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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 13:38

'Suzume' becomes first Japanese film to surpass 5 million tickets in Korea

'Suzume' becomes first Japanese film to surpass 5 million tickets in Korea

Japanese animated film “Suzume” has set a record at Korea's box office, surpassing 5 million ticket sales on Friday, according to data from the Korean Film Council. The fantasy adventure animation, which hit local theaters on March 8, became the first film released this year to reach over 5 million ticket sales and the first ever Japanese film to do so. As of Sunday, the film...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-04-30 16:57

Actor-artist Bek Hyun-jin selects 7 films for Jeonju film fest

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

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-04-28 17:16

24th Jeonju film festival opens with 'Tori and Lokita' by the Dardennes

24th Jeonju film festival opens with 'Tori and Lokita' by the Dardennes

JEONJU - The 24th Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF), an annual celebration of indie films, kicked off on Thursday night with the Dardenne brother's immigration thriller, “Tori and Lokita.” The festival will run through May 6.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-04-27 21:54

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

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