Kang Dong-Won 강동원 [Upcoming movies: “The Plot”, “Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman”, “ War and Revolt”]

[Helena]

https://zapzee.net/2021/07/08/pick-stars-we-wish-to-see-again-in-romance-movies/
[PICK] Stars We Wish to See Again in Romance Movies

by Eunkyung Cho | Edited by Hong Hyun Jung | Translated Cho EK

Credit: Sidus Picturesa, CJ Entertainment

Love stories have become very rare recently. Romance is constantly seeking viewers on small screens, but the latest Korean films are mostly based on other genres. Indeed, some are them are in the production stage: Jeon Jong Seo and Son Seok Gu’s Romance Without Love (working title), Lee Dong Wook and Lim Su Jeong’s Single in Seoul, and Han Ji Min, Yoona, Kang Ha Neul’s Happy New Year. However, there are not many of them. Actors who have elicited various emotions in romance films in the past nowadays play characters with no love lines. Hoping to see the romantic side of the actors on the screen again, let’s relieve the disappointment with the movies introduced below.

 

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Il Mare (2000)

Credit: Sidus Pictures

Il Mare is a movie starring Lee Jung Jae and Jeon Ji Hyun, who rarely star in romance films nowadays. It depicts the story of a man and a woman living in a picturesque house called ‘Il Mare’ with a time difference of a year. They get to know each other’s existence by exchanging letters and slowly fall in love. Directed by Lee Hyun Seung, who received great attention for sophisticated color images with an urban sensibility in The Blue in You (1992) and Sunset into the Neon Lights (1995), it became the first Korean film to be remade in Hollywood (The Lake House, 2006). Unfortunately, it was relatively underrated at the time of its release compared to Ditto, which has a similar subject matter. Still, the affectionate love that unfolds in the beautiful footage and Kim Hyun Cheol’s “Must say goodbye” leave a long-lasting impression.

 

The Classic (2003)

Credit: Cinema Service

The movie is based on Hwang Soon Won’s novel, Showers. My Sassy Girl director Kwak Jae Yong introduced the lead actors Son Ye Jin and Cho Seung Woo to the public. In it, Son Ye Jin played two roles in this movie and emerged as a star with clean and pure beauty. The story begins when a daughter accidentally finds her mother’s love letters from when she was young. Although it is somewhat sentimental, the meticulous setting that stimulates nostalgic feelings and the familiar melody of the music harmonize all together. Also, it is a rare work where you can see the heartbreaking performance of Cho Seung Woo, who has become a great actor.

Maundy Thursday (2006)

Credit: Prime Entertainment

It is an adaptation of Gong Ji Young’s novel of the same title. The combination of Kang Dong Won and Lee Na Young attracted great attention. Director Song Hae Seong said, “If you look closely at the two actors, there is a subtle sadness. Just as Yoo Jung and Yun Su share similar wounds, the lead actors also resemble each other.” The movie tells the story of a man who faces the death penalty for a murder charge but desperately wants to live and a woman who has no attachment to life enough to attempt to commit suicide three times. Together, they miraculously share each other’s feelings. Despite having such different backgrounds and perspectives, the movie depicts the moment they bring out their painful wounds, loneliness, and despair to each other. Soon, they truly begin to connect, give comfort, and thus, love and understand each other. Although its subject is rather heavy, the harmony of plainspoken directing and the actors’ soul-stirring performances were impressive.

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A Season of Good Rain (2009)

Credit: Next Entertainment World

Many would consider A Moment to Remember (2004) as Jung Woo Sung’s best romance film in which he starred with Son Ye Jin. But I think his hidden masterpiece is A Season of Good Rain. Made by Christmas in August (1998) and One Fine Spring Day (2001) director Hur Jin Ho, A Season of Good Rain is a movie that brings excitement out of its beauty of simplicity. It follows a man and a woman who were attracted to each other while studying abroad in the US but could not open their hearts. After a long time, they run into each other in China and fall in love again. The chemistry between Jung Woo Sung and Gao Yuanyuan is good, and the whole movie is full of pleasantly refreshing feelings. The film has the lightest mood among director Hur Jin Ho’s other romance films.

 

Finding Mr. Destiny (2010)

Credit: CJ Entertainment

Based on the musical of the same title, Finding Mr. Destiny is a film that focuses more on the actors, especially Gong Yoo, rather than the plot. It depicts the twists and turns of romance between Ji Woo, a girl who goes out to find her first love pushed by her father, and Ki Joon, who opened a search agency for his first love after being laid off because of his savvy personality. Although there were generic discrepancies caused by adapting a musical into a movie, Gong Yoo’s hot features made us overcome boredom, cringes, and cliches. He even looked dashing with the horrendous 2 to 8 side hair part. His collaboration with Lim Soo Jung is also lovely. At the end of the movie, you can listen to the song Gong Yoo sang himself. It is with a light melody that starts with the lyrics, “The moment we first met, I was quite scared of you.”

 

 
Late Autumn (2010)

Credit: CJ Entertainment

This movie drew a lot of attention as Hyun Bin, who gained huge popularity with Secret Garden, and Tang Wei of Lust and Caution co-starred. It is a remake of Lee Man Hee’s 1966 film of the same title. It depicts an unforgettable love between a female prisoner who takes a three-day vacation and a man who is on a run. Their love story in strange places lacks big dramatic events, but the sad and lonely emotions left by a short encounter followed by a long separation leave a lingering impression. The foggy and inclement weather in Seattle also doubles the loneliness of the film.

 

 

Edited Hong Hyun Jung: I am a K-content guide who publishes various articles for people to enjoy Korean movies and dramas deeper and richer. I’ll introduce you to the works that you can laugh, cry and sympathize with.
Translator Cho EK: I’m a big fan of Korean dramas and movies.

 

[Helena]

https://www.knetizen.com/korean-university-students-voted-for-their-top-5-most-respected-koreans-actors-idols-and-more/
https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/korean-university-students-vote-top-5-respected-koreans-actors-idols-athlete/
Korean University Students Voted For Their TOP 5 Most Respected Koreans, Actors, Idols, and More

Korean University students from around the country voted on their TOP 5’s in many categories, including their most respected Korean, most respected foreigner, television host, athlete, movie director, actor, and idol. Here’s who they chose.

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Most respected Korean
Kim Yuna
King Sejong
Dr. Lee Guk Jong
Admiral Lee Soon Shin
Yoo Jae Suk

 

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Most preferred TV Anchor
JTBC Sohn Suk Hee
KBS Park Dae Ki
Jang Sung Gyu
MBC Lee Yong Ma
MBC Choi Il Gu & Son Sang Yoon

 

Most preferred athlete
Kim Yuna (Figure Skating)
Son Heung Min (Soccer)
Park Ji Sung (Soccer)
Kim Yeon Koung (Volleyball)
Ryu Hyun Jin (Baseball)

 

Most preferred movie director
Bong Joon Ho
Park Chan Wook
Christopher Nolan
Steven Spielberg
Lee Byung Heon

 

Most preferred Actor/Actress
Song Kang Ho
Ha Jung Woo
Kim Hye Soo
Lee Byung Hun
Kang Dong Won & Kim Tae Ri (tie)

 

Most preferred singer
IU
BTS
Park Hyo Shin
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon
TWICE

Turned out this poll was from 2019.

[Helena]

https://zapzee.net/2021/08/26/kang-dong-won-confirmed-to-star-in-a-remake-of-hong-kong-film-accident/
Kang Dong Won Confirmed to Star in a Remake of Hong Kong Film ‘Accident’

by Munjeong Jung

Credit: Next Entertainment World

On August 26th, according to film industry insiders, Kang Dong Won has confirmed to appear in Accident (working title) and is currently discussing the details. 

Kang’s new film will be a Korean remake of the Hong Kong film Accident (2009). The story of this remake movie follows a hitman, Brain, who survives an accident during an operation. After the unfortunate event, he struggles to find the traitor who caused the incident in the midst of doubts and questions. This new Korean version will follow the basic storyline of the original work with a little bit of tweak to suit the Korean audience’s taste.

Kang Dong Won will play the character Brain, which Hong Kong actor Koo Tin Lok (Louis Koo) has played in the original film.

The Queen of Crime (2016) director Lee Yo Seop will exec produce, and Voice Of A Murder, Jeon Woo Chi, and Default production company ZIP CINEMA will present the movie.

The film is currently recruiting more leading and supporting actors. Meanwhile, Kang Dong Won just completed shooting the film Broker.

Source (1)
Translator Jung Munjeong: I’ll provide you with the latest articles regarding K-Drama, K-Pop, K-Movie and more as quickly as I can.

 

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[Helena]

https://variety.com/2021/biz/asia/kakao-entertainment-korean-film-producer-zip-cinema-1235066156/
Korean Internet Giant Kakao to Buy Prestige Film Producer Zip Cinema

By Patrick Frater | September 16, 2021

 

Zip Cinema

Kakao Entertainment, part of South Korean internet giant Kakao Corp., is poised to buy leading Korean film production company Zip Cinema from its Singaporean owner Spackman Entertainment. The deal is valued at S$19.8 million ($14.8 million).

Zip Cinema is producer of “Broker,” the Korean-language debut of Japanese Palme d’or winner Kore-eda Hirokazu (“Shoplifters”), which is now in post-production and being sold by CJ Entertainment. The film stars Song Kang-ho (“Parasite,” “Snowpiercer,” “Memories of Murder”), Gang Dong-won (“Peninsula”) and Bae Doona (“The Host,” “Cloud Atlas” and Netflix series “Kingdom”).

The company previously produced hit films including 2014’s “My Brilliant Life,” 2015’s “The Priests” and 2018’s “Golden Slumber.” It was also a minority investor in Bong Joon-ho’s original “Snowpiercer” film from 2013.

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Spackman, which is listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, revealed in July that it had received an approach for Zip Cinema from an unidentified bidder. Spackman says that the disposal to Kakao Entertainment will transform its finances as the sale proceeds are nearly three times Spackman’s S$7.6 million ($5.67 million) market capitalization. Spackman shares soared by as much as 50% following the deal announcement.

The deal is puny compared with the KRW55 trillion ($46.9 billion) valuation of Kakao Entertainment’s parent company Kakao Corp., but it is nevertheless seen as synergistic. “KEC already has diverse video production capacities, and the planned acquisition of Zip Cinema is expected to add to and synergize with this existing value chain,” a Kakao Entertainment spokesman told Variety.

Kakao Entertainment came into being in January this year when Kakao Page, known for its webtoons, and Kakao M (film and TV production, talent management and record labels) were merged. It was further expanded from the beginning of this month when the Melon music streaming unit was also folded in.

Spackman has assembled a collection of Korean assets and Korean-themed businesses. In 2014, it acquired producers Korea Take in 2017 and Simplex in 2019. It says it will continue to invest in Korean films and diversify into Hollywood.

“Other than producing and investing in Korean films directly, the company will also tap on its subsidiaries, including Take Pictures, Simplex Films, Greenlight Content and Novus Mediacorp to produce and invest in Korean films,” Spackman said in a regulatory filing.

“Against the backdrop of uncertainty of the entertainment sector brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in relation to the theatrical film industry, the proposed disposal will provide the Group with working capital for business diversification and to expand into other businesses, in particular, co-producing and financing U.S. films which are potentially more profitable than Korean films due to a wider international audience base. The group’s pipeline of U.S. Hollywood projects include four potential new films, which will be announced once definitive agreements have been signed for these projects, as and when necessary.”

 

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[Joseph Lim]

 

[Helena]

https://www.breaknews.com/sub_read.html?uid=856491

Kang Dong-won’s ‘Woodworking Live’ broadcast video, NFT published.. “100% of sales donated”

 

 

https://youtu.be/wOyM0HtCQVA

 

https://youtu.be/ZzSatidJ3x4

 

 

[DongwonBella]

Annyeong !!! DongWon oppa is so HoT just by doing woodworks. My heart stops. 

[Helena]

https://kbizoom.com/kang-dong-won-is-considering-the-offer-to-star-in-the-movie-possessed/
Kang Dong-won is considering the offer to star in the movie “Possessed”

By Kien Pham | March 17, 2022

 

Actor Kang Dong-won is reviewing the offer for his next movie.

On March 17th, Kang Dong-won’s agency – YG Entertainment told Star News, “The actor recently received an offer to star in the movie ‘Possessed’ and is still considering it”.

“Possessed” is still in its early stage of production. It is known to be a new work of Filmmaker R&K and the first debut film of director Kim Sung-sik. The story and content have not been revealed.

Kim Sung-sik served as an assistant director of “Parasite” and “Deliver Us From Evil” after participating in the directing team of “Train to Busan”.

Meanwhile, Kang Dong-won is set to release his new film “Broker” (directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda) in which he worked with Song Kang-ho, Bae Doo-na and IU. “Broker” is a movie that tells about people associated with baby boxes, which allow people who cannot raise children to leave their babies anonymously. 

[Sleepy Owl]

NEW EVENT- Which upcoming Kdrama are you looking forward to?

 

Vote for the dramas which you are eagerly waiting for!!! 

 

 

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[Helena]

X Japan’s Yoshiki shared these photos on his twitter/instagram accounts [ twitter | ins ].

 

W/ talented people in LA.
I took a break from recording.

#YOSHIKI @squidgame @silksonic @ActorLeeMinHo
#hoyeonjung #baedoona #leejungjae #leeminho #gangdongwon #andersonpaak #silksonic #squidgame  #イカゲーム

[Helena]

https://variety.com/2022/film/asia/gang-dong-won-caa-1235212259/
Korean Star Gang Dong-won Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)

 

By Patrick Frater | Mar 23, 2022

 

Hong Jang-hyun

 

Superstar Korean actor and producer Gang Dong-won has signed up with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for representation outside Korea.

Gang joins a string of Korean on-screen talent securing international representation as the country’s creative sector is propelled to the fore by films such as “Parasite” and “Peninsula” and by TV shows such as “Squid Game.”

He continues to be represented in Korea and Japan by Lee Gi Wook at YG Entertainment.

 


Gang, who has a mechanical engineering degree and was initially scouted as a model, transitioned to acting in 2004 with “Too Beautiful to Lie” and “Temptation of Wolves,” the latter of which earned him the best new actor award at the 24th Korean Association Critics Choice Awards.

Since then, he has had a string of hugely successful roles in hit films including crime tales “A Violent Prosecutor” and “Master,” as well as fantasy “Jeon Woo-chi: The Taoist Wizard” and 2014 period actioner “Kundo: Age of the Rampant.”

Gang’s most recent big screen role was as the lead in hit “Peninsula,” a standalone film following on from breakout zombie horror “Train to Busan.”

He will next be seen in “Broker,” a drama film that marks the Korean-language debut of “Shoplifters” director Kore-eda Hirokazu. Produced by CJ Entertainment, the film has been submitted for consideration at this year’s Cannes film festival.

Gang is a fluent English speaker and in 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic, he is understood to have filmed scenes for “Tsunami LA,” a disaster movie backed by Hannibal Media and directed by Scott Mann. If completed, the film would mark Gang’s Hollywood debut.

Other high-profile Korean artists signed by CAA include Hoyeon (aka Jung Ho-yeon) the breakout female star of “Squid Game” and the show’s lead Lee Jung-jae. The agency has also taken on representation of Lee Myoungwoo, showrunner of K-drama series “The Fiery Priest.”

[dawonnie]

 

Dongwon's Woodworking Shop by Monotube | 동원목공소 by 모노튜브

모노튜브 https://youtu.be/au_p4BygFRQ

 

The person who turned Korea upside down with surprise welding and woodworking live last winter. Gang Dong-won's three-month table-making machine 'Dongwon's Woodworking Shop' will finally open on April 1st (Friday).

 

 

[dawonnie]

Gang Dong Won were at dinner with Executive Producer Theresa Kang, Jung Eun Chae & others.

 

IG : bobbyhundreds

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbkmP-OLv2r
 

 

  Instagram Captions  
We were teasing #gangdongwon on being the Brad Pitt of Korea and then he did confess he was the first Korean actor to mint an NFT. So I shouted, “You’re the Elon Musk of Korea!” And the waiter quietly said, “Actually, sir, Mr. Musk is seated behind you,” and that’s when I died. The End.

Oh, also, @jungeunchae_ stars in #Pachinko, based on one of my favorite books by Min Jin Lee, and a new Apple TV series that premieres this weekend. Easily one of the most beautiful television shows I’ve seen and does a masterful job of painting Korean and Japanese history. We were at dinner to celebrate with Executive Producer @theresa_kang_715 . It’s crazy to see how much Korean entertainment permeates global culture now. We’ve always had so much to say and the world is listening!
 

 

 

[dawonnie]

Director Hirokazu Koreeda’s first Korean film Broker Launches Japan Official Twitter & Instagram account

 

with official hashtag is #ベイビーブローカー #BabyBroker

 

Twitter: @babybroker_jp

IG: https://instagram.com/babybroker_jp

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbrgEqtr-rD/

 

Director Hirokazu Koreeda’s Broker starring Lee Jieun (IU), Bae Doona, Song Kang Ho & Gang Dong Won is among the most anticipated Korean films of 2022 Broker, a strong candidate for Cannes Film Festival, is considering theatrical release in early June this year

 

https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2022033013330124176

 

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    2022.03.31    
Gang Dong Won wtih Jeong Jae Seung (Professor of Bio and Brain Engineering, KAIST)

 

  Instagram Captions  

오징어 아닙니다. (잘생긴 사람 앞에선 두손 가지런히 모으는 다소곳한 곰돌이입니다.)

It's not a squid. (He's a gentle bear who collects his hands neatly in front of a handsome person.)

 

 

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Edited April 5, 2022 by gm4queen
Please use spoiler tags when you upload more than 3 images/ tweets in one post! Thanks!

[dawonnie]

'Dong Won Woodworking Shop' Open Now!    with English Subtitles   

 

Gang Dong Won Table Maker, 'Dong Won Woodworking Shop' opens today, 1/4 @ 6 p.m. KST. Without getting his hair & makeup done, 100% pure 'barefaced', you can meet the 'real' Gang Dong Won, who focuses only on making a table.

 

강동원의 테이블 제작기 '동원 목공소'가 1일(오늘) 오후 6시 개업합니다. 노 헤어메이크업, 순도 100%의 '민낯'으로 오직 테이블 만들기에만 매진하는 '진짜' 강동원을 만날 수 있습니다.

 

#강동원 #GangDongWon #동원목공소 #모노튜브 #monotube #매주금요일오후6시 #fridays6PM

 

https://www.facebook.com/monotube.official/posts/1291780581317278

 

   English Subtitles   

https://youtu.be/GWkSKkfezCE

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Gang Dong Won is a welfare, Gang Dong Won is a nation! But what if so called Gang Dong Won does woodworking & welding by himself? This video is dedicated to 'Tuna Lover' around the world. The beginning of the legend, Dongwon Woodworking Shop Ep. 1 Monotube Ch. On Air!

 

강동원이 복지, 강동원이 나라다! 그런데 그 강동원이 직접 목공과 용접을 한다면? 전세계 '참치러버'들에게 이 영상을 바칩니다. 전설의 시작, 동원 목공소 1편 모노튜브 채널 온에어!

#강동원 #GangDongWon #동원목공소 #모노튜브 #monotube #매주금요일오후6시 #fridays6PM

 

 

    2022.04.04    
Gang Dong Won at Michelle Yeoh's 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' New Movie Dinner.

This event was hosted by Mickey Lee at Baltaire LA's along with. Yoon Yeojeong, Im Siwan, Jackson, hope. Janet Yang and Lisa Ling.

 

 

  Instagram Captions  

My #EverythingEverywhereAllAtOnce moment: to be standing among greatness personified. Humbled, honored, giddy. #YuhJungYoun, @michelleyeoh_official, #MikyLee, @janetyangofficial.

 

IG : lisalingstagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7vapuru7S

 

  Instagram Captions  

Thank you, Miky Lee, for hosting a spectacular dinner for Michelle Yeoh and her new movie, “Everything Everywhere All At Once.”

For those who think they’ve seen it all from Michelle, you have not! You must see this movie to know just how infinite are her talents!!

Got to hang with pop sensation Jackson Wang and actor Siwan Yim, but especially gratifying was being with my kickass Asian sisters, Lisa Ling, Youn Yuh-jung, Miky, and Michelle!

I needed this ambience of genuine warmth, camaraderie, appreciation, and generosity after this past week!

#everythingeverywhereallatonce #michelleyeoh #mikylee #younyuhjung #jacksonwang #siwan #lisaling

 

IG : janetyangofficial

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7vapuru7S

 

Edited April 5, 2022 by gm4queen
Please use spoiler tags when you upload more than 3 images/ tweets in one post! Thanks!

[Helena]

[ CJ ENM ] Director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s <Broker> is coming in June!
Song Kangho X Gang Dongwon X Bae Doona X Lee Jieun X Lee Jooyoung

 #Broker #Song Kang-ho #Gang Dong-won #Bae Doo-na
 #Lee Ji-eun #Lee Joo-young #DirectorHirokazuKoreeda #Great release in June

 

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https://zapzee.net/2022/04/11/hirokazu-koreedas-new-movie-broker-confirms-june-release/
Hirokazu Koreeda’s New Movie ‘Broker’ Confirms June Release

by krishkim

Hirokazu Koreeda’s Broker (literal title) has confirmed its June release.

Broker follows the unexpected and special journey of those intertwined over a baby box. The released teaser poster captures the conflicting moments of those on a trip centering around a baby under a clear sky.

Sang Hyun (Song Kang Ho), who calls himself a broker of goodwill that finds new parents for a baby left in a baby box, is smiling brightly with his partner Dong Soo (Kang Dong Won). The two actors’ reunion 12 years after the movie Secret Reunion draws attention.

However, behind them is the baby’s mother So Young (IU), who unexpectedly joins the journey. Unlike Sang Hyun and Dong Soo, she’s staring out the window with a stern face. The phrase “Baby box, a special deal begins there,” amplifies curiosity.

The movie made headlines as the first Korean movie directed by the world-renowned Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda.

Since the production stage, the A-list cast lineup has been a hot topic. Besides Song Kang Ho, Kang Dong Won, and IU, Bae Doo Na and Lee Joo Young each play detective Soo Jin, who chases after the brokers, and Soo Jin’s partner Detective Lee.

 
Source: CJ ENM

Translator Kim Hoyeun: If you are a fan of K-drama, K-movie, and K-pop, I am your guy. I will continue to provide you with up-to-date K-entertainment news.

[Helena]

https://www.koreadispatch.com/2022/04/11/btss-v-and-kang-dong-won-photographed-together-in-las-vegas
BTS's V and Kang Dong Won Photographed Together in Las Vegas

Apr 11, 2022 GMT

BTS's V and actor Kang Dong-Won are making headlines for being pictured together.

"Pachinko" producer Theresa Kang-Lowe uploaded the picture onto her social media account on April 11th with the caption "A great night for Koreans and global love for BTS. Thank you, Eva Chow, Kang Dong Won, and V.”

Theresa Kang was photographed with V, Kang Dong-Won, and designer Eva Chun Chow.  The two stars had their arms wrapped around the shoulders of the producer and designer.  V and Kang Dong-Won wore leather jackets of different colors, looking very chic.

Songwriter Brian Lee also took a picture with the two and posted it to his account as well.

V has previously showed his admiration for the season veteran. The idol has chosen Kang Dong Won as his 9th role model. Fans are expressing their shock at seeing the two in one picture.  A few comments from fans read "I like this combo", "In one frame.. I'm happy", "I approve of this duo" and more.

BTS are holding concerts, "BTS Permission to Dance on Stage- Las Vegas" on April15th-16th.

<Photo credits=Brian Lee, Theresa Kang's Instagram>
 

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https://pannkpop.com/netizens-are-shocked-by-kang-dong-won-and-bts-vs-pictures/
Netizens are shocked by Kang Dong Won and BTS V’s pictures

 


ADMIN | APRIL 11, 2022

 

1. Kang Dong Won’s aura… his proportions are crazy
2. No, I can’t believe it because it’s a combination I never thought of beforeㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
3. The two of them wear similar clothesㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It’s like they’re from the old Hong Kong drama
4. Kang Dong Won is so handsome.. I’m the only one getting old ㅠ
5. Hul, it’s an unexpected combination…
6. Wow… Kang Dong Won is seriously handsome
7. Wow V is seriously so handsome; I admire him
8. Wow… Kang Dong Won’s proportions are amazing
9. Who did Kim Taehyung’s hair? Let’s fight, I’m so angry
10. Wow V’s facial features are so clear, he’s so handsome
11. The two of them are so handsome
12. How did they meet? It’s a strange combination
Original post (https://www.instiz.net/name_enter/83618951)

[Helena]

https://www.koreadispatch.com/2022/04/11/the-broker-directed-by-koreeda-confirmed-for-release-in-june-song-kang-ho-gang-dong-won-iu-teaser-poster
'The Broker' directed by Koreeda, confirmed for release in June... “Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won, IU, teaser poster”

Apr 11, 2022 GMT

‘The Broker,’ the first Korean film directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, is ready to meet the audience. It has been confirmed for release in June.

‘The Broker’ side released a teaser poster on the 11th with the news of the release date. It contains the main characters who have an unexpected journey with a single child.  A warm chemistry was foretold. Song Kang-ho (Sang-hyeon) and his partner Gang Dong-won (Dong-soo) were looking at each other and smiling brightly. It created a warm atmosphere.  IU (So-young) looked out the window with an unknown face. The copy of “Baby Box, the deal that started there” raised curiosity about their special story.

'The Broker' is a film about people who have a relationship over a 'baby box' that is designed to allow people who cannot raise children to leave their babies anonymously.  It attracts attention with its colorful lineup. The cast includes Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won, Bae Doona, IU, and Lee Joo-young. The new faces and synergies they will show raise curiosity to the highest level.

Song Kang-ho takes on the role of Sang-hyeon, a self-proclaimed good-willed broker who tries to find the right person to raise a baby. Gang Dong-won takes on the role of Sang-hyeon's partner, Dong-soo. Bae Doo-na plays the role of 'Su-jin', a detective who relentlessly pursues a broker's journey.  IU took on the role of a mother, So-Young. It is unknown why she left the baby in the baby box or why she returned. Lee Joo-young will appear as ‘Detective Lee’, a junior who pursues a broker with ‘Su-jin’.

Meanwhile, 'The Broker' is a work that Hirokazu had conceived about five years ago. It is his first Korean film directing, and he has been preparing for a long time with a domestic production team.

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https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2022/04/689_327108.html
Korean actors jump at multilingual, global projects

By Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-04-11 

 

A poster for the film "Broker" / Courtesy of CJ ENM

As Korean films and dramas grow in worldwide prominence, English-speaking Korean actors are building parallel careers in Hollywood, as it becomes more common for foreign filmmakers to choose to work with them.

Most recently, actors Yoo Yeon-seok and Ye Ji-won starred in French filmmaker Denis Dercourt's mystery thriller "Vanishing," which was set in Korea.

When asked why he took the role, Yoo said, "I was always curious to know what differences there are between local and foreign film productions. I thought speaking English would bring out something different, and it did. I would happily do a film in other languages again."

Japanese auteur Hirokazu Kore-eda's drama film "Broker" which will hit theaters in June, features high-profile Korean actors Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won, Bae Doo-na and IU. Produced by CJ Entertainment, the film has been submitted for consideration at this year's Cannes film festival.

Gang recently signed with CAA and is poised to make a Hollywood debut with Scott Mann's disaster movie "Tsunami LA." Bae already has a number of Hollywood projects under her belt, including "Cloud Atlas" (2012), "Jupiter Ascending" (2015) and the TV series "Sense8."

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Another Japanese director, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, whose film "Drive My Car" won this year's Oscar for Best International Feature Film, has collaborated frequently with Korean actors. "Drive My Car" featured three Korean actors ― Park Yu-rim, Jin Dae-yeon and Ahn Hwi-tae.

His "Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy," which will hit local theaters in June, will also star Korean actor Hyunri. The prominent director, who has scooped multiple honors including Golden Globes and BAFTAs, said he noticed that Korean film is prospering and its influence is getting stronger.

Jung Ho-yeon, the star of Netflix's megahit series "Squid Game," announced recently that she signed with CAA and joined the cast of the Hollywood film "The Governesses," alongside Lily-Ross Depp and Cate Blanchett. Actress Jun Jong-seo starred earlier in "Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon" (2020) after signing with UTA.

This trend is led by the success of "Minari" (2021), starring Youn Yuh-jung and Han Ye-ri. It established a universal cinema language and paved the way for the ambitious non-English-speaking TV series "Pachinko," featuring Youn, Lee Min-ho and Kim Min-ha.

In addition, Korean directors are making inroads into Hollywood films. Filmmaker Kim Jee-woon is set to make the four-part TV series "Klaus 47," while Im Sang-soo will make his Hollywood feature debut with "Soho Sins."

 

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Cannes Film Festival Predictions Include ‘Lightyear,’ New Films By David Lynch, David Cronenberg (EXCLUSIVE)

 

After shining a spotlight on rising Japanese helmer Ryûsuke Hamaguchi with “Drive My Car” (which just won an Oscar) last year, Cannes should have a pair of revered Japanese helmers in the lineup: Koji Fukada with “Love Life” and Palme d’Or winning director Hirokazu Kore-eda with “Broker.” South Korean helmer Park Chan-wook’s “Decision to Leave” (pictured) is also in the starting blocks for the competition.

 

Broker

Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda

Stars: Song Kang-ho (“Parasite”), Bae Doona (“Cloud Atlas,” “The Host”), Gang Dong-won (“Peninsula,” “The Priests”).

 

Kore-eda, who was last at Cannes in 2018 with his Palme d’Or-winning “Shoplifters,” is expected to return with his Korean-language debut, “Baby, Box, Broker.” The film follows a group of individuals who cross paths in a world where boxes are left out for people to anonymously drop off their unwanted babies.

 

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https://variety.com/2022/film/global/david-lynch-new-film-cannes-film-festival-predictions-lightyear-1235229734