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‘Assassin(s)’ Aims for Chuseok With Mystery and Period Drama, Cast and Director Say

‘Assassin(s)’ Aims for Chuseok With Mystery and Period Drama, Cast and Director Say

The first lady was shot. Yet the investigation is riddled with questions. If "the scene does not lie," who is lying. The film 〈Assassin 〉 reconstructs South Korea's social landscape around the 1974 assassination of First Lady Yuk Young-soo.
A wager staking chastity, love that began as a game, devotion worth risking one's life: The Scandal unveils first-look stills!

A wager staking chastity, love that began as a game, devotion worth risking one's life: The Scandal unveils first-look stills!

The audacious and dangerous wager in love between Lady Jo (Son Ye-jin), a woman of extraordinary talent, and Jo-won (Ji Chang-wook), Joseon's greatest womanizer.
The Netflix series 〈The Scandal〉 has unveiled first-look stills from the story of Lady Jo, a woman whose extraordinary talent cannot be confined to the life prescribed for women in Joseon; Jo-won, Joseon's greatest womanizer; and Hee-yeon, a woman entangled in their audacious and dangerous wager in...
52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival opens call for entries for ‘Actor Project – 60-Second Monologue Festival’!

52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival opens call for entries for ‘Actor Project – 60-Second Monologue Festival’!

Launched in 2018 at the suggestion of actors Kwon Hae-hyo and Jo Yoon-hee, the program aims to discover emerging independent-film actors and expand exchanges between creators and actors.
The 52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival is accepting entries for the ‘Actor Project – 60-Second Monologue Festival,’ a program designed to discover new actors for independent films. Applications will be accepted from Sept. 14 through 6 p. m. on Sept. 22 .
Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho’s ‘Assassins’ races to No. 1 among Korean films at the box office

Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho’s ‘Assassins’ races to No. 1 among Korean films at the box office

Director Hur Jin-ho’s new film ‘Assassins,’ about the 1974 assassination attempt on the first lady, draws intense interest even before its release The film surpasses 33,000 advance ticket reservations as of Aug. 31, ranking second overall and overtaking a string of high-profile releases Expectations rise for a well-crafted period drama, powered by the ensemble of Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho and the production team behind ‘12.12: The Day’
〈Assassins〉 got an early start at the box office by taking the No. 1 spot among Korean films in advance ticket sales. The film 〈Assassins〉 recorded 33,141 advance ticket reservations as of Aug. 31, according to the Korean Film Council’s integrated computer network, ranking No. 1 among Korean films.
Sam Smith takes on co-producer role for first time with fifth album reflecting life changes, including engagement to same-sex partner

Sam Smith takes on co-producer role for first time with fifth album reflecting life changes, including engagement to same-sex partner

New album 'Hazel Eyes,' featuring 12 tracks, arrives on the 21st, followed by a music video for a new song on the 22nd
Polished pop album reflects turning points including move to New York and engagementBritish singer-songwriter 'Sam Smith' released the 12-track fifth studio album 'Hazel Eyes' on the 21st. The album is a masterful work on which Smith took the reins creatively and raised the bar for its overall...
The Assassins set for Sept. 23 release, eyes Chuseok box office

The Assassins set for Sept. 23 release, eyes Chuseok box office

〈The Assassins〉 follows the investigation into the suspicions and forces behind the Aug. 15, 1974, shooting of South Korea’s first lady that shocked the nation.
〈The Assassins〉, which has drawn early attention for director Hur Jin-ho’s meticulous direction and the powerhouse performances of leading South Korean actors including Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho, has announced a Sept. 23 release and is taking aim at theaters during the Chuseok holiday.
Director Lee Joon-ik’s Short Drama ‘Father’s Home-Cooked Meal,’ Announces 12 Main-Round Entries in Addition to Invitation Screening at the 1st Korea Short Drama Awards!

Director Lee Joon-ik’s Short Drama ‘Father’s Home-Cooked Meal,’ Announces 12 Main-Round Entries in Addition to Invitation Screening at the 1st Korea Short Drama Awards!

Director Lee Joon-ik’s short drama 〈Father’s Home-Cooked Meal〉 opens the door to the 1st Korea Short Drama Awards, held on Aug. 29 (Sat) at the Korea National University of Arts for Film?
Director Lee Joon-ik’s short drama 〈Father’s Home-Cooked Meal〉 opens the door to the 1st Korea Short Drama Awards. It was selected as an invited work for the awards ceremony to be held at KOFA Cinematheque, the main venue of the Korea Film Archive located in Sangam-dong, on Aug. 29 .
Kim Do-hoon, Jeon Jong-seo, Lee Jun-gi, and Lee Sang-yi confirm casting for Netflix film “Dochabi” 
A new project from “The Owl” director Ahn Tae-jin!

Kim Do-hoon, Jeon Jong-seo, Lee Jun-gi, and Lee Sang-yi confirm casting for Netflix film “Dochabi” A new project from “The Owl” director Ahn Tae-jin!

In a borderland where hwarajeon (slash-and-burn farmers) form villages, an action historical drama follows “Tae-san,” a former military officer who once hid in the deep mountains with the Yeo-jin woman “Ahai,” as he fights “I Do-gwan,” who hunts the hwarajeon—earning the name “Dochabi.”
Netflix has confirmed production of the film 〈Dochabi〉 and unveiled a casting lineup that is expected to draw attention with a fresh, appealing mix that includes Kim Do-hoon, Jeon Jong-seo, Lee Jun-gi, Lee Sang-yi, and Bae In-hyeok.
[Photo&] Yoo Hae-jin and the ‘Assassins’ … Turning a Gunshot Into the Truth Behind the Plot — The Production Report Meeting for “The Assassins”

[Photo&] Yoo Hae-jin and the ‘Assassins’ … Turning a Gunshot Into the Truth Behind the Plot — The Production Report Meeting for “The Assassins”

Director Heo Jin-ho’s 10-year mystery pursuit drama tracks down the truth … Hae-il Park and Min-ho Lee join the cast to recreate the 1970s in full
‘The Assassins’ First-Ever Film Adaptation in South Korea … The Hidden Truth of August 15, 1974Fact Check With Yoo Hae-jin and Hae-il Park, Releasing on Chuseok After a Decade in the MakingOn August 15, 1974, a turning point in modern South Korean history is finally brought to the screen.
“Female-character pioneer” Yangzichung (Michelle Yeoh) heads to Busan after 15 years

“Female-character pioneer” Yangzichung (Michelle Yeoh) heads to Busan after 15 years

At the opening ceremony of the 31st BIFF on Oct. 6, she will receive the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award; four special screenings including “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
A living legend in Hollywood and Asia’s film world, actress 'Yangzichung ' will step onto Busan’s red carpet for the first time in 15 years. The 31st 'Busan International Film Festival ' said in an official announcement that it will present her with the Asian Filmmaker of the Year honor at the Oct.