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Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Sets a Record as Top Korean Movie Sells in More Than 200 Countries Before Release

Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Sets a Record as Top Korean Movie Sells in More Than 200 Countries Before Release

The Cannes Film Festival competition lineup continues as the film scores a pre-sales bonanza across more than 200 countries and regions worldwide Big-name global distributors including Neon and Focus Features are heavily involved, with early signs the film could recoup about half of its net production budget through pre-sales An ultra-luxe global cast led by Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jeong Ho-yeon, and Michael Fassbender, with a theatrical release arriving in July
〈Hope〉 was setting new records even before its release. 〈Hope〉 is the latest work by director Na Hong-jin, who previously directed 〈The Chaser〉, 〈Hwanghae〉, and 〈哭聲〉, and it was invited to the competition section at last year's Cannes International Film Festival.
[Lee Hwa-jung’s Deep Detox] “I want to be a giant seedless grape, not a strawberry.” Meeting actor Lee Yeon, Part ② of “The 21st-Century Crown Princess,” “Tango at Dawn,” and “Gyeongju Trip”

[Lee Hwa-jung’s Deep Detox] “I want to be a giant seedless grape, not a strawberry.” Meeting actor Lee Yeon, Part ② of “The 21st-Century Crown Princess,” “Tango at Dawn,” and “Gyeongju Trip”

A talk that reaches the actor through deep, steady breathing, like a detox. The actors Lee Hwa-jung meets in her film journalism.
▶ The meeting with actor Lee Yeon continues from Part 1. ​〈Juvenile Judgment〉 is a different situation, but it’s a portrayal of the dark side of teenage youths. I can imagine that darkness running counter to Lee Yeon’s brightness must have felt overwhelming.
Hwang Jung-min Stars in New Film “Hope” as Filming Location in Haenam Is Built Into an 1980s-Themed Street

Hwang Jung-min Stars in New Film “Hope” as Filming Location in Haenam Is Built Into an 1980s-Themed Street

Director Na Hong-jin’s new film “Hope,” set mainly in Namchang-ri, Haenam, brings an unusual tourist spot to life with a recreated 1980s backdrop and props from the movie
At the Cannes Film Festival, director Na Hong-jin’s new film “Hope”—the filming site in Namchang-ri, Bukpyeong-myeon, Haenam County, South Jeolla Province—is set to get an eye-catching cultural street.On the 27th, Haenam County said the county has begun in earnest a project to create a themed...
200-plus Countries Pre-Sales “Hope” Behind-the-Scenes Stills Unveiled From Cannes

200-plus Countries Pre-Sales “Hope” Behind-the-Scenes Stills Unveiled From Cannes

In the competition section at the Cannes Film Festival, 〈​Hope​〉—a Korean film making its first foray in four years—will meet audiences in theaters this summer.
The behind-the-scenes stills unveiled this time capture the special ensemble of the stars of 〈​Hope​〉—Director Na Hong-jin, along with Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Taylor Russell—who took part in the Cannes Film Festival.
Jeon Ji-hyun on 〈Colony〉: Fun Set, On-Time Days and Yeon Sang-ho’s Clear Worldbuilding

Jeon Ji-hyun on 〈Colony〉: Fun Set, On-Time Days and Yeon Sang-ho’s Clear Worldbuilding

Returning after 11 years, she is, as director Yeon Sang-ho put it, “a film actor. ” Actress Jeon Ji-hyun appears as Kwon Se-jung in 〈Colony〉, which opened on May 22, marking her first appearance before audiences since 〈Assassination〉 (2015).
Netflix’s “Wonderfuls” Tops Korea’s Series List, Ranks #6 Among Global Non-English Shows in Its First Week of Release!

Netflix’s “Wonderfuls” Tops Korea’s Series List, Ranks #6 Among Global Non-English Shows in Its First Week of Release!

A bunch of neighborhood goofballs who just happen to develop superpowers band together to fight off villains that threaten peace, going all out to protect the world.
In the late days of 1999, this Netflix series, 〈Wonderfuls〉​, is a superpower comedy adventure in which neighborhood nobodies who accidentally gain abilities fight back to protect the world from villains that endanger peace. Since it was released on Friday, May 15, it recorded 2.
[Interview] “From ‘Adult Gimjangha’ to ‘Namtaeryeong,’ the Plaza Evolves.” Director Hyunji Kim ②

[Interview] “From ‘Adult Gimjangha’ to ‘Namtaeryeong,’ the Plaza Evolves.” Director Hyunji Kim ②

That “long, long night” with a felt temperature of minus 20°C became, somehow, the “brightest night.” “This cute and spicy struggle—that’s the core of Namtaeryeong!”
​▶ 〈Namtaeryeong〉 The interview with Director Hyunji Kim continues from Part 1. ​I think you must have been thinking hard about the title. I also feel that the title 〈Namtaeryeong〉 has a tone that isn’t so different from 〈Adult Gimjangha〉.
Lee Jung-eun Becomes a Late-Blooming College Student…Stars in KBS Weekend Drama

Lee Jung-eun Becomes a Late-Blooming College Student…Stars in KBS Weekend Drama "School Looked Like This"

After Reuniting with Writer Yang Heeseung in 6 Years, She Transforms into a Zealous, Overbearing Mom and Goes Looking for Viewers.
' Lee Jung-eun ', Returning After 6 Years… The Dominant Presence That Guarantees Hit Weekend Drama SuccessKorea's leading acting powerhouse, 'Lee Jung-eun', joins hands with 'Yang Heeseung' once again, making a dazzling comeback to KBS 2TV's weekend prime-time home audience after six years.
Rookie Cook-Soldier Park Ji-hoon’s Life Goes on Red Alert... 'Becoming a Legendary Cook-Soldier' Tops Real-Time Channel Viewing Rankings

Rookie Cook-Soldier Park Ji-hoon’s Life Goes on Red Alert... 'Becoming a Legendary Cook-Soldier' Tops Real-Time Channel Viewing Rankings

Military setting meets a game system… 'Becoming a Legendary Cook-Soldier' ranks No. 1 in same-time-slot viewing on tvN and TVING
The TVING Original 〈Becoming a Legendary Cook-Soldier〉 made a smooth start, surpassing the 7% ratings mark from its very first broadcast. According to Nielsen Korea on the 12th, Episode 1 of 〈Becoming a Legendary Cook-Soldier〉, which aired on the 11th, recorded an average household rating of 6.
Eight Film Buffs? Filmographies of the Eight Actors Who Bring Life to

Eight Film Buffs? Filmographies of the Eight Actors Who Bring Life to "Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Sense of Worthlessness" (aka Mojamussa)

There are dramas that make you sympathize more with the supporting characters than with the protagonist. 〈Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Sense of Worthlessness〉, nicknamed "Mojamussa" , centers on a group of eight filmmakers.