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A Chiikawa Novice’s Verdict: 〈Chiikawa the Movie〉 Is 000

A Chiikawa Novice’s Verdict: 〈Chiikawa the Movie〉 Is 000

A Chiikawa frenzy has swept theaters. Since opening Sept. 30, 〈Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island〉 has drawn 1. 41 million viewers through Oct. 14. For a reporter who had known Chiikawa only as a character brand — a self-described "Chiikawa novice" — the film was not exactly a must-see.
[Interview] Lee Joon-hyuk on the comfort of 〈Even the Lottery Winner Goes to Work〉 for office workers

[Interview] Lee Joon-hyuk on the comfort of 〈Even the Lottery Winner Goes to Work〉 for office workers

Part 1
In an era flooded with the meme "I'm quitting my job," the recently concluded Tving original 〈Even the Lottery Winner Goes to Work〉 pushes against that current. The series argues that quitting isn't the only answer, telling its story through Gong Eun-tae (Lee Joon-hyuk), an office worker who wins 1.
Review: 〈Silnakwon〉 Pits a Mother Against an AI-Era Mystery When Her Son Returns After 9 Years

Review: 〈Silnakwon〉 Pits a Mother Against an AI-Era Mystery When Her Son Returns After 9 Years

Director Yeon Sang-ho, a filmmaker often credited with expanding the range and commercial success of Korean cinema, tackles a story rooted in the anxieties of the AI age in 〈Silnakwon〉. The film, which screened for audiences at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival and the 31st Busan...
[On the Ground at BIFF] “Art Is Art”: Zhang Yimou Breaks Silence on Historical Controversy Over “Assassins”; Top Asian Film to Be Named on 15th

[On the Ground at BIFF] “Art Is Art”: Zhang Yimou Breaks Silence on Historical Controversy Over “Assassins”; Top Asian Film to Be Named on 15th

Director Jung Juri shares concerns that creators could be intimidated; the 31st Busan International Film Festival jury will select South Korea’s Academy submission from 13 competition entries
Director “Zhang Yimou”, the Chinese cinema master serving as jury president for this year’s 31st Busan International Film Festival competition, has firmly stated his position on the controversy over historical distortion surrounding “Assassins”, a film that has recently stirred South Korea’s movie...
Directors Guild of Korea (DGK) issues statement on 'Assassin(s)':

Directors Guild of Korea (DGK) issues statement on 'Assassin(s)': "Criticism of creators must not destroy their lives and livelihoods"

Concerns grow over threats to privacy and livelihoods beyond film criticism: "Creators should accept criticism, but their next opportunity to create must not be blocked"
The Directors Guild of Korea has issued an official statement regarding the recently controversial film 〈Assassin 〉, expressing deep concern over excessive personal attacks on its creators and threats to their livelihoods. In the statement issued Oct.
'The Assassins' Leads Korean Box Office and Advance Sales in a Runaway No. 1 Showing in Second Week!

'The Assassins' Leads Korean Box Office and Advance Sales in a Runaway No. 1 Showing in Second Week!

As of 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, the film had drawn 1,766,942 moviegoers, putting it at No. 1 at the Korean film box office.
The Assassins, which has maintained its strong box-office momentum into its second week, has once again taken the top spot among Korean films at the box office and in advance-ticket sales, firmly holding its position as the leading draw in theaters.
[Photo &] “Audience response matters more than awards”: Lee Chang-dong returns in triumph with Silver Lion after 24 years — audiences can see it in theaters first on the 23rd

[Photo &] “Audience response matters more than awards”: Lee Chang-dong returns in triumph with Silver Lion after 24 years — audiences can see it in theaters first on the 23rd

Global Netflix exclusive release on Nov. 6 Seol Kyung-gu and Jeon Do-yeon, Jo In-sung and Jo Yeo-jeong portray couples from different worlds: “Money and class can take away a person’s value”
A preview screening and press conference for director Lee Chang-dong’s new film ‘Possible Love’ took place on the 21st at ‘CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall’ in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Lee, who achieved a landmark feat 24 years after winning the ‘Silver Lion’ at the 83rd ‘Venice International Film Festival’, said...
[First Reaction] 'Possible Love': CINEPLAY Reporters' Ratings

[First Reaction] 'Possible Love': CINEPLAY Reporters' Ratings

[First Reaction] Lee Chang-dong's latest film, 〈Possible Love〉, opens in select theaters Sept. 23 and arrives on Netflix Nov. 6. 〈Possible Love〉 follows two couples — a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary director and her husband — who meet to make a documentary and confront their...
First Reactions: Cineplay Star Rating for 'REAWAKEN MAN: THE RED'

First Reactions: Cineplay Star Rating for 'REAWAKEN MAN: THE RED'

[First reaction at the press screening] Opening Sept. 30, REAWAKEN MAN: THE RED follows Seok-hwan, a job seeker whose only real asset is unfounded confidence, as he learns he can come back to life 72 hours after dying and is drawn into a mysterious chase.
[Interview] In 〈Intern〉, Choi Min-sik’s moving wrinkles reflect 46 years in the making: Part 2

[Interview] In 〈Intern〉, Choi Min-sik’s moving wrinkles reflect 46 years in the making: Part 2

※The interview with 〈Intern〉 actor Choi Min-sik continues from Part 1. In the film's second half, Gi-ho’s shout of “Snap out of it. ” at a shaken Seon-woo felt like the highlight. How did you approach acting that scene.