Korea do a remake of "Itazura na Kiss", Flower Boy Lee Min Ho is the most popular choice
Source Ent Hunan TV Translated by Elvenstar @ http://asianfanatics.net
Joe Cheng and Ariel Lin starred in "It started with a kiss" a remake version of "Itazura na Kiss", it has been viewed that this was an example of a successful remake. Reporters have found out that the creators of the Korean drama "Boys over Flowers" will announce that they will be doing a remake of "Itazura na Kiss", at present they are looking for cast members, the netizens one after the other recommended "Boys before Flower" Lee Min Ho with his popularity at present extremely high.
Joe Cheng and Ariel Lin's version "It started with a kiss", they had only intended on shooting one, but they never of expected that such an old storyline would trigger explosive ratings, soon after the director decided to continue shooting "They kiss again", this has also been named a rare success story for a remake drama. The reporters saw in forums of "Itazura na Kiss" a lot of fans from "It started with a kiss" had also paid attention to the Japanese version and had a huge debate over whether Joe Cheng or Kashiwabara Takashi was more handsome, "I had watched the Taiwanese version 1st and really liked it, then I found the Japanese version to watch. I never of thought the so called "the 1st impression is the strongest" had no effect what so ever. After seeing Chong Chong (Kashiwabara Takashi) I felt the Taiwanese version wasn't that attractive, at most it was a bit more funny."
Currently, Korea's "Boys before flower" creator has also announced they will do a remake of "Itazura na Kiss", at present they are looking for cast members, In "Boys before Flower" in the Korean version starring as "Domyoji" Lee Min Ho has been demanded the most. While the other male cast members of "Boys before flowers" each had their own supporters. While for female lead Kotoko the most popular choices were Goo Hye Sun and Kim So Eun.
ผู้สร้าง “Boys Over Flower” หรือ F4 ฉบับเกาหลีกำลังจะหยิบเรื่อง “It started with a kiss” มารีเมคป็นอันดับต่อไป ซึ่งเรื่องนี้สร้างมาจากการ์ตูนญี่ปุ่นเรื่อง "Itazura na Kiss" ซึ่งได้รับความนิยมอย่างสูงเมื่อนำมาทำเป็นละครทั้งในฉบับญี่ปุ่น และฉบับไต้หวันซึ่งแสดงโดย โจ เจิ้งหยวนช่าง กับแอเรียล หลินอี้เฉิน ซึ่งคนไทยเราได้ชมไปเมื่อไม่นานมานี้ในชื่อเรื่อง “แกล้งจุ๊บให้รู้ว่ารัก” สำหรับฉบับเกาหลีนี้ชาวเน็ตโหวตกันกระหน่ำให้ ลีมินโฮ หรือ “คูจุนพโย” จาก “Boys Over Flower” รับบทนี้ ส่วนดาราฝ่ายหญิงที่มีเสียงโหวตมากก็คือ โกเฮซุน และคิมโซอึน
[English translated by loveminho.com] MH's short interview was aired on MBC Section TV last night. He was interviewed on the 27 Aug.
The fraud case of LMH's fan meeting in Thailand ranked second in the hot news this week.
MH : That is a fraudulent and assertive behavior that advertised falsely a performance which will never happen.
Reporter: How would that happen if the popularity of LMH weren't at the peak?^^
และนี่เป็นประกาศจากหน้าเว็บไซต์ของลีมินโฮ
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Oct, 24, large fan meeting with about 2,000 fans Dining, accommodation and meeting Min-Ho Lee, VIP ticket : 21,000baht (approximately 800,000KRW)
Korean sensation Byung-hun Lee makes his American debut as the villainous Storm Shadow in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. He talks to AMCtv.com about working with special effects for the first time and the possibilities for a Snake Eyes rematch in G.I. Joe 2.
Q: Had you heard of G.I. Joe before you were offered the role?
A: I didn't know about G.I. Joe -- in Asia they don't know about it. But I heard it's a really famous cartoon, and the character is so famous. It has huge fans. So I'm a big fan of G.I. Joe now.
Q: Was it strange to make your U.S. debut in such an American movie?
A: Yeah a little bit. [Laughs] But I was hesitant about this project not because of the story, but because of the genre. In Korea, scifi is an unfamiliar genre. I've been acting realistic characters and realistic films. So I'm not used to this. But then I realized how famous this cartoon is, and especially the characters. So I'm happy.
Q: So this was your first time working with huge special effects?
A: This is my first try. It was really amazing, because even when I'm filming I didn't know this would be like that. After I watched the premiere, I was a little surprised and shocked. I didn't know what I did.
Q: You're an expert in Taekwondo. Did you have to modify your style for the movie?
A: Yeah of course. Actually [Snake Eyes actor] Ray [Park] and me had a lot of time to practice and train. We had a lot of discussions about the the style of martial arts. Ray's style of martial arts is based on Chinese Kung Fu and Wushu, and mine is based on Korean Taekwondo. Those are very different. He has a little more flash and Taewondo is simple but strong. So the stunt guys wanted us to put those characters inside our choreography.
Q: How can two characters grow up with the same training and end up practicing two different styles of Kung Fu?
A: Even though they grew up and learned from the same master, they were separated when they were kids. Maybe they could have totally different situations and totally different environments. And in that process, they could have their own specialty, I think.
Q: The Storm Shadow/Snake Eyes rivalry is pretty famous. Can you think of any way it could continue into the next movie?
Artistes 88 Fund Raising Campaign was held at Asia World-Expo last night. There was no glamourous stage nor costumes, all 300 performers from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan all wore white.
There are no cheers or light sticks, everybody gathered together no to watch an exciting performance but to tell the troubled Taiwanese typhoon victims that they are not alone, all cheered “Taiwan you can do it!”.
To support the Taiwan rescue works, initial by the Hong Kong Performing Artiste Guild, 24 organization and media collaborate in this 4-hours Artistes 88 Fund Raising Campaign, using songs to urge for donations, up till 11:30pm, with adding to the money collected from internet and donation boxes, a total of $50,900,000 was collected.
More than 100 singers sang the theme song ‘Tao Tao Qian Li Xin’ for the opening of the event. There are 13 comperes for the event which includes Nat Chan, Sandra Ng, Paw Hee Ching, Sally Wu, Sylvia Chang, Harlem Yu and other representatives from TV and radio stations. More than 300 artistes performed included Eric Tsang, Alan Tam, Andy Lau, Jacky Cheung, Aaron Kwok, Sammi Cheng, Miriam Yeung, Hacken Li, Leo Ku, Vivian Chow, David Tao, Cai Qin, Jam Hsiao and many others.
Last night, Andy was running around the stage throughout the night, he duet with Sammi Cheng in ‘He Cai’, then duet Hokkien song ‘Tian Xia Di Yi Deng’ with Richie Ren to encourage Taiwan, then duet ‘Peng You’ with Nat Chan, Alan Tam and Wynners.
The highlights of the event was the Four Heavenly Kings performed on the stage again, this is the first time that they appeared on stage at the same time since the 2007 Hong Kong handover 10 anniversary gala show.
News from: Wei Wen Po, Central Daily News Credits: http://andylausounds.com
อย่างไรก็ตาม. .ด้วยความตั้งใจของผู้อำนวยการสร้างทำให้ละครเรื่อง Surgeon Bong Da-hee ส่งผลให้ Kim Hyeong-sik ได้รับรางวัล Best new director จากเวที Korean Baeksang Arts Awards ครั้งที่ 43 และ Lee Bum-soo นักแสดงนำชายของเรื่องได้รับรางวัล Popularity award เช่นเดียวกัน สำหรับรางวัล Baeksang Arts Awards นี้ถือเป็น 1 ใน 3 รางวัลแห่งเกียรติยศของบุคคลวงการภาพยนตร์และโทรทัศน์ ของประเทศเกาหลีใต้ที่น่าเชื่อถือและคนในวงการบันเทิงทุกคนก็ปรารถนาที่จะได้รับ...
หากจะถามว่าความงดงามของเรื่องอยู่ที่ไหน...? คงต้องบอกว่า ฉากการถ่ายทำในสถานที่จริง เช่น Seoul National University Hospital และการเดินเรื่องซึ่งสะท้อนจิตวิญญาณของศัลยแพทย์ ทำให้ละครมีเสน่ห์ ตื่นเต้นน่าสนใจ สอดแทรกมุขตลกขบขัน และความรู้พื้นฐานของศัพท์แพทย์ที่ใช้ในห้องผ่าตัด รวมทั้งสะท้อนให้เห็นถึง...วิถีชีวิตประจำวันซึ่งเป็นเรื่องจริงของผู้ประกอบวิชาชีพศัลยแพทย์.. ที่บุคคลทั่วไปไม่เคยรู้ไม่เคยเห็นมาก่อน นอกจากนี้เนื้อเรื่องยังถ่ายทอดเนื้อหาความสำคัญของจรรยาบรรณศัลยแพทย์ รวมทั้งระเบียบปฏิบัติที่จำเป็นของศัลยแพทย์ทุกสาขา เช่นวิธีการล้างมือก่อนและหลังผ่าตัด การประกาศเวลาเสียชีวิตของผู้ป่วย ระเบียบปฎิบัติสำหรับผู้ป่วยที่ติดเชึ้อ HIV การประชุมเพื่อศึกษา Case Study หลังจากที่ผู้ป่วยเสียชีวิต ที่เรียกว่า Morbidity & Mortality conference ซึ่งเป็นข้อปฏิบัติสำคัญที่ศัลยแพทย์ทุกสาขาจะต้องเข้าร่วมประชุมเพื่อศึกษาถึงความผิดพลาดที่เกิดขึ้นโดยไม่เฉลียวใจจนเป็นเหตุให้ผู้ป่วยเสียชีวิต... สุภาษิตภาษาลาตินที่ว่า “Errare humanum, perseverare diabolicum est… การทำความผิดเป็นธรรมดาของมนุษย์ แต่การทำความผิดที่ทำซ้ำๆ กันนั้นเป็นการกระทำของปีศาจ ” ยังคงใช้ได้กับผู้ประกอบอาชีพศัลยแพทย์...
สำหรับนักแสดงนำ เช่น Lee Yo Won / Le Bum Soo / Oh Yoon Ah / Kim Min Joon ต่างต้องเข้าไปศึกษาและเสริมทักษะประสบการณ์จากศัลยแพทย์ในโรงพยาบาล Seoul National University Hospital (ซึ่งมี 2 วิทยาเขต คือ วิทยาเขต Hankok และวิทยาเขต Seoul) เพื่อให้สวมบทบาทได้เหมือนจริงมากที่สุด โดยเฉพาะ Lee Yo Won ที่ทุ่มเทการแสดงในบทบาท Bong Da-hee เป็นอย่างมากแม้กระทั่งทรงผมที่เห็นอยู่ในเรื่องนี้ก็ถูกตกแต่งให้เหมาะสมกับการเป็นแพทย์มากที่สุด เช่นเดียวกับ Lee Bum Soo ที่ออกมาให้สัมภาษณ์กับสื่อมวลชนว่า “...ละครเรื่องนี้ยากกว่าการแสดงภาพยนตร์ที่เขาเคยแสดงเสียอีก...”
DBA = Death Before Arrival เสียชีวิตที่เกิดเหตุ DOA = Death On Arrival เสียชีวิตที่ห้องฉุกเฉิน DOT = Death On Table เสียชีวิตในห้องผ่าตัด
สิ่งที่ปรากฎขึ้นในละครเรื่องนึ้ ยังสะท้อนภาพให้เห็นถึงตัวตนของผู้อำนวยการสร้าง Kim Hyeong-sik อีกด้วยว่า...มีความมุ่งมั่นและตั้งใจที่จะส่งเสริมภาพลักษณ์ธุรกิจการแพทย์และความทันสมัยของเครื่องมือเครื่องใช้และการบริการของโรงพยาบาลในประเทศเกาหลีใต้ ว่ามีศักยภาพมากเพียงใด นั่นก็อาจเป็นเพราะ Kim Hyeong-sik มีภูมิหลังเป็น ที่เชี่ยวชาญด้าน Abdominal radiation science ของ Gachon University Gil Medical Center สังกัดอยู่ในหน่วยงานสร้างภาพลักษณ์ของโรงพยาบาล และยังเป็นหนึ่งในผู้ก่อตั้ง Korea National College of Rehabilitation and Welfare อีกด้วย…
Story by Rose La Reign Scriptwriting by Wanna Tangpasulert Directing by San Srikaewlor Produced by Exact Co., Ltd.
Casting Piyada Arkaraseranee as Princess Tipparat Dara Kumaree Jedsadaporn Poldee as Anotai Krit Hirunyapruk as Prince Sittiprawat Mayurin Pongpudpan as Princess Kaekaijarus
Synopsis
Yasotorn, a little city in valley, ruled by King & Queen who have a son named Prince Sittiprawat
The little princess, Princess Tipparat Dara Kumaree, the daughter of late King lived with her mother who try hard to train her to be a good princess. The former queen have her own ambition to see Princess Dara become a queen one day.
Prince Sittiprawat admired the smart and strength of Princess Dara. Many times that he have to depend on her and she became the most important thing in his life. But Princess Dara really boring about her life, so she escaped to an island in the lake by her own. Over there, she met Anotai, a determination boy, and they became good friends. Anotai just knew that she is “Dara”.
Anotai can entered the military as he wished. He allowed Dara to be his man, but she said she will be the queen and ruled him. So Anotai had his promise, if one day she become a queen, he will be protect her throne with his life.
On the 20th Birthday, Princess Dara have been ascend to be Crown Princess in 3rd rank. Anotai, as the royal guard, have to attend this ceremony and known that woman he loved is a princess. Since then, he tried to avoid her, but finally she can make him understand that she always be his “Dara”. Anotai tried hard to make himself deserve for his princess.
But politic issue came in their ways. Princess Dara had no choice, but have to married with Prince Sittiprawat. Even his heartbreaking, Anotai decided this is the best thing for woman he loved. But Prince Sittiprawat died by his illness. To protect her country from Kemarat, the neighbor country, Princess Dara have to ascend the throne as Crown Princess. It made her and Anotai even far away.
Kemarat didn’t give up. They try harder to destroy Princess Dara. At last, Anotai decided to sacrifice himself. Kemarat can’t touch Princess Dara in any way if he die. To secure Dara’s throne, Anotai willing to give his life to protect her as he had promised.
Like we’re in different world, so far away. I never dream this love can come across. You’re like a shining star, and I’m nobody. But this night, star falling down, filling my heart with your love.
I know I’m not perfect as I wish to be. You said you love me, but I’m frustrated. Because you’re so precious, but I have nothing. Just this heart that can give to you.
How much I love you, how much I love you. My every breath is not enough for you. I always feel pitiful for can’t give you more than this. Just my whole heart is not enough for you.
The shining star never gone from my heart. You, who always in my dream, can you hear me? Even in the darkest, I can’t see anything, but in my heart always have this shining star.
How much I love you, how much I love you. My every breath is not enough for you. I always feel pitiful for can’t give you more than this. Just my whole heart is not enough for you.
The shining star never gone from my heart. You, who always in my dream, can you hear me? Even in the darkest, I can’t see anything, But in my heart always have this shining star.
SCENE BY SCENE PROFILES THE BEST OF ASIA-PACIFIC FILMMAKERS Four new half-hour documentaries premiere October 4th 2008 Scene By Scene airs on CNN International on Oct 4-5; 11-12; 18-19; Nov 1-2:
CNN Scene by Scene Film of Asia Pacific (Chatrichalerm Yukol)
In the run-up to the 2008 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, CNN is to feature the power and reach of Asia-Pacific cinema in four half-hour Scene By Scene documentaries starting October 4th. Covering over 70 countries, one third of the earth and half of the world’s film output, Asia-Pacific cinema has never been more prominent and these programs celebrate its diversity and reach.
From New Zealand to India, Pakistan to Thailand and Australia to China, the documentaries travel across the Asia-Pacific to hear from the directors, producers and stars about the political, religious and cultural challenges they face making films. Some of the films and filmmakers profiled include:
Australia Scene By Scene visits the set of Mao’s Last Dancer, the true story of renowned ballet dancer Li Cunxin, and hears from Academy Award nominated director and APSA International Jury President Bruce Beresford in addition to leading actors Joan Chen and Chi Cao.
New Zealand Scene By Scene gets a rare tour of what’s become known as “Wellywood” - the state-of-the-art filmmaking empire established in the New Zealand capital, Wellington, by Academy Award winner Peter Jackson and business partner Richard Taylor. The best example of Weta Workshop may be Gollum from Lord of the Rings, but Taylor tells Scene By Scene the movie world is about to be stunned by James Cameron’s Avatar and Steven Spielberg and Jackson’s Tintin which are both in production in Weta.
India Even bigger and more popular than Bollywood, Telugu cinema from southern India, known as Tollywood, features some of India’s brightest talents and biggest stars. Recent Oscar nominee Ashutosh Gowariker shares with Scene By Scene his experience working with Aishwarya Rai on a new film Jodhaa Akbar.
Thailand Scene By Scene goes on location with Thailand’s royal filmmaker, Prince Chatrichalerm Yukol, as he shoots an epic period story involving thousands of extras and over 200 elephants. One of the best known and most successful Thai film directors, Chatri’s production Suriyothai has become the country’s highest grossing film earning more than $18M at the box office.
Russia From just $65M ticket sales in 2001 to $500M in 2007, Scene By Scene takes an inside look at the world’s fastest growing film industry interviewing the renowned producer Alexandar Rodnyansky. He talks candidly about his fears of a return to authoritarianism and has been told personally by Russian Presidents Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev that there are limits to what filmmakers can do.
Jordan
Scene By Scene examines how Jordan’s new film industry is by royal command. Her Royal Highness, Princess Rym Al-Ali, a board member of the Royal Film Commission lays out the Royal Family’s vision to make Jordan a powerhouse of Middle Eastern cinema by attracting filmmakers from all over the region. Jordanian director Amin Matalqa also talks on his decision to return from Los Angeles to produce an award winning film Captain Abu Raed.
Asia Pacific Screen Awards
The Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) is an international cultural initiative that acclaims, at a global level, the cinematic excellence and cultural diversity of the vast Asia-Pacific region. It brings together, in a unique collaboration, Atlanta-based CNN International, Paris-based UNESCO and FIAPF - the International Federation of Film Producers Associations. The Asia Pacific Screen Awards honour the works of filmmakers across a region covering more than 70 countries and areas, one third of the earth and half the world’s film output. The 2008 Asia Pacific Screen Awards ceremony will be held on November 11 on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
The Legend of King Naresuan
Directed by HSH Prince Chatrichalerm Yukol Produced by Kunakorn Sethi Written by HSH Prince Chatrichalerm Yukol / Sunait Chutintaranond Starring : Wanchana Sawatdee / Chatchai Plengpanich / Intira Jaroenpura / Sorapong Chatree / Sompop Benjatikul Music by Richard Harvey
The films are directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol and are a followup to his 2003 film, The Legend of Suriyothai. Part I, Pegu's Hostage, was released on January 18, 2007. Part II, Reclaiming Sovereignty, was released on February 15, 2007. A third part was initially expected to be released on December 5, 2007, in celebration of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 80th birthday, but that release date has been pushed back to later in 2008. Filming on part III is expected to begin in early 2008, with Tony Jaa among the featured actors.
Part I deals with Naresuan's boyhood, when he was taken hostage by Burmese King Bayinnaung to keep the vassalAyutthaya Kingdom subservient. During this time, he was a novice Buddhist monk under the tutelage of a wise father-figure monk (Sorapong Chatree). Part II depicts Naresuan as a young adult prince, already a formidable military strategist, as he leads his army on exploits against breakaway kingdoms for King Bayinnaung's successor, King Nonthabureng, and eventually breaks away to declare sovereignty for Siam. Part III was to depict Naresuan's military and leadership skills and the expansion of the Siamese kingdom.
In production for more than three years, the project has an estimated budget of 700 million baht, making it the most expensive Thai film made.
The Pegu forces of King Bayinnaung overrun Phitsanulok, ruled by King Thamaracha, who had hoped for help of forces from Ayutthaya, but King Chakrapadi needed the troops to protect his own city. Bayinnaung demands that Prince Naresuan, the young son of Thamaracha, be given to him as a hostage to ensure Phitsanulok's loyalty. Bayinnaung then takes Naresuan on his military campaign to Ayutthaya, schooling the boy in the ways of war. Ayutthaya falls and becomes a vassal state of Pegu, with Thamaracha installed as its leader. In Pegu, Naresuan is treated as a son of Bayinnaung and afforded all the comforts and respect due to a prince. He rides his horse into "Siamese town" near the palace, home to Siamese refugees of the war, and rescues another boy who is being chased by a mob because he stole some food. The unkempt street urchin does not know his name so the head monk, Khanchong, names him Bunting. Naresuan is then ordained as a novice monk in the Buddhist temple, and Bunting is made a temple boy. The two friends then befriend a temple girl, Manechan. The three children engage in various sorts of mischief, including taking part in cockfighting, despite the orders of Khanchong. Under Khanchong's tutelage, Naresuan learns more about martial arts and methods of war. Bayinnaung, meanwhile, is continuing his campaign to consolidate control of Siam. Naresuan's older sister, Princess Supankulayanee is brought to Pegu to also serve as a consort to the king. With his sister now held hostage, the young Naresuan decides it is time for him to return to Siam. Already showing superior fighting skills, he attracts a band of loyal fellows and makes his escape. Part II: Reclaiming Sovereignty
Many years have passed since Naresuan returned home to Siam. Now the ruler of Phitsanulok, the adult Prince Naresuan has attracted more followers to his army. His aide-de-camp is his boyhood friend, Bunting, now christened Lord Rachamanu. Naresuan's fighters include an African warrior and a Japanese samurai. Word is received in Ayutthaya that King Bayinnaung has died. Ayutthaya King Thamaracha believes it is important that he go and pay respects, but his son Naresuan, having been raised in Pegu and who regards Bayinnaung as a second father, convinces Thamaracha to let him go. In Pegu, representatives of nearly all the kingdoms in the realm gather to pay respects to the departed Bayinnaung and also swear loyalty to the new king, Nonthabureng. Naresuan and Bunting are reunited with their childhood friend Manechan, who is now a lady in waiting to Princess Supankulayanee, Naresuan's sister, who was made a consort of Bayinnaung. Naresuan and Manechan share an immediate romantic connection. One of the Pegu vassal states, Khang, did not send a representative, so Nonthabureng orders three armies to attack the kingdom. Naresuan takes his army into the fight. The first two armies fail in their attack of the impenetrable fortress of Khang, which is defended by fierce archers commanded by Princess Lurkin, daughter of the Khang king. Naresuan, held in reserve, finds a way to penetrate the city's rear entrance and storms the city. Bunting trades blows with Lurkin and is enchanted by the fierce warrior princess. He chases her down and persists with his romantic overtures until she surrenders to him. Naresuan now must look for a way to return to Siam. Nonthabureng's son, Prince Upparaja, is jealous of Naresuan's military prowess and surmises that Naresuan is going to betray Pegu. He plots various attacks against Naresuan, including sending a band of headhunters to attack Naresuan. At a river crossing back into Siam, Naresuan finds his forces under attack. With his army across, Naresuan is given a long rifle by his tutor, the monk Khanchong. Naresuan takes aim at the Pegu commander across the mile-wide river and fires, killing the man and firing the first shot in a declaration of independence for Siam. Part III: ....Sword.....
Reception
Part I King Naresuan Part I: Hongsawadee's Hostage, grossed more than 100 million baht on its opening weekend, despite some production problems with the film. After a world premiere screening on January 16, director Chatrichalerm Yukol continued to edit the film. On opening day, January 18, 2007, prints of the film were still not ready for wide distribution, and were delivered late in the day in Bangkok cinemas and screenings were canceled in the provinces. Part I received mixed reviews in the local media. The Bangkok Post said the film was "torn between the need to be a serious historical movie and popular entertainment for the masses." But The Nation called it "a beautiful movie, planned to meticulous detail with the exotic designs and colors of the royal dresses, golden palaces and exotic temples." The Nation also hosted a forum for readers to comment on the film.
Part II
King Naresuan Part II: Reclamation of Sovereignty, premiered in a wide theatrical release in Thailand on February 15, 2007. The #1 film at the Thailand box office for several weeks, it earned US$7 million. Critical reception was more favorable than the first installment. Kong Rithdee of the Bangkok Post said: "Surprise, surprise: Naresuan II is good fun. The pacing crisp, the acting passionate, the warfare intense." Jeerawat Na Talang, columnist for The Nation, wrote on her blog: "This is simply the best Thai film I have seen in years ... Compared to the first one, the sequel is better such as in terms of cast and editing." Submitted as King of Fire, Part II was Thailand's entry to the 80th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.
Siam is an ancient Kingdom and hath always been very mighty, but afterwards it hath been subdued by the King of Pegu, becoming a tributary unto him. But it continued not long in that estate, For this King, Dying, left issue 2 sons, which were brought up in the Kings court of Pegu; who flying from thence to Siam, whereas the eldest, called Raja Api, in the Malays language the Fiery King, but by the Portuguese and other nations the Black King….
One of the most important historical scenes recalled by Thai students in their studies is the story of the single combat between King Naresuan and the Viceroy of Hantawadi.The combat ended with a victory for Ayuthaya and a defeat for Hantawadi. The story of this confrontation depicts the determination of two courageous lords of two great Kingdoms of southeast Asia .Despite the popularity of this story in Thai history, however, few students realize that in actual fact, King Naresuan was respected far beyond the borders of Siam, and his brave heart was highly acknowledged throughout the East.
The Ming shi chronicles, which are the official record of Ming dynasty, report that Hideyoshi sent epistolary messages from Japan to Kingdoms and principalities such as Da Ming ( China in the Reign of the Ming) Ryugu, Luzon, and Ayuthaya demanding that they send tribute to him in 1592,Hideyoshi actually sent an army into Korea; his words were not just casual messages. In those days King Naresuan sat on the throne of Ayuthaya. In the same year, the King sent a mission to Beijing to inform Da Ming that Ayuthaya was ready to undertake a joint effort of outflank Hideyoshi ’ forces and to curb the latter ‘ s invasion attempts. On the 31st of October,1592. Da Ming welcomed the Ayuthaya mission with banquet.
Meanwhile, the Hongsawadi had marched upon Ayuthaya once again, with decisive and disastrous results. In single combat on elephant-back. King Naresuan defeated the Hantawadi Viceroy Mang Samkeit on the 18th of January,1593. Despite the valor of the Siamese king, however, the Governor of Guang Dong and Guang Xi counseled the Chinese. Emperor that Da Ming was too great a kingdom to require the support of foreign troops. Siam, being so very distant, could hardly send an army to the aid of Da Ming. Therefore, the plan for a joint military effort was never realized.
Although King Naresuan’s offer to join forces with the Middle Kingdom gives insight into his imaginative boldness, gallantry and vision, this story is seldom mentioned in textbooks. Those interested should look under Ming shi for further details.
