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The Roots of K-Movies: Korean Cinema Captivates New York in the 1970s… From “Whangnyeo” to “Spider’s Web”

The Roots of K-Movies: Korean Cinema Captivates New York in the 1970s… From “Whangnyeo” to “Spider’s Web”

A special showcase of 1970s Korean films at Lincoln Center in New York. Featuring 29 digitally restored works, including “Whangnyeo,” to shine a light on the origins of K-movies.
A Korean film renaissance reborn at the heart of New York, “1970s Korean Film Special Exhibition”Masterpieces that led the golden age of 1970s Korean cinema revive in the middle of New York, dramatically. The Korea Foundation for Cultural Exchange in New York announced on the 7th that, together...
“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

A survival crisis amid Netflix pressure and conglomerate dominance. Calls for extraordinary measures such as introducing a screen cap and establishing a large-scale fund.
Facing the Collapse of the Korean Film Ecosystem, Urgent Appeals from Major FilmmakersA total of 581 leading figures in the Republic of Korea film industry, led by director Bong Joon-ho, strongly warned about 'the crisis in the Korean film industry' and urged 'extraordinary countermeasures' from...
Following the Footsteps of Actor Ahn Sung-ki… Ticket Sales Open for the Special Exhibition ‘21st Century Ahn Sung-ki’ and GV Lineup Revealed

Following the Footsteps of Actor Ahn Sung-ki… Ticket Sales Open for the Special Exhibition ‘21st Century Ahn Sung-ki’ and GV Lineup Revealed

Special Exhibition at Picturehouse… Support from Fellow Filmmakers Including Director Im Kwon-taek, Kim Gyu-ri, and Yoon Yoo-sun
From February 5 to March 5 , a special exhibition highlighting the recent representative works of actor Ahn Sung-ki will be held at the independent art cinema Picturehouse in Garosu-gil 〈21st Century Ahn Sung-ki〉.
[Joo Sung-cheol's Locker] Ahn Sung-ki is Born, I am Ahn Sung-ki

[Joo Sung-cheol's Locker] Ahn Sung-ki is Born, I am Ahn Sung-ki

I get attached to objects in movies. I deeply ponder why the director, cinematographer, art director, or actor placed that object in front of the camera. 'Joo Sung-cheol's Locker' is a record of the objects in movies that have lightly stepped on my eyes.
I cannot help but talk about actor Ahn Sung-ki, so I ask for your understanding once again, and this series is also 'Joo Sung-cheol's Character Locker.' There is a record that can prove how much love he has received for a long time, which can be said to be the origin of the expression 'national...
MBC to Broadcast Memorial Documentary for the Late Ahn Seong-ki on the 11th... Writer Koo Bon-chang to Reveal Behind-the-Scenes of the Portrait

MBC to Broadcast Memorial Documentary for the Late Ahn Seong-ki on the 11th... Writer Koo Bon-chang to Reveal Behind-the-Scenes of the Portrait

Narration by Byun Yo-han... Interviews with filmmakers including Im Kwon-taek, Bae Chang-ho, and Seo Hyun-jin
MBC announced on the 9th that it will air a memorial special documentary titled 〈National Actor, Ahn Seong-ki〉 reflecting on the 69-year acting career of national actor Ahn Seong-ki on the 11th at 11:10 PM.This documentary records the life of Ahn Seong-ki, who has lived as 'the history of Korean...
Korean Film Archive Holds Special Exhibition in Memory of the Late Ahn Seong-ki... 10 Representative Works Released for Free on YouTube

Korean Film Archive Holds Special Exhibition in Memory of the Late Ahn Seong-ki... 10 Representative Works Released for Free on YouTube

10 Representative Works from the 1980s and 1990s Released for Free in HD and 4K Restoration on YouTube Channel
The Korean Film Archive held an online special exhibition to commemorate actor Ahn Seong-ki, who passed away on the 5th. On the 9th, the Korean Film Archive released 10 representative works of Ahn Seong-ki from the 1980s and 1990s for free on its YouTube channel 'Korean Classic Films'.
National Actor, Ahn Sung-ki Passes Away...

National Actor, Ahn Sung-ki Passes Away...

Passed away on January 5 after failing to regain consciousness following cardiac arrest on December 30... Resting peacefully with family by his side.
Ahn Sung-ki has ultimately passed away without regaining consciousness.On January 5, the funeral committee for actor Ahn Sung-ki announced that he passed away around 9 AM. Ahn Sung-ki was transported to the hospital in a state of cardiac arrest on December 30, 2025, and while his breathing...
[Photo &] Park Chan-wook Appointed as the First Korean President of the Jury for the 79th Cannes Film Festival / Official Announcement from the Cannes Film Festival

[Photo &] Park Chan-wook Appointed as the First Korean President of the Jury for the 79th Cannes Film Festival / Official Announcement from the Cannes Film Festival

'The Man of Cannes' Park Chan-wook to Lead the Jury for the Competition Section in 2026... Making New History in Korean Cinema
Master of Korean cinema, Director Park Chan-wook, has been appointed as the President of the Jury for the Competition Section of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival. This is the first time a Korean has held the position of Jury President at the Cannes Film Festival in history.
A Passionate Letter to the Pillar of Korean Cinema... The Sincere Feelings of Masters and Juniors Gathered at the 'Ahn Sung-ki Special Exhibition'

A Passionate Letter to the Pillar of Korean Cinema... The Sincere Feelings of Masters and Juniors Gathered at the 'Ahn Sung-ki Special Exhibition'

The Special Exhibition 〈21st Century Ahn Sung-ki〉 is Sailing Smoothly... The 'Paper Flower' GV on the 27th is Approaching Sold Out, Reaching Peak Excitement
The Ahn Sung-ki Special Exhibition 〈21st Century Ahn Sung-ki〉 hosted by Picture House is being held with the participation of film industry professionals and the response of audiences. This exhibition screens major works featuring actor Ahn Sung-ki, and at each event, filmmakers including directors...
Korean Film Industry Giant Ahn Sung-ki Passes Away, Ending 69-Year Acting Journey

Korean Film Industry Giant Ahn Sung-ki Passes Away, Ending 69-Year Acting Journey

From child debut in 1957 to ten million actor, he passed away at the age of 74 after battling blood cancer for 6 years
Actor Ahn Sung-ki, regarded as a living legend of Korean cinema, passed away at around 9 AM on the 5th at the intensive care unit of Soonchunhyang University Hospital in Yongsan, Seoul, at the age of 74. The funeral committee for Ahn Sung-ki officially announced that he quietly closed his eyes...