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Korean title: 해운대 (Hae-un-dae)
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Hands down Lee Min-ki, who portrays Choi Hyeong-sik. Sure, he only has a supporting role in the flick but the model-turned-actor deftly portrays a chivalrous and charming coastguard.
As the simple and kind hearted Hyeong-sik who meets sassy Hee-mi (Kang Ye-won), Min-ki’s character is an absolutely lovable one that turns out to be a selfless hero.
The film looks at the various lives that are affected by a tsunami that hits Haeundae, an extremely popular beach in Pusan, South Korea.
Apart from the affable Hyeong-sik and his new friend, we also witness the lives of simple fisherfolk Choi Man-sik (Seol Kyeong-gu) and Kang Yeon-hee (Ha Ji-won), whose romance is blossoming in the wake of the impending disaster.
There’s also the story that involves the fractured family of Kim Hwi (Park Joong-hoon), the geologist who discovers the tsunami. As their story unfolds, Kim Hwi is given a chance to reconcile with his estranged ex-wife (played by Uhm Jung-hwa) and young daughter.
Estranged: Divorced couple - Kim Hwi (Park, right) and his
ex (Uhm) - tries to communicate through telepathy. It doesn't work.
Expect the filmmakers to milk sympathy from this story for all its worth...and doggone it, it worked on me. *sniffle*
The special effects, which are done by the same people behind the Perfect Storm, aren’t mind blowing, but functional.
The stories are at once touching and hilarious. However, there’s nothing spectacular that makes you sit up and take notice. Everything that you see here, you’ve seen it before in other disaster flicks. On a whole, the film feels like it’s just “going through the motions”.
Walk: 'Yeah, I think I dropped the needle right about here.'
Nonetheless, the comic relief is surprisingly very effective here. It comes in various forms such Hyeong-sik, who is bullied by the outspoken Hee-mi; and the rough around the edges Dong-choon (Kim In-kwon), whose luck is so unbelievable it’s hilarious.
Haeundae is an entertaining movie, but it’s not a tsunami of a loss (heh, heh) if you give it a miss.
The plot:
Haeundae, which is located in the port city of Pusan, draws one million visitors to its beach every year. As holidaymakers bask under the sun one hot summer day, a mega-tsunami barrels its way to the beachfront community at 500 miles per hour!
Happy pair: Even when you're facing doom, put on a happy face!
Watch it:
It started playing in Malaysian cinemas since Sept 17. Support the Hallyu, buy a ticket :-P.
Pics credit: HanCinema
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Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Haeundae (2009)
Thursday, 18 June 2009
South Korean disaster movie Haeundae
Seol Kyung Gu and Ha Ji Won (is that you with short hair?)
at the Haeundae press day
Seol Kyung-gu's first public appearance after his wedding was at the Haeundae movie press day on 18 June. The Korean disaster movie Haeundae stars Seol Kyung Gu, Ha Ji Won, Uhm Jung Hwa, Lee Min Ki and Gang Ye Won.
Haeundae is directed by Yun Jae Gyun and produced by JK FILM ㈜ CJ Entertainment and has been released in 20 other countries before it opened in South Korea. Not only does it boast some of Korea's finest actors in its cast, it is also said that the CGI for the film was done by a Hollywood CGI team. So you can be sure to expect state of the art CGI affects. Think huge realistic tidal waves...
Haeundae (해운대) is a disaster movie about a tsunami heading straight for the popular beach in Busan!
More pics, movie synopsis and trailer after the jump.
Movie synopsis:
Located on the Southeast of the Korean peninsula is the international city of Busan. A popular vacation spot on the East Sea coast, Haeundae draws one milion visitors to its beaches every year. Man-sik (Seol Kyung Gu), a native of Haeundae, went deep-sea fishing four years before and lost a co-workier in a tsunami; he has never returned. He now leads a simple life running a small sushi shop and is preparing to propose to his longtime girlfriend, Yeon-hee (Ha Ji Won).
While these seemingly banal domestic affairs unfold, geologist KIM, an expert on tsunami research, discovers the East Sea is showing signs of activity similar to the Indian Ocean at the time of the 2004 tsunami. Despite his warnings, the Disaster Prevention Agency affirms that Korea is in no harm of being hit. When he discovers a super tsunami starting in Tsushima, Japan is headed stratight for the Korean peninsula, he quickly heads down to Haeundae. Eventually, KIM gets a call about a deadly oncoming wave, with only ten minutes to spare!
While the vacationers and citizens of Busan are enjoying a peaceful, hot summer day, a super-tsunami is headed straight for Haeundae.
Cast and crew of Haeundae
Ha Ji Won, Uhm Jung Hwa & Lee Min Ki
Check out the trailer here (video courtesy of KoJa Productions)
Arrggghhh tsunami coming! Catch this exciting disaster movie starring Seol Kyung Gu and Ha Ji Won.
Haeundae movie official website
Source: Newsen
Movie synopsis via Beyond Hollywood & Soompi
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
The Man Who Can't Get Married press conference
Kim So Eun shows off her skinny arms and
Sanggu the chinhuahua at the press conference
After watching her in a supporting role as Gaeul in Boys Before Flowers, i know many are anxiously waiting to see Kim So-eun in another drama. Fans of the young lass (she just enrolled into university, but is currently on a study break due to filming this drama) won't have to wait long as her new drama will be aired on KBS World soon!
The new KBS2 television drama The Man Who Can't Get Married, staring Ji Jin-hee, Uhm Jung-hwa, Yang Jung-an and Kim So-eun held a press conference at 2pm, June 9th at Seoul's Imperial Palace Hotel.
The drama is a romantic comedy based on the popular Japanese drama Kekkon Dekinai Otoko which aired in 2006. The Man Who Can't Get Married will start airing on June 15, after The Slingshot (Story of a Man) ends its run (in South Korea that is).
Cast of The Man Who Can't Get Married & the director
Ji Jin-hi and Uhm Jung-hwa striking a pose for the camera
Saturday, 9 May 2009
Uhm Jung-hwa meets The Man Who Can’t Get Married
We last saw her on the small screen opposite Oh Ji-ho in the romantic comedy, Get Karl! Oh Soo-jung in 2007. Now singer-cum-actress Uhm Jung-hwa is set to topline another drama entitled The Man Who Can’t Get Married.
Seducing Mr. Difficult: Uhm Jung-hwa meets aneccentric man in her new drama series
Uhm's (38) new drama sees her portraying a doctor who leads a stable and comfortable life…until she meets a strange and eccentric 40-year-old architect named Jaehee (played by Ji Jin-hee). Needles to say, sparks fly between the two.
For her role, Uhm had to tone down her make-up and adopt a “professional”-like hairstyle to play the doctor (like in the pics you see).
The Man Who Can’t Get Married premieres on the KBS network in South Korea in June, taking over the Kim Kang-woo/Park Shi-yeon drama Story of a Man.
What to do?: Contemplating her next move
Peepers: 'Let me lure him in with these big andbeautiful eyes of mine.'
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Friday, 12 September 2008
Kim Hee-sun models for Guess' Love Your Body campaign
Radiant: The beautiful Kim Hee-sun showsoff her baby bump
She's 4 months pregnant and looks as lovely as ever. South Korean actress Kim Hee-sun models for Guess' Love Your Body campaign to combat uterine cancer.
Proceeds from the sales of the Guess '08 F/W collection called Love Triangle-G will be chanelled to support women from low income groups in battling the disease. Love Triangle-G T-shirts and jeans went on sale in South Korea early this month.
Other stars joining the fight against cancer are Uhm Jeong-hwa, Lee Hana, Han Ji-hye, Lee Dong-wook, Byeon Jung-soo, SS501's Kim Hyun-joong, Gong Hyo-jin and Hwangbo.
Sexy Uhm Jung-hwa
Happy Han Ji-hye
Sweet Lee Hana
Tough Lee Dong-wook
Thoughtful Byeon Jung-soo
Shopaholic Kim Hyun-joongSource: Newsen
Other causes:
South Korean stars campaign for Dokdo
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
Uhm Jung-hwa wants Choo Sung-hoon?
Wanted: Uhm Jung-hwa (left) says that Choo Sung-hoonis her ideal man
Korea's Madonna Uhm Jung-hwa has spoken up about the kind of man she would like to marry, and it looks like she digs sunburnt guys.
The D.I.S.C.O singer told a TV program that crispy K-1 fighter/ model Choo Sung-hoon (33) is her ideal type. Mmm hmm, she likes them younger, strong, buffed and...er, roasted :-).
The 37-year-old singer/actress also revealed that these days, she is thinking of finding the right man and settling down.
Someone, get these two together already, will ya?
Source & Pics credit: Newsen
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Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Fashion Pet : Vogue Korea's 12th Anniversary exhibition
In conjunction of the fashion magazine's 12th anniversary, Vogue Korea will be showcasing artistic photographs of 100 celebrities and their pets. It's a charity event and the stars are photographed with their beloved pets for a good cause.
I am surprise to see that many hallyu stars actually own beautiful furry friends. Celebrities like Lee Hyo-ri, Uhm Jung Hwa, DBSK's Micky Yoo-chun, Yoon Eun Hye, Kong Hyo Jin, Kim Ji-suk - to name a few, are among the celebrities who took part in the project.
Lee Hyori and her feline friend in a beautiful shot
Some of the best of Korea's photographers - KT Kim, Koo Bohn-chang, Kim Bo-ha and Choi Sei-hon contributed their skills.
Pet accessories from Tiffany & Co., 10 Corso Como, Juicy Couture, Mulberry, Celine, Hermes and Marc Jacobs will be up for sale at the event. Limited edition designs by MCM, Louis Quatorze and Tomboy will also be on sale.
Proceeds from the sale will be donated to a veterinarians' association.
Yoon Eun Hye kisses her little white dog
Nam Gyu Ri gives her boxer a piggy back ride - so cute!
The dog doesn't look amused though...
Nam Gyu Ri gives her boxer a piggy back ride - so cute!
The dog doesn't look amused though...
Sunday, 13 July 2008
Uhm Jung-hwa channels Madonna for DISCO
The South Korean press dubs her Korea's Madonna, and I think the 37-year-old singer/actress is taking it too literally. It kinda shows with the release of her 10th (mini) album D.I.S.C.O, a tribute to the rollicking 70s complete with out-of-this-world tacky fashion.
Disco 70s: Madonna's Confessions on a Dance Floor vs.Uhm Jung-hwa's D.I.S.C.O
But why knock a successful formula? Madonna hit pay dirt with her Confessions on a Dance Floor album (the Queen of Pop's 10th album too!) back in 2005.
The album was a throwback to the 70s disco era as well, and the smash hit single from the album Hung Up, contained a sample of ABBA's 1979 hit Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight).
According to Wikipedia, Hung Up is Madonna's biggest selling single to date and one of the most successful singles of all time, reaching number one in 45 countries!
Material girl: 'I like plastic too. The other kind of plastic'And so, Uhm Jung-hwa has hopped onto the retro bandwagon in her comeback effort. (It has been two years since her last album Prestige (2006)). Will Jung-hwa sshi succeed in climbing up the K-pop charts with D.I.S.C.O?
For her latest album, Uhm enlisted the help of the younger generation such as T.O.P. and G-Dragon of Big Bang, much like how Madonna worked with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland on Hard Candy. That 4 Minutes track is kewl huh?
Time is waiting/ We only got four minutes to save the world/ No hesitating/ Grab a boy/ Go grab your girl
Sorry, I digress...but it's JT!!!
I've listened to Uhm Jung-hwa's D.I.S.C.O track and it's just so-so for me. It is...bouncy.
Nevertheless, T.O.P. fans will no doubt drool over their idol, and Uhm's colourful get-ups may create some buzz but honestly, I'm not getting Hung Up over D.I.S.C.O ;-P.
Here's a look at how Uhm Jung-hwa stacks up against Madonna. All I can say is, the Material Mom ain't called the Queen of Pop for nuthin' ;-).
Uhm Jung-hwa can be the sanitized Asian copycat, if you like.
Madonna wants YOU...Uhm Jung-hwa wants you,and maybe you, and you too.
Madonna confidently wears her purple leotard...Uhm Jung-hwa dons shorts
Madonna struts around in her 70s get-up...Uhm Jung-hwa does the same
Madonna gets into the 70s groove...Uhm Jung-hwa shows off her disco moves
Madonna sits on her M-shaped throne...Uhm Jung-hwa is nowrenamed Muhm Jung-hwa :-P
Madonna gets it on with Justin Timberlake...Uhm Jung-hwa is T.O.P's friend
Now that we've seen the similarities, we can make a guess at the concept of Uhm Jung-hwa's next album!
Maybe she'll call hers S.U.G.A.R. instead ;-).
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Friday, 11 July 2008
Uhm Jung Hwa and TOP do the DISCO
Uhm Jung Hwa and TOP come together in style... I was surfing and did a double take when i saw this photo of Uhm Jung Hwa (37) and Big Bang's T.O.P! They were both together on stage at the Mnet Live Broadcast - M Count Down music program on the 10th July.
Now why should i be surprise anyway? Since they call Uhm Jung Hwa the Korean Madonna. And if Madonna and Justin Timberlake (JT) can come together superbly in 4 Minutes...then why can't Uhm Jung Hwa and T.O.P do the DISCO!
Night fever night fever!
Yoohoo, do you like my yellow wig?
TOP raps in Uhm's D.I.S.C.O.
Uhm Jung Hwa, never failing to reinvent herself, struts her stuff...View the music video now!
Uhm Jung Hwa goes back in time with her new number - DISCO featuring TOP
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
Uhm Jung-hwa sells jeans
Bootylicious: Uhm Jung-hwa works her buttoff selling jeans
Jeans snugly fit this actress, more so than on Gianna Jun.
Sexy Korean celebrity Uhm Jung-hwa has collaborated with GS Retail to create a line of jeans simply called Uhm Jung-hwa Jeans.
The 37-year-old can definitely seduce Mr. Perfect wearing those denims. The actress/singer was in
Snug fit: What a cute tush
Apart from snug jeans, this enterprising lady is also the owner of a booming lingerie collection called Zuhm in
Uhm Jung-hwa Jeans will be sold on the GS home shopping network on April 19 (
White jeans: 'Does my butt look big in this?'
Source & Pics credit: Hankooki
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Friday, 8 February 2008
Korean stars' hits and misses
In the world of entertainment, a role could either make or break you. Stars such as Yoon Eun-hye, Rain, Han Ye-seul and Kim Ah-joong became big movie/drama stars after being the second (or third) choice for a role!
Left to right: Yoon Eun-hye, Rain and Han ye-seul were replacementactors who made it big
Here's a look at who did what, in which show, and what happened:
Yoon Eun-hye
Made it big through her tomboy role in Coffee Prince. Initially, Kim Ah-joong was the favourite for the role.
However, an exclusive contract with a shampoo company prevented Kim Ah-joong from cutting her hair short. Thus, the role went to Yoon Eun-hye, who had no problems lopping her locks off for the character.
Han Ye-Seul
The actress played Jo Anna in Fantastic Couple/ Couple or Trouble, which became a hit in Korea. However, she wasn't the first choice for the role; producers wanted Uhm Jung-hwa, but Uhm had to turn down the offer because of her busy schedule. She was preparing for the release of her 9th album.
However, Han Ye-seul missed out on a golden opportunity too when she turned down the Jung Ryu-won's role in My Lovely Sam-soon.
Rain
He wasn't the first choice for the Lee Yeong-jae character in Full House but persevered to get the role.
Initially,the producers offered it to Jung Woo-sung, and then to Lee Jeong-jae when Jung declined the offer. Lee also turned down the role because he had to prepare for his film Typhoon. Since the Energizer Bunny was continuously asking about the role, he eventually got it.
Cho Seung-woo
He perfectly portrayed an autistic 20-year-old in the film Marathon. The role only went to him after Shin Ha-gyoon turned down the role because he was busy shooting a movie. Second choice Park Hae-il didn't want to portray an autistic man so he rejected the role too.
Kim Ah-joongBelieve it or not, Kim Ah-joong wasn't the first choice for 200 Pounds Beauty. Many names were dropped, such as Ko So-young, Kim Hee-sun, Lee Na-young and Soo-ae but the actresses all felt uneasy portraying a character who undergoes a complete plastic makeover.
Kim Ah-joong got the role because she wasn't reluctant to play a plastic beauty.
Other stars who have missed out on golden opportunities include Cha In-pyo, who turned down Shiri, The Foul King, The Host, Friend, Kick the Moon, My Wife is a Gangster and My Boss, My Hero and Kim Hee-sun who rejected Autumn in my Heart, All In, Winter Sonata, Lovers in Paris, Phoenix and Sorry, I Love You.
Source & Pics credit: Naver News with translations @ HanCinema
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