Lights and Shadows (2011)

This historical dramatization traces the rise of Kang Ki Tae (Ahn Jae Wook), largely considered Korea's first superstar entertainer. As the son of a rich business owner, Ki Tae discovers early on that he'd much rather goof off than work in one of his father's cinemas. The rascally Ki Tae "borrows" money from his dad and runs off to finance his future in film. From Ki Tae's early, humble days on an American military base stage, to his meteoric rise from the 1960's through present day, this drama navigates beyond the smokes and mirrors and fleshes out an inspiring, true story.