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We are truly in the era of "over-immersion." In 2026, the content industry’s theme might well be "over-immersion." While some viewers, after watching 〈The Man Who Lives with the King〉, head to Cheongnyeongpo in Yeongwol to feel the sorrow of Danjong, others, after watching 〈Salmokji〉, rush to the...

It's 'super big, super cute.' For Star Wars Day (May 4) 2026, Star Wars rolled out Grogu, the mascot of the May release 〈The Mandalorian and Grogu〉. It's the 10-meter-tall 'Giant Grogu.' Making the already-adorable Grogu enormous—the ultimate 'so huge, so cute' move—shows how much thought went into...

〈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.

The chilling folktale “Salmokji,” which had audiences fired up across broadcasts including the MBC horror talk show 〈Midnight Spook Talk〉 and various horror channels, has been reborn as a movie. Director Lee Sang-min, who has steadily immersed himself in the horror genre—through shorts such as...

Exactly 20 years later, 〈The Devil Wears Prada〉 is back. The sequel to the film that swept the world in 2006 is set to be released on April 29, 2026. With all of the original stars—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci—returning, plenty of viewers are sure to rewatch 〈The...

The film adaptation of Andy Weir’s acclaimed sci-fi novel of the same name, 〈Project Hail Mary〉, drew more than 76,000 viewers on its opening day in Korea—setting a new record for the best opening by a foreign film in 2026.

It’s a well-rounded three-way battle after a long time. Three Korean films aimed at the Lunar New Year holiday, which marks the beginning of the year, are being loved by audiences. Released on February 4, 〈The King’s Affection〉, and released on February 11, 〈Humint〉 and 〈Number One〉 each present...

It may seem somewhat indifferent to attach the words ‘challenge’ or ‘transformation’ to every performance by actors who are professionals in acting. However, among the films being released from late August to early September, there are numerous films where the actors' challenges stand out.

The reason I watched 〈F1 The Movie〉 in theaters twice was precisely because of the sound. The roaring sound of racing cars, the noise of the track, the cheers of the audience, the commentary from the casters, and the film music layered together to create an explosive thrill—how could one not enjoy...

If you were to name a so-called 'major director' who is loved by cinephiles of the time, you cannot overlook Denis Villeneuve, the Canadian director known for his dark worldview and humanistic dramas, who directed films such as 〈Inception〉, 〈Dunkirk〉, 〈Phantom Thread〉, 〈Licorice Pizza〉, 〈Arrival〉...