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Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Starring Sakura Ando and Kim Do-yeon, an original narrative inspired by Freud’s ‘Dora’ case study Directors’ Fortnight Committee Chair Julien Rege praises the film as “a bold and original exploration within the context of Korean cinema”
Director Jeong Juri’s third feature film ‘Dora ’ has been officially invited to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival under Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes). With this, Jeong has achieved the rare feat of three consecutive Cannes appearances, with every feature film—from her...
| Yangsimoh
'Horizon'—Popular Japanese band back number confirms first Korea concert in September

'Horizon'—Popular Japanese band back number confirms first Korea concert in September

“King of Love Songs,” back number, which has racked up 100 million streams and more than 30 tracks, will hold its first Korea show at KINTEX in September.
Japanese J-pop “King of Love Songs” “back number” has confirmed its “Korea concert” for the very first time since its formation. As part of an Asia tour following a stadium tour with an audience of 500,000, it’s a historic stage that has captured the attention of global music fans.
| James choi
“Renoir” director Chie Hayakawa begins her Korea visit schedule on the 23rd and meets Korean audiences…

“Renoir” director Chie Hayakawa begins her Korea visit schedule on the 23rd and meets Korean audiences…

To coincide with the film’s release on April 22, she plans to communicate directly with local audiences from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25 After being invited about half a year ago to the 30th Busan International Film Festival in the “Window to Asian Cinema” section, she is returning to Korea An invited competition title at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival based on the director’s autobiographical memories, “Renoir”
Director Chie Hayakawa is coming to meet Korean audiences. On April 13, Director Chie Hayakawa, who directed 〈Renoir〉, announced her upcoming visit to Korea. The film opens on April 22, and the following day, from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25, she will meet with audiences.
| Seongchan Eol
[Photo&] BTS 2.0 on ‘Live Vocal’ Focus: ‘Goyang Concert Site’ Draws 130,000 Fans in Three Days—‘Arirang’

[Photo&] BTS 2.0 on ‘Live Vocal’ Focus: ‘Goyang Concert Site’ Draws 130,000 Fans in Three Days—‘Arirang’

The members turned 360 degrees and bowed to the audience, delivering a heartfelt “deep bow” with a distinctly Korean touch—opening the door to a world tour with 130,000 ARMY fans worldwide!
Global pop icon ‘BTS ’ signaled an overwhelming comeback with its new world tour ‘Arirang’. The opening show at Goyang Comprehensive Sports Park on the 11th was filled with purple cheers from 130,000 ‘ARMY’. The ‘360-degree open stage’—introduced for the first time since their debut—maximized...
| James choi
Big Ocean ENM Targets the Global Content Market in 2026… Unveils a Record-Breaking Lineup Featuring Dramas, Films, and Stage Productions

Big Ocean ENM Targets the Global Content Market in 2026… Unveils a Record-Breaking Lineup Featuring Dramas, Films, and Stage Productions

A New IP Strategy Through OSMU to Build Diverse Content and Cross Over Between Audiences Expect Steady Revenue Through Season-Based Content and Market Expansion via Co-Productions With Global Production Companies Expect a Sharp Sales Jump in 2026 With Global Content Planning and Production
Big Ocean ENM (CEO Shin In-soo, Lee Seong-jin) has officially unveiled its latest lineup of productions and development projects, and in 2026 it continues to draw strong expectations from audiences both at home and abroad.
| Yangsimoh
‘Renoir’ Prodigy Actress Yui Suzuki at Age 11 Wins the Kinema Junpo New Actor Award

‘Renoir’ Prodigy Actress Yui Suzuki at Age 11 Wins the Kinema Junpo New Actor Award

Introducing Yui Suzuki, born in 2013, who debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in the second year of her acting career!
The film 〈Renoir〉, opening on April 22, brings everyone’s childhood to mind through the eyes of an 11-year-old girl, “Fuki,” as she learns about the world. In particular, interest in 2013-born actress Yui Suzuki—who portrays the lead role of Fuki and won the Kinema Junpo New Actor Award—is...
| Chua-young
'Eureka,' the 21st Century's Greatest Japanese Film Masterpiece and a Road Movie in Search of Life’s Light—First Domestic Release in Korea for the First Time!

'Eureka,' the 21st Century's Greatest Japanese Film Masterpiece and a Road Movie in Search of Life’s Light—First Domestic Release in Korea for the First Time!

A work that has deeply inspired countless younger directors, including Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Sho Miyake, and is scheduled to open in the first half of the year.
“Makoto,” a bus driver who survived a horrific tragedy and whose life suddenly came to a halt, and the young siblings “Naoki” and “Kozue” set off on a long journey together as they search for life’s light 〈Eureka〉.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Interview] “Who Do You Build for?” Director Lim Pil-seong, Part ② of “How to Become a Landlord in the Republic of Korea”

[Interview] “Who Do You Build for?” Director Lim Pil-seong, Part ② of “How to Become a Landlord in the Republic of Korea”

Last weekend, the show reached episode 8 and is now past the midpoint of its 12-episode run.
▶ 〈How to Become a Landlord〉 The interview with Director Im Pil-seong continues from Part 1. After episode 7, it felt like the ending was shaped by the director’s point of view. But it’s pretty rare for both the writer and the director to be making a drama together for the first time.
| Cineplay
[Photo &] Lee Gi-taek of “Never Married, Never Single” captivates Han Ji-min as a younger man, rising as a breakout romance lead

[Photo &] Lee Gi-taek of “Never Married, Never Single” captivates Han Ji-min as a younger man, rising as a breakout romance lead

Han Ji-min & Park Sung-hoon’s matchmaking success… “An Efficient Match for Never Married, Never Single” ends with a 5.0% finale
Actor 'Lee Gi-taek' has made a flawless transformation into an earnest, straightforward younger man—one who captures hearts in JTBC’s drama 'An Efficient Match for Never Married, Never Single'. With a down-to-earth charm that never comes off as off-putting, he left a strong impression on viewers...
| James choi
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Adds 12 More Minutes—What Changed in the 275-Minute “Whole Bloody Affair”?

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Adds 12 More Minutes—What Changed in the 275-Minute “Whole Bloody Affair”?

Is this a re-release, or the original? A movie that confuses audiences—yet, oddly enough, even that confusion feels like something to welcome—has finally found its way to theaters. Released on April 1, 〈Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair〉 is a new version of the 〈Kill Bill〉 two-part saga originally...
| Seongchan Eol