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Na Hyun-woo: 'A Piece of Rockfish, the Taste of the Universe' is a work I'll never forget

Na Hyun-woo: 'A Piece of Rockfish, the Taste of the Universe' is a work I'll never forget

※ The interview with 〈Dear Evan Hansen〉 and 〈How to Love in a Big City〉 actor Na Hyun-woo continues in Part 1. Turning to film: you have said you long dreamed of becoming a screen actor, and you called recent projects meaningful challenges. Two that stand out are 〈Pilot〉 (2024) and 〈1 Seung〉 (2024).
Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Ga-eun and 27 other film directors publish debut essay 『My First Action』!

Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Ga-eun and 27 other film directors publish debut essay 『My First Action』!

Featuring the voices of directors affiliated with the Directors Guild of Korea (DGK), the 2014 book 『The Moment of Debut』 has been revised and expanded and published in two volumes, 1 and 2.』
A nonfiction essay vividly recounting the hard-fought debut journeys of 31 leading directors shaping South Korean cinema, 『My First Action』 (jointly planned by the Directors Guild of Korea and CinePlay), has been published.
National Asian Culture Center to host 2026 ACC Big Door Cinema from Oct. 29-31

National Asian Culture Center to host 2026 ACC Big Door Cinema from Oct. 29-31

The “One Day, One Master: Fall in Love Cinema” program will feature screenings of “200 Pounds Beauty” (2006), “The Contact” (1997) and “Shiri” (1999), along with appearances by the films’ directors and actors.
The National Asian Culture Center , an institution affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and led by Kim Sang-wook, will host “2026 ACC Big Door Cinema” from Oct. 29 to 31 at the Big Door outdoor stage of Theater 1 at the National Asian Culture Center.
Filmmakers including director Jung Ji-young hold emergency news conference in Busan's Haeundae:

Filmmakers including director Jung Ji-young hold emergency news conference in Busan's Haeundae: "Don't turn films into political battlegrounds"

Filmmakers issue joint statement at the 31st Busan International Film Festival on Oct. 8, condemning outside pressure, including a Singapore letter sent Oct. 6, and threats to their personal safety
Leading South Korean filmmakers, including directors Jung Ji-young and Lee Myung-se, have taken a firm stand over the controversy surrounding 'Assassins', a film at the center of allegations of historical distortion.
[Kim Ji-yeon's Gem Box] 38-Year 'Rookie' Actor Nam Kwon-a of 'Tazza: The Song of Belzebub' and 'Gyeongju Trip'

[Kim Ji-yeon's Gem Box] 38-Year 'Rookie' Actor Nam Kwon-a of 'Tazza: The Song of Belzebub' and 'Gyeongju Trip'

I am curious about people. Even actors already drawing attention may be having the least famous day of their careers right now. 'Kim Ji-yeon's Gem Box' introduces actors whose profiles are reaching new highs by the day. Buy into these rising stars while they are still undervalued.
If I had to name just one Korean commercial film released this year whose performance fell short of expectations, it would unquestionably be 〈Gyeongju Trip〉. The film's provocative story and its sheer determination to swing between comedy and tragedy with almost ungainly roughness certainly shone,...
Joo Sung-chul's Locker: What's Wrong With Talking About 'Assassins' and the Missing Bullet?

Joo Sung-chul's Locker: What's Wrong With Talking About 'Assassins' and the Missing Bullet?

I fixate on objects in movies. I find myself wondering why the director, cinematographer, production designer or actor placed that particular object in front of the camera. 'Joo Sung-chul's Locker' records the objects in movies that quietly catch my eye.
〈Assassins〉 has canceled all events tied to the Busan International Film Festival, which opens today, Oct. 6. The cancellations began with actor Lee Min-ho's absence from Actors' House, a program that brings actors together with audiences, and were followed by the cancellation of one stage greeting...

"You Put Cooking Oil on the Camera?" Surprising Stories You May Not Know About Korean Film Directors ①

Now well established as pillars of the Korean film industry, many of these directors' rookie-day stories are, in fact, more interesting than the movies that would later define their careers. But those stories rarely come straight from the directors themselves.
Critic Kim Na-hee on ‘Assassin(s),’ “With a Pen, With the Body, and Through Music” ①

Critic Kim Na-hee on ‘Assassin(s),’ “With a Pen, With the Body, and Through Music” ①

※ This article includes plot developments from the latter part of the film and its epilogue. ​ Heo Jin-ho’s 〈Assassin 〉 rings out with six gunshots. But what the film tracks to the end is not the bullets, but the questions left behind where the shots passed. Who fired. How many rounds were fired.
Genre Series Led by Song Kang and Son Suk-ku Seize Primetime — How ‘Four Hands,’ ‘Field Mouse’ and Others Broke Through 7.9% Ratings

Genre Series Led by Song Kang and Son Suk-ku Seize Primetime — How ‘Four Hands,’ ‘Field Mouse’ and Others Broke Through 7.9% Ratings

tvN’s ‘Four Hands’ and Netflix’s ‘Field Mouse’ lead a string of bromance hits, optimizing genre series for buzz and efficiency
From Netflix’s No. 1 non-English series ‘Field Mouse’ to upcoming drama ‘Full Count,’ genre series trend captures buzz and efficiency The television landscape has been shifting rapidly. The wave of female-led stories that dominated primetime last year has receded, making way for ‘bromance’ series...
Chuseok Theater Spread: What Works—and What Doesn’t—in 〈The Intern〉, 〈Assassin(s)〉 and 〈Tazza: Belzebub’s Song〉

Chuseok Theater Spread: What Works—and What Doesn’t—in 〈The Intern〉, 〈Assassin(s)〉 and 〈Tazza: Belzebub’s Song〉

Chuseok has arrived, and with it comes a wave of Korean releases vying for holiday audiences over the long break. A variety of movies are opening now, each hoping to capture viewers during the holiday. CinePLAY reporters previewed three titles that have drawn the most attention and anticipation.