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Review: ‘Hope’ Is Stunning by Design — for Better and Worse

Review: ‘Hope’ Is Stunning by Design — for Better and Worse

Few Korean films this year have arrived with expectations as high as 〈Hope〉. The film 〈Hope〉 has, true to its name, been framed as a much‑needed sign of hope for the Korean film industry and carries enormous expectations. Each of those factors has helped make the film a major draw.
A24’s Next Modern War Film, “Warfare,” Confirmed for August 19 Release and Teaser Poster Unveiled!

A24’s Next Modern War Film, “Warfare,” Confirmed for August 19 Release and Teaser Poster Unveiled!

“Warfare,” where the overwhelming immediacy of “Black Hawk Down” meets the chilling directorial touch of “Civil War: The Age of Division,” opens on August 19.
The film “Warfare” is a real-time military survival action movie that depicts a fight to the death that begins when a Navy SEAL team, which takes over a house deep inside enemy territory to shield U.S. troop movement routes right after the Battle of Ramadi on November 19, 2006 in Iraq, is...
Han Suk-kyu Thriller “Speaking Dead” Breaks Through Controversy and Is Released in the Second Half for the First Time in Five Years

Han Suk-kyu Thriller “Speaking Dead” Breaks Through Controversy and Is Released in the Second Half for the First Time in Five Years

“Speaking Dead,” the Han Suk-kyu-led project that was halted mid-production amid controversy over its source material, will finally be unveiled after a five-year wait following an eight-episode re-edit.
Master actor Han Suk-kyu transforms into a forensic pathologist in the mystery thriller drama Speaking Dead, finally breaking a long silence of no less than five years.An overwhelming comeback in an eight-episode format that cleared the wave of controversy—while the world is already paying...
Na Hong-jin says he is still revising 'Hope' before release to improve sound and visuals

Na Hong-jin says he is still revising 'Hope' before release to improve sound and visuals

Interview ahead of the release of 〈Hope〉
Director Na Hong-jin said he is still revising 〈Hope〉 ahead of its July 15 release, continuing to work on the film's sound and visuals even after its press screening.CinePLAY met with director Na Hong-jin at an undisclosed location in Seoul's Jongno District on the afternoon of the 7th to discuss...
Han Seok-gyu Plays a Notorious Terror Suspect in Drama 'Speaking Dead'; New Stills Released

Han Seok-gyu Plays a Notorious Terror Suspect in Drama 'Speaking Dead'; New Stills Released

Han Seok-gyu, Jung Yu-mi, Lee Hee-jun, Yeom Hye-ran, and Kim Jun-han star
The new drama 〈Speaking Dead〉 , set to premiere in the second half of this year, has unveiled six press stills that capture the series' chilling tension. The suspense thriller follows a long-buried incident colliding with the present.
'Look Back' novel author, Hirokazu Kore-eda helms live-action adaptation debuting in October

'Look Back' novel author, Hirokazu Kore-eda helms live-action adaptation debuting in October

The animation that thrilled audiences around the world with 20.4 billion yen in box office now carries that emotion to live action. A coming-of-age film that has drawn attention as celebrated filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda himself writes and directs.
A pen line of loss and growth, blooming beyond the master’s viewfinderA living legend in Japan’s film industry, 'Hirokazu Kore-eda' takes the reins of the live-action adaptation of 'Look Back', a global phenomenon.
Why Guns Feature So Prominently in 〈Hope〉: What the Cast and Director Said at the Press Preview

Why Guns Feature So Prominently in 〈Hope〉: What the Cast and Director Said at the Press Preview

The film 〈Hope〉, among the most anticipated releases of 2026, finally opened domestically. Set to open on July 15, 〈Hope〉 held a press preview screening and press conference on Monday, July 6 , at Megabox COEX in Gangnam, Seoul.
First Reactions to ‘Hope’: Cineplay Critics’ Star Ratings

First Reactions to ‘Hope’: Cineplay Critics’ Star Ratings

[First reactions from the press screening]Na Hong-jin’s new film 〈Hope〉, which screened in competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, opens July 15. In 〈Hope〉, Beom-seok (Hwang Jung-min), chief of the Hopohang outpost in the Demilitarized Zone, hears from local young men that a tiger has...
'Direct Request' Christopher Nolan makes his first trip to Korea… with Matt Damon in tow

'Direct Request' Christopher Nolan makes his first trip to Korea… with Matt Damon in tow

Nolan, bringing his new film 'Odyssey' for the first time in his career, lands in South Korea for the first time… Hollywood’s top stars including Matt Damon and Charlize Theron will all arrive together on Aug. 3 next month.
A flawless reimagining of myth, Nolan’s team makes a powerful return—and makes its first landing in SeoulHollywood’s undisputed titan, director 'Christopher Nolan', is finally stepping onto Korean soil. It’s his first time ever deciding to come to Korea, ahead of the release of his new film...
CGV·Megabox Movie Tickets Off 6,000 Won, to Release Another 2.05 Million Vouchers on the 8th

CGV·Megabox Movie Tickets Off 6,000 Won, to Release Another 2.05 Million Vouchers on the 8th

Starting at 10 a.m. on the 8th, major theater apps will hand out up to two tickets per person on a first-come, first-served basis… Watch for early sellouts
A 2.05 million-ticket gamble to jolt an ailing theater scene… The 'golden time' is 10 a.m. on the 8thThe government’s large-scale theater “life support” is set to restart. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Film Council have confirmed a plan to distribute 'second movie ticket...