Kwon Sang Woo 권상우

[Guest huangsy]

Press Conference on 12 Jan 2009.

[Guest grumpynomore]

thank you! they're up already! i thought i was going to wait til tomorrow!

he looks dashing! they really got them dressed up as their characters for the presscon!

our guy seems happy and even goofing around a little. a close up pic with a huge smile though wouldn't hurt

[willenette]

Press Conference on 12 Jan 2009.

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Hi huangsy - thanks for posting the photos here.

[Guest TY_KSW]

Press Conference on 12 Jan 2009.

Thanks Huangsy for the update pix..

WOW.. They three person showing up in wedding dress hah?

[Guest TY_KSW]

More pix...

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[willenette]

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TY, thanks for more photos.........Please keep them coming.

[Guest TY_KSW]

More and more, the groom and bride

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[Guest TY_KSW]

More pix on KSW, making-up ..

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[Guest TY_KSW]

More pix.... updated...

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[Guest TY_KSW]

Sangwoo answered interview of how he felt of this wed today, he replied that he was thinking of his wife Son Tae Young while down the aisle with the bride today!

[Guest TY_KSW]

When Cream took the groom hand.. Key turned back and left... tsk tsk..

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[willenette]

Sangwoo answered interview of how he felt of this wed today, he replied that he was thinking of his wife Son Tae Young while down the aisle with the bride today!

TY, thanks for this info. He really loves his wife. Trying to reminisce his wedding day.

[Guest TY_KSW]

VOD of Press confs

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Download and view 17.40MB : Press conf 1

Download and view 15.40MB : Press conf 2

Credit to Sangwoo85yumi

[willenette]

VOD of Press confs

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Download and view 17.40MB : Press conf 1

Download and view 15.40MB : Press conf 2

TY, thanks for sharing the video. You're so fast, my dear. Wondering what was he saying more in the video?

[Guest TY_KSW]

TY, thanks for sharing the video. You're so fast, my dear. Wondering what was he saying more in the video?

i m not clear yet, might be he said that he miss his wifie when wearing groom suit!

Today is birthday of Lee Bo Young...

That is the birthday cake suprised the actress!

Happy Birthday LBY!!!

[willenette]

i m not clear yet, might be he said that he miss his wifie when wearing groom suit!

Today is birthday of Lee Bo Young...

That is the birthday cake suprised the actress!

Happy Birthday LBY!!!

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TY, I thought all along that's a small wedding cake for them with a candle - hahaha lol -

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LBY!!!

[Guest TY_KSW]

TY, I thought all along that's a small wedding cake for them with a candle - hahaha lol -

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LBY!!!

if STY heard you, she might be jumping up n down!

[willenette]

(Yonhap Feature)

Critics urge steady sellers, new faces to keep Korean Wave rolling

By Shin Hae-in

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- Five years ago, South Korea's television producers would have said it was "a piece of cake" to lure viewers throughout Asia. They only needed pretty actors and actresses, and a typical love triangle.

What they ignored, however, was human nature: people don't like to see the same story more than once. Japan and China -- once the main buyers of Korean TV dramas and the fan base that started and fed the "Korean Wave" -- have been much less enthusiastic for the past few years. "'Korean Wave' is no longer the right term. It's more like a really weak breeze now," media critic Lee Moon-won said. "The signs have been there for ages, but production companies were too proud to notice."

Local experts had warned for some time of doom and gloom in the domestic entertainment industry. Sure enough, exports of Korean TV dramas have been steadily decreasing. Exports of Korean TV dramas fell by an average of 35 percent last year. The number of TV dramas sold to Japan and China was more than halved from the previous year.

Although one can argue the ongoing economic crisis contributed to the slump, producers who neglected developing newer content to keep overseas fans interested is more to blame, experts say. "Fooled by the massive success of a few dramas including 'Winter Sonata' and 'Daejanggeum,' producers overlooked the importance of making steady sellers to keep up the reputation of Korean series even during the bad times," Lee said. "It is wise to target overseas buyers, especially when circumstances are bad in the domestic market. We need renewed strategies to keep the Korean Wave alive."

While domestic movies have been relatively well-received by Western audiences, the success of TV series has been largely limited to Asia, mainly because producers focus too much on plots and themes appealing to the regional viewers. Turbulent romances and family problems have long been the favorite staples for Korean dramas, but the global trend is for realistic stories about doctors, lawyers, police and even prisoners.

"There is a need for us to diversify the genre of dramas," said Lee. "Even local viewers are looking for different types of dramas. The success of the American series 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Prison Break' here is an indication of the changing taste." The only positive note in gloomy 2008 was the return of top celebrities to television.

A trail of big name actors and actresses, including Choi Ji-woo and Kwon Sang-woo, made a comeback to TV dramas from the big screen. The response at home was lackluster, but Japan bought into the stars' fame and bought several of their dramas. "Bad Love," "Star's Lover" and "Strongest Chil-woo" are lined up to be aired in Japan this year.

"The top stars' return to television was a relief for us," said Ko Dae-hwa, head of Olivenine, which produced "Star's Lover," starring Choi Ji-woo, the heroine of "Winter Sonata." "This year might be better for us than the last." But their return is not all good news to producers and broadcasters, who are tightening their belts to lower production costs amid the economic recession. Although the exact amount is usually kept secret, some actors receive as much as 100 million won (US$75,300) per episode.

"Actors' wages are one of the main reasons for the deficit we saw last year," said Kim Young-sub, head of the drama division at SBS. "Not only are they expensive, but they are aging. We need to find new faces, fast."

As Kim said, most of the so-called "Korean Wave" makers are nearing 40. Bae Yong-joon, better known as "Yonsama" to his fans in Japan, turned 37 this year, while "Daejangguem" heroine Lee Young-ae turned 38.

"Although age is not an obstacle in acting, it is the younger stars who draw fans from all generations," Kim said.

Chorokbaem Media is one company in search of new faces this year. "We expect this year to be a year of rookies, especially due to the economic downturn," company head Kim Ki-bum said. "The past few years have taught us that we can't live off the fame of stars forever." The dilemma is that overseas buyers are less drawn to dramas with little-known actors.

"The power of a strong story line and the overall quality of dramas, which rely more on directors and writers than actors, was proven in the local market over the years," Kim said. "We have to be patient to see the same effect overseas."

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[Guest TY_KSW]

More pix of press conf... Sangwoo and LBY so cute

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re-posted by Autumn @ Sangwoovn.com

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more pix from several sources...

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