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October 2025, 'Boss' Tops Box Office.. Korean Film Council Announces 2025 October Korean Film Industry Summary

October 2025, 'Boss' Tops Box Office.. Korean Film Council Announces 2025 October Korean Film Industry Summary

Unlike the tradition of Korean blockbusters leading box office sales every Chuseok season, this year, 'mid-level comedy' has taken the top spot during the holiday box office.
The highest-grossing film in October was 〈Boss〉. The Korean Film Council (hereafter referred to as KOFIC) announced the '2025 October Korean Film Industry Summary' on the 25th. According to the announcement, the total box office revenue for October was 98. 2 billion won, with an audience count of 9.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ wins U.S. Auteur Award, first Korean recipient; global release set for November

Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ wins U.S. Auteur Award, first Korean recipient; global release set for November

Invited to the Spotlight program at the 49th Mill Valley Film Festival, the film opens early in South Korea on Nov. 23 Also invited to the competition at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, with a star-studded cast including Seol Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon and Jo In-sung
Master filmmaker returns with all-star ensemble, moving from Venice to San Francisco Lee Chang-dong, a master of Korean cinema, has once again demonstrated his singular artistry on the global stage with ‘Possible Love’, his latest Netflix original film.
| James choi
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
Hwang Jung-min Draws a Line Against Someone Spreading Privacy Allegations… “Stalker Behind It, Fine of 3 Million Won”

Hwang Jung-min Draws a Line Against Someone Spreading Privacy Allegations… “Stalker Behind It, Fine of 3 Million Won”

Agency says the court issued a three-time restraining order on approach; additional criminal complaint planned over maliciously manipulated posts
Unfounded "privacy allegations" surrounding South Korea’s leading actor "Hwang Jung-min" have ultimately been traced to a stalker’s malicious fabrication. The agency made clear that the source of the rumor is a suspect in ongoing "stalking crimes", and warned of an uncompromising crackdown.
| James choi
KakaoTalk Sets Up World Cup Rally Rooms for the North Central America World Cup, Offering Uniforms as Prizes

KakaoTalk Sets Up World Cup Rally Rooms for the North Central America World Cup, Offering Uniforms as Prizes

The service runs three open chat rally rooms you can choose based on your preferences, and hands out prizes such as national team uniforms to participants in a soccer quiz event.
A fan culture that has evolved into a digital public square, Kakao 'KakaoTalk Rally Zone' launches Kakao is rolling out 'KakaoTalk Rally Zone', a new channel that lets people support the national teams in real time ahead of the North Central America World Cup.
| James choi
'Haebyeongdae' Jeong Dong-won draws the line on fake fans and impersonators with a knife-edge warning… A sharper alert from Showplay Entertainment at evolved malicious commenters

'Haebyeongdae' Jeong Dong-won draws the line on fake fans and impersonators with a knife-edge warning… A sharper alert from Showplay Entertainment at evolved malicious commenters

Showplay Entertainment announces tough legal action with no mercy against forces spreading harmful rumors and impersonating insiders to inflame tensions within the fandom
A blade hidden in the guise of a fan: Jeong Dong-won’s side delivers a no-mercy strike The side of singer Jeong Dong-won, serving his mandatory national defense duties as an active-duty member of the Haebyeongdae in the Republic of Korea, has declared an all-out battle against malicious forces that...
| James choi

"Movie Viewing for 4,000 Won" Discount Ticket—Distributed Starting the 13th…Two Tickets per Person

Automatic two-tickets-per-person distribution through the apps of four major multiplex chains…When overlapping with benefits such as Culture Day, you can watch for 4,000 won
A Signal of Theater Industry Recovery—Massive Budget Injection Greatly Eases Viewer Burden The government has moved to deliver major support to bring new momentum to the struggling theater industry. The unprecedented discount tickets, distributed based on a supplemental budget of 27.
| James choi
Paramount–Warner Merger “Announce 30 Films Released Per Year”…Hollywood Reacts Coolly

Paramount–Warner Merger “Announce 30 Films Released Per Year”…Hollywood Reacts Coolly

Critics say it’s an unrealistic maneuver to secure merger approval
Is Paramount Sky Dance’s announcement of releasing 30 films per year a fake promise that deceives “Hollywood”? “Warner Bros. Discovery” is pushing ahead with the acquisition of “Paramount Sky Dance”, which laid out a blueprint of “releasing 30 movies per year,” but the “Hollywood” industry’s...
| James choi
Billkin, a Top-Tier Star Who Captivated Asia, Lands in Korea for the First Time in Two Years

Billkin, a Top-Tier Star Who Captivated Asia, Lands in Korea for the First Time in Two Years

After Attending the 2024 Busan International Film Festival, He Will Hold a Solo Concert
Billkin, a Top-Tier Star Who Captivated Asia, Lands in Korea for the First Time in Two Years The star 'Billkin', who has built a commanding fandom across all of Asia beyond Thailand, will hold the historic first 'solo concert' in the Republic of Korea on June 20 at 'KINTEX, Goyang'.
| James choi
‘Love is Blind Season 10’ Reunion Special: Christine and Victor the Only ‘Active Couple’

‘Love is Blind Season 10’ Reunion Special: Christine and Victor the Only ‘Active Couple’

Amber and Jordan couple report separation just months after marriage... Officially confirmed breakup at the reunion Bri and Connor, who connected outside the pod, are still ongoing... Unseen couple Elissa and Miguel have gone ‘missing’ in a disaster Summary of cast updates including Devo's surprise engagement and Mike's new relationship
Netflix's flagship reality show ‘Love is Blind Season 10’ revealed the real updates of the cast through a reunion special. This season featured singles from all over Ohio, and the reunion showcased shocking updates that went beyond just the success of marriages.
| Yangsimoh