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Hwang Shin-hye Returns to Acting After 5 Years

By Ines Min Contributing Writer Actress Hwang Shin-hye is to return to the entertainment scene in a new KBS drama after a five-year hiatus. In her new role, she will play a woman who goes to study abroad after losing her first love to a friend. When she returns, transformed into a figure of power and beauty, trouble begins to stir. A fierce battle ensues betweenHwang and her friend, played by Oh Yeon-soo, over their love interest, played by Lee Jae-hwang. Hwang has not been seen acting in five years, since the MBC Drama “Match Made in Heaven.” The 46-year-old actress will make her first appearance since 2004 on Sept. 14. seninim@gmail.com

Jul 30, 2009

Naturalized Tourism Body Head to Promote Korea’s Attractions

By Kim Rahn Staff Reporter Lee Cham, the German-turned-Korean media celebrity, has been appointed to the head of the nation's tourism body. Lee will take the helm of the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) for a three-year term. He will be the first naturalized Korean to lead a public corporation. ``As a person who became a Korean after being fascinated by the country's charm, I have always wanted to promote its attractions to foreigners, and that's why I applied for the KTO chief position,'' the 55-year-old said. Lee was one of three final candidates for the position, with the other two being former Shilla Hotel general manager Lee Man-soo and Korea National University of Arts professor Jeon Ju-beom. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism expects him to help develop the nation's tourism industry from a new point of view, improving hospitality culture and overseas marketing. ``Korea has many competitive elements, including natural scenery, history, philosophy and spiritual culture. But we Koreans have not been aware of their values. We should realize how precious

Jul 29, 2009

Moon Bloodgood to Star in Spielberg Drama

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Korean-American actress Moon Bloodgood has joined the cast of the yet-to-be-titled television drama being produced by Steven Spielberg, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Bloodgood has been cast in the pilot episode for the TNT drama, which deals with the aftermath of an alien invasion that wiped out most of the human population. Other cast members include ``ER'' star Noah Wyle, Jessy Schram, Seychelle Gabriel and Maxim Knight. The drama revolves around a group of survivors led by widower Tom Mason (Wyle), and their fight against the aliens. The pilot episode will be directed by Carl Franklin. Bloodgood will be playing Anne Glass, a therapist who helps children get over the shock of the alien invasion. Anne is described as being strong and has a dry sense of humor, and will become Tom's close friend. Bloodgood has starred in several action films such as ``Terminator: Salvation" and ``Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li." She also appeared in the science fiction TV series ``Journeyman," and ``Burn Notice." The actress

Jul 29, 2009

Kwon Sang-woo May Make Hollywood Debut

By Ines Min Contributing Writer Actor Kwon Sang-woo may soon be making his Hollywood debut with a role in the upcoming film ``The Green Hornet,'' Nate News reported last Friday. Kwon is said to be up for the role of Kato, the Green Hornet's sidekick ― a role which was originally meant for Chinese star Stephen Chow. Chow was also supposed to direct the film based on the 1930s radio program-turned-comic book, but stepped down in December 2008 due to creative differences and pulled out of the role last July. Kwon reportedly passed an English audition, attended by Seth Rogen and newly attached director Michel Gondry (``Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"). The final decision will be announced in a month. Rogen, who co-wrote the script, will play the role of the Green Hornet. The film will be about a newspaper publisher who becomes a crime-fighting vigilante at night. The Green Hornet has already been adapted into a comic book, TV series and feature film. Kato's ethnicity changed over the years from Japanese to Filipino to Korean, depending on current political climates.

Jul 28, 2009

Chief of Veterans’ Association Dies

By Jung Sung-ki Staff Reporter Park Seh-jik, chief of the country's largest conservative veterans' association, died Monday of acute pneumonia. He was 76. Park was hospitalized June 29 after his health deteriorated due to overwork following ceremonies marking the 59th anniversary of the outbreak of the 1950-53 Korean War, the Korea Veterans' Association said in a news release. A funeral service will be held at the Asan Medical Center in Seoul Friday, it said. Park is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. A retired Army major general, Park served as chairman of the 1988 Seoul Olympics Organizing Committee and a committee for the organization of the 2002 FIFA World Cup jointly held in South Korea and Japan. He also held top government posts, including senior presidential secretary for security affairs between 1976 and 1979, director of the Agency for National Security Planning ― the predecessor of the National Intelligence Service ― sports minister and minister of government administration. He worked as Seoul mayor from 1990 to 1991. He was reelected as ch

Jul 27, 2009

Pucca — From Cartoon Character to Fashion Icon

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter In fashion capital France, even in a small, rural Provencal village, it is not unusual to spot Pucca grinning back at you from a chic young woman's backpack. Since launching in South Korea in 2001, the red-and-black character has become a familiar face through stationary items. But Pucca's big breakthrough came in the form of couture on the European stage in 2003, and the little Asian girl now appears on licensed fashion items by such international brands as the United Colors of Benetton. Vooz has over 500 licensing contracts in Asia, Europe and the Americas, and some 1,700 stores featuring Pucca wear dot the globe, from France to Brazil. Overseas sales make up for about 95 percent of the company's annual profits, according to Vooz executive director Charlie Shin. ``We expect profits to go up about 30 percent this year from 2008's 470 billion won,'' he told The Korea Times. Why does the rather homely girl appeal to trend-sensitive teenage girls and 20-somethings? The Korea Times sat down with Pucca's creator, Kim Boo-kyoung, to learn about t

Jul 27, 2009

Incheon Fair Ode to Inchon and Mayor Ahn Sang-soo

By Choi Yearn-hong Korea Times Columnist WASHINGTON ― Mayor Ahn Sang-soo has been chosen for the 2009 Woodrow Wilson Center's public service award. I congratulate him, and present my poem and essay for the award ceremony. In the last years of the Yi Dynasty, A seaside village established a dock for the first time For the anchorage of ships in 1875. As a matter of fact, it was the oldest town In Korean history as the first capital of the Baekje Kingdom In the first century. Its old name, Michuhol, is still a beautiful name. That name was changed into Jemulpo, When the nation-state was established in Korea. The current name, Incheon, emerged with the Republic of Korea in 1945. The first modernization wave came to Incheon: The first post office was established in 1844; The first Catholic church was built in 1890; and The first railroad was constructed from Incheon to Seoul In 1899 as the first Korea-U.S. joint enterprise. It has become a dynamic port city since the turn of the 20th century: It was a Seagate to Seoul and to Korea as a whole; It was a floo

Jul 26, 2009

TVXQ Leader U-Know to Debut as Actor

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Leader of top boy band TVXQ U-Know will debut as an actor in an upcoming drama scheduled for September, tentatively titled ``Heading on Ground,'' on MBC. The 23-year-old singer will appear as Cha Bong-gun, a pathetic and helpless football player striving to make it into the national team. ``I love the character. I was so excited when I read the script. I hope to express my excitement and feelings through faithful acting,'' he was quoted as saying by MBC. The television series tells the story of Cha and his path toward success. ``The drama is expected to tell a heartwarming tale about a lame footballer who has nothing to believe in but himself and his passion for the sport, and his ongoing efforts to make his lifelong dream come true,'' MBC said in a press release. The broadcaster added that the singer was very serious about taking his role as an actor, which is his first attempt at acting since making his music debut in 2004, at a five-hour long meeting with MBC to discuss the drama's production. ``We were told that U-Know also

Jul 24, 2009

Fans Expect Kangta to Return to Music Scene

By Ines Min Contributing Writer Kangta, former lead singer of the boy band H.O.T., topped a survey on Wednesday as the male celebrity most likely to return to entertainment after the army. The survey was conducted by major Internet forum DC Inside from July 15 to 21. The results show that Kangta won with 22.1 percent, garnering 1,833 votes. After H.O.T. split in 2001, Kangta was the first member to release his own solo album. Later, he continued collaborating with other musicians, including as a member of the Korean band Shinhwa. Since then, he has appeared in two Chinese dramas and KBS production ``Loveholic.'' The singer-actor entered the military, a standard two-year commitment for all Korean males, in April 2008. His last action as an entertainer was to release his sixth solo album ``Eternity.'' Kangta is expected to be discharged in mid-2010. The poll placed ballad singer Sung Si-kyung in second place with 14.8 percent of the vote and former H.O.T. member Tony An in third. seninim@gmail.com

Jul 23, 2009

First Korean Woman to Become ICAO Staff

By Park Si-soo Staff Reporter A female public servant grabbed a full-time job of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), beating 88 international contenders, the Ministry of Land, Transportation and Maritime Affairs said Wednesday. Kim Gu-seul, 30, an official of the aerospace police division of the ministry, will work for the U.N.-affiliated organization starting next Monday. Kim is the first female Korean to become a regular ICAO employee. Her major job will include helping manage ICAO business plans and to collaborate with seven regional bureaus of the organization around the world, it said. ICAO, an agency of the United Nations, codifies the principles and techniques of international air navigation and fosters the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and consistent growth. Its headquarters are located in Montreal, Canada. pss@koreatimes.co.kr

Jul 22, 2009
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