I heartily agree that there is a surplus of excellent young acting talent in South Korea. These kids are so good that they often can carry and outshine their adult counterparts. As for the incredible Seo Shin Ae, not only does she deserve to win in the category of best child actress for her powerful, emotion-inducing, but also sweet and funny portrayal of Lee Bom in Thank You, (a series which I believe to have been the best of a strong 2007 crop) she should also be among those nominated for best supporting actress, regardless of age categories. The future looks every bit as bright as the present with a new group of wunderkinds poised and ready to join an already amazing stable of performers.
I didn't know you were in cali. yeah the fires here were pretty bad -0- they evacuated my workplace for almost a full week. it was nice in it's own way but sucks so much at the same time.. I see people smoking on the street and I'm like, why don't you just breathe in the air and there goes your tar -0-!!!!! luckily I am completely out of the way.
It does happen in the states, but I think to a much lesser degree. Like with lonelygirl on youtube, although at least in that instance there was a specific angle or gimmick to push. Korean uljjangs are fascinating in that it's based on PURE superficiality -- one picture was enough in the early days to vault an ordinary citizen into being picked up by entertainment agencies and prepped like someone who'd earned their way via auditions and talent. Perhaps it's that strange intersect that Korea has of being one of the most wired countries in the world, as well as having a well-developed entertainment industry, and a super-high emphasis placed on beauty and plastic surgery.
LW, Joe Odagiri has acted in some dramas for example Jikou Keisatsu, Satorare, Shinsengumi to name a few.
But alot of his movies are quite wird but I still watch them, I loved him in Mushishi and Shinobi
HAHA! I loved Kwon Sang Woo in Strairway to Heaven! That is how I got introduced to Kdramas, ever since that one I have been obsessed with Kdramas :D. I hppe this comming one turns out good ;)
i like the korean child actors too, sorry am not too familiar with their names :(
they are doing great jobs!!! kudos for them~ yep that girl who played little janggeum is good, also that girl who played as little Hwang Jinyi in the drama series [she was also in the legend] and that little boy who played yisan~ he's good ^^ & yes Seo Shinae is really good!
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infiniti512
October 28, 2007 at 12:09 PM
Hehe they both make me giggle! They are both hot but they both have aweird fashion sense. I can excuse that because of the hotness.
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Iranian Espresso
October 28, 2007 at 10:57 AM
Thank you dear Javabeans.
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robbo4
October 28, 2007 at 10:57 AM
I heartily agree that there is a surplus of excellent young acting talent in South Korea. These kids are so good that they often can carry and outshine their adult counterparts. As for the incredible Seo Shin Ae, not only does she deserve to win in the category of best child actress for her powerful, emotion-inducing, but also sweet and funny portrayal of Lee Bom in Thank You, (a series which I believe to have been the best of a strong 2007 crop) she should also be among those nominated for best supporting actress, regardless of age categories. The future looks every bit as bright as the present with a new group of wunderkinds poised and ready to join an already amazing stable of performers.
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Open Thread #1
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Nani
October 28, 2007 at 10:37 AM
I didn't know you were in cali. yeah the fires here were pretty bad -0- they evacuated my workplace for almost a full week. it was nice in it's own way but sucks so much at the same time.. I see people smoking on the street and I'm like, why don't you just breathe in the air and there goes your tar -0-!!!!! luckily I am completely out of the way.
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Where have all the uljjangs gone?
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Javabeans
October 28, 2007 at 10:31 AM
It does happen in the states, but I think to a much lesser degree. Like with lonelygirl on youtube, although at least in that instance there was a specific angle or gimmick to push. Korean uljjangs are fascinating in that it's based on PURE superficiality -- one picture was enough in the early days to vault an ordinary citizen into being picked up by entertainment agencies and prepped like someone who'd earned their way via auditions and talent. Perhaps it's that strange intersect that Korea has of being one of the most wired countries in the world, as well as having a well-developed entertainment industry, and a super-high emphasis placed on beauty and plastic surgery.
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Goodbye and good luck
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Jenny
October 28, 2007 at 10:01 AM
Loveholic was the first and one of the few k-artists I listen too.
It's so sad now >
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Jenny
October 28, 2007 at 9:59 AM
LW, Joe Odagiri has acted in some dramas for example Jikou Keisatsu, Satorare, Shinsengumi to name a few.
But alot of his movies are quite wird but I still watch them, I loved him in Mushishi and Shinobi
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Kwon Sang Woo screws up love, but in a manly way
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Mel
October 28, 2007 at 9:55 AM
HAHA! I loved Kwon Sang Woo in Strairway to Heaven! That is how I got introduced to Kdramas, ever since that one I have been obsessed with Kdramas :D. I hppe this comming one turns out good ;)
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mawee
October 28, 2007 at 9:50 AM
i like the korean child actors too, sorry am not too familiar with their names :(
they are doing great jobs!!! kudos for them~ yep that girl who played little janggeum is good, also that girl who played as little Hwang Jinyi in the drama series [she was also in the legend] and that little boy who played yisan~ he's good ^^ & yes Seo Shinae is really good!
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October 28, 2007 at 7:53 AM
Respective grannywear. . .too funny. I really enjoy reading your blog. You have a great sense of humor.
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