Kim Ji Seok is a South Korean actor. Born on April 21, 1981, he attended middle school and high school in England and majored in German at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. He also has a master’s degree in Cultural Contents Planning from Kyung Hee University. Kim Ji Seok started his career as a rapper in the boy band LEO but the group disbanded after only eight months. His agency recommended he take his stage name because his birth name, Kim Bo Seok, could be confused with two other veteran actors. Kim Ji Seok began his acting career in the 2004 music video for Kim Hyung Joong’s “She’s Laughing,” followed by several minor roles. But he became a household name after he appeared in the successful 2009 film “Take Off.” He has starred in many other films and television dramas since, including “Slave Hunters” (2010), “I Need Romance 2” (2012), “Cheongdam-dong Alice” (2012), “Angel Eyes” (2014), “Unkind Women” (2015), “Cheer Up!” (2015) and “Oh Hae Young Again” (2016) and “20th Century Boy and Girl” (2017).

Kim Ji Seok

Na Young Won (Jung So Min), a successful senior editor at Monthly House magazine, lives alone in a rented house. When the magazine's CEO Yoo Ja Sung (Kim Ji Seok) buys her house and becomes her landlord, their relationship begins with tension. Ja Sung, who grew up in poverty and is focused on real estate investments, initially sees the property as just another financial transaction. However, as they get to know each other, their perspectives on housing and each other start to shift. Young Won begins to contemplate whether she should buy her own house or explore an unexpected romantic connection with her boss. This is a 2021 South Korean drama series directed by Lee Chang Min.

Monthly Magazine Home

Monthly Magazine Home 🏠

Misfortune has struck webtoon editor Tak Dong Kyeong (Park Bo Young) for years, leaving her orphaned, diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor, and broken-hearted. When she drunkenly calls upon the heavens to put her out of her misery, a Doom entity named Myeol Mang (Seo In Guk) appears. He agrees to grants her wish in 100 days if she is willing to pay the ultimate price.Things get complicated, however, when this leads them to start developing feelings for one another. Could love free Myeol Mang from his undead duties – and save Dong Kyeong from death? This 2021 South Korean drama series was directed by Kwon Young Il.

Doom at Your Service

My heart goes Doom 💕

Hong Gil Dong (Yun Kyun Sang) was born as the son of a slave, making him an outcast in Joseon society. As he grows older, Gil Dong develops superhuman strength, but despite his abilities, he faces a life without legal standing. Forced into a path outside the law, Gil Dong becomes the leader of a band of thieves, initially seeking personal gain. However, their purpose evolves as they witness the tyrannical rule of King Yeonsan (Kim Ji Seok). Gil Dong decides to become a revolutionary who steals from the corrupt rich and challenges the oppressive establishment, helping give a voice to the common people. This drama was inspired by the Korean folktale of Hong Gil Dong.

The Rebel

The Rebels Team

Oh Hae Young (Seo Hyun Jin) works as an assistant manager at a large corporate catering company. But there’s another Oh Hae Young (Jun Hye Bin) who has caused identity mix-ups and grief for Hae Young her entire life, as the two went to the same schools and now even work for the same company. Even worse, the “other” Oh Hae Young was known to be prettier, smarter and more popular. But when Park Do Kyung (Eric Mun), a sound director with a newfound ability to see into the future, enters the scene, he inadvertently becomes the link between the two women. As he grapples with his powers and the intertwining fates of both Oh Hae Youngs, he must navigate his growing feelings for one while understanding the impact of his visions on their lives. This 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Song Hyun Wook.

Another Miss Oh

The Double Trouble Team 

What are the stories hidden behind the shining lives of celebrities? The most famous celebrity best friends appear to share their candid friendship stories and their innermost feelings. The program uses a paparazzi format to reveal what celebrity friends actually talk about and how they spend their time. Which celebrities will make an appearance and what will be the heartfelt stories?

Celebrity Bromance

As teens, Yoon Soo Wan (Ku Hye Sun) and Park Dong Joo (Lee Sang Yun) fell in love, but they were separated after a tragic accident that left Soo Wan blind and forced Dong Joo to leave the country. Twelve years later, Soo Wan has regained her sight after a surgery and now works as a paramedic, while Dong Joo has become a surgeon. They reunite working in the same hospital, but Soo Wan is engaged to another man and doesn’t recognize Dong Joo, who opts not to tell Soo Wan who he truly is. Is there any second chance at love in their future, or will it all stay firmly in the past?

Angel Eyes

The Angel Eyes Team

Kang Ji Woon

Furniture designer Park Gae In (Son Ye Jin) lives in a spectacular historic home. She has been scarred by past events, and now craves stability and calm. She decides that she needs a housemate, but is very fussy about the kind of person she wants to live with. She thinks she has found the perfect housemate when she meets architect Jeon Jin Ho (Lee Min Ho), a man she mistakenly believes is gay – and will thus have no interest in her. He gladly agrees to live with her, thinking that living in her stunning home will help him land a dream architectural project. But things get complicated when Jin Ho finds himself falling for Gae In. Can he keep his feelings secret – or will she learn the truth about her new housemate? This 2010 South Korean drama series was based on a novel by Lee Se In.

Personal Taste

Han Chang Ryul

Ji Hyun (Lee Na Young), a successful photographer living as a woman after sex reassignment surgery, has a perfect life with her loving boyfriend Jun Seok (Kim Ji Suk). Her carefully constructed world is suddenly disrupted when a young boy appears, claiming to be her biological son from her previous life as a man. To protect her secret and connect with her child, Ji Hyun reluctantly agrees to spend a week pretending to be a father. Struggling to perform traditional masculine roles and behaviors, she finds parenting challenging as the boy becomes increasingly suspicious of her true identity. As Ji Hyun navigates this delicate situation, she must balance maintaining her current life while confronting her past and forming a relationship with her son. This is a 2010 South Korean movie directed by Lee Gwang Jae that explores gender identity, family, and personal transformation.

Lady Daddy

👓 Dad Likes Women  💄

KBS, KOCOWA

Dae Gil was the son of a nobleman but loved Eon Nyeon, who was a slave. To rescue Eon Nyeon from a forced marriage, Eon Nyeon's brother, Keun Nom, kills Dae Gil's parents, burns the house down, and runs away with Eon Nyeon. To find Keun Nom and Eon Nyeon, the ones who brought his household to ruins, Dae Gil becomes a famous slave hunter known for being unmerciful, money-hungry, and the best slave chaser in Joseon. Living like the noblemen, Eon Nyeon marries Song Tae Ha, the man who rescued her, but is unable to forget about Dae Gil.

The Slave Hunters

South Korea’s Muju County wants to host the 2002 Winter Olympics, but fears the bid will end in failure if the country does not have a national ski jumping team. The hopeful Coach Bang (Sung Dong Il) intervenes, cobbling together a team reluctantly led by Bob (Ha Jung Woo), a Korean-American alpine skier and adoptee who is looking for his birth mother. The coach also recruits the ex-drug addict Choi Hong Cheol (Kim Dong Wook), restaurant worker Ma Jae Bok (Choi Jae Hwan), and caretaker Kang Chil Gu (Kim Ji Seok). Can this motley crew make its country proud by qualifying for the World Cup – and help secure the Olympic bid? This 2009 South Korean movie was directed by Kim Yong Hwa.

Take Off

Kang Chil Goo

Film Z [필름지]

Woo Ji Hoon (Yeon Jung Hoon), a professional magician and womanizer, discovers a compromising hidden camera video of himself with ex-girlfriend Koo Hee Won (Park Jin Hee) online. Instead of involving the police, they decide to investigate the source themselves. As they retrace their past relationship through various motels, they uncover unexpected truths about their shared history. Their joint investigation leads them on a complex journey of rekindling their connection while trying to protect their reputations. Will their search for the video's origin reveal more than they anticipated? "Love in Magic" is a 2005 South Korean romantic comedy film exploring the consequences of past relationships and digital privacy.

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