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Fri, June 9, 2023 | 09:40

Kim Jee-woon's 'Cobweb,' Kim Chang-hoon's 'Hopeless' invited to this year's Cannes

Kim Jee-woon's 'Cobweb,' Kim Chang-hoon's 'Hopeless' invited to this year's Cannes

Two Korean films will be screened at noncompetition categories of this year's Cannes Film Festival, the event's organizers has announced.

2023-04-14 09:59

Japanese anime dominates box office - Will Korean animation catch up?

Japanese anime dominates box office - Will Korean animation catch up?

With “The First Slam Dunk” and “Suzume” bringing a new wave of attention to animated features here, animation has become a staple in domestic cinemas. Japanese director Makoto Shinkai's anime film “Suzume” has attracted over 4.4 million moviegoers as of April 12. “The First Slam Dunk,” based on the popular “Slam Dunk” basketball manga series by Takehiko Inoue, previously topp...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-04-14 08:02

'Suzume' tops box office for 5th weekend with over 4 million tickets

'Suzume' tops box office for 5th weekend with over 4 million tickets

Japanese animated film “Suzume” claimed the No. 1 spot on the box office charts for the fifth weekend in a row, attracting over 4 million moviegoers in Korea.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-04-10 14:00

Jeon Do-yeon discusses her similarities with iconic character in 'Kill Boksoon'

Jeon Do-yeon discusses her similarities with iconic character in 'Kill Boksoon'

Jeon Do-yeon discussed her similarities to Gil Bok-soon, her character in the Netflix film “Kill Boksoon,” saying she is very confident but has self-doubt when it comes to parenting her teenage daughter.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-04-06 16:42

Hong Sang-soo's 'In Water' captures mundane reality in blurry images

Hong Sang-soo's 'In Water' captures mundane reality in blurry images

Watching Hong Sang-soo's minimalist film "In Water" for an hour on the big screen was like seeing images through water as it was shot out of focus, making its short running time feel unbearably long.

2023-04-04 10:43

1st documentary unveiled in Korea retracing Nam June Paik's vision of video art

1st documentary unveiled in Korea retracing Nam June Paik's vision of video art

In today's media-saturated world, the groundbreaking works of Nam June Paik (1932-2006), widely referred to as the father of video art, reverberate more strongly than ever.

Park Han-sol | 2023-04-03 17:05

Jung Ho-yeon to star in sci-fi thriller 'Hope'

Jung Ho-yeon to star in sci-fi thriller 'Hope'

Actress Jung Ho-yeon will be joining filmmaker Na Hong-jin's upcoming star-studded film “Hope,” co-starring with Hwang Jung-min and Zo In-sung, as well as Hollywood actors Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-04-03 08:36

Jeonju film festival reveals rich lineup of 247 films

Jeonju film festival reveals rich lineup of 247 films

Organizers of the 24th Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF), an annual celebration of independent films, have promised the program will be “bold” and “buzzy” to attract audiences. JIFF will take place from April 27 to May 6, featuring a total of 247 films from 42 countries. This year's selection includes 66 world premieres. The opening ceremony will be held at the Sori A...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-31 17:58

IU says she was excited to share screen with Park Seo-joon in 'Dream'

IU says she was excited to share screen with Park Seo-joon in 'Dream'

Singer-actress IU expressed how excited she was to be paired with Park Seo-joon for her first major movie role in the sports drama film “Dream,” which they filmed three years ago.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-30 18:16

[INTERVIEW] Ahn Jae-hong on playing underdog basketball coach in 'Rebound'

INTERVIEWAhn Jae-hong on playing underdog basketball coach in 'Rebound'

Actor Ahn Jae-hong said “Rebound” is a feel-good sports movie that reminds viewers to cherish every moment in life. Based on the true story of JungAng High School basketball team in 2012, the drama follows Ahn who takes on the role of enthusiastic basketball coach Kang Yang-hyun (Ahn Jae-hong), trying to rally a struggling basketball team.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-29 17:00

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