Name: Black Gospel
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: 2013-11-14
Rating: 9.5
Cast: Yang Dong Geun, Jung Joon, Kim Yoo Mi, Heritage

Yang Dong Geun is a popular South Korean actor, rapper, hip-hop artist and singer-songwriter who also is known as YDG. Born on June 1, 1979, he made his debut as a child actor in the 1986 television drama “Three Families Under One Roof” and then won two Best Young Actor awards for his role in the 1991 television drama “Hyung.” Many other acting awards have followed. Some of his popular television roles include “I Am Sam” (2007), “Hero” (2012), “The Three Musketeers” (2014), “Bubblegum” (2016) and a notable cameo in Viki’s first original series “Dramaworld” (2016). In 2016, Yang Dong Geun, along with his son Joon Seo and daughter Joy, joined the cast of the popular reality series “The Return of Superman.”

Yang Dong Geun

Jung Joon is a South Korean actor who was born on March 6, 1979, in Goyang, South Korea. He made his debut in 1991, when he appeared in the drama series “General Rainbow,” as well as the movie release “Do You Like Afternoons After a Storm?” He went on to appear in the 2001 television drama series “Delicious Proposal” and the 2006 movie “Blue Sky.” In 2013, he appeared in the documentary film “Black Gospel,” as well as the variety TV show “Law of the Jungle in the Himalayas.”

Jung Joon

Kim Yoo Mi is a South Korean actress. Born on October 12, 1979, she made her acting debut in the 2000 television dramas “SWAT Police” and “Wrath of an Angel,” for which she won the New Star Award at the 2000 SBS Drama Awards. She has since appeared in a number of popular films and television dramas, including “God of War” (2012), “Cruel City” (2013) and “Can We Love?” (2014). In 2016, Kim Yoo Mi married actor Jung Woo.

Kim Yoo Mi

Heritage is a South Korea male-female musical ensemble that debuted 2006, releasing the album “Acoustic ＆ Vintage.” The group performs R&B, soul, and hip-hop music, but is also heavily influenced by American gospel music, and its members have founded the Heritage Mass Choir, believed to be the only South Korean gospel choir in the country. In 2013, members of the group traveled to the United States to take part in the documentary film “Black Gospel,” following up with “Black Gospel 2” in 2015.

Heritage

Yang Dong Geun, Jung Joon, and Kim Yoo Mi, actors and friends, embark on a transformative journey to Harlem, New York City, with members of Heritage, South Korea's only gospel choir. Their mission is to explore the roots of American gospel music and learn from leading experts in the genre. Throughout their one-month trip, they immerse themselves in the culture, performing in local church congregations and honing their musical skills. The ultimate challenge awaits them at the end of their journey, when they will perform in one of Harlem's most prestigious theaters, facing a discerning audience of gospel music enthusiasts. This documentary captures their musical and personal growth as they delve deep into the heart of gospel music. "Black Gospel" is a 2013 documentary film directed by hisMT Ministry.

Black Gospel

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