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Review: ‘Hope’ Is Stunning by Design — for Better and Worse

Review: ‘Hope’ Is Stunning by Design — for Better and Worse

Few Korean films this year have arrived with expectations as high as 〈Hope〉. The film 〈Hope〉 has, true to its name, been framed as a much‑needed sign of hope for the Korean film industry and carries enormous expectations. Each of those factors has helped make the film a major draw.
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Live-Action 〈Look Back〉 to Open in South Korea in October

Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Live-Action 〈Look Back〉 to Open in South Korea in October

Live-action adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s acclaimed manga, starring Natsuki Deguchi and Aju Makita.
The live-action film 〈Look Back〉 , directed and written by acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, will open in South Korea this October. Megabox JoongAng Co. , Ltd. , the importer and distributor, announced the release and unveiled a teaser trailer on Sept. 7.
'Direct Request' Christopher Nolan makes his first trip to Korea… with Matt Damon in tow

'Direct Request' Christopher Nolan makes his first trip to Korea… with Matt Damon in tow

Nolan, bringing his new film 'Odyssey' for the first time in his career, lands in South Korea for the first time… Hollywood’s top stars including Matt Damon and Charlize Theron will all arrive together on Aug. 3 next month.
A flawless reimagining of myth, Nolan’s team makes a powerful return—and makes its first landing in SeoulHollywood’s undisputed titan, director 'Christopher Nolan', is finally stepping onto Korean soil. It’s his first time ever deciding to come to Korea, ahead of the release of his new film...
So Ji-sub Leads ‘Manager Kim’ to 21.6% Viewership in Just 4 Episodes…SBS Friday-Saturday Drama Ranks No. 3 of All Time

So Ji-sub Leads ‘Manager Kim’ to 21.6% Viewership in Just 4 Episodes…SBS Friday-Saturday Drama Ranks No. 3 of All Time

So Ji-sub’s brutal revenge drama has taken over home viewing. Breaking past 21.6% in only four episodes, it ranks as the No. 3 biggest hit of all time
The return of the action king that swallowed up the home-viewing audience is relentless. The SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Manager Kim,' led by actor 'So Ji-sub,' is charging full speed, breaking through the fabled mark of '20% viewership' in one go and writing a new chapter in Korean action thrillers.
In 〈The Boy in the Last Row〉, a Meta-Drama Exposes the Underside of an Imagined ‘Makjang’ Tale

In 〈The Boy in the Last Row〉, a Meta-Drama Exposes the Underside of an Imagined ‘Makjang’ Tale

※Spoilers for 〈The Boy in the Last Row〉.​We live in the age of binge-watching. The days of waiting one or two episodes a week, predicting the next twist and musing about what comes next are gone. Netflix originals routinely end each episode with cliffhangers designed to make viewers hit the...
[Photo &] Fan Bingbing and Isabelle Huppert Shine… BIFAN’s Glitzy Opening Marks Its 30th Anniversary

[Photo &] Fan Bingbing and Isabelle Huppert Shine… BIFAN’s Glitzy Opening Marks Its 30th Anniversary

'Humanoid Robots and the Coexistence of Humans' is the theme, with 321 genre films from 50 countries running through Dec. 12… From Jet Li’s new work to first-time reveals by major filmmakers, the lineup is packed
A genre-film hub that screens the future, completing 30 years of legacyThe Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival , which has led the cutting edge of the world’s genre film scene beyond Asia, opened on the 2nd with an overwhelming scale as it charted its 30th course.
Chae Jong-hyeop Pairs Up With Japan’s Top Star Kanna Hashimoto for a Romance in “Vacation Law”

Chae Jong-hyeop Pairs Up With Japan’s Top Star Kanna Hashimoto for a Romance in “Vacation Law”

“I Love You” syndrome’s leading figure Chae Jong-hyeop meets Japan’s top star Kanna Hashimoto. The new drama “Vacation Law” will be released on Netflix on the 31st.
A cross-border visual shock: A mystery romance to be completed by “Hyoksama” and “Thousand-Year Idol”Actor “Chae Jong-hyeop,” who sparked an unprecedented syndrome across the Japanese archipelago, is once again aiming directly at the hearts of fans throughout Asia.
Lee Hwi-hyang Makes Her First Big-Screen Leading Role in 44 Years With ‘Family Trip,’ Set for Release in September—Main Poster Revealed!

Lee Hwi-hyang Makes Her First Big-Screen Leading Role in 44 Years With ‘Family Trip,’ Set for Release in September—Main Poster Revealed!

One destination, five hidden thoughts! It’s a “dongsang-imong” road movie chronicling a family’s no-plan trip that’s anything but smooth.
Actor Lee Hwi-hyang steps into her first big-screen leading role with the upcoming film 〈Family Trip〉, confirmed for release this September. 〈Family Trip〉 is a “dongsang-imong” road movie with one destination and five hidden feelings—telling the story of a family that sets off on a trip with no...
[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

With a production budget of 3 million yen (about 28.5 million won), the film pulled in a staggering 3 billion yen (about 28.4 billion won) at the box office, rewriting Japanese film history.
Even watching it again is surprising. 〈Don’t stop the camera. 〉(2017) is the case in point. With a modest production budget of 3 million yen (about 28. 5 million won), the film—made as a workshop project and initially screened in two theaters—went on to rake in a whopping 3 billion yen (about 28.
Kim Sung-kyu Makes Strong Debut as North Korean Operative Park Kang-seong in SBS's 'Agent Kim Reactivated'

Kim Sung-kyu Makes Strong Debut as North Korean Operative Park Kang-seong in SBS's 'Agent Kim Reactivated'

A secret weapon haunted by his brother's death sets up a new rivalry with So Ji-sub and Choi Dae-hoon
Kim Sung-kyu joins SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 〈Agent Kim Reactivated〉 as a covert North Korean operative, setting up a major new conflict.The second episode traced Kim Bu-jang's past as he searched for his suddenly missing daughter Minji (Seo Soo-min), while Ri Eung-ryeong (Lee Jae-yong), chief of...