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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I Can Speak' returns to theatres for re-release; wins hearts again after 8 years
The movie 'I Can Speck', which will make you cry just by watching the trailer, stars Na Moon-hee and Lee Je-hoon. Eight years after its original release, ' I Can Speak ' has returned to Korean theatres on 13 August 2025. This is not just another feel-good comedy-it's a powerful reminder of history, spotlighting stories too important to forget. The film's core revolves around Ok-boon (played by Na Moon-hee ), the legendary 'civil complaint influencer' of her district, and Min-jae ( Lee Je-hoon ), the rookie government officer caught in her whirlwind of requests. What makes this movie truly unforgettable? It's grounded in the real-life testimonies of Korean ' comfort women ,' survivors who spoke out in the US Congress about their harrowing experiences during World War II . Ok-boon's gripping line, "If I forget, I lose," hits home in 2025 as much as ever, urging audiences not to let history fade away. The chemistry that brings the house down 'I Can Speak' is pure acting gold. Na Moon-hee plays Ok-boon as both a lovable troublemaker and courageous survivor. Opposite her is Lee Je-hoon, who nails the role of by-the-book officer Min-jae with hilarious precision. Their clash-meticulous civil servant vs. relentless civilian fighter-creates plenty of comedic sparks, but as the plot unfolds, their growing bond becomes the emotional anchor of the story. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Treatment That Might Help You Against Knee Pain Knee pain| search ads Find Now Undo What's even more compelling? The 43-year age gap between the leads, which the movie flips into a strength, offering a rare look at friendship and solidarity across generations. As they move from adversaries to allies, they teach us what it means to listen, care, and finally speak up for what's right. Acting royalty: ensemble power at its best The film doesn't just rely on its leads. It features a powerhouse supporting cast: Yum Hye-ran (recent Best Supporting Actress winner at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards) makes a splash as Jin-joo's mother; Lee Sang-hee and Kim So-jin, both decorated with Blue Dragon and Grand Bell awards, lend even more gravitas to the cast. The legendary theatre star Son Sook, a five-time Baeksang winner for stage acting, adds further emotional depth as Ok-boon's friend, Jung-shim. This rare assembly of award-winners delivers laughter, tears, and plenty of memorable moments. Why this re-release matters in 2025 Returning on the 80th Liberation Day, 'I Can Speak' does more than entertain. It asks viewers-especially a new generation-never to forget the stories of courage and injustice that shaped Korea's past. It's not just a Korean story; with themes of dignity and hope, it resonates with anyone who's ever wanted their truth heard.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
IU left humiliated at Baeksang 2025? Fans urge When Life Gives You Tangerines star to boycott like MAMA after ‘biggest snub'
The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards wrapped up on Monday (May 5) with Netflix's When Life Gives You Tangerines taking home four major wins. While the drama was the most awarded of the night, fans were stunned that IU, the heart and soul of the show, didn't win a single award. Despite being nominated in both the Best Actress and Most Popular Actress categories, IU walked away empty-handed. For many, it was one of the biggest snubs in Baeksang history. IU, also known as Lee Ji Eun, has long been one of South Korea's most loved stars. With praised performances in dramas like My Mister, Hotel Del Luna, and now Tangerines, she has steadily grown as an actress after establishing herself as a successful soloist. Yet despite multiple Baeksang nominations over the years, her only wins remain in popularity categories, never for acting. IU in When Life Gives You Tangerines| Credit: X Now her fans, known as UENA, are asking her to draw a line. Just like she quietly stopped showing up at MAMA, fans want her to skip Baeksangs too. Why IU doesn't attend MAMA anymore It started in 2014. That year, IU had one of the strongest runs of her career. She released A Flower Bookmark, a cover album that performed extremely well. Her collaborations topped the charts, and Billboard named her the all-time leader of its K-pop Hot 100. Many felt that 2014 was finally IU's year to win the Daesang, the grand prize, at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA). But instead of the big win fans hoped for, IU was given a lifetime achievement award. She was all of 20 years old at the time. The award is usually given to artists nearing the end of their careers, not someone in her prime. It felt more like a consolation than true recognition. Since then, IU has never returned to MAMA. While she has won awards like Best Female Artist, she has kept her distance. Fans want IU to treat Baeksang the same way After this year's Baeksang outcome, IU's fans are speaking up. Many feel it was yet another award show using her name and popularity without honoring her work. She was front and center in When Life Gives You Tangerines, a show that swept four awards that night, but she received none. Fans had hoped for either Best Actress or the Daesang, but both went to others. Kim Tae Ri won Best Actress for Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, and Culinary Class Wars took the grand prize. Kim Hye Yoon of Lovely Runner was meanwhile awarded the Popularity Award. What made it worse for fans was how present IU was throughout the event. She was shown in multiple cutaways, smiling and clapping, only to walk away with nothing. Many fans called it humiliating and are now asking her to step away from Baeksangs altogether. "I hope IU treats Baeksang the same way she treats Mama! They want to give the award to any actress every year except IU! Is it because she's the only idol here? She has incredibly successful works both globally and domestically, so why hasn't she won any awards all these years?" one user wrote. Another fan wrote, "IU walking out empty-handed at the Baeksang Awards baffles me; this woman played two roles and managed to execute them both perfectly. Literally the biggest snub of the century, I'm at a loss for words." IU walking out empty handed at the baeksang awards baffles me, this woman played two roles and managed to execute them both perfectly. Literally the biggest snub of the century, I'm at a loss of words. #WhenLifeGivesYouTangerines — rara♡☆ (@wookjaes) May 5, 2025 A third wrote, "Korean award shows are a joke anyway; let's get IU that best actress award more prestigious than any Baeksang or Daesang. Let's give her as an amazing actress internationally." Korean award shows are a joke anyway, let's get IU that best actress more prestigious than any baeksang or daesang let's give her as an amazing actress internationally — archive (@nini_iu) May 5, 2025 "Baeksang judges didn't know about the emotion the public remembers," one user wrote. Baeksang judges didn't know about the emotion the public — Filipe (@filipe910910) May 6, 2025 IU played a dual role in When Life Gives You Tangerines, portraying both Oh Ae Sun, the central female lead, and her daughter, Yang Geum Myeong. The drama offered an emotional look at life's struggles and how love from a partner and family can help you find comfort through it all. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
CNA
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Baeksang Arts Awards 2025: Culinary Class Wars and When Life Gives You Tangerines win top accolades
The biggest names in South Korean entertainment gathered on Monday night (May 5) to honour the best television series and movies of the year at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, which is regarded as one of South Korea's most prestigious award shows. Hosted by comedian Shin Dong-yup and actors Bae Suzy and Park Bo-gum, Monday's ceremony saw the war film Uprising and the period drama When Life Gives You Tangerines clinching the most wins, at three and four, respectively. Netflix's hit cooking competition Culinary Class Wars ended up winning the Grand Prize for broadcasting. These are the winners for both the film and broadcasting categories at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards. FILM Grand Prize: Hong Kyung-pyo (cinematographer for the movie Harbin) Best Film: Harbin Best Director: Oh Seung-uk (Revolver) Best New Director: Oh Jung-min (House Of The Seasons) Best Actor: Jo Jung-suk (Pilot) Best Actress: Jeon Do-yeon (Revolver) Best Supporting Actor: Yoo Jae-myung (Land Of Happiness) Best Supporting Actress: Claudia Kim (A Normal Family) Best New Actor: Jung Sung-il (Uprising) Best New Actress: Roh Yoon-seo (Hear Me: Our Summer) Best Screenplay: Shin Chul, Park Chan-wook (Uprising) Best Technical Achievement: Jo Yeong-wook (Uprising) Gucci Impact Award: The Land Of Morning Calm BROADCASTING
Muscat Daily
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
Baeksang Awards 2025: Celebrating best of Korean drama and film
Glamour, gratitude and groundbreaking performances mark Korea's most prestigious night in entertainment Seoul, South Korea – The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards returned with splendour to COEX Hall D in Seoul, honouring excellence across Korean television and cinema. The star-studded evening was hosted by Shin Dong-yup, Bae Suzy, and Park Bo-gum, and featured appearances by top celebrities including Hyun Bin, Byun Woo Seok, Jung Hae In, Song Hye Kyo, and IU. Joo Ji-hoon Secures Best Actor for Netflix Drama; Kim Tae-ri Named Best Actress for 'Jeong Nyeon' Veteran actor Joo Ji-hoon clinched the Best Actor award for his compelling performance in The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call , a Netflix original. He faced strong competition from Park Bo-gum ( When Life Gives You Tangerines ), Byun Woo-seok ( Lovely Runner ), Lee Dong-hwi ( Good or Bad Dong Jae ), and Han Suk-kyu ( Delusion ). In his acceptance speech, Joo said: 'Acting cannot be accomplished alone. Everyone here is my partner, and I will return with even more interesting works.' His tribute to the ensemble cast and crew received heartfelt applause. Marking her second win at the Baeksangs, Kim Tae-ri was awarded Best Actress for her role in Jeong Nyeon , having previously won for Twenty-Five Twenty-One . She edged out formidable contenders, including IU for her acclaimed role in My Mister . In her emotional speech, Kim shared: 'I feel ashamed to receive such a significant award, but I strive to improve. I try to see my shortcomings as a form of romance.' 'My Dearest' Takes Grand Prize, While 'Tangerines' Dominates Drama Categories The historical romance My Dearest was awarded the prestigious Grand Prize (Daesang), while When Life Gives You Tangerines won both Best Drama and Best Screenplay, confirming its status as a critical and popular favourite. Choi Dae-hoon took home Best Supporting Actor, and Yeom Hye-ran was named Best Supporting Actress for their respective roles in Tangerines . Yeom paid tribute to her co-stars IU and young actress Kim Tae-yeon, stating: 'I want to thank everyone who has supported me on this journey. I love you all.' Red Carpet Elegance Complements Celebratory Atmosphere The evening was not only a showcase of talent but also of fashion. Kim Tae-ri turned heads in a sophisticated two-piece outfit, while IU's elegant white dress exuded grace and poise. The red carpet shimmered with style and personality, adding to the celebratory ambience of the night. A Night to Remember for Korean Entertainment As the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards drew to a close, it served as a powerful reminder of the dedication, creativity and unity within the Korean entertainment industry. With actors like Joo Ji-hoon and Kim Tae-ri promising more to come, the global appeal of K-drama and Korean cinema continues to grow stronger.
News18
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
61st Baeksang Awards 2025 Full Winners List: When Life Gives You Tangerines Wins Big
Last Updated: 61st Baeksang Arts Awards: While IU and Park Bo Gum missed out on acting wins, When Life Gives You Tangerines led the Baeksang Awards 2025 with top honours including Best Drama. The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, South Korea's most prestigious ceremony honouring excellence across television, film, and theatre, unfolded on April 5, 2025, bringing with it a mix of surprises and expected wins. While some of the biggest fan-favourite titles of the year walked away with major awards, not all frontrunners clinched individual acting honours. The widely loved Netflix K-drama When Life Gives You Tangerines emerged as the night's biggest winner, taking home the award for Best Drama. Loosely based on a real-life couple from Jeju Island, the series stars Park Bo Gum and IU and tells the story of lifelong companions Oh Ae Sun and Gwan Sik. Spanning decades of their life together, the emotionally rich slice-of-life drama follows their journey through family struggles, personal sacrifices, and unconditional love. Despite its massive popularity and eight nominations, both IU and Park Bo Gum lost out in their respective acting categories. Still, When Life Gives You Tangerines secured major wins including Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Choi Dae Hoon), and Best Supporting Actress (Yeom Hye Ran). The show beat stiff competition from Lovely Runner, The Tale of Lady Ok, Doubt, and The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call. Meanwhile, Lovely Runner, another buzz-worthy series, didn't score wins in the major categories but its cast emerged victorious in the popularity segment. In the film section, Harbin, led by Hyun Bin, won the coveted Best Film award. The historical action drama edged out titles like Love In The Big City, Revolver, House of the Seasons, and Uprising. Director Oh Seungwook won Best Director for Revolver, while the same film also delivered Jeon Doyeon a win in the Best Actress category for her performance. Actor Cho Jungseok earned the Best Actor award for his turn in the aviation-themed film Pilot, besting fellow nominees like Yoon Joosang, Lee Byunghun, Lee Heejoon, and Hyun Bin. Check out the full list of winners below. TV/Drama Grand Prize: Netflix 'Culinary Class Wars" Best Drama: Netflix 'When Life Gives You Tangerines" Best Actor: Ju Ji Hoon ('The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call") Best Actress: Kim Tae Ri ('Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born") Best Variety Show: DdeunDdeun 'Punghyanggo" Best Educational Show: SBS 'Special-Hakjeon" (literal title) Best Male Entertainer: Shin Dong Yup Best Female Entertainer: Lee Soo Ji Best Director: Song Yeon Hwa ('Doubt") Best Supporting Actor: Choi Dae Hoon ('When Life Gives You Tangerines") Best Supporting Actress: Yeom Hye Ran ('When Life Gives You Tangerines") Best Screenplay: Im Sang Choon ('When Life Gives You Tangerines") Best New Actor: Choo Young Woo ('The Tale of Lady Ok") Best New Actress: Chae Won Bin ('Doubt") Best Technical Direction: Jang Yeong Gyu ('Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born" – music) Film Grand Prize: Hong Kyung Pyo ('Harbin" – cinematographer) Best Film: 'Harbin" Best Actor: Jo Jung Suk ('Pilot") Best Actress: Jeon Do Yeon ('Revolver") Best Director: Oh Seung Wook ('Revolver") Best Supporting Actor: Yoo Jae Myung ('Land of Happiness") Best Supporting Actress: Claudia Kim ('A Normal Family") Best Scenario: Shin Chul, Park Chan Wook ('Uprising") Best New Director: Oh Jung Min ('House of the Seasons") Best New Actor: Jung Sung Il ('Uprising") Best New Actress: Roh Yoon Seo ('Hear Me: Our Summer") Best Technical Direction: Jo Young Wook ('Uprising" – music) Gucci Impact Award: 'The Land of Morning Calm" First Published: May 05, 2025, 22:44 IST
