Actress Choi Ji-woo Stars in Joint Korean-Japanese TV Drama
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A press conference introducing a joint Korean-Japanese television drama entitled "Circle Dance Music-Rondo" produced by TBS TV, a Japanese television network, was held at Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Tokyo, Japan on the afternoon of Dec. 19. The drama stars Choi Ji-woo and Japanese actor Yutaka Takenouchi.
The press conference began with Ayaka Hirahara singing one of the drama's title songs "I Believe". Together with Choi and Takenouchi, also attending the press interview were 14 major actors and production team members, including Korean actor Shin Hyun-joon and Korean actress and singer Lee Jung-hyun, and Japanese actress Yoshino Kimura, who has worked alongside Choi as PR ambassador for the "Year of Korea-Japan Visit".
In the drama, Choi plays a character with an indefatigable spirit who runs a Korean restaurant in Japan with her sister. Choi said, "It's my honor to act in a drama for which fans have high expectations. I have felt very burdened and worried. But during the shooting, I enjoyed working with an outstanding production staff, my partner Yutaka Takenouchi, and Shin Hyun-joon and Lee Jung-hyun, with whom I have worked together back in Korea. I believe this drama will be successful".
Takenouchi, who plays a character who falls in love with Choi's character in the drama, expressed his friendship with Choi, saying, "I have not been able to spend much time with Choi due to each other's busy schedules. This is the longest period of time I have spent alongside her. We had traditional Japanese stew together after filming in Fukuoka. I am going to introduce Japanese ramen noodles to Choi, as she has wanted to taste it".
Takenouchi said his greetings in Korean, "Anyong Haseyo?" He showed off his knowledge of some basic Korean expressions to Choi, saying, "How are you? I appreciate what you've done. Happy New Year!" in Korean.
Meanwhile, Shin plays a mysterious character in the early part of the drama as a Korean mafia boss. Lee plays Choi's stubborn sister who suffers from a heart disease.
The press conference, where about 300 Korean and Japanese journalists vied to cover the event, finished with singer Lee Seung-chul singing the drama's theme song "Sayonara". Introduced as the "top ballad singer", Lee Seung-chul said, "Today marks the 20th anniversary of my debut. I have experienced so many glorious moments over the past 20 years. But this very moment seems to me the best gift God has given me".
The first episode of the 11-part "Circle Dance Music-Rondo" will be aired on TBS TV on Jan. 15, 2006 at 9:00 p.m. and the drama will run for two months. Currently, Korean and Japanese broadcasters are discussing how to air the drama in Korea. An agreement has already been made to broadcast it in Taiwan.
The press conference began with Ayaka Hirahara singing one of the drama's title songs "I Believe". Together with Choi and Takenouchi, also attending the press interview were 14 major actors and production team members, including Korean actor Shin Hyun-joon and Korean actress and singer Lee Jung-hyun, and Japanese actress Yoshino Kimura, who has worked alongside Choi as PR ambassador for the "Year of Korea-Japan Visit".
In the drama, Choi plays a character with an indefatigable spirit who runs a Korean restaurant in Japan with her sister. Choi said, "It's my honor to act in a drama for which fans have high expectations. I have felt very burdened and worried. But during the shooting, I enjoyed working with an outstanding production staff, my partner Yutaka Takenouchi, and Shin Hyun-joon and Lee Jung-hyun, with whom I have worked together back in Korea. I believe this drama will be successful".
Takenouchi, who plays a character who falls in love with Choi's character in the drama, expressed his friendship with Choi, saying, "I have not been able to spend much time with Choi due to each other's busy schedules. This is the longest period of time I have spent alongside her. We had traditional Japanese stew together after filming in Fukuoka. I am going to introduce Japanese ramen noodles to Choi, as she has wanted to taste it".
Takenouchi said his greetings in Korean, "Anyong Haseyo?" He showed off his knowledge of some basic Korean expressions to Choi, saying, "How are you? I appreciate what you've done. Happy New Year!" in Korean.
Meanwhile, Shin plays a mysterious character in the early part of the drama as a Korean mafia boss. Lee plays Choi's stubborn sister who suffers from a heart disease.
The press conference, where about 300 Korean and Japanese journalists vied to cover the event, finished with singer Lee Seung-chul singing the drama's theme song "Sayonara". Introduced as the "top ballad singer", Lee Seung-chul said, "Today marks the 20th anniversary of my debut. I have experienced so many glorious moments over the past 20 years. But this very moment seems to me the best gift God has given me".
The first episode of the 11-part "Circle Dance Music-Rondo" will be aired on TBS TV on Jan. 15, 2006 at 9:00 p.m. and the drama will run for two months. Currently, Korean and Japanese broadcasters are discussing how to air the drama in Korea. An agreement has already been made to broadcast it in Taiwan.
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