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[Photo &] Discussion on “Holdback” in the Film Industry Heats Up…Minister Choi Hwi-young Formalizes Establishment of a Public-Private Consultation Body This Month

[Photo &] Discussion on “Holdback” in the Film Industry Heats Up…Minister Choi Hwi-young Formalizes Establishment of a Public-Private Consultation Body This Month

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announces a multi-year overhaul of film production support grants and the distribution of 60 won viewing discount tickets. A “winning bet” with 27.1 billion won injected, distributing 4.5 million “movie viewing discount tickets”
A Signal for Reshaping the Film Ecosystem: Launch of a Public-Private Consultation Body for “Holdback”“Choi Hwi-young”, Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, zeroed in on the “holdback” system—an issue at the heart of sharp tensions between theaters and “OTT”.
| James choi
‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

The original rights holder sent an official notice saying, “I’ve never sold the distribution rights in Korea,” prompting theaters to halt screenings in the middle of ongoing showings Korean Association of Art Cinema Theaters: “The original rights holder denies the legitimacy of the screening copy… withdraw to protect audience trust” Importer A-Sum Pictures: “We purchased it lawfully through a French distributor… we’ll do our best to reach a proper resolution”
The masterpiece by director Hou Hsiao-hsien, ‘A City of Sadness (1989),’ was scheduled to return to South Korean screens on the 6th but was suddenly put on hold just two days before its release. As the original overseas rights holder raised copyright concerns and signs of a legal dispute began to...
| Yangsimoh
All Except the Cast Are AI… A Shocking CJ Film ‘Apartment’ With a 500 Million Won Production Budget

All Except the Cast Are AI… A Shocking CJ Film ‘Apartment’ With a 500 Million Won Production Budget

A full-length occult thriller completed with a 500 million won budget. Cost innovation was achieved, but AI’s own limitations remain a homework assignment
The Boundary Between Live-Action and AI Breaks Down… The Shocking Debut of Korea-Style Occult Thriller ‘Apartment’A Co-Production of ‘CJ ENM’ and ‘Google’ Creates a Chilling ‘Occult Thriller’Unveiled on the 30th at Seoul’s CGV Yongsan iPark Mall, ‘Apartment’ filled the theater with viewers’ gasps...
| James choi
Finished in Two Months Without Actors or Crew…A 100% AI Film Arrives

Finished in Two Months Without Actors or Crew…A 100% AI Film Arrives

From Director Kim Il-dong’s “I’m Popo” to a Chinese film where AI handled the entire process: The infiltration of generative AI into the film industry, ushering in the one-person production era
An ethical clash that erupts as artificial intelligence , equipped with consciousness and emotions, penetrates every corner of society. That is the core plot of Director Kim Il-dong’s film 'I'm Popo', set to open next month on the 21st.
| James choi
Film Alliance Declares Full Boycott of 'Seoul Film Center'... Return to Original Plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque'!

Film Alliance Declares Full Boycott of 'Seoul Film Center'... Return to Original Plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque'!

On the 5th, the Film Alliance issued a statement strongly urging the immediate return to the original plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque' and the prompt establishment of a public forum.
The Film Alliance (co-representatives Baek Jae-ho and Lee Dong-ha) issued a statement on the 5th, declaring a full boycott of any cooperation with the current operation system of 'Seoul Film Center' and strongly urging the return to the original plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque' and the immediate...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Overcoming First Half Slump, Second Half Recovery...KOFIC Announces 2025 Korean Film Industry Report

Overcoming First Half Slump, Second Half Recovery...KOFIC Announces 2025 Korean Film Industry Report

Second Half Foreign Film Success Leads to Market Share Reversal, Korean Film Revenue Plummets 39% Compared to Last Year
In 2025, the Korean film market showed signs of recovery in the second half after overcoming the slump in the first half, maintaining an annual revenue of 1 trillion won and an audience count of 100 million.According to the '2025 Korean Film Industry Report' released by the Korean Film Council on...
| Kim Ji-yeon
'Taming the Boss' Sam Raimi X Danny Elfman, the 8th Meeting of Legends in the Film Industry!

'Taming the Boss' Sam Raimi X Danny Elfman, the 8th Meeting of Legends in the Film Industry!

The OST of Madness that Elevates the Tension of the High-Stakes Thriller... Releasing on January 28
The high-stakes thriller film 〈Taming the Boss〉 is set to deliver intense thrills to theaters in 2026, promising an unprecedented OST that maximizes the tension of a power-reversal revenge drama unfolding on a deserted island.
| Chua-young
The Late Ahn Sung-ki's Wife, Oh So-young, Shares Her First Thoughts...

The Late Ahn Sung-ki's Wife, Oh So-young, Shares Her First Thoughts... "Thank you for being a good husband"

In an interview with Chosun Ilbo on the 19th, she revealed her first feelings... "My husband was a strong support throughout my life, and his absence is so great" He passed away on the 5th at the age of 72, with a funeral for film industry figures held... After debuting in 1957, he had a 60-year acting career "I hope the films my husband loved will be preserved by his juniors"... The Korean film industry bids farewell to its 'eternal persona'
It has been two weeks since the great star of the Korean film industry, 'National Actor' Ahn Sung-ki, left us. While the sadness has not yet faded, his wife Oh So-young, who spent her life with him, has shared her heartfelt feelings for the first time after saying goodbye to her husband.
| Yangsimoh

"Senior, please rest comfortably"... 'Eternal Actor' Ahn Sung-ki, peacefully passes away amid tears from juniors

Funeral held at Myeongdong Cathedral on the 9th... Jung Woo-sung carrying the portrait and Lee Jung-jae holding the medal 'final farewell' with Seol Kyung-gu, Yoo Ji-tae, Park Hae-il, and others in the funeral procession... Korean film industry's giant's last journey together with Jung Woo-sung's eulogy "Strict but always warm name"... Eternal rest in Yangpyeong
The late actor Ahn Sung-ki, a living witness of Korean film history and an 'eternal active' figure, has bid farewell to the world. He was 74 years old. On the morning of the 9th, the funeral of the late Ahn Sung-ki was solemnly held at Myeongdong Cathedral in Jung-gu, Seoul.
| Yangsimoh
[Photo &] 'National Actor Late Ahn Seong-ki's Final Journey' Jung Woo-sung Holding the Portrait, Lee Jung-jae with the Medal

[Photo &] 'National Actor Late Ahn Seong-ki's Final Journey' Jung Woo-sung Holding the Portrait, Lee Jung-jae with the Medal

Passed away at the age of 74... Awarded the Gold Medal of Culture, the funeral was held amid tears from the film industry juniors
The eternal 'National Actor' late Ahn Seong-ki passed away on the 9th, embraced by his colleagues. The government awarded the highest grade of cultural medal, the Gold Medal of Culture, in honor of the deceased's contributions to the development of Korean popular culture and arts.
| James choi