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‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

The original rights holder sent an official notice saying, “I’ve never sold the distribution rights in Korea,” prompting theaters to halt screenings in the middle of ongoing showings Korean Association of Art Cinema Theaters: “The original rights holder denies the legitimacy of the screening copy… withdraw to protect audience trust” Importer A-Sum Pictures: “We purchased it lawfully through a French distributor… we’ll do our best to reach a proper resolution”
The masterpiece by director Hou Hsiao-hsien, ‘A City of Sadness (1989),’ was scheduled to return to South Korean screens on the 6th but was suddenly put on hold just two days before its release. As the original overseas rights holder raised copyright concerns and signs of a legal dispute began to...
Director Park Hoon-jung’s New Film “Sad Tropics” Wins Silver Raven at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival

Director Park Hoon-jung’s New Film “Sad Tropics” Wins Silver Raven at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival

The 44th Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival—one of the world’s top three fantastic film festivals—held a jury special award in the International Competition section The only Korean film invited to this year’s International Competition…Drawing global attention again after Sitges Action noir starring Myung-min Kim, Lee Shin-young, and Yu-rim Park…Now in final post-production, with a scheduled domestic release
Director Park Hoon-jung’s new film, “Sad Tropics,” has won the Jury Special Award, the “Silver Raven,” at the 44th Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, one of the world’s top three fantastic film festivals.
Nah Hong-jin’s First New Film in 10 Years, “Hope,” Confirms North American Release with NEON, the Distributor of “Parasite”

Nah Hong-jin’s First New Film in 10 Years, “Hope,” Confirms North American Release with NEON, the Distributor of “Parasite”

Following an invitation to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival’s International Competition section, it signs a partnership with global distributor NEON Chosen by NEON, which distributed six consecutive films that won the Palme d’Or—including “Parasite”—it proves it’s a highly anticipated global release A lavish cast including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Michael Fassbender... After its debut at Cannes, it lands in Korean theaters this summer
〈Hope〉 has confirmed its North American release after making its way to the Cannes Film Festival, signaling its global comeback. Director Nah Hong-jin’s new film 〈Hope〉 tells the story of Beom-seok, the director of the Hope Port office in the Demilitarized Zone, who hears from local youths that a...
Na Hong-jin’s New Film, “HOPE,” Selected for Competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival—A Major Feat for Korean Cinema After 4 Years

Na Hong-jin’s New Film, “HOPE,” Selected for Competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival—A Major Feat for Korean Cinema After 4 Years

Director Na Hong-jin’s global project boasts an all-star cast including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jeong Ho-yeon, Alicia Vikander, and others Alongside world-renowned filmmakers such as Hirokazu Kore-eda and Ryusuke Hamaguchi, the film also earns a nomination in the Cannes competition section At the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, with director Park Chan-wook serving as jury president, Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” is also invited—raising anticipation
The film 〈HOPE〉 has succeeded in securing a place in the Cannes Film Festival’s competition section. Director Na Hong-jin’s new film, 〈HOPE〉, is a highly anticipated project that draws attention as an international production featuring Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jeong Ho-yeon, Alicia Vikander,...
'The King's Warden' Surpasses 13.46 Million, Ranks 8th in All-Time Box Office... Most Viewers for a Korean Film Post-COVID

'The King's Warden' Surpasses 13.46 Million, Ranks 8th in All-Time Box Office... Most Viewers for a Korean Film Post-COVID

Attracting 1.25 Million Over the Weekend, Breaking Records of 'Veteran', '12.12: THE DAY', and 'The Host'
Director Jang Hang-jun's film 〈The King's Warden〉 has surpassed 13 million viewers, attracting over 1.25 million people to theaters last weekend, ranking 8th in the all-time domestic box office. According to the integrated ticketing system on the 16th, from the 13th to the 15th, 〈The King's Warden〉...
[Photo &] More Chilling Because It's Based on a True Story… 'Samakdo' Jo Yoon-seo & Kwak Si-yang Chase the Worst Cult 'Baekbaekgyo' at the 'Occult Horror' Press Conference

[Photo &] More Chilling Because It's Based on a True Story… 'Samakdo' Jo Yoon-seo & Kwak Si-yang Chase the Worst Cult 'Baekbaekgyo' at the 'Occult Horror' Press Conference

A religion that vanished during the Japanese occupation and a mysterious suicide case… The reality of 'absolute evil' and suffocating fear encountered on the forbidden island
The worst 'cult' that vanished during the Japanese occupation, and the investigative reporting team that confronts the reality of 'absolute evil' unfolds on the screen. The movie 'Samakdo' stands before the public, promising a unique genre catharsis that combines religion, the occult, and horror.
[Photo &] Jun Ji-hyun Breaks 11 Years of Silence Since 'Assassination'... Yeon Sang-ho's New Work 'Invasion' to Be Released in May

[Photo &] Jun Ji-hyun Breaks 11 Years of Silence Since 'Assassination'... Yeon Sang-ho's New Work 'Invasion' to Be Released in May

'Invasion' is the first film after 'Assassination'... A fierce battle in a quarantined building with Koo Kyo-hwan and Ji Chang-wook, promising explosive synergy
Actor Jun Ji-hyun finally returns to the screen after breaking a long silence of 11 years. The distributor Showbox officially confirmed on the 5th that the release date of director Yeon Sang-ho's ambitious work 'Invasion' is set for May.
Director Lee Chang-hee's New Work 'The Verdict' Reveals 3 Viewing Points!

Director Lee Chang-hee's New Work 'The Verdict' Reveals 3 Viewing Points!

To uncover the hidden truth behind his wife's death in a manipulated trial, it depicts a man's desperate struggle against immense power, risking his life.
Director Lee Chang-hee, who thrilled the world with The Killer O Dilemma, launches this Korean-Indonesian mega global project, which has garnered attention since its inception. The film 〈The Verdict〉 finally premiered in theaters nationwide today (25th), revealing three key viewing points to...
'The King and I' Dominates with 4.17 Million During Lunar New Year Holiday... The Bright and Dark Side of Korean Film Box Office Results

'The King and I' Dominates with 4.17 Million During Lunar New Year Holiday... The Bright and Dark Side of Korean Film Box Office Results

Yoo Hae-jin and Park Ji-hoon’s Word of Mouth Worked... Maintained Box Office No. 1 for All 5 Days of the Holiday
Three Korean films targeting the Lunar New Year holiday received their respective report cards. First, 〈The King and I〉, which opened a week earlier than other competitors to generate buzz, saw significant results.
Hong Sang-soo's New Film 'The Day She Returns' Premieres in the Panorama Section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival

Hong Sang-soo's New Film 'The Day She Returns' Premieres in the Panorama Section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival

Black-and-white film starring Song Sun-mi... Director Hong states, "Commercial motives are boring"
Director Hong Sang-soo's 34th feature film 〈The Day She Returns〉 was first unveiled on the evening of the 18th in the Panorama section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. This black-and-white film highlights a day in the life of actress Bae Jeong-soo (played by Song Sun-mi), who returns...