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[18-Nov-10][Korea Times]Hallyu Move over girls, the boys are back
By Han Sang-hee
It seems like only yesterday that young, handsome and talented male singers and actors paved the path for local television programs to debut overseas. The word ``hallyu’’ has become a household term in so many Asian countries, including Japan, China and Thailand, and the torch has been passed to yet another group of talented stars, particularly K-pop girl groups. Just when fans may have thought the pretty girls have captivated Asia, the boys, both old and new, have jumped right back into the picture, but on a more diverse scale.
The females take over…
Currently, girl groups are doing a good job in continuing the hallyu craze. Some local press are even calling it the ``second phase of hallyu,’’ and the groups have music chart success, concerts and television shows to prove it.
Girls’ Generation’s popular number ``Gee’’ hit second spot in Japan’s weekly Oricon chart last week, the first non-Japanese Asian group to do so and the second foreign female group in 30 years. Girl groups Kara, 4Minute and
Brown Eyed Girls have also wowed fans with their distinctive styles and tunes, which was quite surprising since the Japanese music industry was what the local music business benchmarked in the past years.
Another factor for the girl group craze is that it is happening simultaneously. In the past, when the hallyu was mainly based on the TV dramas, it took some time for foreign fans to watch and actually appreciate the soaps due to language and shipping issues. Nowadays, however, it’s possible to watch, listen and enjoy songs and dramas of their favorite stars, thanks to devoted fans and the Internet
But the guys stand strong
Some may point out that it’s been some time since the male stars lost their places in the ``hallyu standing other than in commercials, but for some fans, this is more than enough.
``I can’t believe I found this huge photo of Jang Dong-gun right in the middle of Myeong-dong. I have to take a photo,’’ a Japanese fan said in delight on a chilly day in Myeong-dong, Wednesday. She and her friends came to the popular fashion district to purchase products from Korean cosmetic brands, but were surprised to see so many brands promoted by some of Korea’s top male stars in Korea.
Foreign customers, mostly female, account for more than 70 percent of the sales. So it’s not just about selling the products but introducing local brands overseas,’’ said Choi Ji-seon, brand manager for cosmetic brand Enprani.
In order to attract passersby and keep them coming, companies have hired some of the top male actors and singers to represent their products, which has proven to be quite effective.
The Face Shop hired SS501 member Kim Hyun-joong, considering his high popularity in Japan, China and Taiwan, thanks to the hit drama ``Boys Over Flowers,’’ while Nature Republic brought boy band JYJ to their commercial stands along with Rain. Tony Moly invited actor Song Joong-ki as their main man, while Saem managed to get actor and singer Lee Seung-gi.
``Most of the shops are also located in other Asian countries, including China, Japan and Taiwan, so having male hallyu stars as the faces of such brands is very effective in promoting the products and also the company,’’ an official from the Face Shop said.
Aside from cosmetics, male celebrities are also spreading their charms through television and other various cultural events.
Kang Ta, former member of the hit teenage boy band H.O.T., was the only foreign artist to be selected as a torch runner during the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou. Along with fellow artists including pianist Lang Lang, Kang was chosen because his ``activities for public services and praise throughout the Asian region has earned him international influence,’’ according to the games’ organizing committee.
Jang Dong-gun, who is waiting for the release of his Hollywood debut ``The Warrior’s Way,’’ is also aiming to captivate viewers from around the world. He has already proved his power within the Asian market, garnering fans thanks to his clean-cut image in dramas and commercials, and a wider range of fans will get to watch him working the big screen alongside top actors including Kate Bosworth and Geoffrey Rush.
The small screen in Japan will also see a handful of local actors: Kim Hyun-joong, Lee Min-ho and Park Yu-cheon. Kim’s drama ``Playful Kiss,’’ Lee’s ``Personal Interest’’ and Park’s ``Seonggyungwan Scandal’’ will be aired from next March. ``Kiss’’ has been sold to the Philippines, Hong Kong and Thailand, while ``Interest’’ is scheduled to be aired in China, Singapore, Indonesia, Jordan, Mexico and even Turkey.
Rain’s new television series ``The Fugitive’’ will hopefully reach American fans as well, as the production company said that they are discussing specific details with their American counterparts.
Actor Park Si-hoo has also managed to hop onto the hallyu wagon with his other fellow actors, thanks to his drama ``Prosecutor Princess.’’ Park toured five cities in Japan for fan meetings, with ongoing requests for more.
``The number of foreign fans in online fan clubs has seen a rapid increase, and we have been getting calls for fan meetings, autograph events and concerts. We are working hard to fit them all into his schedule,’’ said his agency, Eyagi Entertainment.
Meanwhile, fellow actor Kang Ji-hwan has worked his way onto the musical scene, showing off both his acting and singing skills to his fans. Earlier this month, Kang wrapped up his role as a comical character in the local production ``Caffeine,’’ which was later sold to a Japanese musical production company. Unlike other stars who visit Japan for fan meetings, Kang decided to greet his fans and show his appreciation by working on a musical. He was the first Korean actor to perform at the Globe Tokyo theater.
Last but not least, doll-faced actor Jang Keun-suk also proved his star power on a special concert tour called ``2010 Jang Keun-suk Japan Tour.’’ For the finale, the concert will be aired live at some 30 movie theaters, drawing more than 10,000 fans from various cities in Japan.
The girls may have dominated the music scene, but between the cute skirts and fancy lyrics, the boys are continuing to surf on the wave as well, fully equipped with torches, microphones and dramas.
sanghee@koreatimes.co.kr
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‘도망자’ 비-성동일 '미친 존재감' 쌍끌이 열연에 팬들 “최고 명장면”
2010. 11.19(금) 07:25
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[티브이데일리=하수나 기자] 비와 성동일이 미친존재감을 발산하는 쌍끌이 열연을 펼치며 안방 팬들의 갈채를 자아냈다.
지난 18일 방송된 KBS2 TV '도망자 PLAN.B'는 금괴를 빼앗기 위해 지우(정지훈)를 위협하는 나까무라(성동일)와 이에 만
지난 18일 방송된 KBS2 TV '도망자 PLAN.B'는 금괴를 빼앗기 위해 지우(정지훈)를 위협하는 나까무라(성동일)와 이에 만
만찮은 포스로 대적하는 지우의 모습이 긴장감 있게 그려지며 시청자들의 시선을 빼앗았다.
탐정 사무실에 들어선 지우에게 수면가스를 쏘아 기절시킨 나까무라. 그는 지우를 묶어놓고 협박하며 금괴의 행방을 물었
다. “지우야 난 봤어. 번쩍번쩍하고 묵직하고 누런 황금빛을. 금 앞에서 사람은 눈이 돌고 정신이 나가야 그게 금에 대한 예
의야!”라고 협박하며 욕망과 광기의 눈빛을 번들거리는 나까무라. 지우에게 주먹을 날리는 것도 아랑곳하지 않는 그의 모
습에선 금에 눈이 먼 인간의 검은 욕망이 고스란히 드러났다.
그러나 명탐정 지우도 만만치 않았다. 나까무라의 협박에 긍정도 부정도 하지 않고 “형님 이러다 나한테 진짜 죽는다”고 유
들유들하게 대응하다 추리 대결로 나까무라를 이끌며 극을 긴장감으로 몰아넣었다. 나까무라는 진이가 차를 가지고 갔으
며 현재 지우가 차도 금괴도 빼앗긴 신세라는 것까지 추리해냈다. 지우는 “형님은 내가 못 이기겠어. 금가지고 도망갔다”며
그녀를 찾을 수 있는 빠른 방법에 대해 언급했다.
이에 나까무라는 그녀가 가져간 차적 조회를 통해 그녀의 행방을 빠르게 알아낼수 있었다. 순간 수갑을 열고 기회를 엿보
고 있던 지우는 그가 당했던 것과 똑같은 방법으로 나까무라에게 수면가스를 뿜어내 제압했다. 그를 협박하는 나까무라를
오히려 역이용해 진이의 행방을 찾아내게 만들었던 지우의 계획이 빛을 발했던 것. 특히 이 대목에서 광기어린 눈을 번뜩
이며 카리스마를 발산하는 성동일과 그의 광기에 냉정한 눈빛으로 맞서며 유들유들한 태도로 점점 그를 자신의 페이스로
끌어들이는 지우 역 비의 열연이 이목을 사로잡았다.
나까무라와 지우의 성격과 진면목을 고스란히 드러냈던 장면으로 연기력으로 극에 긴장감을 불어넣고 있는 두 배우의 쌍
끌이 활약이 압권.
방송후 시청자게시판엔 이날 최고의 명장면이었다는 호평이 봇물을 이루었다.
한 시청자는 “지우 VS 나까무라 16회 최고의 명장면이었다”며 “진지함과 가벼움을 넘나들며 자유자재로 연기를 하는 정지
훈의 연기가 인상적이었고 그것에 성동일의 안정된 연기력이 맞붙어 16회 최고의 씬을 만들어 냈다”고 칭찬했다.
다른 시청자들 역시 “오늘 지우와 나까무라 대립 장면 최고였다” “두 사람의 카리스마 대결 대단했다”며 호평을 아끼지 않
았다.
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