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“My heart still races when I hear the Chief Inspector theme”… The legacy of Choi Bul-am, the “nation’s father” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people

“My heart still races when I hear the Chief Inspector theme”… The legacy of Choi Bul-am, the “nation’s father” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people

After making his stage debut in 1959, he became the nation’s father in “Rural Diary”… From becoming the first civilian appointed honorary senior superintendent general to his recent work “Chief Inspector 1958,” he left a major mark on Korean broadcasting history
A 70-year legacy of the “nation’s father,” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people Actor Choi Bul-am (born Choi Young-han), who died on the 30th at age 87, spent nearly 70 years in step with modern Korean history, perfectly embodying the unassuming face of a neighbor.
[Weekend Box Office] Brad Pitt’s ‘Heart of the Beast’ Takes No. 1; Alaskan Survival Thriller Draws 20,000

[Weekend Box Office] Brad Pitt’s ‘Heart of the Beast’ Takes No. 1; Alaskan Survival Thriller Draws 20,000

‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island’ Holds at No. 2 With 2.36 Million Admissions; 20.1% Advance Ticket Sales Point to a Strong Weekend
Special Forces veteran fights to survive after being stranded in the Alaskan wilderness The film ‘Heart of the Beast,’ starring Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, took the lead in the weekend box-office race. According to data from the Korean Film Council’s integrated ticketing network on the 30th, ‘Heart...
[New Film] ‘Halo,’ First Korean Film to Win at Tokyo Film Festival, Opens Nov. 11 — A 27-Year-Old’s Dream

[New Film] ‘Halo,’ First Korean Film to Win at Tokyo Film Festival, Opens Nov. 11 — A 27-Year-Old’s Dream

Director Noh Young-wan’s feature debut swept the awards in the festival’s Asian Future section
Artistic ambition blooms amid a precarious daily life and the gulf between dreams and reality ‘Halo,’ the feature debut of director Noh Young-wan, which takes an in-depth look at the harsh life of a young man making ends meet through delivery work, arrives in theaters on the 11th of next month.
[New Anime] Crunchyroll Brings 24 Exclusive Titles, Including Overgeared, to Korea, Poised to Shake Up the OTT Market

[New Anime] Crunchyroll Brings 24 Exclusive Titles, Including Overgeared, to Korea, Poised to Shake Up the OTT Market

Fall lineup includes eight exclusives; new subscribers get one month free
Global anime powerhouse steps up push into Korean market Sony Group-owned global anime streaming service Crunchyroll officially announced on the 29th that it will roll out a total of 24 new anime titles in Korea this fall.
Lyricist Jang Kyung-soo, who wrote Cho Yong-pil’s “Scar,” Jang Ki-ha’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and Choi Jin-hee’s “Little Doll,” dies at 73, leaving 1,300 songs behind

Lyricist Jang Kyung-soo, who wrote Cho Yong-pil’s “Scar,” Jang Ki-ha’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and Choi Jin-hee’s “Little Doll,” dies at 73, leaving 1,300 songs behind

He died on the 29th after battling liver cancer; a giant of Korean popular music also wrote Yoo Mi-ri’s “Note of Youth”
From the struggles of ordinary people to the passion of youth, a source of beloved songs spanning generations Jang Kyung-soo (born Jang Hee-won), a lyricist, died on the morning of the 29th at age 73 after battling liver cancer.
'The Assassins' Surpasses 3.4 Million Break-Even Point; Truth of That Day in 1974 Resonates

'The Assassins' Surpasses 3.4 Million Break-Even Point; Truth of That Day in 1974 Resonates

Surpasses 3 million admissions in 20 days; invited to five international film festivals, including Toronto
Gravitas in its portrayal of a historical tragedy fuels its long run at the box office Director Hur Jin-ho's film 'The Assassins' has surpassed its break-even point, comfortably crossing 3. 4 million admissions despite the historical distortion controversy that erupted after its release.
[Interview] Trans Women Dreaming of Change Against 1% Odds: Director Kim Il-rhan on “Eddie Alice: Take,” Part 2

[Interview] Trans Women Dreaming of Change Against 1% Odds: Director Kim Il-rhan on “Eddie Alice: Take,” Part 2

After transitioning, Alice was finally able to choose the life she wanted. Eddie says transition is still ongoing. The film depicts not a moment of change, but a process of continually facing oneself.
※ This interview with director Kim Il-rhan about 〈Eddie Alice: Take〉 continues from the first article. ​ By drawing close to the two people named in the title, Eddie and Alice, the film also seems to invite viewers to compare their choices.
Lee Chang-dong’s “Possible Love” Earns Three Nominations at 36th Gotham Awards, Set for Nov. 30 in New York

Lee Chang-dong’s “Possible Love” Earns Three Nominations at 36th Gotham Awards, Set for Nov. 30 in New York

Nominated in key categories, including Best International Feature, Screenplay and Lead Performance; film to stream worldwide on Netflix Nov. 6
Following the Grand Jury Prize in Venice, the film enters one of the highest-profile ceremonies in American independent cinema The new film from acclaimed director 'Lee Chang-dong', 'Possible Love', has earned nominations in three major categories at 'The Gotham Awards', often called the Oscars of...
Seoul International Pride Film Festival Opens Nov. 11, Screening 116 Films; Cannes Award Winner 'The Black Ball' to Get Exclusive Showcase

Seoul International Pride Film Festival Opens Nov. 11, Screening 116 Films; Cannes Award Winner 'The Black Ball' to Get Exclusive Showcase

Festival opens next month at CGV Piccadilly 1958, with acclaimed queer films from 34 countries
From award-winning films at prestigious international festivals to digitally restored Korean classics The 16th Seoul International Pride Film Festival, the largest international LGBTQ+ film festival in South Korea, will be held Nov. 5-11 at CGV Piccadilly 1958 in Seoul.
Taiwanese Comedian Huang Yi-hao, Who Satirized Xi Jinping, Attacked; Who Was Behind the $18,000 Contract?

Taiwanese Comedian Huang Yi-hao, Who Satirized Xi Jinping, Attacked; Who Was Behind the $18,000 Contract?

Taiwan prosecutors indict five suspects in staged traffic-accident attack; Beijing dismisses allegations as “political smears for electoral purposes”
A war of words over the attack on a Taiwanese comedian who has satirized Chinese President Xi Jinping is intensifying across the Taiwan Strait. After Taiwan’s government called the incident an instance of China’s “transnational repression,” Beijing strongly objected, calling the accusation a...