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2026 First Half of Japanese Live-Action Films Are Coming in Droves!

2026 First Half of Japanese Live-Action Films Are Coming in Droves!

From Hirokazu Kore-eda's New Work to Yuji Sakamoto's Screenplay!
Media Castle has garnered attention by officially unveiling its lineup for the first half of 2026, including 〈5 Centimeters Per Second〉, 〈Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight〉, 〈The Lamb in the Box〉, and 〈The World of Unrequited Love〉.
Japan's 7.47 Million Viewers and 10.5 Billion Yen Breakthrough 'National Treasure', Confirmed for Domestic Release in the Second Half of the Year... Directed by Lee Sang-il

Japan's 7.47 Million Viewers and 10.5 Billion Yen Breakthrough 'National Treasure', Confirmed for Domestic Release in the Second Half of the Year... Directed by Lee Sang-il

73 Days, 7.47 Million Viewers, Box Office 10.5 Billion Yen, 3rd Highest Grossing Live-Action Film in Japan... Lee Sang-il's 'National Treasure' Lands in Korea
The film 'National Treasure', directed by Lee Sang-il, which has caused a phenomenal box office success in Japan, has confirmed its domestic release in the second half of the year. This work, which combines the original novel written by Yoshida Shuichi, the direction by Korean director Lee Sang-il,...
Major Upcoming Titles for the Second Half of 2025 Revealed... From 'Mario Kart World' to 'NBA 2K26'

Major Upcoming Titles for the Second Half of 2025 Revealed... From 'Mario Kart World' to 'NBA 2K26'

Gamers Start 'Wallet Emptying'... Blockbuster Games Across Genres Set for Release
In the second half of 2025, gamers' wallets are expected to get lighter. Blockbuster games representing each genre are set to be released one after another, raising the anticipation among gaming fans to its peak. The most anticipated title is Nintendo's 'Mario Kart World'.
BTS Concert in Las Vegas With Unprecedented World Cup-Scale Impact Generates 450 Billion Won in Economic Effect

BTS Concert in Las Vegas With Unprecedented World Cup-Scale Impact Generates 450 Billion Won in Economic Effect

NJ Shows Draw 157,000 Spectators; HYBE Posts 450 Billion Won in Second-Quarter Revenue, Its Best-Ever Performance
450 Billion Won in Just Four Shows… The Economics of a Mega IP That Outstrips the ‘World Cup’A respected analysis has claimed that the economic ripple effects generated by the global top-tier group “Bangtan Sonyeondan” through its North America tour have officially surpassed the scale of...
'The Live Emperor' Lee Seung-chul Resumes 40th Anniversary Nationwide Tour

'The Live Emperor' Lee Seung-chul Resumes 40th Anniversary Nationwide Tour

Starting Nov. 14 in Gwangju, the run will stop in six cities in total, with a refreshed set list and stage direction.
The echoes of 40 years as a legend rewrites the standard for live performances againA giant of South Korea’s popular music scene, 'Lee Seung-chul', who marks the 40th anniversary of his debut, is rewriting history in the concert world once again. Beginning with Gwangju on Nov.
[Interview] “Not releasing this video is a bigger sin.” What should we have done? Director Tomoaki Fujino ②

[Interview] “Not releasing this video is a bigger sin.” What should we have done? Director Tomoaki Fujino ②

When her older sister develops symptoms of schizophrenia, her parents choose to put a lock on the front door instead of taking her to a hospital. Unable to look away, the younger brother picks up a camera and steps into that silence.
Because they could not obtain the family’s consent, ethical questions about the film’s release inevitably follow. ​You asked a really important question. There are ethical issues, of course. In fact, we released it without getting permission or even understanding from any member of the family.
‘Squid Game’ Season 1, 2, 3 followed by ‘Teach You a Lesson’ lands in the Netflix all-time top 10 most popular series list

‘Squid Game’ Season 1, 2, 3 followed by ‘Teach You a Lesson’ lands in the Netflix all-time top 10 most popular series list

Netflix series 〈Teach You a Lesson〉 ranks No. 10 on Netflix’s all-time top 10 most popular series (non-English).
A Netflix series 〈Teach You a Lesson〉 that depicts the unyielding efforts of the Office for Protection of Teachers’ Authority, which stands with victims and sets schools back on track, has, within just eight weeks of release, logged a total of 60.
[Interview] “Stand by Me for Girls—Even if They Give Up the CSAT, They Can’t Lose the Animals!” Director Yoo Jae-uk, Actress Park Hye-jin ②

[Interview] “Stand by Me for Girls—Even if They Give Up the CSAT, They Can’t Lose the Animals!” Director Yoo Jae-uk, Actress Park Hye-jin ②

〈/LANGLE_BRACKET/〉The worries of the girls in “Please, My Cat”〈/RANGLE_BRACKET/〉 and the adventures of the boys on the road in “Stand by Me”〈/RANGLE_BRACKET/〉 come together as a homegrown coming-of-age film.
In Hye is an earnest kid who pours her heart into caring for poultry even as the CSAT approaches. Park Hye-jin Actually, I’m not the kind of person who studies that hard either, so her actions really resonated with me. Honestly, because it’s the CSAT, does everyone just study.
Park Hae-joon Joins 〈Nambeol〉, Set to Play Leader of Waegu Raiders

Park Hae-joon Joins 〈Nambeol〉, Set to Play Leader of Waegu Raiders

Hard‑boiled martial‑arts action set in early Joseon in which he will appear alongside Lee Byung‑hun
Park Hae-joon has joined the cast of 〈Nambeol〉, the upcoming hard‑boiled martial‑arts action film set in the early Joseon era, where he will appear alongside Lee Byung-hun.Hive Media Corp. said on the 28th that Park Hae-joon has been confirmed for the hard‑boiled martial‑arts action film 〈Nambeol〉...
Lee Chang-dong Returns With His First New Film in 8 Years, “A Possible Love” — Scheduled for a Theatrical Release in September, Netflix Drops It in November

Lee Chang-dong Returns With His First New Film in 8 Years, “A Possible Love” — Scheduled for a Theatrical Release in September, Netflix Drops It in November

Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-gu, and more star in a high-profile cast… A film making its way into the Venice Film Festival’s competition section 24 years after the last one
The Maestro Returns, “A Possible Love” Embraces Venice After 24 YearsA perfectionist in the Korean film industry, director Lee Chang-dong, finally breaks his silence. After a long wait of eight years following Burning (2018), his new film “A Possible Love” lands in local theaters first on September...