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Is Something Lurking in the Infinite Maze of A24's Horror Film 'Backroom'?

Is Something Lurking in the Infinite Maze of A24's Horror Film 'Backroom'?

The creepypasta known as "Backroom"—an online urban legend that has already spawned countless fan creations and become a cultural phenomenon—has finally been made into a film. Director Kane Parsons drew inspiration from a single image and its original text posted on the U. S.
Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Surpassing 3 million viewers within 10 days of its release, Colony is indisputably the most popular film in theaters right now. Yet despite that box-office success, reactions to Colony are sharply divided — a split that was evident even among Cineplay reporters at a press screening.
Rebellion by a 20-Year-Old YouTuber That Shook Hollywood…‘The Backrooms’ Tops U.S. Box Office

Rebellion by a 20-Year-Old YouTuber That Shook Hollywood…‘The Backrooms’ Tops U.S. Box Office

A film adaptation of a YouTube horror tale with 25 million views…A 20-year-old director with no Hollywood experience sets an A24 all-time opening-champion record
Internet abyss legends swallow the screen in a visual revolutionThe overwhelming mise-en-scène of 'The Backrooms', which perfectly captures an unknown dread. A city creepypasta that once roamed the digital ecosystem has finally shattered the hard box-office barrier of Hollywood.
IDID Kim Min-jae ‘Ilbe controversy’ spreads... Agency says it was a simple mistake

IDID Kim Min-jae ‘Ilbe controversy’ spreads... Agency says it was a simple mistake

The uproar stems from an upside-down caption in the video and the use of certain words tied to the Ilbe rumor. The agency dismissed it, saying, “It’s a simple mistake, and there was no specific intent.”
Is it a swamp of speculation—or a fatal blunder. . . . Newcomer ‘IDID’ ‘Kim Min-jae’ breaks through the ‘Ilbe’ frame head-onA rookie group that just stepped into the K-pop scene, ‘IDID’ , ran into an unexpected, rough obstacle as key member ‘Kim Min-jae’ faced a wave of accusations.
Takuya Kimura confirms first Korea concert after debut—set for September at Incheon Inspire Arena

Takuya Kimura confirms first Korea concert after debut—set for September at Incheon Inspire Arena

After switching to a new label, he releases his first studio album of the summer, “Checkpoint,” and kicks off an Asia tour He is set to meet Korean fans for the first time at Incheon Inspire Arena on Sept. 26—his first overseas live show as a solo act “Looking forward to connecting with international audiences”—returning to an overseas stage for the first time in about 15 years since his SMAP Beijing performance
Japanese singer and actor Takuya Kimura will hold his first Korea concert after his debut.New album release and first solo Asia tour According to Japanese local media and his agency on the 29th, Takuya Kimura will release his first studio album of the summer, ‘Checkpoint‘, and set out on an...
Webtoon Live-Action ‘The Girl in Class’ Unveils 3 Key Viewing Points Ahead of Its May 31 Release

Webtoon Live-Action ‘The Girl in Class’ Unveils 3 Key Viewing Points Ahead of Its May 31 Release

Kim Myung-jun, Jini, and Lee Ye-in preview their debut-first-love chemistry—clumsy yet pure—with their youthful romance The adaptation of webtoon author Park Su-bong’s original work captures the signature sense of space with analog color and careful, detailed direction A tender, lingering unrequited crush from school days that anyone across generations can relate to
Ahead of its release, 〈The Girl in Class〉 introduced three viewing points and raised expectations. The fresh chemistry three youths will create Based on the webtoon of the same name, 〈The Girl in Class〉 shared three viewing points to captivate viewers ahead of its May 31 release.
Choi Min-sik and Choi Hyun-wook’s Netflix “Notes from the Last Row” Set for Release on June 29 as Trailer Drops

Choi Min-sik and Choi Hyun-wook’s Netflix “Notes from the Last Row” Set for Release on June 29 as Trailer Drops

Directed by Kim Gyu-tae of “Our Blues,” the film depicts the intriguing connection between a Korean literature professor and his genius student Netflix announces May 29 as the release date, then releases a suspenseful teaser poster and trailer An overwhelming acting ensemble from Choi Min-sik and Choi Hyun-wook builds anticipation among global viewers
〈Notes from the Last Row〉, which drew attention for the pairing of Choi Min-sik and Choi Hyun-wook, has confirmed its release date and unveiled its trailer.The Netflix original series 〈Notes from the Last Row〉 follows the events that unfold when Heo Moon-oh (Choi Min-sik), a professor of Korean...
[Lee Hwa-jeong’s Deep Detox] “Keep Running Without Rest With an Athlete’s Grit.” Meeting Actress Yeon Lee, Star of “Tango at Dawn” and “Gyeongju Trip” ③

[Lee Hwa-jeong’s Deep Detox] “Keep Running Without Rest With an Athlete’s Grit.” Meeting Actress Yeon Lee, Star of “Tango at Dawn” and “Gyeongju Trip” ③

A talk that approaches the actress with deep, measured breaths, like detoxing. Film journalist Lee Hwa-jeong speaks with the actors she has met.
▶ The meeting with actress Yeon Lee continues in Part 2. ​Unlike how she appears—bright-minded and bold in taking on challenges—what I heard is that the reason she started acting in the first place was a process meant to heal her fear.
In 〈EUREKA〉, Shinji Aoyama Maps a Society Trapped in Endless Pain

In 〈EUREKA〉, Shinji Aoyama Maps a Society Trapped in Endless Pain

Praised as a landmark of 21st-century Japanese cinema, Shinji Aoyama’s 〈EUREKA〉 will open in South Korea on May 27. Originally released in 2000, 〈EUREKA〉 screened in competition at the 53rd Cannes Film Festival and drew lavish praise from leading contemporary critics such as Shigehiko Hasumi, who...
[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Gunche〉②: 'Seo Young-chul Is a Demagogue and the Swarm's Error ... I Wanted to Show the Fear of a Society Bound Only by Universal Thinking.'

[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Gunche〉②: 'Seo Young-chul Is a Demagogue and the Swarm's Error ... I Wanted to Show the Fear of a Society Bound Only by Universal Thinking.'

※ The interview with 〈Gunche〉 director Yeon Sang-ho continues from Part 1. It's been 10 years since 〈Train to Busan〉. Did returning to zombies come with any pressure. "I didn't come in thinking, 'I have to do something new.