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‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

Advance bookings alone topped 600,000. That opening-day figure shows that 〈Hope〉 has become a national talking point, not just a movie-industry event. 〈Hope〉 is the new film from director Na Hong-jin, known for the tense, audacious intensity of 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉 and 〈The Wailing〉.
A Cooling Fantasy for Middle-Aged Guys, Action Hits Home: “K-Ajussi” Takes Over the Living Room

A Cooling Fantasy for Middle-Aged Guys, Action Hits Home: “K-Ajussi” Takes Over the Living Room

Was the pathetic breadwinner secretly a special agent? The thrilling twist and box-office formula behind “middle-age” heroes from webtoon-based dramas including “Kim Bu-jang”
Power in the living room is shifting. Those who had been weighed down by the burden of an ordinary breadwinner responsible for the household are now waking the savage instincts they had buried when a crisis hits, and reinventing themselves as “middle-aged heroes”.
Sakamoto Yuji Offers Fantastical Consolation in 〈The World of Unrequited Love〉

Sakamoto Yuji Offers Fantastical Consolation in 〈The World of Unrequited Love〉

Anyone who follows Japanese pop culture likely knows one writer by name: Sakamoto Yuji. A steady source of acclaimed TV dramas, Sakamoto has in recent years also produced consistently strong film screenplays. He teamed with Koreeda Hirokazu on 〈Monster〉 and with Tsukahara Ayuko on 〈The First Kiss〉.
‘Okay Madam 2’ Returns After 6 Years — Cruise-Action Led by Uhm Junghwa and Choi Sooyoung

‘Okay Madam 2’ Returns After 6 Years — Cruise-Action Led by Uhm Junghwa and Choi Sooyoung

Set for release on Aug. 12, Uhm Junghwa’s upgraded action and Choi Sooyoung’s first try at playing a villain raise expectations
From 'Flight' to 'Cruise'… The evolution of a comedy action returning after six yearsThe comedy action bible 'Okay Madam', which swept through theaters in 2020, returns at last with a sequel after six years of sharpening. Due to hit theaters on Aug.
Interview: Jo In-sung Leapt Into 'Hope' for the Cinematic Thrill Only Humans Can Deliver

Interview: Jo In-sung Leapt Into 'Hope' for the Cinematic Thrill Only Humans Can Deliver

Few actors throw themselves at the impossible the way Jo In-sung does. He runs, hangs on, endures and throws his body into action. In director Na Hong-jin's new film 〈Hope〉, Jo In-sung delivers raw, unpolished action, exuding a wildness and animal instinct as he faces an extraterrestrial...
Jennie Captivates Europe…K-pop’s Only Headliner at Spain’s “Mad Cool”

Jennie Captivates Europe…K-pop’s Only Headliner at Spain’s “Mad Cool”

Following Denmark and Poland, the singer lands on billings for Europe’s three major festivals
Jennie Returns to Madrid’s Night Sky…Conquers Three Major European FestivalsJennie, a BLACKPINK member, fully seized Madrid at the heart of Spain. According to her agency, OA Entertainment , Jennie took the stage on Sept.
SBS’s 〈Agent Kim Reactivated〉 Hits No. 1 in Ratings and on Netflix Worldwide: A Review Through Episode 4

SBS’s 〈Agent Kim Reactivated〉 Hits No. 1 in Ratings and on Netflix Worldwide: A Review Through Episode 4

SBS drama 〈Agent Kim Reactivated〉 is dominating both television and streaming, drawing a 21. 6% rating for Episode 4 on July 4, according to Nielsen Korea, and reaching No. 1 globally among non-English Netflix series.
Jung Hoyeon Says Na Hong-jin’s No-Compromise Style Made Her Freer on Camera in 〈HOPE〉

Jung Hoyeon Says Na Hong-jin’s No-Compromise Style Made Her Freer on Camera in 〈HOPE〉

※ This interview with Jung Hoyeon of 〈HOPE〉 continues from Part 1. Director Na Hong-jin is reputed not to compromise on set. What was it like to experience his filming process firsthand. As a relatively new actor, I felt his unwillingness to compromise was a blessing.
Jung Ho-yeon on ‘Hope’: ‘I’m trying to overcome the fear of a major project with a rookie’s drive’

Jung Ho-yeon on ‘Hope’: ‘I’m trying to overcome the fear of a major project with a rookie’s drive’

Few actors have had a debut as striking as Jung Ho-yeon’s. Jung moved from top-tier modeling into acting and made a notable acting debut with 〈Squid Game〉. Now she is about to make her film debut in 〈Hope〉. Directed by Na Hong-jin, the filmmaker behind hits such as 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉,...
'Kim Bu-jang' Fever: Analysis of How the Show Captures Home and Global Audiences at Once

'Kim Bu-jang' Fever: Analysis of How the Show Captures Home and Global Audiences at Once

SBS' 'Kim Bu-jang,' which seized the ratings lead and Netflix No. 1, hits the living-room dramas with So Ji-sub's overpowering action and OTT-level intensity
The syndrome sparked by 'Father's Wrath'—grabs both local living-room audiences and the worldSBS weekend-and-holiday drama 'Kim Bu-jang' is unleashing an unprecedented surge by devouring not only the local living-room drama scene but also the global OTT ecosystem.