• Actress Lee Ho Jung Receives Offer For Lead Role In New Netflix Original Series

    Actress Lee Ho Jung is considering appearing in Netflix original series 'The Thief: The Sound of the Sword'.

    On December 7, Lee Ho-jung's agency, YG Entertainment, told Newsen, "We are positively considering appearing in Netflix's original 'Thief: The Sound of the Sword' (written by Han Jeong-hoon/directed by Hwang Jun-hyeok)."

    A highly-anticipated production with a reported budget of 30 billion KRW (~ $25.3 million USD), 'Thief: Sound of the Sword' (working title) takes place in the 1920's when the Korean peninsula was annexed by the Japanese empire. The story follows the lives of fictional characters who decide to throw a powerful punch of defiance toward those who took their homes and identities by force. 

    Lee Ho Jeong is considering the role of the main character, Eon Nyeon. Eon Nyeon is a peasant's daughter who takes up a gun to avenge her man who murdered her parents.

    Model-turned-actress Lee Ho Jeong made her face known in the movies 'Youth Police', 'Jangsari: Forgotten Heroes', and the drama 'Nevertheless'.

    Described as a thrilling action genre inspired by Spaghetti-Western film techniques, 'Thief: Sound of the Sword' will begin filming in 2022. 

  • Park Bo Gum breaks down in tears on air during 'The Seasons', show briefly stops due to rare emotional moment

    Park Bo Gum had an emotional moment on air during the recording of The Seasons - Park Bo Gum's Cantabile.

    On April 18, the KBS 2TV music talk show featured musical actors Cha Ji Yeon and Park Eun Tae. During the show, Park Bo Gum asked Cha Ji Yeon to perform a song from the popular musical Seopyeonje.

    Cha Ji Yeon responded by singing "Shimcheongga" live, and the powerful performance moved Park Bo Gum to tears.

    While trying to hold back, he jokingly said, "My eyes are just dry," but the emotion was clear in his voice as he added, "It’s an honor."

    Park Bo Gum shared how hearing the song brought back memories of when he was a student and had the chance to experience the performance up close.

    He continued, “Your voice has power, and it’s like a precious gem that no one else can replace.”

    The rare moment of vulnerability led to a temporary pause in the show, as the emotional atmosphere took over the set. Fans were moved by his genuine reaction, highlighting his deep appreciation for the arts.

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