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Thu, June 1, 2023 | 11:33

Yoo Yeon-seok reveals why he took pay cut for 'My Heart Puppy'

Yoo Yeon-seok reveals why he took pay cut for 'My Heart Puppy'

Actor Yoo Yeon-seok has a clear sense of purpose when it comes to the roles he chooses and the directors he works with. Before the pandemic, his goal was to land a huge role in a big budget blockbuster with an extensive cast. However, the actor decided to take a road less traveled after reading the script for “My Heart Puppy.” A noted dog lover, he even took a pay cut for the...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-02-17 17:17

3 Korean films invited to 73rd Berlin Film Festival

3 Korean films invited to 73rd Berlin Film Festival

Three Korean films are heading to the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, which will run until Feb. 26. Director Hong Sang-soo's 29th feature film, “In Water,” will have its world premiere in Berlin as part of the festival's Encounters sidebar competitive section. He has been invited to the festival for the fourth consecutive year.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-02-16 15:51

Director Isao Yukisada says Korea-Japan TV and film collaboration 'inevitable'

Director Isao Yukisada says Korea-Japan TV and film collaboration 'inevitable'

Given Korea's booming cultural content industry, there is a growing list of creators in Asia and beyond that are eager to collaborate with local production companies and filmmakers. Ties have been getting stronger between the content industries of Korea and Japan in recent years. In addition to Hirokazu Kore-eda, whose first Korean-language film “Broker” helped its male lead ...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-02-15 08:32

'Count' tells scandal-ridden boxer's redemption story with comedy vibe

'Count' tells scandal-ridden boxer's redemption story with comedy vibe

In the Olympics, gold medals are made out of athletes' sweat, blood and tears as well as efforts in the gym every day, making their sacrifices worthy of respect.

2023-02-14 10:43

'Avatar 2' becomes 2nd-highest-grossing movie in S. Korea

“Avatar: The Way of Water" has become the second-highest-grossing movie of all time in South Korea, overtaking "The Admiral: Roaring Currents," the Walt Disney Company Korea said Monday.

2023-02-13 21:38

[INTERVIEW] Yoon Si-yoon attributes success to good-natured roles

INTERVIEWYoon Si-yoon attributes success to good-natured roles

Actor Yoon Si-yoon got incredibly lucky when he debuted in MBC's hit sitcom “Hick Kick through the Roof” (2009). He subsequently landed lead roles in TV series such as “Bread, Love and Dreams” (2010) and “Psychopath Diary” (2019) as well as films like “A Birth” (2022). Yoon credits his career boom to the good-natured roles that have been made available to him.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-02-12 17:34

Bae Doona borrows her character's words to speak out on social issues

Bae Doona borrows her character's words to speak out on social issues

Bae Doona said the thriller drama film “Next Sohee” is an emotional tribute to victims of institutional abuse. Inspired by a real-life event, the film revolves around Sohee (Kim Si-eun), a high school student who starts job training at a call center. Sohee cannot bear the highly stressful work culture, which leads to her suicide. Detective Oh Yu-jin (Bae) starts to follow the...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-02-09 16:46

Director Hong Sang-soo to attend Berlin film festival with actor Kim Min-hee

Director Hong Sang-soo to attend Berlin film festival with actor Kim Min-hee

Korean director Hong Sang-soo will attend the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival later this month together with actor Kim Min-hee to promote their new film, "In Water," his production company said Tuesday.

2023-02-07 16:25

Director Jung Joo-ri sheds light on labor exploitation in 'Next Sohee'

Director Jung Joo-ri sheds light on labor exploitation in 'Next Sohee'

Jung Joo-ri, director of Korean film "Next Sohee," said Monday she was struck by a tragic incident of a high school girl's death amid her assignment to a call center and wanted to focus on what pushed her into a dead end.

2023-02-06 16:00

Kim Da-mi, Jeon So-nee team up for coming-of-age film 'Soulmate'

Kim Da-mi, Jeon So-nee team up for coming-of-age film 'Soulmate'

Actors Kim Da-mi and Jeon So-nee said they became best friends in real life after the duo starred in the coming-of-age film “Soulmate.” Adapted from the Chinese film of the same title, “Soulmate” centers on the lives of two friends. One is Mi-so (Kim), a free-spirited girl who wishes to travel the world after graduating from high school. The other is Ha-eun (Jeon) who is afra...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-02-03 17:09

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