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‘The Emperor of Pop’ ‘Michael’ Charges Through the Box Office, Breaking the Best North American Opening Record… Surpasses $200 Million Worldwide

‘The Emperor of Pop’ ‘Michael’ Charges Through the Box Office, Breaking the Best North American Opening Record… Surpasses $200 Million Worldwide

An electrifying biopic chronicling Michael Jackson’s journey as an independent artist, with his nephew Jaafar Jackson stepping into the spotlight as the lead Earns an A- grade from CinemaScore immediately after release and breaks the best opening record among North American releases in 2026 Confirmed for a domestic release on May 13… Screenings across a variety of formats such as IMAX, 4DX, and SCREENX
〈Michael〉 fired off an unforgettable opening salvo, kicking the box office into motion.A biopic featuring Michael Jackson’s rise as he stands on his own 〈Michael〉 is a biographical film depicting the journey of pop icon Michael Jackson as he forged ahead on his own, with his real-life nephew Jaafar...
| Seongchan Eol
Is That a Goomba? Game-Based Films That Successfully Reinvented Themselves from Bywords for Flops

Is That a Goomba? Game-Based Films That Successfully Reinvented Themselves from Bywords for Flops

It feels like a lifetime has passed. Gone are the days when "video game adaptations" fought over 0.5 or 1-star ratings; now we live in an era where they can reliably deliver a decent average. Even Mario once went through a period when it was the epitome of a "worst movie," a reputation even fans...
| Seongchan Eol
“Life Film by Director Park Chan-wook”…Abel Ferrara Masterpiece ‘Ms. 45’ Unveils Two Intense Poster Variations

“Life Film by Director Park Chan-wook”…Abel Ferrara Masterpiece ‘Ms. 45’ Unveils Two Intense Poster Variations

A satisfying revenge thriller in which Tania, caught up in crime, steps out as a street enforcer armed with a .45-caliber handgun A dramatic artwork poster is unveiled at once, capturing the nun-style red-toned outfit and the instant the gun fires Abel Ferrara’s directorial work that made a big splash at the time of its release…Re-releases in Korean theaters on May 7
A revenge thriller that shook the world, 〈Ms. 45〉, has unveiled two powerful poster variations ahead of its Korean re-release.In the revenge thriller of Tania, who steps out as a street enforcer, 〈Ms. 45〉 tells the story of how Tania—who is inherently unable to speak—gets repeatedly dragged into...
| Seongchan Eol
K-High School Students Confront a Death Curse App…Netflix’s First YA Horror “Girigo” Released Today (24th)

K-High School Students Confront a Death Curse App…Netflix’s First YA Horror “Girigo” Released Today (24th)

Netflix’s first-ever “Young Adult (YA) Horror” series in Korean content, built to heighten psychological tension Featuring a wave of rising stars including Jeon So-young, Kang Mina, and Baek Sun-ho…Directed by debut director Park Yoon-seo, bringing a fresh feel to the mix A unique world that swings between everyday school life and a chilling shrine…Netflix exclusively releases it on April 24
Netflix has unveiled a new series 〈Girigo〉 as it gets ready for release, and shared key viewing points.The Netflix original series 〈Girigo〉 tells the story of high school students who receive a warning that they will die suddenly due to the curse of an app called “Girigo,” granted wishes—then do...
| Seongchan Eol
Kim Hye-yoon’s “Salmokji” Breaks 1.6 Million Viewers! Surpasses the Break-Even Point by More Than Double

Kim Hye-yoon’s “Salmokji” Breaks 1.6 Million Viewers! Surpasses the Break-Even Point by More Than Double

Holds onto No. 1 at the box office for 15 straight days… 〈Wangsa-nam〉 and other heavyweight releases are left behind as a horror craze hits
The horror film 〈Salmokji〉 has surged past the break-even point by more than double, reaching 1.6 million viewers and igniting an overwhelming horror craze across the 2026 theater scene.A strong win in just 16 days… the fastest break-even point among 2026 releasesDepicting a fierce battle of an...
| Chua-young
Barunson E&A Co-Production ‘Ghost in the Cell’ Ranks No. 1 in Indonesia, Sparks a Box-Office Surge with Sales in 100 Countries!

Barunson E&A Co-Production ‘Ghost in the Cell’ Ranks No. 1 in Indonesia, Sparks a Box-Office Surge with Sales in 100 Countries!

Indonesia’s leading director Joko Anwar’s 〈Ghost in the Cell〉 opened in Indonesia on April 16 and topped the box office.
Produced by Indonesian leading director Joko Anwar’s production company Come And See Pictures, which has an exclusive partnership with Barunson E&A (CEO Choi Yoon-hee, Moon Yang-kwon), and co-produced and handled for overseas sales by Barunson E&A, 〈Ghost in the Cell〉 opened in Indonesia on April...
| Joo Seong-cheol
[First Impressions] CINEPLAY Reporter Star Ratings for “Super Mario Galaxy”

[First Impressions] CINEPLAY Reporter Star Ratings for “Super Mario Galaxy”

[First Impressions]A global box-office hit with $1. 3 billion in worldwide earnings—“Super” returns as a global megahit animated film on the world stage. 〈The Super Mario Bros. 〉 returns with a new story—〈Super Mario Galaxy〉 releases on April 29.
| Seongchan Eol
D-8 Ticket Sales Open for Director Lee Myeong-se as ‘RAN 12.3’ Hits Theaters! Record of 300+ People, 15,000+ Backers!

D-8 Ticket Sales Open for Director Lee Myeong-se as ‘RAN 12.3’ Hits Theaters! Record of 300+ People, 15,000+ Backers!

Completed thanks to the participation and support of so many, Director Lee Myeong-se’s film ‘RAN 12.3’ is set to open in theaters on April 22.
Our film ‘RAN 12. 3,’ made with on-site records from over 300 people and approximately 15,000 supporters, opens ticket sales today, April 14 . In response to President Yoon Suk-yeol’s sudden declaration of emergency martial law on December 3, 2024, ‘RAN 12.
| Joo Seong-cheol
TWS’ First VR Concert, “RUSH ROAD,” Draws 40,000 Attendees and Wraps Successful Theatrical Run in Korea—Best Results Ever

TWS’ First VR Concert, “RUSH ROAD,” Draws 40,000 Attendees and Wraps Successful Theatrical Run in Korea—Best Results Ever

Breaking Through the Limits of Single-Theater Releases, It Records 40,000 Cumulative Admissions and an Average Seat Occupancy Rate of 81%, Setting a New Standard for K-Pop VR Planning Participation and Communication Shined…Proving Its Expandability by Pulling in Viewers Beyond the Fandom “42” and Bringing In Fans and General Audiences Maximizing Immersion with Diverse Space-and-Time Stage Effects and Hit Songs…Kicked Off by Korea’s Box-Office Momentum, Leading to a Global Staggered Release
The group TWS’s first VR concert, “RUSH ROAD (TWS VR CONCERT : RUSH ROAD),” wrapped up its domestic theatrical run successfully, recording the highest-ever performance for K-pop VR concerts.Overcoming the limits of a single-theater release, “RUSH ROAD,” which opened exclusively at MegaBox on March...
| Seongchan Eol
[Interview] What’s It Like to Step Into Kim Hye-yoon’s Genre Roles? Kim Hye-yoon on ‘Salmokji’ ②

[Interview] What’s It Like to Step Into Kim Hye-yoon’s Genre Roles? Kim Hye-yoon on ‘Salmokji’ ②

“〈Salmokji〉, it’s a 10/10 movie—but if you say it’s too scary, I feel like audiences won’t come. So I’ll give it a 9.5.”
▶〈Salmokji〉 actor Kim Hye-yoon’s interview continues from Part 1. 〈Salmokji〉 is a horror film built around “experiential” scares. From the perspective of filming an “experiential” movie, was there anything that made this set different from other productions.
| Kim Ji-yeon