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Jo Yeo-jeong 조여정 Then Jo rose to the spotlight in 2010 by starring as the ambitious Joseon woman of low caste in the erotic period drama The Servant.[5] The R-rated movie, which was a newly adapted and tragic version of Korea’s famous folktale The Story of Chunhyang, had been turned down by a few actresses because it contained too many sex scenes. Jo, however, took advantage of the opportunity and it turned out to be a huge stepping stone in her career.[6][7] Upon the release of the film, Jo successfully escaped being "another pretty face" in Korea’s entertainment scene.[3][4] In 2011 Jo starred in hit cable series I Need Romance, a sexually frank and funny comedy about a group of single thirtysomething girlfriends navigating the dating scene in Seoul, which boasted stylish and slick production values.[8] Few would have expected her to star in another period drama that requires full nudity, as doing so may stigmatize her in Korea’s film industry ― where most young actresses still stay away from nude scenes as much as possible. Despite the collective concerns expressed by the local media outlets that she was "going nude too often," in 2012 the actress chose another period thriller with explicit sex scenes.[9][10] She had admired the work of director Kim Dae-seung and wanted to work with him, so after reading his latest script, she pursued to be cast in the unique and complex titular character of The Concubine.[11][12] The film proved her fine taste in roles when, despite the hype, it was well-made and critically praised.[3][4][13] Jo says that most of all, she wants to be seen as an adventurous and intriguing actress.[2][4] Jo next stars in the romantic comedy series Haeundae Lovers, in which she plays the bright and cheerful daughter of a Busan gangster, who falls in love with the amnesiac undercover prosecutor living with them.[14][15][16] Wiki South Korean actress Jo Yeo-jeong poses for photographs upon her arrival at the opening ceremony of the 15th Pusan International Film Festival in Busan, about 420 km (262 miles) southeast of Seoul, October 7, 2010
Title: The Concubine (Korean Movie – 2012) – 후궁: 제왕의 첩 – Korean 18+
Added on: October 4th, 2012
Category: Cat III Movies
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