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[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] See ‘Hope’ Again Through the Driver-Grade Cap Joo Seong-cheol Wears While Racing Across Seong-gi Bridge in ‘The Yellow Sea’ and ‘Goksung’

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] See ‘Hope’ Again Through the Driver-Grade Cap Joo Seong-cheol Wears While Racing Across Seong-gi Bridge in ‘The Yellow Sea’ and ‘Goksung’

I get hooked on the objects in the movies. I end up deep in thought about why the director—whether it was the director, the cinematographer, the production designer, or even an actor—put that particular item in front of the camera. ‘Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker’ is a record of the objects in films that delicately landed on my eyes.
Park Chan-wook’s 〈The Handmaiden〉 and Na Hong-jin’s 〈Goksung〉 were released in 2016, on June 1 and May 12, respectively, in the same year. Coincidentally, both films were invited to the Cannes Film Festival that year—Park Chan-wook’s to the competition section and Na Hong-jin’s to the...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Orfeo Hannam: Tony Leung Special Exhibition: Tang Wei’s Untold Stories of Tony Leung ②

Orfeo Hannam: Tony Leung Special Exhibition: Tang Wei’s Untold Stories of Tony Leung ②

〈In Chace and Rage〉’s Tang Wei, no one could have believed she was a newcomer. The turbulent years of Japanese colonial rule and the shadows of a restless desire are compressed entirely into Tang Wei’s expressions and gestures.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Tsai Ming-liang’s “Love in a Time of Madness” Returns in 4K… Venice’s Top Award Legend Re-Releases Next Month

Tsai Ming-liang’s “Love in a Time of Madness” Returns in 4K… Venice’s Top Award Legend Re-Releases Next Month

The Taiwan New Wave signature film opens in 4K remastering on July 12 next month, with renewed attention on its artistic achievements, including a three-award sweep at the Golden Horse Awards
A Taiwan New Wave masterpiece that shines with Venice’s top prize returns next month on July 12 in 4KA legendary masterpiece that reshaped the trajectory of Taiwanese cinema comes back to the screen in stunning resolution.
| James choi
Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Women’s Soccer’ Follow-Up Sparks Controversy for Mocking South Korea’s Women’s Team

Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Women’s Soccer’ Follow-Up Sparks Controversy for Mocking South Korea’s Women’s Team

Stephen Chow’s new film, ‘Kung Fu Women’s Soccer,’ depicts a Korean squad as a “foul-committing queen,” drawing backlash across the country Professor Seo Kyung-duk says it’s “an insult that went too far” and sharply criticizes it
‘Forced laughs from the mainland, or hate that went too far. ’ … The bitter comic episode left behind by a return after 25 yearsHong Kong comedy film master ‘Stephen Chow’ wrapped his ambitions after 25 years in a project that has been swept up in an over-the-line “hate Korea” controversy.
| James choi
‘You Like Me’ Goes Global! ‘Wild Sing’ Confirmed for Worldwide Release on Netflix on July 31

‘You Like Me’ Goes Global! ‘Wild Sing’ Confirmed for Worldwide Release on Netflix on July 31

A bold transformation by Oh Jung-se as Sung-gon, the original “ear-tingling boyfriend” and the fated ballad prince, starring Kang Dong-won, Uhm Tae-gu, and Park Ji-hyun from the co-ed dance group ‘Triangle.’
With rapid-fire banter between standout characters and music and performances polished to a high level that filled theaters with laughter, the film 〈Wild Sing〉 will meet viewers around the world through Netflix on Friday, July 31.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Han Suk-kyu Thriller “Speaking Dead” Breaks Through Controversy and Is Released in the Second Half for the First Time in Five Years

Han Suk-kyu Thriller “Speaking Dead” Breaks Through Controversy and Is Released in the Second Half for the First Time in Five Years

“Speaking Dead,” the Han Suk-kyu-led project that was halted mid-production amid controversy over its source material, will finally be unveiled after a five-year wait following an eight-episode re-edit.
Master actor Han Suk-kyu transforms into a forensic pathologist in the mystery thriller drama Speaking Dead, finally breaking a long silence of no less than five years.An overwhelming comeback in an eight-episode format that cleared the wave of controversy—while the world is already paying...
| James choi
[Joo Sung-cheol’s Locker] Watching “Marty Supreme,” Recalling Yoon Nam-gyu’s Penholder Table Tennis Racket

[Joo Sung-cheol’s Locker] Watching “Marty Supreme,” Recalling Yoon Nam-gyu’s Penholder Table Tennis Racket

I get hooked on objects shown in movies. I can’t help but wonder why the director, the cinematographer, the production designer—or even the actor—put that item in front of the camera. “Joo Sung-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the movie objects that landed softly in my eyes.
〈Marty Supreme〉 is a table tennis movie. For Korean film fans, the Sharpdy brothers are well known for 〈Heaven Knows What〉(2014), 〈Good Time〉(2017), and 〈Uncut Gems〉(2019), but 〈Marty Supreme〉 is a feature film that older brother Josh Safdie directed on his own for the first time in nearly 10 years.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Mastermind Jean-Jacques Annaud’s Epic ‘Wolf Totem’ Lands in South Korea for the First Time in 11 Years—Forged Through Real Wolf Footage, Delivered With Jaw-Dropping Nature Spectacle

Mastermind Jean-Jacques Annaud’s Epic ‘Wolf Totem’ Lands in South Korea for the First Time in 11 Years—Forged Through Real Wolf Footage, Delivered With Jaw-Dropping Nature Spectacle

A meeting between ‘The Lovers’ director Jean-Jacques Annaud and ‘Avatar’ music director James Horner.
The wild epic wrought by a master’s obsession arrives after 11 years of waitingA warning from humanity’s arrogance and from the vastness of nature, reflected in the wolves’ eyes. Choreographed formations by real Mongolian wolves—rejecting CG—fully overwhelm the screen with vivid energy.
| James choi
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
[Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box] Right Now Is Yoon Byung-hee’s Prime

[Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box] Right Now Is Yoon Byung-hee’s Prime

I’m interested in people. Even actors already drawing attention may be less famous today than they will be tomorrow. 'Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box' introduces performers reaching new highs by the day. Think of it as spotting a breakout before everyone else does.
Writing about an actor who seems to be everywhere on TV can feel almost too obvious, but Yoon Byung-hee is in the midst of another prime that is impossible to ignore. Yoon Byung-hee has recently appeared in 〈My Royal Nemesis〉, 〈Sold Out on You〉 and 〈21segi Daegunbuin〉 — three dramas that aired...
| Kim Ji-yeon