Best Korean Actor 2013

Hi everyone. Let continue Best Korean Actor list.
Who do you think successfully captured korean drama fans and show excellent performance this year?

Jo In Sung

Jang Hyuk

Kwon Sang Woo

Lee Seung Gi

Song Seung Hun

Shin Ha Kyung

Yoo Ah In

Lee Dong Wook

Oh Ji Ho

Lee Min Ho

Who will you vote for?

Korean Drama: Ugly Alert(Bravo my life)

Title: 못난이 주의보 / Ugly Alert
Chinese Title: 醜八怪警報
Also Known as: Watch Out For Fools
Previously Known as: 브라보 마이 라이프 / Bravo My Life
Genre: Family, Romance
Episodes: 120
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2013-May-20
Air time: Monday to Friday 19:20



Synopsis
A drama that shows the meaning of family and how everyone in the family understand each other although sometimes they can be jealous and ignore each other.

Cast
Main Cast
Kang So Ra as Na Do Hee
Im Ju Hwan as Gong Joon Soo
- Kang Yi Suk as Gong Joon Soo (child)
Choi Tae Joon as Gong Hyun Suk
- Nam Da Reum as Gong Hyun Suk (child)
Shin So Yool as Shin Joo Yeong

Kang Dong Won have Genius IQ

Kang Dong Won is known for his pretty face and tall frame and now he’s also attracting much attention for his high IQ.

On May 15, SBS’s “Midnight TV Entertainment” aired a segment where a reporter went to various schools of celebrities and looked through their files.

What caught the attention of the program viewers is his high IQ of 137 as well as outstanding grades. The file also included Kang Dong Won’s picture during grade school, which proved his handsome looks weren’t man-made.

The segment also revealed Yoon Do Hyun’s school grades and childhood photo to his embarrassment. He’s one of the emcees for “Midnight TV Entertainment.

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Happy Birthday IU- Nation Little Sister

Happy birthday to IU, who turned 20 today  (she has been 21 in Korean age since the start of the year.)

Born on May 16 1993, her real name is Lee Ji Eun. She made her official debut in September 2008 with her single “Lost Child.” It must have been a wild ride for her to debut at the age of 15 as a soloist. 

Currently, IU is starring as the lead role of the weekend drama “You Are the Best Lee Soon Shin.”

Korean Drama- Dating Agency: Cyrano

Title: 연애조작단: 시라노 / Dating Agency: Cyrano
Chinese Title: 戀愛操作團：大鼻子情聖
Previously Known as: Flower Boy Dating Agency
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: tvN
Broadcast period: 2013-May-27 to 2013-July-16
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 23:00
Related Series: Flower Boy Series



Synopsis
This drama is about a dating agency that orchestrates romantic scenarios for paying clients, all in an effort to raise enough money to save an old theater.
After Seo Byung Hoon (Lee Jong Hyuk) loses his best friend in an accident, the once-renowned theater director suffers from guilt and decides to save his late friend’s theater troupe. Using his masterful stage skills, he forms the Cyrano Dating Agency.
Meanwhile, Gong Min Young (Choi Soo Young) is one of the members of the dating agency. She clashes with Byung Hoon due to their opposite personalities. Cha Seung Pyo (Lee Chun Hee) is a man with a mysterious past and the chef of the restaurant that’s next door to the theater where the dating agency is housed. Moo Jin (Hong Jong Hyun) recruited into the dating agency because of his genius engineering skills. He is the brains behind all hi-tech gadgets used by the agency in the field. A Rang (Jo Yoon Woo) is a 19 years old high school young boy who dreams of becoming a theater actor.

Cast

Dating Agency
Lee Jong Hyuk as Seo Byung Hoon
Choi Soo Young as Gong Min Young
Hong Jong Hyun as Moo Jin
Jo Yoon Woo as A Rang
Seung Pyo Restaurant
Lee Chun Hee as Cha Seung Pyo
Bae Sung Woo as Min Sik
Kim Min Kyo as Yeong Dal
Ha Yun Joo as Hye Ri



Note
- This drama is a prequel to 2010 film “Cyrano Agency“.
- This drama is 4th Series of tvN Successful Flower Boy Series after Flower Boy Ramyun Shop, Shut Up Flower Boy Band & Flower Boy Next Door.

Kim Woo Bin confirmed join Heirs

It is being reported that rising-star Kim Woo Bin is in the final stages of contract negotiation for his casting into the upcoming drama “Heirs.” He will be starring alongside Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye, and possibly Choi Jin Hyuk and f(x)’sKrystal. The latter two are reportedly considering the drama favorably.

Although the synopsis for the drama is not out yet, Kim Woo Bin is expected to play a large and important role in the drama.

“Heirs” will be written by Kim Eun Sook, who has previously worked with Kim Woo Bin through “A Gentleman’s Dignity.” “Heirs” is expected to air in October of this year.

KBS will not banned Park Shi Hoo

Now that the Park Shi Hoo case has been dismissed, his fans are wondering how the networks will respond.

So far, only KBS has issued a statement saying that he is not on the list of actors whose appearance they have banned.

Last month, all three stations declined to place him on such a list, saying that the court case had not yet been decided. Now that the case has been dropped, KBS made its decision.

"Park Shi Hoo was not included on the most recent list of named banned from KBS broadcast," said a representative for the station. "His case was dropped and the investigations have come to a close. Because of this, he's not included on the ban list."

Others whose status is still pending include actresses Park Si Yeon, Lee Seung Yeon and Jang Mi In Ae, because of the ongoing investigation into their Propofol abuse, and MC Kim Yong Man for his illegal sports gambling.

All three stations banned singer Go Young Wook, who was sentenced to five years of jail for sexual assault and relations with minors.

The Park Shi Hoo case began in February when a trainee actress, known as "A" accused Park Shi Hoo of sexual assault after they spent the night together. He claimed their relations were consensual. The Seoul Police forwarded the case for prosecution but then last week, the actress withdrew all charges. The dismissal of the case and the fact that Park Shi Hoo is not on the banned list does not mean that he will be seen in any shows on those stations.

"Even if he's not banned, it's still up in the air if he'll ever appear on a broadcast again," said the statement by KBS. "Public opinion of him has been affected and is not so positive."

No information has been released on why "A" dropped the charges. Neither "A" nor Park Shi Hoo have made any statements.

The actor was recently quoted as saying that the incident has been traumatic for his whole family. His reputation has been damaged. His promising career, which included a recent appearance in the dramas "Cheomdamdung Alice," "Prosecutor Princess" and the "Princess' Man," has been derailed and it is difficult to say if the scandal will affect his career permanently or only temporarily.

His fans say that he has not been proven guilty and is being judged unfairly for having a one-night stand. But other netizens say that he is now permanently linked to the rape scandal. With plenty of talented scandal-free actors competing for roles, he does not stand a chance of a comeback. But that remains to be seen.

Song Seung Hun Described by Kim Hee Sun "He Wasn't Handsome in Middle School"

"Hwashin" Actress Kim Hee Sun expressed her relationship with actor Song Seung Hun.

During a recent episode of the SBS TV show "One Night TV Entertainment", Kim Hee Sun revealed, "Song Seung Hun and I have been friends since we were in middle school."

When someone joked, "Do you keep in touch only with good looking people?" Kim Hee Sun answered, "He wasn't that good looking in middle school."

Kim Hee Sun added, "I heard that he used to follow me around when I was in the Girl Scouts" and quickly added "I'm just joking."

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Ha Ji Won to Play Empress in New Drama “Hwatu”

Ha Ji Won has been confirmed to star in the upcoming MBC drama “Hwatu.” She will be playing the role of Empress Ki, who is a real historical figure. The drama will be about the love and struggles of Empress Ki, who was born in Goryeo, Korea but lived in the Yuan empire and rose to the position of empress. “Hwatu” will portray Empress Ki as a smart and influential figure that struggled to uphold Goryeo pride in a foreign land and balance love and politics.

The drama will be led by director Han Hee, who also helmed “Doctor Jin.” The drama will be written by the writer duo Jang Young Chul and Jang Kyung Soon,who also wrote “Giant” and “History of the Salaryman.”

“Hwatu” is expected to premier in the latter half of this year.

Park Yoochun Wins Popularity Award Three Years Running

Singer and actor Park Yoochun won the popularity award at the 49th Baeksang Arts Awards, and not for the first time.

On May 9 he accepted his win as the male recipient of the award after receiving a 54.3& approval rating of his role in the MBC drama “I Miss You.” This his third popularity award from this prestigious award ceremony. His first popularity award was given for his role in the hit drama “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” two years ago. Last year he won again for his role in “Miss Ripley.” “I Miss You” will make this third and there’s no saying that it will be his last.

As he accepted the award he said, “I’m so thankful for receiving this great award every year and I will happily act to receive it again next year.”

Congratulations Park Yoo Chun!

Baek Ji Young Pregnant Jung Suk Won child

Baek Ji Young shared her reason for not revealing her pregnancy until now.

Baek Ji Young’s agency WS Entertainment officially announced on May 14, “When Baek Ji Young and Jung Suk Won announced their wedding plans last month, they knew about her pregnancy. At the time, Baek Ji Young was going to reveal her pregnancy but the agency was worried about the people’s reactions about it so we denied it.”

They continued, “A pregnancy is very personal and needs a lot of care. Especially since Baek Ji Young is at her early stages of pregnancy at a fairly late age, she needs to take extra precaution. So we were worried that netizens would make hateful comments and scar the couple.”

They also revealed that Baek Ji Young wanted to reveal her pregnancy to her fans during her solo concert on May 11. But when Jung Suk Won came on stage for a surprise proposal event, she lost her timing to do so.

The agency went on, “The couple wanted to reveal this news at the actual wedding on June 2 but since the news was suddenly revealed through an acquaintance, Baek Ji Young is very upset.”

They continued, “Even before feeling the miracle, joy and responsibility of a new life, Baek Ji Young is suffering from the hateful comments and excessive attention,” and “Since all of those things can be poisonous to the heart, especially at the most important, early stages of her pregnancy, we ask that you refrain from making hateful comments.”

Meanwhile, it was revealed that Baek Ji Young is currently nine weeks pregnant and she is preparing for her wedding with Jung Suk Won in June.

Winner List 49th Baeksang Award

WINNERS LIST

FILM SECTION

Daesang: Ryu Seung-ryong (Gift of Room No. 7)
Best Picture: Gwanghae, the Man Who Became King
Director: Chu Chang-min (Gwanghae, the Man Who Became King)
Top Excellence, Actor: Ha Jung-woo (Berlin Files)
Top Excellence, Actress: Kim Min-hee (Temperature of Love)
Supporting Actor: Ma Dong-seok (My Neighbor)
Supporting Actress: Jo Eun-ji (Concubine)
New Actor: Jo Dae-han (My Little Hero)
New Actress: Han Ye-ri (Korea / As One)
New Director: Jo Sung-hee (Werewolf Boy)
Screenplay: Jang Byung-gil (I Am a Murderer)
Popularity Award, Actor: Kim Dong-wan (Deranged)
Popularity Award, Actress: Park Shin-hye (Gift of Room No. 7)

TV SECTION

Daesang: Yoo Jae-suk
Best Drama: The Chaser
Variety Program: Dad! Where Are We Going?
Educational Program: Korean Dinner Table
Directing: Kim Kyu-tae (That Winter, The Wind Blows)
Top Excellence, Actor: Sohn Hyun-joo (The Chaser)
Top Excellence, Actress: Kim Hee-ae (A Wife’s Credentials)
New Actor: Lee Hee-joon (You Who Rolled In Unexpectedly)
New Actress: Jung Eun-ji (Answer Me, 1997)
Variety, Male Performer: Kim Byung-man (Kim Byung-man’s Laws of the Jungle)
Variety, Female Performer: Shin Bo-ra (Gag Concert)
Scriptwriting: Park Kyung-soo (The Chaser)
Popularity Award, Actor: Park Yoochun (I Miss You)
Popularity Award, Actress: Kwon Yuri (Fashion King)
Social Contribution Award: Ahn Sung-ki

suzy look gorgeous with red dress

Park Yoon Chun

Park Shi Hoo Scandal Case is Over

And then suddenly it was over. The case everyone was talking about, in which a trainee actress accused actor Park Shi Hoo of sexual assault, looked like it would go on indefinitely. But without any explanation, the trainee, known as "A," has dropped all charges against Park Shi Hoo, and in turn he dropped his countersuit against her.

Did they settle out of court? If so, how much did they settle for? And if they did, was it really rape or just a case of both parties having made poorly thought out, soju-inspired choices? Was new evidence found, evidence that weakened the actress' case? The reasons may never be known. But the damage has been done to both Park Shi Hoo's career and that of the trainee actress.

No reasons were given when the prosecution announced yesterday that the actress retracted her lawsuit. According to the prosecution, "On May 9, A's lawyers filed papers to drop the suit. For cases of sexual assault, if the suit is dropped, then prosecution no longer has the authority to indict."

After they spent a night together, in February, "A" filed charges against Park Shi Hoo, claiming he sexually assaulted her. He claimed their relations were consensual but she said they barely knew each other and she was too drunk to consent. Witnesses at the restaurant where they had dinner with friends said the actress was not drunk. Nor were any date rape drugs found in her system. Also, texts between the actress and a friend in the next few days discussed asking Park Shi Hoo for a large amount of money.

With such evidence working on the actor's behalf, it seemed like the case was going in his favor, but prompted by the results of lie detector tests, the police sent the case for prosecution. Both Park Shi Hoo and his friend Mr. Kim were indicted. Park counter-sued "A," as well as the CEO of his former agency and A's friend, known only as "B." Those counter suits are also in the process of being dropped, say the actor's representatives.

When the actor's legal team criticized the way the police handled the case, and gave the media some evidence of their own, a civil group sued the actor and his legal team for divulging information about trainee "A." Leaking information about a victim of sexual assault is against the law. However, now that the case against Park Shi Hoo has been dropped, that case may also be canceled, as trainee "A" is no longer technically a rape victim.

Park Shi Hoo's fans are relieved that his name was cleared but it may be a while before the actor works again.

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Korean Drama Heaven of Order

Heaven of Order/Mandate of Heaven

Director : Lee Jin Suh , Jun Woo Sung

Writer:   Choi Min Ki, Yoon Soo Jung

Producer: Moon Bo Hyun, Yoo Yong Sun

Production company: Dream E&M

Genre : Historical, Medical, Thriller

Broadcast date:   24th April  - Wednesday & Thursday 21:55  KST 

Network: KBS2

Airing after:  IRIS 2

Length : 24 episodes

Official Korean  website : http://www.kbs.co.kr/drama/heavenswill/

Official  website in English : http://english.kbs.co.kr/tv/main.html?tv_code=16

English recap websites : dramabeans

Live Streaming links: rispana2/ 55556 / Kpopstream/ Kpop24hrs

Streaming with english subtitle: dramacrazy

Synopsis:

The Joseon version of  The Chaser about a medical practitioner who struggles to save his daughter from a terminal illness while being caught up in a plot to poison the human race

Oriental doctor Choi Won (Lee Dong-Wook), who works for the royal family, becomes involved with the plot to poision King Injong and is now a fugitive. He tries to save his daughter who has an incurable disease. Choi Won has raised his daughter alone since his wife passed away.

This drama is about a fugitive of the Joseon Dynasty period 1544, Joseon Dynasty era.One night, the prince's doctor is found dead.Choi Won, a doctor is framed for murder, but he manages to avoid capture. 

But he won't get away that easily.

There are forces at work against the wrongfully accused doctor.An assassin is hired to track down and get rid of Choi Won.Choi Won must elude his captors.A deadly game of cat and mouse ensues in the process.Also, a deadly conspiracy involving a plot to poison the prince is slowly unveiled. It is the story of a father cannot afford to die, because he must ensure the safety of his child. 

 Choi Won escapes imminent capture and death in dramatic fashion.He continues to run from captors and clearly he is driven by something incredible to stay alive and be free. For him, there is only one reason why he must stay alive.His daughter, suffering form leukemia, needs him.He needs to prove his innocence and go back to searching for a cure for his daughter's condition.Time is running out!A man who cares for nothing else but his daughter.He has to fight his way out of this predicament for his daughter.

Jo In Sung is coming to Malaysia and Singapore

Good News to  That Winter The Wind Blow's fans

Jo In Sung will coming to Malaysia  for fanmeeting and promote the That Winter the Wind Blow which is being airing in Malaysia/Singapore

For Malaysian fans come and meet Jo In Sung at Paradigm Hotel on 21/5/2013 at  7.30pm Upper Atrium,Level UG
For Singaporean fans -Meet Jo In Sung Suntec City Mall at 7.30pm on 22/5/2013

How Kdramas May Change The Way We Speak

If you watch Kdramas, you may have noticed that plenty of English words have been incorporated into Korean, forming a language that some refer to as Konglish. For example, some kdrama characters live in an officetel, which is roughly translated to mean office plus hotel or a place you can stay close to your office.

And unless they are in a historical drama, kdrama characters never go anywhere without their haendeupon, which is a hand or cell phone.

They may play a geim or game, watch a bideo or video, eat chokollit or chocolate and down that with a cup of keopi or coffee.

then they might take the beoseu or bus-or at the very least try to chase it down because the love of their life is on it.

Until recently, Korean has absorbed a lot more English words and concepts than English has absorbed Korean words. Most Korean words that entered the English language have to do with food and drink. Think bimbambop or soju, although neither of those is necessarily easy to find. The only word that has really gone mainstream is the martial arts term, taekwondo.

However, the growing popularity of kdramas is leading to new variants on Konglish, which may introduce some words and concepts into the American language. If you've ever wondered what the following terms mean, when used either in the dramas or in fan discussions thereafter, here's a quick definition:

Chaebol: The son (or daughter) of a conglomerate. Always rich, although sometimes temporarily cut off from his or her inheritance due to a family feud. Usually annoying, vain or standoffish although this is not necessarily the case with real life chaebols. 

Candy girl: As the name might imply, she is sweet. She is also a hardworking, ethical  Cinderella type who perseveres despite the odds.

Skinship: You may have heard a character say, "but no skinship." That means physical displays of affection although the kdrama definition is sure to be more conservative than an American might imagine. Handholding, for example, could be included.

Fan service: Giving fans what they want, whether it's one of those shower scenes that has nothing to do with the plot or the suggestion of a relationship between two characters or performers. The first few episodes of "When A Man Loves A Woman" offer some examples, with Song Seung Hoon changing his clothes for no apparent reason other than getting female fans interested in his character.

Chocolate abs: This relates back to the fan service. The highly defined abs of kdrama leading men when they are engaging in fan service are said to resemble neatly cut bars of chocolate.

Bagel girl: A girl with a baby face and glamorous body

Um-chin-ah for umma chingoo ahdeul: Mom's friend's son, a perfect candidate to be set up on a blind date with.

And many kdrama fans find they now incorporate expressions of frustration such as "aish" and "aegyo" to into their daily vocabulary just because they have heard them so often. Has kdrama talk changed the way you speak? Let share it.

Drama Winners of the Year

The votes are in and the fans have spoken. Here are the results of the recently released Drama Fever awards. Check out the video for some fun acceptance speeches from your favorite actors.

Best Drama of The Year: "The Moon That Embraces The Sun."

This beautiful historical fantasy drama of true love, jealousy, magic and the corrosive desire for power was chosen as the best drama of the year.

Best Actor: Lee Min Ho

The international star received the award for his role of Choi Young, the 13^th century time-traveling warrior in "Faith: The Great Doctor."

Best Actress: Yoon Eun Hye

The actress won the award for her role as Lee Soo Yeon in the drama "Missing You." Lee Soo Yeon is a glamorous fashion designer with a tragic past that she has chosen to forget.

The young actor stole the show in "The Moon Embraces the Sun" when he played the Crown Prince Heo Yeon Woo. His first love was magical and heartbreaking.

Best Couple: Lee Min Ho and Kim Hee Sun.

The 21st century doctor, Yoo Eun Soo, and 13th century warrior, Choi Young, had to travel through time to find each other in "Faith: The Great Doctor."

Best Kiss: Seo In Guk and Jung Eun Ji in "Reply 1997"

The actors, who played Yoon Yoon Jae, the boy next door and Sung Shi Won, the H.O.T. fangirl, shared the year's most memorable kiss.

Best Bromance: Joo Won and Park Ki Woong

The actors played Korean Lee Kang To and Japanese Kimura Shunji, during the Japanese occupation of Korea in the drama, "Bridal Mask." The two friends were forced to be enemies by the tragedy of war

Best couple not meant to be: Seo in Guk and Hoya

The "Reply 1997" couple was considered the best love match of the year even if they were not meant to be.

Best Villain: Kwon Hyun Sang.

He was evil and bloodthirsty in "Vampire Prosecutor."

Best Ensemble: "Rooftop Prince"

The time-traveling prince and entourage were not only trapped in the unfamiliar 21st century, but they had to deal with not being treated like royalty. The results were hilarious.

Best music: "Dream High 2"

The music for "Dream High 2" was every bit as infectious as the music for the original "Dream High."

Most Underrated Drama: "A Gentleman's Dignity"

This sleeper hit followed four kdrama men as they coped with love and life.

All of these great dramas can be seen on hulu.com and dramafever.

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