Several behind-the-scenes photos of actor Kim Jung Hyun were released by Story J Company on February 21st. The actor plays dual roles as Kokdu and Do Jin Woo in MBC's Fri-Sat drama, "Kokdu: Season of Deity," written by Kang Yi Hyeon and Heo Jun Woo, and directed by Baek Soo Chan and Kim Ji Hoon.
In the revealed photos, Kim Jung Hyun's warm eyes and friendly smile immediately catch the viewer's attention. He presents a surprisingly calm and quiet demeanor, which is quite unlike Kokdu, who is known for his various facial expressions and loud reactions.
In addition to his captivating visuals, the actor's serious and immersed demeanor on set has won the admiration of the show's staff. Kim Jung Hyun is seen with the script in hand, continually rehearsing his lines to perfect his passionate performances, such as Do Jin Woo's emergency scene in episode 7.
Kim Jung Hyun's thorough preparation and character transformation are evident, especially in the confrontation scenes between Kokdu and Do Jin Woo. Fans can sense how much effort he put into expressing the two roles convincingly.
As the drama progresses, anticipation is high for Kim Jung Hyun's upcoming performances in the second half of "Kokdu: Season of Deity."
The final episode of "Physical: 100," Netflix's viral entertainment show, has revealed the sole winner who survived through extreme challenges. The episode, which aired on February 21st, saw five players advancing to the final round, with Jung Hae Min emerging as the winner of the "Punishment of the Sisyphus" mission, beating Yoon Sung Bin.
The final four players, Cho Jin Hyung, Park Jin Yong, Kim Min Cheol, and Woo Jin Yong, alongside Jung Hae Min, competed in four games for the ultimate victory. The first game, a "five-angle tug-of-war," required muscle strength, leading to the elimination of Kim Min Cheol. Cho Jin Hyung was eliminated in the second game, "Square Flip," while Park Jin Yong was eliminated in the third game, "Triangular Shuttle Run."
Jung Hae Min and Woo Jin Yong emerged as the final two, with Woo Jin Yong ultimately winning the championship in the last game, "Infinite Rope Pull," by squeezing out all the strength he had left.
Woo Jin Yong received the 300 million won prize money for winning the "Physical: 100" survival game. In expressing his gratitude, he thanked his parents for their physical and mental support.
"Physical: 100" is a survival game that aims to find the person with the best physique among 100 people who pride themselves on being physically strong. The show, which premiered on January 24th, has a total of nine episodes and featured 100 participants with the best physicals in each field, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or weight class.
The show has gained immense popularity, securing the first place in Netflix's "Global Top 10 TV Show (non-English)" category.
Netflix’s “The Glory” narrates the story of Dong Eun (Song Hye Kyo), a woman whose soul was shattered by a traumatic school violence experience during her childhood. Part 2 of the series is set for release on March 10th, and teasers of the intense narrative and character development have been released.
The new stills released ahead of the launch of Part 2 reveal the emotional states of the characters as Dong Eun executes her revenge plan. Despite her deep pain and anger, Dong Eun remains expressionless, and this calm demeanor arouses the viewers' curiosity. Yeo Jeong (Lee Do Hyun), determined to join Dong Eun in her quest for revenge, is seen holding a syringe with a sharp and firm gaze, leaving viewers questioning how he will assist Dong Eun.
The upcoming episodes also show the perpetrators who fall into Dong Eun’s trap and face the consequences of their actions. Yeon Jin (Lim Ji Yeon) stares fiercely at someone, and appears cornered and defensive, raising curiosity about the ultimate showdown between her and Dong Eun. Jae Joon (Park Sung Hoon) is seen holding someone with a worried expression, while Sara (Kim Hieora) and Hye Jung (Cha Ju Young) break down. Additionally, Myeong Oh (Kim Gun Woo), hinted to have died in Part 1, also makes an appearance.
According to the show's writer, Kim Eun Sook, and director, Ahn Gil Ho, the punishment of the perpetrators will be a significant highlight of the series, and viewers can expect a cathartic experience while watching the characters fight and struggle. They also promised that Part 2 would feature a dynamic unfolding of the victim's story.
In summary, “The Glory” is a Netflix series that explores the theme of revenge, and its upcoming Part 2 release has generated high expectations due to its complex and interwoven characters and intriguing storyline.
Song Hye Kyo is a renowned actress, born in 1981, who first rose to fame after participating in the SunKyung Smart Model Contest at the age of 15. She has appeared in various acting projects, but it was her role in KBS' drama "Autumn in My Heart" (2000) that truly established her as a top star.
Fans have identified seven works that they consider to be Song Hye Kyo's defining performances.
The first work is SBS' sitcom "Soonpoong Clinic," where Song Hye Kyo played the role of Oh Hye Kyo, a feisty and immature college student. Despite her pretty appearance, her acting skills and character portrayal earned her huge popularity.
In KBS2's drama "Autumn in My Heart," Song Hye Kyo played the tragic heroine Choi Eun Suh, who suffered from leukemia. The drama ended in tragedy, making it the only work among Song Hye Kyo's projects to do so. It achieved the highest rating of 42.3%, the highest among KBS' Monday-Tuesday dramas.
In 2003, Song Hye Kyo played the main character Min Su Yeon in SBS' drama "All In," which tackled the casino world. The work received a great response from viewers, despite its "Adults Only" rating, with an average rating of almost 40%.
In KBS2's drama "Full House" (2004), Song Hye Kyo played Internet novelist Han Ji Eun, a bizarre and lively character that won her "Top Excellence Award, Actress," "Popularity Award, Actress," and "Best Couple (with Rain)" at the 2004 KBS Drama Awards.
After a five-year hiatus, Song Hye Kyo reunited with writer Noh Hee Kyung, who wrote KBS' drama "Worlds Within," in SBS' drama "That Winter, the Wind Blows" (2013). She played Oh Young, a blind person, who falls in love with Oh Soo (Jo In Sung), a man who takes advantage of her to pay off his debts.
In KBS2's drama "Descendants of the Sun" (2016), Song Hye Kyo played Kang Mo Yeon, a tenacious doctor, and achieved great success with an average rating of 14.5%. She fell in love with co-star Song Joong Ki and the two got married on October 31, 2017. However, they announced their divorce just two years later, which came as a shock to many fans.
Finally, "The Glory" is Song Hye Kyo's first Netflix work, released in 2023, and marks her reunion with writer Kim Eun Sook, six years after "Descendants of the Sun." The drama revolves around Moon Dong Eun (Song Hye Kyo), a former victim of school violence seeking revenge on her bullies after taking up a job as a homeroom teacher at the bully's child's elementary school. Season 2 is set to be released on March 10th.
Despite premiering a month ago, the show continues to generate significant interest among viewers, particularly as the second installment approaches its airing date.
Here are Seven interesting facts about The Glory featuring Song Hye Kyo that you do not know.
Number one. Writer Kim Eun Sook is paid a substantial salary per episode. Before the premiere of The Glory, Kim Eun Sook was already regarded as one of the most accomplished writers in Korean television. As such, it's not surprising that she receives a salary of up to 81,000 USD per episode.
Number two. The inspiration for the drama came to Writer Kim Eun Sook after the birth of her daughter. While Song Hye Kyo's portrayal in The Glory is deserving of praise, the writer behind the drama, Kim Eun Sook, also deserves recognition for her skillful script. When queried about the source of inspiration for the drama, Kim Eun Sook stated that it came from a question her daughter asked her: "Mom, which would make you more heartbroken: if I killed someone or if someone killed me?"
Number three. The reason Moon Dong Eun plays Go. In the game of Go, the objective is to quietly strategize to capture the opponent's territory and expand one's own. This parallels the desires of the main character Moon Dong Eun, who seeks to quietly orchestrate events to gradually ruin the lives of her high school bullies.
Number four. Song Hye Kyo spent 2 months preparing for the revealing scene. The scene in which Moon Dong Eun disrobes and displays her scars was one of the most impactful moments. According to the screenwriter, Song Hye Kyo dedicated 2 months to shedding weight in order to achieve the haunting image. To achieve this, Song Hye Kyo incorporated konjac, a type of food derived from yams that is popular in Japan and often used in weight-loss diets, into her meals.
Number five. The Glory marks Park Yeon Jin's first villain role. The Glory is seen as a career risk for Song Hye Kyo, who has long been associated with a specific image. Her portrayal of a nefarious woman consumed by revenge has been met with acclaim from audiences and critics alike. However, the drama holds significance not only for Song Hye Kyo but also for actress Lim Ji Yeon, who is known for her steamy roles, as it marks her debut as a villain.
Number six. The school violence depicted in The Glory was based on real-life events. During the early stages of filming, viewers were horrified by the depiction of school violence suffered by high school student Moon Dong Eun. These scenes were actually based on a real incident that occurred in 2006. At that time, a female student in Cheongju was repeatedly attacked by her classmates, who used iron rods and hairpins to inflict injuries on her arms and chest. The victim was also subjected to blackmail.
Number seven. Song Hye Kyo wanted to depict her character as aged as possible. In bringing her character to life, Song Hye Kyo suggested ways to make Moon Dong Eun appear "as old as possible" by unbuttoning her shirt or wearing natural makeup, to convey the sense that she was devoting all her time to planning her revenge.
YouTuber Lee Jin Ho, a former reporter, shares surprising details about Song Joong Ki's marriage to Katy Louise Saunders and her pregnancy. On January 30th, Lee Jin Ho's entertainment channel released a video titled "Song Joong Ki's secret wedding! The truth he couldn't reveal."
Lee Jin Ho discusses Song Joong Ki's dating rumors with Katy Louise Saunders that emerged in December, and covers his subsequent actions in the video.
Lee Jin Ho reported, "After the dating rumor, Song Joong Ki had dinner with the "Ro Ki Wan" movie cast. Due to the recent nature of the rumor, the other actors were curious. Song Joong Ki then showed them all the photos of Katy Louise Saunders on his phone during dinner."
Lee Jin Ho stated, "Everyone present, including actors and staff, were shocked, particularly by Katy's beauty. As she is a non-Korean, they wondered, 'Isn't she older than Song Joong Ki?'"
Lee Jin Ho added, "Although Song Joong Ki kept his wedding and pregnancy a secret, he did reveal when he met Katy and their dating duration. He informed his friends that Katy had lived in Korea for a year and they'd been together for almost three years."
Lee Jin Ho added, “This marriage is not simply a matter of Song Joong Ki meeting a good woman by chance, but the two of them watching each other for a fairly long period of time.”
Lee Jin Ho commented on Song Joong Ki's announcement of remarriage and pregnancy, saying, "Regardless of his explanation, he was bound to be affected by rumors, so he likely chose to make it public after registering the marriage."
Song Joong Ki shocked everyone by posting on his fancafe today, "I have pledged to spend the rest of my life with Katy Louise Saunders. Fortunately, a precious life has also arrived for us."
Katy Louise Saunders, a British actress, is a year older than Song Joong Ki. It is said that she came to Korea with Song Joong Ki last spring and they reside together in a villa in Yongsan-gu, Hannam-dong, Seoul.
The release of the trailer for "The Glory" Part 2 has sparked a flurry of theories among internet users, who have been analyzing even the briefest moments of footage. On January 26th, a YouTube channel called Minhoaurs uploaded a video titled "Ultra-precise analysis that people who have only watched 'The Glory' Part 2 trailer once can never discover," which quickly gained popularity and amassed nearly a million views in just two days.
In the video, Minhoaurs begins by analyzing a scene in which Park Ji Ah, who plays Moon Dong Eun's mother, visits Moon Dong Eun (played by Song Hye Kyo) with orange-dyed hair. It is suggested that the character of Park Yeon Jin (played by Lim Ji Yeon) will cause trouble for Moon Dong Eun in Part 2 by bribing her mother with money. However, as Moon Dong Eun has included her mother in her plans for revenge, the situation will likely be resolved quickly. Minhoaurs then goes on to provide detailed analysis of an amulet seen attached to the VIP personal safe of Park Yeon Jin's mother (played by Yoon Da Kyung), a wealthy woman.
Minhoaurs stated, "Korean shamanic amulets have a distinct shape for each individual who wears it, however, they share a common framework." This evidence suggests that the actions of Park Yeon Jin's mother are the result of a collaboration among many individuals, including a shaman and an illegal police officer named Shin Young Joon (played by Lee Hae Young).
In the trailer, the character of Lee Sara (played by Kim Hieora) is shown with blonde hair. Minhoaurs posits that Lee Sara's decision to bleach her hair is likely an attempt to avoid detection of drugs. The reasoning behind this is that bleaching can remove even trace amounts of drugs present in hair. Additionally, Minhoaurs suggests that the identity of the mysterious man who falls from the location where Yoon So Hee (played by Lee So Yi) died is Jeon Jae Joon (played by Park Sung Hoon), and thus it is likely that Jeon Jae Joon is the one who killed Yoon So Hee.
Minhoaurs stated, "If you adjust the brightness and process this scene in black and white, you can see a silhouette with long legs, a long coat, and flowing hair. I believe it's Yoon So Hee experiencing karma in the place where she died."
Minhoaurs also discussed the reason for Ha Do Yeong's (played by Jung Sung Il) anger towards Park Yeon Jin. It's because he saw a video of Park Yeon Jin and Jeon Jae Joon (Park Sung Hoon) engaging in sexual activity. Minhoaurs predicted, "If you zoom in on Ha Do Yeong's eyes, you can see what appears to be a rectangular monitor screen." In regards to the ending, Minhoaurs predicted that Park Yeon Jin will sustain burns all over her body as a result of fire, and Moon Dong Eun (played by Song Hye Kyo) will undergo plastic surgery by Joo Yeo Jeong (played by Lee Do Hyun) to assume the identity of Park Yeon Jin. Minhoaurs believes that Moon Dong Eun, who shouted, "From today on, my dream is you, Park Yeon Jin," will ultimately emerge victorious.
There are many thing you can do with oatmeal but do you know that you can make healthy wraps out of oatmeal? Yes, just follow this recipe and see what I mean.
INGREDIENTS:
Wrap:
60g Oatmeal
180ml Water
2 pcs eggs
Salt (to taste)
Filling:
Vegetable Oil
Mango
Cucumber
Deboned Chicken Breast
Salt and Pepper
Red Bell pepper
Sriracha Chili Sauce (optional)
Mayonnaise
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