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Mon, October 2, 2023 | 11:29
Cannes-winning director Park Chan-wook brings cinematic style to ad
Cannes-winning filmmaker Park Chan-wook has directed a commercial for Hey Dealer, a mobile app for used-car buyers, starring actress Han So-hee. This non-feature film work, bearing his signature directing style, has gone viral garnering close to 230,000 views on the company's YouTube channel just two days after its release.
Entertainment & Arts | 2023-05-12 16:44
[INTERVIEW] Dooly returns to theaters to celebrate 40th anniversary
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Dooly, one of Korea's most beloved cartoon characters. Kim Soo-jung, its creator, began publishing his cartoon “Dooly, the Little Dinosaur” in the monthly magazine Bomulseom in its April 1983 edition.
Entertainment & Arts | 2023-05-11 15:49
Husband-and-wife directors bring attention to overlooked women's stories in China
Husband-and-wife directors Ryuji Otsuka and Huang Ji are renowned for making films about often-overlooked women's stories that generate empathy.
Films | 2023-05-10 16:13
Cultural Heritage Administration unveils next plans after introducing free entry at temples
The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) said it will closely monitor visitor counts after the government introduced free entry for 65 Buddhist temples nationwide.
Trends | 2023-05-10 08:25
Five Korean writers to participate in 2023 Brisbane Writers Festival
Five Korean writers, whose works gained more recognition through English translation, will participate in the 2023 Brisbane Writers Festival, which runs from May 10-14.
Books | 2023-05-08 16:24
[INTERVIEW] Turkish filmmaker discusses exploring spaces and memories in 'Forms of Forgetting'
Turkish filmmaker Burak Cevik, who unveiled his two feature films, “Forms of Forgetting” and “A Woman Escapes,” at this year's Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF), is known for making experimental films that are simultaneously abstract, nostalgic and mysterious. As a Berlinale regular, his works often blur the boundaries between reality and fiction.
Films | 2023-05-07 16:56
Shin Hae-sun, Ahn Bo-hyun to lead fantasy romance series 'See You in My 19th Life'
Actors Shin Hae-sun and Ahn Bo-hyun will co-star in tvN's upcoming fantasy romance series, “See You in My 19th Life,” which will premiere in June.
Shows & Dramas | 2023-05-04 08:50
Documentary looks into Moon Jae-in's life after presidency
“This is the President” is a documentary film that follows former President Moon Jae-in's life in Pyeongsan Village in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, after leaving office. He served as the 12th president of Korea between 2017 and 2022.
Films | 2023-05-03 15:59
'Super Mario Bros Movie' tops box office on opening weekend
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” a film adaptation of the popular Nintendo video game character, topped the box office during its opening weekend.
Films | 2023-05-02 16:02
Actor-artist Bek Hyun-jin selects 7 films for Jeonju film fest
JEONJU - Versatile artist Bek Hyun-jin, best known for playing the villain in the 2021 hit SBS drama “Taxi Driver,” selected seven films as the programmer of Jeonju
Films | 2023-04-28 17:16
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[PHOTOS] Decisive moments of Team Korea at Asian Games
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