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Lee Chang-dong’s First Netflix Project, ‘Possible Love,’ Chosen as South Korea’s Oscar Entry

Lee Chang-dong’s First Netflix Project, ‘Possible Love,’ Chosen as South Korea’s Oscar Entry

Director’s return after 8 years takes aim at the Oscars, with official invitations to Venice and Toronto next month
A master’s incisive vision meets a global platform in a gold-medal dash toward the Oscars Lee Chang-dong, one of South Korea’s most celebrated auteurs, is ending an 8-year silence and entering the race for the 99th Academy Awards with his new film, ‘Possible Love’.
| James choi
'2026 Busan Biennale' spotlights Venice Biennale standout—with a twist on its 16,000-won admission fee

'2026 Busan Biennale' spotlights Venice Biennale standout—with a twist on its 16,000-won admission fee

Held through Nov. 1 under the theme 'Dissident Chorus,' the exhibition spans three venues, including the Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, and showcases a range of genres.
Opening June 29 with 46 artists from 22 countries; two venues on Yeongdo and at a former high school will be entirely free The global art world is turning its attention to Busan once again. The '2026 Busan Biennale' will open in grand fashion on June 29, bringing together 46 artists from 22...
| James choi
Musical star Yang Jun-mo makes new start after 2023 divorce, to become a parent with Yang Ji-won next year

Musical star Yang Jun-mo makes new start after 2023 divorce, to become a parent with Yang Ji-won next year

Eight-year age-gap musical theater-and-idol couple emerges as Yang Jun-mo moves up ceremony planned for early next year after Yang Ji-won announces pregnancy
Meeting of the star of 'Hero' and Spica member marks second act of life with a new baby Yang Jun-mo, 46, a leading actor on the musical stage, and Yang Ji-won, 38, a former member of girl group Spica, are opening a new chapter in their lives as a married couple.
| James choi
“Peace Does Not Keep Silent”: DMZ International Documentary Film Festival to Screen 147 Films Starting Sept. 10

“Peace Does Not Keep Silent”: DMZ International Documentary Film Festival to Screen 147 Films Starting Sept. 10

Hwang Yun’s “Haje” will open the festival, followed by “Che Guevara”; Gyeonggi Province’s budget crisis prompts a scaled-back opening ceremony
DMZ Film Festival opens with “Haje,” as 147 documentaries from 52 countries issue a warning Lean Sept. 10 opening highlights peace and climate issues, with “Che Guevara” among the closing films A weighty record of what is disappearing asks what peace means The 18th DMZ International Documentary...
| James choi
BIFB’s Midwife Kim Dong-ho to Receive the ‘Korean Film Contribution Award’ on Oct. 6

BIFB’s Midwife Kim Dong-ho to Receive the ‘Korean Film Contribution Award’ on Oct. 6

After serving as the inaugural executive director in 1996 and laying the film festival’s foundation, he will be honored at the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival.
'Midwife of Korean cinema,' stepping onto the world stage beyond Asia Kim Dong-ho, the former chairman of the Busan International Film Festival, who helped carry a sweeping wave of Korean film’s global expansion, is again drawing international film-world attention.
| James choi
As the Sunset Soaks Dadaepo, Catch Movies in ‘Hansan’ and ‘Smuggling’… ‘Dadaepo Sunset Film Festival’ Runs Sept. 14-16

As the Sunset Soaks Dadaepo, Catch Movies in ‘Hansan’ and ‘Smuggling’… ‘Dadaepo Sunset Film Festival’ Runs Sept. 14-16

On Sept. 15, stars including Yoo Jae-myung and Choi Daniel attend the opening ceremony, with a host of events such as beachside pojangmacha stalls and busking.
Three days starting Sept. 14 as a special stage goes live… Independence Day opening ceremony and red carpet confirmed Busan’s “Dadaepo Beach” will be transformed into a massive open-air screening venue. “The 4th Dadaepo Sunset Film Festival” will be held for three days from Sept.
| James choi
[Photo &] Ulsan Uljoo World Mountain Film Festival Opens Sept. 18… 11 Quirky Theaters Including ‘Car Camping’ and ‘Tent’ Venues (Press Conference Scene)

[Photo &] Ulsan Uljoo World Mountain Film Festival Opens Sept. 18… 11 Quirky Theaters Including ‘Car Camping’ and ‘Tent’ Venues (Press Conference Scene)

The event centralizes festival spaces across Yeongnam Alps, with 114 films from 35 countries screened… Actor Uhm Eun-jung steps in as master of ceremonies for the opening ceremony
A wondrous moment to face film in the embrace of the great outdoors has arrived. The 11th “Ulsan Uljoo World Mountain Film Festival” has confirmed its opening for Sept. 18, and it will showcase 114 works from 35 countries across 11 distinctive screening venues, including “Car Camping Theaters” and...
| James choi
‘One and Only Earth Film Festival’ Opening Film: “Song of the Tree”… 88-Year-Old Woman Who Cultivated a Forest That Covers 3,000 Soccer Fields

‘One and Only Earth Film Festival’ Opening Film: “Song of the Tree”… 88-Year-Old Woman Who Cultivated a Forest That Covers 3,000 Soccer Fields

A real-life story of a scientist from the Joseon royal court… selected as this year’s opening film through a separate advisory body led by Jin Jae-un, the executive committee chair
The drive of an 88-year-old scientist who built a forest the size of 3,000 soccer fields comes to the screen A forest epic holding the lives of 1 million trees awakens Busan’s autumn night. The 5th 'One and Only Earth Film Festival' has moved to pick director Jin Jae-un’s feature-length documentary...
| James choi
“Meaningful as I approach my 80s” Hong Kong master Ann Hui wins the Camellia Award at the Busan International Film Festival

“Meaningful as I approach my 80s” Hong Kong master Ann Hui wins the Camellia Award at the Busan International Film Festival

Honored for her contributions that elevate the standing of women filmmakers, including directing 27 feature films… to be presented at the Oct. 6 opening ceremony
A living legend of Asian cinema takes home the Camellia Award in Busan This year’s Busan International Film Festival pays deep tribute to a maestro who has left a distinct footprint on the Asian film industry. It is Director Ann Hui (Hui Koon-wa·79), who led Hong Kong’s golden age of film and...
| James choi
31st Busan International Film Festival Unveils Official Poster for ‘Gun-sang (群像)’ Motif

31st Busan International Film Festival Unveils Official Poster for ‘Gun-sang (群像)’ Motif

As countless audience stories come together into a single scene… Choi Sun-dae, art director, plans and designs the poster Opening in grand style on Oct. 6, with actress Kim Min-ha as the sole host and Yang Qiu-kyung set to be announced as the winner of the 2026 Asian Filmmaker Award
The Busan International Film Festival, preparing for its opening, has unveiled this year’s poster. Now in its 31st edition, the Busan International Film Festival revealed the poster for the 31st Busan International Film Festival on Aug. 7.
| Seongchan Eol