[drama 2007] White Tower [ 하얀 거탑]

[Guest S2KangTa]

wooo lucky japanese fans!!!

i can't wait till eng subtitiled white tower comes out!! then i get 2 rewatch it w/ good eng subs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Guest innocia]

Bumping this thread up ^^.

I didn't really know there was a korean version until i watched the TV where they were advertising for the DVD.

It looks and sounds great (according to what you guys say!), so I guess it must be way better than the Taiwan version. I'll be watching this after I finish Iryu ^^.

[s@nbi]

I looked at the subs that were ripped and the subs are horrible. The English is not fluent there is a lot of grammer, spelling mistakes. Most of the translation isn't accurate. So these subs are poor quality. They are not good.

Just informing you guys. For those who was interested.

[Guest thunderbolt]

Innoform Media (official Singapore licensee) has just released the English-subtitled DVD version of White Tower. I watched the first 2 episodes and the English subs are excellent. It's DVD3 (Region 3) and selling for around S$51 (US$35) in the stores (Singapore).

http://www.innoform.com.sg/index.cfm?bodym...84&view=new

(the above link is for the VCD version since the DVD came out just a couple of days ago)

Innoform Media's product description:

BEHIND THE WHITE TOWER

Brilliant and ambitious, assistant professor Jang Jun-Hyeok (Kim Myung Min) is a rising star in the Myongin University Hospital surgery department. His knowledge and expertise is undeniable, but his cavalier confidence and unfeeling personality has earned him enemies, including the department head, Professor Lee. While Jang's drive stems from a desire for success and advancement, fellow doctor Choi Do-yeong (Lee Seon Gyun) is committed to the well-being of his patients, leading to frequent clashes with the practices and personnel within the hospital.

With the head of the surgery department retiring, Jang seems to be the clear successor until a new rival Noh Min-guk (Cha In Pyo) appears, with the backing of Professor Lee. Jang, however, is determined to win at all costs…

[Guest kdramafanusa]

I looked at the subs that were ripped and the subs are horrible. The English is not fluent there is a lot of grammer, spelling mistakes. Most of the translation isn't accurate. So these subs are poor quality. They are not good.

Just informing you guys. For those who was interested.

I believe that's from an unofficial release. The original set released by MBC in July didn't come with English subtibles.

from YesAsia

The Great White Tower (DVD) (End) (Director's Cut) (Limited Edition) (MBC TV Series) (Korea Version)

Product Information

Product Title : The Great White Tower (DVD) (End) (Director's Cut) (Limited Edition) (MBC TV Series) (Korea Version)

Region Code : DVD 3

Picture Format : NTSC

Artist Name(s) : Cha In Pyo | Kim Myung Min | Lee Jung Gil

Release Date : July 23, 2007

Language : Korean

Subtitle : No Subtitle

Package Weight : 670 g

Publisher : MBC Production

Other Information : 8 DVDs(20 Episodes)

YesAsia Catalog No. : 1004771376

Shipment Unit : 4 (What is it?)

The subs from YA Entertainment are usually very good, their version of [White Tower] will be out on 11/30/2007.

from YesAsia

http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/sect...pid-1004980861/

Inside The White Tower (DVD) (End) (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Drama) (US Version)

This edition comes with English-subtitled cast and crew interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.

Product Information

Product Title : Inside The White Tower (DVD) (End) (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Drama) (US Version)

Region Code : DVD 1

Picture Format : NTSC

Artist Name(s) : Cha In Pyo | Kim Myung Min | Lee Jung Gil

Release Date : November 30, 2007

Language : Korean

Subtitle : English

Package Weight : 700 g

Publisher : YA Entertainment

Other Information : 7 DVDs (20 episodes)

YesAsia Catalog No. : 1004980861

Shipment Unit : 4 (What is it?)

Based on renowned Japanese novelist Yamazaki Toyoko's representative work, MBC's new drama Inside the White Tower, a.k.a. The Great White Tower, brings viewers deep into the political inner workings of the medical field. The drama takes a satirical look at malpractice and powerplay at a university hospital, contrasting the paths and personalities of two doctors played by Kim Myung Min (The Immortal Lee Soon Shin) and Lee Seon Gyun (Loveholic). Inside the White Tower was a critical and ratings hit in South Korea, with Ahn Pan Seok winning Best Producer and Kim Myung Min beating out some very strong competition for the Best Leading Actor statuette at the 43rd Baeksang Awards. The drama stands out amongst the current wave of lightweight offerings with its intelligent, well-written, and uncompromising story, situating the little known wheeling and dealing of medicine in a tight and interesting tangle of deception, friendship, and romance. What really goes on Inside the White Tower? You may not want to know.

Brilliant and ambitious, assistant professor Jang Joon Hyuk (Kim Myung Min) is a rising star in the Myeongin University Hospital surgery department. His knowledge and expertise is undeniable, but his cavalier confidence and cold personality has earned him more than a few enemies including the department head. While Jang's drive stems from a desire for success and advancement, fellow doctor Choi Do Young (Lee Seon Gyun) is committed to the well-being of his patients, leading to frequent clashes with the practices and personnel within the hospital. With the head of the surgery department retiring, Jang seems to be the clear successor until a new rival emerges in the form of Noh Min Guk (Cha In Pyo), who has the backing of the department head. Jang, however, is determined to win at all costs.

[Guest dramaok]

thx for the info. can't wait to get this!

hope it's not over $100.

[Guest thunderbolt]

Some screencaps from the licensed Singapore DVD version (distributor: Innoform Media):

Menu selection:

Episode 1:

caps by thunderbolt

[queer]

I bought this dvd set on tuesday & though I've only watched ep 1, I was already sucked into the storyline....

I was so mad with myself not to watch it when it was available online, but I NEVER regretted buying this set ^^;;;

All the veteran actors made this series so watchable.....

ps: if U do have the 'TS membership card', U will buy it @ S$49.30

[Guest thunderbolt]

I bought this dvd set on tuesday & though I've only watched ep 1, I was already sucked into the storyline....

I was so mad with myself not to watch it when it was available online, but I NEVER regretted buying this set ^^;;;

Yes, it's a great set. The subs are very good and so is the picture quality.

I've finished three episodes and am really loving Kim Myung-min in this drama.

[Guest kdramafanusa]

thx for the info. can't wait to get this!

hope it's not over $100.

DVDasian.com is selling it (pre-order) for $USD79.99.

http://www.dvdasian.com/_e/YA_Entertainmen...VD_Box_Set_.htm

[shirley]

^^i read from some chinese news that White TOwer had been voted by a panel of 10 professional journalist as the top Drama of the year. !

among the top dramas voted was White Tower, The Time of Dog and Wolf, Coffee Prince , Que Sera Sera, Mawang . My Man's Woman , Hansungbyulgok, HIT. i thnk they saying there are 11 being selected as best drama and White Tower ranked the top.

The worst drama were also voted . Witch Amusement / Witch Yoo Hee, Miss Hello, Blue Fish i think are on the list .

this voting is published in the dec issue of the drama mag . . ^^

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'하얀거탑', 전문기자가 뽑은 2007 최고의 드라마

2007-11-26 18:24:48

[마이데일리 = 임이랑 기자] MBC '하얀거탑'이 드라마 전문기자들이 뽑은 2007 최고의 드라마로 선정됐다.

드라마 전문잡지 '드라마틱'은 12월호에 실리는 기획특집 '2007년 한국 드라마 총결산'에서 에디터들이 뽑은 최고의 드라마로 MBC '하얀거탑'을 뽑았다. '드라마틱'은 '배역의 황금 조합, 세심하고 꼼꼼한 연출, 정서적 스펙터클을 효과적으로 전달하는 편집 기법등으로 기존의 관성적 드라마 제작을 다시 생각하게 하면서, 이후 드라마 제작의 새로운 표준을 제시했다'는 평과 함께 이 드라마를 최고의 드라마로 선정했다.

2위는 MBC '개와 늑대의 시간'으로, 한국드라마에서 멜로나 사극이 아닌 제 3의 장르를 정착시키는 것이 어떻게 가능한가 에 대한 2007년적 해답을 제시한 점, 세심하게 주조된 세계관이 뒤를 받쳐주는 가운데 빛을 발한 대범한 연출을 보여준 점, 최재성을 재발견한 점 등을 인정받았다.

그 뒤를 이어 MBC '커피프린스 1호점', MBC '케세라세라', MBC '히트'가 3, 4, 5위에 올랐으며, 이 외에도 MBC '거침없이 하이킥, KBS 2TV '한성별곡-正', KBS 2TV '얼렁뚱땅 흥신소', SBS '내 남자의 여자', KBS 2TV '마왕', MBC '고맙습니다' 등이 최고의 드라마로 평가받았다.

최악의 드라마로는 MBC '문희', SBS '푸른물고기', SBS '사랑하는 사람아', KBS 2TV '헬로, 애기씨', SBS '마녀유희'등 다섯 작품이 선정됐다.

[최고의 드라마로 선정된 '하얀거탑'. 사진제공=MBC]

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‘하얀거탑’ 2007 최고의 드라마

[고뉴스TV 기자 / 2007-11-26 21:16]

MBC '하얀거탑'이 드라마 전문기자들이 뽑은 2007 최고의 드라마로 선정됐는데…

2007년 11월26일 포털 사이트 다음 메인 기사였던 <'하얀거탑', 전문기자가 뽑은 2007 최고의 드라마>의 내용에 대해 ‘이봉규의 뉴스와 댓글’에서 시사평론가 이봉규 씨의 맛깔 나는 입담을 들어봅니다.

[시사평론가 이봉규]

*고베국제대 경제학과 *조지워싱턴대 정치학 석사 *한국외대 정치학 박사과정 *(현)KOGLO.com 뉴스본부장 *한국경제 WOW-TV 앵커 *CBS "이봉규의 글로벌 경제 스토리" 해설 *'정경뉴스' 논설위원 *워싱턴 KBN-TV 보도국장 / 9시뉴스 앵커 *저서 "리더쉽은 타고나는가? 만들어지는가?"

http://www.gonews.co.kr/common/result.asp?...071126211721190

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this was an article recently in a chinese magazine who had conducted an interview via email with Kim Myun Min , so i tried to translate it into english .^^ i hope it helps to understand

1. When you decided to accept the role in White Tower, did you make reference to the japanese version 's filming and acting style ? What you opinion on Karasawa Toshiaki 's performance ?

Before i decided to join the project of the korean version " White Tower" , i have watched the japanese version several times

I feel the japanese White Tower production is excellent , and performance by Karasawa Toshiaki was realistic and vivid .But when i filming the korean version , i did not use his performance as a reference

2. Q. When you protrary the role of Jang joon hyeok , did you deliberately approach the role differently from that of Karasawa Toshiaki's ? What do you think is the major difference between the japanese and korean vesion ?

When i was acting in the korean version of white tower, i keep thinking of Karasawa Toshiaki 's scenes , and felt very confused. So , i must turned myself into Jang joon hyeok in the korean drama .

If let's say , Karasawa Toshiaki protray a "Soft Guy" who was in dilemna faced with temptations of all kinds of desires

then i am the "Hard Guy" who never hestitate to move forward in pursuit of power . The korean version is more fast paced then the japan vesion too .

3. Q . What personality do you have in common with Jang joon hyeok ?

In the drama , Jang joon hyeok think that his friend Choi Do Young is a doctor with excellent skills. That is why he hope to receive his recognition . I too am like Jang joon hyeok . hoping to gain professional recoginition from actors i admired.

4. Q In this year 43th Baek Sang Award, you won the best actor award ( drama serial category ) for your excellent performance in the drama . How signifiance is this award to you ? Are you an actor who yearns for recognition in form of award ?

I am very happy that the viewers think that i have sucessfully turned from " Lee Soon-shin" to beome "Jang joon hyeok" . Though diffferent projects, actors will let viewers feel they are what they protrayed in their role , being able to do that already make me feel very lucky .

5. Q Is White Tower your most satisfactory project till date ? Why ? Did it changes your views or admiration of doctors ?

Yes. White Tower is indeed one of my best work . And it also make me have great admiration for the profession of doctors .

I feel that doctors are the most difficult job as they can cure patients yet mentially they had to face very great pressure.

6. During filming of White Tower, what are the most difficult problems you faced ? Is it the usage of medicial terms and the way to hold the scalpel ? what mistakes did you make ?

I was casted in White Tower after i have finished the movie THe RETURN . In the movie , i also play the role of a surgeon . Therefore , taking on White Tower, i did not feel extremely difficult . To protray the role of a surgeon, i did went to visit the surgeon department of the hospital . During the interview , i will record the entire process.And when i go home , i will repeatly practise it watching the video tapes.

When there are liines that i cant understand , i will seek the advice of the doctors directly . For me , the medicial terms used by doctors was indeed diffcult. So i could only memorise it .There was a surgerical operation scene which took me 21 hours to complete fiming . After that , the doctors told me , that my performance at that time was very realistic

7. Among the actors you have worked with , who give you the deepest impression ? Why ?

All the actor in White Tower are excellent . Among them , Mr Cha In pyo acting give me the deepest impression . Because , i never will think that he will accept a supporting role in White Tower. CHa IN Pyo was in the role of Jang joon hyeok's rival , Noh Minguk, his performance was great.

8. From the filming of White tower till its boardcast , what do you think was your greatest rewards ? Did it open the gates of overseas market for you ?

White Tower is my most satisfactory work after Admiral Lee, and is the project which i have heard alot of good reviews. The biggest rewards probably will be that i have received more viewers's concern /attention. But as to if it open the gate of oveseas market , that i do not know . haha .^^

9. Q: This year , your newest movie project is Open City costaring with Son Yejin .

Can you talk about your role and also how do you feel working with Son yejin ?

i play the role of a police officer . Because of my identity as the direct investigator incharge, my love with Baek Jang Mi , the head of pickpocket organsation cannot be realise, hence i was heartbroken . and also my own mother is the legenderary pickpocket. i have to handcuffed my own mother . It is a character with alot of dilemnas .

Though this is my first time working with Son yejin , but we felt like we know each other for very long time . We enjoy working together

[Guest kdramafanusa]

Best MBC TV Dramas of 1970-2007

To celebrate MBC's 46th anniversary, TV program <Happy Time> (MBC) conducted a survey on the best 10 dramas of MBC for the 20th (1970-1999) and 21st centuries (2000-2007). The result is based on live audience, online voting, viewing ratio.

Topping the list of MBC dramas of the 20th century is <What Is Love> (1991). It is a story about the union of 2 different (conservative and democratic) families, its rating reached an astounding 64% during its broadcast in 1991. Very popular in China, it became the first Korean drama to conquer countries outside of Korea.

<Jewel In The Palace> is chosen as the most classic MBC drama of the 21st century. This drama's rating reached 57.8%, it was labelled (Korean) people's drama during its broadcast. In addition, it was shown in 60 countries.

BEST MBC TV DRAMAS OF 20TH CENTURY (1970-1999)

1. <What Is Love> (1991)

- Ha Hee-ra, Choi Min-soo, Shin Ae-ra

2. <Class Leader Investigation> (1971)

3. <Eyes Of Dawn> (1991)

- Choi Jae-sung, Chae Si-ra, Park Sang-wong

4. <Whole Staff Diary> (1980)

5. <Huh Joon> (1999)

- Jun Kwang-rul, Lee Soon-jae, Kim Bong-se

6. <Love And Ambition> (1981)

7. <Three Families> (1986)

8. <Trap of Youth> (1978)

9. <Sons And Daughters> (1992)

- Choi Soo-jong, Kim Hee-ae, Chae Si-ra

10. <Jealousy> (1992)

- Choi Jin-sil, Choi Soo-jong, Lee Eung-kyung

BEST MBC TV DRAMAS OF 21ST CENTURY (2000-2007)

1. <Dae Jang Geum / Jewel In The Palace> (2003)

- Lee Young-ae, Ji Jin-hee

http://content.mbc.co.kr/e_mbc/drama.asp?idx=6

2. <My Name Is Kim Sam-soon> (2005)

- Kim Sun-ah, Hyun Bin

http://content.mbc.co.kr/e_mbc/drama.asp?idx=144

3. <Jumong> (2006)

- Song Il-kook, Han Hye-jin

http://content.mbc.co.kr/e_mbc/drama.asp?idx=223

4. <Miss Mermaid> (2002)

- Jang Seo-hee, Kim Sung-min

5. <First Shop Of Coffee Prince> (2007)

- Gong Yoo, Yoon Eun-hye

http://content.mbc.co.kr/e_mbc/drama.asp?idx=348

6. <White Tower> (2007)

- Kim Myung-min, Lee Sun-gyun, Cha In-pyo

http://content.mbc.co.kr/e_mbc/drama.asp?idx=304

7. <Damo> (2003)

- Ha Ji-won, Kim Min-joon, Lee Seo-jin

http://content.mbc.co.kr/e_mbc/drama.asp?idx=9

8. <Be Strong Geum-soon!> (2005)

- Han Hye-jin, Kang Ji-hwan

http://content.mbc.co.kr/e_mbc/drama.asp?idx=105

9. <Aunt> (2000)

10. <Goong / Princess Hours> (2006)

- Joo Ji-hoon, Yoon Eun-hye

http://content.mbc.co.kr/e_mbc/drama.asp?idx=201

(source: tvreport/sina)

[Guest eggsntofu]

i'm dying to watch this series!!! i dl-ed the bulk chinese subs...and is gonna watch this as soon as exams are over (next week)

can't wait to watch KMM's movie "return"!!! coming out soon!! ><

White Tower English Soft Subs Released!!!!

Download: http://www.sendspace.com/file/inutoa

Mirror: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KLYF4SLS

Please thank WroW of d-addicts/soompi for kindly ripping these subs...

i don't know about the quality of the subs...but it does require resyncing

thanks a bunch for uploading this...but will you upload it again? it appears to be a "Rar" file

thanks

[Guest primeget]

the sub...frankly iwas really crap ...anyway, just my 2 cents....

[Guest S2KangTa]

does any one know where i can watch the opening theme to this drama?

[Guest Yul]

thanks a bunch for uploading this...but will you upload it again? it appears to be a "Rar" file

thanks

same here ... plz uploud it again

thanx

[Guest S2KangTa]

reuped subs in ZIP Format!

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5M2YXM80 (ZIP FILE)

Just another warning...there's a lot of grammar mistakes and spelling mistakes in these english subs...

^^ KMM is being recognized everywhere for his outstanding performance in White Tower ...so happy for him.

i hope he wins top daesang in the upcoming MBC Drama Awards!! but i dunno...TWSSG's BYJ looks strong...they usually give daesang to grand productions don't they?

[Guest kdramafanusa]

from http://www.yaentertainment.com/catalog/whitetower.html

Inside the White Tower

Product Information

Region Code: 1

Picture Format: NTSC

Cast: Kim Myung-Min, Cha In-Pyo, Lee Sun-Gyoon

Release Date: January 8, 2008

Language: Korean

Subtitles: English

Publisher: YA Entertainment

Number of Episodes: 20

Number of Discs: 7

SRP: $99.99

UPC#: 880604000596

Special Features: Interviews with Cast & Crew, Behind the Scenes (79 min, English Subtitles)

Description

Based on Japanese novelist Yamazaki Toyoko's renowned work, Inside the White Tower brings Korean TV drama fans deep into the political inner workings of the medical field.

Brilliant and ambitious, Jang Joon-Hyuk (Kim Myung-Min, The Immortal Lee Soon-Shin) will do anything to become the next chief surgeon. But his new rival, Roh Min-Gook (Cha In-Pyo, Star in My Heart), is more than willing to give Jang a taste of his own medicine. Committed to the well-being of his patients, fellow doctor Choi Do-Young (Lee Sun-Gyoon, Coffee Prince) is prepared to risk his career in order to do the right thing. Find out what really goes on Inside the White Tower.

[shirley]

from http://www.yaentertainment.com/catalog/whitetower.html

Inside the White Tower

Product Information

Region Code: 1

Picture Format: NTSC

Cast: Kim Myung-Min, Cha In-Pyo, Lee Sun-Gyoon

Release Date: January 8, 2008

Language: Korean

Subtitles: English

Publisher: YA Entertainment

Number of Episodes: 20

Number of Discs: 7

SRP: $99.99

UPC#: 880604000596

Special Features: Interviews with Cast & Crew, Behind the Scenes (79 min, English Subtitles)

Description

ohhh they have subtitles for the making of !! that is great

[Guest calcifer]

This thread was here since Jan 2007???? OMG OMG!!!! I was looking for this thread and since I coudn't find it, I many times thought of creating it by myself...but you know my knowledge over this drama is not enough so...I was bewildered...

Isn't this drama awesome???? I liked the original story written by Yamazaki Toyoko long time ago. It often showed in drama in Japan. I found the Korean version more passionate and more clear cut than the original Japanese version. It contains all kinds of human's emotion; jealous, envious, ambition, desire, pure philosophy towards medical/human life, love, friendship etc. But after Jang Joon-Hyuk managed to succeed the position of the chief surgeon, he dramatically changes his attitude to a very arrogant way. It is too obvious in Korean version. Japanese version is not as clear as that.

Also, Dr Satomi (the physician, the good heart one) is too sentimental in Korean version, I feel. Maybe the personality itself is different in Korean version. Dr Satomi is a sincere doctor who would conern on sanctity of life more than anybody else. His pure enthusiasm towards medicine is huge that everybody canot resist to pays a hightest respect. His heart is unbelievably warm, but at the same time he is a doctor so he does not show a sentimental attitude. But Korean version, his behavior is too sentimental, I find. For example, when he had to deal with the fatal diseased girl, as a doctor, he is not supposed to show his crying face or sad face in front of the patient, I guess. Even how seriously desperate for her life...doctors should show the normal face even his heart had been filled with grief. I guess some of the parts are differently described because of the cultural difference between Japan and Korea. Korean ppl probably prefer the expressions with black and white while Japanese prefer the expressions with more sensitivities. (which is normally very blur...). I want to write more about small episodes but maybe I will write it some other time. ^^

All the actors are so skillful!!!! I didn't know there are as many as those terrific middle aged or old aged actors in Korea!!!!!!