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Na Hong-jin: 〈Hope〉 explores how a small incident can spiral out of control

Na Hong-jin: 〈Hope〉 explores how a small incident can spiral out of control

Interview on the release of the film 〈Hope〉
Director Na Hong-jin said he turned to aliens in 〈Hope〉 after exploring supernatural beings in 〈The Wailing〉 (2016). Speaking with Cineplay in Jongno District, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 7th, director Na Hong-jin discussed the release of 〈Hope〉 and the story behind the film.
| Kim Ji-yeon
“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.
| James choi
Na Hong-jin says he is still revising 'Hope' before release to improve sound and visuals

Na Hong-jin says he is still revising 'Hope' before release to improve sound and visuals

Interview ahead of the release of 〈Hope〉
Director Na Hong-jin said he is still revising 〈Hope〉 ahead of its July 15 release, continuing to work on the film's sound and visuals even after its press screening.CinePLAY met with director Na Hong-jin at an undisclosed location in Seoul's Jongno District on the afternoon of the 7th to discuss...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Why Guns Feature So Prominently in 〈Hope〉: What the Cast and Director Said at the Press Preview

Why Guns Feature So Prominently in 〈Hope〉: What the Cast and Director Said at the Press Preview

The film 〈Hope〉, among the most anticipated releases of 2026, finally opened domestically. Set to open on July 15, 〈Hope〉 held a press preview screening and press conference on Monday, July 6 , at Megabox COEX in Gangnam, Seoul.
| Seongchan Eol
[Photo &] Kids Make a Daring Comeback With Sensual Summer Song “Gimme Dat Love”

[Photo &] Kids Make a Daring Comeback With Sensual Summer Song “Gimme Dat Love”

Mini 9th album “We made” is out. An audacious message that backs all forms of love, wrapped in exotic Latin pop sounds
The ease of a ninth-year act returning with a sensual summer song, and musical provocation that breaks boundariesThe girl group I-DLE subdued the heat of summer with sensual, exotic melodies. A nine-year veteran presence did not settle into comfort—it led to a bold musical provocation unlike...
| James choi
First Reactions to ‘Hope’: Cineplay Critics’ Star Ratings

First Reactions to ‘Hope’: Cineplay Critics’ Star Ratings

[First reactions from the press screening]Na Hong-jin’s new film 〈Hope〉, which screened in competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, opens July 15. In 〈Hope〉, Beom-seok (Hwang Jung-min), chief of the Hopohang outpost in the Demilitarized Zone, hears from local young men that a tiger has...
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Box Office] ‘Toy Story 5’ Passes 2 Million Admissions

[Box Office] ‘Toy Story 5’ Passes 2 Million Admissions

Shin Min-a leads with ‘Eye-dongja’ at 359,000-plus viewers (32.7% share) in second; ‘Goonche’—a K-zombie tale—lands third; Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Matti Supreme’ takes fourth
Disney-Pixar’s masterpiece ‘Toy Story 5’ completely dominated the weekend theater scene in its third week of release, easily surpassing the 2 million-admissions mark.A comeback of the analog in the digital age—stealing the hearts of 2 million viewersAccording to data from the Integrated Ticketing...
| James choi
Breakthrough Vertical Format…Lee Joon-ik’s First Short Is ‘Father’s Home-Cooked Meal’ Unveiled by BIFAN

Breakthrough Vertical Format…Lee Joon-ik’s First Short Is ‘Father’s Home-Cooked Meal’ Unveiled by BIFAN

BIFAN is captivated by Lee Joon-ik’s vertical short-form work—a family drama starring Jung Jin-young and Lee Jeong-eun that aims to upend genre limits and is set for a theater release this Chuseok.
A master filmmaker “Lee Joon-ik” flipped screen conventions on their head. “Father’s Home-Cooked Meal”, first unveiled at the 30th “Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival” , delivers an unprecedented visual jolt in the striking format of a “vertical short-form drama”, and sets out a new...
| James choi
[Weekend Theater] Min-a Shin’s “Eye Pupils” vs. “Toy Story 5” as the Weekend Box Office No. 1 Duel Heats Up

[Weekend Theater] Min-a Shin’s “Eye Pupils” vs. “Toy Story 5” as the Weekend Box Office No. 1 Duel Heats Up

With the thriller starring Min-a Shin taking the No. 1 spot at the box office, “Toy Story 5,” which leads in advance ticket sales, is set for a fierce weekend showdown.
The weekend theater scene is buzzing with a clash between chilly K-mystery and warm Hollywood-style kid-at-heart wonder. Shin Min-a’s well-made thriller, Eye Pupils, knocked Disney and Pixar’s hit juggernaut, Toy Story 5, taking a commanding run to the top of the box office.
| James choi
‘David’ Unveils Concept Art Perfected by the Craftsmanship of Global Artists

‘David’ Unveils Concept Art Perfected by the Craftsmanship of Global Artists

From the song of his mother to his showdown with the giant Goliath feared across the world, ordinary shepherd David faces his fate as king.
The film 〈David〉 has released concept art that offers a glimpse into how the work was created. The film 〈David〉 tells the story of how an ordinary shepherd named David encounters the destiny of a king, from the song of his mother to his confrontation with the giant Goliath whom the world feared.
| Joo Seong-cheol