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Interview: Na Hong-jin on 〈Hope〉 — The Massive Attraction Built on a Decade of Obsession, Part 2 (Contains spoilers)

Interview: Na Hong-jin on 〈Hope〉 — The Massive Attraction Built on a Decade of Obsession, Part 2 (Contains spoilers)

Contains spoilers and interpretations of the ending.
※The interview with 〈Hope〉 director Na Hong-jin continues from Part 1. ※This interview contains spoilers and interpretations of the ending. Before the film was finished, you said that the actors who play the aliens—including Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander—are the protagonists.
| Kim Ji-yeon
‘Hope’ Surpasses 50% Total Pre-Sales Rate, Sending Ticket Sales Soaring! 4 Special-Viewing Posters Revealed!

‘Hope’ Surpasses 50% Total Pre-Sales Rate, Sending Ticket Sales Soaring! 4 Special-Viewing Posters Revealed!

With the film just one week away from release, it has swept aside not only existing movies in theaters but also upcoming new releases, widening the gap by more than double from 〈Moana〉, which sits in second place for pre-sales.
This summer, the movie 〈Hope〉, set to deliver the most cinematic experience at theaters, is continuing its momentum after its advance ticket sales rate broke through 50%. After ticket sales opened, 〈Hope〉 moved to No. 1 at the fastest pace of the year, locking in its lead with overwhelming figures.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub’ Chuseok is for Tazza! Confirmed for September Release, Teaser Poster & Rival Trailer Unveiled

‘Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub’ Chuseok is for Tazza! Confirmed for September Release, Teaser Poster & Rival Trailer Unveiled

Jang Tae-young (Byeon Yo-han), who thought he had it all, and Park Tae-young (No Jae-won), his best friend with the same name who took everything from him, reunite on the global gambling circuit for a fresh round of revenge.
The final installment of the Tazza series, 〈Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub〉, is a crime film in which Jang Tae-young (Byeon Yo-han)—who thought he had conquered the world through an online casino business—and Park Tae-young (No Jae-won), a best friend with the same name who stole everything from him,...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Review: ‘Hope’ Is Stunning by Design — for Better and Worse

Review: ‘Hope’ Is Stunning by Design — for Better and Worse

Few Korean films this year have arrived with expectations as high as 〈Hope〉. The film 〈Hope〉 has, true to its name, been framed as a much‑needed sign of hope for the Korean film industry and carries enormous expectations. Each of those factors has helped make the film a major draw.
| Seongchan Eol
Na Hong-jin: 〈Hope〉 explores how a small incident can spiral out of control

Na Hong-jin: 〈Hope〉 explores how a small incident can spiral out of control

Interview on the release of the film 〈Hope〉
Director Na Hong-jin said he turned to aliens in 〈Hope〉 after exploring supernatural beings in 〈The Wailing〉 (2016). Speaking with Cineplay in Jongno District, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 7th, director Na Hong-jin discussed the release of 〈Hope〉 and the story behind the film.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Why Guns Feature So Prominently in 〈Hope〉: What the Cast and Director Said at the Press Preview

Why Guns Feature So Prominently in 〈Hope〉: What the Cast and Director Said at the Press Preview

The film 〈Hope〉, among the most anticipated releases of 2026, finally opened domestically. Set to open on July 15, 〈Hope〉 held a press preview screening and press conference on Monday, July 6 , at Megabox COEX in Gangnam, Seoul.
| Seongchan Eol
First Reactions to ‘Hope’: Cineplay Critics’ Star Ratings

First Reactions to ‘Hope’: Cineplay Critics’ Star Ratings

[First reactions from the press screening] Na Hong-jin’s new film 〈Hope〉, which screened in competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, opens July 15. In 〈Hope〉, Beom-seok (Hwang Jung-min), chief of the Hopohang outpost in the Demilitarized Zone, hears from local young men that a tiger has...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Lee Hwi-hyang Makes Her First Big-Screen Leading Role in 44 Years With ‘Family Trip,’ Set for Release in September—Main Poster Revealed!

Lee Hwi-hyang Makes Her First Big-Screen Leading Role in 44 Years With ‘Family Trip,’ Set for Release in September—Main Poster Revealed!

One destination, five hidden thoughts! It’s a “dongsang-imong” road movie chronicling a family’s no-plan trip that’s anything but smooth.
Actor Lee Hwi-hyang steps into her first big-screen leading role with the upcoming film 〈Family Trip〉, confirmed for release this September. 〈Family Trip〉 is a “dongsang-imong” road movie with one destination and five hidden feelings—telling the story of a family that sets off on a trip with no...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Choi Min-sik X Choi Hyun-woo’s “The Boy at the Back Row” Hits Global Box-Office Breakout After Release; Enters TOP 10 in 32 Countries Worldwide

Choi Min-sik X Choi Hyun-woo’s “The Boy at the Back Row” Hits Global Box-Office Breakout After Release; Enters TOP 10 in 32 Countries Worldwide

Netflix original series “The Boy at the Back Row” slams into the charts at the top, including in South Korea, Japan and Greece, on the FlixPatrol chart A gripping psychological suspense that targets viewers worldwide, as teacher Heomun-oh and genius engineering student Kang Lee’s attempt to chase creativity turns into an unrelenting standoff An undeniable performance synergy among trusted actors such as Jun Ho Heo, Yoon-jin Kim, Kyung Jin and Jeong-hee Moon, in starring roles by Choi Min-sik and Choi Hyun-woo
〈The Boy at the Back Row〉 has proven its global popularity and has emerged as a new breakout talking point. Within 3 days of release, it tops charts in 32 countries worldwide Netflix original series 〈The Boy at the Back Row〉 scored a quick win after its worldwide simultaneous release on June 26,...
| Seongchan Eol
Byeon Yo-han X Ahn Jae-hong X Ha Yoon-kyung’s ‘The Day Without Hands’ Script Reading Site Unveiled … Starts Shooting June 14

Byeon Yo-han X Ahn Jae-hong X Ha Yoon-kyung’s ‘The Day Without Hands’ Script Reading Site Unveiled … Starts Shooting June 14

‘Hide and Seek’ and ‘The Crystalline Beast’ director Heo Jeong’s new mystery thriller follows a trio of leads as they immerse themselves in an intense script reading—and spotlit are three big transformations, including Byeon Yo-han as shaman Tae-joo, Ahn Jae-hong as a cold-blooded lawyer, and Ha Yoon-kyung as a wife brimming with unease. The main investment-distribution film from CGV Pictures, officially set to kick off production June 14, centers on a strange day unfolding right as the characters move in to their new home
〈The Day Without Hands〉 unveiled the script reading scene and signaled the start of full-scale production. The film 〈The Day Without Hands〉 is the latest work by director Heo Jeong, who previously directed 〈Hide and Seek〉 and 〈The Wailing Beast〉, among others.
| Seongchan Eol