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Hong Sang-soo’s New Film “No Place for Eyes” Wins Official Selection in Locarno Competition

Hong Sang-soo’s New Film “No Place for Eyes” Wins Official Selection in Locarno Competition

Entering the competitive section of the 77th Locarno International Film Festival, it marks the director’s fifth invitation overall The festival hailed Hong as a “great master of our time,” in a series of praises Starring Kim Min-hee, Choi Myeong-gil, Kwon Hae-hyo, and others; after its Swiss premiere screening, a domestic release is planned for the second half of the year
A new film by director Hong Sang-soo has been invited to the Locarno Film Festival. Director Hong Sang-soo’s 35th feature film, 〈No Place for Eyes〉, announced on July 10 that it will be invited to the Locarno Film Festival’s competitive section.
500x Production Budget Windfall…‘Obsession,’ Top Horror of the Year, Set for September Release

500x Production Budget Windfall…‘Obsession,’ Top Horror of the Year, Set for September Release

A debut film by a 1999-born YouTuber director that pulled in 600 billion won on 1.1 billion won—surpassing ‘Backroom’ to claim No. 1 at the box office for horror.
‘500x Production Budget Jackpot’… A new playbook for horror hits from a 1999-born prodigy directorA once-in-a-lifetime horror craze that has swept through North American theaters has finally arrived on the Korean Peninsula.
Queer Horror 'Leviticus' and Thriller 'Knock' Win Top Honors at Bucheon Film Festival (BIFAN)

Queer Horror 'Leviticus' and Thriller 'Knock' Win Top Honors at Bucheon Film Festival (BIFAN)

Queer horror 'Leviticus' and crime thriller 'Knock' were named best at the 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival The festival also revealed winners of the newly created AI film award
A film industry's paradigm shift for what's next — BIFAN's take on genre upheaval and an AI revolutionThe 30th edition of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival — where the imaginations of 321 films from 50 countries across the world collided — has finally unveiled the faces set to write...
McLaren’s ‘face of the team’ Lando Norris and ‘TikTok goddess’ Alix Earle spotted after an all-night party at London private club — are they the next mega couple?

McLaren’s ‘face of the team’ Lando Norris and ‘TikTok goddess’ Alix Earle spotted after an all-night party at London private club — are they the next mega couple?

At London’s high-end social club ‘The Twenty Two,’ the two stepped out until dawn Lando Norris appears to have sprinted away as paparazzi looked on, quickly getting into the vehicle afterward; Alix Earle showed off her golden dress in full After a clandestine get-together at the Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival last June, they turn up together again in London… rumors of a romance flared After the scandals with Braxton Berrios and Tom Brady, is Alix Earle declaring she’s ready for a younger man? “A man close to my age just isn’t attractive”
McLaren’s ace Lando Norris (Lando Norris·26) and Alix Earle (Alix Earle·25), a global top influencer and model with millions of TikTok followers, were caught leaving the UK capital’s private club side by side after partying together until the break of dawn, sending shock waves through both...
Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s ‘Black Thunder Castle’ and Other Buzzed-About Titles at BIFAN 2026

Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s ‘Black Thunder Castle’ and Other Buzzed-About Titles at BIFAN 2026

Marking its 30th anniversary this year, the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival will be held from July 2 to July 12 around Bucheon City Hall. As South Korea’s only fantastic genre film festival, BIFAN again presents works armed with genre playfulness and a bold experimental spirit.
Jung Hoyeon Says Na Hong-jin’s No-Compromise Style Made Her Freer on Camera in 〈HOPE〉

Jung Hoyeon Says Na Hong-jin’s No-Compromise Style Made Her Freer on Camera in 〈HOPE〉

※ This interview with Jung Hoyeon of 〈HOPE〉 continues from Part 1. Director Na Hong-jin is reputed not to compromise on set. What was it like to experience his filming process firsthand. As a relatively new actor, I felt his unwillingness to compromise was a blessing.
Jung Ho-yeon on ‘Hope’: ‘I’m trying to overcome the fear of a major project with a rookie’s drive’

Jung Ho-yeon on ‘Hope’: ‘I’m trying to overcome the fear of a major project with a rookie’s drive’

Few actors have had a debut as striking as Jung Ho-yeon’s. Jung moved from top-tier modeling into acting and made a notable acting debut with 〈Squid Game〉. Now she is about to make her film debut in 〈Hope〉. Directed by Na Hong-jin, the filmmaker behind hits such as 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉,...
Hong Sang-soo and Kim Min-hee’s New Film “There’s Nowhere to Look”—Selected in the Locarno Competition

Hong Sang-soo and Kim Min-hee’s New Film “There’s Nowhere to Look”—Selected in the Locarno Competition

A big win for director Hong Sang-soo as it marks his 35th feature and his fifth-ever invitation to Locarno. Choi Myung-gil joins for the first time, and Kim Min-hee takes part as production chief
Where the gaze of a master lingers, the 35th aesthetics blooming in JejuDirector ‘Hong Sang-soo’, who has quietly carved a path through the trajectory of Korean auteur cinema, has once again received a call from Switzerland’s Locarno.
Pani Bottle and KwakTube Return…A Completely Different “Jigumabul 4” Premieres on ENA in October, With a “Travel Film Festival”

Pani Bottle and KwakTube Return…A Completely Different “Jigumabul 4” Premieres on ENA in October, With a “Travel Film Festival”

Pani Bottle, KwakTube and Wonji are back with the “Travel Film Festival” concept. A new challenge is on the way—going beyond a dice-rolling trip to complete a film
The die has been cast, the curtain-raiser to a “cinematic universe” beyond entertainmentENA’s mega hit that reshaped the landscape of South Korean travel variety shows returns. The killer content from TEO , produced under the leadership of producer Kim Tae-ho, “Jigumabul World Travel” will land on...
Dynamic Duo Performances—Plus Fireworks: Inje Motorsport’s Hyundai N Festival Kicks Off

Dynamic Duo Performances—Plus Fireworks: Inje Motorsport’s Hyundai N Festival Kicks Off

Free event at Inje Speedium for two days starting on the 11th. Recommendations for a family weekend culture, with Dynamic Duo performances, night races, and shuttle bus service
The evolution of motorsports: An overwhelming spectacle that lights up the circuit on a midsummer nightThe '2026 Hyundai N Festival' Round 3 of Korea’s largest-scale one-make race, expanding the horizons of South Korean motorsports, kicks off at Inje Speedium in Gangwon Province with an imposing...