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Backlash over historical distortion claims surrounding 'Assassins' … conservative group announces rally outside Yoo Hae-jin's home

Backlash over historical distortion claims surrounding 'Assassins' … conservative group announces rally outside Yoo Hae-jin's home

The conservative film's lead actor, Yoo Hae-jin, is the target of a monthlong daily rally planned outside his Seongbuk-gu home New Liberty Solidarity calls for him to appear in right-wing films to promote political balance and plans to deploy sound equipment The Korean Film Producers Association issues a statement expressing concern over excessive attacks on filmmakers as the movie surpasses 1.82 million admissions
New Liberty Solidarity, a conservative civic group, will hold a rally outside the home of Yoo Hae-jin, the lead actor in 〈Assassins〉, a film that has drawn allegations of historical distortion. New Liberty Solidarity said Tuesday that it had notified police of plans to hold a rally every day from...
| Seongchan Eol
François Ozon’s ‘The Stranger’: Faithful Adaptation or Seductive Subversion?

François Ozon’s ‘The Stranger’: Faithful Adaptation or Seductive Subversion?

Albert Camus’ 「The Stranger」, long considered a near-untouchable text for filmmakers, returns to the screen in François Ozon’s bold adaptation — one that restores the colonial Algerian context the novel left at the margins. “Mother died today. Or maybe yesterday.
| Chua-young
Do Heinous Crimes Sell? Netflix’s No. 1 Rankings Turn Into a Showcase for Criminals

Do Heinous Crimes Sell? Netflix’s No. 1 Rankings Turn Into a Showcase for Criminals

Two Netflix No. 1 titles as of Oct. 1 center on figures still infamous for shocking crimes, according to FlixPatrol. By Netflix's official rankings, 〈Unabomber: Secret Experiments〉 topped the charts in 47 countries, and 〈Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story〉 has held the No. 1 spot for two weeks.
| Seongchan Eol
KEYVITUP apologizes for noise during dawn music video shoot: “We will visit residents in person”

KEYVITUP apologizes for noise during dawn music video shoot: “We will visit residents in person”

Police respond after speakers are used during a shoot in an Incheon residential neighborhood at dawn on the 30th of last month Incode says, “We’re sorry we failed to take sufficient care and will visit residents in person to apologize” Five-member boy group, which debuted in April this year, faces controversy ahead of its new release in November
Boy group KEYVITUP has officially apologized for causing a noise disturbance while filming a music video near a residential neighborhood late at night. According to the Incheon Michuhol Police Station and the group’s agency, iNKODE Entertainment, a resident called 112 at around 3:20 a. m.
| Seongchan Eol
[Photos] Tom Cruise visits Korea for 13th time, makes startling transformation into a potbellied, bald old geezer — speaks candidly about Best Actor Oscar at press conference

[Photos] Tom Cruise visits Korea for 13th time, makes startling transformation into a potbellied, bald old geezer — speaks candidly about Best Actor Oscar at press conference

He plays greedy oil tycoon Rockwell in 'Digger' and completes a 10-minute long take in a single day
Hollywood icon makes startling transformation and shows special affection for Korea Tom Cruise, one of Hollywood's biggest stars, is in Korea for the 13th time to promote 'Digger,' which opens on Oct. 3. In the film, he makes a complete transformation into a potbellied, bald, overbearing 'old...
| James choi
“Diverse Voices Must Be Respected”: Korean Film Producers Association Statement on the Film “Assassin(s)”

“Diverse Voices Must Be Respected”: Korean Film Producers Association Statement on the Film “Assassin(s)”

We believe assessments of a work’s expression and interpretation should focus primarily on the work itself.
Various opinions and discussions have recently emerged surrounding the film 〈Assassin 〉, including its content and expression, as well as the production process. The Korean Film Producers Association believes that the free expression of diverse evaluations and criticisms of films and other cultural...
| Joo Seong-cheol
[New film] Kim Yun-seok, Koo Kyo-hwan's 'Heavy Snow' set for November release — Mystery engulfs isolated train station

[New film] Kim Yun-seok, Koo Kyo-hwan's 'Heavy Snow' set for November release — Mystery engulfs isolated train station

Showbox seeks fourth box-office hit of the year as 'Voice of Silence' director Hong Eui-jeong co-directs The overwhelming suspense generated by actors 'Kim Yun-seok' and 'Koo Kyo-hwan' arrives in theaters next month with 'Heavy Snow'.
| James choi
Koo Kyo-hwan and Yi Ok-seop Were Already Legally Married After 9-Year Romance

Koo Kyo-hwan and Yi Ok-seop Were Already Legally Married After 9-Year Romance

The couple quietly registered their marriage without a wedding ceremony and will collaborate on two new films, including 'Your Country'
From leading creative partners in film to lifelong spouses Koo Kyo-hwan (44), an actor, and Yi Ok-seop (39), a director and one of South Korea’s leading independent-film power couples, have drawn public attention after it emerged that they are already legally married.
| James choi
“Disappointing”: Actors in ‘The Assassins’ face indiscriminate backlash as historical theory fuels witch hunt

“Disappointing”: Actors in ‘The Assassins’ face indiscriminate backlash as historical theory fuels witch hunt

Protests flood the social media accounts of Yoo Hae-jin, Lee Min-ho and recommended actor Kim Go-eun, prompting criticism that interpreting a film and attacking its performances are separate matters
An unexpected witch hunt fueled by a historical theory The “historical distortion” controversy surrounding the film ‘The Assassins’ has crossed the boundaries of art and escalated into an indiscriminate witch hunt targeting the cast and moviegoers.
| James choi
Hayoung exits 'The Trauma Code'; Jeong Ye-in cast as new lead for Seasons 2 and 3

Hayoung exits 'The Trauma Code'; Jeong Ye-in cast as new lead for Seasons 2 and 3

After Hayoung's departure amid a pro-Japanese controversy, Jeong Ye-in passes multiple auditions and begins filming both seasons next month
Casting that turns a crisis into an opportunity: Jeong Ye-in takes on her first major dramatic lead The main cast of Netflix's original series 'The Trauma Code' is changing. Jeong Ye-in, a former member of the group 'Lovelyz', will fill the role vacated by actress Hayoung, who left the series amid...
| James choi