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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 13:43

Jung Ho-yeon to star in sci-fi thriller 'Hope'

Jung Ho-yeon to star in sci-fi thriller 'Hope'

Actress Jung Ho-yeon will be joining filmmaker Na Hong-jin's upcoming star-studded film “Hope,” co-starring with Hwang Jung-min and Zo In-sung, as well as Hollywood actors Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-04-03 08:36

Jeonju film festival reveals rich lineup of 247 films

Jeonju film festival reveals rich lineup of 247 films

Organizers of the 24th Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF), an annual celebration of independent films, have promised the program will be “bold” and “buzzy” to attract audiences. JIFF will take place from April 27 to May 6, featuring a total of 247 films from 42 countries. This year's selection includes 66 world premieres. The opening ceremony will be held at the Sori A...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-31 17:58

IU says she was excited to share screen with Park Seo-joon in 'Dream'

IU says she was excited to share screen with Park Seo-joon in 'Dream'

Singer-actress IU expressed how excited she was to be paired with Park Seo-joon for her first major movie role in the sports drama film “Dream,” which they filmed three years ago.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-30 18:16

[INTERVIEW] Ahn Jae-hong on playing underdog basketball coach in 'Rebound'

INTERVIEWAhn Jae-hong on playing underdog basketball coach in 'Rebound'

Actor Ahn Jae-hong said “Rebound” is a feel-good sports movie that reminds viewers to cherish every moment in life. Based on the true story of JungAng High School basketball team in 2012, the drama follows Ahn who takes on the role of enthusiastic basketball coach Kang Yang-hyun (Ahn Jae-hong), trying to rally a struggling basketball team.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-29 17:00

Will April releases revive Korean cinema? Films to look out for in April

Will April releases revive Korean cinema? Films to look out for in April

Korean cinema is lagging behind Hollywood and Japanese titles which have continued high records at the local box office in the first quarter of 2023. The number one and two films in February were Japanese anime “The First Slam Dunk” and Marvel superhero film “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” They racked up ticket sales while homegrown films failed to break even.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-27 16:53

Lee Sun-kyun, Lee Ha-nee reunite in new rom-com 'Killing Romance'

Lee Sun-kyun, Lee Ha-nee reunite in new rom-com 'Killing Romance'

Actors Lee Sun-kyun and Lee Ha-nee are reuniting in the upcoming film, “Killing Romance,” 13 years after starring together in hit TV series “Pasta.”

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-26 17:05

Jeon Jong-seo discusses her first Hollywood role in 'Mona Lisa and Blood Moon'

Jeon Jong-seo discusses her first Hollywood role in 'Mona Lisa and Blood Moon'

Jeon Jong-seo said she found it liberating to play Mona Lisa Lee in her Hollywood debut feature “Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon.”

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-22 16:02

'Kill Boksoon' star Jeon Do-yeon talks about why she signed up without reading script

'Kill Boksoon' star Jeon Do-yeon talks about why she signed up without reading script

Before she even got her hands on the script for "Kill Boksoon," Jeon Do-yeon said she had already committed to the Netflix film. Eager to take on different roles and different genres, she agreed to be the co-lead with Seol Kyung-gu. “Kill Boksoon” marks their third collaboration following “I Wish I had a Wife” (2001) and “Birthday” (2019).

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-21 16:42

Japanese animation 'Suzume' tops 2 mil. admissions in Korea

Japanese animation 'Suzume' tops 2 mil. admissions in Korea

The Japanese animated film "Suzume" has garnered over 2 million admissions in the first 13 days of its release in Korea, its local distributor said Tuesday.

2023-03-21 09:46

Park Sung-woong talks about filming 'Woong Nam' with comedian-turned-director

Park Sung-woong talks about filming 'Woong Nam' with comedian-turned-director

Actor Park Sung-woong is well-known for taking roles that are outside of his comfort zone. While most people know him for the 2013 crime thriller, “New World,” Park has appeared in many other noteworthy films such as “Inside Me” (2019), “OK! Madam” (2020) and “Gentleman” (2022).

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-20 21:20

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