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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.
‘Hope’ by Na Hong-jin Enters Cannes Competition…Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony’ and Jun Ji-hyun’s Return Film Invited to the Non-Competition Midnight Screening

‘Hope’ by Na Hong-jin Enters Cannes Competition…Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony’ and Jun Ji-hyun’s Return Film Invited to the Non-Competition Midnight Screening

Korean Films Set Sights on the Palme d’Or for the First Time in Four Years…Park Chan-wook First to Serve as Jury Chair, and Jun Ji-hyun’s Return Project Added to the Good News
A Glorious Comeback for Korean Cinema, Taking Over the 79th ‘Cannes Film Festival’Korea’s film industry sent a triumphant signal at the 79th ‘Cannes Film Festival’, marking a spectacular return. It erased last year’s painful slump—when not a single invited title made it—in the ‘Competition...
[Interview] “Who Is a Building for?” Director Im Pil-sung on “How to Become a Landlord in South Korea” ①

[Interview] “Who Is a Building for?” Director Im Pil-sung on “How to Become a Landlord in South Korea” ①

Last weekend it aired up to episode 8, and it has now passed the midpoint of the 12-episode run.
〈How to Become a Landlord in South Korea〉 is being watched with great interest. It aired through episode 8 over the weekend, and yet even after passing the halfway point of this 12-episode series, it’s still a drama that’s impossible to predict. It’s a drama that’s impossible to predict.
Tony Leung Recommended Film “A City of Sadness”: Confirmed for Official Release in South Korea in May, Teaser Poster Unveiled

Tony Leung Recommended Film “A City of Sadness”: Confirmed for Official Release in South Korea in May, Teaser Poster Unveiled

A Golden Lion winner at the Venice Film Festival for director Hou Hsiao-hsien After a limited run last year, the digitally restored edition is finally confirmed for its first official theatrical release in Korea A realistic portrayal of a family tragedy that collapsed in the face of state violence… a masterpiece Tony Leung said he wanted to show again
Tony Leung-starring masterpiece 〈A City of Sadness〉 heads to Korean theaters in May.Director Hou Hsiao-hsien’s signature work 〈A City of Sadness〉 has been confirmed for release in South Korea in May. Capturing the tragedy of a family that crumbled before state violence, 〈A City of Sadness〉 won the...
Yeom Hye-ran and Shin Woo-bin 'My Name Is' Accelerates Global Momentum with Invitation to the Competition Section of the Udine Far East Film Festival

Yeom Hye-ran and Shin Woo-bin 'My Name Is' Accelerates Global Momentum with Invitation to the Competition Section of the Udine Far East Film Festival

Director Jeong Ji-young’s new film, about a mother who lost her childhood memories and her son, invited to the competition section of the 28th Udine Far East Film Festival After making its first appearance at the Berlin International Film Festival, it’s set to build global momentum and connect with audiences worldwide in Udine, northern Italy Ahead of its official domestic release on April 15, it once again underscores the global film industry’s keen interest in K-movies
〈My Name Is〉 is headed to the Udine Far East Film Festival.The film 〈My Name Is〉 said on April 3 that it has been invited to the competition section of the 28th Udine Far East Film Festival. 〈My Name Is〉 tells the story of Jeong-soon (Yeom Hye-ran), a mother who lost her childhood memories, and her...
“Watch a Movie for 10,000 Won”… CGV and Megabox Expand Discounts to Twice a Month

“Watch a Movie for 10,000 Won”… CGV and Megabox Expand Discounts to Twice a Month

“Culture Day” — Starting in May, watch a movie for 10,000 won on the second and last Wednesday of every month in the evening. Major cinemas and cultural organizations nationwide join in.
‘Movie Theater Discount’ Completely overhauled twice a month… ‘Culture Day’ evolvesThe three major South Korean multiplex operators, following the expanded rollout of ‘Culture Day’, will completely revamp the ‘Movie Theater Discount’ benefits so they can be used twice a month.
[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.
Now Is the Era of 'Hang-jun Thinking': Jang Hang-jun in His Own Words

Now Is the Era of 'Hang-jun Thinking': Jang Hang-jun in His Own Words

Finally, 〈Wang-gwa Saneun Namja〉 surpassed 15 million viewers on March 25 , its 50th day since release. 16 million, or even more, is well within sight. We are truly in the era of 'Hang-jun thinking. ' Many netizens call him a 'Maltese with no tear stains.
[Photo &] Breaking 13.6 Million - 'The Man Who Lives with the King' Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Jang Hang-jun: A Grateful Stage Greeting Filled with Emotion!

[Photo &] Breaking 13.6 Million - 'The Man Who Lives with the King' Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Jang Hang-jun: A Grateful Stage Greeting Filled with Emotion!

At the center of the 'Dan Jong Obsession', Park Ji-hoon is surrounded by the public's love and overwhelming gratitude! Establishing itself as a monumental work that will be remembered in the history of Korean cinema, beyond just a commercial film!
The Phenomenon of 13. 6 Million 'The Man Who Lives with the King': A Remarkable Return of Box Office StarsThe stars of 'The Man Who Lives with the King' have gathered together, having surpassed 13. 6 million cumulative viewers, making history in the South Korean film industry.
‘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.