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‘Oseisa’ Syndrome Returns… Surpassing 30,000 in Just 6 Days After Re-release, Achieving a Cumulative 1.25 Million

‘Oseisa’ Syndrome Returns… Surpassing 30,000 in Just 6 Days After Re-release, Achieving a Cumulative 1.25 Million

The Power of Japan's Top-Ranked Romance Since the 2000s… The Return of the ‘Life Movie’ Captivating GEN-Z
Established as a new classic in Japanese romance films, 〈Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight〉 (hereafter ‘Oseisa’) is once again painting the theaters pink with its re-release. Since its re-release on January 28, it has attracted an additional 30,000 viewers in just 6 days,...
| Chua-young
Kim Hyang-gi Starring 'Hanran', Confirmed for Release in Japan on April 3... The Echo of Jeju 4·3 Crosses Borders

Kim Hyang-gi Starring 'Hanran', Confirmed for Release in Japan on April 3... The Echo of Jeju 4·3 Crosses Borders

Landing in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya... “I hope it becomes a historical link connecting Jeju and Japan”
The film 〈Hanran〉, depicting the survival story of a mother and daughter blossoming amidst the tragedy of Jeju 4·3, will land on the Japanese archipelago on April 3. The subtle yet strong wave it has created in the domestic independent and art film scene will now reach Japanese theaters.
| Chua-young
'Travel and Days' Director Sho Miyake's Brilliant Debut Film 'Good for Nothing' Officially Premiering in January!

'Travel and Days' Director Sho Miyake's Brilliant Debut Film 'Good for Nothing' Officially Premiering in January!

〈Good for Nothing〉 is a dreamlike story about three youths who repeatedly lose their way while trying to become adults, wandering through the pure white Sapporo and facing a 'special winter' that was nothing at all.
Sho Miyake, representing the new generation of Japanese cinema, has released his new film 〈Travel and Days〉 which premiered domestically on 12/10 and is currently showing with the highest box office in independent art films. His feature debut 〈Good for Nothing〉 has been announced.
| Joo Seong-cheol
'National Treasure' Breaks 130,000 Audience Today (4th) in Korea!

'National Treasure' Breaks 130,000 Audience Today (4th) in Korea!

The ten million movie 〈Burial〉 surpasses the Japanese box office revenue of 〈Seoul's Spring〉!
This year's life masterpiece 〈National Treasure〉 has been leading the independent and art film box office for 15 consecutive days, and today it has surpassed 130,000 viewers, accelerating its box office success faster than the Korean art film 〈Master of the World〉.
| Chua-young
Seoul Independent Film Festival 2025 Masterclass Established!

Seoul Independent Film Festival 2025 Masterclass Established!

From Director Sho Miyake's Masterclass to Archive Exhibition and Cine Talk
The 51st Seoul Independent Film Festival (11. 27-12. 05) has unveiled a newly planned masterclass by director Sho Miyake, along with international discussions, an archive exhibition, and cine talks, enriching the event schedule.
| Chua-young
[Interview] Director Um Ha-neul of '404 Still Remain, Our 5 Minutes',

[Interview] Director Um Ha-neul of '404 Still Remain, Our 5 Minutes', "A Melodramatic Moment That Triggers Multiple Viewings" ①

"The melodramatic device of this film was largely intended to resonate with Kyung-hwan's feelings as we watch the two people grow closer."
Cineplay Reporter Lee Hwa-jungSometimes, certain moments are preserved for eternity. 〈404 Still Remain, Our 5 Minutes〉 is a skillfully crafted feature that captures that 'moment' created by the subtle emotional changes between two adolescent high school boys.
| Cineplay
‘You and My 5 Minutes’ Shim Hyun-seo & Hyun Woo-seok Chemistry Explodes! Behind-the-Scenes Stills Released!

‘You and My 5 Minutes’ Shim Hyun-seo & Hyun Woo-seok Chemistry Explodes! Behind-the-Scenes Stills Released!

Set in 2001, a year when everything was unfamiliar and anything was new, it tells the story of two boys who shared their favorite music and secrets.
The movie 〈You and My 5 Minutes〉 is set to be released on November 5 and reveals the shining chemistry between Shim Hyun-seo and Hyun Woo-seok through behind-the-scenes stills. 〈You and My 5 Minutes〉 is a film that depicts the story of two boys who shared their favorite music and secrets in 2001, a...
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Interview] Son Ye-jin from 'No Other Choice' says,

[Interview] Son Ye-jin from 'No Other Choice' says, "If a character like Mansoo is a woman, I really want to do it"

"Director Park Chan-wook, I really think he is calm"
I did not think of 〈No Other Choice〉 as a melodrama before my interview with Son Ye-jin. However, Son Ye-jin made it clear that what gives the film its persuasive power is the strong love between Mansoo (Lee Byung-hun) and Miri (Son Ye-jin).
| Kim Ji-yeon
‘2025 KT AI P.A.N(Playground, AI, Now)_Next’ Successfully Concludes

‘2025 KT AI P.A.N(Playground, AI, Now)_Next’ Successfully Concludes

Among the 52 award-winning works selected, the grand prize was awarded to the short film 〈Evil Talisman〉, which tells the story of a boy who seals an evil spirit that entered with the Japanese army using ‘Evil Talisman’.
DGK (Korean Film Directors Guild representatives Min Gyu-dong and Yoon Je-kyun) and KT (CEO Kim Young-seob) co-hosted the ‘2025 KT AI P. A. N(Playground, AI, Now)_Next’ film festival, which successfully concluded on the 10th at the Sofitel Ambassador Hotel in Seoul.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Shim Hyun-seo and Hyun Woo-seok's 'You and My 5 Minutes' to be Released in November, Teaser Poster & Teaser Trailer Unveiled!

Shim Hyun-seo and Hyun Woo-seok's 'You and My 5 Minutes' to be Released in November, Teaser Poster & Teaser Trailer Unveiled!

Set in 2001, a year filled with unfamiliarity and new experiences, it tells the story of two boys who shared their favorite music and secrets.
Director Um Ha-neul's feature debut 〈You and My 5 Minutes〉 has confirmed its release in November and unveiled its teaser poster and teaser trailer, having garnered significant attention by winning the Best Film Award at the Jecheon International Music Film Festival and being invited to various...
| Joo Seong-cheol