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'Scorched' Original Play 「Incendies」 and the Lebanese Civil War, Denis Villeneuve's Unique Soundtrack

'Scorched' Original Play 「Incendies」 and the Lebanese Civil War, Denis Villeneuve's Unique Soundtrack

If you were to name a so-called 'major director' who is loved by cinephiles of the time, you cannot overlook Denis Villeneuve, the Canadian director known for his dark worldview and humanistic dramas, who directed films such as 〈Inception〉, 〈Dunkirk〉, 〈Phantom Thread〉, 〈Licorice Pizza〉, 〈Arrival〉...
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'.
Park Chan-wook's New Film 'No Other Choice' Invited to Competition Section of Venice Film Festival... First Korean Film in 13 Years

Park Chan-wook's New Film 'No Other Choice' Invited to Competition Section of Venice Film Festival... First Korean Film in 13 Years

Director Park Chan-wook's new film 〈No Other Choice〉 has officially been invited to the competition section of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, gaining international attention.The Venice Film Festival office announced on the 22nd during a live-streamed press conference on YouTube the 21...
A Look at the Filmography of Shunji Iwai: Black and White, Two Flavors

A Look at the Filmography of Shunji Iwai: Black and White, Two Flavors

Cineplay guest reporter Kim Myung-jaeA director who knows the sensibilities of girls well, Shunji Iwai. From the classic of first love that comes to mind in spring, 〈Love Letter〉 (1995), famous for "How are you.
〈Squid Game〉 What if there were an American version… A personal casting for the 〈Squid Game〉 American version

〈Squid Game〉 What if there were an American version… A personal casting for the 〈Squid Game〉 American version

Yes. The game does not end. Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae)'s journey has come to an end, but the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) and the viewers witnessed that 'Squid Game' is still ongoing in America. Now that the baton has been passed from Korea, what will the American look like.
Lee Jong-suk and Moon Ga-young's Disney+ Series <Seocho-dong>, Key Viewing Points Revealed!

Lee Jong-suk and Moon Ga-young's Disney+ Series , Key Viewing Points Revealed!

Professional Juhyung (Lee Jong-suk), ambitious Heeji (Moon Ga-young), chatterbox Changwon (Kang Yoo-seok), warm-hearted Munjeong (Ryu Hye-young), and the embodiment of capitalism Sangki (Lim Sung-jae) gather together to share meals and concerns, hinting at true camaraderie and friendship that goes beyond being just colleagues.
The series , released on Disney+ on July 5, depicts the cheerful and intense growth journey of five associate lawyers who commute to the Seocho-dong legal town every day. The special poster released alongside captures the moment when Juhyung (Lee Jong-suk) and Heeji (Moon Ga-young) lock eyes during...
※Extreme Spoiler Alert! <Squid Game> Season 3, Reviews and Ratings from Cineplay Journalists

※Extreme Spoiler Alert! Season 3, Reviews and Ratings from Cineplay Journalists

Finally, the last chapter of the series, Season 3, was released on the 27th at 4 PM on Netflix. Season 3 tells the story of Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), who loses his best friend in the game he re-enters with his own purpose, and the Frontman (Lee Byung-hun), who hides his identity while infiltrating the...
Perfectly Delicious, 〈Incendies〉: 4 Movies from the 2000s that Adapted Plays to the Screen

Perfectly Delicious, 〈Incendies〉: 4 Movies from the 2000s that Adapted Plays to the Screen

Released again on June 25, is Denis Villeneuve's breakout film, known for creating beloved works such as the series, , and . It received acclaim for its bold narrative and solid structure. Although it appears to be an original story reflecting global political tensions, it is actually based on a...
[Interview] <Square> Director Choi Sung-eun:

[Interview] Director Choi Sung-eun: "Actually, So Ji-sub was not the first choice..."

There are rules in the square that must be absolutely followed. The moment those rules are broken, blood and desire intertwine in the square. Eleven years ago, Nam Gi-jun left the square after severing his Achilles' heel, but he returns when the rules are broken by his brother's death.
This Week's OTT: Unity Through Confrontation?! <The Killer's Game> and More New OTT Releases for the Second Week of June 2025 (6/12~6/18)

This Week's OTT: Unity Through Confrontation?! and More New OTT Releases for the Second Week of June 2025 (6/12~6/18)

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The new OTT releases for the second week of June feature many works depicting unavoidable confrontations. A Korean noir film capturing the clash between a killer with something to protect and a killer with nothing to lose, along with a series tracking a serial killer father and a genius forensic...