Jun Ji Hyun to Debut in Hollywood

Discussion in 'Korean Entertainment' started by Maverick, Mar 23, 2007.

  1. Maverick

    Maverick Lord Vader

    Jun Ji Hyun to Debut in Hollywood
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    Actress Jun Ji Hyun is gearing up to debut overseas. Jun, who has gained popularity not only in Korea but also in Hong Kong, China and Japan for her sometimes sassy, sometimes naive roles in movies, will make her Hollywood debut in the movie “Blood: The Last Vampire.”

    “Blood: The Last Vampire” is based on the same-titled popular animation novel by famous Japanese writer Oshii Mamoru. Jun plays the role of the vampire hunter Saya, who is half-human, half-vampire but who disguises herself as a human being in order to destroy vampires. The actress is expected to display impressive action stunts in the movie.

    Playing opposite Jun will be actress Allison Miller, who has gained popularity for her role in the TV show “Desperate Housewives.” In the movie, Miller’s character teaches Saya what it’s like to be a human.

    Interest in movies starring Jun has been on the rise in Hollywood. Jun has drawn notice in Hollywood through the movie “The Lake House,” starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock. The movie is a remake of the Korean movie “Il Mare,” which stars Jun. Jun’s hit movie “My Sassy Girl” is also currently being remade in the United States, with actress Elisha Cuthbert playing the lead.

    The filming of “Blood: The Last Vampire” will begin March 15. The movie has drawn significant attention for its impressive scale as it involves famous film production firms and filmmakers. After shooting several scenes in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the filming location will switch to China before the movie opens in 2008.

    The movie is expected to make Jun another hallyu star in Hollywood, like Kim Yun Jin. Jun will go by the name "Gianna Jun" in the United States.

    source: kbs global
     
  2. PhY pHy

    PhY pHy Well-Known Member

    I would rather Song Hye Kyo...
     
  3. gooeng

    gooeng Active Member

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    I'm looking to see her in this movie.

    Her last movie "Daisy" very boring for me.. Sad.
     
  4. timjim

    timjim Member

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    Daisy is pretty good. Her acting is superb. But half of the movie, I can't hear her lovely voice. Sigh...

    I dont think she suited to become the actress for blood. Can't imagine her to fight with vampires.
     
  5. boksiu

    boksiu Active Member

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    i'm looking forward for this movie. i like the anime version of this movie.
    hope it's same good
     
  6. koala_bry

    koala_bry Member

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    yeah!! same for me!! the anime was a blast!! i really liked jeon and i think she can really kick ass so..-inlove-inlove

    plus she can act really good!!

    a must watch for me!! that's for sure!!
     
  7. lee-lee

    lee-lee Well-Known Member

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    beautiful girl. loved her in windstruck.
     
  8. James_kei

    James_kei Member

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    Jun Ji Hyun's great!!.. i'll try to watch her movie when it comes out.. she was in the first korean movie i ever watched, my sassy girl.. so she's one of the first korean girls i've ever heard about.. other firsts were BoA and yea
     
  9. tamagodaisuki

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    can't wait to see her, i think she cut her hair to play her role in the movie
     
  10. SweetNAMese

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    =)
    She's soo pretty!
    I can't believe they're turning My Sassy Girl into a hollywood film!
    I know it won't be the same as the Korean, nor probably not as good cuz they'll be filling it up with some kissing and sex etc.
    But hey, it's Elisha Cuthbert - fellow Canadian like myself. So i'm excited to see it stilL!

    Jun is soo PRETTY!