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Extra.ie
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Fans slam Margot Robbie's 'pathetic' Irish accent attempt in new flick with Colin Farrell
The official trailer for Colin Farrell's highly anticipated new film has finally hit the internet and even sees Margot Robbie attempt a woeful Irish accent. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a romantic drama, directed by Kogonada and starring Robbie alongside the Irish star, with fans going wild for the unexpected pairing. However, one Irish TikTok user found themselves distracted by the Barbie star's attempt at mimicking Farrell's brogue. The official trailer for Colin Farrell's highly anticipated new film has finally hit the internet and even sees Margot Robbie attempt a woeful Irish accent. Pic: Matt Kennedy for Sony Pictures In the short clip, Margot's character quizzes Farrell on whether or not his accent is real or if he's putting it on for attention. When the Irish actor bites back, Margot jokingly adopts a dramatic Irish lilt and says: 'The most beautiful places make you feel the most alone.' Eagle-eyed TikTok user Clodagh Griffin noticed the attempt, sharing the short clip with her 22.5K followers. 'What do we think?' she asked her audience, with many unconvinced by Robbie's attempt. 'The accent attempt is pathetic I'm sorry,' one user joked while another completely brushed over the accent to declare the duo as 'two rides!!!' Colin and Margot play the lead roles of David and Sarah in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Other names connected to the production include Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Lily Rabe. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a romantic drama, directed by Kogonada and starring Robbie alongside the Irish star, with fans going wild for the unexpected pairing. Pic: Matt Kennedy for Sony Pictures The highly anticipated film is described as 'an imaginative tale of two strangers and the unbelievable journey that connects them'. A description on IMDb reads: 'In this tale, David heads to a wedding in his old car with a unique GPS. He meets Sarah, and together, they embark on a journey suggested by the GPS. 'Along the way, they confront their pasts and explore painted landscapes, leading to a deeper connection. As they contemplate their future, they face a crucial decision about their relationship.' South Korean-born American filmmaker Kogonada will helm the movie from an original script by Seth Reiss, who is credited with writing the comedy horror The Menu (2022). Check out the full trailer below:
Korea Herald
26-05-2025
- General
- Korea Herald
'I don't blame my birth parents': Korean American adoptee looks for biological parents
Man adopted by Indiana couple in 1970s searches for those who gave birth to him in Korea A 57-year-old South Korean-born man adopted to US parents as a child is looking for his biological parents, expressing his wishes to meet them for better understanding of himself and where he came from. "I don't blame my birth parents at all. I understand that every situation has its own context, so I have no bitterness or anger towards them," Philip Mansiel Pellouchoud, Korean name Park Won-il, said in the letter he sent to the state-run National Center for the Rights of the Child. "I'm old enough, wise enough now and have lived enough life to understand that circumstances. I would like to reunite with my birth parents to deepen my understanding of myself and my origins." Thought to be born at some time before Feb. 10, 1968 -- the date written on his earliest -known photo, Pellouchoud was admitted to the Center for Lost Children in Seoul on Oct. 26, 1970, before moving around baby homes and eventually being brought to the Seoul branch of Holt Children's Services on Dec. 28 of the same year. He was eventually adopted by a couple in Indiana on June 24, 1971, the US, and grew up with many siblings. He has been living in San Diego, California with a family of his own, two children with his Chinese wife, and what he said was a relatively successful and stable career. Pellouchoud said he had grown interested in his heritage and adoption around 1998, embarking on his own journey to find his roots. Engaging with the adoptee community, he, with the help of Global Overseas Adoptees' Link, an adoptee-founded nonprofit and NGO in Korea, sought to find his birth parents in 2003. Although his initial search was unsuccessful, he said he is continuing in his quest to find his biological parents.
Korea Herald
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
S. Korean-born players determined to put on show in LIV Golf's 'home game'
As LIV Golf makes its first appearance in South Korea this week, the breakaway tour's South Korean-born players said Wednesday they will try to put on a good show in what they see as their "home game." LIV Golf Korea will begin Friday at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Incheon, just west of Seoul, with the champion to be crowned Sunday after 54 holes of action on the par-72, 7,376-yard layout. The Saudi Arabia-backed tour features 13 teams of four players each, and Iron Heads Golf Club will be in the spotlight this week as it is captained by Korean American Kevin Na and includes Korean-born Kiwi Danny Lee and South Korean Jang Yu-bin. "We're extremely excited that LIV Golf is playing in Korea. The league and the team have made a lot of efforts to get this tournament here," said Na, who was born in Seoul, at the pretournament press conference Wednesday. "I think the Korean golf fans will really love and enjoy the concept of LIV and our atmosphere. Korean golf fans have a huge love for the game of golf, and I think it's like a lifestyle for the Korean people. I really hope they enjoy and many people come and support the Iron Heads and support LIV Golf." In many ways, LIV Golf is a departure from the PGA Tour. Its season is much shorter, going from February to August, and each tournament only has 54 holes. Players have a shotgun start, meaning they begin play simultaneously, but from different holes. They are also allowed to wear shorts during competition. Music plays a big part of LIV tournaments, and LIV Golf Korea will hold a concert Sunday evening featuring K-pop stars G-Dragon and Ive. Lee, who was born and raised in Incheon, said it won't just all be fun and games for Iron Heads this week. "I think we have a lot of pressure this week because it's our home game, and everybody, I think even the LIV and Korean fans, they have a very high expectation of us playing well this week," Lee said. "I think we've got to just put that on the side and just keep our head down and just play our game and play some good golf. Hopefully, we can make something special." Jang, who joined Iron Heads in December last year as the first South Korean national in LIV Golf, said his rookie season has been a learning experience. LIV Golf keeps track of team standings in addition to individual rankings. "Considering I've only played individually as a professional golf player, this is my first time playing (golf) as a team sport. So I hope this will also be beneficial for not only me as a player, but also in our careers," he said. "I believe that we really learned perseverance through this. Considering that we have given it all during our practice, I hope that we can actually play professionally." Jang was the top dog on the KPGA Korean Tour in 2024, winning both the Player of the Year and the money title, but he hasn't lived up to hype in LIV Golf yet. In six tournaments, he has not yet finished higher than 23rd, and he ranked dead last in Mexico last week. "I played poorly in Mexico and it gave me an opportunity to take a step back and reflect on my career," Jang said. "I will try to use the Korean tournament as the turning point and I will try to play in front of Korean fans with a different mindset." Jang blamed his putter for his struggles so far, and he said it will take nothing but hard work to get out of his funk. Advice from Na and Lee, both former PGA Tour winners, also helped. "They said I should work even harder to be able to make it on the global stage and that I should trust myself more," Jang said. "I asked myself if I could confidently tell people I've worked hard, and I don't think I've reached that point yet. So I will have to really bear down." (Yonhap)
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lydia Ko leads Charley Hull by one at LPGA event in Singapore; Jeeno Thitikul, Minjee Lee chasing
SINGAPORE — Lydia Ko shot a 4-under 68 Saturday to move from one stroke behind to one stroke in front after three rounds of the LPGA's HSBC Women's World Championship. The 27-year-old South Korean-born New Zealander had a 54-hole total of 10-under 206 on the Tanjong course at Sentosa Golf Club. Charley Hull, who birdied two of her first four holes, was a stroke behind in second after a 68. Jeeno Thitikul, who had four back-nine birdies for a 66, had the best round of the day to move into third place, three strokes behind Ko. A Lim Kim, who led after the first two rounds, moved in the wrong direction with a 73 and was tied for fourth place, four strokes off the lead. Defending champion Hannah Green had a 67 to move 16 places up the leaderboard and was five behind Ko. Ko had three bogeys with seven birdies, including four on her back nine. 'I made a few mistakes but I was able to bounce back with a few good birdies as well,' said the former world No. 1. 'It really doesn't matter what the context is, as long as you can put a good score, and under the circumstances, I felt like I playing really solid. So hopefully these past few days will give me good rhythm for tomorrow." Ko is chasing her 23rd LPGA title and looking to finally break through in Singapore in 11 appearances. Her best result at the tournament was a runner-up finish in 2015. Hull is seeking to win her third LPGA tournament. 'My mindset is going to be no different from literally the last three days,' Hull said. 'Just go out there, play golf, hole some putts and have fun.' Hull said she was looking forward to her final-round showdown with Ko. 'I like playing with Lydia, she's a really, really nice person, so down-to-earth, so kind," Hull said. "Just go out there, have a little chat and just play golf.' The Singapore tournament is the second of three events on the LPGA's first Asian swing of the year. The final event will be played next week at Hainan Island, China.
NBC Sports
01-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Lydia Ko leads Charley Hull by one at LPGA event in Singapore; Jeeno Thitikul, Minjee Lee chasing
Watch the best shots from the second round of the HSBC Women's World Championship from Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore. SINGAPORE — Lydia Ko shot a 4-under 68 Saturday to move from one stroke behind to one stroke in front after three rounds of the LPGA's HSBC Women's World Championship. The 27-year-old South Korean-born New Zealander had a 54-hole total of 10-under 206 on the Tanjong course at Sentosa Golf Club. Charley Hull, who birdied two of her first four holes, was a stroke behind in second after a 68. Jeeno Thitikul, who had four back-nine birdies for a 66, had the best round of the day to move into third place, three strokes behind Ko. A Lim Kim, who led after the first two rounds, moved in the wrong direction with a 73 and was tied for fourth place, four strokes off the lead. Defending champion Hannah Green had a 67 to move 16 places up the leaderboard and was five behind Ko. Ko had three bogeys with seven birdies, including four on her back nine. 'I made a few mistakes but I was able to bounce back with a few good birdies as well,' said the former world No. 1. 'It really doesn't matter what the context is, as long as you can put a good score, and under the circumstances, I felt like I playing really solid. So hopefully these past few days will give me good rhythm for tomorrow.' Ko is chasing her 23rd LPGA title and looking to finally break through in Singapore in 11 appearances. Her best result at the tournament was a runner-up finish in 2015. Hull is seeking to win her third LPGA tournament. 'My mindset is going to be no different from literally the last three days,' Hull said. 'Just go out there, play golf, hole some putts and have fun.' Hull said she was looking forward to her final-round showdown with Ko. 'I like playing with Lydia, she's a really, really nice person, so down-to-earth, so kind,' Hull said. 'Just go out there, have a little chat and just play golf.' The Singapore tournament is the second of three events on the LPGA's first Asian swing of the year. The final event will be played next week at Hainan Island, China.
