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Thursday, November 10, 2005
Original Korean theme song soundtrack for Jewel in the Palace
Lyric:
Songwriter 词：林世贤(Im Se-Yeon)
Composer 曲：林世贤(Im Se-Yeon)
o na la o na la a ju o na
伊人欲来 何时归来
ka da la ka da la a ju ga na
伊人欲去 何时离去
na na ni da lyeo do mok no na ni
我欲乘风飞翔 却遍寻不获伊人踪影
a ni li a ni li a ni no ne
伊人何在 留我独自失落
he I ya di i ya he I ya na la ni no
哎哟 这该如何是好
o ni do mok ha na da lyeo ga ma
伊人你若不归 请带我一起离
o na la o na la a ju o na
伊人欲来 何时归来
ka da la ka da la a ju ga na
伊人欲去 何时离去
na na ni da lyeo do mok no na ni
我欲乘风飞翔 却遍寻不获伊人踪影
a ni li a ni li a ni no ne
伊人何在 留我独自失落
o na la o na la a ju o na
伊人欲来 何时归来
ka da la ka da la a ju ga na
伊人欲去 何时离去
na na ni da lyeo do mok no na ni
我欲乘风飞翔 却遍寻不获伊人踪影
a ni li a ni li a ni no ne
伊人何在 留我独自失落
he I ya di I ya he I ya na la ni no
哎哟 这该如何是好
o ji do mok ha na da lyeo ga ma
伊人你若不归 请带我一起离去
he I ya di I ya he I ya na la ni no
哎哟 这该如何是好
o ji do mok ha na da lyeo ga ma
伊人你若不归 请带我一起离去
Me thinking of Bae at 2:44 PM
Monday, November 07, 2005
 Across the country, Koreans are glued to their TV sets on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 10 to watch the ratings-sweeping MBC program, "Dae Jang Geum." Set in the 16th century, the drama is based on the true story of Jang Geum, Korea's first female physician to the king, starring Lee Young-ae as the main character Jang Geum and Ji Jin-hee as her handsome love interest, Min Jeong-ho.
"I prefer to wear my hair short, but for the purpose of this drama, I've let it grow out a lot," said Ji as he posed with a boyish shag for the camera. In character, he wears his hair tied in a topknot, covered by a hat typical of noble men during Joseon times.
Viewers apparently cannot get enough of Jang Geum's adventures, beginning as a royal cook, then training as a royal physician. The writers have meticulously included ancient herbal remedies, acupuncture treatments and cuisine of the royal court, capturing the nostalgic attention of the Korean audiences - still boasting the highest TV ratings ever since it began late last year.
Ji is redefining sex appeal of the Joseon dynasty men with his dignified good looks. His character is an official in the royal court who falls in love with Jang Geum and remains on her side through all the crises that entangle them both.
"I feel that I know my character very well, so I am comfortable in my performances. The drama is also easy to follow. I am impressed and satisfied with the acting of Lee Young-ae and others involved in this project," Ji commented.
The drama has gained such a strong following that hat the community board for the program on www.imbc.com is flooded with words of encouragement for the actors and messages addressed to the fictional characters, themselves.
"Our writers are under much stress because there is so little time to prepare scripts. Viewers make requests to save a character's life, or to change the plot somehow, so the story is changing as we go along with production. I prefer one set storyline from start to finish, like a film," Ji said.
Production of "Dae Jang Geum" is scheduled to end by March with a tragic ending based on Jang Geum's true-life story. A DVD for the first season is already on the shelves and the English subtitled version is also on release.
Ji, 31, caught his first acting bug when he was 12, in a school play. He struggled early in his career, an experience that Ji has since embraced.
"I started working for 200,000 won per job, which makes me appreciate the work that I do now. Many new young stars shine bright, then suddenly burnout. I learned how to work hard, have hope, and stand up after each fall," Ji said.
Acting isn't the only pursuit of this Korean heartthrob - photography, graphic design and charity work are other areas where Ji would like to excel.
Ji was never attracted to the spotlight of the entertainment industry, instead working behind the scenes as a photographer and layout designer. In 1998, Ji was shooting the Maxwell House canned coffee campaign, featuring Hong Kong-based actor, Takeshi Kaneshiro (Geum Seong-mu). Curiously, Ji strongly resembled the actor, and when Kaneshiro had to leave the shoot prematurely to go to Hong Kong, Ji simply stood in for him, unexpectedly opening doors for him. Siddus, a big player of talent management, requested Ji to start an acting career because of his charismatic good looks - Ji refused their proposals until the Asian economic crisis forced him to reconsider.
"I can't say if I will act for the rest of my life, though I could easily do it with great satisfaction. I never set out to become an actor - it was my destiny. In the long term future, I wish to do more photography, charity work and designing, though I cannot predict which will become my full time occupation," said Ji.
Contrary to his cool image, Ji is a warm hearted, talkative and opinionated fellow. Marriage is a popular question for Ji, as one of Korea's most eligible bachelors. Unfortunately, for most women, Ji is in relationship - but he won't tie the knot until he feels confident about commitment.
By Krista Kim
2004.01.24
Source: http://kn.koreaherald.co.kr/SITE/data/html_dir/2004/01/24/200401240033.asp
Me thinking of Bae at 4:24 PM
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Dae Jang Geum Frenzy Hits Japan
OCTOBER 31, 2005 03:01
by Won-Jae Park (parkwj@donga.com)
Source: english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2005103190228
Dae Jang Geum frenzy in Japan has been driving up the popularity of Korean food in Japan.
A “2005 Korean Cuisine Special Promotion” held at the NHK’s central hall in Tokyo yesterday demonstrated how a drama could bring two countries closer.
As many as 3,000 Japanese who sent in applications and were invited to the event as a result of a drawing, appreciated the unique taste of Korean dishes such as samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), tteokbokki (a broiled dish of sliced rice cake, meat, eggs and seasoning), jabchae (a mixed dish of vegetables and sliced beef), kimchi, and traditional teas such as citron tea and ginseng tea.
The event, which offered Japanese fans a chance to meet the stars of the popular drama and enjoy Korean food, was co-hosted by NHK, a Japanese public broadcasting company, and the Korea Agro-Trade Corporation in commemoration of the 2005 Korea-Japan Friendship Year.
Yang Mi-gyeong and Jo Jung-eun, actresses who played Court Lady Han and young Jang Geum, respectively in Dae Jang Geum, were inundated with requests for autographs from Japanese housewives.
Dae Jang Geum, which began its run on an NHK terrestrial channel on October 8 with the title “Promise of Jang Geum” is enjoying a high viewer rating of more than 20%, more than double the viewer rating of “Winter Sonata,” a smash hit Korean drama which triggered Hallyu, better known as the “Korean Wave,” in Japan.
Unlike Winter Sonata, which was mostly watched by middle-aged housewives, Dae Jang Geum has a broader fan base, attracting Japanese men who are not traditionally big fans of dramas. And its fan base is getting bigger.
Me thinking of Bae at 11:07 AM
Lee Young Ae as Suh Jang Geum
Hong Ri Na as Choi Keum Young
Ji Jin Hee as Min Jung Ho
Me thinking of Bae at 10:40 AM
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