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From a 10-Meter Trojan Horse to a Seaworthy Ship: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of Nolan’s New Film ‘Odyssey’

From a 10-Meter Trojan Horse to a Seaworthy Ship: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of Nolan’s New Film ‘Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan’s long-gestating passion project finally reached theaters in South Korea on Aug. 5, with 〈Odyssey〉 reimagining Homer’s 「Odyssey」 as a modern blockbuster. 「Odyssey」—written around the 8th century BCE—is widely regarded as a pinnacle of ancient Greek literature and is often...
From Baseball to Salt Bread to Olive Young: Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon and Charlize Theron in Korea for ‘Odyssey’

From Baseball to Salt Bread to Olive Young: Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon and Charlize Theron in Korea for ‘Odyssey’

With an August 5 release looming, director Christopher Nolan, producer Emma Thomas and lead actors Matt Damon and Charlize Theron appeared at a Seoul press conference on August 3 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongno as part of their Korea visit to promote 〈Odyssey〉.
Seoul City Offers Free Movie Screenings Under Hangang Bridges for ‘Hangang Bridge-Theater’—Shows Set for Aug. 3rd Week Saturdays Under Cheongdam Bridge and Cheonho Bridge

Seoul City Offers Free Movie Screenings Under Hangang Bridges for ‘Hangang Bridge-Theater’—Shows Set for Aug. 3rd Week Saturdays Under Cheongdam Bridge and Cheonho Bridge

Screenings run at night on Aug. 15 and 22 at three locations in Yeouido, Ttukseom, and Gwangnaru, with English subtitles for all films and a benefit for the first 300 people.
Seoul’s summer nights transform the space beneath its piers into a massive outdoor theater in the heart of the city. Seoul City said Tuesday that it will run ‘Hangang Bridge-Theater’ every Saturday from Aug. 8 through Aug. 22, starting at 8 p. m.
[Sung Chan-yeol’s Comics] In 〈He and the Moon〉, a Big Family Feels Both Close and Far Away

[Sung Chan-yeol’s Comics] In 〈He and the Moon〉, a Big Family Feels Both Close and Far Away

I’m drawn to subculture in all its forms. I don’t just follow films; I check out webtoons, games, manga and animation — anything that offers a fresh story, theme or character. Comics first opened the door to fandom for me, and now I read manga as e-books and webtoons on my smartphone — an adult who...
Jecheon International Music Film Festival Breaks Reliance on 4 Billion Won 'Singer Performances' with 188 Screenings—Major Expansion, 'Fly Together' Slogan

Jecheon International Music Film Festival Breaks Reliance on 4 Billion Won 'Singer Performances' with 188 Screenings—Major Expansion, 'Fly Together' Slogan

Moves the main venue to downtown Art Center Jecheon... Built a star-studded lineup led by Committee Chair Jang Hang-jun, featuring Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho
'Jecheon International Music Film Festival' A Reversal with a 4 Billion Won Investment… A Sharp Knife for a 20% Drop in Audience188 Screenings Expand Genres and Move the Main Venue Entirely to Art Center Jecheon in the Heart of the CityThe 'Jecheon International Music Film Festival' , which pours...
'Korea’s Coachella' to Be Born in Advance: Public Culture Exchange Committee Announces '2027 FANOMENON' to Be Held at Seoul Arena and KINTEX in December 2027

'Korea’s Coachella' to Be Born in Advance: Public Culture Exchange Committee Announces '2027 FANOMENON' to Be Held at Seoul Arena and KINTEX in December 2027

Centered on K-pop with fans and a phenomenon combined, '2027 FANOMENON' will be held on an instant schedule from Dec. 2 to Dec. 12 next year At Changdong Seoul Arena, 'fan-dominated awards and concerts' will run, while at Goyang KINTEX, 'K-culture exhibitions and experiences' will be integrated Park Jin-young, co-chairman, says it will push for establishing K-culture centers in major cities worldwide and a 2028 LA festival
The Public Culture Exchange Committee’s '2027 FANOMENON,' planned under the banner of a 'Korea-style Coachella,' will take place at the Changdong Seoul Arena and the second exhibition hall of KINTEX in Goyang from Dec. 2 to Dec. 12 next year.
‘Hope’ Director Na Hong-jin Wins Action Cinema Award at the 25th New York Asian Film Festival

‘Hope’ Director Na Hong-jin Wins Action Cinema Award at the 25th New York Asian Film Festival

At this year’s festival, director Na Hong-jin met with Ari Aster, the director behind 〈Hereditary〉 and 〈Midsommar〉.
The hot-button release 〈Hope〉, which has been taking the No. 1 spot at the box office day after day since its debut, was selected as the centerpiece screening at the 25th New York Asian Film Festival and held a North American premiere screening on Monday, July 20.
Films Featuring Songs by Overseas Bands Playing Korea's 2026 Rock Festivals

Films Featuring Songs by Overseas Bands Playing Korea's 2026 Rock Festivals

With hip-hop cooling and rock back in vogue in 2026, rock festivals are springing up across the country. Going to a rock festival in Korea means seeing international artists you rarely encounter live. Here are films that feature songs by international bands set to visit Korea for the upcoming One...
Na Hong-jin’s “Hope” Makes Its First Public Appearance of Unreleased Footage at Comic-Con; Set for a North American Theatrical Release in September

Na Hong-jin’s “Hope” Makes Its First Public Appearance of Unreleased Footage at Comic-Con; Set for a North American Theatrical Release in September

The SF blockbuster “Hope,” which passed 620,000 admissions in just two days after its release, will meet North American audiences at the San Diego Comic-Con on September 23
A master who broke a decade of silence after “The Wailing” turns his focus on San DiegoDirector Na Hong-jin’s new film ‘Hope’ is pushing into the heart of the global market. According to the distributor Plus M Entertainment, Na will receive an official invitation and attend the world’s largest...
[Seong Chan-eol's Comics] Can’t Die Even After Death? An XP Fever Time in ‘The Knight Only Lives Today’

[Seong Chan-eol's Comics] Can’t Die Even After Death? An XP Fever Time in ‘The Knight Only Lives Today’

I'm obsessed with subculture. Not just films, but webtoons, games, comics and animation — anything with fresh stories, settings or characters, I check it out first. I opened the world of fandom through comic books, moved on to e-books, and now read webtoons on my phone; I suppose I'm an "adult fan.