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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.
“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.
Choo Young-woo and Cynthia's 'Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight' Captures the Bittersweet First Love of Youth

Choo Young-woo and Cynthia's 'Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight' Captures the Bittersweet First Love of Youth

A Korean reinterpretation of the Japanese bestseller novel... Releasing on Christmas Eve
Based on the eponymous Japanese novel, the film 〈Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight〉 (hereafter 〈Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight〉) features actor Choo Young-woo, who plays the male lead Jae-won, revealing the process he went through to revive the feelings of a...
'Kokuh' Takes the Top Spot! Sets Record for All-Time Live-Action Film in Japan

'Kokuh' Takes the Top Spot! Sets Record for All-Time Live-Action Film in Japan

Surpassing 'Bayside Shakedown 2: Save the Rainbow Bridge' which held the position for 22 years
〈Kokuh〉 has demonstrated its power by reclaiming the number one spot in the all-time box office rankings in Japan.Directed by Lee Sang-il, 〈Kokuh〉 tells the life story of Kikuo, who was born as the son of a yakuza but rose to fame as an onnagata (a male actor who plays female roles in kabuki, where...
KOKUHO, a Live-Action Japanese Film on the Verge of Breaking Box Office Records, Director Lee Sang-il Shares the Purifying Power of Art

KOKUHO, a Live-Action Japanese Film on the Verge of Breaking Box Office Records, Director Lee Sang-il Shares the Purifying Power of Art

The Korean-Japanese Director Reveals the Mystique of Onnagata and the Conflict Structure of Bloodlines and Outsiders
The film 〈KOKUHO〉 directed by Korean-Japanese director Lee Sang-il is on the verge of breaking the all-time highest box office record for live-action Japanese films. This work, based on the 'onnagata' of kabuki, attracted over 10 million viewers since its release in Japan last June, ranking second...
'First Japanese Film to Reach 10 Million by a Korean Director' Director Lee Sang-il, 'Memorable Experience Working on Pachinko 2'

'First Japanese Film to Reach 10 Million by a Korean Director' Director Lee Sang-il, 'Memorable Experience Working on Pachinko 2'

"I felt that Korean actors have a very firm mindset, and their acting theory is solid and well-founded. Therefore, communication went smoothly."
Director Lee Sang-il of 〈KOKUHO〉 reflected on his past experiences working with Korean actors.The film 〈KOKUHO〉 is set to be released on the 19th, and immediately after being unveiled to domestic reporters at a press screening at CGV Yongsan I-Park on the afternoon of the 13th, a press conference...
Director Lee Sang-il's 'National Treasure', the First Japanese Film by a Korean Director to Reach 10 Million!

Director Lee Sang-il's 'National Treasure', the First Japanese Film by a Korean Director to Reach 10 Million!

〈Dancing Detective 2: Block the Rainbow Bridge〉 (2003) has now risen to the second highest-grossing live-action film in Japan, and attention is focused on whether this record will soon be surpassed to become the highest-grossing film.
The Japanese film 〈National Treasure〉 directed by Korean Lee Sang-il has surpassed 10 million viewers in Japan just 102 days after its release, achieving a box office revenue of 14. 2 billion yen (approximately 1. 335 trillion won).
Korean and Japanese Leading Actors Gather, Director Byun Sung-hyun's 'Good News' Releases Second Character Stills!

Korean and Japanese Leading Actors Gather, Director Byun Sung-hyun's 'Good News' Releases Second Character Stills!

Yamada Takayuki, Shiina Kippei, Kasamatsu Sho, and Yamamoto Nairu are among the Japanese actors who fill the film with both experience and freshness, drawing attention.
After the world premiere screening in the Special Presentation section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, the Netflix film 〈Good News〉 has garnered attention for its immersive story, unique characters, and distinctive direction, and has released its second character stills.
Bumjeop Has Turned Everything Upside Down. 'World of SWF' Mega Crew Mission Review

Bumjeop Has Turned Everything Upside Down. 'World of SWF' Mega Crew Mission Review

How can we wait another week? To catch Bumjeop's victory (?) live, sighs continued from those who awaited the 10 PM broadcast of 'World of Street Woman Fighter' on June 24. This was because the reaction to the Mnet 'World of Street Woman Fighter' (hereafter 'World of SWF') Mega Crew Mission video,...
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...