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‘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...
| Yangsimoh
“My heart still races when I hear the Chief Inspector theme”… The legacy of Choi Bul-am, the “nation’s father” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people

“My heart still races when I hear the Chief Inspector theme”… The legacy of Choi Bul-am, the “nation’s father” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people

After making his stage debut in 1959, he became the nation’s father in “Rural Diary”… From becoming the first civilian appointed honorary senior superintendent general to his recent work “Chief Inspector 1958,” he left a major mark on Korean broadcasting history
A 70-year legacy of the “nation’s father,” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people Actor Choi Bul-am (born Choi Young-han), who died on the 30th at age 87, spent nearly 70 years in step with modern Korean history, perfectly embodying the unassuming face of a neighbor.
| James choi
MBC’s ‘PD Notebook’ Takes Aim at ‘The Assassin(s)’ Controversy; Director Hur Jin-ho Asks, ‘Are We Not Even Allowed to Ask Questions?’

MBC’s ‘PD Notebook’ Takes Aim at ‘The Assassin(s)’ Controversy; Director Hur Jin-ho Asks, ‘Are We Not Even Allowed to Ask Questions?’

Director Hur Jin-ho, who has remained silent for about a month, appears on the program; airs October 27 at 10:20 p.m.
MBC’s investigative news program 〈PD Notebook〉 will take an in-depth look at the dispute and allegations of outside pressure surrounding the film 〈The Assassin 〉, a controversy that has spread beyond the film industry into politics. MBC said the October 27 broadcast at 10:20 p. m.
| Kim Ji-yeon
[New Film] Lim Young-woong’s ‘IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2’ to Open Exclusively at CGV… A Concert Film That Thrilled 95,000 Fans

[New Film] Lim Young-woong’s ‘IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2’ to Open Exclusively at CGV… A Concert Film That Thrilled 95,000 Fans

Opens at CGV theaters nationwide on the 18th of next month; film of the Goyang Stadium concert celebrating his 10th debut anniversary
Stunning scale brought to the big screen… Full live performance of all tracks from his 10th-anniversary album unveiled for the first time A film capturing a landmark concert by singer Lim Young-woong, “Lim Young-woong│IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2”, will open exclusively at CGV theaters nationwide on the...
| James choi
Netflix Marks 10 Years in Korea: 80% of Global Members Have Watched Korean Content

Netflix Marks 10 Years in Korea: 80% of Global Members Have Watched Korean Content

Partnerships with 80 Korean production companies and 95,000 jobs have helped expand Korea’s creative ecosystem
Global streaming company Netflix, co-CEO Ted Sarandos, is marking 10 years in the Korean market, having made a significant impact across the country’s content industry. Since arriving in 2016, Korea has become one of Netflix’s most important global content production hubs.
| James choi
Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

A pioneer of 1990s pop music criticism and a practitioner of myeongrihak, he died on the 20th; he served as chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service
The study of destiny he pursued after standing at death's door, and an enduring legacy in Korean popular culture Kang Heon, chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service and a pop music critic who broadened the horizons of Korean popular music criticism, died on the 20th at the age of 64.
| James choi
Jeon Do-yeon’s ‘Possible Love’ sweeps 46th Korean Film Critics Association Awards… New OTT category debuts; which films made the ‘Top 10’?

Jeon Do-yeon’s ‘Possible Love’ sweeps 46th Korean Film Critics Association Awards… New OTT category debuts; which films made the ‘Top 10’?

Lee Chang-dong’s film wins two awards, including Best Picture; ceremony to be held at KOFA on the 4th of next month
Return of a master and rise of new talent showcase the Korean film industry’s qualitative growth Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ won Best Picture at the 46th Korean Film Critics Association Awards. The association officially announced the winners and honorees in each category on the 20th,...
| James choi
Ha Jung-woo and Cha Jung-won to marry after 11-year age gap — private wedding set for Dec. 13

Ha Jung-woo and Cha Jung-won to marry after 11-year age gap — private wedding set for Dec. 13

The couple will wed 10 months after confirming their relationship in February; both agencies say the ceremony will be private
From going public with their relationship to marriage: A bond built on steadfast trust South Korea's leading actors 'Ha Jung-woo' (born Kim Sung-hoon, 48) and 'Cha Jung-won' (born Cha Mi-young, 37) are becoming lifelong partners after years of dating.
| James choi
'My Mister' writer Park Hae-young takes aim at zero-revenue contracts, demands end to buyout practice:

'My Mister' writer Park Hae-young takes aim at zero-revenue contracts, demands end to buyout practice: "Copyright law must change to ensure fair compensation"

Creators' Alliance, formed by six groups including the Korean Film Directors' Guild, urges passage of copyright amendment introduced on the 17th
The face of K-content stripped of copyrights: Buyout practices run counter to global standards The Korean Broadcasting Writers Association and the Korean Film Directors' Guild were among six groups that formed the Creators' Alliance, which held a news conference at the National Assembly on the 12th...
| James choi
“Lies as Easily as Breathing”: Musk, Altman and Zuckerberg Become Hollywood’s New Villains

“Lies as Easily as Breathing”: Musk, Altman and Zuckerberg Become Hollywood’s New Villains

‘Social Reckoning’ flops with $5.5 million opening weekend; Amazon abandons distribution of $40 million film
Zuckerberg becomes a screen villain as ‘Social Reckoning’ bombs at the box office Amazon abandons distribution of ‘Artificial,’ due in theaters in December, amid pressure allegations and a dismal showing The Silicon Valley titans who lead America’s “big tech” companies and the billionaire founders...
| James choi