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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.
| Joo Seong-cheol
'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...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Yeon Sang-ho’s 'Paradise Lost' Officially Invited to Toronto Film Festival, Set for October Release

Yeon Sang-ho’s 'Paradise Lost' Officially Invited to Toronto Film Festival, Set for October Release

Following last year’s 〈Face〉, Yeon returns to TIFF’s Special Presentations for a second consecutive year
Director Yeon Sang-ho's new film 〈PARADISE LOST〉 has been officially invited to the Special Presentations section at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. CJ ENM said on July 21 that 〈PARADISE LOST〉 will screen in the Special Presentations section at the 51st Toronto International Film...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' Invited to Toronto Film Festival's Special Presentations

Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' Invited to Toronto Film Festival's Special Presentations

Starring Jeon Do-yeon, Seol Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jung; first-look stills released
Lee Chang-dong's first film in eight years, the Netflix feature 〈Possible Love〉, has been officially invited to the Special Presentations section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. 〈Possible Love〉 follows two couples—a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary director and her...
| Kim Ji-yeon
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 .
| Seongchan Eol
‘Hope’ Posts the Best Opening Score of the Year as Its First Day Tops 330,000

‘Hope’ Posts the Best Opening Score of the Year as Its First Day Tops 330,000

〈The Chaser〉(113,673 viewers), 〈Hwanghae〉(120,482 viewers), 〈The Wailing〉(310,042 viewers)—it is the highest opening score among filmmaker Na Hong-jin’s works to date.
With the movie 〈Hope〉 proving an unmistakable presence at this summer’s theaters, it drew 333,899 viewers on its first day of release to take the No. 1 spot at the box office. That makes it the highest opening score among Na Hong-jin’s works to date, surpassing 〈The Chaser〉(113,673 viewers),...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Train’ The Movie, Special Screenings Set for August

Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Train’ The Movie, Special Screenings Set for August

It depicts the Demon Slayer Corps’ showdown at the Demon Realm infinity and the first chapter of the final battle against the elite upper-rank demons.
The movie ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Train’ has confirmed special screenings next August to mark its 1st anniversary, and it has also released the main poster. Achieving the “box-office triple crown” in which it ranked No.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

Advance bookings alone topped 600,000. That opening-day figure shows that 〈Hope〉 has become a national talking point, not just a movie-industry event. 〈Hope〉 is the new film from director Na Hong-jin, known for the tense, audacious intensity of 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉 and 〈The Wailing〉.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

321 films from 50 countries screened and about 137,000 visitors were counted; launch of Bucheon AI Content Summit points to the cinema of the future
The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN, executive chair Shin Chul) wrapped its 11-day run on Sunday, July 12, drawing record crowds as attendance rose 27% from last year. Marking its 30th anniversary, the festival adopted "newness and expansion" as its themes and drew strong...
| Kim Ji-yeon
National Theater Masterpieces on the Big Screen! CGV Hosts “Cinematour” Free for All

National Theater Masterpieces on the Big Screen! CGV Hosts “Cinematour” Free for All

The National Theater of Korea’s signature repertoire—“Changgeuk: The Hegemon-King and Farewell to My Wife” and “The Book of the Lion” — plus “Entong-i’s Lullaby Kingdom 2”—will be screened at the CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall. Benefits include lively GV events with cast and production staff and limited-edition special tickets. Starting July 13, viewers can apply for free tickets through the National Theater of Korea website…A summer vacation special cultural experience
On July 13, the National Theater of Korea and CGV announced their “Cinematour” program. “Cinematour” is a special screening event that brings the National Theater of Korea’s signature repertoire to the big screen, and it will screen “Changgeuk: The Hegemon-King and Farewell to My Wife,” “The Book...
| Seongchan Eol