Actress Kim So-eun Seeking New Challenges

Kim So-eun has expanded her fan base to include older Koreans with the weekend drama "A Thousand Kisses". She said she feels she has marked a new stage in her career by broadening her appeal to viewers aged 30 to 70, whereas before she was followed mainly by teenagers and people in their 20s.

"I've become better at understanding the situation and feelings of the characters I am asked to play, and am now more absorbed in roles", she said.

Kim said she doesn't want to get pigeonholed, but would prefer to keep challenging herself.

"You will be able to see me playing a new character -- and not a good girl -- soon. Let's call her an evil woman. I just hope I can keep receiving the support and encouragement of my fans whatever I do", she added.

As she is determined to dedicate her life to her journey as an actress, one may think she would find it difficult to find a partner, but she said she is not too picky when it comes to men.

"If he's someone who can understand my job, which is different from regular professions, I would be happy. And I hope I can learn many things from him", she said.

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Kim Hyun-joong comes back with a new drama

Kim Hyun-joong hinted that he is going to be coming back with a drama.

A welcome meeting for the artists attending the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards (2011 MAMA) at Singapore Indoor Stadium took place at 10AM on the November 29th. Numbers of reporters and members of press showed up to hear what the artists had to say.

Kim Hyun-joong talked about his life as a leading Hallyu star and revealed his future plans. Many reporters from Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam and China asked him about performances and concerts overseas. He replied, "I have been cast for a drama recently, so I postponed my World Tour Concert to the end of next year".

He said, "You should see me act again by April. I haven't made an official announcement but even those of you overseas will be able to see me next year. I am also planning a music album".

If it's true, then according to him, he is coming back with a new drama one year and six months after SBS's "Naughty Kiss" last September. Nothing else is known about this drama. His management hasn't said anything.

Meanwhile, "2011 MAMA" drew open its curtains inside Singapore Indoor Stadium on the November 29th. Main K-pop leaders such as 2NE1 and Girls' Generation will be there and internationally famous musicians like the Black Eyed Peas and many more have had fans anticipating this event for a long time.

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Jang Nara's leading Chinese drama

The Chinese version of the drama "Temptation of Wife", led by Jang Nara, will be shown on the Chinese TV on November 21st at 9PM. A mystery thriller and complicated romance movie, "Rose House" is the name of the Chinese version, based on Alfred Hitchcock's "Rebecca". Set in a house full of roses, a virgin farm girl falls into tragic love and then revenge. It is comparable to Jang Seo-hee's drama "Temptation of Wife", which is full of tragedy and revenge between a married couple and an unmarried couple, which develops because of a man's fickle love.

Having done only bright and cheerful roles, Jang Nara's first thriller is bringing about a lot of attention. She takes on the role of honest country girl "Ho Eum-eum". She falls in love with a famous person from Shanghai but is betrayed by him and changes 180 degrees. Other popular stars will also be in this drama. "Rose House" will be shown every Monday to Friday at 9PM.

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Fans endlessly visit the set of "Fermented Family"

International fans have a lot of interest in the jTBC drama "Fermented Family".

On the open set of "Fermented Family" in Wanju-gun, Jeonju, numbers of fans visit everyday to see Song Il-gook, who cemented his status as a Hallyu star through the MBC drama "Jumong".

Japanese fans who visited the set on November 12th presented the staff with Japanese cookies and hand-written letters.

One of the shows affiliates said, "The director actually let some of the Japanese fans pretend to be guests at the restaurant Cheon Ji In in the drama".

"The shooting is sometimes delayed because of too many visitors, but that means that there is a lot attention for this drama, so we are grateful. We are working hard to make it up to the fans".

"Fermented Family" which is about a family that owns a Korean restaurant and the weird customers who go there, and will be broadcasted on the 7th of December.

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"Flower Boy Ramyun Shop" Lee Cheong-ah and Lee Ki-woo

"Flower Boy Ramyun Shop" showed Lee Cheong-ah and Lee Ki-woo's risky 'eye kiss'.

On the episode of tvN drama "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop" on November 15th, Lee Cheong-ah and Lee Ki-woo stare at each other with feeling before they kiss.

In the picture revealed, Lee Cheong-ah has a look of freshness about her. On the other hand, Lee Ki-woo has his arm around her waist, like a man, and is looking at her full of affection.

Previously, Lee Cheong-ah and Jeong Il-woo failed to do the '1mm kiss'. Netizen's are curious if this one will succeed or not.

Those who have seen the pictures say, "My heart is thumping!", "I want to be in his arms too", "I can feel the tension from her face. She's so cute" and more.

Meanwhile, this risky scene was shown on the 6th episode of "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop" on 15th of November.

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Park Sin-hye's Taiwanese drama will air in Korea in December

Actress Park Sin-hye's first Taiwanese drama will air in Korea.

Drama channel Drama Cube will be broadcasting Park Sin-hye's Taiwanese drama "Oh My Princess" for the first time in the country.

"Oh My Princess" is based on the Japanese original "Like A Hayate!". It tells the story if a romance that begins when a young man enters business executive Shaoz's (Park Sin-hye) house as he is hounded by creditors.

Park Sin-hye said, "Many different characters come together to create "Oh My Princess" and there are many cute actors in it too".

Park Sin-hye has been busy recently, signing a contract with a famous Japanese talent agency and is on the rise as the next Hallyu star.

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[Spoiler] "Ojak Brothers" Jeong Seok-won and Joo Won are brothers?

Jeong Seok-won turned out to be Joo Won's mother's stepson.

On the episode of KBS 2TV's "Ojak Brothers" on November 6th, Tae-hee (Joo Won) coincidentally saw a picture on Je-ha's (Jeong Seok-won) desk when he went to find him.

Staring at the picture, Tae-hee couldn't help but be surprised. In the picture was his mother.

Je-ha saw him standing there in shock and said, "Did you just notice? I wasn't going to tell you anything until the case was over".

He continued, "Like you think, the woman in the picture is Oh Yoo-jin who gave birth to you. I am her son. Kim who got remarried 24 years ago is my father".

Je-ha told Tae-hee, who was swept over with shock and anger, "I am your brother. I wanted to see you. I was curious about you".

Tae-hee got ahold of his collar and said, "To me, my only brothers are Hwang Tae-sik and Hwang Tae-beom. This is the final warning I am giving you rationally".

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Cable dramas leaps over terrestrial broadcasting

tvN's "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop"... CGV TV's "TV The Servant"...

Dominate the online search rankings after their broadcast

'The Counterattack of Cable Dramas'

There are a couple dramas that are all over the top five rankings amongst cable and terrestrial broadcast dramas. They are tvN's "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop" and CGV TV's "TV The Servant".

The two dramas started off with only 2% of viewers (according to AGB Nielsen Media Research) but later took first place.

Led by Jeong Il-woo and Lee Cheong-ah, "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop" is a romantic comedy about a pretty boy and a girl running a ramen shop together. Not only is there laughter but a bond of sympathy for those in their 20~30s in the current 'unemployment generation'. Realistic dialogue and the speedy development of the plot are also playing a heavy role in the popularity.

Every Saturday, "TV The Servant" is reliving the popularity experienced with the movie "The Servant".

"TV The Servant" nurtured the strength of cable and satellite TV, where bolder expressions are allowed compared to terrestrially broadcast channels. Very much like the movie, lots of exposed skin and bed scenes succeeded in capturing the eyes of viewers.

"TV The Servant" is directed by Bong Man-dae from movie "The Sweet Sex And Love" and written by Jeon Cheol-hong from the movie "Crying Fist". The production team already forewarned that, "There will be racy scenes no less than were featured in the movie" and this has many anxious.

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" A Thousand Days' Promise" Soo-ae, tells Kim Rae-won to get lost

Lee Seo-yeon (Soo Ae) told Park Ji-hyeong (Kim Rae-won), "Don't pretend to be the good guy and get lost".

On the fifth episode of SBS drama "A Thousand Days' Promise", Park Ji-hyeong finds out about Seo-yeon's Alzheimer's and goes to see her with Jang Jae-min (Lee Sang-woo).

Park Ji-hyeong discovered this truth a week before his marriage to Noh Hyang-gi (Jeong Yoo-mi). He was in panic and he started to cry. Jang Jae-min told him, "Don't let Seo-yeon know that you know" but he had to go see her right away.

Park Ji-hyeong, Jang Jae-min and Lee Seo-yeong sat down together. She was outraged and shocked that they knew about her condition. Park Ji-hyeong said, "I've transferred all the paper works, let's do a re-check up at my father's hospital".

She then yelled at him, "Don't pretend to be the good guy and get lost. While I get disappointed once again at the hospital are you going to say you did what you had to do and finish everything?" Jang Jae-min tried to persuade her to get a re-examination and start treatment right away.

She told the both of them, "Don't force anything on me, getting re-examination but coming back with the same results is going to drop my will power and I'll just let go.I don't want anyone to know about this intil I make a major mistake. My ego... hurts".

On her way out, she lost strength in her legs and fell to the floor. She cried and said, "Send me home please" and Jang Jae-min took her home.

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"Flower Boy Ramen Shop" Lee Cheong-ah and Jeong Il-woo's 1mm kiss first meet

tvN drama "Flower Boy Ramen Shop" captured fans with its kiss scene from the very first episode.

The first episode of "Flower Boy Ramen Shop" showed bad tempered second generation plutocrat Jeong Il-woo (Cha Ji-soo) and student Lee Cheong-ah meeting for the first time.

The place they met was in a public bathroom in Noryangjin, Seoul. They almost killed to as they got close until they were only about 1 mm apart.

Known as the risky kiss scene, this scene draws their first meet very realistically and comically.

Despite the fact that Jeong Il-woo and Lee Cheong-ah met for the first time, the kiss scene was good in one cue and the atmosphere on the set was very lively. Jeong Il-woo and Lee Cheong-ah said, "I've never kissed in a public bathroom before".

A parody of "Gone with the Wind", the back bending pose will be drawn very comically by the two. As Lee Cheong-ah comes out of the bathroom, she is surprised by a passing motor bike and Jeong Il-woo catches her from falling.

Outstanding in reflexes and motor nerves, the two managed to pull of a very flexible move and the crew on site applauded them. According to the staff, the motorbike scene was practiced several times but Lee Cheon-ah managed to pull off her stunt with perfection.

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"A Thousand Days' Promise" leading number 1

"A Thousand Days' Promise" stood first place in the competition.

According to AGB Nielsen Media Research on the 1st, SBS "A Thousand Days' Promise" rated 15.5%.

MBC "Gyebaek" and KBS 2TV "Poseidon" rated 11.5% and 7.3% respectively.

Starting off at 12.8% on the 17th of October, "A Thousand Days' Promise" increased to 14.6% on the second episode and rose to the leading position.

"A Thousand Days' Promise" is by writer Kim Su-hyun and PD Jeong Eul-yeong about a young woman who has Alzheimer's. Soo-ae and Kim Rae-won are in the lead characters in the drama.

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[Spoiler] [TD On Air" "Poseidon" Choi Si-won confesses to Lee Si-young

Choi Si-won and Lee Si-young kissed on the roof.

Kim Seon-woo (Choi Si-won) suggested Lee Soo-yoon (Lee Si-yeong quit Crime Squad 9 in the KBS 2 drama "Poseidon".

They met on the roof and talked seriously. Seon-woo told Soo-yoon, "Move to another team. I'm not worrying about you or looking down on you. I just don't like it".

He then said, "I don't like that you could get hurt like Won-tak". To avoid this awkward situation Soo-yoon asked playfully, "What will you do when I get kidnapped by the Black Society Crew?"

He answered seriously, "I will quit being a coast guard then. I won't care about the law and will find you".

Meanwhile, Joo-min (Jang Dong-jik) who was waiting to be transferred after taking responsibility for the death of Chang-gil (Lee Han-sol), doesn't listen to Jeong-ryool (Lee Seong-jae) and thinks of a plot.

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"If Tomorrow Comes" Im Hyeon-sik's family members are all famous actors?

The names of Im Hyeon-sik's family members in the SBS TV weekend drama "If Tomorrow Comes" are interesting.

Movie fanatic Lee Gwi-nam named his children according to the names of the actors and actresses he likes. Jin-hyoo (Park Soo-young), Young-gyoon (Ha Seok-jin), Il-bong (Lee Kyoo-han), Ji-mi (Yoo Ri-ah) and even Hong Kong actor Seong-ryong (In Gyo-jin). Of course, they are all Lee's.

Lee Gwi-nam (Im Hyeon-sik) in the drama lives a good life thanks to his parents when he was younger and thanks to his wife now. Although he pretends to be the dictator as he deoesn't want to be looked down on by his wife, he still loves and cares for her like no other.

The production team for "If Tomorrow Comes" said, "Lee Gwi-nam's family is made up of love even within the conflicts between brothers. It should be more than you expected with Im Hyeon-sik's style of comedy in there too".

Starting on October 29th, every weekend at 8:40PM, "If Tomorrow Comes" shows family love even with conflicts. Other than Im Hyeon-sik, the cast includes Ko Doo-sim, Seo Woo, Kil Yong-woo, Lee Kyeong-jin, Lee Hye-sook, Lee Seung-hyeong, Kim Hye-seon, Seo Yoo-jeong and more.

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"A Thousand Days' Promise" firm base and steady acting

Writer Kim Su-hyun's firm fan base and the excellent performance of the actors are leading to a constant rise in the viewer percentage.

According to AGB Nielsen Media Research on October 26th, the SBS drama "A Thousand Days' Promise" scored 17.5% in its fourth episode. This is 2.4% more than the previous episode.

Seo-yeon (Soo-ae) on this day refueses to admit that she has Alzheimers, but her brother Moon-gwon (Park Yoo-hwan) and her first cousin Jae-min (Lee Sang-woo) find out about it.

Meanwhile, MBC drama "Gyebaek" and KBS2's "Poseidon" rated 13.3% and 7.3% respectively.

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Jo Yoon-hee not to star in "Full House Season 2"

Actress Jo Yoon-hee will not be in the drama "Full House Season 2".

Jo Yoon-hee was looking forward to starring in this drama as Jin Se-ryeong, the femme fatal with the face of an angel, but this will not be happening as she can't figure out her schedule.

Her management officials said, "While negotiating terms with "Full House Season 2", an overlapping of her schedules occured and she won't be able to do it. This decision was made with reasonable agreement with the production".

"Full House Season 2" is based on Won Soo-yeon's 2004 original in and is the drama that created great fame for Rain (Jeong Ji-hoon) and Song Hye-kyo.

The cast is so far made up of Hwang Jeong-eum, Noh Min-woo-I, Park Ki-woong and more. "Full House Season 2" will be shown in Japan next March before it is done so in Korea.

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[Spoiler] "A Thousand Days' Promise" ranks top percentage, Soo-ae has Alzheimer's

"A Thousand Days' Promise" ranked top 1.

SBS drama "A Thousand Days' Promise" constantly rose in percentage with every episode and according to AGB, the third episode of the drama recorded 15.1%.

"A Thousand Days' Promise" rated 12.8% on the first episode, then 14.6% on the second episode and continued to rise. In addition to suppressind MBC "Gyebaek" on the second episode, it finally ranked top percentage by its third episode.

On this day, Soo-ae (Seo-yeon) showered Kim Rae-won ( Park Ji-hyeong) with her charms and called him nicknames. She also was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and made viewers anxious about what was going to happen in the future episodes.

Meanwhile, "Gyebaek" on the 24th rated 31.1% and KBS 2TV "Poseidon" 7.1%.

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Hwang Jeong-eum and Noh Min-woo-I decide to star in "Full House Season 2"

Hwang Jeong-eum and Noh Min-woo-I finally decided to star in "Full House Season 2".

Core Contents Media revealed this truth on the 25th and said, "We negotiated terms with the management and signed a final contract".

Whether or not Jo Yoon-hee, Park Ki-woong and Lee Seung-hyo will star in the drama is in question.

Based on a comic by Won Soo-yeon, "Full House is a leading Hallyu drama that was done by "Rain" and Song Hye-kyo in 2004. "Full House Season 2" is being produced by Kim Jong Hak Productions and will be aired first on TBS, Japan next March.

The domestic time line isn't confirmed yet.

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Hwang Jeong-eum, Lee Seung-hyo confirmed to be in "Full House Season 2"

Actress Hwang Jeong-eum eventually decided to be in the drama "Full House Season 2". Naturally, the role for actress Min Hyo-rin got cancelled.

An official told TV Report on the 24th, "Hwang Jeong-eum had confirmed to star in the drama "Full House Season 2". She is a wannabe drama script writer.

This drama is the second season of the first one that was aired in 2004 with Rain and Song Hye-kyo, bringing them up as the stars of Asia. Hwang Jeong-eum and Noh Min-woo-I were selected as the main characters at first but recently they had compromised as they didn't think the characters fit them.

Meanwhile, actor Lee Seung-hyo will also be in "Full House Season 2". He is the manager of a top star.

Meanwhile, while Hwang Jeonge-eum, Jo Yoon-hee, Lee Seung-hyo and others have decided to step on board, it will first be broadcasted on Japan TBC first next March.

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"Deeprooted Tree" Sin Se-kyeong's first appearance

"Deep-rooted Tree" continued to sit on its throne with the first appearance of Sin Se-kyeong.

According to AGB Nielson Media Research, "Deep-rooted Tree" on October 19th scored 18.3% of viewers.

This is 0.8% lower than the previous episode but still in the lead.

On this days episode, while Kang Chae-yoon (Jang Hyeok_ was investigating the murder that happened in the Hall of Worthies, Sin Se-kyeong made her first appearance as the palace maid So-i, who has aphasia.

Meanwhile, KBS 2TV drama "Glory Jane" rated 11.8% and MBC "Can't Lose" rated 7.9%.

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"Glory Jane" producer, "Similar with "Bread, Love and Dreams"? My own colors

KBS 2TV drama "Glory Jane" producer Lee Jung-sub showed pride in his work.

Producer Lee met with reporters in a restaurant near KBS and talked about "Glory Jane" while watching the 3rd episode together. Other than Lee, there was KBS CP Jeong Hae-ryong and actor and actresses Choi Myeong-gil, Lee Jin, Kim Yeon-joo and others.

When the reporters said, "It's quite similar to "Bread, Love and Dreams" Lee said, "I always create my work in similar colors. "Taming of the Heir" and "My Precious You" also have similar colors".

He continued, ""Bread, Love and Dream" got 50% of viewers but the previous drama got only 6%. Ratings are just a lucky draw".

Meanwhile, "Glory Jane" was created by writer Kang Eun-kyeong and producer Jee Jung-seob from last year's "Bread, Love and Dreams". The cast includes, Park Min-yeong, Cheon Jeong-myeong, Lee Jang-woo, Choi Myeong-gil, Son Chang-min, Lee Jin, Kim Yeon-joo, Kim Seong-oh and more.

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[TALK OF THE TOWN] Japanese fans take to the streets to get Korean actress kicked off drama

Popular Korean actress Kim Tae-hee is in the middle of a heated, Dokdo-related controversy in Japan.

Recently, the actress was cast as the main character on Japanese TV drama "99 Days with a Star", the first episode of which will air this Sunday in Japan.

Last Sunday, a group of netizens took to the streets to demand that Fuji TV, the network showing the series, remove Kim from the show because she is "anti-japan". The protesters shouted that it is unthinkable for a Japanese TV network to hire an anti-Japan actress from Korea.

The group even posted a YouTube video showing a clip from a Japanese TV station in which netizens protest against the actress.

The netizens' attack on the actress stems from her comments that the Dokdo islets are Korean territtory, not Japanese. In 2005, Kim and her brother were featured on a TV program that showed them visiting Switzerland. On the program, she is shown wearing a pro-Korea Dokdo campaign T-shirt and distributing related CDs to locals.

The Fuji TV drama series, which stars Kim and 2PM member Taecyeon, centers on a secret affair between a high-profile Korean celebrity and a Japanese bodyguard.

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New SBS drama "A Thousand Days' Promise" showed a steady start off

New SBS drama "A Thousand Days' Promise" showed a steady start off.

The first episode of "A Thousand Days' Promise" rated 12.8% on national average and 14.7% on capital average.

This is 2.7% more than the first episode of "Warrior Baek Dong-soo" which rated 10.1%.

" A Thousand Days' Promise" has been an issue from the start as it was written by Kim Su-hyun and lead by Soo-ae and Kim Rae-won.

Meanwhile, MBC "Gyebaek" rated 13.5% and "Poseidon" 7.9%.

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Lee Byeong-heon, together with the Hong sisters? "The King"

Actor Lee Byeong-heon is considering a drama offer from the Hong sisters.

It turns out Lee Byeong-Heon was offered a role in the new MBC drama "The King", planned to air next year. However, it doesn't seem like Lee Byeong-Heon has responded yet.

A drama official said, "The King' crew is hoping to catch Lee Byeong-Heon".

Lee Byeong-Heon is showing interest in the drama but he is scheduled to be overseas until the end of this year for a Hollywood movie. Also, other schedules don't make it easy for him to fit in a drama schedule.

Lee Byeong-Heon is currently very active on screens ever since the 2009 December drama "IRIS".

"The King" written by the Hong sisters is about a man and a woman both from great families from the North and South married by system, building on their love over misunderstandings and obstacles.

The Hong sisters and PD Lee Jae-gyoo are coming back together in 4 years after 2008 drama "Beethoven Virus".

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Jeong Yoo-mi wears tight-fitting sweat suit

Actress Jeong Yoo-mi wore a tight-fitting sweat suit in the drama "A Thousand Days' Promise".

On the first episode of SBS drama "A Thousand Days' Promise", Jeong Yoo-mi appeared doing the pilates. She showed off her body like she never did before in a pair of tight sweat suits.

She revealed that she constantly does stretching and take care of her body, always drinking plenty of water as well.

After the drama, netizen's say, "I'm jealous of her fatless body", "She has a really firm body", "She must work out a lot" and more.

Meanwhile, Jeong Yoo-mi plays the role of rich girl Noh Hyang-gi who will do anything for love in the drama "A Thousand Days' Promise".

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Today's drama ratings 2011/09/11

Ratings by AGB Nielson for 21:40/50, "Gwanggaeto the Great" episode 30, first with 16.5%, "Scent of a Woman" episode 16 and last, second with 14.1% and "Hooray for Love" episode 18, third with 11.4%.

For 20:40/50, "Ojak Brothers" episode 12, first with 19.4%, "My Love By My Side" episode 38, second with 13% and "A Thousand Kisses" episode 8, third with 8.9%.

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SM Entertainment & JYP Entertainment Team Up For "Dream High Season 2"

After a successful run on the idol-based TV drama, "Dream High", SM Entertainment is showing interest in a possible "Dream High Season 2".

The first series had featured a collaboration between Bae Yong-joon's KEYEAST Entertainment and Park Jin-young's JYP Entertainment.

KBS, the broadcaster that aired "Dream High", said that the presidents from both agencies are good friends (Kim Young-min of SM and Jung Wook of JYP). Thus they're interested in working together, combining resource, and hoping for the best outcome through a second series.

The producer of the first series, Lee Eung-bok, is said to be working on a second series for 2012.

On a side note, the DVD for "Dream High" will be available on September 4th.

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Han Ye-seul has changed

After all the ruckes, Han Ye-seul has returned to the drama site and has become the model student.

Han Ye-seul arrives first on site to prepare for the drama. Staff and fellow actors can't help but be surprised seeing her there first.

Including her, other staff and actors have become different as well.

She had apologized to every single staff one by one after she returned to Korea from LA.

She conveyed her apologies with tears saying, "I never thought how tough it will be for other staff just because of my conflicts with someone. I am truly sorry. I am grateful that you accept me back warmly after my wrong doings".

Meanwhile, the "Spy MyeongWol" team are working in a cheerful atmosphere.

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[Spoiler] "Spy MyeongWol" Han Ye-seul betrays Eric?

After Han Ye-seul returned to the drama, Eric Moon got stuck by lightning even before he could taste the love.

KBS 2 drama "Spy MyeongWol" showed Han Myeong-wol (Han Ye-seul) resurfacing after seeing the love confession Kang Woo (Eric Moon) makes on TV.

Han Myeong-wol witnessed Kang Woo talking about his background, false relationships and his confessions of love to her with his concert coming up soon. Myeon-wol settled her heart which wasn't sure about her feelings for him and reappeared.

Resolving things between each other, the two started a new relationship. The love line between the North Korean spy and the Hallyu star had officially started.

Myeong-wol's sadness and misunderstanding all this while disappeared with Kang Woo's cheesy charm and affection. The two enjoyed dates on the streets, going for a drive and in the house.

However, Myeong-wol is asked an abrupt favor from Choi Ryoo (Lee Jin-wook) to steal something from Kang Woo Feeling guilty for ruining Choi Ryoo's mission before, she eventually stole what he wanted. This was also because Choi Ryoo was captured by Chairman Joo (Lee Deok-hwa).

It looks like Myeong-wol and Kang Woo will once again misunderstand each other again.

It looks like Myeong-wol is returning to her North Korean spy-self when love was just about to be in the air. Kang Woo witnesses what she does and suspects her love.

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Kim Ki-beom comes back with "Deep-rooted Tree"

Super Junior member Kim Ki-beom is about come back after three years of absence.

Kim Ki-beom confirmed to return with new SBS drama "Deep-rooted Tree" as Park Peng-nyeon, a bachelor in the Sejong's Hall of Worthies.

This is Kim Ki-beom's come back project ever since MBC TV's "Choon Ja's House" 3 years ago. Fans are looking forward to his come back as he had temporarily put a hold on the Super Junior activities to build on his acting.

Those who have heard about his return say, "Good thing I waited", "I was sad at news of Kim Hee-cheol's national service but Kim Ki-beom comforts me", "I am definitely watching all the real time episodes", "I hope he shows us what he's got" and more.

"Deep-rooted Tree" is a historical that deals with the mystery that happened in the Hall of Worthies for 7 days.

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[Star Says] Ha Ji-won almost broke teeth kissing Jo In-seong

Ha Ji-won, "I almost broke my teeth kissing Jo In-seong as our teeth hit each other".

In the interview for SBS Morning Wide on the 23rd Ha Ji-won reveals the behind story for drama "Something Happened in Bali".

Kim Yeo-jin "Teenagers shouldn't be allowed in convenient stores and food stores".

Criticizing the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family for considering any song with the word "alcohol" as harmful for students on Twitter (@yohjini).

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"The Musical" confirmed to be broadcast next month! Daesung's "What's Up?"

Drama "The Musical" with Koo Hye-seon and Choi Daniel has been confirmed to be formed by SBS.

As the SBS TV program "Dalgona" was cancelled, "The Musical" will take place every Friday starting the 2nd next month. The production will continue with shooting the drama that was put on hold and finish everything before the actual airing.

Koo Hye-seon to whom this is the first drama in 2 and a half years after "Boys over Flowers", will take on the role of Ko Eun-bi who dreams of becoming a musical actress. Choi Daniel will take on the role of Hong Jay, a famous musical writer from Broadway.


Ock Ju-hyun who is currently a musical actress will make an appearance as the musical 'Queen'.

Meanwhile, as "The Musical"s broadcast has been confirmed, another musical drama called "What's Up" draws curiosity.


Once well known for its cast of Im Joo-hwan and Im Jeo-eun as well as idol star Daesung, "What's Up" still hasn't got a broadcast yet. It looks like the recent news of Daesung's car accident and Il Joo-hwan's military service will have influence on the promotion of this drama.

Personnel said, "We hope for good news for "What's Up" as much as dramas "BIRDIE BUDDY", "The Musical", "Poseidon" and more ended up with good broadcast. If it isn't aired in 2011, then it could be ignored by viewers as the generations don't reflect".

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[Spoiler] "Scent of a Woman" Kim Seon-ah says goodbye

Kim Seon-ah told Lee Dong-wook goodbye with tears.

On the tenth episode of SBS drama "Scent of a Woman", Lee Yeon-jae (Kim Seon-ah) says goodbye to Kang Ji-wook (Lee Dong-wook) knowing she can only hurt him more in the future.

She found out that he was hurting because his mother passed away very suddenly. She remembered he said, "I never want to lose anyone like that again" and decided she would part with him as her pain relievers weren't working and her condition had gotten worse.

Kang Ji-wook decided to present her with a day like the movies. He purposely put ice cream on her clothes and knocked over the flower basket so that he could present her with clothes and a bouquet of flowers. Showing her a fireworks display he said, "I wanted to give this to someone I loved ever since I was young and I think it has found it's owner" and took out a ring from his time capsule.

Tearing up, Yeon-jae said, "I don't think I can accept this. I don't want to see you anymore". As Ji-wook wasn't sure what was going on, she said, "I felt humiliated by your father. I didn't think I need you that much to go through all that".

He said, "I will persuade my father" but she left him saying, "You don't need to. I don't want to see you anymore".

She couldn't stop crying. When she went to the hospital to get her treatment she cried once again saying, "I hate myself. I hate it that I am sick with cancer. I hate that I can't even love because of this".

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Lee Yeong-ah comes back in a year with Yeon Jeong-hoon

Actress Lee Yeong-ah returns to the brown screens in a year.

She has been cast for the OCN drama "Vampire Prosecutor" with Yeon Jeong-hoon. This is the first time she is on TV ever since "Bread, Love and Dreams". "Vampire Prosecutor" is about a prosecutor becoming a vampire one day and solving cases while hiding his identity.

To be released at the end of September.

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[Spoiler] Jeong Ga-eun makes first appearance 'drunk'

Actress Jeong Ga-eun made her first appearance as a drunken girl in the drama "A Thousand Kisses".

On the MBC TV drama "A Thousand Kisses", nuisance Jang Hye-bin (Jeong Ga-eun) rang the golden bell, drunk in a club.

Hye-bin is a character who grew up under well-off resort owning parents without need of anything. She is a nuisance from a wealthy family who hasn't made a penny on her own before but won't use or wear anything that isn't high quality brand.

She boasted out loud that she will pay for all the drinks in the club while ringing the golden bell. Her cards were seized and she didn't have any cash but she made her brother Woo-bin (Ji Hyeon-woo) take care of her mess and passed out.

Woo-bin then shoved the 3.5 million won receipt in her face but she acted audacious saying she didn't have any money.

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Today's drama ratings 2011/08/21 : "Scent of a Woman" about to step over 20%

SBS weekend drama "Scent of a Woman" has risen slightly in rating.

According to AGB Neilsen Media Research, "Scent of a Woman" on the 21st rated 18.3% which is 0.1% more than the episode on the 20th.

Although it's very slightly, "Scent of a Woman" has constantly been on the rise and is very close to 20%.

On this day's episode, Ji-wook (Lee Dong-wook) finds out that Yeon-jae (Kim Seon-ah) is dying from cancer.

Meanwhile, MBC "Hooray for Love" rated 14.5% and KBS 1TV "Gwanggaeto the Great" rated 18.3%.

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[Spoiler] Kim Seon-ah and Lee Dong-wook, body and soul bicycle date

SBS drama "Scent of a Woman" showed their love with a body and soul bicycle date.

In the drama Kim Seon-ah and Lee Dong-wook couldn't exchange their true feelings for each other despite their interests. On the eighth episode, they confessed their feelings for each other and only looked forward to romance.

On then ninth episode of "Scent of a Woman", the two enjoyed a bicycle date.

This scene was taken at Wando on the 15th. Director of Line Tour headquarters Ji-wook (Lee Dong-wook) visited Wando for research on commodity and made the time to enjoy a date with Yeon-jae (Kim Seon-ah).

They rode a bicycle together with the green trees in the background and created a sweet and romantic scene.

Yoon-jae sat on the handlebars of the bicycle and left herself to be lead by Ji-wook's steering. Although they looked risky, their eyes and hands became one and they were just happy all the while. The production explained this was the scene of the birth of two beautiful lovers.

"Outdoor shooting was impossible because of the gloomy weather all the while but the day we were at Wando, it was bright and sunny. Yeon-jae and Ji-wook's romance should hand happiness to those who watch it".

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3 reasons why "Heartstrings" wasn't appealing

MBC drama "Heartstrings" ended on the 18th with a total of 15 episodes.

Despite the fact that this drama was created by master of comedy dramas producer Pyo Min-soo and lead by Hallyu star Jeong Yong-hwa, "Heartstrings" strayed around a poor result of 5~6%.

In the end, there were rumors about the changing of PD and writer or early closing and it ended an episode shorter than the usually planned 16. What is the reason it failed to promote?

• Failure in character structure

It's not an overstatement to say that the characters bring dramas to life. Slow progress can be recovered according to how appealing the female and male character is. Enthusiasm for the characters will soon lead to enthusiasm for the drama.

However, in "Heartstrings" there was no appealing character. The main actor Lee Sin (Jeong Yong-hwa) is the hottest boy with charisma in the Cultural Arts School but he is too much like a boy to say he's a man. The main actress Lee Gyoo-won ( Park Sin-hye) is also nothing but a cheerful college girl that can be seen anywhere.

Musical director from Broadway Kim Seok-hyeon (Song Chang-ee) and female professor Jeong Yoon-Soo (So I-hyeon) also didn't have many distinctive to feel their existence.

• A music drama that lacked 20%

"Heartstrings" promised the liveliness and passion of the youth through music and dance but it wasn't polished. Only Lee Sin played the guitar in his band and Gyoo-won played the Korean zither every once in a while but that was it to say it was a musical story.

As the 100th year celebration performance became centralized, through the process of preparing for it, there was no process of anyone improving. Only the fight for the leading lady existed and was misunderstood as an 'extreme youth drama'.

• Underdone love of the early 20s

The core of a romantic drama is a heart-beating love line. Viewers tremble at their love and get hurt by their pain. "Heartstrings" was about the love of 21-year old college students. However, it was only fresh and pretty. Maybe it was enough to affect viewers in their 10s and 20s but didn't communicate with the 30s.

Lee Sin and Gyoo-won were pure and cute but it wasn't desperate and stunning. Just like "The Greatest Love" and "Babyfaced Beauty" became popular with its love story up to the 30s, the viewers want a more realistic yet dramatic love story.

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Han Ye-seul "Up and apologizing"

Actress Han Ye-seul's picture of apologizing to the KBS2 drama "Spy MyeongWol" production team and staff was revealed on the 18th.

The production team, staff and crew had a lunch together on the 18th.

This lunch was arranged for Han Ye-seul to apologizing to everyone about all the trouble she had caused since the 14th.

In the picture, Han Ye-seul looks a level brighter than she did when she came into Korea. She is standing amongst the many staff and everyone is listening to her.

Lee Kim Production revealed about the lunch atmosphere this day, "There were words of apology from Han Ye-seul then a toast by the General Manager of KBS".

Meanwhile, Han Ye-seul returned to the drama site which she was refusing to cooperate with and took a dating scene with Eric Moon.

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"Spy MyeongWol" Eric and Han Ye-seul beer party in the middle of the day

Eric, Han Ye-seul and the crew of KBS 2TV "Spy MyeongWol" took some time to resolve things over some beer.

Everyone had luch together after a short drama shoot in Donggyodong, Seoul on the 18th. Eric said, "This lunch was arranged so that we could become friends again and fro Han Ye-seul to officially apologize".

The atmosphere was surprisingly cheerful. Laughter never ended and conversations went back and forth. Eric and Han Ye-seul faced each other and spoke about the difficult times they had so far, deciding to gather up their will once again. Next to them was the chairman of the productions, he General Manager Ko Young-tak, EP Lee Kang-hyeon, CP Jeong Seong-ho-I, PD Hwang In-hyeok and more, all carrying out conversations without constraint.

They had pork and pig skin, drinking beer, cider and Coke. Lunch was wrapped up lightly as they had more to shoot later. The staff patted Han Ye-seul on her back and expressed their wishes to get along well.

Meanwhile, Han Ye-seul had mentioned, "I was disappointed about certain parts but it turns out they were just misunderstandings".

She continued, "Thank you for accepting me so warmly even after what I have done. I am tender and lacking several areas. I hope you can understand me with you generosity". Those who listened to this had bright faces but Han Ye-seul couldn't hold back the tears.

Meanwhile, Han Ye-seul returned to the drama site 5 days after announcing her refusal to cooperate.

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[TD On Air] "Spy MyeongWol" special, harsh criticism

"Spy MyeongWol" special is being criticized harshly by the viewers.

KBS2 drama "Spy MyeongWol" edited its 10 episodes and aired it on the 15th, in replacement of the 11th episode.

The main actress Han Ye-seul had problems with the producer about being sick late on the 12th and after that has been requesting for change in producer and just refused to show up for the shoot. She suddenly left for the States.

The staff revealed that the main actress will be replaced and the 18 episodes completed but the issue hasn't died down online.

Netizen's say, "How will the story change?", "Spy MyeongWol is a mess", "Would another actress be able to pull the role?" and more.

Han Ye-seul took on the role of North Korean spy Myeong-wol who romances with Hallyu star Eric Moon but the drama has been showing low progress up to its 10th episode.

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Eric is upset about the hole in broadcast

Actor Eric Moon expressed his frustation in the hold in the KBS 2TV drama "Spy MyeongWol".

In a phone call with Seoul News NTN on the 15th, Eric Moon's management said, "We wish Han Ye-seul will clear things up quickly. If this situation continues, Eric Moon and we will state our views in coming time".

"This is Eric Moon's first come back project after his military service. He had high expectations about the drama and he had prepared a lot for it but these problems are making him upset".

Eric Moon has been showing drive to this drama by writing the OST to the drama "Hand Up" right before the start if the drama in June.

Right after the shooting site was revealed he had also mentioned at the press conference, "I've had lots of time to think before I started the drama during my break. I thought 'how do I make myself stand out' before but now I just want to be judged well by the viewers and work together with good staff and stars".

However, despite his wishes, the 11th episode of "Spy MyeongWol" might not be broadcasted because of Han Ye-seul's refusal to cooperate. There will be highlights and specials on this day.

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[Han Ye-seul Shock] Confirmed to change actress

"Spy MyeongWol" has decided to change actresses for the main role as Han Ye-seul is showing rejection to the drama and has left for the United States.

A staff in the production for KBS 2TV drama "Spy MyeongWol" said, "We were going to wait for hher until the 16th but as she has suddenly left for the States, we judged that she has no desire to apear in the drama anymore and have decided to change the main actress. We will find someone as soon as possible to restart the drama. Other actors and actresses will resume filming on the 16th morning. We are going to do our best to make sure the episode on the 16th will run as usual".

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[Spoiler] "Scent of a Woman" Kim Seon-ah confesses to Lee Dong-wook

Kim Seon-ah (Lee Yeon-jae) from "Scent of a Woman" asked Lee Dong-wook (Kang Ji-wook) if he would date her and he answered with a hug.

SBS TV drama "Scent of a Woman" on the 14th showed Lee Yeon-jae telling her best friend Yoo Hye-won (Sa Hyeon-jin) about her cancer and confessed, "I want to have a relationship before I die".

Hye-won was surprised and asked if Kang Ji-wook knew this too and supported her. Yeon-jae called Kang Ji-wook and asked if he would see her. To this he replied "Let's meet right away" and ran to her.

Yeon-jae asked Ji-wook, "Do you want to start a relationship?" and Ji-wook just hugged her without a word and cried.

Meanwhile, Kang Ji-wook broke off his engagement with Im Se-kyeong (Seo Hyo-rim), taking in her pain as well.

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Today's drama ratings 2011/08/04

Ratings by AGB Nielsen for 21:40/50, "Scent of a Woman" episode, first within 17.1%, "Gwanggaeto the Great" episode 22, second with 16.3% and "Hooray for Love" episode 10, third with 12.2%.

For 20:40/50, "Twinkle Twinkle" episode 54, first within 22.5%, "Ojak Brothers" episode 4, second with 19.7% and "My Love By My Side" episode 30, third with 10.2%.

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[Spoiler] "Boss" Choi Kang-hee, Ji Seong, Hero and Wang Ji-hye love line

Choi Kang-hee, Ji Seong, Hero and Wang Ji-hye are about to start a four way love line.

SBS drama "Protect the Boss" on the 10th hinted a full-scale mellow layout as the four people display delicate feelings for each other.

Ji-heon (Ji Seong) found out that Eun-seol (Choi Kang-hee) was the 'crazy hair' girl who caused the karaoke assault incident. He found the one and only evidence of her shoe at her house when he went there coincidentally.

He bullied her in anger saying he would fire her and Eun-seol explained, "I didn't approach you intentionally it was just coincidence". As the situation got worse, she called Chairman Cha (Park Yeong-gyoo) to explain that she was the person involved in the karaoke incident but even before she could mention anything he cut her off.

She misunderstands his words, "Let's put the past behind us and not talk about it anymore" to mean that she can still work. However, that's as far as her luck went. Chairman Cha found out later and told Ji Heon to fire her.

Ji-heon's true feelings revealed itself when Chairman Cha talked bad about her. Ji-heon said, "She is a psycho and lacking in many ways. But I don't feel that and that's why I like her". He is surprised but he said and realized he needs her.

Meanwhile, Na-yoon (Wang Ji-hye) who seems to be Ji-heon's past lover, is working hard to turn his mind around. Moo-won (Hero) is feeling interest in Eun-seol and this may form a four way relationship.

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[Spoiler] "Heartstrings" Jeong Yong-hwa kiss and back hug

Lee Sin (Jeong Yong-hwa) kissed and hugged Lee Gyoo-won (Park Sin-hye) from the back.

On the twelfth episode of MBC drama "Heartstrings" on the 10th showed Lee Sin and Lee Gyoo-won staying together to prepare for the performance.

The other friends staying together went out to catch ghosts. The boys followed to scare them as ghosts. It was something of a school tradition.

Lee Sin snuck away Lee Gyoo-won as she was lagging behind. Lee Sin said, "I told you not to walk around alone without my permission". He then said, "I need to scold you" to a pouty Lee Gyoo-won and kissed her on the cheek. Lee Gyoo-won was surprised.

While their friends were playing with ghosts, the two looked up at the night skies hugging each other from the back.

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[Spoiler] "The Princess Man" Park Si-hoo and Moon Chae-won fan kiss

Park Si-hoo and Moon Chae-won shook women's hearts with their fan kiss.

On the 7th episode of KBS 2 drama "The Princess' Man" on the 10th, Kim Seung-yoo (Park Si-hoo) and Se-ryeong (Moon Chae-won) had a romantic date.

Seung-yoo was at risk of losing his life because of Se-ryeong but he couldn't forget her so he found her and told her is true feelings. At his confession, she couldn't help but cry and reveal her feelings too.

However, Se-ryeong still kept her identity hidden and posed as a servent. She couldn't tell him she was the daughter of General Soo Yang. They continued their sweet date.

Seung-yoo held her hand and took a walk, touching her face and truthfully telling her his feeling. Se-ryeong was shy but couldn't hide her feelings.

Ending the risky date, the two parted, promising to meet again. Not wanting to say goodbye, Seung-yoo looked at Se-ryeong who had her face covered behind a fan and suddenly kissed her. Se-ryeong couldn't forget it and fluttered.

Meanwhile, Se-ryeong was shocked as she found out that her father was planning on slaughtering Kim Jong-seo (Lee Soon-jae) and Kim Seung-yoo at the later half of the drama.

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Today's drama ratings 2011/08/10 : "The Princess' Man" 17.4% followed by "Boss"

KBS drama "The Princess's Man" maintained its position in first place.

According to the AGB Nielsen Media Research on the 11th, "The Princess Man" on the 10th rated 17.4%.

After "City Hunter", leading drama on Wednesday and Thursday "The Princess' Man" is at risk of losing its throne as it has been followed at incredible speed by SBS drama "Protect the Boss".

SBS drama "Protect the Boss" rated 15.5% and MBC "Heartstrings" rated 5.9%.

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