Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Jo In Sung & Joo Jin Mo in upcoming gay film "Frozen Flower"

Korean actor and heartthrob Jo In-Sung will join hands once again with director Yu Han in an epic movie titled, "Frozen Flower", set at the final period of the Koryo kingdom (918-1392). Jo and Yu last worked together in 2006 "A Dirty Carnival", which won Jo the lead male actor award at the 2006 Korean Film Awards.

Jo had many options for his last work before his compulsory military service, but he turned down numerous offers for movie and drama appearances to take on the role in "Frozen Flower". Director Yu has been widely acclaimed by moviegoers and critics alike for bringing out violence and collectivity from deep within the human soul, as well as for his provocative view on conventional ideas. His movies include "Crazy Marriage" in 2001, "Spirit of Jeet Keun Do: Once Upon a Time in High School" in 2004 and "A Dirty Carnival" in 2006.

"Frozen Flower" is an original piece based on a true story of Koryo era. It revolves around love and betrayal among Koryo king, 36 young warrior unit called 'Gunryongwi' and a beautiful queen from Yuan kingdom. Jo In-Sung plays ‘Hong-Lim', the commander of the 'Gunryongwi' who gets special 'affection’ from the king.

To partner Jo In-Sung in the film, hot hunk actor, Joo Jin Mo has been casted to play a young charismatic Koryo king who falls in love with Hong-Lim. Actor Joo Jin-Mo came to fame after movies like "200 Pounds Beauty" and "Love/Sarang".

The representative of the movie pointed out that, "Frozen Flower" will become the first Korean movie to deal with homosexuality upfront” and “although previously, "King’s Man" and other similar projects dealt with homosexuality, they were based on more of compassion, but this movie will portray homosexuality through the two main characters’ affectionate love. Critics however say that there are Korean movies that already dealt with homosexuality upfront such as "Road movie", "No Regret", and etc.

Also future bed scene between the two actors is making a headline. Especially, due to the fact that the director Yu has been known for racy sex scenes in his "Crazy marriage".

Jo In-Sung has been preparing for the role as a warrior since past months by taking up lessons for horseback riding, martial arts, and the geomungo.

Pictures of Joo Jin-Mo

[Intro] Jo In Sung



DOB: July 28, 1981
Height: 187 cm
TV dramas: School, Piano, Shoot for the Stars, What Happened In Bali, A Spring Day
Movies: Madeleine (2002), The Classic (2003), A Dirty Carnival (2006), Frozen Flower (2008)
Awards: KBS Young Actor Award (2000)



Jo In Sung (born July 28, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He attended school in Seoul, then went to college first at Chunnam Science College and later at Dongguk University, where he majored in performing arts.

He started his acting career in a drama entitled Piano in a minor role under SBS, co-starring Ko Soo (playing as his step-brother). However, he began to gain fame with his main role in the series named 'to Shoot the Star' or in Korean name 'Byul eul so ta'. He was acclaimed for his portrayal of an illiterate actor. After that he starred in the hit Korean movie of all time 'The Classic', in which he plays Sang Min, a man who is unable to show his love to Ji Hae (Son Ye Jin). In 2004, he was back in TV dramas again in 'What happened in Bali', with the character Ha Ji Won. This TV drama also achieved high ratings in 2004. He also received the prizes for best kiss and best tears from SBS Awards. In 2005, he played 'Uen Sob' in A Spring Day opposite Ji Jin Hee (a famous actor from Dae Jang Geum). Uen Sob is a doctor who has an unpleasant past with his mother and his step-father. Uen Sob is also in love with a girl who loves the character's brother (Ji Jin Hee).

Monday, December 3, 2007

[MV] Super Junior: Don't Don

OMG!! All the members look totally hot!