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"[2024 JIFF] The 25th Jeonju International Film Festival Unveils Its Lineup, Notable Programs to Watch"

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Jeonju International Film Festival, which has unveiled its lineup. At 25 years old, akin to a person entering young adulthood, the festival is also contemplating what it means to be more ‘authentic’ and ‘Jeonju-like’.
EBS Documentary Series

EBS Documentary Series "Witness of the Era"... From 91-year-old Shin Goo and 99-year-old Nora No to Son Suk-hee, Kim Yoon-a, and Lee Se-dol — 12 masters in a weighty spotlight

Premiering Aug. 2, the series shines a light on 12 icons of pop-culture. Behind-the-scenes stories include Yoo Hae-jin’s “Shin Goo Scholarship” anecdotes
The views of 12 people who span the era, tracing turning points in pop cultureEBS presents the documentary series “Witness of the Era. ” On its Aug. 2 premiere, actor Shin Goo is in the spotlight. On the Sept. 9 second broadcast, it will spotlight Nora No, a living legend of Korean fashion.
'Hanran' Director Ha Myung-mi Named Bechdelian Producer of the Year for Yeongdeokdang Hall

'Hanran' Director Ha Myung-mi Named Bechdelian Producer of the Year for Yeongdeokdang Hall

After being selected for 'Bechdel Choice 10,' a big win… Praised for "expanding the possibilities of women's storytelling." The award recognizes her weighty direction depicting the lives of women and children against the backdrop of Jeju's April 3 incident
Director Ha Myung-mi was selected as Bechdelian Producer of the Year.'Bechdel Day 2026' selected director Ha Myung-mi of Hanran in the producer category for the year. Hosted and organized by the Directors Guild of Korea , 'Bechdel Day' is a content festival that spotlights the values of gender...
23rd EIDF Opens on the 24th, Screening 64 Films That Probe the “Truth of Images” in the AI Era

23rd EIDF Opens on the 24th, Screening 64 Films That Probe the “Truth of Images” in the AI Era

Under the slogan “Portraits of the Times,” screenings run in tandem across theaters, outdoors and TV, with nine sections in total
EBS 'EIDF 2026' — the only documentary festival in South Korea to spotlight 64 films and uncover the truthHeld simultaneously online and offline from the 24th to the 30th, including newly launched special exhibitions, with screenings across a total of nine categoriesHosted by EBS, the '23rd EBS...
Lee Min-ho Turns Fearless Rookie Reporter in New Character Stills for 'The Assassin(s)'

Lee Min-ho Turns Fearless Rookie Reporter in New Character Stills for 'The Assassin(s)'

The character investigates who was behind the 1974 shooting of South Korea's First Lady; the film is due in theaters during this year's Chuseok holiday.
Hur Jin-ho's 〈The Assassin 〉 has released new character stills of Lee Min-ho as Yeong-il, a hot-blooded rookie reporter. 〈The Assassin 〉 explores the suspicions and forces behind the August 15, 1974, shooting of the First Lady that shocked South Korea.
Kwon Yuri Announces Split From SM Entertainment After 19 Years, Saying Girls’ Generation Group Activities Will Remain Firm

Kwon Yuri Announces Split From SM Entertainment After 19 Years, Saying Girls’ Generation Group Activities Will Remain Firm

The exclusive contract ends as of Aug. 31, following mutual discussions with SM Entertainment, where she spent 19 years A 19-year journey that helped lead the K-pop boom after debuting in 2007 and showcased a dazzling run as an all-rounder artist The agency said it will leave SM Entertainment, but will officially continue team activities as a Girls’ Generation member without change
Kwon Yuri is leaving SM Entertainment and starting out on her own.On July 31, SM Entertainment, a talent agency, said it will bring to a close its partnership with singer and actress Kwon Yuri. The agency said, “After in-depth discussions with Kwon Yuri, we mutually agreed to end our 19-year...
A24’s War Thriller “Warfare” Shows the Battlefield in B&W: Six Stills Released!

A24’s War Thriller “Warfare” Shows the Battlefield in B&W: Six Stills Released!

Set during the Nov. 19, 2006 battle in Ramadi, Iraq, the film follows Navy SEAL “Alpha One” as it is hit by a surprise attack and becomes stranded.
The newly released stills from the film “Warfare” capture everything from a taut stillness just before the gunshots start ringing in your ears to the tense, no-holds-barred moments of a life-or-death escape operation.
“Were the parents too harsh?” The behind-the-scenes story from director Tomoaki Fujino about a sister who spent 25 years locked away

“Were the parents too harsh?” The behind-the-scenes story from director Tomoaki Fujino about a sister who spent 25 years locked away

The film ‘What Should We Have Done?’ opens… It portrays the realities of psychiatric medicine in the 1980s and a family’s anguish, setting a record of 55 straight sellouts in Japan
“What Should We Have Done?” 25 years of seclusion… A painful choice by doctor parentsA hot-ticket release in Japan with 55 consecutive sellouts, shining a light on psychiatric medical realities of the 1980s and the family’s dilemmaBeyond one slice of tragedy: reflection on the other side of the...
'Goryeo–Khitan War' Actor Jeon Seung-jae Collapses on Set… Dies at 47 After a Two-Year Illness

'Goryeo–Khitan War' Actor Jeon Seung-jae Collapses on Set… Dies at 47 After a Two-Year Illness

After being taken to hospital for a brain hemorrhage at a 2024 set in Suwon, he spent about two years battling illness before passing away.
A Tragic End for a Performer of Relentless ResolveActor 'Jeon Seung-jae', who had suddenly collapsed on the set of KBS 2TV's epic drama 'Goryeo–Khitan War', did not manage to rise from his hospital bed. He was 47.
“Why does a Japanese man take photos of Korea?” Kuwabara Seisei’s “Face of Photography” opens on Sept. 2

“Why does a Japanese man take photos of Korea?” Kuwabara Seisei’s “Face of Photography” opens on Sept. 2

A documentary about the life and photos of Kuwabara Seisei, a master of Japanese photojournalism who chronicled modern Korean history through 100,000 shots over 60 years.
A film titled 〈Face of Photography〉, which confirmed its release for Sept. 2, will unveil a teaser poster and a teaser trailer. 〈Face of Photography〉 is a photo documentary that follows the life and work of Kuwabara Seisei, a 90-year-old master of Japanese photojournalism who documented modern...