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[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

A wide range of genres—including documentaries and experimental films—are submitted in large numbers, quickly establishing the festival as a major platform for the independent film scene. The works selected for the main competition will be announced on the 30th.
A record-high number of submissions—1,444 titles—spotlighting the festival as a core hub for independent films, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival”From June 25 to 28, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival” will kick off in and around Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, with a grand opening.
| James choi
[Culture&] 'Yeongwol' Business District Revival! Following the success of the movie '왕과 사는 남자', 상동광산 reopens after 32 years with core mineral tungsten

[Culture&] 'Yeongwol' Business District Revival! Following the success of the movie '왕과 사는 남자', 상동광산 reopens after 32 years with core mineral tungsten

Sales in Yeongwol jumped 35.7% in 4 weeks since release. Anticipated economic boom with the return of the tungsten producing 상동광산!
The movie '왕과 사는 남자' has become a blockbuster hit, changing the economic landscape of 'Yeongwol'The mega-hit of the movie '왕과 사는 남자' (hereafter referred to as KingAndTheMan) is driving an economic renaissance in Yeongwol, the main filming location.
| James choi

"From Seoul to Cannes"... The World AI Film Festival 'WAIFF Seoul 2026' to be Held in March

Taking place on March 6-7 around Lotte World Tower... Celebrating the 140th anniversary of Korea-France diplomatic relations
Seoul is set to leap forward as a new global hub for AI-based video creation. The international film festival 'WAIFF Seoul 2026', which highlights the fusion of AI technology and film art, will be held on March 6 and 7 around the Lotte World Tower in Seoul.
| Seongchan Eol
Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' Expected to Rank Second Among All-Time Korean Live-Action Films Following 'Parasite'

Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' Expected to Rank Second Among All-Time Korean Live-Action Films Following 'Parasite'

U.S. Box Office Surpasses $4.2 Million...Deadline Reports 'Highest Ticket Sales Record Since 'Parasite'
Director Park Chan-wook's new film 〈No Other Choice〉 is expected to set a new record for the second highest box office earnings for a Korean film in history in the U.S. market.Hollywood trade publication Deadline reported on the 16th that "This will be the most successful work of Park Chan-wook's...
| 김지민
'Master of the World' Surpasses 60,000! Director Yoon Ga-eun's Previous Works All Surpassed!

'Master of the World' Surpasses 60,000! Director Yoon Ga-eun's Previous Works All Surpassed!

After the weekend of the second week of release, it surpassed 60,000 viewers, easily surpassing the records of Director Yoon Ga-eun's previous works 〈Our People〉 (53,141 viewers) and 〈Our Home〉 (56,852 viewers).
〈Master of the World〉 has shown a clear upward trend in audience numbers during the second weekend, surpassing 60,000 viewers. The hit film 〈Master of the World〉, which topped the independent art film box office, surpassed 60,000 viewers after the second weekend of release, easily surpassing the...
| Joo Seong-cheol
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[Interview] "Hong Kong Cinema Needs the 'Lion Rock Spirit' Now" Directors Yang Kwan-yo and Yang Kwan-soon of 'Stuntman'

As part of 'Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul', which introduces the arts and culture of Hong Kong, the film festival 'Making Waves - A New Wave of Hong Kong Cinema' was held from October 17 to 20 at Cinecube Gwanghwamun.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Capturing the World of Korean AI Cinema! Director Oh Dong-ha's 'Zero' Wins 4 Awards at the U.S. International AI Film Festival

Capturing the World of Korean AI Cinema! Director Oh Dong-ha's 'Zero' Wins 4 Awards at the U.S. International AI Film Festival

The AI International Film Festival, established in 2021, is the world's first AI film festival and is regarded as an authoritative event known as the 'Academy Awards for AI Films.'
The film 〈Zero〉 has captured global attention by winning 4 awards at the AI International Film Festival held in Hollywood, showcasing new possibilities for AI-based creation. The AI International Film Festival, established in 2021, is the world's first AI film festival and is regarded as an...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Showbox Signs Joint Investment and Production Agreement with KT Studio Genie

Showbox Signs Joint Investment and Production Agreement with KT Studio Genie

Joint production of a total of 10 films over 3 years
Showbox (CEO Shin Ho-jung) announced on the 11th that it has signed a strategic business cooperation agreement for joint film production with KT Studio Genie (CEO Jung Geun-wook). There is great interest in what new changes this alliance will bring to the Korean film industry.
| Chua-young
The Movie 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle Arc' Hits Box Office Success, Lands in Bookstores!...Sales Surge by 500%!

The Movie 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle Arc' Hits Box Office Success, Lands in Bookstores!...Sales Surge by 500%!

The release of the Japanese animated film 〈Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle Arc〉 has brought unexpected benefits to the publishing industry. It has been reported that audiences visiting theaters are purchasing the original manga, creating a 'Demon Slayer Storm' in bookstores.
| 김지민
Lee Jun-hyuk and Jang Do-yeon Among Guests Revealed for the 21st Jecheon International Music & Film Festival

Lee Jun-hyuk and Jang Do-yeon Among Guests Revealed for the 21st Jecheon International Music & Film Festival

〈The Big Blue〉 〈Nikita〉 〈Léon〉 and more, French composer Eric Serra will visit Korea for the first time, with the opening ceremony taking place at Jecheon Airport on September 4.
The 21st Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (JIMFF, chaired by Jang Hang-jun) will hold its opening ceremony at Jecheon Airport on September 4, revealing guests who will heat up the red carpet and festival atmosphere.
| Joo Seong-cheol