Thursday, July 31, 2008

Moon Geun Young







Moon Geun Young

Nickname:
Korea’s Little Sister, Gungmin yeodongsaeng, Gamza (kamza), Mungujeom
Birthdate: May 6, 1987
Birthplace:
Gwangju, South Korea
Height:
1.65 m (5’ 5”)
Weight:
45 kg (99.208 lbs)
Blood Type:
B
Education:
Sungkyunkwan University
Hobbies:
Listening to Music, Reading, & Dancing

Moon Geun-Young
, a South Korean actress. From 2006 it is one of the most popular actresses in South Korea. The media have her the nickname "Gukmin yeodongsaeng" (국민 여동생, the nation's little sister. She began modeling at the age of 12 and appeared in the docu-drama on the road (or on the road) by Choi Jae-Eun of the following year. Their fame grew in 2000 appear in the TV drama, Autumn Fairy Tale was the popular throughout Asia.

Her first film was Lovers Concerto (2002), but their big breakthrough was as a star in the horror film A Tale of Two Sisters. Later successes were My Little Bride and Innocent Steps, the latter of which was a success largely due to its popularity, as the film was critically balance.
Moon Geun-Young, a spokesman for numerous companies and organizations.

She graduated from Gwangju Kukje High School in 2006. In the same year, they entered Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul. Recently, they have said deserves a GPA below 3.0 for their Freshman Year, and so is qualified to Korean literature as its principal. In 2006, she starred in Love Me Not (Sarang-ttawin piryo eopseo 사랑 따윈 필요 없어), a Korean big screen remake of the popular Japanese TV drama "Ai Nante Iranee yo, natsu". You do not miss a single class during the filming of the movie.

In December 2006, it recorded a song and a music video as part of a promotional campaign for KTF 's Web portal music, Dosirak.



Film
2001 On the Way
2002 Ji-yoon in Yeonae soseol (Lover's Concerto)
2003 Bae Soo-yeon in Janghwa, Hongryeon (A Tale of Two Sisters)
2004 Seo Bo-eun in Eorin shinbu (My Little Bride)
2005 Jang Chae-rin in Daenseo-ui sunjeong (Innocent Steps)


TV Drama
1997 TV is Loads of Love
1999 Han Mi So in
Potato
2000 Young Yun/Choi Eun-Seo in
Gaeul donghwa (Endless Love/Autumn Fairy Tale/Autumn in my Heart)
2001 Min Ja Yeoung (Empress Myeongseong) in
The Lost Empire
2001 Life is Beautiful

2001 Fairytale Land Dream Garden

2001 Medical Center

2001 Music Camp

2003 Wife


Music Videos

Jung Chul In » Sadness

Ji Young Sun » Heart Burn
Jo Su Mi » If I go

H.O.T. » Love Song



Spokesperson

2003 Ambassador for Gwangju Kimchi Festival
2003 Ambassador for Gwangju International Film Festival
2004 Ambassador for Gwangju International Film Festival

2004 Ambassador for Korean e-Learning Initiative

2004 Spokesperson for Young Voter's Campaign



Awards

KBS Best teenager actress (2000)
The 41th Daejong Film award - Best new actress (2004)
The 41th Daejong Film award - Best popular actress (2004)
The 25th Blue Dragon Film award - Best popular star (2004)
The 42th Daejong Film award - Best popular actress (2005)
The 1st The best teenager of Gwangju (2005)

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Son Ye-Jin





Son Ye-jin (Son Yejin, Sohn Ye Jin, Son Yeh-jin)

Birth name:
Son Eon-jin
Birth date:
January 11, 1982
Birth place:
Daegu, South Korea
Height:
165 cm
Blood Type:
A
Religion: Roman Catholic
Family:
Parents and elder sister
Education:
Seoul Institute of the Arts (graduated)
Profession:
Actress
Hobbies:
Swimming, yoga and photo taking
Favorite colors:
Beige, ivory and pastel
Favorite fashion:
Semi casual, jeans and shirts
Favorite season:
Spring
Favorite movies:
“Moulin Rouge” and “Life is Beautiful”

Son Ye-jin began to appear in advertising since 1999 and made her acting debut in 2001 for MBC drama "Sweet propose" (also called "Delicious" proposal "). MBC was named best new actress in the same year. Son Ye-jin then starred in a couple of other TV dramas and movies before her breakthrough in 2003 with popular TV drama "Summer scent," along with the main role Song Seung-hun, that they become one of the most popular actresses in Korea and around Asia.

2005 was another great year for son; her film "April Snow" (with Bae Yong Joon) and "A Moment to Remember" (Jung Woo-song) were both massive hit around Asia. Ye-jin's role in April Snow, she won an award best actress in Asia Pacific Film Festival 2006.
In 2006, Son Ye-jin marked with the actor Gam Woo-seong in highly rated TV drama "Alone in love."

Son Ye-jin seems unstoppable at the moment is already one of the largest Korean stars and fame throughout Asia, and we will see more of Ye-jin in the near future.


TV Series
Agent Zero (OCN, 2007)
Alone in Love (SBS, 2006)
Summer Scent (KBS, 2003)
Daemang (SBS, 2002)
Sun-hee and Jin-hee (MBC, 2001)
Delicious Proposal (MBC, 2001)



Movies
Nakrang Club (2007)
Yobi The Fox(2007)
The Art of Seduction (2005)
April Snow (2005)
A Moment to Remember (2004)
Crazy First Love (2003)
The Classic (2003)
Lover's Concerto (2003)
Chihwaseon (2002)
Secret Tears (2002)



Awards
2007 43rd Baeksang Arts Awards: Best Leading Actress (Alone in Love)
2006 SBS Performance Awards: Top 10 Stars (Alone in Love)

2006 SBS Performance Awards: Top Excellence
2006 Asia-Pacific Film Festival: Best Actress (April Snow)
2004 9th Moscow International Love Movie Awards: Best Couple (The Classic)
2003 Dae Jong Awards: Best New Actress (The Classic)
2003 39th Baeksang Arts Awards: Best New Actress (The Classic)
2003 24th Blue Dragon Film Awards: Popular Star (The Classic & Crazy First Love)
2002 Korean Federation of Film Critics Award: Best New Actress (Lover's Concerto)
2001 MBC TV Awards: Best New Talent (Delicious Proposal)

Jun Ji Hyun




Jun Ji-hyun (Jeon Ji-hyeon)

Real Name: Wang Ji-hyun (Wang Ji-hyeon)
Nickname: Queen Ji-hyun
Profession: Actress, Model, Singer
Date of birth: 1981 October 30
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 172cm
Weight: 48kg
Blood Type: B
Family: Parents, older brother
Talent agency: SidusHQ
Education: Dongguk University
Debut: model for Echo
Religion: Christian
Family: Dad, Mom, Older Brother
Hobbies, Interests: Movies, Music
Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie
Height: 172 cm (5 ft. 7 inches)
Weight: 48 kg.
Blood Type: B
Education:
Ulbuk Elementary School
Unju Middle School
Jinsun High School
Dongguk University
Interesting Facts: First Korean to grace the covers of Elle Magazine.



Jun Ji-hyun began her career modeling for "Echo" magazine in 1997 and then in some commercial advertising.

Jun Ji-hyun was found overseas, as the famous Hong Kong singer Leon Lai's music video in 1998.

Jun Ji-hyun, the first Korean TV series debut in 1997 in "The season of puberty." In 1999 she starred in the acclaimed TV drama "Happy Together" and made her screen debut in "White Valentine."

Jun Ji-hyun first major success in the action was in 2000 box office hit "Il Mare". The history of Il Mare has been adapted into a Hollywood film, "Lake House" in 2006 "with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock.

It was in 2001 that Ji-hyun has the breakthrough and become a superstar with Asian movie "My Sassy Girl" with the actor Cha Tae-hyun. Ji-hyun, the role as naughty, annoying, still rages endearing and loveable lady is a character in the classic Korean films.

My Sassy Girl was a superhit across Asia, Ji-hyun was an Asian household name, and one of the first Korean artist to international superstar.

Jun Ji-hyun could not be a more box-office hit like My Sassy Girl, 2004 her film "Wind's truck was only moderately successful, while 2006" Daisy "was only disappointment.

Jun Ji-hyun remains as one of the most talk actress from Korea, and is still one of the most popular model for commercial ads.

Jun Ji-hyun's newest project is Hollywood film, "Blood: The Last Vampire." Along with their English names such as Gianna Jun venture in Hollywood.

Jeon Ji Hyun's first Hollywood film "Blood The Last Vampire" opens in America in the second half of 2008.

The film "Blood The Last Vampire" is distributed by major American dealer Universal Studios around the region of North America (USA and Canada). "It is planned to be released around September. We are confident that they will be released this year," a representative SidusHQ announced.

"A firm U.S. release date will be decided in June or July," says the rep. "After his release, it will decide in their next project. She's currently looking at a few scripts."


It was shown on 20 March that Jeon Ji Hyun will partner with famous jeans label "True Religion Brand Jeans" for the release of "Gianna True Religion" series. "Gianna True Religion" is named after Jeon Ji Hyun's English name, Gianna and a total of 12 different sections suitable for Korean women be released. It is used in the design of jeans with additives such as accessories, etc.

This is an event that received much attention as "True Religion Jeans" has opted for the "best female star to wear jeans in Asia," Jeon Ji Hyun as a model, and because it is their first celebrity series of the jeans Label. "True Religion Jeans" has also taken into account Jeon Ji Hyun's popularity and image in the Chinese-speaking market for other products and is preparing to launch "by Gianna True Religion in China from 2009.

"Gianna True Religion" is now in sales and will be used exclusively in SK Telcoms "11th Street". It is expected that they win a lot of attention and popularity. True Religion Brand Jeans is a U.S. premium clothing line and is currently in America, Canada, Australia, Europe and 50 other countries. It is very favored by actresses Gyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz and super model Heidi Klum and many other Hollywood stars.


TV Series
Happy Together (SBS, 1999)
Steal My Heart (SBS, 1990)
The Seasons of Puberty (MBC, 1990) sitcom



Movies
Blood: The Last Vampire (2000)
A Man Once A Superman (2000)
Daisy (2006)
Windstruck (2004)
The Uninvited (2003)
My Sassy Girl (2001)
IlMare (2000)
White Valentine (1999)



Endorsements
17 Tea
Besti Belle
Coca Cola
Echo
Giordano
Laneige
LG Telecom
Midea Aircon
Naver
Olympus Digital Camera
Pantene
Power Essential Skin
Samsung Anycall
Samsung MyJet
VK Mobile



Awards
Best Actress Award (My Sassy Girl), Daejong Film Festival, 2002
People’s Choice Award (My Sassy Girl), Daejong Film Festival, 2002
Best New Actress (Il Mare), Blue Dragon Awards, 2001
Best Actress Award (Happy Together), SBS Actors Awards, 1999

Ryu Shi Won



Si- Won Ryu
Nick Name : Sexy Won, Scandal maker, The incarnation of jealousy
Occupation : TV & Movie actor, Singer, Host
Date of Birth : October 6, 1972
Place of Birth : Seoul, Korea
Blood Type : O Type
Academic Background : Ban-Po Elementary school - Ban-Po Middle school - Se-Hwa High school - Shin-Gu College (Major : Industrial Design)
He is a junior of Dong-Guk Univ. (Major : Drama & Performance Arts)
Family : Parents (Ryu, Sun-Woo and Kim, Hye-Young),
One brother (Si-Kwan), One sister (Joo-Kyung)
Hobbies : Driving, Listening to music, Collecting ties
(Wears only a few out of 600 ties, because he prefers casual wear.)
Height : 5'11"
Weight : 154 Ibs
Shoe size : nine and a half
Debut : Appointed as a special actor of KBS in April 1994.
Played a role in "Feeling" of KBS teleplay in July 1994.
Limit of Drinking/ Smoking : Can't drink much but smokes two packs a day
Favorite Actor : Robert Deniro-The expressions of his face and eyes reveal perfect character. Also he changes himself perfectly to new characters.
Favourite Food : Cold Cheongguk-Chang (A kind of Korean stew), Strawberry juice,
Favourite Color : Beige
Favorite Perfumes : Burberrys Weekend, Davidoff, Polo, Fahrenheit, Kenzo (usually prefer the masculine fragrant)
Favorite Style : Blue jeans and a clean t-shirt
How to Get Rid of Stress : Drive with loud music playing
Precious Possession : His car is his dream property, and the reason he lives.
His watch & motorcycle - a 500cc Scooter with top speeds of onl 100km
(although by it's appearance it is a race motorcycle)
Jinx : If one drama is very successful the next one won't be as good.
Interests Movie : "I want to be an actor who will never be forgotten by the people. Someday when I think I'm ready, I will star in a very good film. I don't feel comfortable seeing myself on a big screen yet.When I become more mature in acting, I will try"
Concert Experiences : LA concert, USA in 1998
Principle : Do the best ! Never lose confidence, Be honest, Be moderate
Personality : All or Nothing
Habit : Fumble with things with my hand.
Fan Club : His fan club "Prince" was founded June 28, 1998 (Now it is the third term.)
Public Service : PR member of UNICEF programs, PR mission of Seoul for Worldcup in 2002.
What He Wants to be When He was a Kid : An Interior Designer or an Ad Agent
Self Image : Change "I think being remembered for a certain image is important. Changing the image should proceed slowly so that it doesn't look imperfect. But when it's necessary I will change it for sure."
The Ideal Woman : A woman who is very feminine, and who loves me only.
The Moment of Destiny : When I met director Suk-Ho Yun,(introduced by Won-june Kim)
Thrilling Moments : Car accident in 1995.
Plans for a Marriage : Not yet. Maybe after 30?
Miscellaneous : International Car Racing License.
The first actor to earn the license in Korea. (1996)
He belongs to the Intercrew Racing Team now.



Ryu Shi-Won is a Korean actor and singer. After his debut in the KBS drama feeling (느낌) in 1994, Ryu pursued a singing career.

In December 12, 2004, Ryu specially came with another Taiwanese actress to Singapore for the presentation of the Star Awards to Singaporean actors in the Mediacorp Star Awards 2004. The event was broadcasted on Mediacorp's TVChannel 8.

Ryu showed that he 14 Generation descendent of the Joseon Dynasty Prime Minister Yu Seong-ryong.


Dramas
  • 2007: Joshideka (Japan, TBS)
  • 2007: Dondo Hare (Japan, NHK)
  • 2005: Koino Karasawagi Drama Special (Japan, NTV)
  • 2005: Wedding (웨딩, KBS)
  • 2003: She's Cool! (그녀는 짱, KBS)
  • 2002: Since I Knew You (그대를 알고부터, MBC)
  • 2002: The Shining Sunlight (그 햇살이 나에게, MBC)
  • 2001: Beautiful Days (아름다운 날들, SBS)
  • 2000: Secret (비밀, MBC)
  • 2000: Truth (진실, MBC)
  • 1998: Paper Crane (종이학, KBS)
  • 1998: Purity (순수, KBS)
  • 1998: 세상끝까지 (MBC)
  • 1997: 완벽한 남자를 만나는 방법 (KBS)
  • 1997: Propose (프로포즈, KBS)
  • 1997: 행복은 우리가슴에 (SBS)
  • 1996: 사랑할 때까지 (KBS)
  • 1996: 곰탕 (SBS)
  • 1995: Blue Sky (창공, KBS)
  • 1995: The Campus Love Song (캠퍼스 연가, MBC)
  • 1994: Feeling (느낌, KBS)

Song Listing:

South Korea Release

Album

  1. 1995 Change
  2. 1999 Dream

Japan Release

Album

  1. 2004 約束(yakusoku) #7
  2. 2005 夢(yume) #34 (originally released in South Korea in 1999)
  3. 2005 秋桜(kosumosu) #4
  4. 2006 ASIAN BLOW #3
  5. 2007 With You #6
  6. 2008 蒼天の愛(Souten no Ai) #7
Single
  1. 2005 桜(sakura) #2
  2. 2005 ひまわりのRhapsody (himawarino Rhapsody) #5
  3. 2006 夏の夢/好きです、好きです (natsuno yume/sukidesu sukidesu) #2
  4. 2006 Only One #3
  5. 2007 BABYLON #4
  6. 2007 花の首飾り(hana no kubikazari) #2
  7. 2008 愛してる (aishiteru)#5

Awards
  • KBS Best New Actor Award (1996)
  • KBS Most Popular Actor Award (1997)
  • KBS Most Popular Actor Award (1998)
  • KBS Best Actor Award (1998)
  • TV Most Popular Award (35th Paeksang-yesul Awards, 1999)
  • MBC Best Actor Award (2000)
  • New Artist of the Year Award (19th Nippon Gold Disk Awards, 2005)
  • Most Popular Award (47th Nippon Record Awards, 2005)


Endorsements
"Brandnoir" [shoes] Bee-Rak
"Yujaga sagwarul mannal ttae" [beverage]
"Let's be" [Canned Coffee]
"001" [Korea Telecommunication-international]
"Sexy Mild Perfume" [Dong San C&G Shampoo]
"Konica film" [Film]
Han Hwa "G2" [PCS]
"Shoot tang" [Hanmi Frozen Food]
LG Internet "Channel I" [communication]
"Maru+Tea" [Clothes]
Romanson Fashion watch "Ickelu"
Paper ad "Chaville line" [Ssangbangul - under wear]
E-Land [Fashion]
Motorcycle helmet
700 telephone service


Published a cook book
"A Delicious Temptation From Ryu, Si-Won" in July, 1999

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Gong Yoo






Gong Yoo

Date of Birth: Jul. 10th, 1979
Title: Actor
Hobbies: Watching movies, Playing the basketball, and Exercising
Citizenship: South Korean
Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
Western Astrological Sign: Cancer
Chinese Astrological Sign: Sheep
Chinese Astrological Element: Earth
Height: 184 cm (6 ft. 2 inches)
Weight: 74 kg
Blood Type: A
Marital Status: SingleReligion: Catholic
Family: Dad, Mom, 1 Older Sister
Hobbies, Interests: Exercising, Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Hanging Around and Goofing Around with his Manager
Sports: Basketball, Body-building
Expertise: Speaking English, Basketball, Singing
Favorite Music: Hip-Hop, R&B
Favorite Musicians: CB MASS, Kim Bum Soo
Favorite Actors: Oh Ji Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Choi Min Suk, Yoo Oh Sung
His Strength (According to him): Honesty, Humility
His Weakness (According to him): Indecisiveness, Pessimism
Likes: Honest, bubbly, happy, down-to-earth people
Dislikes: Inconsiderate people, Whiners
Ideal Partner: Pure, innocent, but sexy woman

Occupation: Actor, Model, VJ
Talent Agency: Sidus HQ
Education:
Nakmin Elementary School (Busan)
Nae Sung Middle School (Busan)
Dong In High School (Busan)
Kyung Hee University (Seoul)


Gong Yoo is young looking for his age and has more than its share of high school students. Now, 29 years old, the star will move on and pass this stage in his life.
The long legs, great actors, is known for his easy-going manner, good looks and body fit. But one thing was that bothers him.

An actor, has his own signature style, it is an actor Gong Yoo!
Gone is the uniform-clad high youth, he grew up in a mature actor! STAR FOCUS cameras caught him in action.

He returned to TV dramas after a year spent away on the canvas. Today we are on the set of, a story about long-lost siblings and the fate that they back together after 15 years.
The current relationship between Gong Yoo singer and actress turned Sung Yoo-ri, grows more interesting every day.
In the drama, Gong Yoo plays the character of "Seo Gun", a man who is lucky to be loved by two attractive women, Sung Yoo-ri and Lee Yeon-hee ... But the actor also loved by the staff, as well--
No matter how playful he is, if the cameras are off, he is all business areas during the shooting starts. And this time, Gong Yoo is a feeling, a little more pressure than usual. He is working with older co-stars, but this time he has just one of the oldest up! Gong Yoo's co-stars are younger than him, so he has to set a good example!

Gong Yoo began his career in showbiz with a portion of cable TV. But he was soon away from casting directors and landed a part in the film, as a high school bully.
In, he was unsuspecting students, studying for his college entrance exams for the third year in succession. He was not in the limelight, but he was very, very close.

In, he was cast as a pitcher Park Chul-soon. The natural athlete in Gong Yoo, he was able to perfect pitching style of the real-life baseball players - even the Korean Baseball Orgaization applauded him! Then came the Star Kim Sun-ah in the film as arrogant young man he had slept. The name, Gong Yoo, was quickly on the rise and the attention of audiences and the industry! The immature young rookie replaced with a mature actor ready for some real action. His recent reviews have been laced with positive praise and eagerness to learn more about the stars. With popularity comes more pressure. But Gong Yoo has strong motivation. The list of productions, he was a supporting actor is long - and finally he has gotten his own leadership, a well-deserved.


TV Series
The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince (MBC, 2007) He plays Choi Han Kyul, a happy-go-lucky guy who happens to be the heir of a big food company. To reform him, his grandmother decided to put him in-charge of co-managing a dilapidated and filthy coffee shop on the verge of bankruptcy. For starters, Han Kyul decided to change the image of the coffee shop, have an all-male staff and hire Go Eun Chan (played by Eun Yun-He) who he mistook for a boy. He starts to develop feelings of love for Eun Chan.
One Fine Day (MBC, 2006) He plays Seo Gun.
Hello, My Teacher (SBS, 2005) He plays Park Tae-In.
Kim Sung-Joon Meets Lee Yoo-Jung (Internet Drama, 2003)
Screen (SBS, 2003) He plays Kim Joon-Pyo.
Flying Saucer (MBC, 2003) He plays Ki Jin.
20 Years (SBS, 2003) He plays Soo Jung.
Hard Love (KBS, 2002) He plays Sun Kyung Chul.
Whenever (KBS, 2002) He plays Park Chan Ho.
School 4 (KBS, 2001) He plays Hwang Tae Young.
You Cannot Stop Them (SBS, 2001)
Teenage Sitcom Gol Bang Yee (SBS, 2000)


Movies
Ryu ga Gotoku / Like a Dragon (2007)
She’s on Duty (2005)
S Diary (2004)
Superstar Mr. Gam (2004)
Spy Girl (2004)
My Tutor Friend (2003)


Endorsements
Cantata
Cass Beer
Demi Soda
Fanta
Hanapos
Hanaro Telecom
Hang Ten
Joripong
LG
Nong Shim Big Bowl
O-Hui Cosmetics
Rami Cosmetics - Zio
Shin Ramen
SK Telecom
Vidal Sassoon

Awards
Male Excellence Award (The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince), MBC Drama Awards 2007
Best Actor (Mini-series Category), MBC Actor Award 2006
New Rising Star Award, SBS Drama Awards 2003


Interesting Fact
He began as a VJ on MNet back in 2001. He was still with his real name then. At this time, someone suggested that he drop Gong from his screen name, which he rejected because he wants his family to keep. Gong Yoo, his current screen name, and he is a merger of his parents' last name (Gong is his dad's last name. Yoo While his mother is the last name).
He was the nickname Kkong, which literally means small head, because as a child he had a relatively small head compared to his body.

Joo Ji Hoon




Joo Young-hun
Stage Name
: Joo Ji-hoon/ Ju Ji-hoon/ Ju Ji-hun
Date of birth
: May 16, 1982
Star sign: Taurus
Height:
187 cm
Weight:
68 kg
Shoes: 280
Blood type
: A
Family
: Parents, one younger sister
Education:
Dongwon Uni (e-Biz), Kyunggi Uni (Drama)
Modeling Debut: 2003
Acting Debut: 2006
Hobbies: Games, Swimming, Basketball
Talents: Speed-reading, Self Defense


Joo Ji-hoon, a model-turned-actor, set heart beat wildly when he portrayed Crown Prince Lee Shin in the hit list Drama Series Princess hours per week / Goong in 2006.

The six-foot-two hunk first time as a model in 2003, strutting his hotness for brands like Calvin Klein, Levi's and Reebok.

His debut was active in Old Love but it was Princess Hours - an adaptation of Park Sun-hee's Manhwa series - that in him a star in Asia. In the drama, he plays the cold heart blueblood, is forced to marry a citizen. Of course, if a drama is very popular, you creep, filmmakers, a second season of the show, but nothing is in concrete. Also Ji-hoon's hectic schedule may prevent him from reprising his role.

The well-built actor then went on a strict diet for his 2007 drama The Devil. He lost only 5 kg of chicken to eat and exercise three times a day! Phew, what discipline! In the drama, he starred opposite popular actress Shin Min-a.

The 25-year-old, reportedly, is a very private man (MMM, mysterious, I like), then went on a trophy on 30 March 2007 at the 1st Astar TV Drama Awards, which took place in Seoul. It was for his potential to become a top Asian star. Other recipients of the award include Daniel Wu from Hong Kong, Fan Bing Bing China and Wilson Chan of Taiwan.


TV Series


The Devil (KBS2, 2007)

Goong (MBC, 2006)

Old Love (MBC, 2004)



Movies

Antique Bakery (2008)



Endorsements

  • Crown Butter Waffle
  • Clride
  • Bon
  • Hi Harriet Shopping Mall
  • Calvin Klein
  • CF- SKT
  • Cass Beer
  • IBM
  • LEVI's
  • POLO
  • Reebok
  • Cyworld
  • KTF
  • Sshil On-line game
  • OB Lager Beer

Awards


2006 MBC Drama Awards:
New Actor Award

2005 Style Magazine:
Most Stylish Male Model

2005 The Photographers' Association:
Best Male Model

2004 Best Dressed Model Award

21st Swan Award:
Best Outfit - Best Male Model

Lee Joon Ki





Lee Jun-ki (Lee Joon-ki)
Date of birth:
April 17, 1982
Star sign: Aries
Height:
178cm
Weight:
66kg
Blood type:
B
Family:
Parents and a younger sister
Education:
Seoul Arts College, majored in acting
Martial arts:
1st degree in Hapkido and Taekyon, 3rd degree in Taekwondo
Languages:
Korean, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and English
Hobbies:
Martial arts (Tae Kwon Do 3rd degree, Hapkido 1st degree and Taekkyeon 1st degree) and watching movies
Ways of relieving stress:
dance, sing and dance while drinking
Favorites food: Steaks, curry and Pizza
Favorite colour: red and blue
Favorite drink:
Coffee
Favorite animal: puppy
Favorite season: autumn and spring
Most saddest moment: when his grandmother died


Lee Joon-Ki
is a model-turned-actor, whose first TV appearance was in 2001. It was in an advertisement for the fashion label So Basic.
He then landed minor roles in various dramas in the following years, but hit it big when he aptly cast as effeminate entertainer in the period Strip The King and the Clown (2005).

Set in the 15th Century, Lee plays Gong Gil, an entertainer forced to sexual and emotional desire of King Yeonsan. The film was one of the highest grossing flicks locally manufactured in South Korea.
After getting noticed, watching the 26-year-old appeared in a supporting role for the As-Lee Hae and Lee Dong-wook drama, my girl. His film, Fly, Daddy, Fly was in 2006. The following year, the actor toplined the action drama Time Between Dog and Wolf.

Currently, the androgynous actor tries to expand its influence overseas. He appeared in a Japanese-Korean joint production, by Chinese director Chen Kaige, a movie, and inked a contract with Emperor Entertainment Group to aid its efforts in the Chinese speaking world areas of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

In Oct 2007, the Busan native was awarded the Rising Star Award in the Hawaii International Film Festival. The latest news from the rising star is that he began his career in China by a remake of a very popular Chinese drama series.


Movies
  • Haeundae (2008)
  • Virgin Snow (2007) – Korea/Japan co-production
  • May 18 / Splendid Day (2007)
  • Fly, Daddy, Fly (2006)
  • The King and the Clown (2005)
  • Flying Boys (2004)
  • Hotel Venus (2004) – Japan production

TV dramas
  • Iljimae (SBS, 2008)
  • Time Between Dog and Wolf (2007)
  • 101 Proposal - cameo (2006)
  • My Girl (2005)
  • Drama City, Eps 234 “What Should I Do?” (2004)
  • Star’s Echo (2004)
  • Nonstop 4 (2003)

Awards
  • 2007 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Acting Award for Time Between Dog and Wolf
  • 2007 China Fashion Awards: South Korean Artist of the Year
  • 27th Hawaii International Film Festival: Rising Star Award (2007)
  • 10th Annual Shanghai International Film Festival: Overseas Star Award (2007)
  • 2007 Andre Kim's New and Superior Star Award
  • 43rd Baeksang Art Awards: Popularity Award (2007)
  • 27th Blue Dragon Film Awards: Best On-Screen Couple Award (with Gam Woo Seong) for "The King and the Clown" (2006)
  • 27th Blue Dragon Film Awards: Popularity Award (with Kang Sung Yeon) for "The King and the Clown" (2006)
  • 2006 MNET MKMF Awards: Music Video Award ("Grace Lee Soo Young")
  • 5th Korea Film Awards Best New Actor Award for The King and the Clown (2006)
  • 43rd Daejong Film Festival: Most Popular Actor Overseas (2006)
  • 43rd Daejong Film Festival: Most Popular Actor (2006)
  • 43rd Daejong Film Festival: Best New Actor (2006)
  • 42nd Baeksang Art Awards: Best Male Newcomer (2006)
  • 42nd Baeksang Art Awards: Popularity Award (2006)
  • 42nd Baeksang Art Awards: 'In style' Fashion Award (2006)
  • 2006 Netizen's Choice Awards: Best Male Newcomer
  • 2006 Max Movie: Best Actor for "The King and the Clown"

Jang Geun Seok




Jang Geun Seok
Profession:
Actor
Birthdate:
1987-Aug-04
Height:
182cm
Weight:
63kg
Blood Type:
A
Education:
Bangsan High
Hobbies:
Snowboard, skiing, dancing, singing
Education: Bangsan High
Hobbies: Snowboard, skiing, dancing, singing


Jang Geun Seok is a South Korean actorsinger, most known for playing by Kim Eun-ho, Hwang Jin-yi's Lover in the TV drama Hwang Jin-i, and also starred in the KBS drama, Hong Gil - dong, Lee Changhwi As Prince. It is also the name "Hottie" across Asia. He sang black engine.


TV Series
Timeless (KBS2, 2008) (unconfirmed)

KBS2 2007 - Hong Gil Dong
Hong Gil Dong (KBS2, 2007)
Hwang Jin Yi (KBS2, 2006)
Alien Sam (2006)
Lovers in Prague (SBS, 2005)
Nonstop 4 (MBC, 2003)

The Great Ambition (SBS, 2002)
School (SBS, 2002)
Orange (SBS, 2002)
Women's World (SBS, 2001)
Four Sisters' Story (MBC, 2001)
Hug (SBS, 1998)
Heroine 6
Rainbow Romance



Movies

One Missed Call Final (2006)
Going Crazy Waiting / The Longest 24 Months (2007)
Happy Life
(2007)

Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do (2008)



Awards

2006 KBS Performance Awards: Best Couple Award (together with his co-star Ha Ji Woon)
MNet TOP 100 Charming Guys Who are Single
MNet Top 100 Adorable Males (2006): # 29
MNet Top 100 Must Have Males (2007): # 3
2008 44th Baeksang Award: Best New Actor: Happy Life

Yoon Eun Hye




Yoon Eun Hye
Nicknames: "JamGgoDae" (Stick) / "Pooh"
Profession: Model, actress and singer
Birthdate: 1984-Oct-03
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 168cm
Weight: 50kg
Star sign: Libra
Blood type: O
Family: Younger brother
Talent agency: Kraze Entertainment

YOON Eun-hye is the jewel that requires a smile on the faces audience with their role in the hit TV drama "Goong", or "Princess Hours"
From singer to actress, she was in the center of attention and one of the hottest stars of 2006.

With its rising popularity as a budding actress, Yoon Eun-hye is formally with daily casting calls for commercials. It puts them in a Stride - a vibrant young lady, full of bouncy cheer, a little simliar her character in "Princess Hours"!

From hit comic series, to the small screen - the adaptation of "Princess Hours"! It is a fictitious history of Korea as a constitutional monarchy with a royal family. Yoon is an ordinary high school girls who marry at the end of the royal prince. For first-time actress Yoon Eun-hye, the reaction was pleasantly shocking.

But the truth is that Yoon Eun-Hye was not welcome in the arena to act. People were astonished to hear that such a rookie would be the lead in a coming drama, A rookie, was once a singer and had no formal training. But she showed them how it could be done! Yoon Eun Hye-character played perfectly and made sparks fly with co-star, Joo Ji-hoon.


In 1999, a five-member group blasted girls in K-pop. They were VOX and the baby was Yoon Eun-hye debut in the Stars.
They cranked out hit after hit, and sonnte in the spotlight. Not many people realise how popular Baby VOX actually was - you were one of the first to promote overseas, forerunner of the Korean Wave.


Music Carrer

Apart from singing in the band, Baby VOX, Yoon Eun-hye lent their voices to mighty mouth, for her song "Sarang Hae", better known as "I love you." But do not in the music video.



Movies/TV Shows
  • The Legend of Seven Cutter, also known as Escaping Charisma (2006)
  • X-Man (Korean Variety Show) 2004-2005
  • Nonstop 4 (MBC, 2005) sitcom
  • Emergency 19 (2002)

Dramas

Awards
  • 44th Baeksang Awards: Best Actress Award for The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince (2008)
  • 2007 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Acting Award for The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince
  • 2006 The Grime Awards: Best Actress for The Vineyard Man
  • 2006 KBS Acting Awards: Best New Actress Award for The Vineyard Man
  • 2006 KBS Acting Awards: Best Couple Award with Oh Man Suk
  • 2006 MBC Drama Awards: New Actress Award for Goong
  • 2004 Hallyu Award: 15th Seoul Music Awards
  • 2003 Korean Music Awards: Best Singer Award
  • 2002 SBS Music Awards: Representative Award
  • 2001 Award Model Line: Best Dressed Singer
  • 10th Seoul Music Awards: Best Singer Award (1999)