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Yeon Sang-ho, Hirokazu Kore-eda to Hold Conversation at Toronto Film Festival

Yeon Sang-ho, Hirokazu Kore-eda to Hold Conversation at Toronto Film Festival

Invited to TIFF's official industry program at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival
Yeon Sang-ho, whose film 〈PARADISE LOST〉 has been invited to the Special Presentation section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, will take part in a TIFF Summit: Dialogues conversation with Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda at 4 p. m. local time on Sept.
| Kim Ji-yeon
〈Bi-gwang〉 Expands on 〈Miss Baek〉 and 〈Climax〉 at Preview Screening, Press Conference

〈Bi-gwang〉 Expands on 〈Miss Baek〉 and 〈Climax〉 at Preview Screening, Press Conference

Director Lee Ji-won’s new film 〈Bi-gwang〉, a grim family noir starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Ha Ji-won and Kim Si-a, was shown to press at a preview screening and press conference and opens in theaters on September 2.
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Joo Sung-chul's Locker] What Are the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in 'Warfare' and 'The Hurt Locker'?

[Joo Sung-chul's Locker] What Are the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in 'Warfare' and 'The Hurt Locker'?

I am drawn to objects in movies. I find myself wondering why the director, cinematographer, production designer or actor put that particular object in front of the camera. 'Joo Sung-chul's Locker' records the objects in movies that quietly catch my eye.
“The rush of battle is often a potent and lethal addiction, for war is a drug.” The Hurt Locker (2009), which won the 2010 Academy Award for Best Picture, opens with that title card. Director Kathryn Bigelow drew the quotation from War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning, a 2002 nonfiction book by...
| Joo Seong-cheol
'2026 Busan Biennale' spotlights Venice Biennale standout—with a twist on its 16,000-won admission fee

'2026 Busan Biennale' spotlights Venice Biennale standout—with a twist on its 16,000-won admission fee

Held through Nov. 1 under the theme 'Dissident Chorus,' the exhibition spans three venues, including the Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, and showcases a range of genres.
Opening June 29 with 46 artists from 22 countries; two venues on Yeongdo and at a former high school will be entirely freeThe global art world is turning its attention to Busan once again. The '2026 Busan Biennale' will open in grand fashion on June 29, bringing together 46 artists from 22...
| James choi
KCON LA 2026 doubles viewership as fan base among fans in their 40s triples

KCON LA 2026 doubles viewership as fan base among fans in their 40s triples

An analysis of Mnet Plus users found that viewership among teens rose 1.9-fold, while women accounted for 85% of users.
Viewership doubled from a year earlier, while women accounted for 85%, underscoring the diversification of K-pop's audienceMiddle-aged fans return to K-pop, driving an extraordinary trend across North AmericaThe global K-pop festival KCON LA 2026 set an unprecedented attendance record, creating a...
| James choi
Korea’s Only Independent Animation Festival, Seoul Indie-AniFest 2026, Opens Sept. 17

Korea’s Only Independent Animation Festival, Seoul Indie-AniFest 2026, Opens Sept. 17

The 22nd edition of the six-day animation festival runs Sept. 17-22 at CGV Yeonnam Festival organizers unveil the official poster, created by last year’s grand-prize winner, director Choi Ji-hee, under the “Round and Round” slogan Four opening films, including 〈Home Stretch〉, showcase bold new experiments by independent animation artists
Seoul Indie-AniFest 2026, Korea’s only independent animation festival, is set to open Sept. 17. Organizers have unveiled the official poster and trailer, along with a diverse four-film opening lineup, building anticipation for the event.
| Seongchan Eol
Toronto declares ‘BTS Weekend’ as tour fever grips city; ‘BTS Boulevard’ unveiled for a month

Toronto declares ‘BTS Weekend’ as tour fever grips city; ‘BTS Boulevard’ unveiled for a month

Nathan Phillips Square lit in purple and part of Yonge Street temporarily renamed; both concert dates sell out
BTS’ ‘Arirang’ captivates Toronto, with dedicated red boulevard open for a monthBoth dates on the 22nd and 23rd sell out, as part of Yonge Street is unveiled as ‘BTS Boulevard’Toronto, Canada’s largest city, has transformed itself into a giant festival venue for BTS and the group’s world tour,...
| James choi
Documentary 'The Person in a Blanket' Opens Sept. 9 With Audience-Built Eco-Friendly Photo Wall Workshop

Documentary 'The Person in a Blanket' Opens Sept. 9 With Audience-Built Eco-Friendly Photo Wall Workshop

A documentary follows Jeong-mi as she attempts to live on 0 won at the brink of financial ruin and searches for the true reason to keep living The 'Death Sewing Club,' led by musicians Sun and Young, joins the project for a hand-sewing movement that creates without wasting fabric In a special promotion on Aug. 27, banners made by audience members will be used at official film events and in promotional materials
〈The Person in a Blanket〉 is bringing audiences together for a groundbreaking workshop. The documentary 〈The Person in a Blanket〉 follows Jeong-mi as she attempts to live on 0 won at the brink of financial ruin and searches for the true reason to keep living at the end of that fear.
| Seongchan Eol
3 Picks to Watch Amid the Blockbuster Storm: Family, Battlefield and Revenge

3 Picks to Watch Amid the Blockbuster Storm: Family, Battlefield and Revenge

Although the heat dome largely spared the Korean Peninsula, cinemas are in the grip of a box-office storm. 〈Spider-Man: Brand New Day〉, which opened July 29, and 〈Odyssey〉, which opened August 5, have each surpassed 7 million and 6 million viewers respectively, and have fueled the summer box...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Son Seung-won’s fifth DUI ends with final two-year prison sentence after he drops appeal — the bitter end of repeated crimes

Son Seung-won’s fifth DUI ends with final two-year prison sentence after he drops appeal — the bitter end of repeated crimes

His sentence was increased on appeal because he drove the wrong way on Gangbyeonbuk-ro while heavily intoxicated and instructed his girlfriend to hide dashcam evidence The two-year prison term became final after he waived his right to appeal immediately after the appellate ruling and both sides’ appeal deadlines expired The latest conviction marks his fifth DUI, following the disgrace of becoming the first celebrity prosecuted under the Yoon Chang-ho Act, and sends him back to prison
Actor Son Seung-won, who caused public outrage with his fifth DUI arrest and a malicious attempt to destroy evidence, has received a final two-year prison sentence after dropping his appeal. Neither Son Seung-won nor prosecutors filed an appeal by the deadline, legal sources said on the 21st.
| Seongchan Eol