Friday, April 01, 2022

Lee Min Ho Cuckoo Malaysia Brand Ambassador | 20220401



Household appliances company Cuckoo Malaysia has appointed South Korean actor Lee Min-ho as its new brand ambassador for 2022. The company confirmed Lee’s appointment in a Facebook and Instagram post on 1 April, and he will be involved in the SAMSAMAHealthier campaign for the upcoming year. Since 1 April, Lee has featured in a slew of advertisements for Cuckoo, which can be viewed on the company’s social media pages.


Dubbed the "Hallyu King" by the brand, Lee Min-ho joins Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza in this campaign, who was also reappointed as Cuckoo's brand ambassador. 





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Lee Min Ho the new Ambassador of Azarine | 20220401

 

On the 1st, a cosmetics brand name Azarine from Indonesia officially announced their newest Brand Ambassador actor Lee Min-ho. The selection of Lee Min-ho as Brand Ambassador aims to increase awareness and increase public confidence that local Indonesian skincare products in this era are increasingly innovating and providing competitive product quality.


Lee Min-ho as a famous actor from South Korea is certainly missed by fans from all over the world, one of them is Indonesia. Azarine Cosmetic wants to show that local brands can also show off internationally. This is done to support and inspire enthusiasm so that the local beauty industry is growing to innovate in developing each of its superior products. Thus, the Indonesian people are increasingly proud and confident to jointly promote the trade industry in Indonesia.


After officially becoming the Brand Ambassador of Azarine Cosmetics, the first product of Azarine and Lee Min-ho's collaboration is the Sun Care Series product which will officially launch on April 4 2022. Very good news for Azarine sunscreen aficionados!










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Friday, March 25, 2022

Lee Min Ho for Pachinko Season 1 [TV Series]

 

Pachinko is an American drama television series created by Soo Hugh based on the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee. The series is directed by Kogonada and Justin Chon and stars Youn Yuh-jungLee Min-hoKim Min-haand Jin Ha. It premiered on Apple TV+ on March 25, 2022. In April 2022, the series was renewed for a second season.


It received critical acclaim, particularly for the performances of the cast (most notably that of Youn Yuh-jung), cinematography, and writing.


Main

  • Youn Yuh-jung as Kim Sunja (whose Japanese name is Bando Nobuko), the main protagonist of Pachinko. She is a Korean woman from Yeongdo-guBusan, South Korea, who fights for a better life in a Korea dominated by the Japanese.
    • Kim Min-ha as teenage Sunja
    • Yu-na as childhood Sunja
  • Soji Arai as Baek Mozasu (whose Japanese name is Bando Mozasu), a wealthy businessman who owns several pachinko parlors. He is Sunja's second son (the first and only child fathered by Isak) and Noa's half-brother.
    • Carter Jeong and Koren Lee as baby Mozasu
  • Jin Ha as Solomon Baek, the son of Baek Mozasu and grandson of Sunja. Educated at English-speaking schools and Yale University, he has always socialized with Americans and Westerners.
    • Yoon Kyung-ho as teenage Solomon
  • Han Jun-woo as Baek Yoseb, Isak's second older brother who lives in Osaka, Japan. He is Kyunghee's husband and Sunja's brother-in-law.
  • Jeong In-ji as Yangjin, Sunja's mother, runs a boardinghouse in Yeongdo.
  • Jung Eun-chae as Kyunghee (whose Japanese name is Bando Kimiko), Yoseb's wife and Sunja's sister-in-law. She quickly becomes a best-friend figure for Sunja after they first meet in Japan.
    • Felice Choi as older Kyunghee
  • Lee Min-ho as Koh Hansu, a Zainichi Korean man who lives in Osaka, Japan. Introduced as a merchant and fish broker who regularly visits Busan, South Korea. He is Noa's father.
  • Kaho Minami as Etsuko, Hana's mother and Mozasu's girlfriend.
  • Steve Sanghyun Noh as Baek Isak, a Protestant minister from Pyongyang, Korea. He marries Sunja despite his oscillating health condition to save her honour by giving her his surname. He is Yoseb's younger brother, Noa's step-father and Mozasu's father.
  • Anna Sawai as Naomi, Solomon's co-worker at the Tokyo branch, graduated from Harvard Business School.
  • Jimmi Simpson as Tom Andrews, Solomon's superior at the Tokyo branch.

In August 2018, Apple Inc. obtained the rights to the series, which was given a series order in April 2019. The reports also included that Soo Hugh would act as showrunner, writer, and executive producer for the series. The production company, Media Res, would also produce alongside Hugh. In October 2020, Lee Min-ho, Jin Ha, Anna Sawai, Minha Kim, Soji Arai, and Kaho Minami were announced to star, with South Korean filmmaker Kogonada and Justin Chon set to executive producer and direct four episodes each. Soo Hugh said it took six to seven months of worldwide search to cast the main actors and that she had asked all her actors to audition for their roles. Filming was set to commence on October 26, 2020, in South Korea, Japan, and North America. Lee Min-ho said he had finished filming in Busan, South Korea, in December 2020 and that he was preparing to film in Canada. Filming in Vancouver was scheduled to take place between February 6 and April 9, 2021.


The show's opening theme song is "Let's Live for Today" by The Grass Roots. Hugh said she originally thought about selecting "Out of Time" by The Rolling Stones but they were unable to secure the rights to that song. The title sequence was shot several times with different songs until "Let's Live for Today" was added during post-production.


On April 29, 2022, Apple renewed the series for a second season.


cr: to the original owner of Pachinko

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Pachinko TV Series Official Trailer



“Pachinko” premieres globally March 25, 2022 on Apple TV+. Today Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for “Pachinko,” its highly anticipated, sweeping drama series told across three languages – Korean, Japanese, and English.


Apple TV+ releases trailer for the highly anticipated series “Pachinko,” starring Academy Award winner Youn Yuh Jung and multi-hyphenate sensation Lee Minho, ahead of its March 25 global premiere.


Epic in scope and intimate in tone, the story begins with a forbidden love and crescendos into a saga that journeys between Korea, Japan and America to tell an unforgettable story of war and peace, love and loss, triumph and reckoning. The series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on March 25, 2022 with the first three episodes followed by new weekly installments each Friday during its eight-episode season through April 29, 2022. The series is based on the acclaimed New York Times bestselling novel by the same name and is created by Soo Hugh.


Pachinko Trailer No. 1:


cr: Apple TV+

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Lee Min Ho | Reveals how he got Hansu in "Pachinko"

Lee Min Ho reveals how he landed the role of Hansu in drama Pachinko.


Hansu is described as a rich and powerful merchant, with connections to organized crime. His role in the plot will be key when he appears in the life of Sunja (Kim Min Ha) and with the outbreak of an illicit romance with her.

Lee Min Ho | Reveals how he got Hansu in "Pachinko" 


#LeeMinHo #이민호 #Hansu #Pachinko 

https://youtu.be/YWu7fBzj11Eu




Friday, October 30, 2020

Lee Min Ho | Is now in YouTube "leeminho film" October 30, 2020



Lee Min Ho's official YouTube channel, leeminho film, offers fans an intimate glimpse into his creative world. Launched on October 30, 2020, the channel showcases his talents beyond acting, highlighting his roles as an executive producer and creative director.


As of this writing October 20, 2022, 'Lee Min Ho Film' currently stands at whopping 891,000 subscribers and has 21 videos, which Lee Min Ho edits himself! In his recent pictorial with Esquire Korea, Lee Min Ho dished on his future plans and what fans can expect from his YouTube channel 'Lee Min Ho Film' in the coming future. Lee Min Ho revealed that the real inspiration behind his YouTube channel are people. He shared, "People are the most important factor". He revealed that people surrounding him and his own observation of life, inspires him to create content for his YouTube. 


Channel Highlights

  • Artistic Self-Produced Films: The channel debuted with "Movielog EP.1," a short film reflecting on his career, setting the tone for the channel's introspective content. 
  • Behind-the-Scenes Content: Fans can enjoy exclusive footage from his projects, including making-of videos and personal moments that reveal his dedication to his craft.
  • Creative Collaborations: Lee Min Ho often collaborates with directors and cinematographers to produce content that blends cinematic storytelling with personal narratives.
Notable Videos
  • "Movielog EP.1": An artistic montage of his journey in the entertainment industry.
  • "LA California EP.1": A visual diary capturing his experiences and reflections during his time in Los Angeles.
  • "λ°€, λ°”λ‹€ (Night, Sea)": A poetic short film showcasing his storytelling abilities.

Channel Stats

  • Subscribers: Over 912,000 YouTube
  • Total Videos: 26
  • Content Style: A blend of documentary-style vlogs, artistic short films, and behind-the-scenes footage.
  • 17,710,357 views (as of June 01, 2025)

For fans and newcomers alike, leeminho film provides a unique perspective on Lee Min Ho's multifaceted talents and his journey as an artist.


You can explore his channel here: leeminho film on YouTube


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Photo courtesy of @leeminhofilm as of October 20, 2022

Photo SS: June 01, 2025

Watch the first video here:


credit to the original owner Actor Lee Min Ho!
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Monday, October 26, 2020

Lee Min Ho | Rookie actress Kim Min-ha cast alongside Lee Min-ho in Apple TV+ global series ‘Pachinko’ October 26, 2020

 

Upcoming Apple TV+ original series Pachinko has officially revealed its transnational main cast ensemble, which features Korean superstar Lee Min-ho and promising young actress Kim Min-ha.

Pachinko will follow the journey of a Korean family as they migrate to Japan in the early 20th century. While hoping to start again and build new dreams, the family members, together with other major cast of characters, will be faced with racism and stereotypes in the foreign land. The global series is adapted from a best-selling epic historical novel of the same name that renowned Korean-American author Lee Min-jin published in 2017. A year later, Apple Inc. purchased the screen rights for her novel.

Kim Min-ha has signed up to play the teenage version of Sun-ja, the female protagonist in the series. She is a heroic young woman who is driven to draw her own path, both in life and in love. Kim is fairly new in the entertainment industry.
She played guest parts in the television series School 2017 (2017) and Partners for Justice (2018) and also widened her acting repertoire by taking on roles in the films After Spring (2018) and Killerswell: Our Space (2019). In her next role, Kim Min-ha is on to begin a momentous chapter in her career.

Lee Min-ho, who is best known for his unparalleled performances in the hit dramas Boys Over Flowers (2009), The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016–2017), and The King: Eternal Monarch (2020), is confirmed to portray Koh Hansu, a man born in Korea who later got adopted into a rich and prominent Japanese family. He built up his own wealth and power through his connections with the yakuza, members of organized crime syndicates originating in Japan. While living an opportunistic lifestyle, Koh Hansu meets Sun-ja and gets involved in a forbidden romantic relationship with her. From then on, he abandons his selfish ideals and uses his massive influence to keep Sun-ja, as well as her family, safe and well.

The trilingual series is also slated to present TV entertainers from different parts of the world: Korean-born American actor Jin Ha (Love Life) will suit up as Solomon, a motivated and charming young man who is forced to deal with his family’s past; Japanese-New Zealand actress Anna Sawai (Giri/Haji) will take on the role of Naomi, a quick-witted career woman who tries to make her way through the male-dominated world of finance; American-based Japanese actor Soji Arai (SHE JANG) will breathe life into Mozasu, a successful businessman and a committed father who is concerned about his son’s future; and Japanese actress Kaho Minami (Love Begins When the Money Ends) will play Etsuko, a dynamic and self-made woman who longs to be reunited with her estranged daughter.

Pachinko is written by its showrunner, Soo Hugh (The Terror, 2018), who also secured rights to the novel through the production company Media Res. It is co-helmed by directors Kogonada (Columbus, 2017) and Justin Chon (Ms. Purple, 2019). Kogonada will direct and executively produce the first four episodes, and Chon will do the same for the other four episodes. The series is set to kick off filming in Korea today, October 26.

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Friday, October 23, 2020

Lee Min Ho | Apple’s “Pachinko”, Directors for International Production October 23, 2020



Lee Min Ho and Jin Ha lead the ensemble for the drama, based on a best-selling novel.

Apple has set the cast and directors for its multilingual international drama Pachinko, based on the novel by Min Jin Lee.

The big-budget series is set to begin production next week and will film across multiple continents. The eight episodes, told in Korean, Japanese and English, chronicle the hopes and dreams of four generations of a Korean immigrant family.

The cast for Pachinko includes:

Jin Ha (Devs, Love Life),
Anna Sawai (Fast & Furious 9, Giri/Haji),
Minha Kim (Call, After Spring),
Soji Arai (Cobra Kai, Legacies)
Kaho Minami (Angel Dust, Household X). Kogonada (Columbus) will direct four episodes, including the pilot, and serve as an executive producer of the series.
  

Justin Chon (Ms. Purple) will also direct four episodes, exec producing the ones he helms.

Soo Hugh (The Terror, Apple's See) is adapting the novel, which was a National Book Award finalist in 2017, and will serve as showrunner. The story begins with a forbidden love and moves into a sweeping saga that journeys between Korea, Japan and America to tell the unforgettable story of war and peace, love and loss, triumph and reckoning.

Media Res (Apple's Morning Show and Brie Larson CIA drama) is producing Pachinko. Hugh will executive produce with Kogonada; Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer for Media Res; and Theresa Kang-Lowe for Blue Marble Pictures. Media Res’ Dani Gorin will co-exec produce along with Richard Middleton, David Kim and Sebastian Lee.

Lee Min Ho | Confirmed to be in 'Pachinko' Series October 23, 2020

 

Pachinko is an American drama television series created by Soo Hugh based on tyhe 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee. MYM Entertainment confirmed the casting of Lee Min Ho via Instagram post today October 23, 2020 with the caption:

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Please show lots of interest and warm support to Lee Min Ho, who plays the role of Hansu, a merchant who has built up wealth and power with ties to Yakuza!


photo cr: MYM Entertainment
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Monday, May 04, 2020

RECAP The King: Eternal Monarch Episode 6

King Gon Protects His Kingdom Corea


King Gon and Jung Tae-eul unexpectedly met Prime Minister Koo in the center of Seoul. Jung Ta-eul didn't mention her name but introduced herself as a traveler in the Kingdom. The two left, making Koo unhappy to see him happy with another woman.

The Kingdom of Corea
While traveling on his private plane, King Gon and Tae-eul communicated by using their hands, which shocked Secretary Mo and Captain Jo. When they reached the palace, King Gon prepared dinner for Tae-eul. She went around Seoul with less money and ate a sandwich the whole day. Tae-eul realized how King Gon's life growing up and admired him for being honest in what he did. At the dinner table, King Gon showed Tae-eul her ID and praised his cooked food for her, albeit casually.

Captain Jo gave Tae-eul's fingerprint to the forensic team, hoping to get any clue. He received a call from NSC about an emergency meeting and informed King Gon right away.

In her deep thoughts about King Gon, Prime Minister Koo received a call regarding Japan's ships about to enter Corea's sea jurisdiction. She called for an urgent meeting with the National Security Council. Japan tried to penetrate Corea's territory without permission for the third time. She was convinced that negotiations from the previous attempts were enough, and this time, they need to make a bigger stand. She then asked King Gon for his decision.

King Gon sorted to protect and stand firm in handling Japan's move through war. For the past 25 years, this is the first time that King Gon wears the naval suit and he advised Tae-eul that he wouldn't be able to send her off. He gave her the ID and asked her to wait for him. Tae-eul felt sad and bade him farewell as she headed back to her world.

The Republic of Korea
Detective Tae-eul hugged her father after arriving home. To keep herself occupied, she kept herself busy solving cases and capturing criminals with her team. But she still waits to meet the king and wishes to know what happened in his world.

The Kingdom of Corea
King Gon is determined to protect his country. He set foot on naval ships as the Commander-in-Chief of Corea. By raising the King's flag is the sign that the King is on board and manages the command. King Gon made the soldiers ready for advanced action.

The Japanese ship continued to move forward and already entered the territory of Corea. They were within view in King Gon's direction. Captain Jo worried about the King's presence and safety, but he advised them to focus on protecting the country instead of him.

King Gon commanded Major Choe to be ready for the warning shots. Corea's naval jets and tanker ships moved forward through his command. King Gon proceeded to send out warning shots to Japan's warship. After a few minutes, Japan stopped sailing forth and retreated. King Gon felt relieved as well as the soldiers on board.

Prime Minister Koo sent her recognition to the King's effort and issued a press statement towards Japan. 

King Gon and Tae-eul in Danger as Lee Lim Plots Something

Tae-eul bought seeds from the Kingdom of Corea. Although King Gon explained to her that nothing comes alive in the center of the dimension that divides the parallel worlds, but she also sowed seeds in the dimensional land because imaginary flowers may someday sprout. She thought of King Gon and their memories together.

Then, she studied a voice recorded clip, and it shocked her of what she discovered: the mystery of Corea and Prince Buyeong. 

The Kingdom of Corea
The staff recovered a hair rubber which belongs to Tae-eul. King Gon received it and felt happy as something is left behind that reminds him of her presence. He kept it and went to sleep.

Lady Noh prepared a good dinner for the King. She tries her best to protect him at all costs. Captain Jo is still working hard to find any data about Tae-eul, but the forensic team found no traces from her fingerprint. Captain Jo showed her picture to one of the gangsters, and they confirmed that Tae-eul's picture is Luna. They described her as good with scamming and illegal transactions with the gang. The police couldn't locate where Luna was hiding. Luna exists in Corea and looks exactly the same as Tae-eul.

Prince Buyeong arrived and King Gon right away met him. His uncle gave him the original death certificate of the fake corpse of Lee Lim. It showed contradicting reports from Lee Lim's original condition. King Gon silently confirmed that the man who wished to kill him is still alive. He was convinced that Lee Lim knows the parallel world and will come for the other half of the 

"Manpasikjeok" to complete his evil plans.  

The Republic of Korea
A rainy day at the Alley tea shop, Na Ri served tea to Lee Lim, who was looking around the place. He smiled and informed Na Ri that he would frequently visit the place. The tea shop is in front of Tae-eul's house. He plans to know the people who are close to his nephew King Gon. Lee Lim stepped outside the tea shop and met Eun Sup and his kids. Thunder showed off the red-lighted streaks on his face that feared the child. 

Later that evening, as Tae-eul parked her car and looked at the tea shop. Her eyes lit up. King Gon was standing there, waiting for her.

Tae-eul stepped out of the car with teary eyes and looked at King Gon. He asked her if she waited for him. She nodded and ran towards him. The two shared a tight embrace as Tae-eul didn't hold back on expressing how much she longed to see him again. 
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