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Na Hong-jin: 〈Hope〉 explores how a small incident can spiral out of control

Na Hong-jin: 〈Hope〉 explores how a small incident can spiral out of control

Interview on the release of the film 〈Hope〉
Director Na Hong-jin said he turned to aliens in 〈Hope〉 after exploring supernatural beings in 〈The Wailing〉 (2016). Speaking with Cineplay in Jongno District, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 7th, director Na Hong-jin discussed the release of 〈Hope〉 and the story behind the film.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Na Hong-jin says he is still revising 'Hope' before release to improve sound and visuals

Na Hong-jin says he is still revising 'Hope' before release to improve sound and visuals

Interview ahead of the release of 〈Hope〉
Director Na Hong-jin said he is still revising 〈Hope〉 ahead of its July 15 release, continuing to work on the film's sound and visuals even after its press screening. CinePLAY met with director Na Hong-jin at an undisclosed location in Seoul's Jongno District on the afternoon of the 7th to discuss...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Why Guns Feature So Prominently in 〈Hope〉: What the Cast and Director Said at the Press Preview

Why Guns Feature So Prominently in 〈Hope〉: What the Cast and Director Said at the Press Preview

The film 〈Hope〉, among the most anticipated releases of 2026, finally opened domestically. Set to open on July 15, 〈Hope〉 held a press preview screening and press conference on Monday, July 6 , at Megabox COEX in Gangnam, Seoul.
| Seongchan Eol
First Reactions to ‘Hope’: Cineplay Critics’ Star Ratings

First Reactions to ‘Hope’: Cineplay Critics’ Star Ratings

[First reactions from the press screening] Na Hong-jin’s new film 〈Hope〉, which screened in competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, opens July 15. In 〈Hope〉, Beom-seok (Hwang Jung-min), chief of the Hopohang outpost in the Demilitarized Zone, hears from local young men that a tiger has...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Lee Hwi-hyang Makes Her First Big-Screen Leading Role in 44 Years With ‘Family Trip,’ Set for Release in September—Main Poster Revealed!

Lee Hwi-hyang Makes Her First Big-Screen Leading Role in 44 Years With ‘Family Trip,’ Set for Release in September—Main Poster Revealed!

One destination, five hidden thoughts! It’s a “dongsang-imong” road movie chronicling a family’s no-plan trip that’s anything but smooth.
Actor Lee Hwi-hyang steps into her first big-screen leading role with the upcoming film 〈Family Trip〉, confirmed for release this September. 〈Family Trip〉 is a “dongsang-imong” road movie with one destination and five hidden feelings—telling the story of a family that sets off on a trip with no...
| Joo Seong-cheol
The Secret Behind Filming “Hope”! “The Making of HOPE” First Look Released!

The Secret Behind Filming “Hope”! “The Making of HOPE” First Look Released!

It shows the clash between a 3D creature crafted through facial capture and motion capture, and pure action created by humans.
〈bracket〉HOPE〈/bracket〉 is an action film built with traditional techniques, featuring a high-tech 3D creature. 〈bracket〉HOPE〈/bracket〉 sought to make a classic action movie in which all stunts are performed and filmed directly by the actors, without any CG assistance, just like the action films...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Netflix Confirms 'First Doctor,' Pediatric Surgery Drama From 'Juvenile Justice' Team

Netflix Confirms 'First Doctor,' Pediatric Surgery Drama From 'Juvenile Justice' Team

Jung Ryeo-won, Ha Yoon-kyung, Baek Hyun-jin, Kim Jong-soo and Kim Mu-yeol join the cast as Hong Jong-chan and Kim Min-seok reunite after 〈Juvenile Justice〉
Netflix said June 23 that it had confirmed production of its new original series 〈First Doctor〉 and unveiled the cast. 〈First Doctor〉 is a medical drama set in a pediatric surgery department threatened with closure.
| Kim Ji-yeon
‘Hope’ Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Jeong Ho-yeon Hold a Show Case With Big Turnout!

‘Hope’ Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Jeong Ho-yeon Hold a Show Case With Big Turnout!

The June 16 show case brought out the film’s main stars, including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Jeong Ho-yeon.
The show case held at Megabox COEX on Tuesday, June 16 brought out all the film’s leading stars, including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Jeong Ho-yeon, delivering a rich stretch of time with everything from talks to events.
| Joo Seong-cheol
“Behemoth cinematic experience that completely overwhelms audiences,” ‘Hope’ IMAX release confirmed!

“Behemoth cinematic experience that completely overwhelms audiences,” ‘Hope’ IMAX release confirmed!

News begins with a tiger appearing at the Hopo Port, located in the Demilitarized Zone, and ‘Hope,’ set for release on July 15.
The film 〈Hope〉 , receiving praise from global media and critics through its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, has confirmed its IMAX release and promises an overwhelming cinematic experience. 〈Hope〉 did not hold back challenges and efforts to bring every field—production as a whole,...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Sets a Record as Top Korean Movie Sells in More Than 200 Countries Before Release

Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Sets a Record as Top Korean Movie Sells in More Than 200 Countries Before Release

The Cannes Film Festival competition lineup continues as the film scores a pre-sales bonanza across more than 200 countries and regions worldwide Big-name global distributors including Neon and Focus Features are heavily involved, with early signs the film could recoup about half of its net production budget through pre-sales An ultra-luxe global cast led by Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jeong Ho-yeon, and Michael Fassbender, with a theatrical release arriving in July
〈Hope〉 was setting new records even before its release. 〈Hope〉 is the latest work by director Na Hong-jin, who previously directed 〈The Chaser〉, 〈Hwanghae〉, and 〈哭聲〉, and it was invited to the competition section at last year's Cannes International Film Festival.
| Seongchan Eol