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Japan’s Ultra-Top-Tier Hit ‘Samurai Timeslipper’: Director Yasuda Junichi Makes a Surprise Visit to Korea on June 22

Japan’s Ultra-Top-Tier Hit ‘Samurai Timeslipper’: Director Yasuda Junichi Makes a Surprise Visit to Korea on June 22

A crew of 10 and a total budget of 26 million yen—so low it’s almost unprecedented—has pushed box-office revenue past 1 billion yen.
〈Samurai Timeslipper〉 depicts the journey of an Edo-era samurai who is ‘time-slipped’ into a movie set and ends up working as a beheading specialist actor As the film was released in Japan, starting out in just one theater, word of mouth spread and showings expanded to about 380 theaters across the...
“Renoir” director Chie Hayakawa begins her Korea visit schedule on the 23rd and meets Korean audiences…

“Renoir” director Chie Hayakawa begins her Korea visit schedule on the 23rd and meets Korean audiences…

To coincide with the film’s release on April 22, she plans to communicate directly with local audiences from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25 After being invited about half a year ago to the 30th Busan International Film Festival in the “Window to Asian Cinema” section, she is returning to Korea An invited competition title at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival based on the director’s autobiographical memories, “Renoir”
Director Chie Hayakawa is coming to meet Korean audiences. On April 13, Director Chie Hayakawa, who directed 〈Renoir〉, announced her upcoming visit to Korea. The film opens on April 22, and the following day, from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25, she will meet with audiences.
'Eureka,' the 21st Century's Greatest Japanese Film Masterpiece and a Road Movie in Search of Life’s Light—First Domestic Release in Korea for the First Time!

'Eureka,' the 21st Century's Greatest Japanese Film Masterpiece and a Road Movie in Search of Life’s Light—First Domestic Release in Korea for the First Time!

A work that has deeply inspired countless younger directors, including Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Sho Miyake, and is scheduled to open in the first half of the year.
“Makoto,” a bus driver who survived a horrific tragedy and whose life suddenly came to a halt, and the young siblings “Naoki” and “Kozue” set off on a long journey together as they search for life’s light 〈Eureka〉.
'Princess Mononoke' Confirmed for Dolby Cinema Release on February 18! Enhanced Sound and Immersive Experience!

'Princess Mononoke' Confirmed for Dolby Cinema Release on February 18! Enhanced Sound and Immersive Experience!

With IMAX and 4K remastering, the beloved film 〈Princess Mononoke〉 from last September is generating excitement with its confirmed Dolby Cinema screening on February 18.
The film 〈Princess Mononoke〉, which received much love last September with IMAX and 4K remastering, is generating excitement with its confirmed Dolby Cinema screening on February 18. The epic saga 〈Princess Mononoke〉, where 'Ashitaka', cursed by the god of disaster, meets 'San' who shares a fate...
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[Photo &] "TV Please Buy" Kids... Ozu Yasujiro's Greatest Masterpiece 'Hello'

A Hidden Gem from the Four Masters of Japanese Cinema, Remastered Official Release Confirmed for February 11
"TV Please Buy" marks the adorable rebellion of children who suddenly fall silent, coming to the screen. Among the filmography of Ozu Yasujiro, who is regarded as one of the four masters of Japanese cinema alongside Mizoguchi Kenji, Naruse Mikio, and Kurosawa Akira, the most beloved masterpiece,...
The New Wave of Japanese Cinema 'Oda Kaori' to Visit Korea on the 28th... 'Underground Trilogy' Special Screening Held

The New Wave of Japanese Cinema 'Oda Kaori' to Visit Korea on the 28th... 'Underground Trilogy' Special Screening Held

Director Oda Kaori, a 'Disciple of Bela Tarr', to Screen Her New Work Alongside Previous Works for the First Time in Korea
The time has come to meet director Oda Kaori's previous works again in theaters as her visit to Korea has been confirmed.Japanese director Oda Kaori will visit Korea on January 28. Along with her visit, the screening of her previous works symbolizing her artistic identity, the 'Underground...

"Capturing the Wind, Feeling Alive"... Director Sho Miyake Talks About Shim Eun-kyung and the Purpose of Cinema

Visiting Korea with 'Travel and Days' for the Locarno Golden Leopard Award... "Shim Eun-kyung is an actress who embodies beauty and fun"
"The expression 'real feeling' in the movie's dialogue is the most essential. I hope the audience can feel a renewed sense of 'being alive' through this film. "Sho Miyake, the current and most notable cineaste in the Japanese film industry, visited Korea.
[Photo &] BLACKPINK Before Tokyo Dome... Japanese Tower Turns 'Pink'

[Photo &] BLACKPINK Before Tokyo Dome... Japanese Tower Turns 'Pink'

The Tokyo Dome concert is the third following 2019 and 2023
Ahead of BLACKPINK's Tokyo Dome concert in January next year, major towers across Japan are being illuminated in pink. YG Entertainment announced that from the 1st to the 18th of next month, they will collaborate with Japan's Kobe Port Tower for a special lighting event called 'Pink Light Up'.
Lee Byung-hun x Go Youn-jung, Heading to Tsushima…Casting for Wuxia Action Epic “Nambal”; Imogae’s Directorial Debut, “The Magician of Light”

Lee Byung-hun x Go Youn-jung, Heading to Tsushima…Casting for Wuxia Action Epic “Nambal”; Imogae’s Directorial Debut, “The Magician of Light”

Imogae’s first time directing the film “Spring in Seoul.” A wuxia action epic featuring Joseon-era swordsmen on a mission to rescue captives.
“A New Era of Joseon Wuxia,” a bloody struggle of nine swordsmen heading for TsushimaLee Byung-hun, a pillar of Chungmuro, and Go Youn-jung, who has solidified herself as an overwhelming top star, meet in the Joseon-era wuxia action epic “Nambal.
‘Nambal’ Finalizes Casting of Go Yoon-jung! Builds a Perfect Lineup Following Lee Byung-hun

‘Nambal’ Finalizes Casting of Go Yoon-jung! Builds a Perfect Lineup Following Lee Byung-hun

The character Ae-ryeong, played by Go Yoon-jung, loses her family in an attack by Japanese pirates, and takes to the battlefield herself to rescue her younger brother held in Tsushima.
The film 〈Nambal〉, following Lee Byung-hun, has confirmed Go Yoon-jung’s casting, adding weight to the lineup. 〈Nambal〉 is a hardboiled martial-arts action set in the early Joseon period in which nine swordsmen—each with differing abilities and ranks—move toward Tsushima to rescue captives who have...