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Chuseok Theater Spread: What Works—and What Doesn’t—in 〈The Intern〉, 〈Assassin(s)〉 and 〈Tazza: Belzebub’s Song〉

Chuseok Theater Spread: What Works—and What Doesn’t—in 〈The Intern〉, 〈Assassin(s)〉 and 〈Tazza: Belzebub’s Song〉

Chuseok has arrived, and with it comes a wave of Korean releases vying for holiday audiences over the long break. A variety of movies are opening now, each hoping to capture viewers during the holiday. CinePLAY reporters previewed three titles that have drawn the most attention and anticipation.
| Seongchan Eol
SEVENTEEN’s Jun takes China’s screens by storm with ‘Rebirth 2’ revenge thriller

SEVENTEEN’s Jun takes China’s screens by storm with ‘Rebirth 2’ revenge thriller

The film pairs him with Hong Kong legend Sammo Hung, while Jun is named an ambassador for the 13th Silk Road International Film Festival
From idol to actor: Jun takes on a high-stakes revenge thriller Jun, the Chinese member of global K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN, is set to make a major push onto China’s big screen. Pledis Entertainment officially announced on the 21st that Jun will appear in the crime-action film ‘Rebirth 2’, which...
| James choi
‘Paradise Lost’ Director Yeon Sang-ho and ‘Look Back’ Director Kore-eda Hirokazu Talk in Toronto!

‘Paradise Lost’ Director Yeon Sang-ho and ‘Look Back’ Director Kore-eda Hirokazu Talk in Toronto!

A psychological thriller that begins when Ryu Seon-woo, a boy presumed dead, miraculously returns to his mother, Ryu So-young, nine years after she lost him in the Camp School bus disappearance.
The conversation brought together two of the leading directors of South Korea and Japan, Yeon Sang-ho and Kore-eda Hirokazu, whose distinctive worldviews and compelling storytelling have captivated audiences worldwide.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Park Hoon-jung’s ‘Sad Tropics’ wins top prize at France’s 32nd L’Étrange Festival, takes ‘Nouveau Genre Grand Prize’ for two-award sweep in Europe

Park Hoon-jung’s ‘Sad Tropics’ wins top prize at France’s 32nd L’Étrange Festival, takes ‘Nouveau Genre Grand Prize’ for two-award sweep in Europe

After its invitation to Sitges, the film conquers major global fantastic film festivals; Park Hoon-jung also directed ‘The New World’ (2013), ‘The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion’ (2018) and ‘Night in Paradise’ (2021)
A blood-soaked revenge saga that surges like an opera, with mise-en-scène drawing global critical acclaim ‘Sad Tropics,’ the upcoming film from Korean noir master Park Hoon-jung, has completely captivated European audiences.
| James choi
[Photos] Koo Kyo-hwan stars as undead 31-year-old job seeker in 'Revival Man: The Red,' who wakes 72 hours after death

[Photos] Koo Kyo-hwan stars as undead 31-year-old job seeker in 'Revival Man: The Red,' who wakes 72 hours after death

Comic-book VFX deliver visceral impact in adaptation of hit webtoon, while Shin Seung-ho and Kang Ki-young join the cast and filmmakers hint at series potential at production briefing
Koo Kyo-hwan's 'Revival Man: The Red' . . . Set for release on the 30th, with 101 minutes of endless resurrection-fueled action and an expanded universe "I thought my life would end just like this, without having accomplished a single thing.
| James choi
‘The King’s Man’ Showbox launches short-form label ‘Showbite,’ sets sights on 20 titles in second half

‘The King’s Man’ Showbox launches short-form label ‘Showbite,’ sets sights on 20 titles in second half

‘Taste of You’ premieres on the 11th as Showbox follows its ReelShort partnership and targets the global short-form ecosystem
Showbox, the studio behind a string of films that drew more than 10 million admissions, is making a full-scale entry into the short-form drama market. The investment and distribution company said on the 3rd that it had established ‘Showbite,’ a label dedicated to developing and producing short-form...
| James choi
Netflix Series ‘Mousetrap’ Ranks No. 5 Among Global Top 10 Non-English Shows!

Netflix Series ‘Mousetrap’ Ranks No. 5 Among Global Top 10 Non-English Shows!

The series made the Top 10 list in 13 countries, including South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia and Qatar, underscoring its strong popularity.
‘Mousetrap’ is a tracking thriller about Moon-jae, a novelist who has his name, face and entire life stolen by a mysterious entity known as ‘Mousetrap’; No-ja, a loan shark trying to recover money he has lost; and detective Soon-yong as they pursue the truth behind Mousetrap.
| Joo Seong-cheol
3 Picks to Watch Amid the Blockbuster Storm: Family, Battlefield and Revenge

3 Picks to Watch Amid the Blockbuster Storm: Family, Battlefield and Revenge

Although the heat dome largely spared the Korean Peninsula, cinemas are in the grip of a box-office storm. 〈Spider-Man: Brand New Day〉, which opened July 29, and 〈Odyssey〉, which opened August 5, have each surpassed 7 million and 6 million viewers respectively, and have fueled the summer box...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Brad Pitt Stranded in Alaskan Wilderness in 'Heart of the Beast,' Opening in October

Brad Pitt Stranded in Alaskan Wilderness in 'Heart of the Beast,' Opening in October

Directed by 'Fury' filmmaker David Ayer, the film follows a former special forces soldier and a retired military dog in a desperate fight to survive.
North American release set for Sept. 25, with extreme survival action featuring a former special forces soldier and a military dog Hollywood superstar 'Brad Pitt' ventures into the unforgiving wilderness. Lotte Entertainment officially announced on the 20th that 'Heart of the Beast', the latest...
| James choi
As the Sunset Soaks Dadaepo, Catch Movies in ‘Hansan’ and ‘Smuggling’… ‘Dadaepo Sunset Film Festival’ Runs Sept. 14-16

As the Sunset Soaks Dadaepo, Catch Movies in ‘Hansan’ and ‘Smuggling’… ‘Dadaepo Sunset Film Festival’ Runs Sept. 14-16

On Sept. 15, stars including Yoo Jae-myung and Choi Daniel attend the opening ceremony, with a host of events such as beachside pojangmacha stalls and busking.
Three days starting Sept. 14 as a special stage goes live… Independence Day opening ceremony and red carpet confirmed Busan’s “Dadaepo Beach” will be transformed into a massive open-air screening venue. “The 4th Dadaepo Sunset Film Festival” will be held for three days from Sept.
| James choi