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Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korean Film Archive, the inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards carry a total prize pool of 20 million won. The five-member jury is chaired by Min Kyu-dong and also includes Korean Film Archive Director Mo Eun-young; Han Jung-soo, director and CEO of Yeondu Company; Kim Won-jin, director of MCA AI Creative Studio's Creative Headquarters; and actor Lee Yeon. The Archive has pledged archiving support for winners, and organizers say the awards aim to discover new creators and help the short-drama industry take a step forward.
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, which carry a total prize pool of 20 million won, have named a five-member jury. Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) are co-hosting the first Korea Short Drama Awards.
Where You’ve Seen the ‘My Flavor Boys’ Cast From 〈The Legend of Kitchen Soldier〉 Before, Including a ‘Squid Game’ Actor

Where You’ve Seen the ‘My Flavor Boys’ Cast From 〈The Legend of Kitchen Soldier〉 Before, Including a ‘Squid Game’ Actor

The fictional boy band My Flavor Boys has become one of the breakout gags of TVING’s 〈The Recruit Cook Becomes a Legend〉 — popular enough to land on 〈M COUNTDOWN〉 and send viewers searching for the actors behind the group.
'Singing Dentist' Lee Ji Makes a Bold Switch After 17 Years, Going From Seoul National University Dental School Graduate to Trot Singer

'Singing Dentist' Lee Ji Makes a Bold Switch After 17 Years, Going From Seoul National University Dental School Graduate to Trot Singer

Returns with new song 'Our Oppa-Ya,' drawing attention with lyrics that liken dental care to romance as it climbs to the top ranks on YouTube charts.
'17 Years of Silence' Seoul National University dentist who broke it, 'Trot' shaking up the sceneLee Ji (Lee Ji-young), returning to the music industry after a long 17-year hiatus, is proving anything but ordinary.
Review: In 'The Shrine,' the Human Abyss Is Scarier Than Any Demon

Review: In 'The Shrine,' the Human Abyss Is Scarier Than Any Demon

In 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Demon〉, opening June 17, demons may stalk the screen, but the film argues that the human psyche is more terrifying still.Billed as a meeting of K-shamanism and J-horror, 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Demon〉 is a Korea–Japan co-production directed by Japanese filmmaker...
[Photo&] Kim Jae-joong makes a bold transformation as a shaman… Tackles Japan-South Korea horror collaboration “Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon” — at the press screening event

[Photo&] Kim Jae-joong makes a bold transformation as a shaman… Tackles Japan-South Korea horror collaboration “Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon” — at the press screening event

Kim Jae-joong takes on the horror challenge with “Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon,” a differentiated kind of fear built on the fusion of a Korean shaman and Japanese occult lore.
This is the most daring transformation he has made since his debut. ‘Kim Jae-joong’ took on his first ‘horror genre’ in his life and stepped forward for the role of ‘a shaman’ through the film ‘Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon’.
The Best-Selling Religious Animation Hit ‘David’ Sparks Buzz as Park Bo-gum Takes on Voice Acting for the First Time, With an All-Star Cast Featuring Jang Kwang and Cha Ji-yeon

The Best-Selling Religious Animation Hit ‘David’ Sparks Buzz as Park Bo-gum Takes on Voice Acting for the First Time, With an All-Star Cast Featuring Jang Kwang and Cha Ji-yeon

Global box-office hit ‘David,’ which set the biggest opening for a religious animated film of all time, opens in South Korea on July 15 Park Bo-gum, one of the hottest actors, is instantly cast as David, a regular shepherd…his first-ever attempt at animation dubbing since his debut An A-list dubbing roster is assembled, including Jang Kwang as Samuel, Cha Ji-yeon as Niziveth, and Song Jun-seok as King Saul
〈David〉’s domestic dubbing cast has drawn attention. Animated feature 〈David〉 tells the story of how an ordinary shepherd named David comes to face the fate of a king, from the moment it begins with his mother’s song to his confrontation with the giant Goliath who struck fear into the world.
'BOYNEXTDOOR' Marks 3rd Anniversary With First Homecoming Comeback on June 8

'BOYNEXTDOOR' Marks 3rd Anniversary With First Homecoming Comeback on June 8

To celebrate their third anniversary, BOYNEXTDOOR will hold the 'Door Festa' event and return in a big way next month with their first full-length album on June 8.
'BOYNEXTDOOR's' nonstop takeoff toward 'HOME' beyond a three-year trailThe group 'BOYNEXTDOOR' is turning a historic milestone—three years since their debut—and finally making a dazzling return to the public with their first full-length album.
[Lee Hwa-jeong’s Deep Detox] “Keep Running Without Rest With an Athlete’s Grit.” Meeting Actress Yeon Lee, Star of “Tango at Dawn” and “Gyeongju Trip” ③

[Lee Hwa-jeong’s Deep Detox] “Keep Running Without Rest With an Athlete’s Grit.” Meeting Actress Yeon Lee, Star of “Tango at Dawn” and “Gyeongju Trip” ③

A talk that approaches the actress with deep, measured breaths, like detoxing. Film journalist Lee Hwa-jeong speaks with the actors she has met.
▶ The meeting with actress Yeon Lee continues in Part 2. ​Unlike how she appears—bright-minded and bold in taking on challenges—what I heard is that the reason she started acting in the first place was a process meant to heal her fear.
[Lee Yeo-jeong’s Deep Detox] “Thank You to My Past Self.” Lee Yeon on “the ‘Dynasty Lady of the 21st Century,’” “Tango at Dawn,” and “Journey to Gyeongju” — Part 1

[Lee Yeo-jeong’s Deep Detox] “Thank You to My Past Self.” Lee Yeon on “the ‘Dynasty Lady of the 21st Century,’” “Tango at Dawn,” and “Journey to Gyeongju” — Part 1

A talk that approaches the actor with deep, cleansing breaths. Actors Lee Yeo-jeong meets.
“I should get paid a really big amount of money.” Borrowing a line from Dobby-seo, she delivered a compliment aimed at the Dobby-seo of 〈the Dynasty Lady of the 21st Century〉. Lee Yeon’s performance, which breaks the mold of what a typical secretary in a drama looks like, gives off a lively, bouncy...
Interview: Park Ji-hyun Takes on Comedy in 〈Wild Thing〉 (Part 2)

Interview: Park Ji-hyun Takes on Comedy in 〈Wild Thing〉 (Part 2)

※〈Wild Thing〉 actor Park Ji-hyun interview continues from Part 1. Domi gives up performing and becomes a chaebol daughter-in-law, living an upper-class life. Even so, why does she return to the stage. I think Domi is an honest, very down-to-earth person. Her main goals are probably money and fame.