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[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

A wide range of genres—including documentaries and experimental films—are submitted in large numbers, quickly establishing the festival as a major platform for the independent film scene. The works selected for the main competition will be announced on the 30th.
A record-high number of submissions—1,444 titles—spotlighting the festival as a core hub for independent films, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival”From June 25 to 28, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival” will kick off in and around Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, with a grand opening.
| James choi
[Photo&] Hong Sang-soo’s “The Day She Returned” to Release in May… Official Selection Invited to the Berlin Film Festival

[Photo&] Hong Sang-soo’s “The Day She Returned” to Release in May… Official Selection Invited to the Berlin Film Festival

A record of official selections for seven consecutive years at the Berlin Film Festival. Anticipation is building for the new work starring Song Seon-mi, with Kim Min-hee joining the production team.
“Hong Sang-soo”’s 34th feature “The Day She Returned” to open on May 6… Berlin welcomes a master’s returnThe 34th feature film by acclaimed director “Hong Sang-soo”, “The Day She Returned,” will officially open in South Korea’s theaters on May 6.
| James choi
‘Commotion’ (Working Title) Byun Yo-han, Esom, Kim Jun-han, and Kim Jong-soo Confirmed for Casting and Production Begins Immediately!

‘Commotion’ (Working Title) Byun Yo-han, Esom, Kim Jun-han, and Kim Jong-soo Confirmed for Casting and Production Begins Immediately!

After the patriarch of the Ye-dong Gwon family dies—a clan that has passed down a dangerous illegal business for generations—an uncontrollable upheaval erupts over the disputed position of a new successor.
A new crime thriller being announced for the 2027 theater season, the film 〈Commotion〉 has confirmed the casting of Yo-han Byun, Esom, Jun-han Kim, and Jong-soo Kim, and is scheduled to kick off production in April.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Beam Benders’ Masterpiece ‘Paris, Texas’ Returns in 4K—Breaks 10,000 Viewers… Visuals That Captivated Cinephiles

Beam Benders’ Masterpiece ‘Paris, Texas’ Returns in 4K—Breaks 10,000 Viewers… Visuals That Captivated Cinephiles

Ranked #1 in seat sales and building momentum in reverse… “A Painting Drawn with a Camera” Praised by Audiences
A masterpiece by German cinema auteur Wim Wenders, 〈PARIS, TEXAS〉 in a 4K remastered version has won enthusiastic support from cinephiles upon its return to theaters, surpassing a cumulative audience of 10,000. The overwhelming mise-en-scène, returning in ultra-high definition after some 40 years,...
| Chua-young
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The "Eternal National Actor" Late Ahn Sung-gi's Tribute Exhibition Continues…Rediscovering Masterpieces at CGV and Picture House

CGV will screen 8 representative works by year from the 25th to April 14, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of 'Ahn Sung-gi Hall' in Apgujeong. Picture House extends the special exhibition 'Ahn Sung-gi of the 21st Century' until the 5th of next month and holds guest visit sessions (GV) events with directors Lee Myung-se and Lee Joon-ik. Rediscover the brilliant footsteps and true essence of the late actor who significantly impacted Korean cinema for over half a century at the theater.
A special tribute exhibition honoring the eternal national actor, the late Ahn Sung-gi, whose impressive body of work has significantly impacted Korean cinema for over half a century, will be held consecutively at the theaters.
| Seongchan Eol
[Culture&] 'Yeongwol' Business District Revival! Following the success of the movie '왕과 사는 남자', 상동광산 reopens after 32 years with core mineral tungsten

[Culture&] 'Yeongwol' Business District Revival! Following the success of the movie '왕과 사는 남자', 상동광산 reopens after 32 years with core mineral tungsten

Sales in Yeongwol jumped 35.7% in 4 weeks since release. Anticipated economic boom with the return of the tungsten producing 상동광산!
The movie '왕과 사는 남자' has become a blockbuster hit, changing the economic landscape of 'Yeongwol'The mega-hit of the movie '왕과 사는 남자' (hereafter referred to as KingAndTheMan) is driving an economic renaissance in Yeongwol, the main filming location.
| James choi
Director of 22 ‘Doraemon’ Films, Tsutomu Shibayama, Passes Away at the Age of 84

Director of 22 ‘Doraemon’ Films, Tsutomu Shibayama, Passes Away at the Age of 84

From 1983's 'Nobita's Underwater Castle' to 2004's 'Nobita's Great Adventure in the Space-Time', 22 consecutive years of directing with his directorial work on the TV series 'Doraemon'... Produced national anime like 'Chibi Maruko-chan' and 'Nintama Rantarō' Production company Ajiyado officially announced on the 17th, “He passed away from lung cancer on the 6th”
Legend of Japanese animation Tsutomu Shibayama has passed away. On the 17th, the animation production company Ajiyado, founded by the deceased director, officially announced that he had died from lung cancer on March 6th. He was 84 years old.
| Yangsimoh
‘Time of Cinema’ Unique Supporting Characters Oh Man-seok, Kim Ddeut-dol, Shim Hae-in!

‘Time of Cinema’ Unique Supporting Characters Oh Man-seok, Kim Ddeut-dol, Shim Hae-in!

An anthology film made up of three short films by directors Lee Jong-pil, Yoon Ga-eun, and Jang Geon-jae, it is a cinema love letter to theaters and films.
〈Time of Cinema〉 is an anthology film consisting of three short films created by directors Lee Jong-pil, Yoon Ga-eun, and Jang Geon-jae, serving as a cinema love letter to theaters and films that have always been unchanging friends, laughing, crying, and dreaming together.
| Joo Seong-cheol
The Energy of Contemporary Japanese Independent Films at a Glance…2026 Japan Movie Festival Official Poster Released

The Energy of Contemporary Japanese Independent Films at a Glance…2026 Japan Movie Festival Official Poster Released

Co-hosted by the Japan Foundation Seoul Cultural Center and Etnine Film, the festival will be held from March 20 to 29. Screening a total of 7 films including 6 latest Japanese independent films and 'Ryuichi Sakamoto: Diary' set to release in April. The intense visuals featuring a diverse array of human figures and striking red typography heighten anticipation.
The 2026 Japan Movie Festival 'Login_Japanese Indie Cinema' has unveiled its official poster and is ready to kick off.The 2026 Japan Movie Festival 'Login_Japanese Indie Cinema', co-hosted by the Japan Foundation Seoul Cultural Center and Etnine Film, will screen a total of 7 films from Friday,...
| Seongchan Eol
[Joo Sung-chul's Locker] If it's hard to visit Cheongnyeongpo of Deposed King Danjong, head to Geumseongdang of Prince Geumseong!

[Joo Sung-chul's Locker] If it's hard to visit Cheongnyeongpo of Deposed King Danjong, head to Geumseongdang of Prince Geumseong!

Located in Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, Geumseongdang is a shrine dedicated to the deified Prince Geumseong and also serves as a shamanism museum.
This week's Joo Sung-chul's Locker article has been changed to a building locker. I couldn't just pass by the 25th Korean film to reach 10 million viewers, 〈The Man Who Lives with the King〉. Last weekend, 〈The Man Who Lives with the King〉 surpassed 11. 17 million cumulative viewers. The pace is fast.
| Joo Seong-cheol