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‘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
Namhongjin’s $50 Billion Epic “Hope” Opens Today… 600,000 Tickets Press Ahead to a Dominant No. 1

Namhongjin’s $50 Billion Epic “Hope” Opens Today… 600,000 Tickets Press Ahead to a Dominant No. 1

A return 10 years after “The Wailing.”
[In-Depth Analysis] The Return of a $5 Billion Epic—A Mind-Blowing Sci-Fi Thriller Created by the Namhongjin UniverseThe return of a master who broke a decade of silence is, indeed, overwhelming. 'Hope', which has shaken up the landscape of the Korean film industry, proved its explosive box-office...
| James choi
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
‘Okay Madam 2’ Returns After 6 Years — Cruise-Action Led by Uhm Junghwa and Choi Sooyoung

‘Okay Madam 2’ Returns After 6 Years — Cruise-Action Led by Uhm Junghwa and Choi Sooyoung

Set for release on Aug. 12, Uhm Junghwa’s upgraded action and Choi Sooyoung’s first try at playing a villain raise expectations
From 'Flight' to 'Cruise'… The evolution of a comedy action returning after six yearsThe comedy action bible 'Okay Madam', which swept through theaters in 2020, returns at last with a sequel after six years of sharpening. Due to hit theaters on Aug.
| James choi
They Chose YouTube Instead of Theaters… Shin Jae-hoon’s New Work “I’m Your Man” Released Unusually Early

They Chose YouTube Instead of Theaters… Shin Jae-hoon’s New Work “I’m Your Man” Released Unusually Early

Confronting the real-world walls of indie film releases… a comedy starring Lee Ji-hoon and Moon Hee-kyung, with an uncommonly free release of a preview cut
A daring move that picks ‘YouTube’ over the screen… the bitter struggle of an indie film that challenged the logic of capitalAn unusual stir is sweeping through the Korean film industry. Director Shin Jae-hoon, who directed ‘Chiwabŏpkwŏn’ and ‘Mangnaein: Eolgul Eopsneun Salinjadeul’, has unveiled...
| James choi
'SNL Korea' in Demand: Lee Soo-ji Undergoes Vocal Cord Nodule Surgery—Will Broadcast Schedule Be Affected?

'SNL Korea' in Demand: Lee Soo-ji Undergoes Vocal Cord Nodule Surgery—Will Broadcast Schedule Be Affected?

The star of 'A Thousand Faces,' returning stronger after a beat—ready to come back with more toughness!
After a Pause, 'A Thousand Faces'—A Return Poised to Be Even StrongerComedian 'Lee Soo-ji' (41), who has captivated the public with her unmatched ability to pull off characters, takes a moment to catch her breath.
| James choi
Critics’ harsh backlash can’t stop it—‘Michael’ clears $1 billion, topping Oppenheimer

Critics’ harsh backlash can’t stop it—‘Michael’ clears $1 billion, topping Oppenheimer

‘Michael Jackson’ biopic ‘Michael’ crosses the $1 billion mark to claim the No. 1 spot in history As overwhelming audience support overturns reviewers’ scathing takes and takes over the Billboard charts
The return of the ‘King of Pop,’ and a $1 billion miracle that overwhelmed screens worldwideThe enduring ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ shone a light on the twists and turns of his life, establishing a new milestone for the global film industry by reaching the $1 billion mark in...
| James choi
'Jurassic Park's' Everlasting Hero, Sam Neill Dies at 78

'Jurassic Park's' Everlasting Hero, Sam Neill Dies at 78

Family and official social media announcements on the 13th (local time)… Neill fell asleep peacefully beside his family at a hospital in Sydney, Australia After a blood cancer (T-cell lymphoma) diagnosis in 2022, he recently received a clean bill of health, but an unexpected tragedy followed From Dr. Alan Grant in 'Jurassic Park' to 'The Piano' and 'Peaky Blinders,' he crisscrossed the screen in more than 150 productions over 50 years New Zealand and Australian prime ministers mourn in unison… “The greatest cultural icon that carried our film industry to the world”
The lasting star of the 'Jurassic Park' film series and a veteran of Hollywood, Sam Neill , has died. Fans were reassured after news spread that he had beaten blood cancer and recently received a clean bill of health, but his sudden death has plunged the global film industry into deep sorrow.
| Yangsimoh
[Box Office] Live-Action Moana Takes No. 1 Over the Weekend... Na Hong-jin’s Hope Draws a Ticket-Booking Surge

[Box Office] Live-Action Moana Takes No. 1 Over the Weekend... Na Hong-jin’s Hope Draws a Ticket-Booking Surge

Moana’s live-action remake tops the weekend theater charts Na Hong-jin’s new film Hope clears 380,000 ticket bookings, signaling a box-office hit
The power of the live-action remake, rolling in like a stormy sea, sweeps over the weekend box officeDisney’s big bet, the live-action 'Moana', completely takes control of the theater crowd for its opening weekend and plants its flag atop the box office.
| James choi
[Interview] Jo In-sung on ‘Hope’: Taking a bold leap for a cinematic thrill only humans can deliver, Part 2

[Interview] Jo In-sung on ‘Hope’: Taking a bold leap for a cinematic thrill only humans can deliver, Part 2

※This interview with 〈Hope〉 actor Jo In-sung continues from Part 1. Imagining and acting opposite an imagined being must have been a major challenge. In particular, when Seong-gi confronts a gigantic alien intelligence late in the film, his subtle eye movements and tiny facial shifts were striking.
| Kim Ji-yeon