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How Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ Maps Korea’s Paranoid Beliefs, Part 2

How Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ Maps Korea’s Paranoid Beliefs, Part 2

▶〈Hope〉: this piece continues Part 1. Director Na Hong-jin deliberately disorients the audience by showing Beom-seok misidentify the alien's location. Beom-seok and Jong-gu are both police officers, but they are timid and incompetent.
First Reactions: Cineplay Reporters and Film Journalists Rate 〈The Odyssey〉

First Reactions: Cineplay Reporters and Film Journalists Rate 〈The Odyssey〉

[First Reactions]Christopher Nolan's new film 〈The Odyssey〉 opens on August 5. The film is an epic about Odysseus, the hero who led the Trojan War to victory, and his battle against the gods' wrath as he tries to return home.
Jang Hang-jun Clears Threat of “Wangsa-nam” Screening Ban; Court Rejects Plagiarism Claims Over a 16.88M-Hit Box Office Hit

Jang Hang-jun Clears Threat of “Wangsa-nam” Screening Ban; Court Rejects Plagiarism Claims Over a 16.88M-Hit Box Office Hit

The court dismisses a temporary injunction, saying the drama “Eumheungdo” differs in key narrative points, lifting limits on OTT release and overseas exports.
Director Jang Hang-jun’s film “The King and the Man Who Lives” (Wangsa-nam) has escaped plagiarism allegations, with claims that it copied the script of the drama “Eumheungdo. ” After the court dismissed an application seeking to block its screening, the hit, which drew 16.
Interview: Nam Joo-hyuk on ‘The East Palace,’ Action Scenes and What’s Next

Interview: Nam Joo-hyuk on ‘The East Palace,’ Action Scenes and What’s Next

※ This interview with 〈The East Palace〉 star Nam Joo-hyuk continues from Part 1. You made Gu-cheon look noticeably different in the real world and in the realm of spirits. How did you approach the styling differences.
First Reactions to 〈Sanyangdeul〉: Cineplay Editor's Rating

First Reactions to 〈Sanyangdeul〉: Cineplay Editor's Rating

[First reactions at the press screening]〈Sanyangdeul〉, a wilderness adventure about four solitary girls who build a refuge of their own and embark on a small-animal rescue mission, opens July 29. Cineplay Editor Joo Sung-chul reviewed the film after its press screening.
NewJeans Unveils a Surprise Group Video With Four Members After 1 Year and 4 Months — Minji’s Return Signal

NewJeans Unveils a Surprise Group Video With Four Members After 1 Year and 4 Months — Minji’s Return Signal

The agency behind NewJeans releases a debut 4th anniversary special film, saying it will announce future activity plans after finishing discussions, while Danielle shares her latest status on social media after a contract termination
After a long stretch of silence, NewJeans grabbed attention across the global music world with a sudden release of a group video featuring the four-member lineup after 1 year and 4 months. Marking the 22nd, the debut 4th anniversary, the special film featuring Minji, who had been probing the...
'Train to Busan' Set for 4K Re-Release in Major Overseas Markets for 10th Anniversary

'Train to Busan' Set for 4K Re-Release in Major Overseas Markets for 10th Anniversary

Opens on more than 500 North American screens in August; Japan, Europe and Latin America to follow
The film that sparked a K-zombie craze in South Korea, 〈Train to Busan〉 (directed by Yeon Sang-ho), is marking its 10th anniversary with a 4K remastered re-release in major overseas markets. Contents Panda, the overseas sales and distribution affiliate of investor-distributor NEW, officially...
IVE’s Liz Breathes Dreamy Sensibility Into a Chill Romance With the First OST for ‘Spooky Dating’

IVE’s Liz Breathes Dreamy Sensibility Into a Chill Romance With the First OST for ‘Spooky Dating’

Part 1 of the OST for tvN’s new weekend drama ‘Spooky Dating,’ titled ‘Tunnel,’ will be released at 6 p.m. on the 19th With crystal-clear vocals, Liz depicts hope in a vast darkness as Park Eun-bin and Yang Se-jong’s story line sinks deeper Joining as the singer for her fifth OST track following solo songs from the group’s regular second album, Liz marks a double bonanza ahead of her North America tour
Liz added depth by taking part in the OST for the drama ‘Spooky Dating.’Proving her prowess as a vocalist with the fifth OST According to her agency Starship Entertainment, the first OST for tvN’s new weekend drama 〈Spooky Dating〉, titled ‘Tunnel,’ sung by Liz, will be released through various...
Jung Ho-yeon Steps Into the 2026 North American World Cup Final… Global Flair Hidden in Her Jersey With “Hope”

Jung Ho-yeon Steps Into the 2026 North American World Cup Final… Global Flair Hidden in Her Jersey With “Hope”

Attends an unveiling event with Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz for the 2026 North American World Cup trophy From clever movie promotion in shoes designed to protect the grass to an eye-catching “HOPE 9.9” jersey Director Na Hong-jin’s new film “Hope” breaks 2 million in the first 5 days after its South Korea release, with a North American debut on Sept. 9
Jung Ho-yeon showed her affection for her featured work 〈LANGLE_BRACKET〉Hope〈RANGLE_BRACKET〉 even at a World Cup venue. The stature of a global star lighting up the World Cup final stage Actor Jung Ho-yeon appeared at a pre-event for the 2026 North American World Cup final on July 20 .
'Hope' cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo marvels at Na Hong-jin’s madness and Jo In-sung’s performance

'Hope' cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo marvels at Na Hong-jin’s madness and Jo In-sung’s performance

Na Hong-jin and Hong Kyung-pyo reunited after 'The Wailing.' Jo In-sung’s standout performance, Jeong Ho-yeon’s bold reinvention, and overwhelming SF action—here’s why you need to see it in theaters
Cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo on 'Hope': "There's madness in 'Hope'...A film you can't find anywhere else"Cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo said of the film 'Hope,' "Madness is embedded in the work." He added that he wanted to "put the director Na Hong-jin and deliver original images that no one has...