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Lee Chang-dong: “Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ is a crazy movie”…The high point of entertainment cinema

Lee Chang-dong: “Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ is a crazy movie”…The high point of entertainment cinema

In a conversation with the audience, Lee Chang-dong praised his new film ‘Hope’…“Suspense that pushes past the limit, with Jo In-sung’s action a standout”
A titan of the Korean film industry, ‘Lee Chang-dong’, offered praise for ‘Na Hong-jin’’s new work ‘Hope’ that felt less like a compliment and more like awe. “The absolute peak that an entertainment film can reach—that’s a crazy movie, plain and simple.
| James choi
‘You Like Me’ Goes Global! ‘Wild Sing’ Confirmed for Worldwide Release on Netflix on July 31

‘You Like Me’ Goes Global! ‘Wild Sing’ Confirmed for Worldwide Release on Netflix on July 31

A bold transformation by Oh Jung-se as Sung-gon, the original “ear-tingling boyfriend” and the fated ballad prince, starring Kang Dong-won, Uhm Tae-gu, and Park Ji-hyun from the co-ed dance group ‘Triangle.’
With rapid-fire banter between standout characters and music and performances polished to a high level that filled theaters with laughter, the film 〈Wild Sing〉 will meet viewers around the world through Netflix on Friday, July 31.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

Advance bookings alone topped 600,000. That opening-day figure shows that 〈Hope〉 has become a national talking point, not just a movie-industry event. 〈Hope〉 is the new film from director Na Hong-jin, known for the tense, audacious intensity of 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉 and 〈The Wailing〉.
| Kim Ji-yeon
‘Hope’ Dominates Advance Ticket Sales in Opening Day Preorders, Topping No. 1! Ticket Volume Surpasses 600,000

‘Hope’ Dominates Advance Ticket Sales in Opening Day Preorders, Topping No. 1! Ticket Volume Surpasses 600,000

〈Hope〉’s IMAX screenings run for two weeks. A powerful cinematic experience you can only see for those two weeks!
With advance ticket sales reaching No. 1 starting 11 days before release, the film 〈Hope〉 not only climbed to the top at the fastest pace among 2026 releases, but also has been setting new preorder records day after day while breaking this year’s best prebooking volume record. As of 7:00 a. m.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Namhongjin’s $50 Billion Epic “Hope” Opens Today… 600,000 Tickets Press Ahead to a Dominant No. 1

Namhongjin’s $50 Billion Epic “Hope” Opens Today… 600,000 Tickets Press Ahead to a Dominant No. 1

A return 10 years after “The Wailing.”
[In-Depth Analysis] The Return of a $5 Billion Epic—A Mind-Blowing Sci-Fi Thriller Created by the Namhongjin Universe The return of a master who broke a decade of silence is, indeed, overwhelming. 'Hope', which has shaken up the landscape of the Korean film industry, proved its explosive box-office...
| James choi
This Time It's a Cruise: ‘OK! MADAM 2’ (OK! MADAM: BON VOYAGE) Sets Aug. 12 Release

This Time It's a Cruise: ‘OK! MADAM 2’ (OK! MADAM: BON VOYAGE) Sets Aug. 12 Release

Uhm Jung-hwa and Park Sung-woong return; Choi Soo-young joins the original cast — a comic-action film about a cruise hijacking
The comic action film 〈OK! MADAM 2〉 (OK! MADAM: BON VOYAGE), starring Uhm Jung-hwa, will hit theaters Aug. 12, the distributor said, releasing its main poster and trailer the same day. 〈OK! MADAM 2〉 follows former legendary agent Mi-young (Uhm Jung-hwa) and her family, whose luxury cruise vacation...
| Kim Ji-yeon
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...
| Kim Ji-yeon
‘Okay Madam 2’ Returns After 6 Years — Cruise-Action Led by Uhm Junghwa and Choi Sooyoung

‘Okay Madam 2’ Returns After 6 Years — Cruise-Action Led by Uhm Junghwa and Choi Sooyoung

Set for release on Aug. 12, Uhm Junghwa’s upgraded action and Choi Sooyoung’s first try at playing a villain raise expectations
From 'Flight' to 'Cruise'… The evolution of a comedy action returning after six years The comedy action bible 'Okay Madam', which swept through theaters in 2020, returns at last with a sequel after six years of sharpening. Due to hit theaters on Aug.
| James choi
[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] David’s Stone That Took Down Goliath, “David” All the Way Through

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] David’s Stone That Took Down Goliath, “David” All the Way Through

I can’t help getting captivated by the objects in movies. I fall into deep thought over why, whether it’s the director, the cinematographer, the art director—or even the actor—someone felt compelled to place that particular item in front of the camera. “Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the movie objects that came down on my eyes like stepping onto a soft stair.
Is there anyone who doesn’t know David’s stone. The story of David and Goliath that is told in 〈Robot Taekwon V〉(1976), and 〈General Tolly〉, and the 〈Ureomei〉 series, and countless other children’s animations and feature films—was also made by director Kim Cheong-gi, known for creating them all.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Interview] Jo In-sung on ‘Hope’: Taking a bold leap for a cinematic thrill only humans can deliver, Part 2

[Interview] Jo In-sung on ‘Hope’: Taking a bold leap for a cinematic thrill only humans can deliver, Part 2

※This interview with 〈Hope〉 actor Jo In-sung continues from Part 1. Imagining and acting opposite an imagined being must have been a major challenge. In particular, when Seong-gi confronts a gigantic alien intelligence late in the film, his subtle eye movements and tiny facial shifts were striking.
| Kim Ji-yeon