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Box Office in Korea
| Movies Week-End Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1.Shingijeon | ||
| 597,793 | 1,826,187 | |
| 2.Mamma Mia! | ||
| 544,332 | 1,628,373 | |
| 3.Rough Cut | ||
| 265,727 | 326,609 | |
| 4.Our School E.T | ||
| 187,181 | 220,220 | |
| 5.Bangkok Dangerous | ||
| 81,603 | 99,175 | |
| 6.Twentieth Century Boys | ||
| 68,178 | 105,371 | |
| 7.花より男子~ファイナル~ | ||
| 43,728 | 56,626 | |
| 8.The Dark Knight | ||
| 28,160 | 4,023,026 | |
| 9.Earth | ||
| 28,006 | 121,635 | |
| 10.Star Wars: The Clone | ||
| 16,310 | 76,745 | |
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Bae Yong-jun Recommended for Cultural Medal
Hallyu star Bae Yong-jun was nominated for a Cultural Medal and, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the actor's eligibility is currently under review by the State Council and president. The Ministry of Culture has recogni....
PIFF Wraps Up 9-Day Run
The 13th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) closed Friday with the premiere of the South Korean film ``I Am Happy'' directed by Yoon Jong-chan. This year's festival featured the largest number of films and world premiers, receiving good r....
"Winter Sonata" Adapted from TV Drama to Movie
The Korean TV drama "Winter Sonata," which led the Hallyu phenomenon throughout Japan, will be adapted into a movie production, along with another "seasonal" serial, "Autumn in My Heart." Culture Cap Media holds the movie rights to "Winter Sonat....
Ryu Shi-won to Receive Presidential Award on 'Tourism Day'
Actor Ryu Shi-won, who has been at the forefront of promoting Korean tourism overseas, will receive an award for outstanding achievement from President Lee Myung-bak at the "Tourism Day" ceremony. Ryu's management agency R's Company said the ceremo....
Singer Jo Sung-mo Goes on Tour
Korea’s premier crooner Jo Sung-mo is ready to jumpstart his career after three long years of absence from the music scene. He has returned from fulfilling his military duty and now wants to get back to where he was, namely at the top of the music ....
BoA's U.S. Debut Song to be Distributed to 30 Countries
BoA's U.S. debut song "Eat You Up" will be unveiled to the world through some 300 websites in 30 countries around the world. BoA's management agency SM Entertainment said the single will be released globally on October 21. In the United States, the....
Shinhwa's Andy Launches Official Japanese Fan Club
Shinhwa member Andy recently formed his official Japanese fan club and is set to launch his career in the neighboring country. Through the website of his fan club, which opened on October 1, Andy said he was excited to finally have a medium through....
Balladeer Shin Returns With New Style, Album
The ``king of ballads'' singer/songwriter Shin Seung-hun is back with a new album, fresh look and stylish songs. At the singer's album showcase and press conference Monday, Shin seemed nervous yet excited to greet local reporters for the first time....
Nominees Announced for the 2008 Korea Drama Festival Awards
Nominees for the 2008 Korea Drama Festival Awards, scheduled for November 1st at Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, were announced yesterday on October 7. For the best acting award, nominees include respected actress Kim Hye-ja of “Angry Mom,” c....
Japanese Satellite TV to Hold 'Lee Byeong-heon Festival'
Japan's largest commercial satellite channel Sky Perfect TV will hold a two-month-long special event during which it will feature films and dramas starring Korean actor Lee Byeong-heon. The event will begin this month. Prior to the event launch,....
