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[Joo Seong-cheol’s Lockers] Lee Cronin’s The Mummy and Murderous People Season 2 — and a Scorpion Jacket That Feels Like the Rise of Drive

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Lockers] Lee Cronin’s The Mummy and Murderous People Season 2 — and a Scorpion Jacket That Feels Like the Rise of Drive

I get hooked on the objects in movies. I can’t help but get lost in questions about why the director, cinematographer, production designer, or even the actors put that thing right in front of the camera. “[Joo Seong-cheol’s Lockers]” is a record of those movie objects that land lightly—right onto my eyes.
Watching 〈Lee Cronin’s The Mummy〉 , you can feel the full-on force of Blumhouse as it revives a franchise that seemed long dead: 〈Mummy〉. The first 〈Mummy〉 (1932), powered by the charisma of actor Boris Karloff, was basically the flagship of the “Universal Horror” era.
| Joo Seong-cheol
“Smartwatch Triggered” Horror “SalmoKja”… Draws Teen Crowds, Ranks No. 1 Again for a Second Week

“Smartwatch Triggered” Horror “SalmoKja”… Draws Teen Crowds, Ranks No. 1 Again for a Second Week

Poised for a long theatrical run thanks to immersive teen viewing culture and the craze for visiting the real filming location
“Salmokja,” No. 1 at the Box Office for 12 Straight Days… Surpasses 1. 46 Million AdmissionsDirector Lee Sang-Min’s new horror film “Salmokja” has maintained the No. 1 spot for 12 consecutive days since its release, delivering overwhelming box-office dominance.
| James choi
Korean Film Archive Marks Hong Sang-soo Director’s Debut 30th Anniversary with Curated Exhibition “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction”

Korean Film Archive Marks Hong Sang-soo Director’s Debut 30th Anniversary with Curated Exhibition “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction”

From May 2 to June 13, the “KOFA Cinematheque” at Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul will screen all 34 films by director Hong Sang-soo. Featuring alternating chronological and reverse-chronological screenings from his debut works to his newest releases, viewers can experience the director’s signature “variations” aesthetics. Rich supporting events include a talk with the director of the Harvard Film Archive, a cinematography master class, and conversations with the audience.
The Korean Film Archive has announced a retrospective of all works by director Hong Sang-soo.The Korean Film Archive said it will hold a special exhibition spotlighting director Hong Sang-soo’s debut 30th anniversary, titled “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction,” at the KOFA...
| Seongchan Eol
[Exclusive Interview] This Time, It’s a K-Dessert Variety Show! A Meet-Up With the Five Muses of “Bite me Sweet” ① Im Seong-gyun

[Exclusive Interview] This Time, It’s a K-Dessert Variety Show! A Meet-Up With the Five Muses of “Bite me Sweet” ① Im Seong-gyun

〈Bamis〉 is a K-dessert variety show where five famous female pastry chefs from across Southeast Asia and five rising Korean male celebrities form teams in pairs of two. They create creative desserts using K-style ingredients.
This time, it’s all about K-desserts. 〈Bite me Sweet〉(Bite Me Sweet, hereafter 〈Bamis〉) is a variety show where five famous female pastry chefs from across Southeast Asia and five rising Korean male celebrities team up in pairs of two to create creative desserts using K-style ingredients.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Uncovering Time That Shouldn’t Be Buried Again: Movies to Watch Like “My Name Is”

Uncovering Time That Shouldn’t Be Buried Again: Movies to Watch Like “My Name Is”

There are stories we try to bury—but we shouldn’t. And there is a director who makes sure to pull such stories back up, rekindling the public’s memory. The director for 〈My Name Is〉, releasing on April 15, is Director Jeong Ji-young.
| Seongchan Eol
Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Starring Sakura Ando and Kim Do-yeon, an original narrative inspired by Freud’s ‘Dora’ case study Directors’ Fortnight Committee Chair Julien Rege praises the film as “a bold and original exploration within the context of Korean cinema”
Director Jeong Juri’s third feature film ‘Dora ’ has been officially invited to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival under Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes). With this, Jeong has achieved the rare feat of three consecutive Cannes appearances, with every feature film—from her...
| Yangsimoh
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) “Aspirations for the Super Bowl Halftime Show”… “If I get the chance, someday I definitely want to”

BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) “Aspirations for the Super Bowl Halftime Show”… “If I get the chance, someday I definitely want to”

Leader RM “You’re showing a wonderful side of Korean culture… I want to perform on my dream stage” Suga opens up about worries over fast-changing trends… “Considering activities centered mainly on singles and mini albums going forward” In a nod to mentioning Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl stage, Jin says “Just imagine how our performance would look”
The group BTS has made its strong desire known: it wants to take the stage at the U. S. Super Bowl Halftime Show, widely dubbed the “dream stage” for pop artists. ■ “We’ll show the strength of Korean culture”… Passion for the Super Bowl stage In an interview with the influential U. S.
| Yangsimoh
Angels, Witches, Vampires, a Re-Release of 'Orlando'—Two or Three Things to Know About Tilda Swinton ②

Angels, Witches, Vampires, a Re-Release of 'Orlando'—Two or Three Things to Know About Tilda Swinton ②

In〈〉Orlando〈〉, the queen becomes captivated by the handsome young nobleman Orlando (Tilda Swinton) and issues a command: “Never grow old, and never die.”
▶ The article about the re-release of〈〉Orlando〈〉 and Tilda Swinton continues from the first installment. Meeting Derek Jarman, the maverick of British film, is surprisingly meaningful. Ever since Derek Jarman debuted with〈〉Caravaggio〈〉, he appeared in eight consecutive films.
| Joo Seong-cheol
The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards: Final Nominees Revealed... 'The King's Warden' and 'No Other Choice' Lead with 7 Nominations Each in the Film Category

The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards: Final Nominees Revealed... 'The King's Warden' and 'No Other Choice' Lead with 7 Nominations Each in the Film Category

Marking the 60th Anniversary of Korean Musicals, a 'Musical Category' Is Newly Added... Held at COEX on May 8
Final nominees by category for the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards were revealed on the 13th. The Baeksang Arts Awards secretariat announced the nominees lists for the TV, film, theater, and musical categories on its official website over the past year.
| Kim Ji-yeon
'Master of Silent Film' Buster Keaton Masterpiece Collection to Be Held on April 22…Seven Press Stills Released

'Master of Silent Film' Buster Keaton Masterpiece Collection to Be Held on April 22…Seven Press Stills Released

To mark the 100th anniversary of the release of 'The General,' the seven films will be screened with newly restored 5K digital scans and fresh orchestral scores and arrangements A spotlight on the film history’s most remarkable figures through the signature deadpan 'Stone Face' and inventive stunts Press stills for April 13 released ahead of screenings at independent theaters such as CGV Art House and Art House Momo
Silent-film icon Buster Keaton is coming to Korean theaters. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the release of 〈The General〉, the deadpan comedy master 'Buster Keaton Masterpiece Collection' will be held on April 22.
| Seongchan Eol