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World’s largest anime OTT Crunchyroll officially launches in South Korea, offering Demon Slayer, Tower of God and more for 9,900 won a month

World’s largest anime OTT Crunchyroll officially launches in South Korea, offering Demon Slayer, Tower of God and more for 9,900 won a month

Service will roll out more than 20 new titles this fall and introduce the Mega Fan plan, which supports access on up to four devices
Global animation giant’s arrival signals shake-up in South Korea’s streaming market Crunchyroll, the world’s largest animation-focused online video service under Sony Group, said on the 8th that it had officially launched its service in South Korea.
[2026 BIFF] Ann Hui wins Camellia Award, Michelle Yeoh named Asia Filmmaker of the Year as 31st Busan International Film Festival opens

[2026 BIFF] Ann Hui wins Camellia Award, Michelle Yeoh named Asia Filmmaker of the Year as 31st Busan International Film Festival opens

The 31st Busan International Film Festival opened with a grand ceremony at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae, Busan, kicking off Asia's largest film festival. This year BIFF moved its opening day up by one day from Wednesday to Tuesday.
Filmmakers including director Jung Ji-young hold emergency news conference in Busan's Haeundae:

Filmmakers including director Jung Ji-young hold emergency news conference in Busan's Haeundae: "Don't turn films into political battlegrounds"

Filmmakers issue joint statement at the 31st Busan International Film Festival on Oct. 8, condemning outside pressure, including a Singapore letter sent Oct. 6, and threats to their personal safety
Leading South Korean filmmakers, including directors Jung Ji-young and Lee Myung-se, have taken a firm stand over the controversy surrounding 'Assassins', a film at the center of allegations of historical distortion.
The 37th Singapore International Film Festival Confirms ‘The Assassins’ as Opening Film

The 37th Singapore International Film Festival Confirms ‘The Assassins’ as Opening Film

SGIFF, citing respect for the filmmakers’ creative vision, confirms festival screening for Nov. 21
SGIFF stands by creative vision amid controversy over historical distortion The Singapore International Film Festival will screen “The Assassins”, directed by Hur Jin-ho, as the opening film of its 37th edition as scheduled.
10 million-ticket actor Yoo Hae-jin wins Buil Film Awards best actor prize for 'A Man Who Lives With the King' — Empty seat at ceremony

10 million-ticket actor Yoo Hae-jin wins Buil Film Awards best actor prize for 'A Man Who Lives With the King' — Empty seat at ceremony

Absent from ceremony amid 'Assassins' controversy; Na Hong-jin wins best director for 'Hope'
The true worth of a 10 million-ticket actor proven in 'A Man Who Lives With the King' Actor 'Yoo Hae-jin' won the best actor trophy at the 'Buil Film Awards', one of South Korea's most prestigious film award ceremonies, hosted by the Busan Ilbo.
[Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)] Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'Flesh Impact' ... Monroe's truth awakened after 100 years:

[Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)] Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'Flesh Impact' ... Monroe's truth awakened after 100 years: "Women's cinema is written in a new language"

The 22-minute Genesis-commissioned short features Ellen Burstyn and Dakota Johnson portraying Monroe at different ages: "I imagined Monroe at 100."
Marilyn Monroe, an icon of her era reinterpreted in women's language Director 'Maggie Gyllenhaal', a celebrated actor in 'The Dark Knight' (2008) who established herself as a successful filmmaker with 'The Lost Daughter' (2022), came to the 31st Busan International Film Festival with her new film,...
Baek Ye-rin, Yun Seok-cheol team up for inaugural fall

Baek Ye-rin, Yun Seok-cheol team up for inaugural fall "Seoul Jazz Festival at the Theater" on the 21st

New concert series at Sejong Center's Grand Theater will feature jazz arrangements of signature songs
From spring's heat to fall: a jazz showcase at Sejong Center Singer-songwriter 'Baek Ye-rin', known for her distinctive voice, and pianist and producer 'Yun Seok-cheol', a leading figure in South Korea's jazz scene, are preparing a special stage for an autumn night.
[First reactions] 'Look Back' Cineplay reporters' star ratings

[First reactions] 'Look Back' Cineplay reporters' star ratings

[First reactions] Hirokazu Kore-eda brings a manga by Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto to the big screen. Look Back opens Oct. 8. The film tells the poignant story of two girls who become each other's worlds as they capture four unforgettable seasons together.
[On the Ground at BIFF] “Art Is Art”: Zhang Yimou Breaks Silence on Historical Controversy Over “Assassins”; Top Asian Film to Be Named on 15th

[On the Ground at BIFF] “Art Is Art”: Zhang Yimou Breaks Silence on Historical Controversy Over “Assassins”; Top Asian Film to Be Named on 15th

Director Jung Juri shares concerns that creators could be intimidated; the 31st Busan International Film Festival jury will select South Korea’s Academy submission from 13 competition entries
Director “Zhang Yimou”, the Chinese cinema master serving as jury president for this year’s 31st Busan International Film Festival competition, has firmly stated his position on the controversy over historical distortion surrounding “Assassins”, a film that has recently stirred South Korea’s movie...
[At the Busan International Film Festival] Michelle Yeoh returns to Busan after 15 years, a proud symbol of Asian cinema after breaking through the “minority” barrier

[At the Busan International Film Festival] Michelle Yeoh returns to Busan after 15 years, a proud symbol of Asian cinema after breaking through the “minority” barrier

Asian Film Person of the Year Award winner expresses interest in new film “My Grandma Is the Cube King” and working with acclaimed directors
A 40-year acting journey that broke Hollywood’s glass ceiling becomes a milestone for Asian cinema "Like the Busan International Film Festival, I have walked this path for a long time. We all started in Asia with the goal of taking our films and culture to the world, and I believe we ultimately...