“Good Morning, President” Offers Politically Correct Drama, Flawed Politics

BUSAN ― Choosing Jang Jin’s “Good Morning President” ost morale for South Korean film industry, festival director Kim Dong-ho said. The film is a feel good, albeit blemished, drama that lightheartedly throws in ethical questions and personal dilemmas into state affairs.
But choosing “President” seemed to be a more nominal choice for opening Asia’s largest cinema [...]

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Pusan Film Fest 2009 Kicks Off In Style

Busan - The 14th edition of the Pusan (Busan) International Film Fstival (PIFF) kicked off Thursday with glitz and glam. Some 150 star cineastes and VIP guests walked the red carpet, sizzling up the cool autumn evening at the seaside resort.
The Busan Yatching Center Outdoor Theater exploded with excitement, as more than the usual number [...]

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PIFF Announces Record Lineup of 355 Films

The Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) will open its 14th edition with a star-studded local drama, organizers announced Tuesday, spotlighting the recovery of the South Korean movie industry.
The leading Asian event from Oct. 8 to 16 in the southern port city will screen a record lineup of 355 films from 70 countries, including 98 world [...]

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Good Morning President Jang Dong-gun

Star director Jang Jin got Korea’s leading man Jang Dong-gun to try his hand at comedy for the first time. Jang is set to play a young charismatic president in the upcoming KnJ Entertainment production “Good Morning President”. The explosive combination of Jang Jin and Jang Dong-gun turns it into a highly anticipated fall release.
Han [...]

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Jang Dong-gun Back to Silver Screen in 4 Years

Top actor Jang Dong-gun returns to the silver screen for the first time in four years, in a comedy featuring him as a handsome president.
In the film, “Good Morning President”, Jang plays the role of President Cha Ji-wook, who, despite his charisma, remains mild mannered with his lovers.
Jang’s last film appearance was his starring role [...]

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