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WOODZ addresses 'atomic-bomb film' casting controversy:

WOODZ addresses 'atomic-bomb film' casting controversy: "I had already turned down project after reviewing script"

Following reports of his casting in the recent South Korea-Japan co-production Tamako, WOODZ addressed the matter during a livestream on the 27th After reviewing the script and holding careful discussions, he had already declined the role, but reports incorrectly said otherwise He went live to ease fans' concerns over the erroneous report, bringing the controversy and casting episode to a close for now
Singer WOODZ, whose real name is Cho Seung-youn, said he had "received the script and turned down" the role amid recent reports that he would appear in a Japanese film about the atomic bomb. During a livestream on the afternoon of the 27th, WOODZ said, "I don't think I can avoid talking about this.
| Seongchan Eol
Yeongam's 'Boomerang' among 10 films as environmental film festival opens

Yeongam's 'Boomerang' among 10 films as environmental film festival opens

Films will screen Oct. 9-10 at the Yeongam Pottery Museum, with a Q&A featuring director Choi Seung-woo and an eco-friendly market
The answer to the climate crisis: Local ecosystems pose a weighty question on screen Yeongam County in South Jeolla province will host the 3rd Yeongam Supsup Environmental Film Festival for two days beginning Oct. 9, seeking solutions for the climate crisis and coexistence with ecosystems.
| James choi
‘Tora! Tora! Tora!’ director Toshio Masuda dies at 98; ‘Space Battleship Yamato’ earns 2.1 billion yen in 1977

‘Tora! Tora! Tora!’ director Toshio Masuda dies at 98; ‘Space Battleship Yamato’ earns 2.1 billion yen in 1977

Masuda directed ‘Tora! Tora! Tora!’ after Akira Kurosawa’s departure and made 25 films with Yujiro Ishihara
Box-office titan of his era leaves behind a genre-spanning legacy Toshio Masuda, a director who helped lead Japan’s film industry through its golden age and worked across action, romance and animation, has died.
| James choi
'Spider-Man 4' Hits 9 Million Admissions in 57 Days, Biggest Hit in Series

'Spider-Man 4' Hits 9 Million Admissions in 57 Days, Biggest Hit in Series

CGV Egg Index reaches 97% as film surpasses predecessors and ranks among this year's top three box-office hits
The Marvel action blockbuster 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' (hereafter 'Spider-Man 4'), starring Tom Holland, has finally surpassed 9 million admissions, demonstrating the staying power of a long-running hit. According to distributor 'Sony Pictures', the film passed the 9 million mark as of the...
| James choi
‘Chuseok at Home’ roundup: Lee Seung-chul’s KBS concert, ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ TV premiere, Hana Bank-invited national team soccer, Lee Eun-gyeol magic ...!

‘Chuseok at Home’ roundup: Lee Seung-chul’s KBS concert, ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ TV premiere, Hana Bank-invited national team soccer, Lee Eun-gyeol magic ...!

The 16.92 million-viewer hit airs exclusively on SBS on Sept. 26, while Wavve premieres ‘The Witness’ and livestreams two national team friendlies
Lee Seung-chul’s 40th anniversary and ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ — TV’s first exclusive Chuseok premieres 16.92 million-viewer blockbuster airs on Sept. 26 as Wavve and Netflix face off with original releases This year’s Chuseok holiday lineup is packed with must-see programming, from a...
| James choi
Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Hustle’ returns to theaters after 21 years — legendary comic martial arts film back on the big screen

Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Hustle’ returns to theaters after 21 years — legendary comic martial arts film back on the big screen

Re-release set for theaters nationwide next month; film features martial arts choreography by Yuen Woo-ping, who worked on ‘The Matrix’
Pig Sty Alley rises again on the big screen, bringing back its singular action aesthetic ‘Kung Fu Hustle,’ a comic martial arts masterpiece created by the singular icon of Chinese-language cinema, Stephen Chow (Chow Sing-chi), is returning to South Korean theaters after 21 years.
| James choi
Unpredictable Psychological Warfare Among Applicants at Final Interview Hits Theaters in November

Unpredictable Psychological Warfare Among Applicants at Final Interview Hits Theaters in November

The film stars Jo Yi-hyun, Kim Jae-won, Shin Seung-ho, Kang Yoo-seok, Kwak Dong-yeon and Bae Kang-hee and was selected for the 31st Busan International Film Festival.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Chuseok Theater Spread: What Works—and What Doesn’t—in 〈The Intern〉, 〈Assassin(s)〉 and 〈Tazza: Belzebub’s Song〉

Chuseok Theater Spread: What Works—and What Doesn’t—in 〈The Intern〉, 〈Assassin(s)〉 and 〈Tazza: Belzebub’s Song〉

Chuseok has arrived, and with it comes a wave of Korean releases vying for holiday audiences over the long break. A variety of movies are opening now, each hoping to capture viewers during the holiday. CinePLAY reporters previewed three titles that have drawn the most attention and anticipation.
| Seongchan Eol
Look Back director Hirokazu Kore-eda, stars Natsuki Deguchi and Aju Makita set for Seoul visit Oct. 8

Look Back director Hirokazu Kore-eda, stars Natsuki Deguchi and Aju Makita set for Seoul visit Oct. 8

The trio will visit Seoul after the 31st Busan International Film Festival; ticket sales open Sept. 24
Hirokazu Kore-eda, director of Look Back, and lead actors Natsuki Deguchi and Aju Makita will hold events in Seoul from Oct. 8 through Oct. 10. Look Back tells the story of two girls, Fujino and Kyomoto, who became each other’s worlds as they shared unforgettable seasons together.
| Kim Ji-yeon
〈My First Action〉 Chronicles Debut Struggles of 31 Leading Korean Directors

〈My First Action〉 Chronicles Debut Struggles of 31 Leading Korean Directors

A look at the aspiring-filmmaker years of Bong Joon-ho, Park Chan-wook, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Ga-eun and others—when they knew neither the ending nor anything but failed takes
〈My First Action〉, a two-volume nonfiction essay vividly recounting the arduous debut journeys of 31 leading directors who have shaped South Korea's film industry, will be published Sept. 25. The book tells the stories of the anxious, fiercely competitive years these directors spent as aspiring...
| Kim Ji-yeon