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[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

I can’t help but fixate on the objects in the movies. I find myself getting deeply lost in thought about why—of all things—this director, cinematographer, art director, or even the actor, placed that item in front of the camera. “Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the objects in films that landed on my eyes with a light, delicate stomp.
〈Gun-chae〉surpassed 3 million viewers in just 10 days. According to the Korean Film Commission’s integrated computer network, it reached the 3 million mark on May 30, its 10th day after release, four days earlier than 〈King and the Man〉, which drew 16 million viewers.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Surpassing 3 million viewers within 10 days of its release, Colony is indisputably the most popular film in theaters right now. Yet despite that box-office success, reactions to Colony are sharply divided — a split that was evident even among Cineplay reporters at a press screening.
| Seongchan Eol
Mun Sang-hoon of BDNS Reviews His Favorite Comedy Film of the Year, 〈Nirvana the Band〉

Mun Sang-hoon of BDNS Reviews His Favorite Comedy Film of the Year, 〈Nirvana the Band〉

After searching for more than a year through Cannes, Los Angeles and Hong Kong for the best comedy film, BDNS leader Mun Sang-hoon settled on a single title: 〈Nirvana the Band: Not related to the legendary band ‘Nirvana’ — the duo Matt and Jay.
| Chua-young
Star Wars ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Returns After 7 Years, Director Jon Favreau Says He Maximized Korean Film Direction

Star Wars ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Returns After 7 Years, Director Jon Favreau Says He Maximized Korean Film Direction

'Baby Yoda' Grogu and Din Djarin’s grand adventure makes for a perfect Star Wars entry point.
A 7-Year Return, Star Wars’ Savior ‘Jon Favreau’ Revives on the ScreenThe iconic ‘Star Wars’ franchise in the realm of science fiction returns to the big screen for the first time in a full seven years since ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ in 2019.
| James choi
[News from Cannes] George Clooney to Co-Star With Netflix… Kim Ki-yoon, a French-Attorney-turned-Actor, Chases His Dream

[News from Cannes] George Clooney to Co-Star With Netflix… Kim Ki-yoon, a French-Attorney-turned-Actor, Chases His Dream

A Korean-French actor, Kim Ki-yoon, entered Cannes with Netflix’s “Surviving as a Celebrity Manager.” From an elite lawyer to a former… and his fan devotion to director Bong Joon-ho
From an elite lawyer to Cannes’ red carpet: Korean-French actor ‘Kim Ki-yoon’’s bold career moveA lawyer at a major law firm, who had taken the country’s top elite track in France, has made his way—confidently—into the 79th ‘Cannes International Film Festival’, a global celebration for filmmakers.
| James choi
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' — The series that propelled Star Wars, how does it play in theaters? (+post-credits scene)

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' — The series that propelled Star Wars, how does it play in theaters? (+post-credits scene)

The galaxy's greatest duo has arrived in theaters. The cold-but-warm-to-his-people Din Djarin and the adorable-looking yet incredibly powerful Grogu are the protagonists. These two, who starred in the Disney+ original series 〈The Mandalorian〉, have their post-season-3 exploits captured in the new...
| Seongchan Eol
A Full-Length Film Adaptation of the YouTube Horror Legend 'The Backrooms': YouTubers Kim Wane-pal and Professor Kim Beom-jun Join for a GV Reveal

A Full-Length Film Adaptation of the YouTube Horror Legend 'The Backrooms': YouTubers Kim Wane-pal and Professor Kim Beom-jun Join for a GV Reveal

Based on the YouTube sensation 'The Backrooms' directed by Kane Parsons, the film offers a series of relay GV previews with diverse perspectives ahead of its release On the 21st, journalist Lee Hwa-jeong and horror game YouTuber Kim Wane-pal will attend to discuss interpretations of the game as a motivational space On the 28th, journalist Jang Seong-ran and Professor Kim Beom-jun from the Department of Physics at Sungkyunkwan University will take part… World premiere in Korea on the 27th
〈The Backrooms〉 previewed this commentary GV, raising anticipation for the film. 〈The Backrooms〉 is a film that tells the story of Clark and Mary, who encounter inexplicable things inside a bizarre space under yellow walls and endless fluorescent lights.
| Seongchan Eol
After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

〈A Man Living with the King〉's Yeongwol was followed by Yesan for 〈Salmokji〉. The film 〈Salmokji〉, which has already surpassed twice its break-even point, takes its motif from the 'Salmokji legend,' which is set at the Salmokji reservoir in Gwangsim-myeon, Yesan, Chungnam.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Is That a Goomba? Game-Based Films That Successfully Reinvented Themselves from Bywords for Flops

Is That a Goomba? Game-Based Films That Successfully Reinvented Themselves from Bywords for Flops

It feels like a lifetime has passed. Gone are the days when "video game adaptations" fought over 0.5 or 1-star ratings; now we live in an era where they can reliably deliver a decent average. Even Mario once went through a period when it was the epitome of a "worst movie," a reputation even fans...
| Seongchan Eol
[Exclusive Interview] This Time, It’s a K-Dessert Variety Show! A Meet-Up With the Five Muses of “Bite me Sweet” ① Im Seong-gyun

[Exclusive Interview] This Time, It’s a K-Dessert Variety Show! A Meet-Up With the Five Muses of “Bite me Sweet” ① Im Seong-gyun

〈Bamis〉 is a K-dessert variety show where five famous female pastry chefs from across Southeast Asia and five rising Korean male celebrities form teams in pairs of two. They create creative desserts using K-style ingredients.
This time, it’s all about K-desserts. 〈Bite me Sweet〉(Bite Me Sweet, hereafter 〈Bamis〉) is a variety show where five famous female pastry chefs from across Southeast Asia and five rising Korean male celebrities team up in pairs of two to create creative desserts using K-style ingredients.
| Joo Seong-cheol