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A Look Inside Kore-eda Hirokazu’s Korea Press Conference for New Film 〈Sheep in the Box〉

A Look Inside Kore-eda Hirokazu’s Korea Press Conference for New Film 〈Sheep in the Box〉

Director Kore-eda Hirokazu introduced his new film 〈Sheep in the Box〉 at a June 4 press briefing at Megabox COEX in Seoul, joined by child actor Kuwaki Rimu, who plays the humanoid Kakeru. Known for his warm yet incisive take on alternative families, Kore-eda returns with a film that extends his...
| Chua-young Reporter
[Sung Chan-eol's Comics] 「Kindergarten WARS」 Turns Body Count Into Bizarre Rom-Com Fun

[Sung Chan-eol's Comics] 「Kindergarten WARS」 Turns Body Count Into Bizarre Rom-Com Fun

I'm obsessed with subculture. If a story or character feels fresh—whether in film, webtoons, games, comics, or animation—I check it out. Comics opened the world of fandom to me, and now I'm a kid-at-heart adult who reads paper volumes as e-books and webtoons on my phone. But it's less fun alone. I write [Sung Chan-eol's Comics] to share what’s more enjoyable experienced together, from the perspective of an enthusiastic generalist.
If someone asked me to sum up this comic, I'd probably hesitate and finally say, "It's fun. " It is fun. But it's not easy to explain. When I try to list impressions I come up with words that don't normally go together—funny, sweet, scary, brutal—so it's hard to convey.
| Seongchan Eol Reporter
How Jim O'Rourke's 'Eureka' Set Aoyama Shinji's 〈Eureka〉 in Motion

How Jim O'Rourke's 'Eureka' Set Aoyama Shinji's 〈Eureka〉 in Motion

I am drawn to music in film. At times, music reveals a character's private emotions in ways images and dialogue cannot. It can also open a window into a creator’s hidden intent. For me, understanding film music was one way into the film itself. "Chu A-young's Music Box" listens closely to a film’s voice through its music. (P.S. I hope you listen to the music while you read.)
Director Aoyama Shinji's film 〈Eureka〉 is a road movie about wounded people who travel an endless road in search of the possibility of healing and renewal. The characters, survivors of a terror that shattered ordinary life, set out on a trip to escape the trauma of the incident.
| Chua-young Reporter
[Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box] Right Now Is Yoon Byung-hee’s Prime

[Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box] Right Now Is Yoon Byung-hee’s Prime

I’m interested in people. Even actors already drawing attention may be less famous today than they will be tomorrow. 'Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box' introduces performers reaching new highs by the day. Think of it as spotting a breakout before everyone else does.
Writing about an actor who seems to be everywhere on TV can feel almost too obvious, but Yoon Byung-hee is in the midst of another prime that is impossible to ignore. Yoon Byung-hee has recently appeared in 〈My Royal Nemesis〉, 〈Sold Out on You〉 and 〈21segi Daegunbuin〉 — three dramas that aired...
| Kim Ji-yeon Reporter
Nicolas Cage’s Superhero Fandom Helped Fuel His Latest Comeback

Nicolas Cage’s Superhero Fandom Helped Fuel His Latest Comeback

Another Nicolas Cage resurgence has arrived — and no, this isn’t about stocks. Strong early reaction to 〈Spider-Man Noir〉 has put the actor’s long-running superhero fandom back in the spotlight. This article introduces anecdotes about Nicolas Cage, who is known in Hollywood as a prominent superhero...
| Seongchan Eol Reporter
[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

I can’t help but fixate on the objects in the movies. I find myself getting deeply lost in thought about why—of all things—this director, cinematographer, art director, or even the actor, placed that item in front of the camera. “Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the objects in films that landed on my eyes with a light, delicate stomp.
〈Gun-chae〉surpassed 3 million viewers in just 10 days. According to the Korean Film Commission’s integrated computer network, it reached the 3 million mark on May 30, its 10th day after release, four days earlier than 〈King and the Man〉, which drew 16 million viewers.
| Joo Seong-cheol editor-in-chief
Is Something Lurking in the Infinite Maze of A24's Horror Film 'Backroom'?

Is Something Lurking in the Infinite Maze of A24's Horror Film 'Backroom'?

The creepypasta known as "Backroom"—an online urban legend that has already spawned countless fan creations and become a cultural phenomenon—has finally been made into a film. Director Kane Parsons drew inspiration from a single image and its original text posted on the U. S.
| Chua-young Reporter
Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Surpassing 3 million viewers within 10 days of its release, Colony is indisputably the most popular film in theaters right now. Yet despite that box-office success, reactions to Colony are sharply divided — a split that was evident even among Cineplay reporters at a press screening.
| Joo Seong-cheol editor-in-chief
Gu Gyo-hwan: 'If I were wearing the emotion watch from 〈Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness〉 now, I'd be green all over — down to my veins'

Gu Gyo-hwan: 'If I were wearing the emotion watch from 〈Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness〉 now, I'd be green all over — down to my veins'

※This interview with Gu Gyo-hwan continues from Part 1. From films to TV dramas, every project Gu Gyo-hwan has appeared in is doing well. Can we call this the 'Gu Gyo-hwan era'. Calling it the 'Gu Gyo-hwan era' is a bit much. When I walk down the street, people sometimes call out, "Dong-man.
| Kim Ji-yeon Reporter
Interview: Gu Kyo-hwan Says ‘I Want to Beat Up Seo Yeong-cheol’ Is the Highest Praise for ‘Colony’

Interview: Gu Kyo-hwan Says ‘I Want to Beat Up Seo Yeong-cheol’ Is the Highest Praise for ‘Colony’

It’s fair to call this "Gu Kyo-hwan’s year. " From 《If We》, which helped spark a melodrama boom, to the recently ended series 《Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Sense of Worthlessness》 (hereafter 《Mojamussa》), and the film 《Colony》, released on May 21 and which has surpassed about 2.
| Kim Ji-yeon Reporter