going to be good parents too

i wasn't expecting Kang Hye Jung to film a new movie while she's pregnant. she looks so happy at the surprise party. can't wait for the new movie to become available.

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Kang Hye-jung says Tablo always supportive

Reporter : Lim Hye-seon, Asia Economic Daily

2009.10.20 23:58

Actress Kang Hye-jung speaks during a press conference for her film "Kill Me" at a CJ CGV theatre in Seoul, South Korea on October 20, 2009. [Lee Ki-bum/Asia Economic Daily]

Actress Kang Hye-jung publicly expressed her affection for her to-be-husband Tablo on Tuesday, saying she is invigorated by his consistent support for her.

Kang made the remark at a press conference for her new film "Kill Me" held at the CJ CGV theatre in Apkujung, Seoul.

"I am happy to be getting married but sort of in a daze too," said the 27-year-old actress who will have a private wedding on October 26.

In early September, Kang and the popular hip-hop duo Epik High leader had announced they would get married this month and have a baby on the way. They had dated since late last year.

Kang is a critically acclaimed actress who first rose to stardom for her role in "Old Boy" by Park Chan-wook which took the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004.

Her new film "Kill Me", a romantic comedy about a hired killer who falls in love with his client, is set for release on November 5. Actor Shin Hyun-joon of "The Gingko Bed" and "Marrying the Mafia" will co-star in the movie.

Reporter : Lim Hye-seon lhsro@asiae.co.kr

Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr

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From left, actress Kang Hye-jung, director Yang Jong-hyun and actor Shin Hyun-joon pose during a photo session of a press conference for their film "Kill Me" at a CJ CGV theatre in Seoul, South Korea on October 20, 2009.

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Yonhap News

S. Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean director Park Chan-wook

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean director Park Chan-wook attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean actor Song Kang-ho

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actor Song Kang-ho attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean actress Um Ji-won

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actress Um Ji-won attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean actress Kim Hyo-jin

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actress Kim Hyo-jin attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean actor Shin Ha-kyun

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actor Shin Ha-hyun attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean actor Lim Ha-ryung

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actor Lim Ha-ryung attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean actress Ha Ji-won

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actress Ha Ji-won attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean actor Cha Tae-hyun

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actor Cha Tae-hyun attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean actress Song Yoon-ah

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actress Song Yoon-ah attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean actor Ryu Duk-hwan

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actor Ryu Duk-hwan attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean actress Cho Eun-ji

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actress Cho Eun-ji attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean actress Jung Hye-young

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actress Jung Hye-young, along with her son, attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean actress Lee Young-jin

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actress Lee Young-jin attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean singer Gil

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean singer Gil attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean actress Han Chae-young

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actress Han Chae-young attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean actress Kong Hyo-jin

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actress Kong Hyo-jin attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

S. Korean actress Kim Sun-ah

Oct. 26, SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean actress Kim Sun-ah attends the wedding ceremony of singer Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung in Seoul on Oct. 26. (Yonhap)

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October 26, 2009

Tablo, Kang Tie Knot Behind Closed Doors

Tablo, right, and Kang Hye-jung

Another star couple was produced as hip-hop group Epik High leader Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung tied the knot on Monday.

Tablo, 29, said in his blog posting right before his wedding, "I am happy. We'll have a nice life,'' unveiling a photo featuring him and his spouse.

The wedding ceremony took place at a wedding hall in southern Seoul behind closed doors. Hip-hop group Leessang sang a congratulatory song for the newlywed and such actors as Ahn Sung-ki, Song Kang-ho and Song Yoon-a and director Park Chan-wook were present at the ceremony. Singers such as Bobby Kim from Buga Kingz and Ha Dong-kyun attended the wedding ceremony.

His agency said the ceremony was not open to the public in consideration of safety, with only families and relatives as well as close friends attending. The couple will go on a honeymoon trip to Europe Tuesday.

Tablo and Kang, 27, have been dating since they first met at Epik High's Christmas concert last year. The couple had planned to wed next year but Kang's pregnancy caused them to advance the wedding date.

Unlike other celebrity couples who usually keep their love stories secret, Tablo and Kang have talked about their relationship through TV shows and press interviews.

Tablo is a leading Korean hip-hop musician, rap artist, songwriter and lyricist.

Kang made her debut as a magazine model while attending high school. She gained fame through her role as "Mido'' in "Oldboy," the critically acclaimed film directed by Park Chan-wook.

Credits: sahds@ koreatimes.co.kr

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Wedding pictures

Newlywed couple

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They look like the happiest couple on earth! happiness literally radiates from them. Thank you so much for posting the pics.

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