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Director Lee Sang-il's 'KOKUHO' Tops Box Office for Japanese Live-Action Films!

Director Lee Sang-il's 'KOKUHO' Tops Box Office for Japanese Live-Action Films!

Breaking the Box Office Record for Japanese Live-Action Films in 22 Years
The film 〈KOKUHO〉 by director Lee Sang-il, who is of Korean descent, has broken the highest box office revenue record for Japanese live-action films.According to reports from Kyodo News and Nihon Keizai Shimbun on the 25th, distributor Toho announced that 〈KOKUHO〉 has attracted a cumulative...
'National Treasure' 174 minutes · 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' 195 minutes, the hot topic in theaters this year-end is running time!

'National Treasure' 174 minutes · 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' 195 minutes, the hot topic in theaters this year-end is running time!

A direct confrontation with cinematic experience despite long running time
The life masterpiece 〈National Treasure〉 that adorned the screen this year-end and the highly anticipated film 〈Avatar: Fire and Ash〉 set to release in December are not only generating overwhelming anticipation but also stirring discussions among movie fans with their 3-hour running time.
HBO 'IT: Welcome to Derry', Episode 5 Features Pennywise's Full Appearance... Strengthening the Connection to 'The Shining'

HBO 'IT: Welcome to Derry', Episode 5 Features Pennywise's Full Appearance... Strengthening the Connection to 'The Shining'

Episode 'Neibolt Street' Aired... Revealing the Identity of Mrs. Kersh from 'IT: Chapter Two'
The HBO series 'IT: Welcome to Derry' Season 1 Episode 5 'Neibolt Street' aired on November 23 , marking the full appearance of the horror icon Pennywise, played by Bill Skarsgård. This episode rewards fans of Stephen King's 'IT' franchise for their long wait and signals a turning point for the...
2026 First Half of Japanese Live-Action Films Are Coming in Droves!

2026 First Half of Japanese Live-Action Films Are Coming in Droves!

From Hirokazu Kore-eda's New Work to Yuji Sakamoto's Screenplay!
Media Castle has garnered attention by officially unveiling its lineup for the first half of 2026, including 〈5 Centimeters Per Second〉, 〈Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight〉, 〈The Lamb in the Box〉, and 〈The World of Unrequited Love〉.
'Exit 8' Surpasses 440,000 Cumulative Audience!

'Exit 8' Surpasses 440,000 Cumulative Audience!

Surpasses the Japanese Horror Film 'The Grudge' Series!
The movie 'Exit 8', which is enjoying box office success with its quality and fun that surpasses the popular game of the same name, has surpassed a cumulative audience of 440,000 in the domestic box office.The film 'Exit 8', which depicts a man trapped in an infinite loop in an underground passage...
‘National Treasure’ Finally Released Today, Surprising Entry at 5th Place in Pre-Sales!

‘National Treasure’ Finally Released Today, Surprising Entry at 5th Place in Pre-Sales!

〈National Treasure〉 is a work that depicts the life-and-death story of two men who had to surpass each other to reach the level of a national treasure.
Director Lee Sang-il's masterpiece 〈National Treasure〉 has achieved the remarkable feat of ranking 5th in pre-sales ahead of its release today, the 19th. The film 〈National Treasure〉 recorded 11,820 pre-sales as of 10:45 AM on November 19 according to the Integrated Ticketing System, securing the...
KOKUHO, a Live-Action Japanese Film on the Verge of Breaking Box Office Records, Director Lee Sang-il Shares the Purifying Power of Art

KOKUHO, a Live-Action Japanese Film on the Verge of Breaking Box Office Records, Director Lee Sang-il Shares the Purifying Power of Art

The Korean-Japanese Director Reveals the Mystique of Onnagata and the Conflict Structure of Bloodlines and Outsiders
The film 〈KOKUHO〉 directed by Korean-Japanese director Lee Sang-il is on the verge of breaking the all-time highest box office record for live-action Japanese films. This work, based on the 'onnagata' of kabuki, attracted over 10 million viewers since its release in Japan last June, ranking second...
'Exit 8' Surpasses 300,000 Cumulative Viewers!

'Exit 8' Surpasses 300,000 Cumulative Viewers!

The Top-Grossing Japanese Live-Action Film Released in Korea in 2025!
The film 〈Exit 8〉 has recorded the top-grossing Japanese live-action film released in Korea in 2025. The film 〈Exit 8〉 has recorded a total of 322,993 viewers as it passed the weekend of its second week of release.
Lee Jung-jae Challenges Himself in Romantic Comedy 'Annoying Love' on tvN!

Lee Jung-jae Challenges Himself in Romantic Comedy 'Annoying Love' on tvN!

Lee Jung-jae sheds his heavy character from his previous work 'Squid Game' and returns to viewers in a light and cheerful manner.
Lee Jung-jae, who led the drama as Seong Gi-hun in the global Netflix hit 〈Squid Game〉, is stepping out of his heavy character to take on a light romantic comedy.On the 28th, during the online production presentation for the new tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 〈Annoying Love〉, Lee Jung-jae stated, "Since...
The World of Love: A Review by Cineplay Journalists

The World of Love: A Review by Cineplay Journalists

Before its release, a film that fellow filmmakers actively promoted was released on October 22. The film 〈The World of Love〉 was invited to the competition section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, making it the first Korean film to do so.