This Thrilling Documentary About a Couple Who Were Kidnapped by Kim Jong Il Is Unbelievable

The Lovers and the Despot tells the unbelievable true story of the abduction of Choi Eun-hee and Shin Sang-ok by Kim Jong Il to make propaganda films.
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Kim Jong Il’s Obsession Led to a Real-Life Abduction

In 1978, South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee was abducted and taken to Pyongyang—on Kim Jong Il’s personal orders. Her mission?

T-ara’s Ham Eun-jung to Marry Film Director Kim Byung-woo: A Look at Actor-Director Couples in Korea

Another celebrated couple is director Kim Tae-yong and Chinese actress Tang Wei, whose romance blossomed on the set of "Late Autumn." Their marriage in 2014 was met with enthusiasm, especially after ...

T-ara’s Ham Eun-jung to marry Kim Byung-woo, joining list of actor-director couples

Singer and actress Ham Eun-jung, best known as a member of T-ara, is getting married to film director Kim Byung-woo, joining ...