Word has it that Lee beat A-listers like Keanu Reeves, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Takuya Kimura, Jerry Yan and fellow Korean Won Bin to play Mulan’s lover.
CNBLUE relates embarrassing red carpet experience
“It was our first ever red carpet appearance, and the camera did not capture us,” whined CNBLUE’s Lee Jonghyun and Kang Minhyuk. The pair debuted as actors in the omnibus movie Acoustic and were at the 15th Pusan International Film Festival on Oct 7.
The Invincible Song Seung-hun & Joo Jin-mo meet the press
Korean heartthrobs Song Seung-hun, Joo Jin-mo, Kim Kang-woo and Jo Han-seon met the South Korean press at 2pm on Sept 8. PSSST: ‘Yo dude, your fly’s open.’ The Hallyuwood actors were out to promote their latest flick The Invincible, a Korean remake of John Woo’s 1986 A Better Tomorrow. Directed by Song Hae-sung (Failan, Our Happy Time), the story revolves around a North Korean special agent who is freed and settles down in South Korea, only to get entangled in the underworld. INTRODUCING: (l-r) Song Seung-hun, Joo Jin-mo, Song Hae-sung (director),Kim Kang-woo & Jo Han-seon The film boasts a 10 billion won (USD 8.5mil) budget and is a collaborative project between South Korea, China, Japan and Thailand. The Invincible will be released in South Korea on Sept 16. Sounds like an interesting movie. Which reminds me, I haven’t seen a Korean flick in a long time . PFFFT: ‘I want a vanilla milkshake afterthis press con.’ PLUG: ‘It’s an awesome show, I guaranteeyou that.’ WATCH IT: ‘Yeah, what Jin-mo hyung said.’ REBEL: You don’t like the way I dress?Well, eat my…beanie.’ Source: MSN News
Won Bin loves his solitude at Elle at TV
Won Bin, together with fashion glossy Elle, is marrying celluloid and fashion with a spanking new project called Elle at TV. ME, MYSELF & I: ‘I may be alone, but I’m not lonely.’ A program called Movie Still by Won Bin featuring short stories, music and a dash of fashion was filmed. Won Bin portrays a man who loves his solitude in the program. Movie Still by Won Bin will air on Elle at TV on Aug 11 in South Korea. Details on the production will be available in the August issue of Elle (Korea). CIGGIE ISSUES: ‘Man, this ain’t Dunhill? Silly shopkeeper fleeced me.’ The 33 year old’s upcoming flick is the thriller Ajosshi / The Man from Nowhere, which will be released in August (South Korea only). In the film, Won Bin plays ex-special agent Taesik whose only friend, a 9 year old named Somi (Kim Sae-ron), is kidnapped by organ traffickers. Taesik comes out from his self-imposed isolation to find her. Watch the trailer below. I would love me some Won Bin to watch the Won Bin movie. Source: MSN News & Wonbin-English Related: Won Bin & Hong In-young for Hang TenWon Bin launches Gambia photo exhibitionWon
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Rain accepting The MTV Movie Awards for Biggest Badass Star
Rain receives The MTV Movie Awards Golden Popcorn for Biggest Badass Star for his work in Ninja Assassin! His does his acceptance speech in English yo! Check this out…for those who missed it on television that is. Watch the 2010 MTV Movie Awards at MTV.com!
Jay Park to return to South Korea for Hype Nation
Very much like his former bandmates, former 2PM leader Jay Park (Park Jaebom) Don’t Stop and Can’t Stop . The 23 year old is set to return to South Korea to film his new dance flick Hype Nation. What’s the hype, nation?: Jaebom’s coming back! A Hype Nation rep said: “Jaebeom will arrive in Korea with his parents in the beginning of June. He is planning to stay in Korea for about 70 days.” This marks the Korean-American’s first return to Korea after quitting 2PM in Sept 2009. According to the report, the filmmakers behind Hype Nation are largely from the Hollywood dance movie Step Up. American hip hop group B2K also appears in Hype Nation. Source: K-Bites Related:Jay Park does Beyonce’s sexy Single Ladies dancePark Jaebeom – we want you back!Jaebeom quits 2PM and leaves for home
Cha Seung-won creates buzz with sculpted physique
South Korean actor Cha Seung-won is returning to the silver screen through the historical film Blades of Blood. Rugged: Lookin’ real good, oppa! The 40 year old appears in TV magazine Hello TV in a series of photos that shows off his sculpted physique…and they have apparently attracted a lot of attention.In Blades of Blood, Cha portrays Lee Mong-hak, a King who is striving to bring change to the Chosun era. Meanwhile, blind legendary swordsman Hwang Jung-hak (Hwang Jung-min) seeks revenge on the King. Tired: ‘Sigh, it takes a lot of hard work to look like this.’ Rounding up the cast is Baek Sung-hyun and Han Ji-hye. Blades of Blood will be released in South Korea on April 29. Source: Newsen Related:Cha Seung-won shows off dreadlocksCha Seung-won and Sohn Ye-jin are Fashion Icons
Kwon Sang-woo & Kim Sung-soo face off in a fashion movie
What on God’s green earth is a fashion movie? Beats me, but from the looks of it, it’s about two very fashionable Korean men trying to woo a lady with their sense of style. Lookin’ good: ‘Fashion showdown? Bring it’ Entitled California – High Noon, the movie was made for XTM, a men’s lifestyle channel in South Korea. Hallyu star Kwon Sang-woo (34) portrays a tough guy while Kim Sung-soo (35) plays a gentleman, both of whom “introduce” their fashion brands aptly named The Guy and Dear Gentleman respectively. Kwon Sang-woo: ‘I like to play tough’ Kim Sung-soo: ‘I like to think I’m more refined’ Filmmed in California, the fashionable men vie for the attentions of Kelly, played by newcomer Sarah Sohn.Apparently, Sohn is also known for her attempts to form a band with Park Ga-hee of After School. California – High Noon not only features popular actors, but is also driven by “star” filmmakers. Director Lee Joon-hyung (Tokyo, Drizzling) helms the production while Jung Yoon-ki, one of the best stylists in South Korea, styled the actors. Duelist: ‘I’ve put aside my swords and pistols for a killer V neckline. On guard!’ Head marketer of XTM, Ms. Hwang said: “California-High
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Sean of Jinusean in 1040 movie
Sean (Noh Seung-hwan), who is one-half of South Korean hip hop duo Jinusean, is all set to spread the Gospel of JC with his new 1040 movie. Whassup?: Take a peek into the 10/40 windowof the world The 1040 film is actually a documentary about Christianity in Asia. The title refers to the degrees of latitude that constitute the “10/40 window” of the eastern hemisphere. Footage for the film was shot in China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Indonesia. Eh, Malaysia is left out again…ah yes, that’s quite understandable . The documentary, which is spearheaded by artist and minister Jaeson Ma, contains interviews with some of Asia’s publicly Christian celebs such as Van Ness Wu (Taiwan), Jin tha MC (Hong Kong) and of course, Sean of Jinusean (South Korea). There’s even a segment with MC Hammer (U Can’t Touch This, yo!) The film, which will hold its official world premiere in Los Angeles on March 12 (and never shown publicly in Malaysia except maybe during private screenings at church ), covers everything from charity to speaking in tongues. There are also some intense interviews about the missionary work Asians are doing in places like Afghanistan. Watch the trailer
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Hyun Bin & Tang Wei team up in Manchu
Hyun Bin (My Lovely Samsoon) and Tang Wei (Lust, Caution)team up in a US production Korean heartthrob Hyun Bin and China’s Tang Wei are working on a movie project called “MANCHU” (working title) together. The film, joint produced by Boram Entertainment and M&FC is a Korea-US joint project. “MANCHU” is a remake of the 1966 masterpiece “Full Autumn” by Lee Man-hee. Manchu is helmed by award-winning director Kim Tae-yong. Hyun Bin plays the role of a man on the run who falls in love with a woman (Tang Wei) who is on probation. Hyun Bin is probably most remembered in his role in My Lovely Samsoon. He also played lead in dramas such as Worlds Within & Friend, Our Legend and appeared in movies such as Happy. Chinese actress Tang Wei is best known for her role in Ang Lee’s “Lust, Caution”. The movie Manchu will be a modern interpretation of the classic movie and will be set in the United States. Word has it that cast and crew are in Seattle filming. What Hyun Bin is in Seattle?? Look out for it this year! Pic credit: NewsenSource: The Korea Times, Newsen More on Hyun Bin…
