Hwang Jung-Min 황정민 [Upcoming Movies: “12.12: The Day”, “Mission Cross”, “Veteran 2”, “Hope”]

[shirley]

ok i know hwang jung min is an amazing actor but can someone tell me how does he find the time to have so many project on hand ..this is news that he has a new movie with Uhm Jung Hwa ...reunited since that omibus movie My Lovely week .. i think the director Min Gyu-Dong also is involved in this project with other directors so it is again something like omibus movie ? ~ .he is indeed superman ^

황정민·엄정화, <오감도>로 4년만에 커플 재회

- 민규동 감독 편에 동반 캐스팅!

배우 황정민과 엄정화가 옴니버스 영화 <오감도>(제작 데이지엔터테인먼트·영화사 수필름)에 동반 캐스팅 되면서 2005년 <내 생애 가장 아름다운 일주일> 이후 4년 만에 또다시 커플 인연을 맺게 되어 눈길을 끌고 있다.

<오감도>는 ‘에로스’를 주제로 허진호, 변혁, 유영식, 오기환, 민규동 등 5명의 중견 감독들이 모여 공동 연출하는 새로운 방식의 기획 영화로 이미 김수로, 장혁, 배종옥, 김민선 등 스타급 배우들부터 김동욱, 신세경, 이시영, 차수연 등 차세대 젊은 배우들까지 줄줄이 합류하며 그 화려한 캐스팅 소식만으로도 충무로의 비상한 관심을 받고 있는 작품이다.

두 배우는 민규동 감독 편 에피소드에 출연, 부부 사이로 열연을 펼친다. 황정민은 아내(엄정화) 몰래 아내의 친구와 여행을 즐기다 자동차 사고를 당하게 되는 남편 역을, 엄정화는 그런 남편을 한없이 미워하면서도 결국 사랑을 그리워하는 아내 역을 맡았다.

이미 민규동 감독의 전작 <내 생애 가장 아름다운 일주일>에서 서로 티격태격하면서도 알콩달콩한 연인의 모습으로 호흡을 맞춘 바 있는 두 사람은 이번 영화를 통해 한층 더 도발적이고 애증 섞인 관계의 커플 연기를 선보일 예정이다.

화려한 캐스팅과 신선한 기획으로 화제를 모으고 있는 영화 <오감도>는 현재 막바지 촬영 중에 있으며, 올해 상반기 개봉예정이다.

2009.03.25 / 코리아필름 김철연 기자

http://koreafilm.co.kr/index.htm

[melusine]

<clickable thumbnails>

Joo SangWook, Hwang JungMin, Baek SungHyun

Lee ChungAh, Kim AhJoong, Jeon MiSun

[Hanfever] Lee Chung Ah & Baek Sung Hyun Cast In ‘Six Months’

Six Months - Introduction

Source: KPculture

The main cast of Six Months gathered on March 27 to shoot photos for the drama posters. Six Months is a romantic-comedy mini-series that will air beginning April 29 on KBS2.

Drama: Six Months (식스먼스)

Broadcast Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:55pm on KBS2; begins April 29

Episodes: 16

Director: Ki Min Soo

Screenwriters: Jung Jin Young, Kim Eui Chan

Cast:

Kim A Joong - Han Ji Soo

Hwang Jung Min - Gu Dong Baek

Joo Sang Wook - Kim Kang Mo

Jeon Mi Seon - Cha Yeon Gyeong

Lee Chung Ah - Gu Min Ji

Baek Sung Hyun - Han Sang Chul

Synopsis:

The story will follow the love that develops between a top actress Han Ji Soo (Kim) and a postman Gu Dong Baek (Hwang) after they enter into a 6-month contract marriage.

Kim Kang Mo (Joo) is Ji Soo’s undercover lover, who is the president of a media company as well as the son of a Seoul mayoral candidate. Ji Soo’s manager is named Cha Yeon Gyeong (Jeon). The postman’s sister and sole family member is named Gu Min Ji (Lee). Han Sang Chul (Baek), Ji Soo’s younger brother, is full of passion.

[rubie]

^ WOW! Another completely different persona and experience with HJM to look forward to. The multicolour shirt is just sooooo.. bright but definitely fitting for HJM.. looking much younger.. no? Thanks melusine-ssi, 6 Months.. it'll be.

Shirley.. he is indeed the Superman Actor.. if I'm not mistaken he said he's most happy when acting. :blush: Movie (lots of them) .. theater.. television..

[rubie]

March 27, 2009

'Private Eye' Signals New Detective Genre

By Lee Hyo-won

Staff Reporter

Hwang Jung-min, left, stars in "Private Eye," which will open in local theaters on April 2

Debutant director Park Dae-min brings a delicious mix of drama, comedy and adventure in "Private Eye," which, moreover, paints rosy prospects for South Korean cinema as it signals the potential of homegrown detective films.

Set against the Japanese colonial period (1910-45), the movie invites viewers to hop on coolie-drawn carts and join an accidental Sherlock Holmes (Hwang Jung-min) in tracking down a serial killer on the loose.

If 2007's "Shadows in the Palace" hinted at the possibility for an Agatha Christie-style suspense, "Private Eye" promises something more solid, and perhaps even a serial franchise. It keeps things smart and intriguing rather than mind boggling or cryptic, and leads the audience half a step ahead in the cat and mouse game. The movie also manages to be entertaining without being too light as it gives birth to a detective with character.

Hwang plays Hong Jin-ho, one of those amiable rude people, whose successful survival is more a factor of luck than skill. He's nevertheless a detective who is well equipped for the job, with his sixth sense for investigation ― but he keeps far away from dangerous cases that might spoil his hand-pressed suit and white hat. Instead, he pockets money by catching cheating housewives and other small matters that decorate tabloids _ in order to manifest the great American Dream in a country with a larger population and thus more adulterers and more income.

The "Happiness" star brings yet another unforgettable character, and the film actually allows the actor's immense talents to fully sparkle ― as if to make up for how "A Man Who Was Superman's" narrative flaws eclipsed the endearing persona Hwang pulled off, and how the suspense factor got lost in the gooey gore of "Black House."

Rising actor Ryu Deok-hwan ("Our Town") melts into his role, somewhat reminding you of a young Park Hae-il, as Jin-ho's unlikely sidekick Gwang-soo. The enthusiastic medical intern finds an abandoned corpse in the woods that would be perfect for dissecting, but his lucky day turns into a nightmare when the dead man turns out to be the missing son of a powerful politician.

Afraid of being accused of murder, Gwang-soo seeks the help of Jin-ho. Our dandy personal investigator refuses, naturally, but is eventually won over by the hefty cash reward. The two are forced to team up and solve the puzzle with a couple of clues found at the murder site, a small pack of white powder and a mysterious Japanese "karakuri" doll.

As the two explore odd corners of old Seoul, the viewer is taken from secret drug rings to exotic Joseon-era circus shows during a time when slaves cost less than cattle. The artist of last year's hit "The Good, the Bad, the Weird" provides exquisite period details.

Despite their initial bickering, intuitive Jin-ho and brainy Gwang-soo become a productive pair. Meanwhile, Um Ji-won makes a small but memorable appearance as Sun-deok, a quiet noblewoman by day and quirky inventor by night who provides C.S.I.-worthy tips and nifty gadgets for the case.

Shortly thereafter, another important social figure is killed and discarded in the same manner. Here, the movie lets the viewer know whodunit, and the task at hand is to figure out the tantalizing why bit. The police, led by ambitious social climber Young-dal (played by yet another talented actor, Oh Dal-su), are eager to close the case by framing an innocent man. Jin-ho and Gwang-soo, however, discover crucial evidence that leads to astonishing secrets.

English subtitles will be available at CINUS Myeongdong and Gangnam. The movie will be released nationwide April 2. 15 and over. Distributed by CJ Entertainment.

Credits: hyowlee@koreatimes.co.kr

[Guest lisante]

http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?ne...903261720551124

It looks like he will play Matthew Perry's evil Korean boss in a new Hollywood movie called Body and Soul. Perry will visit Korea next month.

[rubie]

It looks like he will play Matthew Perry's evil Korean boss in a new Hollywood movie called Body and Soul. Perry will visit Korea next month.

Now.. that is indeed a superman feat .. so many good things on his plate right now.

HJM sure makes an evil boss indeed.. remember his ruthless portrayal in A Bittersweet Life. The man can change his persona at the snap of a finger.

Thanks lisante for the cool update, appreciate it very much.

[Guest redevilica]

available in CB

http://clubbox.co.kr/shewshewbox

Thanks a bunch, Joyce!

[HQ] Family Outing (2009-03-29).avi [855.9 MB]

Hwang Jung Min, Dae Sung, Kim Jong Kook, Lee Hyori, Kim Soo Ro, Lee Chun Hee, Park Ye Jin, Yoo Jae Suk, Yoon Jong Shin

File renamed in clubbox to Excursion to the Rural Area

Visit Cashewmania blog for direct CB links

[Guest ashleesimpson]

family outing guest hwang jung min Part 2

the ranking part is so funny

[shirley]

YTN report on the poster making for Six months and comments for the other upcoming drama in the same time slot aka City Hall and Cinderalla Man

돌아온 김아중과 황정민, '식스먼스' 베일 벗다

입력시간 : [2009-03-30 10:27]

관련기사

3년 만의 컴백, 김아중 집중 포착

한채영·손담비·소녀시대까지, '그...

http://vod1.ytnstar.co.kr/ytnstar/general/...027218299_s.wmv

배우 황정민과 김아중이 새로운 드라마에서 호흡을 맞추게 됐다. 4월 말부터 방송을 시작하는 KBS 2TV '식스먼스'가 그 무대이다. 자세한 소식 스포츠동아 윤여수 기자와 함께 알아보자.

[질문]

우선 '식스먼스'는 어떤 이야기를 그리는 드라마인가? (what kind of story is Six months about ?)

[답변]

평범하게 살아가는 우체국 직원과 톱스타의 사랑 이야기라고 할 수 있겠다. 그 동안 톱스타와 문학을 전공하는 대학원생의 이야기를 그린 최지우 유지태 주연 '스타의 연인', 매니저와 톱스타의 이야기를 그린 이범수 김하늘 주연의 '온에어' 등이 있었다. '식스먼스'는 우체국 직원과 톱스타가 6개월 동안 벌이는 사랑의 이야기를 그린다는 점에서 그 동안 방송된 드라마들의 연장선에 있다고 볼 수 있겠다.

[질문]

김아중이 영화 '미녀는 괴로워' 이후 거의 2년 6개월 만에 본격적인 연기 복귀작을 선택한 셈이다. (return of kim ah jung after absence of 2 year and 6 month from drama scene )

[답변]

김아중은 자신을 스타덤에 올려 놓은 영화 '미녀는 괴로워' 이후 본격적으로 연기 활동에 나서는 것이라고 할 수 있겠다. 특히 지난 2006년 5월 막을 내린 KBS 1TV 일일극 '별난여자 별난남자' 이후 거의 4년 만의 안방극장 복귀라는 점에서도 눈길을 모으고 있다. 김아중은 최근 영화 '좋은 놈 나쁜 놈 이상한 놈'의 김지운 감독이 연출하고 정우성과 함께 호흡을 맞춘 단편영화 '선물'을 촬영하기도 했지만 본격적인 연기 활동은 상당히 오랜만이라고 할 수 있다. 김아중은 지난해 영화 '29년'의 주인공으로 캐스팅됐지만 제작비 투자 등 여러 가지 조건이 원활하지 않아 영화 촬영이 유보됐다. 또 다른 드라마에 출연할 가능성이 제기됐지만 이번에 '식스먼스'를 선택했다.

[질문]

황정민도 데뷔 이후 처음으로 드라마에 출연하게 됐다. (first time appearance by Hwang Jun Min in a drama )

[답변]

황정민은 데뷔 15년 만에 처음으로 '식스먼스'를 통해 안방극장에 모습을 드러내게 됐다.

1994년 록뮤지컬 '지하철 1호선'으로 데뷔한 뒤 연극무대를 발판으로 활동하다 '로드무비' 등을 시작으로 다양한 영화에 출연하면서 스타덤에 올랐다. 사실 황정민이 연기하게 될 평범한 우체국 직원 역으로는 다른 배우의 이름이 거론되기도 했다. 의외의 캐스팅이 갖는 신선함에다 데뷔 이후 처음으로 드라마에 출연하게 된 황정민에게 거는 기대가 큰 것 같다.

[질문] ( i think this talks about the performance fee )

황정민과 김아중이 그 동안 논의되어 온 드라마 출연료 상한제에 맞춰 자신들의 개런티를 받게 됐다고 알려졌는데.

[답변]

톱스타들의 드라마 출연료를 둘러싸고 지난해 말부터 논란이 많았다. 그래서 드라마 제작진들은 출연료의 상한선을 정해두고 회당 1,500만 원이 넘지 않도록 하는 방안 즉 출연료 상한제를 추진해왔다. 이미 많은 배우들이 출연료를 자진 삭감하거나 드라마 제작비에 맞춰 자신들의 개런티를 책정했는데 황정민과 김아중도 동참하게 됐다. 두 사람 모두 회당 출연료 1,500만 원 선을 넘지 않은 범위에서 출연료를 받기로 했다. 이들의 소속사측은 두 연기자가 드라마 제작 현실화가 더 중요하다고 생각하고 있다고 밝히기도 했다. 사실 두 사람은 영화 출연료로 생각하면 상당히 높은 개런티를 받는 것으로 알려져왔다. 그런 점에서도 이들의 선택은 드라마 제작 부문의 또 하나의 모범적인 선례로 남을 것으로 보인다.

[질문] singer Lee soo young will also be appearing in the drama

가수 이수영도 이 드라마를 통해 연기자로 데뷔하게 됐다.

[답변]

애절한 음색으로 많은 팬을 확보해 온 가수 이수영이 출연하게 됐다.

극 중 주인공 황정민이 연기하는 우체국 직원 구동백의 동생지 역을 연기하는 이청아의 친구 역할을 맡았다. 극 초반 이청아의 소개로 구동백을 만나지만 김아중이 연기하는 톱스타 한지수와 스캔들이 터지면서 더 좋은 만남이 무산되는 에피소드를 연기하게 된다. 이수영은 모 케이블채널의 드라마와 MBC 일일시트콤 '그분이 오신다'에 카메오로 출연한 적은 있지만 본격적인 드라마 출연은 처음이다.

[질문] other younger generation actors also included in the casting

말씀하신 이청아를 비롯해서 또 다른 젊은 연기자들이 대거 등장하는 것으로 알려졌다.

[답변]

그렇다. 주연배우 황정민과 김아중 외에도 영화 '아내가 결혼했다'에 출연한 주상욱, 영화 '울학교 이티'를 통해 아역 배우의 이미지를 깬 백성현, 노련한 연기자 전미선이 함께 출연하게 됐다. 백성현은 최근 최정원과 함께 뮤직드라마 및 화보 촬영에 나섰다 엉뚱한 열애설의 주인공이 되기도 했다. 밝고 귀여운 이미지를 지닌 이청아의 활약도 기대를 모으고 있다. 또 최근 가수 손호영과 교제하고 있다는 소문에 휩싸인 신인 연미주도 드라마에 모습을 드러내게 된다.

'식스먼스'가 방영되는 4월 말 다른 방송사의 드라마도 그 면면이 화려하다. 상당히 치열한 시청률 경쟁이 예상된다.

[질문] Six months will be competing with MBC Cinderall Man and SBS city hall in April

'식스먼스'와 경쟁하게 될 드라마는 MBC '신데렐라맨'과 SBS '시티홀'이다.

'식스먼스'와 '시티홀'은 4월 29일에 첫 방송을 시작하게 될 것 같고 '신데렐라맨'은 이보다 앞선 15일 첫 전파를 쏘게 된다. 출연진의 면모도 화려해서 신데렐라맨은 권상우와 소녀시대의 윤아가 출연한다. 또 '시티홀'은 오랜만에 드라마에 모습을 드러내는 차승원과 김선아가 주연을 맡아 시청자들의 눈길을 유혹할 태세다. 특히 '시티홀'은 '파리의 연인'과 '온에어'에서 호흡을 맞춘 김은숙 작가와 신우철 PD 콤비가 다시 한 번 손을 잡은 드라마여서 이들 세 드라마의 시청률 경쟁이 벌써부터 주목을 받고 있다.

[melusine]

Cine21 article + http://blog.cine21.com/lightson1109/78201

10Asia article 01 / 02 / 03

[10Asia FOCUS] The 16 stars of 2009 - Part 1

The one time that actor Hwang Jung-min spoke conclusively during our interview was when he showed his conviction about walking the path of acting. "After becoming interested about the stage and how it feels to be that person on stage, I've never thought of anything else. That I never swayed -- that is one thing I can say with confidence." His responses may have looked like they were memorized off an answer sheet if he had seemed proud or too sure of his statements. But he revealed his honest affection to take on "a film you can watch for two hours without thinking of anything else" because he heard "the viewers' react right away and very directly which would be fun." That is why I do not have an inkling of doubt in my mind that he was being genuine the single time he gave a conclusive answer. Hwang will continue to show his own feat on the single path of acting.

No hotlinking pls!

[Guest Shin Bi]

rubie~! You're such a devoted HJM fan ^^*

Most of the posts here are yours.

I discovered HJM by watching "A Man Who Was Superman",

this movie was so beautiful, HJM is a great actor.

He's very funny too~! I saw him in "Family Outing",

it was one of the funniest episode~ XD

I can't wait to see "Private Eye"/"Shadow Murders" =)

[rubie]

A Good Start

PRIVATE EYE Opens at #1!

Weekly Box Office 2009.04.03 ~ 2009.04.05 3-day Gross/Total Gross (won)

Private Eye / Shadow Murder (image from Newsis / daum.net)

1. Private Eye / Shadow Kill / Shadow Murder (South Korea) 1,559,945,000 / 2,081,254,500

2. Fast & Furious (U.S.) 671,732,000 / 870,962,000

3. Slumdog Millionaire (U.S.) 495,998,500 / 5,057,907,500

4. The Reader (U.K.) 297,576,000 / 1,830,638,500

5. Bride Wars (U.S.) 181,259,000 / 246,328,500

6. Confessions of a Shopaholic (U.S.) 184,787,000 / 1,538,084,500

7. Push (U.S.) 155,101,000 / 4,326,375,500

8. Missing (South Korea) 155,189,500 / 3,741,561,500

9. Chaos (U.S.) 91,732,000 / 1,138,743,500

10. A Sad Story Than Sadness (South Korea) 55,360,500 / 4,640,789,500

Source: KOFIC

[rubie]

I discovered HJM by watching "A Man Who Was Superman",

this movie was so beautiful, HJM is a great actor.

He's very funny too~! I saw him in "Family Outing",

it was one of the funniest episode~ XD

I can't wait to see "Private Eye"/"Shadow Murders" =)

Hi Shin Bi! Welcome to HJM, so good to see you here.. too!

Thanks so much for the warm words :blush: .. truth be told, there are really cool friends / HJM fans always sharing at the thread, too. rubie here is just glad to be able to share whatever possible yet most importantly to talk HJM with similar hearts.

Hope you'll post more to share all about HJM, would love to hear about the Superman. ^^

[Guest Shin Bi]

Hi Shin Bi! Welcome to HJM, so good to see you here.. too!

Thanks so much for the warm words :blush: .. truth be told, there are really cool friends / HJM fans always sharing at the thread, too. rubie here is just glad to be able to share whatever possible yet most importantly to talk HJM with similar hearts.

Hope you'll post more to share all about HJM, would love to hear about the Superman. ^^ In the meantime,

6 MONTHS captures..

Thanks for the 6 Months captures ^^*

It'll be HJM first drama, right ? =)

2009 will be HJM's year

[shirley]

Six months - making of poster Clip ( interview of HJM and also poster making )

youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKY6rqQCmAI

DL

http://www.mediafire.com/?mzjynkxmvnm

[Guest sayroo]

Six Months praying ceremony.

[rubie]

6 Months related update only -- for active response & comments, please refer the link provided ^^

Six Months and Seon-deok pray for success

April 9th, 2009 // by javabeans

Often, you’ll see the cast and crew of a drama holding a prayer ceremony as their production nears airtime, as a ritual to ask for future success and smooth sailing. Two upcoming drama productions just held their ceremonies this week on their respective sets — KBS’s Six Months (above) on the 7th, and MBC’s Queen Seon-deok (below) on the 8th.

KBS’s Six Months began filming on March 24 with stars Kim Ah-joong and Hwang Jung-min.

The drama also released some promotional stills taken recently that pretty much tell you all you need to know about the setup — pretty movie star meets ordinary citizen, and funny stuff ensues.

The drama will premiere on April 29 on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Via Asia Economy, Eto.co.kr; credits to dramabeans.com

[rubie]

Private Eye at #1 second week at the Box-office!

April 13, 2009

S. Korean thriller tops 1 million in ticket sales

SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Ticket sales for "Private Eye (Geulimjasalin)" topped the 1 million mark over the weekend, the first film of the month to reach the critical milestone, a local box office report said Monday.

The murder mystery, starring award winning actor Hwang Jung-min, drew in 1.06 million viewers as of Sunday, 11 days after it first hit local theatres, the Korean Film Council said. One million is considered the yardstick for a box office hit here.Set in the late 19th century in the waning days of the Joseon Dynasty, the film has garnered praise from critics for its rich period detail, solid script and skillful acting.

Hollywood action "The Fast and Furious 2009" was the weekend's second most popular movie, topping 457,000 in ticket sales. The commercial success of "Private Eye" was welcomed by domestic filmmakers struggling against an economic slump and a deluge of Hollywood blockbusters to be released this year.

South Korean movies saw their worst sales figures in eight years in 2008, which fell by more than 20 percent from the previous year. Only eight films topped the 2 million mark in ticket sales last year compared to 16 in 2006 and 10 in 2007.

Credits: hayney@yna.co.kr via yonhapnews.co.kr

[rubie]

Weekly Box Office 2009.04.10 ~ 2009.04.12 3-day Gross/Total Gross (won)

Private Eye / Shadow Murder (image from daum.net)

1. Shadow Kill / Private Eye (South Korea) 2,072,053,000 / 7,069,765,000

2. Fast & Furious (U.S.) 931,651,500 / 3,060,868,675

3. My Home (South Korea) 577,630,000 / 677,179,500

4. Slumdog Millionaire (U.S.) 485,754,500 / 6,368,500,000

5. SUSPECT X (Japan) 302,741,500 / 348,346,500

6. New in Town (U.S.) 255,886,000 / 307,900,000

7. The Reader (U.K.) 240,070,500 / 2,580,404,500

8. The Uninvited (U.S.) 171,647,500 / 200,115,500

9. Confessions of a Shopaholic (U.S.) 132,383,000 / 1,984,787,500

10. Missing (South Korea) 118,275,500 / 4,152,246,500

Source: KOFIC

[rubie]

HJM's Private Eye down to #2 on the third week but still the top Korean movie at the box-office, Fighting!

Weekly Box Office 2009.04.17 ~ 2009.04.19 3-day Gross/Total Gross (won)

1. Knowing (U.S.) 2,049,940,000 / 2,586,114,500

2. Shadow Kill / Private Eye (South Korea) 1,271,397,500 / 9,870,752,000

3. Banlieue 13 - Ultimatum (France) 1,032,032,000 / 1,209,388,175

4. Fast & Furious (U.S.) 324,030,000 / 4,018,790,175

5. The Legend Of Ip Man (Hong Kong) 262,279,500 / 316,224,500

6. Slumdog Millionaire (U.S.) 220,677,000 / 6,940,187,000

7. Why are you here in our house!? (South Korea) 171,114,000 / 1,207,785,000

8. My Girlfriend is An Agent (South Korea) 170,226,000 / 189,206,000

9. Vicky Cristina Barcelona (U.S.) 171,937,000 / 217,292,500

10. Duplicity (U.S.) 151,614,000 / 186,101,000

Source: KOFIC