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WOWPOINTX teams up with Yeon Sang-ho for Netflix series “Gas Man” — main trailer and poster unveiled

WOWPOINTX teams up with Yeon Sang-ho for Netflix series “Gas Man” — main trailer and poster unveiled

Yeon Sang-ho, who serves as executive producer and screenwriter, will reboot 〈Gas Man No. 1〉 (1960) as a Netflix series made up of 8 episodes.
Netflix has released the main trailer and key art for 〈Gas Man〉, a Netflix series slated for worldwide release on July 2, 2026. 〈Gas Man No. 1〉 (1960), the legendary film, will be rebooted as a Netflix original Japanese series with a total of 8 episodes.
Review: In 'The Shrine,' the Human Abyss Is Scarier Than Any Demon

Review: In 'The Shrine,' the Human Abyss Is Scarier Than Any Demon

In 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Demon〉, opening June 17, demons may stalk the screen, but the film argues that the human psyche is more terrifying still.Billed as a meeting of K-shamanism and J-horror, 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Demon〉 is a Korea–Japan co-production directed by Japanese filmmaker...
Yeon Sang-ho's Korea-Japan Co-Production Series 'Gas Man' to Debut July 2

Yeon Sang-ho's Korea-Japan Co-Production Series 'Gas Man' to Debut July 2

Starring Oguri Shun and Aoi Yuu, the Korea-Japan co-production mounted a production so large it closed the area around Tokyo Station for filming.
Netflix will release 〈Gas Man〉, a Korea-Japan co-production series executive-produced and co-written by Yeon Sang-ho, worldwide on July 2. On June 9, Netflix unveiled the main trailer and key art for 〈Gas Man〉. The Japanese original series reboots the legendary 1960 tokusatsu film 〈Gas Man No.
[Photo&] Kim Jae-joong makes a bold transformation as a shaman… Tackles Japan-South Korea horror collaboration “Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon” — at the press screening event

[Photo&] Kim Jae-joong makes a bold transformation as a shaman… Tackles Japan-South Korea horror collaboration “Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon” — at the press screening event

Kim Jae-joong takes on the horror challenge with “Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon,” a differentiated kind of fear built on the fusion of a Korean shaman and Japanese occult lore.
This is the most daring transformation he has made since his debut. ‘Kim Jae-joong’ took on his first ‘horror genre’ in his life and stepped forward for the role of ‘a shaman’ through the film ‘Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon’.
First Reactions: Cineplay’s Rating for 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Evil Spirit〉

First Reactions: Cineplay’s Rating for 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Evil Spirit〉

[First Reactions]Opening on the 17th, 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Evil Spirit〉 is a Korean-Japanese shamanic occult horror film about three college students who vanish after visiting an abandoned shrine in Kobe, Japan, and a shaman named Myeong-jin (Kim Jae-joong) who investigates the case and...
'The Shrine: Demonic Whispers' Kim Jae-joong Confirms a String of Meet-and-Greets Around June Release After Full-Soldout Theaters

'The Shrine: Demonic Whispers' Kim Jae-joong Confirms a String of Meet-and-Greets Around June Release After Full-Soldout Theaters

A new occult horror film from director Kumikiri Kazuyoshi—whose premiere screening sold out all seats—with Korean-set shamanistic lore A no-gap audience-communication relay spanning a stage greeting and GV on the eve of release, down to a mini GV on opening day Stage greetings across Seoul’s major theater districts over the release weekend—including Yeongdeungpo, Yongsan, Hongdae, Wangsimni, and Gangnam—are confirmed in full
〈The Shrine: Demonic Whispers〉 locked in its schedule before and after release, driven by a hot response.Ticket power proven by a full sellout at the premiere screening In 〈The Shrine: Demonic Whispers〉, three college students who go on a field trip to a deserted Shinto shrine in Kobe, Japan,...
How Jim O'Rourke's 'Eureka' Set Aoyama Shinji's 〈Eureka〉 in Motion

How Jim O'Rourke's 'Eureka' Set Aoyama Shinji's 〈Eureka〉 in Motion

I am drawn to music in film. At times, music reveals a character's private emotions in ways images and dialogue cannot. It can also open a window into a creator’s hidden intent. For me, understanding film music was one way into the film itself. "Chu A-young's Music Box" listens closely to a film’s voice through its music. (P.S. I hope you listen to the music while you read.)
Director Aoyama Shinji's film 〈Eureka〉 is a road movie about wounded people who travel an endless road in search of the possibility of healing and renewal. The characters, survivors of a terror that shattered ordinary life, set out on a trip to escape the trauma of the incident.
'Final Peace' actor Kentaro Sakaguchi wraps up high-energy fan event in Seoul, leaves lasting impression

'Final Peace' actor Kentaro Sakaguchi wraps up high-energy fan event in Seoul, leaves lasting impression

He handled 16 stage greetings over two days and two GV sessions, showing an outpouring of affection for Korean audiences At a press conference and during stage greetings, he delivered greetings in Korean himself and expressed heartfelt thanks for the enthusiastic response A suspense drama about a legendary go master and a missing gambler is currently playing in Korean theaters
Kentaro Sakaguchi, who came to Korea for 〈Final Peace〉, successfully wrapped up all scheduled events. After Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi’s film 〈Final Peace〉 opened in Korea on May 27, he headed to the Korean peninsula to meet local audiences.
Takuya Kimura confirms first Korea concert after debut—set for September at Incheon Inspire Arena

Takuya Kimura confirms first Korea concert after debut—set for September at Incheon Inspire Arena

After switching to a new label, he releases his first studio album of the summer, “Checkpoint,” and kicks off an Asia tour He is set to meet Korean fans for the first time at Incheon Inspire Arena on Sept. 26—his first overseas live show as a solo act “Looking forward to connecting with international audiences”—returning to an overseas stage for the first time in about 15 years since his SMAP Beijing performance
Japanese singer and actor Takuya Kimura will hold his first Korea concert after his debut.New album release and first solo Asia tour According to Japanese local media and his agency on the 29th, Takuya Kimura will release his first studio album of the summer, ‘Checkpoint‘, and set out on an...
In 〈EUREKA〉, Shinji Aoyama Maps a Society Trapped in Endless Pain

In 〈EUREKA〉, Shinji Aoyama Maps a Society Trapped in Endless Pain

Praised as a landmark of 21st-century Japanese cinema, Shinji Aoyama’s 〈EUREKA〉 will open in South Korea on May 27. Originally released in 2000, 〈EUREKA〉 screened in competition at the 53rd Cannes Film Festival and drew lavish praise from leading contemporary critics such as Shigehiko Hasumi, who...