Soo-ae on Playing Empress Myeongseong

The recently released film “The Sword with No Name” is the story of the last queen of the Chosun Dynasty, Empress Myeongseong, and a bodyguard who loved her to the extent that he would give up his life for her.
Soo-ae, who plays the empress, said the role “was something I had always wanted to do [...]

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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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‘The Sword with No Name’ Presents Softer Side of Soo-ae

For years, top female actresses in Korea took turns playing the historical figures Jang Hi-bin and Hwang Jin-hi in the movies.
Now, you can add Empress Myeongseong to the list.
Stars including Kang Soo-yeon, Choi Myoung-gil, Chae Si-ra, Lee Mi-yeon and Moon Geun-young have recently played the role of the hwanghu, which means empress in Korean.
Soo-ae plays [...]

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The Sword with No Name: Another Side to Empress Myeongseong

Empress Myeongseong of the Joseon Dynasty is one of the most talked-about figures in Korean history due to her extraordinary life, which was highlighted by political ambition and tragic death.
So it’s no wonder that she’s been at the center of various productions such as the acclaimed musical “The Last Empress” and the 2001 hit TV [...]

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