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Uncovering Time That Shouldn’t Be Buried Again: Movies to Watch Like “My Name Is”

Uncovering Time That Shouldn’t Be Buried Again: Movies to Watch Like “My Name Is”

There are stories we try to bury—but we shouldn’t. And there is a director who makes sure to pull such stories back up, rekindling the public’s memory. The director for 〈My Name Is〉, releasing on April 15, is Director Jeong Ji-young.
| Seongchan Eol
Traveling Through Korea in a Fresh New Way with “XO, Kitty”: The Korean Places Inside “XO, Kitty”

Traveling Through Korea in a Fresh New Way with “XO, Kitty”: The Korean Places Inside “XO, Kitty”

When you start each day by riding the “hell train” in the morning and crossing the colorless concrete jungle from one place to another, living through days that feel utterly lifeless can suddenly make you crave a fantasy to escape reality.
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Photo &] On His First Visit to Korea, Director Stephen Daldry Praises “Billy Elliot” Korean Performers as World-Class — Press Conference Scene

[Photo &] On His First Visit to Korea, Director Stephen Daldry Praises “Billy Elliot” Korean Performers as World-Class — Press Conference Scene

A powerful debut of the Korean production from Stephen Daldry, the original creative director. A behind-the-scenes look at Elton John’s musical proposal, and the value of the performing arts in the AI era!
[Photo News] Live Art in Real Time — the Overwhelming Catharsis of the Musical 'Billy Elliot'Unlike film, the stage of the musical 'Billy Elliot' reveals the essence of live performance—dancing on and on until the actors reach their physical limits.
| James choi
After BTS’s Gwanghwamun Performance, Gyeongbokgung Welcomes 50,000 Visitors…A K-Traditional Culture Windfall

After BTS’s Gwanghwamun Performance, Gyeongbokgung Welcomes 50,000 Visitors…A K-Traditional Culture Windfall

After BTS’s Gwanghwamun performance, visitor numbers more than doubled… The Cultural Heritage Administration pushes to make palaces and royal tombs globally iconic destinations
BTS to Set Gwanghwamun Ablaze… A “BTS Special” ExplosionThe comeback concert by the group “BTS”, which lit up the Gwanghwamun area in Seoul, sparked a surge of interest in K-traditional culture. Immediately after the show, visitors to Gyeongbokgung Palace jumped to more than double the usual...
| James choi
IU and Byeon Woo-seok’s “The Crown Princess/Grand Prince’s Wife of the 21st Century” Premieres April 10

IU and Byeon Woo-seok’s “The Crown Princess/Grand Prince’s Wife of the 21st Century” Premieres April 10

Production press conference held on the 6th; a long-awaited reunion in 10 years after “Scarlet Heart: Ryeo,” igniting big buzz A romance set against a constitutional monarchy backdrop in the 21st century… IU, the daughter-in-law-to-be from a chaebol family who is treated as an ordinary person, and Byeon Woo-seok as the fated prince share the screen Director Park Jun-hwa: “IU and Byeon Woo-seok—they have the look of a perfect king and queen… Their visuals and acting are both uniquely outstanding”
IU and Byeon Woo-seok, starring in the lead roles, have officially announced their arrival with one of the most eagerly awaited productions of the first half of 2026, MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama “The Crown Princess of the 21st Century”.
| Yangsimoh
A Global Musician ‘Miryang Park Clan’s Anderson .Paak Pack’ Movie ‘K-POPS!’ Features aespa for an OST Collaboration. What’s the Extra Charm? When Does It Hit Theaters in Korea?

A Global Musician ‘Miryang Park Clan’s Anderson .Paak Pack’ Movie ‘K-POPS!’ Features aespa for an OST Collaboration. What’s the Extra Charm? When Does It Hit Theaters in Korea?

‘Anderson .Paak,’ Chosen by ‘Dr. Dre.’ His Directorial Debut ‘K-POPS!’
1. 'The Best Output from the Miryang Park Clan', K-POP Returns of a World-Class Top ArtistThe Grammy King with Korean Roots Flowing in His Blood, 'Anderson . Paak'Born to an African-American father and a mother of Korean mixed heritage, 'Anderson .
| James choi
Bong Joon-ho’s Next Film Unveiled…First Look at First Feature-Length Animated Film ‘Ally’ Released as Stills

Bong Joon-ho’s Next Film Unveiled…First Look at First Feature-Length Animated Film ‘Ally’ Released as Stills

Information on the adventure animation ‘Ally,’ set against the backdrop of the deep-sea ecosystem, is revealed by the U.S. outlet ‘Variety’ An adventurous film packed with thrilling deep-sea exploration, centered on Ally, a baby squid from the South Pacific who dreams of appearing in documentary programming Screenwriting collaboration includes Kim Jae-hyung, an animator for ‘Inside Out,’ and director Yoo Jae-seon, who directed ‘Sleep’…Aiming for a 2027 release
The next animation by Director Bong Joon-ho has unveiled stills for the very first time. On April 3 , the U. S. media outlet ‘Variety’ reported on Director Bong Joon-ho’s production of the next work, 〈Ally〉 . In that article, stills from 〈Ally〉 were released for the first time, drawing attention.
| Seongchan Eol
'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...
| Seongchan Eol
The Place BTS and Sunjae Chose…Goseong County, Gangwon: A “K-Content Mecca” Rising Through Drama, Film, and Music Video Shoots

The Place BTS and Sunjae Chose…Goseong County, Gangwon: A “K-Content Mecca” Rising Through Drama, Film, and Music Video Shoots

"Lovely Runner" to BTS photo shoots. Goseong County, where stunning views come to life on screen, is evolving into a place where visitors stay longer to explore
Gangwon 'Goseong County', Surging as a K-content Filming Hub… A New Destination for 'Long-Stay Tourism'Gangwon 'Goseong County' is rapidly emerging as a global tourist hotspot as it becomes a key filming location for dramas, films, and variety shows.
| James choi
Patisserie Cha Seung-won Joins; Kim Hee-ae & Kim Seon-ho Step In… Coupang Play’s “Bonjour Bakeshop” Premieres in May

Patisserie Cha Seung-won Joins; Kim Hee-ae & Kim Seon-ho Step In… Coupang Play’s “Bonjour Bakeshop” Premieres in May

Cha Seung-won Becomes a Pastry Chef; Kim Hee-ae Becomes a Manager; Kim Seon-ho Becomes a Barista. A Healing Variety Show Set at a Senior Dessert Café in a Rural Village—Revealed on May 8
Coupang Play Launches a Healing Variety Show for All Generations, ‘Bonjour Bakeshop’ on May 8… Star-studded Cast ConfirmedCoupang Play will unveil its new baking variety show, ‘Bonjour Bakeshop’, on May 8 with high expectations.
| James choi