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Director Kim Mi-jo on ‘Gyeongju Trip,’ Korea’s Most Provocative Mainstream Film of the Year

Director Kim Mi-jo on ‘Gyeongju Trip,’ Korea’s Most Provocative Mainstream Film of the Year

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※〈Gyeongju Trip〉 Director Kim Mi-jo's interview continues from Part 1.One striking aspect of 〈Gyeongju Trip〉 is how it depicts Baek Sang-hyun, the killer (Byun Yo-han). Why did you choose not to give any backstory to the perpetrator Baek Sang-hyun and instead portray him solely as a heinous...
Kim Mi-jo on ‘Gyeongju Trip,’ the Year’s Most Provocative Korean Commercial Film

Kim Mi-jo on ‘Gyeongju Trip,’ the Year’s Most Provocative Korean Commercial Film

Kim Mi-jo’s 〈Gyeongju Trip〉 is a brisk, chilly revenge drama that announces a director with a singular, hard-to-pin-down voice. Director Kim Mi-jo said that 〈Little Miss Sunshine〉 (2006) and Bong Joon-ho’s 〈The Host〉 (2006) were the biggest influences on 〈Gyeongju Trip〉.
KIAF, Frieze buzz continues as Dosan Park transforms into garden of light for Gangnam Art Festival on Sept. 2

KIAF, Frieze buzz continues as Dosan Park transforms into garden of light for Gangnam Art Festival on Sept. 2

A 49-gallery stamp tour, a performance by YouTuber Jaykeeout and Bacha Coffee experiences are among the attractions starting Aug. 27.
Exclusive KIAF, Frieze tie-in creates a midnight treasure hunt linking 49 galleries Gangnam Art Salon takes place at Dosan Park on Sept. 2, with 26 galleries staying open late and connected by free shuttle buses for an urban arts festival A night of art in the city gives rise to a boundary-breaking...
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’.
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.
Press-Screening Reactions: Cineplay Reporters Rate 〈Bi-gwang〉

Press-Screening Reactions: Cineplay Reporters Rate 〈Bi-gwang〉

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[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...
'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...
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[Photos &] "That Han So-hee?" Even Choi Min-sik Is Surprised by Their Meeting — Korean Version of 'The Intern' Brings 37-Year Veteran and 10 Billion-Won CEO Together at Production Briefing

A remake of a Hollywood classic, the film opens next month on the 16th, promising a fresh acting ensemble that transcends generational conflict.
Actors 'Choi Min-sik' and 'Han So-hee' have teamed up for the Korean remake of the Hollywood classic 'The Intern'. Their meeting promises a fresh ensemble that could surpass the original, and the film will be unveiled in theaters next month on the 16th.
3 Picks to Watch Amid the Blockbuster Storm: Family, Battlefield and Revenge

3 Picks to Watch Amid the Blockbuster Storm: Family, Battlefield and Revenge

Although the heat dome largely spared the Korean Peninsula, cinemas are in the grip of a box-office storm. 〈Spider-Man: Brand New Day〉, which opened July 29, and 〈Odyssey〉, which opened August 5, have each surpassed 7 million and 6 million viewers respectively, and have fueled the summer box...