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‘Shadow Child’ Review: A Fantastical World Rooted in the Real Pain of Absence, Plus What Its Key Players Had to Say

‘Shadow Child’ Review: A Fantastical World Rooted in the Real Pain of Absence, Plus What Its Key Players Had to Say

Blending realist grounding with a genre mood is difficult. Capturing the border between those two seemingly different realms and turning it into a film is no easy task. Even in South Korea’s film industry, where tightly executed genre movies and grounded, reality-driven stories dominate, films that...
[Lee Hwa-jung’s Deep Detox] “I want to be a giant seedless grape, not a strawberry.” Meeting actor Lee Yeon, Part ② of “The 21st-Century Crown Princess,” “Tango at Dawn,” and “Gyeongju Trip”

[Lee Hwa-jung’s Deep Detox] “I want to be a giant seedless grape, not a strawberry.” Meeting actor Lee Yeon, Part ② of “The 21st-Century Crown Princess,” “Tango at Dawn,” and “Gyeongju Trip”

A talk that reaches the actor through deep, steady breathing, like a detox. The actors Lee Hwa-jung meets in her film journalism.
▶ The meeting with actor Lee Yeon continues from Part 1. ​〈Juvenile Judgment〉 is a different situation, but it’s a portrayal of the dark side of teenage youths. I can imagine that darkness running counter to Lee Yeon’s brightness must have felt overwhelming.
Director Award: Park Chan-wook (Film) and Kang Yoon-sung (Series), The 24th Directors Cut Awards Conclude in Grand Style!

Director Award: Park Chan-wook (Film) and Kang Yoon-sung (Series), The 24th Directors Cut Awards Conclude in Grand Style!

Male Actor Award went to Yoo Hae-jin (Film) and Hyun Bin (Series), and the Female Actor Award went to Seo Soo-bin (Film) and Im Soo-jung (Series).
‘The 24th Directors Cut Awards,’ which Korean film directors select and present themselves, was held in grand style at Edeuls on May 19 at 6:00 p. m. , hosted by directors Jang Hang-jun, Bong Man-dae, and Kim Cho-hee.
[Interview] “In the Flow of the December 3 Coup Attempt, the Most Decisive Moment Is Namtaeryeong.” Director Kim Hyun-ji of ‘Namtaeryeong’ ①

[Interview] “In the Flow of the December 3 Coup Attempt, the Most Decisive Moment Is Namtaeryeong.” Director Kim Hyun-ji of ‘Namtaeryeong’ ①

Seventeen tractors belonging to the Korean National Federation of Farmers’ Clubs (JeonNong), pushing forward to stand up to a coup in the guise of “martial,” were blocked by police at Namtaeryeong in Seocho-gu, Seoul.
Since that unbelievable day—December 3, 2024, when the president declared a state of emergency—another day continued with nights full of uncertainty and anxiety. Seventeen tractors belonging to the Korean National Federation of Farmers’ Clubs , advancing to confront the president’s coup in the...
[A Pinch by Kim Ji-yeon] Why “21st-Century Daegun’s Wife” (21st-Century Grand Prince Consort) Turned Out More Bland Than Expected

[A Pinch by Kim Ji-yeon] Why “21st-Century Daegun’s Wife” (21st-Century Grand Prince Consort) Turned Out More Bland Than Expected

After saying 'I enjoyed it,' I always feel like tacking on a 'but. ' Maybe it's my innate contrarian streak. No matter how entertaining a movie or drama is, there's always one thing I want to point out. I pick at that nagging detail and write 'A Pinch by Kim Ji-yeon.
Yoo Jae-suk Makes PD Debut for Short Drama; Love Calls for Byeon Woo-seok, Casting of Kim Sung-kyun; Will Hwang Jung-min Appear?

Yoo Jae-suk Makes PD Debut for Short Drama; Love Calls for Byeon Woo-seok, Casting of Kim Sung-kyun; Will Hwang Jung-min Appear?

“Hangout With Yoo?” Yoo Jae-suk Transforms into a Short-Form Director. A Twist After a Twist—You Can’t Not Look Forward to the Next Episode!
“Yoo Jae-suk,” Makes a Surprising PD Debut for Short-Form Drama… Bold Moves That Break Past the LimitsSouth Korea’s leading TV personality “Yoo Jae-suk” steps in as a short-form drama director, signaling a major shake-up in the broadcasting world.
[Photo &] On His First Visit to Korea, Director Stephen Daldry Praises “Billy Elliot” Korean Performers as World-Class — Press Conference Scene

[Photo &] On His First Visit to Korea, Director Stephen Daldry Praises “Billy Elliot” Korean Performers as World-Class — Press Conference Scene

A powerful debut of the Korean production from Stephen Daldry, the original creative director. A behind-the-scenes look at Elton John’s musical proposal, and the value of the performing arts in the AI era!
[Photo News] Live Art in Real Time — the Overwhelming Catharsis of the Musical 'Billy Elliot'Unlike film, the stage of the musical 'Billy Elliot' reveals the essence of live performance—dancing on and on until the actors reach their physical limits.
IU and Byun Woo-seok’s “First Lady of the 21st Century” Episode 2 Scores 9.5% Viewership, Reigniting the “Goong” Craze After 20 Years

IU and Byun Woo-seok’s “First Lady of the 21st Century” Episode 2 Scores 9.5% Viewership, Reigniting the “Goong” Craze After 20 Years

There’s no such thing as a passive Cinderella. IU’s choice of Byun Woo-seok breaks through to 9.5% with a sweeping mise-en-scène and a wholly original script.
A constitutional monarchy story awakened after 20 years… “First Lady of the 21st Century” sparks a 9. 5% ratings surgeAfter 20 years, the world of a constitutional monarchy theme from the drama 'Goong', which swept South Korea in 2006, returns in a fresh, upgraded form.
A Second “Palace” Is Born? IU and Byeon Woo-seok’s “The Grand Prince Consort of the 21st Century” Begins With 7.8%

A Second “Palace” Is Born? IU and Byeon Woo-seok’s “The Grand Prince Consort of the 21st Century” Begins With 7.8%

If There Were a Royal Family in South Korea… “The Grand Prince Consort of the 21st Century,” Kicking Off With IU’s Bold Marriage Proposal, Records 7.8% Viewership in Episode 1—A Box-Office-Style Boom Is Coming!
[Viewership Focus] The Opening of a Bold Romance in a Constitutional Monarchy WorldWith actress 'IU' and 'Byeon Woo-seok' meeting, MBC’s brand-new Friday-to-Saturday drama 'The Grand Prince Consort of the 21st Century'—already drawing intense attention before its premiere—has fully captivated...
“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...