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Lee Chang-dong’s First Netflix Project, ‘Possible Love,’ Chosen as South Korea’s Oscar Entry

Lee Chang-dong’s First Netflix Project, ‘Possible Love,’ Chosen as South Korea’s Oscar Entry

Director’s return after 8 years takes aim at the Oscars, with official invitations to Venice and Toronto next month
A master’s incisive vision meets a global platform in a gold-medal dash toward the Oscars Lee Chang-dong, one of South Korea’s most celebrated auteurs, is ending an 8-year silence and entering the race for the 99th Academy Awards with his new film, ‘Possible Love’.
| James choi
Jarasum Jazz Festival opens in October with two-time Grammy winner Nate Smith

Jarasum Jazz Festival opens in October with two-time Grammy winner Nate Smith

Festival runs Oct. 9-11 in Gapyeong, with a 39-act lineup including Nate Smith and Tigran Hamasyan
Asia's largest music festival will fill autumn nights with deep, soulful jazz melodies. The 23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival will take place Oct. 9-11 across Gapyeong County in Gyeonggi province. The biggest draw is the addition of legendary drummer 'Nate Smith', a two-time winner at the 68th Grammy...
| James choi
Yeon Sang-ho, Hirokazu Kore-eda to Hold Conversation at Toronto Film Festival

Yeon Sang-ho, Hirokazu Kore-eda to Hold Conversation at Toronto Film Festival

Invited to TIFF's official industry program at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival
Yeon Sang-ho, whose film 〈PARADISE LOST〉 has been invited to the Special Presentation section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, will take part in a TIFF Summit: Dialogues conversation with Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda at 4 p. m. local time on Sept.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Busan International Film Festival to world-premiere 3 new Korean drama series in 'On Screen'; new projects starring Shin Min-a and Son Suk-ku make global debuts

Busan International Film Festival to world-premiere 3 new Korean drama series in 'On Screen'; new projects starring Shin Min-a and Son Suk-ku make global debuts

The festival opens Oct. 6, with 'The Remarried Empress' and other titles set for 'On Screen,' plus nine additional commercial films confirmed for the lineup
K-content's triumphant return: A star-studded battle to light up screens worldwide The 31st Busan International Film Festival, which opens Oct. 6, has announced a powerhouse lineup poised to draw the attention of movie fans around the world.
| James choi
[Joo Sung-chul's Locker] What Are the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in 'Warfare' and 'The Hurt Locker'?

[Joo Sung-chul's Locker] What Are the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in 'Warfare' and 'The Hurt Locker'?

I am drawn to 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 objects in movies that quietly catch my eye.
“The rush of battle is often a potent and lethal addiction, for war is a drug.” The Hurt Locker (2009), which won the 2010 Academy Award for Best Picture, opens with that title card. Director Kathryn Bigelow drew the quotation from War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning, a 2002 nonfiction book by...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Yeon Sang-ho, Kore-eda to discuss at Toronto festival as ‘Paradise Lost’ returns for second straight year

Yeon Sang-ho, Kore-eda to discuss at Toronto festival as ‘Paradise Lost’ returns for second straight year

The two will attend TIFF Summit together on Sept. 14 to discuss IP adaptations and the global expansion of Asian cinema; ‘Paradise Lost’ and ‘Look Back’ are set for October releases in South Korea.
Two of the leading directors from South Korea and Japan will meet at North America’s largest film festival. Director 'Yeon Sang-ho', whose new film 'Paradise Lost' has been selected for the Special Presentations section of the 51st 'Toronto International Film Festival' for a second consecutive...
| James choi
'2026 Busan Biennale' spotlights Venice Biennale standout—with a twist on its 16,000-won admission fee

'2026 Busan Biennale' spotlights Venice Biennale standout—with a twist on its 16,000-won admission fee

Held through Nov. 1 under the theme 'Dissident Chorus,' the exhibition spans three venues, including the Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, and showcases a range of genres.
Opening June 29 with 46 artists from 22 countries; two venues on Yeongdo and at a former high school will be entirely free The global art world is turning its attention to Busan once again. The '2026 Busan Biennale' will open in grand fashion on June 29, bringing together 46 artists from 22...
| James choi
BTS Day declared in Illinois as group returns after seven years

BTS Day declared in Illinois as group returns after seven years

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proclamation highlights the group’s social impact as an unprecedented wave of welcomes spans its North American tour, from Toronto to El Paso
ARIRANG Tour comes to Soldier Field on the 27th and 28th, capping an unprecedented wave of welcomes across North America The U. S. state of Illinois has given global artists BTS an official welcome to mark the group’s Chicago concerts. BigHit Music said on the 24th that Illinois Gov. J. B.
| James choi
“Past life as a military service evader?” ‘New Recruit 4’ star Kim Min-ho enters his fourth year in uniform; Han Ga-in returns after eight years

“Past life as a military service evader?” ‘New Recruit 4’ star Kim Min-ho enters his fourth year in uniform; Han Ga-in returns after eight years

ENA’s fourth season premieres, with Lee Hyun-kyun and Lee Won-jung joining the cast as director Min Jin-ki says, “We poured everything into it.”
‘New Recruit 4’ captures Han Ga-in after eight years, while four-year veteran Kim Min-ho faces an unexpected twist Premieres at 10 p.m. on the 24th, with Lee Hyun-kyun and Lee Won-jung expanding the series’ scope ‘New Recruit 4’, which has won staunch support from male viewers for its realistic...
| James choi
Netflix brings star-studded “Kian’s Bizarre BnB 2” to Daegwallyeong Sept. 22

Netflix brings star-studded “Kian’s Bizarre BnB 2” to Daegwallyeong Sept. 22

Netflix original variety show 〈Kian’s Bizarre BnB 2〉 set to launch with an outlandish new overnight-stay concept Production moves to Daegwallyeong, promising midwinter romance and an all-time chaotic lodging-operation chemistry Kian84 leads a top-tier cast joined by Kim Yeon-koung, Lee Jun-ho and Kazuha for a global release Sept. 22
Netflix’s original variety show 〈Kian’s Bizarre BnB 2〉, which drew attention with its outlandish overnight-stay concept, has confirmed its release for Sept. 22 with Kian84, Kim Yeon-koung, Lee Jun-ho and Kazuha joining the cast.
| Seongchan Eol