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Global Hit: Nongshim Brings “Shin Ramyun as a Movie” to Jeonju International Film Festival for Its 40th Anniversary

Global Hit: Nongshim Brings “Shin Ramyun as a Movie” to Jeonju International Film Festival for Its 40th Anniversary

To mark the 40th anniversary of Shin Ramyun’s launch, two short films directed by Oh Seyeon and Kim Taeyeop will be screened… Jeonju Film Street pop-up store operations
Nongshim at the 27th Jeonju International Film Festival announced on the 22nd that it will present a short film to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the launch of the national representative ramen brand “Shin Ramyun.
| James choi
“Smartwatch Triggered” Horror “SalmoKja”… Draws Teen Crowds, Ranks No. 1 Again for a Second Week

“Smartwatch Triggered” Horror “SalmoKja”… Draws Teen Crowds, Ranks No. 1 Again for a Second Week

Poised for a long theatrical run thanks to immersive teen viewing culture and the craze for visiting the real filming location
“Salmokja,” No. 1 at the Box Office for 12 Straight Days… Surpasses 1. 46 Million AdmissionsDirector Lee Sang-Min’s new horror film “Salmokja” has maintained the No. 1 spot for 12 consecutive days since its release, delivering overwhelming box-office dominance.
| James choi
China’s Beijing Film Festival drastically cuts back Korean films… Why the cancellation?

China’s Beijing Film Festival drastically cuts back Korean films… Why the cancellation?

A planned screening of the anticipated title “The World’s Owner” was abruptly canceled… only one “Classic” invited, raising concerns about selective access
A tightly shut gate, “Beijing International Film Festival” and the removed “Korean Film”While “Beijing International Film Festival”, China’s biggest film festival, kicked off with pomp, “Korean Film” had far too few slots.
| James choi
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) “Aspirations for the Super Bowl Halftime Show”… “If I get the chance, someday I definitely want to”

BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) “Aspirations for the Super Bowl Halftime Show”… “If I get the chance, someday I definitely want to”

Leader RM “You’re showing a wonderful side of Korean culture… I want to perform on my dream stage” Suga opens up about worries over fast-changing trends… “Considering activities centered mainly on singles and mini albums going forward” In a nod to mentioning Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl stage, Jin says “Just imagine how our performance would look”
The group BTS has made its strong desire known: it wants to take the stage at the U. S. Super Bowl Halftime Show, widely dubbed the “dream stage” for pop artists. ■ “We’ll show the strength of Korean culture”… Passion for the Super Bowl stage In an interview with the influential U. S.
| Yangsimoh
“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

A survival crisis amid Netflix pressure and conglomerate dominance. Calls for extraordinary measures such as introducing a screen cap and establishing a large-scale fund.
Facing the Collapse of the Korean Film Ecosystem, Urgent Appeals from Major FilmmakersA total of 581 leading figures in the Republic of Korea film industry, led by director Bong Joon-ho, strongly warned about 'the crisis in the Korean film industry' and urged 'extraordinary countermeasures' from...
| James choi
[Interview] “Plants Can Be Erotic, Too” ‘Friend of Silence’ Director Ildikó Enyedi

[Interview] “Plants Can Be Erotic, Too” ‘Friend of Silence’ Director Ildikó Enyedi

With her latest work, Hungarian-born director Ildikó Enyedi, 〈Friend of Silence〉, is drawing attention as the second film in which Tony Leung has appeared outside the Chinese-language sphere since 〈A City of Sadness and Flower of Shanghai〉 (2021).
| 문동명
A Moving Two-Shot: Meryl Streep & Anne Hathaway Arrive in Korea! At the Press Conference for “The Devil Wears Prada 2”

A Moving Two-Shot: Meryl Streep & Anne Hathaway Arrive in Korea! At the Press Conference for “The Devil Wears Prada 2”

“The second film had to come out right at this exact moment. ” Meryl Streep said it with determination—much like Miranda Priestly—yet with such elegance. You could say that’s true. A movie that was made before the iPhone even came out has returned to find us again after 20 years.
| Kim Ji-yeon
27th Jeonju International Film Festival: Actor Shin Hyun-jun and Actress Go Won-hee Selected as Hosts for the Opening Ceremony!

27th Jeonju International Film Festival: Actor Shin Hyun-jun and Actress Go Won-hee Selected as Hosts for the Opening Ceremony!

This year, the Jeonju International Film Festival will be held from Wednesday, April 29 to Friday, May 8.
The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival opening ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 at the Moak Hall of the Jeonju Culture & Arts Center. Kicking off with the arrival of red-carpet guests, it will mark the grand start with an official opening declaration and celebratory...
| Joo Seong-cheol
16 Million Milestone: “The Man Who Lives with the King” Fuels Record Nth-Time Viewing Craze to Land at No. 3 at the Box Office

16 Million Milestone: “The Man Who Lives with the King” Fuels Record Nth-Time Viewing Craze to Land at No. 3 at the Box Office

Yoo Hae-jin and Park Ji-hoon turn in standout performances, driving a 16-million repeat-watch wave—leaving “260,000” admissions between it and No. 2 on the all-time box office list
[The Key Factor Behind Surpassing 16 Million: An Unstoppable Nth-Time Viewing Craze]
| James choi
John Travolta’s Directorial Debut Invited to Cannes: A Glamorous Return

John Travolta’s Directorial Debut Invited to Cannes: A Glamorous Return

After decades as a global star, John Travolta returns to Cannes in style with his first time directing—driven by his lifelong passion for flying
“Pulp Fiction” Legend “John Travolta” Returns to the Croisette as a DirectorHollywood’s timeless icon “John Travolta” makes a dazzling return to the Cannes Film Festival with his directorial debut, “Propeller One-Way Night Coach”, fueled by his long-held passion for flight.
| James choi