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Thu, December 7, 2023 | 21:50

Director Chung Ji-young's 'The Boys' revisits 1999 case of wrongful conviction

Director Chung Ji-young's 'The Boys' revisits 1999 case of wrongful conviction

Korean auteur Chung Ji-young's new feature, 'The Boys,' recounts a 1999 case in which three boys were wrongfully convicted of robbery and murder under a manipulative criminal justice system.

2023-09-27 14:55

[INTERVIEW] With '30 Days,' Kang Ha-neul finds new level of comfort in acting

INTERVIEWWith '30 Days,' Kang Ha-neul finds new level of comfort in acting

Actors Kang Ha-neul and Jung So-min have reunited in the rom-com “30 Days,” nearly eight years after their collaboration in the 2015 film "Twenty." Much has changed since then, but Kang believes that the most notable difference lies in their approach to acting.

2023-09-27 08:28

Actor Song Joong-ki still hungry for new movie roles

Actor Song Joong-ki still hungry for new movie roles

When opportunity doesn't knock, Korean heartthrob Song Joong-ki is ready to build a door.

2023-09-26 11:16

[INTERVIEW] Yim Si-wan went extra mile to portray legendary athlete in 'Road to Boston'

INTERVIEWYim Si-wan went extra mile to portray legendary athlete in 'Road to Boston'

That was what actor Yim Si-wan faced in his latest role as legendary marathoner, Suh Yun-bok, in the period drama film, “Road to Boston,” propelling him to dedicate himself physically and mentally to portray the figure.

2023-09-24 18:52

[INTERVIEW] 'Cobweb' director questions meaning of cinema

INTERVIEW'Cobweb' director questions meaning of cinema

“I feel this is the time to redefine and reestablish what movies mean to us. And I came across this film 'Cobweb’ when I, too, was ruminating on this issue,” the director said during an interview with The Korea Times at a cafe in Jongro District, Thursday.

2023-09-22 10:05

Multipurpose water film studio opens in Daejeon

Multipurpose water film studio opens in Daejeon

A new film studio designed for shooting water-based scenes opened in a central Korean city on Thursday, officials said.

2023-09-21 15:10

Gang Dong-won becomes exorcist con artist in ‘Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman’

Gang Dong-won becomes exorcist con artist in ‘Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman’

Actor Gang Dong-won is turning into a sly con artist pretending to be an exorcist in the new fantasy comedy film “Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman.”

2023-09-20 20:57

'30 Days' promises laughter, unlikely romance

'30 Days' promises laughter, unlikely romance

In the upcoming movie “30 Days,” actors Kang Ha-neul and Jung So-min are set to delight theater-goers with their comedic chemistry, promising smiles and laughter.

2023-09-20 09:26

[INTERVIEW] Song Kang-ho hopes to offer cinematic originality with 'Cobweb'

INTERVIEWSong Kang-ho hopes to offer cinematic originality with 'Cobweb'

This time, Song hopes to share with the audience his passion and perspective on the cinema with an experimental comedy “Cobweb.”

2023-09-19 10:17

Jason Yu's debut film 'Sleep' surpasses 1 mil. admissions

Jason Yu's debut film 'Sleep' surpasses 1 mil. admissions

Director Jason Yu's debut film "Sleep" topped the local box office for the second consecutive week, having surpassed 1 million cumulative viewers, data showed Monday.

2023-09-18 09:58

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