SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korean romantic drama “Winter Sonata” will be released in Japan as a remastered movie, its production company said Monday. Pan Entertainment said the decision marks the 30th anniversary of the drama’s release in Japan and responds to requests from its Japanese distributor and fans. It plans to release [...]
CHUNCHEON, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — One of the famous filming locations of the 2002 hit drama series “Winter Sonata” in Chuncheon, northeastern South Korea, will be dismantled due to a housing redevelopment project, the city government said Saturday. The so-called Junsang’s House in Chuncheon, 85 kilometers east of Seoul, which was one of the [...]
SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) — Yang Hyun-suk, the chief of YG Entertainment, topped the list of stock-rich celebrities in South Korea as his entertainment agency’s shares rose this year on upbeat business outlook, data showed Tuesday. Yang’s shares in his company listed on the secondary KOSDAQ market were estimated at 201.18 billion won (US$186.12 million) [...]
SEOUL, April 14 (Korea Bizwire) — A sequel to the South Korean TV series “Winter Sonata” that was hugely popular both at home and abroad more than a decade ago will be produced soon, its producer said Tuesday. “The staff, including scriptwriters and producers, of ‘Winter Sonata’ will team up again for the sequel,” Park [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid the summer heat reaching its peak as the month of August begins and Seoulites searching for ways to make the best of summer within the city by going to outdoor pools or enjoying camping in Han River parks, the Seoul city government has introduced the best trails in the city where cool [...]