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Will We See Them in Korea Soon? New Films from High-Profile Directors in the Cannes Competition

Will We See Them in Korea Soon? New Films from High-Profile Directors in the Cannes Competition

One of the world's three major film festivals, the Cannes Film Festival, opened on May 12. Now in its 79th edition, this year's festival has Park Chan-wook serving as president of the main competition jury, and it has drawn a lot of attention with Na Hong-jin's first new film in ten years, 〈Hope〉,...
“Nambal” Lee Byung-hun Confirmed for Casting! Anticipated to Deliver an Overwhelming Presence as ‘Im Eok,’ Leader of the Warriors!

“Nambal” Lee Byung-hun Confirmed for Casting! Anticipated to Deliver an Overwhelming Presence as ‘Im Eok,’ Leader of the Warriors!

In the early Joseon era, this action film follows nine warriors from different backgrounds—both by ability and rank—as they head to Tsushima to rescue a captive abducted by Japanese pirates.
The film 〈Nambal〉 has confirmed Lee Byung-hun’s casting and is pushing forward with full pre-production. 〈Nambal〉 is a hard-boiled martial arts action story set in the early Joseon era, where nine warriors—each with different skills and social standing—set out for Tsushima to rescue a captive...
Yeom Hye-ran Starring in 'My Name' Wins Audience Award at the Udine Far East Film Festival

Yeom Hye-ran Starring in 'My Name' Wins Audience Award at the Udine Far East Film Festival

At Europe's largest Asian film festival, it has won the Audience Award and is nearing 200,000 viewers.
A Triumph for Korean Cinema, 'My Name' Captivates the Largest Asian Film Festival in EuropeThe film 'My Name', starring 'Yeom Hye-ran', won the Audience Award at the 28th 'Udine Far East Film Festival', marking a remarkable achievement.
Ryu Seung-ryong Becomes the Owner of a Nam iya General Store… Disney+ Confirms Production of “Nam iya General Store’s Miracle” Series

Ryu Seung-ryong Becomes the Owner of a Nam iya General Store… Disney+ Confirms Production of “Nam iya General Store’s Miracle” Series

A Drama Adaptation of Higashino Keigo’s Bestselling Work… Starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Kang Yoo-seok, Park Jung-woo, and Kim Sung-jeong Building a Star-Studded Lineup by Episode, Including Kim Hye-yoon, Moon Sang-min, Go Ah-sung, Park Hee-soon, and More Directed by Park Young-ju of “Citizen Deok-hee”… Aiming to Release as a Disney+ Original Next Year
A global steady bestseller of Japanese crime fiction, Higashino Keigo’s “Nam iya General Store’s Miracle,” is being reborn as a Disney+ original series. By adding a distinctly Korean sensibility and a dazzling cast, the production plans to win over viewers worldwide.
Tokkom Media Launches Short-Drama Platform ‘K-Short’ on May 1

Tokkom Media Launches Short-Drama Platform ‘K-Short’ on May 1

Releasing 46 episodes, including the original ‘Cinderella Shaman’… Targeting global markets with support for 13 languages Introducing AI technology to maximize production efficiency… Presenting a new distribution paradigm for short-form content Tokkom Media “Will take the lead in securing global competitiveness for K-short dramas and building an ecosystem”
Content production company Tokkom Media is set to launch its dedicated platform, ‘K-Short,’ on May 1 to tap into the rapidly growing short-form drama market. With short-form content such as TikTok and YouTube Shorts already becoming mainstream, the company aims to build a new distribution channel...
Isomura Hayato X Ok Taec-yeon Cast in Netflix Series “Soul Mate,” Releasing May 15

Isomura Hayato X Ok Taec-yeon Cast in Netflix Series “Soul Mate,” Releasing May 15

A 10-Year Record Spanning Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo... Directed by Hajizume Shunki
Netflix has set the release date for its Japanese original series 〈Soul Mate〉 as May 15 and released the official teaser trailer on the 28th.〈Soul Mate〉 is a work that follows the fated connection two men—who have lived in different circumstances—develop over 10 years, with Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo...
Nostalgic “Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie” Confirmed for Official Domestic Release After 26 Years…Arousing Childhood Fantasies in Adults

Nostalgic “Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie” Confirmed for Official Domestic Release After 26 Years…Arousing Childhood Fantasies in Adults

A CLAMP manga adaptation of the same name. Since its local Japanese release in 1999, it has been praised as the highest-completion work among the series. Set in Hong Kong, the protagonist Sakura’s first overseas destination, the film unfolds a mysterious episode. Bringing back the nostalgia and feelings of fans grown up, the film will be released exclusively in theaters by Megabox on May 28.
The chance to see 〈Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie〉 in theaters has finally arrived. Official theatrical release after 26 years Animated adaptation of CLAMP’s manga of the same name, 〈Cardcaptor Sakura〉 aired in Korea and won the love of many viewers.
After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

〈A Man Living with the King〉's Yeongwol was followed by Yesan for 〈Salmokji〉. The film 〈Salmokji〉, which has already surpassed twice its break-even point, takes its motif from the 'Salmokji legend,' which is set at the Salmokji reservoir in Gwangsim-myeon, Yesan, Chungnam.
Foreign Media Hails BTS’ “Arirang” World Tour as They Write a “New K-pop Chapter”

Foreign Media Hails BTS’ “Arirang” World Tour as They Write a “New K-pop Chapter”

Korean artistry that drew 130,000 people in… an overwhelming wave of emotion from a massive sing-along, spotlighted by major international outlets like Billboard and BBC
BTS’ new world tour ‘Arirang ’ is earning glowing reviews from music fans worldwide and from major international media, praised for its sweeping scale and distinctly Korean sense of beauty.According to BigHit Music on the 16th, the three shows held from the 9th to the 12th at the main stadium of...
Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Starring Sakura Ando and Kim Do-yeon, an original narrative inspired by Freud’s ‘Dora’ case study Directors’ Fortnight Committee Chair Julien Rege praises the film as “a bold and original exploration within the context of Korean cinema”
Director Jeong Juri’s third feature film ‘Dora ’ has been officially invited to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival under Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes). With this, Jeong has achieved the rare feat of three consecutive Cannes appearances, with every feature film—from her...