20100722 (Newsletter) First Kiss in 'Bread Love and Dreams'

Hi, KBSWORLDi Fans The summer is here to stay and the heats won't go away even at night. But don't worry!  The summer can also be beautiful with your favorite dramas.  If you haven't tried, check out one of the best K-dramas, 'Summer Scent'.  Or you might just want to forget about the heat for a while and enjoy the winter from 'Winter Sonata'. Where can you find them? Check out KBSWORLDi E-Store. Have a wonderful weekend with KBSWORLDi.com!

Yoon Si Yoon and Yoo Jin Kiss in ‘Bread, Love, and Dreams’    The first kiss scene between actor Yoon Si Yoon and Yoo Jin was aired. The doleful kiss scene between Tak-gu and Yoo-gyeong was aired in the recent episode of “Bread, Love and Dreams”. In the 11th episode of “Bread, Love, and Dreams,”, Tak-gu (Yoon Si Yoon) said something very significant to Yoo-gyeong (Yoo Jin), who had survived a life-or-death situation, that he would come back to her after he became a real pastry cook.  When Tak-gu told Yoo-gyeong that he would not see her for a while, Yoo-gyeong called Tak-gu’s name and threw herself on him.  After listening to Yoo-gyeong calling out his name, Tak-gu made his farewell by kissing her.  For Tak-gu, Yoo-gyeong has been the only reason for him to survive in this world where his mother has been absent, and for Yoo-gyeong, Tak-gu has been the only person for her to trust and depend on.  As they have needed each other, their kiss was very heartrending. The drama “Bread, Love, and Dreams,” which has been dominating Wednesday and Thursday TV drama with more than 35 percent viewer ratings, will develop the love story of its two male and female leads further beginning with the airing of their kiss scene, and it is expected to show more interesting stories now that their love story has begun in earnest.

'Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho' Provides Summer Entertainment KBS Drama “Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho,” which is a feature on summer evenings, provides home theater entertainment for viewers with its thrilling episodes, and at the same time actors on the set ward off the hot air with their fresh smiles that are like a cool shower in the middle of hot summer. In the unveiled stills taken on the set of the drama “Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho,” actors are revealing their faces lit up with big smiles, which makes it difficult to realize that they are filming the drama in hot summer weather while wearing costumes appropriate for the historical drama. In particular, child actors Kim Yoo Jung and Seo Shin Ae, who are developing the main stories in the beginning parts of the drama, showed their bright smiles and revealed the natural charm of children, so their smiles even made others feel refreshed.  Actress Han Eun Jung, who plays Gumiho, displays a heart shape made by her fingers while standing right beside actor Jang Hyun Sung, who is standing in front of the camera with a stern facial expression characteristic of the role of Yoon Doo Soo, and their contrasting appearance is humorous. The energy on the set for filming “Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho” has already been made apparent to the viewers and the drama has become more famous by being evaluated as the most interesting Gumiho story ever among viewers.   Connect with KBSWORLDi.com in Your Way  Did you know you can connect with KBSWORLDi.com in more ways than you can think of? Visit our Google Profile page and you will see the complete (and growing) list of how you can connect with us. Facebook, Twitter, FriendFeed, YouTube, Tumblr, MySpace... you name it! You will get the latest updates on many KBS programs available on KBSWORLDi.com, ask questions and share your ideas on our service and programs.  And of course, there are events and promotions you will get to know first through those social media. PS) If you are looking for KBS WORLD TV schedule, you can find it at http://www.kbs-america.com.

20100715 (Newsletter) Gumiho vs Twilight Saga, G7 in Army

Hi, KBSWORLDi Fans As 'Bread, Love and Dreams' stays on the top spot of the viewership ranking in Seoul (AGB Nielson)  for the second week, 'Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho' is gaining its popularity thanks to the superb performance of the kids in the drama and maybe... hot weather? Check both dramas out and see which one you prefer.  Have a wonderful weekend with KBSWORLDi.com!

‘Grudge’ Faces Off with ‘Twilight Saga’    With the latest sequel to American vampire movie “The Twilight Saga” attracting viewers to the silver screen, a vampire drama is set to draw fans of vampire stories here to the TV screen.  “Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho,” is the first TV series about the traditional summer-time theme of the gumiho, or nine-tailed fox who wants to be a human, to combine elements from several genres including suspense and romance as well as horror. This is what makes it comparable to the film series “The Twilight Saga.”  “Grudge” revolves around a married gumiho who seeks revenge for her 10-year-old daughter, while “The Twilight Saga” is about a girl who falls in love with a vampire. As “The Twilight Saga” has brought heart-throbbing actors like Robert Pattinson and Talyor Lautner to stardom, “Grudge” features promising male stars including Yoon Hee-suk, who has made his name in musical, Seo Joon-young, who is expected to lure many women fans with his sturdy physique, and Park Soo-hyun playing an exorcist in the show.   While there must be a huge difference in the number of eyeballs attracted between Gumiho and Twilight, it is interesting to have a different point of view from others who never related the two, isn’t it? * Watch 'Happy Together' with the casts from 'Grudge': Click

Reunion with Childhood Sweetheart Revives Hope A male protagonist has reunited with his childhood sweetheart in “Bread, Love and Dreams.” In the episode #10, Kim Tak-gu (Yoon Si-yoon) goes to see Shin Yoo-gyeong (Eugene) after being beaten by some men working for Han Seung-jae (Chung Sung-mo), and Yoo-gyeong brings him to her home.  When waking up, Tak-gu sees Yoo-gyeong preparing a meal and wonders if he is dreaming. He holds her tightly and exclaims in joy, “Are you really the Shin Yoo-gyeong I am looking for? Is this a dream?”  The two talk about how their lives have been while having the meal.  Yoo Gyeong asks him, “Did you sever ties with the family of the Geoseong group?”  Tak-gu cannot tell her honestly that he left the Geoseong family to find his mother and has since lived wildly. He unwittingly lies to her that he is working at the bakery of legendary baker Pal Bong (Jang Hang-seon).  When they part, Yoo-gyeong tells Tak-gu that she will visit the bakery to see him again, and unable to say “No,” Tak-gu tries to find a way to return to the shop where he has quit working.  An opportunity comes when he detects bread that has gone stale simply by smelling it.  Meanwhile, Yoo-gyeong goes to Tak-gu for help when she is pursed by the police for taking part in an underground anti-government group. Tak-gu persuades Yang Mi-sun (Lee Young-a) to let Yoo-gyeong stay with her.  This brings all three stars together in a fateful and complicated situation under the same roof, as Gu Ma-jun (Ju Won) is working at the bakery as well. * Watch 'Happy Together' with the casts from 'Bread': Click G7 Members Show Off Charms in Performance  During the heavy snowfall last winter, G7 members from the popular reality show "Invinvieble Youth" had helped soldiers who had been on a mercy mission. This time again, soldiers visited the village to lend a hand to weed a rice paddy, and G7 members presented a surprise performance for the soldiers to boost their morale.  As the G7 members consist of the representatives of Korea's most popular idol girl groups, the performance was full of individual skills and performances. In particular, the youngest member, Goo Ha Ra, began her performance with a cute and adorable dance and then created a stir by presenting a sexy dance. Narsha, who recently released a solo album and has drawn high expectations, presented her powerful singing ability and successfully finished her performance with refined stage manners. All the members of the group Secret paid a visit to member Sun Hwa and appeared on the stage amidst hearty cheers by the soldiers and presented a splendid performance. Joo Yeon from a group After School and Sun Hwa also showcased a sexy dance and revealed their charms. Singer Shin Ji came to the village for Kim Jong Min and introduced herself to the soldiers with a witty comment by saying, "Do not call me "˜old sister,' and just call me by my name "Shin Ji." Her characteristic witty introduction created uproar among the audience members. Also, Kim Jong Min disclosed that he paid Shin Ji with his pocket money to make her come to the village, and his utterance created another uproar.

20100708 (Newsletter) Kim Tak-Gu, Gumiho and Naeng Myun!

Hi, KBSWORLDi Fans As the World Cup Soccer Finals come near to the end of it, KBS drama 'Bread, Love and Dreams' landed on a top spot of the most-watched-in-Korea chart last week. (AGB Nielson) What's your favorite KBS dramas and shows right now? You can find them all on KBSWORLDi.com. As always, enjoy your weekend with KBSWORLDi.com. Thanks, KBSWORLDi.com

Stars Reunite as Grown-ups in ‘Bread, Love and Dreams’ Two stars of the KBS drama “Bread, Love and Dreams” have reunited by a twist of fate. In the episode #8, grown-up Kim Tak-gu (Yoon Si-yoon) and Gu Ma-jun (Ju Won) meet each other at the bakery of legendary baker Pal Bong (Jang Hang-seon). They take a test for a chance to learn baking skills from Pal Bong. Ma-jun tastes each of five kinds of dough to find out the right one for making bread, while Tak-gu tries to do the same by smelling them. This recalls the time when the two as young boys were tested by Ma-jun’s father Gu Il-jung (Jun Guang-lyul). They come up with different answers, with Ma-jun picking only one and Tak-gu saying all of the five are right. Although Ma-jun gets the answer right, Pal Bong accepts Tak-gu as well, saying it is important to use a sense of smell without knowledge about dough. That surprises Ma-jun, and he is further taken aback when he hears Pal Bong asking his name and Tak-gu pronouncing it out loud. Tak-gu is the real son of Il-jung born out of wedlock, and Ma-jun was borne to his mother Seo In-suk (Jun In-hwa) and her lover Han Seung-jae (Chung Sung-mo). The two have to share a room. Learning that Tak-gu quit school to find his mother, who has gone missing, Ma-jun becomes sure that he is the same Tak-gu, his father’s son. Ma-jun becomes wary of Tak-gu, saying that he does not want him to talk to him or ask favors and personal questions. Recalling that Seung-jae told him that he had made sure that they would not see Tak-gu again, Ma-jun is furious and meets Seung-jae. He tells him, “I myself will harm him or get rid of him if necessary. Do not touch him again.” Meanwhile, Shin Yoo-gyeong, the first love of Tak-gu, also appears 12 years later, with all the stars reuniting as grown-ups.

‘Grudge’ Expected to Chill Heat of Summer Nights A new summer horror series is expected to bring chills and thrills to the audience on hot summer nights. “Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho” has begun airing on July 5 in Seoul. It is the first series about the traditional summer-time theme of the gumiho, or nine-tailed fox. Unlike previous single-episode special shows where the gumiho was usually a single woman who wants to become a human, this series features a married gumiho with a 10-year-old daughter. Here are some points requiring close attention to enjoy the show better. # Original Story “Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho” is based on a story which won the KBS script competition in 2009. With its proven quality, cast members have said that they chose to appear in the show because of the well-written, original story. While old gumiho stories were simple horror shows that focused on delivering the lesson that good triumphs over the evil, the new series combines elements from several genres including suspense and romance. # Outstanding Child Stars It is not rare in recent dramas that child actors have impressed viewers with their outstanding performances and thus attract attention for the shows. “Grudge” is not an exception as there are great expectations for Kim Yoo-jeong and Seo Shin-ae. Kim, who played a child role of the heroine in “Dong Yi,” appears as the daughter of the gumiho. Seo, who enjoyed popularity through her role of a poor but sweet girl in the sitcom “High Kick 2,” plays an evil role harassing Kim. The two characters are doomed to see an entanglement in fate as they are born at the same time on the same day. # Special Effects The drama makes the most of computer graphics to create spectacular visual images. It already boasted special effects in the first episode in such scenes where the gumiho fights with a tiger and murderous crows make an attack. Images of characters turning from a human into a gumiho are vivid and real enough to make viewers feel scared.   Summer: Season for Cold Noodle (Naeng-Myun) As the weather gets warmer (especially on the East Coast), many of you might want to try some nice Korean food for the summer. How about Cold Noodle (Naeng Myun) for lunch? KBSWORLDi gathered some episodes about Korean Cold Noodle below for you. * Korean Food Expedition (한식탐험대) * VJ's on the Scene (VJ 특공대, Free) * Ask Anything (무엇이든 물어보세요, Free): And it's always good to check out everything about Noodle from this awards-winning documentary from KBS. * Noodle Road (누들로드, CC)  - Watch online -> Click  - Purchase DVD -> Click

20100701 (Newsletter) Bread, Gumiho and Park Yong Ha

Hi, KBSWORLDi Fans The first half of 2010 has gone and it's the first day of the second half today. What is your favorite KBS show so far this year? Too many shows and too little time? Isn't this weekend perfect for catching up with the shows you've missed? Have a nice long weekend! Thanks, KBSWORLDi.com

Star’s Natural Talent for Baking Spotted by Father in ‘Bread, Love, and Dreams’ A protagonist in the KBS drama “Bread, Love and Dreams” (제빵왕 김탁구) has unwittingly revealed his talent for baking. In the episode #4, child Kim Tak-gu runs into Gu Il-jung (Jun Guang-lyul) while trying to run away from Han Seung-jae (Chung Sung-mo). Il-jung asks Tak-gu how he entered the venue late at night, and Tak-gu answers, “I don’t know myself. I just smelled something in my sleep and followed that smell, ending up finding myself here.”   Il-jung lets Tak-gu watch him baking bread and taste it. He also tells Tak-gu about how he has come to run a bread company. Wondering how Tak-gu could smell the bread even before he started baking, Il-jung asks him what kind of smell it was. Tak-gu says, “It smelled like sweet candies or rice wine. It was the smell I smelled whenever I went by a bakery, so I thought it was the smell of bread.” This remark has enabled Il-jung to sense that Tak-gu is a born baker with an extraordinary sense of smell. Tak-gu is a son of Il-jung out of wedlock, but since Tak-gu’s mother left him without telling him about the pregnancy, he does not know that she has borne the Tak-gu. His son Ma-jun is actually the offspring of his wife Seo In-suk (Jun In-hwa) and his man Seung-jae. In-suk slept with Seung-jae out of revenge for her husband’s affair with Tak-gu’s mother.  The next day, Il-jung takes Tak-gu and his son Ma-jun to his factory and asks them to find out the right one for making bread out of four kinds of dough, while other staff members at the factory are looking on. Ma-jun feels the texture of them with his finger, but Tak-gu smells them and comes up with an unexpected answer. “None of the doughs here are suitable for making bread because they do not smell the same as the one you [Il-jung] showed me last time,” Tak-gu says. “It smelled sweet and sour, but these do not.” Meanwhile, Il-jung’s mother learns about an inappropriate relationship between her daughter-in-law In-suk and Seung-jae, and Ma-jun also finds out about secrets behind his birth. With the child protagonists becoming grown-ups, the drama is raising greater expectations.

A new drama - 'Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho' A new drama is coming next Monday (in Seoul) following last week's final episode of "Secret Agent Miss Oh".  And here's the introduction of "Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho" (구미호: 여우누이뎐) "Gumiho, the nine-tailed fox which has shape-shifting abilities, endures 10 harsh years of marriage in order to become a human. However, her husband breaks his promise the night before the ten-year mark. Betrayed Gumiho leaves her husband with her 9-year-old daughter Yeoni, who has inherited the mother's ability. Gumiho feels disillusioned with human society and make a new home in a cave, but Yeoni has a hard time adjusting herself living in the new surroundings. Gumiho decides to stay in a human village until Yeoni becomes fully grown, since Yeoni gets a complete shape of fox when she becomes 10 years old. Even though Gumiho couldn’t succeed on becoming a human, all she wants is living a happy life with her lovely daughter. However, her dream breaks in pieces when Yeoni gets cruelly murdered by people. Now, the vindictive mother Gumiho begins her revenge."   Actor Park Yong Ha Found Dead at Home People in the entertainment industry have been shocked by the news of Hallyu actor Park Yong Ha’s death and they all said, “It is hard to believe.” In particular, people are responding that they cannot understand why he committed suicide in a situation where he is planning to film a new drama from the end of next month and he is actively performing as a singer in Japan. Park Yong Ha had actively participated in performances in Japan as a Hallyu actor and singer, and he also appeared in the movie “The Scam” and the drama “The Slingshot" (A Man’s Story, 남자이야기) in Korea last year. He had also shown enthusiasm about his new drama “Love Song,” which will begin filming from next month. People in the entertainment industry mostly said that they do not know whether he suffered from depression or not, but they all agreed that Park had been under pressure due to his father’s struggle against stomach cancer and the establishment of his own entertainment management company. A person in the entertainment industry expressed his opinion, “After Park Yong Ha personally established the management company, he might have suffered from the heavy responsibility involved in running the company. Also, he must have had anxiety about his popularity because even though he is very popular right now, he could lose that popularity some day.” Park became popular after appearing in KBS's hit drama, "Winter Sonata" (겨울연가) along with Bae Yong Jun and Choi Ji Woo. * Watch Park on "The Slingshot" * Watch Park on "Winter Sonata"

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