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“Hometown” Expands Its Reach to Osaka, Japan—Special Screening on the 28th

“Hometown” Expands Its Reach to Osaka, Japan—Special Screening on the 28th

To mark the 10th anniversary, the expanded version adds stories from Asian women, with a domestic release set for next month on the 26th
‘Hometown’ Marks 10 Years With Three Straight Screenings in Osaka… Hidden Pain Finally Comes to LightAn expanded version with testimonies from Asian victims is confirmed for a domestic release on the 26th of next monthTestimonies From Forgotten Women Reemerge at the Heart of the ArchipelagoThe film...
Lee Chang-dong’s Netflix New Film “A Possible Love”… Invited to the Venice Film Festival Competition for the First Time in 24 Years, Battling for the Golden Lion

Lee Chang-dong’s Netflix New Film “A Possible Love”… Invited to the Venice Film Festival Competition for the First Time in 24 Years, Battling for the Golden Lion

Jeon Do-yeon and Sol Kyung-gu star, marking a return to the competition 24 years after “Oasis”… in a lineup of 20 works including Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Look Back”
A 24-year return as a master filmmaker’s gaze turns back to VeniceDirector Lee Chang-dong, an unrivaled master in Korea’s film industry, launches a grand journey for the Golden Lion after his new film “A Possible Love” received an official invitation to the competitive category of the 83rd Venice...
Yeon Sang-ho confirms production of “Parasite: Tamiya” — another major global Japanese IP project

Yeon Sang-ho confirms production of “Parasite: Tamiya” — another major global Japanese IP project

In the original work, Tamiya Ryoko—who clashes with protagonist Izumi Shinichi—plays a high school teacher who looks human and is a dangerous parasite that threatens humanity.
Netflix said it has confirmed production of Netflix’s Japanese series 〈Parasite: Tamiya〉, scheduled to be released in 2027. Director Yeon Sang-ho and the production company Wowpoint are teaming up again to unveil a new 〈Parasite〉 universe.
[Netflix Charts] ‘Kim Bu-jang’ Tops for 3 Straight Weeks by Non-English Show Ranking… ‘K-Content’ Dominates Global Top 10 with 5 Picks

[Netflix Charts] ‘Kim Bu-jang’ Tops for 3 Straight Weeks by Non-English Show Ranking… ‘K-Content’ Dominates Global Top 10 with 5 Picks

The series draws 8.2 million views and surges in popularity across 73 countries… ‘Donggung’ ranks No. 2 and ‘Apartment’ No. 5, among other Korean hits
So Ji-sub’s ‘Kim Bu-jang’ Spotted at No. 1 for 3 Straight Weeks… Netflix Seizes the K-Content Sweep of 5 TitlesViews Top 8.2 Million and Enters 73 Countries Worldwide, with ‘Donggung’ and ‘Apartment’ Riding a Shared Wave of SuccessThe Unmatched Run of ‘Kim Bu-jang’ Grabs Global Viewers with Action,...
Sakamoto Yuji Offers Fantastical Consolation in 〈The World of Unrequited Love〉

Sakamoto Yuji Offers Fantastical Consolation in 〈The World of Unrequited Love〉

Anyone who follows Japanese pop culture likely knows one writer by name: Sakamoto Yuji. A steady source of acclaimed TV dramas, Sakamoto has in recent years also produced consistently strong film screenplays. He teamed with Koreeda Hirokazu on 〈Monster〉 and with Tsukahara Ayuko on 〈The First Kiss〉.
Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s ‘Black Thunder Castle’ and Other Buzzed-About Titles at BIFAN 2026

Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s ‘Black Thunder Castle’ and Other Buzzed-About Titles at BIFAN 2026

Marking its 30th anniversary this year, the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival will be held from July 2 to July 12 around Bucheon City Hall. As South Korea’s only fantastic genre film festival, BIFAN again presents works armed with genre playfulness and a bold experimental spirit.
Twice’s Sana Makes Screen Debut in Fantasy Romance with Takeru Satoh

Twice’s Sana Makes Screen Debut in Fantasy Romance with Takeru Satoh

‘Goblin’ director-led Japan-South Korea co-production romance ‘Cat: Your World, Your Reach’ casting confirmed...Sana’s first screen challenge
The Curtain Rises on a Fantasy Romance Beyond Borders, as a Global Idol Meets Japan’s Top Star‘Sana,’ from Twice , a group reigning at the very top of the K-pop world, is finally stepping in as the lead of a major motion picture.
‘Nambal’ Finalizes Casting of Go Yoon-jung! Builds a Perfect Lineup Following Lee Byung-hun

‘Nambal’ Finalizes Casting of Go Yoon-jung! Builds a Perfect Lineup Following Lee Byung-hun

The character Ae-ryeong, played by Go Yoon-jung, loses her family in an attack by Japanese pirates, and takes to the battlefield herself to rescue her younger brother held in Tsushima.
The film 〈Nambal〉, following Lee Byung-hun, has confirmed Go Yoon-jung’s casting, adding weight to the lineup. 〈Nambal〉 is a hardboiled martial-arts action set in the early Joseon period in which nine swordsmen—each with differing abilities and ranks—move toward Tsushima to rescue captives who have...
“Kimbu Jang” Breaks 20% Viewer Ratings, Tops Netflix’s Non-English Shows

“Kimbu Jang” Breaks 20% Viewer Ratings, Tops Netflix’s Non-English Shows

After just four episodes, it hits a 21.6% rating and sweeps global OTT platforms, fueling a surge in K-content hits
The Evolution of K-Action That Takes Over Global Living Rooms, the Opening Act of an Overwhelming SensationGlobal OTT services and South Korea’s living-room screens are both in turmoil. At the center is ‘Kimbu Jang,’ an action blockbuster that signals the return of actor ‘So Ji-sub.
Comedian Lee Sang-jun Eyes Global Expansion With K-Come​​dy—“Lee Sang-jun Show 45” World Tour Is as Big as an Idol’s Schedule!

Comedian Lee Sang-jun Eyes Global Expansion With K-Come​​dy—“Lee Sang-jun Show 45” World Tour Is as Big as an Idol’s Schedule!

“Lee Sang-jun Show,” which drew 18,000 people last year This year, the show will hold a massive world tour across 17 cities in South Korea and 12 cities overseas
A Cross-Border Challenge From K-Comedy—Aiming Globally With Just One MicrophoneComedian “Lee Sang-jun” grabbed a single microphone and launched a bold debut meant to shake up the global comedy market.On the 2nd, MBC C&I officially announced that it will begin in earnest a massive standup comedy...