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Musical Night Under the Stars as a Mosquito Net Is Unfurled...Hwaeomsa’s Distinctive Concert Draws Attention: ‘The 6th Mosquito Net Film Music Concert’

Musical Night Under the Stars as a Mosquito Net Is Unfurled...Hwaeomsa’s Distinctive Concert Draws Attention: ‘The 6th Mosquito Net Film Music Concert’

Holds ‘The 6th Mosquito Net Film Music Concert’ at Gurye Hwaeomsa on August 8 next month...Pre-registration opens on the website starting on the 13th
A Thousand-Year-Old Buddhist Temple Where Starlight and Fireflies Pour Down, Becoming the Mecca of ‘Outdoor Musical’If you’re tired of the usual indoor venues, turn your attention to a mountain temple where the breath of a thousand years lingers.
'Bong Joon-ho discovery' British critic Tony Rayns dies, a patron of Korean cinema

'Bong Joon-ho discovery' British critic Tony Rayns dies, a patron of Korean cinema

The late Tony Rayns, credited as a patron of Korean cinema who helped launch the Busan International Film Festival, gave the overseas first introduction of Bong Joon-ho’s short film 'Jirimeuryeol'
Remembering Tony Rayns, 'Korea film's eternal compass'The 'Pioneer with Blue Eyes' who brought Korean film from the margins to the center of global attention has left us. 'Tony Rayns,' a leading British film critic and programmer, died on the 8th.
‘Wife Assassin’ Movie ‘Assassins (or ‘Killers’)’ Invites Toronto Premiere

‘Wife Assassin’ Movie ‘Assassins (or ‘Killers’)’ Invites Toronto Premiere

A new film by Heo Jin-ho reimagining the 1974 assassination of a first lady. Takes a spot in the gala section at North America’s biggest film festival; one of the top bets for this coming Chuseok
‘Gunfire in August 1974’ Returns to the Screen With a Hidden Side of History—and Praise on a Global StageOne of the most shocking mysteries in modern South Korean history comes to the global stage to reveal the truth first.
‘The Assassins’ Gets an Official Gala Presentation Invite for the 51st Toronto International Film Festival

‘The Assassins’ Gets an Official Gala Presentation Invite for the 51st Toronto International Film Festival

A story that traces the allegations and the forces behind the assassination attempt on the First Lady that rocked South Korea on Aug. 15, 1974.
The film 〈The Assassins〉 has received an official invitation to the gala presentation section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, drawing attention even before its release. The film 〈The Assassins〉 has been officially invited to the gala presentation section of the 51st Toronto...
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...
'Master of Experimental Film' Jean-Claude Rousseau... Spanning Over 40 Years of Film, at MMCA Film & Video in 2026

'Master of Experimental Film' Jean-Claude Rousseau... Spanning Over 40 Years of Film, at MMCA Film & Video in 2026

A look across four decades from his debut to the latest works, plus screening of a rare title shot in Jeonju and a free talk in Jeonju
An alchemist of light and time arrives in SeoulA living legend of avant-garde cinema, French master 'Jean-Claude Rousseau' will soon be under the spotlight as Seoul’s heart witnesses a decisive moment in his 40-year artistic journey.
Park Jung-min and Aiki Take the Stage as BIKY Opens on Aug. 8

Park Jung-min and Aiki Take the Stage as BIKY Opens on Aug. 8

The festival expands from Haeundae to West Busan, screening 179 films from 41 countries and holding a star-hosted talk show
BIKY’s evolution: a screen revolt for the next generation, expanding its territory all the way to West BusanThe "21st Busan International Children’s and Youth Film Festival" , which boasts the largest scale in Asia, will kick off its run from Aug. 8 through Aug. 14.
Shin Min-a Takes the Lead in ‘The Eyes’ as It Tops 840,000 Viewers, Receives Official Invitation to the Panorama Section of the 59th Sitges Film Festival

Shin Min-a Takes the Lead in ‘The Eyes’ as It Tops 840,000 Viewers, Receives Official Invitation to the Panorama Section of the 59th Sitges Film Festival

A mystery thriller tracing a protagonist who is gradually losing her eyesight due to a genetic disease, ‘The Eyes’ is maintaining its grip on No. 1 at the South Korean box office for a second straight week Word-of-mouth immediately after release helped push total admissions past 840,000, showcasing its staying power at summer theaters With a spot in the competitive category at the world’s largest genre film festival, the film proves both its artistic merit and mainstream appeal
〈The Eyes〉 rode the wind of strong momentum from a string of favorable developments. 〈The Eyes〉 is a South Korean film released on June 24. It tells the story of Shin Min-a as Seo Jin, who tracks the secrets behind the death of her suicidal younger sibling.
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...
Blackpink’s Jennie Debuts as a Consecutive Headliner for the First Time for K-pop at Major European Festivals

Blackpink’s Jennie Debuts as a Consecutive Headliner for the First Time for K-pop at Major European Festivals

She takes over Denmark’s ‘Roskilde’ and Poland’s ‘Opener’—earning major local praise as her unstoppable global pop-star run continues
‘Global Pop Icon’ that swept across the European continent, with a limitless ability to command the stageJennie of the girl group ‘Blackpink’ took the stage one after another as a ‘headliner’ at two massive music festivals representing Europe—Denmark’s ‘Roskilde’ and Poland’s ‘Opener’—setting a new...