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Naver Webtoon Launches 'Ballad of the Hero' as First Global Drop, With Twist Strategy Targeting 9 Markets

Naver Webtoon Launches 'Ballad of the Hero' as First Global Drop, With Twist Strategy Targeting 9 Markets

A swordmaster's saga after reincarnation 100 years later, published simultaneously worldwide to block piracy at the source
Webtoon Entertainment, the U. S. -based parent company of Naver Webtoon, has fully launched 'Global Drop', a project to release titles simultaneously worldwide. It is leading the push into global markets with the epic high-fantasy series 'Ballad of the Hero' as its first title.
| James choi
Ahn Jae-hoon on 〈Gills〉: 'To create beautiful skies and water, I looked only at water and skies in master paintings'

Ahn Jae-hoon on 〈Gills〉: 'To create beautiful skies and water, I looked only at water and skies in master paintings'

Director Ahn Jae-hoon says he turned to the skies and water in master paintings to shape the visual world of 〈Gills〉, his new animated adaptation of Gu Byeong-mo's novel 『Gills』. Ahn Jae-hoon, known for lyrical animation such as 〈Dream of a Precious Day〉 (2011), 〈Buckwheat Flowers, A Lucky Day, and...
| 문동명 객원기자
[Lee Hwa-jung's Deep Talks] “Going head-to-head with Hyun Bin and Byun Yo-han. How do I survive?” Meeting Roh Jae-won, star of 〈Tazza: The Song of Belzebub〉 and 〈Made in Korea Season 2〉, Part 2

[Lee Hwa-jung's Deep Talks] “Going head-to-head with Hyun Bin and Byun Yo-han. How do I survive?” Meeting Roh Jae-won, star of 〈Tazza: The Song of Belzebub〉 and 〈Made in Korea Season 2〉, Part 2

A conversation that approaches actors with deep breaths, like a detox. Film journalist Lee Hwa-jung meets the actors.
From the audience's perspective, it seems the new momentum actor Roh Jae-won is showing has already begun. Looking at the cast lineup for 〈Made in Korea〉, I found myself wondering whether an actor known for his freewheeling style could adapt to acting within a demanding format — in other words,...
| 이화정
Jennie becomes first K-pop artist to spend 16 weeks in top 10 ‘Dracula’ makes new Billboard history with longest run by K-pop singer on U.S. Billboard Hot 100

Jennie becomes first K-pop artist to spend 16 weeks in top 10 ‘Dracula’ makes new Billboard history with longest run by K-pop singer on U.S. Billboard Hot 100

Breaks BTS’ ‘Butter’ record of 15 weeks and reaches No. 5 at its peak after a short-form resurgence
An unprecedented run that has shaken the global pop scene ‘Dracula’, the captivating track released by Blackpink’s Jennie in collaboration with Australian global artist Tame Impala, has set a new record by remaining in the top 10 on the U. S.
| James choi
From Novelist to Global Master: Lee Chang-dong’s 30-Year Gaze on Society

From Novelist to Global Master: Lee Chang-dong’s 30-Year Gaze on Society

A first prize in 24 years since the Best Director award for “Oasis,” highlighting the meaning of class and love through a laid-off worker and a “silver-spoon” couple
Director Lee Chang-dong, 72, reaffirmed his stature as a global master by winning the Grand Jury Prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival for “Possible Love,” his first film in eight years. After winning Best Director for “Oasis” in 2002, Lee added a new milestone to his international...
| James choi
Nolan’s 〈Odyssey〉 Hits 10 Million in Korea — and Raises Bigger Questions

Nolan’s 〈Odyssey〉 Hits 10 Million in Korea — and Raises Bigger Questions

Nolan has surprised audiences again. Director Christopher Nolan's new film 〈Odyssey〉 surpassed 10 million admissions on September 6. To mark the milestone, Cineplay’s reporters revisited the questions and reservations the film left with each of us.
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Seong Chan-eol’s Comics] Not a Lone Crane, but One Cat Among Rats: 〈Cat Nancy〉

[Seong Chan-eol’s Comics] Not a Lone Crane, but One Cat Among Rats: 〈Cat Nancy〉

I’m a devoted fan of subculture. I gravitate to anything with fresh stories, ideas, or characters — not just films but webtoons, games, comics, and animation. Having opened the door to fandom through comic books, I now read e-comics on e-readers and webtoons on my smartphone — a self-described...
| Seongchan Eol
Bae Suzy, Lee Jin-wook Film ‘Seven O′Clock Breakfast Club for the Brokenhearted’ Set for December Release

Bae Suzy, Lee Jin-wook Film ‘Seven O′Clock Breakfast Club for the Brokenhearted’ Set for December Release

Based on Baek Young-ok’s novel of the same name; poster and teaser trailer unveiled
The film 〈Seven O′Clock Breakfast Club for the Brokenhearted〉, starring Bae Suzy and Lee Jin-wook and directed by Im Seon-ae, will open in theaters in December, and has unveiled a poster and launch teaser. Com2uS N presents the film, while By4M Studio serves as co-presenter and distributor, and the...
| Kim Ji-yeon
The Intern Carrying an Executive’s Briefcase: The Paradox of the “Intern” Leather Attaché

The Intern Carrying an Executive’s Briefcase: The Paradox of the “Intern” Leather Attaché

I fixate on objects in movies. I find myself wondering why the director, cinematographer, production designer or actor put that particular object in front of the camera. “Joo Sung-chul’s Locker” records the movie objects that have lightly crossed my path.
“Back in action. ” In Nancy Meyers’ 〈The Intern〉 (2015), Ben says to himself as he prepares for his first day back at work. The expression describes resuming activity after an extended break because of rest or an injury. Strictly speaking, however, he is not talking to himself.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Photos] Producer-director Pyo Jae-soon reveals six decades of backstage stories at 89 ... A master’s record spanning the 1988 Seoul Olympics to beloved national dramas

[Photos] Producer-director Pyo Jae-soon reveals six decades of backstage stories at 89 ... A master’s record spanning the 1988 Seoul Olympics to beloved national dramas

Publishes first autobiographical essay, “Gya, What’s Your Job?,” titled after a quip by late actor Jang Min-ho ... Yoo In-chon, Shin Goo and other cultural veterans turn out in force
At 89, master reveals the truth behind six decades onstage “I have the surname Pyo, but I spent my whole life trying not to stand out.” Pyo Jae-soon, 89, a living history of South Korea’s broadcasting and performing arts industries, has published his first autobiographical essay, “Gya, What’s Your...
| James choi