Korean actor Lee Eon died in accident

Model-turned-actor Lee Eon (also spelled Lee Un, most famously of Coffee Prince) has died in a motorcycle accident.

The 27-year-old, born Park Sang-min, was on his way home following the wrap party for KBS’s Strongest Chil Woo early on the morning of August 21. He was riding a motorcycle and ran into the guardrail of the overpass, and is said to have died almost immediately.

The news has shocked everyone; online, netizens are abuzz in disbelief. Just the night before, he had been onscreen in Chil Woo’s finale episode, and the sudden news is, to say the least, startling.

Lee Eon got his start modeling, but shot to mainstream levels of fame when he took on the role of simple-hearted but lovable Min Yub in last year’s Coffee Prince. He followed that with a stint as a cable-TV MC, then returned to dramas with Who Are You? and, most recently, Strongest Chil Woo.

RIP Lee Eon

source: dramabeans.com & CBS.co.kr

Tags: Coffee prince/korean drama/Lee Eon/Min Yub/Korean actor

[ Korean Drama 2008 ] On Air

Genre: Romance
Episodes: 21
Broadcast network: SBS Broadcast period: 2008-Mar-05 to 2008-May-15
Air Time: Wednesdays & Thursdays 21:55 (9:55 Korean time)
Offcial site :http://tv.sbs.co.kr/onair/

Synopsis
This drama is about the behind the scene in TV drama productions. It also portrays how the whole production team and performers complete a project in a tight schedule as well as how actors, actresses, and entertainment agencies handle rumors surrounding them. Jang Ki Joon (Lee Bum Soo) used to be a top manager in the business but he went bankrupt as he couldn't compete with other powerful agencies. He was 'rescued' by Oh seung Ah ( Kim Ha Neul) a top star who agreed to join his agnecy after breaking off with her former one. Lee Kyung Min (Park Yong Ha) was a drama PD who got his first chance at being a director. Seo Young Eun (Song Yoon Ah) is a much sought after script writer who was divorced and has a young son.

Cast
Lee Bum Soo as Jang Ki Joon
Park Yong Ha as Lee Kyung Min
Kim Ha Neul as Oh Seung Ah
Song Yoon Ah as Seo Youkong Eun

source: dramawiki

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Tags:On Air/Park Yong Ha/Song Yoon Ah/korean drama/Kim Ha Neul/SBS drama

KBS's 'Hong Gil-dong, the Thief' Awarded in Rome

The KBS 2TV drama "Hong Gil-dong, the Thief" was awarded "Best Mini-Series" at the 2nd Rome Fiction Festival.

The awards ceremony was held on July 12th in Rome, Italy. After "Hong Gil-dong, the Thief" won the award, KBS was awarded with "Best Producer and Broadcasting Network" in the mini-series category.

The Rome Fiction Festival began on July 7th. It is a festival for television productions with six competitive categories and 10 non-competitive ones for TV movies, mini-series, and dramas. Approximately 200 television productions were reviewed.

"Hong Gil-dong, the Thief" stars Kang Ji-hwan, Sung Yoo-ri, Jang Keun-suk and Kim Ri-na, and ended its run last March. It was a comical, fusion period-piece which was praised for its successful attempt at expanding the normal parameters of a historical TV drama.

source:KBS Global
http://english.kbs.co.kr/mcontents/entertainment/1535369_11692.html

Tags: Hong Gil-dong/KBS drama/Kang Ji-hwan/Sung Yoo-ri/historical TV drama

"East of Eden", Song Seung-heon, Lee Da-hae, and Yeon Jeong-hoon confirmed cast

Actor Yeon Jeong-hoon has decided on MBC drama "East of Eden" as his comeback work after being released from the army. His management company officially announced his participation in "East of Eden" following Song Seung-heon and Lee Da-hae.

His management company, J-Tune, revealed on the 4th that Yeon Jeong-hoon signed the contract and will start filming. There was as much interest for the cast as for the blockbuster that drew 25 billion won in investment.

When Yeon Jeong-hoon, who had been going back and forth about his participation, decided to sign, the filming officially began. Until now, they have been filming the younger actors for "East of Eden".

"East of Eden" is a story about the twisted fate and revenge of two men who were born in the same hospital. Yeon Jeong-hoon plays Dong-hoon, an attorney who must live his life with a backward fate. The main character, Dong-chul, is played by top star Song Seung-heon. Lee Da-hae plays the female lead, who shakes the relationship between the two men.

Lee Yeon-hee and Han Ji-hye complete the main cast.

Original Article: news.naver.com/main/r...
English Translation Credit: Hancinema

Tags: East of Eden/MBC drama/Song Seung heon/Lee Da hae/Lee Yeon hee

"Yi San" the next Hallyu character following "Dae Jang Geum"

Although MBC "Yi San" hasn't finished yet, it will air on GTV in Taiwan on the 22nd during prime time, from 9 pm to 10 pm. It is already showing signs of being the next Hallyu work.

According to MBC, GTV has said, "In 2004, "Dae Jang Geum" had record views even higher than those of Taiwanese dramas. It will be the same for "Yi San", which is also a work of Director Lee Byeong-hoon".

On the 21st, twelve reporters from China and Taiwan visited the set of "Yi San" by the invitation of the International Culture Industry Exchange Foundation.

One reporter from a daily Chinese newspaper said, "I'm a fan of "My Name is Kim Sam-soon". Compared to Chinese actors, Korean actors are excellent in portraying details and have various facial expressions and bodily movements. I've seen Park Eun-hye and Han Ji-min acting".

"Yi San" has signed contracts with Taiwan's GTV, Japan's MICO, Thailand's Golden Network, Singapore's Innoform, and Turkey's TRT, and it is showing potential to be another Hallryu work.

"Yi San" has five episodes left, and "When It's At Night" starring Kim Seon-ah and Lee Dong-geon will air.

Original Article: news.naver.com/main/r...
English Translation Credit: Hancinema

Tags:Yi San /MBC drama/Han Ji Min/korean drama/Dae Jang Geum

MBC Drama 'Coffee Prince' to Compete at Monte Carlo TV Fest.

The KBS drama series 'Hanseongbyeolgok' and MBC drama series 'Coffee Prince' will compete at the 48th annual Monte Carlo TV Festival.

According to KBS and MBC, 'The Ball Shot by a Dwarf' will compete in the TV film category while 'Hanseongbyeolgok' will compete in the TV mini-series category.

Meanwhile, the MBS TV drama series 'Coffee Prince' and the "Hankook Tire Mystery" episode of 'Sisa Magazine 2580' will compete in the TV series (comedy) category and the news documentary category, respectively.

The Monte Carlo TV Festival will be held in Monte Carlo, Monaco, from June 8 to June 12.

source: KBS Global
http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1524722_11858.html

Tags: Coffee prince/korean drama/MBC drama/Gong Yoo/Yoon Eun Hye