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Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korean Film Archive, the inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards carry a total prize pool of 20 million won. The five-member jury is chaired by Min Kyu-dong and also includes Korean Film Archive Director Mo Eun-young; Han Jung-soo, director and CEO of Yeondu Company; Kim Won-jin, director of MCA AI Creative Studio's Creative Headquarters; and actor Lee Yeon. The Archive has pledged archiving support for winners, and organizers say the awards aim to discover new creators and help the short-drama industry take a step forward.
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, which carry a total prize pool of 20 million won, have named a five-member jury. Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) are co-hosting the first Korea Short Drama Awards.
Jun Ji-hyun X Koo Gyo-hwan’s “Colony” Reclaims No. 1 at the Box Office in a Day—500 Million Views in Sight

Jun Ji-hyun X Koo Gyo-hwan’s “Colony” Reclaims No. 1 at the Box Office in a Day—500 Million Views in Sight

Spurred by a new wave of Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg’s latest onslaught, the film bounced back to the top in just one day, flexing South Korea’s zombie strength Cumulative admissions surpass 4.91 million…Box-office momentum gets a further boost with special videos and events centered on zombie performers Yeon Sang-ho’s next-generation infection thriller, as it locks in a solo run at theaters and begins a long haul at the box office
〈Colony〉 is back at No. 1, putting 5 million admissions within reach. The film 〈Colony〉 depicts a string of incidents that unfold as a virus spreads inside a building. After it opened on May 21, it steadily held onto the top spot at the box office and surpassed 4 million admissions.
Short-Drama Boom! Director Lee Jun-ik’s “Father’s Home-Cooked Meal” and Director Lee Won-seok’s “Beloved Death” Take Part in Bucheon Release Event

Short-Drama Boom! Director Lee Jun-ik’s “Father’s Home-Cooked Meal” and Director Lee Won-seok’s “Beloved Death” Take Part in Bucheon Release Event

The two works were invited to the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival’s [Platform Planning Exhibition: Short-Form Cinema],
The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, which marks its 30th anniversary this year, is a leading domestic festival that has actively introduced new formats and content, focusing on genre films. The two works were invited to [Platform Planning Exhibition: Short-Form Cinema] within the...
Who’s Your 'Triangle'? Mixed-Gender Groups That Come to Mind After Watching 〈Wild Sing〉

Who’s Your 'Triangle'? Mixed-Gender Groups That Come to Mind After Watching 〈Wild Sing〉

It’s one of those songs you’ve never heard before, but it sounds familiar. The stage looks new, yet you get a strong sense of déjà vu. If you saw the film that opened on June 3, 〈Wild Sing〉, you probably felt that.
‘Colony’ Surpasses 4.7 Million Viewers—Amesongho Director’s Overwhelming Zombie Evolution Performance Music Video Released

‘Colony’ Surpasses 4.7 Million Viewers—Amesongho Director’s Overwhelming Zombie Evolution Performance Music Video Released

The thriller masterpiece by Yeon Sang-ho, a director known for building momentum at the box office, features a closed-building story and choreographer-team support for contemporary dance choreography Through ShoBox’s official channel, the zombie evolution is visualized—from four-legged walking to upright standing on two legs, then into a single-body movement through physical unification With scene-stealing performances by an all-star lineup including Jun Ji-hyun, Ku Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, and more, the film’s memorable moments are reinterpreted through a dance narrative
〈Colony〉 captivated audiences by releasing a music video created by the choreographer team, deepening the film’s lingering aftertaste. 〈Colony〉, which opened on May 21 and has now surpassed 4. 7 million viewers, released a music video on June 8.
[Interview] Park Ji-hoon, From Danjong to Kitchen Duty: Becoming an Actor Between Emerging and Established ①

[Interview] Park Ji-hoon, From Danjong to Kitchen Duty: Becoming an Actor Between Emerging and Established ①

It’s the first time a drama has leaned so fully into what the show dubs “chwiral” (a newly coined blend of "kitchen soldier" and "crazy"). After a single spoonful of seaweed soup, a sudden "god of seaweed" stages a mock "creation of heaven and earth," and after tasting a multicolored rice ball an...
Won Bin? Actually: Kang Dong-won X Park Ji-hyeon X Eom Tae-gu’s Wild Sing Lights Up With a Stellar Supporting Cast

Won Bin? Actually: Kang Dong-won X Park Ji-hyeon X Eom Tae-gu’s Wild Sing Lights Up With a Stellar Supporting Cast

A new film from Director Son Jae-gon spotlights Triangle, a group that reunites after 20 years Special cameo by Kang Gi-young and standout performances by Park Hae-mi and Kim Ki-cheon among others have made supporting players the film’s scene-stealers The premiere screenings wrap up successfully on May 30–31, with a nationwide theater release slated for June 3
The supporting cast’s lineup—who helped make 〈Wild Sing〉 shine even brighter—drew attention.Movie 〈Wild Sing〉 portrays what happens when Hyun-woo (Kang Dong-won), Domi (Park Ji-hyeon), and Sang-gu (Eom Tae-gu)—members of Triangle, a group that swept the pop music scene right after debut—reunite...
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.
[Lee Hwa-jung’s Deep Detox] “I want to be a giant seedless grape, not a strawberry.” Meeting actor Lee Yeon, Part ② of “The 21st-Century Crown Princess,” “Tango at Dawn,” and “Gyeongju Trip”

[Lee Hwa-jung’s Deep Detox] “I want to be a giant seedless grape, not a strawberry.” Meeting actor Lee Yeon, Part ② of “The 21st-Century Crown Princess,” “Tango at Dawn,” and “Gyeongju Trip”

A talk that reaches the actor through deep, steady breathing, like a detox. The actors Lee Hwa-jung meets in her film journalism.
▶ The meeting with actor Lee Yeon continues from Part 1. ​〈Juvenile Judgment〉 is a different situation, but it’s a portrayal of the dark side of teenage youths. I can imagine that darkness running counter to Lee Yeon’s brightness must have felt overwhelming.
[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Colony〉: ‘I Drew Inspiration From the Extreme Game Mechanics of Escape Rooms and the Operating Principles of AI’

[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Colony〉: ‘I Drew Inspiration From the Extreme Game Mechanics of Escape Rooms and the Operating Principles of AI’

Yeon Sang-ho has done it again. Released on May 22, 〈Colony〉 passed 2 million viewers in its opening week. The overseas response has been as strong as the domestic reaction: advance international sales have already generated significant revenue, and in Malaysia the film ranked third among all...