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'Wild Thing' rapper-to-be Uhm Tae-goo gets brotherly support as director Uhm Tae-hwa arrives for 'Laughter Chart In GV' Episode 4

'Wild Thing' rapper-to-be Uhm Tae-goo gets brotherly support as director Uhm Tae-hwa arrives for 'Laughter Chart In GV' Episode 4

Director Uhm Tae-hwa, who steps in to support Uhm Tae-goo’s perfect transformation into the rapper Gu Sang-gu in the film 'Wild Thing,' spills candid takeaways on the rapper challenge and acting reinvention, seen through the eyes of a fellow and his older brother The screening is underway at CGV Yongsan iPark Mall on June 26, with strong buzz around the ensemble featuring Kang Dong-won, Park Ji-hyun, and Uhm Tae-goo
For his younger brother, Uhm Tae-hwa has stepped in with support. In the film 〈Wild Thing〉, Uhm Tae-hwa and his older-brother brother Uhm Tae-goo unveiled the schedule for the fourth installment of 'Laughter Chart In GV,' a set of events they share together.
Loccаrno Competition Invitation, Director Park Se-young’s “The Fin” to Open in July Confirmed & Three-Poster Set Released!

Loccаrno Competition Invitation, Director Park Se-young’s “The Fin” to Open in July Confirmed & Three-Poster Set Released!

A dystopian SF art cinema depicting a near-future unified South Korea where a genetic mutation called “Omega” and humans coexist.
Director Park Se-young’s dystopian SF art cinema 〈 The Fin 〉—invited to the 78th Locarno Film Festival’s New Directors competition section “Filmmakers of the Present,” unveiled as a world premiere and drawing attention from film festivals worldwide—has released three teaser world-setting posters...
[Interview] Y2K Sensibility, Meeting This Year’s Debut, Director Changrok Han in the Hot Seat, Actors Joo Min-hyeong and Baek Ji-hye (②)

[Interview] Y2K Sensibility, Meeting This Year’s Debut, Director Changrok Han in the Hot Seat, Actors Joo Min-hyeong and Baek Ji-hye (②)

The 〈strong〉Chungchungchung〈/strong〉 (also rendered as 〈strong〉Chung Chung Chung〈/strong〉)—made with the 2018 murder case in Washington, Benton as its inspiration—depicts a catastrophe sparked by the tangled, competing desires of three children.
How did the two of you interpret and approach your respective characters. The name “Courage” suggests an energy that’s overflowing, but the character is also a “pathetic” youth who doesn’t have real, powerful force.
[Interview] Catching This Year’s Debut, a Y2K-Era Sensibility: Director Han Chang-rok, Actors Joo Min-hyung and Baek Ji-hye, Part 1

[Interview] Catching This Year’s Debut, a Y2K-Era Sensibility: Director Han Chang-rok, Actors Joo Min-hyung and Baek Ji-hye, Part 1

Inspired by a murder case in Washington, Benton in 2018, 〈Choong-Choong-Choong〉 portrays a catastrophe sparked by the intersecting desires of three kids.
Retro is the trend. In the fashion, music and props of young people in their 20s, there’s nowhere that a Y2K sensibility hasn’t managed to seep in. Director Han Chang-rok, born in 1990 and a graduate of the Korea National University of Arts film school, pulls this retro sensibility straight onto...
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Swarm’ Smashes Through Overseas Markets Too…Malaysia and Taiwan Top All-Time List for South Korean Films

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Swarm’ Smashes Through Overseas Markets Too…Malaysia and Taiwan Top All-Time List for South Korean Films

Swept special theaters in Malaysia and Taiwan, topping $1.7 million in cumulative sales ahead of a North America release in August, as global box-office momentum gathers speed
Yeon Sang-ho’s zombie film ‘Swarm’ is sparking a runaway surge in ticket sales not only at home but also in the global market. On the 16th, according to CJ CGV’s subsidiary CJ 4DPLEX (4DPLEX), ‘Swarm’ set the top box-office record among this year’s technology-special-theater releases in Malaysia.
Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korean Film Archive, the inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards carry a total prize pool of 20 million won. The five-member jury is chaired by Min Kyu-dong and also includes Korean Film Archive Director Mo Eun-young; Han Jung-soo, director and CEO of Yeondu Company; Kim Won-jin, director of MCA AI Creative Studio's Creative Headquarters; and actor Lee Yeon. The Archive has pledged archiving support for winners, and organizers say the awards aim to discover new creators and help the short-drama industry take a step forward.
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, which carry a total prize pool of 20 million won, have named a five-member jury. Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) are co-hosting the first Korea Short Drama Awards.
Shin Min-a Takes On a Two-Role Thriller in “The Eyes,” Releasing Character Posters and a Trailer Packed With Relentless Suspense

Shin Min-a Takes On a Two-Role Thriller in “The Eyes,” Releasing Character Posters and a Trailer Packed With Relentless Suspense

A chilling two-role mystery featuring Shin Min-a as Seo-jin, who digs into the death of her twin sister New four-way, color-coded character posters featuring Shin Min-a, Kim Nam-hee, Lee Seung-ryong, and Kim Young-a promise total immersion With an unknown figure appearing to heighten anticipation for an unpredictable, shocking plot, the film lands in theaters on June 24
〈The Eyes〉 character posters starring actors who will command attention have been released. The film 〈The Eyes〉 unveiled four character posters and a main trailer on June 12. The posters capture the actors’ faces and performances that will deliver standout acting in the movie.
Jun Ji-hyun X Koo Gyo-hwan’s “Colony” Reclaims No. 1 at the Box Office in a Day—500 Million Views in Sight

Jun Ji-hyun X Koo Gyo-hwan’s “Colony” Reclaims No. 1 at the Box Office in a Day—500 Million Views in Sight

Spurred by a new wave of Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg’s latest onslaught, the film bounced back to the top in just one day, flexing South Korea’s zombie strength Cumulative admissions surpass 4.91 million…Box-office momentum gets a further boost with special videos and events centered on zombie performers Yeon Sang-ho’s next-generation infection thriller, as it locks in a solo run at theaters and begins a long haul at the box office
〈Colony〉 is back at No. 1, putting 5 million admissions within reach. The film 〈Colony〉 depicts a string of incidents that unfold as a virus spreads inside a building. After it opened on May 21, it steadily held onto the top spot at the box office and surpassed 4 million admissions.
The Era of Martial Arts Has Not Ended! BIFAN’s 30th Anniversary Opening Film “Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert” Hits Korean Theaters in the Second Half of the Year!

The Era of Martial Arts Has Not Ended! BIFAN’s 30th Anniversary Opening Film “Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert” Hits Korean Theaters in the Second Half of the Year!

Bruce Lee’s screen comeback after 14 years, with Director Yuan Huaping of the legendary original comic drama at the helm and action star Wu Jing from Greater China starring as the lead.
Restoring the long-lost impact, a “real” action that thrilled the worldA work titled “Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert,” in which Hong Kong martial arts film legend and the master who designed action for “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and “The Matrix” takes the megaphone, is...
Meet Choi Seong-gon…“Wild Sing” Confirms Week 2 Stage Greetings Amid Hot Support

Meet Choi Seong-gon…“Wild Sing” Confirms Week 2 Stage Greetings Amid Hot Support

The film “Wild Sing,” which reunites a mixed-gender group Triangle—set to take the music scene by storm right after its debut—after 20 years, is in theaters with excellent showings. Riding on an outpouring of enthusiasm from audiences, a stage greeting has been confirmed for June 13 with Director Son Jae-gon and actor Oh Jeong-see, who plays the rival. In particular, Oh Jeong-see is expected to attend in the exact role of “Choi Seong-gon,” the drama’s ballad prince, proving the anticipation and buzz among viewers
The duo of Director Son Jae-gon and Oh Jeong-see, from “Wild Sing,” promised to meet with audiences, drawing attention.Released on June 3, “Wild Sing” depicts what happens when the mixed-gender group “Triangle,” which swept up public popularity right after its debut, reunites for the stage 20 years...