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[Photo &] Emergency Martial Law film “Ran 12.3,” Lee Myung-se, “The strength of K-democracy— the world must see it” at a press preview event

[Photo &] Emergency Martial Law film “Ran 12.3,” Lee Myung-se, “The strength of K-democracy— the world must see it” at a press preview event

The urgency of December 3, recreated with citizen videos and AI. The cinematic documentary “Ran 12.3,” completed with 15,000 sponsors, releases on the 22nd
Director Lee Myung-se returns to the screen with the ‘Emergency Martial Law’ documentary ‘Ran 12. 3’A standout visualist in the Korean film industry, director Lee Myung-se, has returned with the documentary ‘Ran 12. 3’ about the emergency ‘Emergency Martial Law’ events on December 3, 2024.
| James choi
[Interview] “From ‘Adult Gimjangha’ to ‘Namtaeryeong,’ the Plaza Evolves.” Director Hyunji Kim ②

[Interview] “From ‘Adult Gimjangha’ to ‘Namtaeryeong,’ the Plaza Evolves.” Director Hyunji Kim ②

That “long, long night” with a felt temperature of minus 20°C became, somehow, the “brightest night.” “This cute and spicy struggle—that’s the core of Namtaeryeong!”
​▶ 〈Namtaeryeong〉 The interview with Director Hyunji Kim continues from Part 1. ​I think you must have been thinking hard about the title. I also feel that the title 〈Namtaeryeong〉 has a tone that isn’t so different from 〈Adult Gimjangha〉.
| 이화정
[Interview] “In the Flow of the December 3 Coup Attempt, the Most Decisive Moment Is Namtaeryeong.” Director Kim Hyun-ji of ‘Namtaeryeong’ ①

[Interview] “In the Flow of the December 3 Coup Attempt, the Most Decisive Moment Is Namtaeryeong.” Director Kim Hyun-ji of ‘Namtaeryeong’ ①

Seventeen tractors belonging to the Korean National Federation of Farmers’ Clubs (JeonNong), pushing forward to stand up to a coup in the guise of “martial,” were blocked by police at Namtaeryeong in Seocho-gu, Seoul.
Since that unbelievable day—December 3, 2024, when the president declared a state of emergency—another day continued with nights full of uncertainty and anxiety. Seventeen tractors belonging to the Korean National Federation of Farmers’ Clubs , advancing to confront the president’s coup in the...
| 이화정
Remembering Cinematographer Yoo Young-gil, Why You Should Watch “December 12.3” Again

Remembering Cinematographer Yoo Young-gil, Why You Should Watch “December 12.3” Again

On May 4, it reached 200,000 cumulative admissions and hit the break-even point about two weeks after its release.
There’s still a long way to go. Director Lee Myeong-se’s documentary 〈The December 12. 3〉 surpassed 200,000 cumulative viewers and reached the break-even point about two weeks after its release on May 4. With that, 〈The December 12.
| Joo Seong-cheol
D-8 Ticket Sales Open for Director Lee Myeong-se as ‘RAN 12.3’ Hits Theaters! Record of 300+ People, 15,000+ Backers!

D-8 Ticket Sales Open for Director Lee Myeong-se as ‘RAN 12.3’ Hits Theaters! Record of 300+ People, 15,000+ Backers!

Completed thanks to the participation and support of so many, Director Lee Myeong-se’s film ‘RAN 12.3’ is set to open in theaters on April 22.
Our film ‘RAN 12. 3,’ made with on-site records from over 300 people and approximately 15,000 supporters, opens ticket sales today, April 14 . In response to President Yoon Suk-yeol’s sudden declaration of emergency martial law on December 3, 2024, ‘RAN 12.
| Joo Seong-cheol
2026 Jeonju International Film Festival Closing Film Teaser Poster for “Namtaeryeong” Released & Set for May Release!

2026 Jeonju International Film Festival Closing Film Teaser Poster for “Namtaeryeong” Released & Set for May Release!

〈Adult, Kim Jang-ha〉 Directed by Kim Hyun-ji, the digital archive film 〈Namtaeryeong〉 has been selected as the closing film of the 27th Jeonju International Film Festival.
A record of a new kind of solidarity crafted as border-region “Twitterians” cross back and forth between the field and the double plaza of X . Confirming its release in May, the digital native reality archive 〈Namtaeryeong〉 has unveiled a teaser poster.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Hollywood erupts in anger with 1,000 voices…Letter opposing Paramount–Warner merger worth about KRW 163 trillion

Hollywood erupts in anger with 1,000 voices…Letter opposing Paramount–Warner merger worth about KRW 163 trillion

More than 1,000 signatories, including Joaquin Phoenix and Denis Villeneuve…Strong warning: “The monopoly will collapse the creative ecosystem”
Worries over a Hollywood ecosystem breakdown—Putting the brakes on the birth of a media giantHollywood is strongly pushing back against the massive `'Paramount Skydance'` and `'Warner Bros. Discovery'` `'acquisition and merger (M&A)'`, which signal seismic shifts in the global entertainment...
| James choi
“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...
| James choi
Big Ocean ENM Targets the Global Content Market in 2026… Unveils a Record-Breaking Lineup Featuring Dramas, Films, and Stage Productions

Big Ocean ENM Targets the Global Content Market in 2026… Unveils a Record-Breaking Lineup Featuring Dramas, Films, and Stage Productions

A New IP Strategy Through OSMU to Build Diverse Content and Cross Over Between Audiences Expect Steady Revenue Through Season-Based Content and Market Expansion via Co-Productions With Global Production Companies Expect a Sharp Sales Jump in 2026 With Global Content Planning and Production
Big Ocean ENM (CEO Shin In-soo, Lee Seong-jin) has officially unveiled its latest lineup of productions and development projects, and in 2026 it continues to draw strong expectations from audiences both at home and abroad.
| Yangsimoh
Director Song Dong-yoon’s Original Novel ‘Born May 18’ Gets a Film Adaptation—First Poster Revealed!

Director Song Dong-yoon’s Original Novel ‘Born May 18’ Gets a Film Adaptation—First Poster Revealed!

It depicts how three people who had been stuck in their past pain finally meet at a single point and come to understand and heal one another.
Ahead of its May release, the film adaptation of director Song Dong-yoon’s novel 〈Born May 18〉 has unveiled its first poster. After the screening held on March 27 at 7:00 PM at CGV Guri, the film tells the story of three people bound by sorrowful ties: a woman who lives by erasing memories, a woman...
| Joo Seong-cheol