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Fri, September 22, 2023 | 23:50

Jang Dong-yoon speaks about challenges of acting in first Korean 'screenlife' film 'Long D'

Jang Dong-yoon speaks about challenges of acting in first Korean 'screenlife' film 'Long D'

For most of its runtime, “Long D” is just Jang Dong-yoon staring at a computer screen. Jang stars as Do-ha, who tries to get back together with his ex-girlfriend after a breakup.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-04-26 17:10

'Return to Seoul' reflects on adoptee's journey of self-discovery

'Return to Seoul' reflects on adoptee's journey of self-discovery

On the surface, “Return to Seoul” looks like another film about an adoptee's emotional journey to find her biological parents. However, Cambodian French director Davy Chou goes one step further, providing a unique perspective from foreign eyes and focusing on the protagonist's journey of self-discovery.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-04-25 16:43

[INTERVIEW] IU credits 'My Mister' as turning point in her decade-long acting career

INTERVIEWIU credits 'My Mister' as turning point in her decade-long acting career

Since bursting onto the K-pop scene in 2008, IU has built an incredibly successful career as both a singer and an actress. IU credited the 2018 tvN series “My Mister” as a turning point in her acting career, adding that it enabled her to play more complex roles.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-04-24 07:00

Song Joong-ki and fellow cast of 'Hopeless' excited about Cannes invitation

Song Joong-ki and fellow cast of 'Hopeless' excited about Cannes invitation

Actor Song Joong-ki and his fellow cast members said they are happy to be invited to the 76th Cannes Film Festival, which is screening their film, “Hopeless,” in the non-competitive Un Certain Regard section.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-04-23 16:17

'The Roundup: No Way Out' to be released in first half of year

'The Roundup: No Way Out' to be released in first half of year

“The Roundup: No Way Out,” the third installment of “The Outlaws” series, will be released in the first half of this year.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-04-19 17:07

Hong Sang-soo's 'In Our Day,' Jason Yu's 'Sleep' to screen at Cannes 2023

Hong Sang-soo's 'In Our Day,' Jason Yu's 'Sleep' to screen at Cannes 2023

Korean auteur Hong Sang-soo's “In Our Day” and director Jason Yu's “Sleep” have been selected to screen at side events of the Cannes Film Festival.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-04-19 16:17

[INTERVIEW] Jeju's 'haenyeo' through eyes of US filmmaker

INTERVIEWJeju's 'haenyeo' through eyes of US filmmaker

JEJU ISLAND - Driving loud motorcycles, the “haenyeo” on the southern scenic island of Jeju arrived at the sea to begin their work at 10:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning. Donning black-and-orange diving suits and flippers, the female divers swiftly grabbed their “tewak” - orange ball-like flotation devices - and descended to the depths of the sea to catch various aquatic organis...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-04-19 15:10

Hong Sang-soo's 'In Our Day' to close Directors' Fortnight at Cannes

Hong Sang-soo's 'In Our Day' to close Directors' Fortnight at Cannes

A new film by South Korean filmmaker Hong Sang-soo will close out the showcase of shorts and features on the sidelines of the Cannes International Film Festival next month. Organizers of the Directors' Fortnight, an independent selection of the Cannes, announced Tuesday that Hong's 30th feature film, "In Our Day," will be screened on the closing night.

2023-04-18 22:13

James Gunn says 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3' is more emotional than its predecessors

James Gunn says 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3' is more emotional than its predecessors

Director James Gunn said “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” tells an intimate story far more emotional than its predecessors and ends with the focus on Rocket's origin story.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-04-18 17:00

BLACKPINK's Jennie invited to Cannes Film Festival

BLACKPINK's Jennie invited to Cannes Film Festival

Jennie, a member of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, has been invited to this year's Cannes Film Festival, which will run from May 16 to 27.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-04-14 17:20

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