"War Named Election 〈Running Mate〉 and Other New OTT Releases for the Week of June 3, 2025 (6/18~6/25)"

The new OTT releases for the third week of June feature the fierce election war among high school students, which is more intense than college entrance exams,...

An Unknown Journey to Rediscover the True Meaning of Life in a Survivalist Society 〈Unknown Seoul〉

A woman in a red tracksuit kicks a deflated soccer ball against a wall in an empty lot and says, “Was this thrown away because it was deflated.

〈Squid Game 3〉 What Games Will Appear... Revealed Games + Reporter’s Speculation

Who will be the final winner? And what will happen to Seong Gi-hun's fate? The Netflix original <Squid Game> that shook the world is returning with a new...

[Interview] 〈Gwangjang〉So Ji-sub "These days, if friends follow 'Misa', it will be a big problem, they could get caught"

Actor So Ji-sub, known for 'Sogangji', has proven his 'coolness' once again as he returns to the noir action series <Gwangjang> after 13 years.

"[Field Photo] Disney+ Drama 〈The Hunter with a Scalpel〉 Production Presentation"

This Week's OTT: Unity Through Confrontation?! <The Killer's Game> and More New OTT Releases for the Second Week of June 2025 (6/12~6/18)

<The Killer's Game>, <Conclave>, <The Hunter with a Scalpel>, <Cells at Work>

The new OTT releases for the second week of June feature many works depicting unavoidable confrontations. A Korean noir film capturing the clash between a...

A Story You Must Witness Right Now 〈The Seed of the Sacred Tree〉

<Holy Spider> (2022, directed by Ali Abbasi) revealed the dark side of Iranian society by reflecting the serial killer 'Spider' who murdered 16 women and the...

[Interview] Director Yoon Jong-bin Discusses the Behind-the-Scenes of 〈Nine Puzzle〉

It's surprising. The fact that the next work of the director of <Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time> (2012), <Kundo: Age of the Rampant> (2014), and...

"[Interview] 〈High Five〉 Director Kang Hyung-cheol: 'A Combination of Amazing Actors? I Won the Lottery'"

The response to the movie <High Five>, which was released on the 30th of last month, is unusual. It recorded the number one spot at the box office during its...

Holidays + OTT Release = ‘Mission Impossible’ Binge-Watching TIME! 〈Mission Impossible〉 Series Must-See Moments

June is what kind of month? It’s the perfect month to binge-watch the <Mission Impossible> series. You might be wondering what that means, but on June 1st, all...

〈Happy End〉's Pitiful 'Otaku Principal' Shiro Sano

<Happy End> features one of the most pitiful characters, the principal. As soon as he bought his long-dreamed yellow sports car, the Nissan Fairlady, he was...

[First Reactions] <High Five> Cineplay Reporter Star Rating

[First Reactions] The movie <High Five>, which will be released on the 30th, is a comic action drama about five individuals who accidentally gain different...

Humanism in the Works of Director Kim Seok-yoon and Writer Lee Nam-gyu

The collaboration between Director Kim Seok-yoon and Writer Lee Nam-gyu has brought a fresh breeze to the Korean drama industry.

"My Favorite, I've Decided on You! Cineplay Reporters' 〈Mission Impossible〉 Favorite Edition?"

<Mission Impossible> series' 8th installment, <Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning>, was released on May 17 and is receiving love from Korean audiences.

Youth Film Masterpiece Guarantee! The Currently Hot Actress in Japan, Kawai Yumi's Characters

Kawai Yumi met director Yamanaka Yoko during her high school years and handed her a letter saying, "To become an actress, please include me in your casting...

Six Rookie Awards! The Charm of Actor Chae Won-bin Who Became So Intimate

The movie <Opposition> is on the verge of surpassing 3 million viewers. <Opposition> is trending with its weapon of 'freshness within familiarity'.

"Laughing Until You Fall! The World of Koki Mitani's Works at BIFAN"

This year at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, a special program titled 'Koki Mitani's Life Theater' will showcase the world of Koki Mitani, a...

"[2024 BIFAN Issue 3] [Interview] 〈Gentleman: Whisper of the Evil Spirit〉 Actor Kim Jaejoong, 'Expect Action from K-Shaman! Is it Going to be a Series?'"

"This is an occult film where Kim Jaejoong plays the role of Park Su-mudang, who investigates the disappearance of a college student."

Actor Kim Jaejoong's challenges have always been solid and reliable. It's already been over 20 years. That's right.

"[2024 JIFF] Turning Point at Jeonju International Film Festival, Must-See Documentary Highlights"

The 25th Jeonju International Film Festival has reached its turning point. Many audiences visited Jeonju during the holiday period from Labor Day on May 1st to...

[2024 JIFF] The 25th Jeonju International Film Festival, Heading to the Splendid Opening Ceremony

Celebrating its 25th year, the Jeonju International Film Festival has kicked off in grand style. The festival embarks on a ten-day journey starting with the...