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City Hunter starts airing on Lunar New Year

Hanneebuff — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:23:31 +0000

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!)

[NEWS] The Ninja Assassin joins the military

Hanneebuff — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:12:03 +0000

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

[EVENT] Manila and Cebu celebrate Korean Film Festival

Hanneebuff — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:49:47 +0000

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 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 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 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 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 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 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

[NEWS] Kim Hyun Joong visits the Philippines for the second time

Hanneebuff — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:09:00 +0000

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

[NEWS] GMA7 to air hit Korean drama Secret Garden

Hanneebuff — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:15:25 +0000

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

[NEWS] 2am and 2ne1 to heat up Manila this summer

Hanneebuff — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:33:31 +0000

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 15^th 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

[NEWS] Cinderella’s Sister airs tonight at ABS-CBN

Hanneebuff — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:01:42 +0000

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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Guess who are in a soccer team?

Hanneebuff — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:02:29 +0000

Five good-looking and talented young men from the Korean entertainment industry recently formed a celebrity soccer team. Can you guess who they are?

(L-R) TVXQ's Junsu, Jaejoong and Yoochun

It’s TVXQ’s Kim Junsu, Kim Jaejoong and Park Yoochun with SS501′s Kim Hyun Joong and BOF’s Kim Bum who is more popularly known as Yi Jung. These guys came together to form the soccer team that they named as “Men.”

(L-R) BOF's Min Ho, Hyun Joong, Kim Bum, Kim Joon

Although Junsu and Hyun Joong were planning the team since last year, it was only two months ago that the team was finalized with Junsu as the first captain to lead “Men.” It is a well-known fact that Junsu loves soccer so much and is very good in playing it that he even considered becoming professional soccer player. Meanwhile, we’ve already seen Hyun Joong and Kim Bum play the sport in episode 21 of Boys Over Flowers. As for Jaejoong and Yoochun, I’ve seen them play futsal (a version of soccer) in All About DBSK 3.

The team submitted their application to participate in the 2010 Peace Star Cup Celebrities’ Football League but it was rejected because it was already pass the deadline.

Creating a celebrity sports team is not a new phenomenon in Korea. In 2006, Hallyu stars Jang Dong Gun (All About Eve), Hyun Bin (My Name is Kim Sam Soon), Gong Yoo (Coffee Prince) and Ji Jin Hee (Jewel in the Palace) formed a baseball team that they named “Playboys.” Junsu, Jaejoong and Yoochun also played in 2006 with fellow TVXQ members Jung Yunho and Shin Changmin as part of the soccer team of SM Entertainment.

Source: HEY!JJ
Translation: kimuchi3005 @ OneTVXQ.com
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Writer’s Note: Is this a good team or what? I can’t say how they will perform on soccer matches because even though I know Junsu to be a very good player, there’s Jaejoong who is known as the non-competitive one (fans please don’t brick me, he’s my favorite tvxq member). I’m surprised that Kim Bum is in this team since he’s not associated with TVXQ but then again, he’s friends with Kim Hyun Joong who is a close friend of Jaejoong. One thing is for sure though, this team is full of eye candy. I bet a lot of fans will be watching whenever they play. hahaha! With the World Cup in South Africa starting this June, I can totally imagine them cheering for the Red Devils.

Joo Ji Hoon goes to the military today

Hanneebuff — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:15:38 +0000

Korean actor Joo Ji Hoon who rose to fame through the hit drama Princess Hours (Goong) as Shin Goon is off to the military today to serve in his country’s two year mandatory military service.

Joo Ji Hoon was involved in a drug scandal last year when he admitted to using drugs in two separate occassions. As punishment, he was ordered to do community service and pay a fine. He was also given a suspended jail term although he did not serve it because of his clean probation period.

Given the circumstances, going to the military is the best action that he did. We will be waiting for you Shin Goon!!!

photos: credit as tagged

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Lee Min Ho chooses his next drama project

Hanneebuff — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:31:18 +0000

After a year of filming CFs and doing photoshoots for magazines, Lee Min Ho, more popularly known as Gu Jun Pyo from Boys Over Flowers, has chosen his next acting project entitled Personal Taste.

In the story, Min Ho is Jeon Jin Ho, a man who pretends to be gay to become a room mate of the woman he likes. Apparently, she only likes homosexual guys. His character is said to be organized and a neat freak. Now, that’s a far cry from the strong and mighty Jun Pyo that Min Ho effectively portrayed last year.

This drama was rumored months ago to be the comeback project of the Goong/Princess Hours couple Yoon Eun Hye and Joo Ji Hoon. However, the plans did not push through and the project was put into the back burner. With Lee Min Ho now acting as the male lead, there are now questions as to who will be his leading lady. Do you have someone in mind? Let us know.

This drama will start filming on February and will be released on April.

via Dramabeans, Allkpop

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