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Hor-Com Is the New Rom-Com! A K-teen Film That Wipes Tears With Laughter — Review of 〈Gyosaeng Silsup〉 & Press Conference Snapshot

Hor-Com Is the New Rom-Com! A K-teen Film That Wipes Tears With Laughter — Review of 〈Gyosaeng Silsup〉 & Press Conference Snapshot

In K-teen films, there are no worries about students preparing for the college entrance exam. K-teen films remove shadows and present only sunshine and freshness. But are real Korean high school students like that. At 10 p. m.
| Kim Ji-yeon
[First Audience Reaction] Cineplay Reporter’s Star Rating for “Gyo-Saeng Practice”

[First Audience Reaction] Cineplay Reporter’s Star Rating for “Gyo-Saeng Practice”

[First Audience Reaction]Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival’s two-time winners’ buzzworthy release 〈Gyo-Saeng Practice〉 hits theaters on May 13. 〈Gyo-Saeng Practice〉 is a high-school horror-comedy film starring the hot-blooded MZ student teacher “Eun-kyung” (Han Sun-hwa), who must take a...
| Kim Ji-yeon
After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

〈A Man Living with the King〉's Yeongwol was followed by Yesan for 〈Salmokji〉. The film 〈Salmokji〉, which has already surpassed twice its break-even point, takes its motif from the 'Salmokji legend,' which is set at the Salmokji reservoir in Gwangsim-myeon, Yesan, Chungnam.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Kim Hye-yoon’s “Salmokji” Breaks 1.6 Million Viewers! Surpasses the Break-Even Point by More Than Double

Kim Hye-yoon’s “Salmokji” Breaks 1.6 Million Viewers! Surpasses the Break-Even Point by More Than Double

Holds onto No. 1 at the box office for 15 straight days… 〈Wangsa-nam〉 and other heavyweight releases are left behind as a horror craze hits
The horror film 〈Salmokji〉 has surged past the break-even point by more than double, reaching 1.6 million viewers and igniting an overwhelming horror craze across the 2026 theater scene.A strong win in just 16 days… the fastest break-even point among 2026 releasesDepicting a fierce battle of an...
| Chua-young
Fiery MZ Student Teacher Han Seon-hwa Unveils Main Poster for “Student Teaching Practice”! The Deadly Mock Exam Begins

Fiery MZ Student Teacher Han Seon-hwa Unveils Main Poster for “Student Teaching Practice”! The Deadly Mock Exam Begins

A high-school horror-comedy in which Eun-gyeong, a fiery MZ student teacher, and the girls from the dark-magic club face off against the CSAT ghost in a deadly mock exam.
Facing the CSAT ghost, fiery MZ student teacher Eun-gyeong and three girls from a dark-magic club are set to sit for a deadly mock exam in this high-school horror-comedy 〈Student-Teaching Practice〉. Ahead of its exclusive theatrical release on May 13, the film 〈Student-Teaching Practice〉 unveils...
| Joo Seong-cheol
“Smartwatch Triggered” Horror “SalmoKja”… Draws Teen Crowds, Ranks No. 1 Again for a Second Week

“Smartwatch Triggered” Horror “SalmoKja”… Draws Teen Crowds, Ranks No. 1 Again for a Second Week

Poised for a long theatrical run thanks to immersive teen viewing culture and the craze for visiting the real filming location
“Salmokja,” No. 1 at the Box Office for 12 Straight Days… Surpasses 1. 46 Million AdmissionsDirector Lee Sang-Min’s new horror film “Salmokja” has maintained the No. 1 spot for 12 consecutive days since its release, delivering overwhelming box-office dominance.
| James choi
‘Salmokji: Whispering Water’ Proves K-Horror’s Power—Breaks 1 Million Viewers on Day 10 of Release…Thanks Proof Photo from the Cast

‘Salmokji: Whispering Water’ Proves K-Horror’s Power—Breaks 1 Million Viewers on Day 10 of Release…Thanks Proof Photo from the Cast

A horror film starring Kim Hye-yoon that delves into strange rumors about a supposedly cursed reservoir—by the morning of the 17th, it topped 1 million cumulative viewers The cast, dressed in fun disguises as ghosts, ghoulish creatures, Chucky, and more, shares a 1-million milestone proof photo Directed by Lee Sang-min, the film delivers chilling horror inspired by real-life creepy tales and sets expectations for a long run at theaters
〈Salmokji: Whispering Water〉 proved the power of horror as it surpassed 1 million viewers. According to the Korea Box Office Information System as of the morning of April 17, the film 〈Salmokji: Whispering Water〉 surpassed 1 million viewers.
| Seongchan Eol
[First Look on the Scene] Cineplay Reporter Star Ratings for “The Mummy” by Lee Cronin

[First Look on the Scene] Cineplay Reporter Star Ratings for “The Mummy” by Lee Cronin

[First Look on the Scene]Fueled by the absolute support of horror fans around the world, the film 〈The Mummy by Lee Cronin〉—which brings together horror maestro James Wan and Blumhouse, a pairing that has everyone excited—opens on April 22.
| Joo Seong-cheol
9.3 Million Viewers Captivated by ‘Salmokji’…A Night-Time Influx of Visitors to the Yesan Reservoir Filming-Location

9.3 Million Viewers Captivated by ‘Salmokji’…A Night-Time Influx of Visitors to the Yesan Reservoir Filming-Location

Horror film ‘Salmokji’ becomes a box-office hit, triggering a sharp surge in late-night visitors to the Yesan Reservoir—the real filming location in South Chungcheong (Yesan County). Local authorities have moved to implement emergency safety measures, including vehicle traffic control, and more.
Salmokji Breaks 9.3 Million in Just 8 Days—A ‘Real-Life’ SensationThe horror film ‘Salmokji’ is drawing overwhelming attention, breaking through 930,000 cumulative viewers within just eight days of release. With a steady stream of visitors flooding day and night at ‘Salmokji Reservoir’, located in...
| James choi
The “Salmokji” Legend: What Was Added During the Film Adaptation Process

The “Salmokji” Legend: What Was Added During the Film Adaptation Process

The chilling folktale “Salmokji,” which had audiences fired up across broadcasts including the MBC horror talk show 〈Midnight Spook Talk〉 and various horror channels, has been reborn as a movie. Director Lee Sang-min, who has steadily immersed himself in the horror genre—through shorts such as...
| Chua-young