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[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] See ‘Hope’ Again Through the Driver-Grade Cap Joo Seong-cheol Wears While Racing Across Seong-gi Bridge in ‘The Yellow Sea’ and ‘Goksung’

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] See ‘Hope’ Again Through the Driver-Grade Cap Joo Seong-cheol Wears While Racing Across Seong-gi Bridge in ‘The Yellow Sea’ and ‘Goksung’

I get hooked on the objects in the movies. I end up deep in thought about why the director—whether it was the director, the cinematographer, the production designer, or even an actor—put that particular item in front of the camera. ‘Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker’ is a record of the objects in films that delicately landed on my eyes.
Park Chan-wook’s 〈The Handmaiden〉 and Na Hong-jin’s 〈Goksung〉 were released in 2016, on June 1 and May 12, respectively, in the same year. Coincidentally, both films were invited to the Cannes Film Festival that year—Park Chan-wook’s to the competition section and Na Hong-jin’s to the...
| Joo Seong-cheol
How Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ Maps Korea’s Paranoid Beliefs, Part 2

How Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ Maps Korea’s Paranoid Beliefs, Part 2

▶〈Hope〉: this piece continues Part 1. Director Na Hong-jin deliberately disorients the audience by showing Beom-seok misidentify the alien's location. Beom-seok and Jong-gu are both police officers, but they are timid and incompetent.
| Chua-young
In 'Hope,' Na Hong-jin Maps Korea’s Paranoid Faith①

In 'Hope,' Na Hong-jin Maps Korea’s Paranoid Faith①

The trailer for 〈Hope〉 promises a showdown between humans and aliens. Instead, director Na Hong-jin delays the alien’s appearance until nearly an hour into the film and focuses first on how a stray rumor spirals into collective panic.
| Chua-young
‘He’s at my house!’ Facts you may not know about Eum Moon-seok, the bizarre carpenter in 〈Hope〉

‘He’s at my house!’ Facts you may not know about Eum Moon-seok, the bizarre carpenter in 〈Hope〉

Add one more signature Na Hong-jin line to '4885, it's you. ' (〈The Chaser〉) and 'What matters. ' (〈The Wailing〉): 'He's at my house. ' delivered by the bizarre carpenter Yang Bae (Eum Moon-seok), who speaks in a Chungcheong dialect in 〈Hope〉.
| Kim Ji-yeon
‘Made in Korea Season 2’ Hyun Bin Climbs to the Apex of Power! Teaser Posters and Trailer Unveiled!

‘Made in Korea Season 2’ Hyun Bin Climbs to the Apex of Power! Teaser Posters and Trailer Unveiled!

'Time' magazine has already named 'Made in Korea Season 2' among 'the most anticipated Korean dramas of 2026,' and it is set to be released in September.
Among the 2025 Disney+ Korean original releases, 〈Made in Korea〉 surged to No. 1 worldwide in “most views,” driving a global box-office frenzy. Now, it has confirmed the September release of Season 2 and has unveiled teaser posters and a pre-teaser trailer in one fell swoop.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Jung Ho-yeon Steps Into the 2026 North American World Cup Final… Global Flair Hidden in Her Jersey With “Hope”

Jung Ho-yeon Steps Into the 2026 North American World Cup Final… Global Flair Hidden in Her Jersey With “Hope”

Attends an unveiling event with Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz for the 2026 North American World Cup trophy From clever movie promotion in shoes designed to protect the grass to an eye-catching “HOPE 9.9” jersey Director Na Hong-jin’s new film “Hope” breaks 2 million in the first 5 days after its South Korea release, with a North American debut on Sept. 9
Jung Ho-yeon showed her affection for her featured work 〈LANGLE_BRACKET〉Hope〈RANGLE_BRACKET〉 even at a World Cup venue. The stature of a global star lighting up the World Cup final stage Actor Jung Ho-yeon appeared at a pre-event for the 2026 North American World Cup final on July 20 .
| Seongchan Eol
'Hope' cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo marvels at Na Hong-jin’s madness and Jo In-sung’s performance

'Hope' cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo marvels at Na Hong-jin’s madness and Jo In-sung’s performance

Na Hong-jin and Hong Kyung-pyo reunited after 'The Wailing.' Jo In-sung’s standout performance, Jeong Ho-yeon’s bold reinvention, and overwhelming SF action—here’s why you need to see it in theaters
Cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo on 'Hope': "There's madness in 'Hope'...A film you can't find anywhere else" Cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo said of the film 'Hope,' "Madness is embedded in the work." He added that he wanted to "put the director Na Hong-jin and deliver original images that no one has...
| James choi
Jo In-sung Struggles to Survive in “HOPE”; Video of Character-Making to Release “Sung-gi” Edition

Jo In-sung Struggles to Survive in “HOPE”; Video of Character-Making to Release “Sung-gi” Edition

“I poured out all the energy I had, and filmed every scene with care, one by one.”
In this video, Jo In-sung can be seen throwing himself into the role of “Sung-gi,” a local young man in Ho-po Port who does whatever it takes to make money. Describing Sung-gi as “a character that reveals the grit to fight for survival,” Jo In-sung proved his standout presence not only through...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Lee Chang-dong: “Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ is a crazy movie”…The high point of entertainment cinema

Lee Chang-dong: “Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ is a crazy movie”…The high point of entertainment cinema

In a conversation with the audience, Lee Chang-dong praised his new film ‘Hope’…“Suspense that pushes past the limit, with Jo In-sung’s action a standout”
A titan of the Korean film industry, ‘Lee Chang-dong’, offered praise for ‘Na Hong-jin’’s new work ‘Hope’ that felt less like a compliment and more like awe. “The absolute peak that an entertainment film can reach—that’s a crazy movie, plain and simple.
| James choi
'Bugonia,' Hollywood Remake of 'Save the Earth,' Nominated in 3 Categories at the Critics Choice Awards

'Bugonia,' Hollywood Remake of 'Save the Earth,' Nominated in 3 Categories at the Critics Choice Awards

A Hollywood remake of director Jang Joon-hwan's original film, it earned nominations for three awards, including best science fiction film, with Emma Stone starring.
The evolution of K-content hits the heart of Hollywood: 'Bugonia' dominates the Critics Choice Awards A hidden masterpiece that once set screens across South Korea alight is now meeting Hollywood's massive capital and shaking up the global film world.
| James choi