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Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s ‘Black Thunder Castle’ and Other Buzzed-About Titles at BIFAN 2026

Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s ‘Black Thunder Castle’ and Other Buzzed-About Titles at BIFAN 2026

Marking its 30th anniversary this year, the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival will be held from July 2 to July 12 around Bucheon City Hall. As South Korea’s only fantastic genre film festival, BIFAN again presents works armed with genre playfulness and a bold experimental spirit.
| Chua-young
Jung Ho-yeon on ‘Hope’: ‘I’m trying to overcome the fear of a major project with a rookie’s drive’

Jung Ho-yeon on ‘Hope’: ‘I’m trying to overcome the fear of a major project with a rookie’s drive’

Few actors have had a debut as striking as Jung Ho-yeon’s. Jung moved from top-tier modeling into acting and made a notable acting debut with 〈Squid Game〉. Now she is about to make her film debut in 〈Hope〉. Directed by Na Hong-jin, the filmmaker behind hits such as 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉,...
| Seongchan Eol
Pani Bottle and KwakTube Return…A Completely Different “Jigumabul 4” Premieres on ENA in October, With a “Travel Film Festival”

Pani Bottle and KwakTube Return…A Completely Different “Jigumabul 4” Premieres on ENA in October, With a “Travel Film Festival”

Pani Bottle, KwakTube and Wonji are back with the “Travel Film Festival” concept. A new challenge is on the way—going beyond a dice-rolling trip to complete a film
The die has been cast, the curtain-raiser to a “cinematic universe” beyond entertainment ENA’s mega hit that reshaped the landscape of South Korean travel variety shows returns. The killer content from TEO , produced under the leadership of producer Kim Tae-ho, “Jigumabul World Travel” will land on...
| James choi
‘Hope’ Surpasses 50% Total Pre-Sales Rate, Sending Ticket Sales Soaring! 4 Special-Viewing Posters Revealed!

‘Hope’ Surpasses 50% Total Pre-Sales Rate, Sending Ticket Sales Soaring! 4 Special-Viewing Posters Revealed!

With the film just one week away from release, it has swept aside not only existing movies in theaters but also upcoming new releases, widening the gap by more than double from 〈Moana〉, which sits in second place for pre-sales.
This summer, the movie 〈Hope〉, set to deliver the most cinematic experience at theaters, is continuing its momentum after its advance ticket sales rate broke through 50%. After ticket sales opened, 〈Hope〉 moved to No. 1 at the fastest pace of the year, locking in its lead with overwhelming figures.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Wife Assassin’ Movie ‘Assassins (or ‘Killers’)’ Invites Toronto Premiere

‘Wife Assassin’ Movie ‘Assassins (or ‘Killers’)’ Invites Toronto Premiere

A new film by Heo Jin-ho reimagining the 1974 assassination of a first lady. Takes a spot in the gala section at North America’s biggest film festival; one of the top bets for this coming Chuseok
‘Gunfire in August 1974’ Returns to the Screen With a Hidden Side of History—and Praise on a Global Stage One of the most shocking mysteries in modern South Korean history comes to the global stage to reveal the truth first.
| James choi
Na Hong-jin: 〈Hope〉 explores how a small incident can spiral out of control

Na Hong-jin: 〈Hope〉 explores how a small incident can spiral out of control

Interview on the release of the film 〈Hope〉
Director Na Hong-jin said he turned to aliens in 〈Hope〉 after exploring supernatural beings in 〈The Wailing〉 (2016). Speaking with Cineplay in Jongno District, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 7th, director Na Hong-jin discussed the release of 〈Hope〉 and the story behind the film.
| Kim Ji-yeon
‘Twitch Emperor’ Kai Cenat Returns After a 9-Month Hiatus… ‘Streamer University 2026’ Unveils a Massive Lineup

‘Twitch Emperor’ Kai Cenat Returns After a 9-Month Hiatus… ‘Streamer University 2026’ Unveils a Massive Lineup

On April 6 (local time), returns to streaming with the first-ever simultaneous broadcast on Twitch and YouTube More than 1 million artists and creators worldwide supported… selects about 100 people from the fierce competition A ‘Harry Potter’ parody teaser triggers a dopamine rush… thousands pour into an Atlanta in-person audition, leading to a chaos incident that briefly shuts things down
Twitch’s top streamer, Kai Cenat, 24, who has been enjoying the most all-out popularity around the world, has returned in a blaze of glory after roughly nine months of extended hiatus. With his comeback, the spotlight is now fixed on his newly unveiled creator-mentorship project, ‘Streamer...
| Yangsimoh
Na Hong-jin says he is still revising 'Hope' before release to improve sound and visuals

Na Hong-jin says he is still revising 'Hope' before release to improve sound and visuals

Interview ahead of the release of 〈Hope〉
Director Na Hong-jin said he is still revising 〈Hope〉 ahead of its July 15 release, continuing to work on the film's sound and visuals even after its press screening. CinePLAY met with director Na Hong-jin at an undisclosed location in Seoul's Jongno District on the afternoon of the 7th to discuss...
| Kim Ji-yeon
'Master of Experimental Film' Jean-Claude Rousseau... Spanning Over 40 Years of Film, at MMCA Film & Video in 2026

'Master of Experimental Film' Jean-Claude Rousseau... Spanning Over 40 Years of Film, at MMCA Film & Video in 2026

A look across four decades from his debut to the latest works, plus screening of a rare title shot in Jeonju and a free talk in Jeonju
An alchemist of light and time arrives in Seoul A living legend of avant-garde cinema, French master 'Jean-Claude Rousseau' will soon be under the spotlight as Seoul’s heart witnesses a decisive moment in his 40-year artistic journey.
| James choi
First Reactions to ‘Hope’: Cineplay Critics’ Star Ratings

First Reactions to ‘Hope’: Cineplay Critics’ Star Ratings

[First reactions from the press screening] Na Hong-jin’s new film 〈Hope〉, which screened in competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, opens July 15. In 〈Hope〉, Beom-seok (Hwang Jung-min), chief of the Hopohang outpost in the Demilitarized Zone, hears from local young men that a tiger has...
| Kim Ji-yeon