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[Photo&] Samcheok Haerang Film Festival Opens in September…‘Picnic Cinema’ Set Against the Sea

[Photo&] Samcheok Haerang Film Festival Opens in September…‘Picnic Cinema’ Set Against the Sea

Held for two days starting September 4 in the Samcheok area. Newly established categories include a short film competition and a newly added AI film division, alongside a citizen-participation festival
‘3rd Samcheok Haerang Film Festival’, Opens on September 4…‘Blue Sea Myths and History’ Turns the Beach Into a Living ThemeFrom September 4 to 5, for two days, ‘2026 3rd Samcheok Haerang Film Festival’—a leading maritime cultural festival of the Republic of Korea—will kick off in a big way at major...
| James choi
[Photo&] Film Honored with Standing Ovation at the Berlin Film Festival, 'My Name Is'—Press Screening and News Conference 'On Site'

[Photo&] Film Honored with Standing Ovation at the Berlin Film Festival, 'My Name Is'—Press Screening and News Conference 'On Site'

A film completed through crowdfunding by 10,000 citizens. A powerful mise-en-scène that brings back forgotten scars. Director Ji-young Chung and actor Hye-ran Yeom summon the pain of Jeju 4·3—now forgotten—onto the screen.
Facing the Truth of the Times, 'My Name Is' Press Screening ConcludesThe press screening of 'My Name Is', held on the 2nd at CGV Yongsan iPark Mall, was a place that proved the weighty truths of modern Korean history.
| James choi
‘The King and the Clown’ Hits 15 Million Admissions… Moves Up to No. 3 on the All-Time Box Office List

‘The King and the Clown’ Hits 15 Million Admissions… Moves Up to No. 3 on the All-Time Box Office List

A new milestone just 50 days after release… Pursuing ‘Extreme Job’ after surpassing ‘Ode to My Father’ and ‘Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds’ With the gap from all-time No. 2 down to about 1.2 million viewers… A possible ranking shake-up this weekend Cumulative revenue tops 144.1 billion won… The highest-grossing domestic release in history
The film ‘The King and the Clown’ has kept its unstoppable box-office run, reaching a new milestone of 15 million admissions.Breaks into the all-time TOP 3… Closing in on ‘Extreme Job’ On the 25th, its distributor, Showbox, officially announced that ‘The King and the Clown’ has surpassed 15 million...
| Yangsimoh
“Yeon-jigu” In-Depth Review ② : A Touching Moment When Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Were Playing Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai in “The Butterfly Lovers”

“Yeon-jigu” In-Depth Review ② : A Touching Moment When Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Were Playing Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai in “The Butterfly Lovers”

〈Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai〉 are also known as the “Chinese version of 〈Romeo and Juliet〉,” but they are also the original inspiration for 〈Forbidden Love〉 (1994) starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Yu Wen-yi.
※ 〈Yeon-jigu〉 In-Depth Review continues from the first article. The final third act is 〈Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai〉, a Yue Opera performance that Huayeh watches on the street. Director Yihanxang made a film adaptation of this story in 1962, and it became a huge hit.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘A Man Living With the King’ Breaks 14.75 Million… Surpasses the No. 3 All-Time Box Office Spot in South Korea!

‘A Man Living With the King’ Breaks 14.75 Million… Surpasses the No. 3 All-Time Box Office Spot in South Korea!

A record made in just 47 days after release… The “A Man Living With the King” craze engulfing theaters across 2026
Movie 〈A Man Living With the King〉 is rewriting South Korea’s film history. With deep emotional impact and the cast’s standout performances, it has earned praise as a “powerful sageuk,” and has proudly claimed the No. 3 spot on the all-time Box Office ranking.
| Chua-young
The Movie 'The King and the Man' Surpasses 14 Million Spectators... Enters Top 5 in All-Time Box Office Rankings

The Movie 'The King and the Man' Surpasses 14 Million Spectators... Enters Top 5 in All-Time Box Office Rankings

A record set after 45 days of release... surpassing global hits like 'Avengers: Endgame' amid enthusiastic repeat viewings driven by the performances of Park Ji-hoon and Yoo Hae-jin... a touching narrative that combines imagination with historical facts. Only five films have surpassed 14 million... with cumulative revenue recorded at 134.5 billion KRW.
The movie 'The King and the Man', which continues its box office success unrelenting after reaching 10 million viewers, has finally surpassed the milestone of 14 million.Surpassing 'Avengers' and 'Frozen', it rises to the Top 5 of all-time domestic releases The film's promotional company, Allround...
| Yangsimoh
[Culture&] 14 Million 'King's Affection' Park Ji-hoon Syndrome…Previous Works and Webtoons Also Making a Comeback

[Culture&] 14 Million 'King's Affection' Park Ji-hoon Syndrome…Previous Works and Webtoons Also Making a Comeback

With the success of the movie 'The King’s Affection', Park Ji-hoon’s previous works and the webtoon based on the story of King Danjong are creating a resurgence, especially among Gen Z.
Surpassing 14 Million 'The King’s Affection', the 'Park Ji-hoon Syndrome' Takes Over TheatersThe movie 'The King’s Affection' has surpassed a cumulative audience of 14 million, marking a new milestone in Korean cinematic history.
| James choi
Yum Hye-ran’s ‘My Name Is’, Captivates Berlinale with ‘Standing Ovation’ Vlog Released… Opening on April 15

Yum Hye-ran’s ‘My Name Is’, Captivates Berlinale with ‘Standing Ovation’ Vlog Released… Opening on April 15

Director Jung Ji-young and Yum Hye-ran and Shin Woo-bin, From the Red Carpet to the Meeting with Korean Residents… Vivid On-Site Record
With its official invitation to the 75th Berlinale, the film My Name Is has released a ‘Berlinale Vlog’ capturing the excitement of the festival, earning rave reviews from critics around the world.From Incheon Airport to the Berlinale Red Carpet… An Emotional JourneyThe released vlog showcases the...
| Chua-young
[Culture&] Purple Time Capsule · Arirang Handkerchief… Attention on Cultural Heritage Focused on BTS Comeback

[Culture&] Purple Time Capsule · Arirang Handkerchief… Attention on Cultural Heritage Focused on BTS Comeback

260,000 crowd gathers for BTS Gwanghwamun performance… Cultural heritage globalization accelerates with time capsule exhibition and limited edition traditional goods launch
The Return of the Global Pop Icons… The Prelude to the Globalization of Korea's Cultural HeritageAs 'BTS' returns to Seoul for their 'Gwanghwamun Plaza' performance after 3 years and 9 months, the world's attention is shifting to South Korea's 'cultural heritage'.
| James choi
A Funny Yet Not Ridiculous Movie, 'Method Acting' First Review and Press Conference Highlights

A Funny Yet Not Ridiculous Movie, 'Method Acting' First Review and Press Conference Highlights

Not every movie needs to be 〈Extreme Job〉, nor does it need to aspire to be like it. There’s no need to mix action and comedy on a grand scale like 〈Extreme Job〉, nor to arm itself with popular humor to cater to everyone’s tastes.
| Kim Ji-yeon