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A Story That Began With a Piece Written by Director Yeon Sang-ho’s Mother? Behind the Scenes of ‘Paradise Lost’

A Story That Began With a Piece Written by Director Yeon Sang-ho’s Mother? Behind the Scenes of ‘Paradise Lost’

Director Yeon Sang-ho has found success again with a low-budget project following 〈The Ugly〉. His new film, 〈Paradise Lost〉, opened on October 21. The psychological thriller begins when Ryu Seon-woo (Bae Hyun-sung), a son thought to be dead, miraculously returns to his mother, Ryu So-young (Kim...
| Kim Ji-yeon
‘Chiikawa the Movie’ Surpasses 2 Million Admissions in 25 Days, Dominates with 36% of Advance Bookings

‘Chiikawa the Movie’ Surpasses 2 Million Admissions in 25 Days, Dominates with 36% of Advance Bookings

10th film released this year to reach the milestone; second-highest-grossing animated film after ‘Toy Story 5’
A Chilling Story Beneath the Cuteness: The Secret to Winning Over Audiences of All Ages The Japanese animated film ‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island’ (hereafter ‘Chiikawa the Movie’) has demonstrated its staying power at the box office, surpassing 2 million admissions on Oct.
| James choi
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Lost Paradise’ sells to 118 countries, a box-office triumph on a $500 million-won budget; recoups net production costs before release

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Lost Paradise’ sells to 118 countries, a box-office triumph on a $500 million-won budget; recoups net production costs before release

Invited to the Hawaii International Film Festival on the 21st; opens in South Korean theaters
A new film from Yeon Sang-ho, the director who has helped drive the global rise of Korean content, has set a new milestone for the Korean film industry, selling to 118 countries worldwide before its release. According to distributor CJ ENM on the 19th, proceeds from overseas sales alone have...
| James choi
[Box Office] ‘Chiikawa’ Holds No. 1 for Second Straight Week, Surpassing 1.82 Million

[Box Office] ‘Chiikawa’ Holds No. 1 for Second Straight Week, Surpassing 1.82 Million

Director Heo Jin-ho’s ‘Assassins’ draws 3.24 million moviegoers; Yeon Sang-ho’s new film ‘Lost in Paradise’ opens Oct. 21
‘Chiikawa’ fever keeps it atop the box office for a second straight week ‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island’, featuring the popular Japanese character, took a commanding hold of theaters over the weekend.
| James choi
Na Hyun-woo: 'A Piece of Rockfish, the Taste of the Universe' is a work I'll never forget

Na Hyun-woo: 'A Piece of Rockfish, the Taste of the Universe' is a work I'll never forget

※ The interview with 〈Dear Evan Hansen〉 and 〈How to Love in a Big City〉 actor Na Hyun-woo continues in Part 1. Turning to film: you have said you long dreamed of becoming a screen actor, and you called recent projects meaningful challenges. Two that stand out are 〈Pilot〉 (2024) and 〈1 Seung〉 (2024).
| Joo Seong-cheol
Review: 〈Silnakwon〉 Pits a Mother Against an AI-Era Mystery When Her Son Returns After 9 Years

Review: 〈Silnakwon〉 Pits a Mother Against an AI-Era Mystery When Her Son Returns After 9 Years

Director Yeon Sang-ho, a filmmaker often credited with expanding the range and commercial success of Korean cinema, tackles a story rooted in the anxieties of the AI age in 〈Silnakwon〉. The film, which screened for audiences at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival and the 31st Busan...
| Seongchan Eol
[First Reaction] 'Paradise' Cineplay Reporters' Ratings

[First Reaction] 'Paradise' Cineplay Reporters' Ratings

[First Reaction] ​ A psychological thriller for the age of AI from director Yeon Sang-ho! 〈Paradise〉 opens Oct. 21. 〈Paradise〉 begins when Ryu Sun-woo (Bae Hyun-sung), the son Ryu So-young (Kim Hyun-joo) believed had died, miraculously returns alive to his mother, who lost him nine years ago in the...
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)] Yeon Sang-ho on his AI thriller ‘Paradise Lost,’ made for 500 million won in 14 shooting days: “I make a living thanks to the three awards”

[Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)] Yeon Sang-ho on his AI thriller ‘Paradise Lost,’ made for 500 million won in 14 shooting days: “I make a living thanks to the three awards”

A reunion 15 years after ‘The King of Pigs’ won three awards, this mystery starring Kim Hyun-joo and Bae Hyun-sung opens on the 21st
'Yeon Sang-ho' has returned to the 31st 'Busan International Film Festival' with his new film 'Paradise Lost'. Fifteen years ago, he made a major mark on the film industry with the animated film 'The King of Pigs', which won three awards.
| James choi
Kim Hyun-joo of ‘Paradise Lost’ lights up Busan International Film Festival opening-night red carpet

Kim Hyun-joo of ‘Paradise Lost’ lights up Busan International Film Festival opening-night red carpet

Ryu Sun-woo, the son Ryu So-young lost in a camping school bus disappearance nine years ago and believed dead, returns alive in a miracle.
Kim Hyun-joo of 〈Paradise Lost〉, officially invited to the 31st Busan International Film Festival’s Gala Presentation section, appeared on the opening-night red carpet. With tickets for all four official screenings sold out ahead of its domestic premiere, the film has drawn intense interest, and...
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Paradise Lost’ Marks Bae Hyun-sung’s First Leading Film Role as Yeon Sang-ho Chooses a New Face After Park Jung-min

‘Paradise Lost’ Marks Bae Hyun-sung’s First Leading Film Role as Yeon Sang-ho Chooses a New Face After Park Jung-min

Ryu Sun-woo, the son Ryu So-young believed had died after losing him in the Camping School bus disappearance nine years ago, returns to his mother alive in a miracle.
Bae Hyun-sung, who has won audiences over with his clear, transparent image in television dramas, will show a completely different side in the role of Ryu Sun-woo in the film 〈Paradise Lost〉. After Park Jung-min in his previous film 〈The Face〉, director Yeon Sang-ho has chosen Bae Hyun-sung as his...
| Joo Seong-cheol