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Now Is the Era of 'Hang-jun Thinking': Jang Hang-jun in His Own Words

Now Is the Era of 'Hang-jun Thinking': Jang Hang-jun in His Own Words

Finally, 〈Wang-gwa Saneun Namja〉 surpassed 15 million viewers on March 25 , its 50th day since release. 16 million, or even more, is well within sight. We are truly in the era of 'Hang-jun thinking. ' Many netizens call him a 'Maltese with no tear stains.
| Kim Ji-yeon
“Yeon-jigu” In-Depth Review ② : A Touching Moment When Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Were Playing Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai in “The Butterfly Lovers”

“Yeon-jigu” In-Depth Review ② : A Touching Moment When Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Were Playing Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai in “The Butterfly Lovers”

〈Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai〉 are also known as the “Chinese version of 〈Romeo and Juliet〉,” but they are also the original inspiration for 〈Forbidden Love〉 (1994) starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Yu Wen-yi.
※ 〈Yeon-jigu〉 In-Depth Review continues from the first article. The final third act is 〈Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai〉, a Yue Opera performance that Huayeh watches on the street. Director Yihanxang made a film adaptation of this story in 1962, and it became a huge hit.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Koreans’ in 2027—Disney+’s Next K-Series Peak! Lee Byung-hun–Han Ji-min–Lee Hee-joon Confirmed for the Dream Cast!

‘Koreans’ in 2027—Disney+’s Next K-Series Peak! Lee Byung-hun–Han Ji-min–Lee Hee-joon Confirmed for the Dream Cast!

A Korean-style adaptation that completely reimagines and localizes FX’s hit series 〈The Americans〉.
Disney+’s original series 〈Koreans〉 has finally unveiled the cast and crew with confirmation of an exclusive 2027 release on Disney+, bringing together a legendary ensemble poised to spark a global phenomenon.Disney+’s original series 〈Koreans〉 is a Korean-style adaptation that completely...
| Joo Seong-cheol
The Live-Action Version of ‘Moana’ Is Revealed… Dwayne Johnson Unveils a Teaser Showing Him Perfectly Transformed as Maui

The Live-Action Version of ‘Moana’ Is Revealed… Dwayne Johnson Unveils a Teaser Showing Him Perfectly Transformed as Maui

Disney unveils the first trailer for the live-action musical film ‘Moana’ Dwayne Johnson steps into the role of Maui in the live-action version—following the animated original… a perfect match An ocean rendered on an epic scale, plus a fresh casting mix… aiming squarely at theaters worldwide in 2026
The live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic ‘Moana,’ beloved around the world, has finally lifted the curtain. On the 24th , Disney instantly released the first teaser trailer for the live-action film ‘Moana ’, in which Dwayne Johnson transforms into the legendary demigod ‘Maui’.
| Yangsimoh
A Spot-On Live-Action Match That Looks Straight Out of the Original! “Moana” Main Poster and Second Teaser Trailer from Disney’s Live-Action Reveal

A Spot-On Live-Action Match That Looks Straight Out of the Original! “Moana” Main Poster and Second Teaser Trailer from Disney’s Live-Action Reveal

Catherine Laga’aia and Dwayne Johnson’s incredible chemistry—watch “Maui” himself make his entrance From mascot Hey Hey and Pua to Kakamora and Te Ka, there’s so much to see in this live-action adaptation that anticipation is through the roof Directed by Thomas Kail of “In the Heights”… with a full-on warmup ahead of its worldwide release this July
〈Moana〉 has once again boosted anticipation with the release of the main poster and a second teaser trailer.The film 〈Moana〉 is a live-action adaptation of Walt Disney’s 2016 animated feature of the same name, and it made headlines for bringing Dwayne Johnson—who previously voiced Maui in the...
| Seongchan Eol
CGV Hosts a Book Club Event to Celebrate the Release of “Project Hail Mary”

CGV Hosts a Book Club Event to Celebrate the Release of “Project Hail Mary”

On the 27th, Cine de Chef Yongsan Unveils an Experience Program Blending Reading and Fine Dining
The movie theater is transformed into a giant library. To celebrate the release of the film adaptation of the novel 〈Project Hail Mary〉, CGV announced that it will host a special program ‘CGV Book Club with Project Hail Mary’ on the 27th, offering a special way to immerse readers in the original...
| Chua-young
“So Good, So Good, So Good!” of “Project Hail Mary”

“So Good, So Good, So Good!” of “Project Hail Mary”

The film adaptation of Andy Weir’s acclaimed sci-fi novel of the same name, 〈Project Hail Mary〉, drew more than 76,000 viewers on its opening day in Korea—setting a new record for the best opening by a foreign film in 2026.
| Chua-young
The Most Famous Romance in the World: The Actors Who Became Elizabeth and Darcy in 'Pride and Prejudice'

The Most Famous Romance in the World: The Actors Who Became Elizabeth and Darcy in 'Pride and Prejudice'

The saying that old things are the best is generally true. You might wonder why I’m talking about old things, but seeing the performance of 〈Pride and Prejudice〉 which was re-released on March 11, I couldn’t help but think of this phrase.
| Seongchan Eol
The Highest Grossing Film of All Time, 'The Insider', Returns as a Movie Trilogy!

The Highest Grossing Film of All Time, 'The Insider', Returns as a Movie Trilogy!

Directed jointly by Kim Min-beom and Kim Jin-seok... Filming starts in the first half of this year!
Setting the record for the highest grossing film of all time and creating a phenomenon, 〈The Insider〉 is being remade as a massive movie trilogy. This series, which deals with the rise of the power cartel in South Korea, is already becoming a hot topic in the film industry.
| Chua-young
The Highest Grossing R-Rated Film of All Time 'The Insider' is Being Made into a Trilogy!

The Highest Grossing R-Rated Film of All Time 'The Insider' is Being Made into a Trilogy!

Currently in the main casting process, Parts 1 and 2 are scheduled to be filmed simultaneously this year, while Part 3 is being prepared with the goal of filming next year.
As the highest grossing R-rated film of all time, 〈The Insider〉 has won awards such as Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and Best Planning at the 53rd Daejong Film Awards, and Best Picture at the 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards, achieving success in both artistic quality and box office performance.
| Joo Seong-cheol