Hallyudorama » News http://hallyudorama.com Your guide to Asian dramas and Pop Culture Sun, 13 May 2012 09:14:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 2NE1 is back in the Philippines http://hallyudorama.com/2ne1-is-backin-the-philippines/ http://hallyudorama.com/2ne1-is-backin-the-philippines/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:17:59 +0000 Hanneebuff http://hallyudorama.com/?p=3515 February started as a good month for Filipino 2NE1 fans as their favorite group is in the Philippines for, what we can assume, a vacation since they have no scheduled fanmeetings or concert this time.  MTV Iggy’s Best New Band in The World was last seen in the country June 2011 for their concert “The Party” in Araneta Coliseum.

Before leaving S. Korea, Park Bom tweeted a picture of Sandara Park who looks very happy for the trip.  She said “We are now head~ing to the Philippines! A photo of Darong in celebration!”

Dara on the way to the Philippines

A Happy Dara Park going to the Philippines - from Park Bom's twitter

The group arrived at NAIA Terminal 1 via Korea Air which landed at 11:27 in the morning.   Some fans were waiting for them outside the airport with banners.  A lucky fan was able to see them close enough to take pictures of the four of them together.

courtesy Joanne Buedan (@creepyhahaha)

 Park Bom, CL, Dara and Minji

courtesy Joanne Buedan (@creepyhahaha)

Smiling Dara

courtesy Joanne Buedan (@creepyhahaha)

CL and Minji

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

Dara looking at the cam while hugging a giant bear (so cute!)

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

Looks like the girls are having a mini conference. :D

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

Bom taking pictures using her cute pink cam.

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

Minji spots the camera…

and waves. :D

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

Let’s hope that the girls will have a nice vacation and enjoy the weather in the Philippines. Dara grew up here after all. :D

All pictures courtesy of Joanne Puedan’s twitter.

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]]> http://hallyudorama.com/2ne1-is-backin-the-philippines/feed/ 0 City Hunter starts airing on Lunar New Year http://hallyudorama.com/city-hunter-starts-airing-on-lunar-new-year/ http://hallyudorama.com/city-hunter-starts-airing-on-lunar-new-year/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:23:31 +0000 Hanneebuff http://hallyudorama.com/?p=3507 City Hunter

Today we are celebrating the first day of the Lunar New Year or the Year of the Water Dragon and what a better way to start it than by watching one of Korea’s top 2011 dramas, City Hunter.

I wrote last year my reservations about the drama since they said that there would be deviations from the original storyline, which is based on a Japanese manga. However, after watching the series, I thought, well, it didn’t matter that there are changes in the storyline since it served like a prequel to the City Hunter series.   Besides, Lee Min Ho is so good during the action scenes that you can’t help but let your jaw drop while watching.  I also love that his leading lady here, played by Park Min Young, is not the rescuing type of woman. I mean, she beat his ass in some of the scenes when he was pretending to be not-so-knowledgeable in the martial arts.

The Korean storyline goes like this. Lee Min Ho is Johnny Lee who was tasked by his adoptive father to take revenge towards five people who are responsible for the death of his father and 28 other South Korean soldiers after a mission in North Korea.  Working towards the goal, he meets Kim Nana who is a Blue House agent and consequently, always gets in the way whenever he executes his plans for revenge.  Of course, despite all these, they still fall in love. *swoons*

Okay, enough of the spazzing.  City Hunter will start airing tonight during ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida, after PBB Unlinight (which would be around 10:30?) If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, here it is!

City Hunter Official Trailer

Lastly, I would like to say 새해 복 먾이 받으세요! (Saehae bok manhi badeuseyo!)

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]]> http://hallyudorama.com/city-hunter-starts-airing-on-lunar-new-year/feed/ 0 [NEWS] The Ninja Assassin joins the military http://hallyudorama.com/the-ninja-assassin-joins-the-military/ http://hallyudorama.com/the-ninja-assassin-joins-the-military/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:12:03 +0000 Hanneebuff http://hallyudorama.com/?p=3481
 

It’s goodbye entertainment world for Rain (Bi, 비) right now as the Korean singer and actor joined the military service last October 11. The military service is mandatory to all Korean male citizens aged between 20-30.

Hundreds of fans, which included those coming from other countries like Japan and Taiwan went to the Army Base in Euijeongbu last October 11 to properly send him off. Before entering the military, Rain had a concert tour entitled “Rain:The Best Show” which was held in six different locations around the country.

Rain, whose real name was Jung Ji Hoon, was best known for his role in the Korean drama Full House with Song Hye Kyo. He was also included in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People Poll in 2006, 2007 and 2011. The actor also manages his own entertainment company J. Tunes and has starred in two Hollywood movies, Speed Racer, which was shown last 2008 and Ninja Assassin in 2009.

See you soon Rain! Two years is not that long.

 

source: Reuters

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]]> http://hallyudorama.com/the-ninja-assassin-joins-the-military/feed/ 0 [EVENT] Manila and Cebu celebrate Korean Film Festival http://hallyudorama.com/manila-and-cebu-celebrates-korean-film-festival/ http://hallyudorama.com/manila-and-cebu-celebrates-korean-film-festival/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:49:47 +0000 Hanneebuff http://hallyudorama.com/?p=3455
Secret Reunion

Secret Reunion starring Kang Dong Won and Song Kang Ho

Korean movie fans rejoice cause it’s the time of the year again for the Korean film festival. *confetti*

If last year, movie goers were scared out of their wits with the horror-themed films, this year, it’s all about love.  Yes, you read it right, all the seven movies will showcase different kinds of love which include love for the family, love between friends, romantic love and brotherly love.

The Korean Cultural Center partnered with SM Cinemas for this event.  Movies are now showing in SM Mall of Asia and SM North EDSA from September 20-25, 2011 while SM Cebu will start showing the movies from September 28-October 2.

The best thing about all these – it’s FREE!!! Just go to the ticket booth and tell them you are watching a movie from the festival.

Here’s the schedule for everyone’s benefit.


MALL OF ASIA, Cinema 6

20 September
1:15PM – Happy Life 즐거운 인생
8:30PM – Scandal Maker 과속스캔들

21 September
6:30PM – My Dear Enemy 멋진 하루
9:30PM – Hwang Jin Yi 황진이

22 September
6:30PM – Christmas in Aug 팔월의 크리스마스
9:30PM – Eternal Hearts 별빛 속으로

23 September
6:30PM – Secret reunion 의형제
9:30PM – Happy Life 즐거운 인생

24 September
12:45PM – Hwang Jin Yi 황진이
3:00PM – Eternal Hearts 별빛 속으로
7:30PM – Christmas in Aug 8월의 크리스마스

25 September
12:45PMHappy Life 즐거운 인생
Scandal Maker 과속스캔들 3:00PM
My Dear Enemy 멋진 하루 7:30PM

SM NORTH EDSA, Cinema 3

20 September
1:40PM – Hwang Jin Yi, 황진이
6:30PM – Secret Reunion 의형제

21 September
1:40PM – Scandal Maker 과속스캔들
6:30PM – Eternal Hearts 별빛 속으로

22 September
1:40PM – Happy Life 즐거운 인생
6:30PM – My Dear Enemy 멋진 하루

23 September
1:40PM – Christmas in Aug 8월의 크리스마스
6:30PM – Scandal Maker 과속스캔들

24 September
1:40PM – Secret Reunio
6:30PM – Happy Life, 즐거운 인생PM
9:30PM – My Dear Enemy 멋진 하루

25 September
1:40PM – Hwang JYi 황진이
6:30PM – Eternarts 별빛 속으로
9:30PM – Christmas in Aug 8월의 크리스마스

SM CEBU, Cinema 1
28 September – PREMIER SCREENING
1:30PM – Scandal Maker 과속스캔들

28 September REGULAR SCREENING
7:30PM – Eternal Hearts 별빛 속으로
9:30PM – Happy Life 즐거운 인생

29 September
5:30PM – Hwang Jin Yi 황진이
7:30PM – Christmas in Aug 8팔월의 크리스마스
9:30PM – Secret Reunion 의형제

30 September
5:30PM – Eternal Hearts 별빛 속으로
7:30PM – My Dear Enemy 멋진 하루
9:30PM – Scandal Maker 과속스캔들.

01 October
5:30PM – Happy Life 즐거운 인생
7:30PM – Secret Reunion 의형제
9:30PM – My Dear Enemy 멋진 하루

02 October
5:30PM – Christmas in Aug 팔월의 크리스마스
7:30PM – Hwang Jin Yi 황진이
9:30PM – Eternal Hearts 별빛 속으로

FEATURED FILMS

SECRET REUNION (의형제)
Starring: Kang Dong Won, Song Kang Ho
Song Kang-ho, an ex-agent of the National Intelligence Service who is very careful about his actions, is paired with Kang Dong-won, a former spy from the North. Song’s character was released from the NIS six years after the gunfight which happened in the heart of Seoul; however, both men keep their identities hidden from each other.

Scandal Maker

Scandal Maker starring Cha Tae Hyun, Park Bo Young, Wang Suk Hyun

SCANDAL MAKER (과속스캔들)
Starring: Cha Tae Hyun, Park Bo Young, Wang Suk Hyun
Nam Hyun Soo was a very famous idol worshipped like God by teens. Though he is in his mid-thirties now, he is still one of the most sought-after celebrity in the industry and a DJ in a radio show. One of his listeners, Jung-nam, sends him letters narrating her willingness to see her father whom she never met. Her story became a hit and catapults the show’s ratings to be the most popular program. But one day, Jung-nam knocks on Hyun Soo’s door claiming that the father he hasn’t met is none other than him.

Happy Life

Happy Life starring Jang Geun Seuk, Kim Yun Seok, Kim Sang Ho, Jung Jin Young

A HAPPY LIFE (즐거운 인생)
Starring: Jang Geun Suk, Kim Yun Seok, Kim Sang Ho, Jung Jin Young
The plot revolves around three former members of college rock band, Volcano, who were reunited by the death of their leader. At the funeral, a young, jobless lead guitarist Gi-Young suggested that they reform the band with him as the new front man.

My Dear Enemy

My Dear Enemy starring Jeon Do Yeon, Ha Jeong Woo

MY DEAR ENEMY (멋진 하루)
Starring: Jeon Do Yeon, Ha Jeong Woo
Hee-Soo, who is living a miserable life as a single woman in her thirties, sets out to find her ex-boyfriend, Byoung Woon who owes her $1000. Byeong Woon is also penniless but knows that girls are willing to give him money. Hee-Soo follows him as he visits many girls for money and starts a one-day journey that will change her life again.

Hwang Jin Yi

Hwang Jin Yi starring Song Hye Kyo, Yoo Ji Tae

HWANG JIN YI (황진이)
Starring:Song Hye Kyo, Yoo Ji Tae
A film based on the story of Hwang Jin Yi, the most renowned courtesan of the Chosun Dynasty. She was a beautiful, talented and intelligent young woman who has no other choice but to become a gisaeng because she was an illegitimate child. The movie shows how she used her position and her charm to gain favor from the upper class, as well as his love affair with a male servant named Nom-yi.

For Eternal Hearts

For Eternal Hearts starring Jung Kyung Ho, Kim Min Sun, Cha Soo Yeon

FOR ETERNAL HEARTS (별빛 속으로)
Starring: Jung Kyung Ho, Kim Min Sun, Cha Soo Yeon
An ordinary college boy Su-young meets an extraordinary girl named Pippi on campus. He fell in love with Pippi which did not last long because the latter ended her life at a student demonstration. While trying to get over Pippi, he was hired as a tutor for a girl named Su-young. He was almost at the brink of giving up because of Su-young’s peculiar personality but something is stopping him from doing so. He soon fell in love with Su-young and bizarre things started to happen.

Christmas in August

Christmas in August starring Han Suk Kyu, Shim Eun Ha

CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST (팔월의 크리스마스)
Starring: Han Suk Kyu, Shim Eun-Ha
The film is about Jung-won who falls in love with Da-Rim while suffering from an unnamed illness. He hides the fact to Da-Rim and tries to continue living as usual, spending time with his friends and family.

source: Korean Cultural Center, Philippines

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]]> http://hallyudorama.com/manila-and-cebu-celebrates-korean-film-festival/feed/ 0 [NEWS] Kim Hyun Joong visits the Philippines for the second time http://hallyudorama.com/kim-hyun-joong-visits-the-philippines-for-the-second-time/ http://hallyudorama.com/kim-hyun-joong-visits-the-philippines-for-the-second-time/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:09:00 +0000 Hanneebuff http://hallyudorama.com/?p=3433 UPDATED
 

August 25 and 26 are two days of heaven for all Kim Hyun Joong fans as the  singer and actor visits the Philippines the second time around.

For two days, Kim Hyun Joong’s schedule was packed with fan meetings, press conference and interviews.  Last Thursday, fans lined up early in the morning to buy Hyun Joong’s Break Down album to be able to qualify for the High Five event organized by Polyeast Records.  The following day, more fans were able to meet him in a meet and greet event organized by The Face Shop where Hyun Joong is the present endorser.  In a press conference, one lucky fan was able to outbid others in an auction for KHJ’s rehearsal clothes, and the proceeds will be donated to a women’s center in Manila.  She was also given the chance to hug and give Hyun Joong a scrap book as a gift.

Hyun Joong said in a television interview that he is open to playing with the local football team Azkals if invited and also expressed his desire to include Manila in his concert tour later this year.

Kim Hyun Joong became famous in the Philippines for his role in Boys Over Flowers as Jihoo and as Gelo in Playful Kiss, a Korean remake of the famous Taiwanese drama It Started with a Kiss.

Here are videos of his interviews:


For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV

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]]> http://hallyudorama.com/kim-hyun-joong-visits-the-philippines-for-the-second-time/feed/ 0 [NEWS] GMA7 to air hit Korean drama Secret Garden http://hallyudorama.com/news-gma7-to-air-hit-korean-drama-secret-garden/ http://hallyudorama.com/news-gma7-to-air-hit-korean-drama-secret-garden/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:15:25 +0000 Hanneebuff http://hallyudorama.com/?p=3371

Secret Garden, one of Korea’s hit television series of 2010, will be hitting the Philippine airwaves soon.

Secret Garden stars Hyun Bin who plays Owen (Kim Joo Won), a Department store CEO suffering from minor depression, and Ha Ji Won who plays Jamie (Gil Ra Im), a strong-willed stunt woman who lives with her friend after the death of her father who was a fireman.

Destined to eventually meet, Owen and Jamie stumbles upon a secret garden in Jeju Island and meets an old woman who gives them a magical alcoholic concoction. This potion enables them to switch bodies but for what purpose? The audience must keep watching to find out. The supporting casts also include Yoon Sang Hyun as Oska, Owen’s cousin and Kim Sa Rang as Yoon Seul, Oska’s ex-girlfriend. Lee Philip (The Legend) plays Director Im Jong Soo while Yoo In Na is Im Ah Young, Jamie’s best friend.

Hyun Bin became a household name in the Philippines because of his role as Cyrus (Hyun Jin Hun) in My Name is Kim Sam Soon which enjoyed an immense popularity locally. Ha Ji Won, on the other hand, was also a familiar face after her drama Hwang Jini was aired by GMA7 in the evening time slot more than three years ago.

Secret Garden will start airing on May 2 at Kapuso Network GMA7. It will replace another hit Korean drama, the Baker King, which will end within 2 weeks.

Watch the trailer at the following link: Secret Garden teaser at GMA7

credits: ieuck@youtube.com

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]]> http://hallyudorama.com/news-gma7-to-air-hit-korean-drama-secret-garden/feed/ 5 [EVENT] ABS-CBN to start airing My Princess on Monday http://hallyudorama.com/abs-cbn-to-start-airing-my-princess-on-monday/ http://hallyudorama.com/abs-cbn-to-start-airing-my-princess-on-monday/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:55:11 +0000 Hanneebuff http://hallyudorama.com/?p=3368

Filipino Korean drama fans will once again have a glimpse of the pretty-faced Kim Tae Hee and the gorgeous Song Seung Hun as they star in the romantic-comedy My Princess which will start airing this Monday on the local channel ABS-CBN.

Kim Tae Hee is Lizelle (Lee Seol), a college student who worked a lot part-time jobs, which includes dressing up as a Korean princess, to earn money for her dream trip of going to Egypt. Meanwhile, Song Seung Hun plays Ethan (Hae Young), a diplomat who works for the Ministry of Foreign affairs and the grandson of a rich *chaebol family. One day, an announcement was made that there are moves to restore the Korean Royal family and Lizelle soon learns that her father was a Prince, making her a real-life Princess.

My Princess enjoyed such popularity in Korea that it surpassed 20% ratings in its Wednesday-Thursday timeslot during its run early this year.

My Princess will air around 5:00pm, before the drama Mula sa Puso.

*chaebol – a Korean business conglomerate

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]]> http://hallyudorama.com/abs-cbn-to-start-airing-my-princess-on-monday/feed/ 1 [NEWS] 2am and 2ne1 to heat up Manila this summer http://hallyudorama.com/2am-and-2ne1-to-heat-up-manila-this-summer/ http://hallyudorama.com/2am-and-2ne1-to-heat-up-manila-this-summer/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:33:31 +0000 Hanneebuff http://hallyudorama.com/?p=3361

2AM

 

Filipino fans of the 4-member boy group 2AM is now rejoicing with the news of the upcoming visit of their favorite Korean idol group here in Manila.

2AM which is composed of Jo Kwon, Lee Changmin, Im Seulong and Jung Jin Woon will be arriving on April 27 and will be staying until April 30 to hold a series of mall shows and fan signing events.

Fans could not contain their excitement as they all expressed their interest on seeing their favorite boys in the event’s facebook page. Jennifer Iris Reyes said “OMYGAAAAAAAASH, I THINK MY HEART JUST STOPPED! ♥” while Florianne A. Barbacion said “waaa im getting anxious! im really excited.”  To get updates regarding this event, you may follow their twitter account www.twitter.com/2AM_Manila2011

2ne1

 

Meanwhile, S. Korea’s famous girl group 2NE1 composed of CL, Park Bom, Minji and Dara will also be stepping on the Philippine soil for the first time, with the exception of Dara Park who is already famous for winning a local artist search before going back to S. Korea to train under YG Ent.

The quartet will be holding a concert entitled The Party at Araneta Coliseum on the 15th of May.  Local bands will also be invited to do an opening act.  Produced by Pulp Productions who brought Super Junior in Manila, ticket prices are pegged at the following prices:VIP – 8,500, Lower box – 4500, Upper A – 2,500, Upper B – 1,200. For VIP reservations, fans may call Charles / Rizza at PULP office 687-1709.

source: 2am in Manila facebook page, happee sy’s twitter account

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]]> http://hallyudorama.com/2am-and-2ne1-to-heat-up-manila-this-summer/feed/ 0 [NEWS] Lee Min Ho has a new leading lady http://hallyudorama.com/lee-min-ho-has-a-new-leading-lady/ http://hallyudorama.com/lee-min-ho-has-a-new-leading-lady/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:59:33 +0000 Hanneebuff http://hallyudorama.com/?p=3342

Lee Min Ho confirmed playing the lead role Kang Jin in the Korean remake of the famous Japanese manga/anime City Hunter months ago. However, the lead actress was still not finalized until now. So who’s the lucky girl?

It’s no other than Park Min Young who became famous for her role as the scholar Kim Yoon Shik/Hee in the history-fusion drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal. Min Young’s character is named Kim Nana who is a Blue House (Korea’s Presidential residence) bodyguard.

credit: Park Min Young's twitter

According to what I’ve read in some sites, it seems like the remake will have a number of differences from the original storyline. In the original version, the lead character is a sleazy private detective named Ryo Saeba who often chooses pretty young ladies as his client. His womanizing activities often gains him a black eye either from his clients or from his assistant Kaori Makimura who is secretly in love with him. Kaori is the younger sister of Ryo’s original partner in City Hunter Hideyuki Makimura who asked Ryo to take care of his sister before he died.

Given the initial differences in the portrayal of the lead characters (they said that Kang Jin is an MIT graduate working for the international communications network team and not someone with a shady past), we could expect more deviations on the storyline itself. I wonder how the original fans of City Hunter feels about this.

Anyway, I do hope they would still keep the womanizing, sleazy character of Kang Jin. It would be interesting to see Lee Min Ho act this one out since he’s one of the best young actors out there.

City Hunter will premiere in SBS on May 2011.

via: Dramabeans

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]]> http://hallyudorama.com/lee-min-ho-has-a-new-leading-lady/feed/ 1 [NEWS] Cinderella’s Sister airs tonight at ABS-CBN http://hallyudorama.com/cinderellas-sister-airs-tonight-at-abs-cbn/ http://hallyudorama.com/cinderellas-sister-airs-tonight-at-abs-cbn/#comments Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:01:42 +0000 Hanneebuff http://hallyudorama.com/?p=3266

l-r, t-b: chun jung myun, moon geun young, taecyeon, seo woo

We are all familiar with the story of Cinderella right? As children, we were told of how a young, pure-hearted girl finds her Prince Charming after she accidentally leaves her shoe in a haste to flee the ball.  But, have you ever wondered about the story of Cinderella’s Sister?

Korean romantic drama Cinderella’s Sister is a twist to the classic Cinderella story.  Korea’s little sister, Moon Geun Young is Zaren (Eun Joo), a cynical, angst-filled teenager who suddenly finds herself having a sister named Briana (Hyo Sun), played by Seo Woo, and a father after her mother decides to marry a rich *makgeolli manufacturer. 

Briana is the typical, pretty rich girl.  Always surrounded by people who always adored and dotted on her, including Zaren’s mom, she grew up carefree and a little reckless, which of course, made Zaren dislike her.  However, despite Zaren’s bitter outlook in life, Timothy (Ki Hoon), a man working for Briana’s father, decided to take an interest on her.  Briana has always admired Timothy but he only considers her as a little sister.   And thus, the drama unfolds.

Cinderella’s Sister will start airing tonight at ABS-CBN after Martha Cecilia’s Kristine Series and replacing Perfect Match.

*makgeolli – an alcoholic beverage native to Korea with milky color and made from fermented rice and wheat.

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