Actor Yoo Seung Ho (23) is scheduled to start working on his upcoming drama 'Ruler: Owner of the Mask' 군주-가면의 주인 by MBC TV station. Drama is written by Park Hye Jin. It is just over a year since Yoo starred in SBS TV drama: Remember- Son of War.
Ruler: Owner of the Mask is set during the Joseon dynasty year of 1700 about a righteous prince fighting with the actual presence of the organization "Sa Yoo Hwa" whereby its gaining a strong wealth and power to own the shipbuilding business with those factions to make it privatized.
Yoo will be playing the role of the Joseon Crown Prince Lee Sun where he is the hope for the suffering citizens. He is the key to the monarch and is prepared to march in for the sacrifice of the woman he loves. The heroine character 'Ga Eun' has yet to be determined to be played by a leading actress.
The production company has determined Yoo Seung Ho to play the main role because of his rich acting skills in sageuk dramas even he's in his twenties. He was acting in periodic dramas such as The King and I (2007), The Legend of First 4 Gods (2007), Queen Seondeok (2009), Warrior Baek Dong Soo (2011), Arang and Magistrate (2012) and recently he was in 2 periodic films- Joseon Magician (2015) and Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River (2016).
Ruler: Owner of the Mask is scheduled to start filming in December after the casting program wraps up.
Group BTS 방탄소년단 is successful not just in their motherland but also in United States with their 2nd album release.
According to the agency, Big Hit Entertainment- BTS's new album 'Wings' took the first place on the US iTunes Top Albums Chart.
It's the first time a K-pop group/singer ranked as number one for albums in the music chart.
Looks like BTS is the first to make history for its country to rank in that position.
This time their hit single' Blood, sweat and tears' official music video has surpassed the 10 million viewers from the public after been revealed for two days.
Congratulations to the boys for their massive success and popularity.
Musical stars Jeong Sun Ah, singer Lee Eun Jin (Yangpa) and Son Seung Yeon are confirmed for the female lead for the big hit musical premiere of The Bodyguard.
According to the Musical Publisher CJ E & M, musical actress Jeong Sun Ah will be resuming the best contemporary singer Rachel Marron, which will premier in 15th December at Yeoksam-dong, Seoul LG Arts Center.
Meanwhile the cool charismatic bodyguard Frank Farmer will be played by actors Park Sun Woong and Lee Jun Hyuk. In 1992, the Bodyguard film brought so much fame to female vocalist Whitney Houston and actor Kevin Costner.
The popular hit song 'I Will Always Love You' sung by Whitney Houston enjoyed massive fame around the world. Besides that, Whitney's other single 'I Have Nothing' were also part of the musical. Son Seung Yeon and Yang Pa will be taking the baton for the musical as Rachel Marron's role. With their wide powerful vocals, emotional feelings- this could be a masterpiece that is not to be missed for musical fans.
I have no doubt for Son Seung Yeon's voice as she sang Whitney's songs beautifully in some variety music programs. She even appeared in Duet Song Festival program which she sung so well with her co-partner.
Jeong Sun Ah is famous for her works in Wicked, Death Note's Misa and Dracula's Mina.
She is well known for a musical diva actress.
On the weekend, I managed to catch up some time on some Korean films. Bounty Hunters was one of my movies in my bucket wish list. Though it's an action packed film but it boosts some comical scenes and ridiculous parts too. Chun Hon Leung plays as Ah Yo in the film as one of the hired bodyguards. His partner in crime Lee San (Lee Min Ho) who practically dozes off during his work time. He is care-free and doesn't bother about anything. One day the two were hired by a reporter to carry out a mission only to realize it was a trap. The two were framed for being murderers and they had to run for their lives.
They stumbled across the big sister boss Cat played by Tiffany Tang, her whiz geek Swan played by Karena Ng and bulky bodyguard Bo Bo played by Louis Fan. The trio are on their mission to find the real instigator, Tommy behind the bombings of the chain hotels.
Cat started out as a tough fiesty boss who wants to take control of everything. Since she is rich and has everything she wanted, she had no problem in getting her hands on guns, weapons, transportation and accommodation. San and Yo are always ahead of them and doing their own things which gets Cat very angry.
There are many comical scenes with Yo getting involved with the triads, driving the car and even been electrocuted at the elevator. He's the joker of the group. For fans who are aiming for hard core romance, the love line falls for San and Cat. The film is dubbed in Cantonese language so it very awkward to see Lee Min Ho speaking in Cantonese! High probability he learned a few words but the way of his mouth movements, he's definitely speaking in Korean. Tiffany Tang is a China actress so her Mandarin speaking would be dubbed in Cantonese. The only native Cantonese speakers are Karena Ng and Louis Fan.
Overall, I would rate it 7 out of 10 stars.
The film directed by PD Shin Tae Ra who was previously directing some films such as Runaway Cop, My Girlfriend is an Agent and Black House.
I must say the view at Jeju-do is beautiful especially from the hotel's balcony.
It has reminded me so much of the SBS drama All In.
With strings of CFs under his belt and multiple awards coming to his door, actor Park Bo Gum won the Asia Award under the tVN10 Awards.
On 9th October, the glittering event was held at Gyeonggi Ilsan KINTEX exhibition for its 10th year anniversary of cable channel tVN.
On this day, Park was awarded the tVN Asia Award but due to his busy schedule of filming the KBS drama, he could not personally attend the event. Instead he sends a video call to the event via the emcees- Shin Dong Yup and Jeon Hyun Moo. Fans and guests went frenzy upon seeing seeing his smiley face on the big screen.
Park thanked the organizers, directors and staff for the award given to him, unfortunately he couldn't attend the event but he was very grateful for everything. He was honored to accept the award due to the popularity from the tVN series Reply 1988.
Also the casts of Reply 1988 were present at the event, immediately Park was looking for his co-partner Girl's Day Hyeri who played Deok Sun as his wife in the drama. She waved to him and he said she looked pretty which everyone was going ooo-aaah. Hyeri then responded- 'Taek ah...congratulations!'. Choi Taek was Park's character in Reply 1988.
Only that Taek-ie is no longer the Baduk chess player but he's the romantic Crown Prince Lee Young in the drama Moonlight drawn by Clouds. As for the winner list for the event, here it is as per below:
Dae-Sang (Grand Prize): Three Meals A Day, Reply 1988
Drama Excellence Award: Jo Jin Woong (Signal)
Variety Excellence Award: Lee Seo Jin (Three Meals a Day, Grandpa over Flowers)
Best Actor: Lee Sung Min (Misaeng)\
tVN drama award: Seo Hyun Jin (Another Oh Hae Young), Seo In Guk (Reply 1997)
Best Kiss Award: Jung Eun Ji and Seo In Guk (Reply 1997)
tVN Asia Award: Park Bo Gum (Reply 1988)
Special Award: Sung Dong Il (Reply series)
Trend Awards: Hyeri, Ryu Jun Yeol (Reply 1988)
2 Star Award: Jo Jung Suk (Oh!My Ghostess)
Best Comedies: Yang Se Hyung, Ahn Young Mi
The nation's romantic Crown Prince has taken off his royal blue garb (hanbok) and instead he is wearing a pin striped suit.
On 6th October, the mobile media Allets 알레츠는 has unveiled the official photographs of Park Bo Gum in a variety of pictorial suits. His confident look and expressions boasts the complete interview suit look for any career man out there.
Also the photos has some captivating mischievous smile Park has shown to the audience.
Park Bo Gum is currently starring in the popular KBS drama 'Moonlight drawn by Clouds' adapted from a webtoon novel. His overnight classy sleek suit transformation from the royal gar Crown Prince Hyo has worn all these months in the drama has definitely display a different side of the actor.
Photos are all courtesy from ALLETS digital media.
Male vocalist Han Dong Geun seems to be enjoying new stardom in his career. At the age of 23, he has been conquering many wins in the MBC Duet Song Festival 듀엣가요제 . Duet Song Festival is hosted by singer Sung Shi Kyung, queen ballad Baek Ji Young and gagman Yoo Se Yoon.
Each episode features singers who are on a mission to find their best suitable singing duet partner. The singer and new duet partner will practice their songs to perform in front of 500 audience. Votes are counted in and the winner retains the throne, audience are given the chance to vote again for the pair they wanted to see perform again the next round.
Sandeul (B1A4) and his duet partner Jo Seon-young has been winning 5 times grabbing the Duet Micro title. Now the new title might be handed over to Han Dong Geun and his duet partner Choi Hyo-In. Originally Han was not in the program however when Leesang's Jung In was pregnant, she had to withdraw from the activities, Han was invited to continue her role.
Han has proven to the audience his strong low vocal skills and selection of beautiful ballads.
Together with Hyo-In who has a boyish charm and lovely voice, the two made great harmonies in every song they sung on stage.
Han and Hyo In sang first the Twenty Five, Twenty One by Jaurim gathering 452 votes from the audience. Following week, the pair gained 444 votes for their song selection Lie Lie Lie by Lee Juck. The 3rd week, the pair continued to sing powerfully winning the audience hearts with the song The Wind Blows by Lee So Ra- 436 votes.
For once SG Wannabe's Lee Seok Hoon and partner Kim Chang Soo prevented them from winning fourth time in a row with the song If You're Like Me by singer Kim Jang Hoon.
But the recent episode after the Chuseok holidays, Han and Hyo-In came back stronger with a healing theme Song of the Wind by Jo Young Pil winning the top spot of 854 points for two rounds. Lee Seok Hoon's team and Son Seung Yeon's team were also voted by audience for the coming episodes.
Han Dong Geun's song Making a new ending for this story made history into the music charts as number one. He even started shedding weight and impressed his new fans with his brand new selection of songs. I have no doubt Han is a great male vocalist. He was also featured in MBC's The Mask King Singer as the postal vote identity. He wowed the guests panelists and audience. His famous trademark is his distinctive low goofy laugh.
He's pretty comical at times when he talks as well. We wish Han all the best in his career!
Group H.O.T member Kang Ta is finally holding his solo concert in the country after 8 years.
According to his agency, S.M Entertainment has advised that Kang ta will be expanding his solo concert from Nov 4th to Nov 6th entitled 'Coming Home' at the COEX SM Town in Samseong-dong in Seoul.
The last concert was held in Korea was in 2008 with his album 'Eternity'.
H.O.T has debuted in 1996 and it has been 20 years anniversary since coming out as the first generation idol group.
Actors Kim Myung Min and Byun Yo Han has wrapped up their final filming for the upcoming movie to be released 'One Day 하루' directed by PD Jo Sun Ho.
On 5th October, CGV Art House who is distributing the movie flicks mentioned 'One Day' filming has ended up its very last scene at Incheon Bridge. One Day is about a man who lost his daughter in an accident and he's trying to revive the secrets about his daughter's work.
Looks like the 'two dragons' from the famed SBS drama 'Six Flying Dragons' are reunited from the drama to film. Previously Kim played as the strategist Jeon Do Jeon and Byun was his bodyguard Lee Bang Ji in the 50-episodes period drama.
In the new film, Kim Myung Min plays the doting father 'Jun Young' who has witnessed his daughter's death. Jun Young is a global thoracic surgeon but a nonchalant man. He's one person desperately trying to buy back the day after the death of his daughter.
Byun Yo Han plays as the ambulance driver, Min Chul who is tracing the secret of the accident to help Jun Young however he gets himself entangled with more problems. Actress Shin Hye Sun plays the role as Mi Gyeong as Min Chul's wife.
The hot summer weather was definitely unpleasant to film movies or dramas. However Kim mentioned everything was done perfectly, safely without any casualties. He thanked the production staffs and crew for their hard work. Byun also said that till the last day of filming, the casts did all their best and he's looking forward to the release of the movie.
One Day will be released in the cinemas next year.
