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[Publishing Industry Issue] Big-Screen Release Boosts… “Project Hail Mary” Becomes #1 Bestseller

[Publishing Industry Issue] Big-Screen Release Boosts… “Project Hail Mary” Becomes #1 Bestseller

Thanks to the film’s box-office success, Andy Weir’s original novel climbs to No. 1 at Kyobo Bookstore. A surge is also seen in books on Buddhism in the humanities—especially among women in their 30s—which signals a new trend in the publishing industry.
The film’s impact is carrying over to bookstores. Andy Weir’s science-fiction novel 'Project Hail Mary' has taken the No. 1 spot on the general bestseller list, riding on the theater success of the movie of the same name.
Now Is the Era of 'Hang-jun Thinking': Jang Hang-jun in His Own Words

Now Is the Era of 'Hang-jun Thinking': Jang Hang-jun in His Own Words

Finally, 〈Wang-gwa Saneun Namja〉 surpassed 15 million viewers on March 25 , its 50th day since release. 16 million, or even more, is well within sight. We are truly in the era of 'Hang-jun thinking. ' Many netizens call him a 'Maltese with no tear stains.
[The Hollywood Reporter] Colbert Tapped as Screenwriter for New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Project as Peter Jackson Returns—‘Trump Assassin’ Actor Story Details

[The Hollywood Reporter] Colbert Tapped as Screenwriter for New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Project as Peter Jackson Returns—‘Trump Assassin’ Actor Story Details

A Hobbit story set 14 years after ‘Frodo’ leaves… ‘fanboy dream come true’ Colbert, a devoted CBS regular, prepares to step away from the network’s flagship late-night talk show, ‘The Late Show’
'The Lord of the Rings' selected as the new project’s screenwriter, 'Stephen Colbert', meets with 'Peter Jackson'The iconic fantasy-film masterpiece franchise 'The Lord of the Rings' has officially revealed its new installment.
‘Yeonjigu’ In-Depth Review ①: The First Glance That Hooked Me—‘Guest-Trip Autumn Regret’ Sung by Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Anita Mui

‘Yeonjigu’ In-Depth Review ①: The First Glance That Hooked Me—‘Guest-Trip Autumn Regret’ Sung by Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Anita Mui

Yeo-hua dresses in menswear and sings “Guest-Trip Autumn Regret” (客途秋恨), and Zhenfang, who arrives late to the drinking gathering, is instantly captivated by what he sees.
〈Injigu〉(1987) lived in Korea for a long time under the title 〈Injigu〉. This all started when the journalist who first introduced the film mistook the Chinese characters and wrote 〈Injigu〉; afterward, other outlets copied it as well. Even action star Donnie Yen (甄子丹) went through something similar.
[Photo&] Film “SalMokJi” casts Kim Hye-yoon, Lee Jong-won, Jang Da-ah, and more—Stars who lit up the press preview site “Press Preview Site”

[Photo&] Film “SalMokJi” casts Kim Hye-yoon, Lee Jong-won, Jang Da-ah, and more—Stars who lit up the press preview site “Press Preview Site”

At the media screening for the film “SalMokJi,” top stars including Kim Hye-yoon, Lee Jong-won, Jang Da-ah, and others gathered together, hinting at a tightly coordinated performance
“SalMokJi”, a clash of outstanding casting and careful direction... A new chapter opens for Korean cinemaOn the 24th, the film “SalMokJi” held its media screening and press conference at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, drawing keen attention and enthusiastic reactions from both the...
[Culture &] BTS Sweep Netflix… 18.4 Million Viewers Worldwide for Comeback Live, Claiming No. 1

[Culture &] BTS Sweep Netflix… 18.4 Million Viewers Worldwide for Comeback Live, Claiming No. 1

A global phenomenon that makes its four-year service break feel front-and-center… Captures the top spot in non-English shows across 24 countries and tees up a new documentary
The Comeback of a Global King—Takes Over the World with a Full-Group Stage After Four YearsThe group ‘BTS’ announced a flawless return after about ‘a four-year service break’. The free performance ‘BTS COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG’ held at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square on the 21st to celebrate the release...
“A Fiery Shout-Out from Film People”… Lee Dong-hwi on “Method Acting,” with a Relay GV Featuring Kang Yoon-sung, Byeon Yo-han, and Suho

“A Fiery Shout-Out from Film People”… Lee Dong-hwi on “Method Acting,” with a Relay GV Featuring Kang Yoon-sung, Byeon Yo-han, and Suho

A buzzworthy film, “Method Acting,” starring comedy star Lee Dong-hwi and zeroing in on his acting over-immersion, will bring an intense lineup of supporters’ relay GV. Kicking off on the 25th with director Kang Yoon-sung (moderated by Yoon Kyung-ho), followed by Byeon Yo-han on the 27th and Suho on the 31st—an all-star roster A film that offers comfort to people today who get too deeply immersed… driving word-of-mouth at the box office. Tickets are available via theaters and SNS.
Film people’s shout-outs for 〈Method Acting〉 continue with the GV. “〈Method Acting〉,” released on March 18, is a film about how actor Lee Dong-hwi—who rose to stardom through comedic performances—becomes deeply absorbed in his role in order to earn recognition for his sincere acting.
Film Critic Im Jae-cheol Passes Away… A Key Figure Who Led Film Production, Distribution, and Criticism

Film Critic Im Jae-cheol Passes Away… A Key Figure Who Led Film Production, Distribution, and Criticism

Operating the film company Emotion Pictures; launched Film Culture and founded Film Forum… Age 65
Film critic Im Jae-cheol, who helped cultivate the foundation for art films by bridging criticism and hands-on work in the Korean film industry, has died. According to his family and others on the 23rd, he collapsed about two months ago and had been receiving treatment, before passing away the...
Lee Young-ae and Yoo Ji-tae Reunite for the First Time in 25 Years After ‘One Fine Spring Day’… Mystery Romance ‘Jae-young-in’ Cast

Lee Young-ae and Yoo Ji-tae Reunite for the First Time in 25 Years After ‘One Fine Spring Day’… Mystery Romance ‘Jae-young-in’ Cast

IWILL Media Announces “Production This Year”… Depicts the Love and Hidden Truth of Two People Who Carry Pain
The leads of the legendary Korean melodrama film ‘One Fine Spring Day’ (2001), actors Lee Young-ae and Yoo Ji-tae, reunite on drama screens for the first time in 25 years. On the 23rd, production company IWILL Media officially announced that the two actors have been confirmed to star as the male...
“So Good, So Good, So Good!” of “Project Hail Mary”

“So Good, So Good, So Good!” of “Project Hail Mary”

The film adaptation of Andy Weir’s acclaimed sci-fi novel of the same name, 〈Project Hail Mary〉, drew more than 76,000 viewers on its opening day in Korea—setting a new record for the best opening by a foreign film in 2026.