Kim Sun Ah and Lee Dong Wook New Drama “Scent Of A Woman”

Lee Dong Wook and Kim Sun Ah

After two years of mandatory military service, Lee Dong Wook already has a comeback drama with Kim Sun Ah (City Hall) entitled “Scent of a Woman”.  “Scent of a Woman” will start airing on 23^rd of July 2011.  

The plot:  Lee Yeon Jae (Kim Sun Ah) will play the role of an unmarried woman in her 30’s.  She found out that she only has 6 months to live. She immediately resigns in her work as a minor clerk and leave for a luxury vacation to live the rest of her life happily.  Kang Ji Wook (Lee Dong Wook) will fall in love with her.

Check out the “Scent of A Woman” trailer.

"City Hunter's" Lee Min Ho Meets with Hollywood Producer Terence Chang!

With “City Hunter” ending in two weeks, Lee Min Ho may be heading to Hollywood anytime soon! Just recently, Hong Kong and American film producer Terence Chang flew to Korea to meet up with the popular actor. Although nothing has been officially announced, the meeting is already causing many speculations about Lee Min Ho’s possible career in Tinseltown.

Terence Chang is known for producing hits like “Mission: Impossible II” (2000), starring Tom Cruise,  “FACE/OFF,” (1997) starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage, “Broken Arrow” (1996), starring John Travolta and Christian Slater, and more. He’s also one of John Woo’s longtime friends and favored producers. Currently, the famed producer is working with Korean director John Lee (aka Lee Jae Han) in producing Hollywood film “The Killer,” (2012) starring Jung Woo Sung.

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The famed producer personally visited the set of “City Hunter,” watched the filming, and also chatted with Park Min Young before meeting with Lee Min Ho. Representatives of StarHaus Entertainment stated, “With Lee Min Ho’s popularity overseas growing, especially in China, Mr. Chang took an interest in him and requested a meeting. Mr. Chang praised Lee Min Ho, saying he looked even better in person and is an actor who can challenge himself endlessly.”

Lee Min Ho commented, “Everything was hectic because I was in the middle of filming, but I felt very fortunate and grateful that such a famous producer came all the way to Korea to meet me. I will continue to work hard and prepare myself – in foreign languages and others – to succeed abroad.” 

Meanwhile, "City Hunter" acheived its highest rating yet with 19.9% (ABG Nielsen) for last night's episode. Sung Yuri's "Romance Town" followed with 11.6%, and Jung Yong Hwa's "Heartstrings" with 6.2%. Lee Min Ho's "City Hunter" will air its 16th episode tonight, July 14th, on SBS at 9:55PM KST. 

by: hotshotlover30 
Source: Soompi

Ariel Lin to quit acting in drama serials, no plans for new album

TAIPEI: Taiwan singer-actress Ariel Lin announced on Sunday that she will not be shooting any more television drama serials in the next two to three years, and that she has no plans to release a new music album, reported Taiwan media.

The 28-year-old actress, who is currently working on the idol drama "I May Not Love You", explained that she had thought about reducing her workload ever since she recovered from an operation to remove a cyst in her brain in 2009.

"Playing the lead in a television series is very tough, like life in the military," said Lin, who was worried that a heavy workload will cause a relapse, among other health problems.

"Lately, my strength isn't what it used to be. I still like acting, but I feel that I should pursue my dreams only as far as my health permits.

"I also want to give my time over to important people [in my life]," Lin told reporters, pointing out that her priorities in life have changed a lot since she made her showbiz debut at 18.

Apart from her career plans, Lin, who is currently dating a man named Zhen Jia Yao, also revealed that she plans to have a low key wedding, away from the media spotlight.

"All these years, I have satisfied the public's expectations but on this matter (her wedding), I might have to be a little selfish," said Lin.

-CNA/ha

Source : Channel NewsAsia, AsianFanatics

South Korean Variety Show “We Got Married”

“We Got Married” is a South Korean Variety Show which is about pairing up South Korean celebrities to act as a married couple and what life would be like if they were married. Couples are given missions to complete and candid interviews to reveal their thoughts and feelings towards each other and the situations that they are in.

I’ve been seeing and hearing news about this popular Korean show but I never got interested until the Campus Couple/WooJung Couple came along. J I got curious for this show mainly because of T-ara’s Eunjung.  Since I’ve watched Eunjung in Coffee House I’ve been searching for her other dramas and then I saw this show.  I just tried watching the first episode until I saw Lee Jang Woo.  Ohhh….he’s such a cutie!  They look so good together. 

T-ara Eunjung and Lee Jang Woo

After watching “We Got Married” Campus Couple first episode, I must admit that I immediately became a fan of this couple.  Since then I’ve been waiting for the coming episodes… I was really captivated by this couple.  Well, they don’t seem like a married couple with all those awkwardness and shyness but I must understand that they’re not married couple for real. But episode after each episode they eventually get closer and less awkward to each other.  I loved how they teased each other. 

One of my favorite episodes was when they went to a resort.  Super love the “Churos Kiss” which they didn’t really kiss…hahaha! Lee Jang Woo was such a tease! I super like him for Eunjung…they really, really look nice together.  

 

"Ruruoni Kenshin" live-action film adaptation confirmed

Takeru Sato as Rurouni Kenshin

TOKYO: A live-action film adaption of popular Japanese manga (graphic novel) "Ruruoni Kenshin", which stars Japanese actor Takeru Sato as the film's hero Kenshin Himura, will go into production in July, reported Japanese media.

"Ruruoni Kenshin" revolves around Himura, a master samurai who had slain countless men over the course of his career as the deadly assassin Hitokiri Battousai.

He vows to stop killing after the Meiji Restoration, a series of events that restored imperial rule to Japan, leaving his life of bloodshed behind to lead the life of a wanderer who protects the weak with his skills.

"Everyone knows the character Kenshin in the original work. I think engaging acting is required.

"I will work with the production staff to create a Kenshin that stays true to the details [in the Manga]," said 22-year-old Sato, who is now undergoing swordsmanship training.

The creator of "Ruruoni Kenshin", 41-year-old manga artist Nobuhiro Watsuki, was happy that the role of Kenshin Himura went to Sato.

"When the project first began, I and my wife were discussing who should play Kenshin, and Takeru Sato was the first person who came to mind.

"So when it was confirmed [that Sato would play Himura], I was surprised but also very happy," said Watsuki.

The rest of the film's cast will be announced at a later date.

Warner Brothers will produce the film, which is scheduled for a 2012 release.

CNA

Source: AsianFanatics