Friday, December 4, 2009

Korean Actress Jun Ji-hyun profile...

Jun Ji-hyun Profile
Name: Jun Ji-hyun (Gianna Jun, Jeon Ji-hyun, Jung Ji-hyeon)
Korean name: 전지현
Chinese name: 全智贤 (全知贤)
Birthname: Wang Ji-hyeon 왕지현 (Wang Ji-hyun, 王智贤)
Birthdate: October 30, 1981
Birth place: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 172 cm
Blood Type: B
Religion: Christianity
Family: Parents and a elder brother
Education: Dongguk University (Department of Theater and Film)
Profession: Actress and model
Hobbies: Movies and music
Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie


Jun Ji Hyun Biography
Jun Ji-hyun started her career modeling for “Echo” magazine in 1997 and then featuring in some commercial advertisement.
Jun Ji-hyun was noticed overseas when she featured in famous Hong Kong singer Leon Lai’s music video in 1998.
Jun Ji-hyun made her first Korean TV series debut in 1997 in “The Season of Puberty.” In 1999 she starred in the acclaimed TV drama “Happy Together” and made her big screen debut in “White Valentine.”
Jun Ji-hyun first major success in acting was in 2000 box office hit “Il Mare.” The story of Il Mare was being adapted into a Hollywood movie, “The Lake House” in 2006 starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock.
It was in 2001 that Ji-hyun got the breakthrough and become an Asian superstar with movie “My Sassy Girl” with actor Cha Tae-hyun. Ji-hyun’s role as a naughty, annoying, raging yet adorable and lovable lady is one of the most classical character in Korean movies.
My Sassy Girl was a superhit across Asia, Ji-hyun became an Asian household name, and one of the first few Korean artist to become international superstar.
Jun Ji-hyun however couldn’t make another box office hit like My Sassy Girl, her 2004 movie “Windstruck” was just moderately successful while 2006 “Daisy” was merely disappointment.
Jun Ji-hyun remains as one of the most talk about actress from Korea, and is still one of the most popular model for commercial ads.
Jun Ji-hyun latest project is Hollywood movie, “Blood: The Last Vampire.” She also adapted her English name as Gianna Jun to venture into Hollywood.

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Korean actress Han Hye-jin Profile...

Han Hye-jin Profile
Name: 한혜진 / Han Hye Jin
Profession: Actress
Birthdate: 1981-Oct-27
Height: 165cm
Weight: 46kg
Star sign: Scorpio










Han Hye-jin Biography
A hit TV drama entails a hit TV star!
"Be Strong, Geum-soon!" may be over, but it's leading lady is still going strong! Here's the television sweetheart, actress Han Hye-jin!
Meet her on today's Star Focus.

Her pure, innocent-minded characters have been receiving love from audiences. And it's not just her characters that are sweet, Han herself has quite the heart of gold, as we soon found out at today's specially planned event.

As if they couldn't believe the popular "Be Strong, Geum-soon!" was over, fans received Han Hye-jin with happiness on their faces. Doing her "good deed" for the day put a smile on her face, but her fans KEPT that smile there.

"Geum-soon Be Strong" had appealed to so many, A drama about a young wife who loses her husband and has to raise her son on her own. Han Hye-jin played the wife, and her character braved the harsh reality, always armed with determination and a ready laugh.

This actress is not one whose star status came overnight - Han's a veteran of the biz. In 2002, she was talented enough to be cast in the Korean-Japanese TV drama, "Friends", opposite Korean Wave stars Won Bin and Lee Dong-geon.

Through all the fanfare, her last production gave more to Han Hye-jin than just popularity. This was the TV drama that helped her develop in acting, as well as her own personality. She told us humbly, that "Be Strong, Geum-soon!" would NOT have been such a hit without the strong backup of her senior co-actors.

And if they aren't already, some of her juniors could surely learn a thing or two from Han! Her vivacious nature and addictive smile has brought her spots on many commercials and advertisements. Who knows where she'll end up next!

Just like the smile that shines unexpectedly, Han Hye-jin's career has taken many unexpected twists and turns, but so far, they've all been for the better.

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Korean Actor Profile Ju Ji-hun...

Ju Ji-hun Profile
Name: 주지훈 / Joo Ji-hoon (Ju Ji-hun)
Date of birth: May 16, 1982
Height: 187cm
Weight: 68kg
Shoes: 280
Waist: 32
Bust: 100
Profession: Model, Actor
Education: Dongwon University, e-Business major
Modeling Debut: 2003
Acting Debut: 2006
Hobbies: Games, Swimming, Basketball
Talents: Speed-reading, Self Defense



Ju Ji-hun Biography

Joo, Ji-Hoon (Korean: 주지훈, Hanja: 朱智勛, born on 16 May 1982) is a popular model and actor from South Korea. He is well known for portraying Crown Prince Lee Shin in Princess Hours, which was his acting debut.

Before entering the entertainment industry, he studied at Tongwon College, majoring in e-Business. He was known as "Handy Man" in his school for his tall height (6'2")

2006: Breakthrough Success
Joo's debut drama was "Old Love", but it was Princess Hours that made him notable throughout Asia. In Princess Hours, also known as Goong, he portrayed Prince Shin, a cold-hearted prince who was forced to marry a regular town girl. He starred alongside former Baby V.O.X. member Yoon Eun Hye and UN member Kim Jeong Hoon. He won the MBC Drama Awards for "Best New Actor". The drama was so popular that a second season is expected, but due to Joo's hectic schedule, there is doubt that he could return to filming it.

2007: The Devil
In 2007, Joo starred in the 2007 KBS drama, The Devil, alongside popular actress Shin Min-a. In The Devil, he portrays a lawyer. He also cut his hair, which use to be rather shaggy, into a neat trim that framed his long face. He also lost 5 kg by eating only chicken and exercising three times a day. In March, The Devil was one of the three most highly anticipated dramas along with The Thank You and Witch Amusement.

Joo was selected in 2007 to be the New Asian Star of 2007 at the 1st Astar TV Drama Awards which was held on March 30, 2007 at the COEX in Seoul. New Asian Stars have been chosen from Asian countries such as South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, and Thailand. Astar TV said the six were chosen for their high recognition in their respective countries, their celebrity status and potential to emerge as top Asian stars. Singer/actor Kamenashi Kazuya was chosen among Japanese stars, while Fan Bing Bing represented China. Actor Wilson Chan was chosen among Taiwanese stars, actor Daniel Wu among Hong Kong stars and model/actress Patcharapa Chaichua among Thai stars.