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Interview: Lee Hwi-hyang on ‘Family Trip,’ Her First Film Lead in 44 Years: ‘It’s Embarrassing to Hear’

Interview: Lee Hwi-hyang on ‘Family Trip,’ Her First Film Lead in 44 Years: ‘It’s Embarrassing to Hear’

In 〈Family Trip〉, the story opens when a granddaughter who has never had full-fledged work experience asks her grandmother, who is nearing the end of her life, a blunt question: "Grandma, how long do people have to suffer.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Chuseok Theater Spread: What Works—and What Doesn’t—in 〈The Intern〉, 〈Assassin(s)〉 and 〈Tazza: Belzebub’s Song〉

Chuseok Theater Spread: What Works—and What Doesn’t—in 〈The Intern〉, 〈Assassin(s)〉 and 〈Tazza: Belzebub’s Song〉

Chuseok has arrived, and with it comes a wave of Korean releases vying for holiday audiences over the long break. A variety of movies are opening now, each hoping to capture viewers during the holiday. CinePLAY reporters previewed three titles that have drawn the most attention and anticipation.
| Seongchan Eol
Lee Hwi-hyang’s First Film Lead ‘Family Trip’ Holds Press Screening

Lee Hwi-hyang’s First Film Lead ‘Family Trip’ Holds Press Screening

The film 〈Family Trip〉, opening Sept. 30, held a press and distribution screening attended by co-directors Jeong Jong-seop and Kim Jeong-tae and lead actors Lee Hwi-hyang, Seo Young-hee, Nam Kyeong-eup and Hong Jeong-min.
One destination, five hidden agendas. 〈Family Trip〉, a road movie about a family closer to strangers than relatives, held a well-attended press and distribution screening at 4:30 p. m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University Entrance.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Fingernail-eating ‘Mousetrap’ hits the mark, tops Netflix’s global non-English shows

Fingernail-eating ‘Mousetrap’ hits the mark, tops Netflix’s global non-English shows

In its second week, the series landed on the Top 10 lists in 45 countries, including South Korea, Malaysia, Oman, the Philippines and Argentina.
The tracking thriller 〈Mousetrap〉, which follows novelist Moon Jae after a mysterious entity called “Mousetrap” steals his name, face and entire life, as well as loan shark No Ja, who is trying to recover lost money, and detective Sun-yong as they pursue the entity’s identity, has risen to No.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Photo] Lee Joon-hyuk wins 1.3 billion won in lottery, chooses a twist over resignation

[Photo] Lee Joon-hyuk wins 1.3 billion won in lottery, chooses a twist over resignation

TVING to offer an early release on the 10th, as K-office drama gives fantasy a turn in the real world “I’ve spent 20 years living only for work ... I deeply empathized with the protagonist’s life”
The dilemma of an office worker holding 1.3 billion won — the birth of a reality-driven office drama If you won the first prize in the lottery, would you hand in your resignation? That sweet fantasy, one nearly everyone has entertained at least once, takes on a vivid, reality-based form in TVING’s...
| James choi
Na Hong-jin lands among The Hollywood Reporter’s 30 Most Influential Genre Directors

Na Hong-jin lands among The Hollywood Reporter’s 30 Most Influential Genre Directors

The Hollywood Reporter spotlights Na Hong-jin as a “Korean master who has built an international fan base” Hope, set for a North American release Sept. 9, unveils behind-the-scenes stories alongside a special interview with the local outlet Starring Hwang Jung-min, Jung Ho-yeon and Jo In-sung, Hope is expected to find global success after drawing 4.5 million moviegoers in South Korea
Director Na Hong-jin has been recognized for his influence by a major American entertainment outlet. The Hollywood Reporter names 30 genre directors The Hollywood Reporter, a leading U. S. entertainment and film publication, has released its list of the “30 Most Influential Genre Film Directors.
| Seongchan Eol
‘Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub,’ Chuseok’s Only Crime Caper, Unveils Two Main Posters!

‘Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub,’ Chuseok’s Only Crime Caper, Unveils Two Main Posters!

Jang Tae-young (Byun Yo-han), who thought he had the world after building an online casino business, faces a revenge showdown against his longtime friend Park Tae-young (Noh Jae-won), the man with the same name who took everything from him.
〈Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub〉 has unveiled two main posters ahead of its Sept. 23 release. The two posters, filled with red, herald a bold and alluring rush of crimson for theaters this Chuseok holiday. The characters stare each other down without a hint of a smile, foreshadowing a brutal,...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Netflix Series ‘Mousetrap’ Ranks No. 5 Among Global Top 10 Non-English Shows!

Netflix Series ‘Mousetrap’ Ranks No. 5 Among Global Top 10 Non-English Shows!

The series made the Top 10 list in 13 countries, including South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia and Qatar, underscoring its strong popularity.
‘Mousetrap’ is a tracking thriller about Moon-jae, a novelist who has his name, face and entire life stolen by a mysterious entity known as ‘Mousetrap’; No-ja, a loan shark trying to recover money he has lost; and detective Soon-yong as they pursue the truth behind Mousetrap.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Interview: Gong Hyo-jin on the bittersweet power of 〈Gyeongju Trip〉 (Part 2)

Interview: Gong Hyo-jin on the bittersweet power of 〈Gyeongju Trip〉 (Part 2)

※The interview with actor Gong Hyo-jin for 〈Gyeongju Trip〉 continues from Part 1. Your chemistry with Park So-dam, who plays the second sister Young-ju, and Lee Yeon, who plays the youngest sister Dong-ju, felt strikingly natural on screen. What was it like working together on set.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ vs. Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’: Who will win at 35th Buil Film Awards on Oct. 7

Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ vs. Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’: Who will win at 35th Buil Film Awards on Oct. 7

Competition for the best actor and actress awards is fierce, with Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Hae-jin and Son Ye-jin among the contenders; ceremony set for Signiel Busan on Oct. 7
35th awards ceremony to be held at Signiel Busan in Haeundae; ‘A Man Who Lives With the King,’ which topped 10 million viewers, produces two best actor nominees A head-to-head battle between two giants leading South Korea’s film industry is taking shape.
| James choi