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Jun Ji-hyun X Kang Dong-won Disney+ Series 'Polaris' to Premiere on September 10!

Jun Ji-hyun X Kang Dong-won Disney+ Series 'Polaris' to Premiere on September 10!

Poster for 'Into the Storm' Teases a Breathtaking Spy Melodrama
The global project of Disney+, 〈Polaris〉, which the world has been waiting for, has confirmed its premiere on September 10 and released the poster for 'Into the Storm'. 〈Polaris〉 tells the story of Moon Joo (Jun Ji-hyun), who has built an international reputation as a UN ambassador, chasing the...
Netflix Non-English Content Viewing Surges 30%... 'The Power of Translation' Changes the Landscape of the U.S. Streaming Market

Netflix Non-English Content Viewing Surges 30%... 'The Power of Translation' Changes the Landscape of the U.S. Streaming Market

Viewership of Local Language Programs Increases Over 7 Weeks, Accounting for 43% of Total Series Viewing Time, Creating a 'Summer of Subtitles' Phenomenon
The viewership of non-English content on Netflix has surged by 30% over the past 7 weeks, once again proving the power of 'translated content' in the global streaming market. In particular, the openness of American viewers to subtitle content has significantly increased, leading to changes in...
A Look at the Filmography of Shunji Iwai: Black and White, Two Flavors

A Look at the Filmography of Shunji Iwai: Black and White, Two Flavors

Cineplay guest reporter Kim Myung-jaeA director who knows the sensibilities of girls well, Shunji Iwai. From the classic of first love that comes to mind in spring, 〈Love Letter〉 (1995), famous for "How are you.
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[Interview] "A Coming-of-Age Film Grown from Cruelty" 〈When Summer Passes〉 Director Jang Byeong-ki

Cineplay Lee Hwa-jeong Guest ReporterIf you are an adult and still fascinated by coming-of-age films, is a film that embodies exactly those elements. Leaving Seoul to benefit from the special admission program for rural areas, 13-year-old Gi-jun (Lee Jae-jun) arrives in a small provincial town...
Kang Ha-neul Selected as Ambassador for the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival

Kang Ha-neul Selected as Ambassador for the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival

The 21st Jecheon International Music & Film Festival Secretariat announced on the 30th that actor Kang Ha-neul has been selected as this year's official ambassador, 'JIMFFACE'. Kang Ha-neul, who has been active across screens, dramas, theater, and musical stages, is expected to participate in...
〈Squid Game 3〉 Who Will Be the First to Be Eliminated? Let's Guess with the 'Instincts' of Cineplay Reporters

〈Squid Game 3〉 Who Will Be the First to Be Eliminated? Let's Guess with the 'Instincts' of Cineplay Reporters

South Korea, or rather a global event continues its story on June 27. Netflix's original content has received worldwide love for its story about 456 people risking their lives in a survival game where the final winner takes all the prize money.

"[2024 BIFAN Issue 3] [Interview] 〈Gentleman: Whisper of the Evil Spirit〉 Actor Kim Jaejoong, 'Expect Action from K-Shaman! Is it Going to be a Series?'"

"This is an occult film where Kim Jaejoong plays the role of Park Su-mudang, who investigates the disappearance of a college student."
Actor Kim Jaejoong's challenges have always been solid and reliable. It's already been over 20 years! That's right. 21 years since his debut as a singer and 20 years as an actor. Throughout this time, he has never given up his position at the top, showcasing his undeniable talent as a singer and...