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‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

The original rights holder sent an official notice saying, “I’ve never sold the distribution rights in Korea,” prompting theaters to halt screenings in the middle of ongoing showings Korean Association of Art Cinema Theaters: “The original rights holder denies the legitimacy of the screening copy… withdraw to protect audience trust” Importer A-Sum Pictures: “We purchased it lawfully through a French distributor… we’ll do our best to reach a proper resolution”
The masterpiece by director Hou Hsiao-hsien, ‘A City of Sadness (1989),’ was scheduled to return to South Korean screens on the 6th but was suddenly put on hold just two days before its release. As the original overseas rights holder raised copyright concerns and signs of a legal dispute began to...
Bae Soontak’s Heart Waiting for “Michael” ① From The Jackson 5 to Reaching “Thriller” with a Mind-Blowing 100 Million Copies

Bae Soontak’s Heart Waiting for “Michael” ① From The Jackson 5 to Reaching “Thriller” with a Mind-Blowing 100 Million Copies

“I’m going to turn the world upside down. I’m going to be fantastic. I’ll dig in deeply and keep digging. I’ll surpass what the greatest artists have accomplished.”
When I was about 11 years old, I was in the fourth grade. My father, whose job was corporate negotiator, would often travel abroad. The gifts he brought back were usually toys like LEGO. Then, one day, my father came home with an album as a present.
Yeom Hye-ran Starring in 'My Name' Wins Audience Award at the Udine Far East Film Festival

Yeom Hye-ran Starring in 'My Name' Wins Audience Award at the Udine Far East Film Festival

At Europe's largest Asian film festival, it has won the Audience Award and is nearing 200,000 viewers.
A Triumph for Korean Cinema, 'My Name' Captivates the Largest Asian Film Festival in EuropeThe film 'My Name', starring 'Yeom Hye-ran', won the Audience Award at the 28th 'Udine Far East Film Festival', marking a remarkable achievement.
'Juice Uncle' actor Park Dong-bin passes away… found dead at a restaurant he was preparing to open

'Juice Uncle' actor Park Dong-bin passes away… found dead at a restaurant he was preparing to open

At age 56, discovered in Pyeongtaek by an acquaintance… no signs of criminal wrongdoing and no suicide note With news of the tragedy unfolding ahead of the opening of a Korean restaurant, 'Boritturak,' in early May, sorrow grows From 'The Boy Next Door' 'Doks a' to 'Juice Uncle'… the curtain falls on a 30-year acting life
Actor Park Dong-bin (56; birth name Park Jong-mun), familiar to the public as the character 'Juice Uncle' in the drama 'I Wonder If You Loved Me,' has passed away. Having devoted his life to acting, he left this world while he was on the brink of opening a restaurant—his dream from childhood—just...
The Master of the World: Buster Keaton ② ‘The Great Unflinching Face’ Loved Across Time

The Master of the World: Buster Keaton ② ‘The Great Unflinching Face’ Loved Across Time

Buster Keaton turned the ‘Great Unflinching Face’ (Great Stone Face), unaffected by whatever was happening around him, into his own unmistakable style and personality.
Buster Keaton doesn’t smile—so why do we laugh when we see him? In film, action images are always a subject of curiosity, and also something we keep investigating—an inquiry that never truly stops. Our eyes automatically respond while watching films, trying to harmonize the many formal elements...
President Lee Jae-myung Watches “My Name Is” and Calls for Abolishing the Statute of Limitations on State Violence…

President Lee Jae-myung Watches “My Name Is” and Calls for Abolishing the Statute of Limitations on State Violence…

President Lee Jae-myung urges a serious push to abolish the statute of limitations for crimes of state violence that violate human rights, and to uncover responsibility permanently, as he watches “My Name Is,” which addresses Jeju 4·3.
President Lee Jae-myung watches the film “My Name Is” about Jeju 4·3—and calls for abolishing the statute of limitations on state violence that violates human rightsPresident Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung sit with 165 citizens—sharing the message beyond the usual distance of...
Uncovering Time That Shouldn’t Be Buried Again: Movies to Watch Like “My Name Is”

Uncovering Time That Shouldn’t Be Buried Again: Movies to Watch Like “My Name Is”

There are stories we try to bury—but we shouldn’t. And there is a director who makes sure to pull such stories back up, rekindling the public’s memory. The director for 〈My Name Is〉, releasing on April 15, is Director Jeong Ji-young.
[Performance News] Pianist Yoon Yul’s Lyrical Recital, ‘Island Stories’ — Avignon Festival Guest Production, Opens ‘Class 3, Room 10’ from 1998!

[Performance News] Pianist Yoon Yul’s Lyrical Recital, ‘Island Stories’ — Avignon Festival Guest Production, Opens ‘Class 3, Room 10’ from 1998!

Two highly anticipated plays: one featuring a classic recital performance and the other based on a true story.
These performances, featuring a guest production from the Avignon Festival, will promise outstanding artistry and a lasting impression.A Classic Recital That Goes Beyond the Limits of Pianist ‘Yoon Yul’ Pianist ‘Yoon Yul’ will hold a recital of overwhelming technical prowess at Mapo Art Center’s...
'Eureka,' the 21st Century's Greatest Japanese Film Masterpiece and a Road Movie in Search of Life’s Light—First Domestic Release in Korea for the First Time!

'Eureka,' the 21st Century's Greatest Japanese Film Masterpiece and a Road Movie in Search of Life’s Light—First Domestic Release in Korea for the First Time!

A work that has deeply inspired countless younger directors, including Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Sho Miyake, and is scheduled to open in the first half of the year.
“Makoto,” a bus driver who survived a horrific tragedy and whose life suddenly came to a halt, and the young siblings “Naoki” and “Kozue” set off on a long journey together as they search for life’s light 〈Eureka〉.
'Squid Game' actor Noh Jae-won to appear in Netflix series 'Girogi'

'Squid Game' actor Noh Jae-won to appear in Netflix series 'Girogi'

〈D.P〉 Season 2, 〈A Killer Paradox〉, 〈Morning Comes Even in a Mental Ward〉, and 〈Squid Game〉 Seasons 2 and 3—Netflix productions following in the global spotlight
Actor Noh Jae-won has been cast in the Netflix original series 〈Girogi〉, set to be released on the 24th, and he has teased a fresh transformation in his acting. Netflix series 〈Girogi〉 centers on a mysterious app called 'Girogi' that grants wishes, along with the incidents surrounding it.