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Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s ‘Black Thunder Castle’ and Other Buzzed-About Titles at BIFAN 2026

Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s ‘Black Thunder Castle’ and Other Buzzed-About Titles at BIFAN 2026

Marking its 30th anniversary this year, the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival will be held from July 2 to July 12 around Bucheon City Hall. As South Korea’s only fantastic genre film festival, BIFAN again presents works armed with genre playfulness and a bold experimental spirit.
Jung Ho-yeon on ‘Hope’: ‘I’m trying to overcome the fear of a major project with a rookie’s drive’

Jung Ho-yeon on ‘Hope’: ‘I’m trying to overcome the fear of a major project with a rookie’s drive’

Few actors have had a debut as striking as Jung Ho-yeon’s. Jung moved from top-tier modeling into acting and made a notable acting debut with 〈Squid Game〉. Now she is about to make her film debut in 〈Hope〉. Directed by Na Hong-jin, the filmmaker behind hits such as 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉,...
Interview: Choi Min-sik Lays Bare the Raw Face of an Inferiority Complex in 〈Notes from the Last Row〉, Part 1

Interview: Choi Min-sik Lays Bare the Raw Face of an Inferiority Complex in 〈Notes from the Last Row〉, Part 1

Forty-five years into his career, Choi Min-sik can still reveal a new side. In Netflix’s 〈Notes from the Last Row〉, he trades his usual untouchable charisma for the exposed, raw face of an intellectual consumed by an inferiority complex — a petty man trapped in his own world and steeped in a sense...
[Seong Chan-eol’s Comic Books] She Lied Her Way Into the School Heartthrob’s Engagement in 〈The Glory of Yuriko the Liar〉

[Seong Chan-eol’s Comic Books] She Lied Her Way Into the School Heartthrob’s Engagement in 〈The Glory of Yuriko the Liar〉

I am obsessed with subculture. I look into anything that handles fresh stories, themes, or characters—not only films but webtoons, games, manga, and animation. Having entered fandom through comics, I’ve grown into the kind of adult who reads manga as e-books and webtoons on a smartphone while still...
[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

With a production budget of 3 million yen (about 28.5 million won), the film pulled in a staggering 3 billion yen (about 28.4 billion won) at the box office, rewriting Japanese film history.
Even watching it again is surprising. 〈Don’t stop the camera. 〉(2017) is the case in point. With a modest production budget of 3 million yen (about 28. 5 million won), the film—made as a workshop project and initially screened in two theaters—went on to rake in a whopping 3 billion yen (about 28.
[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.
Druski becomes the youngest host in BET Awards history, embracing top honors for Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor

Druski becomes the youngest host in BET Awards history, embracing top honors for Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor

The ceremony is held at the Peacock Theater in LA on the 28th… at age 31, Druski breaks the 2011 Kevin Hart record and makes new history “Neo-soul queen” Lauryn Hill wins the Living Legend Award, and Teyana Taylor takes home the Icon of the Year award Clips “Album of the Year,” Cardi B “Best Female Hip Hop Artist,” and more wrap up the 2026 Black culture festival
The 2026 BET Awards, widely regarded as the top festival representing American pop culture and the Black arts world, has officially ended with a dazzling display of the youngest, most energetic vibe in its history.
‘Queen of Neo Soul’ Lauryn Hill Wins Top Prize at the 2026 BET Awards for First-Ever ‘Living Legend Icon Award’

‘Queen of Neo Soul’ Lauryn Hill Wins Top Prize at the 2026 BET Awards for First-Ever ‘Living Legend Icon Award’

The ceremony will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on the 28th (local time)… Honoring historical contributions that changed music and Black culture The show’s organizers said, “A living legend who has woven culture for herself, never chasing a moment” From the hip-hop trio the Fugees to the myth of becoming the first Black woman to win five Grammys… International outlets including People have turned a spotlight on it
Legendary singer-songwriter Lauryn Hill, who broke down the boundaries of hip-hop and R&B and left a lasting mark on the history of popular music, has been named the first recipient of the top honor, the ‘Living Legend Icon Award,’ at the 2026 BET Awards.
Interview: Jin Ki-joo Says Im Han-lim’s Shouts in 〈Chamgyoyuk〉 Came From a Desperate Need to Be Stronger

Interview: Jin Ki-joo Says Im Han-lim’s Shouts in 〈Chamgyoyuk〉 Came From a Desperate Need to Be Stronger

“You catch a crazy person with another crazy person. ” Im Han-lim — someone who acts without hesitation when convinced they are right — confronts those who have undermined the educational environment, often with behavior that exceeds common sense.
Controversial “Reassignment Education,” Yet My Favorite Episode Is…

Controversial “Reassignment Education,” Yet My Favorite Episode Is…

Even in its second week after release, the Netflix series 〈Reassignment Education〉 topped the No. 1 spot among non-English TV shows in the global TOP 10 rankings. Cine Play reporters picked their favorite episodes.
Once again, a high-impact K-content title has burst onto Netflix. The Netflix series 〈Reassignment Education〉, which depicts the relentless efforts of the authority group for protecting teachers’ rights as it takes the side of victims and puts schools back in order, kept its No.