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Interview: Choi Min-sik Lays Bare the Raw Face of an Inferiority Complex in 〈Notes from the Last Row〉, Part 1

Interview: Choi Min-sik Lays Bare the Raw Face of an Inferiority Complex in 〈Notes from the Last Row〉, Part 1

Forty-five years into his career, Choi Min-sik can still reveal a new side. In Netflix’s 〈Notes from the Last Row〉, he trades his usual untouchable charisma for the exposed, raw face of an intellectual consumed by an inferiority complex — a petty man trapped in his own world and steeped in a sense...
In 〈The Boy in the Last Row〉, a Meta-Drama Exposes the Underside of an Imagined ‘Makjang’ Tale

In 〈The Boy in the Last Row〉, a Meta-Drama Exposes the Underside of an Imagined ‘Makjang’ Tale

※Spoilers for 〈The Boy in the Last Row〉.​We live in the age of binge-watching. The days of waiting one or two episodes a week, predicting the next twist and musing about what comes next are gone. Netflix originals routinely end each episode with cliffhangers designed to make viewers hit the...
'Discharge' Song Kang 'Enlistment' Lee Jun-young, tvN 'For Hands' to Premiere on Aug. 29

'Discharge' Song Kang 'Enlistment' Lee Jun-young, tvN 'For Hands' to Premiere on Aug. 29

A rival setup of piano prodigies from an arts high school background. Song Kang’s comeback project and Lee Jun-young’s last work before enlisting
Fate of two prodigies crossing on the keys, tvN’s new weekend drama 'For Hands' makes a heavy entranceOn the screen, classic melodies and a thick wave of youthful pathos rush in. tvN’s eagerly anticipated new weekend drama 'For Hands' will home in on viewers’ living rooms at 9:10 p. m.
‘David’ Unveils Concept Art Perfected by the Craftsmanship of Global Artists

‘David’ Unveils Concept Art Perfected by the Craftsmanship of Global Artists

From the song of his mother to his showdown with the giant Goliath feared across the world, ordinary shepherd David faces his fate as king.
The film 〈David〉 has released concept art that offers a glimpse into how the work was created. The film 〈David〉 tells the story of how an ordinary shepherd named David encounters the destiny of a king, from the song of his mother to his confrontation with the giant Goliath whom the world feared.
Lee Hwi-hyang Makes Her First Big-Screen Leading Role in 44 Years With ‘Family Trip,’ Set for Release in September—Main Poster Revealed!

Lee Hwi-hyang Makes Her First Big-Screen Leading Role in 44 Years With ‘Family Trip,’ Set for Release in September—Main Poster Revealed!

One destination, five hidden thoughts! It’s a “dongsang-imong” road movie chronicling a family’s no-plan trip that’s anything but smooth.
Actor Lee Hwi-hyang steps into her first big-screen leading role with the upcoming film 〈Family Trip〉, confirmed for release this September. 〈Family Trip〉 is a “dongsang-imong” road movie with one destination and five hidden feelings—telling the story of a family that sets off on a trip with no...
[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth from 100 years ago would return.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ②

[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth from 100 years ago would return.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ②

At the end of last year, at the Japan Academy, the awards beat hot releases such as “Last Mile” and “Kingdom 4” to win seven categories: best picture, best director, best screenplay, best actor, best cinematography, best lighting, and best editing.
This is a structure that connects the filming set of the late Edo period with that of a modern-day historical drama. The former is an era in which the shogunate was in decline ahead of the Meiji Restoration, while the latter is a period that came after the heyday of 1970s-80s historical dramas—when...
[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

With a production budget of 3 million yen (about 28.5 million won), the film pulled in a staggering 3 billion yen (about 28.4 billion won) at the box office, rewriting Japanese film history.
Even watching it again is surprising. 〈Don’t stop the camera. 〉(2017) is the case in point. With a modest production budget of 3 million yen (about 28. 5 million won), the film—made as a workshop project and initially screened in two theaters—went on to rake in a whopping 3 billion yen (about 28.
'Pentaport 2026' locks in final lineup of 66 teams, adding eight more including Xdinary Heroes and SUMIN

'Pentaport 2026' locks in final lineup of 66 teams, adding eight more including Xdinary Heroes and SUMIN

Eight teams, including the next-generation K-pop rock band Xdinary Heroes and R&B singer-songwriter SUMIN, join the final lineup Taiwanese metal band Flesh Juicer and Japan’s leading 7-piece group HANA add global star power as festival fever builds The festival runs July 31 to Aug. 2 at Songdo Dalbit Festival Park, bringing together 66 top-tier artists from home and abroad
The final lineup of 66 teams scheduled to perform at \u2018Pentaport 2026 Incheon Rock Festival\u2019 has been officially confirmed.Eight teams including Xdinary Heroes and SUMIN join the final late lineup According to the event’s organizers and host organizations, including Incheon Metropolitan...
Choi Min-sik X Choi Hyun-woo’s “The Boy at the Back Row” Hits Global Box-Office Breakout After Release; Enters TOP 10 in 32 Countries Worldwide

Choi Min-sik X Choi Hyun-woo’s “The Boy at the Back Row” Hits Global Box-Office Breakout After Release; Enters TOP 10 in 32 Countries Worldwide

Netflix original series “The Boy at the Back Row” slams into the charts at the top, including in South Korea, Japan and Greece, on the FlixPatrol chart A gripping psychological suspense that targets viewers worldwide, as teacher Heomun-oh and genius engineering student Kang Lee’s attempt to chase creativity turns into an unrelenting standoff An undeniable performance synergy among trusted actors such as Jun Ho Heo, Yoon-jin Kim, Kyung Jin and Jeong-hee Moon, in starring roles by Choi Min-sik and Choi Hyun-woo
〈The Boy at the Back Row〉 has proven its global popularity and has emerged as a new breakout talking point.Within 3 days of release, it tops charts in 32 countries worldwide Netflix original series 〈The Boy at the Back Row〉 scored a quick win after its worldwide simultaneous release on June 26,...
BoA Leaves SM After 25 Years, Completes First Fan Concert After Going Solo

BoA Leaves SM After 25 Years, Completes First Fan Concert After Going Solo

Her first meeting with fans since founding a one-person agency. She launches a new journey with hit songs and a new release on stage
The Opening Chapter of Her Independent Run, Marked by Asia’s Star: 25 Years of Craftsmanship and a New EvolutionAsia’s star “BoA” has finally started her long-awaited independent flight after leaving “SM Entertainment”, the home where she spent 25 years.