Ko Soo 고수

[Guest thanhdda]

just to let every1 know that Ko Soo just won Best actor category for Green Rose, congratulation to him...yessssssssss KO SOO TOTALLY DESERVES IT.

[Guest so-ju]

Yahoooooooooo he win!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATION GO SOO

[Guest thanhdda]

I hope some1 will upload the SBS award

[Guest bao3]

just to let every1 know that Ko Soo just won Best actor category for Green Rose, congratulation to him...yessssssssss KO SOO TOTALLY DESERVES IT.

and popularity award too...

congrats to him ^^

happy new year to everyone

[Guest dawnanny]

Happy New Year to everyone.

Congratulate gs, he award ten star and the best actor of special program (green rose)

i tried to record the SBS award, but the network is too bad, there are many buffering at here.

but i will try to uploding some good chip.

[Guest thyle2]

Wow, congratulation to Go Soo. He absolutely deserve it for his role in Green Rose. Can not wait to see the award show.....I am so happy.

Happy New Year to everyone.

[Guest dawnanny]

the chip for award the best actor of speical program

http://mediafile.paran.com/MEDIA_4750267/B...45613_Kosoo.asf

From:kosu cafe

[Guest thanhdda]

Winners of SBS 2005 year-end Performance Awards (12/31/2005)

Highest Award

Jun Do Yun (Lover in Prague) 전도연, 프라하의 연인

Top Excellence Award (최우수상):

Kim Joo Hyuk, Kim Mi Sook

(김주혁, 김미숙)

The Highest Popularity Award (최고인기상)

Jo In Sung, Kim Hyun Joo

(조인성, 김현주)

Performance Award – Drama Special (연기상 드라마스페셜)

Son Chang Min, Lee Da Hae

(손창민, 이다해)

Performance Award – Special Project (연기상 특별기획)

Go Soo, Lee Yo Won

(고수, 이요원)

Performance Award – Series Drama (연기상 연속극)

Yoo Joon Sang, Kyun Mi Ri

(유준상, 견미리)

Top 10 Stars Award (10대 스타상 )

Jo Hyun Jae, Lee Yo Won, Kim Joo Hyuk, Go Hyun Jung, Joo Jin Mo, Kim Hyun Joo, Go Soo, Jun Do Yun, Jo In Sung, Kim Min Jung

(조현재, 이요원, 김주혁, 고현정, 주진모, 김현주, 고수, 전도연, 조인성, 김민정)

Supporting Award (조연상)

Kim Kap Soo, Song Ok Sook

(김갑수, 송옥숙)

New Star Award (뉴스타상)

Yoon Se Ah, Yoon Jung Hee, Lee Tae Gon, Lee Gyoo Hwan, Lee Bo Young, Lee Jae Hwang, Jo Yun Woo, Chun Jung Myung, Hyun Young

(윤세아, 윤정희, 이태곤, 이규한, 이보영, 이재황, 조연우, 천정명, 현영)

BEST TV DRAMA by X at twitchfilm. (although I disagree a few things here but yes Green rose is one of the top ten series of this year)

부활 (Rebirth) - KBS

Eom Tae-Woong's resurrection wasn't the only 'rebirth' of the best TV Drama in years: the kind of rhythm and pacing only people in love with storytelling can sustain, that pathos and intensity TV Dramas can rarely show, amazing acting, an almost flawless screenplay... pretty much a perfect show. I just hope we've done enough to spread the word on this must see gem, there's too many great shows like this gathering dusts on DVD shelves while gazillions of lame Choi Ji-Woo Dramas sell out like hot cakes.

Other Contenders: 장밋빛 인생 (Life in Pink) - KBS, 패션 70s (Fashion 70s) - SBS, 그린로즈 (Green Rose) - SBS, 내 이름은 김삼순 (Kim Sam-Soon) - MBC

THE 10 BEST TV DRAMAS OF 2005

10.

떨리는 가슴 (Six Love Stories) - MBC

PD: Oh Kyung-Hoon/Go Dong-Sun/ Shin Hyun-Chang/Lee Yoon-Jung/Kim Jin-Man/Park Sung-Soo

WRITER: Kim In-Young/Jung Hyung-Soo/Park Jung-Hwan/Hong Jin-Ah/Lee Kyung-Hee/In Jung-Ok

CAST: Bae Doo-Na, Kim Dong-Wan, Bae Jong-Ok, Song Seon-Mi, Kim Chang-Wan

Just the idea should be praised: an Omnibus Drama. Each producer and writer couple got two episodes to develop their story, and we're talking about quite an interesting bunch. Not only the show featured the talents of In Jung-Ok of 네 멋대로 해라 (Ruler of Your Own World), the great Jung Hyung-Soo of 상도 (Sang Do) and 다모 (Damo) and the 'Queen of Trendy Dramas' Lee Kyung-Hee, but also top notch PDs like Park Sung-Soo (Ruler of Your Own World), Kim Jin-Man (Ireland) and Oh Kyung-Hoon (Phoenix). One feels the show was just a little short to be really effective, as a couple of the six 2-Episodes parts could get their own TV Drama, especially the one featuring Bae Doo-Na (in a predictably fantastic performance). But at 12 Episodes, this is one of the most creative and well written shows of the year, with different subjects and a quality cast. Perhaps a bit uneven, and not all shows are of the same quality, but still well worth checking out.

AVAILABILITY: DVD (English Subs)

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09.

부모님 전상서 (My Precious Family) - KBS

PD: Jung Eul-Young

WRITER: Kim Soo-Hyun

CAST: Kim Hee-Ae, Song Jae-Ho, Jang Hyun-Sung, Song Seon-Mi, Kim Hae-Sook, Hur Joon-Ho

There were several good Family Dramas over the year, from KBS' 슬픔이여 안녕 (Goodbye To Sadness) to MBC's 한강수 타령 (Ode to The Han River), but for some reason I always end up falling for Kim Soo-Hyun Dramas. The biggest veteran in the industry, who wrote a little film called 미워도 다시 한번 (Love Me Once Again) in 1968, which changed Korean melodramas forever, Kim has become the most respected writer in the country, and there's a reason for that. She might throw a lot of obstacles at her characters, but always ends up making something glorious out of the most predictable situations. It might be Kim Hee-Ae, still one of the best actresses in Korea, who really should do some movies and show her talent to the world; might be the rest of the super-talented cast, or that vein of realism which makes Dramas like this always a treat to watch. In many ways, one of the most affecting shows of the year, with fantastic acting and top notch writing.

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08.

그린로즈 (Green Rose) - SBS

PD: Kim Su-Ryeong/Kim Jin-Geun

WRITER: Yoo Hyun-Mi, Kim Doo-Sam

CAST: Go Soo, Lee Da-Hae, Kim Seo-Hyung, Byun Hee-Bong, Kang Shin-Il, Park Sang-Myeon, Lee Jong-Hyuk, Han Jin-Hee

SBS has had a lot of big budget 특별기획 (Special Project) after the format took off in the mid 90s, but the fact they're throwing the term at anything these days has cheapened it, like that great novelty of adapting best sellers into one-two episodes Dramas wore off after two decades of the same old stories. With increasingly rare exceptions, the 'Special Project' Dramas have become an excuse to spend big money on exotic location that have very little or nothing to do with the story, and capturing pretty stars who have a large fanbase overseas. But, setting aside Lee Jae-Gyu's 패션 70s (Fashion Seventies), which operates on a totally different planet, there hasn't been too much to be excited about when it came to big budget Dramas on SBS... until 그린로즈 (Green Rose), the best of its kind since 2002's 올인 (All In). If it weren't for the fact it shares a lot of similar traits with the Drama of the year 부활 (Rebirth), I think this would have landed on most people's Top 10. But the masterpiece that was 'Rebirth's script just makes this -- a really good one, mind you -- pale in comparison. Still, there's plenty to enjoy here: for starters, the exotic location is not just there to shoot a few pretty scenes, and is well integrated within the storyline's development. Also, despite falling into some characteristic traps of SBS' Dramas (slightly hackneyed dialogue, a soundtrack very erratic in quality, too much posturing), 'Green Rose' is consistently engaging, intense and powerful. Go Soo might not have the raw talent, (I disagree ont his one) but he certainly puts a lot of effort into his roles, and it shows, especially when he doesn't have to force dialogue (he works better as the silent and mysterious type). Also, Lee Da-Hae completely steals the show, once again. She looks fresh, sweet and innocent enough when needed, but also mature, and her mood swings are more believable than anyone should expect from such a young actress. Nice supporting work from Park Sang-Myun and the predictably excellent Kim Seo-Hyung round up the package. Takes its time to fire up (first two episodes are kind of brutal... then, just like 'Rebirth', it all changes for the better), but very, very good. Just forget about 'Rebirth' when you watch it, the comparison is too difficult to hold up to for just about EVERYTHING.

AVAILABILITY: DVD (English Subs)

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07.

해신 (Emperor of the Sea) - KBS

PD: Kang Il-Soo, Kang Byung-Taek

WRITER: Jung Jin-Ok, Hwang Joo-Ha

CAST: Choi Soo-Jong, Chae Si-Ra, Song Il-Guk, Lee Won-Jong, Kim Ah-Joong, Kim Gab-Soo

It used to be so easy, the 90s had some incredible Historical Dramas. But then came the Korean Wave, and even the last bastion of traditionalism was lost. Historical Dramas had to adapt to the new audience and new trends, and the final results were closer to melodramas than the almost documentary-like, labyrinthine political dramas which set the 90s on fire. From the makers of the great 태조왕건 (Wang Gun) comes this 'new age' Historical Drama, telling the story of Jang Bo-Go, one of the most (in)famous 'gods of the sea' in Korean History. Amazing locations, good acting (especially from Kim Gab-Soo and Lee Won-Jong) and a very intense, involving story. But still, compared to classics like 상도 (Sang Do) and 허준 (Hur Joon), something seems missing. It's hard to say, or even notice, especially if you've only seen a few Historical Dramas, but the fire of the old days seems lacking. Choi Su-Jong's first big role in a while, the usual top notch performance by Chae Si-Ra, and a good storyline to keep you engaged for its 50 Episodes make this one of the best Historical Dramas of the year. Still, I don't know if that's worth spending over $200 for the 3-part DVD set. Excellent, but the past has given us too many classics to feel impressed by stuff like this.

AVAILABILITY: DVD Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 (All English Subs)

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06.

내 이름은 김삼순 (My Lovely Sam-Soon) - MBC

PD: Kim Yoon-Cheol

WRITER: Kim Do-Woo

CAST: Kim Seon-Ah, Hyun Bin, Jung Ryeo-Won, Daniel Henney, Na Moon-Hee, Kwon Hae-Hyo, Kim Jung-Hyun, Kim Ja-Ok, Lee Ah-Hyun

Highlight from our REVIEW:

But why did Korea fall in love with Sam-Soon? She swears a storm, isn't much of a snappy dresser, always ends up drunker than men twice her age, is insecure, constantly daydreams and cannot channel all her wits, charms and talents into a cohesive 'something' which will make her succeed. Hey... that's your answer. Our 'lovely' Kim Sam-Soon is loved because she's just like millions of women out there, with all their charms and flaws honestly and intelligently laid bare. So then, even the trite setup of the story becomes just a formality, for the way Kim Yoon-Cheol makes the Drama flow, and Kim Do-Woo's witty writing help Sam-Soon become a joy to watch. Kim Seon-Ah has done characters like this before, but the way she projects this idea of the real 'girl next door' is something of a triumph in her already successful career. It's not the usual cliche of the 'national sweetheart' winning the hearts of people, there's an underlying realistic tone which often might make silly scenes end up becoming more striking than anyone ever expected.

AVAILABILITY: DVD (English Subs)

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05.

제5공화국 (The Fifth Republic) - MBC

PD: Im Tae-Woo, Kim Sang-Rae

WRITER: Yoo Jung-Soo

CAST: Lee Deok-Hwa, Seo In-Seok, Kim Young-Ran, Song Ok-Sook

MBC's 제5공화국 (The Fifth Republic) might be the worst of the 'Republic' series (no. 4 and 3 are classics), but it's still head and shoulders above most political dramas not directed by Im Sang-Soo. With a huge cast, including Historical Drama regulars Lee Deok-Hwa, Seo In-Seok, Lee Jung-Gil and Park In-Hwan, and one of the most controversial periods in Korean History (the coup d'etat by Jeon Doo-Hwan after Park Jung-Hee's assassination), 'The Fifth Republic' is one of the most intriguing Historical Dramas of recent memory. I might not agree or sympathize with the shows' take on certain figures, but I never let ideology take over judgment of artistic merit, which is why I deeply enjoyed this show. And thankfully it never stoops to the level of 영웅시대 (The Age of Heroes), which glamorizes its 'heroes' in an almost disgusting manner. Very intriguing, well acted and with a very strong script.

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04.

패션 70s (Fashion Seventies) - SBS

PD: Lee Jae-Gyu

WRITER: Jung Sung-Hee

CAST: Joo Jin-Mo, Cheon Jung-Myung, Lee Yo-Won, Kim Min-Jung, Lee Hye-Young, Hyun Young,

Highlights from our REVIEW:

The only major flaw of 'Fashion Seventies' is that it's not able to sustain the amazing emotional intensity of those first four episodes. But if that were the case, I'd be talking about one of the best shows of all time, so it's more a sense of disappointment than a real weakness. The quality seen on those episodes is so high, you'll keep looking for more. Which is why you might feel disappointed by the remaining 24 Episodes, which are nonetheless quite well made. I felt this while watching the show when it aired, but a second viewing on DVD helped eliminate that feeling, fleshing out the rest of the story in a better way, and letting the good acting of the older cast emerge. What's for sure is that the industry has found a new talented voice, that of PD Lee Jae-Gyu. Both his works -- 'Fashion Seventies' and 'Damo' -- display that kind of atmosphere which is hard to find in today's Korean TV Dramas, more concerned about ratings and overseas contracts than storytelling and evoking certain emotions. I'd actually love to see what Lee could do in Chungmuro, if given the chance. I wasn't there when greats like Kim Jong-Hak, Lee Byung-Hoon and Lee Jae-Gab started their careers, but given Lee Jae-Gyu's first two works, I'd say we have a major talent on our hands.

AVAILABILITY: DVD (English Subs)

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03.

장밋빛 인생 (Life in Pink) - KBS

PD: Kim Jong-Chang

WRITER: Moon Young-Nam

CAST: Choi Jin-Shil, Son Hyun-Joo, Lee Tae-Ran, Jang Dong-Jik, Na Moon-Hee, Kim Ji-Young, Jo Eun-Sook, Kwon Hae-Hyo, Jang Yong, Namgoong Min, Ahn Sun-Young

Highlights from our PREVIEW (Review coming soon):

Enter '장밋빛 인생' ('Life in Pink'), which is quickly turning into the new sensation on Korean TV, and is putting Choi on the stage she deserves for the first time in over 5 years. After the Kim Sam-Soon syndrome, the TV Drama population needed something to settle down. Kim Jung-Eun's non-sensical and ridiculous 루루공주' ('Princess Lulu') wasn't certainly the answer. As great as it were, even '부활' ('Rebirth') wasn't exactly what Ajumma in their mid 30s would enjoy watching. But Choi, playing Maeng Soon-Yi, a character a little too similar to her real life situation to be ignored, is igniting discussions, not so much about the Drama, but Choi herself. First few episodes averaged at around 30% ratings and destroyed any competition, a spectacular result considering expectations.

AVAILABILITY: DVD out in January (English Subs)

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02.

불멸의 이순신 (The Immortal Lee Soon-Shin) - KBS

PD: Lee Sung-Joo, Han Joon-Seo

WRITER: Yoon Young-Soo, Park Young-Sook, Jang Gi-Chang

CAST: Kim Myung-Min, Choi Jae-Sung, Kim Gyu-Cheol, Lee Jae-Ryong

Another KBS Drama, started in 2004 but ending this year was on the mouth of Korean TV viewers for most of 2005: telling the story of National Hero Lee Soon-Shin, one of the greatest naval commanders of all time, the Historical Drama 불멸의 이순신 (The Immortal Lee Soon-Shin) managed to tell the story of one of the most beloved figures in Korean history, allowing its figure to slowly grow across its 100+ Episodes, showing all his struggles, his brilliant strategy, but also the painful life he had to live. With top notch sets and art direction, the 35 Billion Won project might have forced KBS to stop broadcasting Historical Dramas for a while, but it surely hit the jackpot when it came to showing all its budget on the screen. Naval fights rarely seen on Korean TV, great dialogue, a cast of veterans including Kim Gyu-Cheol, Jo Min-Gi, Lee Jae-Ryong and more made this one of the most impressive Historical Drama in the last few years, although it cannot probably reach the heights of 허준 (Hur Joon), 상도 (Sang Do) or 홍국영 (Hong Guk-Young), not to mention earlier classics. But the real star of the show is Kim Myung-Min, a capable and underrated young star, who showed his talent both in films and TV Dramas, but had been undeservedly misused until his eye-opening role in 꽃보다 아름다워 (More Beautiful Than Flowers). Short of Eom Tae-Woong in 'Rebirth', his is the strongest performance of the year.

AVAILABILITY: Out on Highlight DVD this February (Part 1) and March (Part 2)

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01.

부활 (Rebirth) - KBS

PD: Park Chan-Hong, Jeon Chang-Geun

WRITER: Kim Ji-Woo

CAST: Eom Tae-Woong, Han Ji-Min, So Yi-Hyun, Go Ju-Won, Lee Jong-Gil, Kim Gyu-Cheol, Kang Shin-Il, Kim Gab-Soo, Gi Ju-Bong, Lee Dae-Yeon

Highlights from our REVIEW:

But this show needs to be seen, even if you've never seen a Korean TV Drama. Its script is almost flawless, the characters interesting, multifaceted and true to life. The 'love triangle' shenanigans are really only an afterthought, just there to pretend this is a Trendy Drama, and when there is a touch of melodrama it always feel sincere. Why? Because such emotional intensity is brought up in an amazing crescendo that when it explodes, it's like a Scud Missile. And I'm not talking about easy, formulaic 'Korean Drama' histrionics. Trust me, you'll feel it as well watching the show. Those who've read my film reviews might beg to differ, but I actually don't like hyperbole. Will you allow me to use it this time? It's deserved. I'm going to pull out the dreaded 'M' word. M for 'maybe the best Korean TV Drama in the last 3 years'; M for 'maybe the TV Drama which will open you to the fact it's not all about lame love triangles and pretty faces acting like fools'. And, definitely, M for masterpiece.

AVAILABILITY: Out on Director's Cut DVD this January (English Subs)

thanks to Rubie in the news thread

[Guest Born: 1985]

he's so hot..

sometimes he reminds me of eric from shinhwa ...hehe ^^

[Guest bao3]

the chip for award the best actor of speical program

http://mediafile.paran.com/MEDIA_4750267/B...45613_Kosoo.asf

From:kosu cafe

thanks Dawnanny....

[Guest dawnanny]

some pix for SBS drama award

from: kosu cafe

[Guest dawnanny]

some pix for GS win ten stars

[Guest badz]

omg!!!!im soooooooooo...............happy for MY idol!!!! he truly deserves it.. and im soo glad that ldh also got an an award as best performance category on a drama!!

do u have any pics oF go soo and lee da hae together ?? on the awards night!!>?>?? i was expecting them to be together/....

im so hapi that GREEN ROSE WAS ACKNOWLEDGE AS ONE OF THE BEST DRAMAS IN 2005... .. IT WAS INDEED A GREAT SHOW!!!

THANDDA!!!

SIStah!! hapi new year!! yup i already finish watching it... and still.. i keep rewinding those favorite scenes!! yahoHOO!! tnx a lot!!!

thyle, thienly, bao , dawnanny, vanviv, cecille.,, and of curs thanda!!! hello!!!

[Guest sanluc]

Yesssssssssss.....Congratulations Go Soo !!!!

OMG ...I'm so happy read this news....made me speechless a few seconds.... my wish came true...Go Soo reeally ...really deserved the best actor award...!!! and also popularity award.... !!!

The first time I watched his acting in Green Rose I'm really fall in love with him and I thought he should get best actor award or something...

Also feel good to know that Green Rose became one of top 10 drama... I hope Marry a millionaire will be a success drama too....so far I like it.

[Guest teeny]

ive never seen any of his drama's but i gotta say he's a hottie! this might be wierd but i like his jaw/jawline? i donno he has a cute smile lol~

[Guest thyle2]

ive never seen any of his drama's but i gotta say he's a hottie! this might be wierd but i like his jaw/jawline? i donno he has a cute smile lol~

You should watch his drama Green Rose, you will love him more because he is really cool and handsome in there. You are right, he has the most "ADORABLE" smile:) especially when he is shy and smile...it is the cutest:) He does not get to smile much in Green Rose, but in Marry a Millionaire, he smiles more and he look really cute

[Guest teeny]

is marry a millionaire a comedy drama?

[Guest thyle2]

is marry a millionaire a comedy drama?

In my opinion, it can be classified as romance & light comedy drama

[Guest aeroshaastranger :)]

yeahh,his HOT x) first saw him in mother/sister that show.haha

[Guest so-ju]

anyone please translate his saying??