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Life of Fashion Icon to Be Made into a Movie
[20-01-2012] |
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Korea’s fashion pioneer.” “Magician from Fantasy Land.” “A Long Time
Shepherd of Korean Fashion.”
These are some of the accolades the late fashion designer Andre Kim
received for his work. Known for his trademark all white jumpsuits and peculiar hair style which
was covered by a hairnet, Kim was a renowned influence in fashion culture. Recently, a film studio announced that they have
already begun the pre-production of a film
based on his life.
Born in 1935, Kim has been
the most influential fashion designer
in Korea. He was also recognized in other countries as a great fashion
designer. He is best known for his beautiful evening and wedding gown
collections. The fashion icon passed away
in 2010.
Late last year, a production company called
Fantagio Pictures signed a contract with Kim Jung-do, Kim’s adoptive son, for the rights
to the movie. Kim’s son gave his permission for the film only
if his flamboyant father’s early
life is depicted in accurate detail. Much of
Kim’s personal life was kept behind
closed doors. His goal is for audiences to understand his
father better.
 Actor Ha Jung-woo will play
the young Kim. The rest of the cast has not been chosen
yet. CJ E&M is working with Fantagio Pictures to co-produce the film, which
is expected to be released in theaters late next year.
The group of screenwriters, producers,
and directors said the movie
will focus on Kim’s younger years.
The film will also portray various events in the Korean
fashion and entertainment industries from the 1960s. Fashion lovers
are already excited about the movie.
Kim was the first male fashion designer in
South Korea to make women’s dresses. He was born on August 24, 1935
in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do. Kim was a distinctive icon in the entertainment
business in his later years. His death was caused by pneumonia and colorectal cancer on August
12, 2010. He was 74. |
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