Close Yet Far, Far Yet Close... What Does the '28 Days Later' Series Share in Common?

Released on June 19, <28 Years Later> has come under scrutiny from audiences. Officially a sequel to the 2002 film <28 Days Later>, <28 Years Later> sees the...

〈Squid Game 3〉 Who Will Be the First to Be Eliminated? Let's Guess with the 'Instincts' of Cineplay Reporters

South Korea, or rather a global event <Squid Game> continues its story on June 27. Netflix's original content <Squid Game> has received worldwide love for its...

The Starting Point of Denis Villeneuve's Universe, 4K Remastered Re-release of 〈Incendies〉 Revisited

Films like <Arrival>, <Blade Runner 2049>, and the <Dune> series depict humanity's choices in new and vast environments, exploring the essence of human...

Subtle Madness…! 〈Top Gun: Maverick〉 〈F1 The Movie〉 What Director Joseph Kosinski Did for Reality

A movie that will take the audience on a high-speed ride is coming. Set to be released on June 25, <F1 The Movie> depicts the journey of veteran Sony Hayes...

"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,...

[Interview] <Square> Director Choi Sung-eun: "Actually, So Ji-sub was not the first choice..."

There are rules in the square that must be absolutely followed. The moment those rules are broken, blood and desire intertwine in the square.

[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.

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...

"The Underdog Rebellion, Even in Korea? 〈CINUS: The Sinners〉 How Did It Perform?"

Will the rebellion continue to Korea. Released on May 28, <CINUS: The Sinners> made waves when it premiered in North America in April.

Netflix's First, Breaking Box Office Records... 5 Gem-like Korean Animation Recommendations

Korean animation has long been trapped in the frame of being ‘for children’. While there was technical skill, the industrial base was weak, and public...

"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...

"The King Returns in 2020, 〈Demon Slayer: Mugen Train〉 TMI"

“Burn your heart.” Just like that catchphrase, the passion of the fans has not cooled down. So, it makes one curious whether this re-release will write a new...

"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 4] Director To Qifeng's Masterclass Live Coverage

"I decided to part ways with the life of living as a film director engineer"

This year, filmmakers from around the world are visiting the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. Among the big names is Hong Kong action film master...