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15th Swedish Film Festival opens; Seoul-set 'Seven Steps' screens on 8th

15th Swedish Film Festival opens; Seoul-set 'Seven Steps' screens on 8th

Nine films to screen in four cities, including Seoul
Festival runs through the 20th in four cities, with nine films including documentaries The '15th Swedish Film Festival', known for the cool Nordic sensibility and deep insight into the human psyche that define Swedish cinema, opens in grand fashion on the 8th.
| James choi
[Photos] Producer-director Pyo Jae-soon reveals six decades of backstage stories at 89 ... A master’s record spanning the 1988 Seoul Olympics to beloved national dramas

[Photos] Producer-director Pyo Jae-soon reveals six decades of backstage stories at 89 ... A master’s record spanning the 1988 Seoul Olympics to beloved national dramas

Publishes first autobiographical essay, “Gya, What’s Your Job?,” titled after a quip by late actor Jang Min-ho ... Yoo In-chon, Shin Goo and other cultural veterans turn out in force
At 89, master reveals the truth behind six decades onstage “I have the surname Pyo, but I spent my whole life trying not to stand out.” Pyo Jae-soon, 89, a living history of South Korea’s broadcasting and performing arts industries, has published his first autobiographical essay, “Gya, What’s Your...
| James choi
“I worry only old trees will remain”: President Lee vows in France to restore “K-content” ladder after meeting Lee Chang-dong, Jeon Do-yeon

“I worry only old trees will remain”: President Lee vows in France to restore “K-content” ladder after meeting Lee Chang-dong, Jeon Do-yeon

At the Lumière Summit in France, the president meets leading figures in K-content, including Netflix executives, and says he will “immediately review” Lee Chang-dong’s proposal for tax incentives to spur private investment
President Lee Jae-myung, on a state visit to France, attended the “Lumière Summit”, a global summit for the film and video industry held near Nice on July 7 local time. There, he met leading figures from South Korea’s film industry and pledged comprehensive support for the “K-content” “ecosystem.
| James choi
'Son of Gumi' Lee Sun-min tapped as hometown ambassador; appointment ceremony set for 9th

'Son of Gumi' Lee Sun-min tapped as hometown ambassador; appointment ceremony set for 9th

Comedian Lee Sun-min appointed official ambassador promoting the appeal of his hometown, Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province He will receive his appointment plaque and begin his official duties at the '2026 Gumi Local Food Festa' at Seoul Plaza on the 9th Recently showcased his affection for Gumi as a daylong local guide on several variety shows, including 〈Hang Out With Yoo?〉
Comedian Lee Sun-min is taking on a new role as an official ambassador to promote the appeal of his hometown, Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province. According to the city of Gumi on the 4th, Lee will attend a pre-opening event for the '2026 Gumi Local Food Festa' at 11:30 a. m.
| Seongchan Eol
'The Greatest Estate Developer' wins top prize at Bucheon Comics Awards; ceremony set for 18th

'The Greatest Estate Developer' wins top prize at Bucheon Comics Awards; ceremony set for 18th

Judges hail it as proof of the global potential of K-webtoons; 'Penholder' wins excellence award, while 'Osaka Fantasy Line' takes new artist award
Unusual blend of fantasy and civil engineering opens new horizons for webtoon industry The Korea Manhwa Contents Agency, the country's most prestigious comics institution, announced on the 3rd that it had selected the webtoon 'The Greatest Estate Developer' as the grand-prize winner of the 23rd...
| James choi
L.A. Designates “BTS Week,” Lights City Hall Red as All Four SoFi Stadium Shows Sell Out

L.A. Designates “BTS Week,” Lights City Hall Red as All Four SoFi Stadium Shows Sell Out

The designation marks the group’s Los Angeles dates on its world tour, with the city calling BTS “the most influential group of the current generation.”
Global pop icons return as entire city turns red Los Angeles has transformed into a citywide celebration to welcome BTS and its “ARIRANG” world tour. BIGHIT MUSIC, the group’s agency, announced Tuesday that Los Angeles had officially designated the period from the 1st through the 8th of this month,...
| James choi
Venice Film Festival opens today; Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ vies for Golden Lion

Venice Film Festival opens today; Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ vies for Golden Lion

Netflix film marks his return to the director’s chair after eight years as it competes with 20 contenders for the top prize… Korean film in competition for second straight year Winners to be announced at closing ceremony on the 12th… 20 films, including Kore-eda’s ‘Look Back,’ in contention
Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ returns to Venice after 24 years… set for worldwide release on Nov. 6 Netflix film marks his return to the director’s chair after eight years as it competes with 20 contenders for the top prize A master’s return: Breaking 24 years of silence on the island of Lido...
| James choi
1st Korea Short Drama Awards Close, From Lee Joon-ik Screening to Grand Prize for Lee Ju-seung

1st Korea Short Drama Awards Close, From Lee Joon-ik Screening to Grand Prize for Lee Ju-seung

- Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Korean Film Archive main facility in Sangam-dong; winning works permanently archived by the Korean Film Archive - Grand Prize: "Sarinja Witjip Geunyeo" (editorial transliteration) — Lee Ju-seung · Actor Award: "Red Shadow" — Ji-woo - Excellence Award: "Betting Man: God's Eye" — Director Lee Saet-byeol · New Creator Award: "Gili Boimyeon Castinghae" (editorial transliteration) — Director Lee Yoo-jin - Invited film by Director Lee Joon-ik, "Father's Home-cooked Meal," opened with a theatrical screening and a Q&A
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, jointly hosted by Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive , headed by Mo Eun-young, concluded Saturday, Aug. 29 at KOFA's main facility in Sangam-dong after a program aimed at discovering and supporting the next generation of K-content video...
| Kim Ji-yeon
'Only One Earth Film Festival' brings 58 films from 29 countries to Busan to explore ways to survive the climate crisis

'Only One Earth Film Festival' brings 58 films from 29 countries to Busan to explore ways to survive the climate crisis

The festival opens Sept. 3 at the Busan Cinema Center, with director Jin Jae-woon's 'Song of the Trees' as the opening film
Climate disasters today, captured through 58 distinct perspectives The fifth annual Only One Earth Film Festival, which takes a clear-eyed look at the severity of the climate crisis threatening humanity's survival, will be held from Sept. 3 to 7 at the Busan Cinema Center and surrounding venues.
| James choi
Samcheok Haerang Film Festival sets beachwear dress code, opens Sept. 4 on the beach

Samcheok Haerang Film Festival sets beachwear dress code, opens Sept. 4 on the beach

Director Jung Ji-young’s opening film “My Name Is” will screen as the festival offers beanbag and camping-chair seating in a distinctive beach setting
Beachwear takes center stage at Samcheok Haerang Film Festival as “My Name Is” opens Sept. 4 The two-day festival offers a unique experience with films enjoyed from beanbags on the beach, along with a five-film retrospective of director Bae Chang-ho’s work The 3rd Samcheok Haerang Film Festival...
| James choi