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...

"[Interview] 〈Soju War〉 Yoo Hae-jin: 'Snacks should be dried pollack! No need for consultation on drinking scenes'"

Jong-rok, who dedicated his entire life to the company. He thought about the company day and night, and after work, frequent drinking sessions with excessive...

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...

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...

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 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...

"[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] The Festival Has Begun. Enjoy the 25th Jeonju International Film Festival Movies and Events for Free!"

This year, following the complete cut of the government's budget for regional film culture revitalization, the budget for film festival support from the Korean...

Wong Kar-wai's First TV Series 〈Blossoms〉 Starts Airing on December 27! What is the Reaction?

Wong Kar-wai's first TV series, a 30-episode series <Blossoms> (繁華, Blossoms Shanghai), began airing on December 27 with the release of four episodes.