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[First Reactions to Cinema] ‘David’ Cineplay Journalist Star Rating

[First Reactions to Cinema] ‘David’ Cineplay Journalist Star Rating

[First Reactions to Cinema]After raking in a box-office run-rate topping 22 million dollars in the first weekend of its release in North America, the buzzy film 〈King of Kings〉-crossover spectacle 〈David〉 opens in South Korea on Friday, July 10.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Shin Ha-kyun and Oh Jung-se’s Bromance Shines as ‘Fifty Percent’ Wraps With 5.0%

Shin Ha-kyun and Oh Jung-se’s Bromance Shines as ‘Fifty Percent’ Wraps With 5.0%

Finishing a mission 10 years in the making delivers catharsis, as praise for B-movie-style humor and action lands it a 5.0% finale rating to close things out on a high note
‘Fifty Percent’’s Brilliant Exit, the Evolution of a Well-Made Genre Series That Surpassed Rating LimitsMBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ‘Fifty Percent’, which sparked a playful revolt in living rooms, closed out its long run with a lingering aftertaste.
| James choi
First Reactions: Cineplay Critics’ Star Rating for 〈HANA KOREA〉

First Reactions: Cineplay Critics’ Star Rating for 〈HANA KOREA〉

[First Reactions]The South Korea–Denmark co-production 〈HANA KOREA〉 opens July 8. Inspired by a true story, the artbuster follows Hye-seon , a North Korean defector trying to push forward in an unfamiliar life. Cineplay reporter Kim Ji Yeon shares her review from the press screening.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Young Breakout Directors Who Injected New Blood Into Hollywood in 2026

Young Breakout Directors Who Injected New Blood Into Hollywood in 2026

Hollywood is changing — and getting younger. Three directors behind some of 2026's biggest horror stories, from 〈Backrooms〉 to 〈Obsession〉 and 〈Iron Lung〉, are helping redraw the industry's map.Kane Parsons〈Backrooms〉 $10 million =〉 $270 millionAmong the many gifted figures in Hollywood, the most...
| Seongchan Eol
'Toy Story 5' Hits $160 Million in North America First-Weekend Ticket Sales, Sets Top Opening Record for 2026

'Toy Story 5' Hits $160 Million in North America First-Weekend Ticket Sales, Sets Top Opening Record for 2026

〈Beyond Inside Out 2〉 and 〈Zootopia 2〉
Disney and Pixar’s flagship animated feature 〈Toy Story 5〉 is sparking a worldwide box-office craze after delivering an overwhelming score during its first weekend in North America. According to Box Office Mojo, 〈Toy Story 5〉 earned $160 million (about 244.
| Kim Ji-yeon
[World Cup Star] Messi, Mbappé and Haaland Clash for Golden Boot as 13-Goal Mark From 68 Years Ago Could Fall

[World Cup Star] Messi, Mbappé and Haaland Clash for Golden Boot as 13-Goal Mark From 68 Years Ago Could Fall

With the expanded 2026 World Cup featuring more matches, Messi leads with 5 goals as Mbappé and Haaland surge in pursuit with 4-goal pushes. All eyes are on whether the 1958 France legend Just Fontaine’s 13-goal benchmark can be topped.
The world’s top goal scorers have stepped up a heated race for goals at the 2026 North and Central American World Cup, challenging a record once regarded as ‘unbreakable’ in football history.‘Lionel Messi , Kylian Mbappé , Erling Haaland ’ stoked the Golden Boot battle by scoring back-to-back...
| James choi
[World Cup Star] 'Messi' scores multi-goal again in the second match, breaks the all-time record with 18 World Cup goals…tops the list for most goals in history!

[World Cup Star] 'Messi' scores multi-goal again in the second match, breaks the all-time record with 18 World Cup goals…tops the list for most goals in history!

Amid controversy over a false report about the death of his father, Messi wrote an unprecedented milestone, weeping after scoring the opening goal.
Beyond legend, into myth: a new horizon in soccer history launched by his 18th goalA living legend, 'Lionel Messi' (38, Inter Miami) has finally completely reshaped the solid history of world soccer. The 2026 international football tournament organized by FIFA in North and Central America was a...
| James choi
'Netflix of the Anime World' Crunchyroll Announces Entry Into South Korea in the Second Half

'Netflix of the Anime World' Crunchyroll Announces Entry Into South Korea in the Second Half

Global anime streaming platform Crunchyroll says it aims to strengthen its presence across Asia with bases in South Korea and Taiwan After winning in North America by concentrating on Japanese anime and successfully distributing major theatrical releases, Crunchyroll has secured a firm grip on the anime fan niche Eyes are on whether Crunchyroll will trigger a major shake-up in the domestic anime streaming platform market led by Netflix and LAFTEL
Crunchyroll, dubbed the "Netflix of the anime world," is set to enter South Korea. Crunchyroll, an OTT platform, said it would expand into South Korea for the North American market for a variety of anime, on June 16 .
| Seongchan Eol
[World Cup Star] ‘Tearful Mother’s Reunion’ Propels Cape Verde to a 2-2 Draw With Uruguay

[World Cup Star] ‘Tearful Mother’s Reunion’ Propels Cape Verde to a 2-2 Draw With Uruguay

A mother’s on-field support made possible by a dramatic visa issuance. Cape Verde keeps its hopes alive for a spot in the knockout round, led by goalkeeper Vozinha’s dazzling saves at age 40
‘The Miracle Island Nation’: The prelude to Cape Verde’s ‘World Cup 2026’ upset, launched by a population of 600,000“If all the players have faith, everything will work out. Keep your head up, get out on the pitch, and move toward your goal. My sons, fight strong and brave.
| James choi
Toys Surrendered Their Spot to Tablets… ‘Toy Story 5’ Sparks a $20 Billion Box-Office Frenzy Worldwide

Toys Surrendered Their Spot to Tablets… ‘Toy Story 5’ Sparks a $20 Billion Box-Office Frenzy Worldwide

Toys face the smartphone-and-tablet era as ‘Toy Story 5,’ returning after seven years, ignites a worldwide $20 billion box-office surge amid Rotten Tomatoes acclaim with a 95% score.
A counterattack by the analog age in the digital era, sweeping theaters worldwideMovie theaters around the world have fallen under the spell of Woody and Buzz once again. ‘Toy Story 5,’ the ambitious latest installment from the hallmark of well-made animation, ‘Pixar Animation,’ is unleashing a...
| James choi