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Kim Jun-han Donates His Voice Talent for Barrier-Free Version of Film ‘Number One,’ Delivering Warm Sincerity

Kim Jun-han Donates His Voice Talent for Barrier-Free Version of Film ‘Number One,’ Delivering Warm Sincerity

Director Kim Tae-yong’s work ‘Number One’ adds Kim Jun-han’s voice to a barrier-free version produced for people with visual and hearing impairments “Thank you for inviting me to take part in a meaningful project that shares warm-hearted feelings,” he said, joining efforts to break down barriers Produced with support including HD Hyundai Oilbank, the barrier-free version will meet viewers starting in late August through community screenings and booking requests
Kim Jun-han lent his voice so the sincerity of 〈Number One〉 could reach more people.The non-profit organization the Barrier-Free Film Commission held a voice-over recording session at the Seoul Economic Development Institute’s Media Content Center in Seoul last June for the production of a...
'Direct Request' Christopher Nolan makes his first trip to Korea… with Matt Damon in tow

'Direct Request' Christopher Nolan makes his first trip to Korea… with Matt Damon in tow

Nolan, bringing his new film 'Odyssey' for the first time in his career, lands in South Korea for the first time… Hollywood’s top stars including Matt Damon and Charlize Theron will all arrive together on Aug. 3 next month.
A flawless reimagining of myth, Nolan’s team makes a powerful return—and makes its first landing in SeoulHollywood’s undisputed titan, director 'Christopher Nolan', is finally stepping onto Korean soil. It’s his first time ever deciding to come to Korea, ahead of the release of his new film...
Shin Min-a Takes the Lead in ‘The Eyes’ as It Tops 840,000 Viewers, Receives Official Invitation to the Panorama Section of the 59th Sitges Film Festival

Shin Min-a Takes the Lead in ‘The Eyes’ as It Tops 840,000 Viewers, Receives Official Invitation to the Panorama Section of the 59th Sitges Film Festival

A mystery thriller tracing a protagonist who is gradually losing her eyesight due to a genetic disease, ‘The Eyes’ is maintaining its grip on No. 1 at the South Korean box office for a second straight week Word-of-mouth immediately after release helped push total admissions past 840,000, showcasing its staying power at summer theaters With a spot in the competitive category at the world’s largest genre film festival, the film proves both its artistic merit and mainstream appeal
〈The Eyes〉 rode the wind of strong momentum from a string of favorable developments. 〈The Eyes〉 is a South Korean film released on June 24. It tells the story of Shin Min-a as Seo Jin, who tracks the secrets behind the death of her suicidal younger sibling.
Korean Traditional Music-Jazz Band “Sinbak Circle” Drummer Christian Moran Dies at 42

Korean Traditional Music-Jazz Band “Sinbak Circle” Drummer Christian Moran Dies at 42

A British drummer who emerged from the Berkeley College of Music and played in the Korean traditional music crossover band “Sinbak Circle” died at an early age of 42.
A brilliant musician’s farewell as he breaks down borders with original rhythmsThe owner of an unmistakable rhythm that moved between the global stage and South Korea’s traditional music has put his sticks down.
CGV·Megabox Movie Tickets Off 6,000 Won, to Release Another 2.05 Million Vouchers on the 8th

CGV·Megabox Movie Tickets Off 6,000 Won, to Release Another 2.05 Million Vouchers on the 8th

Starting at 10 a.m. on the 8th, major theater apps will hand out up to two tickets per person on a first-come, first-served basis… Watch for early sellouts
A 2.05 million-ticket gamble to jolt an ailing theater scene… The 'golden time' is 10 a.m. on the 8thThe government’s large-scale theater “life support” is set to restart. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Film Council have confirmed a plan to distribute 'second movie ticket...
Review: Kim Min-ha Leads ‘Hana Korea,’ as Cast and Filmmakers Discuss the Film at Seoul Press Event

Review: Kim Min-ha Leads ‘Hana Korea,’ as Cast and Filmmakers Discuss the Film at Seoul Press Event

〈Hana Korea〉 tells one of Korean cinema’s most familiar stories in one of its most unfamiliar forms: a film by a Danish director, set in Seoul, about a North Korean defector. At times it unfolds like a Scandinavian film, yet its setting and faces are unmistakably Seoul, with Kim Min‑ha at the...
Chae Jong-hyeop Pairs Up With Japan’s Top Star Kanna Hashimoto for a Romance in “Vacation Law”

Chae Jong-hyeop Pairs Up With Japan’s Top Star Kanna Hashimoto for a Romance in “Vacation Law”

“I Love You” syndrome’s leading figure Chae Jong-hyeop meets Japan’s top star Kanna Hashimoto. The new drama “Vacation Law” will be released on Netflix on the 31st.
A cross-border visual shock: A mystery romance to be completed by “Hyoksama” and “Thousand-Year Idol”Actor “Chae Jong-hyeop,” who sparked an unprecedented syndrome across the Japanese archipelago, is once again aiming directly at the hearts of fans throughout Asia.
Interview: Director Yu Eun-jeong Says the House in 〈Shadow Child〉 Was Designed by Kim Chung-up

Interview: Director Yu Eun-jeong Says the House in 〈Shadow Child〉 Was Designed by Kim Chung-up

※ 〈Shadow Child〉 director Yu Eun-jeong interview continues from Part 1. 〈Shadow Child〉 recalls your earlier film 〈The Night's Door Opens〉. Both films depict death as a dark realm, yet each also takes a fundamentally affirmative view of existence — I saw similar imagery running through both.
Yoo Eun-jeong on ‘Shadow Child’: Im Soo-jung Said ‘A Tale of Two Sisters’ Brought the Film to Mind

Yoo Eun-jeong on ‘Shadow Child’: Im Soo-jung Said ‘A Tale of Two Sisters’ Brought the Film to Mind

What if you met someone who looked exactly like a loved one you had lost? That familiar premise has been reshaped into an original film with a fairytale-like setting: 〈Shadow Child〉, which opened on July 1. 〈Shadow Child〉 follows Geum-ok (Im Soo-jung) after her eldest daughter, Su-ryeon — who was...
'The Fifth Thoracic Vertebra' Director Park Se-young's 'The Fin' Set to Open July 22 in South Korea

'The Fifth Thoracic Vertebra' Director Park Se-young's 'The Fin' Set to Open July 22 in South Korea

Philippe Bober, producer of 〈Triangle of Sadness〉 and 〈The Square〉, joins as co-producer
Park Se-young's new film 〈The Fin〉, from the director of 〈The Fifth Thoracic Vertebra〉, has set a July 22 release in South Korea and unveiled its main poster. 〈The Fin〉 is a dystopian art-house science-fiction film set in a near-future, unified Republic of Korea where genetically mutated "Omega"...