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Ma Dong-seok Is Back After a Promotion… Kim Jae-young Named as New Villain for “The Roundup 5”

Ma Dong-seok Is Back After a Promotion… Kim Jae-young Named as New Villain for “The Roundup 5”

Aiming for a fourth straight blockbuster success. A high-stakes showdown is set between Team Leader Ma Seok-do and the worst villain, Lee Kang-tae.
A monster detective in evolution and the birth of a new evil, “The Roundup 5” begins filmingThe absolute ruler of South Korea’s action blockbuster scene, “The Roundup” opened the door to its fifth chapter. Distributor ABO Entertainment officially announced on the 24th that “The Roundup 5” has...
[Photo &] Park Chan-wook, First-Ever Korean Jury President at Cannes: “Korea Is No Longer a Peripheral Player”

[Photo &] Park Chan-wook, First-Ever Korean Jury President at Cannes: “Korea Is No Longer a Peripheral Player”

Press Conference at the Opening Ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival... “We Will Judge Fairly Through the Eyes of Pure Viewers, Without Any Special Privileges for Korean Films”
From the Margins to the Center, a Boast by “Korean Cinema”“‘Korea’ is no longer a peripheral country in the film world. As a result, I have been assigned the role of ‘jury president.’”The director ‘Park Chan-wook’, appointed as the jury president for the competitive section of the ‘79th Cannes Film...

"Movie Viewing for 4,000 Won" Discount Ticket—Distributed Starting the 13th…Two Tickets per Person

Automatic two-tickets-per-person distribution through the apps of four major multiplex chains…When overlapping with benefits such as Culture Day, you can watch for 4,000 won
A Signal of Theater Industry Recovery—Massive Budget Injection Greatly Eases Viewer BurdenThe government has moved to deliver major support to bring new momentum to the struggling theater industry. The unprecedented discount tickets, distributed based on a supplemental budget of 27.
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...
‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

The original rights holder sent an official notice saying, “I’ve never sold the distribution rights in Korea,” prompting theaters to halt screenings in the middle of ongoing showings Korean Association of Art Cinema Theaters: “The original rights holder denies the legitimacy of the screening copy… withdraw to protect audience trust” Importer A-Sum Pictures: “We purchased it lawfully through a French distributor… we’ll do our best to reach a proper resolution”
The masterpiece by director Hou Hsiao-hsien, ‘A City of Sadness (1989),’ was scheduled to return to South Korean screens on the 6th but was suddenly put on hold just two days before its release. As the original overseas rights holder raised copyright concerns and signs of a legal dispute began to...
The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival Opens in Splendor on the 29th… Awards the Ahn Seong-ki Honor for His Lifetime Achievement and Features a Rich Lineup

The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival Opens in Splendor on the 29th… Awards the Ahn Seong-ki Honor for His Lifetime Achievement and Features a Rich Lineup

Shin Hyun-jun and Go Won-hee selected as MCs for the opening ceremony; with many attendees from the red carpet to Ghost Studio actors in “Jeonju X Meet-Up”… Korea’s film industry giant, the late Ahn Seong-ki, is chosen for the Special Lifetime Achievement Award; his son, Ahn Philip, receives the award on his behalf to honor his legacy Director Byeon Young-ju introduced as “Programmer of the Year,” and the opening film by director Kent Jones, “My Private Art,” is screened
The Jeonju International Film Festival, now in its 27th year, kicks off with an opening ceremony on April 29 and begins a 10-day journey. On this day, the opening ceremony will be hosted by actors Shin Hyun-jun and Go Won-hee, adding fresh energy.
BIFAN Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary, Amassing 30 Years of Korean Genre Films… Launches “Asian Genre Films 99”

BIFAN Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary, Amassing 30 Years of Korean Genre Films… Launches “Asian Genre Films 99”

The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival launches the three-year special project “Asian Genre Films 99” Selecting 33 films each year for a total of 99 to systematically survey Asia’s film landscape and genre trends Including a spotlight on 11 films directed by women… screenings and GV scheduled during the festival in July
The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival , held in July, announced on April 24 its three-year project, “Asian Genre Films 99” (Asian Genre Films 99). “Asian Genre Films 99” is a three-year project that selects 33 Korean genre films each year and introduces a total of 99 films.
Korean Film Archive Marks Hong Sang-soo Director’s Debut 30th Anniversary with Curated Exhibition “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction”

Korean Film Archive Marks Hong Sang-soo Director’s Debut 30th Anniversary with Curated Exhibition “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction”

From May 2 to June 13, the “KOFA Cinematheque” at Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul will screen all 34 films by director Hong Sang-soo. Featuring alternating chronological and reverse-chronological screenings from his debut works to his newest releases, viewers can experience the director’s signature “variations” aesthetics. Rich supporting events include a talk with the director of the Harvard Film Archive, a cinematography master class, and conversations with the audience.
The Korean Film Archive has announced a retrospective of all works by director Hong Sang-soo.The Korean Film Archive said it will hold a special exhibition spotlighting director Hong Sang-soo’s debut 30th anniversary, titled “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction,” at the KOFA...
‘Salmokji: Whispering Water’ Proves K-Horror’s Power—Breaks 1 Million Viewers on Day 10 of Release…Thanks Proof Photo from the Cast

‘Salmokji: Whispering Water’ Proves K-Horror’s Power—Breaks 1 Million Viewers on Day 10 of Release…Thanks Proof Photo from the Cast

A horror film starring Kim Hye-yoon that delves into strange rumors about a supposedly cursed reservoir—by the morning of the 17th, it topped 1 million cumulative viewers The cast, dressed in fun disguises as ghosts, ghoulish creatures, Chucky, and more, shares a 1-million milestone proof photo Directed by Lee Sang-min, the film delivers chilling horror inspired by real-life creepy tales and sets expectations for a long run at theaters
〈Salmokji: Whispering Water〉 proved the power of horror as it surpassed 1 million viewers. According to the Korea Box Office Information System as of the morning of April 17, the film 〈Salmokji: Whispering Water〉 surpassed 1 million viewers.
“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.