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‘Drunken Master’ Kicking Legend Dies: Veteran Action Star Hwang Jang-lee Was 82

‘Drunken Master’ Kicking Legend Dies: Veteran Action Star Hwang Jang-lee Was 82

The global action star won worldwide popularity as the villain Yim Tit-sam in Jackie Chan’s ‘Drunken Master’ He collapsed at home on the 12th and died at 82, leaving the Korean and Hong Kong film industries in deep mourning A martial arts legend who promoted taekwondo after entering Hong Kong cinema and served as a Kukkiwon ambassador
Veteran action actor Hwang Jang-lee has died. ‘Action legend’ Hwang Jang-lee dies at 82 According to a Nov. 12 social media post by Kim Jin-yong, former chairman of the Hwang Jang-lee World Martial Arts Federation, and reports from the film industry, actor and federation president Hwang Jang-lee...
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[Interview] "Hong Kong Cinema Needs the 'Lion Rock Spirit' Now" Directors Yang Kwan-yo and Yang Kwan-soon of 'Stuntman'

As part of 'Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul', which introduces the arts and culture of Hong Kong, the film festival 'Making Waves - A New Wave of Hong Kong Cinema' was held from October 17 to 20 at Cinecube Gwanghwamun.
K-Demon Martial Arts Director Revealed, Tammy of Goal Diggers!

K-Demon Martial Arts Director Revealed, Tammy of Goal Diggers!

Tammy, a singer and actress active in the mixed group ‘K-Tigers Zero’, has taken on the role of martial arts director for all action sequences in .
(hereafter )’s martial arts director has been revealed. On the 9th, SBS aired (hereafter ), which shared various news about the Goal Diggers players. Among them, the most eye-catching news was that ‘Actionista’ Tammy has been active as the martial arts director for the Netflix animation .
‘Drunken Master’ Star Hwang Jang-lee Dies at 82; Legendary Kicks Once Challenged Jackie Chan

‘Drunken Master’ Star Hwang Jang-lee Dies at 82; Legendary Kicks Once Challenged Jackie Chan

Appeared in more than 340 films over three decades and served as martial arts director on ‘Sandglass’; funeral at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, service on the 15th
The legacy of a kicking master who helped lead Hong Kong martial arts films’ golden age Veteran action actor and president of the Hwang Jung-lee World Martial Arts Federation Hwang Jang-lee, who left a powerful impression around the world as Jackie Chan’s rival in the Hong Kong film ‘Drunken...
Netflix Greenlights Series ‘The Twilight Between Us,’ Starring Gang Dong-won and Kim Go-eun, Directed by Kim Won-suk and Written by Park Ji-eun

Netflix Greenlights Series ‘The Twilight Between Us,’ Starring Gang Dong-won and Kim Go-eun, Directed by Kim Won-suk and Written by Park Ji-eun

Two families are bound by a forced marriage, as a story unfolds at the intersection of a marriage vow and the twilight hour.
〈The Twilight Between Us〉, which has drawn attention for bringing together director Kim Won-suk and writer Park Ji-eun, and for casting Gang Dong-won and Kim Go-eun, is set to reach audiences around the world on Netflix.
Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest Pay Tribute to Bruce Lee: 'Kung Fu Hustle' Returns to Theaters After 20 Years, Part 2

Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest Pay Tribute to Bruce Lee: 'Kung Fu Hustle' Returns to Theaters After 20 Years, Part 2

From The God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai (1990) to Fist of Fury 1991 (1991), Bruce Lee’s influence can be seen in virtually every character Stephen Chow plays.
※ This article continues from Part 1 of our coverage of 〈Kung Fu Hustle〉, returning to theaters after 20 years. Beyond his admiration for the great wuxia directors Chang Cheh and King Hu, Stephen Chow also pays tribute to Bruce Lee, the global superstar, and Jin Yong, the master of wuxia fiction.
At Last, It Reclaims the Name Pig-Dragon Walled City! ‘Kung Fu Hustle’ Returns to Theaters for the First Time in 20 Years, Part 1

At Last, It Reclaims the Name Pig-Dragon Walled City! ‘Kung Fu Hustle’ Returns to Theaters for the First Time in 20 Years, Part 1

Instead of Pigsty, the film changed the first character of Kowloon Walled City (九龍城砦) to the character for “pig” (豬), creating Pig-Dragon Walled City (豬龍城砦).
〈Kung Fu Hustle〉 is the dream world Stephen Chow brought to life as a director, a work shaped by his abiding love for Bruce Lee and the traditions of Hong Kong martial arts cinema. It could be called Chow’s reinterpretation of the entire history of Hong Kong cinema.
Street Fighter's Secret Weapon: Ma Dong-seok; Legendary Fighters Return on 14th

Street Fighter's Secret Weapon: Ma Dong-seok; Legendary Fighters Return on 14th

Live-action adaptation of global blockbuster game adds Jason Momoa and delivers action with near-perfect fidelity
Street Fighter, the iconic fighting game that sparked a worldwide phenomenon, is finally returning as a live-action film. Set to open in South Korea on the 14th, the movie goes beyond simple entertainment, meticulously recreating the original's universe while combining it with modern action...
Mystery deepens as Hong Kong legend Anita Mui’s urn remains missing for 3 months

Mystery deepens as Hong Kong legend Anita Mui’s urn remains missing for 3 months

No breakthrough has emerged since the urn was first reported missing in July, prompting the family of the Hong Kong superstar, who died at 40, to appeal for tips
Hong Kong police launched an investigation after the urn of legendary Hong Kong actress and singer 'Anita Mui' was suspected of being stolen, but its whereabouts have remained unknown for three months. Alleged theft raises questions at Lantau Island resting place for Hong Kong film stars The...
[Email Interview] ‘Street Fighter’ ③ Andrew Koji on Ryu: “The person I drew on most was Choi Bae-dal, the Fighter in the Wind.”

[Email Interview] ‘Street Fighter’ ③ Andrew Koji on Ryu: “The person I drew on most was Choi Bae-dal, the Fighter in the Wind.”

Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken (Noah Centineo), sworn rivals, enter the World Warrior Tournament at Chun-Li’s (Callina Liang) suggestion.
​ ▶ 〈Street Fighter〉 continues from the interview with Noah Centineo, who plays Ken.