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Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Ga-eun and 27 other film directors publish debut essay 『My First Action』!

Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Ga-eun and 27 other film directors publish debut essay 『My First Action』!

Featuring the voices of directors affiliated with the Directors Guild of Korea (DGK), the 2014 book 『The Moment of Debut』 has been revised and expanded and published in two volumes, 1 and 2.』
A nonfiction essay vividly recounting the hard-fought debut journeys of 31 leading directors shaping South Korean cinema, 『My First Action』 (jointly planned by the Directors Guild of Korea and CinePlay), has been published.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Kim Yoo-jung, Lee Dong-hwi Make Surprise Special Appearances in 〈Buhwalnam: The Red〉

Kim Yoo-jung, Lee Dong-hwi Make Surprise Special Appearances in 〈Buhwalnam: The Red〉

From Kim Yoo-jung as 'Blue' in an incubator to Lee Dong-hwi as a gym trainee at Hanlim Gym, they bring buoyant energy
Actors Kim Yoo-jung and Lee Dong-hwi make surprise special appearances in 〈Buhwalnam: The Red〉, directed by Baek. On the 13th, distributor Lotte Entertainment and production company Yong Film unveiled the actors' surprise turns in the film.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Review: 〈Silnakwon〉 Pits a Mother Against an AI-Era Mystery When Her Son Returns After 9 Years

Review: 〈Silnakwon〉 Pits a Mother Against an AI-Era Mystery When Her Son Returns After 9 Years

Director Yeon Sang-ho, a filmmaker often credited with expanding the range and commercial success of Korean cinema, tackles a story rooted in the anxieties of the AI age in 〈Silnakwon〉. The film, which screened for audiences at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival and the 31st Busan...
| Seongchan Eol
Black Syndrome’s Park Young-chul dies suddenly at 61, leaving behind ‘Episode’… Heavy-metal giant led Korea’s heyday

Black Syndrome’s Park Young-chul dies suddenly at 61, leaving behind ‘Episode’… Heavy-metal giant led Korea’s heyday

Founding member who stayed onstage for 38 years after the band formed in 1986… Funeral procession set for the 8th
Pioneer of Korean rock, vocalist who shone brightest onstage Park Young-chul, vocalist of Black Syndrome, the band that led the renaissance of Korean heavy metal, has died. He was 61. According to his family, Park died suddenly on the night of the 6th.
| James choi
52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Announces Films Selected for Main Competition and New Currents

52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Announces Films Selected for Main Competition and New Currents

The 52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival will take place for 10 days, from Nov. 25 (Wednesday) through Dec. 4 (Friday), at CGV Apgujeong and CGV Cheongdam Cine City.
Seoul Independent Film Festival 2026, a showcase celebrating the year in independent cinema, has announced the films selected for its Main Short and Feature Competition and New Currents sections. The 52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival received 1,917 submissions for this year's open call — 1,715...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Ryu Seung-ryong, Park Hae-joon play sworn-enemy brothers in ‘Jeong Family,’ opening Dec. 2

Ryu Seung-ryong, Park Hae-joon play sworn-enemy brothers in ‘Jeong Family,’ opening Dec. 2

Brothers locked in a 30-year feud launch a calf-rescue mission, with rookie veterinarian Ong Seong-wu adding fresh energy
Ryu Seung-ryong and Park Hae-joon play sworn-enemy brothers in Jeong Family, directed by Kim Ji-hyun, which has set its release date for Dec. 2 and unveiled its first stills. Lotte Entertainment is handling the film’s presentation and distribution. Yong Film produced it, with Studio Noongil Co.
| Kim Ji-yeon
How Did Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook Become Directors? 31 Masters Recall “My First Action” and Their Brilliant Debuts

How Did Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook Become Directors? 31 Masters Recall “My First Action” and Their Brilliant Debuts

The debut struggles of leading Korean filmmakers, from a screenplay rewritten 30 times to seven years of financial hardship
Even the masters who now define Korean cinema had humble, uncertain beginnings. “The Outlaws” (2017) director Kang Yoon-sung’s arduous journey to the director’s chair at the late age of 47 is among the stories collected in the new book “My First Action”, along with the debut tales of 31 top...
| James choi
Genre Series Led by Song Kang and Son Suk-ku Seize Primetime — How ‘Four Hands,’ ‘Field Mouse’ and Others Broke Through 7.9% Ratings

Genre Series Led by Song Kang and Son Suk-ku Seize Primetime — How ‘Four Hands,’ ‘Field Mouse’ and Others Broke Through 7.9% Ratings

tvN’s ‘Four Hands’ and Netflix’s ‘Field Mouse’ lead a string of bromance hits, optimizing genre series for buzz and efficiency
From Netflix’s No. 1 non-English series ‘Field Mouse’ to upcoming drama ‘Full Count,’ genre series trend captures buzz and efficiency The television landscape has been shifting rapidly. The wave of female-led stories that dominated primetime last year has receded, making way for ‘bromance’ series...
| James choi
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
Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin reunite after 10 years in 'Liar,' carrying opposite memories

Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin reunite after 10 years in 'Liar,' carrying opposite memories

Premieres Oct. 30, pitting a single father against a school librarian in a battle of wits amid conflicting truths
Fragments of distorted memories fuel fierce battle over the truth Actors Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin reunite after 10 years for the meticulously crafted 'psychological thriller' genre. MBC officially announced on the 22nd that it will premiere the new Friday-Saturday drama 'Liar', starring the...
| James choi