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‘The Emperor of Pop’ ‘Michael’ Charges Through the Box Office, Breaking the Best North American Opening Record… Surpasses $200 Million Worldwide

‘The Emperor of Pop’ ‘Michael’ Charges Through the Box Office, Breaking the Best North American Opening Record… Surpasses $200 Million Worldwide

An electrifying biopic chronicling Michael Jackson’s journey as an independent artist, with his nephew Jaafar Jackson stepping into the spotlight as the lead Earns an A- grade from CinemaScore immediately after release and breaks the best opening record among North American releases in 2026 Confirmed for a domestic release on May 13… Screenings across a variety of formats such as IMAX, 4DX, and SCREENX
〈Michael〉 fired off an unforgettable opening salvo, kicking the box office into motion.A biopic featuring Michael Jackson’s rise as he stands on his own 〈Michael〉 is a biographical film depicting the journey of pop icon Michael Jackson as he forged ahead on his own, with his real-life nephew Jaafar...
James Cameron X Billie Eilish Meet Up, “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour” Blue Art Poster Unveiled

James Cameron X Billie Eilish Meet Up, “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour” Blue Art Poster Unveiled

A concert movie featuring a Z-generation pop icon captured in 3D technology by acclaimed director James Cameron Live performance from the Co-op Live in Manchester, UK, in July 2025…The poster’s deep-blue lighting draws attention Teasing a “completely new cinematic experience you can experience in theaters,” the film opens nationwide in theaters on May 6
A blue art poster for 〈Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour〉 has been unveiled, capturing Billie Eilish’s charisma.A meeting between James Cameron and a pop icon 〈Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour〉 is a concert movie in which renowned director James Cameron, who is known for...
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...
“Life Film by Director Park Chan-wook”…Abel Ferrara Masterpiece ‘Ms. 45’ Unveils Two Intense Poster Variations

“Life Film by Director Park Chan-wook”…Abel Ferrara Masterpiece ‘Ms. 45’ Unveils Two Intense Poster Variations

A satisfying revenge thriller in which Tania, caught up in crime, steps out as a street enforcer armed with a .45-caliber handgun A dramatic artwork poster is unveiled at once, capturing the nun-style red-toned outfit and the instant the gun fires Abel Ferrara’s directorial work that made a big splash at the time of its release…Re-releases in Korean theaters on May 7
A revenge thriller that shook the world, 〈Ms. 45〉, has unveiled two powerful poster variations ahead of its Korean re-release.In the revenge thriller of Tania, who steps out as a street enforcer, 〈Ms. 45〉 tells the story of how Tania—who is inherently unable to speak—gets repeatedly dragged into...
BIFAN Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary, Amassing 30 Years of Korean Genre Films… Launches “Asian Genre Films 99”

BIFAN Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary, Amassing 30 Years of Korean Genre Films… Launches “Asian Genre Films 99”

The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival launches the three-year special project “Asian Genre Films 99” Selecting 33 films each year for a total of 99 to systematically survey Asia’s film landscape and genre trends Including a spotlight on 11 films directed by women… screenings and GV scheduled during the festival in July
The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival , held in July, announced on April 24 its three-year project, “Asian Genre Films 99” (Asian Genre Films 99). “Asian Genre Films 99” is a three-year project that selects 33 Korean genre films each year and introduces a total of 99 films.
K-High School Students Confront a Death Curse App…Netflix’s First YA Horror “Girigo” Released Today (24th)

K-High School Students Confront a Death Curse App…Netflix’s First YA Horror “Girigo” Released Today (24th)

Netflix’s first-ever “Young Adult (YA) Horror” series in Korean content, built to heighten psychological tension Featuring a wave of rising stars including Jeon So-young, Kang Mina, and Baek Sun-ho…Directed by debut director Park Yoon-seo, bringing a fresh feel to the mix A unique world that swings between everyday school life and a chilling shrine…Netflix exclusively releases it on April 24
Netflix has unveiled a new series 〈Girigo〉 as it gets ready for release, and shared key viewing points.The Netflix original series 〈Girigo〉 tells the story of high school students who receive a warning that they will die suddenly due to the curse of an app called “Girigo,” granted wishes—then do...
Baeksang Arts Awards 62nd: Naver Popularity Award Vote Kicks Off on the 24th…79 Male and Female Nominees Go Head-to-Head

Baeksang Arts Awards 62nd: Naver Popularity Award Vote Kicks Off on the 24th…79 Male and Female Nominees Go Head-to-Head

Starting today (the 24th) at noon and running for 12 days through just before midnight on May 5 via Naver A total of 79 male and female nominees in the Broadcasting, Film, Theater, and Musical categories…1 free vote per account per day for each gender category The main ceremony will be held on May 8 at the Coex D Hall…Shin Dong-yup, Suzy, and Park Bo-gum will host, and JTBC will broadcast it live
The Naver Popularity Award vote for “Baeksang Arts Awards 62nd with Gucci,” the only comprehensive arts awards show in Korea, will begin in full on the 24th.With the Popularity Award vote now underway, on April 24 Baeksang Arts Awards’ secretariat announced that it will hold the Naver Popularity...
Kim Hye-yoon’s “Salmokji” Breaks 1.6 Million Viewers! Surpasses the Break-Even Point by More Than Double

Kim Hye-yoon’s “Salmokji” Breaks 1.6 Million Viewers! Surpasses the Break-Even Point by More Than Double

Holds onto No. 1 at the box office for 15 straight days… 〈Wangsa-nam〉 and other heavyweight releases are left behind as a horror craze hits
The horror film 〈Salmokji〉 has surged past the break-even point by more than double, reaching 1.6 million viewers and igniting an overwhelming horror craze across the 2026 theater scene.A strong win in just 16 days… the fastest break-even point among 2026 releasesDepicting a fierce battle of an...
Jafar Jackson ’Michael’ Breaks the Opening Record… $150M Revenue Forecast

Jafar Jackson ’Michael’ Breaks the Opening Record… $150M Revenue Forecast

Projected to Set a New All-Time Box-Office High for Music Biopics
The film 〈Michael〉, which depicts the life story of pop icon Michael Jackson, is already rocking the world with explosive box-office expectations even before its release.North America opening revenue nearly $90M… A record-tier achievement that surpasses 〈Bohemian Rhapsody〉With the film 〈Michael〉...
[Chua-Young’s Music Box] Music for the Purification Ritual of Wounded Youth: “Girls Band Cry”

[Chua-Young’s Music Box] Music for the Purification Ritual of Wounded Youth: “Girls Band Cry”

I get hooked on the music in the film. Music sometimes conveys intimate feelings a character can’t fully express through the visuals alone—or through the lines you hear. It can also serve as a window into the creator’s hidden intentions. For me, understanding film music was one way to connect with the movie. “Chua-Young’s Music Box” lets you listen more closely to the movie’s voice through music. (P.S. While listening to the music, I hope you’ll read the article.)
Following the first film, 〈Girls Band Cry: The Movie—Youth Rhapsody〉 (hereinafter 〈Youth Rhapsody〉), the sequel 〈Girls Band Cry: The Movie, Hey Our Future〉 was released in theaters on April 16. This theatrical release is a compilation film: while it faithfully follows the existing story, it adds...