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BIFB’s Midwife Kim Dong-ho to Receive the ‘Korean Film Contribution Award’ on Oct. 6

BIFB’s Midwife Kim Dong-ho to Receive the ‘Korean Film Contribution Award’ on Oct. 6

After serving as the inaugural executive director in 1996 and laying the film festival’s foundation, he will be honored at the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival.
'Midwife of Korean cinema,' stepping onto the world stage beyond AsiaKim Dong-ho, the former chairman of the Busan International Film Festival, who helped carry a sweeping wave of Korean film’s global expansion, is again drawing international film-world attention.
| James choi
'Hanran' Director Ha Myung-mi Named Bechdelian Producer of the Year for Yeongdeokdang Hall

'Hanran' Director Ha Myung-mi Named Bechdelian Producer of the Year for Yeongdeokdang Hall

After being selected for 'Bechdel Choice 10,' a big win… Praised for "expanding the possibilities of women's storytelling." The award recognizes her weighty direction depicting the lives of women and children against the backdrop of Jeju's April 3 incident
Director Ha Myung-mi was selected as Bechdelian Producer of the Year.'Bechdel Day 2026' selected director Ha Myung-mi of Hanran in the producer category for the year. Hosted and organized by the Directors Guild of Korea , 'Bechdel Day' is a content festival that spotlights the values of gender...
| Seongchan Eol
Lee Chang-dong Wins Ebert Director Award at TIFF—the First Korean to Reach the Top Ranks; New Film 'A Possible Love' to Be Released in September

Lee Chang-dong Wins Ebert Director Award at TIFF—the First Korean to Reach the Top Ranks; New Film 'A Possible Love' to Be Released in September

Jeon Do-yeon and Sol Kyung-gu star in a special presentation invitation; Netflix release set for Nov. 6
The first Korean to join the ranks of masters, 'A Possible Love' unveiled on Nov. 6Another landmark chapter has been added to Korean film history. 'Lee Chang-dong' has achieved a first for Korean cinema by taking home 'the Ebert Director Award' at the Toronto International Film Festival , cementing...
| James choi
'Bong Joon-ho discovery' British critic Tony Rayns dies, a patron of Korean cinema

'Bong Joon-ho discovery' British critic Tony Rayns dies, a patron of Korean cinema

The late Tony Rayns, credited as a patron of Korean cinema who helped launch the Busan International Film Festival, gave the overseas first introduction of Bong Joon-ho’s short film 'Jirimeuryeol'
Remembering Tony Rayns, 'Korea film's eternal compass'The 'Pioneer with Blue Eyes' who brought Korean film from the margins to the center of global attention has left us. 'Tony Rayns,' a leading British film critic and programmer, died on the 8th.
| James choi
[BIFAN 2026] Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years 100 Times ③ Lee Choon-yeon Film Award returns, new International Federation of Film Critics prize, and the July Carnival

[BIFAN 2026] Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years 100 Times ③ Lee Choon-yeon Film Award returns, new International Federation of Film Critics prize, and the July Carnival

Kim Se-hoon and Gu Jeong-a will receive the “Lee Choon-yeon Film Award,” and a “FIPRESCI Award for International Film Critics” will also be introduced (FIPRESCI Award).
Two awards will be newly introduced. The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (executive committee chair Shin Cheol, BIFAN) will bring back the “Lee Choon-yeon Film Award” this year and also introduce the “International Federation of Film Critics Award” .
| Joo Seong-cheol
Hong Seok-cheon, Yoo Jeong-su, Park Chang-jin and Other Figures Take the Stage as ‘6th Pride Gala’ Wraps Up!

Hong Seok-cheon, Yoo Jeong-su, Park Chang-jin and Other Figures Take the Stage as ‘6th Pride Gala’ Wraps Up!

An event held to mark ‘IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia),’ the day against international anti-LGBTQ hate.
The 6th Pride Gala, hosted by the nonprofit Singnaneun Center (Chairman Kim Jo-gwang-soo), was held with great success on May 22 at the Grand Ballroom of the FKI Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. At this event, held in commemoration of ‘IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia),’...
| Joo Seong-cheol
CNN-Praised “K-Culture” Global Designer Lee Mikyung, Vice Chair of CJ, “Culture Is the True Measure of National Competitiveness”

CNN-Praised “K-Culture” Global Designer Lee Mikyung, Vice Chair of CJ, “Culture Is the True Measure of National Competitiveness”

Makes an Unannounced Appearance in CNN Documentary “K-Everything.” Shares a Vision for Building a Groundbreaking Creator Ecosystem and Leading the Globalization of K-Content for 30 Years.
The Ultimate Goal of “K-Content”: Authenticity That Connects the WorldVice Chair Lee Mikyung of CJ Group appeared on U.S. TV network CNN and laid out the vision for “K-Content”. She emphasized, “The ultimate vision is not just to introduce Korean culture, but to bring people around the world...
| James choi
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
From Part 2 to the Oscars Stage: The Fun, Quip-Filled Back-and-Forth from the Stars of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’

From Part 2 to the Oscars Stage: The Fun, Quip-Filled Back-and-Forth from the Stars of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’

Like a film that revived the long-neglected narrative of “K-pop” and “K-culture”—lifting them back up to a global, top-tier standard—the stars of the animated feature 〈K-Pop Demon Hunters〉 faced reporters. 〈K-Pop Demon Hunters〉 is an animation about Lumi, Joy, and Mira from the K-pop group...
| Seongchan Eol
[Photo&] Gong Yoo Enchants Italy… A Full House in 3 Minutes at the “Florence Korea Film Festival” Invitation Event

[Photo&] Gong Yoo Enchants Italy… A Full House in 3 Minutes at the “Florence Korea Film Festival” Invitation Event

A masterclass at the Florence Korea Film Festival. Fans from the U.S. and France joined the line that had formed since 6:00 a.m., showcasing its global appeal.
The power of K-content that took over Florence, Italy — Actor Gong Yoo’s masterclassActor "Gong Yoo" set Florence, Italy, on fire. Attending the 24th "Florence Korea Film Festival", he looked at the packed seats and said, "I didn’t know I’d receive this kind of overwhelming love in Italy," clearly...
| James choi