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TV DRAMA : FIREWORKS

2006-07-06T08:37:00.000+08:00

CATCH FIREWORKS on QTV channel 11 every weekdays 7.30 pm

Here's a review for the drama [contains some spoilers]

a scene from fireworks

Introduction on characters/story

1. Li Zhi Xian ? Lee Yeon Ae
She is the root of all the troubles. She is a scriptwriter with a television station. She is asked to interview Zhong He but he is late for their meeting. She reprimands him for being late. Surprisingly, he doesn?t get angry and becomes interested in her! They even get engaged. But Zhi Xian isn?t happy and goes on a Thailand holiday without his knowledge. She falls for Kang Xu at first sight and both spend the night together.

However, Zhong He searches for her and brings her back. She finds out that Kang Xu is also engaged to Ming Jing. Zhi Xian decides to forget Kang Xu, but fails. She confides inh her friend, Xian Jing, who advises her to postpone her marriage to try to forget him. Zhong He believes her excuse of wanting to concentrate on her scriptwriting career. Even though he's a male chauvinist, he actually agrees to let her continue working after their marriage.

But he finds out about Zhi Xian's affair, so the wedding is brought forward instead to dispel the rumours. She gets married but at her in-laws' insistence, she is not allowed to work after marriage. Life becomes hard for her. She has to wake up at 5 am daily to prepare breakfast with the maids for the men. She has to wake up at 3 am at times to open the door for Zhong He when he returns home late. She is annoyed with him for not bringing his own keys, but he says that it is the family rule!

She gets tired of facing so many of his relatives and feels lonely for not being able to go out often. She often hides in the toilet so that she can use the mobile phone to chat with Xian Jing. She has a miscarriage because of the stress of reporters questioning her about her adultery. Zhong He blames his mother and asks her to treat his wife better. While pregnant with her second child, Zhi Xian tells Xian Jing that her mother-in-law is fierce. Zhi Xian suffers another shock and loses the baby. This time round, Zhi Xian asks for a divorce.

Zhong He wants her to give him time to break the news to his family. He actually wants more time to salvage the marriage. Zhi Xian is impulsive and lies about returning home. In fact, she moves out to stay on her own. Zhong He finally finds her and gives in to her request.

A few years later, Zhi Xian is disturbed that Zhong He still goes on proposal dates just to please his mother even though he can never forget Zhi Xian. She learns that Kang Xu is divorced and returns to him.

I hate this character because she is so wilful and selfish. She shouldn?t have married Zhong He and caused him so much misery. After marriage, she should have stayed faithful to him and not send emails to Kang Xu. She doesn?t deserve the 2 men who love her so deeply.

2. Shen Min Jing ? Zhao Min Xiu
She is Kang Xu?s fianc?e and partner at work. Both are cosmetic surgeons and have opened a clinic together. Her aunt and mother are divorcees and hope that her marriage will not be a failure like them. Her mother dislikes Kang Xu because he is poor. Min Jing fights hard for her own happiness. She nearly kills herself upon knowing Kang Xu?s affair. She is so angry that after marriage, she has no mood to go on honeymoon.

She is also suspecting that Kang Xu is seeing Zhi Xian behind her back, so she becomes very unreasonable. She isn?t close to her in-laws and objects to Kang Xu?s twin nephews staing at their home. She also dismisses a few maids because she says that their standards of hygiene are poor. Kang Xu finds her picky but still bears with it. They have a daughter but they quarrel over how to take care of her.

Kang Xu keeps contact with Zhi Xian through emails to find out about her present life. At this time, Min Jing has an abortion without consulting him because she finds it tiring to care for just one child and she does not want to have another to add to the burden. He gets angry and ignores her. She then organizes an outing, hoping to save their marriage. But she discovers his emails to Zhi Xian. Kang Xu and Min Jing divorce, and she gives him custody of their daughter because he loves her more.

I pity this woman for trying so hard to retain Kang Xu's love. She just can?t believe that a man she has loved for years can have a change of heart in just a few months. She deserves pity but I don?t think she should have had the abortion. Doesn?t she love the child? She is right to ask for a divorce, though ? there is no point being with Kang Xu if he doesn?t love her anymore.

3. Cui Zhong He ? Cha In Pyo
He wins the hearts of many women. He is a successful businessman and no one ever dares to talk back at him. But when Zhi Xian reprimands him for being late, he becomes interested in her because she dared to stand up to him.

Despite his tight schedule, he even flies to Thailand to bring Zhi Xian back although half the time, his mind is on the business contracts he has to deal with. He is disturbed that she has not told him about the trip, but he shows concern for her. He dines with her and orders dishes for her without her consent. Upon seeing how wan she is (she is disturbed by the affair then), he is concerned and even wishes to buy medicine for her personally. To cheer her up, he writes cards for her throughout the night and gives to her personally. However, she isn't appreciative of his gestures.

He is badly affected by Zhi Xian?s affair. Even after knowing the truth, he manages to settle the issue of her infidelity and forwards the wedding because he simply loves her too much. If you thought that their honeymoon would be romantic, you will be disappointed. Zhong He is so tired with work that he sleeps most of the time at Jiju Island! You will pity Zhi Xian feeling so neglected when she strolls on beaches alone.

He may come across as a traditional man (for example, he demands that Zhi Xian open the door for him, and he seldom visits his in-laws). But this man still tries hard to make her happy. Initially, he is unable to forgive her for betraying him. However, upon learning that she is pregnant, he is so delighted that his cool attitude towards her changes. Although he is equally upset over the miscarriage, he hugs her to console her. Many will melt upon seeing how caring he is.

Her request for a divorce really tears his heart. There is one scene that he asks her repeatedly to try to continue married life with him but she declines, saying that his family is too harsh on her. Feeling the anguish, he drinks a whole bottle of wine with an empty stomach. Later at home, he has gastric pains and still drinks cold water. This really shows that he is very upset over it.

Later he nearly turns mad when Zhi Xian disappears without a trace. He finds her and later sleeps on her bed after another failed attempt to change her mind. Zhi Xian covers him with a blanket. He holds her hand. This man has truly given up lots of things for her ? he faces family pressure over the divorce and he is forced to meet women whom he isn?t interested in. How I wish the producer will let him to marry another woman in the end!

4. Li Kang Xu ? Li Jing Rong
He is an indecisive man when it comes to love matters. He loves Zhi Xian but feels responsible to Min Jing. Actually, he wants to be faithful to Min Jing after marriage but she doesn?t trust him. Although he doesn?t love her anymore, he still wishes to save the marriage because he doesn?t wish his daughter to grow up in a single-parent family.

Some of my colleagues like him and not Zhong He. They find Zhong He very demanding while Kang Xu is a good listener and a caring man. I don?t really like this character because he is still unfaithful to his wife for keeping the emails he exchanges with Zhi Xian.

Favourite character
Zhong He. Although he is horribly chauvinistic, we can see that he is a man who loves his family, even though his methods may not be palatable to Zhi Xian.

Most hated character
Zhi Xian. I hate her for being nasty to Zhong He when he shows concern for her. She's a spoilt brat who deserves to be slapped by Min Jing?s aunt for that act of infidelity.

Song
There are 2 versions of the themesong ?The Love Praise Song?. One is by a male singer, Liu Yue, while another a duet with a female singer, Xu Ying Yin. Both versions are quite pleasant to listen to.

Interesting facts

It was very popular in Taiwan as most stations telecast it. The Taiwanese found the cast splendid and the dialogue touching. Some supported Zhi Xian for going against the traditional rules. But many saw her as a stubborn, reckless and thoughtless woman. They felt that her in-laws actually treated her quite well, especially her husband, Zhong He. She wasn?t as pitiful as she seemed.

It was her own fault that she fell for the wrong man and that she expected to get her way all the time. Actually most pitied Zhong He. Although he was chauvinistic, he really gave her all his love and attention. Maybe his way of showing love wasn?t acceptable to her and she ended up divorcing him. Many really disliked this ending, so they went on the website to request for a change and to let both reconcile.

It is strange that ?Fireworks? caused more sparks in Taiwan than in Korea. For us, it is no big deal to see one-night-stand scenes in other serials. But for the Koreans, it is not the case. The ratings were lower than 20%, and only rose to more than 40% when the serial reached the last few episodes.

As like most Korean dramas, the serial is shown while the other episodes are being shot. When the 6th episode was shown, the crew was still filming the 9th and 10th episode. The producer had high demands from the cast. Zhi Xian?s crying scene when calling up Kang Xu to tell him how much she missed him took 2 hours and 20 NGs. Lee Yeon Ae didn?t complain about it and followed the instructions.

Many wondered how Zhi Xian could fall in love with such a plain-looking and wrinkled Kang Xu but detest the handsome-looking and cool Zhong He. Maybe it is the personality that attracted her. This is the second time that Lee Yeon Ae and Lee Jing Rong have worked together, so they created more sparks.

The producer wanted to create a tragic ending of Zhi Xian and Kang Xu committing suicide. But due to popular demand, both have a happy ending.

Cha In Pyo is so popular for this self-sacrificing role that he has been chosen by Taiwanese fans as the most popular Korean artiste, winning over Ahn Jae Wook, Ryu Si Won and Han Jae Sek. He was initially given another task in acting a MBC serial but he was so interested in the role that he took up this SBS assignment instead.

At the completion of filming, SBS had a celebration, the producer praised him for his attitude. He often helped the assistants in brewing coffee or carrying things. Many then commented that although he was still a little wooden in acting, his personality was the best. The producer gave him many comments to alter his mistakes. This is the first time that Cha has worked with the producer. Cha In Pyo found it a challenge to play a stern man, so he was very nervous and hardworking. Many were pleased with his natural performance, and found him suitable to portray a possessive but gentle Zhong He.

When he was in Taiwan with Lee Yeon Ae to promote the serial, he asked for every fan?s name and thanked them personally before signing on their posters. His sincerity won the fans over ? so much that they even followed him to the hotel and asked for more autographs. It became a marathon autograph session. He was obliging and despite of his tight schedule, he took pictures with all of them. After returning to Korea for a few hours, he put up a thank-you note on his website.

Conclusion
Most viewers will pity Kang Xu and Zhi Xian as they do not marry the people they love. I personally sympathize with Zhong He and Min Jing. The producer?s motive is to let others realize that they shouldn?t look for ?fireworks? and be more aware of those who love them quietly. I think the producer has succeeded in putting across that message. I don?t approve of Kang Xu and Zhi Xian?s actions. They really sicken me. Zhi Xian?s attitude irks me as she always thinks that she is right.

If they had known what they want from the start, they should have not gone ahead with the marriages. They are just lucky that their spouses decided to give them up. I do wonder why these two have such good luck to be together in the end. I don?t really like the storyline as it depicts them in a good light.

The acting from the supporting cast is flawless. I really admire the actress who played Zhong He?s mother. Although she is short and plump, she is very stern-looking. No wonder Zhi Xian is so frightened of her. The pace is quite slow, though. You have to have a lot of patience when watching it.

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Thier names in Filipino TV

SEAN LI is LEE KYUNG YOUNG
JANE YU is LEE YOUNG AE
JOHN CHOI is CHA IN PYO

Downloads:

First Episode [dubbed in Tagalog]
DL link: http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?acti...39621EB66CCA5C7

2nd Episode:

DL Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/29p5w0

Tagalog version of Hymn of Love [as heard in the opening credits]

DL link:
http://rapidshare.de/files/24979819/Firewo...log_MP3.wav.htm

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thanks to sukting of spcnet.tv for the review & tina of the ph forum for the downloads.

Lee Young Ae

2006-07-02T16:25:00.000+08:00

Young Ae Lee was a part of FHM's 100 sexiest women.
She was at the 64th and was the only Korean Actress to be on the Top 100.

2006-06-13T22:06:00.000+08:00

Pure beauty Lee Young-Ae was voted the actress whose charm is least likely to change over time.

In a poll for domestic actresses who can rival Demi Moore, whose new thriller 'Half Light' is awaiting its release on June 29, Lee took the first spot.

The poll asked participants to vote for the Korean actress that they believe will still boast her charm on screen 10 years from now. A total of 29,017 netizens participated in the poll which was conducted on various film-related websites and news portals from May 22 to 28.

Lee received 9,594 votes, followed by Jeon Do-Yeon and Kim Hye-Soo, who were supported by 6,783 and 5,344 participants respectively. Ko Hyeon-Jeong and Yeom Jeong-Ah took the 4th and 5th spots.

Since her debut through her cosmetics TV commercial under the well-known nickname 'oxygen woman', Lee has performed in many TV dramas and movies. Recently she has enjoyed popularity thorugh the historical epic 'Daejanggeum' and Park Chan-Wook's 'Sympathy for Lady Vengeance'.

Written by Jeong Myeong-Hwa, some@joynews24.com

Rational Insanity [an article about Jewel in the Palace]

2006-06-08T21:17:00.000+08:00

Rational Insanity
By Bryan Mari Argos

Jewel crazy

With thirteen more episodes to go as of writing time, "Jewel in the Palace" is indeed taking the country by storm. I am no television soap opera addict, much more the kinds where the lips of the actors and actresses don't quite follow the proper movement of the dialogue you hear. I never expected I would be hooked by this jewel from Korea.

About three or four months ago, my friend Marcel insisted that I watch this Korean telenovela. I refused, but one evening while I was moping around the house looking for something better to do, I flicked on the television and was hooked since then. I even gave up my gimmick nights for the show because it started at ten in the evening and after it aired there was nothing else to do but to hit the sacks. Anyway, what is it with this TV hit that stole the nation's heart away? Hmmmm esep-esep.

Well, for one, the heroine, Jang Geum is played by a very pretty Korean actress who happens to be thirty-five years old already. She has managed to maintain her youthful and supple appearance that looking at her, one would definitely say that she could have discovered the fountain of youth or the philosopher's stone or whatever else we might call it. Aside from Jang Geum other characters also played it well. Lady Hann who is the mentor of Jang Geum in Korean cuisine (because they were cooks in the palace of the king) had the sympathy of the audience especially when the villainess, Lady Choi, subjected her to one of her vengeful and very schemy tricks. The actress who played Lady Choi also did a sterling performance although we all know that playing the "kontrabida" is leaps and bounds much easier than playing a "sympatico" down to earth character like Jang Geum or Lady Hann. The actors and actresses all played their parts well giving the show its inherent charm.

Aside from just the actors and actresses, what got me into this Korean telenovela was the fact that it had a very cultural theme. I am very curious about the culture of our Asian neighbors and "Jewel in the Palace" offered me an authentic glimpse of this culture. The costuming was superb. I loved how they recreated the native costumes of the period. Knowing that the story of Jang Geum is based on an actual historical person also added to my interest in the show. Here is a chance for me to see how ancient Korean women were treated during their time and how one rose to the opportunity of changing all that. I am reminded of our very own historical heroines namely Gabriella Silang, Melchora Aquino, and many others who have changed the course of Philippine History by utilizing girl power. "Jewel in the Palace" is in itself a work of art. The culinary theme of the show is also a come on for me because aside from my love and passion for food and cooking, I find the cuisine in the show very authentic to the last and final detail; this is despite their not really showing how the food is cooked to the minutest detail. One very interesting feature of the culinary theme of the show is the philosophical significance of food. I noticed that every time something is cooked for the monarch in the show, the chefs/cooks explain to the monarch the reasons why such an item is cooked and the effects of the various ingredients put into the recipe. All throughout the show, the culinary philosophy being repeated again and again is the belief that when one cooks he/she should cook with the welfare and benefit of the recipient of the food in mind. If this philosophy is not exercised then there is no use in cooking any kind of food in the first place.

Now, aside from the food-chat, there is also one very striking feature that I noticed about the show, the beautiful cinematography. Every scene in the show is a picture-perfect post card in itself. Actors and actresses are seamlessly united with the scenery that the entire show becomes a feast for the eyes. The colors are not too harsh in that one does not tire when watching how the actors and actresses interact with themselves and with the setting. In its entirety, the show is a beautiful cultural masterpiece. Although it has not ended yet, I am looking forward to how the screenplay writer would wrap together wonderful ribbons around the wonderful cultural material of Jewel in the Palace and in its final episode, present the show as a worthwhile gift not only to the Filipino audience but to the Filipino television and movie industry as well.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/05/29/jewel.crazy.html

2006-05-30T19:00:00.000+08:00

Lee Young Ae is nominated for FHM's 100 Sexiest woman 2006

VOTE for her through SMS For globe, touch mobile, smart, addict, talk n' text and sun subscribers type FHM100 Young Ae Lee and send to 2929 (Philippines only)

For online voting, you can vote HERE! :: scroll down, look for "Young Ae Lee". You need to register in order to vote for LeeYA(International)

thanks to antoniette and tin for the news

2006-05-30T18:45:00.000+08:00

Some 3,000 Japanese fans came out to see one of the Korean Wave's top stars, Lee Young-ae, on Tuesday. “Korea's Sayuri Yoshinaga, the beautiful Lee Young-ae, held her first fan meeting in Japan at Tokyo's Shibuya NHK Hall,” the Sankei Sports newspaper reported.

In part to promote the drama that she appeared in "Daejanggeum (A Jewel in the Palace)", which is now showing on Japan's NHK television, the actress traveled to Japan where she wooed fans over once again with her great looks and fine grace, that led to her being praised as the "Korean Sayuri Yoshinaga." Sayuri Yoshinaga is a popular actress who despite turning 61 this year has managed to maintain her uniquely graceful appearance.

Lee said in an interview with a reporter on the scene that she admired the animated films of Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki. When asked about her ideal type, the actress added, "I'd like to choose someone who never stops thinking about me."

2006-05-27T19:49:00.000+08:00

Actress Lee Young-Ae and actor Song Seung-Heon were voted the most favorite Korean stars in Thailand.
In a telephone survey about Korean Wave with 180 Thai participants, conducted by KTCC, a Thailand-based Korean company, 28.9% (52) and 11.1% (20) of the participants picked Lee and Song as their most favorite Korean star.

Lee took the first spot thanks to the popularity of her drama 'Daejanggeum' which recently finished broadcasting in Thailand, and Song got the most votes among male actors for his dramas 'Autumn Tales' and 'Summer Scent', as well as his movies 'Make It Big' and 'He Was Cool'.Rain of 'Full House' followed Lee and Song, and Won Bin, Soh Ji-Seop, Shinhwa, Dong Bang Shin Gi, Shim Eun Jin and Ji Jin Hee were also among the list. In particular, in case of Rain, 78% (140) of the participants answered they know him.As to whether the image of Korea has improved compared to 5 years ago, 97% of the participants answered 'yes', and the reasons they picked were Korean TV dramas and movies (62%), and Korean products (20%).

Written by Kang Eun-Jin, ing@mydaily.co.kr

New Forum Signatures

2006-05-24T13:55:00.000+08:00

We have updated Our Gallery and added 5 new forum signatures in the Member Made Graphics Area.
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LYA on The HIstory of The Whoo

2006-05-18T09:26:00.000+08:00

Top star Lee Young-Ae was picked as the new model for 'The History of Whoo', the Korean medicinal cosmetics brand of LG Household and Healthcare.

"We plan to take a more aggressive approach toward the domestic and Asian market for expensive cosmetics by hiring the Korean Wave star Lee Young-Ae," said LG Household and Healthcare on May 16. "We have signed a 2-year contract with her for 'The History of Whoo', for the highest salary in the industry."

Those in the industry estimate her annual salary to be at least 1 billion won (~USD 1,000,000). Since the former model Ko Hyun-Jung received 1 billion won for a 1-year contract, Lee's salary, known to be the highest so far, is likely to surpass that.

The company will showcase 'The History of Whoo' in China, Vietnam and other Asian markets from August. Lee is contracted to represent the brand as its Asian model as well."We hired Lee because we thought her elegant and noble image, as well as her popularity as a Korean Wave star, matches that of our Korean medicinal cosmetics brand 'The History of Whoo'," LG explained.

"We also believe that she will be an effective model for tackling foreign markets."Lee will begin her promotion from early July, starting with 'Whoo Hwanyoogo', a facial cream priced at around 680,000 won (~USD 720).

credits:Written by Yoo Ji-Young, trustno1@heraldm.com

Dae Jang Geum OST

2006-05-13T18:02:00.000+08:00

01.go won
02.chang ryong
03.ha mang yeon (featuring alessandro safina)
04.oh na ra II
05.0815
06.yun bap
07.duk goo
08.Hamangyeon - English verison (alessandro safina)
09.APNA
10.da som
11.bi
12.dan ga
13.yun do
14.oh na ra I
15.The Legend Becomes History
16.ja ya oh ga (techno version)
17.hamangyeon (instrumental version)

--credits to daramji* of soompi

Tagalog themesongs:

Alipin by Shamrock : http://rapidshare.de/files/12717223/Alipin-Shamrock.mp3.html
Pangarap na Bituin by Faith Cuneta (Opening Theme) : http://rapidshare.de/files/9887021/Faith_Cuneta_-_Pangarap_na_Bituin.mp3.html

Lee Young Ae Theme for Nokia Phones

2006-05-11T16:35:00.000+08:00

Want Young Ae on your Phone?

Download the .sis theme file from :http://rapidshare.de/files/19125622/JITP_NEW.sis.html

Front:

Menu:

Calendar:

Go to:

Speed Dial:

Instructions to Use:

Download the file from rapidshare, if you have an infrared port in your pc, send it via infrared or by bluetooth. Works with Nokia 6600 Handset's and higher.

Theme made by rubyjean of lyaph forum

Dae Jang Geum Airplane

2006-05-11T16:09:00.000+08:00

Asiana Airlines Featuring Dae Jang Geum / Jewel in the Palace

May 10, INCHEON, South Korea -- Asiana Airlines, one of South Korea's two flag carriers, opens to media a Boeing-767 flight named after Daejanggeum, the main protagonist of the popular local TV drama by the same name, at Incheon International Airport outside Seoul on May 10. The plane with several printed images of the character on its body will fly on routes linking South Korea with Japan, China, Taiwan and Southeast Asia for one year. The move is part of the airline's marketing strategy to spread Hallyu, or the popularity of Korean pop culture in Asia. (Yonhap)

VOD of LYA Visit in Japan [MBC]

2006-05-11T16:01:00.000+08:00

DL URL:
http://211.230.232.3/~fi/way-board/db/down/file/2006.05.10-MBC.Section.TV-NHK.Studio.Park.wmv

(Translated by momo)

[Reporter]
Daejanggeum is enjoying popularity in Japan with its broadcast on NHK under the title of 'Jang-Geum's Oath'. Ms. Lee Young-Ae, the lead actress of the drama, was invited to a TV program in Japan. Again, Section TV accompanied her during her stay in Japan. Section TV is getting truly 'worldwide' these days. Let's watch it together.

[VOiceover]
Ms. Lee Young-Ae, the top Korean Wave star who has captivated the hearts of Asia with Daejanggeum, visited Japan again after a lapse of 5 years, and spent a great time. We have an exclusive coverage of her appearance in NHK's TV show.

[Caption: Lee Young-Ae captivates the hearts of Japan]

[Caption: May 7 2006, Haneda Airport in Japan]

[Voiceover]
On the evening of May 7 at Haneda Airport, fans of Lee Young-Ae were waiting for her arrival.

Fans: Ms. Lee Young-Ae, we love you! (in Korean)

[Voiceover]
Lee Young-Ae finally showed up, and first thing she did was greeting her fans. She expressed her gratitude by signing autographs and shaking hands. She smiled back at her fans one by one, who took their time to come to the airport and welcome her. It was nice to see her hold their hands until the last minute she entered the car. It looks like her Japanese fans are also touched by her kindness.

Lee Young-Ae is witnessing her popularity as a Korean Wave star through Daejanggeum, which is being aired on NHK at the moment.

[Caption: May 8 2006, NHK TV Station]

[Voiceover]
The next day, it was again NHK, one of Japan's most well-known TV stations, where her press conference was held. The emcee introduced her in front of numerous reporters. This being her first visit after her last one to promote One Fine Sprin Day 5 years ago, she was welcomed with applause.

YA: Hello. (shy laughs)

Q: How do you feel coming to Japan?

YA: I'm grateful, and I also feel that I should have worked harder..

Q: Today is Parent's Day in Korea.

YA: I called them this morning, but they didn't answer. I guess they're mad. (laughs) I think that the biggest present for them is for me to do a good job of promoting Daejanggeum here.

YA: I sincerely hope that Daejanggeum will be a TV drama that can give you strength in your lives.

[Voiceover]
As you can see from the continuous camera flashes, she attracted a lot of attention from the local press, as an Asia-wide star.

Another proof of her popularity could be seen from the huge crowd who came to see the live TV show where she appeared as a guest. Inside NHK Hall where the show was to take place, many Daejanggeum related products were also hot on sale.

[Japanese fans singing Daejanggeum theme song 'Onara']

[Voiceover]
They're very good. As you can see, the hall was filled with audiences. Lee Young-Ae showed up in beautiful hanbok to the enthusiastic applause of a few thousand audiences. She said she wanted to show them the beauty of Korea. Indeed she looks beautiful. As she walks by and shakes hands with each audience, the audiences are full of excitement.

[Caption: the grandma fan looks extremely happy]

YA: Hello. (in Japanese)

[Voiceover]
This program had always been filmed in its own studio. However, when more than 16,000 applications poured in to see Lee Young-Ae, they had to move to NHK Hall for the first time in 12 years which can accomodate a larger crowd.

Following the live TV show, a fan meeting was held for a closer communication with fans. An applause of admiration continued as she appeared in a graceful red dress.

[Caption: assistant wearing hanbok]

YA: Her gorum (hanbok tie) is not tied correctly.

[Voiceover]
Now that's something one can't overlook as a Korean. She stood up and corrected the assistant's gorum herself. It seems even the gorum is happy to be corrected by her kind hands.

Next is a review of Daejanggeum's crucial scenes.

[Caption: wrong spelling]

YA: One moment. (in Japanese) (consults her translator) Wait a moment. (in Japanese)

[Voiceover]
Lee Young-Ae again cleverly points out a mistake.

YA: It says, 'one word to Geum-Young who has become the head of royal kitchen'. It should be Hanmadi (one word), not Anmadi, which really isn't a Korean word at all. (laughs)

[Voiceover]
The emcee looks startled. The Japanese audience seemed to enjoy Lee Young-Ae's correction given in a cheerful manner.

[Caption: emcee: we're ashamed in front of Ms. Lee Young-Ae]

[Voiceover]
Lastly, she gave a special gift to a fan on stage with a warm hug. And thus her visit to Japan successfully came to an end.

Q: When will you show yourself to the fans in Korea?

YA: I guess a chance will come sometime in the future. I'd like to do so as soon as I can. Let me say thanks to these people for a moment. (bows to TV staffs)

[Voiceover]
She didn't forget to say thanks to the Japanese TV crew.

YA: Dear Section TV viewers, I was able to come to Japan thanks to your love. Thank you for supporting me despite my shortcomings. Please keep watching over me. I pray for your health. Thank you.

[Caption: we look forward to Ms. Lee Young-Ae's continued success]

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Thanks to momo & Korean_fire of lya.net

VOD from Japan NHK

2006-05-09T16:54:00.000+08:00

"Hello, In Studio Park"

DL URLs:

part 1 : http://211.230.232.3/~fi/way-board/db/down/file/2006.05.08-LYA-NHK.Studio.Park-1.wmv

part 2: http://211.230.232.3/~fi/way-board/db/down/file/2006.05.08-LYA-NHK.Studio.Park-2.wmv

part 3: http://211.230.232.3/~fi/way-board/db/down/file/2006.05.08-LYA-NHK.Studio.Park-3.wmv

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many thanks for korean_fire of lya.net for the VODS

Lee Young Ae in Japan [05.08.06]

2006-05-09T16:45:00.000+08:00

Actress Lee Young-ae Captivates Japanese Fans' Hearts

Hallyu star Lee Young-ae has captivated the hearts of about 3,000 Japanese fans.

The Internet edition of the Japanese newspaper Sankei Sports reported on May 9, "Beautiful film actress Lee Young-ae, South Korea's 'Sayuri Yoshinaga' (a Japanese film actress), had her first fan meeting at the Shibuya NHK Hall in Tokyo, Japan on May 8."

Lee is visiting Japan to promote the MBC TV drama "A Jewel in the Palace," in which she acted. The drama is currently being aired on NHK. At the fan meeting, Lee received much acclaim from her fans, who called her "Sayuri Yoshinaga" for her beautiful features and dignified attitude.

Yoshinaga is a 61-year-old Japanese actress who is loved by many Japanese people for her beauty despite her advanced age.

In an interview with local journalists, Lee said, "The film 'Modern Times,' which I saw when I was 18, is full of humanity. I like animated films directed by Hayao Miyazaki very much because they have a charm similar to that in 'Modern Times.'"

Lee also said, "I would like to marry a man who will invariably love me."

Filipino Fans catch a glimpse of Lee Young Ae's Posters :)

2006-05-08T11:18:00.000+08:00

LYA posters & banners of LG at the Malls

Young Ae's posters n banners for LG appliances are all out at Abenson stores and SM appliance store. Full size stand posters is located in front of the store of Abenson in Town Center Alabang and Festival Mall as well as in SM southmall. I noticed people crowding the entrance but im not sure if they are at all interested with the LG TV display or the poster with caption - Young Ae Lee - Jewel in the Palace star. When I got inside the store, everywhere from the washing machine area to the Ref area, the banners and posters are all shown.

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-as reported by tina of lya forums.

[Whisen CF]

2006-05-05T18:11:00.000+08:00

DL link: http://147.46.106.61/~srp/way-board/db/bbs01/file/2006.04.22-CF-LG.Whisen2.wmv

Translation:

There are three winds here. One in the sky, one in the sea, one in my heart. Ah, this wind. (narrator: with one air conditioner, fill the house with fresh air) The wind of the world, Whisen.

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many thanks to Momo for translating & Korean_fire for the VOD (lya.net)

Bae Yong-Joon's new Korean Wave partner is Lee Young-Ae

2006-05-03T15:37:00.000+08:00

Bae Yong-Joon and Lee Young-Ae, each the forerunner of Korean Wave in Japan and Sinophone regions, will be the face of a large scale Korean pop culture event.

On May 3, according to BOF, Bae's management company, Bae and Lee were jointly appointed the promotion ambassadors for the Korean Wave Expo 2006, which begins in Cheju island from July.

The expo is organized together by Cheju city government and Korean Wave Expo, Ltd., and sponsored by the ministry of culture and tourism, Korea Tourism Organization, and Cheju tourism association. To be held under the theme of 'the beginning of Korean Wave culture', the expo is expected to draw participation of numerous Asian countries.

The combination of Bae Yong-Joon, who brought about Korean Wave in Japan with his KBS drama 'Winter Sonata', and Lee Young-Ae, the creator of Korean culture fever in China, Japan and other Asian countries with her MBC drama 'Daejanggeum', has an implication beyond itself.

In particular, at a time when several Asian presses are expressing concern about the future of Korean Wave, their collaboration in an official Korean Wave event is bringing hope to those in the pop culture industry.

The two will appear in a promotion video to be produced in 4 languages and participate in various promotion activities targetted at many Asian countries.

"We are delighted to take part in an event for Asian cultural exchange with Ms. Lee Young-Ae," said BOF. "Bae Yong-Joon will be shooting his new drama 'The King's Four Gods' in Cheju island, so it's an even more special place for him."

BOF signed a memorandum of understanding with Cheju province on April 26 to be a sponsor of the event, and is planning to continue to collaborate with Cheju province and provide cultural contents.

Written by Lee Chan-Ho, hahohei@cbs.co.kr

Lee Young Ae News

2006-05-03T15:26:00.000+08:00

Sympathy for Lady Vengeance' off to a good start in the US

Park Chan-Wook's 'Sympathy for Lady Vengeance' began its first week of US theater release smoothly.Opened on April 28 in two screens in New York, 'Sympathy for Lady Vegneace' earned US$9,850 over the last weekend, and was ranked 75th in the box office, according to Box Office Mojo.With US$4,925 average gross per screen, 'Sympathy' was ranked 10th among 137 movies currently being shown.Tartan Films, the distributor of the film, plans to adjust the number of screens based on the film's performance in the first week, so the number of screens is expected to increase in the future.'Sympathy' will open in Detroit on May 5, LA on May 12, Boston and Washington DC on May 19, and Huntington and Chicago on May 26.

Lee Young Ae Interview on Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

2006-04-29T21:58:00.000+08:00

LYA Intrview - Jessica S. (Philippines) - Part 1.wmv

http://www.sendspace.com/file/qxxnxv
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LKLHRLN7

LYA Intrvw - Jessica (Philippines) Part 2.wmv

http://www.sendspace.com/file/zglda1
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8KKHGYZE

credits to tina for uploading

Sympathy for Lady Vengeance OST

2006-04-29T21:36:00.000+08:00

chin jul han geum ja sshi (sympathy for lady vengeance)

(right click the title of the song & and save target as)

01. chin jul han geum ja sshi
02. gi do ha neun geum ja
03. nuh na jal ha se yo
04. ma nyuh lee geum ja
05. sok jwe
06. seul peun in yun
07. hwa chang han oh hoo
08. nuh moo byun haet suh
09. goo seul ee ya gi
10. chun sa ga ji na gan ja ri
11. ee byul
12. jenny eh ja jang ga
13. pyun ji
14. jwe wa bul
15. bang ah swe reul dang gyuh ra
16. se sang eh suh je il sa ak han cake
17. woo ool han party
18. Mareta, mareta no'm faces plorar (umma, umma, nal ool ri ji mal ah yo)
19. chin jul han geum ja sshi (Another Take)
20. jenny eh ja jang ga (Another Take)

Credits to: daramji* of soompi.com

'Daejanggeum' stamps on sale in Japan, ahead of Lee Young-Ae's visit

2006-04-28T10:47:00.000+08:00

Riding on the popularity of 'Daejanggeum', 'Daejanggeum' stamps will begin sales in Japan on April 28, prior to the lead actress Lee Young-Ae's visit to the country.

A single set of 'Daejanggeum' stamps consists of ten 80-yen stamps. Two kinds are released, one with pictures of Lee Young-Ae and the other with pictures of other actors.

Lee is scheduled to appear in NHK's livecast program 'Hello From the Studio Park' on May 8, to talk about 'Daejanggeum'. The show will be followed by an hour and half long fan meeting from 2 PM at the NHK Hall which can hold about 3,000 people.

The 26-episode long TV animation 'Jang-Geum's Dream' is also being aired on NHK at the prime time, 7:30 PM every Saturday. Other 'Daejanggeum'-related events and exhibitions are also being held one after another. In the midst of all this, Lee Young-Ae's visit to Japan, who has shown impressive performances in 'JSA' and 'Sympathy for Lady Vengeance', is likely to be one of the hottest issues in entertainment in the first half of the year.

Written by Lee Tae-Moon in Tokyo, gounworld@mydaily.co.kr

[VOD] Lee Young Ae interview with Lyn Ching on Unang Hirit

2006-04-25T16:25:00.000+08:00

Unang Hirit Interview with Lee Young Ae [Singapore, 4.17.06]

Link for SENDSPACE: http://www.sendspace.com/file/xmvz8k

Link for YOUSENDIT: http://download.yousendit.com/E40AECC46C572B79

Link for RAPIDSHARE : http://rapidshare.de/files/18797956/LYA_Intrvw_-_U_H__GMA_7_Philippines_.wmv.html

TRANSLATIONS:

Narration by Lyn for the Introduction:

The most beautiful that I��ve seen here in Singapore is no other than the Jewel of Asia, Ms. Lee Young Ae or Jang Geum of Jewel in the Palace. I did not miss the opportunity to talk to her.

Lyn: Mam, you��re so beautiful, you look like a doll. So, can you share to us your secret how to be beautiful outside and inside

LYA: Hey you��re so beautiful than me (giggles) you��re suppose to share with me your beauty secrets (laugh n giggles).

Ok, (thinks��), you know what, Thank you. As an actress I need to maintain beautiful in the eyes of the viewing public especially in my role in the Jewel in the Palace as Jang Geum. But as myself, Lee Young Ae, I am not perfect and has flaws and different sort of weaknesses

Lyn: Can you compare yourself with Jang Geum. Your differences, your similarities and finally, do you have message to share with our viewers, million and millions of people love you in our country

LYA: I am not as hard working as Jang Geum. There are also times that I wanted to give up in the middle of doing something. If I think that if what I��m doing is not going to work out, I also give up. I am really just a typical person, just like the majority because if you will ask me how I differ with Jang Geum, well I��m more humorous, comical and dynamic (on the go) compared to the role I played, that��s the real me.

As for my message for the viewers, I am so grateful to them. And you know what, in my stay here in Singapore, I��ve realize how much the Filipinos love me and I am really thankful to them.

Lyn: Thank you very much.

Narration by Lyn: And that is my one on one interview with Ms. Lee Young Ae, one of my memorable experiences during my Singapore trip.

(Jessica Soho (another journalist from GMA 7 presented a gift box to LYA filled with dried mangoes from Philippines and Young Ae was so appreciative of the present given.)

~~
many thanks to tina r. of lya.net for the VODS & translations.

[VOD] Lee Young Ae on MBC 2003 Awards

2006-04-25T14:29:00.000+08:00

VOD URL DL: http://210.179.177.201/way-board/way-board.php?db=free&j=dn&number=18&filename=2003.12.30-LYA-MBC-DramaAward.wmv

Translations:

YA : Well, I wanted to say something glamorous..
I worked hard, and frankly, I did want to win this award.
But looking at other candidates, I'm not sure if I deserve to be here on stage.
I believe this award is given to not just Lee Young-Ae but to all DJG staffs.
It makes me learn and look back upon myself.
Ms Ha Ji-Won, Mr Sohn Hyeon-Ju and Mr Kim Rae-Won have all done a great job.
And most importantly, director Lee Byeong-Hoon, where is he? I think he's sitting among the audience.

MC : He was just on the screen. There he is.
(camera shows Lee Byeong-Hoon, audience cheers)

YA : I learned a lot from him, and I'm deeply grateful for it. And.. can I talk more?

MC : Then I'll reset my pose. My arm's getting tired. (female MC laughs)

YA : Because this award is not just for me, but for all DJG staffs,
I'd like to name each of them rather than talk about my own feelings.
Director Lee Byeong-Hoon, writer Kim Young-Hyeon, director of photography Kim Young-Cheol, lighting director..

MC : Sorry, can you hold the mic yourself? (female MC laughs)

YA : ..and down to the youngest crew member of the lighting,
costume and makeup team, and the senior actors who led the shooting so well,
including Ms Gyeon Mi-Ri, Ms Hong Ri-Na, Ms Yeo Woon-Gye, Ms Yang Mi-Gyeong and Mr Im Hyeon-Shik,
this award is for all of these people.
I will keep doing my best, and for the first time, I'd like to say thank you to my fans who have watched over me from behind.
Lastly, I'd like to thank my mother, father and family.
I will continue to work hard. Thank you very much.

~credits to korean_fire for the vod & momo for the translations

Watch LYA interviews [philippine tv]

2006-04-21T22:26:00.000+08:00

On 24 Oras

On Unang Hirit

credits to leo of lya.net

LYA Interviews Philippine TV (previews)

2006-04-21T22:02:00.000+08:00

Interview previews in Unang Hirit & on Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (24 Oras)

DL Links : http://download.yousendit.com/F3691E677D2C5D0A
and
http://download.yousendit.com/2349F449694B8D30

~VODS credit to leo(lya.net) & min-seo (site mod)

VOD of LYA BEIJING

2006-04-21T01:28:00.000+08:00

credits to daum & withyae, lya.net

DL links :

http://beta.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=64E03B9C7597604F
or
http://beta.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=25F7D59E4C3937B6
or
http://www.sendspace.com/file/8dbri9
or
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ru5tfx

Lee Young Ae VODs [chika minute & unang hirit]

2006-04-20T18:59:00.000+08:00

DL link from yousendit :

chika minute : http://download.yousendit.com/72778DD276FAB1E0

unag hirit interview with lyn ching : http://download.yousendit.com/33A6E50625EB75ED

credits to: tina r. of lya.net

LYA wallpapers to DL

2006-04-20T18:44:00.000+08:00

Lee Young Ae wallpapers

[click the picture, then right click & save picture as]

~~ credit: min-seo

Clips of LYA from Singapore

2006-04-20T15:13:00.000+08:00

[VODS from Youtube]

credits to lovelessmonster, lya.net

Lee Young Ae on Beijing [pix]

2006-04-20T01:52:00.000+08:00

credits to withyoungae.com & sina

April 19, 2006

Lee Young Ae popularly known as Jang Geum will be on Jessica Soho Reports on 04-22-06

2006-04-20T00:28:00.000+08:00

Ms. Lee Young Ae will be interviewed by Jessica Soho!

Good news to Filipino fans, we can catch our beloved "Jang Geum", Lee Young Ae on real life on Saturday, on the show "Jessica Soho Reports". Be sure to watch ^_^

many thanks to she, for the screencaps from lya.net

Young Ae's MV & performances

2006-04-20T00:18:00.000+08:00

Hey Hey Hey Performance

DL link : http://rapidshare.de/files/14888371/singing_heyheyhey.avi.htm

Interview (with heyheyhey)

DL link : http://rapidshare.de/files/13375251/LYA_singing_hey_hey_hey_and_interview.avi.html

Joint Security Area MV

DL link : http://rapidshare.de/files/13759626/JSA_MV.avi.html

Killer Queen MV (Kindly Ms. Geum ja)

DL link : http://rapidshare.de/files/14807101/sflv_MV_music_Killer_queen_.avi.html

Singing Moonriver

DL link : http://rapidshare.de/files/13442101/moonriver.avi.html

credits to tin for uploading to rapidshare

LYA's CFs

2006-04-20T00:00:00.000+08:00

Many Different CFs of Lee Young Ae

[uploaded in rapidshare]

instruction in downloading: click the DL link. Click the FREE button, then a new page will load, type the confirmation code & click download.

IOPE

DL link : http://rapidshare.de/files/14806306/iope.avi.html

KTF

DL link : http://rapidshare.de/files/14806369/ktf.avi.html

KTF Drama

DL link : http://rapidshare.de/files/14806468/ktf-drama.avi.html

DL link : http://rapidshare.de/files/14806639/KTF-drama5.avi.html

WHISEN

DL link : http://rapidshare.de/files/16603887/5.avi.html

DL link : http://rapidshare.de/files/16606918/9.avi.html

DL link : http://rapidshare.de/files/16606970/10.avi.html

many thanks to tin for uploading them in rapidshare ^^;

TV CF 2006.04.12 - LG Z:IN HAUT

2006-04-19T23:57:00.000+08:00

LYA/ LG z:in CF

VOD URL :
http://147.46.106.61/~srp/way-board/db/bbs01/file/2006.04.12-CF-LG-ZIN.HAUT.wmv

42nd Baeksang Awards - LYA wins best actress

2006-04-19T23:35:00.000+08:00

[VODS] Lee Young Ae's acceptance speech in winning the 42nd Baeksang, best actress awards

"Thank you. First, I pray that the recently deceased director Shin Sang-Ok will rest in peace.
It's thanks to people like him who devoted their whole lives to the love of films that I can stand here today.
It's not just a lip service, but (when I went abroad) I deeply felt that Korean movies are loved not only inside but outside Korea, and the experience also led me to look back upon myself.
I'd like to reutrn this honor to all those working hard for movies for their entire lives.
As lots of other great films and actresses were among the nominees, I thought it was good enough for me to be nominated.
I'd like to thank the jury, and share this honor with the rest of the nominees.
I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone who have been with me the whole time, my fans, and my parents.
Thank you."

DL url [LYA recieving the award]: http://211.230.232.3/~fi/way-board/db/down/file/2006.04.14-LYA-42nd.BaekSang.Arts.Awards2.wmv

[LYA walks the red carpet]: http://cast.hankooki.com/reports/060414_baeksang.wmv

many thanks to momo for the translations & korean_fire for the VODS link

Messages 4 Young Ae

2006-04-17T14:49:00.000+08:00

This articles are made by the members of http://www.leeyoungaeph.cjb.net

ellow LYA nag ganda super idol na tlga kita na aaddict tlga aq seo kht di mo 2 mbbasa at maiintndhan ukay lng!!! hehehe....prang ka tlgang ate q!! c ate chelle!! prehas kayong pretty and the best!!!!gudluck pa sa career mo more power and take care olwayz!!!-posted by marinel19

Lee Young Ae your the best talaga!!!! galing mong umarte!!! bagay na bagay talaga sau pagiging Jang-geum!!!!ang cute mo!!! im one of ur fans!!! i love you!!! i want to see u in personal!!!more power to you!!!-posted by lencute

??щ????? ??댁?????! ??? more power ~ -posted by tin

annyeong haseyo young ae! i hope your career will flourish more and goodluck in everything -posted by min-seo

Annyong Haseyo! Young Ae!... hope you can see this our message to you?!.. We still hoping to see you and keep up the good work! we still support you!... we still here for you!... love lot's your fans ~ LYA PH Fan's -posted by Elesjay

annyeong haseyo LYA! we hope to see you here in the Philippines.,^^ get well soon.,^^ -posted by quistis

]Hi Young Ae, kahit di mo to mabasa. In thought id like to say...more success for you and good health always. God bless...[-posted by labyrinth

To Lee Young Ae:Hi! I know you will not be able to read this... But I'm still hoping that one time you can read my message. Anyway, I just want to let you know that I really like you especially in Jewel in the Palace... your role as Jang Geum really fits you...I love you Lee Young Ae! You are my idol!-posted by FieryPrincess

I hope you visit our country as well...good luck on your career ,more power, godbless, and take care...Yun pa lang yung masasabi ko eh...oo nga pala sana maging official 2ng site n2 pra msaya - posted by Luigi

Hi!:lol: Hope that you can read this.. :lol: I have a lot to say to you:I love Jewel in the Palace,No other KoreanNovela could be greater than it.Well, It's the story and ofcourse YOU! :lol: Your so beautiful and your acting is so good, that I could feel you pain as Jang Guem!To the highest Level!!!But most of all, You're my Idol!Hope I could see you in the next days, but I think that's impossible, But then I still hope that you could visit our country and our city as well!Wish you all the best in life, Hope you could reach your dream and more power.! :lol: -posted by veron

Hi I just wanna say thank you.....For making me a better person...Especially for teaching me to trust in myself and also for making me a good person.More power to you...and to ur shows.......take care and GOD bless -posted by antoniette

Lee Young Ae mahal na kita hhahahaha.. gabi gabi kong pinapanood ang JEWEL IN THE PALACE! she's a very good actress... she's got an angelic face.... wow... sana pag pumunta sya dito sa pinas eh... nasa maynila ako during that time huhuhu...nanonood ako ng KAPUSO MO, JESSICA SOHO ngayon kaya naman nung malaman ko na may website na ginawa para sa ting mahal na LYA nag-register agad ako dito...-posted by ichigo_channel

hi lya ur so pretty and smart and kind and a real person!!ur really a great actress! i hope ul visit here,very soon....mmmwwwaaahhhh!!! -posted by samsamsam

ohhh YA.. im one of your biggest fan! i really like you... and its true that you are more than just a pretty face because you give priority on education and i think health too... you are really the jewel and the princess of asia with beauty inside and out! we love you.. we hope you'll visit philippines too and also read this site! -posted by myx

Annyeong Haseyo Ms. Lee Young Ae!!! I hope that you will read this soon... I'm one of you're greatest fan here in the Philippines... I hope that soon I would see you in person and talk to you...God Bless always to you and your family and more power and success to your career!!! stay humble as you are!!! I love you!!! -posted by lencute

Hi young ae may be u don't know how famous were u in Asia, i just find out that in Malaysia, Thailand, Philippine, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and even in Japan already got Lee Young Ae fans club....or ay be in other western country we don't know also has a group of people supporting you....Realy Love you so much, because you was different from others actors, you look very pure just like your nickname "like oxsigen" and also your kindness, beautiful..... Conclusion you were realy different from othersBefore this I do not have any love actors or idol but after i know you , i realy love you so much.......Hope you will be success in your carreer and we will always support you from different country around the world no mater what happen we still at your side to support you....At last wish you HAPPY ALWAYS!!! Love to see you smile!! Realy BEAUTIFUL !! -posted by kellypkl

even though i know that u can't read this...i would lyk to say that.. ur such a good actress.. more power and keep up the good work!! -posted by jerrikha

pumunta ka na po sa pinas! parang awa mo na pO! -posted by oOoSHEYNiEoOo

2006-04-17T14:39:00.000+08:00

Congratulations! to Ms. Lee Young Ae for winning a "Best Actress for the movie of SOLV" at the Beaksang Awards Night.

WELCOME!

2006-04-13T15:40:00.000+08:00

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