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[Photo &] Park Chan-wook, First-Ever Korean Jury President at Cannes: “Korea Is No Longer a Peripheral Player”

[Photo &] Park Chan-wook, First-Ever Korean Jury President at Cannes: “Korea Is No Longer a Peripheral Player”

Press Conference at the Opening Ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival... “We Will Judge Fairly Through the Eyes of Pure Viewers, Without Any Special Privileges for Korean Films”
From the Margins to the Center, a Boast by “Korean Cinema”“‘Korea’ is no longer a peripheral country in the film world. As a result, I have been assigned the role of ‘jury president.’”The director ‘Park Chan-wook’, appointed as the jury president for the competitive section of the ‘79th Cannes Film...
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda Returns with New Film ‘The Sheep in a Box,’ Korean Visit Confirmed for June 4

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda Returns with New Film ‘The Sheep in a Box,’ Korean Visit Confirmed for June 4

A buzzed-about entry in the Cannes Film Festival competitive section… a near-future human drama exploring “the family affection between humans and robots” Starring top Japanese actor Haruka Ayase… teaming up with child actor Rimu Kuwaki to find Korean fans Ahead of its June 10 release in Korea, it will complete official events such as a press conference and GV over two days
Renowned filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda from Japan’s film world is coming to Korea once again. On the 12th, its importer Media Castle officially announced that Kore-eda will visit Korea on June 4 in conjunction with the domestic release of his new film, ‘The Sheep in a Box.
79th Cannes Film Festival Opens… Hong Jin-na’s “Hope” Aims for the Palme d’Or

79th Cannes Film Festival Opens… Hong Jin-na’s “Hope” Aims for the Palme d’Or

With Park Chan-wook leading the way as the first Korean Jury President, Na Hong-jin, Yeon Sang-ho, and more K-movie stars set the stage
[The Opening of the 79th Cannes Film Festival] All eyes from the global film world focus on Cannes, FranceThe 79th Cannes International Film Festival will open in Cannes, a southern French city, on the 12th . This year’s festival is expected to become a stage that proves the overwhelming status of...
Hwang Jung-min and Jo In-sung Unite in Na Hong-jin’s “Hope,” First Unveiled at Cannes on the 17th

Hwang Jung-min and Jo In-sung Unite in Na Hong-jin’s “Hope,” First Unveiled at Cannes on the 17th

A Major Coup with an Invitation to the Cannes Film Festival’s Competition Section. Global Stars Gathered—From Hwang Jung-min to Michael Fassbender
A Global Project “Hope,” Drawing Worldwide Attention, Enters the Cannes Film Festival’s Competition SectionThe global blockbuster “Hope” directed by genre master “Na Hong-jin” from Korea is finally making its first-ever debut to audiences around the world through the 79th Cannes International Film...
'Jun Ji-hyun' & 'Yeon Sang-ho, director'

'Jun Ji-hyun' & 'Yeon Sang-ho, director'

Jun Ji-hyun and Koo Kyo-hwan star in Yeon Sang-ho's new film "Collective". The film achieves international pre-sales in 124 countries. With an invitation to the Cannes Film Festival, it signals a big hit for K-zombies!
'Collective,' which shook up the global market, proves the overwhelming status of 'K-content'The blockbuster 'Collective,' bringing together 대한민국 cinema's unmistakable icon 'Jun Ji-hyun' and the creator of the K-zombie syndrome, 'Director Yeon Sang-ho,' has been stirring up the global film market...
Koo Kyo-hwan Spans TV and Film with 〈We Are All Trying Here〉 and 〈Colony〉... His Busy 2026 Run Draws Attention

Koo Kyo-hwan Spans TV and Film with 〈We Are All Trying Here〉 and 〈Colony〉... His Busy 2026 Run Draws Attention

A run spanning romance, human drama, and thriller… JTBC 〈Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness〉 is currently airing and the new film 〈Colony〉 opens May 21
Actor Koo Kyo-hwan is presenting numerous works across film and television in 2026. After achieving box office success in the first half of the year with a romance film, he continues to stay active with a currently airing drama and the upcoming release of a film invited to the Cannes Film Festival.
79th Cannes Film Festival Short Film Lineup Announced: Hongik University’s “BIRD RHAPSODY” Scores a Major Breakthrough

79th Cannes Film Festival Short Film Lineup Announced: Hongik University’s “BIRD RHAPSODY” Scores a Major Breakthrough

A Cannes short-film lineup that edged past fierce competition from 3,000-plus entries—Hongik University’s La Cinéf division makes its first-ever appearance!
79th 'Cannes Film Festival' As the lineup of invited works was announced, 'La Cinef ' In the 'Hongik University' category, the university achieved a historic feat by securing its first-ever entry. 'Wonjung CHOI' 's 'BIRD RHAPSODY' was selected after surmounting fierce competition among 2,750...
'Sato-San and Sato-San' Kishii Yukino Sweeps Major Japanese Film Awards and Receives an Invitation to the Cannes Film Festival

'Sato-San and Sato-San' Kishii Yukino Sweeps Major Japanese Film Awards and Receives an Invitation to the Cannes Film Festival

A Hyper-Realism Drama Portraying 15 Years of Love and a Fracture in Reality
Kishii Yukino, a powerhouse actress who represents the Japanese film industry, once again precisely digs into audiences’ hearts through the film 〈Sato-San and Sato-San〉. Set for release on April 29, this work is quickly emerging as one of the most anticipated titles of the first half of the year,...
Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Starring Sakura Ando and Kim Do-yeon, an original narrative inspired by Freud’s ‘Dora’ case study Directors’ Fortnight Committee Chair Julien Rege praises the film as “a bold and original exploration within the context of Korean cinema”
Director Jeong Juri’s third feature film ‘Dora ’ has been officially invited to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival under Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes). With this, Jeong has achieved the rare feat of three consecutive Cannes appearances, with every feature film—from her...
Kim Do-yeon × Ando Sakura in the Lead! Jeong Juri’s New Film ‘Dora’ Invited to the Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival!

Kim Do-yeon × Ando Sakura in the Lead! Jeong Juri’s New Film ‘Dora’ Invited to the Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival!

The film captures the process of two people wounded in both body and mind getting swept up in a whirlwind of complicated emotions, brought to life through Jeong Juri’s signature delicate direction.
On Tuesday, April 14, the Executive Committee of the Directors’ Fortnight of the 79th Cannes Film Festival announced Jeong Juri’s new film 〈Dora〉 as an invited title. Following Jeong Juri’s previous works 〈Dohyiya〉 and 〈The Next So-hee〉 (Closing Film of Critics’ Week), this marks a further...