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[Kim Ji-yeon's Gem Box] 38-Year 'Rookie' Actor Nam Kwon-a of 'Tazza: The Song of Belzebub' and 'Gyeongju Trip'

[Kim Ji-yeon's Gem Box] 38-Year 'Rookie' Actor Nam Kwon-a of 'Tazza: The Song of Belzebub' and 'Gyeongju Trip'

I am curious about people. Even actors already drawing attention may be having the least famous day of their careers right now. 'Kim Ji-yeon's Gem Box' introduces actors whose profiles are reaching new highs by the day. Buy into these rising stars while they are still undervalued.
If I had to name just one Korean commercial film released this year whose performance fell short of expectations, it would unquestionably be 〈Gyeongju Trip〉. The film's provocative story and its sheer determination to swing between comedy and tragedy with almost ungainly roughness certainly shone,...
| Kim Ji-yeon Reporter
Joo Sung-chul's Locker: What's Wrong With Talking About 'Assassins' and the Missing Bullet?

Joo Sung-chul's Locker: What's Wrong With Talking About 'Assassins' and the Missing Bullet?

I fixate on objects in movies. I find myself wondering why the director, cinematographer, production designer or actor placed that particular object in front of the camera. 'Joo Sung-chul's Locker' records the objects in movies that quietly catch my eye.
〈Assassins〉 has canceled all events tied to the Busan International Film Festival, which opens today, Oct. 6. The cancellations began with actor Lee Min-ho's absence from Actors' House, a program that brings actors together with audiences, and were followed by the cancellation of one stage greeting...
| Joo Seong-cheol editor-in-chief
Chuseok Theater Spread: What Works—and What Doesn’t—in 〈The Intern〉, 〈Assassin(s)〉 and 〈Tazza: Belzebub’s Song〉

Chuseok Theater Spread: What Works—and What Doesn’t—in 〈The Intern〉, 〈Assassin(s)〉 and 〈Tazza: Belzebub’s Song〉

Chuseok has arrived, and with it comes a wave of Korean releases vying for holiday audiences over the long break. A variety of movies are opening now, each hoping to capture viewers during the holiday. CinePLAY reporters previewed three titles that have drawn the most attention and anticipation.
| Seongchan Eol Reporter
Nolan’s 〈Odyssey〉 Hits 10 Million in Korea — and Raises Bigger Questions

Nolan’s 〈Odyssey〉 Hits 10 Million in Korea — and Raises Bigger Questions

Nolan has surprised audiences again. Director Christopher Nolan's new film 〈Odyssey〉 surpassed 10 million admissions on September 6. To mark the milestone, Cineplay’s reporters revisited the questions and reservations the film left with each of us.
| Joo Seong-cheol editor-in-chief
[Seong Chan-eol’s Comics] Not a Lone Crane, but One Cat Among Rats: 〈Cat Nancy〉

[Seong Chan-eol’s Comics] Not a Lone Crane, but One Cat Among Rats: 〈Cat Nancy〉

I’m a devoted fan of subculture. I gravitate to anything with fresh stories, ideas, or characters — not just films but webtoons, games, comics, and animation. Having opened the door to fandom through comic books, I now read e-comics on e-readers and webtoons on my smartphone — a self-described...
| Seongchan Eol Reporter
[Choo A-young’s Music Box] After Anger, ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger’ Sings Again

[Choo A-young’s Music Box] After Anger, ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger’ Sings Again

I am drawn to music in films. Music often reveals a character's intimate feelings that images and dialogue alone cannot convey. It can also serve as a window into a creator's hidden intentions. For me, understanding film music has been one way to approach a movie.
| Chua-young Reporter
[Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box] Yun Sang-jung, a Defining Face for Gen Z

[Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box] Yun Sang-jung, a Defining Face for Gen Z

I'm curious about people. Even actors who already attract attention can be at a low ebb — Kim Ji-yeon's Jewel Box introduces performers whose profiles keep rising; consider it a 'buy-the-dip' guide to spotting breakout talent.
Does an actor grow by meeting the right director, landing the right project and learning alongside more seasoned performers. There was a time when television dramas and films were almost the only stages for actors to develop.
| Kim Ji-yeon Reporter
The Intern Carrying an Executive’s Briefcase: The Paradox of the “Intern” Leather Attaché

The Intern Carrying an Executive’s Briefcase: The Paradox of the “Intern” Leather Attaché

I fixate on objects in movies. I find myself wondering why the director, cinematographer, production designer or actor put that particular object in front of the camera. “Joo Sung-chul’s Locker” records the movie objects that have lightly crossed my path.
“Back in action. ” In Nancy Meyers’ 〈The Intern〉 (2015), Ben says to himself as he prepares for his first day back at work. The expression describes resuming activity after an extended break because of rest or an injury. Strictly speaking, however, he is not talking to himself.
| Joo Seong-cheol editor-in-chief
[Seong Chan-eol’s Comics] Unusual Beings Become High School Students in 「Ruri Dragon」 and 「Ogami Tsumiki and Her Unusual Daily Life」

[Seong Chan-eol’s Comics] Unusual Beings Become High School Students in 「Ruri Dragon」 and 「Ogami Tsumiki and Her Unusual Daily Life」

I have a soft spot for pop-culture fandoms. I check out anything with fresh ideas or characters — not just movies but webtoons, games, manga and animation. Comics opened the door to fandom for me; these days I’m a grown-up kid who reads manga on an e-reader and webtoons on my phone.
| Seongchan Eol Reporter
[Choo A-young's Music Box] Ridley Scott's Message of Hope in 〈Dog Star: Last Hope〉 and Hozier's 'Like Real People Do'

[Choo A-young's Music Box] Ridley Scott's Message of Hope in 〈Dog Star: Last Hope〉 and Hozier's 'Like Real People Do'

Film music hooks me first. It often reveals emotions that images and dialogue alone cannot fully carry, and it can open a window onto a filmmaker's hidden intentions. For me, understanding film music has been one path to understanding the film itself.
| Chua-young Reporter