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[BIFAN 2026] Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years 100 Times ③ Lee Choon-yeon Film Award returns, new International Federation of Film Critics prize, and the July Carnival

[BIFAN 2026] Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years 100 Times ③ Lee Choon-yeon Film Award returns, new International Federation of Film Critics prize, and the July Carnival

Kim Se-hoon and Gu Jeong-a will receive the “Lee Choon-yeon Film Award,” and a “FIPRESCI Award for International Film Critics” will also be introduced (FIPRESCI Award).
Two awards will be newly introduced. The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (executive committee chair Shin Cheol, BIFAN) will bring back the “Lee Choon-yeon Film Award” this year and also introduce the “International Federation of Film Critics Award” .
Park Ji-hoon’s “cook-soldier” 7.6% finale wraps up with a triumphant ending, hinting at Season 2 and drawing attention to its finale

Park Ji-hoon’s “cook-soldier” 7.6% finale wraps up with a triumphant ending, hinting at Season 2 and drawing attention to its finale

As it wraps up amid strong praise, “Gangrim Soso” stakes a win—setting up a Season 2 preview that piques viewers’ interest
The analog backlash triggered by the collapse of “the system,” and the triumph of humanismTVING original series Cook Soldier: A Legend Becomes True brought a rousing curtain call, leaving a meaningful mark with a nationwide viewership rating of 7. 6%.
Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korean Film Archive, the inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards carry a total prize pool of 20 million won. The five-member jury is chaired by Min Kyu-dong and also includes Korean Film Archive Director Mo Eun-young; Han Jung-soo, director and CEO of Yeondu Company; Kim Won-jin, director of MCA AI Creative Studio's Creative Headquarters; and actor Lee Yeon. The Archive has pledged archiving support for winners, and organizers say the awards aim to discover new creators and help the short-drama industry take a step forward.
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, which carry a total prize pool of 20 million won, have named a five-member jury. Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) are co-hosting the first Korea Short Drama Awards.
1 Million Views in 2 Hours…KakaoPage Breaks Its Top Trading Record on the Day the Webtoon 'Guedam Out-of-My-Head Goes to Work' Is Released!

1 Million Views in 2 Hours…KakaoPage Breaks Its Top Trading Record on the Day the Webtoon 'Guedam Out-of-My-Head Goes to Work' Is Released!

The release day set the shortest-term record by topping 6.5 million views in total on the same day. The original web novel also surged in tandem, rewriting the all-time high in daily trading amount
Guedam Out-of-My-Head Goes to Work (hereinafter 'Guedam Out-of-My-Head Goes to Work'), one of KakaoPage's flagship intellectual property titles, is creating a box-office boom by shattering the platform's all-time record as soon as the webtoon is released.
Who’s Your 'Triangle'? Mixed-Gender Groups That Come to Mind After Watching 〈Wild Sing〉

Who’s Your 'Triangle'? Mixed-Gender Groups That Come to Mind After Watching 〈Wild Sing〉

It’s one of those songs you’ve never heard before, but it sounds familiar. The stage looks new, yet you get a strong sense of déjà vu. If you saw the film that opened on June 3, 〈Wild Sing〉, you probably felt that.
[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

I can’t help but fixate on the objects in the movies. I find myself getting deeply lost in thought about why—of all things—this director, cinematographer, art director, or even the actor, placed that item in front of the camera. “Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the objects in films that landed on my eyes with a light, delicate stomp.
〈Gun-chae〉surpassed 3 million viewers in just 10 days. According to the Korean Film Commission’s integrated computer network, it reached the 3 million mark on May 30, its 10th day after release, four days earlier than 〈King and the Man〉, which drew 16 million viewers.
Busan Station opens “BTS Welcome Center” for 5 days — Hive’s official stamp rally

Busan Station opens “BTS Welcome Center” for 5 days — Hive’s official stamp rally

Hive’s official stamp rally, K-beauty experiences, and a variety of traditional performances will greet visitors.
Busan, a holy site for global fandoms, and the “Welcome Center” at its heartThe Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Tourism Organization will operate a once-in-a-generation hospitality hub at Busan Station’s “Busan Eurasia Platform” from the 5th to the 21st.
Hong Seok-cheon, Yoo Jeong-su, Park Chang-jin and Other Figures Take the Stage as ‘6th Pride Gala’ Wraps Up!

Hong Seok-cheon, Yoo Jeong-su, Park Chang-jin and Other Figures Take the Stage as ‘6th Pride Gala’ Wraps Up!

An event held to mark ‘IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia),’ the day against international anti-LGBTQ hate.
The 6th Pride Gala, hosted by the nonprofit Singnaneun Center (Chairman Kim Jo-gwang-soo), was held with great success on May 22 at the Grand Ballroom of the FKI Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. At this event, held in commemoration of ‘IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia),’...
On Their Fourth Team-Up, the Many Faces of Koo Kyo-hwan Through Yeon Sang-ho’s Lens

On Their Fourth Team-Up, the Many Faces of Koo Kyo-hwan Through Yeon Sang-ho’s Lens

It started with Yeon Sang-ho. Koo Kyo-hwan was already a star of the independent film scene, an idol of sorts for outsiders. But if you trace the origins of how he came to appear in so many commercial projects, you arrive at Yeon’s 〈Peninsula〉.
Director Award: Park Chan-wook (Film) and Kang Yoon-sung (Series), The 24th Directors Cut Awards Conclude in Grand Style!

Director Award: Park Chan-wook (Film) and Kang Yoon-sung (Series), The 24th Directors Cut Awards Conclude in Grand Style!

Male Actor Award went to Yoo Hae-jin (Film) and Hyun Bin (Series), and the Female Actor Award went to Seo Soo-bin (Film) and Im Soo-jung (Series).
‘The 24th Directors Cut Awards,’ which Korean film directors select and present themselves, was held in grand style at Edeuls on May 19 at 6:00 p. m. , hosted by directors Jang Hang-jun, Bong Man-dae, and Kim Cho-hee.