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‘Goltong’ Cartoonist Ha Seung-nam Dies at 68; Martial Arts Comics Master Was First Korean Full Member of Japanese Association

‘Goltong’ Cartoonist Ha Seung-nam Dies at 68; Martial Arts Comics Master Was First Korean Full Member of Japanese Association

After debuting in 1980, he pioneered a daily-comics production system; funeral procession set for the 3rd, with interment at Incheon Family Park
A pioneer who brought martial arts comics to a wider audience in Korea Cartoonist Ha Seung-nam (real name Ha Gong-seok), a master of martial arts comics who captivated readers with works including “Shingum Magum,” “Goltong Chulsapyo” and “Windy Goltong,” died on the 2nd at age 68.
| James choi
'Chief Inspector' and 'Korean Food Table' Star Choi Bool-am Dies at 87; ChildFund Korea Funeral to Be Held

'Chief Inspector' and 'Korean Food Table' Star Choi Bool-am Dies at 87; ChildFund Korea Funeral to Be Held

Choi Bool-am, beloved as the “nation’s father,” shared South Korea’s joys and sorrows through roles from 'Chief Inspector' to 'Korean Food Table' He died on the evening of Oct. 29 after his health deteriorated; visitors will be received at Asan Medical Center Funeral Home starting Oct. 30 In tribute to his lifelong dedication, ChildFund Korea Chairman Hwang Young-ki will chair a five-day funeral
Beloved actor Choi Bool-am has died at the age of 87. According to Choi Bool-am's family, the actor, whose birth name was Choi Young-han, died at around 10 p. m. on Oct. 29 at a hospital in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.
| Seongchan Eol
“My heart still races when I hear the Chief Inspector theme”… The legacy of Choi Bul-am, the “nation’s father” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people

“My heart still races when I hear the Chief Inspector theme”… The legacy of Choi Bul-am, the “nation’s father” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people

After making his stage debut in 1959, he became the nation’s father in “Rural Diary”… From becoming the first civilian appointed honorary senior superintendent general to his recent work “Chief Inspector 1958,” he left a major mark on Korean broadcasting history
A 70-year legacy of the “nation’s father,” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people Actor Choi Bul-am (born Choi Young-han), who died on the 30th at age 87, spent nearly 70 years in step with modern Korean history, perfectly embodying the unassuming face of a neighbor.
| James choi
'The Nation’s Father' Choi Bool-am Dies at 87, Leaving Behind 14 Years on 'Korean Food Table'

'The Nation’s Father' Choi Bool-am Dies at 87, Leaving Behind 14 Years on 'Korean Food Table'

A 67-year acting career, from 'Chief Inspector' to 'Country Diaries' He died Thursday night while receiving hospital treatment; tributes pour in from across society
A towering figure who remained close to the public brings a 67-year acting career to a close Actor Choi Bool-am (birth name Choi Young-han), known as “the nation’s father” for sharing in South Korea’s joys and sorrows, died on the 29th at the age of 87.
| James choi
Patrick Stewart, ‘X-Men’ and ‘Star Trek’ Star, Dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, ‘X-Men’ and ‘Star Trek’ Star, Dies at 86

After a long battle with dementia, the actor died at his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28, ending a 70-year career
A Shakespearean actor who overcame a difficult childhood British actor Patrick Stewart, beloved around the world as Professor X in the X-Men films and Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek series, died on Oct. 28 local time. He was 86.
| James choi
'The Assassins' Surpasses 3.4 Million Break-Even Point; Truth of That Day in 1974 Resonates

'The Assassins' Surpasses 3.4 Million Break-Even Point; Truth of That Day in 1974 Resonates

Surpasses 3 million admissions in 20 days; invited to five international film festivals, including Toronto
Gravitas in its portrayal of a historical tragedy fuels its long run at the box office Director Hur Jin-ho's film 'The Assassins' has surpassed its break-even point, comfortably crossing 3. 4 million admissions despite the historical distortion controversy that erupted after its release.
| James choi
YouTube Microdramas Top 6.5 Billion Views in First Half of Year; Viewing Time in Korea Doubles

YouTube Microdramas Top 6.5 Billion Views in First Half of Year; Viewing Time in Korea Doubles

Global watch time up 50% year over year; TV viewing surges 90% YouTube introduces serialized Shorts series and supports monetization with AI-powered subtitles
The microdrama market, led by global video platform YouTube, is becoming a worldwide sensation. Short-form content, with its brisk pacing and gripping storylines, topped 6. 5 billion views globally in the first half of this year alone, reshaping the media landscape.
| James choi
At Last, It Reclaims the Name Pig-Dragon Walled City! ‘Kung Fu Hustle’ Returns to Theaters for the First Time in 20 Years, Part 1

At Last, It Reclaims the Name Pig-Dragon Walled City! ‘Kung Fu Hustle’ Returns to Theaters for the First Time in 20 Years, Part 1

Instead of Pigsty, the film changed the first character of Kowloon Walled City (九龍城砦) to the character for “pig” (豬), creating Pig-Dragon Walled City (豬龍城砦).
〈Kung Fu Hustle〉 is the dream world Stephen Chow brought to life as a director, a work shaped by his abiding love for Bruce Lee and the traditions of Hong Kong martial arts cinema. It could be called Chow’s reinterpretation of the entire history of Hong Kong cinema.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘The Assassin(s)’ Continues Its Global Run to Rave Reviews! Paris Korean Film Festival Sells Out in 3 Minutes!

‘The Assassin(s)’ Continues Its Global Run to Rave Reviews! Paris Korean Film Festival Sells Out in 3 Minutes!

Selected for the 28th Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, the 37th Singapore International Film Festival, the 21st Paris Korean Film Festival, the 46th Hawaii International Film Festival and the 29th Philadelphia Film Festival.
〈The Assassin 〉 is earning recognition at film festivals around the world, showcasing the outstanding quality and influence of Korean cinema. The film 〈The Assassin 〉 follows the investigation into the questions and forces behind the shooting of the First Lady that shocked South Korea on August 15,...
| Joo Seong-cheol
A Story of a Young Man with Nowhere to Turn: Keep an Eye on ‘Rising Star’ Choi Gang-hyun!

A Story of a Young Man with Nowhere to Turn: Keep an Eye on ‘Rising Star’ Choi Gang-hyun!

Halo, winner of the Best Film Award in the Future of Asia section at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival, opens Nov. 11.
Rising star Choi Gang-hyun, selected from a pool of 787 candidates, plays Min-jun, a 27-year-old delivery driver, in director Roh Young-wan’s feature debut, Halo. On screen from the film’s beginning to end, he brings Min-jun’s daily life to the screen with meticulous preparation and nuanced acting.
| Joo Seong-cheol