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Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Legendary webtoon comes to life
Netflix Korea's 'Mercy for None' brings popular webtoon to Netflix, with So Ji-sub as main lead Two icons converge in Netflix Korea's latest crime noir series as one of the country's most widely beloved webtoons gets the live-action treatment with fan-favorite actor So Ji-sub stepping into the lead role. Titled 'Mercy for None,' the series follows Ki-joon (So Ji-sub), a former gangster who resurfaces after an 11-year disappearance to avenge his brother's death. Adapted from the wildly popular Naver Webtoon of the same name, which ran from 2020 to 2021, the series builds on the source material's reputation as one of Korea's most anticipated noir-action titles this year. So's casting as Ki-joon was a dream come true for longtime fans of the original comic, who had long envisioned him as the perfect fit for the ruthless fighter, according to the series' director. 'So Ji-sub was the casting that fans of the original webtoon wanted most for the live-action adaptation. I was really glad that he agreed to take the role,' said director Choi Seong-eun at a press conference held Thursday in Jung-gu, Seoul. 'Even I wasn't sure at first what kind of image or expression that actor would bring to the character Ki-joon. But on the first day I met him, I felt that he would be able to convey Ki-joon's emotions well. I was given the opportunity to create freely in a rich environment with truly great ingredients.' Known for his performances in past hit dramas such as "I'm Sorry, I Love You" (2004) and "Master's Sun" (2013), So returns to the action genre for the first time in over a decade, following his role in the 2012 feature "A Company Man." 'Mercy for None' also marks his debut in an streaming original series. Discussing the action-driven narrative, So explained his approach to the role's physicality. 'The director told us not to include unnecessary action. He said it would be better not to throw in action just for the sake of it during transitional scenes. When it comes to revenge, are we going to subdue these people or punish them? There's a difference, and we tried to make that distinction,' he said. 'For each character, I thought of the action as a form of dialogue spoken through the body. The director said it would be great if the characters' energy and emotional flow could be felt when they fight. He also said the action should have a narrative arc —beginning, development, twist and conclusion. He wanted the intensity of the action to build gradually and reach a climax. We talked about a lot of things beyond that too, and fortunately, I think all of that was well reflected in the final piece.' Director Choi emphasized that the emotional stakes were central to staging the combat. 'For the action scenes as well, Ki-joon's emotions were the most important. If the emotions weren't convincing, it could come across as just a physical clash. I directed it so that the collision of emotions would manifest as action.' 'Mercy for None' premiered Friday on Netflix.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tom Schwartz Reveals the 'Creative' and Unexpected Career Path He Wants to Pursue
From bartender and model to restaurateur and podcaster, Tom Schwartz has held many distinct job titles over the past 12 years. And while it's clear he isn't afraid to make an unexpected career pivot, the Vanderpump Rules alum recently revealed the "creative" occupation he's always wanted to try but has yet to fully pursue. 'Well, I've kind of tried it, I dabble,' he said during the May 19 episode of Michelle Saniei's Pursuit of Sassiness podcast. 'There's part of me — I don't know if I've ever said this publicly — that wants to be an artist. Will I ever pursue painting as a career? Do I have any talent? Not really. But you know what the definition of an artist is? 'Hey, I could do that.' 'Yeah, but you didn't.' It's just you've got to start. And I love painting… We should've done a sip and paint for this episode.' Michelle said she could relate to Tom's artistic interests and shared her years-long desire to become a classical pianist just like her mother. The Valley cast member said she tried learning the instrument during the pandemic but was too preoccupied with her now-5-year-old daughter, Isabella. After expressing admiration for trained musicians, Tom looked back at his short stint as an amateur DJ. 'I'm not musically inclined, but I did, during the pandemic, I became a DJ — a bedroom DJ,' he said. 'And I love DJing… I'm OK. I was getting to the point where I was confident enough to DJ at TomTom.' The Minnesota native said his DJ name was 'DJ I'm Sorry,' because he was always apologizing for clumsy transitions. 'I mean, I still like it. I have, like, three decks, but I don't know,' he said about his DJ equipment. 'I see my boys out there and they're crushing it, and they make a lot of money, but you guys are gone every weekend… up all night. A lot of times, your set doesn't start till 1 or 2 a.m. I think I would be a great daytime pool DJ.'Related: Tom Schwartz Just Shared a Major Update on Tom Tom (PHOTOS) Elsewhere in the episode, Tom spoke about his experience working in hospitality and the challenges of owning a restaurant/bar. In December 2024, he and his former castmate Tom Sandoval announced they were closing Schwartz & Sandy's, the Franklin Village lounge they launched in 2022. 'I've had a really lovely life, I think up until Schwartz & Sandy's, which was my first real, real hard life lesson, life challenge,' he said. 'It almost broke me spiritually, mentally. I almost went broke financially. I lost so much money. But I think I needed it, in a twisted way. I think it made me into the person I am now. I just feel like I have so much more grit.' Tom said he poured so much time and energy into building the business, only to see it sink 'like the Titanic.' 'I think I still have more good memories than bad. Is that revisionist history? Maybe it is,' he said. 'It was such an underrated spot. I can say that objectively. I know I'm close to it, but, objectively, it was such a cool spot… just very expensive.' Related: Tom Schwartz Reveals Financial Drama "Almost Destroyed" Friendship with Tom Sandoval When asked if he had any advice for those looking to open a restaurant, Tom told listeners: 'Don't do it,' especially if they're trying to launch a spot in California. 'Honestly, I know this is not realistic for everyone, but if you can own your property and lease it out to yourself, that's the dream: You own the building, lease it to yourself,' he said. 'And, you guys, for the love of God, don't put your name on the side [of the building] unless you want to be there your every waking moment...I don't want to be that. I don't want to eat, sleep, breathe a bar or restaurant ever again.' While Schwartz & Sandy's is no more, Tom is still involved with TomTom, the WeHo bar/restaurant he co-owns with Tom Sandoval and Lisa Vanderpump. Find out what he's been up to at the business.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Livvy Dunne Comforts Paul Skenes During Tough Times for the Pirates
Jul 16, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; National League pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks the red carpet with his girlfriend LSU gymnast Olivia Livvy Dunne before the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field. Livvy Dunne posted an amusing video on Tik Tok of her pretending to pitch like Paul Skenes. It has the caption, 'You're so dramatic'…literally him pitching while a serious faced Livvy does a fake pitching windup. At first look, it's a fun video of her lovingly mocking Paul but if we dive a little deeper, there's likely another message here. It's been a rough and frustrating month for the former LSU Tigers baseball star. While Paul may get plenty of support from his girlfriend, Olivia, he seems to get next to none from the Pirates' offense. It has to be tough to consistently pitch well but lose low scoring games. Advertisement View the original article to see embedded media. It wasn't a complete surprise to see Paul's reaction to the firing of Pirates' manager Derek Shelton. He was very candid with local media regarding the organization's decision. He said, 'Unfortunately, I wasn't shocked. At the end of the day, we're 12-27, 12-26 whatever it is, someone has to be held accountable. Unfortunately, right now, it's him. That's just kinda how it goes. I don't know if it fixes the root of the issue, which is that we need to play better.' You can see from the video that this wasn't easy for Paul and not the way he wanted this season to play out. He is already arguably the best pitcher in Major League Baseball and is constantly hearing fans speculating on his future in Pittsburgh. All of this could be both physically and mentally draining even to someone as unflappable as Paul Skenes. Advertisement It was particularly sweet that even in a humorous video teasing Paul, Livvy opted for a more heartfelt song in the background: Gracie Adams' 'I Love You, I'm Sorry.' Related: Livvy Dunne Reveals Her Go-To Fast Food Order Related: LSU Gymnastics Flexes on Rivals in Latest Post Related: Some Fans are Disgusted by Livvy Dunne's Latest Viral Video
West Australian
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Thelma Plum goes country (but stops off in Perth on the way)
Perth may not be one of the world's biggest metropolises, but it would be a stretch to call it a country town. Which is why its inclusion on Queensland singer Thelma Plum's latest regional tour, aptly called I'm Sorry, Where Is That? is a little puzzling. Plum is performing at the very inner-city venue The Rechabite on May 20. 'When I did the announcement online there were some people who found it very funny,' Plum admits. 'Obviously I know Perth is not a regional town.' Not that we're complaining. And when you're coming all this way, it can't hurt to add in a few extra shows where you can. So city audiences who missed Plum when she toured last year on the back of her new(ish) album I'm Sorry, Now Say It Back will have a chance to catch her before she heads to Margaret River, Kununurra and then across the country. Plum, who grew up between Brisbane and the tiny town of Delungra in NSW, says she is passionate about reaching regional audiences. 'Country kids need music too,' she says. 'Live music is not as accessible to country folk so it's nice to make an effort to get out that way.' More than making an effort just to play, Plum is also holding a competition for acts in the towns she is visiting to support her. It's her way of giving back and helping a new generation of talent, as her own career was given a boost when she won a competition as a teenager. 'It's so important, because this is how I started. I won a comp to play at the National Indigenous Music Awards. I was 17 so it was obviously only two years ago,' she jokes — Plum is 30. 'It's important if I'm going to these regional places that I am championing the local talent there. So I am really excited. The only thing I will say is I have been a little bit overwhelmed by how incredible everyone is. 'People are so talented. I don't know when that happened! People have been sending me videos of them singing or tagging me in their songs, and I am a little bit overwhelmed because everyone is so good, so I'm not sure how to navigate that.' Plum has come a long way since winning that competition as a teen, having firmly established herself as one of the county's most gifted songwriters. After her hit album Better In Blak in 2019, she took a break of several years before releasing, (excuse the cliche) her difficult sophomore album. I'm Sorry Now Say It Back was released last year, with music bible Rolling Stone describing the album as: 'unspooling lyrics full of raw honesty, humanity laid bare, delivered in her unmistakable, vibrato-hewn voice and soundtracked with studio polish, strings, and delicious melodies.' The magazine also recently awarded her its single of the year prize for the song Freckles. 'I was so stoked. I try not to get too caught up with that sort of stuff but I was pretty excited, I won't lie,' she says. Plum says the wave of grungy women singer-songwriters of the 1990s were a major influence on I'm Sorry, Now Say It Back, and she namechecks Meredith Brooks, Jill Sobule and Suzanne Vega as inspirations behind the album. While I'm Sorry, Now Say It Back has more of a pop vibe than some of her earlier work, Plum says she would love to do a country album one day, and says anyone going along to her WA shows this week can expect to hear a country twinge to the set. 'I think we might have a few more acoustic, slow moments,' she says. 'I will still have my band with me. We might do a bit of a country-esque vibe to the set. 'It will be the same as the tour in some sense as we will do a lot of the same songs, but it will be different in case some of the people who came to the city shows want to come to these shows as well. They can know that this will be different.' Thelma Plum plays The Rechabite on May 20, The River in Margaret River on May 21 ,and the Kimberley Moon Experience in Kununurra on May 24.
Perth Now
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Thelma Plum heads to the country
Perth may not be one of the world's biggest metropolises, but it would be a stretch to call it a country town. Which is why its inclusion on Queensland singer Thelma Plum's latest regional tour, aptly called I'm Sorry, Where Is That? is a little puzzling. Plum is performing at the very inner-city venue The Rechabite on May 20. 'When I did the announcement online there were some people who found it very funny,' Plum admits. 'Obviously I know Perth is not a regional town.' Not that we're complaining. And when you're coming all this way, it can't hurt to add in a few extra shows where you can. So city audiences who missed Plum when she toured last year on the back of her new(ish) album I'm Sorry, Now Say It Back will have a chance to catch her before she heads to Margaret River, Kununurra and then across the country. Plum, who grew up between Brisbane and the tiny town of Delungra in NSW, says she is passionate about reaching regional audiences. 'Country kids need music too,' she says. 'Live music is not as accessible to country folk so it's nice to make an effort to get out that way.' More than making an effort just to play, Plum is also holding a competition for acts in the towns she is visiting to support her. It's her way of giving back and helping a new generation of talent, as her own career was given a boost when she won a competition as a teenager. 'It's so important, because this is how I started. I won a comp to play at the National Indigenous Music Awards. I was 17 so it was obviously only two years ago,' she jokes — Plum is 30. 'It's important if I'm going to these regional places that I am championing the local talent there. So I am really excited. The only thing I will say is I have been a little bit overwhelmed by how incredible everyone is. 'People are so talented. I don't know when that happened! People have been sending me videos of them singing or tagging me in their songs, and I am a little bit overwhelmed because everyone is so good, so I'm not sure how to navigate that.' Plum has come a long way since winning that competition as a teen, having firmly established herself as one of the county's most gifted songwriters. After her hit album Better In Blak in 2019, she took a break of several years before releasing, (excuse the cliche) her difficult sophomore album. I'm Sorry Now Say It Back was released last year, with music bible Rolling Stone describing the album as: 'unspooling lyrics full of raw honesty, humanity laid bare, delivered in her unmistakable, vibrato-hewn voice and soundtracked with studio polish, strings, and delicious melodies.' The magazine also recently awarded her its single of the year prize for the song Freckles. 'I was so stoked. I try not to get too caught up with that sort of stuff but I was pretty excited, I won't lie,' she says. Plum says the wave of grungy women singer-songwriters of the 1990s were a major influence on I'm Sorry, Now Say It Back, and she namechecks Meredith Brooks, Jill Sobule and Suzanne Vega as inspirations behind the album. While I'm Sorry, Now Say It Back has more of a pop vibe than some of her earlier work, Plum says she would love to do a country album one day, and says anyone going along to her WA shows this week can expect to hear a country twinge to the set. 'I think we might have a few more acoustic, slow moments,' she says. 'I will still have my band with me. We might do a bit of a country-esque vibe to the set. 'It will be the same as the tour in some sense as we will do a lot of the same songs, but it will be different in case some of the people who came to the city shows want to come to these shows as well. They can know that this will be different.' Thelma Plum plays The Rechabite on May 20, The River in Margaret River on May 21 ,and the Kimberley Moon Experience in Kununurra on May 24.
