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Fri, December 1, 2023 | 12:29

[28th BIFF] Steven Yeun, John Cho reflect on rising global influence of K-content

28th BIFFSteven Yeun, John Cho reflect on rising global influence of K-content

BUSAN ― Korean American actors Steven Yeun and John Cho shared their personal notes on the increasing spotlight Korean content has been getting from global audiences recently during the 28th Busan Film Festival (BIFF).

2023-10-07 16:19

[28th BIFF] Fan Bingbing, back from hiatus, says lead role in 'Green Night' was deeply resonating

28th BIFFFan Bingbing, back from hiatus, says lead role in 'Green Night' was deeply resonating

BUSAN ― After years of putting her acting career on hold after a tax evasion issue in 2018, Chinese actor Fan Bingbing is taking on her first lead film since the hiatus, playing the role of Jin Xia in the Hong Kong film “Green Night.”

2023-10-06 16:14

[28th BIFF] Chow Yun-fat expresses hope of reigniting spirit of Hong Kong films

28th BIFFChow Yun-fat expresses hope of reigniting spirit of Hong Kong films

BUSAN ― Veteran actor from Hong Kong Chow Yun-fat shared that he hopes for more films that capture Hong Kong’s unique spirit, calling for more transparency on his government’s censorship procedures against film productions.

2023-10-05 20:34

[28th BIFF] 'It has a lot to offer': BIFF takes off after management turmoil

28th BIFF'It has a lot to offer': BIFF takes off after management turmoil

BUSAN ― The 28th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) finally began its 10-day run in the southeastern port city of Busan, Wednesday, after months of managerial turmoil resulting in two resignations and a dismissal.

2023-10-05 16:47

28th BIFFJourney of self-discovery takes center stage as 'Because I Hate Korea' opens 28th Busan International Film Festival

28th BIFFChow Yun-fat expresses hope of reigniting spirit of Hong Kong films

[28th BIFF] Journey of self-discovery takes center stage as 'Because I Hate Korea' opens 28th Busan International Film Festival

28th BIFFJourney of self-discovery takes center stage as 'Because I Hate Korea' opens 28th Busan International Film Festival

BUSAN — The 28th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) opened, Wednesday, with the subtle, stinging film 'Because I Hate Korea' by filmmaker Jang Kun-jae, known for his 2014 film 'A Midsummer’s Fantasia.'

2023-10-05 12:28

28th BIFF'It has a lot to offer': BIFF takes off after management turmoil

[28th BIFF] Busan International Film Festival opens with star-studded red carpet event

28th BIFFBusan International Film Festival opens with star-studded red carpet event

BUSAN ― This year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) kicked off its 10-day celebration, Wednesday, in the southeastern port city of Busan.

2023-10-04 21:25

Busan film festival set to open with packed lineup, star guests

Busan film festival set to open with packed lineup, star guests

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is set to raise its curtain for the 28th edition Wednesday, with a keen eye on the latest trends in Asian cinema and a full slate of commercial and arthouse films.

2023-10-04 13:59

'Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman' tops Chuseok holiday box office

'Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman' tops Chuseok holiday box office

Fantasy action flick “Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman” swept the local box office during the Chuseok holiday weekend, surpassing one million ticket sales Sunday.

2023-10-02 16:50

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

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