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200-plus Countries Pre-Sales “Hope” Behind-the-Scenes Stills Unveiled From Cannes

200-plus Countries Pre-Sales “Hope” Behind-the-Scenes Stills Unveiled From Cannes

In the competition section at the Cannes Film Festival, 〈​Hope​〉—a Korean film making its first foray in four years—will meet audiences in theaters this summer.
The behind-the-scenes stills unveiled this time capture the special ensemble of the stars of 〈​Hope​〉—Director Na Hong-jin, along with Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Taylor Russell—who took part in the Cannes Film Festival.
[Photo & ‘Cannes Closing Ceremony现场’] Park Chan-wook, Cannes Jury Chair: “I didn’t want to give the Palme d’Or, but I had no choice” Witty remarks

[Photo & ‘Cannes Closing Ceremony现场’] Park Chan-wook, Cannes Jury Chair: “I didn’t want to give the Palme d’Or, but I had no choice” Witty remarks

The 79th Cannes International Film Festival, where Park Chan-wook’s poise and humor set the tone for the closing ceremony. Behind-the-scenes details from the Christian Mungiu Palme d’Or win and a warm, upbeat jury
‘The 79th Cannes International Film Festival’, a closing ceremony ruled by Park Chan-wook’s poise and humor“To speak honestly, the Palme d’Or is not a prize I wanted to give to anyone. That’s because it’s an award I’ve never received.
[Interview] Kang Dong-won on 'Wild Sing,' the Most Radical Challenge of His Career ①

[Interview] Kang Dong-won on 'Wild Sing,' the Most Radical Challenge of His Career ①

“One hour step practice, one hour technique practice, one hour choreography practice, then technique practice again — I practiced four hours a day”
Kang Dong-won let himself go without reservation. He said he wasn’t working extra hard just this time. He explained that he’s always approached each project with the mindset that you can’t afford to strike out; if you strike once, you must make it to base the next time — and that attitude has...
From Classics to Movie Scores… World-Class “12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic” Coming to Korea in July

From Classics to Movie Scores… World-Class “12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic” Coming to Korea in July

The world’s top cello ensemble with a 54-year history visits Korea in July. From traditional classical to chanson, jazz, and movie music, these 12 cellos deliver flawless harmony as they move across genres.
A world-class cello ensemble returns to Korean audiences, carrying the romance of a midsummer night. 'The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic(The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic)' , celebrating its 54th anniversary, will return to the Korean stage again in July, following last year.
‘Dora’ Kim Do-yeon, Ando Sakura, and Producer Jung Juri Shine on the Red Carpet at the Cannes Film Festival—A Sudden Reveal!

‘Dora’ Kim Do-yeon, Ando Sakura, and Producer Jung Juri Shine on the Red Carpet at the Cannes Film Festival—A Sudden Reveal!

While one family stays at a seaside villa during the height of summer, Dora—who has been suffering from an unknown illness—finally discovers love for the first time, and everything begins to shift.
The film 〈Dora〉 tells the story of a family who leave Seoul behind and settle into a seaside villa in mid-summer, as Dora—who has been ill with an unknown condition—comes to understand love for the very first time, and everything begins to slowly unravel.
Box Office Rank #2 ‘The King’s Man’ Facing a Screening Ban Crisis? Producer Says, “No Plagiarism”

Box Office Rank #2 ‘The King’s Man’ Facing a Screening Ban Crisis? Producer Says, “No Plagiarism”

First Hearing on Injunction Application by Bereaved Family of the ‘Eom Heung-do’ Drama… Seven Creative Elements Are the Biggest Point of Contention
[Issue Focus] Blockbuster at No. 2 in attendance, ‘The Man Who Lives with the King’, faces an unprecedented ‘screening ban’ crisisA legal showdown is at the center of attention for ‘The Man Who Lives with the King’ (hereafter ‘The King’s Man’), the mega-hit film by director Jang Hang-jun, who built...
[Interview] “In the Flow of the December 3 Coup Attempt, the Most Decisive Moment Is Namtaeryeong.” Director Kim Hyun-ji of ‘Namtaeryeong’ ①

[Interview] “In the Flow of the December 3 Coup Attempt, the Most Decisive Moment Is Namtaeryeong.” Director Kim Hyun-ji of ‘Namtaeryeong’ ①

Seventeen tractors belonging to the Korean National Federation of Farmers’ Clubs (JeonNong), pushing forward to stand up to a coup in the guise of “martial,” were blocked by police at Namtaeryeong in Seocho-gu, Seoul.
Since that unbelievable day—December 3, 2024, when the president declared a state of emergency—another day continued with nights full of uncertainty and anxiety. Seventeen tractors belonging to the Korean National Federation of Farmers’ Clubs , advancing to confront the president’s coup in the...
IU and Byeon Woo-seok Apologize Together Over Controversy of Historical Distortion in “The Grand Lady of the 21st Century” (Full Text)

IU and Byeon Woo-seok Apologize Together Over Controversy of Historical Distortion in “The Grand Lady of the 21st Century” (Full Text)

Due to inadequate research and controversy over historical distortion in the drama “The Grand Lady of the 21st Century,” both lead actors apologized via their personal SNS accounts IU: “I’m ashamed of myself for not reading the script carefully and studying with enough thought,” Byeon Woo-seok: “I lacked consideration for the historical context” With a promise from the production team to make prior VOD revisions, the lead actors recognized the heavy responsibility as main performers and bowed their heads side by side
〈The Grand Lady of the 21st Century〉’s royal couple delivered an apology to viewers, expressing their regret. Controversy Over Historical Fact-Checking and IU’s Personal Reflection The drama 〈The Grand Lady of the 21st Century〉 ended on May 16.
J-Pop Top Trend 'Mrs. GREEN APPLE' Wakai Hiroto Makes a Surprise Appearance in Korea Ahead of Film Release

J-Pop Top Trend 'Mrs. GREEN APPLE' Wakai Hiroto Makes a Surprise Appearance in Korea Ahead of Film Release

A Two-Film Special Release Commemorating the 10th Anniversary: Exclusive in CGV on the 27th… Meets Korean Fans via a Q&A with the Audience (GV) on the 30th
Japan's Premier Rock Band 'Mrs. GREEN APPLE' Confirmed for a Korea Visit to Celebrate Its 10th Anniversary'Hiroto Wakai', a core member and guitarist of the top-tier three-piece rock band 'Mrs. GREEN APPLE' that has dominated Japan's popular music scene, will make an electrifying appearance with...
[Photo &] Park Chan-wook, First-Ever Korean Jury President at Cannes: “Korea Is No Longer a Peripheral Player”

[Photo &] Park Chan-wook, First-Ever Korean Jury President at Cannes: “Korea Is No Longer a Peripheral Player”

Press Conference at the Opening Ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival... “We Will Judge Fairly Through the Eyes of Pure Viewers, Without Any Special Privileges for Korean Films”
From the Margins to the Center, a Boast by “Korean Cinema”“‘Korea’ is no longer a peripheral country in the film world. As a result, I have been assigned the role of ‘jury president.’”The director ‘Park Chan-wook’, appointed as the jury president for the competitive section of the ‘79th Cannes Film...