Umeda Haruo

Umeda Haruo, born Umeda Akira (梅田晃) in 1920 in Tokyo's Yotsuya district, was a Japanese scholar, playwright, novelist, and essayist specializing in French literature. He graduated from Keio University Graduate School and was involved in writing scripts for stage plays and radio dramas, as well…

Watanabe Hamako

Watanabe Hamako, born Kato Hamako (加藤濱子) in Hirano, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) was a Japanese singer who was active in the music scene from before World War II through the post-war era. Her maternal grandfather was Japanese American. She graduated from Sohma Girls' School in 1929 and from Musashino…

Kim Hyung Jun

Kim Hyung Jun is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and former member of TAESAJA (태사자). He graduated from Yeongdong High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in French Studies from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and a master's degree in Theater and Film Studies from Dankook University.…

Okada Masumi

Okada Masumi was a professional actor, singer, stand-up comedian, and film producer. Also known by his nickname, "Fanfan", he was born in Nice, France, to a Japanese father, Minoru Okada, who was an artist, and a Danish mother, Ingeborg Sevaldsen, who was the sister of Eline Eriksen, the model for the…

Aoshima Yukio

A Japanese politician who served as Governor of Tokyo from 1995 to 1999. He is also well-known as a TV actor, novelist, film director, screenwriter and songwriter. Yukio was born in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, in 1932. His father was an entrepreneur who had been running a bento catering business. He began writing…

Towake Hisao

Toake Hisao, born Ogura Hisao (小倉久雄) in Koamicho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo, was a Japanese actor. From a young age, he was involved in the performing arts. He attended Gyosei Elementary School, Kyoka Middle School, and later studied economics at Hosei University. While still a student in 1928, he joined…

Lu Ping

A native of Wugu Hsiang of the Taipei province, Lu was born as Lin Lu and had studied in an agricultural school. Lu went for an audition at Taiwan's Jian Nan Films in 1956 and became the only one recruited. He began his acting career in Taiwanese-dialect films using his stage name Qi Feng. Lu was offered…

Jang Na Ra

Jang Na Ra is a South Korean singer and actress. She also sings in Chinese and is known in China by her transliterated Chinese name. As a child, Jang spent most of her childhood in her birthplace, Seoul, but appeared with her father in a play, Les Miserables, in her primary school days, thus sparking…

Ha Ji Won

Jeon Hae Rim, better known by her stage name Ha Ji Won, is a South Korean actress. Starting her career in 1996, she appeared in second season of “School” (1998) series that got her recognition. In 2000, she made her film debut with “Truth Game”, winning New Actress Award at 35th Grand Bell Awards…

Uee

Kim Yu Jin, known professionally as Uee (sometimes romanized as Uie), is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, and former member of AFTER SCHOOL (애프터스쿨). She graduated from Incheon Sports High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Acting from Sungkyunkwan University. She always…

Akai Ito no Onna

6.5

Shimura Yumi is the daughter of a plastic surgeon and was born in Tokyo. When she was 10 years old, her mother, Akagi Toyoko, ran away with a younger man, leaving Yumi behind with her father, Seiko. Toyoko and Seiko…

Onang

8.5

A young girl named Onang became a part of a choir which will represent their town for a competition in Manila. Her Tatang disapproves this. She ran away and reached the city of Manila. For her, the only thing more…

Don't Talk About High, Rich and Handsome

7.1

Bai Lu, a rich lady, is unsatisfied with her arranged marriage with Chen Wei Ran. She runs out with her roommate, Ye Xiao Qi, for relaxation. On the road, they meet Li Xiao Han and Sun Da Hai. Is Bai Lu's choice only…

Beijing Flickers

7.0

San Bao hasn’t spoken in 127 days, not since his girlfriend left him for a much richer man, his dog ran away, and he lost both his job and his apartment. Faced with all these failures, he tries to kill himself, and…

Hi, 30 Years Old!

10.0

2010 is the first year that those born in the 1980s, known as "greenhouse flowers" and "little sun", entered their 30s. Tong Youyi and Sun Ran are in the same university Thirty years old, hello Thirty years old, hello…

Woman Gang

4.0

Can five modern Chinese women find the love and respect they seek in their middle-aged years? Chen Qing Xia is a retired model. Fiona is a high-level executive. Bi Ran is a translator. Catherine grew up overseas and…

The Age of Returning to The City

In the 1980s, the eldest sister He Ning Zhi, who joined the team in the Great Northern Wilderness, returned to Harbin with her husband and corps commander Lin Chao Ran. They also returned to the city with Luo Yi Min,…

Angel's Breath

Jae Min (Han Ji Won) is a would-be actor who dreams of becoming a superstar.Jae Min also causes troubles. His mother, Young Ran (Kim Young Sun), suffers from asthma, but she supports him as best as she can. Can Jae…

Zouka no Mitsu

7.5

The case starts with the abduction of a young child. It is believed to be a kidnap for ransom, but the kidnapper does not demand one and instead says, “If you want to pay money, you decide on the amount.” Not knowing…

We Are Reds! The Movie: Kaimaku Made No 7 Kakan

The first-ever documentary focusing on a J-League soccer club. It closely follows seven days leading up to the season opener for Urawa Red Diamonds, going behind the scenes to discover what ran through the minds of…