Korea Tourism Promo Features Lee Byung-hun, Chiaki Kuriyama

Some 100 fans braved the cold to show up Friday night at a film shoot in Seoul to get a glimpse of heartthrob Lee Byung-hun in action.
The hugely popular Hallyu actor, currently starring in the popular KBS2 television series “Iris” was at the ASEM Tower in the Gangnam District with Japanese actress Chiaki Kuriyama. They [...]

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Iris Turning Point in Kim Tae-hee’s Acting Career

“I want to gain recognition for my acting skills. I hope this production will serve as a turning point in my life,” said actress Kim Tae-hee, who plays a profiler of an intelligence organization in the TV drama “Iris.” Kim has eight years of acting experience and she is more passionate than ever about her [...]

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Hallyu Drama “Iris” Almost Didn’t Air

The first episode of the new KBS 2TV drama ‘Iris,’ starring Hallyuwood stars Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-hee was finally aired on the 14th.
Not many didn’t know but the drama with a 20 billion won production cost almost didn’t air as scheduled due to conflicts between the production team of the drama and KBS. Before [...]

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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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Jeon Do-yeon Knighted with Top Honor from France

Hallyuwood star and Cannes award-winning actress Jeon Do-yeon was honored as she was knighted with the Chevalier des Arts et Lettres medal (Order of Arts and Letters) from France. She was presented the medal last Saturday by the French Culture and Arts during the 14th Pusan International Film Festival currently being held in Korea’s southern [...]

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Lee Byung-hun Expanding Horizons

Lee Byung-hun continues to expand his horizons. After his “kimchi Western” flick “The Good, the Bad, the Weird” featured at the Cannes Film Festival last year, he made his Hollywood debut in “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.” In the fall he will appear in the U.S.-France joint production “I Come With the Rain,” and [...]

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Hallyu Stars Taking a shot at Hollywood

As you watch the latest crop of Hollywood action movie trailers, you may notice something unusual, something some said would never happen: more and more Korean faces in lead roles.
The year 2009 has been an especially fruitful one for Korean actors who have made it in American film, though no one knows how long [...]

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