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‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

Advance bookings alone topped 600,000. That opening-day figure shows that 〈Hope〉 has become a national talking point, not just a movie-industry event. 〈Hope〉 is the new film from director Na Hong-jin, known for the tense, audacious intensity of 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉 and 〈The Wailing〉.
Breakthrough Vertical Format…Lee Joon-ik’s First Short Is ‘Father’s Home-Cooked Meal’ Unveiled by BIFAN

Breakthrough Vertical Format…Lee Joon-ik’s First Short Is ‘Father’s Home-Cooked Meal’ Unveiled by BIFAN

BIFAN is captivated by Lee Joon-ik’s vertical short-form work—a family drama starring Jung Jin-young and Lee Jeong-eun that aims to upend genre limits and is set for a theater release this Chuseok.
A master filmmaker “Lee Joon-ik” flipped screen conventions on their head. “Father’s Home-Cooked Meal”, first unveiled at the 30th “Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival” , delivers an unprecedented visual jolt in the striking format of a “vertical short-form drama”, and sets out a new...
[Photo &] Fan Bingbing and Isabelle Huppert Shine… BIFAN’s Glitzy Opening Marks Its 30th Anniversary

[Photo &] Fan Bingbing and Isabelle Huppert Shine… BIFAN’s Glitzy Opening Marks Its 30th Anniversary

'Humanoid Robots and the Coexistence of Humans' is the theme, with 321 genre films from 50 countries running through Dec. 12… From Jet Li’s new work to first-time reveals by major filmmakers, the lineup is packed
A genre-film hub that screens the future, completing 30 years of legacyThe Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival , which has led the cutting edge of the world’s genre film scene beyond Asia, opened on the 2nd with an overwhelming scale as it charted its 30th course.
[BIFAN 2026] How to Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years, 100 Times Over ① Bucheon Is a Genre! 99 Asian Genre Films, 11 Genre Films Directed by Women

[BIFAN 2026] How to Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years, 100 Times Over ① Bucheon Is a Genre! 99 Asian Genre Films, 11 Genre Films Directed by Women

On the occasion of its 30th edition, the festival announced the start of its three-year project, “Asian Genre Films 99” (Asian Genre Films 99).
Above all, it’s a genre festival. For its 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Chairman Shin Chul, hereafter BIFAN), the festival screens 321 films from 50 countries (170 feature films, 85 short films, 38 AI titles, and 28 XR titles), and of these 93 are world premieres.
RIIZE, TREASURE, Lee Young-ji all on board…BOF opens in Busan on the 27th, building on BTS momentum

RIIZE, TREASURE, Lee Young-ji all on board…BOF opens in Busan on the 27th, building on BTS momentum

Asia’s largest music festival BOF runs on the 27th. A star-studded K-pop lineup from RIIZE and more, plus free park concerts by Lee Mu-jin and ZION.T
'The empire of silent sound, universal solidarity of Asia igniting in Busan'A festival is, by nature, a primal refuge where people seek release, and a vast screen onto which the desires of the era are projected.
Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korean Film Archive, the inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards carry a total prize pool of 20 million won. The five-member jury is chaired by Min Kyu-dong and also includes Korean Film Archive Director Mo Eun-young; Han Jung-soo, director and CEO of Yeondu Company; Kim Won-jin, director of MCA AI Creative Studio's Creative Headquarters; and actor Lee Yeon. The Archive has pledged archiving support for winners, and organizers say the awards aim to discover new creators and help the short-drama industry take a step forward.
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, which carry a total prize pool of 20 million won, have named a five-member jury. Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) are co-hosting the first Korea Short Drama Awards.
Director Award: Park Chan-wook (Film) and Kang Yoon-sung (Series), The 24th Directors Cut Awards Conclude in Grand Style!

Director Award: Park Chan-wook (Film) and Kang Yoon-sung (Series), The 24th Directors Cut Awards Conclude in Grand Style!

Male Actor Award went to Yoo Hae-jin (Film) and Hyun Bin (Series), and the Female Actor Award went to Seo Soo-bin (Film) and Im Soo-jung (Series).
‘The 24th Directors Cut Awards,’ which Korean film directors select and present themselves, was held in grand style at Edeuls on May 19 at 6:00 p. m. , hosted by directors Jang Hang-jun, Bong Man-dae, and Kim Cho-hee.
Lee Gi-taek Joins the New Season of

Lee Gi-taek Joins the New Season of "1 Night 2 Days" in a Big Move, "I’ll Quickly Settle In and Deliver Fun"

Lee Gi-taek has been confirmed as a fixed cast member, stepping in as the successor to Yoo Sun-ho, who will leave the show on May 31 Lee Gi-taek says, "It’s an honor to join a national entertainment program together... I’ll learn a lot and keep in sync," heartfelt thoughts Producers say, "We’re looking forward to a fresh travelogue filled with variety and fun thanks to the arrival of a new face," airing every Sunday afternoon
〈1 Night 2 Days Season 4〉 welcomes Lee Gi-taek, who shared his joining remarks.The KBS entertainment program 〈1 Night 2 Days Season 4〉 features Kim Jong-min, Moon Se-yoon, Lee Joon, Dean Dean, and Yoo Sun-ho. However, Yoo Sun-ho will leave the show on May 31, and actor Lee Gi-taek will join as the...
[The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards: Shining Moments] Yoo Hae-jin & Ryu Seung-ryong Earn Top Honors…A Friendship of 30 Years Shines

[The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards: Shining Moments] Yoo Hae-jin & Ryu Seung-ryong Earn Top Honors…A Friendship of 30 Years Shines

Movies starring Yoo Hae-jin and TV starring Ryu Seung-ryong receive their heartfelt co-win honors, from tears-filled remarks by Park Bo-young and Im Soo-jung—highlighting the brilliant moments of the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards.
The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards: A Triumphant Joint Win for Yoo Hae-jin and Ryu Seung-ryong—Friends for 30 YearsThe top honor at the 62nd 'Baeksang Arts Awards' went to 'Yoo Hae-jin' from the film 'The Man Who Lives in a King', and 'Ryu Seung-ryong' from the drama 'Kim Bu-jang, Working for a Large...
Revisiting The Scam's Memorable Lines in the KOSPI 7,000 Era

Revisiting The Scam's Memorable Lines in the KOSPI 7,000 Era

The days when the word 'stock' would make you think of 'rice' or 'a bowl of rice' are over. Since the KOSPI crossed 7,000 on May 6, this is an era in which everyone invests in stocks rather than thinking of 'rice' or a meal.