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Little-Known Stories About Korean Film Directors, Part 2: Kim Han-min Once Fled a Theater to Escape an Elephant

Little-Known Stories About Korean Film Directors, Part 2: Kim Han-min Once Fled a Theater to Escape an Elephant

※[Fascinating anecdotes about Korean film directors you probably didn't know] continues from Part 1.〈The Admiral: Roaring Currents〉 〈Hansan: Rising Dragon〉 director Kim Han-min once ran out of a theater after thinking an elephant on screen was charging at him Kim Han-min, the director of the Yi...
| Kim Ji-yeon

"You Put Cooking Oil on the Camera?" Surprising Stories You May Not Know About Korean Film Directors ①

Now well established as pillars of the Korean film industry, many of these directors' rookie-day stories are, in fact, more interesting than the movies that would later define their careers. But those stories rarely come straight from the directors themselves.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Lee Sun-bin takes the mound as Hanwha Eagles' good-luck charm, then heads to Busan International Film Festival

Lee Sun-bin takes the mound as Hanwha Eagles' good-luck charm, then heads to Busan International Film Festival

She is set to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Hanwha Eagles-Kiwoom Heroes game at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark on Oct. 3 After the first pitch, she will attend the 31st Busan International Film Festival for a lively and special meeting with audiences and movie fans Her new mission comedy, 〈CSAT, The Secret Behind the Questions〉, set at the CSAT question-setting headquarters, opens in theaters Oct. 28
Lee Sun-bin is taking the mound as she hopes to be a good-luck charm for a Hanwha Eagles victory. Actress Lee Sun-bin will throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Hanwha Eagles-Kiwoom Heroes game, scheduled for 2 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 3.
| Seongchan Eol
Backlash over historical distortion claims surrounding 'Assassins' … conservative group announces rally outside Yoo Hae-jin's home

Backlash over historical distortion claims surrounding 'Assassins' … conservative group announces rally outside Yoo Hae-jin's home

The conservative film's lead actor, Yoo Hae-jin, is the target of a monthlong daily rally planned outside his Seongbuk-gu home New Liberty Solidarity calls for him to appear in right-wing films to promote political balance and plans to deploy sound equipment The Korean Film Producers Association issues a statement expressing concern over excessive attacks on filmmakers as the movie surpasses 1.82 million admissions
New Liberty Solidarity, a conservative civic group, will hold a rally outside the home of Yoo Hae-jin, the lead actor in 〈Assassins〉, a film that has drawn allegations of historical distortion. New Liberty Solidarity said Tuesday that it had notified police of plans to hold a rally every day from...
| Seongchan Eol
Netflix Korea Turns 10 — It’s a Netflix Feast! Additional Programs and Second-Round Ticket Sales Announced

Netflix Korea Turns 10 — It’s a Netflix Feast! Additional Programs and Second-Round Ticket Sales Announced

Netflix Korea will host a fan-participation event marking its 10th anniversary at Sangam Oil Depot Cultural Park on Oct. 24-25 Stars from Netflix hits including 'Squid Game' will appear, alongside a special live edition of YouTube show 'I Came to Promote Something' Following an overwhelming response from fans, Netflix Korea will preview a range of additional events and open second-round ticket sales on Oct. 5
‘Netflix Korea’s 10th Anniversary: 〈Netflix Feast〉’ has unveiled additional programs in response to fans’ enthusiastic support. Netflix Korea will host ‘Netflix Korea’s 10th Anniversary: 〈Netflix Feast〉​,’ a fan-participation event, at Sangam Oil Depot Cultural Park on Saturday, Oct.
| Seongchan Eol
‘Blue Road’ stars Son Suk-ku and Nagayama Eita in Korea-Japan crime thriller, debuts Nov. 20

‘Blue Road’ stars Son Suk-ku and Nagayama Eita in Korea-Japan crime thriller, debuts Nov. 20

The new Netflix original series follows two detectives hunting a string of cross-border murders New posters show the stark contrast between Son Suk-ku and Nagayama Eita against the backdrops of Seoul and Tokyo alleyways Directed by Han Jun-hee of ‘D.P.,’ the series builds global anticipation ahead of its worldwide exclusive release Nov. 20
〈Blue Road〉, an investigative drama about Seoul and Tokyo detectives joining forces, has unveiled its poster. Netflix original series 〈Blue Road〉 announced its poster and release date Oct. 2. 〈Blue Road〉 follows two detectives—played by Son Suk-ku and Nagayama Eita as detectives from Seoul and...
| Seongchan Eol
Cha Seung-won, Park Hyung-sik’s ‘Family Force’ starts production with three generations of Marines charging into action

Cha Seung-won, Park Hyung-sik’s ‘Family Force’ starts production with three generations of Marines charging into action

Star-studded cast, from Baek Yoon-sik to Ra Mi-ran, set as filming officially begins on the 2nd
Three generations of Marines bound by blood oath move to stop a terrorist attack in the heart of the city South Korea’s leading character actors Baek Yoon-sik, Cha Seung-won and Park Hyung-sik are joining forces for the comedy-action blockbuster ‘Family Force’.
| James choi
Jim Carrey marries for third time in 30 years; partner is artist Mina, 32, reportedly of Korean descent — secret wedding

Jim Carrey marries for third time in 30 years; partner is artist Mina, 32, reportedly of Korean descent — secret wedding

Carrey held a private ceremony in Los Angeles, marrying the partner he mentioned at the César Awards
Hollywood legend begins third act with artist 32 years his junior, united by their shared love of art Hollywood star 'Jim Carrey' (64), who has left his mark on cinema worldwide with films including 'The Mask', 'The Truman Show' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind', has begun a new chapter...
| James choi
[Photos] Tom Cruise visits Korea for 13th time, makes startling transformation into a potbellied, bald old geezer — speaks candidly about Best Actor Oscar at press conference

[Photos] Tom Cruise visits Korea for 13th time, makes startling transformation into a potbellied, bald old geezer — speaks candidly about Best Actor Oscar at press conference

He plays greedy oil tycoon Rockwell in 'Digger' and completes a 10-minute long take in a single day
Hollywood icon makes startling transformation and shows special affection for Korea Tom Cruise, one of Hollywood's biggest stars, is in Korea for the 13th time to promote 'Digger,' which opens on Oct. 3. In the film, he makes a complete transformation into a potbellied, bald, overbearing 'old...
| James choi
LA screening: “Korean men are conditioned by oppression” — Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ takes aim at Oscars

LA screening: “Korean men are conditioned by oppression” — Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ takes aim at Oscars

After winning the Venice jury’s Grand Prix, the film is selected as South Korea’s Academy submission, with Seol Kyung-gu and Jeon Do-yeon praised for their performances as a wounded laid-off worker and his wife
Acclaimed director 'Lee Chang-dong' raised a weighty and pointed question at a special Los Angeles screening of 'Possible Love', saying, "Korean men are conditioned by a far more oppressive structure than the one in the United States.
| James choi