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〈My First Action〉 Chronicles Debut Struggles of 31 Leading Korean Directors

〈My First Action〉 Chronicles Debut Struggles of 31 Leading Korean Directors

A look at the aspiring-filmmaker years of Bong Joon-ho, Park Chan-wook, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Ga-eun and others—when they knew neither the ending nor anything but failed takes
〈My First Action〉, a two-volume nonfiction essay vividly recounting the arduous debut journeys of 31 leading directors who have shaped South Korea's film industry, will be published Sept. 25. The book tells the stories of the anxious, fiercely competitive years these directors spent as aspiring...
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Lee Hwa-jung’s Deep Talk] “Even after taking the college entrance exam four times, I shamelessly made it this far.” Meeting Noh Jae-won, star of ‘Tazza: The Song of Belzebub’ and ‘Made in Korea Season 2’ ③

[Lee Hwa-jung’s Deep Talk] “Even after taking the college entrance exam four times, I shamelessly made it this far.” Meeting Noh Jae-won, star of ‘Tazza: The Song of Belzebub’ and ‘Made in Korea Season 2’ ③

A talk that approaches actors through deep breaths, like a detox. Film journalist Lee Hwa-jung meets the actors who inspire it.
It seems that Noh Jae-won’s potential continues to grow through his work. I’m curious what his past was like. Given his deeply introverted personality, I imagine he was never the type to put himself forward. That’s really true. I’m not good at putting myself forward, and I am shy.
| 이화정
Park Hae-il Says He Studied Yoo Hae-jin on Set to Learn the Secret of His Longevity — Interview, Part 2

Park Hae-il Says He Studied Yoo Hae-jin on Set to Learn the Secret of His Longevity — Interview, Part 2

※ 〈Assassin 〉 actor Park Hae-il's interview Part 1 continues here. In his position as section chief, Jae-hwan both leads his team and takes the lead on the Declaration for the Practice of Free Press. From an actor's perspective, what is it about Jae-hwan that you think pushed him to go that far.
| Seongchan Eol
Interview: Han So-hee on Seon-woo’s Shadow and Grit in 〈The Intern〉, Part 1

Interview: Han So-hee on Seon-woo’s Shadow and Grit in 〈The Intern〉, Part 1

In 〈The Intern〉, Han So-hee plays Seon-woo, a fast-rising fashion CEO whose drive masks deep uncertainty. The film, which opens on the 16th, is a character drama about a woman who, amid instability, gradually finds her own steadiness.
| Kim Ji-yeon

"Already Curious About His Next Film": Jeon Do-yeon … Seol Kyung-gu: "Honored to Have Worked Together"

New film 'Possible Love' wins Grand Jury Prize, its top competition-section honor since 'Pietà' in 2012
Master filmmaker's return breaks 14-year silence with Silver Lion 'Possible Love,' the new film from master director 'Lee Chang-dong', has once again cleared the high bar set by the world's three major film festivals.
| James choi
Nolan’s 〈Odyssey〉 Hits 10 Million in Korea — and Raises Bigger Questions

Nolan’s 〈Odyssey〉 Hits 10 Million in Korea — and Raises Bigger Questions

Nolan has surprised audiences again. Director Christopher Nolan's new film 〈Odyssey〉 surpassed 10 million admissions on September 6. To mark the milestone, Cineplay’s reporters revisited the questions and reservations the film left with each of us.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Ha Jung-woo, Vice Chair of National AI Strategy Committee, Praises ‘Stilray’ at Insight Talk

Ha Jung-woo, Vice Chair of National AI Strategy Committee, Praises ‘Stilray’ at Insight Talk

This sci-fi action film follows a man who dons the AI he created and the combat suit his father discarded to take on the deadliest virus and save humanity from a rogue AI.
〈Stilray〉 is a 90-minute robot sci-fi film made entirely with AI. It is not a film that merely used AI in part; it is a feature-length production created with AI tools from planning and video production through postproduction.
| Joo Seong-cheol
First Review: Korean 〈The Intern〉 Leans on Choi Min-sik’s Appeal; Inside the Press Screening and News Conference

First Review: Korean 〈The Intern〉 Leans on Choi Min-sik’s Appeal; Inside the Press Screening and News Conference

The Hollywood hit 〈The Intern〉 returns as a distinctly Korean remake, folding in local workplace culture, marital realism, and a stronger emotional through-line. Due to open September 16, 〈The Intern〉 begins when Gi-ho (Choi Min-sik), a 37-year veteran "silver intern," joins Sun-woo (Han So-hee)’s...
| Kim Ji-yeon
The Intern Carrying an Executive’s Briefcase: The Paradox of the “Intern” Leather Attaché

The Intern Carrying an Executive’s Briefcase: The Paradox of the “Intern” Leather Attaché

I fixate on objects in movies. I find myself wondering why the director, cinematographer, production designer or actor put that particular object in front of the camera. “Joo Sung-chul’s Locker” records the movie objects that have lightly crossed my path.
“Back in action. ” In Nancy Meyers’ 〈The Intern〉 (2015), Ben says to himself as he prepares for his first day back at work. The expression describes resuming activity after an extended break because of rest or an injury. Strictly speaking, however, he is not talking to himself.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Three Tim Curry Characters Every Korean Viewer Would Recognize

Three Tim Curry Characters Every Korean Viewer Would Recognize

A cult icon has returned to his own star. On 2026-08-25, actor Tim Curry died. From the stage to film, television and animation, he worked across every medium and used his distinctive gifts to fully inhabit characters, leaving a lasting impression on many.
| Seongchan Eol