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Yeon Sang-ho and Jun Ji-hyun’s <i>Swarm</i> surpasses 5 million viewers… a second record of the year

Yeon Sang-ho and Jun Ji-hyun’s Swarm surpasses 5 million viewers… a second record of the year

Takes the 5 million mark in just 24 days after release. Culture Minister Choi Hwi-young praises the overwhelming zombie acting as “an art form.”
Overwhelming terror that swallowed up theaters, “Swarm” takes the 5 million-viewer milestoneYeon Sang-ho’s universe keeps evolving. “Swarm”, the K-zombie thriller that opens a new chapter for the genre, drove a long run by surpassing 5 million cumulative viewers just 24 days after its release.
| James choi
[Photo &] BTS Stitched the Skies Over Busan’s Gwangalli Beach…A Historic Drone Light Show With 1,000 Drones

[Photo &] BTS Stitched the Skies Over Busan’s Gwangalli Beach…A Historic Drone Light Show With 1,000 Drones

Faces of the seven members and a dazzling display of light—an unforgettable Busan night over the sea
Tearing Through the Dark With 1,000 Stars, Taking Over Busan’s NightOn the night of the 13th, above the Gwangalli Beach seawater area in Suyeong-gu, Busan, the sky turned into a giant canvas. It was a moment when a special drone show—planned to commemorate the Busan concert of “BTS”—commanded the...
| James choi
[Interview] 'Ignore the Number 5': Four 'Toy Story 5' Stars on the New Film

[Interview] 'Ignore the Number 5': Four 'Toy Story 5' Stars on the New Film

Thirty years on, the actors who have brought the hearts of toys to life return with a new story. The new film 〈Toy Story 5〉 brings back Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack—who have voiced their characters since the first film in 1995—as Woody, Buzz and Jessie, and the smart device "Lilypad," which...
| Seongchan Eol
A 30th Anniversary Return for “Before Sunrise,” 4K “The Piano,” and the Essence of Horror “Pulse”—A Dazzling Reappearance of Masterpiece Films

A 30th Anniversary Return for “Before Sunrise,” 4K “The Piano,” and the Essence of Horror “Pulse”—A Dazzling Reappearance of Masterpiece Films

From Richard Linklater’s romance to the horror of Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the signature works of major auteurs hang back on screens.
Masterpieces by titans that span the ages once again overwhelm the screen. Three films widely regarded as the pinnacle of romance, thriller, and drama return to theaters, rattling cinephiles’ hearts.Eternity in an Instant, the Bible of a Romantic Encounter “Before Sunrise”Richard Linklater’s...
| James choi
4K Remastered ‘Kairo’ Still Unveiled! Y2K-Era Horror Thriller from Master Suspense Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa

4K Remastered ‘Kairo’ Still Unveiled! Y2K-Era Horror Thriller from Master Suspense Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa

〈LANGLE_BRACKET_BRACKET〉Cure〈RANGLE_BRACKET_BRACKET〉 and 〈LANGLE_BRACKET_BRACKET〉Sakebi〈RANGLE_BRACKET_BRACKET〉, 《Strangled Cry》 and《Kairo》 are considered part of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s horror trilogy.
“Ryōsuke,” who discovers a strange website, and “Michi,” who witnesses the deaths of his companions—together, the two films capture the collapse of the world they face and a massive death circuit in the end-of-the-century horror thriller 〈LANGLE_BRACKET_BRACKET〉Kairo〈RANGLE_BRACKET_BRACKET〉.
| Joo Seong-cheol
A Great Failure: What Kore-eda Hirokazu Wants to Convey in 〈The Sheep in the Box〉 ②

A Great Failure: What Kore-eda Hirokazu Wants to Convey in 〈The Sheep in the Box〉 ②

▶ This article on Kore-eda Hirokazu's 〈The Sheep in the Box〉 continues from Part 1.Recovery of an animistic sensibilityThe willingness to believe in the unseen connects directly to Japan's traditional animism, which holds that natural objects and phenomena are inhabited by spirits or invisible...
| Chua-young
‘Disclosure Day’ First Reactions: Cineplay Reporters’ Star Ratings

‘Disclosure Day’ First Reactions: Cineplay Reporters’ Star Ratings

[First Reactions]Today is Disclosure Day: Steven Spielberg’s new sci-fi film 〈Disclosure Day〉 opens in theaters, and Cineplay reporters Sung Chan-eol and Kim Ji-yeon share their first impressions after a press screening.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Lee Joon-ik and Lee Won-suk’s Short Drama ‘BIFAN’ and ‘New York Film Festival’ Invitation Is a Huge Win, Displaying the Power of K-Short Drama!

Lee Joon-ik and Lee Won-suk’s Short Drama ‘BIFAN’ and ‘New York Film Festival’ Invitation Is a Huge Win, Displaying the Power of K-Short Drama!

Amid the spotlight, master filmmakers Lee Joon-ik and Lee Won-suk’s short-form challenge lands consecutive invitations to Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and the New York Asian Film Festival
The fleeting aesthetics seen through a master’s gaze. Director Lee Joon-ik’s ‘Father’s Home-Cooked Meal’ and Director Lee Won-suk’s ‘Beloved Death’ are ready to ignite all five senses of genre-film fans around the world—and short-drama fans alike—with a brief yet forceful narrative.
| James choi
A Borderless Art Language: The Work of Albert Serra, Part 2

A Borderless Art Language: The Work of Albert Serra, Part 2

〈Pacifiction〉 and 〈The Afternoon of Solitude〉 pulled off back-to-back feats by topping “Cahiers du cinéma”’s Best 10 lists.
〈Waiting for Sancho〉’s production process and behind-the-scenes stories are included in a documentary he made himself: the film critic Mark Peranson, who serves as editor of the film magazine “Cinemascop,” appeared in the movie as the character Joseph.
| Joo Seong-cheol
A Bold Mashup of Teen Drama and Body Horror: “I Want To Be Blonde” Opens on VOD in June

A Bold Mashup of Teen Drama and Body Horror: “I Want To Be Blonde” Opens on VOD in June

The film explores identity and belonging issues facing Asian American teenagers in the U.S. in the format of a genre movie, winning praise A standout from the 2025 SXSW Film Festival featuring Shirley Chen and McKenna Grace delivers an overwhelming sense of immersion Set to land in living rooms in June 2026 through major VOD platforms including the three IPTV providers and Studio Choiсe
I Want To Be Blonde, which combined teen film and body horror and won over audiences, meets Korean viewers on VOD.The film 〈I Want To Be Blonde〉 follows Joann Huang, a Chinese American high school student who lives feeling alienated in American society, and drew major attention after its debut at...
| Seongchan Eol