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Dwayne Johnson Returns as a UFC Legend in “The Smashing Machine,” Set for Release in 2026

Dwayne Johnson Returns as a UFC Legend in “The Smashing Machine,” Set for Release in 2026

Hollywood A-list Dwayne Johnson undergoes a flawless transformation into legendary fighter Mark Kerr, earning a first-ever Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a motion picture—drama Benny Safdie directs solo, winning the Best Director award (Silver Lion) at the Venice International Film Festival to prove its global cinematic merit A fighter who dominated the early UFC and MMA scene in the early 1990s faces both glory and collapse, including a brutal fight against drug addiction
〈The Smashing Machine〉 has confirmed its Korea release and unveiled the first teaser poster. A poster showcasing Dwayne Johnson’s overpowering acting transformation the film 〈The Smashing Machine〉 said it will meet audiences in Korean theaters in the second half of 2026.
| Seongchan Eol
Review: In 'The Shrine,' the Human Abyss Is Scarier Than Any Demon

Review: In 'The Shrine,' the Human Abyss Is Scarier Than Any Demon

In 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Demon〉, opening June 17, demons may stalk the screen, but the film argues that the human psyche is more terrifying still.Billed as a meeting of K-shamanism and J-horror, 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Demon〉 is a Korea–Japan co-production directed by Japanese filmmaker...
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Interview] Park Ji-hoon, From Danjong to Kitchen Duty: Becoming an Actor Between Emerging and Established ①

[Interview] Park Ji-hoon, From Danjong to Kitchen Duty: Becoming an Actor Between Emerging and Established ①

It’s the first time a drama has leaned so fully into what the show dubs “chwiral” (a newly coined blend of "kitchen soldier" and "crazy"). After a single spoonful of seaweed soup, a sudden "god of seaweed" stages a mock "creation of heaven and earth," and after tasting a multicolored rice ball an...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Won Bin? Actually: Kang Dong-won X Park Ji-hyeon X Eom Tae-gu’s Wild Sing Lights Up With a Stellar Supporting Cast

Won Bin? Actually: Kang Dong-won X Park Ji-hyeon X Eom Tae-gu’s Wild Sing Lights Up With a Stellar Supporting Cast

A new film from Director Son Jae-gon spotlights Triangle, a group that reunites after 20 years Special cameo by Kang Gi-young and standout performances by Park Hae-mi and Kim Ki-cheon among others have made supporting players the film’s scene-stealers The premiere screenings wrap up successfully on May 30–31, with a nationwide theater release slated for June 3
The supporting cast’s lineup—who helped make 〈Wild Sing〉 shine even brighter—drew attention.Movie 〈Wild Sing〉 portrays what happens when Hyun-woo (Kang Dong-won), Domi (Park Ji-hyeon), and Sang-gu (Eom Tae-gu)—members of Triangle, a group that swept the pop music scene right after debut—reunite...
| Seongchan Eol
[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Colony〉: ‘I Drew Inspiration From the Extreme Game Mechanics of Escape Rooms and the Operating Principles of AI’

[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Colony〉: ‘I Drew Inspiration From the Extreme Game Mechanics of Escape Rooms and the Operating Principles of AI’

Yeon Sang-ho has done it again. Released on May 22, 〈Colony〉 passed 2 million viewers in its opening week. The overseas response has been as strong as the domestic reaction: advance international sales have already generated significant revenue, and in Malaysia the film ranked third among all...
| Seongchan Eol
Yeon Sang-ho-Style Zombie Film Makes Another Leap, ‘Colony’ — Brief Review and What They Had to Say (feat. Koo Kyo-hwan's Zombie Greeting)

Yeon Sang-ho-Style Zombie Film Makes Another Leap, ‘Colony’ — Brief Review and What They Had to Say (feat. Koo Kyo-hwan's Zombie Greeting)

Yeon Sang-ho has once again led the evolution of zombie cinema. The film 〈Colony〉 finished its screening at the recent Cannes Film Festival and met with Korean reporters on May 20 ahead of its May 21 release. 〈Colony〉, which depicts events after biologist Seo Young-cheol injects himself with a...
| Seongchan Eol
‘Salmokji: Whispering Water’ Proves K-Horror’s Power—Breaks 1 Million Viewers on Day 10 of Release…Thanks Proof Photo from the Cast

‘Salmokji: Whispering Water’ Proves K-Horror’s Power—Breaks 1 Million Viewers on Day 10 of Release…Thanks Proof Photo from the Cast

A horror film starring Kim Hye-yoon that delves into strange rumors about a supposedly cursed reservoir—by the morning of the 17th, it topped 1 million cumulative viewers The cast, dressed in fun disguises as ghosts, ghoulish creatures, Chucky, and more, shares a 1-million milestone proof photo Directed by Lee Sang-min, the film delivers chilling horror inspired by real-life creepy tales and sets expectations for a long run at theaters
〈Salmokji: Whispering Water〉 proved the power of horror as it surpassed 1 million viewers. According to the Korea Box Office Information System as of the morning of April 17, the film 〈Salmokji: Whispering Water〉 surpassed 1 million viewers.
| Seongchan Eol
[Chu Sung-cheol’s Lockers] Who Spat on Leslie Cheung in “Farewell My Concubine”?

[Chu Sung-cheol’s Lockers] Who Spat on Leslie Cheung in “Farewell My Concubine”?

I get hooked on the objects in movies. I find myself falling into deep thought—why, of all things, did the director, cinematographer, production designer, or even an actor put that item in front of the camera? “Chu Sung-cheol’s Lockers” is a record of the film props that gently but firmly captured my attention.
A must-do itinerary on a trip to Hong Kong is Victoria Peak on Hong Kong Island. When you take the Peak Tram up, you’re treated to a stunning view: Hong Kong Island’s skyline in the foreground, with the Kowloon Peninsula stretching out far in the distance.
| Joo Seong-cheol
The Essence of Kabuki Blossoming on Screen, Re-Encountered as a ‘National Treasure’ in Dolby Cinema

The Essence of Kabuki Blossoming on Screen, Re-Encountered as a ‘National Treasure’ in Dolby Cinema

Confirmed for Release April 1... A 175-Minute Rush of Artistic Intensity Completed with ‘Dolby Vision X Atmos’
Director Lee Sang-il’s sweeping epic 〈National Treasure〉 returns in Dolby Cinema to meet Korean audiences. Distributor Media Castle Co. , Ltd. has confirmed the April 1 release of the film 〈National Treasure〉 in Dolby Cinema and the Dolby Atmos format, and unveiled a special poster on the 23rd.
| Kim Ji-yeon
2026 98th Academy Awards, Cineplay's Predictions for Major Category Winners

2026 98th Academy Awards, Cineplay's Predictions for Major Category Winners

The American Academy Awards, a film festival that serves as a small talk topic for filmmakers, audiences, and cinephiles, is just around the corner. The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15 local time, and at 7:30 AM on March 16 Korean time, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
| Seongchan Eol