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On Their Fourth Team-Up, the Many Faces of Koo Kyo-hwan Through Yeon Sang-ho’s Lens

On Their Fourth Team-Up, the Many Faces of Koo Kyo-hwan Through Yeon Sang-ho’s Lens

It started with Yeon Sang-ho. Koo Kyo-hwan was already a star of the independent film scene, an idol of sorts for outsiders. But if you trace the origins of how he came to appear in so many commercial projects, you arrive at Yeon’s 〈Peninsula〉.
[Photo &] Jun Ji-hyun Breaks 11 Years of Silence Since 'Assassination'... Yeon Sang-ho's New Work 'Invasion' to Be Released in May

[Photo &] Jun Ji-hyun Breaks 11 Years of Silence Since 'Assassination'... Yeon Sang-ho's New Work 'Invasion' to Be Released in May

'Invasion' is the first film after 'Assassination'... A fierce battle in a quarantined building with Koo Kyo-hwan and Ji Chang-wook, promising explosive synergy
Actor Jun Ji-hyun finally returns to the screen after breaking a long silence of 11 years. The distributor Showbox officially confirmed on the 5th that the release date of director Yeon Sang-ho's ambitious work 'Invasion' is set for May.
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.
Korean Traditional Music-Jazz Band “Sinbak Circle” Drummer Christian Moran Dies at 42

Korean Traditional Music-Jazz Band “Sinbak Circle” Drummer Christian Moran Dies at 42

A British drummer who emerged from the Berkeley College of Music and played in the Korean traditional music crossover band “Sinbak Circle” died at an early age of 42.
A brilliant musician’s farewell as he breaks down borders with original rhythmsThe owner of an unmistakable rhythm that moved between the global stage and South Korea’s traditional music has put his sticks down.
'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Marks 1 Year With a Record-Shattering Run

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Marks 1 Year With a Record-Shattering Run

A year after its worldwide release on June 20, 2025, Netflix's 〈K-Pop Demon Hunters〉 continues to set major streaming and music-chart records. The film was released worldwide on June 20, 2025, and more than a year later remains a frequent topic of conversation.
Hong Kong Retro Movie Tour ① John Woo’s “A Better Tomorrow” and a History Lesson at Mei Ho House, San Shui Po

Hong Kong Retro Movie Tour ① John Woo’s “A Better Tomorrow” and a History Lesson at Mei Ho House, San Shui Po

Built in 1953 after the “Sekkipmei Fire,” the sprawling public housing complex known as “Mei Ho House” became the stage for 〈A Better Tomorrow〉.
Cineplay and House Travel teamed up for a Hong Kong movie tour, their fifth trip. The core theme of this tour was the meeting of Hong Kong’s past and present through film. From John Woo’s 〈A Better Tomorrow〉 (1990), set in 1960s Hong Kong and starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, to 〈The King of Comedy〉...
PLAVE Holds Stadium Concert as the First-Ever Virtual Idol to Do So

PLAVE Holds Stadium Concert as the First-Ever Virtual Idol to Do So

Incheon’s main venue confirmed for a stadium show just 10 months after the group’s debut at Gocheok Sky Dome. The first world tour begins in September in Incheon.
The terrain of modern popular culture has once again pushed past a critical threshold of upheaval. The unprecedented situation is that those who do not exist yet exist nonetheless have taken over the most physical, massive space imaginable—ironically, on a stage of their own.
Yeon Sang-ho and Jun Ji-hyun’s <i>Swarm</i> surpasses 5 million viewers… a second record of the year

Yeon Sang-ho and Jun Ji-hyun’s Swarm surpasses 5 million viewers… a second record of the year

Takes the 5 million mark in just 24 days after release. Culture Minister Choi Hwi-young praises the overwhelming zombie acting as “an art form.”
Overwhelming terror that swallowed up theaters, “Swarm” takes the 5 million-viewer milestoneYeon Sang-ho’s universe keeps evolving. “Swarm”, the K-zombie thriller that opens a new chapter for the genre, drove a long run by surpassing 5 million cumulative viewers just 24 days after its release.
M Countdown Climbs to 12 Million Views: Cutie Street Releases Korean Version of New Song “Prekyukyuu”

M Countdown Climbs to 12 Million Views: Cutie Street Releases Korean Version of New Song “Prekyukyuu”

“Can it be cute only?” Cutie Street, which swept local charts with “Prekyukyuu,” unveils the Korean-language version of its new track.
Over the sea of islands, the peninsula falls for 'Cutie Street'—a deadly declaration thrown at the heart of K-popThe Japanese rookie girl group 'Cutie Street' on the 6th released, on the spot, the Korean-language audio for its new song 'Prekyukyuu' (ぷりきゅきゅ), signaling a major shake-up in South...
30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival Announces 10 Invited Films for Korean Competition Section “Bucheon Choice Korean”

30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival Announces 10 Invited Films for Korean Competition Section “Bucheon Choice Korean”

Renaming the previous “Korean Fantastic” to broaden genre diversity, the festival selects 10 Korean feature films From horror and thrillers to crime dramas, plus sci-fi, comedy, and animation—an eclectic mix of genres and original directing The festival will meet film fans worldwide at screening venues across Bucheon from July 2 to 12, for 10 days
The Bucheon International Film Festival has announced invited films for its Korean competition section after reaching its 30th edition. The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, which opens on July 2, announced 10 invited titles on June 1.