[Newsletter 1/28/2010] Dream High and the New Release of "Marry Me Mary" at our E-Store!

Hi KBS Fans!

We hope you’re catching up and enjoying the 2011 KBS dramas on www.KBSWORLDI.com! As January ends, we hope that you’re ready for the month of dramas for February! Of while some great dramas are coming to an end, some dramas are really ready to reach their peak!

We suggest you watch the recently #1 rated star-casted musical drama, “Dream High,” the weekend family drama “My Love My Family,” the historical epic drama “The King of Legend,” and Korea’s highest ranking daily drama “Smile Again.”

We have great plans for our www.KBSWORLDi.com viewers. Please enjoy!

Thank you,
KBSWORLDi.com 

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"Eunjung’s Mother in “Dream High"

 

Do you recognize Eunjung’s (Yoon Baek-hee) mother from the recent episodes of “Dream High?” She is no other than actress Jang Hee Soo. Recently, she is getting noticed for her outstanding acting performance in playing a stern and overall tough mother in “Dream High.” As a conservative mother and raised Eunjung in rough situations, she does not want to acknowledge Eunjung’s talents as a performer.

Jang Hee Soo also made her appearance on KBS hit drama, “Cinderella’s Stepsister” as Kang-sook’s friend in 2010.

Will Eunjung’s mother ever accept her daughter’s exceptional singing talents?
Watch more of “Dream High” to find out!

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“Marry Me Mary Now at KBSWORLDi E-STORE! ”

 Now you can own the whole set of the popular KBS drama “Marry Me Mary!” You can own all of the 16 fun-filled episodes, or you can order your favorite episode (EOR: Episode On Request) at our E-Store.

Join the fun and re-watch our award-winning cast:
Mary (Moon Geun-young), MooKyul (Jang Geun-seok), Jung-in (Kim Jae-wook) and Seo Joon (Kim Hyo-jin) 

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“'Dream High' Actress IU Plans Perform at KBS Winter Concert”

 

Actress and singer IU, who plays Pil-sook in “Dream High” is planned to sing at the 2011 KBS Youth Orchestra Winter Concert, held on January 28, 2011. She plans to perform her songs from the “Dream High” soundtrack, “Some Day” and “Good Day.”

IU is already an accomplished musical performer and plays a large role in “Dream High.” Many speculate that IU is ready to step out of her KPOP genre boundaries and venture out to experience Korean traditional and classical music.

The KBS Winter Concert consists of popular and traditional music, which intends to encourage youth and young adults the importance of music.

Watch more of IU and the rest of the cast of “Dream High”

 

[Newsletter Jan 21, 2011] Dream High and KBS Drama Special

Hi KBS Fans!

We hope you’re having a great Friday! For those of you who commemorated Martin Luther King Day, we hope you relaxed and freshened up while reflecting on an important time in American history. There are many 2011 dramas that have yet to come to KBS WORLD but already aired in Korea. Those dramas will surely be here before you know it!
But of course, you can always catch these dramas on our website, www.KBSWORLDi.com, if you can’t wait any longer!

This week, we recommend the music school drama, “Dream High,” Korea’s #1 daily drama “Smile Again,” the new family drama “My Love My Family” and the historical epic drama, “The King of Legend.”

Have a safe week and Happy watching!

Your Friends,
KBSWORLDi.com

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“‘Dream High’ reaches #1 on TV Ratings!”

 

It’s no surprise! “Dream High” reached No. 1 on the television charts, and here’s the simple equation as to why:

CAST OF KOREA’S TOP POP SINGERS + THE CASTS’ SURPSINGLY GREAT ACTING TALENTS + BEAUTIFUL RENDITIONS OF CLASSIC KOREAN SONGS + AN OVERALL FUN DRAMA STORY =
“DREAM HIGH” No. 1 in Television ratings!

Here is the musical background of the cast:

-Taecyeon (who plays Jin Guk) – is part of the popular 6-member boy group, 2PM.
-Suzy (who plays Go Hye Mi) – is part of the popular girl group, Miss A.
-Eunjung (who plays Yoon Baek Hee) – is part of the popular girl group sensation, T-ara.
-Wooyoung (who plays Jason) – like Taecyeon, is also part of the boy group, 2PM.
-IU (who plays Kim Pil Suk) – is a famous musical solo artist and actress.

JYP Entertainment is also behind the production of the drama, which is one of the leading record labels in South Korea.

Watch more of “Dream High,” as the cast acts and sings their way to the top of the charts.

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“‘KBS Drama Special’ Mini Series Extends a Three-Part Drama”

 

 

As most episodes of “KBS Drama Special” are mini-series where a short drama plays in the span of a single episode, the last 3 episodes were continuations of the Mini drama “Special Task Force MMS.”

The 3-episode drama series is about a detective who hits rock bottom, but tries to redeem himself by catching a serial killer who has been causing distress and mayhem. The criminals are not the only troublesome ones, but all the police stations in Korea create problems for the investigations

The drama stars: Oh Man-seok, Son Hyeon-joo, and Yoon Hae-Yeong
The episodes for the three-part “Special Task Force MMS” are 29, 30, and 31.

Watch more of the other mini-series of "KBS Drama Special" 

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“KPOP Sensation Girl Group ‘Miss A’ Visits the set of ‘Dream High’”

The members of Miss A, a popular KPOP group in South Korea, came to the set of “Dream High” to support Suzy (who plays Hye-mi) and the cast. Suzy is actually the youngest member of the group Miss A.

The KBS drama “Dream High” reached #1 at the airing of the 6^th episode, so the girls of Miss A came to congratulate and wish the best for Suzy, as well as the rest of the cast members.

It’s amazing how these actors and actresses are famous musicians off-set, and continue to work hard on the top drama of television charts.

Watch Suzy (aka Hye-mi) and the rest of the cast on “Dream High!”

[Newsletter 1/13/2010] - New Family Drama "My Love, My Family" and New Release on KBSWORLDi E-Store!

 

Hi KBS Fans!


We hope everyone is keeping warm this winter. Are you keeping up with your New Year Resolutions?  We hope everyone is keeping up with their goals and plans to kick off a healthy and productive New Year!

Watch the new dramas out on KBSWORLDi for 2011: The music school drama, “Dream High,” the new family drama “My Love My Family,” and the historical-epic drama, “The King of Legend.”   

Don’t forget to check our E-Store and own the set of dramas you loved, but are no longer airing!

Thank you,

KBSWORLDi.com

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“New Weekend Family Drama ‘My Love My Family’”

 

The new KBS weekend drama “My Love My Family,” ‘사랑을믿어요’ first premiered on January 1^st of 2011. The drama stars Song Jae-ho, Seon-woo Yong-nyeo, Lee Jae-ryong, and Park Joo-mi.


“My Love My Family” is not only a fun family drama, but raises important questions about family and marriage values. With the rate of divorce continuously raising, is it worth sustaining or starting a family? How does one find time for joy and love in everyday family turmoil?


Official Drama Synopsis:   


Two strangers meet, fall in love and get married. After they have settled into married life, however, they face numerous marriage problems. Couples start to wonder why they even get married in the first place and think about divorce lamenting “I didn’t get married to live like this!’ But soon they realize their parents managed to keep their marriage for 40, 50 years. Why are the marriages among younger generations more susceptible to breaking apart? Are we too smart? Are we impatient? Or is it the way it should be in the modern society? Tons of married couples visit family courts to break their vows, while numerous young people go on a date to find the perfect soul mate. People divorce at such a high rate nowadays and some think the idea of marriage is dead. However, many people still get married because they believe in the tradition. In this drama, high school vice president Kim and his 4 children each struggle to resolve their marriage problems and at the end they learn how to save their marriages.

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“Competition Heats Up in School on ‘Dream High’”

The drama starts to differentiate the characters of the music students in “Dream High,” particularly the bad ones.


In the most recent episode, Baek-hee (Musical star Eunjung from T-ara) fuels a fight with Hye-mi in the bathroom. Baek-hee questions Hye-mi of why she is still here at this school and predicts she would be “kicked out eventually.”


After a short feud between the two, Baek-hee hits Hye-mi as both start fighting. The school administrators and students see the fight and rush over to stop them. Baek-hee, who actually started the fight, pretends to faint.


Will Hye-mi stay at this school?


Who will stand out as the top performer at this institution?


Watch more of “Dream High” to find out!

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“‘All About Marriage’ Now on KBSWORLDi E-Store!”

 

“All About Marriage” was Korea’s favorite family drama, as it topped television ratings week after week during its airing. The family drama was so popular, and due to popular demand, the producers decided to extend more episodes than originally planned!


We’re sad to see that the 56-Episode run is over, but you can now own the whole EOR (Episode On Demand) set of “All About Marriage” at our E-Store!

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[Newsletter - Jan 7, 2011] KBS Drama Awards and Behind-the-drama of "Dream High"

Hi KBS FANS!


Hope you all had a safe and wonderful new years, we finally reached year 2011! We are very excited for the list of dramas planned out for this year. Drama producers, actors, and actresses are working on them, at this very moment!

Watch the finale of “Marry Me Mary,” the epic historical drama “The King of Legend,” Korea’s popular daily drama “Smile Again,” and the new High School drama, “Dream High.

Have a great start of the New Year with finishing your favorite 2010 dramas, then off to the new 2011 dramas!

Thank you,
KBSWORLDi.com

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The Winners of the 2010 KBS Drama Awards

The 2010 KBS Drama Awards was hosted on December 31st, 2010 and was broadcasted live to 71 countries around the world! KBS Fans were able to participate for the verdict of the winners of this year’s awards.

Although there were many amazing dramas, actors, actresses, producers, writers to recognize and congratulate in the ceremony, “The Slave Hunters” won overall best drama, and further recognizing actor Jang Hyuk.
 
List of the KBS Drama Winners
“Best Overall & Grand Prize” -Jang Hyuk ("The Slave Hunters")
“Overall Best Actor” -Kim Gap Soo ("Sungkyunkwan Scandal," "Sister of Cinderella" and "The Slave Hunters")

“Overall Best Actress” - Moon Geun Young ("Cinderella's Sister," “Marry Me Mary”)

“Best ‘Mini Series’ Actor” - Kim Su Ro ("Master of Study")

“Best ‘Mini Series’ Actress” - Han Eun Jung ("Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho")

“Best ‘Mid-Length Series’ Actor” - Oh Ji Ho ("The Slave Hunters")

“Best ‘Mid-Length Series’ Actress” - Park Min Young ("Sungkyunkwan Scandal")

“Best ‘Special Production’ Actor” - Yoon Si Yoon ("Bread, Love and Dreams")

“Best ‘Special Production’ Actress” - Eugene ("Bread, Love and Dreams")

“Best ‘Daily Series’ Actor/Actress” - Lee Jong Hyuk, Kim Ji Young ("All About Marriage")

“Writers Award” - Kang Eun Kyung ("Bread, Love and Dreams")

“Best Couples” - Jang Geun Suk, Moon Geun Young ("Marry Me Mary"), “Yoon Si Yoon, Lee Young Ah ("Bread, Love and Dreams"), Song Joong Ki, Yoo Ah In,  “Park Yoochun, Park Min Young ("Sungkyunkwan Scandal")

“Best Supporting Actor” - Sung Dong Il ("The Slave Hunters" and "Fugitive: Plan B")

“Best Supporting Actress” - Lee Bo Hee ("Three Brothers")

“Popularity Award” - Song Joong Ki ("Sungkyunkwan Scandal"), Moon Geun Young ("Cinderella's Sister" and "Marry Me Mary")

“Best New Actor/Actress” - Park Yoochun ("Sungkyunkwan Scandal"), Oh Ji Eun ("Three Brothers, Smile Again")

“Netizens' Choice” - Park Yoochun ("Sungkyunkwan Scandal"), Jang Geun Suk ("Marry Me Mary"), Park Min Young ("Sungkyunkwan Scandal")

“Special/Literary/Short Features” - Lee Sun Kyun ("KBS Drama Special")
“Best Young Actors” -Oh Jae Moo ("Bread, Love and Dreams"), Kim You Jung and Seo Shin Ae ("Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho")

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“The Finale of 'Marry me, Mary'” 

Wow, we can’t believe that all 16 episodes of Mary’s adventure are over! In the final episode, it’s clearly determined that the wedding between Mary and Jung-in will proceed. Throughout the preparation for the wedding ceremony, Mary and Jung-in are seemingly unhappy.

Can Mu-gyul stand Mary actually getting married to Jung-in?

Will Mu-gyul stop the wedding or let his lover slip away?!

Watch the Finale of “Marry Me Mary” to find out what happens!

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Dream High producers explain Behind-the-drama at Press Conference

The “Dream High” press conference took place on December 27^th, at Korea’s Kintex Center.

Producers of “Dream High,” Hallyu Actor Bae Yong Joon and CEO of JYP Entertainment Park Jin Young, explained the aspects and the idea behind the drama “Dream High.”

Bae Yong Joon revealed that he has always had a passion for youth education, particularly for those who inspire to be artists and entertainers.

Park Jin Young explained his side, of how his knowledge and experience in the music industry can be applied to the drama. Not only will the cast perform dance and songs that are up to par with today’s pop culture, but plans to exceed and to top it all with the reality of hard work.

Watch the first 3 episodes of Dream High now!

[NEWSLETTER] Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011!

Hi KBS Fans!
 
KBSWORLDi wishes you a fun and safe New Year!  We hope that you enjoyed our great list of 2010 KBS dramas. Now, we can say Goodbye to 2010, and hope for more fun, quirky, suspenseful, comedic, and epic dramas in 2011!

Remember, you can always re-watch your favorite 2010 Dramas at the KBSWORLDi E-Store. EOR (Episode on Request) is available, so you can watch any episode of your favorite drama, or own the whole set of your favorite 2010 drama series. Check out our E-store to view our great selection of entertainment!

Thank you for a great year, KBS Fans.

Have a great year!
KBSWORLDi.com

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The Finale of “All About Marriage” Topped Charts

 We bid a successful adieu to “All About Marriage" stars Kim Ji-Young (who played Jung-Im) and Lee Jong-hyu (who played Tae-ho).  

KBS “All About Marriage” finally ended after it continually topped Korea television charts, week after week. “All About Marriage” extended its episodes because the overwhelming response from fans who wanted more of this family drama.

TNS Media: Korea reported that “All About Marriage” always stayed at the top throughout the whole series, and continuously No. 1 during its extended episodes. KBS “Happy Sunday” followed the hit series right below, on the television charts.    

“All About Marriage” had an amazing complete run of more than six months!

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KBS New Highly Anticipated "Dream High"

 

KBS “Dream High” is a High School drama, where the cast auditions was hosted by the famous Bae Yong Joon and well-known producer Park Jin Young.

Synopsis of “Dream High:”

Girin Arts High School is a prestigious school that trains students to dance and sing. The director and four fellow teachers operate the school, who are strict teachers who never overlook students who neglect practicing. These talented, strict teachers have produced many who are now stars and now they are waiting for new students to cultivate. This year, a group of special kids enter into the school. Song Sam-Dong lives in the country side and dreams of becoming an owner of a stock farm. However, after he falls in love with Go Hye-Mi at first sight, he follows her to Girin Arts High School. There, he discovers his musical talent and strives to become a world-class singer. Jin-Gook is a gifted dancer, but is troublesome. He has grown up rebelling against authority but the director sees the potential in him and encourages Jin-Gook to enroll in the school. There, Jin-Gook's talents blossom and he is now eager to become a global star. Go Hye-mi is the most popular girl at Girin Arts High School who wants to be a world renowned soprano. She seems like a confident girl but hides pain and sadness behind her smile, as her family falls into debt. She is loved by both Jin-gook and Sam-dong. Students, with all different charms and personalities, meet at Girin Arts High School, where they slowly pour their hearts out to each other, and become friends, or for some of them, lovers. Follow the lives of these students who struggle to become a world star at “Dream High”

“Dream High” airs in KBS Korea January 3, 2011

Watch the Episode 1 of “Dream High” at www.KBSWORLDi.com!

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“The Fugitive: Plan B” Now Available at KBSWORLDi E-Store

 

Now you can own the whole set of “The Fugitive: Plan B” at the KBSWORLDi’s E-Store!

Re-watch Ji-hoon (Rain), Jini (Lee Na-Young), Kai (Daniel Henney), and the rest of the gang in all 20, breathtaking and thrilling, episodes!

Don’t forget to check out more of our other dramas that are available at the KBSWORLDi E-store!

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