Thursday, December 30, 2010

Yunjin to attend the New Year's Eve bell ringing ceremony in Jongno

Actress Kim Yun-jin will take part in the New Year's Eve bell ringing ceremony at Bosingak Bell Pavilion in Jongno, Seoul at midnight on Friday.

Kim was the first Korean star to make a career in Hollywood, and became a worldwide celebrity with the success of the popular TV series "Lost."

As the star of the first Korean film slated to be released in the new year, she was chosen along with 10 other prominent figures to take part in the ceremony.

"I'm grateful that I can be a part of this meaningful event along with other notable people," Kim said.
source: english.chosun.com

Friday, December 24, 2010

'Heart is Beating' press conference, December 23, 2010

From 10asia:


Korean actress Kim Yoon-jin has said it took her a while to decide if she wanted to play another mother role.

Kim made the remark on Thursday [December 23, 2010] during a press conference for new thriller flick "Heartbeat" [held at a Lotte Cinema in Seoul] as she explained to reporters on how she made the decision to play the role Yeon-hee.

"I didn't choose this role thinking that I will be able to express my maternal instincts once again but because the overall script was written very well", Kim said.

"Even though the storyline and appearance of the movie may be similar to the mother roles that I played in "Seven Days" and "Harmony", Yeon-hee was different in that she is fragile, feminine and very complex".

She further said, "To be honest, I needed more time to make my decision because I was hesitant since it was a maternal role but I didn't want to lose out on this great opportunity".
 Pictures and video of the event under the cut.

Unsorted pictures, December 2010

A bunch of pictures of Yunjin taken during interviews she made to promote 'Heart is Beating' this December.





More photos under the cut.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

'Heart is Beating' press conference - December 13, 2010

From The Korea Times:


In the upcoming movie “The Beating Heart” (working title) top actors Kim Yun-jin and Park Hae-il fight for the lives of loved ones over one pounding heart.

At a press event for the film Monday [December 13], the two actors showed their enthusiasm and high expectations for the film, along with director Yun Jae-geun. This is Yun’s debut work.
 Read more and see all the images and video clips of the event under the cut:

'Heart is Beating' - final poster, trailer and new stills





Promotional photos & credits under the cut.

Monday, November 22, 2010

New poster and release date for 'Heart is Beating'

"Heart is Beating", starring Yunjin and Park Hae-il, will be released in South Korea next January 6, 2011.
A new poster for the movie has also surfaced:




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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

47th Daejong Film Awards

Yunjin attended the 47th Daejong (Grand Bell) Film Awards ceremony held at the Kyung Hee University’s Hall of Peace in Seoul, last October 29th, 2010.



Monday, October 25, 2010

Yunjin in Japan to promote 'Harmony'

Yunjin was in Japan this past week-end to promote the movie "Harmony", which will be released over there next January.
She and Harmony's director Kang Dae-Kyu attended the opening ceremony and first day of the Tokyo International Film Festival on October 23, 2010.



Sunday, October 17, 2010

New title and images for Yunjin Kim and Park Hae-il's movie

Previously known as "The Confrontation"/"Duel" (대결), the movie starring Kim Yun-jin and Park Hae-il has changed its title to "Heart Is Beating" (심장이 뛴다) and is set to be released in December 2010.

The plot:
Yeon-Hee works as a director for an English Language Institute. She lives a wealthy live, but after her husband passed away, her only treasure is her daughter Ye-Eun. Yeon-Hee soon falls into despair when she learns her daughter has a heart disease.
After going through so much, Yeon-Hee pays an exorbitant amount to a black-market organ dealer for a healthy heart for her daughter. The heart comes from a patient in a persistent vegetative state.
When the time nears for her daughter's heart transplant surgery, Lee Hee-Do (Park Hae-Il), the son of the woman in the vegetative state, suddenly appears to stop the transplant. In the past, Hee-Do was a bad son often leeching money off of his mother. He parted ways with his mother, but when he learns of the current situation he tries to protect his mother. With only one heart, Yeon-Hee and Hee-Do both are both desperate to do what they believe is the right thing. 

Teaser poster and movie stills:



Rest of the images under the cut.

"Good Downloader" campaign ad





Making-of video under the cut.

PIFF 2010 - Taiwan Night

Yunjin Kim poses for the media during Taiwan Night at the Grand Hotel during the 15th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) on October 11, 2010 in Busan, South Korea.





sources: zimbio.com; gettyimages.com

PIFF 2010 - 'Good Downloader' anti-piracy campaign event

Yunjin attends the 'Good Downloader' anti-piracy campaign event at the 15th Pusan International Film Festival in Busan, South Korea, on October 8, 2010.



Many more photos and 2 video clips under the cut.

PIFF 2010 - New Currents Jury Press Conference

Yunjin Kim, festival director Kim Dong-Ho, Head of Jury of the New Currents Award Wada Emi, Jury Murali Nair, Yang Kuei Mei, and Christoph Terechte speak during the New Currents Jury Press Conference at the 15th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) on October 8, 2010 in Busan, South Korea.



More pictures and a video under the cut.

2010 PIFF - Opening ceremony

Yunjin Kim attends the opening ceremony of the 15th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) - October 7, 2010 in Busan, South Korea.



Many more pictures and a short red carpet clip under the cut.

Photos - Gimhae International Airport in Busan

Yunjin Kim arrives at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea on October 7, 2010 to attend the 15th Pusan International Film Festival.



More photos under the cut.