20101118 [Newsletter] Early Bird Holiday Specials and ‘The King of Legend’

Hello KBSWorldi Fans!


Can you feel it coming? The Holiday season is just around the corner!

Who’s excited for some fantastic holiday specials for our programs this season? 

There are so many great dramas to watch this week: The new historical-thriller, “The King of Legend,” the romantic comedy “Marry me, Mary” (premiered in Seoul but will be out in KBSWORLDi very soon), and who can forget the popular action-thriller, “The Fugitive: Plan B?” The suspense is sure building up!

Don’t forget to check out all the dramas and great specials at 
www.KBSWORLDi.com!

Thank you and enjoy!  

KBSWORLDi

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Holiday Savings at our E-Store 


What are you thankful for this thanksgiving? We’re very thankful for amazing KBS fans and we have special Holiday savings for you.


Use the special PROMO CODE: AJFU497KLA26 and get 20% off on all drama DVD/EOR at our E-Store when you spend $50+.
Hurry, this promotion ends November 26th!


Our suggestions for New Releases:


-The entire series of “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” is now available. Own the whole set!

-“Qualifications of Men (Who is the man),” our award-winning entertainment series.

-“Bread, Love and Dreams” own Korea’s top romantic comedy drama of the year!

-The action-packed War drama “Legend of the Patriots”

Want to load up on more KBSWORLDi points?
Starting November 20th, save more on points!


-Purchase $20 worth of points will get you 20% more
-Purchase $50 worth of points will get you 50% more
-Purchase $100 worth of points will get you 100% more!


This special offer only lasts for a week, don’t miss out!

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‘The Slave Hunters’ wins two Awards this Year!

KBS historical drama has been highly recognized in Seoul and all over the world.


“The Slave Hunters” recently won the 37th Korean Broadcast Awardand has been recognized as one of the best Korean dramas of the year.  The drama also won the 2010 Seoul International Drama 2010for best Hallyu drama of year. The annual award ceremony is hosted the Korean Broadcasters Association (President Kim In Kyu). In both award ceremonies, “The Slave Hunters” was particularly recognized for its achievements in screenwriting and best director.


Watch the whole “The Slave Hunters” now on KBSWordi.com!

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The Fugitive: Plan B heats up in the Philippines

From the last episodes of “The Fugitive: Plan B,” the scenes are moving away from Korea, and to the Philippines!  Detective Soran (Jin Seo Yoon) is shocked that DooSoo (Jeong Jin Lee) suddenly left to the Philippines for gold without telling her, but later receives a message to follow him. Doo Soo finally reveals his true feelings for her. DooSoo left for rightful reasons and Chairman Yang (Jae Ho Song) is the menace behind this whole mess.  

Ji Woo (played by Rain) saves Kai (Daniel Henney) from almost dying? And Kai also almost died from rattlesnake poison? What does Chairman Yang have in store for us next? Kai seems to be sacrificing a lot, including his life, because he claims that he will do anything for Jini (Na Young Lee). 

20101104 (Newsletter) 'The King of Legend' Starring Kam Woo Sung Starts This Weekend

Hi, KBSWORLDi fans,

Can't believe it's already November! Are you keeping up with your resolutions from January? Anyone planned to watch more Korean dramas this year?  Great new dramas start this week in Seoul - 'Jungle Fish 2', The King of Legend' and 'Marry Me, Mary!'. And don't forget Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday.

Thanks,

KBSWORLDi.com

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Stars of 'Sungkyunkwan Scandal' Look Back as Show Ends 

The stars of the KBS drama “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” have talked about their feelings regarding the end of the show.

Micky, a member of the idol boy band TVXQ who played Lee Seon-jun, made a successful acting debut with the role. He said, “… From the beginning to the end, I’ve felt tense and nervous because this is my acting debut and I was at a critical point in my career. I am very grateful for all the support …”


Park Min-young played Kim Yun-hee, a girl disguised as a boy to study at Sungkyunkwan. She said that she gave all she had to the drama, so she doesn’t have any regrets. She said, “It’s the work that I can proudly show to my daughter in the future if I get to have one...”

Yu A-in has emerged as another heartthrob with his role of the rebellious boy Moon Jae-shin.  He said, “... I am very happy to hear that I successfully portrayed the character. It will be one of the most memorable works in my career.”

Song Joong-ki, who played Gu Yong-ha, a cheerful and lovely boy who cherishes his friendship with Moon, enjoyed great popularity with his childlike image.  He said, “It’s like a dream to receive this huge support and attention. It certainly makes me feel delighted… I had such a good time shooting the film…”

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Revenge Looms in 'The Fugitive: Plan B' 
A protagonist swears to take revenge against an enemy for killing his fellow man in “The Fugitive: Plan B.”

In episode #10, Ji-woo (Rain) and Ji-ni (Lee Na-young) face the danger of losing their lives after being caught by Yang Doo-hee (Song Jae-ho). Ji-woo tries to makes a deal with Doo-hee since he found out his identity and motives.  But Doo-hee insteads orders Mi-jin (Yoon Sohn-ha) to get rid of them for his safety.  Mi-jin has already kidnapped Jang Sa-bu (Kong Hyung-jin), a fellow private agent of Ji-woo’s.  She threatens to poison Sa-bu to death if Ji-woo does not cooperate. And when Ji-woo resists and does not give the answers they want, she kills Sa-bu in front of Ji-woo, making Ji-woo feel tormented. Mi-jin then tries to inject the poison into Ji-ni.  Fortunately, Do-soo (Lee Jung-jin) visits Ji-ni in timely manner, and Ji-woo escapes with Ji-ni in the meantime. They go to the temple where they hid themselves before. Ji-woo, giving Sa-bu’s hair to a reverend there, asks him to pray for him. “I couldn’t bring his body and so instead I brought this hair. He died because of me,” he says guiltily.

Ji-woo then calls Mi-jin and warns that he will seek revenge. He says, “You are no longer a menace since I know all about your group. You may have had an advantageous position when I was detained, but since I’m out I will not let you get away. This is a warning. I will not forgive you.” 

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Drama 'The King of Legend' Starring Kam Woo Sung to Begin
   The king of Beakje, who was forgotten due to the unification of the three nations by Shilla but who had made Baekje the most powerful naval kingdom in the southeastern region and created a refined culture, will return. 

The first story of “The King of Legend,” which is one of the three stories of the kings that KBS is planning to make as historical dramas, will air its first episode on November 6.  The production director Yoon Chang Bum said, “The drama ‘The King of Legend’ was produced to discover the roots of Korea. We could not yet find the roots of Beakje, and I think that we might be able to have an opportunity to look back on how Beakje influenced the current times by studying Beakje while we produce this drama.”

Actor Kam Woo Sung will make a comeback to the small screen after a five-year break and he will appear in a historical drama for the first time by playing “The King of Legend,” who had made the nation of Baekje prosperous with his powerful influence beyond the Korean peninsula to China and Japan. Kam expressed his feelings by saying, “… I have decided to join this drama due to a strong curiosity about ‘The King of Legend.’  I wanted to find out what kind of great king he had been. I will play him in the drama with the thought that the script itself is real. I want to feel pride as a Korean by presenting how great of a history we Koreans had in the past.” 

   

 

New Korean Dramas on EOR at KBSWORLDi E-Store

Some of our latest popular dramas are now available on EOR at KBSWORLDi E-Store.

Get your own copies and treasure your memories of wonderful K-dramas!

Check out http://KBSWORLDi.com/estore to see other titles available on DVD/EOR.
Here are the list of the dramas recently added to our library.

* 'Bread, Love and Dreams' (제빵왕 김탁구, aka Baking King Kim Tak Gu) - 30 Eps
      

* 'Legend of the Patriots' (전우, aka, Comrades) - 20 Eps
     

* 'Freedom Fighter Lee Hoe Young' (자유인 이회영) - 5 Eps 
     

* 'Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho' (구미호 여우누이뎐) - 16 Eps