Lee Min Ho and Kim Hee Sun’s “Faith” Awarded Best Korean Drama in Japan This Year

According to Starhaus Entertainment, home to actor Lee Min Ho, his 2012 drama, “Faith,” has been awarded the Best Korean Drama Award at theGyaO Entertainment Award 2014. GyaO is video streaming site run byYahoo! Japan and boasts a 80 percent share of Japan’s video service market.

The GyaO Entertainment Award 2014 evaluated Japanese and foreign films, dramas, and animation, taking into account the total sales each video accumulated over the past year at its GyaO store. The award ceremony took place in Tokyo on November 11, and “Faith,” which stars Lee Min Ho and Kim Hee Sun in a time travel story about loyalty for country and love that overcomes centuries, won the Best Korean Drama Award.

A rep from SPO, a supplier company that distributes Korean drama content, stated, “Lee Min Ho’s steady popularity and the word spreading that ‘Faith’ is a drama with a theme that Japanese people will like brought on a wave of repeated viewership.”

Meanwhile, Lee Min Ho’s upcoming film, “Gangnam 1970,” will premiere next year in January.

Congrats to the “Faith” team!

source: soompi

Lee Min Ho, Kim Hee Sun, and Cast of ‘Faith’ Pay Respect to Fallen Producer

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With the sudden passing of producer Kim Jong Hak, many stars who worked with the director rushed to pay their respects, including the cast of his last project, SBS’ Faith.
Through a blog post by writer Song Ji Na, who worked on several projects with Kim Jong Hak, it was revealed that both Kim Hee Sun and Lee Min Ho came to visit the director

“In the midst of talking about old stories with the actors that I worked with a long time ago, my heart especially hurt because of the actors of Faith,” wrote Song Ji Na. “Hee Sun, who came with a pale face after two long recordings, Min Ho, who hurriedly got on a plane and flew overnight, Duk Hwan, who sat under the dark shadows, or Sae Young, who burst in tears – don’t sit in the corner like that.”

Song Ji Na especially mentioned that the cast felt guilty as they believed the producer was pressured after he was charged for breach of duty, embezzlement and fraud when failing to pay the actors of Faith.
Song Ji Na made it clear in her entry that Kim Hee Sun couldn’t stop crying because the actors filed a complaint to the production company and not the director.

Kim Jong Hak was found dead at a gositel on July 23. His death is assumed to be a suicide.

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English Translation: ENewsWorld

Lee Min Ho - Fuji TV "The Faith" Special - 23.06.2013

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Lee Min Ho KNTV "The Faith" special - 01.03.2013

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Lee Min Ho Goes to Japan to Promote Drama “Faith”

Top star Lee Min Ho flew to Japan in order to promote his latest drama “Faith.”

On December 2, Lee Min Ho attended the press conference for “Faith” at Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel. “Because the drama shooting lasted for so long, I haven’t been able to meet the fans. It’s a cold season and as Christmas is nearing, I want to spend some cozy time with the fans and make unforgettable memories.”
When asked about whether he can relate to his on-screen character Choi Young, the actor responded, “He and I are similar in that we do our best to keep our promises. But personally, I am more straightforward in expressing my feelings to women.”
From December 5, the drama will air on the Japanese smartphone channel NOTTV(www.nottv.jp) every Wednesdays and Thursdays. A release of a DVD is scheduled for next year as well.

source: soompi

Lee Min Ho - 열린TV 시청자 세상 – "The Faith" Last Day Filming

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Lee Min Ho - "The Faith" Making (Episode Twenty Three, Twenty Four and Epilogue) 01.11.2012

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Faith star Lee Min Ho wishes test takers for university entrance exam best luck

Actor Lee Min Ho recently spoke of how he felt about the end of airing Faith.
On November 31, Lee wrote on his me2day account: “I appreciate viewers and my fans for loving the series. I also appreciate the crew for the incredible work they did for the last six months. You’re always mine. Minoz! I owe you unlimited support. I feel always grateful.”
The actor also supported all the test takers in Korea for the university entrance by posting a photo with the caption: “Take this Youngspirin (made by general Choi). I hope this medicine will get you a super great result―this is my lame joke.”
Lee played general Choi Young in SBS’s Monday-Tuesday series Faith that recently came to an end. The heartthrob pleased his fan club Minoz by calling them “Imja,” which was a title his character used for Kim Hee Sun’s character. The word means my sweet heart.

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Lee Min Ho says, “I want to sleep for a few days”

Lee Min Ho recently gave his thoughts on finishing SBS TV’s drama series Faith.
On October 30, Lee did the last shooting of Faith. He portrayed an attractive character, Choi Young, in his first historical drama series. He said, “I appreciate viewers and my fans for loving the series. I also appreciate the crew for the hard work they did for the last six months.”
Lee also said, “It was hard for everyone, but all the cast members and the crew worked in collaboration without any complaints. We all did our best. As an actor, I thought I should always think of viewers first, so I tried to do my best at every moment. I have no regret.”
Lee also said thank you to all the actors he worked together for the series. Especially to Kim Hee Sun, he said, “She was a lot more experienced that I was, but she treated me as if I were her friend, so I felt very comfortable.”
Regarding the busy shooting schedule, Lee said, “I’ve been working very hard for the last six months. I want to have a warm meal and sleep for a few days now. I think everyone did a good job.” The last episode of Faith recorded an audience rating of 10.1 percent.

Source: TV Report

English Translation: eternalc2h@korea.com

Kim Hee Sun turns the clock back 100 years to save Lee Min Ho on Faith

Eun Soo (played by Kim Hee Sun) returns to the past to save Choi Young (played by Lee Min Ho), but she turns the clock back a hundred years earlier than the Goryeo Dynasty period.
In the last episode of SBS TV’s drama series Faith that aired on October 30, Eun Soo returns to the past to save Choi Young, who is about to die.
Choi Young rescues Eun Soo from Ki Cheol (played by Yoo Oh Sung) and takes her to the door to the modern world. However, Ki Cheol waits for Choi Young there and attacks him. Eun Soo comes back to the modern world, takes things that are needed to save Choi Young, and goes back to the past.
However, Eun Soo goes back to the period that is a hundred years earlier than the Goryeo Dynasty period. She writes diaries everyday, thinking of Choi Young, and the diaries become relics from Hwata that Eun Soo sees a hundred years later. Eun Soo turns the clock forward again to meet Choi Young.
At the end of the episode, Eun Soo eventually meets Choi Young a few years later than the time she left Choi Young for the last time.

Source: TV Report

English Translation: eternalc2h@korea.com

Lee Min Ho rescues Kim Hee Sun on Faith

In the episode of SBS TV’s drama series Faith that aired on October 30, Eun Soo (played by Kim Hee Sun) gets kidnapped by Ki Cheol (played by Yoo Oh Sung) and taken to the door to the modern world.
Ki Cheol attacks the palace, kills lots of people, and kidnaps Eun Soo, who has just recovered from poisoning.
Ki Cheol tells her about his plan to go to the modern world together and takes her to the door to the modern world. Eun Soo leaves messages that read “It’s okay” in the language of her world in every place she stops by to let Choi Young (played by Lee Min Ho) know where she is.
Choi Young follows Eun Soo’s messages and rescues her. He asks her if she’s okay, and she responds to him with a smile. He asks her again, “Will you stay with me now then?” and she says yes.
However, Choi Young soon gets attacked by Ki Cheol and collapses.

Source: TV Report

English Translation: eternalc2h@korea.com

Lee Min Ho - "The Faith" Still Cuts 30.10.2012

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'Great Doctor' 6 Memorable Choi Young Moments

Lee Min Ho has gone through a very long journey as Choi Young and the viewers all sent a lot of encouragement. Let's look at the most memorable scenes for Choi Young.

◆ The tragic death of his sister Moon Chi Hoo
Choi Young (Lee Min Ho) was originally a bright and optimistic young man but he changed drastically for the worst after he witnesses the death of his teacher (Choi Min Soo) whom he followed like a father. It was shortly followed by the death of his first love Mae Hee and after that, he believed life was futile and lived his life like a zombie.

◆ Choi Young Is Brought Back to Life by Eun Soo
Choi Young had been stabbed and though his physical wounds were tended to by Eun Soo (Kim Hee Sun), he was still unconscious. Eun Soo's tears and voice brought him back to life like a ray of light. This signaled a change in him that would result in his opening his heart once more to Eun Soo and the possibility of happiness.

◆ Choi Young Rises Again
Choi Young had to kill Prince Kyung Chang himself when he realized that the prince had drank the poison of Ki Chul (Yoo Oh Sung). This was a shock to him and the viewers alike. The sacrifice of the prince led to Choi Young's anger against Ki Chul and he vows that the prince's death will not be in vain and it really signals the beginning of the big plotlines in the drama.

◆ Choi Young Vows Allegiance to the King
Choi Young declares that he will not stop even while in prison for a false crime that he did not commit. He goes to King Gong Min and says, "Take me as yours. I will fight for you." He was vowing to become the sword and shield of the king and officially proclaims himself a true warrior protecting the King and the dynasty.

◆ Choi Young Finds A Reason to Live
Choi Young fights off against all of Ki Chul's men and finds a new reason to live in Eun Soo. He fights to live in order to protect her and even runs from time to time. He learns that there are boundaries for dying and living and there's no use in fighting to the death all the time.

◆ Choi Young Feels the Weight of the Sword
Choi Young realizes just how heavy the sword is as he understands what it means to go through life with its burdens and its pains. Lee Min Ho portrayed his subtle emotions very well, ranging from sadness to anger and then even to love, falling in love with Kim Hee Sun's character and attracting the attention of viewers.

The finale to the drama airs tomorrow.

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Lee Min Ho convinces Kim Hee Sun to go back to her world on Faith

Choi Young (played by Lee Min Ho) expresses his love to Eun Soo (played by Kim Hee Sun) by convincing her to go back to her world.
In the episode of SBS TV’s drama series Faith that aired on October 29, Choi Young convinces Eun Soo to go back to her world. Choi Young finds out that Eun Soo will die if she doesn’t go back to her world.
Choi Young says to Eun Soo, “Do you remember you once asked me if I would be okay if you ever leave me? I’ll be fine.” However, this is a lie. He lies to her so that she can go back to her world without any burden.
Choi Young also says, “I’ll be fine. I’ll never think of you again, so please go back to your world and don’t worry about me.”
However, Eun Soo replies, “I won’t be fine, though. I’ll be wandering around a strange place, not knowing where I am,” implying that the world without Choi Young doesn’t mean anything to her.
Choi Young says, “Tell me that you won’t be. I’ll try to stay with you as much as I can for the rest of the time.”
At the end of the episode, Choi Young finds a clue to cure Eun Soo.

Source: TV Report

English Translation: eternalc2h@korea.com

Lee Min Ho - "The Faith" Still Cuts 29.10.2012

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Lee Min Ho and Kim Hee Sun face a crisis on Faith

Choi Young (played by Lee Min Ho) and Eun Soo (played by Kim Hee Sun) try to make good memories together before they die.
In the previous episode of SBS TV’s drama series Faith, Eun Soo decides to stay in Goryeo even though she is in a dangerous situation and make Choi young sad. In the next episode that will air on October 29, Choi Young and Eun Soo try to remember everything about each other.
As they are about to face a crisis, they talk about things they like, recalling past memories. They smile at each other but do not look happy because of the sad decisions they have made.
While Choi Young keeps shaking his hands, feeling the weight of his sword, Ki Cheol starts attacking him. Eun Soo runs a fever caused by poisoning and feels that she won’t be able to stay alive until she goes back to the modern world.
A spokesperson for the series says, “Choi Young and Eun Soo face a crisis in the next episode and starts to long for each other. Because the only way to cure Eun Soo is also risky, they get devastated.”
The 23rd episode of Faith will air on October 29 at 9:55 p.m.

Source: Xportsnews

English Translation: eternalc2h@korea.com

Lee Min Ho - "The Faith" Still Cuts 25.10.2012

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Lee Min Ho - "The Faith" Making (Episode Twenty Two) 24.10.2012

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Lee Min Ho - "The Faith" Making (Episode Twenty One) 23.10.2012

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Kim Hee Sun sobs over Lee Min Ho, “Will he be okay?”

Yoo Eun Soo(played by Kim Hee Sun) was utterly disrupted at the fact that Choi Young(played by Lee Min Ho) will be left behind.
On the episode of SBS’s Faith that aired on October 23, Yoo Eun Soo was attacked by unidentified man while making the antidote. The man broke the pot that contained the antidote, and ran away with Yoo’s surgical instruments.
Yoo was heartbroken when she saw the antidote trampled on the ground. When court lady Choi(played by Kim Mi Kyung) stepped in the room, she asked, “I am curious. How much did he suffer when he actually became all alone?”
She sobbed and said, “This antidote takes time to incubate, but he must never die before the sky opens up. If not, I have to die. Then what about him?”
Court lady Choi asked, “Are you thinking about staying behind?” Yoo devastatingly said, “I think I will really go crazy if I just leave him like this. Will he be okay? Will he really be okay?” Court lady replied, “Well, go ask him yourself even though he still might be a little bit awkward at expressing his thoughts.”

Source: Xportsnews
English Translation: ilnungcha@korea.com

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"Faith" Kim Hee-seon cries at the thought of Lee Min-ho being alone

Kim Hee-seon lost the antidote.

On the SBS drama "Faith", Yoo Eun-soo (Kim Hee-seon) lost the antidote to the attackers sent by Officer Dan (Park Sang-won).
She asked Choi Yeong's (Lee Min-ho) aunt court lady Choi (Kim Mi-kyeong), "You said he suffered a lot after his wife died, how long did that last?"
She continued, "It's going to take a while for me to create the antidote again. It's not going to be done when the doors to the skies open. Another way is to give up going back and starting all over again but it might not work. If it doesn't I have to die. If I die what's that person going to do?" and she worried about him more than her life.
Court lady Choi asked if she planned on staying and not returning home. Eun-soo said, "Does that make me crazy? It's crazy right? But I feel if I leave I will really go crazy. I am going to think about only that" she cried.
Choi Yeong decided to return her to the skies when he found out that she lost the antidote but didn't tell him about it. However, she fought against him saying she woud rather die next to him.

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