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Campus Startup Chapter Drawn by a North Korean Defector Youth…Web Short Drama

Campus Startup Chapter Drawn by a North Korean Defector Youth…Web Short Drama "Start Hana" Unveiled

Featuring real North Korean defector youth actors and production involvement…Premiering the first 12-episode short-form on the 14th "North Korean Defectors Day"
Real stories of youth that cross boundaries, 'Start Hana' short-form web drama unveiled "Nam-dong Hanah Foundation" will hold a production press conference for the short-form web drama "Start Hana" at the third event commemorating the upcoming 14th "North Korean Defectors Day" at the second...
| James choi
Review: Kim Min-ha Leads ‘Hana Korea,’ as Cast and Filmmakers Discuss the Film at Seoul Press Event

Review: Kim Min-ha Leads ‘Hana Korea,’ as Cast and Filmmakers Discuss the Film at Seoul Press Event

〈Hana Korea〉 tells one of Korean cinema’s most familiar stories in one of its most unfamiliar forms: a film by a Danish director, set in Seoul, about a North Korean defector. At times it unfolds like a Scandinavian film, yet its setting and faces are unmistakably Seoul, with Kim Min‑ha at the...
| Kim Ji-yeon
25-Year-Old Defector Idol Writes 'New History of K-POP' on American Stage... 'Touching Story' in the Spotlight

25-Year-Old Defector Idol Writes 'New History of K-POP' on American Stage... 'Touching Story' in the Spotlight

1VERSE Seok and Hyuk Overcome Despair to Achieve Global Debut Success... 'TikTok 22 Million Likes' Explosive Response
Two young men who escaped from North Korea and settled in South Korea are gaining worldwide attention as they debut as K-POP idols. The members of the five-member boy group 1VERSE are Seok (25) and Hyuk (25). After settling in South Korea through China during their teenage years, they were...
| 엔터플레이
[Film Festival] Picks from the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival, Part 2: ‘Asia Pride’ and ‘Special Pride’ Sections, ‘Korean Queer Film History’

[Film Festival] Picks from the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival, Part 2: ‘Asia Pride’ and ‘Special Pride’ Sections, ‘Korean Queer Film History’

『Korean Queer Film History 2022–2025』, documenting queer films that screened in Korea from 2022 to 2025 through criticism by five critics and interviews with five directors, will also be published.
※ Continued from the first article on picks from the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival. The Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival’s “Asia Pride” section is a chance to discover a diverse range of queer films made in Asia.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Jeju 4·3 Film Festival draws record 526 entries, unveils 10 finalists

Jeju 4·3 Film Festival draws record 526 entries, unveils 10 finalists

Entries surged 54.3% from last year; films will screen Nov. 22-28 at the fourth festival, exploring the values of 4·3, including forced mobilization and diaspora.
A record number of films have been submitted to the short-film competition at the fourth Jeju 4·3 Film Festival, which transforms the painful memories of Jeju 4·3 into values of peace and human rights. After a rigorous preliminary screening, 10 films advancing to the final competition have been...
| James choi
A Mysterious ‘Code’ App That Grants Wishes: Nam Joo-hyuk, Lee Yi-dam, Kim Eui-sung and Park Hoon to Be Released on Disney+ in 2027

A Mysterious ‘Code’ App That Grants Wishes: Nam Joo-hyuk, Lee Yi-dam, Kim Eui-sung and Park Hoon to Be Released on Disney+ in 2027

〈Weak Hero Class 1 and 2〉 director Yoo Soo-min, widely regarded as one of the most talked-about creators, returns with the Disney+ original series 〈Code〉.
Yoo Soo-min, the director who has been singled out as one of the most watched creators after 〈Weak Hero Class 1 and 2〉 sparked explosive worldwide reactions, is set to return with Disney+ original series 〈Code〉.
| Joo Seong-cheol
First Reactions: Cineplay Critics’ Star Rating for 〈HANA KOREA〉

First Reactions: Cineplay Critics’ Star Rating for 〈HANA KOREA〉

[First Reactions] The South Korea–Denmark co-production 〈HANA KOREA〉 opens July 8. Inspired by a true story, the artbuster follows Hye-seon , a North Korean defector trying to push forward in an unfamiliar life. Cineplay reporter Kim Ji Yeon shares her review from the press screening.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Kim Min-ha’s true-story-inspired 'Hana Korea' to open July 8; main trailer released

Kim Min-ha’s true-story-inspired 'Hana Korea' to open July 8; main trailer released

Choi Sung-jae (Sharon Choi), best known as director Bong Joon-ho's interpreter, co-wrote the screenplay
The South Korea–Denmark co-production 〈Hana Korea〉 will open July 8 and has unveiled its main trailer. 〈Hana Korea〉 is a drama inspired by a true story that follows Hye-seon (Kim Min-ha), a woman who fled North Korea, as she pushes forward in an unfamiliar life.
| Kim Ji-yeon
'Hana Korea' confirms Kim Min-ha's return to the big screen in July, releases character stills packed with an intense story

'Hana Korea' confirms Kim Min-ha's return to the big screen in July, releases character stills packed with an intense story

'Pachinko' global blue-chip Kim Min-ha to star in film based on a true story of a joint Korea-Denmark production Reflecting the harrowing reality and hope of Hye-seon, a North Korean defector trying to move forward in an unfamiliar life Anticipation builds with the addition of Kim Ju-ryeong and Ahn Seo-hyun, with July 8 release set after character-still visuals that capture both unease and resilience
〈Hana Korea〉 has released a still cut of Kim Min-ha, showcasing her commanding presence. 〈Hana Korea〉 has released a still cut of Kim Min-ha, showcasing her commanding presence. The film 〈Hana Korea〉 tells the story of Hye-seon, a North Korean defector who, even amid an unfamiliar life, ultimately...
| Seongchan Eol
Kim Min-ha X Kim Ju-ryeong X Ahn Seo-hyun’s “Hana Korea” Set for Release on July 8! First- Look Posters Revealed!

Kim Min-ha X Kim Ju-ryeong X Ahn Seo-hyun’s “Hana Korea” Set for Release on July 8! First- Look Posters Revealed!

An unscripted, fact-based story-inspired blockbuster that follows the journey of North Korean defector ‘Hye-seon,’ determined to move forward even in unfamiliar circumstances.
A first-look set of two posters has been released, drawing attention after 〈Hana Korea〉—a joint production of South Korea and Denmark based on a true story and starring Kim Min-ha, Kim Ju-ryeong and Ahn Seo-hyun—confirmed its release on July 8, showcasing stark color contrasts and the dazzling...
| Joo Seong-cheol