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[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

I can’t help but fixate on the objects in the movies. I find myself getting deeply lost in thought about why—of all things—this director, cinematographer, art director, or even the actor, placed that item in front of the camera. “Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the objects in films that landed on my eyes with a light, delicate stomp.
〈Gun-chae〉surpassed 3 million viewers in just 10 days. According to the Korean Film Commission’s integrated computer network, it reached the 3 million mark on May 30, its 10th day after release, four days earlier than 〈King and the Man〉, which drew 16 million viewers.
'Survivor 50' Reaches Its Final Curtain… Aubry Bracco Completes a Ruthless Epic After Beating a 10-Year Trauma

'Survivor 50' Reaches Its Final Curtain… Aubry Bracco Completes a Ruthless Epic After Beating a 10-Year Trauma

'Season 1 Legend' Jennа, and 'Star of Misfortune' Sееry, get overtaken as Aubry confidently crowns herself as the Final Queen After hurling ‘Worm’ dance moves—Jonathan and Joe Hunter cross into back-to-back brutal endings, suffering the humiliation of ‘0-vote Jury’ for two straight seasons Sharp sparring among the Jury and a burst of ‘spicy’ banter… The best Season 50 ever in ‘New Era’ with top-tier ratings
The landmark 50th commemorative season of America’s longest-running reality survival series, ‘Survivor 50,’ has wrapped up its epic journey on Fiji with a perfectly crafted narrative. The final crown of this season—where countless legends and New Era monsters collided—went to Aubry Bracco, who has...
[Chu Ah-young's Music Box] Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and 'Heal the World' That Tried to Turn Dreams into Reality

[Chu Ah-young's Music Box] Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and 'Heal the World' That Tried to Turn Dreams into Reality

I am captivated by music in films. Music sometimes reveals a character's intimate emotions that visible images and spoken lines alone cannot convey. It can become a window into the creator's hidden intentions. For me, understanding film music was one way of reaching a movie. 'Chu Ah-young's Music Box' listens to a film's voice up close by way of its music. (P.S. I hope you listen to the music while reading.)
Michael Jackson is an artist who left one of the most powerful marks in the history of pop music. Having taken the stage as a member of the Jackson 5 before he turned ten, he later set a Guinness World Record for the best-selling album of all time with his solo album 'Thriller' and earned the title...
“Khan’s Biggest Shock”: Why Foreign Media Can’t Stop Praising Hong Jin-ho’s New Film ‘Hope’

“Khan’s Biggest Shock”: Why Foreign Media Can’t Stop Praising Hong Jin-ho’s New Film ‘Hope’

Screen Daily rating of 2.8 keeps it in the upper tier. Amid overwhelming praise from major foreign outlets, reactions to the ending and the monster’s CGI are mixed.
Hong Jin-ho’s return shakes Cannes with 'Hope'Director Hong Jin-ho’s new work, 'Hope', has taken the stage at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival in the Competition section, drawing cheers from critics around the world.
[Photo&] “AI That Replaces a Dead Son” Hirokazu Kore-eda’s New Work ‘A Sheep in a Box’ Unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival

[Photo&] “AI That Replaces a Dead Son” Hirokazu Kore-eda’s New Work ‘A Sheep in a Box’ Unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival

A meeting between a couple who lost their son and a humanoid robot. Acclaimed director Hirokazu Kore-eda questions humanity in the AI era. Confirmed for release in Korea on the 10th next month and for his in-person visit on the 4th.
Humanity in the AI era: a weighty topic from a master“In an era when artificial intelligence technology advances by leaps and bounds, we should ask ourselves what, exactly, defines humanity.”Bringing his new film ‘A Sheep in a Box’, invited to the competitive section of the 79th Cannes...
From YouTube Straight to Hollywood: 3 Film Directors Who Debuted Successfully with Genius-Level Creative Flair

From YouTube Straight to Hollywood: 3 Film Directors Who Debuted Successfully with Genius-Level Creative Flair

With the rise of social networking services and numerous solo media platforms, the gateway for new professionals has widened. The film industry is no exception. The boom of the video platform YouTube has produced countless creators, and some of them have been brought into the commercial film...
Director Jeong Juri, Kim Do-yeon, and Ando Sakura Share Their Thoughts on Attending the ‘Dora’ at the Cannes Film Festival!

Director Jeong Juri, Kim Do-yeon, and Ando Sakura Share Their Thoughts on Attending the ‘Dora’ at the Cannes Film Festival!

While a family staying at a seaside villa in the height of summer—after leaving Seoul—struggles with an unknown illness, Dora finally learns what love is, and everything begins to slowly unravel.
Ahead of the May 17 world premiere in the Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival, director Jeong Juri’s new work 〈Dora〉 has confirmed the Cannes joint attendance of director Jeong Juri and actors Kim Do-yeon and Ando Sakura, unveiling the trio’s invitation-day remarks.
Revisiting The Scam's Memorable Lines in the KOSPI 7,000 Era

Revisiting The Scam's Memorable Lines in the KOSPI 7,000 Era

The days when the word 'stock' would make you think of 'rice' or 'a bowl of rice' are over. Since the KOSPI crossed 7,000 on May 6, this is an era in which everyone invests in stocks rather than thinking of 'rice' or a meal.
Big, Cute, and Impossible to Miss: Films and Series Going Giant for Marketing (feat. Star Wars' Grogu)

Big, Cute, and Impossible to Miss: Films and Series Going Giant for Marketing (feat. Star Wars' Grogu)

It's 'super big, super cute.' For Star Wars Day (May 4) 2026, Star Wars rolled out Grogu, the mascot of the May release 〈The Mandalorian and Grogu〉. It's the 10-meter-tall 'Giant Grogu.' Making the already-adorable Grogu enormous—the ultimate 'so huge, so cute' move—shows how much thought went into...
Hor-Com Is the New Rom-Com! A K-teen Film That Wipes Tears With Laughter — Review of 〈Gyosaeng Silsup〉 & Press Conference Snapshot

Hor-Com Is the New Rom-Com! A K-teen Film That Wipes Tears With Laughter — Review of 〈Gyosaeng Silsup〉 & Press Conference Snapshot

In K-teen films, there are no worries about students preparing for the college entrance exam. K-teen films remove shadows and present only sunshine and freshness. But are real Korean high school students like that. At 10 p. m.