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What Should I Watch to Make a Splash?~ Selected New Series to Anticipate in December

What Should I Watch to Make a Splash?~ Selected New Series to Anticipate in December

Originally, December is the time when theaters are bustling with blockbuster fights to match the year-end atmosphere. However, perhaps due to somewhat lackluster results this year, the December box office seems to already show signs of a one-sided battle as it approaches.
| Kim Ji-yeon Reporter
[Seong Chan Eol's Comic Book] Cliché but Classic Love is Beautiful, 'The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity'

[Seong Chan Eol's Comic Book] Cliché but Classic Love is Beautiful, 'The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity'

I am crazy about subculture. I check out not only movies but also webtoons, games, comics, and animations that deal with fresh stories, themes, and characters. I opened the world of 'otaku' through comic books and became an 'adult child' who reads comic books on e-books and webtoons on my smartphone. However, it’s less fun to enjoy alone. I draw [Seong Chan Eol's Comic Book] from the perspective of a passionate fan, capturing what would be more enjoyable to experience together.
There are quite a few people who only focus on one field. Some only read comics, while others only watch animations. As someone who has lived as a casual fan with a broad but shallow interest, I often forget this fact.
| Seongchan Eol Reporter
[Chua-young's Music Box] The Reason for Tears in the Theater... The Emotions Left by the OSTs of 'Wicked' and 'Wicked: For Good'

[Chua-young's Music Box] The Reason for Tears in the Theater... The Emotions Left by the OSTs of 'Wicked' and 'Wicked: For Good'

I get captivated by the music in movies. Music sometimes conveys the intimate emotions of characters that cannot be expressed through visible images and audible dialogues alone. It can also serve as a window to glimpse the hidden intentions of the creators. For me, understanding film music was a way to connect with the film. 'Chua-young's Music Box' listens to the voice of the film more closely through music. (P.S. I hope you read this while listening to the music.)
In the winter of 2024, the film 〈Wicked〉 opened the door, and a year later, the 〈Wicked: For Good〉 returned to theaters. The 〈Wicked〉 series, which has been imprinted in the world as the wicked witch Elphaba with green skin since 1939 due to Victor Fleming's film 〈The Wizard of Oz〉, instantly sheds...
| Chua-young Reporter
[Kim Ji-yeon's Jewel Box] The Actor Whose Sincere Heart is Most Felt, '3670' Jo Yoo-hyun

[Kim Ji-yeon's Jewel Box] The Actor Whose Sincere Heart is Most Felt, '3670' Jo Yoo-hyun

I am curious about people. Even if they are already in the spotlight, today might be their least famous day. 'Kim Ji-yeon's Jewel Box' introduces actors who are reaching new heights every day. Invest in 'rising stocks' at their 'lowest point'.
“Like a carousel spinning round and round, as if it will go on forever, like our time that will come back around, life is a carousel”When talking about Jo Yoo-hyun, I want to introduce him by name rather than with grandiose adjectives.
| Kim Ji-yeon Reporter
[Joo Seong-cheol's Locker] When Trees Comfort Trees, the Cello of 'The Moment the Bell Rings' and 'Can't Help It'

[Joo Seong-cheol's Locker] When Trees Comfort Trees, the Cello of 'The Moment the Bell Rings' and 'Can't Help It'

I become fascinated by objects in movies. I find myself deeply contemplating why the director, cinematographer, art director, or even the actors chose to place that object in front of the camera. 'Joo Seong-cheol's Locker' is a record of the objects in films that have softly caught my eye.
Trees comfort trees. The documentary 〈The Moment the Bell Rings〉 tells the story of the millennium forest of Mount Gariwang in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, which was destroyed to host the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.
| Joo Seong-cheol editor-in-chief
[Seong Chan-eol's Comic Book] May This Regret Be the Driving Force of Your Life, 'Look Back'

[Seong Chan-eol's Comic Book] May This Regret Be the Driving Force of Your Life, 'Look Back'

I am crazy about subculture. Not only movies, but also webtoons, games, comics, and animations that deal with novel stories, materials, and characters are something I always check out. Having opened the world of 'otaku' through comic books, I have become an 'adult child' who reads comic books on e-books and webtoons on smartphones. However, it's less fun to watch alone. I draw [Seong Chan-eol's Comic Book] from the perspective of a casual otaku, capturing things that would be more fun to watch together.
Since this is the first article opening this series, I thought a lot about it. Still, it's a bit embarrassing to reveal my taste on the first day, and it shouldn't be unhelpful to the reader, so I decided to write about either 「Spy Family」 or 「Skip and Loafer」.
| Seongchan Eol Reporter
[Chua-young's Music Box] 'Boléro' and 'Exit 8' - Goodbye Digimon, I'm now heading to 'Exit 8'.

[Chua-young's Music Box] 'Boléro' and 'Exit 8' - Goodbye Digimon, I'm now heading to 'Exit 8'.

I get hooked on the music in movies. Music conveys the intimate emotions of characters that sometimes cannot be expressed through visible images and audible dialogues. It can also serve as a window to glimpse the hidden intentions of the creator. For me, understanding film music was one way to connect with the film. 'Chua-young's Music Box' listens to the voice of the film more closely through music. (P.S. I hope you read this while listening to the music.)
The bewilderment I felt when I first watched the movie 〈Exit 8〉 comes to mind. As a Digimon fan, I went to the theater that day, as I usually do, listening to Maurice Ravel's timeless masterpiece 'Boléro' (Boléro), which was used in 〈Digimon Adventure〉 (1999-2000).
| Chua-young Reporter
[Kim Ji-yeon's Treasure Box] Best Practices for Using Actor Images, 'Ms. Incognito' Joo Hyun-young

[Kim Ji-yeon's Treasure Box] Best Practices for Using Actor Images, 'Ms. Incognito' Joo Hyun-young

I am curious about people. Even if they are already recognized actors, today might be the least famous day of their lives. 'Kim Ji-yeon's Treasure Box' introduces actors who are continuously breaking their own records. Invest in 'rising stocks' at their low points.
It has been a while since a stylishly funny and crazy drama has come out. If I had to describe the drama 〈Ms. Incognito〉 in one word, it would be 'young makjang'. "Countdown to life reset: 3 months! A poor girl, a bodyguard, dreams of a big break and enters into a contract marriage with a...
| Kim Ji-yeon Reporter
[Joo Seong-cheol's Locker] What Beer Did Sergio (Benicio Del Toro) Always Carry in 'One Battle After Another'?

[Joo Seong-cheol's Locker] What Beer Did Sergio (Benicio Del Toro) Always Carry in 'One Battle After Another'?

I get fascinated by objects in movies. I ponder deeply why that object was placed in front of the camera, whether by the director, cinematographer, art director, or actor. 'Joo Seong-cheol's Locker' is a record of the objects in movies that have lightly stepped on my eyes.
〈One Battle After Another〉 made me curious about the beer that Sergio always carried. It was that can of beer that he casually handed to Bob Ferguson , who was stuck on the phone, unable to recall the code word.
| Joo Seong-cheol editor-in-chief
The World of Love: A Review by Cineplay Journalists

The World of Love: A Review by Cineplay Journalists

Before its release, a film that fellow filmmakers actively promoted was released on October 22. The film 〈The World of Love〉 was invited to the competition section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, making it the first Korean film to do so.
| Kim Ji-yeon Reporter