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Three Tim Curry Characters Every Korean Viewer Would Recognize

Three Tim Curry Characters Every Korean Viewer Would Recognize

A cult icon has returned to his own star. On 2026-08-25, actor Tim Curry died. From the stage to film, television and animation, he worked across every medium and used his distinctive gifts to fully inhabit characters, leaving a lasting impression on many.
| Seongchan Eol
'Endgame Investigation' Yoon Kyung-ho:

'Endgame Investigation' Yoon Kyung-ho: "Thanks for the popularity on variety shows, but I’m still worried my character might get hidden…" Persistent sincerity in acting

A successful press screening and press conference for the film 'Endgame Investigation' was held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall on the 25th Yoon Kyung-ho, who has been active on YouTube variety programs like 'Pinggyego,' said, "It’s great that people like me, but I also worry my character might get overshadowed" Ahead of its April 2 release, he said, "I’m looking forward to showing the heavy, essential presence I bring as an actor"
Yoon Kyung-ho shared his thoughts on his recent popularity. On March 25, a press screening and press conference for 〈Endgame Investigation〉 was held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall. At the event, Director Park Chul-hwan, actors Bae Sung-woo, Jeong Ga-ram, Cho Han-cheol, and Yoon Kyung-ho attended and...
| Seongchan Eol
Popular Character 'Chiikawa' Confirmed for Theatrical Animation Production... Set to Release in Summer 2026

Popular Character 'Chiikawa' Confirmed for Theatrical Animation Production... Set to Release in Summer 2026

Original Creator Nagano Directly in Charge of the Script... 'Siren Arc' Long Episode Adaptation
The character 'Chiikawa', which has gained explosive popularity in Japan, is being made into a theatrical animation. Officially announced on November 24, the movie 'Chiikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid's Island' is set to be released in theaters nationwide in the summer of 2026.
| Yangsimoh
A Chiikawa Novice’s Verdict: 〈Chiikawa the Movie〉 Is 000

A Chiikawa Novice’s Verdict: 〈Chiikawa the Movie〉 Is 000

A Chiikawa frenzy has swept theaters. Since opening Sept. 30, 〈Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island〉 has drawn 1. 41 million viewers through Oct. 14. For a reporter who had known Chiikawa only as a character brand — a self-described "Chiikawa novice" — the film was not exactly a must-see.
| Seongchan Eol
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...
| James choi
Already a Live-Action Film? How 'Look Back' Differs From the Manga and Anime

Already a Live-Action Film? How 'Look Back' Differs From the Manga and Anime

Few titles have moved across media this quickly. Fujimoto Tatsuki’s 2021 one-shot 「Look Back」 became an anime in 2024 and has now returned as a live-action film in 2026, with Kore-eda Hirokazu taking charge of the screenplay and directing.
| Seongchan Eol
[Box Office] 'Chiikawa the Movie' syndrome takes holiday No. 1 by just 215 viewers; 'Assassins' hits 3 million

[Box Office] 'Chiikawa the Movie' syndrome takes holiday No. 1 by just 215 viewers; 'Assassins' hits 3 million

'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island' proves its staying power by surpassing 1.28 million viewers, while No. 2 'Assassins' reaches the 3 million mark
The power of a singular universe drives the 'Chiikawa' syndrome The animated film 'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island' edged out director Heo Jin-ho's blockbuster 'Assassins' by an exceptionally narrow margin over the Hangul Day holiday weekend to take the top spot at the box office.
| James choi
Why 'Digger' Had to Lie

Why 'Digger' Had to Lie

Box-office prospects were already more or less lost, yet 〈Digger〉 is earning strong reviews from audiences. Of course, some viewers dislike it as critics did before release, but in South Korea (as of Oct. 7) it has a Watcha score of 3. 8 and a CGV Golden Egg of 92%, earning especially strong marks.
| Seongchan Eol
Kang Hoon, Lee Yi-dam’s tvN ‘Hot Goodbye’ gets six-week run — three unknowns seek a future after 10 years

Kang Hoon, Lee Yi-dam’s tvN ‘Hot Goodbye’ gets six-week run — three unknowns seek a future after 10 years

Premiere set for the 6th of next month, with Kang Hoon and Jo Hyun-chul starring and the team behind ‘Crash Course in Romance’ on board
Strong source material and trusted creative team join forces tvN is raising viewers’ expectations for high-quality content by confirming a six-week special run for its Friday-Saturday drama lineup. tvN officially announced on the 8th that its new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Hot Goodbye’, starring ‘Kang...
| James choi
The 37th Singapore International Film Festival Confirms ‘The Assassins’ as Opening Film

The 37th Singapore International Film Festival Confirms ‘The Assassins’ as Opening Film

SGIFF, citing respect for the filmmakers’ creative vision, confirms festival screening for Nov. 21
SGIFF stands by creative vision amid controversy over historical distortion The Singapore International Film Festival will screen “The Assassins”, directed by Hur Jin-ho, as the opening film of its 37th edition as scheduled.
| James choi