
dapinaymrs wrote: Oh mianhae! I thought I replied already...I just copied the news off my newsfeed, I tried to check enewsworld and there was nothing. Oh but wait~! I just found this one!
Winners At The 5th Korea Drama Awards
Winners (from left) Kim Nam Joo, Han Ji Min and Kim Sang Joong (Photos courtesy of www.newsen.com)
The 5th Korea Drama Awards ceremony was held at the Gyeongnam Culture and Arts Center last Oct. 2 to recognize excellence in drama in the past year.
The ratings hit family drama "Unexpected You" (also known as "My Husband Got A Family") swept the awards, winning a total of six.
The drama's lead actress, Kim Nam Joo, won the night's "daesang" or grand award for her role as a wife who struggles to get along with the family of her husband.
She edged out Kim Soo-hyun of "The Moon That Embraces The Sun," Yoon Yeo-jeong of "Unexpected You," Uhm Tae Woong of "The Equator Man" and Han Suk Gyu of "Tree With Deep Roots" for the award.
"Unexpected You" also won as best drama over "Gentleman's Dignity," 'The Moon That Embraces The Sun," and "The Chaser."
In the acting category, Han Ji Min of "Rooftop Prince" and Kim Sang Joong of "The Chaser" won as best excellent actress and actor.
Han Ji Min was chosen over Soo Ae, Shin Se Kyung, Kim Hyun Joo and Jung Ryeo-won.
Other nominees in the best excellent actor award were So Ji Sub, Son Hyun Joo, Yoo Jun Sang, and Lee Bum Soo.
On the other hand, Lee Hee Jun of "Unexpected You" and Kwak Do Won of "Phantom" tied for the excellent actor award while Song Sun Mi of "Golden Time" won as excellent actress.
Singer and actor Seo In Guk won as best new actor for "Love Rain" while Yoon Jin Yi of "Gentleman's Dignity won as best new actress.
In addition, Seo In Guk and Jung Eunji of girl group A-Pink won as best couple for their roles in the drama "Reply 1997," which garnered the highest rating on cable and drew praises.
The best director award went to Jang Tae Yoo for "Tree with Deep Roots."
"Unexpected You" also won the best scriptwriter award while Kwak Dong Yeon won as best young actor.
The best original soundtrack (OST) award went to "Back In Time," the theme song by Lyn for "The Moon That Embraces The Sun."
A total of 15 winners were awarded in 11 categories in the 5th Korea Drama Awards, chosen by expert judges from different fields.
The awards ceremony was hosted by Jun Hun Moo and Jewelry's Kim Eun Jung. Performers were Lyn and A Pink.
How this news landed on Manila Bulletin is a mystery to me. I am beginning to think they have a Kdrama fan there who translates for them.
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Rookie actor Choi Woo Shik signs with JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment has entered the acting management industry and signed on rookie actor Choi Woo Shik.
Choi Woo Shik debuted in early 2011 through the MBC drama ‘The Duo‘ and quickly gained attention in the acting industry because of his solid acting skills. He is maturing into an actor that’s looking into taking on lead roles. JYP Entertainment has kept an eye on the actor since his debut, and approached Choi Woo Shik, citing his solid acting abilities and fluent English skills as well as his potential.
He has acted in popular dramas such as ‘Rooftop Prince‘ and ‘Shut Up Family‘, and more.
He was also in attendance at the 17th Busan International Film Festival on the 4th as an official JYP Entertainment star, and is currently cast as the little brother of the lead female role in the movie ‘Covertness‘.
Moniisek wrote:
>>>ExamiNation: a short documentary about South Korean college entrance exam
I honestly cannot imagine a life without sports and dramas. Who watches all the dramas when teenagers are cramming for tests?

dapinaymrs wrote: Shinhwa’s Dongwan donates $28,000 USD to the elderly who suffered as comfort women in WWII
Shinhwa‘s Dongwan has donated 30,000,000 KRW (approximately $28,000 USD) to the elderly who suffered as comfort women to the Japanese army during World War II.
According to his label, he has donated 30,000,000 KRW through KBS 1TV‘s ‘Love’s Request‘. According to the staff of ‘Love’s Request’, Dongwan said, “I really wish that these 58 elderly women who are still alive can receive an apology in their life.”
This is not the first time Dongwan has donated through ‘Love’s Request’. He previously donated 10,000,000 KRW (approximately 9,300 USD) to those who were affected by the 2003 Daegu subway tragedy. In 2008, he donated 20,000,000 KRW (approximately 18,600 USD) for the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, and 12,000,000 KRW (approximately 11,000 USD) to the 2010 Yeonpyung violence victims, donating over 100,000,000 KRW (approximately $93,000 USD) total.
Dongwan’s label said, “Usually, Dongwan donates without even telling the label. However, this time he wished he could help at least a little in rousing the public’s attention of helping the 58 who suffered as comfort women that are still alive.”
Source: News1
via allkpop: news article here