Today was opening ceremony of the 2017 Jeonju International Film Festival, the 18th year of the smaller and less internationally known cousin to the Busan International Film Festival. There are still a ton of Korean actors and actresses who work solely or primarily in film and I always find myself wondering who they are. But as long as any of … Continue reading →
This is two sets of unconfirmed drama news but still a likelihood to happen so I’m cautiously optimistic. MBC is discussing the scheduling of the drama to follow Ruler: Master of the Mask which will run from May through July, so the followup drama will need to be ready to air come middle of summer in July. It’s still unconfirmed … Continue reading →
In what will go down as one of the weirdest intersections of politics and entertainment news, the supremely random reveal a few months ago that beleaguered South Korean President Park Geun Hye used the fake and thoroughly improbable name of Gil Ra Im to receive beauty treatments at a clinic. Through no fault of her own, poor Ha Ji Won … Continue reading →
Talk about going to sleep and waking up to a plane crashing into your living room. The biggest news in South Korea the least three weeks has been the insane political scandal around President Park Geun Hye maybe being a puppet controlled by her cult leader confidante Choi Soon Shil. Citizens are rightfully incensed and scores of huge demonstrations have … Continue reading →
The original Hallyu stars were out in force this past weekend – while Kim Tae Hee, Han JI Min and Jang Dong Gun attending one event while across town Ha Ji Won showed up to adoring fans on her solo outing. I’m not a fan of her outfit at all until I realized that the color scheme of the Stylus … Continue reading →
If you love vibrant color flowers and striking fashion then this photo spread will tickle your fancy. K-actress Ha Ji Won is on the cover and pages of the October 2016 issue of Marie Claire Hong Kong showing off her lush ladylike features and enviable figure. Behind her is a wall-sized bouquet of pink and purple blooms that beautifully accentuate … Continue reading →
This summer Ha Ji Won didn’t have a movie or drama to promote so she wasn’t out and about as much, but she did make time to attend the Miu Miu fashion event in Seoul at the flagship store. Being Prada‘s younger edgier sister brand, the label isn’t as suitable for Ha Ji Won as much as her wearing Prada’s … Continue reading →
It’s clear that Korean lingerie commercials hew to the conservatively subtle, it might not showcase the actual product but definitely previews the results of using it. K-actress Ha Ji Won has been the spokeperson for Korean lingerie brand Vivien for many years now, her womanly and toned figure ideal for modeling the female contraption known as the bra. If this … Continue reading →
It’s been over a decade and my love has never wavered, regardless of whether her drama or movie fails to resonate with me. I adore her emotive style and utmost professionalism, not to mention the steady stream of projects that show she prioritizes acting over just being famous and making bank off CFs. Her recent works have been less ratings … Continue reading →
It’ll be patriotism against zombies when big budget historical war movie Operation Chromite (Battle of Inchon) arrives in theaters later this week. Train-based undead action flick Train to Busan is breaking all box offices in Korean theaters since it’s wide release last week, hitting that sweet spot of fun pop corn flick with incisive social commentary. Operation Chromite will likely appeal … Continue reading →
I did a post awhile back on the school age before and after pictures of Korea’s male stars. It’s time for the ladies counterpart post and who better to top it off than the three renowned prettiest actresses in Korea. Kim Tae Hee, Jeon Ji Hyun, and Song Hyo Kyo all debuted at very young ages in the early Hallyu … Continue reading →
As K-stars branch into the Chinese-speaking entertainment industry, A-lister Ha Ji Won has carved out a comfortable path with her fashion and acting forays. She recently did the Korean-Chinese movie Risking Life for Love with Bolin Chen and Chun Jung Myung, and has also been quite active in doing magazine pictorials for Chinese publications. She’ll be on in Vogue Taiwan May … Continue reading →
Taiwan actor Bolin Chen has been making in roads into Korean entertainment and the boy is certainly not doing it half-heartedly. First came his Jeju road trip movie Bad Guys Must Die with Son Ye Jin, now he’s filming the second season of Chinese We Got Married with Song Ji Hyo, and coming soon is his Chinese-Korean movie Risking Life … Continue reading →
