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Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korean Film Archive, the inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards carry a total prize pool of 20 million won. The five-member jury is chaired by Min Kyu-dong and also includes Korean Film Archive Director Mo Eun-young; Han Jung-soo, director and CEO of Yeondu Company; Kim Won-jin, director of MCA AI Creative Studio's Creative Headquarters; and actor Lee Yeon. The Archive has pledged archiving support for winners, and organizers say the awards aim to discover new creators and help the short-drama industry take a step forward.
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, which carry a total prize pool of 20 million won, have named a five-member jury. Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) are co-hosting the first Korea Short Drama Awards.
The Winner of the 25 Million Won Total Prize: Seongbuk Youth Invincible Film Festival Short Film Call for Entries

The Winner of the 25 Million Won Total Prize: Seongbuk Youth Invincible Film Festival Short Film Call for Entries

Short films of up to 30 minutes are accepted from people ages 19 to 34, with submissions open until July 7
A youth lens that cuts through the era’s gloom, once again taking shape on the screenFor those who capture the hidden side of the times, it has never been the job of the older generation. It has been the privilege of young people armed with the sharpest senses.
‘Exhuma’ and ‘King Sangeunam’ box-office powerhouse Showbox moves into the 70M-user ReelShort and the short-form market

‘Exhuma’ and ‘King Sangeunam’ box-office powerhouse Showbox moves into the 70M-user ReelShort and the short-form market

A joint production venture with ReelShort, a global platform boasting 70 million monthly active users… poised to take on the short-form space worldwide
A longtime tentpole heavyweight, 'Showbox', targets global short-form dominance with its 'ReelShort' audience of 70 millionThe investment and distribution company 'Showbox', which has built a track record of blockbuster K-content, has signaled a major shift in the global video content market.
[Box Office] Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” Surpasses 5 Million Admissions… the Year’s Second Box-Office Hit Record

[Box Office] Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” Surpasses 5 Million Admissions… the Year’s Second Box-Office Hit Record

“Gunche” stays No. 1 at the box office for four straight weeks, as “Toy Story 5,” returning after seven years, leads in advance ticket sales
K-zombie thrillers that overwhelmed theaters in the off-season: Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” conquers the 5 million mark“Gunche,” a new K-zombie apocalypse created by director Yeon Sang-ho, held its ground at the very top of the weekend box office even in its fourth week since release.
[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

I can’t help but fixate on the objects in the movies. I find myself getting deeply lost in thought about why—of all things—this director, cinematographer, art director, or even the actor, placed that item in front of the camera. “Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the objects in films that landed on my eyes with a light, delicate stomp.
〈Gun-chae〉surpassed 3 million viewers in just 10 days. According to the Korean Film Commission’s integrated computer network, it reached the 3 million mark on May 30, its 10th day after release, four days earlier than 〈King and the Man〉, which drew 16 million viewers.
Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Surpassing 3 million viewers within 10 days of its release, Colony is indisputably the most popular film in theaters right now. Yet despite that box-office success, reactions to Colony are sharply divided — a split that was evident even among Cineplay reporters at a press screening.
Rebellion by a 20-Year-Old YouTuber That Shook Hollywood…‘The Backrooms’ Tops U.S. Box Office

Rebellion by a 20-Year-Old YouTuber That Shook Hollywood…‘The Backrooms’ Tops U.S. Box Office

A film adaptation of a YouTube horror tale with 25 million views…A 20-year-old director with no Hollywood experience sets an A24 all-time opening-champion record
Internet abyss legends swallow the screen in a visual revolutionThe overwhelming mise-en-scène of 'The Backrooms', which perfectly captures an unknown dread. A city creepypasta that once roamed the digital ecosystem has finally shattered the hard box-office barrier of Hollywood.
[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Colony〉: ‘I Drew Inspiration From the Extreme Game Mechanics of Escape Rooms and the Operating Principles of AI’

[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Colony〉: ‘I Drew Inspiration From the Extreme Game Mechanics of Escape Rooms and the Operating Principles of AI’

Yeon Sang-ho has done it again. Released on May 22, 〈Colony〉 passed 2 million viewers in its opening week. The overseas response has been as strong as the domestic reaction: advance international sales have already generated significant revenue, and in Malaysia the film ranked third among all...
[Weekend Theater Scene] Jun Ji-hyun and Koo Kyo-hwan’s “Swarm” Dominates the Box Office…300 Million Won? Breakthrough Likely This Weekend

[Weekend Theater Scene] Jun Ji-hyun and Koo Kyo-hwan’s “Swarm” Dominates the Box Office…300 Million Won? Breakthrough Likely This Weekend

“Intelligence-hunting zombies” and the bold premise win praise as “Swarm” surpasses 2.5 million cumulative viewers, setting up expectations to reach the break-even point this weekend
A new benchmark for evolving K-zombies: “Swarm,” a main poster that reflects Yeon Sang-ho director’s relentless universe. The overwhelming horror and a philosophy of survival are perfectly condensed into a single image.
Ma Dong-seok Is Back After a Promotion… Kim Jae-young Named as New Villain for “The Roundup 5”

Ma Dong-seok Is Back After a Promotion… Kim Jae-young Named as New Villain for “The Roundup 5”

Aiming for a fourth straight blockbuster success. A high-stakes showdown is set between Team Leader Ma Seok-do and the worst villain, Lee Kang-tae.
A monster detective in evolution and the birth of a new evil, “The Roundup 5” begins filmingThe absolute ruler of South Korea’s action blockbuster scene, “The Roundup” opened the door to its fifth chapter. Distributor ABO Entertainment officially announced on the 24th that “The Roundup 5” has...