〈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...

"[Couple's Classic] If You Dream of Being a Late Bloomer 〈Night School〉"

Couples watch movies together. They reminisce about their dating days while watching romance films and worry about the future while watching parenting films.

〈The Unknown Seoul〉 The Reason Why Lee Ho-soo and Park Jin-young Resemble Each Other

<The Unknown Seoul> How can one not become attached to the character Lee Ho-soo (Park Jin-young)? Like a lake that holds deep currents beneath a calm surface,...

"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.

[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.

"[Field Photo] Movie 〈City of Evil〉 Premiere Site!"

"[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...

[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...

[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...

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...

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.

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'.

[First Reactions] <Holy Night: Demon Hunters> Cineplay Reporter Star Rating

[First Reactions] The film <Holy Night: Demon Hunters> is an occult action movie about a city thrown into chaos by a cult that worships evil, featuring the...

[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...