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A Great Failure: What Kore-eda Hirokazu Tries to Say in 'The Sheep in the Box' — Part 1

A Great Failure: What Kore-eda Hirokazu Tries to Say in 'The Sheep in the Box' — Part 1

〈The Sheep in the Box〉 may be Kore-eda Hirokazu’s most ambitious film, but its reach exceeds its grasp. Revisiting his long-running interest in alternative-family narratives while returning to science fiction after 〈Air Doll〉 (2009), Kore-eda attempts to expand his themes beyond the human realm to...
The Boundaries of an Art Language Are No Limits — Inside Albert Serra’s World (1)

The Boundaries of an Art Language Are No Limits — Inside Albert Serra’s World (1)

It is the first time that a work by director Albert Serra has received an official theatrical release in South Korea; his “The Solitaire Afternoon” is set to open here.
This is the first time that a work by director Albert Serra has received an official theatrical release in South Korea. 〈The Solitaire Afternoon〉 is a film that closely captures the look of world-renowned bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey, one of the giants of modern bullfighting, created by director...
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.
Gu Gyo-hwan: 'If I were wearing the emotion watch from 〈Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness〉 now, I'd be green all over — down to my veins'

Gu Gyo-hwan: 'If I were wearing the emotion watch from 〈Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness〉 now, I'd be green all over — down to my veins'

※This interview with Gu Gyo-hwan continues from Part 1. From films to TV dramas, every project Gu Gyo-hwan has appeared in is doing well. Can we call this the 'Gu Gyo-hwan era'. Calling it the 'Gu Gyo-hwan era' is a bit much. When I walk down the street, people sometimes call out, "Dong-man.
[Lee Hwa-jeong’s Deep Detox] “Keep Running Without Rest With an Athlete’s Grit.” Meeting Actress Yeon Lee, Star of “Tango at Dawn” and “Gyeongju Trip” ③

[Lee Hwa-jeong’s Deep Detox] “Keep Running Without Rest With an Athlete’s Grit.” Meeting Actress Yeon Lee, Star of “Tango at Dawn” and “Gyeongju Trip” ③

A talk that approaches the actress with deep, measured breaths, like detoxing. Film journalist Lee Hwa-jeong speaks with the actors she has met.
▶ The meeting with actress Yeon Lee continues in Part 2. ​Unlike how she appears—bright-minded and bold in taking on challenges—what I heard is that the reason she started acting in the first place was a process meant to heal her fear.
Jeon Ji-hyun on 〈Colony〉: Fun Set, On-Time Days and Yeon Sang-ho’s Clear Worldbuilding

Jeon Ji-hyun on 〈Colony〉: Fun Set, On-Time Days and Yeon Sang-ho’s Clear Worldbuilding

Returning after 11 years, she is, as director Yeon Sang-ho put it, “a film actor. ” Actress Jeon Ji-hyun appears as Kwon Se-jung in 〈Colony〉, which opened on May 22, marking her first appearance before audiences since 〈Assassination〉 (2015).
'Michael' Drew in Bob Fosse ②: Reni's Transformation, the Unprecedented 8-Time Winner of the Tony for Best Choreography

'Michael' Drew in Bob Fosse ②: Reni's Transformation, the Unprecedented 8-Time Winner of the Tony for Best Choreography

〈Reni〉 is a film based on the true story of Renny Bruce, a 1960s stand-up comedian who died from a real drug addiction.
Bob Fosse is a choreographer and director with the unprecedented record of winning the Tony Award for choreography eight times. But as a film director, he was nominated for Best Director at the Academy Awards three times and failed to win a single trophy.
From YouTube Straight to Hollywood: 3 Film Directors Who Debuted Successfully with Genius-Level Creative Flair

From YouTube Straight to Hollywood: 3 Film Directors Who Debuted Successfully with Genius-Level Creative Flair

With the rise of social networking services and numerous solo media platforms, the gateway for new professionals has widened. The film industry is no exception. The boom of the video platform YouTube has produced countless creators, and some of them have been brought into the commercial film...
Kim Hae-jun and Kim Seung-hye Couple Announce Pregnancy… “A Little Angel Has Come” After 1 Year and 7 Months of Marriage

Kim Hae-jun and Kim Seung-hye Couple Announce Pregnancy… “A Little Angel Has Come” After 1 Year and 7 Months of Marriage

Kim Seung-hye announced it directly through her SNS: “I’m currently in my 17th week of pregnancy, and I feel so excited.” A same-age couple born in 1987 who married in October 2024… with soon-to-be parents joining the family
Comedian couple Kim Hae-jun and Kim Seung-hye shared the joyful news that they will become parents, showcasing the charm of a top “forever love” couple in the entertainment industry.■ “I’m in my 17th week of pregnancy, and I’m sharing it carefully”… Kim Seung-hye personally reveals the pregnancy...
The Truth Behind the Targeting of President Park Chung-hee, the Movie “1026: For a New World” Opens on May 20!

The Truth Behind the Targeting of President Park Chung-hee, the Movie “1026: For a New World” Opens on May 20!

From 1946, when Kim Jae-gyu and Park Chung-hee’s first connection began, to the October 26 Incident and onward to the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement.
On October 26, 1979, the film追 those true facts behind why Kim Jae-gyu, head of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, shot at President Park Chung-hee traces the truth. It will be released on May 20. 〈1026: For a New World〉(Director: Choi Ui-an | Narration: Shin So-hyun | Cast: Kwon Hyuk-seong,...