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[Interview] “Who Is a Building for?” Director Im Pil-sung on “How to Become a Landlord in South Korea” ①

[Interview] “Who Is a Building for?” Director Im Pil-sung on “How to Become a Landlord in South Korea” ①

Last weekend it aired up to episode 8, and it has now passed the midpoint of the 12-episode run.
〈How to Become a Landlord in South Korea〉 is being watched with great interest. It aired through episode 8 over the weekend, and yet even after passing the halfway point of this 12-episode series, it’s still a drama that’s impossible to predict. It’s a drama that’s impossible to predict.
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[Chu Sung-cheol’s Lockers] Who Spat on Leslie Cheung in “Farewell My Concubine”?

[Chu Sung-cheol’s Lockers] Who Spat on Leslie Cheung in “Farewell My Concubine”?

I get hooked on the objects in movies. I find myself falling into deep thought—why, of all things, did the director, cinematographer, production designer, or even an actor put that item in front of the camera? “Chu Sung-cheol’s Lockers” is a record of the film props that gently but firmly captured my attention.
A must-do itinerary on a trip to Hong Kong is Victoria Peak on Hong Kong Island. When you take the Peak Tram up, you’re treated to a stunning view: Hong Kong Island’s skyline in the foreground, with the Kowloon Peninsula stretching out far in the distance.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Photo&] Film Honored with Standing Ovation at the Berlin Film Festival, 'My Name Is'—Press Screening and News Conference 'On Site'

[Photo&] Film Honored with Standing Ovation at the Berlin Film Festival, 'My Name Is'—Press Screening and News Conference 'On Site'

A film completed through crowdfunding by 10,000 citizens. A powerful mise-en-scène that brings back forgotten scars. Director Ji-young Chung and actor Hye-ran Yeom summon the pain of Jeju 4·3—now forgotten—onto the screen.
Facing the Truth of the Times, 'My Name Is' Press Screening ConcludesThe press screening of 'My Name Is', held on the 2nd at CGV Yongsan iPark Mall, was a place that proved the weighty truths of modern Korean history.
| James choi
A Critically Acclaimed Film, ‘Hamnet’—It’s Good, But There’s One Thing That Bothered Me

A Critically Acclaimed Film, ‘Hamnet’—It’s Good, But There’s One Thing That Bothered Me

Chloé Zhao’s film 〈Hamnet〉 has been praised for its delicate storytelling, cinematic artistry, and the outstanding performances by its actors—both at home and abroad. In particular, with Jessie Buckley even winning the Academy Award for Best Actress, these reactions were only strengthened.
| Chua-young
'The Ultimate Duo': A Detective Revisit That’s Earned Its Charm—But Not Everyone Will Enjoy This Complicated Feeling

'The Ultimate Duo': A Detective Revisit That’s Earned Its Charm—But Not Everyone Will Enjoy This Complicated Feeling

After spending a long time waiting with audiences to see the "ultimate showdown," 〈The Ultimate Duo〉 opens on April 2. Veteran detective Seo Jae-hyeok (Bae Seong-woo), who discovers new leads in a case that has already been closed, teams up with rookie detective Kim Jung-ho to solve the mystery.
| Seongchan Eol
“Yeon-jigu” In-Depth Review ② : A Touching Moment When Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Were Playing Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai in “The Butterfly Lovers”

“Yeon-jigu” In-Depth Review ② : A Touching Moment When Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Were Playing Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai in “The Butterfly Lovers”

〈Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai〉 are also known as the “Chinese version of 〈Romeo and Juliet〉,” but they are also the original inspiration for 〈Forbidden Love〉 (1994) starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Yu Wen-yi.
※ 〈Yeon-jigu〉 In-Depth Review continues from the first article. The final third act is 〈Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai〉, a Yue Opera performance that Huayeh watches on the street. Director Yihanxang made a film adaptation of this story in 1962, and it became a huge hit.
| Joo Seong-cheol
CGV Hosts a Book Club Event to Celebrate the Release of “Project Hail Mary”

CGV Hosts a Book Club Event to Celebrate the Release of “Project Hail Mary”

On the 27th, Cine de Chef Yongsan Unveils an Experience Program Blending Reading and Fine Dining
The movie theater is transformed into a giant library. To celebrate the release of the film adaptation of the novel 〈Project Hail Mary〉, CGV announced that it will host a special program ‘CGV Book Club with Project Hail Mary’ on the 27th, offering a special way to immerse readers in the original...
| Chua-young
Beam Benders’ Masterpiece ‘Paris, Texas’ Returns in 4K—Breaks 10,000 Viewers… Visuals That Captivated Cinephiles

Beam Benders’ Masterpiece ‘Paris, Texas’ Returns in 4K—Breaks 10,000 Viewers… Visuals That Captivated Cinephiles

Ranked #1 in seat sales and building momentum in reverse… “A Painting Drawn with a Camera” Praised by Audiences
A masterpiece by German cinema auteur Wim Wenders, 〈PARIS, TEXAS〉 in a 4K remastered version has won enthusiastic support from cinephiles upon its return to theaters, surpassing a cumulative audience of 10,000. The overwhelming mise-en-scène, returning in ultra-high definition after some 40 years,...
| Chua-young
‘The King’s Affection’ Surpasses 11 Million Viewers… Faster than 'Spring in Seoul' and on Par with 'The Outlaws 4'

‘The King’s Affection’ Surpasses 11 Million Viewers… Faster than 'Spring in Seoul' and on Par with 'The Outlaws 4'

Achieved a record in just 33 days since release… Director Jang Hang-jun, Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, and others' '6-character' thank you messages are a hot topic
The movie 〈The King’s Affection〉 has created an unstoppable box office phenomenon, surpassing a cumulative audience of 11 million. The heavy narrative and the outstanding performances of the actors have made the 'King’s Affection' craze a phenomenon that now symbolizes the 2026 cinema landscape.
| Chua-young
Director Jang Hang-jun, Ahead of 10 Million Viewers for 'The King's Affection', Shares Thoughts...

Director Jang Hang-jun, Ahead of 10 Million Viewers for 'The King's Affection', Shares Thoughts... "An Unimaginable Situation, Happy but Cautious"

"I was moved by the review that says, 'Entering as an audience and coming out as a citizen'... Considering the next project while preparing for the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival"
As the movie 〈The King's Affection〉is on the verge of surpassing 10 million viewers, director Jang Hang-jun expressed his joy and gratitude.⬦ "Unimaginable 10 million... Happy but cautious" Director Jang Hang-jun's honest and humble reflectionsOn the 6th, through the distributor Showbox, director...
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