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'My Name' Director Jeong Ji-young: 'I Thought Someone Else Would Do It…' Why She Ended Up Directing It

'My Name' Director Jeong Ji-young: 'I Thought Someone Else Would Do It…' Why She Ended Up Directing It

Director Jeong Ji-young revealed what led her to direct 〈My Name〉.On April 2, 〈My Name〉 was unveiled to the press at the CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Seoul. After screening at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, it was introduced in Korea for the first time: 〈My Name〉 tells the story of a...
'The Man Living in the Palace' 10 Million Secrets, Selected 4 Favorite Scenes!

'The Man Living in the Palace' 10 Million Secrets, Selected 4 Favorite Scenes!

Currently, with a cumulative audience of 9,778,000, it is certain to surpass 10 million viewers this weekend. It will be the 25th 10 million Korean film.
〈The Man Living in the Palace〉 is on the verge of surpassing 10 million viewers. After 〈The Outlaws 4〉 (2024), it will be the 25th 10 million Korean film. According to the integrated computer network of the Korean Film Council on March 6, 〈The Man Living in the Palace〉 attracted 180,548 viewers on...
Overcoming First Half Slump, Second Half Recovery...KOFIC Announces 2025 Korean Film Industry Report

Overcoming First Half Slump, Second Half Recovery...KOFIC Announces 2025 Korean Film Industry Report

Second Half Foreign Film Success Leads to Market Share Reversal, Korean Film Revenue Plummets 39% Compared to Last Year
In 2025, the Korean film market showed signs of recovery in the second half after overcoming the slump in the first half, maintaining an annual revenue of 1 trillion won and an audience count of 100 million.According to the '2025 Korean Film Industry Report' released by the Korean Film Council on...
‘Zero Possibility Romance’ Jung Ji-soo and Han Jeong-wan Rise as Actors with Maximum Potential Beyond Short Form

‘Zero Possibility Romance’ Jung Ji-soo and Han Jeong-wan Rise as Actors with Maximum Potential Beyond Short Form

Following the pre-release on Watcha and Shortcha, it lands on global platforms on the 6th... The perfect synergy between the campus queen and the reality brother
Jung Ji-soo and Han Jeong-wan are making their mark as actors with maximum potential. The short-form drama ‘Zero Possibility Romance’, which was pre-released on Watcha and Shortcha on the 29th of last month, depicts the precarious love triangle between ‘Seol Ji-hee’ (played by Jung Ji-soo), who...
Park Si-hoo and Jung Jin-woon’s ‘The Divine Band’ Surpasses 1 Million Viewers

Park Si-hoo and Jung Jin-woon’s ‘The Divine Band’ Surpasses 1 Million Viewers

A ‘Reversal Box Office Myth’ After 6 Weeks of Release
The film ‘The Divine Band’ (directed by Kim Hyung-hyup), starring Park Si-hoo and Jung Jin-woon, has surpassed 1 million viewers just 6 weeks after its release, creating a ‘reversal box office myth’ in theaters.
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema, Directed by Former BIFF Executive Chairman Kim Dong-ho, Releases on February 19

Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema, Directed by Former BIFF Executive Chairman Kim Dong-ho, Releases on February 19

First feature documentary featuring interviews with master directors like Bong Joon-ho, Park Chan-wook, and Hirokazu Kore-eda... Exclusive screening at Megabox
The first feature documentary directed by former BIFF Executive Chairman Kim Dong-ho is coming to theaters. According to Plus M Entertainment, Kim's first feature directorial work 〈Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema〉 will be released exclusively at Megabox on February 19.
Screen Breaks Through to 800,000! 'Choir of God' Surpasses Cumulative Audience!

Screen Breaks Through to 800,000! 'Choir of God' Surpasses Cumulative Audience!

Now aiming for 1 million viewers, Megabox is currently holding a sing-along screening event with great enthusiasm.
According to the integrated computer network of the Korean Film Council on January 30, the film 〈Choir of God〉 has surpassed a cumulative audience of 800,000 as of this date. This remarkable achievement comes after a series of reversals since its release on December 31, reaching this milestone in...
'Avatar' Overthrown: Park Si-hoo Stars in 'GodsBand', Surpassing 500,000 Viewers in 4th Week of Release

'Avatar' Overthrown: Park Si-hoo Stars in 'GodsBand', Surpassing 500,000 Viewers in 4th Week of Release

'GodsBand' Ranks 2nd at the Box Office for Two Consecutive Days, Surpassing 'Avatar: The Way of Water'... A Miraculous Comeback
The film 〈GodsBand〉 has surpassed 500,000 viewers, maintaining the pride of Korean cinema amidst the onslaught of Hollywood blockbusters.◆ The Miracle of a 'Small Film' Surpassing 'Avatar 3' According to the integrated computer network of the Korean Film Council on the 22nd, the film 〈GodsBand〉 has...
[Photo &] Secret Love with a Teacher, Abortion Pills... Official Selection for Competition at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival 'On the Way to Erase'

[Photo &] Secret Love with a Teacher, Abortion Pills... Official Selection for Competition at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival 'On the Way to Erase'

'House of Hummingbird' and 'Our Body' Show KAFA's Strength... Official Selection for Competition at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival
Another monster rookie produced by the Korean Academy of Film Arts has caught the world's attention. Director Yoo Jae-in's feature debut 'On the Way to Erase' has been officially invited to the 76th Berlin International Film Festival opening next month.
'The Power of Word of Mouth'... 'What If We' Reclaims Overall Box Office No. 1, Surpassing 1.04 Million Viewers

'The Power of Word of Mouth'... 'What If We' Reclaims Overall Box Office No. 1, Surpassing 1.04 Million Viewers

Occupying 1 Million Mark on the 12th Day of Release... Expected to Exceed Break-Even Point of 1.1 Million This Week
The movie 〈What If We〉, which is causing a 'reverse run syndrome' in theaters for the New Year 2026, has reclaimed the top spot at the box office with overwhelming box office momentum.According to the integrated computer network of the Korean Film Council on the 12th, 〈What If We〉 triumphed over...