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DRAMA KOREA TERBARU 2009

1.Enjoy Life


Title: 살맛납니다 / Salmaknapnida / Enjoy Life
Chinese Title : 享受生活
Previously known as: 이혼하지 맙시다 / Iheonhaji Mapshida / Let’s Not Divorce
Genre: Drama, family
Episodes: 100+
Broadcast Network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2009-Oct-26 to 2010
Air time: Monday to Friday 20:15

Synopsis

“Enjoy Life” depicts the lives and loves of three couples from two families that are linked through marriage.

Cast

Kim Yoo Mi as Hong Min Soo
Lee Tae Sung as Jang Yoo Jin
Hong Eun Hee as Hong Kyung Soo
Kwon Oh Joong as Byun Chang Soo
Kim Sung Eun as Na Ye Joo
Oh Jong Hyuk as Hong Jin Soo
Lee Min Woo as Kim Ki Ok
Go Doo Shim as Kang Poong Ja
Park In Hwan as Hong Man Bok
Im Ye Jin as Goo Jum Soon
Kim Il Woo as Na Bong Goo
Yoo Joo Hee as Na Ri
Shin Ki Joon as Goo Eo Jin
Lee Chae Young (이채영) as Byun Ja Ram
No Joon Hyuk (노준혁) as Byun Woo Ram
Im Chae Moo as Jang In Shik
Park Jung Soo as Na Ok Bong
Choi Eun Joo as Uhm Hee Sook
Yoo In Jo (유인조) as Shin Na Ra
Hong Yeo Jin as Oh Yeo Sa

Production Credits

Director: Kim Dae Jin (김대진)
Screenwriter: Park Hyun Joo


2.Three Brothers

Title: 수상한 삼형제 / Susanghan Samhyungje / Three Brothers
Chinese Title : 可疑的三兄弟
Also known as: Suspicious Three Brothers
Genre: Romance, drama
Episodes: 50+
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2009-Oct-17 to 2010
Air time: Saturdays & Sundays 19:55

Synopsis

Kim Sun Kyung is a retired police officer and father of three sons, Gun Kang, Hyun Chal and Yi Sang.

His eldest son Gun Kang made many wrong decisions in life, ending up being divorced and going bankrupt. Gun Kang gets remarried to Chung Nan. His second son Hyun Chal is the envy of the town and pride of his father. He runs a number of businesses which are quite successful. His wife Woo Mi often sacrificed her happiness for the benefit of the Kim family. As for the last son Yi Sang, he follows in his father’s footsteps by becoming a police officer. Oftentimes the father and the son clash each other. As Yi Sang married Eo Young, the daughter of his father’s deadly foe, an ex-convict Sun Kyung traced and eventually arrested a long time ago.

“Three brothers” revolves around their relations full of conflicts and love.

Cast

Kim family

Park In Hwan as Kim Soon Kyung
Lee Hyo Choon as Jun Kwa Ja
Ahn Nae Sang as Kim Gun Kang
Do Ji Won as Eom Chung Nan
Oh Dae Gyu as Kim Hyun Chal
Kim Hee Jung as Do Woo Mi
Lee Joon Hyuk as Kim Yi Sang
Oh Ji Eun as Joo Eo Young

Joo family

No Joo Hyun as Joo Beom In
Lee Bo Hee as Kye Sol Yi
Jang Da Yoon (장다윤) as Joo Bo Young
Go Se Won (고세원) as Jae Soo

Production Credits

Director: Jin Hyung Wook
Screenwriter: Moon Young Nam

3.IRIS

Title: 아이리스 / IRIS
Chinese Title : iris
Previously known as: 쉬리 / Shiri
Genre: Action, mystery, thriller, romance
Episodes: 20
Broadcast network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2009-Oct-14 to 2009-Dec-17
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55

Synopsis

Kim Hyun Joon is an assassin who belongs to a top secret organization known as the “NSS” whereas T.O.P is an assassin who works in another secret organization located in the United States called “IRIS” and was ordered to kill Hyun Joon. Seung Hee is a psychological analyst who plays an important role in bring Hyun Joon into the “NSS.” Jin Sa Woo is Hyun Joon’s enemy and falls in love with Seung Hee as well.

Cast

Lee Byung Hun as Kim Hyun Joon
Kim Tae Hee as Choi Seung Hee
Jung Joon Ho as Jin Sa Woo
Kim Seung Woo as Park Chul Young
Kim So Yun as Kim Sun Hwa
T.O.P as Vick
Hyun Jyu Ni as Yang Mi Jung
Yoo Min as Sato Eriko
Kim Young Chul as Baek San
Yoon Je Moon as Park Sang Hyung
Yoon Joo Sang as Oh Hyun Kyu

Joo Ni as Yang Mi Jung
?? as Hwang Tae Sung
?? as Yang Jung In
?? as Eo Seong Shik
?? as Hwang Shil Jang
?? as Park Joong Kwan
?? as Kang Do Chul
?? as Baek Kyung Hwa
?? as Kim Hyun Suk
?? as Oh Kwang Soo
Lee Jung Gil as Jo Myung Ho
Jung Han Yong as Jung Hyung Joon

?? as Yoo Kang Oh
?? as Kwan Oh Hyun
?? as Hong Soo Jin

Production Credits

Production Company: Taewon Entertainment
Director: Kim Kyu Tae, Yang Yoon Ho (양윤호)
Writers: Choi Wan Kyu, Kang Je Kyu

Screenwriters: Kim Jae Eun (김재은), Jo Kyu Won (조규원), Kim Hyun Joon (김현준)
Executive Producer: Choi Ji Young
Producer: Kim Young Jo


4.I’ll Give You Everything

Title: 다 줄거야 / I’ll Give You Everything
Chinese Title : 給你所有 / 都给你 / 全部給你
Also known as: Reversal of Fate
Genre: Drama
Episodes: 100+
Broadcast network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2009-Oct-12 to 2010
Air time: Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM

Synopsis

Bo Young began her career as a teacher in a small village. Alone in a remote place, Bo Young was approached by Jung Gil who introduced himself as a single bachelor. Their relationship became serious over time to the point where they promised to marry each other. However, Jung Gil turned out to be a married man and his wife, Yong Shim, and mother-in-law, who learned about his affair, assaulted Bo Young in front of him. Betrayed by Jung Gil who helplessly let Yong Shim and his mother-in-law humiliate her, Bo Young decided to get back at them. When Bo Young and Yong Shim happened to give birth to their daughters at the same hospital, Bo Young deliberately switched the newborn babies in an act of revenge and in the hope of her own daughter being raised in an affluent environment. While raising Yong Shim’s daughter, Bo Young did not care about her at all, and as a result Yong Shim’s daughter felt deprived of love. Bo Young only wished for her real daughter’s happiness. Yet, contrary to Bo Young’s expectations, things were going the other way around.

Cast

Hong Ah Reum as Gong Young Hee
Park Jin Woo as Lee Kang Ho
Yoon Ah Jung as Cha Nam Joo
Kim Jung Wook as Cha Tae Min
Oh Mi Hee as Kang Bo Young
Kim Hye Na as Lee Kang Hee
Jung Sung Mo as Gong Jung Kil
Kim Mi Kyung as Choi Yong Shim
Kim Hyun Kyoon as Gong Sun Soo
Yoon So Jung as Oh Mal Nyeon
Jung Dong Hwan as Cha Soon Chul
Yoon Chul Hyung as Lee Yoon
Kyung In Sun as Bae Geum Ja

Production Credits

Screenwriter: Kang Sung Jin (강성진), Sul Kyung Eun (설경은)
Producer: Kim Won Yong

5.Temptation of an Angel

Title: 천사의 유혹 / Cheonsaui Yuhuk / Temptation of an Angel
Chinese Title : 天使的诱惑
Also known as: Angel’s Temptation
Genre: Melodrama
Episodes: 20
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2009-Oct-12 to 2009-Dec-15
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 20:55

Synopsis

After the death of her parents, Joo Ah Ran plots to ruin the family t

hat destroyed hers. She seduces and marries the son of her enemy, Shin Hyun Woo, who discovers her plan belatedly. With a new face, courtesy of plastic surgery after meeting with accident, he decides to exact his own revenge upon her.

Cast

Han Sang Jin as Shin Hyun Woo (Before)
- Bae Soo Bin as Shin Hyun Woo (after)
Lee So Yeon as Joo Ah Ran
Kim Tae Hyun as Nam Joo Seung
Hong Soo Hyun as Yoon Jae Hee
Kim Dong Gun as Shin Hyun Min

Extended Cast

Han Jin Hee as Shin Woo Sub
Kim Dong Gun as Shin Hyun Min
Jin Ye Sol (진예솔) as Shin Hyun Ji
Cha Hwa Yun as Jo Kyung Hee
Kang Yoo Mi as Kim Yeon Jae
Lee Sung (이성) as Nam Bi Seo
Jung Gyu Soo

Production Credits

Director: Son Jung Hyun (손정현)
Screenwriter: Kim Soon Ok

6.Hot Blood

Title: 열혈장사꾼 / Yeolhyeol Jangsaggun / Hot Blood
Chinese Title: 热血商人
Also known as: Passionate Entrepreneur / Hot-Blooded Salesman
Genre: Drama
Episodes: 20
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2009-Oct-10 to 2009-Dec-13
Air time: Saturday & Sunday 21:30

Synopsis

Revolves around penniless Ha Ryu who is driven by upward mobility and a thirst for personal success. Here is a man who can do whatever it takes to make money. He dreams of raking in 10 billion won by selling cars. Due to this wild idea, he is deemed crazy by everyone, but is ready to sell even his soul to become a billionaire. “I will make myself fully prepared to take every chance that lies ahead of me!!!”

Cast

Park Hae Jin as Ha Ryu
Chae Jung Ahn as Kim Jae Hee
Choi Chul Ho as Seung Joo
Jo Yoon Hee as Da Hae
Cha Soo Yun as Sae Yeon
Han Ye Won as Ji Oh
Kim Gyu Chul as Manager Yoon
Choi Jong Won as Ha Ryu’s father
Jung Young Sook as Ha Ryu’s mother

Song Jae Ho as President Yoo
Lee Sung Min as Man Chul
Jo Jin Woong as Soon Gil
Kang Jae Sub (강재섭) as Duk Bae
Yun Je Wook
Lee Won Jong

Production Credits

Original Writing: Park In Kwon (박인권)
Screenwriter: Hong Seung Hyun (홍승현), Yoo Byung Woo (유병우)
Director: Kang Il Soo (강일수)

Producer: Ji Byung Hyun

7.Creating Destiny

Title: 인연만들기 / Creating Destiny
Chinese Title : 创造情缘
Genre: Romance, family
Episodes: 50
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2009-Oct-10 to 2010-March-28
Air time: Saturday & Sunday 19:55

Synopsis

Han Sang Eun moved to Canada when she was a teenager. Years later she goes back to Korea with her American boyfriend. Her family, however, has their hopes set on her marrying a nice, Korean boy.

Cast

Eugene as Han Sang Eun
Ki Tae Young as Kim Yeo Joon
Lee Sung Min as Shim Hye Rim
Kang Byul as Han Hyo Eun
Ryu Sang Wook as Kang Sae Won
Jung Suk Won as Jung Gyu Han
Kang Nam Gil as Han Kyung Tae
Byun Woo Min as Kang Hae Sung
Kim Jung Nan as Kim Yoon Hee
Hwang Eun Hye (황은혜) as Kang Jin Joo
Lee Hui Do as Shim Dae Han
Baek Jong Min as Min Chul Ho
Im Hyun Sik as Yoon Suk Joo
Geum Bo Ra as Shin Jin Hee
Yang Hee Kyung as Park Geum Ja
Ban Hyo Jung as Lee Ok Ran
Choi Sang Hoon as Kim Tak Soo
Lee Jung Hoon (이정훈) as Park Bok Man

Production Credits

Director: Jang Geun Soo
Screenwriter: Hyun Go Woon (현고운)

8.You’re Beautiful

Title: 미남이시네요 / You’re Beautiful
Chinese Title : 原来是美男啊
Also known as: You’re Handsome, A.N.JELL
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2009-Oct-07 to 2009-Nov-26
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55

Synopsis

A story about the behind-the-scenes life of an idol group. Tae Kyung and On Yu are in search of a new member for their idol group. However at the last minute, the member suffers an injury and his twin sister, Mi Nyu, steps in to disguise as him.

Cast

Jang Geun Suk as Hwang Tae Kyung
Park Shin Hye as Go Mi Nam / Go Mi Nyu
Lee Hong Ki as Kang On Yu / Jeremy
Jung Yong Hwa as Kang Shin Woo

Extended cast

UEE as Yoo He Yi
Bae Geu Rin as Sa Yu Ri (Fan club president)
Kim In Kwon as Ma Hoon Yi (Mi Nam’s manager)
Choi Ran as Choi Mi Ja (Mi Nam & Mi Nyu’s aunt)
Kim Sung Ryung as Mo Haw Ran
Jung Chan as President Ahn
Choi Soo Eun as Wang Kko Di

Production Credits

Director: Hong Sung Chang
Screenwriter: Hong Jung Eun & Hong Mi Ran

9.Don’t Hesitate

Title: 망설이지마 / Don’t Hesitate
Chinese Title : 別迷惑
Genre: Romance, drama
Episodes: 105
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2009-Oct-05 to 2010-Feb
Air time: Monday to Friday 8:40AM

Synopsis

Not Yet Available

Cast

Han family

Lee Sang Woo as Han Tae Woo
Park Young Ji as Han Jin Kyu
Choi Ran as Uhm Mi Soon

Jang family

Lee Tae Im as Jang Soo Hyun
Kim Hee Joon (김희준) as Jang Soo Ho
Kim Hyung Bum as Cha Dal Soo
Kim Hye Ok as Cha Young Ran

Choi family

Kim Young Jae as Choi Min Young
Yoon Yi Na (윤이나) as Choi Min Ae
Lee Hye Sook as Lee Jung Soo

Oh family

Bae Min Hee as Oh Sun Ah
??? as Hong Na Ryung (Sun Ah’s mother)

Other people

Lee Jung Gil as President Song
Lee Seung Hyung as Choi Man Soo
Moon Ji Eun (문지은) as Kim Ga Ryu
Kim Young Ok as Hwang Ok Joo
Won Sook Hee (원숙희) as Baek Sung Mi

Production Credits

Screenwriter: Kang Yoon Kyung (강윤경), Oh Young Sook (오영숙)
Director: Han Jung Hwan

10.Smile, You

Title: 그대, 웃어요 / Smile, You
Chinese Title : 你笑了
Genre: Romance
Episodes: 50
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2009-Sep-26 to 2010-March-14
Air time: Saturday & Sunday 21:45

Synopsis

Seo Jung In is the second daughter of a chaebol family, whose family suddenly meets financial ruin. She is dumped by her husband, Lee Han Se, after their wedding ceremony when his family finds out about her family’s financial problems. Her family is then forced to move in with their longtime chauffeur’s family. The once rich and spoiled daughter and her family must now learn how to adjust to life as commoners in the Kang household.

Cast

Seo family

Lee Min Jung as Seo Jung In
Lee Chun Hee as Sung Joon
Choi Jung Yoon as Seo Jung Kyung
Kang Suk Woo as Seo Jung Kil
Heo Yoon Jung as Gong Joo Hee

Kang family

Jung Kyung Ho as Kang Hyun Soo
Choi Bool Am as Kang Man Bok
Chun Ho Jin as Kang Sang Hoon
Song Ok Sook as Baek Geum Ja

Other people

Lee Kyu Han as Lee Han Se
Jun Hye Jin as Jung Ji Soo
Choi Kwon as Park Kyung Soo
Yoon Joo Sang as Lee Joon Bae

Production Credits

Director: Lee Tae Gon
Screenwriter: Moon Hee Jung

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Seoul "Capital Of South Korea"

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Seoul the capital and largest city of South Korea. With a population of over 10 million, it is one of the world's largest cities and the second largest mega city in the world. The Seoul National Capital Area, which includes the major port city of Incheon and satellite towns in Gyeonggi-do, has 24.5 million inhabitants and is the world's second largest metropolitan area. Almost half of South Korea's population live in the Seoul National Capital Area, and nearly a quarter in Seoul itself, making it the country's chief economic, political, and cultural center.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
City/Region: Seoul
The jewel of Seoul's five historic palaces, Gyeongbokgung was built in 1395 by Lee Seong-Gye, founder of the Joseon Dynasty, who established the city as the capital of Korea. The magnificent rectangular palace, which now contains the National Folk Museum of Korea, features Royal apartments and staterooms, gardens and elegant lotus ponds. The pavilion features on the 10,000 won note. The palace is in a process of continual restoration as new archaeological


Transport: Five-minute walk from exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung station (Seoul Subway Line 3)
Hours: Daily except Tuesdays 9am to 6pm, closes at 5pm November to February
Admission: 3,000 won (adults 19-64 years old); 1,500 won (children 7-18 years old)


Namsangol Hanok Village

City/Region: Seoul
Set among the skyscrapers, the Namsangol traditional Korean village comes as a pleasant surprise. Centerd on five restored Korean historical homes depicting various social levels from the Joseon Dynasty, the village is a time capsule in the midst of the city with its peaceful pond and pavilion. Visitors can not only explore the houses, but also enjoy traditional tea, shop for souvenirs, browse traditional crafts, or try their hand at ancient games like 'neolttwigi' (jumping on a see-saw) or arrow throwing. At weekends in summer traditional wedding ceremonies are held at midday.
Transport: Subway station Chungmuro line 3 and 4, and a five-minute walk from Exit 3
Hours: Daily (except Tuesdays) 9am to 10pm, 9am to 8pm (November to March)
Admission: Free







Lotte World

City/Region: Seoul
Fun and thrills are the order of the day at Seoul's main theme park, which draws about six million visitors annually. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Lotte is the largest indoor theme park in the world. The park is divided into an indoor and outdoor section. Inside, 'Adventure Land' covers acres of streets representing different countries, filled with hundreds of activities, entertainments, shops, restaurants and ongoing parades. Outdoor, Magic Island with its fairy-tale castle, offers thrilling high-altitude rides, laser shows and pleasant walking trails around a lake. There is also an indoor ice-rink and a fascinating Folk Museum complete with miniature villages.
Website: www.lotteworld.com/Global_eng/
Transport: Jamsil Subway Station (Line 2 and 8). Take exit 4 directly to Lotte World
Hours: Daily 9.30am to 11pm
Admission: Day Pass: 35,000 won (adults); 30,000 won (youths 13-18); 26,000 won (children under 12). Cheaper admission after 5pm

Insa-dong

City/Region: Seoul
No visit to Seoul is complete without exploring the capital's heart and artistic soul: the alleyways of the Insa-dong district, known colloquially as 'Mary's Alley'. More than 100 antique shops and countless art galleries are tucked away here, delighting collectors and casual browsers alike. From ancient Chinese pottery to yellowed books and delicate jewelry, most visitors manage to find a treasured souvenir or special gift among the quaint stores. There are plenty of restaurants, taverns and traditional teahouses in the area, too, to ensure shoppers stay refreshed.
Transport: Subway to Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line No.3)
Hours: Daily 10am to 10pm


Namsan Park

City/Region: Seoul
Mount Namsan, the mountain that stands sentinel in the center of Seoul, is a popular recreational feature in the city. A cable car, and stairway, takes visitors to the summit, where there are several attractions to enjoy, including the Maritime Aquarium, botanical gardens, fountains and the Seoul Tower, which, rising 1,575ft (480m), offers a fantastic view of the city and surrounds. The revolving restaurant on top of the tower is particularly popular for dinner because of the breathtaking view it affords of Seoul by night.
Transport: A 10-minute walk in the direction of Lila Elementary School from Myeong-dong Station on Seoul Subway Line 4 (Exit 2 or 3)
Hours: Namsan Park is open 24 hours every day. The cable car operates daily: 10am to 10pm daily (closing at 9pm from March to October). Seoul Tower: 9.30am to 11.30pm (March to October), 9am to 10.30pm (November to February)
Admission: Cable car: 6,300 won return (adults), 4,000 won (children under 13)


Myeong-dong

City/Region: Seoul
Paradise for shoppers, Myeong-dong is Seoul's retail haven covering a vast area that spreads out from the Myeong-dong subway station. Massive department stores, boutiques, restaurants, fast-food outlets and malls are crammed into this buzzing district. Brand name clothing and accessories can be had at good prices at venues like the Lotte or Shinsegae Department stores, and malls like U-too Zone, or seek out bargains at outlet stores like Migliore and Avatar. If you need to rest your feet and your credit card take a look at the famed Gothic style Myeong-dong Catholic Church, where you'll find a peaceful garden.
Transport: Myeong-dong station (Seoul Subway Line 4)


Incheon

City/Region: Seoul
Hop a bus and visit Incheon, a major Korean port city on the West Sea about an hour from Seoul, where the surrounding irregular coastline with its islets and mountainous inland terrain provide a popular getaway from the city. Incheon is home to the International Airport, but this does not stop it from being a charming city, surrounded by rice fields, source of the renowned Incheon flavorsome rice. Since the days of the Joseon Dynasty the city has also been famed for its therapeutic hot springs, and the downtown hotels all operate public bath facilities and swimming pools where visitors can bathe in the spa waters, claimed to benefit skin ailments, eye problems, neuralgia and gynaecological diseases. This is also the place to buy ceramics. In the Incheon Ceramics Village there are hundreds of studios and shops with traditional wood-fired kilns producing traditional porcelain.
Transport: Buses depart for Incheon from Dongseoul Express Bus Terminal every 15 minutes between 6.30am and 9.40pm, and from Gangnam Express Bus Terminal every 30 minutes between 6.20am and 9.20pm


Bongeunsa

City/Region: Seoul
Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple in Gangnam-gu and was founded in 794 by Yeon-hoe, the highest-ranking monk of Silla at the time. The temple was reconstructed in 1498 and became the main temple of the Korean Seon (Zen) sect of Buddhism. Today Bongeunsa is a flourishing complex offering a 'Temple Stay Program' where visitors can live as monks do for a few hours.
Address: Gangnam-gu




Changdeokgung

City/Region: Seoul
One of the 'Five Grand Palaces' built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty, Changdeokgung is set within a large park in Jongno-gu. Located east of Gyeongbok, Changdeokgung is also referred to as the East Palace. It was the favored palace of many kings of the Joseon Dynasty and in accordance with the Three Kingdoms of Korea period, its buildings blend harmoniously with the natural landscape.
Address: Jongno-gu


Olympic Park and Stadium

City/Region: Seoul
The Seoul Olympic Park, or Olpark, was built to host the 1988 Summer Games, located in Songpa-gu, Bangi-dong. It is home to Jamsil Olympic Stadium, the main stadium built for the summer games. The arena occasionally hosts shows, such as the Michael Jackson concert, and other attractions include the Seoul Olympic Museum, Mongchon Fortress and the World Peace Gate.


Jogyesa

City/Region: Seoul
Jogyesa is the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. First established in 1395, Jogyesa is located in Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, in central Seoul. In 1998, Jogyesa made international news when several monks occupied the temple for over 40 days in a power struggle between factions of the Jogye Order. A highlight of this attraction is the Natural Monument 9, an ancient white pine tree, within its grounds.
Address: Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu.


War Memorial of Korea

Too often the American point of view of war seeps into our mindset and we lose sight of other points of view. The War Memorial of Korea is a dramatic and emotional landmark that chronicles the many violent conflicts the peninsula nation has had to endure throughout her turbulent history. A wonderful museum and monument complex where one could easily spend half a day.

COEX Mall

COEX Mall is across the street from Bongeunsa Temple but could not be more dissimilar. The behemoth underground mall provides a perfect glimpse into hyper-modern Korea. Seoul is a city on the cusp of every digital and technological trend and COEX Mall is a wonderful vantage point from which to take it all in. Bring comfortable shoes however. The mall features over 250 commercial shops, 800 restaurants, a multiplex, aquarium, Kimchi Field Museum, Game Park and receives over 100,000 visitors on weekdays.

Transportation

Bus

Seoul's bus system is operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, with four primary bus configurations available servicing most of the city. Seoul has many big intercity/express bus terminals. These buses are connecting Seoul and cities all around Korea. Major bus terminals are

  • Seoul Express Bus Terminal in Seocho-gu
  • Central City in Seocho-gu
  • Seoul Nambu Terminal, also in Seocho-gu
  • Dong Seoul Bus Terminal in Gwangjin-gu
  • Sangbong Terminal in Jungnang-gu

To reduce air pollution in the city, the government is planning to change over seven thousand of Seoul's diesel engine buses with natural gas by 2010.

Sub way

Seoul has a comprehensive subway network that interlinks every district of the city with one another and the surrounding area. With more than 8 million passengers a day, Seoul has one of the busiest subway systems in the world. The Seoul Metropolitan Subway has 12 lines which serves Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi province and northern Chungnam province. In addition, in order to cope with all of these transportation modes, Seoul's metropolitan government employs several mathematicians to coordinate the subway, bus, and traffic schedules into one timetable. The various lines are run by Korail, Seoul Metro and Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation.

Train

Seoul is connected to every major city in Korea by railroad. Seoul is also linked to most major Korean cities by the KTX high-speed train, which has a normal operation speed of more than 300 km/h. Major railroad stations include:

  • Seoul Station, Jung-gu - Gyeongbu line (KTX/Saemaul/Mugunghwa-ho), Gyeongui line (Saemaul/Commuter)
  • Yongsan Station, Yongsan-gu - Honam line (KTX/Saemaul/Mugunghwa), Jeolla/Janghang lines (Saemaul/Mugunghwa)
  • Yeongdeungpo Station, Yeongdeungpo-gu - Gyeongbu/Honam/Janghang lines (Saemaul/Mugunghwa)
  • Cheongnyangni Station, Dongdaemun-gu - Gyeongchun/Jungang/Yeongdong/Taebaek lines (Mugunghwa)
Airport

There are two international airports that serve Seoul. Gimpo International Airport, formerly in Gimpo but annexed to Seoul in 1963, was the only international airport for Seoul since its original construction during the Korean War. Other domestic airports were built around the time of the war, including at Yeouido.

Upon opening in March 2001, Incheon International Airport on Yeongjong island in Incheon changed the role of Gimpo Airport significantly. Incheon is now responsible for almost all international flights and some domestic flights, while Gimpo serves only domestic flights with the exception of flights to Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) in Tokyo, Osaka Kansai International Airport and Hongqiao Airport in Shanghai. This has led to a significant drop in flights from Gimpo Airport.

Meanwhile, Incheon International Airport has become, along with Hong Kong and Singapore, a major transportation center for East Asia. The 2005 AETRA passenger survey, jointly administered by the IATA and Airports Council International, voted it the best airport in the world. It was named by Skytrax as the world's 5th best airport for 2006.

Incheon and Gimpo are linked to Seoul by highways, and Gimpo is also linked by subway (line #5). The Incheon International Airport Railroad, a rail line connecting Incheon Airport to Gimpo Airport opened in March 2007, but the line to Seoul Station in central Seoul will take at least a year more to open. Shuttle buses transfer passengers between Incheon and Gimpo airports.









JIRO WANG

Name: Wang Dong Cheng
English name:
Jiro Wang
Also known as:
大東 / Da Dong
Profession:
Actor, singer, and model
Birthdate:
1981-Aug-24
Birthplace:
Taiwan
Height:
180cm
Weight:
67kg
Star sign:
Virgo
Blood type:
O
Music group
: Fahrenheit / Dong Cheng Wei
Talent agency:
Comic International Productions Co., Ltd.
Education :Fu Hsin Trade & Arts - Advertising Design





Jiro Wang is a Taiwanese actor and singer for the famous band Fahrenheit. He is widely known for his role as the male lead in the Taiwanese idol dramas KO One (終極一班), as Ah Jin in It Started With A Kiss and its sequel, and as Xiu Yi in the live-action Taiwanese drama, Hua Yang Shao Nian Shao Nu (花樣少年少女).

Jiro was born August 24, 1981 in Taiwan. He graduated at Fu Shin Trade and Arts College with a degree in Advertising Design. After his graduation he dedicated his life toward the entertainment business. He was first asked to join the entertainment business because of his good looks and singing talent that he showed at a singing competition. BMG, the label that signed him, planned to package him with Jay Chou and Jordan Chan to form a boyband called 3J, but because of 9/11, BMG's stocks crashed and the 3J plan was scrapped. Wang Dong Cheng then decided to continue his career in the industry by working backstage, mainly in charge of fashion designing and other designing necessities, as well as commercial modeling. He was approached again around 2004, when his acting career began.

He speaks fluent Hokkien and Mandarin, and understands conversational Cantonese and English.

He used to play in an underground band named Karma as lead singer. They have performed a song called 人間逃亡記, lyrics composed by Wang. After that, the band changed the name to Dong Cheng Wei. However, the members in the band remains the same.

Jiro Wang was the first member to join Fahrenheit. He is the baritenor vocalist of the group. His publicized temperature is that of hot Summer, at 95 degrees. He also represents "Hot". His fellow members include Wu Chun, Aaron Yan, and Calvin Chen.

TV Shows

Momo Love (GTV, 2009)

K.O.3an Guo (GTV, 2009)

ToGetHer (CTV, 2009)

Rolling Love (GTV, 2008)

They Kiss Again (CTV, 2007)

The X-Family (GTV, 2007)

Hua Yang Shao Nian Shao Nu (CTS/GTV, 2006)

KO One (GTV, 2005)

It Started With A Kiss (CTV, 2005)

The Pawnshop No. 8 (StarTV, 2004)


MIKE HEE

  • Name: 賀軍翔 (贺军翔) / He Jun Xiang
  • English name: Mike He
  • Also known as: 賀小美 / He Xiao Mei
  • Profession: Actor and model
  • Birthdate: 1983-Dec-28
  • Birthplace: Taiwan
  • Height: 180cm
  • Weight: 66kg
  • Star sign: Capricorn
  • Chinese zodiac: Pig
  • Blood type: B
























Mike He Jun Xiang started his career in appearing in a minor role in an idol series in Taiwan. He attracted a lot of audience and went popular after hosting the entertainment news on T.V.. Mike also modeled for magazines and TV commercials and became popular for his attractive figure, handsome looks, and charming smile. Mike then appeared in a few music videos with Valen Hsu and Angelica Lee before given major roles in acting. Mike does continue to feature with some other MVs, the more popular include his appearance in Ariel Lin’s and Rainie Yang’s MV.

Mike's first TV mini series was Seventh Grade in 2003/2004. Mike was already given the leading role alongside Ariel Lin despite being his first acting appearance. Modeling was something he still stayed active in and posed for advertisements as well as TV commercials. One of his most famous ads of all time is for an underwear company, which received mass reviews and praises from media and fans. Mike reunited with Ariel Lin again in 2004 TV drama Love Contract and had a short but catchy appearance in Say Yes Enterprise.

2005 was the breakthrough year for Mike, his leading TV mini series Devil Beside You with Rainie Yang and Express Boy with Xu Wei Lun were 2 of the best rated TV series in Taiwan. His TV dramas were popular overseas as well.

TV Series

Hobbies: Basketball, movies and music (and sleep)
Favorite cartoon character: Doraemon
Favorite color: Black, blue and white
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite actor: Ekin Cheng, Tom Cruise and Takeshi Kaneshiro
Favorite actress: Liv Taylor and Charlize Theron
Favorite movie: James Bond 007 series
Favorite music: Country jazz and pop
Favorite singer: Bon Jovi and Avril Lavigne
Favorite line: “True or not?”