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Cineplay Critics on Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey,’ an Entertaining Yarn and Antiwar Epic

Cineplay Critics on Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey,’ an Entertaining Yarn and Antiwar Epic

Christopher Nolan’s 〈Odyssey〉, which opened Aug. 5, drew 290,000 moviegoers on its first day in South Korea and suggests the strong U.S. box-office trend may continue into South Korea. Directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya...
'Hong Eun-young’s Greek and Roman Mythology' returns after 16 years… Exclusive serial of 'Egyptian Mythology'

'Hong Eun-young’s Greek and Roman Mythology' returns after 16 years… Exclusive serial of 'Egyptian Mythology'

Naver Webtoon and Series release a new chapter every Thursday… First scroll-style webtoon challenge since her debut
The master of mythology reborn with 'digital grammar' breaks 16 years of silenceHong Eun-young, the creator who brought to life the mega-hit work 'Greek and Roman Mythology' in South Korea’s publishing-comics industry, has returned after a long hiatus from writing.
'Back-Upward Hit' Myth: Brave Girls (BBGIRLS) Eyes Summer Queen With New Song 'Body Wave'

'Back-Upward Hit' Myth: Brave Girls (BBGIRLS) Eyes Summer Queen With New Song 'Body Wave'

Brave Girls, the stars of 'Rollin,' are set to drop a new track with crisp, tropical sound this summer—signaling a heavy impact on the music scene.
Brave Girls make a full return to 'Summer Queen,' throwing down a weighty challenge that shakes up the music landscapeThe girl group Brave Girls is reshaping the balance of summer once again. According to its agency, GLG, the group released its new single, 'Body Wave ,' in a surprise drop on the...
The $3 Billion Hit Myth Continues… ‘Minions & Monsters’ Opens on the 15th

The $3 Billion Hit Myth Continues… ‘Minions & Monsters’ Opens on the 15th

A behind-the-scenes film production story about the Minions’ bumpy entry into 1920s Hollywood. ‘Yellow’ dreamers who want to direct: ‘Minions & Monsters’ opens on the 15th
A yellow rebellion that swept through 1920s Hollywood, rewriting screen historyThe ‘Minions’ series, which has built up an astonishing $2 billion worldwide box-office cumulative haul (about 346 billion won), will take over domestic theaters on the 15th with its third masterpiece, ‘Minions &...
'YMCA' myth star and eternal disco king Victor Willis dies…Trump mourns

'YMCA' myth star and eternal disco king Victor Willis dies…Trump mourns

Dies at 74, the lead singer who led the disco boom of the 1970s… Deeply mourned by Donald Trump, who used 'YMCA' as a campaign song
'YMCA' myth star and disco king passes awayVictor Willis, the lead singer of the group 'Village People', the epicenter of the disco craze that shook the world in the 1970s, has died at age 74. On May 1 , according to major foreign media outlets, his wife said via the official social media account,...
[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth from 100 years ago would return.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ②

[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth from 100 years ago would return.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ②

At the end of last year, at the Japan Academy, the awards beat hot releases such as “Last Mile” and “Kingdom 4” to win seven categories: best picture, best director, best screenplay, best actor, best cinematography, best lighting, and best editing.
This is a structure that connects the filming set of the late Edo period with that of a modern-day historical drama. The former is an era in which the shogunate was in decline ahead of the Meiji Restoration, while the latter is a period that came after the heyday of 1970s-80s historical dramas—when...
[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

With a production budget of 3 million yen (about 28.5 million won), the film pulled in a staggering 3 billion yen (about 28.4 billion won) at the box office, rewriting Japanese film history.
Even watching it again is surprising. 〈Don’t stop the camera. 〉(2017) is the case in point. With a modest production budget of 3 million yen (about 28. 5 million won), the film—made as a workshop project and initially screened in two theaters—went on to rake in a whopping 3 billion yen (about 28.
[Photo&] Samcheok Haerang Film Festival Opens in September…‘Picnic Cinema’ Set Against the Sea

[Photo&] Samcheok Haerang Film Festival Opens in September…‘Picnic Cinema’ Set Against the Sea

Held for two days starting September 4 in the Samcheok area. Newly established categories include a short film competition and a newly added AI film division, alongside a citizen-participation festival
‘3rd Samcheok Haerang Film Festival’, Opens on September 4…‘Blue Sea Myths and History’ Turns the Beach Into a Living ThemeFrom September 4 to 5, for two days, ‘2026 3rd Samcheok Haerang Film Festival’—a leading maritime cultural festival of the Republic of Korea—will kick off in a big way at major...
Ludwig Göransson Dominates Music Awards... Wrote an Unbeaten Myth with '3 Nominations and 3 Wins'

Ludwig Göransson Dominates Music Awards... Wrote an Unbeaten Myth with '3 Nominations and 3 Wins'

Secured his third Oscar trophy with the film 'Sinners'... A 100% win record every time he is nominated Sixth collaboration with director Ryan Coogler... Reveals the secret of how a Swedish boy blended Southern American 'Blues' "My father's guitar led me to Coogler"... A heartfelt tribute to family and colleagues
Swedish-born Ludwig Göransson once again made headlines at the Academy Awards, proving himself to be the best film composer of our time. On March 15 , at the 98th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Göransson won his third music award for the film 'Sinners'.
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[New Book Introduction] "BTS and Squid Game Are Not Coincidences"… Testimonies of 12 People Who Designed the Hallyu Myth

New Book 'The Invisible Hand That Created Hallyu'… On-site Experts Reveal the Hidden Strategies and Behind-the-Scenes of K-Content Success
Behind the glamorous stage of K-content that has swept the world, there was a fierce struggle of invisible supporters. The new book 《The Invisible Hand That Created Hallyu》 reconstructs the history of Hallyu from the perspective of planners and practitioners who designed and supported the success,...