Have you ever seen a bad guy as good looking as me?
Showing posts with label Park Yong-Ha. Show all posts
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Park Shi Yeon Getting Married to Kim Kang Woo...
...in Story of A Man. Oh no, the bad guy is getting the girl. I am watching Story of A Man now, it's getting good, love Kyung Tae. Is Park Shi Yeon siding with the evil guy...?
Have you ever seen a bad guy as good looking as me?
Have you ever seen a bad guy as good looking as me?
Slingshot Press Conference
This was at end of March...I am not very updated with the newest dramas lately!Episode 2 is already out I believe.
What is Park SI-Yeon wearing? The part on her boobies looks transparent O__O.
What is Park SI-Yeon wearing? The part on her boobies looks transparent O__O.
Showdown of Male Hallyu Stars on TV
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
Park Yong-ha plays the determined
inmate-turned-M&A expert in the drama
"The Slingshot" which airs Mondays and Tuesdays
at 9:55 p.m./ Courtesy of M.A.C.
Hallyu stars Park Yong-ha and Kwon Sang-woo are moving into the television spotlight where, until recently, pretty boys, shiny sports cars ("Boys Over Flowers") and even a historic hero ("Iljimae Returns") dominated.
The leading men of new dramas "The Slingshot" (KBS) and "Cinderella Man" (SBS), respectively, are expected to heat up the already star-studded drama casts, which include So Ji-sub, Kim Nam-ju and Jung Ryeo-won.
Written by Song Ji-na as the final piece of her trilogy ― the first two being 'Eye of Dawn" (1991) and "Hourglass" (1997) ― "The Slingshot" is expected to capture the reality of today's money-driven world. "We focused on the world of men and women who are willing to sacrifice their lives for money, a world where money dictates. But I still tried to make a lighter, enjoyable and somewhat touching series," Yoon Sung-sik, the producer, said at a press conference last week in northern Seoul.
Park, 31, plays Kim Shin, who chooses jail after realizing he has no way to pay back his debt. Inside, he is resigned to his fate, until he finds out about the stocks scandal that caused the suicide of his brother, which made him borrow the money in the first place. Furious, Kim prepares for revenge and founds a "dream team," including actress Park Shi-yeon who plays his lover. The dark, cold-blooded Chae Do-woo, played by Kim Kang-woo, is his enemy in the drama. The actor was the winner of the Best Actor Award at the Torino Film Festival in 2007.
In a short preview clip, the three characters showed that they were serious in depicting their characters, which departed from their usual images. Park, who only recently revealed his manly side with the hit drama "On-Air," played a tough inmate with eyes blazing with revenge, while Park Shi-yeon showed her softer side, far from the usual sexy and sultry characters she's been known for. Kim successfully transforms himself into the shadowy and cold-blooded villain Chae, perfectly matching his dark suits, sharp expressions and harsh words.
When asked if the choice of the tough guy role was deliberate, Park smiled and admitted it was about time. "Yes, I felt I needed a change in the characters that I play. I also came to realize that these roles fit me better at my age, compared to the fragile and pretty characters I have been portraying," he said.
Kwon Sang-woo stars in the new MBC
drama "Cinderella Man,"which airs Wednesdays
and Thursdays at 9:55 p.m./ Courtesy of MBC
Meanwhile, the also fairly "pretty" Kwon Sang-woo returns to television screens for the first time since his marriage with actress Sohn Tae-young and the birth of their son. The 32-year-old actor will not only star in a drama the first time in a year, but also play two different characters simultaneously.
Kwon plays the poor, yet determined Oh Dae-san, an aspiring designer whose priorities in life are money and fame. His life takes a drastic turn when he meets Lee Jun-hee; the son of an apparel company who looks exactly like him. When the latter disappears, Oh is given the task of living the life of the rich fellow during the day. Lee does not return, and when Oh realizes that he is actually good in filling the shoes of his unrelated ``twin,'' his deepest desires and dreams start to unravel.
"Cinderella Man" also made headlines for the appearance of Yoo-na, a member of the popular girl group Girls' Generation, as Oh's love interest despite the 14 year age gap. "It's not a big budget program, nor does it have an overwhelming storyline. It's real, about us, and personally, something I can relate with and also show myself," Kwon said during a press conference last week in central Seoul.
The overall drama may have not called for a big budget, but it did require special effects and equipment to get the two characters played by Kwon in the same scene.
The drama crew used the Motion Control Camera (MCC), which costs about 1 billion won and 5 million won for a day's rental. With the help of advanced technology, viewers will get to watch two Kwons walk past each other. "I'm not pressured by (ratings). As my previous work, 'Bad Love,' was considered a big failure, I think this one will do much better. I'm not happy to compete with my good friend So Ji-sub from the drama 'Cain and Abel,' but the good news is that 'Cain' is coming to an end, while we are just starting,'' Kwon said, smiling to reporters.
"The Slingshot" airs every Monday and Tuesday at 9:55 on KBS, while "Cinderella Man" airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:55 on MBC.
Credits: sanghee@koreatimes.co.kr
Staff Reporter
Park Yong-ha plays the determined
inmate-turned-M&A expert in the drama
"The Slingshot" which airs Mondays and Tuesdays
at 9:55 p.m./ Courtesy of M.A.C.
Hallyu stars Park Yong-ha and Kwon Sang-woo are moving into the television spotlight where, until recently, pretty boys, shiny sports cars ("Boys Over Flowers") and even a historic hero ("Iljimae Returns") dominated.
The leading men of new dramas "The Slingshot" (KBS) and "Cinderella Man" (SBS), respectively, are expected to heat up the already star-studded drama casts, which include So Ji-sub, Kim Nam-ju and Jung Ryeo-won.
Written by Song Ji-na as the final piece of her trilogy ― the first two being 'Eye of Dawn" (1991) and "Hourglass" (1997) ― "The Slingshot" is expected to capture the reality of today's money-driven world. "We focused on the world of men and women who are willing to sacrifice their lives for money, a world where money dictates. But I still tried to make a lighter, enjoyable and somewhat touching series," Yoon Sung-sik, the producer, said at a press conference last week in northern Seoul.
Park, 31, plays Kim Shin, who chooses jail after realizing he has no way to pay back his debt. Inside, he is resigned to his fate, until he finds out about the stocks scandal that caused the suicide of his brother, which made him borrow the money in the first place. Furious, Kim prepares for revenge and founds a "dream team," including actress Park Shi-yeon who plays his lover. The dark, cold-blooded Chae Do-woo, played by Kim Kang-woo, is his enemy in the drama. The actor was the winner of the Best Actor Award at the Torino Film Festival in 2007.
In a short preview clip, the three characters showed that they were serious in depicting their characters, which departed from their usual images. Park, who only recently revealed his manly side with the hit drama "On-Air," played a tough inmate with eyes blazing with revenge, while Park Shi-yeon showed her softer side, far from the usual sexy and sultry characters she's been known for. Kim successfully transforms himself into the shadowy and cold-blooded villain Chae, perfectly matching his dark suits, sharp expressions and harsh words.
When asked if the choice of the tough guy role was deliberate, Park smiled and admitted it was about time. "Yes, I felt I needed a change in the characters that I play. I also came to realize that these roles fit me better at my age, compared to the fragile and pretty characters I have been portraying," he said.
Kwon Sang-woo stars in the new MBC
drama "Cinderella Man,"which airs Wednesdays
and Thursdays at 9:55 p.m./ Courtesy of MBC
Meanwhile, the also fairly "pretty" Kwon Sang-woo returns to television screens for the first time since his marriage with actress Sohn Tae-young and the birth of their son. The 32-year-old actor will not only star in a drama the first time in a year, but also play two different characters simultaneously.
Kwon plays the poor, yet determined Oh Dae-san, an aspiring designer whose priorities in life are money and fame. His life takes a drastic turn when he meets Lee Jun-hee; the son of an apparel company who looks exactly like him. When the latter disappears, Oh is given the task of living the life of the rich fellow during the day. Lee does not return, and when Oh realizes that he is actually good in filling the shoes of his unrelated ``twin,'' his deepest desires and dreams start to unravel.
"Cinderella Man" also made headlines for the appearance of Yoo-na, a member of the popular girl group Girls' Generation, as Oh's love interest despite the 14 year age gap. "It's not a big budget program, nor does it have an overwhelming storyline. It's real, about us, and personally, something I can relate with and also show myself," Kwon said during a press conference last week in central Seoul.
The overall drama may have not called for a big budget, but it did require special effects and equipment to get the two characters played by Kwon in the same scene.
The drama crew used the Motion Control Camera (MCC), which costs about 1 billion won and 5 million won for a day's rental. With the help of advanced technology, viewers will get to watch two Kwons walk past each other. "I'm not pressured by (ratings). As my previous work, 'Bad Love,' was considered a big failure, I think this one will do much better. I'm not happy to compete with my good friend So Ji-sub from the drama 'Cain and Abel,' but the good news is that 'Cain' is coming to an end, while we are just starting,'' Kwon said, smiling to reporters.
"The Slingshot" airs every Monday and Tuesday at 9:55 on KBS, while "Cinderella Man" airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:55 on MBC.
Credits: sanghee@koreatimes.co.kr
Action thriller to follow 'Boys Over Flowers'
Now that "Boys Over Flowers" has ended, will yet another light-hearted drama chock full of hot young men jump into KBS' Monday and Tuesday prime time slot? Guess again.
KBS' latest Monday and Tuesday night installment, "The Slingshot," is pure testosterone-driven action. Channeling dude flicks like "Ocean's Eleven" and American TV shows like "Prison Break," "The Slingshot" maps the struggles of a wronged hero who gets himself thrown in jail and realizes he has been duped.
So what does he do? He formulates the ultimate plan for vengeance, enlisting the help of a few prison buddies to form a team.
The third work in a trilogy of epic series scripted by Song Ji-na, who focused on Korea in the 1940s and early 1950s with the hit drama "Eye of Dawn" (1991) and then made history with "Hourglass" (1997), "The Slingshot" addresses the current state of Korean society by exploring the true value of economic success. "Let's try our hand at a real story about money," said director Yoon Sung-sik at the press conference last week. "That's how it started."
Money serves as the impetus for hero Kim Shin's downfall. Once a pawn in villain Chae Do-woo's gamble for cold hard cash, Kim Shin decides to beat Chae at his own game. Will the action-packed thriller reel in high ratings that are on par with its predecessor: "Boys Over Flowers"? "Yes, 'Boys Over Flowers' puts the pressure on," said Hallyu star Park Yong-ha, who will play hero Kim Shin.
The make or break factor in the success of "The Slingshot" may lie in its ability to infuse an otherwise grim tale with a bit of humor. The key to hit flicks of a similar vein, like Soderbergh's "Out of Sight" (1998), lies in their ability to focus on an incredibly charming criminal played by someone like George Clooney, put him in tight situation and add a liberal dose of black comedy.
When asked if he opted for old school noir cool or for a bit of slapstick, actor Park answered: "I was very anxious about that. My conclusion was to go for comedy."
That decision may be the drama's saving grace. That and the inclusion of a strong female character, played by actress Park Si-yeon; not to mention heavyweight Kim Kang-woo as villain Chae Do-woo. "I have met with screenwriter Song Ji-na," said actress Park Si-yeon, who will be playing Kim Shin's love interest. "She said, 'I would like your character to be an impressive woman, the likes of which no one has ever seen before.'"
"Le Grand Chef" actor Kim Kang-woo, who carried home the best actor award for his role in "The Railroad (Gyeongiseon)" at the 25th Torino Film Festival in 2007, will be adding a third dimension to "The Slingshot" as the well-bred and menacing Chae Do-woo.
"The Slingshot" starts airing tonight on KBS 2 TV at 9:55 p.m.
By Jean Oh (oh_jean@heraldm.com) via koreaherald.co.kr
KBS' latest Monday and Tuesday night installment, "The Slingshot," is pure testosterone-driven action. Channeling dude flicks like "Ocean's Eleven" and American TV shows like "Prison Break," "The Slingshot" maps the struggles of a wronged hero who gets himself thrown in jail and realizes he has been duped.
So what does he do? He formulates the ultimate plan for vengeance, enlisting the help of a few prison buddies to form a team.
The third work in a trilogy of epic series scripted by Song Ji-na, who focused on Korea in the 1940s and early 1950s with the hit drama "Eye of Dawn" (1991) and then made history with "Hourglass" (1997), "The Slingshot" addresses the current state of Korean society by exploring the true value of economic success. "Let's try our hand at a real story about money," said director Yoon Sung-sik at the press conference last week. "That's how it started."
Money serves as the impetus for hero Kim Shin's downfall. Once a pawn in villain Chae Do-woo's gamble for cold hard cash, Kim Shin decides to beat Chae at his own game. Will the action-packed thriller reel in high ratings that are on par with its predecessor: "Boys Over Flowers"? "Yes, 'Boys Over Flowers' puts the pressure on," said Hallyu star Park Yong-ha, who will play hero Kim Shin.
The make or break factor in the success of "The Slingshot" may lie in its ability to infuse an otherwise grim tale with a bit of humor. The key to hit flicks of a similar vein, like Soderbergh's "Out of Sight" (1998), lies in their ability to focus on an incredibly charming criminal played by someone like George Clooney, put him in tight situation and add a liberal dose of black comedy.
When asked if he opted for old school noir cool or for a bit of slapstick, actor Park answered: "I was very anxious about that. My conclusion was to go for comedy."
That decision may be the drama's saving grace. That and the inclusion of a strong female character, played by actress Park Si-yeon; not to mention heavyweight Kim Kang-woo as villain Chae Do-woo. "I have met with screenwriter Song Ji-na," said actress Park Si-yeon, who will be playing Kim Shin's love interest. "She said, 'I would like your character to be an impressive woman, the likes of which no one has ever seen before.'"
"Le Grand Chef" actor Kim Kang-woo, who carried home the best actor award for his role in "The Railroad (Gyeongiseon)" at the 25th Torino Film Festival in 2007, will be adding a third dimension to "The Slingshot" as the well-bred and menacing Chae Do-woo.
"The Slingshot" starts airing tonight on KBS 2 TV at 9:55 p.m.
By Jean Oh (oh_jean@heraldm.com) via koreaherald.co.kr
Park Yong-ha Returns as Scam Artist
From left, actors Park Yong-ha, Kim Min-jung, Park Heui-soon and Kim
Mu-yeol pose at a promotional event for the film "The Scam" in Seoul, Tuesday.
/ Courtesy of ComingSoon
By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter
The economic crisis is chilling the winter weather, but South Korea's first stock market movie ``The Scam'' is expected to turn the temperature up a notch.
A hotel ballroom was crowded with over 300 reporters in Seoul Tuesday for the appearance of top Korean talent, including hallyu star Park Yong-ha. He plays the role of a jobless, self-taught trader who hits the jackpot. But little did he know he disrupted a big stock market scam led by a gangster trying to reinvent himself as a financial mogul (Park Heui-soon).
``I mostly played suave roles in melodramas, so I was drawn to my disheveled, desperate character. Also, the script was so gripping, despite my zero knowledge of stocks,'' said the ``On Air'' star, who is also a popular singer in Japan. He sported a semi casual look with a crisp white T-shirt and gray suit. The 31-year-old plays his first prominent film role ever since starring in an obscure project 10 years ago (``When It Snows on Christmas'') and a supporting role in ``Again.''
Continuing the recent Korean film industry trend, the crime story is written and directed by another newcomer, Lee Ho-jae. ``I focused on characters to express the human desire for money. I tried my best to make a truly entertaining film rather than a futile one ― only possible in fiction,'' the director told reporters.
Park appears opposite charismatic actor Park Heui-soon, screen beauty Kim Min-jung and musical star Kim Mu-yeol. In the movie, the four form a dream team to pull off a 60 billion won scam.
``Before, my co-star was a `world star' (Kim Yun-jin) and this time it was a hallyu star (Park Yong-ha),'' said Park Heui-soon, the critically acclaimed actor of ``Seven Days,'' drawing laughter from the crowd. ``I wondered how he would approach me. But he came to me first, and said `I wish we can become close' over a bottle of soju,'' said the actor, imitating his co-star's voice in a babyish way.
Kim, looking sexy in a black keyhole dress, stars as a snobby private banker. The ``New Heart'' star said she was strongly attracted to her character's soft charisma, despite her wish to avoid playing another conceited professional.
Kim Mu-yeol, who plays the character who is the brains behind the scam squad, expressed nervousness about his screen debut but appeared confident before the press in his edgy, double-breasted jacket.
``The Scam'' is slated for release Feb. 12 and is distributed by Showbox/Mediaplex.
credits : hyowlee@koreatimes.co.kr
Source : The Korea Times
Park Yong-ha's 'On Air' to Air in Japan
The Japanese media spotlight shined brightly upon hallyu star Park Yong-ha and his "On Air" co-star Song Yoon-a in Tokyo, Thursday. The actors visited the country to promote their popular Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) TV series, which will start airing in Japan next month.
Some 150 members of the press and about 800 "VIP" guests attended the event held at Toho Cinema in Ropponggi Hills, Yonhap News reported Sunday. Video footage showed hordes of fans that couldn't enter the venue waiting outside, eager to catch a glimpse of the actors.
"I'm very nervous because this is my first time appearing before you as an actor," said Park. "I will try my very best to continue my growth as an actor. I also plan to remain active as a singer in Japan," he said.
The 30-year-old is better known in Japan as a singer. In 2005 he gave sold-out concerts across eight cities and this year won Japan's Golden Disc Award for the fourth consecutive year.
Song is also well known in Japan for acting opposite megastar Bae Yong-joon in the TV soap "Hotelier." In 2005, the 35-year-old had her own large-scale event for her Japanese fans. "It's been a while since I've been here, and I'm so happy 'On Air' is popular. It's all thanks to my co-star Park Yong-ha," she said, smiling.
"On Air" is about the drama of making Korean TV dramas, the driving force of hallyu or the Korean wave. Park stars as a young producer while Song is his love interest and soap opera writer. Melodrama ensues as a high-maintenance actress (played by actress Kim Ha-neul) and her manager (Lee Beom-soo) get involved in the production and love web.
"On Air" will begin broadcasting July 30 on M.net Japan.
Credits: hyowlee@koreatimes.co.kr
Song Yoona and Park Yong-ha in Japan to Promote 'On Air'
Actress Song Yoona and Park Yong-ha are in Japan to promote the drama series "On Air."
The two star actors will attend a press conference as well as the On Air premiere to be held at the Toho Cinema in Tokyo, Japan on June 12.
Producers of On Air said the Japanese press is showing great interest in the drama series starring Hallyu stars Song and Park. Some 300 press members have registered to take part in the promotional event.
M.net Japan will start broadcasting the drama series on June 30.
Source: KBS Global
http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1528889_11858.html
Park Yong-ha to Launch Fan Meeting Tour in Japan in July
Thirty thousand tickets to Hallyu star Park Yong-ha's fan meeting tour in Japan have been sold out.
According to Y&S Communication, Park will make a special guest appearance at the '2008 Premium Concert' at the Super Arena in Saitama Prefecture in Japan on June 7, and begin his fan meeting tour of eight Japanese cities in July.
Park will begin his tour in Sendai on July 5 and go on to Fukuoka on July 8, Sapporo on July 11, Niigata on July 13, Osaka on July 16, Hiroshima on July 18, Nagoya on July 20 and Tokyo on July 23 and July 24. During his tour, the actor and singer will meet with the members of his official Japanese fan club, Summerface Japan.
Y&S Communication recently announced that the tickets had sold out three weeks after ticket sales were launched. For fans who could not obtain tickets, the company extended Park's schedule in Tokyo by one more day, but those extra tickets also quickly sold out.
Park's popularity has soared in recent months due to the success of his recent drama series 'On Air' on SBS. He plans to release his sixth single album in Japan in July.
Park's management agency said although the actor had planned to focus his activities in Japan in the second half of the year, he may have to travel back and forth between Korea and Japan as he has now been offered numerous media appearances in Korea thanks to the success of 'On Air.'
Source: KBS Global
http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1526154_11858.html
Park Yong-ha Voted Japan’s Favorite Korean Actor
Actor Park Yong-ha of “Winter Sonata” has been voted the most popular Korean actor in Japan. He won 2,383 of 2,637 votes in a poll conducted by M.net Japan’s “m-time” to finish in the top spot. Other Korean stars Song Seung-heon and Kwon Sang-woo came in second and third. Song garnered 189 votes and Kwon 65. The hottest Korean star in Japan, Bae Yong-joon, was not on the ballot.
The poll was conducted not online, but offline through postcards. Park thanked his fans for remembering and supporting him even when he’s not in Japan. He also promised to do his best in TV drama “On Air” in which he stars with Kim Ha-neul and Song Yun-ah so as not to disappoint his fans.
Park’s future plan in Japan includes an appearance as special guest in the Love Song 2008 Premium Concert scheduled for June 7th in Saitama Super Arena. The concert is to celebrate the release of Park’s new compilation album, “Love Song 2008.”
The poll was conducted not online, but offline through postcards. Park thanked his fans for remembering and supporting him even when he’s not in Japan. He also promised to do his best in TV drama “On Air” in which he stars with Kim Ha-neul and Song Yun-ah so as not to disappoint his fans.
Park’s future plan in Japan includes an appearance as special guest in the Love Song 2008 Premium Concert scheduled for June 7th in Saitama Super Arena. The concert is to celebrate the release of Park’s new compilation album, “Love Song 2008.”
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