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What Are You Doing Here? Spot the Hidden Actors in 'Baram'

What Are You Doing Here? Spot the Hidden Actors in 'Baram'

The unofficial 10-million-admissions film 〈Baram〉 spawned the spin-off 〈Jjanggu〉, which opened on the 22nd. Actor Jung Woo has insisted that 〈Jjanggu〉 is not a sequel to 〈Baram〉, but since it’s based on the autobiographical story of the protagonist Jjanggu , 〈Jjanggu〉 inevitably recalls 〈Baram〉 in...
| Kim Ji-yeon Reporter
After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

〈A Man Living with the King〉's Yeongwol was followed by Yesan for 〈Salmokji〉. The film 〈Salmokji〉, which has already surpassed twice its break-even point, takes its motif from the 'Salmokji legend,' which is set at the Salmokji reservoir in Gwangsim-myeon, Yesan, Chungnam.
| Kim Ji-yeon Reporter
Is That a Goomba? Game-Based Films That Successfully Reinvented Themselves from Bywords for Flops

Is That a Goomba? Game-Based Films That Successfully Reinvented Themselves from Bywords for Flops

It feels like a lifetime has passed. Gone are the days when "video game adaptations" fought over 0.5 or 1-star ratings; now we live in an era where they can reliably deliver a decent average. Even Mario once went through a period when it was the epitome of a "worst movie," a reputation even fans...
| Seongchan Eol Reporter
[Seong Chan-eol's Manga Books] A Class-Defying Romance That Slowly Seeps In Like Ink in Water 「Emma」

[Seong Chan-eol's Manga Books] A Class-Defying Romance That Slowly Seeps In Like Ink in Water 「Emma」

I'm obsessed with subculture. I check out anything that handles fresh stories, ideas, or characters—not only films but webtoons, games, comics, and animation. Having opened the door to the world of 'geek' through printed manga, I now read comics on e-books and webtoons on my smartphone—I've become...
| Seongchan Eol Reporter
[Chua-Young’s Music Box] Music for the Purification Ritual of Wounded Youth: “Girls Band Cry”

[Chua-Young’s Music Box] Music for the Purification Ritual of Wounded Youth: “Girls Band Cry”

I get hooked on the music in the film. Music sometimes conveys intimate feelings a character can’t fully express through the visuals alone—or through the lines you hear. It can also serve as a window into the creator’s hidden intentions. For me, understanding film music was one way to connect with the movie. “Chua-Young’s Music Box” lets you listen more closely to the movie’s voice through music. (P.S. While listening to the music, I hope you’ll read the article.)
Following the first film, 〈Girls Band Cry: The Movie—Youth Rhapsody〉 (hereinafter 〈Youth Rhapsody〉), the sequel 〈Girls Band Cry: The Movie, Hey Our Future〉 was released in theaters on April 16. This theatrical release is a compilation film: while it faithfully follows the existing story, it adds...
| Chua-young Reporter
[Kim Ji-yeon's Jewel Box] The Film's Biggest Discovery, 'Jjanggu' Jo Beom-gyu

[Kim Ji-yeon's Jewel Box] The Film's Biggest Discovery, 'Jjanggu' Jo Beom-gyu

I'm curious about people. Even actors who are already getting attention today may be the least famous they'll ever be. 'Kim Ji-yeon's Jewel Box' introduces actors who are hitting new highs day after day. Think of them as breakout stocks and get in at the ground floor.
How did they find someone like this. I wondered right away, thinking they might have literally brought in some unemployed neighborhood freeloader crashing at a friend’s place. The moment Jo Beom-gyu appears in 〈Jjanggu〉, bouncing his leg flippantly, that thought crossed my mind.
| Kim Ji-yeon Reporter
[Joo Seong-cheol’s Lockers] Lee Cronin’s The Mummy and Murderous People Season 2 — and a Scorpion Jacket That Feels Like the Rise of Drive

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Lockers] Lee Cronin’s The Mummy and Murderous People Season 2 — and a Scorpion Jacket That Feels Like the Rise of Drive

I get hooked on the objects in movies. I can’t help but get lost in questions about why the director, cinematographer, production designer, or even the actors put that thing right in front of the camera. “[Joo Seong-cheol’s Lockers]” is a record of those movie objects that land lightly—right onto my eyes.
Watching 〈Lee Cronin’s The Mummy〉 , you can feel the full-on force of Blumhouse as it revives a franchise that seemed long dead: 〈Mummy〉. The first 〈Mummy〉 (1932), powered by the charisma of actor Boris Karloff, was basically the flagship of the “Universal Horror” era.
| Joo Seong-cheol editor-in-chief
[OTT Ratings] Netflix Series ‘Beef’ Season 2 Cineplay Reporter Ratings

[OTT Ratings] Netflix Series ‘Beef’ Season 2 Cineplay Reporter Ratings

[OTT Ratings]Netflix’s series 〈Beef〉—which captivated viewers around the world—returns for Season 2 with a fresh cast and a new wave of conflict. Released last Thursday, 〈Beef〉 Season 2 begins when a young couple witnesses the shocking dispute between their boss and his wife at an exclusive country...
| Kim Ji-yeon Reporter
[TV Rating] Cineplay Reporter Ratings for the JTBC Drama “We Are All Trying Here”

[TV Rating] Cineplay Reporter Ratings for the JTBC Drama “We Are All Trying Here”

[TV Rating]Koo Kyo-hwan and Go Yoon-jung’s meeting, JTBC 〈We Are All Trying Here〉(hereafter 〈Mojamu-ssa〉) has aired through episode 2. 〈Mojamu-ssa〉 is a drama about a person trying to find peace amid the envy and jealousy that spring up in a world of good-looking, well-liked friends.
| Kim Ji-yeon Reporter
“The Unofficial Ten-Million Hit Film” “Wish’s Sequel!” “AUDITION 109” Screening and Press Conference Coverage

“The Unofficial Ten-Million Hit Film” “Wish’s Sequel!” “AUDITION 109” Screening and Press Conference Coverage

Everyone who knows the story has already seen the film 〈Wish〉, which returned after 17 years. How has Shin-chan been spending his days lately, now that he has finally graduated high school—after plenty of twists and turns.
| Kim Ji-yeon Reporter