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Jung Joo-ri receives France’s Chevalier honor for ‘Dora’; Jang Byung-wook wins Korea’s first Angénieux award

Jung Joo-ri receives France’s Chevalier honor for ‘Dora’; Jang Byung-wook wins Korea’s first Angénieux award

31st Busan International Film Festival marks 140 years of Korea-France ties with honors for cinematographer Jang Byung-wook
Director beloved by Cannes receives France’s highest arts honor Jung Joo-ri, director of the film ‘Dora’, has been awarded the rank of ‘Chevalier’ in France’s Order of Arts and Letters. The Embassy of France in Korea announced on the 14th that it had presented the honor to Jung at the 2026 French...
| James choi
Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Ga-eun and 27 other film directors publish debut essay 『My First Action』!

Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Ga-eun and 27 other film directors publish debut essay 『My First Action』!

Featuring the voices of directors affiliated with the Directors Guild of Korea (DGK), the 2014 book 『The Moment of Debut』 has been revised and expanded and published in two volumes, 1 and 2.』
A nonfiction essay vividly recounting the hard-fought debut journeys of 31 leading directors shaping South Korean cinema, 『My First Action』 (jointly planned by the Directors Guild of Korea and CinePlay), has been published.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Advertisers Pick ‘The Manager’ and ‘Manager Kim’ as Programs of the Year at 2026 KAA Awards on Nov. 22

Advertisers Pick ‘The Manager’ and ‘Manager Kim’ as Programs of the Year at 2026 KAA Awards on Nov. 22

Winners in four categories are unveiled as Korea Advertisers Conference takes place at The Westin Josun Seoul
Leaders driving innovation in media and marketing take center stage The Korea Advertisers Association on the 13th officially announced the winners of the “2026 KAA Awards”, honoring those who led innovation across the media and marketing ecosystem this year.
| James choi
Review: 〈Silnakwon〉 Pits a Mother Against an AI-Era Mystery When Her Son Returns After 9 Years

Review: 〈Silnakwon〉 Pits a Mother Against an AI-Era Mystery When Her Son Returns After 9 Years

Director Yeon Sang-ho, a filmmaker often credited with expanding the range and commercial success of Korean cinema, tackles a story rooted in the anxieties of the AI age in 〈Silnakwon〉. The film, which screened for audiences at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival and the 31st Busan...
| Seongchan Eol
Japan Bookstore Award-winning 'You, Like a Star' stars Yokohama and Hirose; Korean fan event set for 19th

Japan Bookstore Award-winning 'You, Like a Star' stars Yokohama and Hirose; Korean fan event set for 19th

Based on a 1.7 million-copy bestseller, the film opens at Lotte Cinema on the 28th
Award-winning novel makes its way to the screen in a star-studded lineup that shook Japan Japan's leading youth icons are coming to theaters in South Korea. Daewon Media, the film's distributor, officially announced on the 13th that the stars of 'You, Like a Star,' Yokohama Ryusei and Hirose Suzu,...
| James choi
[Parliamentary Audit] Historical Controversy Over 'Assassins' ... Why KOCCA Really Gave It A Grades in 10 Categories

[Parliamentary Audit] Historical Controversy Over 'Assassins' ... Why KOCCA Really Gave It A Grades in 10 Categories

Korea Creative Content Agency President Kim Yoon-ji appears at the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee's parliamentary audit on Oct. 12, defending a 26-year veteran director's abilities and the freedom of creative expression
Personal attacks that stifle imagination raise fears for K-content Kim Yoon-ji, president of the 'Korea Creative Content Agency', took a firm stand in defense of creative freedom amid the recent controversy over alleged 'historical distortion' in the film 'Assassins'.
| James choi
Avengers: Doomsday set for Dec. 16 Korea release, promises epic showdown

Avengers: Doomsday set for Dec. 16 Korea release, promises epic showdown

New installment in the ‘Avengers’ series, featuring the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s top heroes, sets release date Thor, Steve Rogers and Captain America join Mr. Fantastic and a host of X-Men heroes Anticipation builds for a high-stakes showdown with the formidable villain Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr.
〈Avengers: Doomsday〉 has set its release date. The film 〈Avengers: Doomsday〉 announced its Korea release date on Oct. 13. Set to open Dec. 16, 〈Avengers: Doomsday〉 is the latest installment in the 〈Avengers〉 series within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
| Seongchan Eol
Film 'Assassin(s)' Tops 3 Million Amid Political Controversy and Canceled Stage Appearances

Film 'Assassin(s)' Tops 3 Million Amid Political Controversy and Canceled Stage Appearances

Film about the hunt for those behind a 1974 assassination attempt targeting the first lady draws 3 million viewers in 20 days All stage appearances canceled after cast members face vulgar attacks amid conservative accusations of historical distortion Fierce backlash follows as production company denies directly naming the mastermind and the film industry issues a statement protecting creators
〈Assassin 〉 has surpassed 3 million viewers amid controversy. The film 〈Assassin 〉 announced that it surpassed 3 million viewers on the morning of Oct. 13. According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network for theater admissions, 〈Assassin 〉 had drawn 2.
| Seongchan Eol
Bong Joon-ho’s first animated feature ‘Ally’ set for July 14 release in France, with Korea to follow around the same time next year

Bong Joon-ho’s first animated feature ‘Ally’ set for July 14 release in France, with Korea to follow around the same time next year

Bong Joon-ho’s first feature-length animated film tells the story of Ally, a deep-sea fish on an adventure Top animation talent from 〈Toy Story 4〉, 〈Inside Out〉 and other global hits joins the project Production is accelerating with the goal of reaching theaters in France, Korea and the United States in 2027
Bong Joon-ho’s new film has finally set its release window. The animated film 〈Ally〉 announced its release schedule on Oct. 12. According to information released that day, 〈Ally〉 will open in France on July 14, with a Korean release planned around the same time.
| Seongchan Eol
Charlie Puth moved to tears by 38,000 fans singing along at first stadium show; TWICE’s Nayeon makes surprise appearance

Charlie Puth moved to tears by 38,000 fans singing along at first stadium show; TWICE’s Nayeon makes surprise appearance

A 16-song live set caps a decade of performances in South Korea
38,000 voices and a sea of silver: Pop spectacle lights up Goyang "Mmmm~ mmmm~ I loved you dangerously." (Mmmm~ mmmm~ I loved you dangerously · Mmmm~ mmmm~ I loved you so much it was dangerous.) When global pop star 'Charlie Puth' belted out his signature hit 'Dangerously', Goyang Stadium shook on...
| James choi