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‘Hope’ Posts the Best Opening-Day Gross of Any Korean Film Released in France This Year

‘Hope’ Posts the Best Opening-Day Gross of Any Korean Film Released in France This Year

Over the opening weekend, on October 31, it ranked No. 2 at the Paris box office, accounting for 31% of France’s total box-office revenue.
Director Na Hong-jin’s 〈Hope〉​ posted the highest opening-day gross among Korean films released in France this year. Buoyed by glowing reviews from French media and audiences, 〈Hope〉 also achieved a meaningful box-office milestone, reaffirming the worldwide buzz that has followed the film since its...
‘White Blast’: Kim Yun-seok Aims a Gun at Koo Kyo-hwan, Who Grips a Shovel… Second Set of Press Stills Reveals a Tense Standoff

‘White Blast’: Kim Yun-seok Aims a Gun at Koo Kyo-hwan, Who Grips a Shovel… Second Set of Press Stills Reveals a Tense Standoff

Mysterious body turns up at isolated Seoro Station… Park Soo-young and Roh Yoon-seo raise the tension to a fever pitch
The second set of eight press stills from 〈White Blast〉, starring Kim Yun-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan and directed by Hong Eui-jeong and Park Sun-woo, captures a gripping incident at Seoro Station and the sharp clashes between its characters.
[Chul-cheol Joo’s Locker] Poroporomi! Stephen Chow’s Most Heartbreaking Object: The Pandora’s Box in ‘A Chinese Odyssey’

[Chul-cheol Joo’s Locker] Poroporomi! Stephen Chow’s Most Heartbreaking Object: The Pandora’s Box in ‘A Chinese Odyssey’

I’m drawn to objects in movies. I find myself wondering why a director, cinematographer, production designer or actor would put a particular object in front of the camera. ‘Chul-cheol Joo’s Locker’ is a record of the objects in movies that have caught my eye.
Welcome to Stephen Chow’s world. If you’ve fallen for Chow’s movies after seeing the recent rerelease of 〈Kung Fu Hustle〉(2004), the next films I’d recommend are the two 1995 movies that die-hard Chow fans collectively call 〈A Chinese Odyssey〉: 〈A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora’s Box〉(hereafter...
Yang Hong-won Marries, Then Faces Infidelity Rumors and Teased Drug Allegations; Wife Makes Social Media Private

Yang Hong-won Marries, Then Faces Infidelity Rumors and Teased Drug Allegations; Wife Makes Social Media Private

Rapper Yang Hong-won is embroiled in a series of personal-life controversies shortly after marrying model Won Hyun-joo. Infidelity rumors appeared to be winding down after the accuser allegedly sought money, but another account has teased drug-related allegations. Yang Hong-won presses ahead with his music career, releasing collaborative single “Plan B,” while his wife, Won Hyun-joo, deletes all her social media posts.
Yang Hong-won has been embroiled in controversy over a series of allegations following his wedding. Rapper Yang Hong-won drew attention on Oct. 18 when he married model Won Hyun-joo. The couple registered their marriage in 2023 and welcomed a daughter in November 2024.
Byun Yo-han and Tiffany Young to Make First Post-Wedding Appearance Together as Presenters

Byun Yo-han and Tiffany Young to Make First Post-Wedding Appearance Together as Presenters

Star-studded presenter lineup announced for Nov. 14 and 15 at Gocheok Sky Dome Byun Yo-han and Tiffany Young, who married in February, will join the presenters on the second day, Nov. 15 A total of 37 top stars spanning genres and generations, including Lee Young-ae, Jang Keun-suk, Lee Do-hyun and Jang Do-yeon, set to present awards
Actor Byun Yo-han and singer-actress Tiffany Young will attend an official event together for the first time since getting married. The organizers of 'The 18th Awards, MMA2026 Melon Music' (MMA2026), a music awards show and festival sponsored by KakaoBank, have announced a star-studded presenter...
[Interview] A Love Letter to Life, Humanity and Korea: Justin H. Min on ‘Journey There,’ Part 1

[Interview] A Love Letter to Life, Humanity and Korea: Justin H. Min on ‘Journey There,’ Part 1

A deeply human story has found a deeply human actor. Min-jun (Justin H. Min) uses informal speech with Chun-hee (Kim Hye-ok) the moment they meet. Unaware of the hierarchy, etiquette and subtle distance between formal and informal Korean, the outsider’s familiar way of speaking becomes less an...
‘Hope’ and ‘The Fiery Priest’ Actor Eum Moon-suk, 44, to Marry Model in January

‘Hope’ and ‘The Fiery Priest’ Actor Eum Moon-suk, 44, to Marry Model in January

The actor, 20 years into his career, announces surprise wedding as he continues to make waves on screen and TV
Two decades of perseverance: From ‘Dancing 9’ to a box-office star Actor Eum Moon-suk, 44, is embarking on a new chapter in his life as he prepares to marry next January. His agency, Ghost Studio, officially announced on the 21st that Eum Moon-suk will marry his longtime girlfriend next January.
[Kim Ji-yeon’s Treasure Box] From HR to the Military, the Hospital and the Kitchen, Lee Hyun-kyun Has Been Everywhere! ‘Paradise Lost,’ ‘The Ordinary Jackpot,’ ‘New Recruit 4’

[Kim Ji-yeon’s Treasure Box] From HR to the Military, the Hospital and the Kitchen, Lee Hyun-kyun Has Been Everywhere! ‘Paradise Lost,’ ‘The Ordinary Jackpot,’ ‘New Recruit 4’

People fascinate me. Even for actors already in the spotlight, today may be the least famous they will ever be. ‘Kim Ji-yeon’s Treasure Box’ introduces actors whose careers keep reaching new heights. Consider this your chance to get in early.
Now is exactly the right time to write about actor Lee Hyun-kyun. Granted, I should have written about him while 〈The Dream Life of Mr. Kim〉 was airing. But perhaps missing that window, one way or another, meant I was supposed to write about him now.
Lee Chang-dong and Pyun Hye-young Head to Tokyo for ‘Korea-Japan Writers Dialogue,’ Back After 24 Years

Lee Chang-dong and Pyun Hye-young Head to Tokyo for ‘Korea-Japan Writers Dialogue,’ Back After 24 Years

Three-day event opens in Tokyo on Dec. 3; follow-up series to be held in South Korea next year
Beyond ideology, through stories: A new bond between Korean and Japanese literature Leading writers and artists from South Korea and Japan will gather in Tokyo for an in-depth exchange centered on the theme of “literary reunion”.
52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Announces ‘Local Cinema’ and ‘Festival Choice’ Lineups

52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Announces ‘Local Cinema’ and ‘Festival Choice’ Lineups

Cineplay Continues Its Support of the ‘Local Cinema Award’ This Year
The 52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival (SIFF 2026) has announced the official lineup for its Local Cinema section, which highlights the diverse possibilities of regional filmmaking (13 films), and Festival Choice, a section bringing together notable films from the past year (61 films).