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In 〈EUREKA〉, Shinji Aoyama Maps a Society Trapped in Endless Pain

In 〈EUREKA〉, Shinji Aoyama Maps a Society Trapped in Endless Pain

Praised as a landmark of 21st-century Japanese cinema, Shinji Aoyama’s 〈EUREKA〉 will open in South Korea on May 27. Originally released in 2000, 〈EUREKA〉 screened in competition at the 53rd Cannes Film Festival and drew lavish praise from leading contemporary critics such as Shigehiko Hasumi, who...
| Chua-young
[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Gunche〉②: 'Seo Young-chul Is a Demagogue and the Swarm's Error ... I Wanted to Show the Fear of a Society Bound Only by Universal Thinking.'

[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Gunche〉②: 'Seo Young-chul Is a Demagogue and the Swarm's Error ... I Wanted to Show the Fear of a Society Bound Only by Universal Thinking.'

※ The interview with 〈Gunche〉 director Yeon Sang-ho continues from Part 1. It's been 10 years since 〈Train to Busan〉. Did returning to zombies come with any pressure. "I didn't come in thinking, 'I have to do something new.
| Seongchan Eol
[Photo] Three Japanese Masterpieces Enter the Cannes Competition for the First Time in 25 Years...Japanese Directors Chasing the Palme d’Or

[Photo] Three Japanese Masterpieces Enter the Cannes Competition for the First Time in 25 Years...Japanese Directors Chasing the Palme d’Or

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s New Work Sets a Career-High Rating Record...Three Japanese Master Directors—including Hirokazu Kore-eda—who have jointly entered the Cannes Film Festival competition category for the first time in 25 years, and their chances of winning
A Record of Waiting for 25 Years, as the World Turns Its Eyes to the Revival of Japanese Cinema At the 79th 'Cannes Film Festival', three Japanese films entered the competition section side by side, signaling a seismic shift in the global film world.
| James choi
Jung Juri’s New Work ‘Dora’ That Captivated Cannes… Healing Power Crafted with Ando Sakura

Jung Juri’s New Work ‘Dora’ That Captivated Cannes… Healing Power Crafted with Ando Sakura

A film invited to the Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. It captures Ando Sakura’s standout performance across borders and Director Jung Juri’s warm reassurance for a wounded younger generation.
Jung Juri director’s third achievement that captivated Cannes, the film 'Dora' “I felt as though the viewers were really watching Dora all the way through, and that they were thinking about Nami and Dora.” In a roundtable interview with Korean reporters on the 19th, Director Jung described the...
| James choi
J-POP band SUPER BEAVER joins Gintama's 20th-anniversary film project with theme song 'Sanzen'; releases music video inspired by protagonist Gintoki's life

J-POP band SUPER BEAVER joins Gintama's 20th-anniversary film project with theme song 'Sanzen'; releases music video inspired by protagonist Gintoki's life

A popular arc from the original is being remade with new animation… Opens on the 20th.
The theme song music video for the film 〈New Gintama the Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames〉 has been released. Distributor SMG Holdings Co., Ltd. unveiled the theme song music video sung by Japanese rock band SUPER BEAVER on the 11th ahead of the release of 〈New Gintama the Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames〉, a...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Will We See Them in Korea Soon? New Films from High-Profile Directors in the Cannes Competition

Will We See Them in Korea Soon? New Films from High-Profile Directors in the Cannes Competition

One of the world's three major film festivals, the Cannes Film Festival, opened on May 12. Now in its 79th edition, this year's festival has Park Chan-wook serving as president of the main competition jury, and it has drawn a lot of attention with Na Hong-jin's first new film in ten years, 〈Hope〉,...
| Seongchan Eol
'Riku Hagiwara of 'Beautiful Something' to Hold First Fan Meeting in Korea in Early July…Asia Tour Lands in Seoul

'Riku Hagiwara of 'Beautiful Something' to Hold First Fan Meeting in Korea in Early July…Asia Tour Lands in Seoul

‘Riku Hagiwara ASIA Fan Meeting Tour 2026’ to be held at CG Art Hall in Gangnam-gu on July 25 Starring in dramas such as ‘Beautiful Something’ and ‘First Love DOGs’…Won the Best New Actor award at the TAMA Film Awards Tickets to go on sale at 6:00 PM on the 12th via Ticketlink…Communication events including a hi-bai (farewell-welcoming) gift for all audience members are planned
Japanese actor Riku Hagiwara is coming to Korea. As part of the Asia tour, his first Korean fan meeting is announced Riku Hagiwara will hold his first Korea fan meeting, ‘Riku Hagiwara ASIA Fan Meeting Tour 2026 in SEOUL,’ at CG Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on July 25.
| Seongchan Eol
“Nambal” Lee Byung-hun Confirmed for Casting! Anticipated to Deliver an Overwhelming Presence as ‘Im Eok,’ Leader of the Warriors!

“Nambal” Lee Byung-hun Confirmed for Casting! Anticipated to Deliver an Overwhelming Presence as ‘Im Eok,’ Leader of the Warriors!

In the early Joseon era, this action film follows nine warriors from different backgrounds—both by ability and rank—as they head to Tsushima to rescue a captive abducted by Japanese pirates.
The film 〈Nambal〉 has confirmed Lee Byung-hun’s casting and is pushing forward with full pre-production. 〈Nambal〉 is a hard-boiled martial arts action story set in the early Joseon era, where nine warriors—each with different skills and social standing—set out for Tsushima to rescue a captive...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Yeom Hye-ran Starring in 'My Name' Wins Audience Award at the Udine Far East Film Festival

Yeom Hye-ran Starring in 'My Name' Wins Audience Award at the Udine Far East Film Festival

At Europe's largest Asian film festival, it has won the Audience Award and is nearing 200,000 viewers.
A Triumph for Korean Cinema, 'My Name' Captivates the Largest Asian Film Festival in Europe The film 'My Name', starring 'Yeom Hye-ran', won the Audience Award at the 28th 'Udine Far East Film Festival', marking a remarkable achievement.
| James choi
After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

〈A Man Living with the King〉's Yeongwol was followed by Yesan for 〈Salmokji〉. The film 〈Salmokji〉, which has already surpassed twice its break-even point, takes its motif from the 'Salmokji legend,' which is set at the Salmokji reservoir in Gwangsim-myeon, Yesan, Chungnam.
| Kim Ji-yeon