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Autumn of Hong Kong Cinema, World Premiere of the Original 'A Better Tomorrow' (1967) 4K Restoration

Autumn of Hong Kong Cinema, World Premiere of the Original 'A Better Tomorrow' (1967) 4K Restoration

The 1967 film 〈A Better Tomorrow〉 is considered one of the top 100 Hong Kong films of all time by 'Time Out Hong Kong' and has had a significant influence on John Woo's 〈A Better Tomorrow〉 (1986).
Is there an original 〈A Better Tomorrow〉 besides Chow Yun-fat's version. It is the 1967 film 〈A Better Tomorrow〉 directed by Yeung Kwan. Lee Cheuk-hung (played by Leslie Cheung) is arrested as a safecracker and is released after serving over ten years.
Attention All Hong Kong Movie Fans! The Hong Kong Film Festival is Coming to the Korean Film Archive and Cinecube

Attention All Hong Kong Movie Fans! The Hong Kong Film Festival is Coming to the Korean Film Archive and Cinecube

With ‘Emotional Journey – Crossing Borders with Hong Kong Cinema’ (Korean Film Archive) and ‘Making Waves: The New Wave of Hong Kong Cinema’ (Cinecube), October in Seoul will be colored by Hong Kong films.
In October, two Hong Kong film festivals will be held simultaneously. If you are a Hong Kong movie enthusiast, you might have to go back and forth between the Korean Film Archive in Sangam-dong and Cinecube in Gwanghwamun.
Director Lee Man-hee's 50th Anniversary Exhibition to be Held at the Korean Film Archive in September

Director Lee Man-hee's 50th Anniversary Exhibition to be Held at the Korean Film Archive in September

Retrospective exhibition from September 4... First public screening of 4K restored version and special screenings
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the passing of the renowned Korean filmmaker Lee Man-hee, a special retrospective exhibition honoring his cinematic world will be held. The Korean Film Archive announced that the "Timeless Film Artist, Lee Man-hee 50th Anniversary Exhibition" will take...
Choi Bul-am Gets a Visit From Minister Choi Hwi-young, Who Says She’s Reassured by His Signature “Paha” Laugh

Choi Bul-am Gets a Visit From Minister Choi Hwi-young, Who Says She’s Reassured by His Signature “Paha” Laugh

Minister Choi Hwi-young shares his latest update through social media after visiting him in the hospital—after his discharge, she sets a plan for a meeting over makgeolli, and delivers a Blu-ray of “The Last Witness”
[Exclusive Photo] The “Paha” laugh ringing through the hospital room… Minister Choi Hwi-young shares a “makgeolli promise” with 국민 배우 Choi Bul-amA national gesture toward a pillar of the times, and an “artistic exchange” in the hospital roomA living legend of Korean pop culture, actor “Choi Bul-am”...
'Adult Kimjangha' Director Kim Hyun-ji’s New Film 'Namtaeryeong' Concludes a Press Conference Ahead of Its May 20 Release

'Adult Kimjangha' Director Kim Hyun-ji’s New Film 'Namtaeryeong' Concludes a Press Conference Ahead of Its May 20 Release

Capturing the new solidarity and records made by Twitter-obsessed outsiders who move between the scene and X (Twitter) Director Kim Hyun-ji and former National Council of Korean Farmers’ Unions Secretary-General Kwon Hyuk-ju, Ham Se-jin, Yongju, and others attend, shedding light on the meaning of the digital public square Media distribution preview screening and press conference wrap up successfully on May 14; the film will have its official theatrical release on May 20
〈Namtaeryeong〉 has wrapped up this press conference and is getting ready to meet the audience.〈Namtaeryeong〉 is the new work by Director Kim Hyun-ji, who directed 〈Adult Kimjangha〉. It is a record of a new kind of solidarity created as Twitter-obsessed outsiders move back and forth between the...
WOODZ’s “Drowning” Enters the Top 10 for a Record 70 Straight Weeks…Beats NewJeans and BTS

WOODZ’s “Drowning” Enters the Top 10 for a Record 70 Straight Weeks…Beats NewJeans and BTS

Melon “Top 100” marks 70 consecutive weeks within the top 10, setting the longest-running Top 10 record of all time Starting with the stage of KBS’s “Immortal Songs” in October 2024, it takes the No. 1 spot on the 2025 major year-end digital music charts With long-lasting success such as 30 million views on YouTube, it also released the first full-length album “Archive. 1” last March
On the 15th, the agency Edam Entertainment said that WOODZ’s reverse-hit track “Drowning” has set a record for the longest-ever run to enter the “Top 10” on Melon, one of Korea’s leading digital music platforms.
BTS and NewJeans surpassed... WOODZ’s “Drowning” sets Melon’s longest record with 70 weeks

BTS and NewJeans surpassed... WOODZ’s “Drowning” sets Melon’s longest record with 70 weeks

“Immortal Songs” comeback reverse-trajectory legend—WOODS clinches a historic entry into the longest Top 10 in Melon history, overtaking BTS and NewJeans
Writing a new chapter in K-pop, 'WOODS'—an overwhelming presence that makes the military hiatus seem irrelevantSinger 'WOODS' has set an unprecedented record in Korea’s mainstream music scene based on the miraculous 'reverse-trajectory' legend that emerged during his military service.
Remembering Cinematographer Yoo Young-gil, Why You Should Watch “December 12.3” Again

Remembering Cinematographer Yoo Young-gil, Why You Should Watch “December 12.3” Again

On May 4, it reached 200,000 cumulative admissions and hit the break-even point about two weeks after its release.
There’s still a long way to go. Director Lee Myeong-se’s documentary 〈The December 12. 3〉 surpassed 200,000 cumulative viewers and reached the break-even point about two weeks after its release on May 4. With that, 〈The December 12.
[Film Festival Issue] The Unfamiliar Face of “Nation’s Actor” Ahn Sung-ki… Special Retrospective at the Jeonju International Film Festival

[Film Festival Issue] The Unfamiliar Face of “Nation’s Actor” Ahn Sung-ki… Special Retrospective at the Jeonju International Film Festival

A one-of-a-kind acting spectrum behind a familiar image. The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival presents a special retrospective featuring seven works by acclaimed actor Ahn Sung-ki
Jeonju International Film Festival to Present a Special Retrospective on “Ahn Sung-ki, Slightly Unfamiliar”The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival will hold a special retrospective examining Ahn Sung-ki, the nation’s actor, a symbol of Korean cinema.
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The "Eternal National Actor" Late Ahn Sung-gi's Tribute Exhibition Continues…Rediscovering Masterpieces at CGV and Picture House

CGV will screen 8 representative works by year from the 25th to April 14, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of 'Ahn Sung-gi Hall' in Apgujeong. Picture House extends the special exhibition 'Ahn Sung-gi of the 21st Century' until the 5th of next month and holds guest visit sessions (GV) events with directors Lee Myung-se and Lee Joon-ik. Rediscover the brilliant footsteps and true essence of the late actor who significantly impacted Korean cinema for over half a century at the theater.
A special tribute exhibition honoring the eternal national actor, the late Ahn Sung-gi, whose impressive body of work has significantly impacted Korean cinema for over half a century, will be held consecutively at the theaters.