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Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

321 films from 50 countries screened and about 137,000 visitors were counted; launch of Bucheon AI Content Summit points to the cinema of the future
The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN, executive chair Shin Chul) wrapped its 11-day run on Sunday, July 12, drawing record crowds as attendance rose 27% from last year. Marking its 30th anniversary, the festival adopted "newness and expansion" as its themes and drew strong...
'Madame Gao'—the Most Powerful Villain in 'Marvel's Defenders'—Wai Ching Ho Dies at 82

'Madame Gao'—the Most Powerful Villain in 'Marvel's Defenders'—Wai Ching Ho Dies at 82

Foreign media reports on the 13th (local time)… a standout scene-stealer on Netflix's Marvel series Also excelled as 'Madame Gao,' the leader of the criminal organization 'The Hand,' in 'Daredevil' and 'Iron Fist' Co-star actor Peter Shinkoda broke the news on social media, saying, “My coolest friend in the world—I learned something every single moment”
In Netflix-Marvel’s cinematic universe series, the Hong Kong-born veteran actress Wai Ching Ho (Wai Ching Ho·82) died. She had left a deep impression on genre fans worldwide for her portrayal of the mysterious, powerful villain “Madame Gao. ” She was 82.
Interview: Jo In-sung Leapt Into 'Hope' for the Cinematic Thrill Only Humans Can Deliver

Interview: Jo In-sung Leapt Into 'Hope' for the Cinematic Thrill Only Humans Can Deliver

Few actors throw themselves at the impossible the way Jo In-sung does. He runs, hangs on, endures and throws his body into action. In director Na Hong-jin's new film 〈Hope〉, Jo In-sung delivers raw, unpolished action, exuding a wildness and animal instinct as he faces an extraterrestrial...
[Weekend Theater] Live-Action ‘Moana’ Takes No. 1 at the Box Office, Reservation-Rate Surge for Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’

[Weekend Theater] Live-Action ‘Moana’ Takes No. 1 at the Box Office, Reservation-Rate Surge for Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’

A new blockbuster formula for Disney’s live-action remake, as the ocean fantasy swept the theater sceneDisney’s ambitious live-action project ‘Moana’ has finally lifted the curtain and seized full control of the local theater scene.
‘Hope’ Surpasses 50% Total Pre-Sales Rate, Sending Ticket Sales Soaring! 4 Special-Viewing Posters Revealed!

‘Hope’ Surpasses 50% Total Pre-Sales Rate, Sending Ticket Sales Soaring! 4 Special-Viewing Posters Revealed!

With the film just one week away from release, it has swept aside not only existing movies in theaters but also upcoming new releases, widening the gap by more than double from 〈Moana〉, which sits in second place for pre-sales.
This summer, the movie 〈Hope〉, set to deliver the most cinematic experience at theaters, is continuing its momentum after its advance ticket sales rate broke through 50%. After ticket sales opened, 〈Hope〉 moved to No. 1 at the fastest pace of the year, locking in its lead with overwhelming figures.
‘Twitch Emperor’ Kai Cenat Returns After a 9-Month Hiatus… ‘Streamer University 2026’ Unveils a Massive Lineup

‘Twitch Emperor’ Kai Cenat Returns After a 9-Month Hiatus… ‘Streamer University 2026’ Unveils a Massive Lineup

On April 6 (local time), returns to streaming with the first-ever simultaneous broadcast on Twitch and YouTube More than 1 million artists and creators worldwide supported… selects about 100 people from the fierce competition A ‘Harry Potter’ parody teaser triggers a dopamine rush… thousands pour into an Atlanta in-person audition, leading to a chaos incident that briefly shuts things down
Twitch’s top streamer, Kai Cenat, 24, who has been enjoying the most all-out popularity around the world, has returned in a blaze of glory after roughly nine months of extended hiatus. With his comeback, the spotlight is now fixed on his newly unveiled creator-mentorship project, ‘Streamer...
Yoo Eun-jeong on ‘Shadow Child’: Im Soo-jung Said ‘A Tale of Two Sisters’ Brought the Film to Mind

Yoo Eun-jeong on ‘Shadow Child’: Im Soo-jung Said ‘A Tale of Two Sisters’ Brought the Film to Mind

What if you met someone who looked exactly like a loved one you had lost? That familiar premise has been reshaped into an original film with a fairytale-like setting: 〈Shadow Child〉, which opened on July 1. 〈Shadow Child〉 follows Geum-ok (Im Soo-jung) after her eldest daughter, Su-ryeon — who was...
Young Breakout Directors Who Injected New Blood Into Hollywood in 2026

Young Breakout Directors Who Injected New Blood Into Hollywood in 2026

Hollywood is changing — and getting younger. Three directors behind some of 2026's biggest horror stories, from 〈Backrooms〉 to 〈Obsession〉 and 〈Iron Lung〉, are helping redraw the industry's map.Kane Parsons〈Backrooms〉 $10 million =〉 $270 millionAmong the many gifted figures in Hollywood, the most...
[BIFAN 2026] Enjoying Bucheon 30 Years in 100 Times ② Bucheon Is AI! AI Content Summit & Beyond Reality

[BIFAN 2026] Enjoying Bucheon 30 Years in 100 Times ② Bucheon Is AI! AI Content Summit & Beyond Reality

AI films are Bucheon’s main focus. For the 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (executive committee chair Shin Cheol, hereinafter BIFAN), “Bucheon AI Contents Summit” (Bucheon AI Contents Summit) will be introduced for the first time this July, positioning itself as a venue for...
[BIFAN 2026] Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years 100 Times ③ Lee Choon-yeon Film Award returns, new International Federation of Film Critics prize, and the July Carnival

[BIFAN 2026] Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years 100 Times ③ Lee Choon-yeon Film Award returns, new International Federation of Film Critics prize, and the July Carnival

Kim Se-hoon and Gu Jeong-a will receive the “Lee Choon-yeon Film Award,” and a “FIPRESCI Award for International Film Critics” will also be introduced (FIPRESCI Award).
Two awards will be newly introduced. The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (executive committee chair Shin Cheol, BIFAN) will bring back the “Lee Choon-yeon Film Award” this year and also introduce the “International Federation of Film Critics Award” .