[News] Jang Hyuk adds another movie to his busy schedule.

[News] Jang Hyuk adds another movie to his busy schedule.
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Jang Hyuk has signed on to another project, and that’s in addition to his movie The Client and the upcoming drama Midas: He has been cast in a cop movie called '독종', which translates to Tough Guy, or heartless or hardass. Take your pick.

The movie is an action thriller that stars Jung Jin-young (Itawon Murder Case) as a hardened detective trying to solve a “labyrinthine” case whose statute of limitations is on the cusp of expiration. Jang Hyuk is his suspect, a criminal who skillfully wriggles his way free of the police dragnet that attempts to capture him.

Jang’s role is described as fairly small in comparison to Jung’s lead role, but promises to have “a strong impact” in the movie. I’m thinking that means we’ll see him as a mysterious villain who remains on the fringes, rather than one half of an equal showdown a la Psychic or Secret Reunion.

Perhaps having a smaller role will explain how Jang will manage shooting the film, which begins its shoots in April, when he’ll also be in the thick of shooting financial-world-themed drama Midas — that premieres on February 28. Methinks he’s in for a lot of long nights and packed days.

In any case, this film will give him some practice playing an accused criminal, since his character in The Client is also a prime suspect (of the murder of his wife).

[News] Park Shi-yeon drops film, Park Ye-jin steps in.

[News] Park Shi-yeon drops film, Park Ye-jin steps in.
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Music-industry-centric movie Happy Together had originally cast Park Shi-yeon (Coffee House) in the lead role opposite Ji Hyun-woo, but Park has been forced to withdraw at the last minute due to her health, leaving just over a month before the film is to begin shooting.

According to her management, Park had previously received surgery on her back, which is acting up again, making it difficult for her to film. (Aftereffects of her surgery are also the reason she’d left variety show Family Outing a year ago.)

Instead, My Princess’s resident sourface bitchypants, Park Ye-jin, has been tapped to take over the role of a thirtysomething producer who wants to groom the twentysomething lead (Ji Hyun-woo) into an idol star. She joins rather late in the game and will be busy jumping from one project right into another, beginning shoots on Happy Together right after the currently airing My Princess wraps.

Kim Su-ro (God of Study) and ex-2PM member Park Jae-bum also star in Happy Together, which begins principal photography in March.

[News] Jung Ryeo Won greets fans for the Lunar New Year.

[News] Jung Ryeo Won greets fans for the Lunar New Year.
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It’s been a while since we’ve last heard from actress Jung Ryeo Won.

Well, to assure fans that she’s still around, Jung Ryeo Won uploaded a picture and a Lunar New Year’s greeting through her Twitter.

She wrote, “I’m wearing a hanbok that Park Sool Nyeo made for me. Yay! I’m so excited! Everyone, I hope you receive a lot of luck this year!”

In her picture, fans were able to see Jung Ryeo Won smiling happily in her contemporary hanbok.

Netizens commented, “If you look carefully, she’s wearing a see-through hankbok!” “I think because of Park Sool Nyeo’s craftsmanship and because of Ryeo Won’s beauty, the hanbok is even prettier.”

With so many idols donning the hanbok for their official Lunar New Year’s greetings, it’s refreshing to see something more contemporary.

[Photo & news] Jung Woo Sung, So Ji Sub, Shin Min Ah & Tiger JK appointed models for 'Giordano'.

[Photo & news] Jung Woo Sung, So Ji Sub, Shin Min Ah & Tiger JK appointed models for 'Giordano'.
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Celebrities Jung Woo Sung, Shin Min Ah, So Ji Sub and Tiger JK recently modeled in a photoshoot for clothing brand, Giordano.

On January 31st, Giordano launched their new advertisement campaign titled, “‘Friends’ LOVE: The Story of Friends’ Love”, and appointed four celebrities as the company’s main models.

The advertisement campaign illustrates a story of friendships developing into love, and focuses on the models’ individual personalities.

“In order to polish up and develop our brand image, as well as showcase our leadership as the best basic casual clothing line, we appointed four models who each have a variety of their own charms. We’re looking forward to Giordano taking over the market once again with this new campaign,” stated a Giordano representative.

Giordano will unveil their first campaign video in early February during the Lunar New Year holiday in movie theatres, which will be followed by advertisement broadcasts on cable TV and their homepage.

[Photo & News] Han Ji Min change new look to sexy girl for 'Sure' magazine.

[Photo & News] Han Ji Min change new look to sexy girl for 'Sure' magazine.
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Hallyu Star Han Ji Min who used to have innocent image, now has a pictorial shooting for Sure magazine. Very deep cut dress that showing her chest, hot pant and fishnet stockings, all totally makes her look so fierce.

On January, Han Ji-min leader cast starring in new movie "Detective K". She explained why she had decided to appear in "Detective K" at a recent interview with Yonhap News, saying, "I had done many historical works so far, so I actually wanted to appear in a modern drama, but I found the script very exciting and began to have curiosity about the character whom I will play. She will not appear in many scenes, but I wanted to challenge myself by trying to play this attractive character".

On February 2011 Han Ji Min change new look to sexy girl again for 'Sure' magazine.

[News] Kim Tae-hee Wins Over Viewers with 'My Princess'.

[News] Kim Tae-hee Wins Over Viewers with 'My Princess'.
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Her stunning beauty is beyond dispute, but actress Kim Tae-hee has always been criticized for her wooden acting. She struggled even more in films than on TV, and none of her movies, including "The Restless", "Venus and Mars" and "Grand Prix", were a success at the box office.

But the soap "My Princess", currently on MBC, seems to have changed all that, and viewers have taken to Kim's adorable but comic character in a big way. They seem to enjoy seeing the inelegant side of someone who seems to have it all. And criticism of her acting skills seems on the wane.

"Viewers cheer when an actor shows a side that has never been seen before", one critic says. "But when the actor still gets criticized for their acting afterwards they tend to go back to their old image, and that can be fatal". In other words, the real test for Kim starts after "My Princess".

Of course, there are still some people criticizing Kim's acting on the web board of the "My Princess" homepage. In fact, Kim is perhaps the epitome of a star who appears in more commercials than films or TV series.

Others include Kim Hee-seon, Jeon Ji-hyeon, Ko So-young and Lee Young-ae. More recently, hin Min-ah and Lee Min-jeong also raised their profile through commercials before being cast in leading roles in films or TV series.

But while the financial rewards are great, viewers tend to disapprove. Woon Goon-il, a former SBS executive, said, "Actors should communicate with their audience through proper work with a story. If they shun it and bury themselves in commercials, their career is inevitably cut short".

[News] Lee Min-ho greets fans with a Lunar New Year’s message.

[News] Lee Min-ho greets fans with a Lunar New Year’s message.
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Last year, Lee Min-ho has been selected to play a leading role in the upcoming drama, “City Hunter”. This drama was based on a cartoon of the same name written by Tsukasa Hojo. Set in the latter half of the 1980s, the story takes place in Tokyo. The main character, Saeba Ryo, takes in cases upon requests from beautiful women and puzzles them out one by one. As the story developed, it gathered a great deal of popularity. However, it’s the first time in 13 years that the cartoon has been televised in movie or drama form.

The Korean version of “City Hunter” will be set in the year 2011 at Seoul, instead of Tokyo in the 1980s. According to a representative of the SBS Drama Division, the drama will be aired on SBS this year on May.



On February 2nd, Hallyu star Lee Min-ho sent his fans a Lunar New Year’s message through his official Facebook account.

He wrote, “Happy Lunar New Year!^^. I am going to celebrate this New Year’s Day with my family in Seoul ^^ Where are you celebrating? Enjoy your holidays and take care! Thank you always for your support!”

The actor delivered his message in both Korean and English, and wrote “Happy Lunar New Year” in Chinese and Japanese, as well.

[VOD & News] Jang Hyuk, Kim Hee Ae & Lee Min Jung for 'Midas' SBS new drama & Trailer.

[VOD & News] Jang Hyuk, Kim Hee Ae & Lee Min Jung for 'Midas' SBS new drama & Trailer.
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'Midas' two Trailer for SBS upcoming drama on Febuary , 'Midas' is set in the business world — dealing with the stock exchange, mergers and acquisitions, chaebols — and will be written by high-profile writer-producer Choi Wan-kyu of high-stakes gambling drama All In and mega-popular historical drama Jumong. Lee Min-jung’s character graduates from nursing school and begins working at a large general hospital.

In addition, Kim Hee-ae has also signed on, marking her return to television after four years away. Her last drama role came in the extremely popular My Man’s Woman. She’ll play a character with particularly keen business acumen, who happens to be romantically partnered with a chaebol.

Jang Hyuk (Chuno), Kim Hee-ae (My Man’s Woman), and Lee Min-jung (Smile, You). Apparently we’ll have to wait for the third and fourth trailers before getting more of an idea what this drama’s about, if we’re lucky. What we’ve been told so far is that it deals with the business world and mergers and acquisitions, with characters who are hedge fund managers and rich folk and playboy. Tells story of the life of ordinary people and chaebols in the mergers & acquisitions, stock market and financial world. "Midas" takes place against the backdrop of corporate M & A (mergers and acquisitions).

"Midas" takes over the SBS Monday & Tuesday 21:55 time slot previously occupied by "Athena: Goddess of War".

'Midas' SBS new drama & Trailer - 1.





'Midas' SBS new drama & Trailer - 2.

[News] Choi Ji Woo to make a guest appearance in winter drama, “Fuyu no Sakura” / ジウ - 冬のサクラ.

[News] Choi Ji Woo to make a guest appearance in winter drama, “Fuyu no Sakura” / ジウ - 冬のサクラ.
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Hallyu Star Choi Ji Woo is going to make a guest appearance in Kusanagi Tsuyoshi’s upcoming drama, “Fuyu no Sakura” (TBS).

The drama is a sad love story about a man (Kusanagi) who helps a woman (Imai Miki) after a car accident that left her with a loss of memory, and he eventually falls in love with her. Later, they find out that she is actually married and has a daughter.

It has already been five years since Choi Ji Woo’s last Japanese drama, “RONDO” (2006), in which she had a starring role. She stated that the reason for her guest appearance simply is the fact that, “It is a drama starring Kusanagi”.

The actor, who is fluent in Korean, was glad about the addition as well, and said, “Since there is going to be Choi Ji Woo, it’s going become an even better drama.”



Due to Choi Ji Woo’s long absence from Japanese productions, her Japanese was a bit rusty and she had to confirm her intonation with the staff a couple of times. She said, “It’s been a while since I’ve spoken Japanese in front of the camera, so I was a bit nervous.” Further she added, “The filming was a lot of fun and I’m glad that I have been able to meet the director and staff from my earlier productions again.”

About the drama, she said, “It’s a great love story with a lot of heartrending scenes and I hope it is going to receive a lot of love. I would be happy if I could receive some love as well.”

Kusanagi’s comment about Choi Ji Woo’s involvement: “I’m glad that I’ve been able to work together with Choi Ji Woo this time. I’ve always thought about ways to increase the interaction between the Japanese and South Korean media. The cast, the staff, and I are really happy about this opportunity. Choi Ji Woo and I have already promised to work together in the near future again.”

“Fuyu no Sakura” is also going to feature the young actors Sato Takeru and Kato Rosa, as well as Takashima Masanobu.

The first episode will air on January 16th. Choi Ji Woo’s guest appearance is going to happen within the first three episodes.

Choi Ji Woo cameo in “Fuyu no Sakura” (TBS).





“Fuyu no Sakura” (TBS) Trailer.

[VOD & News] Jang Geun Suk to appear in new music video for 'Every Little Thing'.

[News] Jang Geun Suk to appear in new music video for 'Every Little Thing'.
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It was announced today that South Korean star Jang Geun Suk is going to appear in the new music video of the popular duo, Every Little Thing (ELT).

ELT will release two new songs, “STAR” and “MOON“, on February 23rd, and they will release two music videos as well, featuring a short love story that spans across both videos. In “STAR” we get to see viewpoint of the woman, whereas “MOON” will feature the viewpoint of the man. It is said that you won’t be able to understand the story if you only see one of the videos, so be sure to check them both out.



Of course, it is just a music video, but it’s still Jang Geun Suk first ever Japanese production, and therefore could be described as his debut as an actor in Japan.

Vocalist Mochida Kaori is one of Jang Geun Suk’s many fans, and didn’t expect him to accept their offer. She said, “We sent the offer knowing that he would never accept, and then he gladly gave us his OK. I was feeling so happy at that time.”

Similarly, Jang Geun Suk revealed that he felt rather happy when he received their offer. He said, “I saw it as a great chance for me because I was able to create a deeply meaningful present for all of my fans.”

[Interview] Jang Keun Suk@"MOON" & "STAR"





Jang Keun Suk - Preview on ELT 'STAR' & 'MOON' .

[Photo & News] Paradise Ranch’s Changmin & Lee Yeon Hee send their Lunar New Year’s greetings!

[Photo & News] Paradise Ranch’s Changmin & Lee Yeon Hee send their Lunar New Year’s greetings!
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“We wish you lots of luck on this New Year’s day!”

The main actors of SBS’s “Paradise Ranch“, Changmin and Lee Yeon Hee, sent their Lunar New Year’s greetings.

The two wore fine hanboks and wore bright smiles while posing respectfully for the shots.

Acting like a cute couple, Changmin and Lee Yeon Hee stated “We wish you much luck on this happy day, and we hope you have a wonderful and happy holiday spending time with the family“. They also added, “Please love and enjoy Paradise Ranch!“.

Don’t forget to watch “Paradise Ranch” on Mondays and Tuesdays!

[NEWS]Jang Geun Suk will soon reach his 20th year since debut

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[NEWS] Jang Geun Suk recently revealed that next year will be his 20th year since his debut!
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During an interview with MBC’s “Section TV Entertainment Report” Jang Geun Suk surprised actress Kim Ok Bin and the reporter by saying, “2012 will be my 20th year of debut.”

He then placidly stated, “I’m thinking of doing a dinner show.” Upon hearing this, the reporter answered, “I am definitely going to go there and interview you!”

Born in 1987, Jang Geun Suk first debuted when he was 5 years old as an catalog model. In 1997, Jang Geun Suk kicked off his acting career as a child actor in a drama.

The actor showed off some of his photos from back in the day for the TV show, eliciting an awed response from the interviewer.

[News] Jang Geun-suk, Kim Ok-bin "Codes Combine Hiker" model.

[News] Jang Geun-suk, Kim Ok-bin "Codes Combine Hiker" model.
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Jang Geun-suk and Kim Ok-bin have been chosen as models for the newly launching brand "Codes Combine Hiker" in February.

Codes Combine Hiker revealed, "We have chosen Jang Geun-suk as he showed a style of his own in the KBS drama "Marry Me, Mary!" and for his usual unique fashion style and special sensitivity. Also Kim Ok-bin's city like and sexy image hits well into our brand image, therefore choosing her for the female model".

Codes Combine Hiker shows two concepts of Outdoor Hiker and Barren Hiker.

Jang Geun-suk will show off his bright and sensitivity image through Outdoor Hiker and Kim Ok-bin will display Barren Hiker through the meaning of city life.

Their pictures can be seen on all stores, homepages, magazines, video commercials and more throughout the nation starting this February.

[News] Hallyu Star Lee Suh Jin becomes an Asset Management Director.

[News] Hallyu Star Lee Suh Jin becomes an Asset Management Director.
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Hallyu Star Lee Soe Jin, known for his roles in dramas “Damo (MBC-2003)”, “Phoenix (MBC-2004)”, and “Yi San (MBC-2007)” has added ‘Asset Management Director’ on his resume.

On January 30th, Escrow Veritas Asset Management revealed that the actor was newly appointed to be the director of the second global headquarters. Escrow Veritas Asset Management specializes in alternative investments and real estate investments (such as patents and intellectual property) and its strength is valued in the financial district.

A representative from Escrow Veritas Asset Management said, “Lee studied business administration at an American university and had a strong interest in the financial industry. Lee will use his global network to expand the business”.

Lee Seo Jin graduated from NYU with a degree in business administration and is known for his academic achievements. His grandfather, Lee Bo Hyung, graduated from Kyungsung Law School and was the Monetary Policy Committee Member for both the Seoul Bank and Jae Il Bank. Lee’s father, Lee Jae Eung, was also a representative for Anheung Mutual Bank.

We wish the actor luck in his new endeavors!

[News] Song Hye-kyo, VIP marketing dispute "For 1%? Just charity".

[News] Song Hye-kyo, VIP marketing dispute "For 1%? Just charity".
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Hallyu Star Song Hye-kyo revealed her feelings about the issue going on about the launching of her photograph collection and related VIPs.

Song Hye-kyo had an event launching "Moment, Song Hye-kyo", her photography collection on the 28th in BOONTHESHOP.

Programs like a charity music concert for the guests, introduction of Song Hye-kyo's book and video image, autograph session and such were held on this day, which holds a significant purpose of donating all profits from the actress's picture collection in collaboration with fashion multi-shop, BOONTHESHOP.

However, one media caused an issue by reporting that Song He-kyo is only selling her books to those in the top 1% in Korea and only invited the VIPs of department stores.

It turns out however, according to the host, that part of the profits from the sales of the collection was donated to a children's foundation and was held for good causes.

Her company states, "This picture collection is 5 years of Song Hye-kyo and is a charity event. We hope a meaningful event like this doesn't get distorted because of media coverage".

Those who attended the event were those related to BOONTHESHOP, the publications, Song Hye-kyo's acquaintances and friends, photographers, stylists and diplomats who gave support in making the collection.

Song Hye-kyo's collection took almost 5 years to complete in Buenos Aires, New York, Paris, Genova, Firenze and more, with a limited edition of 2000 copies, selling in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan.

[News] Gu Hye-sun directs festival trailer.

[News] Gu Hye-sun directs festival trailer.
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Actress and budding director Gu Hye-sun is back behind the camera as she takes on the directing of the official trailer for the International Women’s Film Festival in Seoul. She’s done a trailer of this kind before, for 2009′s 7th Asiana International Short Film Festival, so she’s got some experience, even if the trailers are super-short (approximately 1 minute in length).

As you probably are aware, Gu has spent the better part of the past two years focusing on her interests outside of acting, such as songwriting, drawing, writing, and directing. She does have an acting project in the works (the drama The Musical), but for whatever reason, it has yet to secure a broadcaster or a timeslot and has been languishing for a while. One wonders when it’ll finally see the light of day — will it be like Birdie Buddy and fade into nothing, or Paradise Ranch and hit airwaves eventually?

It appears that she’s more interested in directing than performing at the moment, and she has been writing her next feature length film, a vampire romance that she intends to direct. Truth be told, I prefer her as an actress, and it’s the area where I think she’s strongest (though, funny enough, her biggest project — Boys Before Flowers — is pretty much her worst acting performance), though I’m sure it’s her prerogative to spend her time developing other interests.

This year’s festival (the 13th) takes on the theme of women in action, which’ll serve as the main motif of Gu’s trailer, and takes place on April 7 through 14.

[News] Kim Jae-wook’s band first single releases.

[News] Kim Jae-wook’s band first single releases.
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Actor Kim Jae-wook, who’s recently come off his stint on the disappointing drama Mary Stayed Out All Night, has turned his attention back to music, with his band WALRUS (formerly I Am Walrus). They’re releasing their first single album with music videos (below). From faux indie rock to real indie rock? I say the real Kim Jae-wook is pretty much cooler than any character he could ever play.

WALRUS is: Kim Jae-wook on vocals and guitar, Kim Tae-hyun on drums, Yoo Seung-bum on lead guitar (blonde hair and teacup, below), and Yang Shi-on on bass (with pomegranate, below). They’re college friends and classmates from the Seoul Institute of the Arts, and have been performing on and off together for upwards of nine years, and performed at 2009′s Grand Mint Festival.

They produced the album themselves, with three songs: “To Be,” “Mozaic,” and “Seoul Witch” [서울마녀]. “Seoul Witch” is their title track, about the loneliness of living in a cold city. The video below is for “To Be,” and the teaser for “Seoul Witch” is below.

It was sad to see him go from such a great turn in Bad Guy to the dull character he had to play in Mary, but hell, that drama was a waste of everybody’s talents, not just his. Clearly he should get his own drama…playing himself.

Walrus/Kim Jae Wook - Seoul witch [서울마녀] Teaser

[News] Yoon Shi-yoon scores first leading role in film.

[News] Yoon Shi-yoon scores first leading role in film.
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Last year’s king of baking and king of ratings Yoon Shi-yoon (Baker King Kim Tak-gu) lands his first leading role in the movie One Hundred Percent, about…golf. Really? What’s with the golf stories lately? Didn’t they notice what happened to Birdie Buddy? I get that it’s a big sport, but it’s the dramatic appeal that’s lost on me. Oh well. Yoon Shi-yoon managed to make the whole country care about baking, so maybe he’s got it in him to start some golf frenzy. Ha. Now that’s an oxymoron. Isn’t golf the sport where the audience does the silent clap?

Yoon Shi-yoon will be playing…wait for it…a GENIUS pro golfer. Pfft. Oh, K-Drama/Film-land. Sigh. Why does every character have to be a frickin’ genius at something? It makes me laugh to think that based on these odds, everyone and their mother in Korea is a genius. Throw a stone, hit a genius. Why yes, that person makes a good cup of coffee, but he’s no ordinary barista. He’s a genius barista!

On an up note, it’s a comedy, so there’s potential to see a new side of Yoon Shi-yoon, and for it to not take the genius thing too seriously. It’ll be helmed by first-time director Kim Myung-kyun, and rounded out by veterans Chun Ho-jin (Paradise Ranch), Park Sang-myun (Mary’s papa in Mary Stayed Out All Night), Lee Byung-joon (Principal Shi in Dream High, Director Park in Secret Garden), and Lee Kyung-young (Invincible).

Yoon said, “It’s the first time in my life I’ve ever played golf, so it’s hard. But since I learned the form, I’m falling in love with the sport. It’s a lot of pressure to play the lead in a movie for the first time, but I won’t get cold feet and I’m going to do my best.”

And while Yoon Shi-yoon is no genius actor, he’s a pretty darn good one, for a relative newbie, and I’m looking forward to seeing him in more comedic roles. Perhaps it’ll be a nice transitional project out of makjang-land and into a rom-com? One Hundred Percent starts shooting this weekend.

[News] Choi Ji-woo comeback for new drama 'Medical College'.

[News] Choi Ji-woo comeback for new drama 'Medical College'.
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The Goddess of Melodrama herself, Hallyu star Choi Ji-woo (A Star’s Lover, Air City, Winter Sonata) is planning a return to the small screen with the drama Medical School. Well, the title is informative, I’ll give you that, but not so punchy. (I assure you, it’s the same in Korean: 의과대학). I can’t say that I’m all aflutter for a medical melodrama (been theeeeere, done thaaaaat), but I’m happy to hear news that Choi Ji-woo is returning to television.

It’s one thing javabeans and I always say that we love about the K-drama system: that miniseries mean big stars can commit to TV shows without signing away years of their lives, which means they can regularly return to the medium that launched their careers. (See: Lee Byung-heon in IRIS, Bae Yong-joon in Legend).

It’s been two years since her last drama, 2009′s A Star’s Lover, but she’s since starred in the film Actresses alongside heavy-hitter Go Hyun-jung, who is, at least in the last few years, out-shining Choi as the hottest act in town. Perhaps this drama will be the commercial success that she needs to put her back in the game. (Not that, you know, she’s starving or anything.)

She’ll first be starring in the Japanese melodrama Winter Cherry Blossom on TBS, and then move onto pre-production for Medical School. Looks like there’s a chance we’ll see Choi Ji-woo back in K-dramaland before the year is out.

[News] Song Hye-kyo Returns to Spotlight with Photobook.

[News] Song Hye-kyo Returns to Spotlight with Photobook.
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Hallyu Star Song Hye-kyo is releasing a glamorous photobook of her shot by several top photographers including the fashion world's Peter Lindbergh and supermodel-turned-photographer Helena Christensen.

The first of its kind by a Korean actress, the book entitled "Moment" is to be released Friday with proceeds to be donated to an organization for children. Pre-orders have already been placed overseas for over half of the limited first run of 2,000 copies.

Song, 28, was hardly seen on TV after the 2008 drama "Worlds Within", instead participating mostly in small-scale independent films and overseas projects.

She appeared in the episode "Love for Sale" of the omnibus film "Camellia", which screened at last year's Pusan International Film Festival. She also made her overseas debut with the U.S. indie film "Fetish", and played a role in renowned director Wong Kar-wai's new film "The Grand Master".

In between these productions she worked on the photobook, staying overseas for several months to shoot. The book features photos of the actress taken in locations around the world, including Atlanta, New York, Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Paris, the Netherlands and Brazil.